How would you like to feel like a celebrity and win a weekend of temptation in Las Vegas and/or a beauty basket prize?  If so, I recommend entering the Temptation is Beautiful Sweepstakes!

The grand prize is a 3 day / 2 night trip to Las Vegas, Nevada for four, including round trip coach class air transportation, ground transportation, hotel accommodations and $1,500 spending cash ($6,000 total prize value). The daily prizes are beauty baskets filled with Kao Brand products ($75 retail value). Kao Brands include John Frieda Haircare, Curel Moisturizers, Jergens Moisturizers, Biore Skincare and Ban antiperspirants.

I would love to win either of these prizes! I could use a tempting getaway to Sin City with my boyfriend and another couple.  I could also use any Kao Brands skincare products. My boyfriend only uses Curel lotion, and I only use Jergens lotion (skin firming, baby).

To enter, simply register on the website.  You can come back every day to enter. By entering daily, you can have up to sixty (60 entries).  Plus you can have up to four (4) bonus entries.

Bonus entries included taking the “Temptation Quiz” for one bonus entry, posting your quiz results to Twitter (one entry) and/or Facebook (another entry), and emailing your quiz results with a link to the sweepstakes to up to 5 friends (for one entry).

I took the Temptation Quiz and was told that my “Temptress Temperature is JUST RIGHT”!  What is your Temptress Temperature?

Robbie Williams, a multi-BRIT Award-winning English singer, musician and a popular actor, had proposed to his girlfriend Ayda Field in November 2009. The singer, who had asked for Ayda’s hand on the breakfast show ‘Kyle and Jackie O’ on Australian radio in Sydney, had planned to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day 2010. According to the latest news they are now setting another date for their wedding.

This is the third time that the couple had postponed their wedding date. After planning as well as canceling their wedding on February 14 of this year, they had proposed two more dates. But, both were leaked to the public. The couple is desperate to find out the culprit who is leaking their dates. So, this time they are extra careful with their wedding date and going about their wedding preparation secretly.

Robbie and Ayda now plan to get married at the end of this year (2010). They would not like it to be a huge showbiz wedding. They would invite only some close friends and family members to their wedding party. They would let them know when and where the wedding would take place.

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The Celebrity Bridal Guide lists various Wedding Favors that celebrities have handed out at their weddings.  Here are some of my favorite picks:

• Eva Longoria and Tony Parker handed out Van Cleef and Arpels Sweet Alhambra bracelets to all the female guests. Sweeeeeeeet!
• Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz passed out sugar cookies with the words “Eat Me” on them. Yum!
• Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley had personalized guitar picks made with the words “Deryck picked Avril” and “Avril picked Deryck”.  Ahhhh.
• Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban gave out Tiffany & Company desk clocks that were inscribed with the phrase “A Moment in Time” with the wedding date and their names. Niiiiiice!

My cousin handed out the small one-serving boxes of Lucky Charms cereal wrapped up at her wedding, which was definitely a unique and memorable gift idea.  Hopefully someday I’ll get remarried and have the opportunity to come up with some cool idea as well!

As we bid farewell to 2009 and welcome a brand new year, celebrate in style at one of the premier hotels in Los Angeles. Hotels across the city are offering several fun-filled options to help ring in the New Year.

 Millennium Biltmore Hotel

At the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, guests have the opportunity to choose from two exciting dining options on New Year’s Eve. An elegant four-course menu is featured at the hotel’s Rendezvous Court or head over to Sai Sai where guests can enjoy a lavish tapas buffet of fresh Asian seafood, robata and sushi. Dinner includes tickets to the annual NYE Gala in the hotel’s Crystal Ballroom where there will be live DJ music followed by champagne and a shower of balloons from the ballroom’s ceiling at midnight. After an evening of celebrating, find peace and quiet in one of the Biltmore’s guestrooms. Package includes one night’s Classic or Club level accommodations, your choice of NYE Dinner for 2 in the Rendezvous Court or Sai Sai, 2 tickets to the NYE Gala and valet parking. Dinner at the Rendezvous Court is $99 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations call 213.612.1562. And dinner at Sai Sai is $89 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations at Sai Sai call 213.624.1100. New Year’s Eve room packages include dinner, the gala celebration and an overnight stay. Prices begin at $379 and are subject to availability. www.millenniumhotels.com; 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071, 213.624.1011

At the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel in San Pedro, guests will have an opportunity to ring in the New Year at an elegant New Year’s Eve Gala in the hotel’s San Pedro Ballroom.  The gala, beginning at 6 p.m., will include dining, dancing and a live DJ.  The evening will conclude at 1 a.m.  Guests who attend the gala can stay at the hotel for a rate of $99 plus tax, based on single/double occupancy.  For reservations call 310-521-8026.  Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor, 601 Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, 90731;

ww.crowneplaza.com/laharbor

Visit Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel’s restaurant, Ocean and Vine, to ring in the New Year above the clouds. Enjoy live entertainment and an exquisite four-course pre fix menu with choices including white asparagus cappuccino, caramelized Mano de Leon sea scallops, and Beaumes venise poached pear. The 6 p.m. seating is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The 9 p.m. seating is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. A special “New Year’s Eve” package includes luxury guestroom accommodations, a Champagne welcome amenity, preferred dinner reservations in Ocean and Vine (a $320 value), complimentary parking and a 2 p.m. late checkout time. Rates starting from $725 per couple. For reservations, please call 310-458-6700. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 90401;

www.loewshotels.com/santamonica

The Standard, Downtown LA is hosting a free New Year’s Eve rooftop party.  Guests can expect a multi-zone dance party with floor to ceiling lobby and rooftop visuals, a digitally projected countdown at midnight and a multi-level champagne toast.  Also at the hotel is a pre-fix 3-coarse New Year’s Eve Dinner menu for $45 per person.  For reservations, please call 213-439-3030.  The Standard, Downtown LA, 550 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, 90071;

www.thestandardhotels.com

At the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Trader Vic’s Lounge, located poolside, will feature a special offer on New Year’s Eve.  Beginning at 5 p.m., guests can enjoy an appetizer buffet with one Mai Tai for $45 per person.  A live DJ will play music until 1 a.m.  For more information and reservations, please call 310-285-1300.  Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90210;

www.beverlyhilton.com

Also Downtown, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel is offering a “Standing Ovation” package for New Year’s Eve along with a three- or six-course dinner at the hotel’s elegant Noé Restaurant.  For those guests celebrating New Year’s Eve at the Music Center, STAPLES Center or the NOKIA Theatre, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel will provide sedan transportation to the destination along with deluxe accommodations, a $100 credit to Noé Restaurant, overnight valet parking and breakfast for two in Grand Café.  In addition, guests will receive a choice of opera glasses or a wine amenity during their stay.  Guests not attending the theater can spend the evening dining at Noé and enjoying a live jazz trio, along with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. If restaurant patrons wear a masquerade mask, they will receive a complimentary half-bottle of champagne. The three-course dinner is $60 per person while the six-course dinner is $100 per person or $160 per person when paired with wine.  www.omnihotels.com; 251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213.617.3300

Across town at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills guests can dance until dawn and take the elevator home to one of the hotel’s luxurious room accommodations. New Year’s Eve Packages include tickets for two to the SLS New Year’s Eve Gala and room accommodations at special rates.  Additional evening packages are available for those who don’t need a hotel room and just want to enjoy a dinner at The Bazaar by José Andrés, then head over to the SLS New Year’s Eve Gala for dancing with a live DJ in Bar Centro and the Albert Ballroom.  New Year’s Eve gala packages begin at $500 and the Star Lit Soiree – dine, dance & indulge packages begin at $600.  To reserve, please call 1.866.716.8149 and don’t forget to mention the promo codes; SOIREE or GALAPKG. 
www.starwoodhotels.com; 465 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310.247.0400

At the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel , guests can ring in the New Year at the hotel’s world-class restaurant, The Blvd.  An early seating will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will offer a three-course tasting menu.  There will also be a Gala Dinner beginning at 8:00 p.m. that will offer a five-course tasting menu along with a champagne toast at midnight.  Talented musician David Sparkman will entertain the room all evening.  The early seating tasting menu will cost $75 per person while the gala dinner will be $250 per person. 

www.fourseasons.com; 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 310.275.5200

Over in Hollywood, guests can check out the 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel which will be celebrated throughout the hotel in the historic lobby, the Blossom Ballroom and Tropicana Pool. 

www.hollywoodroosevelt.com; 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323.466.7000.

At the Mondrian  guests can celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Skybar Speakeasy with open bar and champagne toast at midnight or dine at the popular Asia de Cuba with a four-course meal and champagne toast at midnight.  An early seating will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $75 per person, tax and gratuity not included and the last seating from 8 p.m. until sold out will be $100 per person. Admission to the Skybar Speakeasy is $150 per person or $125 for hotel guests and Asia de Cuba patrons. Room rates begin at $395.

www.mondrianhotel.com; 8440 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069, 323.650.8999 or for reservations call 800.606.6090.

For those looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the city’s newest destination, guests can join in the festivities at Terranea Resort, located just 30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The VIP Velvet Rope Experience includes overnight accommodations for two, along with admission to the hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration and Countdown featuring sumptuous foods, desserts and a hosted bar.  Rates starting from $635 per night.

www.terranea.com

; 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, 310.265.2800.

What do Sophia Bush, Will Ferrell and America Ferrera all have in common? They all attended the University of Southern California. Other notable actors and actresses that attended USC include Marlo Thomas, Cybill Shepherd, Ally Sheedy, Tom Selleck, John Ritter, Whitney Port, Kelly Preston, Michael Landon and Swoosie Kurtz.

How would you like to have an opportunity to become a part of the elite USC Trojan Family?  The USC Rossier School of Education’s MAT@USC now offers current teachers and aspiring educators the prestige of earning a Master of Arts in Teaching degree online.

MAT@USC’s  interactive online learning combines field-based experiences in your local area with an accelerated program so that you can complete your degree in as little as 12 months. If finances are an issue, they offer a groundbreaking tuition reimbursement program designed exclusively for MAT@USC graduates.

The University of Southern California is an elite research university with a 100-year history. The School of Education which has been ranked #22 in the United States, and #9 among all private universities by US News and World Report Magazine. The distinguished USC faculty has been recognized for their contributions to modern education.

With the convenience and flexibility of studying online and financial assistance available, there’s no better time than now to earn your Master’s of Arts in Teaching Degree!  Once accepted and enrolled, you will receive full USC student status and benefits, participation in commencement ceremonies and free lifetime Alumni Association memberships. Request free program information.

We have found the ultimate item for any Michael Jackson fan. It is the Red Shirt that Michael Jackson wears in This Is It. He can be seen wearing this shirt design in the movie trailer, in the movie itself, in YouTube videos and in the photo booklet that comes with the music CD.  The shirt Michael is seen wearing is a design from Los Angeles designer brand, Mission Clothing.  Rather than buying a mass produced Michael Jackson t shirt to remember and commemorate the King of Pop you can actually own the same Red Lion Button front shirt design that Michael himself wore.

The Southern California retail boutique, Perpetual Vogue handles retail sales for Mission Clothing and they have the shirt available on their web site, TattooApparel.com . The design is trademarked by Mission Clothing and the authentic Mission design is only available from an authorized Mission Clothing dealer such as TattooApparel.com.

We think that Michael and his stylists were probably attracted to the Mission Lion Shirt because Michael seemed to have a fondness for stage wear fashions in the color red and for the fact that the shirt has a large silver tone letter M on the front. The M actually stands for the brand name but it is also the King of Pop’s initial. Mission Clothing makes high quality fashions with a a lot of detailing which makes them a fashion favorite with celebrities and rockers. All Mission Clothing is made in the USA. Mission Shirts have a smaller more fitted cut than other brands so most guys go up a size. They are popular with the ladies too who like to wear them over leggings.

The shirt is available while supplies last at TattooApparel.com and they do ship worldwide. A press release regarding the shirt can be seen at PRWeb.

Last week, leapfish, an upcoming search and social media innovator, unveiled the new multi-media and real-time search, communication and sharing platform that gives consumers the most convenient, fun and personalized way to experience and share the traditional and real-time Web – they’re calling it the new “Living Web.”

So, trying to be on the top of things, I checked out the LeapFish website and was immediately drawn to the “Celebrity News” section which is powered by US Magazine.

Then I tested out their search box feature – I decided to search for “Blake Lively” since she seems to be a hot topic among celebrity fashionistas.  The search engine results brought up real-time content, including breaking news results on Blake Lively from E! Online via Google, Blake’s Wikipedia page, Web Pages about Blake Lively from Google, Yahoo and Bing, Videos including and about Blake Lively on YouTube, the latest Twitter tweets about Blake Lively, Blog Results talking about Blake Lively, and Images of Blake Lively from Google Images and Flickr.

If you search “Real Time” you can also see Digg Results on Blake Lively. And then you can shop for any “Blake Lively” related via Amazon and Ebay.

I was impressed, as now I can search all variety of the web about any celebrity, any one, any thing!

Which celebrities do you follow on Twitter?  If you follow Kim Kardashian @KimKardashian or Holly Madison @HollyMadison123 chances are you’ve read some of their updates that they were paid to tweet! Both gals are among several celebrities that use Sponsored Tweets – a Twitter advertising platform that connects advertisers with tweeters. And you don’t have to be a celebrity to use it and make money! I personally signed up with @StealTheStyle (you do follow me already, right?!?) and have already made some moolah.  You get to pick and choose what you tweet out (by approving, disapproving or rewriting the tweets), so I don’t tweet out anything that is irrelevant to my readers. You have nothing to lose by signing up, only the opportunity to make some extra spending cash!

I first saw a Cirque du Soleil performance while aboard an airplane watching the in-flight television free channel available. I was enthralled by the talent of the performers and made it a point that the next time I visited Las Vegas, I would see a live Cirque du Soleil show. And I did!

My first Cirque du Soleil show that I saw two years ago was Zumanity, a provocative cabaret-style production that left me in awe for more. Then last year, I saw KA, an unprecedented, gravity-defying production that takes adventure to an all new level. Again, I’m in awe yearning for more!

So this year, this coming weekend, in fact, when I’m in Las Vegas for BlogWorld, I have tickets to see LOVE, the musical legacy of The Beatles. I am so excited, as from the reviews of my friends, this one is better than the previous ones I’ve seen!

Now I just saw there is a new Cirque du Soleil show entitled Banana Shpeel, a joyful rendez-vous with beauty and power of the human body that is a roller-coaster mix of styles that blends comedy with tap, hip hop, eccentric dance and slapstick, all linked by a hilarious narrative that ignites a succession of wacky adventures.

Right now they are currently only touring in Chicago and New York City, which are also cities I frequent, so maybe I’ll get a chance to see the Banana Man, Emmett and Shmelky live in person. Learn more about the Cirque du Soleil Banana Shpeel show here!