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Christian Siriano for O-Cel-O Sponges





Stylish sponges by O-Cel-O (not Christian's)


We love Christian Siriano's collabs with Payless (or at least love to critique 'em), and his makeup collab with Victoria's Secret, now the Project Runway winner is partnering with another brand for a slightly unorthodox collab, namely, designing sponges! Yes, O-Cel-O, maker of innovative and stylish home cleaning products, is partnering with designer and Siriano to "give the everyday scrub sponge a glamorous makeover with a pop of fashion."


Beauty Review: Venus Bikini Kit

The Budget Babe reviews new Venus Bikini Kit by Gillette

Recently I received a complimentary Gillette Venus Bikini Kit, which includes a Venus Embrace razor, Venus Bikini trimmer and Olay Bikini lotion ($10.79 at major food, drug, mass and specialty retailers). Did I get quote-unquote "bikini confident" with the Venus Bikini Kit, named one of Marie Claire's "25 Products That Will Change Your Life"? Keep reading to find out!