Frappuccino Happy Hour at Starbucks!

We now interrupt your regularly scheduled beauty programming to bring you this important, public service announcement...

From May 6 to May 15, visit Starbucks between 3-5 p.m. for a half-price Frappuccino of your choice.

Customize your drink to be just the way you want it. You can flavor it up with an old favorite like caramel, enjoy a new dynamic duo like our Mocha Coconut Frappuccino blended beverage or make any combination of flavor offerings. Mix up your milk with 2%, nonfat or soy. Coffee it up with an extra pump of coffee or a shot of espresso. And don’t forget to top it off with a little bit of fun in the form of whipped cream, drizzles or sprinkles.

For a daily Happy Hour text message reminder, text MIXIT to 44264 (In Canada text MIXIT to 98075).

Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte

Dear fellow Starbucks addicts,

Just thought you'd like to know that our favorite coffee joint just added a new caffeine concoction to their holiday drink lineup: the Caramel Brulee Latte.

They combined Starbucks espresso and steamed milk with a rich caramel sauce and topped it with whipped cream and shimmery pieces of caramel topping.

xoxo,

Daneen :)

Update: I just tried it and it is delish!

Free Pastry Day at Starbucks

Not beauty-related, but still newsworthy...

On Tuesday, July 21st, when you visit Starbucks and purchase a beverage, you get a tasty pastry for FREE!

Print out the coupon above to redeem your complimentary muffin, scone, bagel, croissant, roll, bread, pound cake, morning bun, coffee cake, danish, fritter, doughnut, pie or bar. Offer is good between store opening and 10:30am, or until the pastries are gone - whichever comes first.

Your taste buds will thank me. Your muffin top, not so much.

Listen Up, My Little Chocoholics...

Listen up, my little chocoholics...

New to Starbucks' beverage lineup: the Espresso Truffle Latte. They've combined Starbucks espresso with the premium European-style cocoa blend used in their Signature Hot Chocolate and steamed milk, and topped it with whipped cream and a touch of chocolate powder.

It's like your taste buds died and went to cocoa-covered heaven!

And if you're one of those folks who lives at Starbucks (are you made of money?), here's a tasty tidbit for ya…get the new Starbucks Gold Card – and for an annual membership fee of $25, you'll enjoy the following perks:

* 10% off most purchases in participating U.S. Starbucks stores
* A free drink when you purchase your membership in-store
* A free beverage on your birthday
* Exclusive offers and discounts throughout the year
* Free Wi-Fi access (for up to 2 hours) each day in participatingStarbucks stores

Get Your Money's Worth At Starbucks

Visit Starbucks in the morning and keep your receipt...then come back after 2pm and get any iced grande beverage - including Frappuccinos - for $2. This promo runs through September 2nd.

Not necessarily beauty related, but I thought I'd share.

Besides, I know that some of you pretty ladies can get downright ugly when you're caffeine deficient.

Please Sir, Can I Have S'mores?

This post isn't about beauty, but if you want to spoil yourself...

Next time you're at your local Starbucks (isn't there one in every 'hood nowadays?), look for the Toasted Marshmallow Mocha. It's not yet on the website, but here's the skinny - the barrista mixes marshmallow syrup into a regular mocha, and sprinkles graham cracker on top of the whipped cream. Even with soy milk and "no whip" (my preference), this drink is decadent...it's not for everyday. But when you're craving sweet, like I was while browsing at Barnes and Noble this evening, it hits the spot.

Marshmallow + Mocha = Crazy Delicious