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Makeup Alley can help. The site is chock full of message boards on makeup and beauty, including a fantastic Beauty Product Review section by people just like you.

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I live in the North East which means that even if the sky is sunny and blue in the morning, it can be rainy and gray by afternoon.

As my wedding gets closer and closer (six months!) I've started thinking about all the little details. Including, what do we do if it rains?

Living so close to the ocean, I'm determined to take pictures on the beach, even if there is a little rain. Which lead me to pare * umbrella and their adorable designer, limited edition umbrellas.

They say:

"Every year when the rainy season comes around, we are saddened by the onset of the gray skies, soggy wet outdoor jackets and dull umbrellas. Why not use something on a wet day that will cheer you up, bring fun and excitement to every rainy season."

I have to agree. Check out the Urban Safari or the The Lady of Stripe and tell me you're not in love.

Check out the whole line here and enjoy those April showers!

A pretty room is a happy room and one fast way to make your home a relaxing haven is to head over to decor8.

Writer Holly Becker says "As a writer and interior design consultant, I created decor8 to catalog beautiful finds and to inspire others."

And that she did!

decor8 is a plethora of beautiful things including recent post on unique pillows and interviews with designers.

Each post will spark your interest more than the last. Head over and take a look!

Clueless Cat! Congratulations, you're the winner of the Florida Beach Tote!

To claim your prize, please email your name and address to molly at thewinningpitch dot com.

Thanks for shopping, everyone!

It's finally arrived! From 12-2 p.m. EST today visit Star50 Handbags to receive 50% off your purchase (not including shipping) for you and your friends!

All you have to do is enter the code TWPSTAR50 at checkout!

And remember to leave a comment here about your favorite Star50 bag. One comment will be chosen at random tonight and the author will receive a free Florida Beach Tote!

Remember...from 12-2 p.m. EST today and use your special code.

Happy shopping!

REMINDER: The Star50 Handbags purse party will be held right here on The Winning Pitch tomorrow from 12-2 p.m. Details here.

Be sure to come back here tomorrow to receive the special check-out code that will get you 50% off your order!

And don't forget to leave a comment today and tomorrow and your favorite Star50 bag. It will put you in the running for a free bag!

Star50 Handbags loves purse parties. They love them so much that they've decided to bring the thrill of the shop to you with an online purse party! 

When you visit Star50 Handbags (www.star50bags.com) on Friday, April 11th from 12 - 2 p.m. EST, you and your friends will receive a 50% discount on your full order.  That’s right, 50% off! (not including shipping)

Check back here at The Winning Pitch on Friday to receive the special check-out code and get ready to stock up on fabulous bags in time for that trip to the beach, mountains or maybe just around the corner.

And as if that wasn't enough, you'll have the opportunity to win a special bag by leaving a comment about your favorite Star50 bag on all the posts this week! One lucky lady will be randomly selected to receive the Florida Beach tote, valued at $130!

So, what are you waiting for?  Here’s your chance to not only score a free bag, but shop for that cute, oh-so-perfect spring arm candy you’ve been eying.

Leave a comment today, tomorrow and all week about your favorite Star50 bag for a chance to win!

After not one, but two people sent me a link to this product today, I knew it was something I had to share with you.

Check out the Shoe Wheel by Rakku Designs.

The spinning wheel holds up to 30 pairs of shoes from sneakers to stilettos and everything in between. The design uses elastic bands that easily stretch to hold a variety of footwear snuggly in the circular storage unit. Simply spin the wheel to reach your shoe of choice!

The shoe wheel comes in four colors and retails for $65.

And bonus, it's sort of like functional art, right?

This is NOT an April Fool's joke! Be sure to check out The Winning Pitch in the next few days for a great opportunity.

Star50 Handbags will be hosting a Purse Party right here on The Winning Pitch!

When you visit the store on the special date, you and your friends will receive a 50% discount on your full order. That’s right, 50% off! (Not including shipping.)

You can even enter to win a free bag!

Be sure to check back here all this week to find out when you can attend this special Purse Party.