CHICSTUDIOS: August Open House & VIP Giveaway

 

 

 

Hello my darlings :) Last year I discovered CHICSTUDIOS , a leading make up artistry school here in NYC, and they're gearing up for another fabulous open house!  The school holds monthly open houses that feature live demos by one of their teachers.  This month's theme is "The Art of Lashes" and it is a great opportunity for you wonderful aspiring make up artists to see what the industry has to offer.  The open houses are free attendees and you have the chance to watch one of their teachers in action, as well as meet some of the staff and ask questions.  CHICSTUDIOS provides a lot of hands on experience for students and is also licensed by the New York State Education Department.  The school recently celebrated its Fifth Anniversary (Congratulations ladies!!) and I strongly suggest checking it out!

 

 

 

CHICSTUDIOS Open House:

August 22,2014 

2:00- 5:00pm 

 

Located at: 

139 Fulton Street. Suite #600

 New York, NY. 10038

 

RSVP to: Christina@CHICSTUDIOSNYC.com

 

 

CHICSTUDIOS is also participating in #BeautyConLA on August 16^th and are running a REALLY killer giveaway on Instagram that you don't wanna miss!

 

 

 Prizes include:

 

- 2 VIP Tickets- A makeup 'makeover' from a celebrity artista hangout session with a BeautyCon Influencer

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- Surprise giftbag!

 

 

 

Get the deets here and find out how to enter! 

 

 

 

 

You can also check them out on:

 

Instagram

Twitter

Pinterest

 

 

 

 

butter LONDON's AH-MAZ-ING Summer Giveaway

 

 

 

 

 

Hello dolls! butter LONDON has been known for doing some really killer giveaways, but this one is AH-MAZ-ING.  butter LONDON and Nicole Miller want to spice up your summer style, so the fashion maven and beauty powerhouse are teaming up for an exclusive giveaway to do just that. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 30 through Tuesday, August 5, you can enter to win Nicole Miller’s Flower Spike Denim Dress along with a set of bespoke nails that complement the edgy design hand-painted by butter LONDON’s Global Colour Ambassador Katie Jane Hughes. The winner will also receive the Colour Hardwear Nail Art Tool Kit and all seven nail lacquers, including favorites British Racing Green, Cotton Buds and Slapper, used to create the bespoke nail look.

 

"I really look forward to working with Katie and the entire butter LONDON team each season. The best part after our nail tests is when I get a sneak peek of the new shades – my nail polish collection has tripled since I've become a butter LONDON addict!" – Nicole Miller, designer

 

“These nails are the ultimate accessory to complement Nicole’s dress, but can hold their own with any outfit. I chose the colours and the design to mimic the print of the dress. The striping and ombré brushes from butter LONDON’s nail art tool kit were essential to creating the look. For an edgier look, try pairing them with an all-black ensemble.” – Katie Jane Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador

 

 

The winner will be announced on August 6, 2014.

 

Remember to enter and good luck to all!!

 

XOXO

 

Find and follow these beauty babes on twitter:

 

@butterLONDON 

@KatieJaneHughes 

@NicoleMillerNYC 

#bLxNM

Free Beauty Events: July-September Contest

 

 

Who likes freebies??!! :D Well it's that time again my lovelies, to enter FreeBeautyEvents fabulous monthly giveaway!  For July-September's contest, five lucky winners with receive an amazing beauty bundle including: Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain-Romantic, Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm-Vivacious. Revlon Age Defying Wrinkle Remedy Line Filler, and  Simple Facial Wipes, Cleansing. The Contest runs from 7/1/2014 to 9/30/2014, winners will be chosen on 10/1/2014 and notified by 10/15/2014. To enter, visit here and supply your name, email (only used to contact winners), and zip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FreeBeautyEvents is a truly amazing resource and it doesn't get said enough.  It gives all us beauty junkies the chance to keep up to date with all the beauty happenings in our area.  Just enter your zip code into the search bar and ta-da!  Behold the fabulous list of makeover, gift with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events happening near your home.  The site also has a blog where they feature product reviews and dish expert advice.  Another perk is the quarterly contest where they offer up another chance to win additional smaller prizes.  Vendors are welcome to benefit too!  Posting your event is free and easy by clicking here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 You can follow FreeBeautyEvents at:

 

Twitter

Pinterest

Facebook

Google+

 

Good luck my beauties XOXO

 

 

Have you checked out FreeBeautyEvents??   Did you attend any events that you found after using it?

Review: GlamNatural Mascara

 

 

 

 

You may recall me raving about a brand new favorite from my June Beauty Box Five  reveal: Glam Natural Mascara.  I've been using this baby SO MUCH these past couple weeks.  I love this mascara for a lot of reasons.  For starters its Gluten-free, paraben-free, hypoallergenic and has a vegan formula.  It isn't often, but I do fall victim to a nasty stys from time to time, so it is nice to have a mascara on hand that is extra gentle.    

 

 

 

The brush is a traditional shape with a bristle applicator.  The packaging is sleek and cool looking. The top of the applicator wand feels like a very soft rubber, and the tube is actually clear.  When I first opened it, I could see through the top of the tube (although now the product has dissipated throughout).  The gold lettering is simple but chic.     

    

 

 

Typically I look for volume before length when shopping mascaras, and even though this one doesn't give crazy volume, it adds considerable length and I LOVE it.  The great thing about this mascara is that the formula is so lightweight, my lashes stay curled and lifted. 

 

 

Before

 

You can see a noticeable difference once applied.  The volume is not fantastic, but the length is amazing.  I applied two coats here, but the formula is so feather light, that even after three or four coats my lashes are still divalicious.  It creates a wide eyed, fan effect that I just love.  Something that surprised me was that, no matter how many coats I applied, my lashes still felt soft.  I never experienced any flaking or raccoon eyes, no matter how hot it was outside.  The removal process is fast and easy too- no furious rubbing or elbow grease involved.  I'd say this one does a pretty good job delivering its "Glam Natural" look and feel.  

After

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Do you have a favorite mascara this season?

 

Beauty Box Five: July Box Reveal

 

 

Hello my darlings, it's time for this month's Beauty Box 5 reveal! 

 The theme of this month's box was "Defining Moments" and celebrating the amazing events that have made you the fabulous you that you are today :)  I feel really fortunate to be a part of the official BB5 review team, which means I receive complimentary boxes in exchange for my thoughts, and get to tryout some of the industry's top picks.  The beauty experts behind BB5 select five of the beauty industry's hot items and send them straight to your door.  The nice thing about BB5 is the many subscription options.  You can experience enough boxes to see if it's right for you, without committing to too many.  Now that you got the run down... let's get into the good stuff!  

 

 

 

 

  HASK Argan Oil Intense Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment

Retail: $2.49

 

Put simply, you can never have enough Argan oil I your life.  It is a great thirst quencher for dry, damaged hair and helps to  add shine and restore life into dull hair.  Exactly what this girl's mane always needs! 

 

Anna Naturals Glowing Mama Walnut Face & Body Scrub 

Retail: $ 10.99 4 fl oz.

 

Named a favorite of all- natural beauty devotees and expecting mamas, it is a vegan scrub infused with moisturizing botanicals.  It contains no parabans, harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances.  I have never tried Anna Naturals before, but I can tell you this smells delicious.  It's a light citrus scent and has a gorgeous texture.  The exfoliating beads are quite small so they don't irritate, and the cream they're in is so luxe and rich.  My skin felt soo soft and moisturized after.

 

Body Drench Candy Licious Lips

Retail: $ 3.99

 

I'm forever stocking up on chap sticks and balms so I was happy to see this!  While I haven't always been too impressed with Body Drench in the past- I love this balm.  The texture is nice and rich so it coats your lips and really soothes them.  The "Grape Lillipop" name rings true to its scent.  I happen to like grape so for me it's a win.  Typically, I pass over these super slim balms because they never last me very long.  I can devour one of these in two weeks because I reapply so obsessively.  But this one has a slightly thicker texture then most, which so far seems to last longer on my lips, keeping me from feeling like I constantly need to reapply.  

 

Starlooks Lip Liner was one of those products that at first glance, didn't impress me much.  When I removed the cap, the point was a little dull and kind of dry looking.  For some reason I was expecting to experience dragging and lousy color pay off.  But that soo wasn't the case.  Startlooks "Tickle Me Pink" is actually a gorgeous shade that had a super creamy texture.  It is surprisingly pigmented and the color pay off is pretty good.  Sometimes I will line my lips, then decide to just fill them in completely with the pencil and, even though this is a thin tip, it is great for that because it just glides on.  The look is matte and it's a pretty shade for summer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revlon Bold Lacquer Mascara

Retail: $7.99

 

 

 

And now for the bell of the ball!  I was so excited to see Revlon Bold Lacquer Mascara was going to be in this month's box.  I'm all about new mascaras these days and I was anticipating this one.  First word that came to mind while using it: Lightweight.  Very, very lightweight.  The formula AND the bottle.  (I took notice of it's.24 fl oz. which seems to be on the lighter side then my other mascaras).  It advertises length and volume but sadly, I didn't see too much of either.  The brush is pretty standard with traditional style bristles.  No hour glass shape or rubber applicator.  It isn't a bad mascara, just nothing spectacular.  It didn't flake off or clump or cause my lashes to droop, but I didn't see the "bold" effect I hoped for.  My lashes are long, but not full, so I was disappointed to see it didn't even give me the volume.  It is nice for day to day wear or running out for errands, but it won't do much if you're looking for some serious "look at me" lashes.   Ah well <sigh>.  On to the next one!

 

 

 

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