Chico’s FAS Supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

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Chico’s FAS and its family of brands – Chico’s, White House Black Market, Soma Intimates and Boston Proper are committed to making a difference in children’s lives, one miracle at a time.

Chico’s FAS has launched its third May is For Miracles campaign, a multi-faceted program to raise funds for the 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® across North America.

Chico’s is selling a limited-edition Miracle Bracelet and White House Black Market is selling a limited-edition Giving Miracles Bracelet.  Both bracelets are being sold in boutiques and online for $20, with $10 from the sale of each bracelet benefiting local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

WHBM Bracelet Hi ResChico's CMNH Bracelet 2013Soma Intimates is donating 50% of the proceeds from their Sensualities Collection (up to $20,000) and Boston Proper is donating 10% of the proceeds from their Travel Collection (up to $15,000) to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

In addition, customers can donate at any of the retailer’s 1350+ boutiques nationwide, outlets and online, as well as through the unique online social marketing campaign, Send a Smile. The goal of Send a Smile is to raise funds and put a smile on the faces of thousands of children. Users can create their own card through a customized, mobile-enabled microsite and each brand’s Facebook page. Participants can “share” the card creator experience via Facebook, Twitter, email, Google+ and Pinterest. The card will then be printed and delivered to a child being treated in the customer’s local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. It’s completely free to create a card and Chico’s FAS, Inc. will donate $1 for every card created up to $50,000. www.chicos.com/sendasmile.

Color Club ABYSS, BRIGHT NIGHT Nail Polish Swatches & Review – Kaleidoscope Summer 2013

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Color Club has six fun Summer nail polish shades for the 2013 Kaleidoscope Collection!  In addition to the two featured today, Abyss and Bright Night, four others are also available in Endless, Evolution, In Theory and Pearl-Spective.

IMG_6414Abyss

IMG_6320Abyss is hard to describe in terms of color.  I want to say teal, but it’s more like when teal ate turquoise lol if that doesn’t make me sound crazy I don’t know what would.  Anyway, the formula was pretty decent, the swatch above is one coat… we all know how much I love that!

Bright Night

IMG_6408Bright Night is a vivid and neon cobalt blue.  The formula was a bit runny and definitely needed two coats to be even.  But darned if that color isn’t a stunner.

How are you liking the new Color Club Summer polishes?

Color Club Nail Polish retail for $8.00 each and are available on the website.

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Laura Mercier EARTH GLOW, FIRE GLOW Illuminating Eye Color Swatches, Review & EOTD – Folklore Summer 2013

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It’s safe to say I’ve become somewhat of a Laura Mercier obsessive sort of stalker person.  On the brand, not the person.  The Folklore Collection for Summer 2013 is a glowy, bronzy assortment of hotness, everything from lip crayons to body bronzing makeup.

The items that called to me the most were the Illuminating Eye Colors.  Out of the three shades released with this collection I purchased two of them in Earth Glow and Fire Glow.

IMG_5749 IMG_5754What Nordstrom says about Folklore Illuminating Eye Color:

Eye color with a multidimensional, luminous pearl finish has a soft, bouncy texture for excellent color pay-off and a smooth, even application.

IMG_5762 IMG_5765 IMG_5777 IMG_6128Earth Glow is a smoldering deep chocolate bronze whereas Fire Glow is a burnished metallic orange.

In both of these shades the pigment is intensely rich and saturated.  These wore all day over-top of the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour without any fading or creasing.  Really smooth and easy to apply and blend with no fall-out.  The design of the shadows and beauty of the colors will draw your eye, but the performance will definitely keep you coming back for more.

For this EOTD I used Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rose Gold and used my finger to blend the color all over the lid and up to the brow bone.  Earth Glow is at the outer V and crease and Fire Glow is at the center.  I added a bit more of the Rose Gold Caviar Stick Eye Color to the inner corner of the eye and also smudged it under the lower outer third of the eye.  I finished up the look with MAC Teddy Eye Kohl and Missha Signature Vibrating Mascara.

IMG_5830Laura Mercier Folklore Illuminating Eye Color retail for $24.00 each and are available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s.  All three of the shadows released with this collection are limited edition.

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup – Week of May 17, 2013

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Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil + House of Harlow 1960 Earrings = Hot (at least from the neck up)

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Suave has teamed up with Fashion Star celebrity mentor Nicole Richie to introduce the Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Suite, where you can enter to win $100,000 and also read up on the secrets from beauty and fashion insiders as well as go behind the scenes of NBC’s Fashion Star.

The Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil, shown below, is one of the six products within this collection.

IMG_5935 IMG_5938The Suave Professional Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil is ultra-light and provides silky shine that lasts all day.  It’s infused with authentic Argan Oil for brilliant shine and conditioning.

With this product I focused on applying to the ends of the hair, working my way up.  I didn’t go anywhere near my scalp because I get so oily up there.  I applied after I used my flat iron so that the ends looked refined and smooth.  I also loved the scent of coconut, totally puts me in that warm weather mood!

IMG_6170(ends of hair tamed by Suave Professionals, ears blinged by House of Harlow 1960!)

Purchase items from the Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion line at local drugstore retailers.  Use the product locator to find a location near you.

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MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara Swatches & Review

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Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara is one of the latest from MAC.  I am always after the newest MAC Mascara, even though Plush Lash will always be my fave from them.  Think this one is better?  Hmmm…..

IMG_5963What Nordstrom says about MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara:

A lightweight curling-and-lifting mascara in an intense, carbon-black pigment. Applies with a petite gripper brush embedded with microspheres to give each lash effortless, upward-bending definition and extreme volume. Easy wash-off formula. Smudge-free. Lasts 16 hours.

IMG_5956 IMG_5958macmascara - Copy MACmascaraI was not a fan of this mascara the first time I used it.  Or even the second time.  I bought this up in New York and I wore it there and was like… meh didn’t do anything and I have no volume.

I thought that.  Until I saw pics.  I posted the full face shot above so you can see how it really extended and curled the outer lashes (Instagram photo).  Lately my favorite way to use this is by putting one coat on the lashes, focusing on the outer part of the eye, and then adding my Plush Lash over-top.

I felt that this mascara performed how the description stated, other than the extreme volume.  But, if you use it in conjunction with the Plush Lash (or whatever other mascara you love for volume) it will look amaze.

MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara retails for $16.00 and is available at your local MAC counter (try Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s), MAC stores and online at maccosmetics.com.

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Spring Cleaning Giveaway! Open Internationally!

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I’ve been feeling pretty bad lately that all of the giveaways on this blog have been US only.  I wanted to throw out some love by hosting a giveaway accessible to all of my awesome readers.

This is a Spring Cleaning Giveaway for me.  I have samples upon samples from orders I’ve done and it’s really out of control as well as too many dupes to ever use up.  So, in a white Neiman Marcus tote I have it almost half filled with samples to send to one lucky winner, in addition to these other great prizes (side note: there is a clear makeup bag in the pic below, which ripped at a seam as I was packing up the prizes, so the clear makeup bag will not be included in this giveaway):

IMG_6327The “rules”:

This giveaway IS open Internationally and will run from May 21, 2013 to June 4, 2013.

You can enter this giveaway via the RAFFLECOPTER WIDGET that will be at the bottom of this post.  Comments posted below will not count towards a giveaway entry.  You’re welcome to comment, but it won’t be counted as your entry.

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The ONLY mandatory entry on the Rafflecopter Widget is the first one – to follow via BlogLovin’.  I’m also giving LOTS of entry points for subscribing to the newsletter to the right and also following me on Instagram.

To enter, please wait for the Rafflecopter Widget to load.  If it doesn’t, try to refresh.  If you still have issues (sometimes if you’re using Google Chrome it can be a pain) please contact me via the comments or email.  Additional terms and conditions are listed on the widget.  Please contact me with any questions!

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Giorgio Armani 5 PLUM Smooth Silk Eye Pencil Swatches & Review

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Armani does some pretty great things with the eyes… they have one of my top five favorite mascaras and of course the Eyes to Kill Eye Shadows are a force to be reckoned with.  It’s only natural I’d migrate over to test out their eye liners, so while in New York at Sephora (yes, SEPHORA) in Times Square, I played around with the Armani Beauty and settled on #5 Plum Smoother Silk Eye Pencil.

IMG_6049What Nordstrom says about Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil:

Soft, versatile texture for a defined or smoky look. This silky-soft formula allows for precise, easy application and versatile looks. Use it to subtly define or to intensify your eye look. Glide the smudger over eyeliner for a sexy, smoky result. Available in a subtle palette from pale taupe to soft black.  0.04 oz.

IMG_5784IMG_6056 IMG_6060Plum is an almost flat eggplant shade.  Extremely creamy and smooth, applying without tugging and with awesome pigment.  It stays on perfectly on the top lash line, but on the waterline it will fade and migrate slightly.  I have a similar experience with MAC Kohls.

I actually bought this along with a coordinating eye palette, so look for that EOTD soon!

The Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil retails for $29.00 and is available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Ave and Bloomingdales.

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Chanel 467 PYGMALION Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine – L’Ete Papillon de Chanel Collection for Summer 2013

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Aw, you guys know I couldn’t resist getting just one more piece of the Chanel L’Ete Papillon de Chanel Collection for Summer 2013.  A piece that I saw in store and loved, but ultimately passed on because I bought so much of the other items never left my mind.  I waited a few weeks and ordered the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine in Pygmalion.

IMG_5978What Nordstrom says about Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine:

The exciting next chapter in the evolution of the iconic modern creme lip color, ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Sheer Lip Shine provides beautiful, lasting, moisturizing shine in a water-light texture. It glides on for easy application and is available in a complete range of shades, from delicate beiges to dazzling berries, with hints of shimmer to enhance a glossy finish.

IMG_5968 IMG_5971IMG_6102IMG_6104Pygmalion is a light raspberry pink with decent pigment for a Rouge Coco Shine.  This still borders on sheer but you get good color payoff for either a classic day look or to pair with a smokier night look.  Because it’s light and rather slick this shade didn’t last too long, about a couple of hours, much like a gloss or a lustre lipstick.  If you’re going to invest in a Chanel lip product, this is a great one to have because it’s so versatile.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine retails for $34.00 and is available for purchase at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and chanel.com.

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May 2013 RocksBox Photos & Review … Part Two!

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I loved the pieces in my previous May RocksBox, but it was actually the first month that I didn’t keep anything from the shipment.  If the Urban Gem Pave Bow Earrings would have been just a tad smaller, they’d have been mine.  But, alas, just too big.  I sent my box back and promptly received a second RocksBox for May!

RocksBox has been one of my absolute favorite subscription services to test out.  I literally squeal when this arrives in the mail.  Who doesn’t want new jewelry ALL of the time?!  I’ve been posting teaser pics of this month’s box all over Instagram, so follow me on there and check em out!

For more information on how RocksBox works, check out my first post!  On to the goodies in this shipment!

IMG_5874First, from Gorjana, the Graham Large Pyramid Stud Five Wrap Bracelet.  I freaking adore this.  The leather is soft and it’s girly with an edge.  It was easy to wrap and hook, but after four times wrapping it was still pretty loose, yet not loose enough to wrap around a fifth time.. and my wrists are actually on the small side.  Even still, it still looked so cute and I totally want to keep it!  The retail price of this item is $98.00 and the member price is $78.40.

braceletNext, from CC Skye, the Benatar Statement Necklace.  CC Skye is so amazing, and this necklace is a fabulous item.  It’s got a great amount of heft and hangs lower than what you’d normally expect of a necklace such as this.  It’s got the extender links on the back so you can go higher or lower.  I want to keep this too, but I think the price, even at a discount, will be a challenge =( The retail price of this item is $220.00 and the member price is $176.00.

Finally, from Urban Gem, the Coral Pave Earrings with French Hook.  These are vivid, yet almost dainty.  If they were studs I would say they’re too big, but since they hang a bit they are perfect.  Obviously, I want to keep these too… but this price I can swing!  The retail price of this item is $65.00 and the member price is $52.00.

rbMy style is constantly changing and evolving.  I love the idea of getting new jewelry any time I want it and not keeping pieces I’ve grown away from.  We all have those pieces that just sit in our jewelry box… forgotten.  =(

Here is the best part!  Yes, there is more!  You can get purchase credits for referrals!  Let me explain.  For every person you refer that signs up for RocksBox you get a $25 referral credit!  You also get a $5 credit when you post a pic on Social Media (#rocksbox) wearing your RocksBox jewels!

Wanna sign up?  How about 50% off a 3 month membership!  Click here and enter code FABB when you check out.  After that, memberships can be purchased in intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months.

What do you think of RocksBox?  Are you going to check it out?

*** Products provided by iFabbo through their SHOP program.  All opinions on this product are my own and 100% honest.  For more information, please see my disclosure policy.  This post also contains a referral link for RocksBox.

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