Spring Cleaning Giveaway! Open Internationally!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Brooke

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):

1x IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes! Mascara (full size)
1x IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye (full size)
1x OPI Can’t Let Go Nail Polish (full size)
1x Incoco Zebra Stripes Nail Polish Appliques
1x Maybelline Cool Crush 24HR Color Tattoo Eyeshadow
1x Le Metier de Beaute Cinnamon Kiss Lip Palette (GWP size)
1x Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil & Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara Deluxe Sample Set
1x Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil Deluxe Sample Size
1x Molton Brown Patchouli & Saffron Body Wash (deluxe sample size 1 fl oz)
1x Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream (deluxe sample size 0.25 fl oz)

The “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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Enter to WIN $500 from the Beauty Blog Coalition!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Brooke

The Beauty Blog Coalition is a group of Beauty Bloggers who work to bring you the latest on all things beauty. This spring we have collaborated to put together a giveaway of $500. Follow the Rafflecopter instructions below to enter. Giveaway is open to international participants.

Here is a list of the member’s participating in the current giveaway – be sure to check them out for some enjoyable reading:

Blushing Basics
PolishGalore
Clumps of Mascara
Justina’s Gems
Beyond Beauty Lounge
Beauty 101
Cosmetics Aficionado
Just For Trendy Girls
Peek & Ponder
Pretty In Pink
Aquaheart’s Obsessions
InTruBeauty
Beauty Info Zone
Moxie Reviews
Prime Beauty
Midnight Manicures
Geniabeme
Blushing Noir
Beauty by Miss L
Peace Love Lipgloss
TheFabZilla
polarbelle
My Highest Self
MinaSlater.com – Fabulous Awesomeness
george&bear
Lipgloss Break
Painted Ladies

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Video: Simple & Sexy Loose Bun Hairstyle Tutorial – Enter to WIN $100 or More!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Brooke

America’s “Most Loved” Products from P&G and GIVEAWAY!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Brooke

Win Tickets to THE MAKEUP SHOW 2013 in NYC!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Brooke

What better way to celebrate my return from New York City than by offering up tickets for YOU to attend The Makeup Show in NYC?! Check out what The Makeup Show is all about and then at the bottom enter to win free entry for yourself to BOTH DAYS of the show!

THE MAKEUP SHOW NYC RETURNS FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND BRINGS TOGETHER TOP BEAUTY BRANDS AND SPONSORS ON MAY 5 & 6

With over 75 brands, 6 keynote speakers, 20 seminars, and 14 hands-on workshops, this will once again be the largest pro-driven beauty event

NEW YORK, NY (March 2013) – The Makeup Show NYC returns to New York City for the seventh consecutive year and brings together top beauty brands and sponsors on May 5^th and 6^th. Featuring over 75 brands, 6 keynote speakers, 20 seminars, and 14 hands-on workshops,this will once again be the largest pro-driven beauty event. Amongst the brands in attendance include Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush and Temptu PRO, Silver Sponsor NARS, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Stila Supporting Sponsors Smashbox, INGLOT Cosmetics, Alcone Company, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine.

Each of these brands will use The Makeup Show NYC as a platform to introduce their newest products on the market and to spread a wealth of education and inspiration over the pro community. Show attendees will also be excited to see a number of new and returning brands including Embryolisse USA, Cinema Secrets, Ellis Faas, Face Atelier, MAC Cosmetics, Mario Badescu Skin Care, Mehron, Naked Cosmetics, Senna Cosmetics, T3 Micro, Tweezerman, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, Layla Cosmetics, Z Palette, AJ Crimson, and Cattiva Cosmetics (to name a few!)

The Makeup Show NYC will also feature 14 hands-on workshops and 6 keynote seminars presented by the industries top icons, legends and leaders whose work can be seen internationally from the cover of magazines to the faces of celebs. No other event offers the pro industry a place to wander through top pro-focused brands where they can purchase products at exclusive discounts, while networking with top beauty executives and celebrity makeup artists.

The Makeup Show NYC will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 9am to 5pm at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18^th Street, New York, NY. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.

About The Makeup Show
The Makeup Show is owned and produced by Metropolitan Event & Production and travels internationally from LA, NYC, Chicago, Europe, and Orlando. Bringing each destination over 60 beauty brands, and unique convergence of artists and community, where beauty professionals are sure to find an artistic energy that will inspire any beauty buff, from the passionate beginner to the seasoned professional. Each show offers an unparalleled lineup ofeducation and appearances from top beauty professionals and focuses on career building and networking within the makeup community. The show provides a unique experience for the makeup professional to network directly from the best in the business.

About Metropolitan Pavilion
The Makeup Show is owned and produced by Metropolitan Pavilion Events & Productions. Metropolitan Pavilion is the premier New York special events organization, hosting receptions, dinners, trade events, product launches, fashion shows, and more. Its recent clients include LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), Ernst & Young, SVA (School of Visual Arts), Gucci, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and HBO. For more information, please visit www.metropolitanevents.com.

You can also stay up to date on the hottest show news through an informative blog covering all things beauty at www.themakeupshow.com/the-makeup-show-blog/. Also, be sure to connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

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Giveaway Time!!!

ONE person will win a 2-day ticket to The Makeup Show in NYC on May 5 & 6, 2013. You must provide your own transportation to the event, as well as lodging and all other necessary evils that go along with attending an event.

This giveaway is open to US residents and will end at 12:00am EST on April 17, 2013.

You can enter this giveaway via the RAFFLECOPTER WIDGET that will be at the bottom of this post.

*** Entries placed in the comments will not be valid and will not be approved. ***

The ONLY mandatory entries on the Rafflecopter Widget are the first two – to follow The Makeup Show via Facebook and me via BlogLovin’. I’m also giving LOTS of entry points for subscribing to the newsletter on the sidebar to the right

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Jergen’s Helps the Perfect Spring Outfit Become Even More Perfect! Plus a $250 Giveaway!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Brooke

The Client List Returns on Lifetime! Season One Recap & GIVEAWAY!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Brooke

I’m a Jennifer Love Hewitt fan from way back. Like back in her Kids Incorporated days! (Google it, Fergie is on there too!)

Now, her hit series The Client List returns for Season 2 on Lifetime tomorrow, March 10!

“Riley Parks” is back!! Lifetime’s hit drama series The Client List, starring and executive produced by Golden Globe® Award nominee Jennifer Love Hewitt, will return for its long-awaited second season on Sunday, March 10, at 10:00pm ET/PT. Leading up to The Client List’s return, Lifetime will air mini-marathons of the series’ first season on Sunday, March 3, and Sunday, the 10th. Last year The Client List propelled Lifetime to number one in the Sunday 10:00pm time period among Women 18+.

After last season’s cliffhanger finale, season two of The Client List promises to be no easier for Riley Parks (Hewitt) at home or at work. The Texas single mother of two who, after being deserted by her husband and left in financial straits, took a job at a seemingly traditional day spa only to learn that sexual favors are being offered there on the side. After her estranged husband “Kyle” (Brian Hallisay) returns, for better or for worse, Riley must walk the fine line between her anger and love for him and the romantic feelings she has for her brother-in-law “Evan” (Colin Egglesfield). Riley also takes a larger role at the spa, resulting in added power, responsibility and burden, further complicating her life. New threats abound this season and trust becomes an overwhelming issue for Riley as everyone, even those she believes she can count on the most, seems to be hiding their own secret. Also starring in The Client List are Golden Globe winner Cybill Shepherd as Riley’s mother “Linette” and Emmy® Award-winning actress Loretta Devine as The Rub of Sugarland’s owner “Georgia.”

Based on the network’s hit 2010 original movie, The Client List is executive produced by Hewitt, Dannielle Thomas (The Client List), Howard Braunstein (The Client List, The Informant!), Ed Decter (In Plain Sight, There’s Something About Mary), John J. Strauss (In Plain Sight, There’s Something About Mary), Michael Reisz (In Plain Sight, Boston Legal) and Allan Arkush (Heroes, Crossing Jordan), who also serves as director, with Fedora Films and Jaffe/Braunstein producing, in association with Sony Pictures Television. It was developed by Jordan Budde. Lifetime has ordered 15 episodes of The Client List, up from last season’s ten episode order.

Season one of The Client List delivered Lifetime’s strongest freshman season for an original series since 2009 among Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Women 25-54. Among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49, it was Lifetimes best freshman season since Army Wives in 2007.

Now, you can enter to WIN the entire first season of the Client List on DVD as well as this super soft blanket from Lifetime.

Remember, Season 2 starts tomorrow! If you need a recap of Season 1 check out the YouTube video below.

Giveaway time!!
This giveaway is open to US residents only 18+ and will end at 12:00am EST on March 16, 2013.You can enter this giveaway via the RAFFLECOPTER WIDGET that will be at the bottom of this post.

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The ONLY mandatory entries on the Rafflecopter Widget are the first two – to follow Blushing Noir via BlogLovin’ and to like The Client List on Facebook.

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ABOUT LIFETIME
Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. In 2012, as a result of its aggressive triple threat programming strategy doubling its amount of original programming spanning scripted dramas, reality series and movies, Lifetime posted its strongest year-on-year growth among the key demographics in 10+ years, while also reaching its youngest median age in 16 years. Lifetime Television®, LMN®, Lifetime Real Women® and Lifetime Digital are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A+E Networks. A+E Networks is a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.

Tide Pods Keep Your Fashion Fresh

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Brooke

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The three-in-one chamber design of the Tide Pods with its nod to machine washable fashion and style totally makes me think of three-in-one style of fashion. Like how you can take a simple little black dress, appropriate for any season whether it be spring, summer, winter or fall, and wear it out for any occasion. Below are some ideas:

Unfortunately, with clothes, comes laundry. While all fashion is unique and fun, laundry is simply not. Hauling loads upon loads of clothes to the laundry room, which, for most of us, is downstairs…separating, switching, folding, hauling back upstairs. Hoping nothing fades or shrinks…Ugh. In between all that, it’s expected for you to be a chemist and fill to the line, as well as add in liquid extras to clean, brighten and fight stains. Make sure you get the levels right, or you just wasted time and money.

Fortunately, Tide seriously just went and made life and laundry easier (and, I’m not gonna lie, kinda fun) with their powerful 3-in-1 detergent that does everything you need it to do (clean, brighten, fight stains), and on the correct level. Just one of these Tide Pods removes more stains than 6 caps of the liquid bargain brand (based on stain removal performance of one pac of Tide Pods vs. 6 doses of the leading liquid bargain brand base variant in a standard top loading machine) and is the ONLY 3-chamber unit dose on the market. Open the orange bag, toss in the pac, load up the washer and await a whole new kind of clean. SIMPLE.

You only need one pac for most loads, but if you find yourself knee deep in heavily soiled laundry, two pacs are recommended.

I had no issues with the pac dissolving in any temperature of water. The clothes all came out clean and smelling amazing (and I was really putting them to the test with some HEAVY loads!). It also made me feel good because there is so much less waste. I know I don’t measure liquid levels correctly. The Tide Pods take the guessing game out of laundry so you can get it right, every single time.

Remember to keep the pac out of reach of children, as there is quite a resemblance to candy and it looks rather scrumptious.

Tell me about something in your wardrobe that’s versatile and provides 3-in-1 style. By leaving a comment, you’ll be entered for the chance to win a Visa gift card for $100. Pop In. Stand Out.

Rules

No duplicate comments. You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post.
Tweet (public message) about this promotion, including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post.
Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post.
For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected. The Official Rules are available here. This sweepstakes runs from 2/19/13 – 3/19/13. Be sure to visit the Tide Pods brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream Review & Giveaway

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Brooke

Dubbed the “30 second miracle” the L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream is said to instantly blur all of your skin imperfections as well as help prevent sunburn. Sounds good to me!

What drugstore.com has to say about L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream:

Instantly Erases the Look of Wrinkles, Lines & Pores

With Opti-Blur Technology

Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

It’s Not a Moisturizer. It’s Not a Foundation. It’s More Than a Primer:
Introducing Miracle Blur, the first-of-its-kind instant skin smoothing finishing cream. Miracle Blur was specially formulated with a distinctive cushiony texture that instantly blurs lines, wrinkles, pores and uneven texture. This unique finishing cream blends seamlessly into skin so it instantly looks and feels smooth, leaving a velvet-soft matte finish. A finishing cream in the truest sense, Revitalift Miracle Blur should be the final step in every woman’s skincare routine, applied after moisturizer. It can also be worn under foundation for smoother, more even application and wear.

Why is it Different?
Revitalift is the first finishing cream that delivers instant results. Opti-Blur Technology diffuses light on skin for a soft-focus effect that instantly smoothes lines and wrinkles, hides pores and minimizes little flaws and imperfections. In 4 weeks, wrinkles, lines and pores appear minimized. Skin texture appears smoother.

While it’s not botox in a box, this is likely the next best and most available thing to making fine lines and wrinkles look less prominent. It does “blur” out minor imperfections just by using the small amount shown above. Once smoothed over the face Miracle Blur works it’s magic and also makes for a great foundation primer. My beef? It’s thick and you know that it’s on until you apply your other makeup over top.. However, if you’re plagued by a few flaws of the skin, the positives definitely outweigh the negative.

At the end of the day, you need to decide what you want to achieve for your face and what you can put up with to get there. Can you deal with the thick, silicone feeling for flawless skin? Or is it a deal breaker?

L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream retails for $24.99 and is available at your local drugstore, as well as at drugstore.com.

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Giveaway time!! There will be FIVE WINNERS for this giveaway!

This giveaway IS open Internationally and will end at 12:00am EST on February 13, 2013.

You can enter this giveaway via the RAFFLECOPTER WIDGET that will be at the bottom of this post.

*** Entries placed in the comments will not be valid and will not be approved. ***

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

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* Five winners will each receive ONE L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream. Prizes were provided by the sponsor and will ship directly from me.

Enter to WIN a $450 PrePaid VISA CARD from the Beauty Blog Coalition!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Brooke

It’s time for another Beauty Blog Coalition sweepstakes! This time you could win a $450 Visa gift card!!

Bloggers participating:
Aquaheart’s Obsessions   http://www.aquaheart.net/
Beauty and Fashion Tech   http://beautyandfashiontech.com
BeautyTidbits   http://beautytidbits.com
Blushing Basics   http://www.blushingbasics.com
Blushing Noir   http://www.blushingnoir.com
Cosmetics Aficionado   http://www.cosmeticsaficionado.com/
Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist   http://blog.emilyhudspeth.com/
FutureDerm   http://www.futurederm.com
Glamorous Mama   http://www.glamorousmama.com
Lawless Lacquer   www.lawlesslacquer.com
Love For Lacquer   http://www.loveforlacquer.com
Madame B Fatale   http://www.madamebfatale.com
Midnight Manicures   http://www.midnightmanicures.com/
MinaSlater.com – Fabulous Awesomeness   http://www.minaslater.com
Moxie Reviews   http://www.moxiereviews.com
My Beauty Bunny   www.mybeautybunny.com
My Highest Self   http://myhighestselfblog.com/
Peek & Ponder   http://www.peekandponder.com
Phyrra   http://www.phyrra.net
Polarbelle   http://www.polarbelle.com
polish insomniac   www.polishinsomniac.net
PolishGalore   http://www.polishgalore.com
Portrait of Mai   www.portraitofmai.com
Prime Beauty   www.primebeautyblog.net
The Crow and the Powderpuff   www.thecrowandthepowderpuff.com
TheFabZilla   http://www.thefabzilla.com/

The Competition starts on 1 February at 12:00 AM Midnight CST and ends on 15 February 12:00 AM Midnight CST. Open Internationally. Enter via the Rafflecopter widget below. By entering, you agree to the official rules. Good luck!