Giveaways & Love

"What the world needs now, Is love, sweet love, It's the only thing that there's just too little of. What the world needs now, Is love, sweet love, No, not just for some but for everyone"

by Jackie DeShannon

During our journey through life, we experience many ups and downs. Unfortunately, I have been experiencing more downs than ups lately. If you are feeling sad, try to do something to lift your spirits. For example, go outside and take a walk, go for a drive, or watch a funny movie. What I've been doing is focusing on TheBeautyCall, reading fun and entertaining chick lit books, and entering A LOT of beauty giveaways. As a result I'm sharing with you a bunch of giveaways that are going on right now. Hopefully in a way I can lift your spirits too.

First I have to share a beauty blog contest that I won this week from Blinging Beauty. And to top it off it's from Tarte, specifically the Amazonian Clay 12-hour blush in Blushing Bride. A big shout out to Blinging Beauty! You have to check out this awesome, full packed beauty blog. I can't wait to get it, and when I do I will include it in a FOTD.

Also, at the end of April, I won a bag of goodies from ShadowChic, an awesome makeup artist, who serves the NY, NJ and PA areas. Check her out on Facebook.


Who wants the Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition Palette? I know I do! Enter Makeup and Beauty Blog's contest to win! Enter ASAP because the contest ends TODAYat 11:59PM (PT).

Check out Blushing Noir's 1000 follower giveaway. I can't believe how many products are included. And it comes in a gorgeous summer themed Lancome tote.

If anyone has heard of OCC Cosmetics, and has wanted to try their famous Lip Tars, well this is the contest for you. Enter xsparkage's Giveaway Thursday - Win a $250 OCC Prize Pack. Talk about another huge giveaway.

Next we have Beauty and Fashion Tech's Mystery Box Full of Beauty Items. Don't even try to count how many products will be in this box.

Calling all MAC Lovers! Check out Love Lust & Fairy Dust: Mac Giveaway. The winner will receive a lipstick and an eyeshadow from Mac's permanent lines. FYI this contest is open to international followers as well.

Now is the perfect time to try some self-tanning and bronzer products. Enter this Summer Giveaway from Beyond Beauty.

We all want smooth and moisturized skin. Enter Nadine Jolie's Suave BodyCare giveaway, where the lucky winner will receive a Suave Creamy Cocoa Butter Shea Body Wash.

Interested in a flat iron from Inglam? And what about a bag of makeup goodies from Planet Beauty? Enter these 2 giveaways from Beauty Junkies Unite.

I have never heard of SkinAgain but I am definitely interested in trying their products after finding this contest. If you are too, then enter My Life as an Esthetician's SkinAgain's nEu-tone Balancing Serum giveaway.

Whoever likes Elizabeth Arden, this contest is for you! Enter Beauty Info Zone's Elizabeth Arden Giveaway. The winner receives a great bag and makeup items inside.

I love Bed Head by TIGI. For a very short period of time I worked at their hair school and salon in New York City. I loved getting those 50% discounts :) Check out My Beauty Bunny's Bed Head Curling Iron Givaway.


Included in future posts I will definitely share more beauty giveaways and contests.


Have a great sunday :)

NYC Make Up Show - Sunday May 15

I know this is a bit late, but as they say, better late than never. Therefore, most of this post will be pictures, which I tried to put in the order of my time at the show.

I had a spectacular time. Once I finished registering I remember seeing the massive room with SO many exhibitors and my mouth dropping. I was completely and utterly in my element. As some of you know only those in the industry can attend. So you are probably wondering how did I get to go. I saw information about the Makeup Show on facebook. When I saw it, I knew I absolutely HAD to go. Once I realized it was for those in the industry only, I called and asked if they were hiring. To work behind the scenes of a beauty event, especially one of this size, would be a dream come true. Unfortunately they were not hiring, however they were looking for volunteers. As long as I got 25 business cards by promoting to salons, makeup stores, spas, etc. I got to go for free.

Check out this pictures of Lori Taylor, pro lead makeup artist with Smashbox.

How cool is this?!? She was standing next to me at Crown Brush. This is from "Exotic Eye."

I LOVE these glosses. Armour Beauty makes all natural, long wearing glosses. I wish I got more than one.

EvePearl, Personal makeup artist for Meredith Vieira




Reggie Wells, Oprah Winfrey's long-time makeup artist

I had such an awesome time at Lit Cosmetics! I'm definitely a glitter girl now!

Nurturing Force's Blott Out Offensive Cream is one of the best primers I have ever tried. Stay tuned for this review and blog post.

I have recently started using two of Dermalogica's products, Skin Resurfacing Cleanser, and the Gentle Cream Exfoliant. I am loving both. Once I get and start using the Overnight Clearing Gel, I will do a review.

Check out The NYC Makeup Show's page to see the entire list of exhibitors.