Strawberry Festival - Weekend Fun!

This is a belated post from the other weekend that I did not post up on blogger.  I took a week off just to relax and focus on other things other than makeup and blogging.  I have many more things to share and show, so I hope to keep this up and get motivated to blog.


Strawberry Festival = Yummy Food! 

One thing about fairs and festivals is the fried foods that we get to indulge in just a few times a year.
Here you go!!

Funnel Cake

Fried Pickles

Bloomin Onion

And the reason why we go every year:

Strawberry Shortcake!

We had lots of fun. Just walked around, talked, looked at other people, laugh, sing, eat, and eat. Can't wait until next year to do it all over again.

End of the night:

 

Will be announcing my Giveaway Winner soon! Can't Wait!!

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Butters, Blushers, Glossers

Picked up a few items this past weekend at Sephora and Walmart.  I'm super excited as these are products I haven't tried before but hearing amazing reviews.

Butters, Blushers, Glossers

Maybelline Dream Bouncy in "Rose Petal" and Revlon Lip Butter in "Peach Parfait"

Korres Lip Butter in "Pomegranate" and Korres Lip Gloss in "30 Beige"

Can't wait to really try these products.  I was iffy at first about the Korres products, but I decided to grab them.  The lipgloss was actually on sale at Sephora JcPenny, so I nabbed it before it was all gone.  I also used coupons for the Drugstore purchase so I saved a bunch of $$ on them too. I love shopping for deals.

Will do a follow-up post on whether I like these products or not hopefully soon.

Have you tried these products before? Do you like or dislike?

*Remember to enter my 500 Friends Giveaway*

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500 Friends Giveaway!!!!!

YAY! I finally reached 500 friends here on Blogger and hopefully more to come.  I'm super stoked that my small blog is viewed and commented on daily.  I do hope to continue to blog more and continue to make new friends.   Its amazing what the world of blogging has given me!

In appreciation for all the followers on my blog, I figured I should finally do a Giveaway!

Here is the Prize:

Included:
      ~ Shady Lady Original Palette
      ~ Zoya Nail Polish in "IVY"
      ~ Almay Eyeshadow Palette
      ~ Kiss Lashes
      ~ MAC Pigment Samples
      ~ Beauty Samples
      ~ Extra goodies!!!

All you have to do is follow the instructions below and Enter! Have Fun!

Ultimate Christmas Giveaway!! Sneak Peek

SNEAK PREVIEW of my Ultimate Christmas Giveaway 

COMING SOON!!!

(Do you see what I see? there's more to it)

YES I've been gone for a very very long time!  So in order to make up for my absence on the Blog, I decided to do a HUGE X-MAS Giveaway for the month of December.  I am still working on the details, but will hopefully have it up by the end of this week.  I hope to have multiple prizes for multiple winners.  SO if you are interested, STAY TUNED for more info coming your way!!!

ULTIMATE X-MAS GIVEAWAY!!!

Coming Soon!!

Comment on what you'll like to see before I make the prizes Official!!

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Fotolia - Royalty Free Photos & Giveaway

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 Fotolia offers the largest image bank of free and affordable royalty free photos and illustrations perfect for any medium, web or print. 

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I've already downloaded some images that I like and will be utilizing them for my blog.  I hope to have that up soon.  The site has tons, I mean tons of photos to sift through.  There were so many that I liked especially the creative artsy photos.  They also had great photos for any businesses to use especially for beauty, cosmetics, and makeup.  I also liked the fact that most photos are affordable (at less than $1) or Free which is always nice.  Fotolia is great for us bloggers as it gives us great images to use and showcase in our blogs.

Fotolia was nice enough to offer passes 

for me for a quick giveaway for my readers. Yay!

Prize:  2 lucky winners will receive a 14 day free subscription pass code to view the site and up to 3 free down loadable pictures a day. 

How to enter:

1.  Follow my blog
2.  Comment below with what/how you will use the pictures

Additional entries: (including criteria above)

1.  Follow me on Twitter and tweet about my giveaway (please include link in comments)
2.  Blog a post about my giveaway (please provide link)
3.  Add my blog to your side bar (please provide link)

Rules: 

~ Must be 18 years or older
~ International readers are welcomed (this will be done online)
~ Must reply within 48hrs of notification to obtain pass code
~ Must comply with Fotolia rules for usage of photos
~ Winners will be chosen at random and notified by email
~ Giveaway will be closed on August 20th, 2011 (about one week)

For more information, please visit Fotolia

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(sponsored post: anything said and written is based on information provided by company and does not have an effect on my personal opinion.  Product was provided by company for review purposes only)

Boxed Up Beauty Giveaway!

Please check out my other Beauty Blog I share with my Friends:  Boxed Up Beauty

We are currently having a Holiday GIVEAWAY for the holidays and to promote our blog!  We will be giving away 3 MAC items of your choice.  Go check out the giveaway.  All the details will be on the blog!  

FYI:  I will still have this blog up as well, but this is more of my personal beauty blog.  I may have a quick holiday giveaway on this blog, so stay tuned for that as well.

"Makeup ROCKS my SOCKS!"

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Winner & Memorial Weekend Sales!

Winner of 2 Brand New 

Vapour Beauty Organic "Aura Radiant Blush" 

 

is 

Lisa said...Ooh I love giveaways!~

Winner has till Monday to reply to email sent to them! If not I"ll choose a new Winner!

NOW for Memorial Weekend Sales!

(Let the Shopping Begin)

Cherry Culture - 20% OFF Everything in Store! This weekend only!

Stila Cosmetics - Get 20% OFF and Free Shipping for over $50 purchase

-use code: MEMORIALDAY -

Nordstrom  Half-Yearly Sale - Women & Kids

 

Charlotte Russe - BOGO 50% off Sale

ELF spend $20 and enter code EGSATC to receive 6 free duo eyeshadows. 

Ends 6/1/2010

Barry M  has 20% off with code SPRING20

Ends 5/31/2010

Philosophy has free shipping with no minimum this weekend with code MEMORIAL 

Ends 5/31/2010

Have FUN! I'll be Camping this weekend, will be back soon!

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Aura Radiant Blush Review & GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

So a few weeks ago, I mentioned on this post about a new organic makeup brand that has been out.  I had a few items to review on that post, so I was not able to go in depth with the reviews.  So I decided to do a separate post with a better review of the one product I loved and include an Awesome Giveaway for you!

Vapour Organic Beauty

~ Aura Radiant Blush in Whisper ~

"Aura's versatility just got amplified with the glamour and gleam of metallics. Add a little sparkle to your evening face and some personality to your day-time look. Highlight your cheeks, lips, and eyes with an extra shot of sparkling colour. The shades are designed to work with every skin tone. They can be paired and layered for extra fun. These shimmers look great on the shoulders and décolletage too!"

heavy application

 Look I did using it as a blush

Pros:

~Stick applicator (very easy to use and apply)
~Multi-use (Cheeks, Eyes, Lips)
~Build able color (Can be used lightly as a highlighter to heavier application as a blush)
~Creamy and great to set powder blushes with
~Organic and natural
~5 colors that matches all skin tones
~Gives a healthy Glow  (which I love)

Cons:

~Price ($28)
~Smell (has a different kind of citrus smell, some may like some may not)
~Limited Availability


Rating: 4/5

Overall I definitely like this product. I have been using this Aura Blush in Whisper for the past few weeks and love to use it especially for my cheeks as a blush or a highlight.  I like that there is a hint of shimmer, but not too much and that that shimmer gives my face a nice glow.  The stick applicator form is the best. Its super easy to use, no need for a blush, as I can easily just swipe it on my cheeks and blend with my fingers.  I also love that I can use it to set my powder blushes with gives me a more radiant glow and build different layers with the blush.  I definitely need to try out the other blushes to see how the colors are, but I do think that they will be awesome as well.  Its exciting to see a new makeup brand that uses organic and natural products which I'm sure will appeal to many.  If you compare the price to brands like Nars, Dior, Smashbox, the prices aren't too bad.  You definitely get what you pay for, which is Awesome cause the product is amazing.

Aura Radiant Blush can be bought online at Vapour Organic Beauty or ShopNBC.com.

Now for the Giveaway!

Rules:

1.  Comment below of one product you'll like to try from the website.

2.  Must be a Follower of my blog.
3. Include valid email address.

3.  Must be 18 or older to enter giveaway, or have parent's permission.

4.  Giveaway ends  May 27th, 2010

Prize:

WINNER receives  2  "Aura Radiant Blush"  in their choices!

 (valued at $28 a piece)

Can't wait for the winner to chosen and receive their prizes! 

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(All item mentioned have been provided by PR for review.  I was not paid nor is affiliated with company.  Reviews are honest opinions and based on my experience.)

Winners! Come see if you Won!

Finally I had the chance to go through all 553 ENTRIES and finished up today and chose the winner.  It was a long, very long process, as I tried to be as fair as possible and make sure everyone was legit.  These last 2 weeks were crazy for me as I had finals and lots of work to finish up, so I had to put the giveaway on the back burner.

Sorry again to keep all you readers waiting!  I know a few have already asked if I had announced the winners or when I will do that! Next time, I will try my best to keep my word! Thank you soo much for waiting patiently. 

Now Here to the Winners:

*Drum Rolls*  *Drum Rolls*

WINNER of the Second Prize

(number randomly chosen by the hubby! trust me he was too busy and just picked a number)

Jbreezy Baby

http://jbreezybaby.blogspot.com/

Finally! Saving the best for last!

WINNER of the FIRST PRIZE!

(chosen from random.org)

SilhouettesScreams

http://silhouettescreams.blogspot.com/

Winners! You have 3 days to contact me/reply back to claim your prize. 

I will choose another winner if prize is unclaimed

Thanks to everyone who participated and entered my giveaway! I am so sorry that I only have 2 prizes to giveaway this time. Hopefully next time you'll have a chance! I will have plenty more giveaways to come for sure! Watch out! I'm close to 500+ Prizes will be even better! 

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(All prizes mentioned have been purchased my me. I have no affiliation with any brands seen/mentioned)

LAST CALL for GIVEAWAY!

My 100+ Follower GiveAway Ending Soon!

A Reminder to everyone who loves makeup and my blog, my GiveAway will be ending this week, as Friday will be the last day to enter.  Giveaway will officially close on May 1st.  Just 3 more days!


Here's a peek into what's up for grabs:

First Prize

Second Prize

To enter:

Please follow the link to the Original Post and comment there for a valid entry. Please read all rules before entering.   All entires must be entered by this Friday!

(All products for giveaway have been purchased by me)

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GiveAway Alerts!! GiveAway Alerts!! Here's a few lovely ladies that are hosting giveaways on their blogs for everyone. Please do go and support these ladies by reading their blogs and become a Follower, it pays to be one! SO GO ENTER THEM NOW!! lol Shop N' Chomp reached 100 followers!! She is hosting a giveaway for all her followers with lovely prizes to giveaway such as: * L.A. Colors Art Deco Paint in Black * Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm * Japanese bang/fringe clip (for blow-drying) Miss Just Kiss 'N Makeup is also having a GiveAway for her upcoming 22nd Birthday. In celebration for the exciting event, she is not only hosting 1 but 2 contests in which multiple winners can get prizes. She is still adding on prizes....so keep checking her blog for more info!! Follow her 2 blogs and enter her birthday contest to win fabulous prizes..!! May's Beauty Obsession is have a Giveaway for reaching 50+ followers.. Congrats to her!! If you comment on her blog and tell her your favorite masks or eye cream, you'll be in the drawing for awesome prizes!! Including a MAJO MAJO eye palette!! (oooh, i want that!!) Mrs. Dumpling is also hosting a giveaway for reaching 10+ followers. Her prizes looks awesome too! You have till Sept. 5 to enter......and remember to comment with your favorite ice cream flavor....(mines mint chocolate!! yummmy) More Giveaways too come!!!!