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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics NYC Flagship Boutique

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Nine days ago, I informed you (see post) of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics first flagship boutique.  This evening, I had the opportunity to attend a press preview of the new boutique before it opens to the public on September 23, 2011.  Queen of blending was there along with my blogging homey, Carmen from Lipstick.Fashion.Mascara

 

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The boutique is located at 170 Ludlow Street of New York City’s hip Lower East side.  The boutique is small & cute, and definitely fits the location.

 

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I had the opportunity to swatch a few of the new lip tars & pigments from the Pretty Boy Fall/Winter 2011 Collection.  My favorite lip tar’s from this new collection are “Pretty Boy”, a “rich saturated fuschia,” and “Queen”, an “intense, nearly-neon red/pink.”

 

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I was also able to swatch a few of the loose colour concentrates, and pure colour pigments, each of which are $12/2.5g (FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! Try Loose Colours at 25% OFF! Get all permanent shades for only $9.00 USD!).  My favorite was the “Cruising” Loose Colour concentrate, which OCC describes as a “brassy, gold shimmer.”

 

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More Loose Colours & Pure Colour Pigments

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Love their polishes too!  

The best thing about them, you only need ONE coat & it lasts!

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They served white wine, mojitos, and these soy “fried chicken legs” that were so good!

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This is what the Press Gift Bag Included (swatches to come):

Slate Glitter ($12) – True grey, not silver

Static Loose Colour ($12)- Lilac with pink duo chrome

Femme Lip tar *New* ($13) – PALE YELLOW-BASED PINK

Queen Lip tar*New* ($13) – INTENSE, NEARLY-NEON RED/PINK

Memento Lip tar ($13) – SOFT PINK/PLUM NEUTRAL

Strumpet  Nail Lacquer ($8)- RETRO PLUM-RED (OPAQUE, SATIN)

Pageant  Nail Lacquer ($8)- BRIGHT YET DEEP FUSCHIA (OPAQUE, SATIN)

 

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Stop by the OCC Boutique next time you’re in NYC’s Lower East Side.  You will definitely find something(s) you’ll just fall in-love with.

Have you tried any off OCC’s products?

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF FIRST FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE

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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS ANNOUNCES

GRAND OPENING OF FIRST FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE

IN LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK ON SEPTEMBER 22 (Open to the Public on September 23)

 

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics flagship store is located at 174 Ludlow Street (between Houston & Stanton).

 

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics can’t wait to pull back the curtain on their first flagship boutique in Lower East Side, New York on September 23rd.  Until now, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics 100% vegan, pro-only range of products, has only been available at exclusive industry-only Professional Makeup emporiums.  Now, they are heading back to their roots on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, New York to make their cult-favorite products available to everyone.  The retail store is conveniently nestled near some of the most hip boutiques in Manhattan, including fellow vegan friends Babycakes, Moo Shoes, and Teany.

“OCC chose the Lower East Side because it has really become the true hub of all things creative and artistic coming out of New York.  The neighborhood’s latest renaissance is producing cutting edge design fashion, designers, salons and art galleries, and that’s where OCC needs to be.” -David Klasfeld, CEO/Creative Director, OCC

Walking into the flagship store you will see an array of makeup in bold and dramatic colours with pops of neon and saturated pastels, radiating from every corner. 

Professional Makeup Artists are standing by to offer private consultations, makeup applications, and will even show you how to perfect airbrush makeup. 

 OCC’s Mixing Bar allows you to custom create their perfect shade, or recreate their favorite colour. Gone are thedays anyone has to live without their favorite discontinued beauty product!  With over 36 shades of Lip Tars, highly pigmented loose eyeshadows, and an array of vibrant nail polishes, OCC’s flagship store is sure to become the next beauty haven for any makeup artist or beauty buff.

For more information on OCC visit http://www.occmakeup.com.

 

 

 

Review: Jean Leon Salon Gel Manicure (NOTW)

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A few months ago I purchased a Lifebooker Loot (see post)- $22 for a Gel Manicure at Jean Leon Salon.  I was excited since I have never tried Shellac or Axxium gel, but, I have had a calgel mani before, which I loved.  I thought, $22 to try a new spot is worth it.  Boy was I wrong!

Deals aren’t always deals.  Almost always, you end up losing somewhere –  whether it is in service, cleanliness, or outcome of the service or product you are getting.  In this case, I lost in service and I’d say the place didn’t seem too hygenic neither.

The basement where the nail salon is located is dimly lit, and looks very gloomy.  Maybe that is the reason why the manicurists attitudes sucked!   Also, there were no signs of an autoclave to sanitize the nail tools.  The manicurist had her tools in a case on her desk, which she placed back without cleaning once she used them.  She asked if I’d like my cuticles cut, I declined. You’re not using your nasty cuticle remover on me.  Also, I had my own nail file I let her use.

 

 

I could have sworn that the Lifebooker Loot I purchased for the gel mani stated we can either get an Axxium or CND Shellac mani.  Well, once my sister and I reached Jean Leon (nail salon is located in the basement of the salon), we were told to choose only from the CND Shellac products.  Bummer.  I did want to try axxium.  I quickly got over that, and chose CND Shellac’s Hot Pop Pink, and waited for my manicurist.  Nope, I don’t know her name because she didn’t even greet me! Very rude. 

She rushed to do my nails.  Wasn’t friendly.  No smile… nothing.  Not much of the staff were friendly, not only to me, but to other patrons in the establishment.  Seriously, we’re coming here to give YOU business, and you act like you’re doing us a favor? 

My nails did come out nicely, however, I will not go back.  I can’t stand bad customer service.  Also, we shall see if this mani lasts a full two weeks.