Enhancing Beauty One Brushstroke at a time…
Just last week I told you about China Glaze’s Crackle Glaze. The nail supply I go to to had them, but, by the time I got there only two were left; my co-worker purchased the white crackle glaze. Today I was able to pick up China Glaze Crackle Glaze in Broken Hearted, China Glazes First Mate (blue), and Sephora Black Shatter (so excited I found it!).
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This morning when I woke up, while brushing my teeth, an idea popped into my head. I’ve reach 51 followers, and I’m just 17 days away from my due date, so why not have a giveaway. I thought to myself, what can be an interesting giveaway? Hmmm… a DUE DATE POOL!
All of you (blog followers) will have the opportunity to throw out a date you think I will have my little girl. The person who guesses the right date, or comes the closest will win a prize.
INGLOT! The brand everyone flocks to at The Makeup Show, is an affordable, high-quality cosmetics brand. They have over 240 stores across the globe; Seven of their stores are in the United States (two in NYC).
Thursday, February 17 Janique (HerGoodyBag.com) and I went to the Inglot New York Studio Grand Opening Party, which is located on the 5th floor of the Chelsea Market building with a beautiful view of the city. Between 5 & 6PM there was a private press preview in which makeup artist James Vincent gave a tour of the studio. He gave us a brief history of the brand; they’ve been around for 20 years, and their nail polish was used in Lady Gaga’s most recent video for her song “Born this way.” He also mentioned his favorite products, and how he likes to use them.
I also learned that the mixing station, next to the freedom system is the most common area used since it allows people to re-create their favorite product/color from another brand that may be discontinued.
Pressed Powder Palette – 2: $30
Face Blush Palette – 4: $42
Cream Concealer Palette/Brow Wax Palette/ Lipstick Palette – 5: $25
Eyeshadow Palette – 2: $16
Eyeshadow Palette – 4: $26
Eyeshadow Palette – 5 (Round): $25
Eyeshadow Palette – 5 (Square): $30
Eyeshadow Palette – 10 (Square): $50
Eyeshadow Palette/Lipstick Palette – 10 (Round): $45
This was a great event. We had the opportunity to swatch products, buy the products we loved with a 20% discount. There were different stations where you were allowed to get glammed up by having your hair, makeup and nails done. For people who wanted to have their finished looks documented, and show it off later they had the opportunity to do a mini photo shoot!
Of course, there were swag bags. There were different bags for regular attendees and for press. Both bags were filled with Inglot products.
My bag included a lot of items I wanted to try prior to attending the event, such as the Under Makeup Base, Pigment, Lip Paint, Polish, and lip stick. I will definitely post swatches and a do a review. Products that I have and do love are their liquid illuminators, gel liners, and eyeshadows.
I’m not really a fan of metallic polishes, but, I LOVE how this came out on me. It dried quickly, and three days later it still looks the same; no chips or fading.
Big thanks to Melody Joy PR for the invite!
This collection will feature Mineralize Skinfinish, bold Eye Shadow quads, Pigment, Opulash, Lipsticks and oversized Lipglass, jumbo-big Powder Blush and Penultimate Eye Liner, Nail Lacquer and Lash inspired by Wonder Woman!
Please note: There are several permanent items in this collection, such as
Russian Red L/S
Reflects Glitter – Pearl & Bronze (Both PRO Only)
Pigments – Bright Fuschia & Marine Ultra (PRO Only)
One Re-promote
Valiant Eyeshadow Quad – Manilla (2010 Spring Colour Forecast Collection)
I’m not really into collecting items for their packaging; however, If I end up purchasing anything from this collection, it will probably be…
Mineralize Skinfinish – Golden Lariat $21
Description: True coral with fine gold shimmer/Soft suntanned bronze/Soft gold with fine shimmer (Limited Edition)
These (above) remind me of the Azalea Blosson & Ripe Peach blush ombre’s released with the Spring Colour Forecast Collection. I’m passing on this.
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