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Klout Perks – I received something güd

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Everything, and everyone is involved in social media in some way.  The people over at Klout figured out a way to see how people involved in social media are influential on certain topics like beauty, cosmetics, technology, fashion and more.  When your Klout score reaches a certain level, you qualify for a perk (free item) based on what you’re most influential on.  A few weeks ago I received my 2nd Klout “perk” for being influential in beauty in the social media world.  My Klout perk this time included three full-sized products from Burt’s Bees new line güd.

 

güd Products are made without

 petrochemicals, phthalates or parabens

 


 

The products I received were:

Vanilla Flame Body Mist

Floral Cherrynova Body Lotion

Orange Petalooza Body Wash
 

 

So far, I really enjoy these products. The body wash is gentle, smells amazing and it leaves my skin feeling smooth & moisturized.  The body lotion is very creamy, a little goes a long way, it’s moisturizing and it doesn’t leave behind a greasy feel; however, in the beginning the scent is a little too strong & floral for me, but dies down after a while.  I probably wouldn’t purchase the line of items with this scent. 

The Line of  güd products include Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Cream, Body Wash, Body Mist,  Body Lotion, Body Butter and Foaming Hand Wash.  These products are available in one of the four following scents:

-Floral Cherrynova (Cherry Blossom & Almond Milk)
-Pearanormal Activity (Pear & Acai Berry)
-Orange Petalooza (Hyacinth & Blood Orange)
-Vanilla Flame (Vanilla & Rice Milk)

If you feel I am influential in beauty, cosmetics, skincare, makeup etc please give me a ‘+K’ on Klout.com 🙂

Check out güd from Burt’s Bees HERE: http://www.gudhappens.com

Also if you want a sample from güd check out their facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Gud  and go to their “free sample” link

NARS To Sponsor The Makeup Show NYC

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NARS ANNOUNCED AS SUPPORTING SPONSOR FOR THE MAKEUP SHOW NYC, AMONGST OTHER TOP BEAUTY BRANDS

For two-days only, top beauty brands will congregate under one roof to launch their newest products and bring a flood of inspiration over the pro community

 The Makeup Show NYC is excited to welcome NARS as a Supporting Sponsor for this years’ show.   Joining NARS will be Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush and Temptu Pro, Silver Sponsor Stila, Supporting Sponsors Make-Up Designory, Smashbox, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Alcone, and INGLOT Cosmetics, Other Sponsors The Powder Group, On Makeup Magazine, and HauteLook.  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 amongst the pro community.
In addition, over 60 beauty brands including: MAC, Ellis Faas, Senna, Kett Cosmetics, Embryolisse USA, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, Kevyn Aucoin, Armour Beauty, and Cinema Secretswill be present.  This is a rare opportunity for the pro industry to not only network amongst each other, but also with those that work behind the scenes to makethese brands who they are today.
The Makeup Show NYC is held on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 9am to 5pm at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit http://www.themakeupshow.com.

About The Makeup Show

The Makeup Show is owned and produced by Metropolitan Event & Production and travels internationallyfrom 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 of education 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.
You can also stay up to date on the hottest show news through an informative blog covering all things beauty at http://www.themakeupshow.com/the-makeup-show-blog/.  Also, be sure to connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

 

Event Recap: OCC Makeup ‘The Garden’ S/S 2012 Collection

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Friday, March 30th I attended Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) press preview of the new ‘The Garden’ S/S 2012 Collection.  I first introduced you to the collection here, and I was excited for the collection just from the pictures alone.  It was more exciting seeing the collection in-person, swatching and trying on the different colors.

 

 

The Garden collection was inspired by current trends seen on the runway, but with a twist.  This collection has something for everyone, whether you’re into bold colors, or subtle nudes.  My personal favorites are “Pennyroyal” lip tar, which is my perfect nude & “Belladona” lip tar, which will be my “Katricia” replacement for now.  Chlorophyll is gorgeous as well, especially when topped with Rx lip tar – it makes the most beautiful algea green.  From the pigments, ‘Mimosa” and “Triptcyh” are my faves.   From the nail lacquers, which by the way  have the greatest staying power, and opacity is Chlorophyll.

 

 

The names do not sound like the typical items you would want to have in your garden, however, that was the whole purpose of David Klasfeld, creator of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, developing this line.  David explained the names of the lip tars and loose pigments all tell a story; “We wanted to explore the other side of the garden and for us that was poisonous flowers.  Belladonna is a lavish purple color flower that is extremely poisonous and Kava Kava is a Hawaiian root that has a psychedelic effect.”

 

 

 

David & an OCC makeup artist, who created the look on the ad, as well as the one on the model at the event spoke about the products used, the reason he created the products, and the versatility of them.

 

 

The model below is showing the versatility of the products.  The shades in the line can easily be worn for everyday looks, as seen below.   She is wearing OCC’s Moisture Tint ( I just purchased, and love it), Chlorophyll on the lower lash line, Datura on the lid, & Ophelia lip tar on the lips.

 

 

I ended up purchasing the Moisture Tint (Y5) and the Pennyroyal liptar.  Below is  apicture of me from the day of the event, after I applied Pennyroyal.

 

 

INTRODUCING THE GARDEN, OCC’S S/S 2012 LIP TAR & NAIL LACQUER COLLECTION

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Spring has sprung at OCC and hidden among the lilacs and pansies is a different shade of floral. Inspired by psychotropic and poisonous plants, The Garden collection turns traditional spring pastels upside down, injecting them with hallucinatory notes of nearly-neon vibrancy.  Mixed in are more subtle neutral lip shades, meant to be paired with a dizzying flash of color on the eyes, in this garden of earthly (and unearthly) delights.  I’m excited for these new shades.  I always receive compliments whenever I wear a lip tar. 

This collection is available March 23, 2012 online occmakeup.com or at Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics at 174 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002

 

ABOUT OCC LIP TAR

A stunning new innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. Ultra-saturated in color, Lip Tar contains an unprecedented amount of pigment – a little goes a very, very long way! An intense yet featherweight layer of color that stands up to the scrutiny of Hi-Def Video and Digital Photography, without ever looking (or feeling!) heavy. Meant to be mixed, Lip Tar comes in concise array of colors for a limitless selection of shades made by you!
Like all of our products, OCC Lip Tar is 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, and is also free of parabens and other harsh preservatives. A simple, elegant formula that contains Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil and Vitamin E, OCC Lip Tar feels as good on the lips as it looks!
DIRECTIONS: Apply the tiniest bead of Lip Tar with our #010 Precision Lip Brush for complete, opaque coverage, either mixed with other shades or on its own. Applying too much product can result in feathering outside the lipline, so remember: a little goes a very long way!
SRP: $14.00

 

 

ABOUT OCC NAIL LACQUER

A modern colour palette and formulation to match, OCC’s professional quality nail lacquers are densely pigmented, quick-drying and super long lasting. Formulated with the Editorial Manicurist in mind, the result is lots of color using very little product for nails that are camera-ready just moments after the application. Available in Satin, Matte and Metallic texture and both Sheer and Opaque finishes.
SRP: $8.00