Where: Bath & Body Works store at Old Orchard Mall (Skokie, IL) When: Saturday, May 5th (2-4pm) What: I’ll be at the store’s Mother’s Day Party for an afternoon of beauty, free goodies and fun. Visit me for free makeup bag makeovers and beauty tips, and you’ll have the chance to take a Fragrance Finder quiz to find your scent match. P.S. Write the secret word GINGHAM on your quiz, and you’ll get a free gift! Hope to see you there!
Beauty sampling programs are blowing up. Birchbox has generated the most buzz, and now it seems everyone is doing it. If you’re interested in discovering new brands, testing products before buying the full-size bottle or getting a special delivery every month, this may be worth it. Each program is slightly different—click through the gallery to see what’s out there. We’ve highlighted some of the most promising. posted by Cody
Request a subscription invitation on their website and sign up for monthly deliveries of the Birchbox. For $10 a month, you will receive trial-sized samples of beauty products from indie brands and large cosmetics companies alike. A different selection of products comes each month and they’re kept a secret until you receive your package. Yearly and monthly subscriptions are available. Fall in love with a sample from your Birchbox? Buy the regular retail size on the Birchbox site and receive points that’ll go towards future purchases.
Have you heard of beso.com? It’s a site devoted to shopping (need I say more). To help the hunt, they pick the brains of industry peeps like myself to see what’s on our lists, which may just inspire yours. So, when I was asked about the beauty products I’m all about right now, of course I had to tell. Read More
I mentioned previously that I’ll be at Bath & Body Works this Saturday at Oakbrook Center for the big party celebrating their Pink Chiffon fragrance launch. You’re invited, and I hope to see you at the store. It’ll be worth it for anyone who wears pink (score free product!), is one of the first 50 peeps to say I sent you (score another free product!) and who enters the raffle (you may win a trip to Hawaii or a bedroom makeover!).
Plus, we can get our hair braided together (for free, of course) at the cool braid station. Choose a ribbon scented with your favorite Fine Fragrance Mist and it will be weaved into the braid. In addition to the fun, I do have a serious job to do — share my top product picks and beauty tips with you.
Paco Rabanne One Million & Lady Million Fragrance Event in the Windy City
When: Sept. 21st.
Paco Rabanne, the #1 selling men’s cologne internationally, is creating buzz around its latest fragrances — One Million (for men) and Lady Million (for women). Tomorrow, the brand is pulling a stunt in Chicago they’re calling a “surprise gold rush.” Visit the following locations to experience the spectacle for yourself:
Macy’s State Street (11 North State Street) at 12:00pm
Macy’s Water Tower (835 N. Michigan) at 2:00pm
De Paul University (corner of Clarke and Broadway) at 3:30pm
PLUS I’M OFFERING 5 READERS THE CHANCE TO WIN EITHER THE MEN’S SCENT ($70 VALUE) OR WOMEN’S SCENT! ($88 VALUE).
To enter this giveaway: either comment on this post, “like” thebeautygirl.com on facebook or “follow” me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message. P.S. Be sure to mention which fragrance you want to win!
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