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#BIRCHBLOGGERS BREAKFAST WITH MAKEUP ARTIST ALISON RAFFAELE

When I opened an email that said I’ve been selected to join BirchBox at their office on September 27th for a #birchbloggers breakfast with celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Alison Raffaele I was beyond excited. The first thing I thought was I’m glad I don’t wear makeup because I want her to see the natural me and what my daily regimen is so I wore only lip gloss and a little mascara. I never knew how to apply blush and eye shadow and all the girly stuff so I never used any. Some women can pull it off and some go overboard. I on the other hand say if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I’m fine with what I see in the mirror until I get a pimple or mosquito bite. I do complain about dark circles under the eyes and never knew what to use. I was excited because it knew after tweeting with Alison she knew what she was talking about and I wanted one on one lessons in person.

I arrived early, met Alison in person and she is a down to earth person, funny, and a mom to a cute 4 yr old daughter.
I asked Alison a few questions on Twitter and this is what she had to say:
1. How did you get your start as Bobbi Brown’s assistant? (Famous makeup artist)
Alison responded : She was just finishing college when a photographer she was testing with to build her book introduced her and she knew Bobbi Brown was pregnant and going to need help so she offered to be her assistant for no pay just the experience. Alison said she had to call several times before Bobbi finally called her back said “OK, if you want it that bad, I’ll help you!!”
2. Did you got to school for cosmetology?
Alison said: No, she was self taught.
3. Was being a makeup artist something you always wanted to do?
Alison replied: Yes! She fell in love with makeup at the age of 10, and by the time she was 16 there was no looking back.
4. What are the best fall colors for eyeshadows and lipstick?
Alison said: The best colors for any season are the ones that make you feel your most beautiful.

Alison was determined and dedicated to get what she wanted and become an entrepreneur, Founder, and CCO of her line Alison Raffaele Cosmetics.

I learned some more things I didn’t know about makeup that a lot of women in attendance didn’t know as well like the CORRECT order to applying makeup is FOUNDATION, CONCEALER, then POWDER. Everyone’s face dropped.
Alison also does not use parabens, talc, mineral oil, or fragrance in her products and they are gluten free as well. It doesn’t get any better than that!! Her makeup is also lightweight on the face and easy to use. I can agree to that. I forgot I had foundation and concealer on the whole day because it doesn’t feel cakey and heavy.
For dry skin mix skin oils into your primer. Use transparent powder after concealer.
Another tip was apply concealer at the bottom of your nose because everyone is red there. Her best beauty tip from Bobbi Brown is: “Keep it simple, don’t do too much.” Alison also said “It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being the perfect you.”

I found out from the expert Alison Raffaele I am a 7 in foundation and a 6 in concealer and she sure knows what she’s talking about because I looked fabo!! Everyone including Alison said I have beautiful skin before the makeup and I appreciate it. My hubby tells me everyday too but it’s nice when others recognize it too even when you see some things you think aren’t wanted on your face like dark circles, or fine bumps.
All the bloggers in attendance were matched with the correct foundation and concealer and went home with the best tips and advice.
I would love to get some of Alison’s powders and more brushes. I know I will eventually run out of foundation and concealer so I will save my pennies for more. I advise everyone to check out her cosmetics, and once again a big thanks to BirchBox and Alison for giving me the opportunity to meet all of you in person and take home great tips and makeup. Everyone was very friendly and the breakfast was great!
Follow Alison on Twitter @Alisonraffaele or got her her website http://www.alisonraffaele.com
For all of my readers BirchBox is graciously offering 15% off everything in their shop when you spend $50. The readers code is BIRCHBLOGGERS15. It is valid through 10/15. Shop now at http://www.birchbox.com
These opinions are my own 100%, and I was not compensated. Bloggers were given gift bags with cosmetics for attending.
Enjoy the pictures!

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@KittyBradshaw 5 Year Blogging Anniversary ReCap #KBBlog5

5 Aug

When I was invited to Kitty Bradshaw’s 5 year blogging anniversary I knew I had to RSVP quickly. I did not want to miss out on meeting all the other fabulous bloggers and sponsors who were coming out. I met Kitty at a prior blogger event and she was a pleasure to meet and I wanted to get to know her more.

The event led at Studio Arte Space turned out wonderful. Kitty wore a gorgeous pink dress made by Von Vonni and before I could ask her where she got it I knew I had to have one so I did my research and just so happen they were doing a contest that I entered and won. I was so happy and can’t wait to wear my dress. You can find them on Twitter @Von_Vonni
You will want one in every color.

Another sponsor who attended was Golden Krust. They specialize in the best beef, chicken, or veggie patties. Their jerk chicken was to die for. They even brought along rum cake which I haven’t had in years and was diving in. Everything was delicious and they can cater for me anytime. Their twitter handle is @GoldenKrustBkry

Tipsy Tasty Cupcakes was definitely tasty. I didn’t get it until I ate a few why they called it tipsy tasty. Well, they add different types of liquor to each cupcake. There were Red Velvet Hennessy cupcakes, and Strawberry Champagne cupcakes. You will love every single one. I guess it was a night full of desserts with liquor. I enjoyed those very much! Check them out on twitter @TipsyTasty

Cabot Cheese who sponsored the event had a great cheese platters to keep guests HAPPY!! How can you not love cheese? I love Cabot!! Cheese aims to please!! Follow @CabotCoop through twitter.

Dessert Stylists was also not to be missed with their delicious dessert. There were a variety of so many I believe I tried them all. They are definitely a must have at any event. This was my kind of party with all the mouth watering food and desserts not to be passed up. They can be found on twitter @DessertStylists

District Drive powered by General Motors my absolute favorite car sponsor was on deck to give a few lucky tweeters a chance at winning a 10 day car loan and $100 gift card. You know I had to do my magic and tweet all night because nothing was stopping me from winning. Well all I have to say is…. I WON!! I was one of the winners and I am so excited to travel and explore with the family in an awesome SUV. I was set to get the vehicle this month but I sprained my ankle so I had to put it off till October, but that’s okay that is my birthday month so it’s all good. Can’t wait to show you what I picked and all the pictures as well. @GM and @DistrictDrive is where you will find them on twitter.

DJ Sean Soul was spinning the music and he took me way back that I was Shazaming everything I could. Lot of 80’s music like Prince, Tears for Fears, Culture Club, Wham. I was in heaven. I loved it all. I couldn’t stop singing one song after another. Some of us were dancing as well. Glad he was part of the event. Big props!! Keep doing your thing! If you need a DJ find him on Twitter @DJSEANSOUL

Jaguar and Company Clothier who had male models showing off stylish and fashionable pieces. The bow ties stood out because men and women were wearing them which what what this company is all about. The line is feminine and masculine and with the beautiful patterns and gorgeous fabrics like silk, & wool you will want a few pieces in your closet. The models made sure you saw what Jaguar and Company Clothier is all about. Follow them @JagandCo on twitter.

Some of the sponsors listed below were also in attendance or had items given to us in the gift bags. You can find them in Twitter as well.
Tide Pods
nRelate
Barefoot Wine
Lower Eastside Service Center
Rockwell Print & Media Group
Command Brand
Dirty Dog Treat Boxes
12-Fold
Panama Jack Sunscreen
Green and Black Chocolate
Epilady USA
Sprigs like
April Marin

I just want to thank the lady of the night Kitty Bradshaw and all the sponsors for a fun filled night of networking and celebrating her anniversary. I can’t wait for my anniversary. Sponsors I’m coming for you!!

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MADPAX 3D BACKPACKS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 2013

28 Jul

When I attended Momtrend’s back to school event a few weeks ago I was so excited to see new trends and meet some amazing people. There was one person in the room who was just as excited as I was and her name is Tina Huber (one of the creators), a very sweet, down to earth person who absolutely loves her packs and love getting the word out about them.Tina is the Mad scientist for MadPax a great 3D backpack company that your kids are going to want in every color and shape. As a parent I like my kids and myself to have a style of our own that stands out, one of a kind. With these packs your kid will definitely stand out in a trendy way. When I saw these backpacks I couldn’t decide which one I wanted. They are very colorful and the styles are what took me away. There are different varieties ranging from Bubble which is what I picked for my daughter, to Later Gator which has spikes sticking out of the back (very soft), Spiketus Rex which looks like spikes on the back of a T-Rex, and the newest creation Blok which has a bunch of squares which looks like a puzzle or legos.

There are 3 different sizes, (full pack, half, and nibbler).there are also packcessories available like pencil cases which are great to add to your collection. Prices for everything range from $15 to $60 and I say it’s worth every penny and will be a hit with your child. Make sure you tell your child to memorize the website http://www.madpax.com because All their classmates will want to know where they can get one. I’m thinking of getting myself one as well. I also want to try the Mighty Bites with the handle just the right size for my cell phone and Ipod. Very trendy, and funky. My daughter can’t wait for school to start so she can rock her Madpax Bubble backpack and I can’t wait to get pictures!!

Your child will never say “I forgot my backpack” because it’s hard to forget a backpack that stands out from the rest.

You can find these packs in a variety of retail stores or online at http://www.madpax.com

What is your favorite MadPax?
Parents will you rock a MadPax?
Enjoy the pictures below. Tina Huber is featured in a few of the pictures as well.
These opinions expressed are all mine Nichol Perez. I was not compensated for this post.

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Categories Blogger Event, Fashion, Kid Reviews, Kids, Reviews, What's Going On?

FROZEN YOGURT THAT IS OFF THE WALL!! @OTWyogurt

11 Jul

Want to know where to get 16 different flavors of frozen yogurt with 40 rotating toppings? Well look no further because New York has it and it’s called “Off The Wall Yogurt”. There are 3 locations currently and another one coming soon to Times Square. There is also one location in Long Island where it all started.

I had the pleasure of being invited to the 4 west 14th street location for a bloggers networking event where I got to sample some amazing flavors and toppings and meet other bloggers.
The first thing I noticed when I walked into this location is how incredibly big it is. I’ve never seen any yogurt shop this big before. This is a great spot for teens to meet up, to have meetings, or rent for a party. Another thing I liked were the awesome colors. Very bright with the slogan “Today Is A Good Day” on one of the walls where a lot of pictures have been taken and will continue on. There is also a screen on the wall when you tweet it will pop up on the wall when it is retweeted, so we all were waiting for our tweets to appear. That was fun!!

So now I will tell you what my favorite yogurt flavors were. My top 3 flavors were the Macadamia Cookie, Cake Batter, and Belgian Chocolate. They are to die for. If I worked in this place I would be in trouble because I would constantly be sampling. I mixed all 3 and topped it with chocolate sprinkles, walnuts, and chocolate syrup.

Everything is self served so you get to go crazy and pile it on or make it sweet and simple. The yogurts are either low fat or non fat and I even saw a high protein Greek Pomberry yogurt. There’s also a Watermelon Splash and Valencia Orange that you should try as well. The toppings range from different types of cereals for the kids, to fresh fruits, granola, and a variety of nuts, and chocolates. There is a wall with toppings built in and a handle you pull down to add the toppings onto your yogurt. Kids will love this!

The cups are one size and there is also a waffle cone in a cup if you choose that. Everything is weighed and that tells you what your price will be. They also sell cold drinks, s’mores, and coffee hot or iced.

I want to thank Phil Velez for the invite into his amazing frozen yogurt shop and I will be returning with my kids.
I encourage those who love yogurt and want to try these amazing flavors and toppings to get down to Off The Wall yogurt as soon as you can. You can find all the locations on their website http://www.offthewallyogurt.com
Theses opinions are my very own and I was compensated with free yogurt and refreshments for the duration of the event.
Enjoy the pictures!!

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Fun Day Of Shopping w/ @ElisabethRohm and @themoms

14 May

There’s nothing like walking in @HenriBendel and wanting everything in there. The colors of the scarves, jewelry, handbags, makeup. Everything is just beautiful. I got the privilege to not only shop but meet Elisabeth Rohm in person for a book signing of her new book Baby Steps “Having the Child I Always Wanted”. She talked about going through menopause at an early age and the struggle with infertility. She is very sweet and can’t wait to read her book. I feel like we are girlfriends. We were giving each other high fives, hugs, and smooches. She also said she wanted to borrow my earrings that I was purchasing from Henri Bendel with my 20% off coupon.I told her “Of course you can”. She said “that’s what girlfriends do, they go in each others closets and borrow things”. I’m cool with that. I would love to borrow from her closet. 🙂

Her book is very inspiring to women who are having difficulty having children, and infertility issues. I enjoyed this day thanks to @themoms.

I also donated diapers and wipes to @loverecycled founded by Jessica Seinfeld to provide critical items to America’s vulnerable families. I loved doing that.

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Categories Blogger Event, Book Signing, Celebrity Scrap Book, Invitational Event, What's Going On?

@GetGorgEvents #GettingGorgeous

27 Apr

Let me start by saying I am glad to know two lovely ladies @AudreyMcClelland and @VeraSweeney. They taught me a lot and I’ve met a lot of amazing people thanks to them and their events and Twitter parties which Audrey gave me a nickname :). The event today (Getting Gorgeous) just proved that once again I met some great people and sponsors and was very happy and excited to hand out my business card. My daughter and I had a great time and I love that she is always ready and willing to hang with her mom and learn from me because she is our future blogger, chef, fashionista, or whatever she wants to be.

We got to spend the CVS wheel and take home fabo hair products even for my daughter. The gift bag was amazing!!! My daughter enjoyed taking pictures, and the Dial table, CVS spin the wheel, and the New Balance photo booth.
This was a fun filled day and I can’t wait to work with these sponsors. They all are a plus in my book and if you would take the time and get to know them. Follow them all please.

I tweeted about all the great sponsors listed below so check that out on Twitter. Enjoy the pictures!! Giveaways and Twitter parties coming soon!!

Sponsors:

@Coolibar – Sun protective clothing
@CVS_Extra – Pharmacy
@Dial – Bath Products
@Downy – Fabric Softener
@FosterGrant1929 – Sunglasses
@GM @DistrictDrive – Cars
@HarlequinBooks – Books
@HauteTags – Social Media Accessory Line
@JadeJasper2 – Jewelry
@LoveJacCards – Custom Cards
@NewBalance – Sneakers, Athletic Wear
@Puffs – Tissue Products
@StokkeBaby – High Quality Baby Gear
@ThymeMaternity – Fashion For Moms To Be
@TandBplus – Wardrobe Staples For Curvy Fashionistas
@Tide – Laundry Detergent
Bacardi was also the drink sponsor but they have no Twitter handle.