Events & Parties

12.2.13

You’re Invited: Beauty Detox Party at Dawson’s Market

Beauty Detox Event

Last Wednesday I shared with you my favorite all natural beauty products from Dawson’s Market, a locally focused and independent natural foods market in Rockville. Like a good hostess, I’m posting a friendly reminder about the #BeautyDetoxParty coming up this Wednesday night and details on an all natural beauty box (featuring five of my favorites) I’m giving away on the blog, courtesy of Dawson’s Market. Join me and Lara from The Glossarie for an evening of DIY beauty treatments, complimentary juicing and holiday gifting.

I’ve also partnered with Dawson’s Market to give away the ultimate all natural beauty box filled with some of my favorite product picks and more. Here’s what you’ll win if you enter:

  • John Masters Organics Sea Mist
  • Raw Olive Friday Night Detox Scrub
  • Hugo Naturals Fizzy Bath Bomb in Lavender and Vanilla
  • Zosimos Fuchsia Lipstick
  • Auric Blends Plumeria Roll On
  • Kiss My Face Pomegranate Acai Moisturizer
  • Acure Argan Oil
  • South of France FrenchMilled Soap
  • Soothing Touch Vanilla Chai Lip Balm

Dawson's Market Beauty Box

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This post is sponsored by Dawson’s Market but as always, all opinions are my own.

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11.27.13

5 All Natural Beauty Products You Need This Winter

Bitter cold temperatures have arrived and it’s a winter beauty wonderland mess on my vanity right now. From soothing lotions to moisturizing lip balms, it takes a village, a village I tell ya, to keep my skin smooth and hydrated this season. Check out my top five all natural beauty products you need to try:

5 All Natural Beauty Picks

The scent alone is an easy excuse to apply Kiss My Face Pomegranate Acai Moisturizer daily. But yes, soft skin in the dry, cold winter is a must too.

I’m not going to lie, my hair salt sprays from summer are collecting dust on my dresser but what I like about John Masters Organics Sea Mist is that it doesn’t scream summer. The lavender essential oil also combats drying effects so no awkward crinkled textured hair for you!

I’m constantly coating my lips in Soothing Touch Vanilla Chai Lip Balm. needs caffeine when I’ve got a cup of chai tea on my lips?

Holiday parties call for sparkly eyeshadow, bright lipstick and a luminous glow. But it all starts with a fresh face. Wash the season off your face and stick to the basics. South of France has a line of delicately scented soaps that are packed with moisturizing properties (a la palm oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and shea butter) for a smooth finish.

I like no love, my multitasking beauty products and Argan Oil is no exception. Use it on your face, skin, nails, you name it, it smooths skin without clogging pores.

You can shop and sample my all-natural winter beauty picks above and more at Dawson’s Market, a locally focused and independent natural foods market in Rockville (they have tester products for everything in the beauty aisle, which I love!). Join me and Lara from The Glossarie next Wednesday, December 4th for a #BeautyDetoxParty from 6-8PM. I’ll be doing beauty demos using fresh produce (think easy DIY banana honey masks and delicious brown sugar lip scrubs) to keep your skin in check this winter. And stay tuned for a special giveaway I’ll announce on Monday, December 2nd on the blog!

Beauty Detox Event

This post is sponsored by Dawson’s Market but as always, all opinions are my own.

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11.19.13

Mischo Beauty Party Recap + Photos

Last Wednesday I celebrated the launch of Mischo Beauty Luxury Nail Lacquer in Georgetown at Toka Salon. I had so much fun co-hosting the evening with fellow beauty blogger Ashley Weatherford of August Skin. Check out some snapshots from the night below!

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With Mischo Beauty creator Kitiya Mischo King and my co-host Ashley. And yes, my shirt says meoow.

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11.6.13

You’re Invited: Manicures, Updos & Bubbly

Mischo Luxury Nail Lacquer Collection

You may remember my Beauty & The Biz post with Kitiya Mischo King, the fabulous beauty blogger turned nail polish creator. Well, hot off the heels of its e-commerce launch, Mischo Beauty is celebrating the launch of the luxury nail lacquers next Wednesday November 13th from 6-8pm at Toka Salon in Georgetown, and you’re invited! The luxury, eco-sustainable nail lacquers are the first line of products to launch from the Mischo Beauty brand. There are 5-free, which means its free of toxins found in other nail formulas.

I’m thrilled to be hosting a fab beauty evening alongside fellow beauty blogger, Ashley Weatherford of August Skin. Stop by and experience the new lacquer line for yourself with complimentary Mischo manicures and an updo bar courtesy of Toka Salon (the updos I’ve seen them create are amazing!). Expect sweet treats from KedaKakes and bubbly by VOGA Italia. Consider this your cure-all for mid-week hump day woes.

I hope you can make it! Details are below.

DC Beauty Event: Mischo Luxury Nail Lacquer

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10.7.13

You’re Invited: Flights of Fashion with Vino Volo & Saks

Remember my philosophy about indulging in a few drinks before going shopping? Well, it looks like I’m not the only one who enjoys a glass of wine before a trip the mall. This Saturday, I’ll be at Vino Volo at Tysons with Saks Fifth Avenue hosting their Flights of Fashion event. I’m thrilled to be hosting an event that combines two of my favorite things: really great wine and designer clothes. And just for the record, I love clothes just as much as I love makeup.

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Photo by Naiffer Photography

This Saturday, October 12th from 4-6pm, come hang out, sip on some wine (Your $25 ticket purchase includes three generous pour) and chat all things fall fashion with me. Vino Volo is also offering a special Flights of Fashion line-up available the week of the event at 20 percent off. You can purchase tickets here. Hope to see you there!

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