Popsicle Lips and Refinery29 x Regency Beauty Institute #ShareBeautyContest

To celebrate and kick off the first week of the #ShareBeautyContest in partnership with Refinery 29 and the Regency Beauty Institute, I created a cherry popsicle inspired lip look that is perfect for the summer season! I used Shu Uemura's Tint in Gelato in AT 01, a creamy red, with Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in M PK 335, a cool cotton candy pink, and topped off the look with Edward Bess' Lip Gloss in Endless Love for that "yes, I really did just eat a popsicle" shine!

The contest will run from 07.08.2014 to 08.13.2014, and Refinery29 will post a new beauty challenge each week. This means you have five opportunities to showcase your creativity, so get started now! Check out all the details and other contest entries HERE.

One grand prize winner will receive a $2,000 prize including:

$1000 Sephora Gift Card

Beauty Makeover - Makeup* 
Manicure/Pedicure*
Facial Treatment*
Hair Blow Out*
Spa Treatment*
(*location of services dependent on winner's home address)

HOW YOU COULD WIN:

1. Recreate your own version of the "Popsicle Look"

2. Take a cute Instagram photo snap of your look

3. Hashtag your photo entry with #ShareBeautyContest

Stay up to date on all contest news!
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Bronze Diva Summer Giveaway! Feat. Clarins, Tarte, Amika

To celebrate the arrival of summer, I wanted to host a giveaway for all my readers who love to tan! Please wear sunscreen and protect your skin whenever possible. To promote the message of safe and healthy tanning, I wanted to share 3 of my favorite self-tanning products for the face!

I highly recommend the Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster ($30 USD), which is a unique made-to-measure self tanning product for the face that is meant to be mixed into your daily and/or evening moisturizer. The Glow Booster makes radiant, sun-kissed skin so easy to achieve! The Tarte Maracuja Bronzing Serum ($47 USD) is a skin care product that creates a gradual tan. You can spread this multitasking elixir on both face and neck, and it will also help the first signs of aging for a brighter and smoother complexion. The convenient Tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanning Face Towelettes ($21 USD) are a diva's must-have this season. Throw these into your beach bag or pack them into a carry-on for your upcoming summer vacation. These towelettes are perfect for those who do not have time for a gradual treatment and need some color immediately!
These 3 amazing self tan goodies will allow you to maintain a gorgeous, sexy tan that looks totally natural without incurring any sun damage. Furthermore, you'll be able to avoid that awkward bobblehead look with a super tan body and pale face!

To complete this 'Bronze Diva' summer giveaway, I wanted to include the Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo and Undone Texture Spray. These two lovely purse-sized products are ideal for touch ups to your tousled goddess hair while on the go, and the best part is that they smell amazing! Last but not least, always remember to pack a travel-sized makeup remover when going away on holiday, like the Shu Uemura Fresh Cleansing Oil included here in the Bronze Diva Summer Giveaway!

This contest will end on Monday, June 30th, 2014 at 11:59 AM PST. I will announce the winner here and on Twitter! Please make sure to keep an eye out and claim your prize if you are the winner. Best of luck xo

THE WINNER IS Emmy P. Congratulations and thanks to all those who entered! xo

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My Luxe Look GIVEAWAY! Featuring Chanel, YSL, Dior, Shu Uemura, and more

GIVEAWAY: When I get glammed up, #myluxelook is all about color and variety! Here is a curated collection that ranges from hard-to-find, Asia exclusives such as the Dior Blush in Mauve Princess and the new YSL Summer 2014 Palette Bleus Lumière, to my favorites like the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask and Shu Uemura 18R Powder Brush. Find out how you can win after the jump!

CONTEST: Win a Chanel Rouge Coco!

If you haven't yet seen the video, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5BtdKwZH6Q
Check it out, as it's very simple and easy to enter!

This blog post is primarily for questions pertaining to the contest but you may also ask me anything about Chanel Coco Rouge as well.

Here is a link to all the swatches: http://karlasugar.net/2010/03/chanel-rouge-coco-lipstick/

Enjoy!


Rae