Have you entered this awesome giveaway by Yagolicious Cosmetics and Makeup By Kim Porter?

If not, what are you waiting for?

You have a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to the Yagolicious Beauty Affair on September 16, 2010 and one Indelible Paint-pictured above.

The rules are simple, write a few sentences about your favorite girl’s night out experience.

It really is that easy. To enter click here

Yagolicious Cosmetics in conjunction with makeup artist Kim Porter have a great giveaway!!

You can win an indelible paint and 2 VIP passes to the Yagolicious Beauty Affair on September 16, 2010 at the Beauty Bar in NYC.

Click here for details on how to enter

The Indelible Paints come in 6 colors: Purpleplexed, NYC Yellowcab, Ink, Limelight, Hidetide, and Pink Slip. The paints can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks.

You can purchase your tickets for the Beauty Affair by clicking here

Use the code: Makeupbykim to get a 10% discount

Summer Essentials: The Basics by Her Goody Bag featuring Prada bags

1. Fedora- We need maximum sun protection and a fedora will shade our faces from the UVA and UVB rays.
2. Aviators- Who said protecting your eyes can’t be fashionable? Aviators are classic and will never go out of style.
3. Bronzer- Every woman wants that summer glow. Bronzers help you achieve the J. Lo and Beyonce glow and it is in expensive. I have one from CoverGirl that I bought from Target and it was about $7.
4. Nude lip gloss-If you are too afraid to try the bolder colors for the season like coral or orange, the nude lip is perfect for you.
5. Tank tops- I have a million in all colors (It is crazy). They are low maintenance and can be dressed up or dressed down and very comfy.
6. Cut-off shorts- Wear these with a plain tee or tank top and a statement necklace and a cute pair of flat sandals and you are ready to hit the streets.
7. Sundress- Click here for the post I did earlier this week on fab finds. Summer dresses are feminine, cute, and flirty. Perfect for picnics, bbqs, or summer concerts
8. Cute flat sandals- This is self-explanatory really. Cute sandals are a must. They can be worn with cute summer dresses and shorts
9. Canvas tote- I love large bags! I can throw everything in the bag and not feel weighed down. A large canvas tote is perfect for the summer because there is enough space for a sweater if you go to a place where there is an AC, flat sandals-just in case you’re on the move, books, magazines, and all of the essentials.
10. Tinted moisturizer-During the summer it is too hot for foundation. You can achieve the same coverage as foundation, but it is not as heavy and if you perspire a lot this is the best option. For a great post on tinted moisturizer click here and click here for summer weather makeup

I hope this list keeps you cool and fashionable throughout the summer. Stock up now ladies.

Ok so here at HerGoodyBag we try to keep things positive. We keep the trash talkin to a minimum, but what I am about to say needs to be said:

Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash was definitely a waste of time.

I have been to quite a few events like Fashion Bash and this by far was the absolute worse.

1. The “Goody Bags” (if that is what you want to call it) were pointless. I was on the elevator with my friend Kim (check out her blog) and these two girls said “this is an embarrassment! Shecky’s is way better.” If you want to compete with an event like Shecky’s or Tribeca Retail Club you must come correct! The bags consisted of either some false eyelashes, lipgloss (that dries out your lips, where is the shine?) ,or if you were lucky you got a bag with a pair of Fredericks of Hollywood boy shorts (not my size) and a french tip nail pen. Every bag had colgate wisps and some organic chips (best thing in the bag) or a luna bar. So my goody bag had about four things in it along with a coupon for 1800-Flowers. I ended up swapping with my cousin.
2. There was a limited variety of vendors. Most of the vendors either had attitudes or their merchandise was overpriced. I am not spending $45 on a dress that I can get at Forever21 for $12.80. I am not buying a $30 ring that I can get for $7 (the same exact ring). Everything was over priced except for like a few booths, but the quality of the merchandise was sub par.
3. The vendors did not cater to a variety of styles. Most of the vendors had the same over priced merchandise and the styles were very limited. Everything was either too big or too small as far as accessories. There were some nice pieces that I did see, but the price was outrageous. There were only a few people selling handbags and most of the bags looked like grandma would carry them now.
4. The “cocktails” were more like experiments. I am all for “going green” but some of the drinks served tasted like they were still in the lab kitchen.
5. On a more positive note, cosmetic company Eve Pearl was there and they were doing free make overs so that was a plus. Rani Spa was also giving free facials, but the line was too long and I didn’t feel like waiting #kanyeshrug

Overall, it was just a bad experience. My mom also went and she left after 2o minutes. It was too funny! I did end up buying a tunic (Kim and I thought it could be a dress, but its a lot shorter than it looks lol) for $10 which isn’t bad, but I am pretty upset that I paid for the event. I can see why they were giving out free tickets, because it is not worth it. They must definitely try again. Especially with the goody bag because that is what will attract customers. They had good intentions, but they need another game plan to make this event successful.

Did anyone else go to the event? What was your experience like?

Today is the last day for the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash in NYC. If you have yet to purchase your tickets you are in luck!. Top Button is running a promotion and you can get a FREE ticket by using the promo code: TB at checkout. Go to www.sassycitychicks.com to get your free ticket.

Via Top Button

Chic summer fashions theme up at this NYC 2-day fashion bash shopping event. Top designer labels will sell at an unbelievable 30-80% off retail! Find sunglasses by Chanel, Dior, Escada, Gucci and shop indie & up and coming clothing designers too! Shoppers will spend an unforgettable evening by experiencing a great new venue, new tote gift bag, 50 + exhibitors, complimentary vino & receive pampering spa services. Shoppers who purchase the Sassy Tote Ticket ($20) will receive our their reusable city tote filled with a bevy of lingerie & make up goodies. Plus, if you want to avoid the crowds, check out the “Shopper Preview” from 5-5:30pm reserved for the first 150 ticket purchases per day.This ticket allows shoppers early access to the showroom floor and first dibs on spa treatments. General admission tickets are also available to purchase in advance or at the door for $10. www.SassyCityChicks.com

TOP BUTTON PROMO: Enter TOPBUTTON at check out and receive $5 off the Sassy Tote Ticket! Enter “GENAD” for Free General Admission Ticket

I purchased the Sassy Tote Ticket using the discount code! Can’t beat getting a goody bag.

Remember it us only a two day event! June 2 and June 3 so don’t wait, get your tix now!

Topshop recently launched a makeup line with MUA Anna Murray. The products inlcude eyeshadows, liners, blush, lip glaze, nail polish and  more. It is also reasonably priced, the entire line ranges from $8-$20. Topshop has featured a trend collection where you can purchase the latest “It” colors and they also have the core collection which focuses on the basics. To get a closer look at the topshop makeup line click here

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Here are the prizes

Click here for details on how to enter

The contest ends May 3, 2010 so get your entries in now!

I know you are like $120 on that lol. Yes the lipgloss was $5 each as the Shecky’s discount. Usually it runs you about $12. I love their lipgloss because it is not sticky and it lasts a long time. You do not need to layer it on for it to last or show. I bought the gloss in Princess, Nefertiti, and Oshun. Here are some swatches

Here are other products that I have purchased from Jaguar in the past. Their loose pigments are great. You only need a little because the color is intense. Of course it must be applied with the right brush to get the full effect. I also purchased one of their brush sets for about $20 bucks but they raised the price to $35 but it originally goes for about $60 on their website.

The pigments were going fast!

Part of the brush set.

Ok now back to the other things I purchased, the strawberries, chocolate sauce, and cake was for charity. Buy two plates for $5 to help the children at st. Jude’s Hospital. My favorite purchase/splurge (which prevented me from buying overpriced jewelry) were my shades. I absolutely love them!!!! It was between that pair, an olive green pair, and a pewter pair, but I bought the burgundy. The shades were $100, but that’s because they are FENDI. EyeSave.com was there and they had all designer shades at 60% off. So all of the FENDI shades were $100 Gucci $100 Marc by Marc Jacobs $60 Juicy Couture $60 (other brands included YSL, Michael Kors, Oliver Peoples, Armani, Versace and others.) I was at that table for quite a while, there were just toooo many choices. If you have a favorite style of shades and know the style number go to www.eyesave.com and see if they have them at discounted prices.

Sports Bras starting at $75 (discounted price)

Here is a chain that I have been eyeing since the first Shecky’s event (most of the vendors return with the same merchandise)

This table below had the largest crowd. Women of all ages, sizes, and ethnicities were scrambling to find their sizes to purchase these:

SMH there were other ridiculous sayings on the back of these boy shorts but the mob was growing smh.

I also got some really cool goodies in the goody bag too!

She has a blog Makeup by Kim Porter where she gives makeup tutorials, tips on how to apply makeup, the best makeup for skin type and tone and a lot more! She is having a giveaway where one of her readers/followers/subscribers can  win 3 items from the MAC spring colour collection (Click here for the post).

Contest Rules:
1. You MUST subscribe to my blog, follow me on twitter, AND subscribe to my youtube channel.
2. To have one entry simply fill-out the entry form, and do a blog post about my giveaway, or link my giveaway in the side bar of your blog. Then leave a comment with the link below and ‘enter me’ with your email address (you must post the link to your blog with the posting about my contest in the comments section).  
3. For a second entry tweet about my contest on twitter & post your twitter name in the comments section so I will know you tweeted it. 
4. The Giveaway will end on March 1, 2010 (two weeks from the start of the contest). 
5. The winner will be chosen randomly, and will receive THREE of their favorite products from the MAC Spring Colour Forecast Collection

For more info visit www.makeupbykim-porter.com and subscribe to her Youtube channel www.youtube.com/user/makeupbykimporter Follow her on twitter www.twitter.com/makeupkimporter

The contest ends March 1, 2010 so enter now!!!