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Friday Giveaway: Urban Decay’s Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows Palette

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:20 +0000

Last Alice and Wonderland giveaway, we swear. We just can’t get enough. Take a look at the close-up up of Urban Decay’s Book of Shadows palette after the jump, and you’ll completely understand why. Up top it’s a gorgeous pop-up scene with an unfortunately not-very-usable mirror. Below, in the “secret drawer,” as UD calls it, is an incredible collection of 16 gorgeous–and best selling–eyeshadows with adorable Alice-y names, like Underland, Midnight Tea Party, and Jabberwocky. You’ll get a mini Shadow Primer Potion (it’s our favorite of the primers), and two mini 24/7 eye pencils in Zero (black) and Flipside (turquoise). It retails for $52 on Sephora.com, but it’s more like a collectible. Sadly, it’s currently out of stock all over the place, but we’ve got two right here with your name on it. Fill out the form by clicking this link and we’ll keep our fingers crossed for you.

Friday Giveaway: OPI’s Alice in Wonderland Nail Polish Collection

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:51 +0000

In honor of Tim Burton’s new Alice in Wonderland film, which hits theaters on March 5, OPI has created a set of four funky polishes for the flick: Absolutely Alice, Mad as a Hatter, “Thanks so Muchness!”, and “Off With Her Red!” This had to be a fun collection to create, and it’s even more fun on fingers. There’s a chunky blue glitter, a multi-colored glitter, a shimmery red, and an orange-hued creamy red (in the order of the names listed above). We’ve got three sets to give away. Fill out our shopping form, and we’ll choose our winners on Monday.

*Update: Congratulations to our winners!

Complimentary Makeovers and Drinks

Christine Sracic — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:52:08 +0000

Need I say more? Well, I guess I should give you the when and where. Uptown Makeup is hosting a snazzy event this Saturday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. Appropriately titled “Look a 10 in ‘10,” the party offers a look at the latest goodies from Smashbox, Nouba, Too Faced, and many more. I love all of these brands, but I’ll be honest: they had me at free makeovers and drinks.

Call Mara to secure your appointment!

Holiday Specials at Facelogic Spa in Highland Park

Stephanie Quadri — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:45:38 +0000

Facelogic is a spa franchise that offers luxury facials at affordable prices and this month, the Park Cities location (4518 Lovers Ln.) is offering discounted services in exchange for canned goods – benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. Now, through December 31st, enjoy a free express Signature Facial (usually $49+), for one can of donated food. For six cans of donated food, get a six-month membership, which includes six $40 facials ($294 value). Stop by on New Year’s Eve from 10AM-5PM to get in on the “Party Primper Package” – for $35 receive a brightening peel, followed by a Sue Devitt makeup-application and Divaderme lash extensions, plus a full size Divaderme product. Bonus: guests will also receive a VIP card – good for a complimentary eye treatment, which you will need after a late night of celebrating! Ladies, that’s $120 worth of services for just $35! Book your appointment today: 214.696.3223.

“Pamper Yourself Night” at Mockingbird Station Tonight

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:39 +0000

As part of the Station’s Cause for Celebration line-up (“community-oriented events every Wednesday evening during the holidays”), Pamper Yourself Night will feature mini-facials, massages, and hand massages, free with a donation to Genesis Women’s Shelter. The masseurs will be lined up near PURE Dental. (If you choose to pay for a teeth whitening special during the evening, PURE will also donate a portion of the proceeds to Genesis.) Billy Jealousy reps will also be at PURE for the mini-facials. The hand massagers will be located at Michael Raymond Salon, where you can also get make-up touch-ups, some hot chocolate or tea, and a free Aveda shampoo sample with a $5 donation. It’s a night full of minis, but your donation can be mini, too.

Friday Giveaway: Smashbox Photo Finish

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:58 +0000

This is my absolute, absolute favorite foundation primer. It’s got this slick silicone-y texture that leaves your face feeling as silky as the models look in Sephora ads. Apply it to your whole face to soften the look of pores and fine lines, and as Smashbox says, to “create a perfect canvas for foundation.” Once you add your foundation, you’ll see a smoother finish and longer-lasting results from your makeup. It’s oil-free, $36, and a winner of beauty awards from Sephora, InStyle, and Marie Claire. (Just in case you don’t believe me.)

*Don’t forget: if there’s something you want to see in your Friday Giveaways, send me suggestions. You can send me an email at raya.ramsey@dmagazine.com or make a comment here

*Update: Forgot to list a link to the form. Fill out the form to enter the contest.

*Congratulations to our three winners!

Trick or Treat Happy Hour and Spa Goodies The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:29:58 +0000

For the first 75 people who reserve a spot, the spa at the Ritz will offer a free happy hour Halloween event, which will include complimentary mini-margaritas, guacamole, gelato, chair massages, make-up consultations, trick-or-treat bags with spa and salon samples, and a 25 percent discount on retail purchases and treatments booked during the evening. We’ve been to these Ritz spa events before, and we’ve told you we love them. They’re worth your while for an hour or two during the week. Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 pm. Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Friday Giveaway: Halloween Treats by Philosophy and MAC

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:40:22 +0000

Get in the spirit. The ghostly kind. The best holiday of the year is here, and we’re honoring it with a festive giveaway of spooky-inspired beauty supplies. We’ll start you off at bath time with Philosophy’s Haunted House set. You’ll get three 3-in-1 multitasking shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath bottles in three scents: black licorice, caramel apple, and pumpkin spice muffin. (So, shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath in one, but you’ll get the product in three difference flavors. Make sense?) They’re rich and foamy, and the fun scents are a vacation from the usual. Don’t forget not to eat it. Then get prepared for your chilling night out with Cinderfella eye shadow (get it wet for a to-die-for smoky eye), Greasepaint stick in black (with a hint of gorgeous purple glitter), Glimmerglass in Blackfire (a sheer black gloss with violet glitter—as beautiful on as in the tube), a creamy black Glimmerglass gloss in Blackware, and Midnight Media (an almost matte Mattene Lipstick in jet black), all part of MAC’s limited edition Style Black collection. So, three bath products and five MAC products. All treats here, no tricks. Fill out the form to enter. Good luck. To purchase your own, go here for Philosophy and here for MAC.

*Update: Congratulations Kileen!

Estée Lauder’s New 5-Tone Shimmer Powder

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:25:29 +0000

I’ve got a thing for these highlighting palettes because they’re such multitaskers. I rarely wear the same product on a consistent basis, because I’m always trying new things and wanting to wear new colors, but I’ve been using Estée’s 5-Tone Shimmer Powder in “Pink Shimmer” for almost three weeks almost every day. That’s a big deal for me. On cheeks it gives you a radiant flush in a sweet pink color. You can apply tons of it, and this silky pearl formula won’t make you look like a glitter ball. On eyes it’s a beautiful brow highlighter. Estée even suggests wearing it as a highlighter for shoulders and décolletage. Get this $36 treasure at any Estée Lauder counter. (And by the way, this image doesn’t do it justice. It’s much prettier in person.)