Julep Maven Box: April 2014

April showers bring such vibrant shades with this amazing collection!

 The Vivid Collection

This has such a collection of very bright shades of nail polishes. It also has their pore minimizing line of blush and bronzer.

IMATS NYC 2014: The Experience

This year was my first time going and I am so happy I went with a fellow beauty blogger which I met through Instagram! Her name is Faith and you can find her blogging at www.loveroxie.com

Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @FaithRoxas too!

She was featured as Nailtini's February "The Lacquer Cabinet" Mixologist (Nailtini's monthly subscription box). She does beautiful nail arts that she posts both on her blog and Instagram so go follow her if you haven't! 

Review: Emjoi Micro-Pedi Nano

Sample provided by LiptonPublicity

"A sleek compact home pedicure tool that quickly, hygienically and painlessly removes hard cracked skin and calluses from the soles of the feet with spa-like results."

The MakeUp Show NYC 2014

THE MAKEUP SHOW NYC HEADLINES AWARD-WINNING FILM AND BROADWAY MAKEUP ARTISTS + ADDS DOZENS OF NEW BEAUTY BRANDS TO SHOW FLOOR

Have you ever been?

POPSUGAR Exclusive Screening for The Other Woman + Q&A with Patricia Field

IMATS NYC 2014: Haul

The International Makeup Artists Trade Show (IMATS)

is a big yearly event for makeup artists, makeup enthusiasts and all beauty and makeup lovers!

At the trade show there are different stages were guest speakers share their tips and tricks on different makeup looks. There are models dressed in their beautiful costumes and wearing amazing makeup walking around done by such talented makeup artists! And of course a lot of makeup/ beauty products on sale!

For a first timer like me, being in a huge makeup event like this was overwhelming to say the least.

To not make this post super uber long, I have decided to cut them into a three part blog series:

 (1) IMATS Haul; (2) My Total Experience and (3) Tips I found helpful when going to IMATS. 

All posts should be up by this month so if you only want to read just one of these topics, subscribe to get updated once that post is up!

Birchblogger Breakfast Event with W3LLPEOPLE

Back in March, I was invited to a Birchbox Breakfast Event with W3LL PEOPLE, that was being held in the Birchbox HQ in New York City. If you have been following me on Instagram (@_j4ckie), I have posted a few pictures during these great birchbloggers breakfast.

Spring 2014 Lip Trends

Let's take a break with all the beauty review posts and take a look at the Spring 2014 lip shades that are trending! A lot of bright shades popping this year and don't we just want to wear them all!?!

Review: Dottie Scarf from FRAAS

Sample provided by LiptonPublicity

If you follow me on Twitter (@_j4ckie_) and/or Instagram(@_j4ckie), where I would post my "OOTDs" (Outfit Of The Day) you will notice how I love to add as many colorful or mix patterns of accessories to my basic black tees and jeans look, including scarves!

Scarves don't have to be black or white or beige to make it go with every outfit you wear! Scarves can definitely be your statement piece when you just want to wear your basic shirt and jeans! A great example is this Dottie Scarf from FRAAS!

Cate & Chloe Subscription + GIVEAWAY *Close* !!!

Sample and Giveaway sponsored by Cate&Chloe

I am always on the lookout for the next beauty/fashion monthly subscription box out there. So when Cate&Chloe- a jewelry subscription box, reached out and offered to give one of my readers a chance to try their subscription, there was really no reason to say no! 

I may have a lot of black and gray clothing pieces in my closet but my accessory drawer overflows! From dainty necklace pieces to bangles to statement earrings and stackable rings of mixed metals! I have bought them from flea markets to antique shops to boutiques and online stores. I love to accessorize and you can definitely expect me to over-accessorized when I step out of my house! And so this is one box I am excited to try!

Review: Hask Argan Oil & Keratin Protein Hair Products

Sponsored by Brandbacker

I haven't colored my hair for 2-3 years now. It's been below-the-chin-length long for as long as I know. The last time I rocked a bob cut was back in my early college days.

Maintaining long, healthy hair is pretty much like a must for me and I would love to keep it that way as long as I can! My grandma had long silver locks and I'd love to rock long silver locks too in the future! 
So when Brandbacker was offering to review HASK Argan Oil & Keratin Protein Hair Products, I am really glad I got to test these products out!

Review: Perfect Beauty Tweezers

If you think all tweezers are the same (like I did!), keep reading!

*Sample for this review was provided by Perfect Beauty Tweezers