Winner of The Look by Joi Holiday Giveaway!

Thank you to all of the ladies who entered the giveaway! I won't keep ya'll waiting any longer. The winner is CheapChicandCurvy! :D Congratulations sweetie pie. Email me at thehairgurl@yahoo.com. Thanks again ladies!

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The Look by Joi "Perfect Stocking Stuffer" Holiday Giveaway!

Hey sweeties!!

Happy Holidays ladies! This is my favorite time of year so to celebrate I've partnered with The Look by Joi to give away a holiday gift for all of my makeup lovers or makeup newbies. I've never had a makeup giveaway so this should definitely be fun! Read on. :-)

Information about The Look By Joi:

Highly sought-after lash and brow expert, Joi Mebane, launches THE LOOK BY JOI to include products that focus on the total eye area, with a highly anticipated line of products that go from brow to lash and makeup sparkle. Known as the "lash and brow architect" by many, Joi combines her extensive experience as a makeup artist, licensed cosmetologist, cosmetic retailer, and beauty educator to create the latest cosmetic collection.

With an expert focus on brow shaping techniques and the eye area, Joi has mastered the ability to give the face an instant face lift with a unique pop. "I wanted to create products for the everyday girl. Servicing a multi-cultural base of women from all walks of life for over a decade - I constantly see the frustration of women purchasing beauty products but not being able to effectively achieve their desired results once they use the products at home. This inspired me to create THE LOOK BY JOI Collection.", states Joi (THE LOOK creator). For more information visit www.THELOOKBYJOI.com, facebook.com/THELOOKBYJOI or follow on Twitter @THELOOKBYJOI .

Here's what's up for grabs.... ;-) One extremely lucky reader will win one of these prizes!

THE LOOK "Deluxe Brow Kit" includes:
- Brow Shading Stencils
- Tweezer with slanted tip
-Brow Brush
-Brow Powders/ Shadows (blend to achieve the perfect match)
-Eyebrow Wax with a unique smudge proof formula
-Brow Bone Highlighter
-Mirror

Retail Value: $35

THE "LIP" BY JOI
-Glitter for your lips
Retail value: $20

LIP GLOSS
Retail Value: $14.50

Just leave me a comment on this post, tweet me, or write on my Facebook wall telling me, "What's gets you in the holiday mood?" No anonymous comments. Open to U.S. residents only. I'll randomly select & announce a winner on December 20th! Good luck ladies! :-)

Also, follow The Look by Joi on Twitter @thelookbyjoi & on Facebook facebook.com/thelookbyjoi

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Nzuri Showcase Weekend! Pt.1

You guys have to excuse me as I'm still recovering from the Nzuri Showcase that was this past weekend in Houston. FUN, FUN, and oh yeah MORE FUN. lol So I'm going to divide this recap up into 2 (maybe 3) parts. It was truly a great, wonderful & exciting experience & I'm so thankful to the Nzuri team for letting me be apart of their newly installed bloggersphere! A big thank you to Nina aka BeautifulBrwnBabyDol from YouTube, for being such a sweet & outstanding Bloggersphere Director. Unfortunately, I couldn't attend Day #2 of the showcase due to Khlo Face, but I stillllllll took plenty of pics. ;-) Oh and did I mention I dropped my camera on Saturday at the showcase...and now it won't come on. :-( No damage was done to the memory card, but I have to get my camera checked out ASAP as I take it everywhere I go. Yes, everywhere.

So let's start off with the Nzuri Pre-Event VIP Party! Held the Friday before the showcase, it was a night filled with meeting some of the Nzuri bloggers, a Curls Q & A, laughing, & eating some delicious cupcakes from Miracle Pies. Oh man they were sooooo good!

Me & Vernetta of Women Are Game Changers. Such a sweet person!

Donica from DonicaBeEmpowered. I loved Donica's personality. She reminded me so much of myself. lol

...and I met the celebrity stylist, Felecia Leatherwood!!!!!! :D I was completely beside myself ya'll.

Pt. 2 coming up shortly so stay tuned! ;-)

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Holiday Marketplace & 5th Annual Elite Mingler's Toy Drive

 HOUSTON’S PROFESSIONALS MIX, MINGLE AND SHOP TO GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS

HOUSTON (December 12, 2011) – Aromas of winterberry fill the air and seasonal cocktails warm your senses as you gather in the joy of giving this holiday. On Friday, December 16, 2011, Simply Scents by Shan Candle Company presents the Holiday Marketplace and 5th Annual Elite Mingler Toy Drive Mix-n-Mingle. This event will be different from past events. The night will feature a catered cocktails and connections affair filled with evocative aromas and networking as we have done so successfully in the past. However this year adds a new spin with the Holiday Marketplace. Guest will mix and mingle with friends old and new, listen to the sounds of the holiday season and shop to the desire of their hearts.

“It has been our passion to support charitable efforts that have a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate,” comments Shan Fuller. “We are proud to be sponsoring this worthy event to help raise toys to give the underprivileged children of Houston a reason to smile this Christmas.” Founded in 2002, Simply Scents is on a mission to infuse the world with scents to tantalize the senses. At the Holiday Marketplace the company will introduce favorite holiday scents like Sock It To Me, Winterberry, Spiced Cranberry and Peppermint Stick. Simply Scents will also be featuring their new line of candles, scents, containers and other products.

Joining Simply Scents by Shan Candle Company are Houston’s most exclusive retail outlets. Taste the sweet delights of Epiphanes Desserts and dazzle the palates of your holiday dinner party guests. Glam the little one with bling from A Bundle of Joy Baby Cakes while you grab a bit of bling for yourself from Ms. T Accessories. Treat your skin with products from Moore Body and nourish your hair at Kalei’s Hair Studio and Soul Hair Cottage. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but the gift of shoes from Shoezy Lover Boutique and Stiletto Steppin is her guilty pleasure. Guest will mix-n-mingle as they go pop-up shopping with the many vendors, including My Sista’s Closet and So Fancy Boutique, featured in the holiday marketplace. Whether you are looking for gifts for the office, gifts for that special someone in your life or a gift just for you, the Holiday Marketplace has just what you are looking for.

Elite Mingler is a group of professionals that meet for social, cultural, and networking events. These social gatherings attract the major movers and shakers of Houston looking for ways to make a positive impact in the communities where they work and live. Over the past five years they have worked with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to raise more than a thousand toys for children who otherwise would not have a gift on Christmas day.

On Friday, December 16th the doors of The Groovey Grill Mansion will open at 5PM and the admission is an unwrapped toy (or $10) to benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. The Groovey Grill Mansion is located at 2619 Calumet Street, Houston, TX 77004.

Houston’s own Shoezy Lover Boutique will also be celebrating their 2 year anniversary at this event. Nowhere else in the city of Houston can you get an anniversary celebration, a great time with friends, shopping and making a child smile all under one roof.

For media contact:
EliteOne Agency
800.318.7809

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Want a FREE ticket to the Nzuri Showcase??

I've been giving away Nzuri tickets like CRAZY on Facebook & Twitter ya'll, but I did not forget about the blog. As an official Nzuri blogger, I've been given some tickets to give away to you lovely ladies. So who wants a FREE admission ticket? Essence is going to be in the house! You may even be featured. ;-)

Leave me a comment below saying, "I want to attend Nzuri!" & I'll randomly pick a few winners today. The winners will be announced at 4pm.

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Am I the Next Ice.com Guest Stylist??? You Decide!

I love jewelry. Earrings are my favorite. I even sleep in them! #looksaround Recently, I was invited to participate in the search for the next Ice.com Guest Stylist!
 
What is the Ice Guest Stylist Program?
Ice has been partnering with bloggers, musicians, TV stars and authors, asking them to put together their own personal selections of their fave jewelry from Ice. You can check out our most recent Ice Guest Stylists here: http://www.ice.com/stylists/ 

Yes, yes ya'll! As apart of the contest, I had to pick out 2 pieces of jewelry that I would add to my collection. I appreciate & love creative & funky jewelry so of course that's what I picked. Picking just 2 pieces was a difficult task in itself, but I managed to get it down to 2. lol So here they are! First up is the Green Amazonite and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant w/Chain & Black Rhodium.

This necklace that gives me the illusion of a eerie blue eye retails for $150 or 5 payments of $30. The description says 'green amazonite', but it looks blue to me. What about you? This necklace is scary, unusual cool! Definitely eye-catching. I want this necklace. I already have different ways in my head of what to pair it with.

Okay, in no way do I like spiders. I didn't have pet spiders as a child, they're not cute to me. In fact, I'm actually scared of them... but isn't this a cool looking necklace?? It's the 1/10 Carat Black & White Diamond Sterling Silver Spider Pendant w/ Chain & it retails for $95 or you have the option of 4 payments of $23.75. Such a fun & simple concept this is. I've seen spider rings, but never a spider diamond necklace. It also has earrings (sold seperately) to match the necklace on Ice. It took me awhile to pick between the necklace & the earrings! This necklace could easily be paired with a
cocktail dress or dressed down with some jeans.

Ice is also offering you guys 20% off of their jewelry. Just use the code: FBBOC or by shopping this link: http://www.ice.com/?sourcecode=FBBOC. Some exclusions apply: This offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer is not valid for any clearance or sale items, engagement rings, watches or the Persona Charms Collection. Subject to availability. This offer expires January 15, 2012. 

So...should I be picked to be the next Ice.com Guest Stylist? If you ladies are loving (like seriously loving them!) the pieces I picked simply comment below or like this post via Facebook.:-) The blogger who gets the most votes by Dec. 16th will be featured as an Ice Guest Stylist in early 2012. :D

Disclosure: Ice.com is providing me with a gift certificate to Ice.com for participating in their Ice Guest Stylist Program.

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