Fashionista514 » prize http://fashionista514.com life + style = my lifestyle Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:29:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Don’t… Don’t you Want Me… http://fashionista514.com/2009/07/dont-dont-you-want-me/ http://fashionista514.com/2009/07/dont-dont-you-want-me/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:13:00 +0000 Robyn http://mademanstudio.com/clients/f514/?p=196
Ummm… so I guess I was under the wrong impression that girlies go CUCKOO for Marc by Marc Jacobs… cause you girls are SLACKING on the makeup entries for my Luxury Lust contest where you can win your choice of either

a. A Marc by Marc clutch

or

b. Your choice of designer makeup (YSL, Chanel, Givenchy, etc…)

GET GOING LADIES… or I’m just gonna keep it for myself (hey… well that wouldn’t be so bad after all now would it… ;)

I know it’s summa and the sun is MUCH more interesting than my giveaways… however I am requiring a minimum of ten entries to dish out these $$$ prizes ;)

Spread the word lova’s… Contest ends Aug. 1st 2009!

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well, this post is a badass post… (if you haven’t already figured that out), but it’s also a product review for a shampoo and conditioner I really love… Badass Hair (how fitting… *tee hee*)

Today I will be reviewing Wicked Mint Shampoo and Silky Sweet Condition from the Badass Hair line… yum yum yuuuuuum!

American in Style.
Rugged in Attitude.
Defiantly Creative.

“At it’s core, Badass Hair is driven by iconoclastic stylist Scott Fontana. With a fiercely independant business style and a maddening obsession with quality, Badass Hair offers the sophisticated consumer a taste of luxury while retaining a streetwise, Badass attitude.”

…. sooooo me, right?

Did you see the packaging?!?
Glam enough for even the princesses of punk…

Oh, and of course helping you to all release a bit of your inner wild child… hang on to your hats… here we go ;)

Being a little bad is VERY freeing feeling (hey MJ said it right)… not only does it break you out of your little bubble of self, but it also gives you a rush, some shock and breathes a new stream of air into your life. Breaking the rules, riding on motorcycles, making dumb faces (you will be seeing a lot of this in my pics… you know… I had to “educate”you… yes… that is my excuse), being spontaneous, daring yourself, making your own rules, wearing studs and leather… this is just the beginning! There is just sooo much ground to cover… ;)

Personally, I find it incredibly hard to act badass when I am not dressed to kill… (c’mon, try breaking some rules in a sun dress – just not the same effect). Slap on some lipstick, smokey eyes, high heels, chains, spikes, pleather – whatever! Just transform yourself a little bit into that person that is hiding in the corner of your brain, chained down by ridiculous laws and rules set upon us by society, family and friends… oh, and your little friend “ettiquette” is the one in there holding the whip… break free girlies – if only for a morning jog ;)

The little things I do to surprise myself and get a rush out of…
  • cut my hair different every time
  • say what I want when I want
  • Make-up in vampish colors
  • exhibitionism in the home (there – my secret is out)
  • Say “fuck you” to chores and enjoy the sun
  • Dance on the bar
  • Shots, shots, shots (blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol)… make me feel strong like man!
  • Splurge on louboutins and handbags… always gives me a naughty rush (like I’m not supposed to – ummmm… reminder… you only live once… at least I’m livin’ in louboutins :)
  • Trying new and exotic foods! I’m adventurous like that…
And now for THE MONEY SHOT!!! Yes, I am topless… and yes those shampoo’s are the only things covering my tee-taa’s… you see… I haven’t even washed my hair yet and they are ALREADY bringing out the inner badass in me… I’d hate to see what happens next…

I thought I’d be more thorough with this review… so let me all welcome you to my hair-washing, bubble bath, Badass review hair experience…
 a.k.a…. my bathtub!!! Woot woot… party’s ON!!!

Oh! There’s my drink… a badass bath just wouldn’t be the same without a stiff drink… (Redbull/White cranberry Belvedere Vodka Martini with a splash of lime if you were wondering) now where were we…

Wicked Mint… what it is:
“A rich lathering shampoo with healing properties of Tea Tree Oil to cleanse hair and scalp”

… and oh boy does it ever! Firstly, I have always been a mega fan of shampoos with cooling oils integrated into their recipe – there is no better feeling than a mint tingle on your scalp to refresh yourself on some of the hottest days of summer. The smell wakes you up in the morning as a natural aromatherapy, and it leaves your hair feeling squeaky clean without stripping away all it’s natural oils! This shampoo really lathers up very well (as you can see in the pics), and with the excess soapy foam I used it as a great shaving cream for my underarms and legs (my legs loved the cooling sensation from the mint… gimme more)!

and now on to the next…

Silky Sweet Condition… what it does:
“Rich in proteins, vitamins and amino acids to energize weak, hungry for moisture hair”.

First of all, let me just say… this conditioner smells like sweet tarts, or rockets… so in my books it has already won! I love this conditioner because it is very rich in texture, creamy – but without the residue that is often left after some products. Also, you can kill two birds with one stone by using this as a hair mask (please refrain from hurting any actual birdies – Badass DOES NOT test on animals so it would really just cancel out all their good efforts)! I color my hair (yes, I have greys already – bastard genetics), so I need all the hydration I can get! This conditioner does a great job at untangling unruly hair BEFORE you brush… easy peazy I tell ya…

Soooo… I have both a Wicked Mint Shampoo AND a Silky Sweet Conditioner courtesy of Badass Hair to share with one lucky reader to indulge in! YAY!

So… in the comment form below, just tell me why you want to try these amazing new products, and what you do to bring out your inner “Badass” on a regular basis!!!

Winner will be chosen at randomn… to get extra entries you can tweet (1 entry) about this giveaway and blog about it in a post (1 entry)! Please leave all links in the the comment form below so I can check ‘em out!

This giveaway ends in exactly ONE WEEK from today… so spread the word YO!

Visit Badass Hair online for more amazing haircare products…

www.badasshair.com

]]> http://fashionista514.com/2009/07/check-me-out-yall-im-badass/feed/ 19 Love Package from Chrystina :) http://fashionista514.com/2009/06/love-package-from-chrystina/ http://fashionista514.com/2009/06/love-package-from-chrystina/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:12:00 +0000 Robyn http://mademanstudio.com/clients/f514/?p=176 So if you didn’t already know, I was the runner-up winner for the GORGEOUS and poetic Chrystina’s NARS contest/giveaway (out of 100 peeps yo – soooo amazing)!!! If you aren’t already following her beautiful thoughts, go IMMEDIATELY… RIGHT NOW to her blog

Whimsical Rose

Once you get there you will know exactly what I mean when I say that this girl is heartbreakingly beautiful in every sense of the word… she can find beauty in absolutely everything and her posts dictate personal strength, motivation, dreams and dilemma’s… all the while adding a fairytale twist to her every perspective :) This is why I am addicted to her blog… it is her au naturale… raw art.

Alright, so enough with the sappiness… on with the show ;) Look at the beautiful vintage card she sent me!!! Complete with a Barbie sticker to seal the envelope… loves it…

Chrystina shared some tips on how to “work it” in my new NARS Dolce Vita lipstick (will be posting pics verrrry soon), and quoted one of my absolute favorite scenes from Sex and the City (remember when Carrie is standing by the water fountain in the white dress with her hair all wild and curly…)

“Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed. Maybe they need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with them”

-Carrie Bradshaw-

How true is this quote… I cannot even begin to explain… Some women can handle being in a relationship ruled by a man. Some can handle being suffocated and held down from achieving their dreams. Some can accept that no matter how devoted they are to their man, they will never see it returned. Some can put their lives on hold for another, only to find out in the end that their lives are already over.

I am proud to say that I am not, and never will be one of these women. I have found my wild match who, chases me actually, and keeps me reaching for everything I ever wanted to achieve. If one day he were to change, he would have been the one who had made me strong enough to not care, and just do it anyways :) . Thank you babes – you have given me the priceless gift of self worth, confidence and “fuck the world, I’m gonna do whatever I want”

… like I said… priceless ;)

Alright, alright… seems today we are getting quite sidetracked huh?!?! Back to business once more…

So, as if a beautiful card filled with beautiful words and a NARS lipstick weren’t enough… darling Chrystina included this super funky/fresh red & black zebra print bangle!!! Groovy baby (that is my tribute to Austin Powers… I will shut up now…)!!! I LOVE THIS BRACELET! I can already feel it’s gonna be bringing out my wild (favorite) side… ;)

Thank you girl! Your package was so thoughtful and packed with a taste of your personality – tres cool… I consider this bracelet some kind of friendship bangle – def always think of you when I wear it.


For all of you who read this post and DIDN’T do as I TOLD YOU TO at the beginning (going IMMEDIATELY to Whimsical Rose)….

WHAT THE EFF ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!?
***sorry… not meaning to be rude… I’m just dishing it out today***

]]> http://fashionista514.com/2009/06/love-package-from-chrystina/feed/ 2 Marilyn Monroe Contest Prize/ Spending Update! http://fashionista514.com/2009/06/marilyn-monroe-contest-prize-spending-update/ http://fashionista514.com/2009/06/marilyn-monroe-contest-prize-spending-update/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:06:00 +0000 Robyn http://mademanstudio.com/clients/f514/?p=154 Congrats again to the beautiful Sarah, my winner of the Marilyn Monroe Makeup Contest!!!

View her, and everyone else’s entries here.

And here is her prize pack that I’ve gathered together (all the while not buying anything for myself… verrrrry hard)!

Marilyn Monroe’s autobiography. Some say it is biased, but I believe it is all still in her own words and imagination. She shares her unbelievable point of view in this book packed with amazing colour pics (yes, I have the same book myself) ;)

My favorite Marilyn Movie of ALL TIME!!! For those of you who have never seen “Some Like It Hot”, RUN to the movie store. It captures the essence of Marilyn’s bad-girl edge! Also starring the amazing Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis… very funny…

Although I promise some MAC goodies, I figured Chanel was much more suiting as Marilyn was something of a spokesperson for Chanel no 5 perfume while she was alive

“What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course.”
-Marilyn Monroe-

So, as a result, some classic red hues in Chanel were picked!!! Chanel Le Vernis in Dragon for the classiest red nails…

This liquid lipstick is new to me, havn’t ever seen it yet… and it matches the polish exactly in Dragon! Chanel luminous satin lip lacquer… mmmmmmm…. (how I got past getting this without picking one up for myself is beyond me)!

Somewhere in the mix, Fashionista 514 magnets snuck themselves into the mix ;)

Erno!!!
This is most probably the skincare line I am the most passionate about (yes, I do realize how many wonderful brands are out there… but seriously, this one takes the cake)! Did you know that the Dr. Erno Laszlo actually treated Marilyn Monroe? This is the same historic brand she used with it’s iconic cleansing sea mud system. Here, from the Laszlo collection is their amazing sea mud mask… great for all skin types, and gives an amazing deep clean! If you love Marilyn’s complexion – come and get your own creamy, healthy and impeccable skin!

For more info on the Laszlo products (or for an amazing Erno facial here in the 514), click here!

Red Cherry falsies in #1 (amazing lashes), and Diyptyque’s Eau de Vinaigre (this is the line Victoria Beckham uses – so you know it’s good). this Eau de Vinaigre can be used as a toner, a refresher on the skin or mixed into hot water as a facial steam tonic! Vesatile and wonderful a la francaise!

And finally, more lash building product!!! You gotta flutter those lashes and shoot some seductive looks a la Marilyn!
So Sarah darling, I hope you enjoy your prize pack – I will be shipping it off to you today!

AND

I have now been 9 Days Shopping Sober!!!

Eating at home has been VERY helpful, however online shopping and just instinctually picking stuff up is very dangerous to me still… have to stop myself…

Click here for more info on my Shopping Hiatus Challenge and how you can win an engraved Fashionista 514 iPod Nano!

]]> http://fashionista514.com/2009/06/marilyn-monroe-contest-prize-spending-update/feed/ 13 Last Chance To Enter My Perfume Giveaway!!! http://fashionista514.com/2009/04/last-chance-to-enter-my-perfume-giveaway/ http://fashionista514.com/2009/04/last-chance-to-enter-my-perfume-giveaway/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:23:00 +0000 Robyn http://mademanstudio.com/clients/f514/?p=121 Spring has sprung and it is time to send off this grapefruit inspired scent to it’s rightful winners (smells amazingly like the discontinued “Babydoll” by YSL)! I will be drawing three names tomorrow in celebration of the beautiful weather we have been having!

Submit your full name to fashionista514@gmail.com before tomorrow noon! I will be drawing the names over lunch ;)

Click here for more info!
Best of Luck Everyone!
]]> http://fashionista514.com/2009/04/last-chance-to-enter-my-perfume-giveaway/feed/ 0 Perfume Giveaway! http://fashionista514.com/2009/04/perfume-giveaway/ http://fashionista514.com/2009/04/perfume-giveaway/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:53:00 +0000 Robyn http://mademanstudio.com/clients/f514/?p=80 Here goes another giveaway for all my ladies out there! I just received two full sized bottles (100ml), and one purse-sized bottle of “Ageless Fantasy” in the post from Harvey Prince – exclusively for a Fashionista 514 giveaway!

I am wearing it right now as I write this and am totally loving the scent which is made specially to invigorate the senses and make you feel younger!

Notes:

Top
Pink Grapefruit
Pineapple
Mango
Apple
Leafy Green
Pomegranate

Mid
Jasmin
Lily of the Valley
Cherry Blossom
Peony

Dry
Soft Musk
Precious Woods
Vanilla

Why it Works

“We have used notes that are associated with youth. Tropical fruity notes are associated with youthful feelings. These include luscious, tropical mango, pineapple, anti oxidant pomegranate and green apple. Most importantly pink grapefruit has been associated with youth and age lowering perception.”

The Science

“Inspired by recent scientific discoveries and clinical trials, we have developed AGELESS – anti age perfume™. Our patent-pending fragrance elixir defies your skin’s natural age revealing scent. Research has proven that men around women who use Ageless™ believe them to be at least 8 years younger!”

***

Winners will be drawn at randomn May 1st!

Prizes

2 100ml bottles of Ageless Fantasy (Value of $155.00 each!)
1 Purse-sized rollerball bottle of Ageless Fantasy (not even on the market!)

www.harveyprince.com

To enter, please submit your full name to fashionista514@gmail.com to be automatically entered into all my giveaways!

GOOD LUCK! :)
]]> http://fashionista514.com/2009/04/perfume-giveaway/feed/ 9 Godiva Chocolate Hotel Room!!! http://fashionista514.com/2009/03/godiva-chocolate-hotel-room/ http://fashionista514.com/2009/03/godiva-chocolate-hotel-room/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:26:00 +0000 Robyn http://mademanstudio.com/clients/f514/?p=66 Ladies, ladies, ladies… I don’t know if you’ve already heard about this, but let me tell you – it is music to my unknowing ears!!! Last year for Valentine’s Day, Godiva Chocolatier played Willy Wonka and hid a secret invitation in one of it’s special edition Valentines Day truffles assortments!
The company re-created a suite at the famous Bryant Park Hotel in New York City for a sinful getaway for two. Everything from the table, chandeliers, books (which opened up to truffles), as well as paintings (a chocolate rendition of Gustav Klimts “The Kiss”) were made entirely of chocolate. Mmmmmmm…. Can you say “overdose”?!?

Lucky Ali Larter got to experience it firsthand to promote it as their spokesperson… lucky girl!

Pretty irresistible stuff, huh Ali? ;)

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