Touch of Foam + Cynthia Rowley Facebook Contest: Design your way into a Trip to NYC Fashion Week & $5k Shopping Spree

Posted 03/20/2013 by Lara

Last month, I joined fashion designer, Cynthia Rowley for the launch of LYSOL’s new Touch of Foam Antibacterial Hand Wash. The duo had announced during the event that they would be kicking off an exclusive design contest in March inviting America to help design a limited-edition label for Touch of Foam. The grand-prize winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to NYC Fashion Week, a $5k shopping spree and will see his or her one-of-a-kind label on store shelves this fall!

To enter, visit https://apps.facebook.com/lysol-tof-contest/

You will then be prompted to select a scent (Creamy Vanilla Orchid, Rose & Charry in Bloom Or Wild Berry Bliss). From there you pick a pattern and color scheme and voila you’re done!

The deadline to enter is May 1, at which time Cynthia Rowley will select her favorite design and the contest winner. For official rules and to learn more visit https://apps.facebook.com/lysol-tof-contest/

Good luck! Or rather, wish me luckJ Scope my design above!

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Clear(ly) worth a try!

Posted 01/29/2013 by Chamberlin Elizabeth

Who doesn’t want stronger more beautiful hair?  Better yet stronger more beautiful hair for FREE! What if  you’ve been working at the wrong end of hair for years ? Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy™ is challenging you to start working at the right end – the scalp (for free, keep reading…).  Clear goes deeper to nourish the scalp with Nutrium10 – a rich blend of 10 vitamins and nutrients.  This creates the right foundation for strong beautiful hair Continue Reading…

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Happy holidays! Win this Nicole Miller Dress

Posted 12/12/2012 by Lara

Continuing in the holiday theme of I wear it, you win it! (don’t worry, you’re not actually winning the one on my body), this week we’re giving away the Nicole Miller Textured Lurex Jacquard Combo Peplum Dress ($420 value) to one lucky winner! Talk about the perfect holiday party dress, it fits like a glove!

There are 4 different ways to enter:  Each option counts as a separate entry.

• Leave a comment under the post telling us why you want to win
• Follow @PrettyConnected on twitter & tweet, “Follow @PrettyConnected and RT for your chance to win @NicoleMillerNYC holiday dress #NMHolidays #giveaway” or tweet us why you want to win using the hashtag #NMHolidays and #giveaway
• Follow @PrettyConnected on Instagram and leave a comment using the hashtag #NMHolidays
• Like Pretty Connected on Facebook and leave a comment under any post. Continue Reading…

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Getting Glam with Lise Watier + 12 Strokes of Midnight Promo

Posted 12/10/2012 by Lara

You may remember from my post last month I traveled with 8 exceptional beauty bloggers to Montreal to celebrate the launch of Canada’s #1 prestige beauty brand, Lise Watier‘s new US website. While there the brand spoiled us with stretch limousines, makeovers, breakfast with Madame Watier at the Ritz Carlton and photoshoot with Brian Ypperciel! To give you a taste of the experience and the world of Lise Watier, check out this video they made from our trip!

{Behind the scenes of my photo shoot} Continue Reading…

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Smashbox Launches Fall 2012 Image Factory Collection

Posted 08/26/2012 by Lara

Fresh for fall, Smashbox has launched their Image Factory collection. Consisting of products for eyes, lips and cheeks, the limited edition collection is straight from a modern-day image factory, AND I CAN NOT WAIT TO TRY IT! The reviews are steller at Sephora, unfortunately I’m currently road tripping through the west coast on my way to Burning Man, so I’m going to have to wait until I’m back in NY to get my hands on this collection!

Smashbox is also partnering with People StyleWatch to launch the Image Factory contest! If you’re an up-and-coming photographers, makeup artists and/or stylists (or aspire to be one), you’re invited to upload three photos of your best work to ImageFactoryContest.com. Fans will vote on their favorites, and three finalists from each category (photography, makeup artistry and styling) will be chosen to be flown to the Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles to work on a real shoot for a Smashbox Cosmetics advertisement that will appear in People StyleWatch. To enter and learn more, visit ImageFactoryContest.com by September 15th!

Now for the Image Factory Collection!  Continue Reading…

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{Giveaway} Win L’OCCITANE’s Fantastic Provencal Basket filled with $200 worth of product

Posted 08/14/2012 by Lara

This giveaway is now closed

Skincare brand, L’OCCITANE has compiled an oh-so-giftable basket of products inspired by the natural beauty of Provence! Filled with regional specialties and $200 worth of L’OCCITANE products, we’re giving away a set to one lucky winner that leaves a comment under this post telling us why they’d like to win — any non-spammy (happy) comment, automatically enters you.

{Win me! Leave a comment under this post to enter. (Pssst: L’OCCITANE is giving away 10 additional sets on their Facebook page)}

**Extra entry will be given to any fan that follows @PrettyConnected on Twitter and tweets about the giveaway, for example: Want to win the @LOCCITANE Fantastic Provence skincare set ($200 value)? To enter leave a comment HERE: http://bit.ly/Nwl7mz

Additionally, there are 10 extra chances to win through L’OCCITANE’s Facebook page! Continue Reading…

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Starbucks Launches Refreshers! Try it for free July 13th from 12-3pm (+ Tweet to win a $25 giftcard)

Posted 07/11/2012 by Lara

This giveaway has now ended

Last night I went to a summer soiree hosted by Starbucks in celebration of the national launch of their NEW Refreshers beverage. This product is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! (Figuratively not literally.)  It actually come in two flavors, Very Berry Hibiscus (my preferred flavor) and Cool lime and despite tasting closer to refreshing flavored lemonade type beverage, it’s actually coffee. Naturally caffeinated from green coffee extract (which offers about 1/4th of the amount of caffeine as regular coffee), Starbucks Refreshers combines real fruit juice to make this the perfect afternoon-pick-me-up. They have 100 calories and contains 50% of your daily value of Vitamin C. Prices start at $2.90 for a Tall size (12 fl oz.).

TRY IT FOR FREE! Starbucks is hosting an in-store promotion on Friday, July 13, where customers can stop by any Starbucks location and enjoy a complimentary tall Refreshers beverage from 12-3 p.m.

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Why YOU Need to Enter the Aveeno Ultimate Sun Protection Giveaway

Posted 06/06/2012 by Lara

By now you’re all aware of how bad the sun is for your skin, right??? All of those UVA and UVB rays reflecting from the sun and causing premature aging, wrinkles and more severely sun cancer. So with the sun in full bloom, we’re hosting a giveaway compliments from our friends at Aveeno filled with everything needed to help keep your entire body protected from UV rays!

WIN The Aveeno Ultimate Sun Protection Set ($150 value):

This set includes:

1. Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat – to keep the hot rays from reaching your face from above.

2. AVEENO® HYDROSPORT™ Sunscreen SPF 30 and AVEENO® Smart Essentials Daily Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Whether you are on the beach or running errands around town, a daily sunscreen is a must.

3. Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection - Nothing beats a pair of stylish “sunnies” to help shield your peepers from ultraviolet light — not to mention prevent you from squinting which can cause crows feet… (not on my watch.)

4. One month of ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses - While most contact lenses don’t offer any UV protection, ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses offer the highest level of UV blocking available — blocking more than 96% of UVA rays and 99% of UVB rays that reach the lens. NOTE: Exam and fitting fees not included. Winner must present current, valid prescription for ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses to redeem.

TO ENTER: leave a comment on why you’d like to win or how you protect yourself from the sun.

Extra entries if you…

**Follow us on Twitter, @PrettyConnected and tweet us your response using the hashtag #Aveeno.

**“Like us at Facebook.com/PrettyConnected and leave us a comment referencing this giveaway.

Entries will be accepted until June 15rd at 8pm EST. US residents only. All federal, state and local laws apply.

Not convinced the sun is really that harmful? Well, besides the loads of research proving it and experts vouching for the negative effects of sun exposure, I was particularly taken back by Continue Reading…

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CEW Beauty Awards Winners + Giveaway!

Posted 05/23/2012 by Lara

If you work in beauty (or want to) then you should be familiar with CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women). It’s a non-profit organization comprised of industry leaders and members that offers professional development through mentorship, job counseling, and networking opportunities in all aspects of the beauty industry. They also hosts a series of events and educational speeches from some of the top beauty executives as well as conduct their annual CEW Beauty Awards.

Now in it’s 18th year, the CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards is the only awards program where the winners are determined exclusively by beauty industry professionals and selected by their members. To celebrate this years winners, we’re giving away two of our favorites to one lucky winner: Shiseido Replenishing Body Cream and  Bumble and bumble Bb. Texture Hair(un)dressing Crème.

{WIN IT! Shiseido Replenishing Body Cream and Bumble and bumble Bb. Texture Hair(un)dressing Crème ($99 value)}

TO ENTER: Leave a comment under this post and tell me why you want to win OR what your favorite beauty product is. You can also enter by following us on on twitter, @PrettyConnected and tweeting us your answer using the hashtag #CEW

**Entries will be accepted until June 3rd at 8pm EST. US residents only. All federal, state and local laws apply.

Without further adieu, the winners of the 2012 CEW Beauty Awards are: Continue Reading…

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Living Proof Expands Restore Collection + Launches Restore the Love 14 Day Challenge

Posted 05/22/2012 by Lara

In December we posted about the launch of Living Proof’s new Restore collection consisting of a shampoo, conditioner, and mask treatment. Now the innovative hair brand is expanding the collection with the launch of 3 new products: Restore Targeted Repair Cream (designed to add shine and prevent split ends), Revitalizing Spray (which consists of pro-vitamins to strengthen hair and protect against heat and UV damage for up to 24 hours) and Recovery Regimen (which is a weekly anti-damage ampoule treatment, formulated to repair frequently colored, chemically processed and overly stressed hair). Additionally, they have launched the Discovery Set, which is a 3-peice set that includes a 2-week supply of their Restore Shampoo (2oz), Conditioner (2oz) and Mask Treatment (1oz).

{Mix and match the products to find your perfect combination}

What I like most about the Restore collection is it’s designed to repair dry and damaged hair and serve more like a hair diet to revert hair back to it’s “virgin hair” state. Once your hair is restored, you can move on to one of their other haircare lines, or mix and match as I like to do. Originally when Continue Reading…

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