Freebie Fridays: Win the Exclusive Virgin Atlantic for bareMinerals Lipcolor

Screen Shot 2013-07-24 at 1.52.09 PMHappy Fridays! There’s two things I’m all about this summer, bright red lips and traveling so in the perfect marriage of the two, we’re giving away 10 sets of bareMinerals for Virgin America airlines, Pretty Amazing Lipcolor in shade ‘Upper Class Red‘. Considering the striking lip color is tough to get your hands (or lips on) — it’s only available exclusively at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Spat at Heathrow, Gatwick and JFK airports, we’re so excited to partnering with Virgin Atlantic to give 10 sets away!

Screen Shot 2013-07-24 at 1.59.45 PMThere are 5 ways to enter: Each option counts as a separate entry and 2 winners will be picked from each channel for a total of 10 winners.

1. Leave a comment on why you want to win.

2. Follow us on twitter tweet about the giveaway using the hashtag #PCgiveaway. For example: Follow @prettyconnected & RT for your chance to win this @Virgin_Atlantic + @bareMinerals Lip Gloss: http://bit.ly/1bUvtep #PCgiveaway

3. Subscribe to follow my blog (if you haven’t already)

4. “Like” Pretty Connected on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrettyConnected. (Extra credit if you leave a comment under the post).

5. Follow @prettyconnected on Instagram and like the matching post on our page: instagram.com/prettyconnected

Disclaimer/rules: Sponsored giveaway. Products are being provided to the winner and host by Virgin Atlantic. Giveaway closes April 7thnd 11:59 EST. Ten winners will be picked at random by April 12th. US residents only. All local, state and federal rules apply.

The Perfect Mid-Summer Pout: 11 Shades We Can’t Keep our Lips Off

The only thing hotter then the heat wave of July is a bold lips we’ve been rocking all summer. Keep your look simple (it’s too hot for heavy makeup) and stand out with a playful pout! Here are 10 new(ish) shades to brighten up, exfoliate, stain, add shine, and protect your lips all summer long.

Orla Kiely Celebrates Target Launch with Guest DJs Alexa Chung and Tennessee Thomas

Orla Kiely for TargetLast night we celebrated the latest launch of Orla Kiehly for Target. Designer, Orla Kiehly (herself) hosted the event in her downtown store in SoHo where the collaboration in partnership with Belkin accessories of iPad and iPhone cases we’re on display. Alexa Chung (yes, the Alexa Chung!) and Tennessee Thomas were the special guest DJs for the night, and there was even a flower arrangement station for guests to take home a bit of the rooms ambiance. Masked in Kiely’s signature prints the collection of electronic cases are now available through the fall at Target store locations and on Target.com.Orla Kiely for Target, Alexa Chung, Tennessee Thomas

How to Establish an Effective Nighttime Routine #healthyskin

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We call it beauty sleep for a reason. When we shut down for the evening that’s when our skin goes into repair mode and renews itself. That’s why it’s important for us to get plenty of rest and stick to a nighttime routine that supports our bodies. Here are a few evening rituals I try to abide by to help put my best skin forward: