NARS Cosmetics just about NEVER has discounts, so it looks like 11/11/11 is you’re lucky day! Flock to their NYC store then for 20% off, one day only!
December 7th is the Second Annual FashInvest Conference for Entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur in the fashion industry is tough. It is notorious for being cut throat and very expensive.
With the goal of encouraging funding for medium to smaller size businesses the FashInvest Capital Conference was created as the only place in the world where entrepreneurs within Fashion, Branded Goods, Retail and Fashion Tech start-ups can showcase their business vying for investment opportunities. Now in it’s second year, the organizers will welcome over 60 national and international capital sources (angel, institutional angel, venture capital and smaller private equity firms) attending the event who are looking to form relationships with viable candidates. The FashInvest Capital Conference will feature up to 20 selected, vetted and coached entrepreneurs presenting their company in an 8-minute format with the goal of fostering investment and strategic partnering opportunities.
The Conference will also feature Keynote Speakers, panels and networking.
Last year over 15 companies participated and many received initial funding as well as sage advice in their overall branding and prelaunch efforts.
The deadline for applications is November 4th 2011. Companies that are interested in participating can visit www.fashinvest.com for the online application.
The Second Annual FashInvest Capital Conference will take place on December 7 at the Fashion Institute of Technology
(F.I.T), 227 W. 27th Street, New York City.
Good Luck!
3 Days Birthday Extravaganza
A psychic once told me that come my 28th birthday I would have the first of seven great years ahead. As I get another year older… at least I have that.
Generally, my birthday is a one day festivity — I’m not one of those week long birthday people. Although ironically this year it turned into a 3-day affair.
Day 1: October 25th, or as I like to call it ‘happy last day of 27’
My bestfriend couldn’t make it to my birthday since he was traveling, so he and some friends took me to dinner at CATCH. A frequenter told us that the main dishes had nothing on the appetizers so we ordered just about every starter on the menu (3 fold). The Crispy Fish and MRC roll are not to be missed!
Day 2: October 26th — my actual birthday
For the first time in I don’t know how long I took the day completely off and besides getting my nails done, I spent a quiet day reading. It was kind of the best! Then at night the 8yr old girl in me from her first visit to NYC wanted the frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity’s, so my boyfriend took me. The food has gone down hill and yet still attracts a crowd. The 28yr old in me wasn’t nearly as impressed as the 8yr old version — apparently only one of us got better with age.
Day 2: October 27th — the birthday party
This was the big day, I was expecting about 80-100 people which was slightly more stressful then anticipated. Although everything was coming together perfectly; My hair (which I have to thank Bumble and Bumble for, their new Straight line is divine!), the skirt borrowed from Nicole Miller’s showroom (which is incredible!), matched with a black Elizabeth and James halter top; and then to nerd things up a bit, I wore the faux-glasses Express gave me from a partnership we did earlier this year. And I had the festivities at my good friends table tennis club/bar, SPiN New York; which at 13,000 sq. feet is impossible to fill so at the very least worrying about space and fitting all of my guests wasn’t a concern.
Although the problem with parties that large is the ratio of friends trying to buy you drinks to what you can actually handle boils down to big trouble. Which I got in — somewhere around my 5th jack and ginger I turn around and there is my mother! If I wasn’t so excited, I’d be horrified — she flew up from Boston to surprise me, and surprise me she did! It was perfect.
Then came the 3-day Halloween festivities and I am officially partied out! Good night New York, I love you.
Halloween How-To: Glam-pire!
Ever wonder how to get that perfectly creepy vampire look, complete with dropping blood down your lip? Check out this How-To by Make Up For Ever.
SKIN:
1) Start by mixing HD Microperfecting Primer #5 with a pale shade of HD Invisible Cover
Foundation and apply to the entire face.
2) Using the white shade from the Flash Color Palette, highlight the center of the forehead,
cheekbones and brow bone.
3) Sculpt the face using Eye Shadows #127 and #82 on the cheeks and temples.
4) Dust Star Powder #942 over the entire face.
EYES:
Rim the lash line using Aqua Eyes #0L in black, and then smudge the liner on the lids.
Apply Diamond Shadow #307 to the lids.
Sculpt the crease using Eye Shadows #76 and #139
Apply Faux Lash #209 and Smoky Lash Mascara in Black.
Finish by rimming the inner eye with Aqua Lip #8C to create a bloodshot effect.
LIPS:
1) Line the lips using Aqua Eyes #0L, and then add Rouge Artist Intense #42 on top.
2) Finish by highlighting the lips with Star Powder #902.
EFFECTS:
1) To create blood effects on the face, mix red lipstick and clear lip gloss together apply to
the mouth using a thin eyeliner brush. Apply as desired to other areas.
2) For veins, lightly draw tree branch looking lines using Aqua Eues #11L, then add
accents and discoloration using Aqua Eyes #12L and smudge to blue the lines. You can
use the veins on the inside of your arms as a reference.
If all else fails grab that cheapy white face powder from CVS and your best blood red lipstick and go wild! Just don’t forget the cold cream –hands down best way to get any type of excessive face paint off your face.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!