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Friday, December 4, 2020

{Digital Conference Alert} I am attending #SmashboxJefaCon THIS Saturday - find out how you can too! Tag a fellow #Beauty #Boss #Babe and #BFF

 

Smashbox, Smashbox Cosmetics, Jefacon, Digital Conference, Conference, Conferences, Latina, Latina Entrepreneurs, Boss Lady, Jefa Mindset, Empowerment








There are three conferences annually that I have always made it a point to attend, one happened well before Covid so it wasn't affected (waiting to find out what will happen for 2021) the other was cancelled and the third happened digitally, which was PhotoPlus Expo (I am still catching up on sessions so I will recap it once I'm caught up - and can figure out a way to take that massive amount of info and make it concise).

I am attending a Digital Conference this Saturday that I felt it very important to put on your radar! (And HURRY because General Admission is only $25!)

BACKGROUND ON SMASHBOX JEFACON:

The Latinx community, fueled by an inherent entrepreneurial spirit, have been leading the charge in new business development. Hispanic-owned businesses rose at a 40% growth rate from 2012 – 2018 (more than 2x the national average), despite the fact that the Latinx community has faced a funding ceiling that hinders entrepreneurship in the U.S.

It was this spirit that inspired the Smashbox North America team, led by Kimberly Villatoro, Vice President, North America Marketing at Smashbox Cosmetics to leverage their resources to create change. Personally and professionally, Villatoro felt moved to gather resources and create a game-changing program.

Jefacon, a multifaceted collaboration platform that empowers women to recognize their inner boss. Inspired by “jefa”, the Spanish word for “boss,” Smashbox Jefacon celebrates the immense power of all women and honors the numerous interpretations of the jefa mindset.

“Smashbox embodies the hustle. As one of Los Angeles’ original indie beauty brands, we know what it takes to build something from nothing. So do our two incredible collaborators, Beauty industry moguls Julissa Prado, CEO and Founder of Rizos Curls, and Patty Delgado, Founder and designer of Hija de tu Madre, have partnered with Smashbox in a double on-and-off-line initiative to help other Latinas connect with their inner jefas and inspire them to act on their goals, dreams and business ideas.” says Villatoro. “Together we will use our voice and amplification power to inspire and empower the women who define history, beauty and evolution.”

With a clear vision, the Smashbox team set out to find partners who embody the hustle. Villatoro and fellow Latina powerhouse colleague Courtney Childress (Smashbox Executive Director, Global Product Marketing) zoned in on Delgado and Prado after discovering they had both been following their entrepreneurial journeys.

OTHER SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

  • Karla Martinez de Salas, Vogue Mexico Editor in Chief will discuss "how to find your most empowering and personal style"

Ana Flores, We All Grow, Latina Leaders, Smashbox Jefacon Speaker

  • Ana Flores, We All Grow Latina Founder will discuss "sharing ways of decoding and manifesting your vision" (Ana and We All Grow Latina have been featured on our pages before, she is incredibly inspiring! 
  • If you are a We All Grow Member, (if you are not you can join for free) - check out this Instagram post to find out how members can access this conference free of charge here!) You should also check out her Hear Us, See Us Panel sponsored by Comcast, it's on YouTube (FREE!) here: Hear Us, See Us - YouTube)
Alexandra Garcia, Google, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • Alexandra Garcia, Google, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will discuss "how to find your "jefa" story" (a workshop focused on storytelling skills).
  • Lilliana Vazquez, Carmen Rita Wong, Janet Jones Veloso, Dulce Candy and many more from the global community of Jefas!

ANOTHER COOL WAY TO GET YOUR VIRTUAL TICKET:














SMASHBOX X HIJA DE TU MADRE BEAUTY BOX

Inspired by Patty’s jefa mood: Muy Bossy. Exclusively available at HijaDeTuMadre.com and Smashbox.com, the kit will include Patty’s favorite Smashbox items to create her versatile bossy bold look.

Smashbox x Hija de tu Madre Kit, Cosmetics, Makeup


Smashbox x Hija de tu Madre Makeup Kit will include: ($98 retail, $190+ value)

  • Always On Liquid Lipstick in Bang Bang
  • LA Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek Color in the shade Silverlake Sunset
  • Full Exposure Mascara
  • The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer (Travel Size)
  • “Hello, My Name is La Jefa” Tote Bag
  • Limited Edition Hija de tu Madre Sticker Sheet & Jefa Mirror Decals
  • Virtual ticket to Smashbox Jefacon on 12/5

SMASHBOX X RIZOS CURLS BEAUTY BOX

Inspired by Julissa’s ultimate jefa mood: Glow Getter. Available at RizosCurls.com and Smashbox.com, the kit will include Julissa’s favorite Smashbox items to create her signature bronze, dewy, glow-getter look.

SMASHBOX x RIZOS CURLS KIT


Smashbox x Rizos Curls Makeup Kit will include: ($98 retail, $200 value)

  • Photo Finish Vitamin Glow Primer
  • Halo Glow Highlighter Duo in Golden Bronze
  • Cali Contour Palette in Light/Medium
  • Gloss Angeles Lip Gloss in Michelada
  • “Hello, My Name is La Jefa” Tote Bag
  • Limited Edition Jefa Inspiration Guide
  • $10 Rizos Curls Gift Card
  • Virtual Ticket to Smashbox Jefacon on 12/5

MY TAKE:

I know so many people are feeling 'boxed in' with so much being closed off to us this year, but please don't overlook Digital Conferences. Digital Conferences keep you connected not just to your current industry, but to your passions too.

Expand your horizons, your passion projects, your dreams, the smart way - don't attempt to re-invent the wheel - it's been done. But you can listen to podcasts, watch as many digital conferences as you can and listen to speakers who are generously sharing their journey with you. Their mistakes don't have to be yours and their triumphs shared can be your inspiration.

If you are attending the conference & decide to share power quotes that resonate with you, don't forget to use the conference hashtag: #SmashboxJefaCon

READERS SOUND OFF: Do you want to be your own boss? Do you have a Jefa/boss mindset? What was your favorite Digital Conference this year? Which ones do you want to attend next year?

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FTC Disclosure: I will be covering this conference as Digital Press. This is NOT a compensated post, all opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway & Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure. Things that lure this butterfly out of her cocoon: Technology, Travel, Fashion, Beauty, Spirits (Sparkling, Champagne, Prosecco, Sake, Bourbon, Craft Brews), Foodie Fun - really I'm such a *simple girl*.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

10 year anniversary of @TheMakeupShow - highlights from the Blogger Preview with @jvincentmakeup! #‎TMSNYC‬ ‪#‎10YearsofTMS

10th Anniversary of The Makeup Show


Hope you are having a wonderful weekend Butterflies! The highlight of my weekend so far was yesterday's Blogger Preview Night of The Makeup Show in New York City. The show is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary, and bloggers were treated to a preview that was hosted by Makeup Artist, and Beauty Editor, James Vincent. While he says he is not friendly, secretly he was the secret brother in all of our heads and made us laugh quite a bit!

James Vincent hosts Blogger PreviewDay at The Makeup Show in honor of 10th Anniversary of The Makeup Show
Makeup Artist. and Beauty Editor, James Vincent hosts Beauty Blogger Preview Night In New York City!
Throughout the years many products have launched at this show by both emerging and established brands, and this year's show which begins Sunday, May 3rd at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City will be no different. In addition to the show hitting New York City on May 3-4th, the show will also hit Dallas on June 13th-14th, a Pop-Up Shop on August 29th-30th, Chicago on November-8th, and hits Orlando from January 30-31st in 2016.

There will be amazing Keynote Speakers who will be speaking on a wide variety of facets and nuances of the Makeup Industry from practical hands on 'how-to's' to making money! You can even view the show's floorplan in advance so you can scope out the booth numbers for brands you want to be sure not to miss!

The show will also be offering exclusive 10th Anniversary Products that are a nod to one of The Makeup Show's defining concepts including products from INGLOT, Crown Brush - Brush Set, I Make You Beautiful - Magic Touch Sponge, Glamcor Tec - The Makeup Show Custom Branded Light Kit, London Brush Company - Limited Edition - 5-Piece Set, Pinnacle Cosmetics - Vinyl Lipgloss, Make Up For Ever - Artist Eye Shadow Palette, Mehron - Cream and Powder Blush Set, and TEMPTU - Limited Shade Bronzer. Quite a few of these were in the blogger gift bags. And of course with Blogger Preview Events, there are swagbags. But let's face it, there are swagbags and there are SWAGBAGS on fleek! Needless to say this MakeUp Show Anniversary Swag Bag was filled with surprises and it honestly deserves it's own day in the sun with real pics that are hi-res and not grainy, so that is coming soon. and I will take a picture of the whole haul to show you and then review the products as time permits individually within their own separate posts.

In the meantime there are a few brands I will specifically be looking for like Smashbox, (I LOVE their products, and I will always love they were the very first Beauty Brand to support Ascending Butterfly's Mission and just really 'get' us and our vibe.) They took a chance on us when my numbers were low but my organic reach very high, and I still wax poetic about them! Their Gel Eyeliner is really my favorite! I will be looking for Eve Pearl, as they did a makeover on me during BeautyPress Spotlight Day in New York City and I used the products I was given to the end of the containers that's for sure! I hope they will be doing makeovers at their booth! I will wait for one! And while I have never worked with them personally, I am going to be pouncing my way over to the Kat Von D booth. Much like me she has a respect for a signature red lip that matches my own. I DIG her style!

Words were being thrown about like Contour, Contouring Kits, Bronzer, Duo Lipstick/Blush  Combo Products, and Brow Products as well as lashes were being discussed, how brands are incorporating these trends into the kits and how artists will be waving their 'magic brushes' to create their own interpretation of the trends are what I am waiting on baited breath to see.

And we all know I tweet about syfy's Face Off and Ru Paul Drag Race so obsessively I get a ton of their cast following me back, so the super creative show makeup will definitely be something I will watch closely and get great pictures off!

Sound Off:

Butterflies, Which brand are you most looking forward to connecting with at The Makeup Show? What type of makeup look is your favorite? What do you want to learn to do better? If you could ask one keynote or one professional any one question about Makeup what would it be?

Watch our Twitter @ascending1 and our instagram: ascending1 for photos and updates from the tradeshow floor! Tweet me anything you want a closer look of while I'm there!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, no monetary compensation has been received, and all opinions are 100% my own!  I was given press access to The Makeup Show for Editorial Consideration. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The MakeUp Show Says GoodBye To New York And Hello To Chicago!

It's Yours Truly, Ascending Butterfly at the 2011 New York MakeUp Show


Last year and this year I had the pleasure of attending  The New York MakeUp Show. The Show which says Goodbye To New York, is headed to Chicago, and it's a must event for all fellow MakeUp Mavens! So if you are in or near Chi-Town, be sure to catch The MakeUp Show Chicago, running Sunday, June 12 - Monday June 13, 2011.

The Makeup Show will bring together your top brands and inspirational artists and educators for two amazing days of community, career and craft building. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships and ignite your passion with the Windy City.

While I have only attended the show for the past two years, this year marked The MakeUp Show's Sixth Consecutive Year in NYC!  Some of the brands in attendance included Make Up For Ever (check out the neat picture I included of them in action at the preview event), Stila, Face Atelier, Smashbox (We have had the pleasure of working with Smashbox often for reviews and giveaways since 2009, and it's always great to see them at the show! And re-stock on my faves like their Primer!), Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Inglot, Iredale Minerals, Kevyn Aucoin, Yves Saint Laurent, Becca Cosmetics (We have also worked with Becca on a review and giveaway here on Ascending Butterfly, I can't say enough about them or their creative packaging) and this year was Nars debut at the show!

Make Up For Ever MakeUp Artist Prepping a Model for Living Marionette Show, New York Groove Event, NY MakeUp Show


I attended the Blogger Preview this year (I can't tell you what was in the Goodie Bags this year, as I didn't receive one, and unfortunately was told it was because fellow Bloggers took multiple bags, leaving some of us with none), however the highlight of the show was the New York Groove Evening Reception - A Gallery of Makeup Art, Fashion and Cocktails! (Need I say more?)

Attendees (including yours truly) had the opportunity to watch the most creative makeup artists in the industry at work, and there was even a living Marionette show!

And all that was just the preview before the actual show! The show offers various workshops, exhibitors, demos, opps to be made over yourself (try to arrive early, you will  more than likely be given a time to go back to the booth. My favorite all time ever Make Over was at Jane Iredale's Booth at The NY MakeUp Show!) and some exhibitors do offer samples. The show also offers exclusive buying opportunties (just remember as tempting as it may be, ask before you grab, some booths are selling, others are not), so you can sample that hot new gloss, or color, and if you discover later it wasn't right for you, at least you nabbed it at a discount!


One of the things I love most about events, are meeting fellow NYC based bloggers in person and finally putting faces to the names! Here is a picture of me (middle) and the bloggers extraordinaire behind Lipstick and Luxury (right) and Definition Royale (left)!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a compensated post, this is a non-sponsored post. I attended the MakeUp Show as a member of the online press, and I was not asked to post a recap, I am posting one because I am a makeup lover and enjoyed the event!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Gratitude, Re-Discovery, and Getting Gorgeous 2011 New York City!


As you know Sunday is usually dedicated to my 'Sunday Moment of Gratitude' post, but trust me this ties in! My birthday is April 4th, and this weekend has been very much all about me, in the best way possible.

I've been trying despite all the stresses lately to devote a little more time to myself and my own needs. And this weekend I attended an event that dove tailed perfectly with my current theme of taking more time for myself, and discovering who I am under the layers of 'title', 'roles' and 'responsibilities'.

I greatly remember 'younger' me, she was a lot more fun. She spent more time on her face and hair, she had a thing for great shoes and handbags. Well this birthday I decided to 're-discover young me' again. And cast aside the thoughts of guilt that come when you take time away from one area to give it to another. This weekend I took some much needed me time, and met some great brands in the process.

This is my second Getting Gorgeous Event. The first, was last year at BlogHer 2010 in New York City. This year's event started with me checking in my coat, getting a special wristband (for my goodie bag on the way out) and being handed a Mimosa! Simply Orange Juice provided attendees with a fantastic afternoon Mimosa! I couldn't actually remember the last time I had one. (Check number one for rediscovering fun Tracy).

I had a chance to circulate in the place that is somehow slowly but surely becoming my home away from home, The Metropolitan Pavilion! (Many of my Fashion Week Photos were taken here!)  I had the chance to meet some great brands and do tons of things I normally don't do like eat Hummus (my family is going to gasp here, I'm not the biggest garbonzo bean lover and usually shy away from anything which contains it), somehow BJ's got me to try a Guacamole and Hummus Hybrid Dip, and I discovered it's delicious! (Being Adventurous, Check number 2 for rediscovering fun Tracy).

Midway in, I passed a tempting tower of cupcakes provided by Georgetown Cupcakes and decided to sit a spell and try one out. (Cupcakes before dinner, I'm smelling a check 3 here!)

Another highlight was meeting the Tide reps who handed me a Tide 2 Go mini sample and me breaking out laughing, I reached into my handbag and pulled out my full size Tide 2 Go which I never leave home without. I compared it to an American Express, which made them laugh so hard I couldn't help but laugh too! It's like they had me in mind when they invented it. Even when I change handbags, my Tide 2 Go always come with me. I can't tell you how many outfits that thing has saved. How many times have you gone out and had someone spill a drink on you, or a waiter/waitress accidentally put the plate too close to you and get food on your shirt. (and why is it usually your favorite white shirt?) (I’d say a check 4 here for laughter!)

Another table that was memorable for me was Sarah Potempa because she actually made us work for our goodie bag! She did a celeb hair trivia game that was super fun! When I light the candle I won I am sure I am going to remember her!

As you can see from the photo above, I also had the chance to get my picture taken with a life size standee of Brooke Elliott who plays lead character Jane Bingum on the Lifetime TV Series Drop Dead Diva! I love that show! I wish they would have also had a Standee of Margaret Cho who portrays Jane’s fiery Assistant, Teri Lee, I would have definitely posed for that picture as well! I have this thing for taking photos with mascots or standees! (Drop Dead Diva Moment, definitely a check Five!)

Another fun time was had meeting the reps from Sandals! ‘Fun Tracy’ (the one I’m trying to reconnect with!) usually visits a warm, sunny beach vacation each winter. Responsible Tracy has not had her annual beach vacation in 2 years so speaking with the Sandals Reps was a bit bittersweet, as now I’m having visions of sun, sand and fun floating in my head! I’ll be dreaming of Turks and Caicos this birthday weekend!

There were tons of fabulous brands in attendance including: Tide, Hanes, Simply Orange Juice, Dream Water, Goody Hair, Miraclebody, Shopafrolic, BJs Wholesale, Lifetime Moms, Weight Watchers, Hair Room Service, Amy Tara Koch, Sandals Resorts, Georgetown Cupcakes, Belli and great brands in the gift bags including: Affresh, Nyx Cosmetics, Smashbox (great friends of Ascending Butterfly, we love all things Smashbox), Sue Devitt, Restaurant.com, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Studio Jewel (Lisa Lehmann Designs included a pair of totally fab earrings), Lichi Supplements, Soft Lips, Secret Sleeves, Nick Chavez (his fantastic wet/dry conditioning spray was included in the gift bags), and while I was not able to get my hair done by Hair Room Service (which I would have loved since my big day is coming up!), they did provide great hair samples as well!).

The title sponsor of the event was Degree Women, and I’d like to thank them in addition to the other sponsors and exhibitors for supporting the efforts of Getting Gorgeous, a woman owned events business that does fantastic work connecting bloggers and brands! Degree provided samples of the NEW Degree Women Deodorant with motionSENSE, which I am looking forward to trying out!

I had a fantastic time, and it was a great way to spend my pre-birthday! I like to do goal setting on my birthday instead of New Year’s Eve, and the time I spent at Getting Gorgeous, is a perfect reminder that this year one the biggest goals I plan to set for myself is better work/life balance and increasing the time I spend on myself.

As for me, this ‘drop dead diva’ plans to make everday a perfect excuse for ‘getting gorgeous’, care to Join me?



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FTC Disclosure Info: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the products and the brands listed are expressly my own experiences. Getting Gorgeous organizers are hosting a giveaway for attendees who post a recap of the event to have a chance to win $500, this post is my entry for that giveaway, however all experiences cited are my own with each brand. I did receive a gift bag for attending.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Winner Announcement - Smashbox Brow Tech Trio Giveaway Winners!


**And the Winners are:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 'Katy'
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 'Mommy PR'

Congrats Ladies! Ascending Butterfly would like to thank our friends at Smashbox for hosting TWO winners this time! I know our winners are going to love the BrowTech Trio as much as I do!

Active Giveaways:

1) Ends 09/14 - "Fall Into Bags' - Elliott Lucca's Granada Trapezoid Satchel in Twilight Giveaway! HERE

2) Ends 09/17 - 'Back to School' with Play-Doh Sesame Street Shape & Spin Elmo Playset Giveaway!  HERE

3) Coming Soon: The Return of the Ascending Butterfly Monthly Book Club!

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Ascending Butterfly is actively seeking brand ambassador opportunities and sponsorship for the Blogalicious Weekend Conference in Miami, if you would like your brand represented by a tireless and hard-working Brand Ambassador at Blogalicious,  an industry conference which is aimed at celebrating the diversity of women of all ethnicities in social media, please let me know by contacting me on my contactify form HERE


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** We post our winner usernames instead of full names to protect privacy

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Smashbox Brow Tech Trio Review and Giveaway! Ends 09/07

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Smashbox Cosmetics for hosting TWO winners this time! The winners are 'Katy' and 'Mommy PR' - Congratulations! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Editor's Pick

Frame Your Eyes!


The small details make or break! Your makeup can look fab but if your eyebrows are all 'helter skelter' you are far from 'photo ready'.

I come from a line of well groomed brows. My grandmother always had impeccably groomed eye brows and so does my mom. It took me a bit longer to join them both in learning how to get the shape right, we don't pluck them into submission, we also don't get them waxed, we shape them with a straight edged razor. A technique I wouldn't recommend to a novice!

Once I finally got the shape down, it wasn't until a very transformational makeover I received at last years New York Makeup Show where a makeup ARTIST and I capitalize the word Artist quite purposefully, gave me a makeover that truly transformed the way I saw I myself.

With the exception of my trademark ruby red lip, and a great shape already in place to my brows, I've never been much of an everyday foundation and 20 layers of makeup girl. I began experimenting and playing with it much more recently. Especially after my makeover last year. One of the small touches he made that was quite dramatic was how he took my brows and made them look totally different.

I was pleased until I got home and couldn't easily replicate the look he achieved so effortlessly as a pro. What's a non pro to do when you want professional looking 'perfectly coiffed' brows"?

Thankfully you can skip the pricey salons and do it at home! I'm getting so good I'm thinking of opening up my own 'BrowTique'

Although I'm not sure I could convince my 'fake customer's to keep using my imaginary 'BrowTique' once they realize how affordable and easy it is to replicate on their own!

I originally intended to 'Vlog' this and make it my first Video Blog Post, but my camera battery (a rechargeable) is apparently out of charges anymore and needs to be replaced.

My new cosmetic bag never leave home without it makeup item must have is.....drumroll please......Smashbox Brow Tech! It's truly like having your own personal Eye Brow Technician! (Move over Damone Roberts, Eye Brow King to the stars, here I come!)

Smashbox took their most popular core product and made it even better! (I didn't think it was possible to make it better!) The new brow trios have 2 shades of hair color-coordinated powders for a perfect match every time. Fill in brows with the lighter shade, define with the darker, then use the wax to seal them in place all day. Pair with Angle Brow Brush #12 for flawless application.

Here's an idea of how you want your 'perfect brow' to look:




The general rule of thumb for eyebrow shaping is that if you took a ruler to the inner corner of your eye, that is about where the brow should begin. If you like a more natural look, you can always leave a bit more hair.

Eyebrow Shaping Tips:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - If you have wide set eyes (too far apart), then you could leave a few extra hairs outside of the above line towards the nose, to make eyes "appear" closer.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - If you have close set eyes (too close together), then you could leave a few extra hairs inside of the above line towards the eyes, to make them "appear" farther.

Also Note: Over Arch and you will look perpetually 'surprised', 'lower' your natural arch too much and you will appear permanently 'angry'. So go with the less is more rule of thumb! You can fix leaving too much hair, but you can't do a thing until it grows back if you take too much off!

While it may seem like a small detail, your brows and their shape define your eyes, and your face, the makeup then enhances or plays up your color, but the brows define the eye, give them pop and shaped right, can give you a 'brighter' and more 'youthful' appearance!



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Thanks to our friends at Smashbox TWO lucky winners get a Brow Tech Kit in their color of choice!

Don't you just ♥ Smashbox? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2) Mandatory Entry (this must be done for all others to count): Visit Smashbox HERE and post the URL Link (NOT THE NAME) of  another product aside from Brow Tech that you would get.  (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Saturday, August 21, 2010 until Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Visit the Smashbox Brow Tech Page HERE and tell us which color Brow Tech you would pick if you win! (remember to do the mandatory entry first!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment (+5 entries, leave 5 comments with the URL to your blog post!)

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Winner Announcement - Ascending Butterfly's Smashbox - HeartBreaker Collection Giveaway Winners!




Congratulations to both *'Martha' and *'~J ' the confirmed winners of Ascending Butterfly's Smashbox - HeartBreaker Collection Giveaway! Join us in congratulating both of our winners of this limited edition holiday collection! We wish all our readers a very Happy Valentine's Day! We would like to thank our sponsor Smashbox for this great giveaway. We look forward to working with you again soon and thank you so much for the opportunity to offer this great giveaway to not just one, but TWO winners! If you didn't win, and want to get your own Heart Breaker Collection, keep reading!  Do you like Exclusive offers? Check out Smashbox Exclusive Offers HERE ((Free Jumbo Samples! Choose from 3 deluxe-sized samples + get a bonus sample with every order! Isn't that awesome?)

Thank You for choosing to spend a part of your day with Ascending Butterfly; and Remember to enter our active giveaways on the upper right hand side of the page!

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Smashbox - HeartBreaker Collection Review and Giveaway!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Smashbox Cosmetics, We look forward to working with you again! Congratulations to both *'Martha' and *'~J ' the confirmed winners of Ascending Butterfly's Smashbox - HeartBreaker Collection Giveaway! Remember: There are still some great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!

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Are You 'Hot Date' or 'Kiss n' Tell'?

One Amazing Collection, two uniquely fun and flirtatious Valentine's Day Looks! So fess up are you feeling 'Kiss N' Tell' this year? or are you up for a bit of 'Hot Date' for this Valentines Day?

Our friends at Smashbox are back (and with a vengeance might I add!) to add some fun to your Valentine's Day with a new collection called 'HeartBreaker'. You will be turning heads AND breaking hearts. I adore the entire collection, and still haven't decided which look to go with on the big day! When  I said  'New Year/New You' earlier this year, I meant it! Married or Single there is no excuse not to unleash the sexy within!

This collection thinks of everything, it's got it all, down to a rollerball fragrance to go with it! Even the outer packaging speaks of flirty fun with drawings that are reminiscent of the hand drawn hearts you'd doodle in your notebook during class, with words like 'HOT' and 'KISS' and 'FLIRT' on the box you know there is no way cupid is missing his mark this year.

Let's break the collection down into it's fun parts and take a peek at the looks you can create:


Above is the Fun and Flirty look Smashbox calls 'Kiss N' Tell'

This look is NOT afraid of color and is totally ready to play! Isn't the lip fantastic? And if you think that's sassy, wait until you check out the next look!



Directly Above, is the Va-Va-Voom look that Smashbox calls 'Hot Date'

This look plays up a sultrier eye with a more 'nude' lip, and it's ultra-sexy! It's very 'shy kitten' isn't it? So have you picked out your look yet? Which one is you? I don't envy the task ahead of you!



Here are both Eye Palettes Side by Side!



Here  are both Lip Shines


HeartBreaker Lash  DNA

Are you drooling yet? Well drool no more my friends! WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Smashbox want to help you put the fun and the flirt back in your Valentine's Day! TWO lucky 'Ascending Butterfly' followers will EACH have the chance to win a HeartBreaker Lash DNA, a Pink Sugar roller gloss, and an  Eye Palette of YOUR Choice! (Don't you just ♥ Smashbox?)

How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2) Visit Smashbox HERE and compare both Palettes, tell us which Palette you would choose if you win! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile,  you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, February 01, 2010 until Monday, February 08, 2010 at 11:59 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

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Monday, September 14, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!


14th Annual Fordham Rennaissance Festival

Many Ascending Butterfly readers wondered why there was no moment of gratitude yesterday, and it was because I was out following my own advice about spending more time outdoors. I attended a local 'renaissance' festival, it wasn't exactly like the 'period' type one you see advertised sometimes on TV. This is more of a renaissance and transition of a neighborhood. Our local business district turned into a very large street fair that offered live concerts, food, vendors, face painting, rides and more. I have been enjoying attending this event annually. The highlight was 'jewelry hopping' and I had the chance to meet many jewelers. There is something wonderful about hand crafted jewelry and meeting the artists behind the work that is always such a treat for me. Such creative people, with wonderful vision and truly inspiring pieces!

Meeting such wonderful, creative, and talented people, most certainly left me inspired again. (which was great because I recently had the displeasure of encountering a jewelry designer so disgusting of spirit that it truly soured me completely on the process!) I am an aspiring jewelery designer myself, so the afternoon was spent doing research, disguised as shopping! :-)

Soon the leaves will turn, the air will become crisper and days that can be spent outdoors will soon become a distant memory until spring. I'm glad I spent some time outdoors soaking up one of the last few all sunny days. Make it a point to get outdoors these next few weeks during your lunch hour and squeeze every last drop out of mother nature before it gets to rainy, cold or 'snowy' to do so.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I will enjoy and make the most of the fall season.'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about amazing, profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win an Activeion Pro HERE (a $299 Retail Value!) This giveaway ends on September 25th, so get your entries in TODAY, and don't forget you MUST be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to enter this and ALL giveaways!

2. Enter to win the SodaStream USA Penguin Starter Kit - Your very own Soda Maker! Enter HERE (a $199 retail value!)  This giveaway ends on October 12th, so get your entries in TODAY, and don't forget you MUST be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to enter this and ALL giveaways!





Our September Book Club Title 'America Libre' by Raul Ramos y Sanchez will be launching shortly!

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Friday, September 11, 2009

Friday, September 11, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!


Remember The Fallen

Where were you on 9/11? I was working in a Hospital in New York City. A Hospital that received casualties. I lost friends at The World Trade Center. I had received a job offer from a firm located in The World Trade Center years before that day, an offer that I had turned down. Had I not turned that offer down, there may not have been an Ascending Butterfly. This is a very somber day for me and for the nation.

This is probably the latest an inspiration has ever gone up, but somehow, the girl who makes a living with words, just didn't know where to begin. Didn't know what to say.

Loss is never easy to bear. But there is one thing of beauty to be remembered . . . The way the nation pulled together. People rallied around one another in a very strong way that day. New York City has always received a very bad rap about not being a friendly city, and many tourists who were visiting here that day had to dispel those rumors, this city showed it's heart that day.

I want to use Today's Words of Inspiration as not only a source of healing, but as a sounding board. Anyone who wants to share their memories of that day can feel free to do so. For those who lost friends or family, my heart is truly with you today!

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I give and receive healing energy today.'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about amazing, profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win an Activeion Pro HERE (a $299 Retail Value!)


2. Enter to win the Smashbox Cosmetics Reign Eye Shadow Palette of YOUR CHOICE in either 'Majesty' or 'Monarch' HERE (This giveaway ends on September 11th, so get your entries in TODAY, and don't forget you MUST be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to enter this and ALL giveaways!)



Our September Book Club Title 'America Libre' by Raul Ramos y Sanchez will be launching shortly!

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Thursday, September 10, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!


Putting Your Best Foot Forward for Fall

Now that the little ones are back to school, it's time to focus on yourself again. I'm sure you spent tons of time, energy and money on getting your little one(s) ready to put their best foot forward this academic year. But what about YOU? Are you ready to put your best foot forward? Whether you are job hunting, working towards your promotion, volunteering or staying at home, what steps have you made to put your best foot forward this fall?

I for one, plan to purge my closets, drawers and wardrobe completely and start over. A lot of what I am going to find, doesn't reflect who I am anymore. I suggest dear readers that you all do the same. Get rid of the past and make room for the glorious possibilities of fall. There is a certain 'crispness' in the air today that I find totally exhilarating. I plan to embrace the change that comes with a new season by renewing myself both inside and out.

I will say if there are any organization companies out there, I could certainly use some help with this undertaking! And readers if you don't find me here tomorrow, send help, it probably means I was swallowed whole by one of the closets!! LOL

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I prepare myself so I can put my best foot forward today.'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about amazing, profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win an Activeion Pro HERE (a $299 Retail Value!)



2. Enter to win the Smashbox Cosmetics Reign Eye Shadow Palette of YOUR CHOICE in either 'Majesty' or 'Monarch' HERE (This giveaway ends on September 11th, so get your entries in TODAY, and don't forget you MUST be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to enter this and ALL giveaways!)



Our September Book Club Title 'America Libre' by Raul Ramos y Sanchez will be launching shortly!

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!


First Day of School

Start your day in focused breathing, (and not to leave out religion, this can be done in addition to your choice of prayer, or chanting for our Buddhist friends!) it will naturally help you to pace yourself. I for one plan to take active and focused 'energy breathing breaks' at least 3 times today. I'll be putting my focus on enhancing my creative energy today. I have quite a few personal and professional projects and deadlines pending. It's going to be a busy week, and a long 'hump day' as Wednesdays are jokingly called.

It's always fun to watch the kiddos lined up in front of their homes waiting for the bus, in their first day of school 'outfits', and their cell phones already glued to their ears. Now that the lunch is packed, you've slipped a little note of encouragement into their backpacks and you snapped that photo by surprise that makes the kids go  'mom I wasn't ready yet!' first day photo. The one that captures a bundle of nerves and half hearted smile. I still love looking over my school days photos!

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about amazing, profound and powerful changes in your life.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I am sending the kids back to school with love in my heart and positive thoughts regarding their safety and well being.' (Don't forget to add a kiss to their forehead after saying this little prayer. Seal it with a kiss. :-)

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win an Activeion Pro HERE (a $299 Retail Value!)




2. Enter to win the Smashbox Cosmetics Reign Eye Shadow Palette of YOUR CHOICE in either 'Majesty' or 'Monarch' HERE (This giveaway ends on September 11th, so get your entries in soon, and don't forget you MUST be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to enter this and ALL giveaways!)

Our September Book Club Title 'America Libre' by Raul Ramos y Sanchez will be launching shortly!

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