Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Springing into #Beauty with these picks from @beautypress #SpotlightDay! #BBloggers

I swear this 'Butterfly-in-Chief' hasn't gone into hiding, but it's been a stress-filled Quarter 1 of 2016 so far, and things have been so nuts I haven't even felt like blogging about it. Not like me I know. #LeSigh

While I try to work my way to back to the inspirational posts you know me for, I thought I'd get caught up on some Event Recaps that are very much long overdue.

I have been attending BeautyPress Spotlight Days since 2012 (in fact here is my recap of the first one I attended in October 2012), they never fail to impress, they curate fab beauty brands/products and introduce them to Press in an informal yet surprisingly well organized format.

Here is the event in Pictures:

Above: The team behind Caolion (natural Korean Cosmetics - Korea's first pure hypoallergenic products) were super welcoming and just like we focus often on 'farm-to-table' on these pages, Caolion believes in the power of 'edible skincare' - gentle on even the most sensitive skin.

Above: This part of their collection focuses on Pores and I am definitely looking forward to trying these! (Been feeling like I could play 'connect the dots' with mine lately!)

Above: I loved the display, and I definitely love a simple to understand ingredient list! When you can pronounce each ingredient, you know you are safe!

Above: CAOLION Cosmetics Stands for [Culture + Association + Originality + LION]

Above: CoTZ has impressed me greatly since meeting them for the first time awhile back at Beauty Press Spotlight Day, they are one of my favorite Tinted Moisturizers with SPF to wear daily because of the soft, sheer matte finish. (Remember butterflies, this is a tinted moisturizer, not a full on foundation so don't expect full coverage, it's a sheer coverage but with such a great feel to the finish and a Balanced Mineral Complex. We keep inviting them to collaborate with us for a Twitter Party so I can bring them to not only our readers but all consumers in a fun, viral way. You guys really respond well to Twitter Parties, so hopefully I will bring them on board for one soon. (Feel free to comment on this post if you are interested in having CoTZ come on board for a Twitter Party)

Above: A little 'How it Began?' - Tish & Snooky's Manic Panic was born on 7/7/77 when two N.Y.C.-born sisters, Tish and Snooky, added some extra ambition to their rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Specifically catering to the punk rock and alternative crowd with hipsters coming from all over the world to shop and to see and be seen. Read More About Their Story HERE.

Above: I did a double take when I noticed many of the lipsticks matched the hair dyes - YAS!!!!!!
Above: Mitchell Black Candles lit the venue and we were given candles to take home as well. I am a candle junkie (incense as well) and I lit one of these in my Foyer and it literally enveloped the room with such a pleasant scent and warm feel. If you have any candle snobs on your gift list, give them these!

Above: Grove, Hearth, Loren and Corsica Scented Fragrance Candles by Mitchell Black


Above: In addition to Candles, Mitchell Black offers Fine Stationery, appetizer plates (I would also use these as catchalls for jewelry, keys, rings, etc)


Above: Shaffali Skincare is where Ayurveda and Aromatherapy meet, utilizing Indian herbs and spices to bring out your glow and fruit and flower essences to uplift your mood and skin.


Above: Shaffali Miglani, Founder of Shaffali Organic Skincare

Editors in attendance were treated to a wonderful experience of having our pores steamed and then a facial using Shaffali Organic Skincare Products. There is a meditation and empowering mantra for each product so that the line addresses mind, body, skin and soul. I loved getting an 'on-the-spot' introduction to the range of products, the facial allowed Editors to take a moment away from 'talking business' and focus on the pampering aspect that facials provide. I loved the experience and enjoyed the products! I know I am not going to be happy when I run out of these.

Above: SmoothSkin Gold is an IPL Hair Removal Device. We did not come home with these, so I am mentioning that I did meet them at BeautyPress Spotlight Day, however I cannot provide a recommendation/endorsement as I have not personally tested the device. 

Above: Being the smart butterfly that I am, I wore my Bodipure Glove as I was getting the facial treatment from Shaffali Skincare, when I was done, I not only had a glowing face, I also had baby smooth hands too! I LOVE these!


Above: I was also happy to see a brand I know well Twisted Sista, because you know the saying is 'curly hair don't care', but girl it does care! Curls need moisture my friends! And for my fellow fine/thin hair types don't be intimidated by curly hair products, they actually are great for adding volume and NOT weighing hair down which is exactly what we all want to achieve.


Above: Freixenet is one of my favorite 'bubblies', I have a super dry palate and their Cordon Negro Brut is one of my all time faves!


Above: Mionetto Gran Rose Extra Dry is one I hadn't tried before and definitely enjoyed, most Rose's are sweet, I liked that this one had a good balance.


MY TAKE:

I can't even begin to pick a favorite with this Spotlight Day, they definitely curated a great collection of brands and I look forward to sharing individual product reviews as time permits.

Readers Sound Off: Which Product would you most like to try and why?

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33 comments:

  1. What an amazing event! I love how many products you got to check out.

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  2. I'm a guy, so none of these are really in my wheel house.HOWEVER, I love them all because I think all-natural is always the way to go.

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  3. I've seen so many beauty stories lately raving about Korean beauty products. What a great event to check out!

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  4. This looks like a fun event! I would love to try the Bodipure Keratin Gloves and Socks!

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  5. Oh wow, now that's a lot of products to try. I need to try something all natural for my pores.

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  6. Looks like there is a lot of different things to check out. All-natural I like much better than anything with a lot of chemicals in it.

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  7. Sounds like such a great event. And I love all of the products you have picked out.

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  8. Lots of goodies there :-)

    Have a tanfastic week :-)

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  9. Wow, this looks like an amazing event! I love those lipsticks shades by the way - so bright and fun!

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  10. I would love to go to an event like this!! Looks like a lot of amazing products to try out!

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  11. What an awesome event! I am lusting after these beauty picks!

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  12. Looks like so much fun! Such unique products as well.

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  13. Woah! I love the beauty picks. This event would be fun for sure.

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  14. I love beauty products! Looks like an amazing day with lots of cool brands. I'd love to hear how the hair remover works! It would be cool if they sent those home with people!

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  15. What a great event! I'd love to try those keratin gloves and socks.

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  16. The Mitchell Black scented fragrance candle selections look so wonderful. I would choose one of them very quickly.

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  17. These all sound and look like wonderful products. I would love to try out most of these.

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  18. You have been so busy! I love Korean beauty products. I am going to check out the hair remover.

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  19. Wow, those are some awesome products. I'd love to try a lot of these ones out. They all sound amazing. Sounds like you had tons of fun too.

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  20. Awesome event! Those products you featured have all spiked my interest. I would love to have those candles! They look awesome and I would assume they smell as great as they look.

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  21. Great recap! I love going to fun beauty events like these getting introduced to so many new brands.

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  22. What a great event looks like a lot of fun. I'm trying to take on more of a beauty routine.

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  23. This looks like a fun event. I would love to attend something like this so that I can try new products. I hope you are enjoying these beauty products.

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  24. The keratin gloves sound pretty wonderful. I would totally indulge in those.

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  25. This is awesome. You got to check out some cool products. Those keratin gloves look divine.

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  26. Gloves & Socks is totally amazing! I just try that for the first time the other day. The best product on the market!

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  27. I love that the hair dye and lipstick matched. How fun for the daring and adventurous amongst us. My daughter would love it too!

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  28. I'm sure my wife would love this event, she's fan of beauty picks.

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  29. Such great goodies! I would love to have those scented candles. Like all of them...please?!

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  30. They use those keratin gloves where i get my manicure. I love them - my skin feels so good afterwards.

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  31. Such a fun event! I'll admit, I think I'm most interested in the candles. I'm turning into a candle junkie lately.

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  32. The are awesome photos. And now I want all of these products. lol

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  33. This looks like a fun event! I would love to try all these products!! Awesome!

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