Showing posts with label Iman Cosmetics. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 13, 2014

@ALNmovie #Movie Review + @IMANcosmetics Lipstick #Beauty Bar @hellobeautiful @shopaddicts #AboutLastNight

About Last Night, Sony Pictures, #AboutLastNight









Pardon me on what has to be the most confusing title ever, but with back to back tradeshows in town and NY Fashion Week madness, I needed to make my title make sense for twitter, so thanks for bearing with me! (I know some of you hate article titles with hashtags, and others that love twitter like me so get this!)

I thought my former film critic days for a popular print publication had spoiled me totally on screenings, but recently I got an invited to a pretty unique advanced screening of Sony Pictures About Last Night, a comedic modern day remake (of the 1986 film) which stars Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Michael Ealy and Joy Bryant. Upon arrival I knew this was a screening like no other when I walked in on a full Beauty Bar doing touch ups and lips by none other than IMAN Cosmetics! IMAN Cosmetics is the official U.S. Cosmetics Sponsor of the movie and offered a Beauty Bar so attendees (which included a who's who of New York City Based Beauty/Lifestyle Bloggers) a chance to try out the new shades of Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick by IMAN Cosmetics that are worn in the movie by Regina and Joy's characters. This super fun girls night out was also hosted in conjunction with the team from Hello Beautiful!

I have to say I was pretty flattered that everyone thought I had already had mine done, but I had in fact just walked in, and was sporting my signature custom lip blend. I tend to blend my own reds or in the winter/fall I will sometimes go plum but either way I tend to mix my color myself. I do have to say these are pretty wearable out the tube which for me is quite rare, there are five fabulous shades to choose from including (1) Taboo (Plum), (2) Kinky Pink (dark petal), (3) Flirtatious Pink (hot pink), (4) Scandalous (Deep Red), and (5) Hot (Orange).

Here is a little behind the scenes action of the Beauty Bar during the About Last Night Sony Pictures Screening (See Video Below):




I am in the video at 0:20-21 seconds! You will see Dee from Shop Addicts and in the teal sweater is ME! Tracy Iglesias from Ascending Butterfly! (By the way we were posing for the picture I included below when someone filmed us!) The above video is being moderated by one of my fave blogging peeps, Ty from Gorgeous in Grey who I met at BlogHer!

There is another video that focuses directly on the colors in the collection below:



My Take:

I greatly enjoyed the Beauty Bar as it gave us a chance to try out the colors and see which worked for us best. We got to take the Iman Make-Up Kit, Lip Affair lip colors home so I am definitely going to take time to play with the colors and blend them to see how close I come to the color that is my custom signature lip.

The movie is hilarious! Well cast and super funny. I greatly enjoyed it! It's not 'too chick' that guys will get bored, and not too 'man humor', they really did strike a perfect balance, and your face will probably hurt from laughing and smiling so much! It accurately reflects modern day dating with a sense of humor and just the right sentimentality. 

No spoilers here, but CHICKEN SCENE, it's TOTALLY worth the price of admission alone!

About Last Night, Sony Pictures, #AboutLastNight, Shop Addicts Advanced Screening
Left: Dee Rivera of Shop Addicts and Right: ME! Tracy from Ascending Butterfly!


What are your plans for Valentine's Day Butterflies?

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FTC Disclosure: I have NOT been compensated to share my opinions on the film. I was however provided with Product Samples in the form of a gift bag for Editorial Consideration and passes to the advanced screening. However, 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 visit our full giveaway and disclosure page for complete policy information.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Did you miss Latinista #Fashion Week? Highlights from @LatinistaFW including @cesargalindo “Czar” Collection SS14 #LatinistaFW



The Solo Event Space in New York City was the weekend hot spot where Latinista Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 took place! 

Latinista Fashion Week is a twice yearly event that takes place during Fashion Week in NYC, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves as a platform for emerging Latin Designers to showcase their collection to both perspective Buyers as well as the Press.

As a top 100 Latina Blogger and Top 3 Big Apple Tweeter I had front row access this weekend to the shows that were kicked off by a welcome reception with Piel Canela Dancers who greeted the crowd by dancing Salsa and also kicked off Cesar Galindo's runway show with their energetic dancing!

The welcome reception before the show, was sponsored by Iman Cosmetics, who touched up my makeup and let me try out their BB Cream, Mirta de Perales, a hair care brand that is very well known to the Latina community who were handing out samples of their Linea Keratina (Keratin line of hair products) as well as their Collagen Elastin Face and Neck Cream with Vitamins A & E - which I definitely can't wait to try out! There were also haircare samples provided by Garnier Fructis of their Hydra Recharge line with Fruit Beads. Nail Lounge NY offered guests manicures (I didn't want to take off my recent mani from ten over ten since it was a color for Fall that hasn't even launched yet that I got at the Elements Showcase (more to come on that event soon!) so I didn't try out Nail Lounge NY but hope to try them out in the future!), Kiss Nail Dress also provided samples, I received the Classic Nail Dress in 'Garter' which I can't wait to put on! And not to be missed was the signature cocktail of the evening, 'The Latinista' of course, sponsored by Tequila Semental.

Here are some Photo Highlights for you to enjoy:

Piel Canela Dancers kick off the runway show for Cesar Galindo at Latinista Fashion Week in NYC
Piel Canela Dancers kick off the runway show for Cesar Galindo at Latinista Fashion Week in NYC (can you spot Ascending Butterfly in the front row?) - Photo Credit: Tequila Semental via Instagram


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City


Runway for CZAR by Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City
Runway for CZAR by Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City - Shot provided by Latinista Fashion Week used with permission.

End of Show, Model poses with Designer Cesar Galindo - Latinista Fashion Week, New York City
End of Show, Model poses with Designer Cesar Galindo - Latinista Fashion Week, New York City, Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and Used With Permission

Designer Cesar Galindo with  Serena Fill fromTequila Semental, Cocktail Sponsor of Latinista Fashion Week SS14 New York City
Designer Cesar Galindo with  Serena Fill fromTequila Semental, Cocktail Sponsor of Latinista Fashion Week SS14 New York City Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and Used With Permission

Designer Cesar Galindo with Mirta de Perales team, sponsors of Latinista Fashion Week SS14 New York City - Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and used with permission.
Designer Cesar Galindo with Mirta de Perales team, sponsors of Latinista Fashion Week SS14 New York City - Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and used with permission.

Designer Cesar Galindo with Latinista Fashion Week Founder, Dee Rivera - Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and used with permission.


My Take:

I think it's amazingly important that both established and especially emerging Latin Designers have a forum and a showcase to share their talent and designs! Kudos to Latinista Fashion Week Founder, Dee Rivera, and Latina Magazine (exclusive official Media Partner) for joining forces to bring this multi-day branded entertainment environment together! They are providing opportunities for Fashion Designers and Sponsors to come face-to-face with not only principal tastemakers, celebs, musical talent and Media to meet but also consumers who are hungry for whats new, now and NEXT. I enjoyed the show and found many of the Fashion to be extremely approachable and wearable right off the runway. One of my standout faves was the purple dress, it was a standout color (that some wouldn't immediately associate with summer but I just love wearing year round) and it was so 'airy' and 'flowy' just perfect for summer resortwear!

Get Social:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 'Like' Latinista Fashion Week on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @LatinistaFW on Twitter, don't forget to use the hashtag #LatinistaFW
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You can also check out the sponsor websites provided in the Fourth Paragraph and show them some love too!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Are you an emerging Latino/a Designer who wants to apply to be included in Latinista Fashion Week? Are you a member of the Media who wants more information on Press Access to the show in your city? Please email latinistafashionweek@gmail.com for more information!

Did you attend Latinista Fashion Week this week? Please feel free to link us to your recap coverage of the show, I'm sure we all got different photos and different perspectives and I'd love to check out any additional coverage and feedback of the show!

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FTC Disclosure: Ascending Butterfly was provided with Media Access to Latinista Fashion Week for editorial consideration, all opinions are 100% my own, and no monetary compensation has been received to share our event recap coverage. Gift bags were provided to attendees. You may visit our full giveaway and disclosure page for complete policy information.