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IMATS NYC 2013 Haul!

noreply@blogger.com (Staff) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:54:00 +0000

I came. I saw. I hauled! Lol. IMATS NYC was amazing! Wanna know what I got? Well check out the video after the jump...

Here are all of the goodies that I picked up at IMATS New York. Shouts out to all of the awesome folks that I met at the show! The haul starts at 2:24! Fair warning, it's hella long! Lol.

IMATS NYC DAY 2 VLOG featuring Queen of Blending

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:19:00 +0000

Check out part 2 of my IMATS NYC vlog! Video after the jump...

MAKEUP AND HAIR BUTTONS NOW AVAILABLE!

noreply@blogger.com (Staff) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:07:00 +0000

Four new 1 inch pinback button sets are now available in the DopeHause Etsy store! Details after the jump...

There are four sets available while supplies last!

Natural Hair Set

Available here!

I Love Makeup Set

Available Here!

I Love My Hair

Available Here!

Beauty Blogger/ Youtube Guru

Available Here!

VLOG: IMATS NYC DAY 1

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:41:00 +0000

Check out my adventures at the first day of IMATS NYC after the jump!

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10 ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO BRING TO IMATS!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Since this weekend will be my second year attending IMATS NYC, I'll definitely be better prepared than last year. Here's my list of 10 essential items that will help make your IMATS experience even more awesome!

1. CASH
This will not only help you set a firm budget, but it will also help speed up your transactions at each booth. Only bring what you absolutely can afford to spend. With sooooo many choices debit/credit cards will often allow you to go overboard.

2. MAKEUP WIPES
You'll be swatching a ton of items throughout the day, so having some makeup wipes handy is a must!

3. BUSINESS CARDS
IMATS is just about the best place on Earth for bloggers, Youtube gurus and makeup artists to network. Have plenty of business cards handy if you'd like to promote your blog or channel. It's also a great way to kill time while waiting in those long lines at the really popular booths.

4. EXTRA BATTERIES & MEMORY CARDS
If you're planning on vlogging or just taking a ton of pics for your Instagram account, be sure to bring backup batteries and memory cards.

5. COMFY SHOES
You'll be quite a bit of walking and possibly waiting in long lines for hours. Comfortable shoes are a must. TRUST ME!

6. WALLET OR WRISTLET
Bring a light wallet or wristlet instead of a bulky handbag. You'll be accumulating bags throughout the day and eventually they will get HEAVY. Just bring your cash, ID and business cards in something light that won't add t the load.

7. A SNACK
The lines at the concession stand can be really long and pretty expensive. Try to avoid cutting into your shopping time and bring along a little something to much on.

8. EXHIBITOR LIST
Make a list of booths that you'd like to visit beforehand. Also prioritize it from most to least important.

9. A WHEELED BAG
This is only if you plan on buying a ton of stuff or planning on picking up a few items that you know will be kind of bulky. This will also give you one hand free if you're going to be filming.

10. NOTEPAD
This may help you if you want jot down items that you might want to circle back and get later, names of people that you met or took photos with, compare prices, etc. The memo app on your phone will work just as well, but a handy piece of paper and a pen won't drain your battery.

I hope this helped all of the IMATS newbies! Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you this weekend! I'll be attending the meetup at the Good Face booth at 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday. If you have any additional tips or questions, please feel free to leave a comment! I'd love to know what you think! :)

Hate It Or Love It: Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

I picked up a few of the new Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant polishes from Rite Aid after checking out Eleventh Gorgeous' Covergirl Top Picks. The display had about eight colors to choose from, but I picked up three since a I had a few $3.00 off coupons. I decided to try out Grapevine with Golden Opportunity on my accent nail the other day. Review after the jump...

I used Zoya's Get Even Base Coat, two coats of polish and finished it off with Seche Vite Top Coat.

After two coats the color still had a few spots that I could see through and it chipped like crazy.

My vote thumbs down! Save your $6.00.

Get The Look: Nicki Minaj in Elle Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Nicki Minaj bares it all in this month's issue of Elle magazine. The simplicity of this look speaks volumes! I LOOOOOVE IT! Here are a few items to help you recreate this look. You better weeeerk Onika!!!

Nicki told Elle "When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I'm so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it's hard. I feel that it's become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol' crazy lashes— you know, nothing— I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes."

Spotted: Eleventh Gorgeous in In Touch Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:09:00 +0000

Go Get You Some!!!

If you happen to pass by a newsstand this week, make sure you pick up a copy of the April 1st edition of In Touch magazine. Popular Youtube beauty gurus Stephanie and Tracy aka EleventhGorgeous have an awesome Covergirl ad promoting their top picks. If you watch my Youtube channel then you know that these girls are two of my favorite gurus. I had a chance to chat with at IMATS New York last year and they were super sweet and down to Earth. I'm so excited for their success! I decided to pick up a couple of their top picks for myself. I got a Clumo Crusher mascara and two of the new Covergirl polishes. I'll let you know how they worked out in a later post.

March Ipsy Bag & Sugar N Spice VoxBox

noreply@blogger.com (Staff) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:15:00 +0000

Check out what's inside my March Ipsy Bag and my Sugar N Spice VoxBox courtesy of Influenster.com

You can sign up for your own Ipsy account here: http://www.ipsy.com ($10 a month)

If you want to become an influenster, then log on here and create an account:
http://www.influenster.com (It's FREE!)

Curlbox Giveaway!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:03:00 +0000

Hey Guys!
I'm hosting a giveaway on my Youtube channel for the highly coveted 1st Birthday Curlbox! Details after the jump....

Watch the video for full details!

The prize pack includes:

A Full-Sized Pantene Truly Naturals Cleansing Co-Wash Conditioner
A Full-Sized Pantene Truly Naturals Clarifying Shampoo
A Full-Sized Pantene Truly Naturals Curl Defining Custard
A Full-Sized Pantene Truly Naturals Deep Conditioner
A Full-Sized Clear Ultra Shea Nourishing Shampoo
Two Sample Sized Organic Root Stimulator Hair Repair Anti-Breakage Creme
Two Sample Sized Twists 'N Locs Organic Leave-in Conditioner

The contest is open until April 10, 2013.
US residents only.
You must be 18 or older or get your parents permission.
The winner will be chosen randomly using Rafflecopter.

Good Luck!!!
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IMATS NYC 2013 Giveaway!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:31:00 +0000

Hey lovelies,

As a token of my appreciation for all of your support of the PrettyPRChick brand, I'm hosting a giveaway. I will be awarding three lucky winners with a prize pack filled with goodies from this year's IMATS in New York City. Details after the jump...

I will be selecting winners solely based on their participation and interaction on my various social networking sites (likes, shares, favorites, comments, retweets, reposts, etc.)

There will be one winner selected from:

My Youtube channel
This blog
and one winner from (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google Plus and BlogTV) COMBINED!

There will be three prizes awarded. The prize packs have not been made yet (obviously) since IMATS doesn't take place until April 6th & 7th.

Please watch the video for full details.
Contest ends April 10, 2013
Open internationally
You must be 18 or older or have your parents permission.

Thank you all for your continued support & Good Luck!!! XOXO

Lip Swatches: Top MAC & Drugstore Pink Lipsticks

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:51:00 +0000

In the video are my 4 favorite pink MAC lippies and my 5 favorite pink drugstore lippies for women of color. I've swatched them on my lips to give you a better idea of the finish and color payoff. If you're not a WOC, don't worry I think that several of the lipsticks featured in this video would compliment any skin tone.

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Lip Swatches: Dark Skin Friendly MAC & Drugstore REDS!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:49:00 +0000

In the video are my 5 favorite MAC red lippies and my 5 favorite drugstore red lippies for women on color. I've swatched them on my lips to give you a better idea of the finish and color payoff. If you're not a WOC, don't worry I think that several of the lipsticks featured in this video would compliment any skin tone.

MAC lipsticks shown in this vid:
MAC RED (Satin)
Ruby Woo (Matte)
Absolute Power (Matte)
Russian Red (Matte)
Red Racer (Satin)

Drugstore lipsticks shown in this video:
Wet & Wild "Stoplight Red"
Black Opal "Rose Violet"
Maybelline Vivid "On Fire Red" #895
Cherimoya "Orgasm"
NYX Matte "Perfect Red"

Thanks for watching! Please comment & SUBSCRIBE!! XOXO

Previous Videos In This Series:
Lip Swatches: MAC & Drugstore Dark Skin Friendly Nude Lipsticks
http://youtu.be/ADg1Jk3bwak

Lip Swatches: Dark Skin Friendly MAC & Drugstore Purple Lipsticks
http://youtu.be/U1JlSTGZD2k

Lip Swatches: Dark Skin Friendly MAC & Drugstore Purple Lipsticks

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:48:00 +0000

Here are my 5 favorite MAC purple lippies and my 5 favorite drugstore purple lippies for women on color. I've swatched them on my lips to give you a better idea of the finish and color payoff. If you're not a WOC, don't worry I think that several of the lipsticks featured in this video would compliment any skin tone. Video after the jump

MAC lipsticks shown in this vid:
Seductive Intent (Mattene)
Goes And Goes (Pro Longwear)
Strong Woman (Matte)
Heroine (Matte)
Rebel (Satin)

Drugstore lipsticks shown in this vid:
Covergirl "Divine"
Revlon "Violet Frenzy"
Wet & Wild "Sugar Plum Fairy"
Maybelline Vivid "Hot Plum"
Maybelline Vivid "Brazen Berry"

Lip Swatches: MAC and Drugstore Nudes for Dark Skin

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:49:00 +0000

Here are my 5 favorite MAC nudes and my 5 favorite drugstore nudes for women on color swatched on my lips to give you a better idea of the finish and color payoff. If you're not a WOC, don't worry I think that all of the lipsticks featured in this video would compliment any skin tone.

MAC lipsticks shown in this vid:
Seductive Intent (Mattene)
Goes And Goes (Pro Longwear)
Strong Woman (Matte)
Heroine (Matte)
Rebel (Satin)

Drugstore lipsticks shown in this vid:
Covergirl "Divine"
Revlon "Violet Frenzy"
Wet & Wild "Sugar Plum Fairy"
Maybelline Vivid "Hot Plum"
Maybelline Vivid "Brazen Berry"

Five Ways to Get Free Beauty Products!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:25:00 +0000

Being a product junkie can get pretty costly, but there are some easy ways to get your hands on some awesome products without paying a dime. I'm gonna share the top five ways to get makeup and beauty items for free after the jump.

1. Couponing

Makeup coupons (prettyprchick.com)

I recently discovered the art of extreme makeup couponing through a Facebook friend. I know what your thinking, who has time to go out and buy the Sunday paper, sort through the coupon section, clip and store them. Well, there's a much simpler solution. There are extreme couponers who have made a market for themselves on Ebay. You can purchase a lot of beauty coupons for as little a $1.00. Of course coupons are free from the manufacturers, but you are paying for the seller's time to clip, sort and ship. I purchased the coupons in this photo for a few bucks. They also offer monthly coupon clipping services for as low as $10 a month.

2. Rewards Programs

Member rewards programs are another way to get free beauty products. Programs like the Rite Aid Wellness+ program allow members to earn points for every dollar spent. Periodically members are rewarded with Up Rewards which are to be used like cash. So basically making everyday purchases will eventually earn you rewards bonuses which you can use however you like, but I use them on makeup.

3. Social Marketing Companies

Social marketing companies like Klout, Influenster and BzzAgent are paid by top retail companies including beauty brands to get products in the hands of bloggers, Youtube gurus and everyday consumers to test out, review and spread the word to everyone that they come in contact with. I've received lots of free beauty products to review through these companies.

4. Affiliate and Referral Programs

Some of your favorite companies like Sigma Beauty CurlKit and Hautelook have affiliate programs that reward you for every new customer that you refer to them. The registration process is simple and usually takes just a few minutes. After your signed up, you will be assigned an affiliate link. Your link can be shared in blog posts, in the info box of your YouTube videos, through your Twitter account, e-mail signature, Facebook account, etc. For every person that clicks the link and ultimately makes a purchase you receive a credit. On Hautelook you earn $10 every time you refer a customer that makes a purchase! Those credits definitely add up and before you know it you'll have enough to snag a few items for yourself without spending a penny out of pocket.

5. Following companies on social media networks

Following your favorite brands on social networks like Facebook can be pretty beneficial. Companies like Target offer free product samples for just interacting with their promotional accounts. Target periodically offers a complimentary beauty bag full of sample sized beauty products to people who've liked their Facebook page.

Product Review: Glade Expressions

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:18:00 +0000

*Disclamer: This post is not beauty related.

I recently received a couple of items to review from BzzAgent.com. If you are not familiar with BzzAgent, they are a leading social marketing company. They provide bloggers, vloggers and regular consumers with products and help them share their opinions about them with friends and family via reviews, Facebook posts, photos and videos, blog posts and more. I will be periodically reviewing products that I think you guys will enjoy here on the blog and occasionally on my Youtube channel.

So I got the Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist and Oil Diffuser in the scent Pineapple Mangosteen. This stuff smells amazing! It's like Hawaii in a spray can! Lol. I like the fact that the packaging is really sleek. The label on the Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist is removable, as you can see in this after pic. It fits right in with my bathroom decor!

The oil diffuser comes in a cute bamboo design. It's definitely doesn't look like your typical drugstore priced home fragrance product. As far as packaging and performance I'd give these two thumbs up. he only downside is that I did not find the oil diffuser at any of my local drugstores. My neighborhood Rite Aid had the fragrance mist for $3.99, but only in two scents. My advice would be to grab them at Walmart.... where they are also a dollar cheaper! If you'd like to try out either of these products, let me know and I'll send you a coupon!

Unboxing: January Curl Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:04:00 +0000

January Curlkit (prettyprchick.com)

I recently signed up for Curlkit and my first kit arrived today. Curlkit is a monthly subscription service. For $20 a month, members receive a kit that includes 5-7 product samples, a full sized product and a hair tool.
So the question is....is it really worth it?

As I Am Coconut Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner (prettyprchick.com)

As I Am Coconut Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner

Size: 16 oz. (Full Size)

Retail Price: $7.99

Notes: Curly Girl Friendly

Annie Rubber Contour Brush (prettyprchick.com)

Annie Rubber Contour Brush

Size: Full

Retail Price: $1.99

Notes: Denman Brush Dupe

Pooka Pure and Simple Pomegranate Kiwi Sugar Body Polish

Size: 2oz.

Retail Price: $3.33

Notes: All natural ingredients

Cream & Coco Raspberry Rice Pudding Shampoo Bar

Size: Full

Retail Price: $5.00

Notes: All natural ingredients. For hair and body.

Koils by Nature Moisturizing Shealoe Leave-in Conditioner

Size: 2oz.

Retail Price: $3.66

Notes: All natural ingredients. Smells great!

Ampro Pro Styl Olive Oil Gel

Size: 2oz.

Retail Price: $0.39

Notes: No alcohol or parabens.

Lustrasilk Moisture Max Keratin Amino Acid Leave-In Creme

Size: 1.75 oz.

Retail Price: $1.95

Notes: Contains Silicones.

UR Curly Loose Curl Enhancer

Size: 1.75 oz.

Retail Price: $2.08

Notes: No parabens, silicones or sulfates.

Keratin Maintenance Replenish Masque

Size: 1.745 oz.

Retail Price: $2.50

Notes: Contains silicones.

Overall Curlkit Rating: 8 out 10

Pros: Arrived carefully packaged. contains items that I'm interested in trying out and you can cancel at anytime. If you like any of the products included in the kit, you can purchase the full sized version at a discounted price.

Cons: I will not be using some items because they contain ingredients that aren't good for my hair. This box only contained one full sized product.

Bottom Line: I would recommend the Curlkit for any Product Junkies (like me) out there who want to test out new products without spending a ton of money on full sized items. I will be posting a vlog on the Curlkit on my Youtube channel on Monday at 9am. Click here to subscribe to my channel!

If you're interested in becoming a Curlkit member, use the link below to get 10% off of your first month!!

http://curlkitshop.refr.cc/3ZB78HR

Product Review: Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

After watching Traycee’s (KissSeventySeven) Youtube review on this foundation, I trotted off to my neighborhood Rita Aid in search of it. (Review and swatches after the jump)

The sales clerk was literally setting up the display when I walked in. I was a little disappointed that my color 290 Cappuccino was not included, but the sales person looked in the box and taaadaaaa there she was! One lonely bottle of Cappuccino meant JUST for me! Lol. Makeup lovers of all skin tones will be pleased to know that there are sixteen shades in this line of various undertones.
There is a handy dandy guide attached to the display to help you with determining your correct shade. You can also check out the Revlon website.

Price: $9.99 for 1.0 FL oz.

Pros:

Contains SPF20

16 available shades.

Airbrushed finish.

Easy to apply.

Buildable.

Cons: Not yet available at all drugstores. It doesn’t come with a pump.

Where to buy: Rite Aid, CVS and other drugstores nationwide. Also available on www.drugstore.com

My Advice: Run out and buy this immediately!!! Lol. This is my new Holy Grail drugstore foundation. Yes, even my beloved Relvon Colorstay has been put on the back burner.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

Bargain Alert: Rite Aid Makeup Sale!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:42:00 +0000

Hey Makeup Addicts!! Here’s your chance to try some new items and stock up on backups for the new year. This Sale lasts until Saturday, January 5^th

^{Check out www.RiteAid.com for more info!}

ALL Covergirl Cosmetics Buy One, Get Second One at 50% Off Regular Retail price with wellness+ card

L'OREAL All Cosmetics Buy One, Get Second One at 50% Off Regular Retail price with wellness+ card

Prestige Cosmetics Limit 2 +UP offers per household price with wellness+ card

Price: Special
Get Back $6 +UP Reward When You Buy $12 of These Items

L'Oreal Select Facial Skin Care Moisturizers With In-Ad Coupon
price with wellness+ card

Price: $5.00 Off

REVLON ColorStay Cosmetics Buy One, Get Second One at 50% Off Regular Retail price with wellness+ card

Buy Almay Eye Cosmetics, Get Almay Eye Makeup Remover 80 ct. ($5.99 Value) Free* *Plus applicable sales tax price with wellness+ card

N.Y.C. Cosmetics Limit 2 +UP offers per household Buy One, Get Second One at 50% Off Regular Retail price with wellness+ card

Price: Special
Get Back $1 +UP Reward When You Buy 2 of These Items

Cosmetic Bags, Wallets and EcoTools Limit 2 +UP offers per household Buy One, Get Second One at 50% Off Regular Retail price with wellness+ card

Price: Special
Get Back $6 +UP Reward When You Buy $15 of These Items

PHYSICIANS FORMULA Foundation, Powder, Blush, Concealer or Bronzers Limit 2 +UP offers per household
price with wellness+ card

Price: 40% Off
Get Back $5 +UP Reward When You Buy $15 of These Items

Wet n wild Nail Enamel, Lip and Eye Cosmetics Limit 2 +UP offers per household price with wellness+ card

Price: Special
Get Back $5 +UP Reward When You Buy $10 of These Items

Review/Swatches: Loreal Colour Riche Legloss

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:34:00 +0000

L to R: 153, 781, 481, 281, 162 and 165 (PrettyPRChick.com)

Price: $5.95-7.95 for

Pros: Not sticky, applies smooth and has a nice light vanilla scent.

Cons: Pricey, not all shades are the same on the lips as they appear in the tube.

Where to buy: Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Target and other drugstores nationwide. Also available on www.drugstore.com

My Advice: Wait for a BOGO sale if you want to stock up on these. Aside from the price, these are the best drugstore lipglosses that I’ve found in a long time.

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Swatches: From L to R: 153, 781, 481, 281, 162 and 165. (PrettyPRChick.com)

New Vlog Post: 2012 Beauty Favorites & Winner Announcement!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:06:00 +0000

Happy New Year! (Well almost!)
Here are my fave beauty products of 2012! There's a mix of high and and drugstore products, so theres something to fit every price range. Plus I decided to select TWO winners for the accessory giveaway... you'll have to watch to whole vid to find out who won! :)

HAIR VLOG: 1 MONTH POST BIG CHOP UPDATE!

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:24:00 +0000

It's been one month since my big chop. Here's an update on my journey as well as my top 10 natural hair products! Please enjoy the vlog after the jump!

I DID THE BIG CHOP!!! (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:15:00 +0000

I took the plunge and did the BIG CHOP on November 28th!!! Yayyyy!! I'm officially a member of #TeamNatural! This has been a great experience for me so far. The video below covers how I made the decision to do it, the feedback that I have received and my haircare regimen. Please make sure to rate and comment and let me know what you think. Any advice is welcomed. Please take a second to subscribe to my Youtube channel and follow me on my hair journey. Thanks so much for watching!! :)

My Makeup Collection and Storage Video and Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Pretty PRChick) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:42:00 +0000

I FINALLY got my makeup collection and organization video to upload! *whew* LOL. This is my first attempt at recording a collection vid and for the record, it's much harder than it looks. I hope I kept the camera steady enough to keep you all from getting dizzy. Haha. Video and more pics after the jump...

www.Prettyprchick.com Makeup Collection 2012

VIDEO: