As soon as I reach 50 followers (I think I am at 49) I will have a giveaway which will include a $25 Heartsy Voucher for Psyche Minerals. I'm still trying to decide on what else I can add... If I come up with anything I will let you all know!
Thanks!
Since I slacked on monthly favorites I figured I'd list my summer favorites even though it's.. September.
Urban Decay - makeup setting mist (both are good). It really seemed to make my liquid makeup to last through the day during the summer
MAC's Hibiscus lipstick
MAC's So Bad Dare to Wear lipglass
MAC's Blue Moon powerpoint liner
Revlon's Grow Luscious mascara (both are nice)
Garnier Sleek & Shine balm (for blow drying)
Garnier Sleek & Shine spray (for straightners/curling irons..etc..)
Ophelia's Apothecary Blueberry Limon cleanser
Ophelia's Apothecary Green Tea Moisturizer
Ophelia's Apothecary Chamomile Neroli Hydrating Toner
I'm sure there is more (besides reisling wine, lol). I'll add anymore I remember :)
The only reason I am destashing some of my jewelry is because some I haven't worn in a while, and I would love for someone else to "love" them more than I do. That's not to say I don't love what I have purchased from Whimsy Beading, but some of the color schemes and items I don't find myself wearing as often as others (and because I'm dying to purchase her Fairy necklace.. SSSsshhhh) So to whomever is interested I'll be selling the set I had made for me here (http://dazzleglam.blogspot.com/2010/11/whimsy-beasing-etsy-review.html), ; Phaedra's Garland set which you can see here (http://www.etsy.com/listing/61893136/blue-zircon-swarovski-necklace-purple), and the Shades of Scarlet set which she made horozontial for me instead of the vertical one here (http://www.etsy.com/listing/43997333/red-swarovski-crystal-necklace-spiral).
I will tell you that my green verdant spiral necklace has now gone to my mother for her bday.. lucky her.. I may have to (in hopes of people interested in purchasing items) have to buy myself one since.. well I no longer have one ;)
Sorry for the delay. I was in the middle of posting this earlier (Monday) when the computer got the blue screen of death.. yippie! Anyways the winner of the give away is MrsKittyKaBoom. I will e-mail you the code for the Heartsy voucher, and make sure you give me your current address so that I may send the 1 year sample set from HiFi cosmetics that I had purchased.
CONGRATS!
So yesterday was my 3rd Blogversary (on blogspot.com) and I totally forgot! I told you all I'd have a Blogversary giveaway, and I'd like to stick to that.
All you have to do is go to dazzleglam.blogspot.com and comment on the blogversary post with what your favorite color from Psyche Minerals is, and if you haven't purchased anything before what color would you most like to own. One post per person please with your email address so I can contact the winner. Also for extra entries you can blog about this, tweet about this, and/or RT @PsycheMinerals 3rd Blogversary Giveaway! Check dazzleglam.blogspot.com for details! Just make sure to put the links in the same post. I will be using random.org to pick the winner.
The prizes are a $25 heartsy voucher for Psyche Minerals, and a sample pack of each of the 1 year anniversary colors from Hi Fi Cosmetics.
If any company would like to donate that would be awesome! All prizes were purchased by me :) You all have until September 1st at midnight to enter! Good luck, and thanks so much to all my readers!
So since I am in a makeup rut I decided to reach out to my followers for some inspiration!! You guys will have a couple weeks to enter looks just make sure to post in the comments the look along with email and all that good stuff. For extra enteries tweet/post/blog about the contest I could use as much inspiration as possible, lol! Just make sure to only leave one comment with what you've done, and your info PLEASE and THANK YOU!! This contest ends August 10th, and the "goodie bag" will be shipped that following Monday. Included will be some unreleased full size colors, and samples from Psyche Minerals! The winner will be picked using random.org since I think all my followers are creative, and I wouldn't want to pick just one. Good luck!
Here are some items from Arden B. that I was just lusting over... damn online shopping, lol.
So i decided to go onto Artfire today to check to see if I got a message from cookoutsidethebox since I'm waiting to hear back from her in regards to setting up something more personal for my father, and came across another message from "Lex". Here we go again...
"Hi Molly,
I did answer you very politely & respectfully like I do all my customers. Your question said you wanted to put together a kit. Then you wrote about me online because I didn't answer you fast enough. Your blog says you're a makeup artist & own a mineral company. When you go to school to become a makeup artist they teach you about what colors to use with what color eyes, skin coloring, etc. The whole thing doesn't make any sense to me.
Best Wishes!
Lex"
Right so being polite and respectful is telling me my question is basically not a legit one, and that somehow asking about HER colors is me trying to further my business... sure okay why not right.. ??? So I simply stated..
"I know what I learned in school, and my jobs working as a color consultant/MUA working in cosmetics. My question was simple, and should have been answered the first or second time around. I was personally asking YOU for YOUR recommendations about YOUR colors since I know photographs to not always accurately depict the colors 100% of the time. Simple enough to the point where you shouldn't have criticized me for wanting to gain help from you to further my business. I will not be writing you again because this is futile, and your lack of people skills amazes me. I'm not the only one who thinks this nor am I the only one who has decided not to purchase from you because of this. So please be kind enough to respect my wishes to have no further contact with you."
Simple enough, no? Felt the need to keep those who have contacted me on this issue that I have personally dealt with involving "Lex" of Sobe Botanicals in the loop and updated.
Thanks to everyone for all the support, and kind words as to make sure I did not feel alone in this instance. I am glad I was able to help others to feel the same, and to make sure NOT to make the same mistake I did.
Yes again I feel the need to complain/vent since that's what blogs are for in my opinion It does stem from my original Pet Peeve post fyi. After sending another message on arefire to Sobe Botanicals asking about what colors she would suggest for green eyes seeing as she didn't have a specific kit for green eyes. Now I know enough from working as MUA for certainand being a Free Lance MUA what colors go with what eye colors, but I don't know Sobe Botanicals colors because I didn't make them obviously. I've emailed companies before like Spell Cosmetics, Meow Cosmetics, and some more Indie like Heavenly Naturals, and Concrete Minerals asking them the same questions and I;ve always received a helpful and quick response.This is the response I got from Sobe Bontanicals
"Hi Molly,
Thank you for your interest. I see you're a mineral makeup company (hence your name). When I started my company I did all the research to find out what what goes with different eyes, etc & I still continue doing my own research. I also see you wrote a pet peeve about me online, which I really don't appreciate. I'm always here for all my customers & answer all legitimate questions. Maybe I'm reading you wrong, but the question seems to be asking me what color kits you should put together for your business. I apologize, but I don't respond to those type of questions or when people ask for recipes, etc. Just as I don't think anyone else would either. I'm not being rude, but I feel those type of questions are not appropriate. Thank you again
Seriously? (that at least was the first thing that came to mind when I finished reading the message). I was asking about her colors how does that translate into making color kits for my company? This was my response.
"I had purchased a heartsy voucher, and was curious as to the shadows that would be the best to choose so that I could get items I enjoyed, and not something I was disappointed in. Sorry for the miscommunication I'll just see if heartsy will refund the voucher some how since asking for suggestions on your products means I'm asking questions for my business. Just because I own my own shop doesn't mean I am a customer like everyone else, and I should be treated with respect, not like I am only asking question for personal gain."
I'm sorry but thinking somehow I'm different just because I own a business is nonsense in my opinion. I'm like anyone I buy from Indie companies like Black Rose Minerals, Linnaeus Cosmetics, and Persephone Minerals (all of which I love). I love buying from other companies. I find it so exciting, and a lot of fun. I love seeing what what other people came up with, but NEVER do I use that for my own personal gain as can be observed from what I sell. I was looking forward to trying to Sobe Botanicals since the shadows looked really nice and that there is kaolin clay in their foundations, but this whole thing has left a bad taste in my mouth. This like saying that anyone who owns a MMU company shouldn't purchase from another.
Sorry if I seem overly irritated over the whle mess. I just wanted a prompt answer because I was hoping to place an order, and receive the items before I went on vacation because I am in need of mineral foundation with kaolin clay. This is my blog, and how I feel.
So I recently messaged Sobe Botanicals asking about what products she would reccomend to someone with green eyes. I was very interested in the shadows, but seeing as some don't have swatches it is very hard to chose. Also I like skin swatches, not eye (sometimes). I guess it is just easier for me to judge the color for me not seeing it on someone else. I have not heard back about my question, and I sent it a couple of days ago, or more. Most of the people I inqure about color options I get a response that day or no longer than 1 day. I understand they are probably busy due to the heartsy vouchers, but customer service shouldn't have to suffer for that...
So Psyche Minerals has reached the $800 in profits since it has opened. Once we reach the $1k mark we will have a super fun giveaway along with several others including my Blogversary in August, 50 followers, and Psyche Minerals 1 year Anniversary in October. There are a lot if fun things to keep an eye out for!!
- Molly
I recently bought a voucher on heartsy for Hi-Fi Cosmetics, and purchased Denal (blush), Barbie Girl (shadow), Spike the Punch (Shadow), 1st anniversary collection sample set, and Here Comes the Sun collection sample set. I'll post swatches, and all the good stuff once I receive my goodies!!
Please go visit here @ http://tinyurl.com/66cg99n for all the details! She has some awesome Morgana Cryptoria shadows that look utterly amazing! I'm excited aren't you? Now go enter!! <3
http://heartsy.me/users/118816/referral?c=plink ... Here is my referral incase you haven't signed up yet. Also Psyche Minerals got the needed votes to be considered a while back so hopfully I can offer you all great deals soon!!
Thanks!
Molly
