beauty event: Mary Kay Makeover Day 2014!

the new year is beyond full swing, so you may find the excitement of 2014 slowing down. don't let it! it's time to recharge and have some fun ~ what about a fabulous makeover?

move over "march madness", this is the time for makeover madness with Mary Kay Makeover Day on saturday, march 8th!

according to a recent survey of nearly 1,000 women, the number one reason to get a makeover is "just because", proving that anytime is a good time for a new look! Mary Kay Makeover Day is fast approaching, meaning there's never been a better time to celebrate International Women’s Day than by learning some pro application techniques for getting a gorgeous new look and having fun with color!

 to showcase the brand's vast array color collection, Mary Kay celebrity makeup artist Virginia Linzee created "Delicate Details" ~ one of two looks to be showcased during the event. inspired by 2014 runway fashion, this specific look brings "runway to reality", teaching women how to fearlessly wear red! the goal is to beat the record of 44,000 makeovers in a day, so MK Makeover Day is giving women everywhere the opportunity to get a free makeover. yes, that includes you~ click here to find one near you!  want to know how to get the Delicate Details look using Mary Kay? take look at Virginia's easy application tips…

{all products by Mary Kay}

1. apply Mineral Eye Color in Hazelnut to the creases and on the eyelids. layer on Moonstone, taking it up to the brows. apply Sparkling White as a pop of color in the middle of the eyelids.

2. line upper and lower lash lines with Deep Brown Eyeliner.

3. apply Lash Love Lengthening™ Mascara in I ♥ black.

4. define brows with Brow Definer Pencil in Brunette or Mineral Eye Color in Espresso.

5. brush on Mineral Cheek Color in Shy Blush.

6. apply Creme Lipstick in Red. blot, then reapply at the center of the lips.



and since you're still reading {thank you!}, i want to give you the opportunity to win your own "Delicate Details" kit!

yay, a giveaway!!

i'm going to make it super simple, so here's how:

 US residents only, please:

**follow me, @thebeautygirl, on twitter, share this blog post and tweet me, using the line "@thebeautygirl i want to win a #MKmakeover kit!" **

updated:
 the contest** will run from today, march 1, 2014 until thursday march 6th.

i'll announce the winner on twitter on thursday, march 7, 2014, so keep your eyes on your twitter feed where i'll tweet out the winner. you'll have 24 hours to respond. if i don't hear from you, i'll choose a new winner. please be prepared to email me your full name and mailing info {this includes your address and phone number to be sent to MK PR for delivery purposes only}.

good luck!

visit marykay.com for more info about the brand, to shop and of course, learn more about Makeover Day 2014!

**please read: by entering this contest you must allow me to receive your full name, address, phone number and email address to be forwarded to representatives of Mary Kay for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to give information requested will disqualify your win. all personal info is kept private and will not be used for any other purpose beyond this contest. one {1} winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. please see contest requirements for all details on how to enter. some restrictions apply. open to US residents only. entries will be accepted via twitter through 11:59 PST, march 6, 2014; winner will be announced march 7, 2014 on twitter. thank you. :) **

beautiful, clean light makeover with GE Reveal light bulbs

we need light in practically all parts of daily life. so when it comes to makeup application and the like {getting dressed, cooking, taking photos indoors…}, its's important that it be the best light. the new GE reveal LED bulbs were sent to me to try out, and i have to say they really do make a difference! in addition to providing clean, beautiful light, they also use 28% less energy than regular incandescents, so you'll save money using them too.

before and after in a corner of my living room ~ GE reveal bulbs really create a crisp, clean light! 

you can see the proof in my own before and after pics, above. if you've ever used GE reveal light bulbs, you'll appreciate that these new reveal® LED bulbs provide the same benefits including filtering out dull yellow rays of other bulbs, thus enhancing colors and patterns within your home, providing crisp white light to bring out the best in colors ~ whites appear whiter, reds redder, and patterns truly pop.

tastemakers from different industries {award-winning interior designer Solomon Monsoor of Straight Designs; Stephanie Navarro, an up and coming make-up artist and hairstylist for films, television and commercials; fashion designer Andrea Spratt of Kucoon Designs and Pace Webb of Taste of Pace Catering}, used the bulbs as well ~ check out their before and afters…

top: interior designer Solomon Monsoor's room; bottom: makeup artist, Stephanie Navarro's studio 

top: fashion designer Andrea Spratt's room; bottom: chef Pace Webb's space

in the video below, these fab people share what they do and how the new reveal bulbs enhance their particular line of work ~ definitely worth the 5 minutes to watch!



discover for yourself how GE reveal light bulbs bring out colors and patterns that can go unnoticed. a full spectrum of light bulbs are available to create your own lighting makeover! see more at gelighting.com

product featured sent to me for review purposes; opinions my own; top pics taken by me; other images and a video provided by GE.