Exciting Changes at Nature's Brilliance by Sue! Check em' Out.

 If you have been a reader of my blog for awhile you may already know of my love of Nature's Brilliance by Sue cosmetics, if not I have done two previous posts you can find my first review here and the second more recent here.

Nature's Brilliance by Sue makes 100% natural and organic cosmetics, perfume and bath products, as well as never selling products she has not personally tested out herself. I really love Nature's Brilliance mineral eyeshadow pigments, they are so vibrant, finely milled, and incredibly pigmented. They can be blended out for a softer color.

  There are some great changes taking place over at the Nature's Brilliance by Sue Website. They now offer spill proof lids rather than the sifters. The pigments can me sealed tight so that no pigment gets out and makes a mess during storage or travel. Sue sent along a sample of the new style jars for me to show you all.

Color Shown in Amethyst $5.00

 

 

Amethyst Swatched: Dry, Wet, and over Primer

  Along with the new jars, Sue is re-formulating the Lip Gloss, and Lip Glaze into VEGAN formulas, and she tells me they are very moisturizing. If you go to visit Nature's Brilliance by Sue you may notice that the website in being re-designed, but remains open for purchase's.

 Nature's Brilliance by Sue can be found here: www.naturesbrilliancebysue.net



*I was sent a sample of the new Nature's Brilliance by Sue Mineral Pigment for the purpose of this post. I was not paid to share this, and all opinions are my own and 100% Honest.*

July Starbox from Starlooks

**If you sign up, I would love for you to let them know that Kristy's Place Reviews referred you.**

   My July Starbox from Starlooks came in and I couldn't be more excited! If your not familiar with Starbox it is a monthly beauty subscription service, delivering you 3-4 full size Starlooks cosmetic products every month. With Starlooks you never get samples; unlike other monthly beauty subscriptions you will always get nothing but full size products, and it's ALL makeup. This is my second month of receiving Starbox and it is safe to say that it has become my favorite beauty subscription service.  The quality of Starlooks products are really good. The eye shadows and blushes are finely milled and very pigmented. Last months products have made there way into my daily makeup routine and I'm positive that July's products will do the same.

So what was in July's Starbox?

• Tendergloss Lipstick in Citron-$11: We definitely didn't hold back on the bright colors for this Starbox! This ultra-moisturizing, tinted lipstick has the perfect amount of color application for your long day at the beach. Tangerine is hot for summer this year! Glistening, medium coverage, half-pigment, half-glossy, tendergloss is saturated with gold flecks and includes a natural SPF 15! (This is a color that I never would have chosen for myself. Frankly, I was intimidated by it, but I'm so glad it was in the Starbox because I love it, and it's so flattering on me.)
• Eyeshadow in Gold Dust-$9: Gold is the color of luxury. Our Shadows feel incredibly satiny and glide over the lid with a beautiful even coverage. Not too yellow, yet not too copper in tone,this shadow is perfect for all over the lid of the eye to add a pop of color to any neutral or glam look. Or, apply as a highlighter to the inside corner of the eye, the bottom lid lash line, or under the brow bone. 
• Blush Compact in Classy-$15: What!??! A FULL SIZED BLUSH. Yes we don't know about you, but we can't finish off any makeup look properly without the perfect highlight for the cheek bone. So, we included our favorite FULL SIZE highlighting blush. Glides over any other color used on the cheek for that incredible reflection and glisten that you see on our Looksbook beach models. 
• Suprise! We know you to take your makeup with you poolside or to the sand, so we've included a gorgeous compact mirror. ALSO: every Starbox comes with a mystic quartz crystal. These crystals attract energy, help maintain focus, and are the ultimate symbol of beauty. 

TOTAL VALUE: $35! 

Citron Tendergloss, Gold Dust Eyeshadow, Classy Blush

 Starbox costs $15+ S/H of $1.98 a month or you can purchase the full year at $170. Find Starlooks on their website: www.starlooks.com (if you sign up for Starbox I would love it if you let them Kristy's Place Reviews referred you) as well as their Facebook page. 

 * I received a sample of June's Starbox from Starlooks for the purposes of this review. I was not paid for this review. All opinions are my own and 100% honest*

MagnetsOnTheCheap.com Review

 When you’re a small business owner, advertising and getting your company/brand out there is crucial to your success. When you’re a consultant like me and there are several other consultants for the same company in your area this is especially important. You have got to stand out. 

 I have had my eye on Scentsy’s Car magnets since I joined in February, but have held back from purchasing them because  1. because they are pricey, and 2. because while they can be customized with your personal info, you can’t change they design. So when I was approached to review for MagnetsOnTheCheap.com, a sister company of SignsOnTheCheap.com I jumped at the chance.  I personally wanted my car magnets to be simple, so I chose the option to start from scratch. MagnetsOnTheCheap also offers you many template designs to choose from in many different business'.   

 I really love the look of my magnet, it is sturdy and very strong. I chose the 12” by 18” which retail for only $16.01 each which is a $12.99 savings from the car magnets I was looking into previously. 

 SignsOnTheCheap.com makes great and inexpensive Yard Signs, if it was in compliance for me to have one in my yard I would have gotten one of these was well.  Next up I’d like to get some refrigerator magnets for my customers using the same design. 

 Do you have a business that could use some affordable advertising? Head to their website to find out how to get your Car Magnets. How about Cheap Signs for a wedding or party? MagnetsOnTheCheap also has two great sister companies, BannersOnTheCheap that makes affordable Banners, and EasyCanvasPrints were you can print your favorite photos on canvas!

*Disclosure: I was provided Car Magnets free for the purpose of this review. I was not paid for this review. All opinions are my own and 100% Honest. I am a Scentsy Independent Consultant my magnet designs have been approved by Scentsy Compliance/Ad Approval, and MagnetsOnTheCheap.com was granted a Limited License to Utilize and Reproduce Scentsy Intellectual Property.*

HipSwap Presents #winthisbag Designer Handbag Giveaway Week #4 and #5

Welcome to Our Grand Finale of

"Win This Bag"

Sponsored by

HipSwap

Hosted by

Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

It's finally here! The Grand Finale of the Win This Bag series of giveaways is here!! We've combined weeks 5 and 6 into a two-week long giveaway giving you the double the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by completing the daily bonus entries!

You'll have from 7/24/12 through 8/6/12 to claim as many entries as you possibly can! If you can remember to revisit your favorite blog to claim your daily bonus entries, you’ll have a huge advantage (2 weeks worth!) over the rest of the competition!

But before we announce the Grand Finale bag, here are a few words about our sponsor who made this entire 6 weeks worth of giveaways possible!

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

So, far HipSwap has generously supplied us with a Fendi Spy Bag, a Louis Vuitton bag, a white leather Tod’s hanbag and a Gucci Hobo Bag! Are you ready for the brand that will be featured in our Grand Finale?!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Chanel tote worth $1,300!

This beige quilted leather Chanel tote is a one-of-a-kind find. It features a black leather trim and large "CC" on side to make it easily distinguishable as the one of the world’s most prestige designer brands.

Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 5" with 7" straps. Estimated Value: $1300

This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills, New Jersey in 1992. From day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories and has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

How to gain entries in this giveaway:

There is only one mandatory entry option; and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! As promised, you’ll find additional bonus entries to claim for having entered our previous weekly Win This Bag Giveaways! Hipswap decided to combine the last to weeks. So this is the final giveaway and it will last for two weeks.

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/24/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 8/6/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

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This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Giveaway Tools form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners’ names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

La Belle Boutiek #SmallBusinessSpotlight

 

   La Belle Boutiek offers custom made hair bows, necklaces, rings, earrings, key chains and custom, made to order Bedazzled Cell phone cases with new items being added all the time.

 I always wanted a bedazzled cell phone case, but they can be expensive and I'm really picky about what I want it to look like. When I found out La Belle Boutiek made custom bedazzled cell phone cases I was excited, and I was even more so when I found that to make paying for cell phone cases easier La Belle Boutiek offers a two payment process. Half down and then the other half when your cell phone case is finished(you can of course make one full payment if you like). Depending on how much or how little you want your phone case bedazzled effects the price. Mine was $40. I mentioned I was picky. I was very specific as to how I wanted my case to look, and when La Belle Boutiek first sent me a picture of my finished case, I wasn't happy with one of the items on it. I told her and she was more than happy to change it to something else I wanted. How's that for customer service!?

 Since then I have also gotten very cute, head band, and hair bow, that I've given to my two God-Daughters. As well as the cutest Hello Kitty key chain that I kept for myself.  La Belle Boutiek offers cute hand-made items at affordable prices, and it's evident in her work that Annette from La Belle Boutiek loves making these items.

 To check out La Belle Boutiek items for yourself head to her website La Belle Boutiek, as well as the La Belle Boutiek Facebook Page.

*Are you a small business interested in having your products featured? Please contact Kristy @ kristysplace11@gmail.com. FTC: I paid for Bedazzled Cell Phone Case with my own money, head band, hairbow, and keychain were sent to me for free. I was not paid to feature this business on my website. All opinions are my own and 100% honest. *

Crayola Summer Fun #Giveaway!

 It's that time of year, most of us will travel somewhere this Summer and if you have little ones you know it can be hard to keep them entertained and happy. Crayola has got you covered, with several great travel friendly activities, along with being travel friendly they are mess free! You don't have to worry about finding marker drawings on the seats or doors with Crayola Color Wonder Markers and Paints.

My son was sent some awesome goodies from Crayola and MyBlogSpark to try out. Here's what we got to try out:

• Crayola Color Wonder On the Go Tiny Tubes: This is great little tube of pictures to color. There are crayons stored in the center of the tube, which is great and super convenient. 

• Color Wonder Coloring Pad: This was a Hot Wheels coloring pad with metallic paper that is made shiny with the Crayola Color Wonder Markers. Prior to this I had never seen metallic paper before. Consider my mind blown....haha.

• Color Wonder Barbie Mini Coloring Pad and Markers: Just like the regular Color Wonder Drawing Pad sets but in Mini form. These are small enough to fit in your purse or diaper bag, and can be pulled out anytime you are waiting and need something for your child to do. Think restaurant or Dr.s office. These would also make great party favors.

• Color Wonder Drawing Pad and Markers: Great mess free markers that only color on Crayola Color Wonder paper.

• Dry Erase Travel Pack: This was another item that was completely new to me. Dry Erase Crayons! A great little mini folder that holds 4 dry erase crayons, a crayon sharpener, a clear dry erase board and activity papers that you can put underneath the board and switch out, as well as a cloth to wipe your board clean.

• Dry Erase Zany Play: Traditional Dry Erase board with markers and eraser attached, as well as several designs, and games that can be put underneath the clear dry erase board and switched out as you please. Our found a home in the passenger seat pocket in front of my sons booster seat.

• Princess and the Frog Mess Free Color Wonder Activity Sets: Great set of Color Wonder Paints, and Markers with a Color Wonder Coloring Pad. 

  Check out other great Crayola products and fun activities on their website: Crayola.com

We have been having a lot of fun with all these Crayola activities, and you can too! Crayola is giving away a prize pack that includes all the same items we received!

Welcome to Week #4 of

Win This Bag

Brought to you by

HipSwap

Hosted by

Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.There will be one designer handbag given away every week!Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Gucci bag!

This red-pebbled leather Gucci hobo bag is amazing for any occasion. It Features a navy cotton stripe in front and large gold ring hardware at strap ends.

Dimensions: 15" x 9" x 1" with 10" strap.

Estimated Retail Price: $1500

This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills New Jersey in1992 and from day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake, which only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories, has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

There is only one mandatory entry option and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! And, don’t forget – we’ll be offering even more bonus points for each of these giveaways you entered during our final week of this event!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/17/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/23/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you!

Scünci® Flower Bendini Clip!

Looking for a cute way to accessorize your hair? Look no further then Scunci's new Flower Bendini Clips. Super easy to use and they actually hold up my fine hair all day, which is rare. Simply style hair, comb Bendini in, bend and snap Bendini securely into hair. Easy breezy, and very cute.

 Scunci Flower Bendini Clips can be found in mass retailers such as Walmart and Target, as well as drugstores all over the US.

 scünci will be offering weekly prize packs to winners of the Summer of scünci Sweepstakes. Every Thursday through Labor Day weekend, one lucky winner will be randomly selected to receive a trendy Modella Train Case filled with an assortment of scünci hair accessories, including the flower bendini and a bonus Conair Impressions Cushion Brush! Visit and “like” the scünci Facebook page to enter the giveaway, and for more great styling ideas, hair accessory trends, and giveaways, at www.facebook.com/scuncihair, or follow scünci on Twitter at www.twitter.com/scunciHair.

For more information about the scünci line of hair accessories for every day or special occasions, visit:www.scunci.com.

*I received a sample of Scunci Flower Bendini clips to facilitate this blog post. I was not paid for this post. All opinions are my own and 100% Honest*

Win ContestChest.com's Weekly Cash Prize!

 To Enter all you need to do is register to become a member of ContestChest.com. Not familiar with ContestChest.com? It's a website that lists all current giveaways from all the over the world. Win the weekly cash prize of $54!

This contest entry form was developed by ContestChest.com.

Oasap.com High Street Fashion #AttentionBloggers!

 I recently found out about a website called Oasap. Osap offers fashionable clothes, handbags, and accessories at a low price, there are some higher priced items but I found most everything is reasonably priced and very cute! I have a wishlist that is a mile long, and because they add items daily it just keeps growing.

 My first score is the cutest Sqaure Bowknot Handbag. I'm so in love with this bag. The Bowknot handbag comes in 4 different colors and it took be several minutes of going back and forth between colors to make a final decision. I decided on Black because it will always be "in". This bag is only $37 and Oasap.com always offers Free Shipping World Wide.

I also want to mention that Oasap.com has the Fashion Hunters Program, where you get product credits for items on their website. You don't even have to be a blogger. If you have a Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Pinterest or blog, you can sign up to be part of the program. The amount of credits you receive is based on the number of Friends, Likes, & Followers you have. You must have 300 followers on one of your social media platforms to become a member of the program. Almost everyone has a Facebook right? Score some free stuff! Interested? Join Here. 


Not interested in joining the Fashion Hunters Program? You can get 20% off just for making an Oasap account! Check out Oasap.com

*I received the handbag in this post free as part of Oasap.com's Fashion Hunter Program. I was not paid for this post. All Opinions are my own and 100% Honest. This post contains an affiliate link*

HipSwap Presents #winthisbag Designer Handbag Giveaway Week #3!

Welcome to Week #3 of

Win This Bag

sponsored by HipSwap

hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.There will be one designer handbag given away every week!Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!

About our Sponsor:

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win a Tod’s white leather shoulder handbag supplied by Celebrity Consignment Shop, Encore Closet.

This is a 100% guaranteed authentic Tod's White Leather Shoulder Bag Purse Handbag. This Italian beauty is made of white textured calfskin leather and features a single flat leather handle that rests comfortably on your shoulder. Its contrast top stitching gives this sophisticated bag its sassy style. You can always count on Tod's to give us modern luxury and its prestige bags are loved by celebrities everywhere.

Supplied by celebrity consignment shop, Encore Closet.

How to Enter:

1.Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code.If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2.Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a.Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b.“Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c.Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d.Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e.Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

To be credited, all entries must be completed using the Giveaway Tools widget below.You can complete as many or as few entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning!Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/10/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/16/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you! ♥