Sometimes the great thing about being a Beauty Blogger is when people ask you for your opinion on something. I received a wonderful email last week from one of the owners and creators of a very cool fashion website called FashMatch.com

The concept is simple, mix and match outfits online, find stuff you like and then you have the ability to buy it. As a woman who only buys outfits already put together on a mannequin, then tack on the fact that I am always pressed for time with 3 boys who cannot quite understand my love of shopping, and you get a girl who often resorts to t-shirts and jeans.

I completely love the idea of this website. I can mix and match tops, bottoms, shoes, accessories and even dresses. I can filter everything by brand, style and price. Not only that, if I love an outfit I put together, the site links me to the website so I can buy it on the spot. What’s also cool is that you can view matches made by other members. I am pretty sure there are people out there more creative than myself, so I am sure I will be paying attention to outfits they are putting together.

FashMatch is free to join, and the part I found the coolest? It was the brainchild of a man! When I asked Jon who thought of the idea for this website and why, he replied, “The inspiration for this website was my girlfriend. I noticed she spent time looking at suggestions on what to wear, but she couldn’t actually make anything of it. Basically she, as many girls, don’t buy complete outfits, they purchase things that would match items she already has. So she would say, ‘That skirt is beautiful, but I don’t have anything to wear it with.’ Or, ‘That jacket is beautiful, but is not my style.’ Since I have some experience with technology I thought: I can do this better!”

And Jon, you certainly did.

He further commented, “I noticed that fashion magazines offer static, limited and non-personalized suggestions on what to wear and I thought…why not do the exact opposite, and have people themselves say what’s in and what’s not.”

I love this idea!

Jon collaborates with other bloggers in various countries for his website and as he says, “It is a project of a few young guys.” You will be surprised and amazed at how much these “few young guys” are completely in tune with what women want and fashion.

Kudos Jon! This is a fantastic site!
www.FashMatch.com

Tags: fashion, fashmatch.com, mix and match

Look what arrived at my house last week!

After I wrote my review about my makeover by Besame Cosmetics at Henri Bendel, I requested some samples of the products that were used on me. Much to my surprise and delight, this was what was in the beautiful gift bag:

Full size products! I was more than excited and quickly ran to the bathroom to get going on using everything.

Souffle Foundation: At first I thought the jar looked small, however, I soon realized that I didn’t need the typical amount of foundation using this Souffle. A little goes a very long way. It is light, goes on smooth and has the consistency in the jar of mousse. It has a tea rose scent that is light and not overwhelming. Just enough to make you feel girly. This foundation also doubles as a concealer and I really like the great coverage it provides. My Souffle Foundation was Bisque.

Feather Light Dusting Powder: When I told you before that these cosmetics felt light, I wasn’t kidding! I love this Dusting Powder! It gives a great matte look and it’s translucent, which I prefer over tinted powders. I really loved the Spiced Vanilla scent. Again, it’s a light scent and not perfumey at all. It comes with a velvety puff, but I use that in conjunction with a brush.

Boudoir Rouge: I totally love the packaging for this blush. I received mine in Sun Kissed Rouge, which looks perfect on me. I even want to say it looks like my natural cheek color, so it blends nicely with my skin. I don’t look overdone and it looks really natural on me. The case is about the size of a half dollar, however, as I have been finding with all of Besame’s products, is that a little goes a long way. It seems this blush has some great pigment to it so that you don’t have to apply much to get that great color.

Alluring Eyeshadow: I received one of the three colors that was used on me during my makeover; Shimmer Beige. It is a beautiful color and you don’t need much to see this color show up. This eyeshadow also comes in a beautiful half dollar size mirrored case. These cases are almost like jewelry, in that I don’t want to hide them away in my cosmetics bag, but leave them displayed on my bathroom counter. I’m definitely going to be treating myself to the Pistachio, Plum and Black Pearl that was used on me during my makeover.

Masterliner
Pencil: I received the eyebrow pencil, which is a dual color pencil, in Taupe and Gray. The Taupe compliments brown, red and blonde hair while the Gray blends perfectly with dark brown, black and gray hair. Taupe was the color that was used on me in my makeover, but I found that I can use both interchangably as I have brown-dark brown hair. It glides on smooth and just gives my eyebrows that perfect finished look.

Enchanting Lipstick: Merlot was used on me during my makeover, however I mentioned that I would rather try Chocolate Kiss, as it appeared to be a color I would feel more comfortable wearing. Plus, I felt it would be a fantastic Chocolate indulgence to wear Chocolate Kiss lipstick with my Chocolate Lip Glaze. So when I found that I was sent the Chocolate Kiss Enchanting Lipstick, I completely gave into my chocolate craving! And let me tell you, it is heaven. This color looks amazing on me. The pigment is perfect and lasts a good length of time, but it looks amazing still with the Chocolate Lip Glaze giving it that extra POW. Mmm mmm mmm! Last week when it was over 100 degrees here and my face couldn’t take any makeup, I still put on this lipstick! Gorgeous amazing color.

Great deal alert! Right now if you purchase any Besame Cosmetics products of $15 or more, you get a free Lip Glaze! Also, if you spend $60 or more you get free shipping! You can bet I’ll be purchasing some products (eyeshadows!) just to receive another Chocolate Lip Glaze free and love the added bonus of the free shipping.

This deal is only available through Amazon.com

Tags: besame cosmetics, lip glaze, beauty, cosmetics, makeover, lipstick, eyeshadow, foundation, product review

When your 7 year old comes to you wearing high waters, your 4 year old can’t button his one size too small shorts and your 2 year old weighs in at 30 pounds, you know that it is time for new fall clothes. So came the idea to offer my readers the ability to earn some great stuff for free.

The Purpose: My 3 growing weeds need clothes for back to school.

The Request: 10 wonderful readers who will hold an online Country Bunny Bath & Body show before August 18th with sales that equal $200. You can live anywhere in the United States to do this because everything ships direct to those who place an order.

What’s in it for you: FREE stuff.

Oh you want to know what FREE is? I guess I shouldn’t hold out on that. When your show equals $200, you–my beloved hostess– will receive $20 in free products, one product ($30 or less) for half price and free shipping. Value= $40

Is that all? Then you–my beloved hostess–will be entered to win Country Bunny Bath & Body’s August Special for free. Value= $107.50

(August Special: Skincare Kit plus free travel bag and free skin firming serum)

That means for holding an online show for me that has $200 in sales, you then could potentially end up with $147.50 in free stuff. I would have to say that that is not a bad deal.

Also? If your show equals more than $200, there are even more perks! Interested? Please email me at BunnySpa at bunnymart dot com to get the complete details.

Help us! We need fall clothes!

Tags: bath and body, spa show, country bunny bath and body, beauty

Be sure to look in the sidebar for Coutorture’s latest giveaways! There are Essie products, a Jawbreaker Clutch from Stylesse and Skinny Jeans from Pierce Jeans.

Congratulations to the winner’s of my Country Bunny Bath & Body giveaway:

Delia from Virginia (won through Beautiful Makeup Search)
Rachael from Illinois (won through Beauty Addict)
Monica from Washington (won through Blogdorf Goodman)

There are still two winners who have not replied to my email! One is a reader from Beauty Addict and one is a reader from Beautynomics, so if you received an email from me, please respond asap so that we don’t have to pick a new winner. Thank you!

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What could be more flattering than getting an email to let you know that you are a featured person on Style Hive? I have to admit, I was tickled pink to hear this. Not only because I was excited to even be considered, but also because my friend Elke is one of their featured people. So to be in the same status as Elke on Style Hive…WOW. I guess I must be doing something right!

Go check out the featured people page or you can just take a look in my sidebar to see my Style Hive.