SigmaTravel Kit Naughty black GIVEAWAY

As promised here is a giveaway which comes right in time for my 26th birthday!
Think of it as my present to you!
Before you enter check out my post on the Sigma Travel Kit Naughty Black right here.

Rules:

INTERNATIONAL contest
Must be a Spiced Beauty follower
Must be 17+

Only one entry ONLY

I'm going to make this giveaway very easy. 

       Put your Name, Email, GFC name + add your extra entries if you did them in the comment box below.

Extra Entries:

Subscribe to Sigma & Spiced Beauty facebook page +1 :

http://www.facebook.com/Spicedbeautyblog

http://www.facebook.com/sigmafanpage

  Follow me on Twitter & tweet +1

http://twitter.com/jennmua
“I entered Spiced Beauty`s giveaway for a chance to WIN a Sigma Travel Kit http://bit.ly/d4zuKl @JennMUA "

Here is how your entry should look:

Name: Jennifer 

Email: hgh@hfhfhf.com

GFC: Jennifer

I followed tweeted & followed the facebook pages.

Giveaway ends:
July 3

 

Bornprettystore.com Flower 3D Nail Art Stickers review

A while ago I was contacted to try out some items from the Born Pretty Store.
The site is full of everything from nails to beauty.

I was so excited to try out the Flower 3D Nail Art Tips Decals Stickers because I'm all about nails lately. Here is a close up of some of the stickers. There is ten sets of stickers with ten different designs.

How to apply the stickers:

• Clean the surface where the design is to be placed
• Select a design and peel off with your nail
• Place the design in nail/tip and rub it gently several times
• Apply top coat for best results

I put a clear coat of polish on my nails, just so I can show you the sticker. 

Pros:

Several Designs
Affordable
Perfect Nail Size

Fashionable

Cons:

Hard to peel off the plastic

Overall:
Love the concept..love the design and price but I hate how difficult it is to remove the stickers from the plastic. I can only imagine how hard it would be if I had no nails.

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I quickly want to add that I was also sent the 2 way Pink DOTTING Pen Marbleizing Tool which I`m loving right now. Look out for a nail of the day using that in the future.

Thank you for reading!

New Feature Over at Spicedbeauty.com

I've thought long and hard over this decision. I even consulted some twitter friends about the idea and received a positive feedback.

I'm going to start blogging about.....
FOOD

Don't worry this blog will still be about Beauty & Fashion but for probably 4 out of 30 days I will switch it up.

I know some of you are thinking..why FOOD?

My answer is actually why NOT food. Its a integral part of everyones day!

I'm on a quiet journey to lose like 15-30 pounds.. Yes I'm small..... but trust me I need to lose 15 pounds to be in the "Normal Weight" category of my BMI.

By blogging about food, I can try out and share healthy recipes with all my girls out there!!

I hope you all enjoy and get inspired by my upcoming posts!

Dash Wedding Event Pictures!

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to cover a Dash Wedding Event. Although the venue was small- It was filled to the brim with delicious treats, makeovers and fab wedding vendors.

Check out my pictures from the event:

My giveaway winners :)

Mary Kay® Creme Lipstick: Hibiscus Lip Swatch

I cant tell you how much lipsticks I seen with the name Hibiscus in the past month. This particular one definitely caught my eye.

Hibiscus is a Deep Maroon-Plum.

This is a gorgeous color for Women of Color. Perfect plum shade which is not over powering or vampy.

Mary Kay Lipsticks are described as:"Long-wearing, stay-true color glides on with a lightweight, creamy texture for maximum color impact that lasts."

Lip Swatch

Gorgeous!

Is this a color you would wear?

Tips to create a great blog

In January, I achieved my goal of 1,000+ followers on blog. Extremely exciting but all of that didn't come easy. Whether these individuals who are following me now are current readers or not.. I know at one point and time all these individuals supported me. I'm thankful for that!

When I started blogging two years ago there was no guide or assistance for new bloggers like me. Everything was fresh and definitely confusing. Let me start off my saying... I'm NOT a know it all..just a girl who wants to share some insight. Whether your a new blogger starting out or a someone who needs direction, this is great information that I know will help.

1. Social Networks are your friend: Facebook, Forums and Twitter are essential for promoting your blog. Twitter is my favorite because I post all my blog posts as short teaser tweets. My followers have the option of retweeting to their followers. Which results in a growth in your network.
   
2. Follow other blogs with similar interest: Let's face it everyone can benefit from a little support. I have to stress that support doesn't always mean a comment on your post but the act of just reading and sharing is great.
   
3. Credit other bloggers when you use their ideas:  Crediting your post is flattering my opinion and I'm more likely to show others your blog. Which results in a growth to your network.
   
4. Don't take hateful comments to heart: This is definitely easier said than done. Recently I had to deal with this and I didn't take it lightly..lol. But I know with one hater there will be 100 supporters.
   
5. Most importantly don't look at comment numbers: Although you may have worked hours..weeks..maybe months on a particular post don't feel discouraged if the comment section is bare. Some of my most viewed posts are stuff I wrote 2 years ago!

To reinforce my opinions I contacted some of my favorite bloggers from USA, UK & Canada far advice.

Shirley from Meek-n-Mild:

Have fun Posting, it's your own creative space! Blogging is meant to be fun, so don't take it too seriously!

Farah from Facesbyfarah:

Keeping your paragraph's and posts short and engaging is key. Also think outside the box when It comes to topics, images and design. It will help set you apart.

 Michelle from Lipstick Rules:

Don't worry about numbers and to focus on content and finding your 'voice' online.

Rai from Glam Morena:

If you're a newbie blogger. Focus more on building your blog and a good relationship with your readers.

Alicia from Funny Face Beauty:

You are your own best promoter. Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself and your blog to other bloggers and/or people in the beauty industry. Be genuine, but let others know you are out there.

Joy from Makeup Junkie: 

Ignore numbers, stats, and haters! Can't please everyone!

Amazing advice! I hope this helps.

Winner of Can you get hooked on lipbalm giveaway!

Thank for all for entering this giveaway.
I loved reading this book and I know the winner will as well.
With no further ado the winner is:

Kay

"I really want to give this book to my BF. She works hard and totally deserves it!"

Please email me jenn (at) spicedbeauty (dot) com with your address within 48 hours to claim your prize.

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