OPI x Hello Kitty Holiday 2019

OPI x HELLO KITTY HOLIDAY 

COLLECTION AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1st

Calling all fingertip fashionistas: OPI x Hello Kitty Holiday Collection will be available October 1st! In 2016, two icons partnered to create on unforgettable collection, the Hello Kitty Collection by OPI. The most talked about OPI collection of all time with the most searched for shade ever, Let’s be Friends! Due to huge demand, these two icons are saying Let’s Be Friends again with their 2019 Holiday collection.

This new OPI x Hello Kitty Collection offers 12 signature shades plus three festive glitters, ranging from frosty whites and pinks to deep velvety hues and lots of sparkles. Here they are: 

Nordstrom 2018 Holiday

LET'S GO GIFTING

WITH NORDSTROM

The Christmas countdown is officially winding down, and if you're still dashing around doing last minute shopping (or in need of that one special gift), the clock is ticking. So what better way to go gifting, than with my very good friends Nordstrom? I had the ultimate pleasure of attending the Nordstrom 2018 Press Preview eight weeks ago - my second time attending - back on October 24th, when brands reps unveiled Nordstrom's 2018 holiday selection. This event may very well rival my Superbowl (covering backstage beauty at New York Fashion Week)... HANDS DOWN! The "heavenly heavy haul" may also be why:

  

Products inside my 2018 Nordstrom Holiday Press Preview #NordstromBeauty

Nordstrom holiday bag roll call: 👉🏼 #LaMer #LaPrairie #CleDePeauBeaute #LimeCrime #AnastasiaBeverlyHills #WanderBeauty #LauraGeller #TrishMcEvoy #Becca #LUXIEBeauty #SigmaBeauty #BeautyBlender #BeautyBio #MakeUpEraser #Kiehls #Elemis #DeborahLippmann #ToryBirch #JackBlack #CarolinaHerrera #Prada #JohnVarvatos #LeLabo #AnticaFarmacista #CREED #YSL #Diptyque #Patchology #Starskin #BenefitCosmetics #TooFaced #HourglassCosmetics #Stila #CharlotteTilbury #Chantecaille #BobbiBrown #Burberry #NARS #Dior #UrbanDecay #WinkyLux #EveLom #DPHueACV #MurdockLondon

Stila Halloween

QUICK & EASY HALLOWEEN 

LOOKS WITH STILA COSMETICS

If you're searching for last-minute Halloween looks, can't find a costume, or need a creative, yet easy make-up look, then look no further. Stila Cosmetics has a three ghoulish  and glamorous Halloween looks for you: FrankenGLAM, Magical Mermaid, and Dual Joker - with how-to-steps and the Stila products used to create the looks. 

1. FrankenGLAM

Products Used:

Fingerlings Real vs. Fake

FINGERLINGS: REAL VS. FAKE

DON'T BE FOOLED

Goodness, these cute little Fingerlings. The cause of so much joy and grief, yet it's still an entire month before Christmas arrives. If you recall, I posted an article featuring my ToysRUs Gigi the Unicorn Fingerlings on November 20th (see it here), and since then she made an appearance on Pix11 News on the 22nd How? My social media posts of the unicorn. I got the call for the story just as I was heading out to the Macy's Balloon Inflation. Story? Fake Fingerlings (relax, my Gigi Unicorn is real). With demands high, supply short and tempers flaring; parents are going crazy trying to find a Fingerlings for their kids in time for Christmas. I even had a parent try to snatch mine off my finger! She nearly broke my finger!

Go Gigi 🦄

I'm having a blast testing toys this holiday (marketing). Which brings us to fake Fingerlings. Sure you may have seen the reports, warnings and I know it may be impossible to find a Fingerlings in stores at this point (but don't give up). A friend of mine ordered a monkey Fingerlings from Amazon, which turned out to be a fake - so she gave it to me for this article. Now my Finn the Monkey Fingerlings (black with blue hair) is a Walmart exclusive, which came with a bonus base. If you see one online (eBay) and it doesn't have one, don't assume it's a fake. Also, you may purchase it as a gift for Christmas, which only means they won't be opened UNTIL December 25th. So what to look for?  (read on to see my pics...)

Front of packaging

Packaging - **Disregard the "Bonus Stand!" sticker, unless it was purchased at Walmart, an exclusive from Walmart, which is REAL.** Fingerlings are manufactured by WowWee, so look for the logo on the front AND back of the package. You can see it on the REAL one, right, lower, right-hand corner in the pink heart, under the word "sounds" (looks like a monkey with two eyes). It says "Baby Monkey" in the lower middle, to the left of the heart, by my thumb. The FAKE only says Baby Monkey, NO LOGO. This fake only worked about 12 hours, with the sounds on a recorded loop. Then it stopped working. Except for the eyes. This thing binks non-stop as if it's possessed! My advice? REAL fingerlings have a swirly logo/tattoo on their right buttock (colors vary by Monkey - Gigi the Unicorn has a horseshoe on her left cheek, which you can see from the side of the clear packaging even before opening it. Fake packaging varies, and different languages does not necessarily mean it's a fake. The true test is once you open it. 

A REAL Zoe the Monkey Fingerlings. Not the best pic, but you CAN see the purple swirly logo on its backside through packaging. **Logo color matches the hair.** 

Fingerlings Unicorn

HOLIDAY 2017 MUST-HAVE:

FINGERLINGS GIGI THE UNICORN

It's been a while, but I'M BACK! If you follow me on Instagram, you'd see that I wasn't totally out of sight, just a bit busy (but I promise you it is worth it). Let's get to it. With the holidays upon us - Thanksgiving is THIS WEEK - that only means one thing: holiday shopping for one of the season's hottest toys, and it seems that Fingerlings is one of them. Don't ask me how, because I won't tell you, but I will say that mine CAME DIRECT FROM TOYSRUS. I was very fortunate to snag not just one, but FOUR Fingerlings, three of the extra elusive Gigi the Unicorn (I also have Finn the Monkey, as seen on Ellen, which I will share with you shortly.) I'm either really loved, or truly hated at the moment, but I plan to make to amazing kids happy this holiday with Gigi the 🦄🦄. 

What is it? "Friendship at your fingertips", Fingerlings are these cute interactive Monkeys that cling to your finger and interact with you, responding to sound and touch with the cutest sounds: hello, giggles, kisses, sneezes - even burps and farts (sorry, but they do) and more. #GigiTheUnicorn is only available at ToysRUs - and for the time being is really as impossible to track as the actual mythical creature. 🌈

All my Gigi the Unicorn Fingerlings came directly from ToysRUs

*NOTE: Please be careful of MANY fakes being sold via third party. There are things to look for when purchasing a Fingerlings, such as packaging, logos, name and distinctive markings. Gigi the Unicorn has a horse shoe decal on her left cheek and is ONLY sold at ToysRUs! There are a few articles out regarding fake Fingerlings. 

M∙A∙C HOLIDAY: Nutcracker Sweet

M∙A∙C NUTCRACKER SWEET

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 27 - DECEMBER 8, 2016

Leap into a magical land that's a bit nutty, a little naughty, and bursting with whimsy. Lose yourself in an eccentric kingdom of over-sized treats and rosy-cheeked nutcrackers. Twist, turn and tumble deeper into the Land of Dolls. M∙A∙C Nutcracker Sweet, who knows what thrilling adventures are in store? A collection of kits invite the unexpected, with fabulous hues leading way for an imaginative evening.

Two absurdly pretty M∙A∙C Nutcracker Sweet Face Compact bursting with enchantment. Sweet up those cheeks with a rosy swipe of blush, then let it glow with Extra Dimension SkinFinish. Available in Peach and Copper - SRP $35.00 US / $42 CAD

M∙A∙C Nutcracker Sweet Eye Compacts (Wrap your eyes in a candy-coated fantasy of sugared plum, rich caramel, dark spiced cocoa, sweet taffy pink, ripe peach and smoky black licorice; all in the sweetest trio of cool, warm and smoky. SRP: $39.50 US / $47.50 CAD

NYX Lip Vaults at ULTA

UNLOCK THE NYX LIP VAULTS

EXCLUSIVELY AT ULTA BEAUTY

My NYX Lip Vaults sent by NYX reps last month

Looking for some major lip love in the lippie department, either for yourself or as a great make-up gift this holiday season? Well then hurry and check out these two NEW incredible lip vault sets from NYX Cosmetics, available now exclusively at ULTA Beauty.  

Happy 4th 2016

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Wishing all my dear dolls and dudes, a happy and more importantly, SAFE 4th of July! I took the entire weekend off (much needed), and while many are enjoying this glorious day off from work, many are not. Either way, remember what today truly represents and just have a great time. I of course, found the perfect, patriotic maxi dress: oh my stars and stripes (oh, and please excuse the pool hair!) XoXo~Ev

~Evelyn Lugo

AVON Mother's Day

EVCURLGURL FEATURED IN

AVON'S "MOTHER KNOWS BEST"

beautyforapurpose.avon.com/mother-knows-best

Mother's Day was extra special this year (stay tuned) and I hope that everyone celebrated and treasured their mothers to the fullest - even if they are no longer around (they made you who you are today!) I myself am a mom and I had the pleasure of spending my day with my mom yesterday. To make my weekend complete, It was such an honor, to hear that Avon featured me in their amazing "Beauty For A Purpose - Mother Knows Best" piece. See how the advice I received from my mom and grandmother, is still put into play in everything I do today. Check out the full article >> here.

~Evelyn Lugo

New Year's 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR:

GOOD-BYE 2015, HELLO 2016!

Talk about a perfect post for the new year. I want to wish all my amazing dolls (dudes too), a truly amazing 2016. Yes, 2015 was definitely a good roller-coaster, an epic year filled with many products, reviews, events and jaw-dropping moments - all of which I'm very thankful for. I am also grateful for the miraculous blessing I received right before Christmas! So here is to an amazing 2016: a new year that will be filled with love, prosperity, health (remember: health is wealth) hopes and more dreams coming true. Hang on tight for the ride! 

~Evelyn Lugo

b-glowing.com Year-End Sale

B-GLOWING.COM AFTER CHRISTMAS 

BEAUTY SALE - UP TO 75% OFF

Hi dolls, hope you enjoyed your holiday (and still are, as am I), as part of b-glowing.com's biggest year-end sale EVER, b-glowing is offering up to 75% off select products from favorites including By Terry, butter LONDON, Anna Sui, BKR, Paul & Joe, Rouge Bunny Rouge, Le Couvent de Minimes, Lipstick Queen, Indie Lee, Illume, JinSoon, Koh Gen Do, Nuxe, Leilani Bishop Perfumes, Olie Biologique, Soleil Tourjours, Voluspa, Widu, Cargo, Vapour Organic Beauty, Marula, Rahua, LaLicious, Deborah Lipmann, and more...

SALE ITEMS INCLUDE: 

Moroccanoil Holiday

MOROCCANOIL HOLIDAY 
HAIR GIFT SETS

MOROCCANOIL REFRESH & STYLE GIFT SETS

NEW limited edition Moroccanoil Holiday Gift Sets are the perfect gift for your beauty-junkie BFF (or for yourself, it's okay) just in time for the holidays. The Moroccanoil treatment (3.4 fl oz / 100ml) alone is an amazing gift, perfect formula for your hair to look its absolute best this holiday season. When the Moroccanoil team sent me these two gift sets (thank you), I was thrilled to see a dry shampoo for dark hair (finally, one for me). Each gift box comes with a complete set of specialty styling products, all packaged in a luxe, ready-to-gift box, complete with a white satin bow (no gift wrapping required!)

Top: Style - Bottom: Refresh MOROCCANOIL Holiday Gift Sets

Febreze #12Stinks of Christmas

FEBREZE LAUNCHES 

“THE #12STINKS OF CHRISTMAS,” A 

WITTY PARODY OF A CLASSIC HOLIDAY TUNE

Wait, what do you mean the holidays stink? Well they don't, no..they kind of do, but you'll see what we mean in a bit. Don’t take it wrong, the holidays are a really wonderful time of year: family, friends, parties and gifts. But, while we see images of sugar plums and perfect holiday décor, the truth is the holidays are filled with a bevy of holiday stinks.

Last week I attended an event at Lightbox with Febreze, Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison, for the premiere of their holiday music video "The 12 Days of Christmas", starring the hilarious duo, Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison (complete with ugly Christmas sweaters) and a special cameo appearance by the world-famous, four-legged social media star @ItsDougThePug. Check out the video below and see exactly why we say that the holidays stink:

Yum holiday treats!

So, why do the holiday's stink? Well you have the endless cycle of guests, whether it’s 11 guests using one bathroom, eight uncles belching after a big meal or your three musty stockings pulled down after a year in the attic, it can be one of the most odorous times of year. “Sure, it’s always great to see family; it’s great to walk into a kitchen and smell a pie in the oven,” said actress Jane Lynch. “But when the turkey’s burning and your bathroom is seeing a lot of foot traffic from party guests, it hits you: the holidays stink! And, Febreze is a great solution to eliminate odors and stay guest ready.”.....

Febreze Cranberry Cheer & Jolly Pine

Make Up For Ever Holiday 2015

MAKE UP FOR EVER

 HOLIDAY 2015 GLAM GIFT SETS

Oh, the holidays, a time for festive fun, parties, shopping, and of course, TONS of holiday gift guides! It's no secret that I'm a total "lips and lashes" gal, so whether you want to give (or get) a gorgeous gift of glamour and bold beauty this holiday, you're in luck. Check out these stunning MAKE UP FOR EVER sets. 

When the brand sent me these fabulous picks (my goodness, how fabulous is this lipgloss collection?), I squealed with joy! Now let's go and "get glam", check out the MAKE UP FOR EVER Holiday 2015 sets: 

Goody Holiday Hair

GOODY WINTER WONDERLAND 

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Here is a hot holiday gift guide from my good friends at Goody, Check out Goody Winter Wonderland Hair Accessories. You are sure to find plenty of perfect stocking stuffers under $5, or simply find some festive holiday hair help for yourself! 

My goodness Goody!

I love Goody hair accessories and I had the pleasure of attending the #SpringIntoGoody event last year at Pucker. Aside from all the festive fun (they even braid wrapped my hair - amazing since it was snow/raining that day and my mane was a power-poof) I was introduced to so many amazing Goody products. Check out all the fun I had with Goody: 

NYX Cosmetics Sets

NYX COSMETICS

GLAM GIFT SETS AT ULTA

Looking for a cool gift for that make-up lover on your list, or better yet a Secret Santa? Well let Ulta Beauty come to your rescue! The NYX Get The Look Sets are the perfect gift for any friend or colleague who wants to stay gorgeous on the go. Filled with the beauty essentials to keep any look fabulous and fresh, these fabulous NYX sets are the perfect answer this holiday season!

In Bloom

Unraveled 

Exclusively at Ulta Beauty, the NYX Get The Look Sets ($17.99) include a jumbo eye pencil, matte lipstick, studio liquid eyeliner, and eye shadow palette which are perfect to take on the go. Available in In Bloom for a soft romantic look, and Unraveled for a funky colorful look, these sets will take you through the day and last all night long!

#YSLbeauty Advent Calendar

YSL INSTAGRAM

ADVENT CALENDAR

YSL Beauté celebrates the holiday season in the effervescence of an unforgettable banquet.

Take a seat. Relish the beauty, savour the fun. Bite into the plumpness of passion and toast to life. Like, share and party on! In collaboration with the talented Parisian creative studio AKATRE, YSL Beauté presents its first ever Instagram advent calendar. Day by day, right up to Christmas, uncover the mystery of hypnotic beauty surprises.

Check it out on: @yslbeauty #adventcalendar #christmas #yslbeauty

Jane Iredale 2015 Holiday

JANE IREDALE'S 2015 

HOLIDAY COLLECTION: 

IN THE BLINK OF A SMOKY EYE

I'm thrilled to share jane iredale’s 2015 Holiday collection with you: In The Blink of a Smoky Eye! It’s a new, gorgeous collection for the eyes and lips filled with rich, versatile color to complement any wardrobe and mood for the holiday season. The collection includes:

In the Blink of a Smoky Eye Smoky Eye Kit ($50): The limited edition smoky eye kit is a modern eye shadow palette developed to create quick and easy looks for every event of the season. With eight versatile shades, the possibilities are endless.

Forever Red Just Kissed® Lip and Cheek Stain ($25): A consumer favorite, this multipurpose lip and cheek stain now available in a classic red! It uses all natural ingredients, to truly enhanced the wearer’s natural coloring. 

Tory Burch

TORY BURCH HOLIDAY 2015

The holidays are upon us, which means shopping for gifts is not too far behind. I wanted to share a selection of beautiful fragrance and makeup gifts from Tory Burch each unique, timeless and beautifully packaged. This fall, Tory Burch expands her fragrance and beauty collection with a new selection of "Petite Presents" for the holidays. The Holiday Cracker, Lip Color Set, Marrakech Eye shadow Palette and Holiday Gift Sets are perfect for that fashionable beauty lover on your list!

Halloween 2015

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE

It's that time of year again gals and ghouls - HALLOWEEN. I revisited my "fallen angel" look again this year (saved from my first go back in 2006) and I was impressed with how it turned out. Rocked this look to the office party on Wednesday (good times) and for all of you in need of a last-minute costume, remember that you make the costume, with your own creativity. 

I love anything angels, hence my long-time wings pendant!...