Yesterday I went with my Mother to a Makeup Event at the department store Lord and Taylor. Little did we know that we were really in for a special treat!
The way it worked was, you had to buy a $20 gift card prior to attending the event. Then, on the day in question, you visit the store, sign in, receive your $20 gift card to use on purchases within the store (there is no expiry date on the gift card, so we weren't obliged to make any purchase that day). We also filled out entry forms so that we would be eligible for the larger prizes, and all of them were hampers or gift boxes or gift baskets filled with items from a particular cosmetics company. The main prizes were from NARS, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Clarins, etc. Each main prize was over $100, I believe.
We got a little swag bag filled with samples and 2 makeup bags, then there was a table with drinks and snacks, like coffee, water, bagels, cheese, fruits, etc.
We took our seats, and the fun began! First up was Chanel. Each cosmetics company had a makeup artist or representative there with a model who was made up with their makeup and dressed with the latest fashion arrivals to the store.
In between segments, the host or makeup artist would throw samples into the audience. It was fun, and was able to catch a Lancôme and a Bobbi Brown mascara!
My Mom caught something from Estee Lauder!
And also, in between segments, they picked an entry form out of the box and called the winners, and guess what? I was picked as one of the winners!
I won the gift box from Clarins, worth over $200!!!
I was thrilled about this, because Clarins is not on the top my list when it comes to makeup or skincare, so I am very excited about trying out their products. I confess, I haven't bought anything from Clarins in years, but this might just change my mind! I can't wait to try out these products!
When all the excitement was over, I headed over to the Bobbi Brown counter to buy her Caviar Ink gel eyeliner. I used my $20 gift card and paid the difference of just under $3!!
So all in all, this was a fabulous way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I would recommend a Lord and Taylor Makeup Event to anyone, and I will definitely attend these in the future. Look at all of the items I got, for just $20, and for showing up!
Afterwards, we were hungry from all of the excitement, so we headed off to P.F. Chang's for lunch. As far as chain restaurants goes, this is absolutely one of my favorites! The meals are served "family style", which means you order several different plates and everyone helps themselves to as much, or as many different dishes as they'd like!
So all in all, we had a spectacular and fulfilling day! Love it!
- The Sassi Wench!
The way it worked was, you had to buy a $20 gift card prior to attending the event. Then, on the day in question, you visit the store, sign in, receive your $20 gift card to use on purchases within the store (there is no expiry date on the gift card, so we weren't obliged to make any purchase that day). We also filled out entry forms so that we would be eligible for the larger prizes, and all of them were hampers or gift boxes or gift baskets filled with items from a particular cosmetics company. The main prizes were from NARS, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Clarins, etc. Each main prize was over $100, I believe.
We got a little swag bag filled with samples and 2 makeup bags, then there was a table with drinks and snacks, like coffee, water, bagels, cheese, fruits, etc.
We took our seats, and the fun began! First up was Chanel. Each cosmetics company had a makeup artist or representative there with a model who was made up with their makeup and dressed with the latest fashion arrivals to the store.
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| Lord and Taylor Makeup Event. |
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| Lord and Taylor Makeup Event. |
I won the gift box from Clarins, worth over $200!!!
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| Clarins Makeup Box. |
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| My winnings - Clarins box filled with Clarins products. |
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| Clarins Eau des Jardins. |
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| The Swag Bags! |
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| Mascara samples from Bobbi Brown and Lancome, a Clinique Lip Gloss |
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| Samples from Clarins, Estee Lauder, Borghese Fango, primer from NARS, lipstick from Elizabeth Arden. |
I was thrilled about this, because Clarins is not on the top my list when it comes to makeup or skincare, so I am very excited about trying out their products. I confess, I haven't bought anything from Clarins in years, but this might just change my mind! I can't wait to try out these products!
When all the excitement was over, I headed over to the Bobbi Brown counter to buy her Caviar Ink gel eyeliner. I used my $20 gift card and paid the difference of just under $3!!
So all in all, this was a fabulous way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I would recommend a Lord and Taylor Makeup Event to anyone, and I will definitely attend these in the future. Look at all of the items I got, for just $20, and for showing up!
Afterwards, we were hungry from all of the excitement, so we headed off to P.F. Chang's for lunch. As far as chain restaurants goes, this is absolutely one of my favorites! The meals are served "family style", which means you order several different plates and everyone helps themselves to as much, or as many different dishes as they'd like!
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| Chicken Lo Mein |
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| Left: Sweet and Sour Pork Right: Honey Chicken |
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| My all-time favorite! Shrimp with Candied Walnuts! |
- The Sassi Wench!
