TRY THIS: Shopbop.com's Sephora Collection Color Play 5-in-1 Palette

Hey Glamazons! You know, I have tons of makeup; and I'm not just telling you this to brag (ok, maybe I am just a little bit) but more so to emphasize the point that I'm definitely a palette type of gal. I don't know if it's because I'm always on the go or the fact that I just like compact things. Who doesn't want to have their eyeshadow, blush and lip gloss all in one place?!

The good folks over at Shopbop.com (a Glamazons Blog website fave!) must have been thinking the exact same thing when they decided to hook up with Sephora to create this limited edition makeup palette. The palette, which retails for $30 (a $125 value!), includes 5 interchangeable color palettes based off of the 5 looks from Shopbop.com's "Faces of Fashion" editorial look book. They include (from l to r):

-Boho Bombshell (dark blues, warm taupes, warm golds)

-Classics Never Die (brown smoky eyes)

-Angelic Boudoir (nudes, sands, with a touch of bright blue and fuschia)

-Black is the New Black (black smoky eyes)

-A Nod to Mod (bright blues, greens, pinks, purples)

Each color palette can be popped out and into the empty case on the left so that you can pop it into your clutch or purse. Love!

In addition, you can enter to win this really cool sweepstakes called the Faces of Fashion Sweepstakes. The prize? A year's supply of makeup from Sephora and a $2,500 shopping spree from Shopbop. You'd be crazy not to enter! Click here to get the rest of the deets.

In fitting fashionista form, my fave palette is 'Black is the New Black' (I could wear this every day!) but the others are fun to play with as well.

Once you nab yours, be sure to heed this 5 fab makeup tips from Sephora PRO Artist Julie Taing:

1. To create a quick, colorful smokey eye, apply the black matte shadow with a small shadow brush. Complete the fun, edgy look by putting any color of your choice on top.

2. Mix shimmer and matte shadows together to create dimension. Use the shimmer shadows towards the center of the eye and blend with matte shadows in the crease. Line the bottom lash line with a matte shadow for a more intense look.

3. Don't be scared to play with color! One easy trick to apply a natural color (shades of brown or black) all over the top lid with a medium shadow brush, stopping at the crease. Then, line your bottom lash line with a fun, bold color that accents your eye color. Gold shades look great with blue eyes, purple with green eyes and green tones accent brown eyes perfectly.

4. For a fun spring look, try a bold lip. Apply a sparkling eye shadow with your favorite vivid lip color such as raspberry and complement with a soft, natural cheek color.

5. This spring, it's all about a fresh, natural look. Try keeping your eye shadows basic with eye enhancing colors such as soft blues, brown and greens with a soft natural pink lip color. You can also try mixing the palette's peach tones blushes together for a soft, sun-kissed look.

xo

Ferocia

WIN IT!: Cool New Eyeshadows and Blush From Physicians Formula

Happy Friday! And what better way to start off your weekend than with this fab new cosmetic giveaway that I have for you?! That's right, none.

You know, I'm going to be honest with you: when I slaved away at The Magazine many moons ago, I would see products from Physicians Formula and feature them on my beauty pages all the time without ever actually having used it. I know, a serious sham! I have no clue as to why I did this, but I can honestly say that their products are very pretty and look fab on a page.

However, this has absolutely nothing to do with you so I'll shut up now and get to the point.

Physicians Formula has a collection of new eyeshadows out called Shimmer Strips Eye Candy Collection ($10.95 each). Each set of shadows contains about 9 shades that you can use either wet (i.e. instant eyeliner!) or dry to create pretty looks for your eyes! And (as if it couldn't get any better) each of the four sets were created to accent your natural eye color which makes it super easy to shop for at the store: Green Eye Candy; Brown Eye Candy; Hazel Eye Candy; and Blue Eye Candy. (Since I've always wanted hazel eyes, I figured that I should probably use that eye palette first and it's quickly become one of my faves! It's pictured above and below are the other shades.)

Blue Eye Candy

Green Eye Candy

Brown Eye Candy

In addition, the brand has a glam new pearlescent mineral blush powder fittingly called Mineral Glow Pearls Blush. It looks beautiful in the package, but even MORE so when you put it on! Just one swipe across each cheekbone is all you need to create an instant glow. OH and it's also good for you because it contains real mineral pearl extract - an anti-oxidant property that helps protect skin from free radicals while blurring fine lines. (And, I don't know about you, but I need all the protection I can get from the grossness floating around in this city! Yuck.) The Mineral Glow Pearls Blush ($10.95 each) comes in two shades: Rose Pearl and Natural Pearl.

Rose Pearl

All of these products look amazing on all skin tones. I mentioned that I'm totally giving you all of this stuff for FREE, right?! This is well over $60 worth of makeup that you can win. All you have to do is write a comment below telling me what your favorite drugstore makeup brand is and why. That's it! (Brownie points to those who actually say Physicians Formula and give a really good reason as to why...not that I'm saying those who do say this will win, but it will sure help you out!)

Alright, so get to commenting because who doesn't want FREE makeup?!

xo

Ferocia

WIN IT: $100 Gift Card to the L'Oreal Paris Boutique in New York!

Hey Glamazons! Did you know that L'Oreal Paris is opening a new boutique here in New York October 28?! Well, now you do so you have no excuse not to head over for their opening party from 5-8 p.m. inside of Bed Bath & Beyond located at 61st St. and 1st Avenue. There will be mini-makeovers and you can even get free samples!

What's so great about the L'Oreal Paris Boutique, you ask? Well, it's stocked full of skincare, hair care, cosmetics and hair color products..basically everything that you need in life to get glam! Unlike your usual run-of-the-mill drugstore stand, this boutique will include real life beauty advisors to give you prestige service at much cheaper price points.

And, because Coutura and I are about all things glam, we're offering one lucky reader the chance to win a $100 gift card to the L'Oreal Paris Boutique! Just leave us a comment below telling us why you think you're worth it and Coutura and I will pick the best response. (Also, keep in mind that you must live in the New York area.) Super easy, right?!

Good luck to all who enter and happy shopping!

xo

Ferocia