Everything's Coming Up Ipsy

Hello my bloggy friends!  I know I've been MIA for a couple weeks, and for this, I sincerely apologize.  Getting my tween ready for school, and dealing with the end of summer blues/fights/mess is always time consuming for any parent.  That being said, I've had a couple of bits of exciting (well, for me!) news from Ipsy in the last week!

I was selected as a host for a Benefit + Ipsy Lash Bash!

image found HERE

When I saw this image in my e-mail, I was just thrilled!  When I googled to try to find out what would be IN the kit, I was simply ecstatic! 

For those of you who don't know, the Lash Bash is a venture between Ipsy and Benefit, to promote Benefit's They're Real! Mascara.  Lash Bash hostesses were chosen and sent to 1000 members (you needed to apply online to get one) that Ipsy and Benefit selected.  Each hostess receives a hostess gift, plus samples for 9 guests- including Benefit's They're Real! Mascara.  The parties are to be held on September 21, and the kits are set to arrive mid-September (dear God, PLEASE let them ship ANY WAY BUT DHL).

I sent out a quick invite for my friends to Save the Date, and couldn't believe that within an HOUR all 9 spots were filled.  Why I was surprised, I don't actually know- free makeup?! Who WOULDN'T want that??!!  Plus, you know, my hubby's cooking and hot tub.

I know nothing is guaranteed until I actually receive my kit, but here's what I should be receiving (according to Lash Bash giveaways by Ipsy's stylists on youtube, and the ladies at MUT)!
Hostess Gift (all full size!)
Benefit Makeup bag
They're Real! Mascara ($23)
Hervana blush ($28)
Peek A Bright Eyes ($32)
Creaseless Cream Shadows in Bikini tini and Bronze Have more Fun ($20 each)
Gimme Brow (in two shades!) ($22 each)
Hostess kit retail value $167
(links go to Benefit's site- hostess gift sent may not be the same as this kit- it's all based on conjecture and snooping)

Gifts for party attendees, enough for 9 guests (all deluxe sample size!)
They're Real! Mascara
Benetint
Sugar Bomb Ultra Plus lip gloss 
Party gifts approximate retail value $163
(links go to Benefit's site- sizes on the party gifts may not be the sizes sent out)
Total value of this party pack: $330

Holy cow, y'all- it's gong to be an AWESOME party!

Also- Ipsy has changed up their referral program- there is now Ipsy Points that can be redeemed for bonus items to be placed in your bag.  I checked out my points, and had enough to redeem them for the new referral gift this month- Nyx Bronze Smoky Look Kit, retail value $12.  I think I ordered it in time to get it on my September bag :)  I have never tried Nyx's pressed shadows before, so I'm excited to give these a test!


Well, that's about all that's going on at the moment on the beauty front for me.  Tell me, did anything good happen in your beauty world?



 

Disclaimer:   I have not been compensated for this opinion in any way, and it is my honest thoughts on the products listed above.  The referral link in this post (Ipsy) is one where I would receive credit for a referral, and be compensated with free product for referring 2 people. Here is a link that just goes to Ipsy, without my referral code. Links to vendor's sites are not referral or compensated links.  I strive for honesty :)

Bic Soleil Fun & Flirty House Party

(warning: photo-heavy post ahead!)

Tell you what, y'all, it has been a CRAZY month here!  My gorgeous daughter graduated from 5th grade, we are going to Six Flags, VBS is coming, Scouts had their awards ceremony (plus I took a spot on the service team)- it's been rush rush rush so far!  I did want to take a moment and tell you about the fan-FREAKING-tastic time we had during my very FIRST House Party!

House Party is a program that is totally free, and sends out party packs to hosts, to help get the word out about different products.  You apply to host, and if you are accepted (there is a limited number of party packs available), then you receive a pack in the mail, host a party, and then take pictures and send them to House Party.  If you are interested in trying it out, click HERE to register with House Party (NOT an affiliate link) and check them out!

Ok, enough with the logistics- on to the goodies!

Bic Soleil Fun & Flirty House Party Pack

My box arrived in the mail, and it was JAM PACKED with goodies!

The first thing I pulled out of my box was 2 HUGE boxes of razor packs:

Lots and lots of razor packs!

12 packs of the new Bic Soleil Shave and Trim Razors, to be exact.  I was super excited to see what these looked like: I've used BIC razors before, but never the Shave & Trim.  

The contents of a Soleil Shave & Trim razor pack

I was a very happy girl when I found a $2 off coupon in the packs!  In addition to the coupon, there was 3 razors, and a trimmer head that slides on to a razor.  I thought this was a nifty idea!  I gave the razors a try and was very happy with the closeness of my shave- my legs were silky smooth!

The next thing I pulled out of my big ol' box was a hostess apron.

Cute little apron- who doesn't love pink?!

I honestly am not much of an apron-wearer, but I thought it was cute, and I totally rocked the apron look during my party!


House Party sent me some other goodies too, to keep the party fun and flirty.

12 awesome fun and flirty masks

I received a set of 12 face masks, each with a different saying on them.  

Super cute- and saved for the next bachelorette party!

I thought that these were super cute, and they were a HIT at the party!

House Party send me some princess crowns, too- I had to hide these from the kids until the party day!

I'm a shaving princess!

I love sparkly things, and the little feathers add a cute little touch.


House Party also sent me a card game to play at the party- and it was SO much fun!

Fun and Flirty Car Game!

The object of the game is to choose a card, and then answer the question on it- there were some good questions, and a few TMI questions- we had a blast!

When I saw the masks and the crowns, I was wondering what exactly we would do with them, but House Party was one step ahead of me- they sent me a photo booth backdrop:

Photo booth backdrop :)

What a neat idea!  I put this up on a blank wall in my living room (I had to move a couple picture frames!), and we had a lot of fun posing for pictures.

My husband made some great snacks, and we had a great time playing the card game, and posing for pictures.  We also found some time to talk about razors, and I showed off my Ipsy bags to my friends who hadn't heard of it yet.

My pyramid of razors :)

God bless a man who can cook!

All in all, it was a fantastic day- I'll leave you with some of the funny photo booth pictures we took- featuring my BFF whom we will call Shelby to protect her identity.  Enjoy!

Shelby's mom- fresh out of the hospital, but ready to rock on at our party anyway :)

Shelby: "I like the panties!"

Rocking the masks :)

Shelby: "Her Patutie stinks!"

You all know me :)  

 ...and this is where the party took a turn to the crazy.  We busted out the apron and an old Halloween costume.  Shelby is such a good sport- we really had a BLAST thinking of poses for her!

"Put a cabbage patch under the apron, and act like you are trimming the hair"

I swear to you, Shelby is fully clothed under this.  Honesty.  "ok, now put the razor in your mouth.  NO- the OTHER way!"

Gotta love a good party- all the best parties have French Maids!

So tell me, have you hosted a House Party before?  Which one did you get to try?  Ever try the Soleil Shave and Trim razors before?  Did you like them?  Is my BFF Shelby crazy, or what??!!



Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from House Party with the purpose of giving the items out as party gifts.  This has in NO way affected my thoughts and review of the product- this is an honest review of the products listed.   No amount of freebies or compensation could EVER influence me to give a review that was NOT my true and honest opinion!