Giveaway- WIN some Bling Bling Courtesy of Vendors’ Flea Market

Toronto/GTA Ladies listen up!


I'm excited to be working with Vendors’ Flea Market in Brampton, to bring you a local giveaway contest! Now, it’s no secret that when people think of “Flea Markets”, they don’t usually think of forward thinking tech-savvy businesses, but Vendor’s Flea Market isn’t your usual market! Not only is their blog a great place to get vendor information, updates on booth contests, giveaways and special events, but by joining them on their social media networks, you get access to community-only giveaways, specials and more!  
Vendors’ Flea Market, conveniently located 1 light East of Airport Road at 53 Parkhurst Avenue, offers hundreds of vendors, an International food court, excellent prices on high-ticket items like fine jewelry and electronic items and much more! They even have a HUGE discounted cosmetics area, with brand name goodies for a steal! They strive to be the kind of flea market that local businesses want to join, and local residents want to visit. 


What’s the prize? 
The giveaway prizes, to be awarded to two readers here on Faces by Farah, are:
1) A costume jewelry ring-the perfect thing to add a little “bling” to your wardrobe or to wrap up and give as a gift! (The Holidays are around the corner!)


2) A FREE jewelry cleaning Cloth! We all have that special piece of jewelry that could use a little shine-up to get back the sparkle, and now you can take this piece to a professional for cleaning free of charge!

Here’s how to enter:  
Note: The winner will be chosen randomly, so remember that the more times you enter the more likely you are to win!


Each step you complete equals 1 entry! Just remember to come back here to this site, and leave a comment for EACH step you complete, letting us know you’ve done it!


Mandatory entries:
* Like Vendors’ Flea Market on Facebook
* Follow Vendors' Flea Market on Twitter
* Tweet this: Im entered 2 #win a bling ring via @facesbyfarah & @vendorsflea market in #Brampton Visit http://ow.ly/6YJTU to enter #toronto #ontario


Extra entries: 

* Like Faces By Farah on Facebook

* Follow @FacesByFarah on Twitter

This contest will run from Oct. 16-Oct. 22, and is open to Local Toronto GTA area residents only. The winners will be contacted with instructions on claiming their prize on Oct. 25^th! Good Luck, and have fun! 

Note: The lucky winners of this contest will be required to pick up/claim their prize IN PERSON at the Flea Market during business hours, so please only enter if you are local. 

My Skin Hates Me!

With exactly 1 month till I become a MRS the stress is mounting and my skin is hating me for it!

Little tiny break outs everywhere.... tonight I'm going to take a minute to forget about all the vendor meetings, to do lists, DIY projects, problems and stress and have some me time with my Elizabeth Grant Collagen Face Pad..... EG's solution to ALL my problems... at least for half an hour!

*Serenity Now*

 

I Never Say No To Coffee!

I know a great opportunity when I get one so when Collective Bias  #CBias and Equal Canada #EqualCanada asked if I wanted to go on a coffee date to Tim Hortans I simply couldn't refuse!

Naturally I asked my BFF and her adorable 10 month old who I lovingly call Fuzz to join me at our local stand alone Tim Hortans.

Our purpose for going that afternoon was to find out if indeed Tim Hortans offered its customers Equal Sweetener as an option. I was actually curious about this because I always take my coffee with two milks and one sweetener but I never normally ask what brand of sweetener they used.

We waltzed in and placed our order. 1 double double for my bff, 1 two milk one sweetener for moi, 1 cheese biscuit for Fuzz and 1 chicken wrap on whole wheat to split. I then asked if they had Equal Sweetener and got an apologetic "no sorry" I asked if any other locations provided it and he wasn't sure but gave me extra packs of the other brands stuff. I was surprised to see the lack of options since Equal is usually offered everywhere.

Guess Fuzz wasnt too happy about this news...

Before I left I wanted to fill out my comment card I had to go through almost the entire staff to locate them and I finally did only to find out no one knew where I was supposed to drop it off LOL. Ah well I tried! 

I so needed this Friday catch up session, see one of my fav lil princesses, man I need a coffee because wedding planning is all I think about these days - break! 

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias  #cbias however all of the opinions are my own.*

Think Pink For One Of The Breast Causes!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign that takes place every October to help increase awareness and raise funds for research into things like its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. The campaign is also a great opportunity to remind us ladies to be breast aware for earlier detection.

You can help raise awareness and help a charitable cause by thinking PINK this October! Here are just some of the many fabulous pink items out this month that support the cause.

Limited Edition BIC^® Luminère^® Candle Lighter

Retailing at just $6.99, us Canadians have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and survivors across the country. 

BIC^® Luminère^® candle lighters are available at major grocery and department stores across Canada including Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, LCL, Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, and Home & Hardware

Will donate 20% of all their distribution sales to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to provide funding for FREE mammograms, education and cancer research.

Available at cureologybeauty.com

Is offering 20% off all PINK Z Palettes for the entire month of October!

These are the ultimate customizable palettes! Ive talked about these palettes before, they are made with great quality and the clear top is genius!

Available at zpalette.com

PINK SHATTER Pink of Hearts Polish

"Shatter" Breast cancer with every purchase of this limited edition polish. OPI will be donating $5000 to ReThink Breast Cancer.

Available at Caryl Baker Visage and OPI.com

I think its so important to remind our mothers, daughters, friends and all the ladies in our lives that regular breast exams are a must. Fear & shame won't help save lives...early detection does!

SURESH SAYS! Tips and Tricks from Celeb Makeup Artist Suresh - Bridal Dont's, Kim K's Concealer & Foundation Tools

Today's is all about one of our features here on FacesByFarah.com called Suresh Says! Where the celebrity makeup artist behind Suresh Beauty answers some of your most asked beauty questions.


In this post Suresh answers a question on concealer, foundation application and bridal makeup Donts!

What concealer and technique works best for the super highlighted Kim Kardashian look?

Suresh Says: A cream concealer, 2 shades lighter than your skin. Swatch vertical stripes under eye area w/the concealer, blend in w/a latex-free sponge or finger. Use a dabbing motion as not to lift a lot of product off the skin.

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What is your fav way to apply foundation? Brush? Beauty blender?

Suresh Says: I always use a brush. For a extra glow, I use my fingers. I only use sponges if I'm wanting a very thin, sheer coverage or if the client's skin is very dry.

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What are your makeup DONT'S for bridal?

Suresh Says: Metallic textures, high-gloss lips, a noticeable line of eyeliner sitting on the eyelid, shimmery bronzer

Follow Suresh on twitter for more great beauty tips ;)
If you have a question you would like to ask Suresh feel free to email me with them and be sure to add "Suresh Says" in the subject line.

Video Blog: All About The Body Shop & Virgin Mobile's Event & Swag Bag!

Today I was invited to attend The Body Shop & Virgin Mobile's event which took place downtown at Yonge Dundas Square. It was pouring out which made me second guess attending the event but I have to say Im so glad I went.

It was great seeing old faces, meeting new ones and most of all learning all about The Body Shops new Fall items such as the Extra Virgin Minerals Makeup.

Watch my video on my experience at the event as well as see what I got in my swag bag ;)



I believe all the items shown in the video are available in stores now.

Vasanti Cosmetics NEW Fall/Winter Product Swatches

Vasanti Cosmetics have recently launched 3 NEW items for Fall/Winter 2011!

Here are your first look at swatches of the hot new items!

First up A new Ultra Luxe Lipstick With Peptide Technology shade called GREECE ($15) which is a neutral plum purple. 

(colour in pic isnt 100% accurate due to lighting its not as orange looking)

Then there is the Vitamin E Infused Lipshine shade named AEGEAN SEA ($15) which is the perfect nudey plum with a soft beautiful sparkle. As always with Vasanti Lipshines they smell amazing, are non-sticky and very moisturizing. This shade is sheer but can be built up.

(Top: Aegean Sea Lipshine, Bottom: Greece Lipstick)

Finally, Vasanti introduces a great new Silky Eyeshadow Duo MOUNT OLYMPUS ($20) to its line up. 
TOP SHADE: Champagne topaz highlighter can be used under the brow bone, inner corner of the eyes or on the entire eyelids. This unique shade has a twinkling of gold fleck that is picked up by light to add dimension.
BOTTOM SHADE: Coppery bronze gives sultry depth - perfect for the crease and the outer corners of the eyes.


This duo is one of my fav's for sure. Its totally colours I would wear and use on my clients because they go with all skin tones. The pigment is fantastic and the combination of both shades on the eye is stunning!

Vasanti's new items are right on point and on trend for the Fall/Winter season. I can't wait to show all my clients and friends the amazing new shades with the same amazing quality ;)

The above items are available at VasantiCosmetics.com, in select Shoppers Drug Marts & Rexall PharmaPlus' as well as on Amazon.com. Remember Vasanti's website ships Internationally so there is NO excuse not to get your hands on these gems!!!

My Tip To Keeping Your Costume Jewelry In Perfect Condition!

Watch my latest video on how I protect and keep my costume jewelry in tip top shape!



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Thank you ;)

Makeup Artist Series: Pairing Down Your Kit - Eyeshadows

I had such a great response to my first youtube video and got so many more questions that I wanted to make another video. This one is dedicated to all those makeup artists starting out or even those who have been in the biz a while but could benefit from my experiences.

Today Ill be talking about how to pair down or down size your kit, specifically eye shadows.




My previous post on my old Yazmo.com kit can be found here http://bit.ly/8XLw9P

Where I get my pigment samples from: http://bit.ly/pGEsnG

I hope this information was even just a little bit helpful cuz like I said in the video it took me 3 years to get around to doing this for my kit and trust me when I say I'm SO happy I did!

Thanks for watching, please subscribe, comment and rate as I will be doing a few more videos for this series :)

FOTD + Diet Coke's TIFF Gala Pics

Last night was Diet Coke's TIFF Gala at The Hoxton which I invited to and it was most certainly a showing of the who's who of Toronto. I saw a lot of my fellow tweeters and bloggers there who's live tweets were displayed on the large projection on one wall which seems to be a must at any media event these days.

As we entered we were given long pearl necklaces (a nice touch), as we made our way inside we noticed a green screen photobooth, a Diet Coke chandelier and branding everywhere. Rows of DC bottles along every counter top and even specialty cocktail menus that were sure to include the drink of the night.

To the back there was an oyster stand with different sauces that me and my BFF just had to try! This was my very first time trying oysters and besides the fact that I put way too much hot sauce it was actually pretty good.

The music was amazing thanks to DJ Vivi Diamond, the open bar was put to good use for everyone but me (I was the DD) and we left with a swag bag filled with vintage Diet Coke bottles, Pop Chips and a few other goodies. Here are a few other pics from last nights event.

 From the blinged out bathroom to the blinged out hostesses ;)

Despite the small little line on the invite mentioning the old hollywood theme, I wore leopard!!
Check out my FOTD below to see how I decided to do my makeup to go with the top I love so much.

Face:

Cargo Blu_Ray Mattifier 

Vasanti Cosmetics Liquid Cover Up in V3

Vasanti Cosmetics Face Base Powder in V3

Body Shop's Matte Bronzer

Stila's Convertible Colour In Coral

Mac Cosmetics Blush in Other Worldly

Eyes:

Stila's Champagne shadow from their new fall palette

Mac Cosmetics Mystery in crease with a little bit of matte black shadow to deepen

Physicians Formula Pen Tip Liner in black

Vasanti Cosmetics Long Lash Mascara

Lips:

Mac Cosmetics Blankety Lipstick

It was so great seeing some of my fav online friends last night and even though we left before Estelle performed we had a blast. Thanks to the Diet Coke team for extending the invite ;)

My Makeup Kit Favs..What Are They?

I get asked what some of my favourite items in my kit are so I thought I'd make a quick video to show you!




Lipstick Melting Tutorial: http://bit.ly/as4Od2

Here is a list of the items I talked about in the video.

Hand Sanitizer - Bath & Body Works
Neutrogena Moisture Oli-Free face lotion
Cargo Cosmetics Blu_Ray HD Mattifier
Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector in Pearl
Burts Bee's Lip Balm
Face Atelier Pro Foundations
Cinema Secrets Foundations/Concealers
Cargo Cosmetics Blu_ray HD Powders
Mac Palettes & Shadows
Maybelline Falsies Waterproof Mascara
Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Gel Liner
Duo Lash Glue
Urban Decay's Primer Potion in Sin
Motives Eye Liner in Angel
Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lipcolour
Mac Cosmetics Lipstick in Viva Glam 5
Vasanti Cosmetics Lipstick in USA
Disposable Mascara Wands
99% Alcohol
Shu Uemura Lash Curler

Not included in the video but also on my list of fav's are:
Mac Cosmetics Lip gloss in Love Nectar
Biore Daily Cleaning Clothes
Mac Cosmetics Pigment in Vanilla
Mac Cosmetics Blushes in Pinch Me, Cantaloupe, Desert Rose
Face Atelier Lip Glazes in Peach, Prime Rose, Plum, Cameo (for a Nude lip)
Vasanti Cosmetics Blush in Rockies, Swiss Alps

I love trying new products and Ive recently come across some amazing items I might be adding to my kit soon so Ill do a follow up video or post in the next few months and this time I'll also include brushes :)

I hope this helps those of you who were curious.
What are some of your makeup favs for you kit or personally??

My Loreal Ombrelle Sport Sunscreen Gives Me Dewy Skin!

I love you Loreal Ombrelle 30 SPF Sweatproof Sport Suncreen .

I started off using it because it was there but when I saw the amazing sheen it left on my skin I was sold!
It has stayed on through some pretty intense outdoor workouts and has helped me avoid those t-shirt tan lines that wont look so hot in my wedding dress.

Thanks L'oreal for making such a fab product, I will be re-purchasing this baby as I'm almost out and the thought of that makes me sad.

Dewy leg & arms = sexy skin SO if you want protection + sexy skin, grab this product on your next Wal-mart run.