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FabFitFun Friday: FabFitFun Summer VIP Box

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When it comes to summer, I always think of packing for camp with trial-size beauty products. It was an exciting time for me because I was allowed to try new products that usually wouldn’t be an option. And, oh how I loved their cute little packaging!

FabFitFun Summer VIP Box - Make sure to sign up so you can start getting a box full of happies every 3 months!

Well, with FabFitFun VIP box ($49.99/every 3 months), any season can remind me of new summer beauty products! But while the packaging is super cute, the products are neither small nor trial size.

This was my second VIP box to enjoy and I enjoyed it even more than the first!

In this Summer VIP box came:

*Evian Facial Spray (rehydrating & refreshing)

*it Haircare Surf Spray (for beautiful, beachy waves)

*Orly Nail Polish in a fab & fun neon orange

*Infinity Sun Glow On The Go self-tanner

*Catalina Su lip gloss (a shimmering, pink champagne shade)

*YES to Cucumbers Soothing Towlettes.

*A maple glazed pecan & sea salt  KIND bar

And, then there were my 2 FAVE products –

*Purlisse Pur-Delicate Gentle Soy Milk cleanser and

*Ivory+Mason hip-meets-retro sunglasses!

I love both these brands and the fact that they were in my VIP box this month definitely made me feel a little summer lovin’!

If you wanna get a little seasonal lovin’ from FabFitFun VIP, just use this code to get $10 off your first VIP box: If you want to sign up use code 652254 for $10 off your first box!

 

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Which of these goodies would be your favorite? 

Friday Funday: Wednesdays at Sunset at The London West Hollywood

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To me, Summer 2013 will always be about rooftop Wednesdays at Sunset at The London West Hollywood.

On the rooftop of The London West Hollywood reflecting on all of the friends, fun and fine tunes Summer 2013 has brought into my world

I imagine I will forever think of that rooftop – set to the sounds of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” – as the frozen video of Summer 2013. And what a magical memory to have!

I have spent a few “Wednesdays at Sunset” at The London West Hollywood and each one has been better than the last. But I have to say the best one I’ve had yet was when I hosted a Rooftop Cabana Cocktail Party for my favorite blogger-friends a few weeks ago.

Hosting a cabana party for a few of my blogger friends at Wednesdays at Sunset at The London West Hollywood

 

Between the delightful conversation with my fellow bloggers, new friends meeting each other and delicious bites and cocktails, it was my favorite event of the year thus far!

The attendees at my Blogger Cabana Cocktail Party on the rooftop of The London West Hollywood

I get by with a little help from my friends...and with the help of the beautiful setting of The London West Hollywood

We snacked on seafood cocktail, BBQ chicken flat breads, the LA Street Dog and delicious marshmallow cupcakes and sipped Strongbow Mimosas which were DIVINE!

The delicious details at The London West Hollywood "Wednesdays at Sunset"

And with our soundtrack set to the spins of Infamous DJs, we were in summer heaven!

My guests included the Beauty Professor, Spoiled Little LA Girls, Skinny Fat Girl Diary, Jennifer Chan of E!, Rose Curiel of E!, Whitney Lader of hoopLA, Hostess Handbook, Elle contributor Ashley Terrill, Jessica Yudin of The Fetch Betch LA & FabFitFun and more!

 And everyone was delighted to receive L’Oreal Paris giftbags courtesy of L’Oreal Paris USA and Corbis Entertainment!

 

Jess Garvey of Hostess Handbook (on left) with her luxe L'Oreal Paris USA gift bag!

I want to extend a special THANK YOU to our gracious hosts, The London West Hollywood (of course!) and my fairy godmother, Gina Wade Creative. This wouldn’t have been possible without your imagination, generosity and amazing service  – not to mention – the most fab hotel, and rooftop, in town!

I'm always smiling at The London West Hollywood!

 

‘Til next time, my beloved London…

 

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What defines Summer 2013 to you? 

Main Event Monday: Neutrogena VIP Cocktail Party

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I was delighted to be included on the list of invitees for the Neutrogena VIP Cocktail Party a few weeks ago at Mr. C Beverly Hills.

 

Me with my friend, E! Assistant Fashion & Trends Editor, Rose Curiel at Mr. C Beverly Hills

 

 

With gorgeous views of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills all around us, we were treated to new Neutrogena products, mini makeovers and tips for quick and flawless looks from celebrity makeup artist and Neutrogena Ambassador, Amy Oresman.

 

Neutrogena pretty products galore!

Senior Director of Global Franchise R&D Skincare for Johnson & Johnson, Anna Prilutsky, told me all about Neutrogena’s Rapid Results retinol line. Looking at her skin in her 40s, I want to take any advice she has to heart! She said she’s been using the line since the early days and the retinol level works wonders!

Senior Director of Global Franchise R&D Skincare for Johnson & Johnson, Anna Prilutsky,

And the magical, mini makeovers they were hosting were filled with the season’s best Neutrogena products! Here are three looks that they recommend for flawless and fabulous summer looks!

 

Besides learning sensational skincare and summer beauty tips, my media friends and I enjoyed delicious bites like caprese on a stick, sushi, bellinis and cocktails.

Caprese on a stick at Mr. C Beverly Hills for the Neutrogena VIP cocktail party!

PopSugar host - and fellow Texan turned Angeleno - Kirbie Johnson!

E! Senior Fashion Editor Jennifer Chan and moi

 

The evening was a delicious affair and I can’t wait to try all of the Neutrogena goodies we received in our gorgeous Birdkage beach bag!

 

Neutrogena summer goodies!

I especially love this little Neutrogena flash drive that came in our goody bag!

 

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What is your favorite Neutrogena product? 

Mailbox Monday: Sneak Preview of Giuliana Rancic’s FabFitFun VIP gift box!

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As a FabFitFun featured blogger, I had the distinct honor (and giddy glee) of getting to experience a sneak preview of Giuliana Rancic’s new FabFitFun VIP box!

 

FabFitFun VIP box ($49.99 every 3 months) for a fab, fit & fun season!

 

I can never recommend beauty box programs highly enough! They’re such a treat for people who want to receive goodies – like a blogger – but don’t have the time or desire to write about them! It’s like Christmas, or your birthday, on a regular basis. Who doesn’t love that?

For a nominal fee ($49.99/every 3 months) with FabFitFun VIP, you get a seasonal box brimming with beauty, fitness & lifestyle booty. Estimated value of each box? Around $120. So you’re getting a deal here, beauties!

And with Giuliana and editor-in-chief, Katie Ann Rosen Kitchens, personally selecting the season’s hottest products themselves, you’re sure to add some gorgeous and glamour to your life. Plus, randomly selected winners will win super-fab bonus gifts! Like what? Like how about designer clothes, shoes and iPad minis?!

My first box arrived last week and I was delighted with the contents! DEEEEELIGHTED, I tell you!

What was in it?

Inside the VIP...

 

FabFitFun VIP Spring 2013 Contents:
MoroccanOil ($42.99 for 3.4 oz): This uber-nourishing formula transforms dull, dry, frizzy hair into the shiny, luxe locks you’ve always wanted! Packed with fatty acids, omega-3 oils, vitamin and antioxidants, this deluxe oil guards against spring weather and adds serious shine.

Moroccan oil retails normally for $42.99 for this 3.4 oz size. Niiiiiiiice.

Zoya Nail Polish by FabFitFun ($8): A longwearing, toxin-free pretty polish in FabFitFun Fuchsia!

Jouer Lip Gloss (mini): This glamorous, super kissable lip gloss is guaranteed to create the perfect pout. Loaded with vitamins, shea butter, jojoba oil and pomegranate seed oil, your lips will stay smooth and hydrated.

Think Thin Bar ($1.99): Get bikini body ready by snacking smarter this spring. We love this healthy, delish, nutritional bar. Mine was the creamy peanut butter flavor! Nummy.

Jewelmint Jewels: A gorgeous selection fit for me to be as fabulous as ever! While the jewels from Jewelmint vary from box to box, my cascading star necklace was perfect for me!

**Surprise Bonus Gifts: Now, here’s where it gets really fun, ladies! My surprise gifts included a Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip Stain with Argan Color Stick in Waltz ($21), Butter London nail polish in Wallis ($15) and a GO SMILE On The Go Teeth Whitening Pen ($22). WOWZA!! You had me at Josie Maran but then to get the rest of these goodies? I’m sold.

 

I’m already excited about what’s coming in next season’s box! And that Josie Maran magic marker ($21) is that sweet soft berry rose I can’t wait to rock this spring with a smoky eye.

 

Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip Stain & Argan Color Stick in Waltz ($21)

 

Also, you can expect the goodies to get a little better each season as they begin to customize each box based on your personal style and needs. So, let me get this straight. Basically it’s like Santa bringing you your wish list – or at least what our Beauty Santa thinks we should be wishing for. I love it!

So become a VIP today! Head on over to FabFitFun and let these seasonal boxes help you be your most FAB, FIT and FUN you ever!!