Okay, no loud music and pupus (Hawaii’s version of hors d’ oeuvres, small portion of food served before a meal) but you read it right- it’s a Girlfriend Party!
Hosted by Nordstrom Hawaii thru one of its cosmetics vendors, Bare Escentuals, the concept behind is to book an appointment with a Makeup Artist for a party of three and get a full-hour makeup lesson, product updates, hands-on basic makeup how-tos, and a complimentary starter makeup kit. All for free. Fun and fabulous!
A personal user of Bare Escentual’s bareMinerals and Buxom lines, I replied to an invitation so I can cover this event and find out what new products are worth- trying.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in the beauty market, expect Bare Escentuals to bring you brighter and bolder color collection. “Bare Escentuals is expanding to include high intensity colors, those that like heavy pigments”, explains Leighanne Evans, Counter Manager for Bare Escentuals/Norsdstrom Hawaii.
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| New: bareMinerals Pretty Amazing Lipcolors |
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| Very pigmented lip cream that has bendable applicator which conforms to your lips when applying. Precise application it is. |
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| Swatches of Pretty Amazing Lipcolor. L-R: Ambition (hot pink), Fearless (mauve) |
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| New: bareMinerals High Shine Eyecolors |
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| Sheen yet vibrant eye makeup. Glides on without unsightly fall-outs. |
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| Swatches of High Shine Eyecolors. L-R: Electric (blue-gray), Vapor (silver-gray) |
In line with its 35th year of bringing all-natural, mineral-based makeup, Bare Escentuals introduces this 5-piece eye collection for $35. (valued at $79).
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| 5-piece eye collection: High Shine Eyecolor, Eye Primer, Eyeshadow, Mascara, Eyeliner |
Whether you are new to Bare Escentuals makeup line or a delighted customer who wants to know more about makeup tips, the Bare Escentuals team is more than happy to assist and answer your concerns. If you happen to be in Nordstrom (Oahu, Hawaii), visit the counter and try out the makeups. You may find one that suits you best.
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| The Bare Escentuals Counter in Nordstrom Hawaii |
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| Oh, I breathe makeups! |
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| Try ’em fab ladies! |
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Fab Spotlight!
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| Leighanne Evans Counter Manager, Bare Escentuals, Nordstrom Hawaii |
Relatively new in the islands, I chatted with the new Counter Manager of Bare Escentuals located inside Nordstrom Hawaii.
When and how did you learn applying makeup? “In middle school, I learned about stage makeup”
How did you get into the cosmetics industry? ” I started working in Ulta when I was still in Texas. Then when we moved to Oahu in November 2010, I got interviewed in Nordstrom. I started as rover and got promoted in May when they needed a Counter Manager for Bare Escentuals”.
“What are your top 3 must-haves from Bare Escentuals? “Tough question, but that would be Pure Radiance (translucent mineral powder), Pretty Amazing Lipcolor (hot pink shade), Well Rested for Eyes (under-eye brightening that reduces look of tired eyes).
“What do you do when not working? “I have two dogs, I spend time with them and my husband. I go to the beach. We like going to Kailua and Bellows”.
“Any makeup tips you’d like to share? “ I apply bronzer to contour my face. I think people have a notion that bronzer is meant to color the face. I use it mainly for contouring. You apply it like the number 3. In one sweeping motion, start with temple, along the cheekbone, then along the jaw line.
“What else should people know about Bare Escentuals?” bareMinerals is no longer about neutral and conservative colors. We have new products that can transform you from day to night- from nude to bold.
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| Look for Leighanne and her radiant smile at the counter. |
