Nordstrom introduces Beauty Blush Hour

Make a night out of Nordstrom’s newest event Beauty Blush Hour where you can check out the seasons latest trends while treating yourself to a signature Beauty Blush cocktail with your girlfriends. The Beauty Blush Hour will offer attendees the chance to spend time with a Nordstrom beauty expert. The Beauty Blush Hour beauty bars offer services including manicures, lashes, hair styling, and fragrance sampling, as well as an exclusive Nordstrom Blush Hour swag bag! Tickets are $20 each and the cost is credited towards the purchase of any make-up of beauty product $20 or more. Who could say no to a fabulous night sipping on cocktails while getting pampered with your friends? That's what we thought. A little "ME" time is just what the doctor ordered. Don't forget to check out the Nordstrom Beauty Blog to view 3 must-have spring beauty looks. 

What: Nordstrom Beauty Blush Hour

When: April 18th from 6:00PM- 9:30PM

Where: Nordstrom Downtown Seattle - Cosmetics Department - 500 Pine Street - Seattle, WA 98101

Cost: $20

RSVP: Reserve your spot by completing the RSVP form on Nordstrom.com

Contributed by Emma Hollomon

Introducing: The Vemayca Cosmetic Bag

As the resident beauty addict and travel aficionado in my social circle, I’m always hip to what’s hot when it comes to new beauty products and travel solutions. I recently discovered a beautiful satin lined makeup bag that not only doubles as a lingerie bag while you’re traveling, it also comes with a removable plastic liner that’s disposable and eco-friendly. The Vemayca Cosmetic Bag is a lifesaver for busy women who need a stylish way to organize their beauty products. It has a high quality liner that is designed to keep your handbag or suitcase clean if your products should accidently spill while you’re on the go. Plus, the liner snaps in/out so it can easily be removed for cleaning. When you’re ready to throw out the old liner you can simply toss it into the recycling bin because it’s made from eco-friendly plastics that won’t harm the environment. New disposable liners come in 3-pack refills for $10.


“A few years ago, as I was packing for one of my many business trips, I was frustrated that my favorite cosmetic bag had become so dirty inside,” says founder Veronica Mayo, “You know what I am talking about: the mascara, powder and grime that gets layered inside.” That’s when Veronica decided there had to be a better way. The former American Airlines Executive went on to create the Vemayca bag with it’s signature soft pearl liner. “Vemayca was created ultimately because I needed cosmetic and accessory bags that suited my needs and lifestyle. Practicality was just one of the requirements. It was also important that I design a bag that was soft, modern and beautiful,” says Veronica.


The Vemayca bag makes a great holiday gift for the women in your life because it’s practical and beautifully luxurious. The bags are $35 and right now, if you order 3 or more, shipping is absolutely free. Visit Vemayca Cosmetics Bags to learn more about this great new product. Vemayca is based out of Seattle, so shop local and support local businesses!

Hey Pretty!

It's Friends & Family Time at Benefit Cosmetics! Go go Benefit Cosmetics.com and enjoy 20% off all purchases now through October 31st. Benefit always has great gift with purchase incentives and is giving friends & family a special coupon code for FREE SHIPPING! To get the discount enter FRIEND09 at checkout. To get free shipping, enter PRETTY50 after entering the Friends & Family coupon code. 

Here are my fave Benefit Cosmetics Products!

High Beam is one of the best illuminators out there! Use it on your cheekbones for a beautiful shimmer, add a drop to tinted moisturizer for a pretty sheen, or dab a little on your brow bone as a highlighter. 

Dallas is one of my all-time favorite complexion powders! I use it everyday as a blush and it makes my cheeks glow. 

I have been in love with this mascara since it came out. It's a great alternative to other designer mascaras like Dior Show and it works just as good! (I promise!)