Luxetips Best of 2011 Giveaways Day 6: Lumene Premium Beauty Skincare

Hello Divas!

The winner of the GAP Super lightweight skinny leggins jeans is Collifornia. Congrats!  Please email me at latoicha007@gmail.com to claim your prize.

We are actually on Day 6 of giveaways.  I mis-numbered the giveaways. Ooops!



5. Lumene Premium Beauty Skincare line.

You guys know I love Lumene skincare products.  The best drugstore brand skincare line hands down.  I am currently obsessed with their Premium Beauty line.  I use the Day and Night cream religiously and my skin is GLOWING!!   It protects the skin against hyperpigmentation and reduces wrinkles.  You can purchase Lumene at any CVS.



We are choosing three winners for this contest.  The winners will receive either a full size Day Cream, Night Cream, or Serum.


The contest will run all day and end at 12 midnight. 

There are three ways to enter:  You can either:

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Tweet this post
3. Follow Luxetips on Google.

A winner will be chosen randomly.  Contest will end 12 midnight!

Toodles!

Luxetips Best of 2011 Giveaways Day 5: GAP Super light weight skinny leggings

Hello Divas!

The winner of the Paris Amour Bath and Lotion set is Elisabeth. Congrats!  Please email at latoicha007@gmail.com to claim your prize.

GAP 1969 Super Lightweight Legging Jeans are a must have!  I love GAP skinny jeans. They are comfy, stylish, come in multiple colors and affordable! Win.Win.

The winner will receive a GAP certificate to purchase a pair super lightweight legging jeans.


The contest will run all day and end at 12 midnight. 

There are three ways to enter:  You can either:

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Tweet this post
3. Follow Luxetips on Google.

A winner will be chosen randomly.  Contest will end 12 midnight!

Toodles!

Luxetips Best of 2011 Giveaways Day 4: Bath and Body Works Paris Amour

Hello Divas!


The winner of the Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose giveaway is Farrah.  Congrats!  Email me at latoicha007@gmail.com to claim your prize.


Our next giveaway features my favorite Bath and Body Works scent.  Paris Amour is one of Bath and Body Works newest scents and it is fabulous!


. Bath and Body Works Paris Amour Body Lotion.

The scent is fruity and floral with hints of musk.  The winner will receive a full size body lotion and bath gel.

The contest will run all day and end at 12 midnight. 

There are three ways to enter:  You can either:

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Tweet this post
3. Follow Luxetips on Google.

A winner will be chosen randomly.  Contest will end 12 midnight!

Toodles!

Luxetips Best of 2011 List Giveaways Day 3: Lancôme's New Trésor Midnight Rose

Hello Divas!

The winner of the Effie's Paper giveaway is Looms, Lids, and Layers!  Please contact me via email at latoicha007@gmail.com to claim your prize!

Today we are giving away a full size bottle of Trésor Midnight Rose consists of the following notes:

Top Notes

Raspberry, Jasmine, Peony, Blackcurrant Bud Absolute, and Pink Pepper

Middles Notes

Rose Absolute

Base Notes

Vanilla, Musk, Virginia Cedar Essence

These scents blended together create a fragrance that is seductive, flirty, and romantic.  


The contest will run all day and end at 12 midnight. 

There are three ways to enter:  You can either:

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Tweet this post
3. Follow Luxetips on Google.

A winner will be chosen randomly.  Contest will end 12 midnight!

Toodles!

Luxetips Best of 2011 List Giveaways Day 2: Effie's Paper

Hello Divas!

We are on Day 2 of fabulous giveaways from our "Best of 2011" List.

Next up is Effie's Paper.  Effie's Paper is a modern and chic stationery company with gorgeous designs and fantabulous themes.  Effie's Paper is the creation of style expert, Kalyn Johnson, and it is all the rage.

The winner will receive the La Dolce Vita cards from Effie's Paper Bon Mots Collection.

La Dolce Vita Description: "Who doesn’t love the good life?"   
Gorgeous!

More gorgeous designs!

The contest will run all day and end at 12 midnight.

There are three ways to enter:  You can either:

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Tweet this post
3. Follow Luxetips on Google.

A winner will be chosen randomly.  Contest will end 12 midnight!

Toodles!

Luxetips Best of 2011 List Giveaways Day 1: Hexbug Nanos

Hello Divas!

As promised, some of the items from our "Best of 2011" List will be given away all this week leading up to Christmas! Whoohoo!

First up, HEXBUGS Nanos.  These are fantastic for school age children.  They will keep your child occupied while they are actually learning the science behind robotics!  They are one of the Best Toys of 2011!

The winner will receive 2 HEXBUG Nanos and just in time for Christmas!

There are three ways to enter:  You can either:

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Tweet this post
3. Follow Luxetips on Google.

A winner will be chosen randomly.  Contest will end 12 midnight!

Toodles!

Luxetips Annual Best of (2011) List!

Hello Divas!

I am slowly working my way back into mainstream.  I have to make an appearance in the office today and of course the luxe kids won't let me be sad.  They are little rays of sunshine.

But I had to appear for my annual "Best of" List for the year 2011.  2011 was a hard year, but there were still some products that rocked my world.  This year instead of doing 12 to coincide with my "12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas Posts", we are doing 10...( I am a little late).  Check them out!

1. HEXBUGS 

Luxe son and I discovered HEXBUGS at Blogher 2011 in San Diego.  They are tiny robotic creatures that behave like a bug.  These tiny robots scurry about, turn, and flip on their back and back again.  My son loves them.  They also come with a glow in the dark Habitat that allows the Nano to roam freely while performing cool tricks!  Hexbugs are designed to give kids a positive experience with robotics at an early age.  Love it!

2.  Hotel del Coronado Resot, San Diego, CA.

I visited Coronado Island and discovered the Hotel del Coronado Resort and fell in love.  Simply gorgeous!  I am so looking forward to taking the luxe kids back to this wonderful resort.  How can anyone resist a beach front property with tons of shopping, good food, sunny skies, dolphins, and fantastic events?  Lovely.

Check out the Del's Holiday Video. Check out The Del's holiday video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ZHtzEZMq8



3.  Effie's Paper.

My style and BAP Icon, Kalyn Johnson is the creator of Effie's Paper.  I love writing thank you notes and personal cards to family and friends.  I keep cute stationary in my kitchen draw.  However, Effie's Paper takes cute to another level.  Effie's Paper is modern, chic and fashionable.  Love them!

4.  GAP 1969 Super Lightweight Legging Jeans.

You Divas know how much I love GAP Always Skinny Jeans.  However, now I have a new obsession, GAP's new super lightweight legging jeans.  They are super light and they fit like a glove.  The best thing I love about these jeans are how comfy they are.  Plus I look HOT in them.  They come in a host of colors.  A must have!

5. Lumene Premium Beauty Skincare line.

Of course Lumene is always a winner in my book.  I recently tried their Premium Beauty skincare line and fell in love.  This line was created for women with mature skin...over 50.  I am not there yet, but I love how it makes me skin glow and look so pretty.  It protects the skin against hyperpigmentation and reduces wrinkles.  You can purchase Lumene at any CVS.

6. Bath and Body Works Paris Amour Body Lotion.

I love Paris Amour!  Now I thought I graduated from Bath and Body Works after college.  However, Paris Amour has become my new obsession.  The scent is fruity and floral with hints of musk.  When I wear the lotion, men stop me in my tracks and compliment my scent or ask me what am I wearing.  Paris Amour is a big winner in 2011...hands down.

7. Lancôme's Trésor Midnight Rose 

A twist on the iconic Tresor fragrance.  It is light but still with a hint of seduction.  


8.  Pulisse Lip Comfort Daily Lip Nourisher.

I first started using this product in 2010 and I still use it.  It is by far the best lip balm I have ever used.  This nourisher keeps my lips baby skin soft.  Pur~lisse Pur~lip comfort is petroleum free and contains Mango Butter, Shea Butter, Rice Bran Oil, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E lavish moisture.  


9. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20. 

I love this product! It is lightweight and you can use a little or a lot depending on the amount of coverage needed. Plus it includes SPF20.10. Hunter Boots!I love my Navy Hunter boots! They are great for the rain, ice, snow or simply when I want to keep my feet warm while running errands. I get tons of compliments from women and men alike. Everyone loves them.hunte boots

This is my Best of List. And guess what? I am giving away items on this list!! Whoohoo!Check back daily for giveaways each day until Christmas!Toodles!!

Luxetips Events! Essence Music Festival Day 2

Hello Divas!

Strive to be courteous and kind to others.  It just might make their day.

Day 2 of the Essence Music Festival was a whirlwind.  On this day, I had the opportunity to test drive the new 2011 Ford Explorer.  The new Ford Explorer has a lot to offer!

The Ford Driver allowed me to take a 10-15 minute drive in the 2011 Ford Explorer and it was a good one.   The first thing I noticed was that the ride was so smooth and quiet. The streets in New Orleans are very very bumpy.  However the suspension on the 2011 Ford Explorer is awesome!  As I went over bumps, it was like going over little air bubbles.  The next thing I loved about the Ford Explorer is that it felt very sturdy, i.e., the handling was superb.  I have driven a few SUVs in my lifetime and some of them feel off balance and a driver can experience a tipping sensation. I did not have this sensation in the 2011 Ford Explorer.  I felt very comfortable and safe driving it.  And of course Ford's MyFord Touch™ technology is awesome.  With the touch of a finger or with simple voice commands, you can find restaurants; listen to tunes on your Ipod; and make calls.  Lastly, the new 2011 Ford Explorer has a beautiful new design and it is very spacious.  It has three rows and the seats in the 2nd and 3rd rows easily fold down and slide.  If you have two active kids like me, then you know this feature is valuable when transporting groceries, soccer gear, and friends on play dates!

After the test drive we went to the Ford Booth.  Ford had the best booth at the New Orleans Convention Center.  The DJ was beyond amazing!  Festival attendees were rocking and getting low.  Roland Martin from CNN got on stage and did a New Orleans dance called the Wobble. LOL!  Also Ford gave away Ipads, Ipods, and gas cards to attendees.  Go Ford!

Ford then treated us to a delicious brunch at Calcasieu.  Calcasieu is a private dining restaurant.  We received 5 star service.  I had a delicious meal of catfish, seafood gumbo, and chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert.  The bread pudding was divine!

Of course we are here for the Essence Music Festival so there were performances to see.

El Debarge performed classics such as "I Call Your Name" and "Rhythm of the Night".

Chaka Khan was my favorite.  She performed all of her classic hits but what really impressed me was her voice is pitch perfect.  Chaka has a God-given talent and she was meant to sing.  Plus she is simply beautiful.

Of course they saved the best for last and Kanye West did not disappoint.  He really puts on a fantastic show.  The production was amazing.  Plus Kanye gives a lot of energy.  He performed and moved all over the stage without missing a beat.  I had never seen Kanye West in concert, so this was a real treat for me.

Also during the second day of performances Ford Motor Company gave away a new 2012 Ford Focus! The person who had the lucky key and winner of the new Ford Focus was Deborah Inniss of South Carolina.   Here are some pics of her winning.  She was super excited and gracious!

Ms. Inniss and and Ford’s Multicultural Marketing Manager Shawn Lollie. 


I have one more day of Essence Music Festival Activities to share.  I will also give you the scoop on celebrity sightings in the Belvedere VIP lounge.


Toodles!

Luxetips Giveaway! Win Lumene's Time Freeze Eye Perfecting Treatment

Hello Divas!

Focus on being thankful and you won't have time to be envious.

Well I have a very cool giveaway for my loyal readers.  Remember how I raved about Lumene's Time Freeze Eye Perfecting Treatment?  Is is truly revolutionary.

Well Lumene wants to give one lucky Luxetips reader a tube of this groundbreaking and effective eye treatment.  Simply visit Lumene's web page and leave a comment on this post with one fact about Lumene's Time Freeze skin care line.

The contest starts today and will close at 12 midnight on Sunday, June 19th.  I promise Divas you will love this eye treatment as much as I do!

Toodles!

Winner of Lancôme GWP Set "Love in Paris" is Lovin Natural!

Hello Divas!

Life is beautiful!  Find the beauty in life and just simple wonders such as a bouquet of flowers or a beautiful butterfly.  It will lift your spirits!

The winner of the Lancôme GWP Set "Love in Paris" is.....Lovin Natural!  Whoohoo!

Lovin Natural you have exactly 24 hours to contact me to claim your prize.  If I do not hear from you, it will go to the next runner-up!

Toodles!

Winner of Four Truffles Wooden Keepsake Body Butter Jar

Happy New Years!

We made it!  I have so many resolutions! I am so hopeful and excited about this 2011!  Let's make it epic!

The Winner of the Four Truffles giveaway is Deanna G!  Deanna please contact me via email to claim your prize!

Thanks to everyone who participated in my Best of 2010 Giveaways!  It was fun!  Look out for bigger and better things over here at Luxetips! in 2011.

Love ya!

Latoicha

Last Best of 2010 Giveaway..Four Truffles Body Butter...End of 2010

Hello Divas!

Well 2010 is almost out of here!  I have had some wins and losses, in 2010. It has been a year of great pain and sorrow and unbelievable triumphs! Unbelievable! God is a miracle worker and my faith has grown by leaps and bounds this year.  As my friend Renee C. says, "2011 is your year" and I am going into 2011 believing her.  2011 will be a year of purpose, confidence, hope and can do attitude.  Yes, 2011 is my year!!!

The last giveaway in our Best of 2010 Series is Four Truffles Body Butter.  Four Truffles deserves the last word because this body butter is all natural, organic, and all ingredients are purchased from women owned cooperatives in Morocco and West Africa.  10% of all profits go back to these women owned cooperatives to help improve their communities.  Because as we all know women are the heart and soul of every community.  If the women are doing well, the children are doing well and a whole generation can be improved. Like I said Four Truffles Body Butter is  Gorgeous for a cause. I love it.

One lucky Luxetips winner will win a Keepsake Wooden Truffle jar of their famous body butter.  This wooden jar contains 20oz of their famous organic body butter.  The best thing about this prize is that you will always have this beautiful hand carved wood jar. Fabulous!  

Okay Divas you know the rules.  Enter by midnight tonight....New Year.  A winner will be chosen randomly.

Happy New Year's Eve! 

Best of 2010 Giveaways Still Going On: CARA B NATURALLY!

Hello Divas!

How was your Christmas?  I hope very Merry and filled with love!

The luxe kids and I made Christmas cookies and cuddled on the couch in the glow of the Christmas tree listening to Mariah Carey's original Merry Christmas album.  It was actually magical. God is good!

Well we only have a few days left of 2010 and the Luxetips Best of 2010! giveaways are not done.  Next up is  Cara B Naturally.  Remember how I raved about this new all natural hair and skin care line for ethnically diverse children?  Well I am a believer in the brand and I love it for luxe baby.  The products smell good; are gentle to her skin, and the shampoo and conditioner do a pretty good job with her hair.  But this line also includes body lotions, bar soaps, and bath washes.  In fact, one lucky Luxetips reader will win an entire gift basket chocked full of Cara B Naturally products.  The gift basket includes:  shampoo/body wash, conditioner, hair mist, bar soap, and lotion.  

Divas if you have kids and are looking for line that is good for your children and the environment, Cara B Naturally is perfect. The products are free of parabens, petrolatum, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, artifical fragrances and preservatives.

Enter by leaving a comment on this blog by midnight December 28, 2010.  A winner will be chosen via random.org.  Good luck!

Toodles!

Winners of Tocco Fragrances and Lancome Defencils Precious Cells

Hello Divas!

Remember the song by Michael Jackson?  You got me got me working day and night!! That is my life right now.  I am very much looking forward to a much needed break this weekend.

Well John001 never contacted me, so the new winner of the Lancome Defencils Precious Cells Mascara is Renee R.  Renee contact me asap via email to claim your prize or you know what happens, it goes to the next runner up.

The winner of the Tocca Eau de Parfum set is Kalyn Johnson! Congrats Kalyn.  Contact me via email by midnight to claim your prize.

We have two more giveaways to go and I will get them done before Christmas!

Toodles!

New Winner Of Lancome Defencils Precious Cells and Giveaway #3 Tocca Fragrances

Hello Divas!

I am a little late on the posts because my son has been very will for a week.  I am beyond exhausted, but as always, thank you for sticking with me.

I never heard from Jennifer so the new winner of the Lancome Defencils Precious Cells Mascara is John001.  You also have until tomorrow midnight to claim your prize or it will go to the next person in line.

As I have said before I love Tocca fragrances.  They are unique, smell delicious and the packaging is simplistic but feminine.  I love Tocca.  Tocca has a the cutest Eau de Parfum set of their favorite Tocca fragrances. I think every Diva should have a Tocca scent.  The set is called Eau de Parfum Viaggio and features their Cleopatra (Grapefruit, Jasmine, Tuberose, Rich Vanilla Musk, Stella (Blood orange, Freesia, Spicy Lily, Sandalwood), and Florence (Bergamot, Pear, Gardenia, Soft Woods) scents.  Wear them alone or mix and match for a unique one of a kind scent.  So one lucky Luxetips Reader will be able to experience Italy at its best with this trio set.  Yes we are giving one away!  Enter by midnight December 20th.  As always a winner will be chosen randomly via random.org


Toodles!

Winner of the Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara!

The winner is.....Jennifer!

Congrats Jennifer!  You have until 12 midnight to claim your prize or it will go to the next runner up.

Please contact me via email.

Toodles!

Best of 2010 Giveaway Day 2: Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara

Hello Divas!

Take the time to be thankful and giving this Christmas.  This is what Christmas is all about.

Well we are on our second giveaway and it is a tube of Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara.  Precious Cells is simply the best.  I am in love with it and if you try, I am sure you will love it also.  Read my review here.

To enter, simply leave a comment on this blog.  The winner will be selected randomly via random.org.  Yes, I can't handle picking anyone.  I know too many of you!!

Contest ends tomorrow December 16th at 12 midnight.

Good luck!

Best of 2010 Giveaway Day 1: GAP Always Skinny Jeans!!!

Hello Divas!

Words to live by:  You can't live your life worrying about what people think of you!! Ditto!

Forgive me for not posting this on Sunday!  I attended and presented a presentation on the Legalities and Ethics of beauty and fashion blogging and was totally exhausted by Sunday evening.  Lavish was fabulous beyond fabulous! I can't wait to give you guys a detailed and thorough play by play!

Okay, I promised you Divas that some of the items on my "Best of 2010" list were going to be given away and here is the first one!  Leave a comment on this blog and you are automatically entered to win a pair of GAP 1969 Always Skinny Jeans.  I love them! I wore them at Lavish and if I say so my self, looked pretty hot with my skinny jeans and booties! Woot!  Don't worry about sizes, because GAP is going to send you a voucher for one free pair!

Contest ends tomorrow at midnight and a winner will be randomly selected via random.org.

Good luck Divas!

Toodles!

Winner of the Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara

Hello Divas!

I hope you Divas are having a blessed and beautiful Sunday.

The winner of the Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara giveaway is Tamar!

Tamar please contact me via email within 24 hours to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

Toodles!

Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara: My Review

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is filled with love and beauty.

As you know, I am having a contest on Luxetips.com giving away a tube of Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara.  Lancôme sent me out of tube to try and the following is my review:

I have been using the Mascara for almost a week and overall I am pleased.  Définicils Precious Cells reminds me of a more creamier version of the original Définicils.  It gives crazy length, but I did not see as much volume as it claims.  If you want unbelievable volume, stick with Hypnose.  The helix-shaped brush is super cool.  It allowed me to coat every lash..even the tiny inner corner lashes.  I loved that.  Notably, the Mascara does not run.  At the end of the day, even in the stifling humid heat, the Mascara stayed in place and did not cause black eyes...running Mascra. LOL!  But I believe the best feature of Définicils Precious Cells is that my lashes are soft and flexible and not hard.  The creamy formula infused with nourishing apple lysate, definitely kept my lashes conditioned and nourished.  I guess the soft and flexibility of the Mascara is what reduces lash lost as Lancôme claims.  As I stated before, skincare for the lashes! Nice.

I am going continue to use Définicils Precious Cells instead of my original Définicils.  I am really enjoying the slight change.

Remember you can purchase Définicils Precious Cells exclusively at Nordstroms.  It retails for $29.  Or if you like enter here to win a free tube to try. 

Toodles!