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!

Winner of the Lumene Time Freeze Eye Perfecting Eye Treatment

Hello Divas!

Life is too short to be bitter.  Choose happiness!

The winner of the Lumene Time Freeze Eye Perfecting Treatment is: Collifornia!

Collifornia you have exactly 24 hours to contact me to claim your prize or the prize will go to the next runner up!

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Ford and BET Awards 2012 Ford Focus Sweepstakes

Hello Divas!

When success knocks at your door, don't be afraid to reach out and grab it!

Ford has teamed with the BET Awards 2011 to promote an amazing sweepstakes that will involve a super hip, fuel efficient, technology driven car and social media. BET Awards 2011 fans will have the opportunity to win a brand new 2012 Ford Focus Titanium during the BET Awards which will air at 8pm EST on June 26, 2011.  Check it out!

Sweeet!


The new 2012 Ford Focus features include:

• MyFord Touch™ technology. - a simple intuitive touch screen that lets you control your navigation, phone and entertainment. Most noteworthy, you can turn the car into a wifi hotspot for your passengers. Amazing!
• SYNC® entertainment and communications system allows you to easily operate most popular MP3 players and Bluetooth®-enabled phones with simple voice commands
• 40 mpg fuel efficiency!
• Cool and hip interior and overall design.

Consumers can enter the sweepstakes online at  www.fordurban.com or www.bet.com/FordFocus

now until June 26, 2011, the day of the show, to win.  Official rules and entry details are available at www.bet.com/FordFocus.  AND for the first time, Ford will incorporate the use of Twitter to choose the final winner!  Per Ford, "Once the sweepstakes closes, BET will send out a message using Twitter to all qualified entrants confirming their eligibility along with the official hash tag to tweet about the "BET AWARDS 11". During the show, BET will highlight selected tweets from qualified entrants and then randomly select one potential grand-prize winner from among all eligible entrants during the live broadcast. The winner’s name will be announced during the awards show." 

I know a lot of you will be live tweeting the BET Awards 2011 show, as I have in the past, so you might as well enter this sweepstakes for a chance to win a brand new Ford. 

Remember you can enter the contest from now until June 26th.   

Good luck and I will see you on Twitter during the BET Awards! 

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

Winner of Cara B Naturally Gift Basket!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are enjoying the last of 2010.  Me?  I am sick...like flu sick.  I am praying for a speedy recovery.

The Winner of the Cara B Naturally gift basket is Pamela!  Pamela you have until midnight tonight to claim your prize.  Please contact me via email.

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!

Winner of GAP Always Skinny Jeans!

The winner is....... Tiffany!

Tiffany you have until midnight December 15, today to claim your prize.  Contact me via email.  If I do not hear from you, the prize will go to the next runner up.


The winner was chosen randomly via random.org.  This service gave me a number based on the number of entries. 

There will be another giveaway today. Stay tuned!


Toodles!

Winner of the New Year New Beginnings Giveaway

Hello Divas!

Did you survive the extreme cold temps this weekend? I barely made it! Mucho Frio!

The Winner of the New Year New Beginnings Giveaway is: nicmac

I just loved her comment.  She did something she normally does not for the holidays.  She glammed up and received tons of compliments! Nice!  Remember Divas, we have to take care of ourselves and feel good. It just boosts our self-esteem.

Here is nicmac's comment:

"During the holidays I wanted to look like a diva. I put in a phoney pony, a sweater dress with leggings. Full make up. This is a change for me because I am a plain jane and my family was so surprised. I think I might glam up more often."

Nicmac you have 24 hours to contact me to claim your prize.  If not, I will have to give the goodies to the next runner-up.

Toodles!

New Winner of the Johnson's Body Care Contest

Hello Divas!

Today it is GORGEOUS in Atlanta. I bit nippy, but very very pretty. Unfortunately, I did not hear from the original winner of the Johnson's Body Care contest. So the new winner is Antithesis! Congrats!

Toodles!