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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
stella artois bzz campaign
My exciting BzzCampaign is the perfect one for a booze-infused blogger:
the Stella Artois chalice! If you’ve ever seen a commercial or ad for
Stella, then you’ve seen the chalice: that regal-looking glass with the
gold rim and fancy handle that looks like it’s meant for a king. Or a
really nice person who likes beer.
Did you know Stella Artois was originally created as a holiday beer? I guess that’s why I got this campaign over the holidays. It was named “Stella” after the Latin word for “star.” So, star… holiday… see?
Did you also know that there’s a special 9-step pouring process for Stella? It might sound crazy, but these guys are crazy about their beer, and they insist that it’s the only way to guarantee a perfect glass:
1. The chill: The beer should be chilled to and kept at about 36-38 degrees fahrenheit.
2. The purification: The glass should be cleaned will before serving
3. The unveiling: “She is a thing of beauty,” so don’t just open it up like any old beer. Be nice.
4. The alchemy begins: When you begin pouring the beer from the bottle into the chalice, hold the chalice at a 45-degree angle.
5. The crown: Once the beer is near the top (there’s a line on the side of the chalice to indicate this), turn it straight up and finish pouring to give it a thick, foamy head.
6. The beheading: Using the flat edge of a knife, slice the extra foam off the top of the chalice.
7. The judgement: Make sure that the head is sufficient– it should cover the distance between that line on the side of the chalice and the very top.
8. The cleansing: Dip the bottom of the glass in water to remove any spilled beer
9. The bestowal: Place the chalice in front of the worthy recipient and watch as their eyes light up
One final tip: that big, pretty star on the handle? It’s more than just a decoration. It’s useful, too. It provides a place to grasp the chalice so that your hands are away from the beer, ensuring that the heat from your hands doesn’t heat up the beer. Nothing’s worse than warm beer. Well, a lot of things are probably worse, but right now I can’t think of one.
And in case you care, this is my dad’s favorite beer, and this campaign forced me to try it (because why would I drink something else out of this chalice that is so obviously designed for this beer?), so it gave us something to bond over while we got trashed on New Year’s Eve. Classy, right?!
Did you know Stella Artois was originally created as a holiday beer? I guess that’s why I got this campaign over the holidays. It was named “Stella” after the Latin word for “star.” So, star… holiday… see?
Did you also know that there’s a special 9-step pouring process for Stella? It might sound crazy, but these guys are crazy about their beer, and they insist that it’s the only way to guarantee a perfect glass:
1. The chill: The beer should be chilled to and kept at about 36-38 degrees fahrenheit.
2. The purification: The glass should be cleaned will before serving
3. The unveiling: “She is a thing of beauty,” so don’t just open it up like any old beer. Be nice.
4. The alchemy begins: When you begin pouring the beer from the bottle into the chalice, hold the chalice at a 45-degree angle.
5. The crown: Once the beer is near the top (there’s a line on the side of the chalice to indicate this), turn it straight up and finish pouring to give it a thick, foamy head.
6. The beheading: Using the flat edge of a knife, slice the extra foam off the top of the chalice.
7. The judgement: Make sure that the head is sufficient– it should cover the distance between that line on the side of the chalice and the very top.
8. The cleansing: Dip the bottom of the glass in water to remove any spilled beer
9. The bestowal: Place the chalice in front of the worthy recipient and watch as their eyes light up
One final tip: that big, pretty star on the handle? It’s more than just a decoration. It’s useful, too. It provides a place to grasp the chalice so that your hands are away from the beer, ensuring that the heat from your hands doesn’t heat up the beer. Nothing’s worse than warm beer. Well, a lot of things are probably worse, but right now I can’t think of one.
And in case you care, this is my dad’s favorite beer, and this campaign forced me to try it (because why would I drink something else out of this chalice that is so obviously designed for this beer?), so it gave us something to bond over while we got trashed on New Year’s Eve. Classy, right?!
Friday, December 28, 2012
Head & Shoulders from INFLUENSTER!
A few weeks ago I recieved my vox box from Influenster and I was so excited to get it. I've tried head and shoulders in the past but this shampoo and conditioner is pretty amazing! Its damage rescue and its supposed to restore your hair back to health like put all the moisture back to being healthy. It says on the card that I got that you will see your hair 10x's stronger within 4 washes. But I have used it twice so far I and I see a change in my hair, its alot softer than normal, and much more mangable. I'am very pleased about this shampoo/conditioner and I will have to buy it again once I run out of it. I absolutely love it! i love the smell of it too and it has really changed my hair --- its less manageable and silky and soooo smooth.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
INFLUENSTER NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Palette
I was so excited that my Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox included an eye palette from NYC New York Color to test out! Now, the palette retails for $4.99 and that made me a little wary because I haven't had the best experiences with inexpensive eye shadows in the past. But I did have a great time testing out NYC's lip gloss when Influenster sent me the Latina VoxBox a couple of months back, so I was hopeful that NYC would continue to be a pleasant surprise.
The palette comes with four pressed eyeshadows, a cream primer, and a cream highlighter. There is one double sided sponge-tip applicator included as well.
All in all, for $4.99, this palette would be tough to beat. Definitely a worthwhile purchase, and like NYC's lipglosses, I will be heading to my drugstore to check out the other color varieties they have available.The palette comes with four pressed eyeshadows, a cream primer, and a cream highlighter. There is one double sided sponge-tip applicator included as well.
Final Assessment:
Is the product worth purchasing? YES
More information on the product is available on NYC New York Color's website.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
INFLUENSTER BEAUTY BLOGGER VOXBOX IS HERE! :)
Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012 Contents:
NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact – Dark Shadows ($4.99)
Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit ($5.99)
Bath & Body Works Mini Candle (White Barn) – Nutmeg And Spice ($3.50)
EBOOST Daily Health Booster – Orange flavor
Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin – Dark Hair ($7.29)
Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream ($6 full sized)
Boots No. 7 Beautiful kin Cleansing Lotion
Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream
I am really excited about this box, I even posted it on my Pininterst! . I love that the products selected for this box are affordable, easy to find and good quality brands. All of the beauty items are perfectly able to travel nicely too, they’re under your size limit! Woot, Beauty Bloggers Voxbox testing time! I’d love to know if you’ve tried any of these items and what your thoughts are. Also, are you an Influenster?
Disclosure: I received the products mentioned in this post complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster.
NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact – Dark Shadows ($4.99)
Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit ($5.99)
Bath & Body Works Mini Candle (White Barn) – Nutmeg And Spice ($3.50)
EBOOST Daily Health Booster – Orange flavor
Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin – Dark Hair ($7.29)
Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream ($6 full sized)
Boots No. 7 Beautiful kin Cleansing Lotion
Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream
I am really excited about this box, I even posted it on my Pininterst! . I love that the products selected for this box are affordable, easy to find and good quality brands. All of the beauty items are perfectly able to travel nicely too, they’re under your size limit! Woot, Beauty Bloggers Voxbox testing time! I’d love to know if you’ve tried any of these items and what your thoughts are. Also, are you an Influenster?
Disclosure: I received the products mentioned in this post complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster.
No. 7 Boots ! Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox
The cleanser and night cream are pretty inexpensive and can be found at your local Target or online. The cleanser is rich and creamy and didn’t irritate my dry and sensitive skin. The night cream also didn’t irritate my skin and really soaked into my skin which I need since my face is always so parched! I didn’t notice any breakouts after using either product and the smell was subtle, yet pleasant.
CONS
The only con I can think of is that I wish I had received bigger sample sizes!! I am going through it so quickly that I will have to go out and stock up. At these prices ($9 for the cleanser, $14 for the night cream, respectively), I can afford to.
Disclaimer: This product was provided to me through Influenster’s Beauty Blogger VoxBox program complimentary for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated.
Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox - BBW CIDER LANE CANDLE!
Bath & Body Works - Cider Lane Candle!
I received this lovely Bath Body Works mini candle in the fragrance Cider Lane in my Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox. I'm a big fan of anything Bath and Body Works to begin with so I was super excited to recieve this lovely product! Their candles are actually better than Yankee and i love how every season they come out with different candle scents! I was really happy to get the mini candle and the fragrance is oh so yummy! I could smell it first thing when I opened my box. I love fall fragrances in candles and this is a wonderful fragrance.
Also included in the box was a coupon for Bath and Body Works 3-wick candles for $10! :) You could purchase 5 with the coupon! I picked them up in different scents and I actually gave them to my friends and family to try :) Oh I love the fragrances in our home!
www.bathandbodyworks.com
Bath and Body Works candle was complimentary to test through Influesnter's Beauty Bloggers VoxBox! Thank you!!
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