If you’ll recall a few weeks ago, I told you that I am a fashion disaster – well, I’m also a hair and makeup disaster. You can usually find me with my hair in a ponytail and very basic makeup.

This past weekend at the Getting Gorgeous event in New York City, I had the opportunity for a little pampering with a makeup mini-makeover from the CVS Beauty Club team.

Celebrity makeup artist and CVS Beauty Board member Mickey Williams transformed me from drab to fab with products from Nuance Salma Hayek collection – available at CVS, of course!  I loved chatting with her and we had an instant bond when I learned she grew up in Florida!

She also taught me a few makeup tricks and tips – my favorite one being that if I use purple shades around my brown eyes that it would make them look green!   Who knew?!  Check out this video of Mickey and her other makeup tips –

I left the event feeling confident, relaxed and excited to have a new look, even if only for the day. It’s great to know that a new look and great makeup can be affordable!

Thanks to Vera Sweeney and Audrey McClelland – the ladies of Getting Gorgeous for an afternoon of fun!

 

** I was invited to the Getting Gorgeous event, while in town for the BlogHer’12 conference.  I was not asked to write about my experiences, however I chose to share my thoughts with you.  **