Enter to Win: Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Giveaway (Blog, Instagram and Twitter)

"I don't pop Molly, I rock Tom Ford....Tom Ford, Tom Ford, Tom Ford..." I swear everytime I write about Tom Ford I have to play that Jay-Z song.

Anyway, 'tis the season so let's keep the giveaways going. I wanted to bring back a feature on one of the first editorial photoshoots that I did for in my blogging and social media career - Tom Ford's Velvet Orchid.

This fragrance warrants a woman with a unique character that is looking to deliver a powerful floral signature scent that has a bit of spice to it. It opens with an accord of black orchid blended with notes of velvet orchid, turkish rose oil and jasmine.

In order to distinguish it from its older sibling, Black Orchid, Velvet Orchid’s team of perfumers packed it full of florientals and citrus notes such as orange blossom and rose absolute. The base of the fragrance is more feminine and warm due to the rich flavors of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and suede.

So it's time to give it away!

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

It’s time to give this beautiful bottle to some lucky followers!

• Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum ($120)

Instagram Entry (One winner)

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.
2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag three friends so they can learn about all of the fun we have on here.
3. You can enter up to 5 times with a new set of tagged friends in each comment.
4. You can repost the photo on your page under the hashtag #CCCTomFord for an extra entry. Remember, your page needs to be public at the time of the random drawing for me to see your extra entry.

Twitter Entry  (One winner)

1. To enter, all you need to do is follow me on Twitter, RT this Tweet and you’re entered to win! Make sure you tag your friends so they can enter too. 18+ or older to participate. Open internationally.

Blog Entry  (One winner)

1. Simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me why your thoughts on this beautiful bottle. Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note – Don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*

That’s it!

Contest runs from Monday, December 5, 2016 and ends Sunday, December 11th, 2016 at 11:59pm est. Winners will be randomly chosen and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following @candycoatedclosets and @candy_closets. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Make sure that you click on the links above if you want to learn more about this amazing product from the giveaway!

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Smashbox Cosmetics Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Driver's Seat – Swatches, Review, Photos & Video

Smashbox Cosmetics Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Driver's Seat - It's described as a warm pink (kind of coral on me). Smashbox describes this as an eight-hour wear, liquid-matte lipstick with a featherweight, comfortable formula that stays put and keeps color looking as fresh and flawless as the first swipe. First thing first, the applicator for these liquid lipstick are by far the best on the market. The pointed tip is almost fool proof with how easy it makes it to get precise application. As for the formula - it is amazingly comfortable on the lips - like one of those creamy mattes that don't dry out your lips. It dries quickly and didn't transfer during my kiss test. I did have to build up the color as it applied a bit uneven upon the first swipe.

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Have you tried the formula yet? What colors do you want me to swatch next?

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Michael Kors Collection Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection Re-See Recap

Only Michael Kors could make me want to go home, walk to my closet, grab everything in it and immediately start packing it away to start fresh. Even as I'm typing this, I'm side eyeing my closet and fighting the urge clear it out to make room for nautical and floral explosion that is the Michael Kors Collection Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection. I attended the Re-See event on Wednesday at his studios on 42nd street to get a closer look at the collection.

You can see all the looks from their NYFW runway show here. And in keeping with our follow-me-to-fashion-week, I decided to dip into the fragrance collection to showcase (and giveaway) Glam Jasmine - an eau de parfum that focuses on a bouquet explosion of its namesake flower; Egyptian jasmine, jasmine sambac and jasmine petals. It's a warm and sexy fragrance with sparkling citrus notes and woody cedar mixed with black currant, jasmine, sandalwood,white flowers and cassis.

Blog giveaway (One winner) To enter this giveaway, simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me which piece from this collection is your favorite. Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note – Don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*

Contest ends Wednesday, September 21^st, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. I will choose one subscriber at random from those who commented on this post within 48 hours of the contest end date.

No giveaway/spam accounts. Open internationally; 18+ to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Good luck to all!

How to Make Your Shiny Nail Polish Matte with OPI Nail Lacquer and Matte Top Coat

A Monday is never complete without a look a #ManiMonday feature. Today, I wanted to show you how you can refresh a manicure using OPI's Matte Top Coat ($10).

Press the play button below to watch a quick clip of me using the matte top coat to transform my nails that were done with OPI Miami Beat Nail Lacquer.

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And for a look at the final results.

The matte topcoat is the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. I've had this one bottle for about a year and it has held up nicely. The rings shown are from Charlotte Russe.  

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NARS Cosmetics Summer Instagram Giveaway

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh -insert my finger snaps- Summer summer summer time, Time to sit back and unwind! I swear every time I look at these products from NARS, I instantly want to throw on a pair of shorts, my rollerblades and skate around looking for the ice cream truck while listening to DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Isn't it funny how makeup can transport your mind and make you feel nostalgic?

Anyway, so I teased you all too much. It's time to announce the next NARS giveaway!

Two Instagram followers will win (one of each):

• NARS Blush in Taos ($30) — The ultimate authority in blush, NARS offers the industry's most iconic shades for cheeks. Natural, healthy-looking color that immediately enlivens the complexion. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush.
• NARS Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in Phoebe ($29)— A mesmerizing Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow features a luxuriously smooth transformative texture.
• NARS Lip Gloss in Priscilla ($26) — Serious shine and sexy color in sheer, semi-sheer and creamy formulas.

Here's how to enter:

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.

2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag a friend and tell them something uplifting; something positive. Tell them why you absolutely love makeup!

3. You can enter as many times as you want – just make sure that you comment and tag a new friend with a new message that will make them understand the addiction.

That’s it! Contest runs from Friday, July 29, 2016 and ends Friday, August 5, 2016 at 11:59pm est. Two winners will be randomly chosen from those who commented (not those tagged within the comments) and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following @candycoatedclosets. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

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Fall Glam Makeup with Dark Vampy Lips|OPV Gorgeous Eyeshadow Palette Paired with Lena Lashes

So I was playing around with a few shades in the OPV Gorgeous eyeshadow palette and decide to put together this quick Fall inspired eye look with I used with the Kendall lashes from Lena Lashes.

Details on the rest of the products for my look:

Brows: Colourpop Cosmetics Bangin’ Brunette Pencil ($5) Lips: OPV Liquid lipstick in Saturn Eye Pencil: Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Aqua XL D-12 – diamond black ($21) Eyeshadow Primer: PÜR COSMETICS Cease Crease Eyeshadow Primer ($14) Liquid liner: Inglot black gel eyeliner in 77 Lashes: Lena Lashes Kendall ($15.99) Highlighter for inner corner: OPV Stardust Foundation: Tom Ford traceless perfecting foundation in Sienna Concealer: IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer in deep ($24) Mascara: Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof mascara ($23) Brushes: OPV Pink Brushes

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Juvia's Place The Nubian 2 Eyeshadow Palette Flash Giveaway

Um, can we talk about an impromptu giveaway please? There has been so much going on in the world that it has made my head spin over the past few days. I've already touched on the subject on my Instagram page which you can view here until I formally work up the blog post. But tonight...I want to see something that makes me smile.

So I've decided to gift one of my Instagram followers a brand new Juvia's Place The Nubian 2 Eyeshadow Palette. It's so funny because I just opened this palette an hour ago to work on it for a blog feature and each swatch of the Egyptian themed colors screamed "yes, give me away!"

Here's how to enter:

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.

2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag a friend and tell them something uplifting; something positive. Tell them why you love them!

3. You can enter as many times as you want - just make sure that you comment and tag a new friend with a new message that will make them smile.

That's it! I will have swatches up of the colors on my social channels along with a detailed blog post on the palette but I wanted something to go up tonight so that the week could end on a brighter note.

Contest runs from Friday, July 8, 2016 and ends Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 11:59pm est. One winner will be randomly chosen from those who commented (not those tagged within the comments) and announced within 24 hours of the contest ending.

No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following @candycoatedclosets. Open to US residents only (sorry my international babes); 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Pretty in Pink (Graffiti): Preparing for a Date Night with Escada Fragrances

The notion that fashion is just putting on a pair of pants, a matching T-shirt and some stylish shoes is simply untrue. When I get ready for my day, there's so much more to it than just going into my closet and picking out a pair of jeans, t-shirt and pumps to match. Seriously, there are so many factors to consider when picking out the perfect outfit - whether you're going for a casual look or something that you're preparing for a night out on the town. The biggest thing that people tend to forget until the last minute is their fragrance.

Take Pink Graffiti by Escada for example. This Eau De Toilette is a bright floral fragrance filled with fruity notes like: pink grapefruit, red peony, wild strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, violet and hints of vanilla, musk and cashmere wood. Sounds great right?

Well this type of fragrance is one that you want to make sure you pair with the right kind of outfit for the right kind of event. Since it's so fruity and floral, you want to make sure that you wear it out for a light and fun event - maybe to a carnival or trip out with some of your closest friends. Since it's an Eau De Toilette - meaning that it has a lower concentration of perfume - expect it to last for up to 2 to 3 hours without having to worry about the scent fading or having to reapply it.

Coloured Raine Liquid Lipstick Swatches and Review - Tootsie, Roulette, Cherry Blossom and 2AM

My love for Coloured Raine Cosmetics knows no bounds. I fell into their cosmetic cult when I began my beauty journey in 2013 - which is probably why I feel so attached to them. The line is cruelty free, paraben free and vegan (no bunnies were harmed in the making of these products). It's also edgy, bold and full of color which is why I have so many of their liquid lipsticks. Here are swatches of 4 colors from the liquid lipstick collection:

These liquid lipsticks costs $17.00 USD for 4 grams of product. Because the color is so intense, I recommend applying one coat to your lips (after exfoliating) for all day wear. Always remember that with any liquid lipstick, the color may look different on you due to skin tone and undertone (of your skin and the liquid lipstick itself).

Roulette - Dark rouge with purple undertones based liquid lip paint that dries matte.

Tootsie - Dark chocolate with subtle cherry tones liquid lip paint that dries matte.

Cherry Blossom - Blue based red liquid lip paint that dries matte. By far, my favorite red shade on the market to date.

2AM - True jet black liquid lip paint that dries matte.

OPV Highlighters in Gold Digger, StarDust and Glam-o-rous Review and Swatches

I know you're sitting there asking yourself, "do I really NEED another highlighter?" And my answer to you is, "of course, are you really debating that?" And here I am just enabling you even further... Today, I wanted to introduce you to the new OPV highlighters in Gold Digger, StarDust and Glam-o-rousEach highlighter is $27 each (USA conversion rate) and the company does ship worldwide. Each highlighter is 16 grams so you are getting a good size for your money. The ingredients include: Talc, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Nylon Powder, Isopropyl Palmitate, Magnesiumstearate, Dimethicone, Ironoxides, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

The highlighters are described as "a very pigment-rich crème formula that provides high colour payoff with a sophisticated shimmer. Very perfect for highlighting and luminosity in any light. This luxurious crème formula is very shimmering  for sophisticated highlight."

Personally, I love Gold Digger and StarDust but enough of reading about it. Check out my full review video to see how these babies really perform.

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OPV Highlighter in Gold Digger $27.00 OPV Highlighter in Stardust $27.00 OPV Highlighter in Glam-O-Rous $27.00

Valentine’s Day Nail Art | Red and Black Hearts Nail Tutorial With Rhinestones

Valentine's Day nails already? I know, I know I'm either super early (or really late in my book) but I filmed this tutorial when I received a lipstick from the I Adore collection and I was inspired by the packaging and by Nails by Jema.

It's a quick and easy, no-tools-needed, nail art design that will wear great for Valentine's Day, date night or even a cute look at the office. So let your inner artist shine and click play to see how to recreate this look.

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Products used: Knees Up Nail Lacquer by Butter London Union Jack Black by Butter London Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat Nail Crystals

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Tom Ford Orchid Soleil - A New Fragrance for Women

Tom Ford always has to play games with our wallets! The line has announced a new women's fragrance to the "Orchid" family - Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum that is scheduled to be released in July 2016.

Orchid Soleil is a luxurious and glamorous rose gold flanker of Black Orchid (2006) and Velvet Orchid (2014). The notes will include pink pepper, bitter orange, cypress, vanilla, tuberose, red spider lily, chestnut cream, patchouli and of course, orchid. It will be available in a 50 and 100 ml bottle.

We've already been seeing sneak peeks of the gorgeous bottle on social as well. Images via @uliyastep

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Enter to Win a Dream Prize of NARS Cosmetics - Blog Subscriber Giveaway

It's time to finally announce our NARS Cosmetics giveaway and this one is solely for you blog subscribers! For this giveaway, I really wanted to celebrate all of the new content that we have on the blog that was created to help you find the very best in fashion and beauty.

Two blog subscribers will win one (1) set of the following:

• NARS Audacious lipstick in Angela — Modern lipstick so shamelessly seductive in touch and texture the sensation is audacious. Unadulterated luxury glides on like satin across skin with single-stroke coverage.
• NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Dione  — Mesmerizing Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow features a luxuriously smooth transformative texture.
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Never Say Never  — The application of a lipstick combined with the convenience of a pencil in a jumbo crayon design. Lips are instantly saturated with rich pigments and a velvety matte finish. The long lasting, non-drying formula is enriched with emollients for a creamy texture, while a combination of unique silicones ensures long-lasting, seamless color for hours. Use for lining, all-over lip color, or pairing with another lip product.

To enter, just make sure that you are subscribed to (or following) this blog — Candy Coated Closets. If you need help figuring out how, just leave me a comment and I'll be sure to swing by to help! Two winners will be selected at random from our subscriber list on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Yves Saint Laurent Instagram Beauty Giveaway!

‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️ ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ It’s time to giveaway this Yves Saint Laurent prize pack to TWO of my followers! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.

2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag two friends who you think deserves to win this beauty prize pack.

That’s it!

Contest runs from Thursday, June 2, 2016 and ends Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 11:59pm est. Two winners will be randomly chosen from those who commented (not those tagged within the comments) and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following Candycoatedclosets. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

GOOD LUCK! Also, keep an eye out because I will be launching a new NARS giveaway for my email subscribers only!

*Please note that due to summer heat, the lipstick may end up "sweating" - the heat may cause condensation on the lipstick and it may arrived shipped to you with sweat beads on it. The lipstick will still be sanitary and usable. I recommend putting it in the freezer to cool off to remove some of the condensation.*

Nikki Tutorials For Too Faced Cosmetics Collaboration: First Reveal and Swatches

You've been seeing the teasers and sneak peeks from Too Faced Cosmetics, Nikkie Tutorials and Jerrod Blandino over the past weeks about the new #Nikkie4TooFaced Collaboration. Well today, we finally got a closer look at every item in the #Nikkie4TooFaced The Power of Makeup collection which is set to launch in August for Fall 2016.  

The first piece in the collection is the palette that contains nine eyeshadows in a mix of shimmer and matte finishes; two blushes - one in a peach shade and the other in a pink; the Chocolate Soleil bronzer; and a full size of the Champagne Truffle highlighter from the original Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette.

The collaboration also includes a full sized Sketch Marker eyeliner (it officially releases in June), Shadow Insurance, glitter, and the Better Than Sex mascara in exclusive purple packaging. 

*All photos came from Nikkie Tutorials snapchat on May 26th, 2016.*

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris - A New Fragrance for Women

Oh why hello new obsession! Get ready ladies because Yves Saint Laurent is launching a new fruity and floral Eau de Parfum for women called Mon Paris. Mon Paris is being described as a "modern interpretation of a love full of intensity and dedication yet free from all constraints".

The notes will include raspberry, strawberry, pear, peony, datura, jasmine, orange blossom, patchouli and white musk and will be available in a 30, 50 and 90 ml.

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Sunday Funday Giveaway with Ulta Beauty!

Happy Sunday love bugs! I hope you all had a fabulous week! We had such a fun time with last week's #SundayFundayWithCCC Sephora giveaway that I decided to do an Ulta Beauty one for this week for you and your BFF again.

Here’s how to enter:

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram. 2. Like and repost the main giveaway image on Instagram with #SundayFundayWithCCC. 3. Leave a comment on this post tagging your BFF that will win with you. 4. You can enter up to 5 times but only if you enter with a new friend each time you tag. 5. No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so I can see your posts.You both must be following me by the end of the contest in order to win.

Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Contest runs from Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 10:59pm EST and ends Thursday, May 19th at 11:59pmest. Winners will be announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

Good luck love bugs!