2011 NY Eve: It's almost 2012

New years eve this year falls on a Saturday. Honestly, 5 years ago I would have been completely beyond excited planning out trips to Mexico, San Francisco, the hottest nightclub or mansion party. Nowadays, I'm more settled and a family gal. I plan on having over a few friends over, making delicious appetizers, toasting on some delicious champagne at midnight and having some of Myras cake pops.

That's what I call a perfect new years eve.

I plan on wearing a dress found on clearance on my mark site right now. It's called: Mark putting on the Glitz dress and it's on sale for $19.99. I absolutely love how it looks. The material is flows, has glitter string sewn in and I find it suitable to bring in the new year. If you want to order one : Click here to purchase your mark products at www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga >

Myras cake pops can be found on her website and if you are in the Los Angeles area, give her a ring at Www.bake-baby.com and order yours

Christmas trees

So, I'm going to blog on something not mark because most of you probably already did your Christmas shopping and the last thing you want to hear is more sales, reviews, etc. From me about mark. Ha!!! :)

But just in case u need last minute things for u : Click here to purchase your mark products at www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga >

Here's about Christmas: I really hate how many of them are cut, put in homes for 5-20 days and then thrown away on 12-26th. First, they cost lots. Usually $19-$180 depending on size and type. So why not keep it up longer?

My husband and I bought a 4 1/2 footer since our space is limited to setting it on top of our counter since we have no floor space. The tree we chose cost $55 and change after a $4 stand, tax and $5 tip to the tree handler.

Our little tree was purchased on 12/16. If we were to throw it out on 12/26 we'd only have it up for 10 days. Personally, this is a pet peeve of mine: to throw a perfectly good tree out too soon. I like to throw the tree out on Jan 2nd (7 days later). Why? I like having a tree on new years eve to bring ambience to the room . Make it feel like it's still the holidays, take pics, feel festive and to extend the holiday season for as long as possible. Plus, my $55 tree gets 17 days of admiration by the lookie-looks, not just 10 sour days.

Anyhow: Check out the before and after pics below. My hubby decorated the tree with about 20 ornaments, not bad. Then I went back, added more ornaments, fairy tree topper and tree skirt. I Love Christmas trees and how they can brighten up a room during this holiday season.
How do you feel during this season while you see a tree?

Merry Christmas to all of you.

A little note: in most Latin American countries the Christmas tree is removed after Jan 6th. This is a tradition brought over from Spain. That's the day the three wise men actually made it to see Jesus and gave him his gifts. The day is the day of Epiphany. Kids leave shoes out on the 5th and on the morning of the 6th kids find presents from the Magi. (El Dia de Los Reyes Magos)

I'm not going to go as far as that though. : Click here to view this forgotten day in the USA >

Pay just $10 for mark

If you spend $30+ you get a foxy fedora, things wild purse or multifaceted necklace for just $10.

This deal is available for a limited time until 12-29-2011 or until supplies last.

Go to my site from now until then to get yours. Plus, free shipping directly to your home as well.

: Click here to purchase your mark products >


** note: if you make purchases by Friday 12-16-2011, before 9 AM PST (12 noon EST) you will receive your stuff by Friday 12-23-2011with the free shipping. (just in time for Christmas)

Christmas 2011 with mark

Go to www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga and Spend $30 and from now until 12-29-11, get one of three products for just $10 and free shipping!!!!
(burgundy fedora, leopard purse, or necklace in jet)
No checkout code necessary

Plus do all the above from now until 12-12-11 and you'll also get a $71 bundle set mark products free as a gift.
use checkout code GIFT40 :

Set includes:

SUPER FLASH COSMETICS BAG $12 Value Grooved and gilded cosmetic bag. Faux leather. 11" L (at top) x 2" W x 8" H

ITTY BITTY PRETTY EARRINGS $18 Value This trio includes a pair of faux pearl clusters, a pair of artfully arranged sea green faux opals and a pair of goldtone pavé faux diamonds. mark.

CELEBRATE SHIMMER POWDER BRUSH $14 Value Softly scented shimmer powder. 0.088 oz. net wt.

NAILED IT TREND MINI NAIL LACQUER $7 Value Set of limited-edition shades fuchsia-istic and stay neutral. 0.091 fl. oz. each.

SUPERFLIP COLOR KIT $20 Value Nine shadows and three shades in one face illuminator

Free $71 mark items

From now until 12-9-2011 if you spend $40+ you will receive $71 worth of free mark products!!!! You can gift those as presents or keep them for yourself.

I recommend getting $40 worth of clearance items on the last chance section. Many are marked down between 35-70% off. You can get more bang for your money.

Www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga.

Even if u place your order by 12-9, you will get it by Monday 12-19 at the latest.
Use Promo code at checkout: GIFT40

Set includes:

SUPER FLASH COSMETICS BAG $12 Value Grooved and gilded cosmetic bag. Faux leather. 11" L (at top) x 2" W x 8" H

ITTY BITTY PRETTY EARRINGS $18 Value This trio includes a pair of faux pearl clusters, a pair of artfully arranged sea green faux opals and a pair of goldtone pavé faux diamonds. mark.

CELEBRATE SHIMMER POWDER BRUSH $14 Value Softly scented shimmer powder. 0.088 oz. net wt.

NAILED IT TREND MINI NAIL LACQUER $7 Value Set of limited-edition shades fuchsia-istic and stay neutral. 0.091 fl. oz. each.

SUPERFLIP COLOR KIT $20 Value Nine shadows and three shades in one face illuminator


I have included items on last chance section and picture of ALL of the free items with your $40 purchase.

Merry Christmas!!