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Thursday, December 29, 2011
2011 NY Eve: It's almost 2012
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
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Christmas trees
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 >
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Pay just $10 for mark
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)
Friday, December 9, 2011
Christmas 2011 with mark
(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
Monday, December 5, 2011
Free $71 mark items
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!!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Water proof, gel, all day wearable eyeliner
-1- NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner Cost: $23 each.
What it is: A dramatic and intense 12-hour eyeliner.
What it does: it takes liner to the next level. this liner has a rich, creamy color that glides on smoothly with a completely budge-proof finish. Its incomparable wear lasts for 12 hours without smearing or caking. Designed with a retractable applicator and built-in sharpener.
-2- mark. No place to run Longwear eyeliner Cost: $8 each
What it is: a gel liner, applies as a smooth creamy liner and within 30 seconds sets into a waterproof liner that will last all day without retouching or flaking.
What it does: This liner sets in a minute, is waterproof, and literally lasts all day.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: I wore mark. no place to run long wear at 6:45 AM to work, wore it all day at work until 4:30 PM, once I got home I changed and left my for a 7:00 PM 90 minute Bikram Yoga session. Normally I remove all my make-up to that class because the rooms 115• degrees F and high humidity. You sweat so much you will sweat from the first minute of stretching. Anyhow, by the end of a work out your hair is drenched as if you walked in rain or poured a water bottle all over you.
The no place to run long wear was completely in place like it was at 6:30AM considering it was 8:40 PM.
I have never has this experience with any liner before, any make up I wear to Bikram always runs all over.
For the price of $8 in comparison to the NARS $23 you can't beat mark. I actually went into Sephora and tried the NARS liner and it pretty much works just like the mark, but expect to pay $15 extra dollars per pencil because the NARS is self sharpening.
With Mark you can purchase all 8 shades for $64 and buy the $3 mark sharperner specifically made for the no place to run long wearing liner and spend a total of $67.
Or you can spend $69 and buy just 3 of the self sharpening NARS.
If you'd like to get the mark. no place to run long wear go to my website, plus, you will have extra money in your pocket as well.
Www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Eyeshadows dare to compare
You can go two routes based on how much chump change you have to spare on eye make-up to get the same type of results.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS here are two great choices
-1- Regarde Signe de Chanel four color quad ($65.00) (Limited Edition)
It will give you four fabulous colors.
It's package is super amazing and hello, who doesn't want those Chanel signs all over their make-up? Well, I do, but not really willing to fork out $65 for it. Sorry, but I have so many other things to spend my money on.
-2- Mark has a palette called on the dot neutral palette that can compete with the Chanel palette any day of the week. This one is only $15 though and you get nine similarly comparable shades.
I choose the mark. pallete and with the $50 savings I will get myself a few other items on the mark website.
If you are on the same boat here is my website and go to it, register or log in, go to make-up, eyes, and you can order yours beginning Friday 11-4-2011. Www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
It's only available to reps at this time.
If you'd like to order yours now u can send me paypal payment to missirisb@yahoo.com
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Mark Flip it $20 vs Givenchy $62
Immediately, the fact that most of the eye shadow shades in the Givenchy eye shadow kit can be found in the mark. flip it. The mark has a huge plus though, it flips and on the other side you can see a full sized face illuminator.
Marknis just 1/3 of the price, illuminator a bonus!!!!
So, What exactly is an illuminator?
Well, its make up that you apply to your face to add color to your cheekbones, browbones and all over the face for a sun kissed look.
The colors are swirled with a brush and applied all over the face or strategically to help illuminate (add light) to certain areas.
Eyeshadows wirh multi purpose?
Apply the lighter color all over the lid as base.
Darker colors can be used on crease to accentuate/add depth to eyes. Plus, if an eyeliner brush is slightly wet it can be user as eyeliner.
Go to www.mymarksyore.com/ibarriga if you'd like to get your hands on one of the mark flip its.
Any purchase of $30+ gets free shipping to your home.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Raffle until 11-11-2011
To make purchases and see all hook ups, go to my website
Www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
Review on get a tint with shimmer
I discovered mark get a tint about two years ago and began using it instead. Its lighter than foundation, has spf 15 and oil free moisturizer with it.
Then in May I was given the new get a tint with shimmer, also spf 15, oil free. I absolutely love it.
View pics of my totally imperfect skin, with gross pimple and all before applying it.
*My finger showing a garbazo sized of the product that I will use on my face.
* my face dotted with the product
* my face with the product all over
As you can see my pimple and face look pretty evened out. Yeah!
* next is me with powder ( powder buff)
* finally the last pics is after applying mascara (lash all you want) the pink blush and gold and brown eyeshadows from the make up clutch (showcase clutch)
Anyhow, if you want,to purchase your own get a tint with shimmer go to my website and get yours for only $12.
Www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Free bracelet with $50 purchase
From now until 10_20_2011 if you purchase $50 or more you can enter checkout code, STRETCHIT to get a free bracelet just like the one pictured added to your cart.
The pic I included is a bit dark sorry.
Take advantage of the deal www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Lemon sugar product review
I absolutely love, love, love the texture of the lemon sugar body butter.
I suffer from dry skin and I have to buy lotions that actually do more than just moisturize for a little while, but for hours. I used to use the body shop products before discovering mark's fair trade unscented cream. That did the job, but if you want a sweet scent the lemon sugar works excellently.
* I tend to put on perfume daily, but just the lemon sugar lotion actually doesn't seem to need any.
* Even if I put perfume on you can still smell the perfume scent with the lemon sugar butter.
* collagen is also an ingredient, which helps your skin maintain elasticity. (elasticity is found in young skin, old skin sags and in turm wrinkles due to lack on elasticity)
Monday, September 26, 2011
Direct specials until 10_6_2011
Direct specials means, I will be the one offering you a deal of mark products. I can offer you these deals because As a mark rep mark offers me diffrent deals monthly. Those deals. I pass on to you.
In order for you to get the deal just ask me to invoice you via paypal, once I receive the funds from psypal, I place the order with mark.
This months direct special is $40 worth of product for $26 even, no tax or shipping. I can give you this deal from now until thurs 10_6_2011
On fri. 10_7_2011 you can obtain the deal through my eboutique for $28, plus tax, plus shipping $3.95. Or get free shipping by purchasing $30+.
Www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
Email me @ missirisb@yahoo.com if you want me to invoice you so you can get you deal at an amazing price
Get disco dome rings
These come in two colors,
Hermetite with clear (what Im wearing)
And
Hermatite with golden
Both available in two sizes,
Small/medium (size7-8)
Or
Large/xl (9-10)
They will be available for $24 each through my mark eboutique www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga beginning 10/07/2011.
If you want to purchase them now, you may directly through me by sending me the $24 via paypal. Feel free to email me at missirisb@yahoo.com so I can invoice you. I wont charge u shipping or tax.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Raffle from now until 10_14_2011
Hi gals,
This month if u purchase $20+ or more you will be entered into a raffle and you could win a free make up bag pictured below (petite slither cosmetic bag, 6L, 2w, 4 1/2 H, $8)
you can also purchase the minibag on its own from my eboutique.
These are purchases on my website (eboutique) or directly from me.
Remember, if you purchase $30+ on my eboutique you get free shipping.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Raffle until sept 9,2011
Please enter my latest raffle, from now until.9_9_2011,
go to www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
All you need to do is purchase $30+ and you could win this amazing flip it with 9 trendy eyeshadows and one full sized face illuminator valued at $20.
And even if you don't win the raffle, I will send you a free juicegem lipgloss valued at $6.50. So you win just by ordering $30+ on my website.
Plus, when you order $30+ on my site you get free shipping.
Here is a link to the picture of the trendy fall flip it http://www.flickr.com/photos/missirisb/6104185416/in/photostream
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Winners to contest 8-11
Just for registering on my site. .
Michelle McIntyre-Gachuz won a mini mae up bag
For purchading $20+. I had two winners:
Mona lisa chavarria- pepny apple body wash
And
Maria Berumen- peony apple body lotion
Please enjoy the gifts and if possible post on here your thoughts on the product.
Is you didnt win, would like to win pls enter next months contest.
1. Just by registering On my site u could win
or
2.by purchasing $30+ youcould win one of two prizes.
Good luck.
Friday, July 22, 2011
July- August 11 Raffle
I have TWO type of raffles, total of Three winners
***FIRST RAFFLE: One winner just by being registered on my website.......... I will be giving away a small pink/brown zebra make up bag. So register on my site: www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
***SECOND RAFFLE: TWO winners for those who make purchases, details below.
You will need to purchase $20+ directly from me or from my website: www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
The more you purchase the more entries you get towards the two prizes.
(One entry for every $20 spent)
The raffle will be on August 11th, I will post winners on FB & blog.
One will win Apple Peony Body Lotion and another will win Apple Peony Body wash.
An indulgent bath and shower collection scented with an invigorating mix of crisp apples and fresh, luscious peonies. 6.7 fl. oz Overall: 5 out of 5 |
An indulgent bath and shower collection scented with an invigorating mix of crisp apples and fresh, luscious peonies. 6.7 fl. oz Overall: 4.7 out of 5 |
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July's Free Necklace for a limited time
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Lash All You want $10 vs the $22 mascara.
mark LASH ALL YOU WANT $ 10, Comes in four shades |
As you can see the brushes look pretty similar and the outcome to both are the same, except one leaves you with less money in your pocket.
Heres a link to the $22 mascara: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P289307
Look at Ashley Greene in the Black Lash all you want mascara! |
mark wants everyone to try this mascara. Beginning July 16th you can get the Lash all you want mascara (for $10) and MAKE ME LASHEYELASH CURLER w/ pink silicone pad and non slip grip for your fingers (for $7). There will be a deal to get BOTH for $12. Thats a savings of $ 5 if purchased separately. On July 16th you can go to www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga to order the set to save.
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But if you are interested NOW just send me the money via paypal ($12 plus tax) and I will order it for you before 7-16-201 andl have it shipped directly to your home. Just remember to provide me with your address when you send me payment via paypal. (paypal email: missirisb@yahoo.com)
Dont spend more $ on the othe brand. Order It from me instead: mark. Lash All You want mascara. It comes in four diff. Colors. And hello look at the cute eyelash curlers!!!!!
Curl all you want $7 |
Lash all you want $ 10 |
GET BOTH FOR $12, as you can see even getting both the curler and mascara you'll have $10 to spare, maybe you can go to lunch or invite your best friend for coffee on YOU. Whatever you do, dont pass this deal up. www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga |
Thursday, June 16, 2011
mark Ultimate summer deal begins today!
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YOU WILL ARRIVE AT THE PARTY like a superstar in the mark aviators. Carrying some booze in the Beauty beach bag. You'll be fabulous!!
Grab this bag that shows your style! Deal includes: Beauty Beach Bag 18 1/2" L x 5 1/2" W x 12" H. A $22 value. Aviator Shades These classic shades are so cool and face-flattering, you'll be flying high. Gold-plated metal frames. Protective drawstring pouch included. 100% UVA/UVB protection. A $14 value |
SO much more than a liner! a $10.00 value in Iconic (gold/green)
A little color ... a lot of benefits! a $10.00 value
if you need some advice on which get a tint color to use, I can help.
If you're interested in purchasing go to my website:
www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
since its $44 you will get free shipping directly to your home
All you'll need to do is register, add it to your cart & pay. Normal shipping time is about one week.
Summer Juice Gems Winners (June 15, 2011)
The winners to the Juice Gems: Lucy Diedrich, Jenna Garcia, Espie Martinez, Laura Barriga &Michelle Parga |
I will be having contests (raffles) for those who make purchases.
Plus, a raffle every two months just for registering on my site. good luck.
If you provide your birthday, I will be sending you a little something on your birthday.
www.mymarkstore.com/ibarriga
Friday, June 3, 2011
Min-A-Real Review
I have to admit I wasn’t too impressed with the Min-a-real sample I received from mark. Not that it was horrible, but it didn’t meet my expectations. The sample was a bit dry, cakey and heavy. So, I held off on purchasing the product.
On my NYC trip make-up artist (mark celebrity make-up artist) Jamie Greenberg actually did a full face of make up on someone and I watched carefully how she used the foundation Min-a-real formula. Plus it made the persons face look luminous and healthy. So, I decided to order it last week. I've been using it for the past 4 days and absolutely love the way it goes on my skin. I’ve been given compliments even. So you can’t beat that. Plus, its lots smoother and lighter feeling than the sample I was given.
OH and guess what, you don’t have to have all kinds of loose powder containers to carry in your purse, that have to be mixed with 2-3 diff. brushes, then make up on clothes, make up bag, car, desk, like some mineral brands have. This is cream and it turns powder when it dries on your skin. So, no mineral mess all over your face & other places
PLUS, you can also apply it with the sponge provided on your drive to work w/o worrying about it going all over your shirt and car. (yes, we know u do this ladies)
How to apply: