The Cheap Girl

Hi CGs!

I just want to share a fabulous and fun networking event to all my Toronto readers. If you’re a business owner or if you plan to start your own in the future this event is a must-attend. Please read the details below and receive a chance to win a pair of tickets for you and a friend.

It’s going to be so much fun! This event is the epitome of mixing business with pleasure. I wish all events were like this one!

What:

Makeover Your Business

A  business networking event with a focus on beauty and your business.

Enjoy cocktails, great food, a gift bag (worth over $50 in value), makeovers, manicures,  massages, door-prizes (bring your business cards!), professional photo-ops and the opportunity to network with other professionals in various industries.

From the press kit:

“This months FastLane will also feature two Speed Networking sessions – a service that was introduced to Toronto by FastLane. Much like speed dating , participants will have seven minutes to begin a business relationship creating an opportunity to leverage each others’ success.”

” Join us at Dermologica and enjoy a complimentary Skin Mapping session and a complete Dermologica skin sample kit that will include, cleanser, toner and moisturizer -which will help rid you of that winter skin and give you a healthy glow!”

This event is being hosted by www.fastlaneevents.ca,  www.torontocityevents.ca and www.GatheringsEventPlanning.com

Participants include:

DaLish Cosmetics, Anthony Parazo Photography, Dermalogica, Your Shop Girl, Massage on Wheels, Nail Art by Liliya, Absolute Comedy, Chateau des Charmes, Tree Bamboo and Beauty is My Business

Where:

Dermalogica’s Toronto office: 720 King Street West, Suite 300 (www.dermalogica.ca)

When:

Tuesday February 23, 2010 — 6 pm – 9:30 pm

How:

Win a pair of free tickets for you and a friend from The Cheap Girl (see deets below) or you may also purchase your tickets here: https://secure.gettickets.ca/?event=15618

For more information please visit the Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=440590985146&ref=mf

The contest dish:

This contest is open to all residents of the GTA or Canadian residents who happen to be in Toronto on  February 23, 2010.

Leave a comment below with your favourite budget beauty tip by Friday February 19, 2010 12 pm EST.

The winner will be contacted via email on Sunday February 21, 2010.

Good luck!

XOXO

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Hello!

This is just a reminder that I am giving away a Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles eye cream to all my Canadian readers. I’ve been using it for a while now and I am quite happy with the product. In case you haven’t entered the contest yet, there’s still time Good luck!

I hope that you all had a great weekend!

XOXO

WHAT:

Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Contour Cream

THE PROMISE:

From the website:

“Prevent the first signs of aging with this ultra-light and non-sticky cream that penetrates skin instantly; allowing you to apply your make-up immediately.”

“Enriched with high performance ingredients, this unique care will increase micro-circulation, reducing puffiness and dark circles. It deeply moisturizes and protects the delicate eye contour area.”

PRICE:

$27.50 CAD for 15 ml

PROS:

An eye cream that does it all! Hypo-allergenic and perfume free. Affordable price

CONS:

The light texture might not be suited for really dry skin. The pump also dispenses a little too much per application and you end up getting more than you need. With eye cream, I find that a very little amount is suffice.

THE VERDICT:

This is a good start-up cream that battles the first signs of aging for people who want to kick start their skin care routine. The cream provides  hydration (it got rid of my dry lines   and combats fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. I don’t think that this cream will cure everything but as a basic eye cream, I think that this is a very good choice. It has a gel-cream texture so this is suitable for people with normal and combination skin.

4/5 ****

Visit Marcelle.com for more details.

Save $3 on your purchase of the Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Contour Cream. Click here for the coupon

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The Cheap Girl Contest: Win an Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Contour Cream

The fabulous people at Marcelle is giving away an Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Cream to one lucky reader. Simply leave a comment below about your favourite Marcelle product or your favourite budget beauty tip.  This contest is open until December 17, 2009 to all Canadian residents. The winner will be contacted via email.

Good luck!!

XOXO

P.S A special thank you to Isabel for the contest!

Forever 21 Canada Free Shipping + Contest

Hi CGs,

Happy Thanksgiving! Set your timers and shop. In less than 45 minutes (12:00 Pacific Time) Forever 21 Canada is giving away a $35 e-card to the first 21 people to complete a purchase.

The free shipping offer applies until Wednesday, October 14, 2009. CODE= FREESHIPCAN

To view more details about the Forever 21 Canada contest, click here

T.J Maxx Contest Reminder

Hello CGs!

I hope that everyone is having a fantastic long weekend. Just a quick reminder that the T.J Maxx contest will end tomorrow. So if you haven’t submitted an entry yet, there is still time

Take care, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and see you all again on Tuesday!

XOXO

T.J. Maxx Giveaway

I’ve heard so many good things about T.J. Maxx and the shopping bargains that people find there.  I am going to the US in a few months and this is one store (along with Marshalls) that I will certainly visit. I can’t wait to go shopping!

To kick start the fall season the fabulous Victoria from Rocket XL is offering a $25 gift card from T.J. Maxx to The Cheap Girl readers. Leave a comment or send me an email at oliva@thecheapgirl.com with details on how you would spend the gift card if you were to win. This contest is open to US and Canadian residents until Sunday, October 11 2009.

There will be a random draw and the winner will be contacted via email.

*****THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED. THE WINNER WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL. XOXO********

In the meantime check out some of the hottest fall looks that T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have this season.

Here are a few of my favourites:

GOOD LUCK! XOXO

Lush Winner

Hi!

I’d like to thank everyone who entered the Lush Father’s Day contest. Congratulations to Sandy who is a great fan of the Lush Gorgeous Moisturizer. She will receive The Shave the Planet Gift set courtesy of Lush Canada.

I hope that everyone had a fabulous Father’s Day weekend!

xoxo

The Cheap Girl Presents: Lush Canada Contest

Hi CGs!

This is the second contest for the month of June in honour of Father’s Day.  The Cheap Girl will be giving away a  Shave The Planet Gift set from one of her favourite bath and cosmetics company, Lush Canada.  In this set you will receive: Shave the Planet Shaving Cream, Business Time Massage Bar, Bamboo Soap and Cosmetic Lad Moisturizer wrapped in really groovy packaging (in 100% Recycled paper of course!).

To enter the contest:

- Visit Lush.ca and tell me about the features/benefits of one of the following: Shave the Planet Shaving Cream, Business Time Massage Bar, Bamboo Soap or Cosmetic Lad Moisturizer.

—–OR——

- Rave about your favourite Lush product.

You can email your entry to oliva@thecheapgirl.com or post it in the comments section of this blog entry. This contest is open to Canadian residents only. Please note that if you have participated in a June contest you will automatically be entered in the ballot. You may also re-enter the contest with the required submission in order to get a second ballot.

This contest ends on June 21, 2009 EST. I will post the winner’s Lush entry on Monday, June 23 2009.

This is a fantastic gift set that you and your whole family can enjoy!

Good luck!

***A special thanks to Jen from Lush Canada***

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Hi CGs!

I started organizing some loot and I’ve decided to start giving away a few monthly freebies. To enter the contest all you have to do is email me a FASHION or BEAUTY tip OR mention the contest on your BLOG, TWITTER or FACEBOOK and send me the url along with your email.

I will put the submission in a box and do a random draw.  This contest will end on Sunday, June 14, 2009 EST and is open to Canadian and US residents.

I will post the winning entry on Monday, June 15 2009.

In honour of  my current obsession with the smokey eyes I’ve decided to give away:

Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner in Carbon Black by L’Oreal Paris

AND

Infinite Quad Eyeshadow #904 Smokey Eyes by L’Oreal Paris

Good luck and I am looking forward to your submissions! xoxo

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