Hey mark girls!! To make up for falling off the face of the blog planet for a while I'm giving all of you FREE goodies! And yes that means totally 100% FREE!
How you ask?
Email me abby.markgirl@gmail.com
make the subject "samples"
in the email give me your name and mailing address
then just wait for your gifts to arrive in the mail.
i have tons of free samples to give away!
your package will include samples of several mark products, the latest magalog, and a few other goodies.
get your emails in asap before I run out of stuff!!!
:-)


peace love and lipgloss,
abby<3

Mark. Fair Trade Body Collection

Mark. is coming out with a line of fair trade products!!!

Don't know what fair trade means?
According to wikipedia:
"Fair Trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries obtain better trading conditions and promote sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as social and environmental standards. It focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed countries, most notably handicrafts, coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, bananas, honey, cotton, wine, fresh fruit, chocolate and flowers."

There will be 4 products to start with and they are all being added permanently to the Mark line!

• Fresh Approach Hydrating Body Cleanser (with fair trade honey)
• Do The Right Thing Smooth Body Lotion SPF 15 (with fair trade honey and cocoa butter)
• Relief Effort Total Comfort Body Cream (with fair trade cocoa butter, olive oil, and chamomile)
• The Big Fix 15-in-1 Big Benefits Lip Balm (with fair trade cocoa butter, olive oil, and vanilla)

The Mark trendspotters have already recieved these products and are posting rave reviews! Apparently most of the products have a fresh cucumber smell, which everyone seems to like so far. These products focus more on being good for our skin and being hydrating, rather than smelling like flowers or something like that. I'm most excited about the lip balm which apparently work wonders on any dry skin you may have whether it be your elbows or your feet!

The products will be available in Magalog 8 (Mid July-Mid August) so I will keep you updated on reviews and comments!

Keep It Going - Iconic

This is a look for Keep It Going in Iconic. KIG is a longwear shadow/eyeliner duo that comes with TWO shades of a creamy gel product. It dries fast, and stays on all day. It can also be layered to build up color intensity. Iconic comes with a gold color and a green color. I used the gold as shadow and the green as liner. Just to give you an idea of how "longwear" this stuff is, I put it on at 10am, it is now 8:30 pm and it looks exactly the same as when I put it on, and in that timespan I also took a nice little nap. Now thats what I call longwear! Perfect for long days at the office, beach days, any time you want your make-up to last without having to reapply this is what you want! AND it comes in a variety of colors! I'll be doing more in the next week so keep checking back :-)

You might also notice the earrings I'm wearing are from the new Rio collection! they are the Brazillian Bazzarr earrings in silvertone with brown beads. just as I reviewed with the brass tone/pink beads they are large but very lightweight and i loved them so much I had to have them in both colors!

Ok on to the Iconic look...


* Step 1: apply the gold tone.
~ using my ring finger I applied the gold tone from the kig duo all over my lid & in my crease.
~ this part isnt necessary because this is a non-crease gel, but I wanted to add a little more intensity to my color so I tool imark in stellar (a gold tone) and using the eyeshadow brush from the snap to it case applied it over the kig gold color.


* Step 2: apply the green color.
~ using a flat slanted eyeliner brush (i use ecotools or mark) i applied the green color. i lined my upper lid going all the way in to my inner corner, and winged it out a litte. I lined my lower waterline and winged that out a little as well.

and thats it!

other products used: Good Riddance Concealer, Get A Tint, Matte-nifficent, Dew Drenched lip color (Rain).

hello again ladies!

as promised here is a short tutorial on the look i did today. i was inspired by LIGHTS (if you dont knwo who that is, go to youtube and search for LIGHTS music video, shes awesome!). ok so here it is. kind of a dark look i know, prolly good for a night out or something fun like that.





Step 1: after applying your base face make-up, start the eyes!
* using your ring finger or pinky apply I-glimmer in black all over the lid. this step can get messy, so i keep q-tips and make up removing wipes with me to clean up the excess before moving on to the next step, so that the shadow is right where it is supposed to be.
* dip your mark flat eyeliner brush into the i-glimmer. use this too neaten up the edges of the lid where you may have smudged/cleaned, to get nice smooth lines. then go on the bottom lid right on the lash line. connect the top & bottom color by lining your inner corner.
* then comes the outer part. this can be tricky if you arent using thr right brush, especially since the i-glimmer is a cream not a powder. still using the flat eyeliner brush and i-glimmer in black, fill in the little triangle area on the outer corner of your eye so that the point is carried out. start on the top, then connect to the bottom, then fill in. your eye should now be completely surrounded with the black i-glimmer.

Step 2: add some color!
*using a mark blending brush apply I-mark in Piccadilly in the crease, from the outer about 2/3 in (not all the way in!!). just a little to give a little definition in a color. this is a dark purple so it wont stand out like crazy but will give a nice hint of color to your eye. if you mess up the i-glimmer just go in with a q-tip/make up wipe and clean it up,then go back over it with the flat eyeliner brush dipped in i-glimmer to neaten it up. if you want to add a highlight color choose a light shade such as biscotti and apply it with the all over eye shadow brush on the brow bone and under the eye.

Step 3: Eye Liner
*apply mark eyemarker in Jet along the lower water line from corner to corner.

Step 4: Mascara, the finishing touch.
* curl your eyelashes. Then apply mark make it big mascara in Raven to the top and bottom lashes. remember to wiggle from root to tip in order to cover every lash.

and thats it! pretty simple, nothing too crazy. hope you like it and if you are interested in any of the products you can email me abby.markgirl@gmail.com

peace love and lipgloss,
abby<3

Mag 5 Review

Alright I FINALLY got a chance to take some pix to give you all a good review.

The items I purchased are:
*Mark Brazilian Bazaar Earrings (pink) - $14
*Mark Instant Vacation RioBikini Fragrance Mist - $18
*Mark Take Me To Rio Bag - $40
*Mark Totally Balmed SPF 15 Tinted Lip Balm (totally sweet & totally bare) - $8

let the review begin!!

First up....Brazilian Bazaar Earrings:

Absolutely loveee these earrings! they are really big, as you can see, but are also very light weight. if you look at my earlobes in the pix you will see that they are not drooping despite the size of the earrings. i got them in the pink tone but they also come in brown.

Next up is... Take Me To Rio Bag:

when i first opened up my mark package and saw this, i was a little scared. i automatically thought wooo thats flashy! but, despite the fact that its not my typical style and is in fact very bright and shiny, i have grown very fond of this bag. i love it now lol. i use it all the time, but i think it will be especially fun in the summer as a beach bag. its HUGE too! i can totally fit all my text books and notebooks in here and still have room! it has two large zipper pockets on the insite, and a small snap pocket on the front perfect for a cell phone. so do not be afreaid of this bag at first sight. if you wanna actually see it/touch it in person before committing to the $40 price tag, shoot me an email and we can arrange something. and of course if you do decide to purchase it and dont fall in love as i have, you can return it for a full refund. BUT i think you will love it!



Next in line is... RioBikini Fragrance Mist:
i am in LOVE with this scent! its my current favorite perfume. its like they took summer and put it in a bottle, thats what it smells like. its light and refreshing, perfect for everyday and a day at the beach. i have gotten so many compliments on this one, from guys AND girls, so it is approved by both sexes haha. i have samples of this if you want to smell it first! and in the picture I put it next to my Calm and Composed lotion to show you the size of the bottle in comparison. its a good size bottle, especially is you are like me and have a billion different scents. it will last me quite a while!

Last up is Totally Balmed. I dont have any pix of this one, just a review. my favorite is the totally sweet. its almost unnoticable, very sheer with a hint of shimmer. totally bare is not sheer, its like a rusty red. not like fire engine red, more brownish red. i think it would be better on darker skintones than pale like me haha but i still like it :-) the balm itself if a thick waxy balm, but not sticky or overly thick. in my opinion its better than chapstick because of the texture. you know ur lips are protected and you get a hint of color too, all while getting some SPF 15 protection form the sun. byebye chapstick, you have been replaced! size wise its also a little bigger than your typical chapstick tube, so you get more product.


ok thats it for the reviews! i hope you liked them and my pix. questions? want some samples or to place and order? email me! abby.markgirl@gmail.com

and if you are wondering about my make up in the pix, dont worry, that blog is coming up next!!

peace love and lipgloss,
abby<3

Party Hosting

This blog post is all about parties! so if you are interested in recieving a bunch of free products for you and your friends, then keep reading.


To host a party all you have to do it...throw a party! pick whatever theme you want, or just keep it simple and have it be a mark party. most choose something along the line of a "girls night in" sort of party. it's your party, all I do is bring tons of mark stuff and take up about an hour of the party. the rest of the party is yours to do with as you please with your friends.

In about an hour I will play a few games that will include prizes, introduce everyone to Mark. products, give everyone a chance to try out the products, answer questions, and take orders.

so now you are probably wondering about that free stuff right? well here is what the hostess receives:

* you automatically get a free gift (right now it is a Flip For It color pallet, but it changes over time) & 10% off your order.
* you can get a BIGGER gift, even a bag full of goodies, with the following:
~ at least 10 guests attend the party
~ the total sales at the party come to $500 or more
~ 2 or more guests book future parties

All party guests will also receive some goodies :-)
For payment at parties CHECK is the preferred method because it is easiest, but cash is also accepted. Guests who can't make it to the party can order online with a credit card and you will still get credit for their order.

It's really a great deal! you get to throw a party to hang out with your friends, you and your guests get to play with/try out tons of make up/jewelry/clothes/etc., and you get free stuff!

if you're interested shoot me an email abby.markgirl@gmail.com

peace love and lipgloss<3

New Contest!

heyy Mark girls!
I've had some time to check out the new products I got from the new magalog and have selected some items for a new contest/giveaway.

Next months magalog is all about summer, and this summer the theme is Rio! there are a lot of really pretty colors and designs being used in this collection that I absolutely love. I will be doing a review blog in the next few days with pictures of my new items. but for now, the fun part, giving it away!

My favorite item from this magalog is the new scent called RioBikini. it's very summery and fresh. I've gotten so many compliments on it, from girls and guys! its price is $18 but a few lucky girls are going to get it for FREE!

so here is the contest:

* the contest will run from midnight today - midnight April 25th.
* qualifying orders must be made though me, not my eboutique.
* all orders must be paid upfront before the order is placed.
* the first 5 orders placed will recieve a free full size bottle of RioBikini.
* if you spend $50 or more, I'll throw in a free juice gem lip gloss as well.
* order in the first week of this contest an you will also get double punches on your frequent buyer card.
* as always, shipping and tax are on me :-)
* to place an order email me at abby.markgirl@gmail.com

GOOD LUCK!!!

Hey mark girls!

so life has been a little hectic lately and i havent been able to keep up with my blog action, but i promise there are good things to come!

mag 4 started today so make sure you check out my website to see all the new products! i have several of them already and will be doing a post with pix and reviews very soon!

of course the beginning of mag 4 means i get access to mag 5 now! which means YOU get access to it too! I'll be putting up a blog later this week with pix, descriptions, and prices of all the new items. ill also be getting some of these items for myself in the next week or so and will put up a review of them for you.

and finally, once i decide which new item would be most loved by all of you, there will of course be a contest :-)

hope all is going well with all of my mark. girls and keep checkin back here for updates! :-)

CONTEST!!!!

so the big sale is officially OVER! but don't worry ladies, i've still got some goodies to give away :-)
first and foremost, ive decided that the month of March should be special, so for the remainder of the month all orders will receive free shipping, no matter the size of your order! but im in a giving mood today so how about a contest too?

CONTEST:

the winners will be on order of who places orders first starting at midnight tonight. the first 5 people to email me their orders will get prizes.

There will be 5 winners...

~Grand Prize:
* "Have a Heart Bracelet" ($12)
* "A Spray We Go" hook-up fragrance in Citrus Bloom or Sophistique ($8)
* "Juice Gems" high shine gloss in the flavor of your choice ($6.50)
~Runner-Up Prize:
* "Have a Heart Bracelet" ($12)
~All other winners:
* "Juice Gems" high shine gloss in the flavor of your choice ($6.50)

ALL 5 WINNERS will receive free samples of the new face moisturizer "Calm and Composed" as well as the newest mark. scent "Citrus Bloom". They will also get double punches on their frequent buyer cards, getting them one step closer to a $5 off coupon.

Contest starts at 11:59pm TONIGHT (Sunday, march 14th, 2010). the first 5 orders i receive by email (abby.markgirl@gmail.com) will be the winners! the contest will end either when i get 5 orders in, or Wednesday (march 17th, 2010) at 11:59pm. that gives you a few days to get your orders together. make sure you are checking out all the different products available now, as well as those coming out next month (click HERE for a sneak peak of next months magalog). any size order counts!!! so have fun choosing your products and get those emails in ASAP so you can win some free stuff!

Good Luck!!!!!
:-)


peace, love, and lipgloss,
Abby<3

Online Sale!

ok ladies, its time for some of those perks i promised you for checking out my blog!

I'm going to be in Mexico March 6th-13th for my spring break. While I'm gone I'm going to have a week long sale going on. here's how its going to work...

First and most important, the perks!:

* ALL orders receive free shipping and no tax! (personal only, not website orders)
* ALL orders will receive samples of the new lotion (available next month) "Calm and Composed", the new perfume (available starting today!) "Citrus Bloom", and double punches on on punch cards!
* all orders of $25 and up will receive all of the previous perks PLUS a free juice gem of your choice!
* all orders of $50 and up will receive all of the previous perks PLUS a free "A Spray We Go" hook up perfume spray in either Citrus Bloom or Sophistique!

Second, ordering & payment options:

* In order to receive the free shipping and no tax you must order through me by cash or check, not the website because it has no way of acknowledging this sale.
* For orders going directly through me to receive ALL the perks, email the list of items you wish to purchase to abby.markgirl@gmail.com by March 13th at 11:59 pm. We can set up payment and delivery options on a personal basis :-)
* For orders placed through my website (credit/debit) you will only receive free shipping on orders over $25 by using the coupon code posted on the site. anything under that amount will be charged shipping. you will also have to pay a small sales tax. sorry :-(
* However, you will still get your free stuff! I can track your order history through the website when you create an account. make sure you provide your mailing address because I will be mailing you your free gifts and samples :-)


So, to sum it all up, email me your orders or make your purchase on my website between 12am Marsh 6th & 11.59pm Marsh 13th, and you will receive a bunch of free goodies! easy right? and who doesnt love free stuff?!

and remember, you can order anything that is currently available to you on the website as well as the upcoming magalog which you can check out here.

I hope to see a full inbox when i return home ladies! i'm very excited to be giving away so much good stuff!

peace, love, and lipgloss,
abby<3

click here to see the current March 2-April 3 magalog!

and...

click here to see the next magalog, starting April 3rd!

So today i tried out a new look. its kind of a dark look/cat eye. this is the front view, obviously!

Side view, you can see how the liner comes out here

all the pretty colors :-)

Step 1: apply i-mark in Lotus (limited edition shade!!) all over the lid and in the crease with an eye shadow brush.

Step 2: apply i-mark in night owl JUST over the lid, do not go into the crease! apply it with an eye shadow brush.

Step 3: Apply i-mark in stellar (limited edition shade!!!) in the inner corner of the eye to add a little highlight. you can go a little over the inner corner of the lid as well to be blended into the darker shades. i used the mini eyeliner brush in the mini pro brush kit.

Step 4: using a blending brush lightly go over the different shades to get rid of harsh lines. you are NOT belending everything together, just softening the lines! this means very light strokes.

Step 5: this step is optional. i did it because it went well with my skin tone. using the all over eye shadow brush I applied i-mark in whisper under my eyebrows (brow bone) as a highlighter, as well as under my eyes over my concealer to help cover my dark circles and highlight under the eye.

Step 6: apply a thin line of on the edge liquid eye liner in cleo along the top lash line. flick out at the end of the lashes to get the cat eye look. you can then go over the line until it is the thickness you desire.

Step 7: using eye marker in jet go back over your line to fill in spots. this is so when you put on your mascara the liner blends into it, making your lashes look thicker.

Step 8: using the same eye marker line the water line all the way to the outer edge.

Step 9: apply make it big mascara in raven to desired thickness. add a tiny bit to lower lashes too, but not a thick coat.

and thats it! you can find all these products, including brushes, on my website.

First Entry...

ok so this is my very first blog posting EVER! gotta admit, im kinda nervous, BUT im gunna give it my best shot so i hope you all like it.

this first post is pretty much just a welcome. WELCOME! and thank you for taking the time to visit my blog :-)

so here is what's going on with mark right now...

* we are currently in magalog 2. magalog 3 begins tuesday march 3rd, aka next week! heres the deal though, as a mark rep I get to purchase items from the current and next magalog, so right now I can buy from 2&3, and starting next week Ill be able to buy from 3&4. what this means for YOU is a sneak peak into next month as well as the option to order next months products before they are available on the mark website. pretty sweet huh? I'll be posting the links you need to look at the products very soon, as well as some pictures of the items I have recieved already.

*M.Powerment is taking off! this is a charity type thing for people in abusing relationships. we sell necklaces and a bracelet to benefit this cause. 100% net procedes from these products go to the cause, so you know you are doing something good :-)

thats it for this post, ill be posting pictures and tutorials within the next week though so keep checking back!