Sephora mini haul vlog

I popped into Sephora today (on a mission for must-haves only, no random spending like I usually do!) and created a short vlog about my purchases.  You can watch this video and others on my YouTube channel, katebynumbers.

Carsten Institute NYC, I salute you!

Steven - my wonderful stylist who worked with me during my most recent visit to the NYC Carsten Institute - did an amazing job transforming my dry, damaged and outgrown highlighted locks into a beautiful, healthy and shiny new do!

For only $61.00, I was treated to a partial highlight, haircut and style with a side of stylist comedy!

If you are in the NYC area and looking for a bargain haircut that looks like it cost the big bucks, then head on over to Carsten Institute!  (Bonus?  Scheduling isn't a problem, just ring up and they can usually fit you in that week or the next.  Incredible!)

For more information about scheduling an appointment, call: 212-675-4884

Or, visit their website.

Empties vlog!

Below is my latest vlog where I talk about products I've used up recently and give a 'yea' or 'nay' about if I'd repurchase them.  Enjoy!

I love spring vlog!

Below you'll find my vlog all about spring things.  This was a video response vlog based on a YouTube tag called "I heart spring"  Hope you'll check it out!

Review: Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask

Trying out the mask!

Lush's Cupcake Fresh Face mask will make your sensitive skin (or as I like to call mine, "cheap skin"), smile - for a cost of $6.95.

Application 

The product has a sticky, clay, mud-like texture that is a bit tricky to work onto the face but once applied it works deep into the skin and has a bit of a tingly feeling.

During use

Fortunately, this mask isn't terribly tight like other mask products I've used previously.  In terms of dryness, it doesn't feel as though it is drying out the skin either (another issue I've had with face masks in the past).

Scent 

A wave of cocoa tickles your nose and then a lovely minty fragrance finishes, leaving your nose wanting more of this all-natural, made from scratch mask.
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Ann Taylor hosts Marie Claire and Linkedin event - 'The Power of Presence'

Multitudes of women from all types of employment (and in my case, unemployment!) descended upon Ann Taylor's 60th and Madison Avenue store last night to be educated by top-ranking Marie Claire and Linkedin professionals on how to be the workplace woman with gumption and perspicaciousness at the 'Power of Presence' event.

What was said?

Lea Goldman, Features Director at Marie Claire, addressed the female crowd with solid and useful points about how to present and ready yourself for becoming successful and, as Katie Couric has said, "let them know you're there," in the work world.

Nicole Williams, WORKS Founder and Linkedin Career Expert, spoke about how to develop a robust online presence that keeps user information relevant, appropriate for future or existing employers to review and makes any professional shine - in the best and most career-driving ways.

Accessorizing the mannequin (or audience!), Rae Boxer, Marie Claire Fashion Editor, concluded the talks with a presentation - including specifically-outfitted dummies - tutoring participants on current trends which would be excellent easily wearable options in the existing work environment.  She referenced and reviewed outfits she'd created for the audience that she felt would work on any woman and could make a working woman feel up-to-speed with fashion while remaining appropriate in the office.

Event networking and online presence opportunities 

Attendees were able to mingle with others who came along to the event, obtain valuable profile and platform usage advice from Linkedin career experts and had the chance to network with all of the evening's exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced and helpful speakers.  The evening also offered a chance to have a professional photograph taken (and later emailed to you) that would be appropriate to use with a Linkedin profile.

Final thoughts

All of this invaluable career insight plus a lovely spread of hors d'oeuvres and champagne - for free!  A better opportunity to network and stand on the shoulders of female Manhattan giants couldn't be had anywhere else.  

Thank you to Ann Taylor, Marie Claire and Linkedin for holding such an informative, useful and welcoming event.  It would be wonderful to have similar events offered in the future to continue to further develop and distinguish women in the work force.

*An additional article on this topic is available at Marie Claire online.