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April 11, 2013

Social Media Explained With Makeup




Everything you wanted to know about social media explained with makeup, by Barbies Beauty BitsGood evening lovelies, tonight I’m going to talk to you about a topic that you don’t see me talk much about on this blog, which is social media marketing. Yeah I know; you're probably wondering, why are you talking about social media, and what does it have to do with beauty?  We’ll bear with me, there’s a reason.

To start with, I’d like to tell you a bit about myself. Aside from beauty & blogging, I am also a marketing professional and have been in the field for about 17 years.  Social media is something that I hear a lot of people talk about, whether they are questioning, complaining, or praising, it has been incorporated into our everyday lives.  We see it being used for both business and personnal, helping to spread our existence to the world via the Internet.   However, the biggest issue I see is that people don’t really understand what each social media platform is for.  More importantly which one fits them and which ones don’t, as it is not for everyone.   Plus, let’s be honest social media can be confusing at times.  So, over the next few weeks, I will be giving you some insights with the goal of helping you to understand the differences between the major social media platforms.  Tonight, I’m incorporating a little twist to it. By giving an introduction to these various mediums from a beauty bloggers perspective, focusing on the ones that I use most.  And the best part, it will all be explained by makeup.  Check out the infographics to the right.  


In conclusion, social the media is like any other marketing medium, when used correctly it can help your business.   So before you decide which platform to implement, you first need to have a plan. More importantly you need to know what are your expectations and goals. Keeping in mind those are not necessarily social media goals, but rather your marketing goals. In turn you will select the medium that helps you accomplish those goals.   I mean you wouldn’t sell hairspray to bald man, now would you?


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April 4, 2013

Some Cool Nail Products You Can Bond With


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I spy with my little eye, nails, nails, and more nail accessories.  I mean my goodness, there's enough cool nail gadget's out there today that are most certainly worth exploring, making me feel like Agente NailsWorth.

It's no top secret, gone are the days of a simple french tip or even paying to get your nails done professionally, because you name it, you can find it and do it yourself.  So today, as my 2nd post in my I Spy Series, I've been given a license to thrill you, with some awesome nails finds! And let me tell you, I think I nailed it with some of these.


Wearable Nail Soakers: There are 10 nail soakers in each set, and I would say there is some convenience here, as you can soak both hands at once. 

Wearable Nail Soakers by Barbie's Beauty BIts
Cost for the set was under $3 Click Here To See
Some other great bits about these.. 
  • They are great for artificial nail remover.
  • Suitable for nail treatment, nail nutrition, sterilization and UV protection.
  •  Acetone resistant.

Nail Tape Strip Decoration Sticker Hologram:  You'll be lining up for these. 

Nail Tape Strip Decoration Sticker Hologram, By Barbie's Beauty Bits
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Plus:
  • They are self-sticking.
  • Comes in many colors, including silver, gold, laser gold, green, blue, red, purple, rose, white and laser purple.

Premium 3d Nail Art:  More nail art than you can flick a file at and simple to use. Tons of designs to choose from like flowers, bunnies, skulls, smiley faces and more!


Premium 3d Nail Art, By Barbie's Beauty Bits
 Click Here To See Options

How To Use: 
  • According to the website, it's recommended that you use a razor to cut into thin slices. Then apply to your nail with glue or a top coat.

Bundle Monster New Pro 20pc Nail Art Design Tool Kit: There is every gadget you can image in this collection.  Including, painting & detailing brushes, a dotting pen, and a dotter tool set .  


Bundle Monster New Pro 20pc Nail Art Design Tool Kit, By Barbie's Beauty Bitss
Cost is $14.99, Click Here To See

This mixture is sure to get you shaken and stirred as it comes with a lot more goodies, including…
  • An excellent traveling roll pouch, that has two magnetic closures. 
  • Contains 20 nail art tools, enabling you to create some spectacular looks like marbling, dots, rhinestones, lines and more.


Emori, All about Nail 50 Nails Piece Nail Lacquer: Color your nails pretty with this massive series, as you will feel like you’re at a salon with all of these colors. 
Emori, All about Nail 50 Nails Piece Nail Lacquer, By Barbie's Beauty Bits
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Set includes:

  • 50 different colors that are long wearing & chip resistant.
  • Colors to name a few include glitters, neon's, coppers, pastels, reds, black and more.
  • Three scented nail polish remover pads. 
  • 0.28 oz each


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April 1, 2013

Makeup Dupes, I Spy Series




This is the first post of my, I Spy Series, where I feature great finds, whether tidbits, products, or even tips from others.  That I plan to share with you each month!  To kick off the program, I will be doing a few posts this month.

My first find, is the Dupe List by Temptalia.  We all have a product we love, and whether it is no longer produced, or maybe it’s out of stock. This website will allow you to enter in a product, an it will let you know a similar product for it… How Genius; it's a ladies dream come true.


Aside from finding a copy cat, according to the website “The Dupe List" is here to help sort through all of those duplicate products, so you don’t end up purchasing a lot of the same items but by another name.  Additionally, the Dupe List may be helpful for those looking for an affordable version of a higher-end product.  I mean why pay the higher-end price if there is matching product out there for cheaper? Furthermore, you are able to see just how similar it is, and ways it may differ.


So How Does It Work?

This site allows you to sort by brand, shade, and type.  Excited to stumble upon this great find, I decided to check out my all-time favorite eye shadow, which is MACS Carbon eyeshadow.  There were approx 12 dupe shadows for MACS Carbon, and there were quite a few that were 100%.  For a full Carbon dupe list click here.
Makeup Dupes for MACS Carbon, Milani Pitch Black and Black Temptalia, , by Barbie's Beauty Bits


Carbon Dupes That Are 100%

  • Black, by NYX

  • Self Portrait 2, by NARS

  • Lucifer (Ludwig Palette), by Kat Von D

  • A Drinking a Glass of Shine Palette (#8), by Wet & Wild

  • Pitch Black, by Milani


As you can see by the image to the right, where I currently pay $15 for MACS Carbon, two of the dupe products are priced much lower.  Milani, Pitch black is only $4.49 and NYX Black is $4.50!  I'm buying these tonight; I'll keep you posted. 

Don't forget to click here to find the dupe for your favorite product! And lastly, make sure to watch the video below for another great MAC dupe...Until next time!


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