So happy to announce that I have collaborated with my girl Krystal Cordova to bring you this fab giveaway! Three lucky participants will win one Mac RiRi-Woo Lipstick (sold out in stores)!!! Just check out the Rafflecopter here for entry!

Good Luck Loves!

Polka dots & bows, cuteness overload! 
Is this adorable or what!!!! This mani was created using Essie Fear or Desire, Essie Blanc, The Polka Dots are Sephora Black Nail Lacquer and the bow is from Kiss Nail Art found at CVS or your local drugstore chain.

This mani-monday is courtesy of my fabulous friend Krystal C. Don't forget to follow her on Instagram @krystalpistolet

Calling all my Instagrammers!
It's time for a Giveaway! Enter to win this beautiful Bellisimo Angelo Necklace from Stella & Dot worth $69 via an Instagram contest.

Entering this giveaway is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Sign up for mylifeinmascara's email updates right here on the blog (it's on the right side of this page), if you're already signed up via email skip this step and go to step #2


2. Follow me on Instagram @mylifeinmascara, If you already follow me on IG, then go to step #3


3. On my Instagram profile page you will see the same pic of the necklace above with the word Giveaway on it, just re-post and tag me @mylifeinmascara and #mylifeinmascaragiveaway. That's it!

Your IG account must be set to public in order for your entry to be counted. Each entry will be given a number based on time of re-post (first to re-post is assigned number 1 and so on). Only 1 entry per person please. The winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced Monday morning April 15, 2013 at 10:00am EST right here on the blog. You have until Sunday April 14, 2013 midnight EST to enter. Thank you & Good luck!
Xoxo

This week's Mani Monday is courtesy of my lovely friend Suzan. This mani is super fun. The base is a light beige and the top coat consist of gold flakes which give this mani a fun edge.

Suzan is wearing OPI Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh with Only Gold For Me Top Coat. What's your favorite OPI color combo?

Xoxo

By now Valentine's day is just a memory (hopefully a good one) but LOVE is always in the air. Check out Raqquyah of Adorn New York and her series of love stories in a blog she calls Love Happens. The stories are short, sweet, & delightful or as I like to call them a little break from the everyday.

In her own words "Love Happens is a blog full of wonderfully fanciful stories discussing, celebrating and…well...poking fun at LOVE.  Forget where you are to find yourself lost in stories of passion, love, and romance." Read on.....

Raqquyah is a New York based jewelry designer. She's the creator of the savvy & chic line Adorn New York. She's been featured in multiple publications, fashion blogs, and shopping events throughout the city.

So yesterday was Superbowl Sunday but it was also MY BIRTHDAY!!!! Yay!

My friends make fun of me because I start counting down the days way way in advance (like around Thanksgiving) and some even question why I or anyone for that matter would like (love) their birthday so much and come to think about it I really can't explain it. I mean yeah it's nice to be acknowledged on your big day, get treated like a princess (no cooking for me), and not to mention presents, who doesn't like presents Duh. All I know is that the thought of my birthday nearing just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I love it, I love celebrating it, and my hope is that the people around me, celebrating with me are having a great time too.