Thursday, October 25, 2012

Lola's on Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers

Lola's......

So, I am Dominican. I have had GREAT Spanish food, Lola's is not up there. However, is not bad.

I buy a few times a month because its convenient and cheap.

I do have to admit that they are extremely clean, which I love.

My biggest turn off: the owner. She could be a piece of work. She is condescending to her employees. I have seen her in action.


My final recommendation:

1. If you have a favorite Spanish place, stick to it.

2. If Lola's is convenient, do it.



Here are some pics.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Jewel Mint : First Review

I got my first order from Jewel Mint, boy am I excited. The quality is awesome. Can't not wait to wear these items. Lucky me, I am going to DC

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Shecky's vintage goodie bag- When they actually had a good swag bagShecky's vintage goodie bag Source I wrote a review on Shecky's Event in NYC October 2012. It was a highly disappointing event, besides Maybelline and Seacret (which i did forget to mention on my previous blog). But, this blog is a reminder of the good old days of Shecky's. These images were not captured by me... My pc crashed and I lost the pictures. I have collected these in the net, and I agree with their images/contents. This why Shecky's either needs to retire or pick-up their game. Back in 2009 Tres Chic Organizing More 2009: Ig Know Idea Also in 2009: My bag looked more like this one Source NYC Shecky's Girls Night Out - Spring 2011 Last year, they still had the Shecky's bags: One time I went home with TONSSSSS of Febrezee products, which i used as Holiday gifts, it was define a good push for the company. As many of my relatives were only then introduced to eh brand and continue to be loyal for the last couple of years.

Shecky's vintage goodie bag


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I wrote a review on Shecky's Event in NYC October 2012. 

It was a highly disappointing event, besides Maybelline and Seacret (which i did forget to mention on my previous blog).

But, this blog is a reminder of the good old days of Shecky's.

These images were not captured by me... My pc crashed and I lost the pictures. I have collected these in the net, and I agree with their images/contents.

This why Shecky's either needs to retire or pick-up their game.

Back in 2009



20091030 SheckysGoodieBag2 Take a look at the Sheckys Goodie Bag

20091030 SheckysGoodieBag3 Take a look at the Sheckys Goodie Bag

20091030 SheckysGoodieBag4 Take a look at the Sheckys Goodie Bag

20091030 SheckysGoodieBag5 Take a look at the Sheckys Goodie Bag


NYC Shecky's Girls Night Out - Spring 2011


Last year, they still had the Shecky's bags:

One time I went home with TONSSSSS of Febrezee products, which i used as Holiday gifts, it was define a good push for the company. As many of my relatives  were only then introduced to eh brand and continue to be loyal for the last couple of years.






  • Shecky’s Night Out in NYC, Friday October 19th



    Shecky’s Night Out in NYC, Friday October 19th 

    Shecky's Logo


    I have been attending Shecky's events since its very beginning. I remember, the first one I attended, my goodie bag was worth well over $300, plus every almost every vendor was giving out freebies/samples at their table. I used to get home with everything!!!! Deodorants, body wash, lotions, hair products, beauty products, teeth whitening, food samples, wine... 

    The events also included give-away and games.



     Those were the old good days.....

    For the past couple of years, my bestie, who is my loyal partner in attending this event a couple times a year, have repetitively discussed the downward pattern. I remember one time, a lot of guys were in attendance.... AAAAAwkward.

    This time, they really out did themselves. The goodie bag didn't even have the usual Shecky's logo on it. Maybe they were too embarrassed of its content. what was in it??? The goodie bag was a pink plastic clear one. Screaming Cheap... Contents: Press-on nails (  i guess this is must, yuck), greeting card ( which was cute), Neutrogena face wash ( which I will use).  That's that. Pretty impressive.... Right...


    I have to admit, at the price value it is still worth attending for a couple of drinks and catching up with my friends. But is very unfair to vendors, as clients are coming with no intent to really purchase anything because these events have been sooo poor over the last two years.



    Maybelline SAVED THE DAY:

    There is light at the end of the tunnel...

    This event, is the first that i actually arrived early. I got there about 5:15 ( starts at 5).

    I waited online for about 5 minutes, which is pretty reasonable ( too bad, i got to see the lame goodie bag before even going in).

    The first session that caught my eyes was Maybelline. They were perfectly staged in the back session of the layout. The beauty consultants seem very knowledge and were pleasant. Even on early arrival, Maybelline already had a line.

    I decided to go get a drink, and take a round the floor. The drink was decent " the little black dress"- nothing i would personally buy. The walk was worthless. I ended up back at Maybelline. Now the line was longer. I didn't get to personally get a mini make-over, but did see some of the pictures.

    Maybelline was the major highlight of this event. Otherwise, it would have been pretty much flat.

    I did see many satisfied clients leaving the Maybelline stations more than satisfied. 

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