closing for a week, moving, & "ladies of luck"

hello again!
some big things are happening over here & i just wanted to get everyone up to speed.

first off, we are MOVING!! come april 28th, i will have packed up shop & be on my way into my new house & new office space. (: as of friday, april 22nd, lucky 107 will be SHUT DOWN until i get things settled in the new place. why? well, long story short, something happened with us being able to move in april 28th so we will be staying in a hotel until may 3rd & i do not think creating pretties for you loverlies in a hotel is the most sanitary thing to do... so i have made an executive decision to close for approximately 2weeks.

well, that covered points one & two... now onto the "ladies of luck" birthday club.

to receive a free birthday gift from lucky107 you MUST submit the following application DURING YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH! if i receive the application, before or after your birthday month, it will be ignored. i'm sorry i have to do it this way, it's just really hard to get flooded with tons of emails & then half the time people forget they applied or they're only visiting the fanpage because they saw "free gift". this is a way for me to "weed out" those that are just looking to scored something for free. anyhow! please remit the following application to lucky107cosmetics@gmail.com DURING YOUR BDAY MONTH.

+ Name 

+ Birthday

+ Eye Color

+ Favorite Color

+ Allergies

+ Vegan/Vegetarian

birthday gifts will be mailed the month after your birthday. please see the list below on when to expect your gift:

+ January-March 2010: mailed in April due to complications.

+ April: will be mailed in May

+ May: will be mailed in June

+ June: will be mailed in July

+ July: will be mailed in August

+ August: will be mailed in September

+ September: will be mailed in October

+ October: will be mailed in November

+ November: will be mailed in December

+ December: will be mailed in January

+ January 2011 [& forward]: will be mailed in February

+ February 2011 [& forward]: will be mailed in March

+ March 2011 [& forward]: will be mailed in April

well, that's all for now. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter & Passover... I will update everyone when we reopen.

New Shop Hours

Hello loverlies.

I wanted to extended my biggest thanks to all you ladies of luck who have made Lucky 107 what it is. From the day we opened in November until now, Lucky107 has, essentially, been open 24/7. Meaning from the minute I get up until the time I go to bed, I'm answering emails, packaging, mailing orders, & creating new products - obviously when I can find the time before the kids get up & while they're napping & after they go to bed. However, with this schedule, I am neglecting other things I want to do [ie: finish my sons' scrapbooks]... so, starting today [31march2011], Lucky 107 will only be "open" Monday-Friday. Saturdays & Sundays are going to be family days & "me" days. That's not to say I won't respond to emails or check up on the FanPage... I just won't be processing orders or mailing anything out or creating anything new.

I hope you all can understand. Thank you for your continued support.

Flavors & Fragrances

This list will be updated every time I get a new flavor/fragrance or if it becomes discontinued.

FLAVORS::

*in alphabetical order

» Almond

» Banana

» Black Cherry

» Blueberry
» Buttercream Cupcake

» Butterscotch
»  Caramel

» Cherry

» Choco-holic
»  Chocolate

» Cocoa Cola

» Coffee
» Coconut

» Cotton Candy

» Creme de Menthe

» French Vanilla
»  Guava
»  Juicy Watermelon
»  Latte

» Lemon
»  Lemonade

» Mango

» "Monkey Farts" [as per the supplier: "The aroma of our famous Monkey Farts flavoring begins with top notes of fresh bananas and juicy grapefruit, middle notes of kiwi, juicy bubblegum, and strawberries; with a hint of vanilla as a base note."]

» Peach

» Pecan» Pina Colada

» Pineapple

» Raspberry
»  Red Delicious Apple

» Rootbeer Soda

» Rum

» Strawberry Cheesecake

» Sugared Strawberries

» Tangerine Tango
» Vanilla Bean

» Vanilla Smoothie

 FRAGRANCES::

*in alphabetical order 

»   Absinthe [per our supplier: aromatic blend of just the right combination of star anise, fennel, spicy cinnamon cassia, nutmeg, melissa, fresh green herbal notes, with base notes of amber and woods.]

» Black Raspberry & Vanilla

» Blue Cotton Candy

»   Brazilian Jackfruit [per our supplier: tropical pineapple and delicious apple combine with an alluring heart of rose and white florals; complimented by the soft warmth of sandalwood and musk.]

» Butt Naked [per our supplier: base note medley of granny smith apples and honeydew melon, middle notes of strawberries and pears, with hints of spice. ] 

» Cherry Almond
» Coconut Lime Verbana
» Cucumber Melon

 » Dare to be Sexy [per our supplier: A naughty blend of sweet sensuality and sinful fruits star in this Oh So Sexy fragrance. Luscious peach nectar, red delicious apple and ripe blood orange lead you to the sensual floral heart. Delicate muguet and pretty pink peonies are teased by a tempting black plum, and tickled with notes of musky vanilla.]

» Dewberry

»  Fairy Dust [per our supplier: "Fresh lemon peel creates a sparkling accent for the sunny fruit accord that opens this fragrance.  A rich fruity floral signature balances night blooming jasmine with fresh cassis, while hints of ozone create a shimmering effect.  Complex musk tones intertwine with rare woods and a hint of vanilla at the base of the scent."]

»   Fantasy [per our supplier: wonderful blend of vanilla, musk, and sandalwood with base notes of black cherries, strawberries, and elderberries. - this is NOT the Britney Spears dupe]

» Freesia
» Fresh Peach
» Fresh Raspberry» Fresh Strawberries
» Green Tea
»  Happy Birthday Vanilla Cupcake

»  Hippie Christmas [per our supplier: An earthy blend of fresh patchouli, herbal sandalwood, with hints of strawberry and raspberry with a down of fresh vanilla and peppermint leaf ]

» Honey Almond

» Hot Pink Lime [per our supplier: Kaffir lime, Japanese grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon; middle notes of bergamot and strawberries; sitting on base notes of brown sugar and oakmoss.]

»  Just Limes

»  Kiss & Tell [per our supplier: flirty, colorful blend of succulent purple passion fruit, burgundy Tuscan grapes, sun-kissed yellow peonies, fragrant vanilla orchids, and just a hint of fresh greenery.  Compare to VS bombshell.]

»  Lick Me All Over [per our supplier: A wonderful exotic fragrance with base notes of raspberry, cantaloupe, and watermelon, middle notes of jasmine and violet, and fresh top notes of grapefruit and kumquat.]

» Missus Claus [a Lucky 107 exclusive: top notes of creme fraiche, lemon and butter, & irresistible blend of juicy apples; followed by middle notes of honey and buttercream, sweet plums and ripened strawberries; and well rounded with base notes of vanilla bean and powdered sugar, splash of lime, orange zests, with sharp green notes & lingering notes of cinnamon]

» Peppermint Essential Oil

»  Pikaki [per our supplier: fresh white tropical flower aroma.]

» Pomegranate
»  Pumpkin Spice

» Red Rose & Thyme
» Sandalwood

» Sheer Seduction [per our supplier: A sensual floral accord of African violets and lily of the valley, complimented by slight hints of kiwi, lime, and grapefruit.]

» Sweet Pea
» Tangerine Essential Oil

» Tropical Temptation

» Vanilla
» Vanilla Musk

»  Vanilla Snow [a Lucky 107 exclusive: top notes of wintery, smelling peppermint; followed by middle notes of creamy French vanilla with warm white musk; & rounded by base notes of Creamy, fudge-like, velvety smooth rich chocolate]
 
»  Warm Vanilla & Sugar

Vegan & Cruelty Free... + T.A.T.

ok, I just want to clarify this: to me, vegan & cruelty free are TWO different things. To me, vegan is NO animal products or by products [beeswax & carmine being most common] & cruelty free is not tested on animals. NONE of my products are tested on animals - besides, I don't think my dogs would hold still enough to let me put eyeshadow on them [not that I would anyway!]. I do carry some products that contain carmine & beeswax but am currently looking into vegan options for the beeswax so that vegans may also enjoy our lip glosses, balms, & [coming soon] solid perfumes.

now onto our T.A.T [turn around time]: i strive to keep the t.a.t as short as possible... HOWEVER, being a mom to 2 infants [14m & 2m] & 2 furbabies, in school full time, & having to do the domestics, life tends to get ahead of me sometimes to where the end of the day I'm too tired to sit down in the office & do anything. so, as a general rule, our T.A.T is a week. sometimes shorter but no more. (:

pretty in pinks: the first tutorial.

This is the first tutorial EVER done by me. (:  After all the suggestions to do one, I finally did it! I used pinks & a red for this look, so here we go - step by step! Feel free to substitute with whatever colors you have on hand & whatever eye goodies you have. All eyeshadows, the foiling serum, & eyeshadow primer are Lucky107.

What makes the magic happen. (:

 The Eyeshadows needed for this look:

»Gryffindor - from the Harry Potter House Collection

»Southern Belle - from the G.R.I.T.S Collection

»mNg in a Jar - single pigmie

»Samcro - from the Sons of Anarchy Collection 

»/facepalm - from the Interwebs Collection 

The eye goodies:

»Concrete - eyeshadow primer

»Drat! Foiled Again - foiling serum

»NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk - base   

More eye goodies:

»Almay Intense I-Color in Black Pearl - liquid eyeliner

»Wet 'n' Wild in Black - pencil eyeliner

»Prestige "My Biggest Lashes" in Very Black - mascara

 

»Bella - creme blush

The "magic" tools:

»Small brush - the is a small random brush I had laying around - its not necessary but it makes crease work so much easier.

»Studio Tools Medium Eyeshadow brush- I got mine from Target

Now that we have everything we need assembled, lets get started... 

 First start off with priming your entire eye [from lash line all the way up to your eyebrow] with the Concrete. You only need a little bit. Too much & your eye will get all slimy & nothing will stick.

 

Next you need to apply your base. I used NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil [color: milk]. These things are a godsend! I picked up 2 for $7 [including shipping] off ebay. I picked up milk & black bean but we're only using milk for this eye design. (:

 Once you "color" on your lid [again, start out with using a little bit & blending into your eye.. you can always add more if need be - too much & it'll crease & crack & look yucky] You can barely see it on my lid, but it is noticeably whiter in person.

Next we need our foiling serum [Drat! Foiled Again], medium eyeshadow brush, & Gryffindor.

Squeeze a little bit of the foiling serum from the tube & get the tip of the brush barely wet [wet enough to hold pigment, but not too wet -- too wet & your eyes will start to get a warming sensation to them if this happens, wipe everything off & start over]. Then dip it into Gryffindor until you have picked up enough pigment to cover JUST YOUR LID.

 Cover JUST your lid with Gryffindor.

 Next, dry your brush off really well & make sure you have no other pigment on it. Then dip it into Southern Belle

Apply Southern Belle in your crease & fade up to your brow bone.

 Repeat the process with mNg in a Jar but don't fade all the way up to the brow bone.

 Then take your little brush [if you have it]....

 & use it to apply Samco into the deepest part of your crease. DO NOT FADE.

 Yep, go back to this brush. its time to highlight!

 You need the lightest color in your arsenal for this, & in our case, it's /facepalm from the Interwebs Collection.

 Apply to under your eyebrow & fade into your pinks & over them to soften the colors.

Woo! Eyeshadows are done! Now its time to make these suckers pop with some eyeliner...

 liquid eyeliner...

 & mascara...

TADA! (:

This next step is optional but it adds a nice tint to your cheeks. Take a dab of Bella creme blush & smear it on your cheek bones. The more you apply, the darker the color becomes.

& voila! The final product! <3

 So I hope you loverlies enjoyed my first tutorial. This style was actually a dupe from another makeup junkie. (: Here is the link to my inspiration:  Confessions of a Glitterholic.

Shipping: Prices & Refunds - What to Expect.

i just wanted to clarify some things when it comes to shipping so as to not confuse anyone & to make service a bit easier. shipping within the US [hawaii & alaska included] is $3 for the first item & 50¢ for each additional item. it'll come in a small white box with the pretty packaging [seen here]. when shipped, your order will have a delivery confirmation number which will be emailed to you with your detailed invoice. (:

now with international shipping [APO/FPO do NOT count as international... they will be considered US mail & military members get FREE shipping]: it will cost $7 for the first item & 50¢ for each additional item. price seem a bit steep for one eyeshadow? you can opt out of the extensive packaging & go for your items wrapped in tissue paper in a bubble mailer. HOWEVER, your original invoice will still be marked for $7 but you will be refunded the difference [see below for more details]. international shipping, however, does NOT come with a delivery confirmation number. this isn't because i said so - its a USPS thing. sorry. ):


now on to refunds: if your shipping cost is LESS than the price i charged you for shipping, you will be refunded the difference. (:  you won't be refunded the difference until i make it to the PO & ship out your order.

if you have any questions regarding shipping, packaging options, or refunds please shoot me an email at: lucky107cosmetics@gmail.com.

xo.

Changes to Lucky107 [policies, shipping, products, etc..]

I know I just wrote a post on whats going on here at the studio, but I have made some more changes & these are slowly being phased in. As a recap [& to add further information to past updates], I will be reiterating changes that I mentioned in the last post. So get ready to be introduced to the whole new Lucky 107. (:

+ Pigmies & Collections:Single Colors [also known as "pigmies"] are now $3.75 each for a 5g jar. Please note that you do not get 5g of product. It is sold base on the volume of product that will fit in the jar, not on weight [as that some minerals weigh more than others]. Also, collections can no longer be separated. I have thought long & hard about this decision & find it best to not separate them. You can, however, still order a color out of the collection in then sample pack to see if that color from the collection will work for you but to get the color in a 5g jar you must order the full collection. sorry. ):

+Shipping:

Due to the rise in shipping costs at the post office, I have to now start charging shipping. It is $3 for the first item [ie: 1 5g pigmie jar, 1 collection, 1 lipgloss, etc...] & then 50cents for each additional item afterwards. HOWEVER, since sugar scrubs are so heavy they are $4 for shipping & then 50cents for each additional item. Need me to ship international? Its a flat $7 - unless you are ordering just 1 pigmie, then its $3. 

+Shipping Policy:

At this current point in time we only ship on Fridays because I have an infant & a 1 year old & it is really hard to take them in & out of the vehicle by myself. Now I'm not making excuses, but for now I will only ship Fridays. Should you need it mailed to you sooner, please email me at: lucky107cosmetics@gmail.com to discuss priority shipping prices. Please be aware that I have been told that shipping it priority does not guarantee that you will receive it in 2-3 days so please plan accordingly.  

+Labeling: 

All products will now contain an ingredients label, a label that has the name on it with what its used for [ie: eyes, face, lip, or nails... or a combo of the 4], & my information: artfire.com/users/lucky107 * Made in OKC * Dist by: Lucky107

+Birthday Club:

Want to get a special little something in your birthday month? Sign up for the "Ladies of Luck" Birthday Club. Email me at: lucky107cosmetics@gmail.com with the following information:

-Name

-Address

-Email Address

-Favorite Color

-Eye Color 

+Vegan or Not:

Not all of our products are vegan. Most of our reds & pinks & some of our purples contain Carmine. "Carmine is a brilliant red dye made from crushed scale insects, typically cochineal or Polish cochineal insects" -wisegeek.com  Our lipgloss base & lipbalm base also contains beeswax which make these not vegan! In the product listing & on the label for the product, it will tell you if it's vegan or not.

+Returns/Exchanges:

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the product we can not accept a return or exchange on any makeup product. However if for any reason you are unsatisfied with your product, please email me at: lucky107cosmetics@gmail.com & I will be more than happy to offer you store credit or send you a different product.

+"Bulk" Sales:

Coming soon... 

Buy 4 pigmies for $11 + shipping.

Buy 5 pigmies for $15 + shipping. 

+From Sample to Full Size:

If you purchase a sample of an eyeshadow color then decide you like it, receive 50cents off the full 5g jar! (:

I believe that's it for now... Will edit as I see fit.