MK Monday: Why Mary Kay?

So for some of you that know me, you might be wondering why I decided to sell Mary Kay.
In Mary Kay, we call this our I-Story.
I decided to become an Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay because I love the product! I mentioned this in my first MK post but didn't elaborate on why. First let me start with the fact that I had no intention of joining Mary Kay. I hadn't really thought about it because I have a full-time job and life is busy enough. I hosted a party for a friend so that she could work her way up the MK Ladder to become a director. As a hostess, I received a nice discount and purchased the Mary Kay Starter Kit for $50.00, which was already at a special rate of $75.00. I love a great deal so I couldn't pass up getting $400 worth of product for $50.00!
Initially, I planned on just using the product and giving the sales materials to my friend. When I got the kit, I was impressed by the bag and intrigues by the sales materials. Not at the potential of making money, sure that's a nice bonus; I was more intrigued by the challenge of doing something new and different.
At the same time, I get a discount on the products I love while servicing my friends and family. Now, you can have that opportunity also. The Starter Kit is on sale again (for the first time since October) for $75.00. This is your chance to get in on the fun and be apart of the MK Family.

Contact me if you're interested!

Mary Kay Monday: New Products

I'm getting back into blogging and even thinking of doing a giveaway next week so stay tuned.
For this Mary Kay Monday, I would like to introduce you to the NEW Spring products!!

From Left to Right: Limited Edition MK Eye Color ($20), Lip Lacquer w/ mini retractable lip brush in Chai Latte or Pink Pagoda ($16 ea), Nail Lacquer in Blue Lotus or Pink Bamboo ($9 ea)





 

I also can't wait to order these New Shades of Cream Eye Color ($14 ea).

 

Last but not least, everyone's all abuzz for the Finishing Spray to keep your make up in place all day long! This might make for a great bridesmaids gift! $18 a bottle

 

 

 

Now that you've seen the new products, I will provide the same offer to my readers as I did on facebook...

 

Ladies,

Do you need any make up or skin care products? If you're like me, you have that little list in the back of your mind. I know I do (eye primer & loose powder to name a few). COMMENT BELOW on what you have on YOUR LIST & I will send you a SPECIAL OFFER! No obligation to buy. If you'd like to try something first, l have samples.
I will be placing a Mary Kay order this week so please let me know if I can get you anything! These new products are a great place to start! I look forward to hearing from you all soon!!

10th Day of MK Christmas Sales: After the Parties

After the holiday party is over, and it's time to take off that Ultimate Mascara, you will want the best eye makeup remover I have ever used:

Mary Kay Oil-Free Makeup Remover $15.00 Gently removes eye makeup, including waterproof mascara, without tugging or pulling the delicate skin in the eye area. Formula does not leave skin feeling greasy. Clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy. Suitable for contact lens wearers. Suitable for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes. Hypoallergenic, oil-free and ophtalmologist-tested.



For today only, it's yours for $12.00!

Comment, email me (simplechicandsouthern@gmail.com) or shop on my website (see link in sidebar) or click the image above to go straight to my website. I will make the adjustment when I receive notification of your order. I will then send you a link for payment. I can ship nationwide and would love to be your Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.

MK Women's fragrances 20% off Today

Part of my 12 Days of MK Christmas Sales featuring Thinking of You perfume on sale for $24.00 today. This is a wonderful fragrance that comes with a beautiful heart charm! What a great gift for a friend, sister or whomever you have in mind.
Please let me know if you're interested by midnight tonight. Send an email to simplechicandsouthern@blogspot.com or click on the image below to go right to my website to order.

Source: marykay.com via Courtney on Pinterest

MK Monday: Holiday Gifts

Where to begin??
Mary Kay has so much to offer this time of year and fabulous deals too!!

I have put together some great, affordable gift sets which are great for friends, co-workers, teacher gifts, and family! Here are pictures of some gift sets I put together:

Happy Feet featuring Fuzzy Socks & MK Mint Bliss Energizing lotion for Feet & Legs
$12

Coffee & Cream featuring a holiday mug and MK Satin Hand Cream
$12

Hot Lips! featuring Hot Chocolate for two & Red Passion Lip Gloss (a perfect combo for the holiday season)
$16

These are just a few ideas and I have much more including an Eye Essentials kit, Mistle Toes, and the World Traveler kit.

December 1st kicked off my 12 Days of MK Christmas Sales which are one day only sales on some of my favorite gifts! Want to know more, comment below or follow me on twitter @MKCourtneyN!

 

• December 1st - Stocking Stuffers: Lip Gloss $10, Satin Lips $15, Ultimate or Lash Love Mascara $11, or Nail Lacquer for $6 (Mention the blog and I will honor this sale but not to be combined with another offer)
• December 2nd- Teacher Gifts: Satin Hands Pampering Set (normally $34) on sale for $25.
  (Mention the blog and I will honor this sale but not to be combined with another offer)
• December 3rd- Gifts for Him: True Original Cologne $36 on sale for $30
• December 4th- Festive Fragrances: Any women's fragrances 20% off (Thinking of You is my favorite and comes with a cute heart charm that can be attached to a silver charm necklace)
• December 5th- Teens and Tweens: Got a teenager in the house? Get Acne Gel Solution for $5 to make any blemishes disappear. Velocity Skin Care for 20% off, Teal Nail polish for $7, Teal Gel Eyeliner (comes w/ free brush) $13
• December 6th- Hot Holiday Looks: Radiant Red or Teal Nail Polish $7, Black or Teal Gel Eyeliner $13, Rock n' Red or Red Passion Lip Gloss $ $10,  Bold Shine Lip Gloss Color in Radiant Red & Poised Pink for $11.
• December 7th- Brush on Beauty: My favorite brush-- Mineral Foundation Brush $8, Liquid Foundation Brush $8. Need makeup for those brushes, 20% off mineral/liquid foundation today only.
• December 8th- Gifts for my BFF: Eye Essentials gift set featuring the best eye makeup remover ever, and Ultimate Mascara for $25. Personalize a compact of her favorite colors for her at 20% off each item. Thinking of You perfume for $25
• December 9th- Who's the Boss? Satin Hands Pampering Set on sale for $25.00 again :)
• December 10th- After the Parties: Eye Makeup Remover for $12.00
• December 11th- Just the basics: All foundation 20% off
• December 12th- Ho!Ho!Ho! Happy Holidays on the Miracle Set which normally retails at $90, get it today for $75!! If you use Volu-firm for advanced aging, $159 today only!

PINK FRIDAY

The countdown is on for PINK FRIDAY!! Shop for gifts of beauty in your pajamas and don't mess with the lines. Girls know, makeup is never discounted at the department stores and even your Ulta coupon doesn't cover the good makeup. This is the time to stock up or try Mary Kay, if you haven't already! Just click the image below to go directly to my website.

 

 

Need some gift giving ideas? Click on any of the images below to go directly to the product page.

 

 

MK Monday: Week 3 Photo & Gift Giving Guide

I promised a Photo after Week 3 of using the Miracle Set. Here's a family photo taken on the front porch today so ignore the wind blown hair and the lack of beautiful Mary Kay color on my face.

Click on the picture to enlarge

While I can visibly tell a slight difference, I can certainly feel a dramatic difference! My skin feels firmer, softer and healthier :).

On another note, I am beginning to sell exclusive Holiday Gift Packages that you can order. If you would like more information, email me at simplechicandsouthern@gmail.com . I would love to make your holiday season less stressful!

Mary Kay Monday: The Miracle Set Challenge

If you checked in last Monday, you noticed I have started my own Mary Kay business.
I also mentioned this wonderful, age-fighting system known as the Miracle Set, which received the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and is one of the most successful products in MK history.


3-In-1 Cleanser, 4.5 oz.
Age-Fighting Moisturizer, 3 fl. oz.
Day Solution Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35*, 1 fl. oz.
Night Solution, 1 fl. oz.

This premium collection, designed to work together, is the main reason I became interested in Mary Kay. I was looking for a way to fight wrinkles and aging after viewing some photos of myself. This one in particular.



@ Chipper's last regular season home game in Atlanta (Sept 30)

Look at those crow's feet!! I wasn't happy with the amount of lines around my eyes. What happened?? Some of these expression lines have been there for a while but I noticed more than usual.

Maybe it's because I've been content with my budget-friendly face wash for the past couple of years, and lack of moisturizing at night? Maybe it's that I'm rapidly approaching 30? Maybe it's my makeup? These are all thoughts crossing my mind.

 

I do realize lines and wrinkles are bound to happen. Obviously a little sooner than I would have liked. So I realized, it was time to start using a technology-proven product that works! I just want to do my part to prevent whatever I can. And it's better to start early rather than later!

So I'm giving the Miracle Set a 12-week challenge which is the same amount of time allowed in the MK clinical study. You're probably asking why are you testing the product you're selling, what if it doesn't work?

Here's the thing I love most about Mary Kay, there is always something valuable to learn about every product. (That's probably the nerd in me.) Mary Kay puts a lot of technology and research into every product to be worth your money.

For me, I relate it to when I'm at the mall looking for makeup and I ask which one would be the better choice. I rarely have had someone tell me all of the benefits and what goes into the makeup that would help me achieve the look I'm going for. But a Mary Kay represetative could tell you all of the advantages of each and every product. I have never went to a Mary Kay event and not learned something new.

With that said, I'll give you these results from their clinical study. And together, let's see if the Miracle Set lives up to its name.

As seen by a dermatologist on panelists in a 12-week clinical study:  83% had a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles  Up to 25% improvement in skin elasticity  100% had softer, more supple skin  46% improvement in more even skin tone

I've been using it for 2 full weeks now, and while I don't see a dramatic difference, I have been able to feel the difference. My skin definitely feels better. I will take a picture next week, after week 3, for you to compare for yourself. And another during Weeks 6, 9 and of course, 12.

I'm also going to incorporate the Time Wise Firming Eye Cream (a must have for my dark circles)  soon which is proven to help in the following areas:

96% saw an improvement in the overall appearance of the skin around the eyes*

100% saw a visible reduction in roughness/dryness around the eyes*

up to 25% firmer skin around the eyes*

up to 40% reduction of dark circles under the eyes*

up to 75% improved silkiness of skin around the eyes*

Hypoallergenic

$40.00

I'm excited to see the difference over time! How 'bout you? Anyone else want to give it a try? MK offers a trial-set for $44.00. As a bonus, I will also send you a free sample of the eye firming cream with your purchase! Just mention "Miracle Set Challenge." Who's in??

Mary Kay Monday

I'm starting a new weekly post on Mondays to discuss my new side business in Mary Kay. I never, ever thought I would become a "Mary Kay Lady." It was never on my radar even though I had heard of Mary Kay since I was a little girl. I recently hosted a party at my house for a friend, and fell in love with the product in the process. Needless to say I purchased the starter kit. When it arrived, I couldn't help feel the challenge of maybe I should do more with this than just use the product out of the kit.

I've learned a lot about Mary Kay in the past few weeks. MK is a wonderful, thriving (debt free), faith-based, global business made up of beautiful women of all ages. And, yes, they still have pink cadillacs but this is what they look like now...

I would drive that around, wouldn't you?

Well I don't think I will be driving a Cadillac around any time soon since it takes a lot of devotion. For now, I'm just dipping my feet in the water while continuing to work full-time. For now I'm hoping to service my friends, family and any blog readers out there, of course. :)

I'm super excited to start introducing women to Mark Kay's wonderful products. I'm already enjoying the TimeWise Miracle Set that came in my Starter Kit.



3-In-1 Cleanser, 4.5 oz.
Age-Fighting Moisturizer, 3 fl. oz.
Day Solution Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35*, 1 fl. oz.
Night Solution, 1 fl. oz.

I'm going to write more about this wonderful set next Monday and hope you'll check in each week for a new post. More importantly, I would love if you asked me questions or wanted to sample a product.

Anyone local ready to set up a party?