Instaweekend and Makeup Giveaway!

1. Vintage high-waisted bodycon skirt

2. Rad gifted neon Topshop necklace

3. Lolaandgeorge's party hardy arm

4. LPMAshley subbing for a sick model-- she is stunning!

5. Fishtail braid by Nadine

6. Ashleigh and Cortnie playing dress up at the LPM showroom

7. Carla, Anna and I gallivanting on 14th St

8. Kentmorr restaurant and marina for a quick daycay

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Do you ever wish you could apply the perfect cat eye liner, conceal dark circles or just look AH-mazing in photos in general? 

We're giving away one free spot in makeup maven Ana Buitrago's "Flawless Face" Workshop on July 28th at the La Petite Marmoset showroom---- she held one last month and the response was so great that she decided to hold another! Expect an intimate gathering of bloggers and DC ladies and mad ninja makeup skillz--- here's what's on the agenda: 

- Prepping skin for makeup

- Perfecting skin with foundation and concealer

- Perfecting brows

- Proper use of makeup brushes and sponges

- Proper application of powder, bronzer and blush

- A day-to-evening eye look using eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara

- Proper application of lipliner, lipstick and gloss

- Product and technique recommendations based on your specific skin type and facial features

I used to apply foundation with my finger. *gasp!* It was not a pretty sight. *cue violins* But Ana taught me how to do everything the proper way without looking like a lady of the night. 

Here's how to enter for a free spot in the Flawless Face Workshop (Value of $85.00)

1. "Like" Makeup By Ana Buitrago on Facebook (here)

2. "Like" La Petite Marmoset (here)

3. Leave a comment with your email address on this post (that's so we can contact you if you win!).

Good luck! You have until Thursday, July 19 at midnight :)

Food Attack Friday

 Food that can follow you is equally exciting and dangerous.

Photos by Ashley Turchin

Dress- Vintage (La Petite Marmoset -here-), Bag- Violet Boutique, Accessories- Colombia, Sandals- Franco Sarto, Sunnies- Forever21

A few months ago on my birthday, I was walking down a relatively deserted street when I noticed a cupcake truck parked in front of me (*cue angelic music*).  I told myself to stay strong--- plenty of cake was coming later!  I brisked past with my head held high, feeling triumphant--- that is until the truck decided to sneak forward a few feet. (*cue doomed music*)  I looked back and the truck was parked once again. It must be my imagination! I thought as I picked up the pace... and then it moved again!  We continued this game of cat and mouse a few more times until I could resist no longer---- I finally gave in to a red velvet temptress.  Food truck: 1, Katherine: 0

So Friday, when I went to visit Ashley for lunch, you can imagine my panic when I saw at least 20 of these bad boys congregated around Farragut Square (like lions waiting to pounce on gazelles at the watering hole)  Kabobs, smoothies, milk and cookies, meat pies, tacos, pb & J, paninis---- you name it and someone has figured out a way to sell it on wheels.  So many choices... ahhh!!

UPDATE:

1) You are invited to our grand opening party this Thursday, June 7th at the LPM Showroom in Columbia Heights! Sponsored by Black Dot Vodka, Red Rocks Pizzeria and Sticky Fingers Bakery--- Space is limited RSVP to info@lapetitemarmoset.com

2) Ana Buitrago has released the details for the Flawless Face Workshop that will be held at the Showroom on Saturday, June 23rd (along with this pretty sweet video preview)