#ADayofBeauty presented by Dollar General + Beauty Cents Mag | Recap 2016 Wednesday 20 July, 2016
Hey everyone. I just returned from an amazing weekend in Nashville being one of a few select beauty bloggers to attend the second Annual #ADayofBeauty event sponsored by Dollar General. It was beyond a Day of Beauty and it was an experience of product galore and complimentary gifts that was given by Dollar General. It was amazing to be apart of this, as I am honored to be a blogger to cover the event and get to hang out with the community of Nashville who attended. This event was open to the public and everyone who attended went home with plenty of products and goodies all found at every Dollar General’s across the nation. We also celebrated the launch of BeautyCentsMeg.com magazine (which is in Dollar General’s everywhere) with cover girl Keke Wyatt, who also made an appearance and performed to the fans. Check out below my excerpt and all of the fun that was had.
The Beauty Bloggers Getting Cute for #ADayofBeauty
The cool thing about #ADayofBeauty event is that this was not exclusive to just us bloggers. This was open to the public people of Nashville to come out and get some good beauty items. These items were not just measly samples either…these women and myself went home with massive swag! Literally everyone who came in were given a bag to go to each booth who was represented by a beauty bag to put all of their items in. Think of it as Trick-or-Treating for women…except no tricks just beauty treats. Full sized beauty ones too. How many events do you know of that you can walk around the venue and collect free products just for showing up and load up on?? The ladies got spoiled on this day for sure! I know I did – so much they have to mail me my products so stay tuned for my reveal on that soon!
In front of the special VIP Beauty Cents Suite lounge room
The first stop I made was in the Beauty Cents Suite which was for only VIP invitees that included the bloggers and locals who won access to the room. In the room it was a beauty experience of complimentary manicures, massages, extra prizes, and the chance to meet the celebs of the event. Very cute and chic!
Myself + Beauty Blogger Rachel O Beauty getting manicures.
I needed a manicure (and truthfully a pedicure) and so happy to get on at the event with Rachel O. Beauty. Funny, both her and I were talking the night before about going to a salon in the area and didnt even need to. We had one on site for us yay!
Creme of Nature gave out full sized product bags!
I love Creme of Nature and they are always launching new innovative products. Myself and the public who attended got full sized items of products in these cute tote bags. Also behind me with the red curly hair is a friend of mine named Kayla. So proud of her and the campaign she is representing with them with the brand. We go back when I shot for her when I worked at a beauty magazine…hair modeling is her thing!
African Pride had a very interactive luau themed area of karaoke and photobooth fun!
Camille (Strength of Nature/African Pride) Rep
Palmer’s Booth
Africa’s Best got us all in the summer mood with FREE ICE CREAM
Look Remember Rachel…she is on product promo with ORS (Curls Unleashed)
Another friend who has promo on products, Rachel!!! Yay I didnt know and so happy to see fellow friends around me who are the faces of products. I know what it’s like to be the face of a product, but it’s my goal to actual be on a product. ::Cross Fingers and Speaks it into the Universe ::
I met these two beautiful twins. I was walking around and they were like “Kiwi I read your blog”! Its good to know i have readers all over! They made me smile!
Will be doing a separate review on Black Radiance products!
LOL at the Ampro Mascot!
I loved the Ampro Mascot. Too cute all brands should have a cartoon mascot!
R&B singers and cover girl of Beauty Cents Mag performed on the main stage of #ADayofBeauty. A rich and strong voice that will always give me chills. She is amazing!
Keke Wyatts + I (love her)
I’ve met Keke Wyatt’s a few times before but always excited to be in her presence. I am happy I can be featured in a Beauty Cents Mag she is the cover girl for and share this event energy together.
Surprised! I am featured inside Beauty Cents Fall 2016 Issue
Myself with some of the beauty bloggers of #ADayofBeauty Photo credit : Klassy Kinks
Bloggers with the #ADayOfBeauty coordinator Phylencia Taylor Photo Credit: Klassy Kinks
I had an amazing time at my first ever attendance as a beauty blogger for #ADayofBeauty. It was so much fun…and yes an over abundance of products to which I can open up my own mini Dollar General store lol. Loved connecting with the other blogger women as well. Many of them I only knew or connected with them online so it was a great space for us to mingle and support each other as well! I really would love to come back next year. Dollar General did a great job of bringing the brands to the consumers, giving away lots of products as a thank you for shopping and discover beauty products that we weren’t aware were carried in Dollar General.
BeautyCents Magazine is only in Dollar General but available nationwide for FREE
Dollar General’s own beauty magazine Beauty Cents Magazine showcases many of the beauty products showcased at the event just in case you didnt get a chance to attend and give tips on Fall Fashion, Beauty, Back to School, Hair, Makeup and more in the Fall Issue that is on stands now. Go to your local Dollar General and pick up your issue (FOR FREE!) and check out my blurb in the issue as well. Did I mention it’s free??? My goal is to go to #ADayofBeauty again next year for another amazing experience. This is a great annual event to attend if you love beauty and love free full sized products! I will definitely come back for that! Thanks for having me Dollar General + Beauty Cents magazine.
Kiwi is the free spirited blogger and content creator of KiwiTheBeauty.com. As a digital influencer, she produces creative inspiration around beauty, lifestyle, media and travel leisure. Her life mantra is to make manifesting fun! When she’s not blogging, she is eating trendy hipster food, carrying crystals, making it rain at her local farmer's market and binge brunching.
Follow her on her blog and social media at kiwithebeauty.com + @kiwithebeauty
You look like you had a blast. Love your dress! My nephew used to work in Corporate Dollar General. He always had great things to say about their generosity. Looks like he was right!
What an exciting experience for you! I love all your photo’s of the event and it looks like you had a lot of fun! Love those spectacular cake pops too, ha!
Girl, your days as a beauty blogger are just so awesome. I’ve always seen you enjoy events like this and you’ve got another fantastic experience with this one by Dollar General. Looking forward to more of you and your beauty adventures!
That’s a lot of amazing products and I’m sure everyone who attended the event had a lot of fun. It’s nice to meet new people and learn more about the products that we use on our skin, especially make-up!
Thank you for sharing your experience. It must have been fun to attend an event like this. I have never been to a bloggy conference in the fashion and beauty niche. I hope I get invited someday.
Wow! Looks like a great event. I love the Dollar General Beauty Cents magazine. I look for the new issue every time I shop at a store. DG is one of my favorite stores. I hope this event visits DC/MD soon
Pretty awesome event. I like that it wasn’t strictly for beauty bloggers. Those tend to be cliquey. Are my eyes deceiving me or does Dollar General carry that many beauty brands?
Hey everyone. I just returned from an amazing weekend in Nashville being one of a few select beauty bloggers to attend the second Annual #ADayofBeauty event sponsored by Dollar General. It was beyond a Day of Beauty and it was an experience of product galore and complimentary gifts that was given by Dollar General. It was amazing to be apart of this, as I am honored to be a blogger to cover the event and get to hang out with the community of Nashville who attended. This event was open to the public and everyone who attended went home with plenty of products and goodies all found at every Dollar General’s across the nation. We also celebrated the launch of BeautyCentsMeg.com magazine (which is in Dollar General’s everywhere) with cover girl Keke Wyatt, who also made an appearance and performed to the fans. Check out below my excerpt and all of the fun that was had.
R&B singers and cover girl of Beauty Cents Mag performed on the main stage of #ADayofBeauty. A rich and strong voice that will always give me chills. She is amazing!
That sounds like an amazing event. You are always out and about at the trendiest events 🙂
Your outfits are super cute and the event looks fun. Wish I could have been there.
I hate we didn’t get a chance to meet it was a great event. The turnout was amazing
Girl Just THIS: “Think of it as Trick-or-Treating for women…except no tricks just beauty treats”
Living for that statement!
You must have had to mail all that swag back to yourself! #BloggerProblems LOL
I am an official Shea Moisture Stalker! And I have some Creme of Nature faves as well.
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
You look like you had a blast. Love your dress! My nephew used to work in Corporate Dollar General. He always had great things to say about their generosity. Looks like he was right!
It sounds like you had an amazing time. I could certainly go for a day of beauty like that!
Looks like you had a really amazing time at this conference! Always love meeting new people and hearing about fabulous products!
Karen | GlamKaren.com
Looks like an awesome event. Love that they gave out all those samples. The booths look fun to visit.
HEY! Where is MY cakepop? Looks like you had a fabulous time. DG knows how to party!
wow what an event to be part of, I’m so happy for you. And the products look amazing. I would have loved to have had a good snoop.
I loved reading this! Those photos are fabulous as well. Thanks so much for sharing this and glad you had a great time!
Im glad you got the opportunity to go to this conference.
Looks like you had an amazing time!
Now this is my type of event. Literally a beauty bloggers paradise. Congrats on you magazine feature too.
It looks like you had an amazing time. It’s great to get together with fellow bloggers once in a while.
I’m delighted to see a few fellow beauty bloggers I know there. Looks like a fab even where folks could learn a lot from you.
What an exciting experience for you! I love all your photo’s of the event and it looks like you had a lot of fun! Love those spectacular cake pops too, ha!
Oh fun! It must have been great learning about new beauty products. The free goodies are always fun!
Looks like you not only had a fun time but it looks like a very successful event. And definitely a day full of beauty!
What a nice experienced! I want to be in an event like this one, I super love it! Like your lipstick.
I totally love that you called it trick or treating for women! Sounds like it was amazing!
Wow! This event looks like so much fun. Your peach dress is super cute.
Siobhan
http://www.befreeproject.com
Girl, your days as a beauty blogger are just so awesome. I’ve always seen you enjoy events like this and you’ve got another fantastic experience with this one by Dollar General. Looking forward to more of you and your beauty adventures!
What an amazing even Kiwi! Looks like so much fun. I love shopping at DG because they have everything I need without breaking the bank.
Looks like a fun event. I would love for them to have something like this in Detroit.
That’s a lot of amazing products and I’m sure everyone who attended the event had a lot of fun. It’s nice to meet new people and learn more about the products that we use on our skin, especially make-up!
This looks like a fun event! And who doesn’t love swag?! I had no idea Dollar General held such events! Awesome!
That looks like such a fun event! I would never think of Dollar General as a beauty store, but I’ll have to check it out.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It must have been fun to attend an event like this. I have never been to a bloggy conference in the fashion and beauty niche. I hope I get invited someday.
Oh this sounds so lovely. A day of beauty would be fun to go to with my friends!
Awww, I love Nashville! My husband and I met there. It looks like you guys had so much fun!
Looks like a fun event. Attending events like this is one of my favorite things about blogging.
Good for you! Looks like the day was well spent. Go Dollar General
Wow! Looks like a great event. I love the Dollar General Beauty Cents magazine. I look for the new issue every time I shop at a store. DG is one of my favorite stores. I hope this event visits DC/MD soon
Looks like a fun event. The gif of everyone dancing is cute.
I love beauty events! I learn so much about products and tips to apply.
Omg what an awesome event full of beautiful people! 🙂 And um, your dress – friggin’ LOVE IT!!!
What fun! Congratulations on being in the magazine 🙂 And it’s so awesome that you got to interact with all of those brands and get free product, too.
This looks like so much fun! They really spoiled you all with goodies and pampering!
What an awesome experience! I would love to attend something like this.
Oh, what a beautiful day! I would like to go to that event, your red lipstick looks really stunning and perfect on you!
What an amazing event! I’ve been to several blogger conferences and brand events but this one looks spectacular!!
Congrats on your feature, that is so awesome! This sounds like a really fun event, and very well put together. You ladies all look fabulous!
OMG I LOVE this event!!! I wish I was close enough to go. They had such amazing products
Pretty awesome event. I like that it wasn’t strictly for beauty bloggers. Those tend to be cliquey. Are my eyes deceiving me or does Dollar General carry that many beauty brands?
Sounds and looks like a great event. I always forget to check Dollar General for beauty and hair products, but they carry almost everything!