Calling all beauty junkies: Cos Bar is where it’s at

Last Saturday, Cos Bar Scottsdale threw an amazing event with Ann Taylor to gear up for fall’s latest makeup products, looks and trends. I spent about an hour with Gloria, a seasoned makeup artist and seven years and counting Cos Bar consultant.

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Getting glam courtesy of Cos Bar makeup artist Gloria

Let me tell you, we had the best time. Gloria knew every product line like the back of her hand and used products from multiple lines for a smoky fall eye compliments of Chanel. What’s cool about Cos Bar is that it carries all of the best makeup brands housed under one roof. Instead of running around to three different department stores to purchase your favorite products, this one stop beauty haven offers the convenience of walking up and down the makeup aisle at the drugstore with the customer service and luxury brands you can only get at the counter.

Cos Bar is a collection of thirteen cozy beauty emporiums offering only the finest in skincare, hair products, home apothecary makeup and fragrance. Owner and founder, Lily Garfield opened her first store more than 25 years ago and has since then expanded to eight states nationwide. Each product in the store is chosen by Lily based on their results, the latest, cutting edge makeup products and colors, skincare to match any complexion, bath and body in luxurious textures, fragrances and the trendiest fashions and home fragrances to complete your home and travel needs.

For beauty junkies like me, Cos Bar is as close to perfection as you can get. High end brands line the glossy counters and the walls are stacked with skin, hair and beauty products you can sample to your heart’s content. Here are some scenes from Saturday:

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Bobbi Brown

marni new perfum

Marni Aramis Marni Eau de Parfum (bought it)

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Nars

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Molton Brown

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Chanel

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Claus Porto

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Dior

I picked up a Chanel Mystere Fall 2013 Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadow in “The Non Blonde”, Marni’s new Aramis Marni Eau de Parfum and Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Body Butter.

On top of all of the to-die-for products, Cos Bar is the place to go if you need some beauty expertise. All makeup artists know each and every product line and can help with makeup, skincare, hair and any other beauty fixes. The perfect place to get a fall makeover and pack your beauty bag with this season’s essentials, book an appointment at any of their 13 store locations:
– Aspen, CO
– Carmel, CA
– Charleston, SC
– Edina, MN
– Edwards, CO
– El Paseo, CA
– La Jolla, CA
– Montecito, CA
– Santa Fe, NM
– Scottsdale, AZ
– Vail, CO
– Wailea, HI
– Woodlands, TX

Not a store in your area yet? No problem! Shop online at cosbar.com for all your beauty favorites and get in the know about all the latest and greatest in beauty with Lily’s Faves and the Cos Bar Blog. Free shipping over $100 and ever-changing product bonuses also available online.

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COS BAR Scottsdale fall makeover event

Hi Lovlies! Happy Friday! If you’re in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, you don’t want to miss COS BAR Scottsdale’s Birthday Celebration tomorrow with Ann Taylor. Located at Kierland, shop Ann Taylor and bring your receipt to COS BAR for a complimentary fall makeover and free mascara sample to go with your new outfit.

I’ll be there at 11 am so come stop by and say hi! Would love to meet you!

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Birchbox + Ann Taylor: You’re Invited!

For all Birchbox fans and newbees who have not yet subscribed to the monthly box packed with beauty goodies, now is the time to get signed up and celebrate with a night out!

Birchbox and Ann Taylor have partnered up to create a “Ready. Set. Finished.” fall Style Guide to be included in August Birchboxes. The Style Guide features Ann Taylor’s fall wardrobe essentials paired with the season’s top beauty trends. Birchbox subscribers will receive an exclusive offer of 20% off any Ann Taylor item and 30% off when purchasing two or more items.

In celebration of the partnership, Birchbox and Ann Taylor are working with 9 bloggers in 9 different cities around the country to host events for Birchbox subscribers and Ann Taylor customers. Tomorrow from 6-8PM, Birchbox will be at the Ann Taylor stores in NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Seattle, Houston, Miami, DC and Boston.

Attendees will enjoy the opportunity to use their in-box promotional card, as well as cocktails, sweet treats, a complimentary Birchbox gift box and a special GWP from Ann Taylor.

For complete information on your city’s event, visit the bloggers below:

 New York City: Jessica Sturdy, Bows&Sequins

Chicago: Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl

Boston: Jean, Extra Petite

DC: Lacey, A Lacey Perspective

Houston: Monica, Classy&Fabulous

San Francisco: Kate, The Fancy Pants Report

Seattle: Mollie, Mollie in Seattle

Miami: Lexi, Glitter&Pearls

Minneapolis: Cate, Wild Ruffle

For more on Birchbox and to subscribe for their monthly box, visit birchbox.com.

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