Lately I’ve been trying to test out products that I’d normally write off at as “marketing hoopla” or really just something I’m just not interested in trying because, hey, I AM a beauty blogger and it IS my job to test out EVERYTHING, right? These three products, though I was skeptical, pleasantly surprised me…
I still remember the very first designer bag that I bought myself, Kate Spade, obviously. It was cheetah print and awesome. I rocked it with the utmost of confidence even though it wasn’t Gucci or Louis Vuitton like my Long Island cohorts used, but I didn’t care. These “weird” purses all really resonate with me for various reasons, but the main reason being that they’re AWESOME. Enjoy.
If you read my blog on the regular, then you probably already know about the modern day FOMO. Ahhhh, the Fear Of Missing Out: a recognized anxiety (seriously, it is) that something amazing is going on somewhere…and you’re missing out on it. For example, when your friends all go on vacation to Cabo, which you couldn’t go on, because you have an evil boss, and you see a STREAM of Instagram photos that make you want to drown your sorrows in whiskey. That’s just ONE example…and speaking of whiskey, I’m pretty into this new contest that Jack Daniels is doing on behalf of their Tennessee Honey alcohol. The blend of whiskey and honey liqueur is a little bit of honey, and a whole lot of Jack, which makes for an AMAZING summer drink. It’s a superb mixer for an unexpected twist on summer cocktails.
As for the contest, you are gonna want to enter the Jack Summer Swarm contest. The most awesome photo wins a $5,000 travel voucher for the ultimate summer trip. Popular vote will decide the top contenders and then the Jack Daniels judges will make the final call. That means you should be driving your friends jealous with all your “Can’t believe you missed this” moments, but make sure they’re voting for your pics, too.
Here’s my list of summer to do’s (adapted from last year’s list):
Go to happy hours in Century City and Downtown LA: two places I hardly ever go!
I’m a former beauty and fashion publicist/social media expert, turned blogger (though I still do consult in digital marketing for brands!). After years of working on the PR and marketing side of the beauty industry, I decided to take my insider knowledge and start HonestlyJamie.com. My main goal is to help my blog readers and IG/TikTok followers decipher between which products really work and what’s just marketing BS – I’m known for my honesty, after all. With Honestly Jamie, started in 2006 (yes, one of the first beauty blogs ever!), I give my readers daily doses of beauty, lifestyle, fashion and pop culture…with a little sarcasm mixed in.
In addition to being Founder/Editor of HonestlyJamie.com, Jamie also contributes to TODAY.com and The Sunday Edit. All clips can be seen here.
Jamie has partnered with dozens of brands, such as LANCOME, Dr. Dennis Gross, Shiseido, L’Oreal Paris, COVERGIRL, Express, Degree Women, Equinox, CVS, Polo Ralph Lauren, Acura, Olay, Old Spice, Neutrogena, La Roche Posay, HSN, Almay, Walgreens, Macy’s, American Eagle, and many more.
Jamie has been featured as a beauty expert and blogger in People, People StyleWatch, Lucky, All You, OK! magazine TV, NewBeauty.com, SHAPE.com, StyleCaster.com, POPSUGAR.com, AccessHollywood.com, ivillage.com, HelloGiggles.com, Bustle.com, Macys.com, TotalBeauty.com, TODAY.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and many more.
