This coming weekend in Chicago, the weather may be chilly but I’ve got a hot party for you to come to!
Bellas, if you’re in Chitown – please come out to the Drugstore Diva Blogger Mixer on Saturday October 10. From 7 to 9:30 p.m., I’ll be sipping cocktails and boogying down alongside my bellas in the blogosphere Lianne the Makeup Girl and Erin Scandalous!
It’s an after party for the prestigious Makeup Show Artists’ Summit. Come on out to the J Bar at the James Hotel Saturday night to hang out with some of your fave beauty bloggers and some of the hottest makeup artists in the biz. — and PLEASE come on up to me and say hello! I’d love to meet you!!
I wish I could be there. Sounds like a BLAST!
FYI – not sure all the beauty bloggers are aware of the new FTC directive on freebies and paid reviews:
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission will require bloggers to clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products.
It is the first time since 1980 that the commission has revised its guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and the first time the rules have covered bloggers.
But the commission stopped short Monday of specifying how bloggers must disclose any conflicts of interest.
The FTC said its commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the final guidelines, which had been expected. Penalties include up to $11,000 in fines per violation.
The rules take effect Dec. 1.
clarahallow121 – Learned counsel (i.e. people paid to know this) advise you have to implement a clear disclosure policy.
Something like: Products reviewed were provided free by InsertNameofCompanyHere, or Nameofblogger received $x in exchange for this review
Hey Sinistra and Clara – thanks for the discussion. I’ll blog about this later. For now, I’m still excited for the aforementioned party!
I’m excited to have you with me Bella! Maybe we can get breakfast or coffee on Sat.!!! This party is gonna be great so so so excited!
It is the first time since 1980 that the commission has revised its guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and the first time the rules have covered bloggers.
But the commission stopped short Monday of specifying how bloggers must disclose any conflicts of interest.
Crap, I have to work or I would be there with bells & fiercely fall dark lips ON! I follow all you guys so it would’ve been cool to meet you all. Have fun @ J Bar though! They have GREAT martinis. 🙂