BeautyBar Presented by The Daily Front Row During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2011

Kat Deluna getting her makeup done by beautyADDICTS

On February 15th I attended the BeautyBar, aka The Daily Lounge at Townhouse Spa during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2011.

I always make sure I set aside some time to indulge in services at the BeautyBar, first starting off with an amazing mini refresher facial, then pedicure, makeup by beautyADDICTS and hair styling by Raika Studio. Raika Studio was using and promoting Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger luxury care for dry, damaged hair (eight products total). I love the amazing light smell of ginger in the Finishing Spray that was used on my hair. I can't wait to try the Keratin I would also love to try the Texturizing Sea Spray and Shine Spray.

Other services included manicures, massages and brow shaping.

This was the first time I had ever tried beautyADDICTS makeup and loved my smoky eye makeover. I got to take home several beautyADDICTS products, including the SolutionEYES eye shadow, Hydra SUNRays matte bronzing powder, LashGALORE mascara, and RelationLIPS lip gloss. Can't wait to use them!

Manicure and pedicure stations

I was also introduced to Hanes Silk Reflections Ultra Sheer, available in Barely Black, Barely There, Gentlebrown, Jet, Little Color and Natural, retailing for $10.00. I was thrilled with the samples I received, which came in handy when I happened to need sheer jet black hosiery right before an event. The size AB fit me great, and didn't get any snags with the run resistant technology.

I was amazed by the exquisite, unique Madstone fine jewelry pieces that were being showcased. I especially love the Bubble collection, inspired by a magnum of champagne.

Since I always spend quite a bit of time at the BeautyBar, I definitely have to snack on something while I am there. Simply Sensible entrées were being sampled - Zing Chicken with Brown Rice, Beef Tips and Gravy with Brown Rice and my favorite of the three being sampled, Mediterranean Style Chicken with Bowtie Pasta. Other meals include Beef Pot Roast and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes and Meat Lasagna with Sauce. These refrigerated meal options are freshly created and never frozen and can be found in grocery stores nationwide, retailing for about $6.99.

- Kim Weling