October 15, 2009
PrettyCity’s 2009 NYC Beauty Sample Sale a Hit
On Wednesday, October 7, PrettyCity.com and Shape presented the New York City leg of the 2009 Beauty Sample Sale, where patrons can try new spa and beauty products, enter raffles, and shop at a discount.
Held at R Bar on the Lower East Side, women were lined up halfway down the block before the event began. Once they got in, they picked up a goodie bag with the latest copy of Shape and assorted beauty samples and got their raspberry kamikazes, the complimentary drink of the night.
The space was filled with tables staffed by vendors including handbag and accessory company Donnella’s Closet, Spa Ja, jewelry company Clo & Iz, Laser Cosmetica, and bag company Apple & Bee. In the back of the bar sat a prize wheel for patrons to spin to win giveaways such as DVDs and bronzing spray. As women lined up to take their turn at the wheel, they noshed on a spread of brownie bites, lollipops, jelly beans, and gumballs.
One special table was commandeered by Bright Pink, the only national non-profit that specifically seeks to educate young women who are at a high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
The event has several more cities to hit, and shows no signs of slowing down. “Not only do we plan on hosting the Beauty Sample Sale in New York City again next year, but we’re also putting more events on the calendar,” says PrettyCity CEO Carolyn Brundage. “We weren’t prepared for the demand at this event—tickets sold out well in advance—and we were bombarded with women trying to find creative ways to gain entry to the event…beauty addicts like us, no doubt!”
Photos courtesy PrettyCity.com.
