Juniper

Some may not know, but will surely find out, what an amazing team of ladies there are at Juniper Boutique.  

www.juniperdress.ca

At the healm is Jennifer (love the name by the way).  Some of you may be asking, what the heck is Jen (Pink Ink Jen) talking about?  Ok, let me back up.  Let's rewind!!!

In 1975, Jennifer A. was born into the world....  OH WAIT!  Not that far back?  LOL  Ok, let me get serious.

Last year, Pink Ink co-hosted an event to support the London Anti-Bullying Coalition.  

We had a small competition for a youth to audition and sing at the event.  There were some budding stars who performed like Saidat, Brooklyn Roebuck and Austin Price to name but a few.  

Saidat

Brooklyn Roebuck

Austin Price

Anyways, the young girl that won, Victoria Zubick, was going to perform in front of an audience for the first time.  

We wanted her to feel glamorous and special.  

Victoria

We heard of this boutique called Juniper so we went and spoke with the owner.  Without a bat of the eye, Jennifer offered to outfit our young star in two GORGEOUS gowns.  Amazing!!!

Here's a sample of what they carry:

This year, Pink Ink and London Mompreneurs are hosting an event to support Single Women in Motherhood (SWIM).  We felt we wanted to do a fashion show this year.  When it comes to evening gowns where else were we going to go other than Juniper?!  

Again, we approached Jennifer.  With a big grin on her face she said "Sure we will help out!  Why not?!".  Now Juniper not only is "helping out", they assigned one of their stylists to fit all of the models prior to the event AND to attend the event AND help outfit the ladies AT the event.  

Juniper has advertised the event for us.  

Juniper has opened up their doors to support an event that supports mothers to raise strong and healthy children.  

Whatever we ask of Juniper the response is always "Sure, no problem".  From the bottom of our hearts we want to say THANK YOU!!  You have been phenomenal and you have added a piece of elegance to the evening that otherwise may not have been there.  MUAH!

Let's tell you a bit about Juniper.  Juniper boutique is located in the North West par to the city of London on Fanshawe Park Road by Wonderland.  As their daughter graduated from grade 8, Jen and Jeff Bibbings experienced the excitement, and the challenges, of grad shopping.  They fell in love with the idea of creating a unique place where ladies of all ages could discover designer dresses from around the world, and share in the celebration of finding "the" dress.  That place is Juniper Dress Boutique, names after Jen's childhood nickname, Juniper.  A graduate in Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa, Jen brings her artistic touch to every facet of the Juniper experience.

Thank you Juniper (Jennifer and Ashley).  We appreciate you and what you do with big and open hearts. 

Ladies Night Out - A Red Carpet Affair will be taking place Friday, October 17th.  Doors open at 6:30pm.  Silent Auction, Dinner, Fashion Show, Shopping, Guest Speaker (Saidat!!) and so much more!!  If you would like to attend please send your contact information and someone will be in touch with you right away.

Red Carpet Styles

So in the midst of all of the Face of Pink Ink hype we have some other stuff going on like... hmm, let me see, A RED CARPET GALA!!!!!  Yes, in the midst of all the hoopla in searching and finding the perfect three to represent our company (very hard choice by the way), we are also planning a gala event with one of last year's FOPI winners, the one and only, Sara Clarke (owner of the London Mompreneurs).  

A question that many are asking is "What do I wear?"  A comment that we frequently hear "I don't do dresses".  Well, I figure we will incorporate something for everyone here.  Some gala dresses, the little black dress and the dressed up black pant.  Yes, you CAN wear pants to the Red Carpet Affair as long as you what?  ACCESSORIZE!!!  Let's begin with the traditional glam.

Little Black Dress

 The Little Black Dress can bring you to the office and out to the gala if you accessorize and change up your makeup!  

www.carmina.ca

www.juniperdress.ca

www.juniperdress.ca

Ok, now let's go for some untraditional glam.  The dress pant at a gala event.  We see this more and more these days and let me tell you, the ladies who rock a pant outfit at a gala are uber confident and look simply AMAZING!!! I mean, you would have to if you are going to break the mold - lol.  Seriously though, the key to looking glam in dress pants is dressing it up with bling, killer shoes and a rockin makeup look.  The bling could be sequins on the top or in your jewelry.  Also, sheer anything on top will dress up any outfit!!  Check it out.

As for the bling!  You leave that to us.  

Remember, the first fifty ladies to walk through the doors at Ladies Night Out - A Red Carpet Affair will be jeweled for the evening by a special guest with Park Lane.  Let's just show you what type of treats we're talking about.

https://www.facebook.com/pl.tammy

https://www.facebook.com/pl.tammy

I could go on but... I'd get in trouble.  So, now the question is, how to put it all together.  Don't you worry.  We've got you covered.  We're having a makeup and jewelry night on September 26th and we have scheduled a few nights to try on dresses from Carmina de Young and Juniper!  All prior to the Red Carpet Gala.  AND we have a few other surprises up our sleeves for you ladies.  

Why are we doing this?  We LOVE women!!  

We want to see you in all of your glory and, let's be honest, we needed an excuse to dress up.

Can't wait to see you.  Contact us today!  If you want us to contact you with details on the Red Carpet Event or the mini-events leading up to the MAIN event, leave us a message below or on facebook.  

We will get back to you within 48hrs!

A day in the life of a Pink Ink Diva + A Few BIG Announcements!!!!

Below please find a story.  This story is a special story because it includes some very special people.  Your challenge is to visit each fb page and like them or leave them a positive comment.  Then count how many "special people" there are.  Send your response to us by commenting below OR messaging us at our Pink Ink facebook page.  Read til the end to find out why!!


I woke up today feelin like today is a pampering day.  Went to have a shower with Seacret body scrub - Honey and Sea Salt.  My skin feels like butta (butter).  Alanna is the best Seacret Agent!  Now, I have to take care of my face - the Aloe from the

Aloette product line makes my skin radiate! Margaret is an amazing Aloette beauty queen.  Oops, I did not get all of my eye makeup off!  No worries, my eye pads from ENJO always gets all of the excess makeup off.  Just add some water onto the pad and voila!  All gone.  Lynn is a pro when it comes to ENJO.  You know what?  I'm going to do a little extra today.  The Nerium product will take years off of my skin.  Mmmmmmmm, feels so nice.  Glad I met Kathleen at that trade show.  Her products are sooooo nice.  

Ok, face done, body clean, I need a rockin' outfit.  My girls from Jockey always make me look great! Love Mary-Ann and Carolyn!  

 Hmmm, something is not done!  Oh, my nails!!  No time for a manicure - Cheryl with Jamberry will take care of me.  I will give her a shout and get my nails done!  Will last a good two to four weeks so do it now and don't have to worry about it again!  

Ok, so I'm having a party tonight.  I need to have a spotless house but who has the time to clean?  Ooh, I will call Peggy with Peggy's Clean Team.   

I've called and she will be here at 3pm done by 5pm.  She's so awesome. 

Heading out the door.  I need some motivational music as I drive.  Oooh, Saidat with Music, Movement and Motivation would be perfect!!!  

So, I'm in my car, boppin to some tunes.  You know what?  I should really have this party tonight documented and filmed.  Pam & Michael from 3-Ring Video Productions would be perfect!  

They will be here at 6pm!  Woohoo!!  Shoot, I need a few photographers.  I know!  Anne Marie with Phelan Photography and Lindsey with Angelic Images would be great!  They are so good at what they do!

Holy, what a busy day!  What's next?  Makeup!!!  Where are my Pink Ink Cosmetics?  Love that stuff!!  Lasts all day!!  I will go and pick up my order on my way home.  Did you know the Pink Ink cosmetics were made in Canada, paraben free and allergy tested?  Bonus!  

I've been running around all day, I truly need to relax.  I'm going to go to see Dianne Boundikas with Reflexology and get my relaxation on!  

Oops, can't forget my tote bag from thirty-one. Those bags are amazing!!!  Jenn Lautebach and Melissa Van Sas are terrific Thirty-one reps.  Jen was so sweet to donate a tote to each winner of the Face of Pink Ink contest.  Pink ones no less - lol.  

Oops, almost forgot to pick up my gift for the reflexologist.  Keri gave me samples of the Plexus Slim drink that will help improve my health and help with that waist line!!  Keri's awesome.  

Wow!  Got a lot done today.  Now I have to get ready for the party tonight.  On the way home I'm stopping at Jane the Bra Lady's house.  Jane always has the perfect bra for me to wear with my dress!  

So, I have my bra, I have my shoes and I have my dress.  OMG - MY HAIR!!!!  I'd better run over to Wright Hair & Co. and get Dodie, Ashley, Emilie and Dom to take a look at my hair.  They ALWAYS make me look fresh and funky!!  What a great team.  Calling them, hoping they have space!  Yes, they do.  Flying over there now!!!! 

Ok, so now I'm sitting and getting my hair done and I'm seeing this flyer for the Face of Pink Ink contest. 

https://www.facebook.com/thefaceofpinkink

 GOTTA ENTER THAT!!!  These flyers are NICE.  Oh, of course they are, Arnie from In Your Face printed them.  Need to log that info for my next print job.

https://www.facebook.com/arnold.kleiman?fref=ts

Running late now, gotta run home and get dressed!  Major party tonight!!

Ok, I'm home.  The house looks awesome!!!  Peggy only uses ENJO cloths to clean.  All you do is add water to the cloths/surface and clean!  Damn the house looks spotless!! ENJO is  great product.  Have to remember to call Lynn and thank her again for having that ENJO party for me at her place poolside the other day.  It was so much fun!

Time to put on my formal wear.  Oh, oh!!  My dress zipper clasp broke!!  No worries!  My girl Shelley from Zipsessory has hooked me up with great zipper accessories.  Never contort again to zip up the back of my dress!  Woohoo!!  Nice, lookin good.  

Need my jewels from Tammy with Park Lane.  Her stuff has been in the major National pageants AND her jewelry line is what they use with Dancing with the Stars.  Just sayin.

Oops, I hear the doorbell!  My guests are arriving and Saidat's music is pumping!  I'm coming down the stairs and I see that everyone is having a great time.  Perfect time to make my announcement:

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming this evening.  I have a debt of gratitude to five special ladies.  They have worked tirelessly to make Pink Ink's event- The Face of Pink Ink - a great success.  The most amazing blogger Shelly Shepherd from 100Things2Do.com; 

the phenomenal and creative team from WIBusiness - Sherry Simoes and Jackie Geeves, 

and our extraordinary photographer, Lindsey Piette - Thank you, thank you, thank you!

My last thank you is for my sista from anotha motha - the one and only Rita Perepelitsky!  She is my partner in crime! The only person I trust to have my back in a dark alley and ensure my lipstick is perfect the whole time!  Miss Rita - Woohoo!!!  Let's go party like it's 1999!! (So glad I did my stretches with Michelle Goldrick or I couldn't dance the night away tonight!)

What?  You thought the announcement of who the winners of the 2014-2015 Face of Pink Ink contest was going to be made here?  Well, if you want to meet the winners in person and talk to them about their experience, then you will have an opportunity at the Ladies Night Out  - A Red Carpet Affair on October 17th!  

It's going to be an amazing time for all!!  Pink Ink has partnered with the London Mompreneurs to do Pink Ink's charitable annual fundraiser!  Pink Ink's charity of choice this year is S.W.I.M. (Single Women in Motherhood).  Just happens to be the London Mompreneur's charity as well!!  This event will be awesome with fashions from Juniper, Jockey and Carmina De Young.  

There will be shopping, dinner, prizes, and fun!!!  Did you want to attend - for free?!  No problem, purchase your ticket by September 19, 2014 and your name will be put into a draw.  You will not only be reimbursed for your ticket, BUT you will also get your hair and makeup done for the event AND a Pink Ink stylist will help you pick out that perfect dress!  What an opportunity!

Did you miss the Face of Pink Ink contest this year?  WELL, HERE IS THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!  For every ticket purchased by October 10th you will be entered into a draw to win your FREE ENTRY INTO THE FACE OF PINK INK 2015-2016!!!  Whether you enter the contest or not is up to you. Whether you've entered the contest in the past is irrelevant.  YOU WILL receive a makeover Pink Ink style!  And if you don't know, we MAKE SURE you feel like the queen you truly are!!

ARE YOU THE NEXT FACE OF PINK INK?

Your pic could be here in a year!  

So we've had lots of fun here.  Above, you read that we are asking you to visit the sponsors of the Face of Pink Ink and like their pages or leave them a positive comment.  We thank you for your continued support of us and also for supporting the sponsors that help us bring you the best that we have.  Let us know your favorite part of the story.  What made you smile?  For every person that comments below or sends us a message, YOU will get an entry into a prize from Pink Ink!!  Winner will be contacted so ensure you leave contact info.  What's the prize?  That's a secret!!!  Talk soon.  

Yours in Beauty,

Jen & Rita