Gratitude

In a few words the Face of Pink Ink is a contest, that, on the surface may seem like a beauty contest or even a popularity contest.  However, it is so much more.  It started in 2013 and took a month to put together.  We thought, why not have a contest to allow women to feel great about themselves - Queen for a day - and get the name Pink Ink out to the public.  Our little idea - BLEW UP!!!  We had no idea that this contest would mean so much to so many.  

2013 Contestant

2013 Contestant

2013 Contestant

2013 Contestant

2013 Contestant

2013 Contestant

We have had women contact us to thank us for helping them see what they haven't seen in years.  We have had women tear up and just stare at themselves.  We have had women smile from ear to ear until their face hurt.  And most importantly, we have had women feel better about themselves because someone urged them to enter a contest that is more about her inner beauty than her outer beauty.  The Face of Pink Ink has morphed into an Empowerment Program for women to have opportunities to speak in public, share their stories, be spokesmodels for our company and yes, have glamour photoshoots where they feel like a rockstar.  Although we would all love to believe that the outer shell of a person doesn't matter when it comes to public perception, it simply is not true.  A well put together woman exudes a confidence that a rushing rhino could not stop!  So Rita and I want to say thank you to ALL of you ladies who participated in the Face of Pink Ink 2013 and 2014.  

FOPI Winner 2013-2014

FOPI Winner 2013-2014

FOPI Winner 2013-2014

This sounds cliche, but Rita and I get such a high when we see women feel good about themselves and are happy with who they are.  You really don't know how much it means to us to hear those words - "Thank you so much".  Because to an outsider those words may seem like someone showing their appreciation, Rita and I understand the meaning behind it and to all of you who expressed your gratitude to us we want to say - You are most welcome.  You are so beautiful and we are blessed to have been a part of your lives even if it was only for a short time.

So, this post is called Gratitude.  Why?  We could not have been as successful as we were in helping our contestants feel like queens if it were not for our many Swag Bag sponsors who contributed a gift to each of our contestants.  Yes, the Swag was MAGnificent!  (I love to rhyme, I know, kinda corny - lol).  

Anyways, we want to say a special thank you to all of our Swag Bag sponsors.  We urge each of you reading this post to please go and visit their websites and/or facebook pages and say/write "Hello, we were sent by Pink Ink".  I'm sure that will put a smile on the faces of many of our sponsors who were just absolutely phenomenal.  On behalf of Rita and I and the whole Face of Pink Ink team THANK YOU.  You've made this experience memorable for so many and truly, that was the goal!!!  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Lynn Grushka. Independant Enjo ConsultantEmail: lgrushka@enjo-canada.comPhone: 519-433-2505
Website: www.enjo.com/html/ca/lgrushkaFacebook: www.facebook.com/lynngrushkaenjopage


Website: www.Saidat.ca
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/pages/Saidat


Alanna Riley, Seacret Agent
Phone 519-709-0419
Email alannacriley@hotmail.com
Website www.seacretdirect.com/alanna
Facebook www.facebook.com/thedeadseasgifts

Kathleen Lazar, Director
Phone: 905-928-4143
Email: kath.lazar@gmail.com
Website: www.kathlazar.nerium.com

Facebook: www.m2.facebook.com/neriumopportunitycanada

Margaret Wake, Beauty Consultant

Email  totallyawake4-aloette@yahoo.ca

Phone  519-933-4357

Website  www.aloette.com/margaretwake

Facebook Page  www.facebook.com/AwakentoAloette

Jenn Lautebach, Independent Thirty-One Senior Consultant
Phone: 519-281-1493
Email: jenn.lautebach@hotmail.com
Website: www.mythirtyone.ca/jenn
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/AccessorizeAndOrganizeWithJenn

Dianne Boundikas
Email: dboundikas@yahoo.ca
Phone: 519-652-1122
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Reflexology-D-Boundikas-RR-Pr/130238177082332

Peggy Brenneman

Email peggy@peggybrenneman.com
Website www.peggybrenneman.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/peggyscleanteam

Shelley Bair
Website www.zipsessory.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/zip.sessory

Keri Hanlon, Ambassador
Phone: 519-666-3106
Email thethankyouco@gmail.com
Website kerihanlon.myplexusproducts.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/plexusslimwithkeri

Anne Marie Phelan
Phone:519.476.1532
Email: londonon@obeoteam.com
Website: www.phelanphotography.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnneMariePhelanPhotography

Cheryl Duin
Phone: (519) 661-0257
Email: cherylduin@rogers.com
Website: www.duinnails.jamberrynails.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DuinNails

Jackie Geeves
Phone: 519-471-6865
Email: jackiegeeves.mm@gmail.com
Website: www.motivatedmoms.net/jackiegeeves

Arnie Kleiman
Phone: 519-660-1625
Email: sales@inyourface.on.ca
Website: www.inyourface.on.ca

Jane Collins

Phone: 519-495-2307
Email: jane@bralady.ca
Website: www.bralady.ca
www.facebook.com/Janethebralady

Melissa Van Sas

Phone: 519 868 8217

Email: melissa.vansas@gmail.com

Website: www.mythirtyone.ca/MelissaVS

Michelle Goldrick Personal Trainer/Lifestyle Coach/Level 3 Athletic Fitness Bikini Competitor/Model

Phone: 519 933 0797

Email: michellegoldrick@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BustinoutLondonONT

Thank you all.  

Yours in Beauty,

Pink Ink

Rita & Jen

Welcome to the Face of Pink Ink - Thirty-One!

Who doesn't love Thirty-One?

I don't know how I ever lived without my Utility Tote, my Cindy Tote (which was embroidered with my company name on it) and my Fresh Market Thermal for grocery shopping.

The quality of these bags and the colour selection are unsurpassed…. don't even get me started on the organizing capabilities!

Jenn of Thirty-One is showing her support for the Face of Pink Ink 2014 by becoming a swag bag sponsor!

This means the winners will receive a Thirty-One product as part of their prize package and the first 100 Contestants to sign up will receive a promotional item/coupon towards their own Thirty-One purchase as part of their swag bag!

Thank you Jenn on behalf of the FOPI Team and the Contestants.

There is still room for more Gold and Silver sponsorships - get your company noticed and support a program that invests in  women and their self-esteem.

There is still room for more Contestants as well!  Get your application form here.

Does Makeup Really Matter?

How often have you heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder?  Or outer beauty is superficial and it is what is on the inside that counts etc, etc, etc…  I’m here to tell you that even though the inner self is extremely important and vital to a thriving business and a thriving you – when you are in business and have to present yourself to sell a product – makeup DEFINITELY matters.  It is important to sell yourself before you can sell a product.  Do you have to be made up like J-lo or Kim Kardashian?  No.  But you do have to look like you put in some effort. 

Let me ask you something.  Why should I give you my hard earned money or even my valuable time if you have not taken the time to put yourself together?  If you are not going to invest in yourself, why should you expect anyone else to invest in you?

Check out some of the pics published on this blog entry.  All of these women are beautiful without makeup.  But which image are you drawn to?  The before or the after?  Which image do you want representing you?  The before or after?  Which image do you want to do business with?  The before or the after?

Does investing in yourself have to cost a lot of money?  No, it doesn’t have to.  For those of us who are on a budget there are some very good makeup products out there that are very wallet friendly.  Contact us and we will provide you with recommendations!

So, what are the must-haves that should be in every women’s makeup drawer to help bring out the image you want to portray?  Here are some of Pink Ink's favorites:

1.  Mascara – WE LOVE the Ultimate mascara from Mary Kay as well as the latest mascara - a long story mascara - from Arbonne.  They are ‘DA BOMB’!  

2.  Foundation – There are a number of great foundations out there – liquid, crème to powder, mousse and mineral powder.  Depending on the type of coverage you want will determine the type that’s best for you.  WE LOVE liquid.  Pink Ink has a hi-def brand of foundation that's to die for!  Mary Kay has amazing creme to powder foundations.  MAC's foundation is pretty good but a bit heavy.  Hint - get the MAC Select Cover Up and mix with Strobe Moisturizer - perfect blend of moisturization and coverage.  Please remember that whatever foundation you choose, make sure to match it to your skin color.  If it disappears - it is the right one! Call us, we will help!

3.  Gloss – a bit of color on the lips is always a great enhancer for the face.  Do you want long lasting coverage and the perfect hint of color?  Check out MAC, Pink Ink and Alouette  - they have some great choices.  

4.  Blush/Bronzer – We think blush makes the face come alive. Arbonne, Mary Kay, Pink Ink and MAC have some great blush choices.  To tell the truth, we have yet to meet a blush we did not like.

Depending on your budget will depend on what you invest in, however, be sure to make the investment. 

As you can tell, we are strong supporters of cosmetic companies sold by women like you and me.  The Direct Marketing companies like Seacret, Aloette, Mary Kay and Arbonne have some great color cosmetics as well as skin care.    We recommend them so that we can support small business in our community.  You will see that this blog has a number of highlighted words.  All of the words are linked to a small business primarily in London and area but also as far west as Alberta!!  It's Small Business month so go out and find your local Direct Sales Consultant that can help you find the perfect colors and skin care.  If you need help finding someone, let us know, we will link you up (no pun intended)!

 Pink Ink is here to teach you and guide you to help you put your best foot forward always.  Contact us today so that we can show you how to apply your makeup like a pro!  Remember, Image is your Brand.

Contact us via Skype at pinkinkbrand for a face to face consult!