Writings about my vanity vices

I started blogging just about 3 weeks ago, I’ve been seeing several beauty blogs on the internet which are very similar to what I am doing now. Just a proof that women are naturally vain (in a good way of course ).
Anyways, I have been thinking of a way to get more readers eventually advocates of my blog, and since beauty blogs are already common, I’d need something different to stand out, something new and original. And what better way to do it than to have something INTERACTIVE, hence a contest portion and an “On-Assignment” portion here in my blog. The contest idea, so far, has a more concrete draft on my brain right now. The On-Assignment idea was inspired by the “on-assignment” portion in the strobist.blogspot.com (I was a fan of this blog when I was still in photography).

So without further ado, I’d like to introduce to you my contest portion, which I call “Vanity Unleashed!” and below is my teaser

(CREDITS: photo – Arthur Trinidad; Model: Marge Arciaga; Makeup Artist – Me and my team in RT Salon)

RULES and MECHANICS:

The contest will run every month starting on March 1, 2010. The prize for the winner will be anything from makeup tools, makeup, gift certs (maybe @ rustans, spa, facial clinics), etc.. (prices may vary depending on the monthly theme). Budget will be shouldered by yours truly (so please expect not so extravagant prices, just the ones that I can afford) .

1. Entries submission will last for one two one week (14 7days), only one entry per person. And since wordpress is not capable of letting other users upload a file (well not in my free subcription), entries shall be emailed to me at rtsalon2009@gmail.com.
2. The photo of your final entry should be taken within the submission period or at least 2 weeks before the submission period has started, otherwise it will be disqualified.
3. Behind the scenes photos (at least 2 shots) should also be included in your submission. This would serve as your proof that you have done the work you have submitted.
4. Please include your full name, and a few tips about your work submitted.
5. Entries submitted are properties of the contestants, this means, I cannot use your photos for any other purposes.
6. Any form of post processing in the photos of your final entry are not allowed, I will check the exif file when you submit your entries.

Judging: the readers/visitors of my blog are the judges, the one who gets the most votes wins. I am thinking of setting up a poll for judging (this is still tentative, if I can think of a more accurate way to gather votes, then we shall use that, otherwise, we use polls).  Juding will last for one week (7 days).

Anyone can join as long as you have the passion for beauty.

Claiming for prices: It shall be send through you or we meet up, which ever is convenient for the winner.

I hope you like my idea, I hope you join this contest, together we shall learn from each other, more importantly, let’s have fun!. Ciao Stay tuned for more updates