Comments on: It’s a Drugstore Diva Party!!

By: Artist Summit Weekend = AMAZING! | stream4.me

Artist Summit Weekend = AMAZING! | stream4.me — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:18:55 +0000

[...] It’s a Drugstore Diva Party!! [...]

By: cocofiere

cocofiere — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:27:00 +0000

Crap, I have to work or I would be there with bells & fiercely fall dark lips ON! I follow all you guys so it would’ve been cool to meet you all. Have fun @ J Bar though! They have GREAT martinis.

By: clarahallow121

clarahallow121 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:19:04 +0000

Thanks, Sinistra! You guys have fun at the party! I have homework

By: chocolate

chocolate — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:32:52 +0000

It is the first time since 1980 that the commission has revised its guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and the first time the rules have covered bloggers.

But the commission stopped short Monday of specifying how bloggers must disclose any conflicts of interest.

By: Lianne

Lianne — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:51:59 +0000

I’m excited to have you with me Bella! Maybe we can get breakfast or coffee on Sat.!!! This party is gonna be great so so so excited!

By: bella

bella — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:29:28 +0000

Hey Sinistra and Clara – thanks for the discussion. I’ll blog about this later. For now, I’m still excited for the aforementioned party!

By: sinistra

sinistra — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:06:10 +0000

clarahallow121 – Learned counsel (i.e. people paid to know this) advise you have to implement a clear disclosure policy.

Something like: Products reviewed were provided free by InsertNameofCompanyHere, or Nameofblogger received $x in exchange for this review

By: clarahallow121

clarahallow121 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:14:14 +0000

does that mean we can’t do product reviews anymore? i only do them because i like to, not for any payment or stuff.

By: sinistra

sinistra — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:46:30 +0000

FYI – not sure all the beauty bloggers are aware of the new FTC directive on freebies and paid reviews:

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission will require bloggers to clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products.

It is the first time since 1980 that the commission has revised its guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and the first time the rules have covered bloggers.

But the commission stopped short Monday of specifying how bloggers must disclose any conflicts of interest.

The FTC said its commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the final guidelines, which had been expected. Penalties include up to $11,000 in fines per violation.

The rules take effect Dec. 1.

By: brightstarr82

brightstarr82 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:31:12 +0000

I wish I could be there. Sounds like a BLAST!