*I sent my contributor to the Sony Press Junket for Rikki and the Flash. Her travel expenses and junket were covered by Sony Pictures. All her opinions are her own and not swayed by outside sources.*
I’m sitting in my seat inside Sony’s screening room ready to see #RickiAndTheFlash. Let’s do this! So excited! #RickiJunket @RickiMovie
After attending an advanced screening of Meryl Streep’s new movie Ricki and The Flash in New York City, a hair and makeup team was waiting inside Sony’s headquarters to give makeovers to a group of lucky mom bloggers.
Upon entering Sony’s lounge, the room was full of hors d’ouevres and a special cocktail called a “Cherry Lime Ricki.” I immediately grabbed one and jumped in line to get a make over.
I was actually the first one to sit down in the chair!
A wonderful makeup artist named Meghan asked about my makeup style and got right to work. I told her I love eyeshadow, eyeliner and a nude lip. And that’s just what Meghan did for this mom of three!
After my makeup was finished, I hopped into the next chair to get a new hair style for our night out in the city. The stylist asked if I wanted “Ricki braids” and I said “OK, if you think it will look good!” I couldn’t tell you the last time I braided my hair!
I have fine, straight hair, so I wasn’t too sure how it would turn out. A lot of the other bloggers said it looked cute, so I kept the braids in for a while.
But, then I chickened out and asked the stylist to just do beach waves instead. I loved it, I felt like a new person and was ready to have a wonderful night.
Got some beach waves and a makeup touch up. Everyone looks great! #RickiAndTheFlash #RickiJunket
Right after our makeovers, we packed on to this luxury bus, (complete with a dancing pole!) and headed to Hill Country for some down-home cowboy food. We were treated to a special menu complete with cornbread muffins, barbecue chicken, collard greens and mac and cheese.
We also enjoyed live music while there. It was amazing! Ricki and The Flash truly came through in each detail of our trip.
Check out this quick recap of my adventures that day!
If you’re wondering how the movie was or what Meryl Streep, Rick Springfield and Mamie Gummer are like in person, stay tuned! I will be telling you all about it this week. You won’t want to miss it!
While I won’t be getting a side braid anytime soon, I AM excited to see this movie. Meryl Streep has never done a bad movie.
What a fun event! That’s a great look. I’m looking forward to this movie and am glad to see Rick Springfield doing more acting these days.
I love Meryl Streep and Rick Springfield. I am looking forward to seeing this.
That sounds like such a fun experience. I bet she had an amazing time!
It was literally amazing from start to finish! So thankful Melissa asked me to go!
What a fun look! I love that you got to have such a fun afternoon to get glam.
I definitely needed it! With three small kids, some days I don’t have time to shower. hahah This was awesome!
It sounds like a fun event! I think the beach waves really suit you, they look lovely!
Thank you! You’re too kind! It was soooo much fun!
It was tons of fun hanging with you! It was my first press trip and I hope to be able to go on many more. 🙂
You too!! It was so lovely to meet you! We really did have a great time. Hope to catch up soon!
I don’t do well with braids myself, but I adore your little makeover! You look awesome! And that would be such a fun Press Trip!
How fun!! I can’t wait to see the movie!! (Love your hair!)
This looks like such a fun event – love the side braid. Cannot wait to see this movie – I love Meryl Streep!