Archive for March, 2008
Last Day To Win-New Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote
Today 3/30/08, is the last day to win a one week supply of the new Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion, with any $25 order plus free shipping! For more details visit Origins website here: http://www.origins.com/
RALPH WILD- New Perfume by Ralph Lauren
Let us introduce to you the newest addition to the RALPH family, RALPH WILD. Joining RALPH, HOT and ROCKS, the RALPH WILD fragrance is for a girl who is spontaneous, fun and fearless. She is wild!
RALPH WILD Fragrance by Ralph Lauren.
Adding to the excitement is the arrival of Amanda Charlwood, chosen to be the new face for the latest RALPH fragrance. Amanda is not new to the Ralph Lauren brand, she appeared in one of Ralph Lauren’s children campaigns, and shot by the famous photographer Bruce Weber. Amanda’s natural beauty and carefree looks now make her the perfect fit for RALPH WILD.
The face of RALPH WILD: Amanda Charlwood.
This wild and fruity floral creation is inspired by the energy and enticement of the open road. RALPH WILD main fragrance notes are: Top notes: Wild strawberries and luscious watermelon. Mid-notes: Cherry blossom, sheer jasmin, and red rose petals. Dry-down notes: creamy musk, and smooth sandalwood.
The RALPH WILD bottle is immersed in a bold burst of red and topped with the signature turquoise cap, complementing the spirited and colorful RALPH family.
The RALPH WILD Collection:
Eau de Toilette 1.7 oz: $45.
Eau de Toilette 3.4 oz: $59.50.
RALPH WILD is available at fine department stores and www.RalphWild.com
A bit of a short notice but, today 3/30/08 is the last day to enter a contest to win a red 2008 Vespa S in conjunction with RALPH WILD launch. Check it out here!
Ban Deodorant Has A New Scent
The Ban brand is introducing The Island Falls Scent. Ban Invisible Solids have you covered when it comes to stress odor. Now the #1 invisible solid in stress odor protection comes in a new fresh, clean scent just in time for spring. The sheer floral scent of the new Ban Island Falls evokes a fresh island breeze, with top notes of shimmering water greens and citrus, creamy woodsy bottom notes, and a hint of powder freshness.
The backstory: The experts of the Ban brand were the first to discover and address the two distinct types of stress related odors-spicy odor and s-odor. Traditional antiperspirant/deodorant merely mask odors and reduce odor-causing sweat in general. Ban Invisible Solids, with kihada extract and silver cancrinite, use patented, breakthrough technology to specifically target and virtually eliminate (not cover up) spicy and s-odor that other antiperspirant/deodorant may leave behind.
Price: $2.99. Where to buy: Grocery and Drugstores nationwide.
Introducing Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips
The new Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips provides a refreshing citrus-scent for a more enjoyable pore strip experience. Now when you buy a limited-edition eight-count pack of original Biore Pore Strips, you can try out the Mandarin Blossom experience for spring with two free bonus Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips.
For a spa experience at home, use Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips to invigorate the senses as you purify the skin. The fresh mandarin blossom fragrance creates a soothing atmosphere for your favorite cleansing ritual.
Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips.
How Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips work? Like the original strips, Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips bond to the dirt and oil that have settled in each pore and lifts out pore-clogging agents, removing weeks of build-up in just 10 minutes. With continued use of Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips, the appearance of pores dimishes and your overall complexion is cleaner, fresher, and healthier looking.
From the expert: “Just washing your face is not enough, ” says Dermatologist Diane Berson. “It is the dirt and oil below the surface that can really cause complexion problems. I recommend taking a hot shower to open up pores, washing face with Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser which will provide a better surface to adhere strip. Then use a Biore Mandarin Blossom Nose Strips once a week to keep pores clean and clog-free deep below the surface.”
Price: $5.99 for 8 strips. Where to find them: Select food, drug and massmerchant stores. For more information, visit: www.biore.com
New-Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Body Care Preparations
Kiehl’s Since 1851 is introducing ‘Superbly Restorative’ body care preparations made with fairly-traded, organic Moroccan Argan Oil and Argan Leaf Extract. Superbly Restorative Body Lotion, Superbly Restorative Dry Oil, and Superbly Restorative will hit Kiehl’s stores and www.kiehls.com in April. All three preparations are refreshingly and naturally fragranced with essential oils of orange and eucalyptus.
New-Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Body Care Preparations.
This launch marks Kiehl’s first fair trade and their first organic ingredient, 100% certified Argan Oil. In addition, the plastic used for the packaging bottles of the dry oil and lotion is made from Post Consumer Recycled Packaging, which is another Kiehls first, and speaks for their commitment to giving back, as well as their commitment to the environment. Kiehl’s will launch their Superbly Restorative skin Salve later this June.
Argan oil is a rising trend in the beauty industry as smaller all-natural companies incorporated the rich oil into their formulations, Kiehl’s is the first large beauty company taking advantage of this oil’s naturally rich properties.
So why is this Argan Oil such great ingredient? Argan Oil is found only in the Argan Forest of Southern Morocco, Argan Oil is pressed from the nut of the Argan Tree’s Fruit. Used by generations of native Berber women in Morocco’s Atlas Mountain Region in beauty and culinary preparations, the natural fatty acids in the oil provides essential nourishment, powerful antioxidant protection, and help restore the vitality of the skin and hair.
Kiehl’s new body care collection includes:
Superbly Restorative Body Lotion: A hydrating, antioxidant moisturizer that improves the skin’s tone and resilience, $35. (On-Counter in April).
Superbly Restorative Dry Oil: A multi-purpose formula to be used on both skin and hair, which improves the appearance of skin tone, and helps to smooth split ends and add healthy sheen to hair, $30. (On-Counter in April).
Superbly Restorative Skin Salve: Is a multi-purpose concentrated formula for intensive skin and hair relief and maintenance, and can be used for soothing everything from chapped noses, rough elbows and knees, sore muscles, and hair flay-aways. (On-Counter in June).
MSN Style Studio’s Glam Squad is Back
MSN Style Studio’s Glam Sqaud is back with beauty and style experts: Nick Verreos, Ted Gibson, Troy Jensen, Stefani Greenfield, and Laura Bennett. The Glam Squad brings the secrets of the runway and Hollywood to the web, giving everyone a personal fashion designer, boutique owner, hair, makeup, and fashion stylist. Visit http://lifestyle.msn.com/stylestudio to see the Glam Squad latest tips and trends.
Nick Verreos is Project Runway Season Two alum, designs under his label NIKOLAKI, has dressed the like of Eva Langoria, Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell and provides commentary for E! Entertainment, TV Guide and VH1.
Nick Verreos.
Troy Jensen is a celebrity makeup artist who is known for his remarkably star-studded roster of celebrities, including Amanda Bynes , Cameron Diaz, Catherine Deneuve and many more.
Troy Jensen.
Stefani Greenfield is the founder of popular boutique chain SCOOP NYC, and appears monthly on The Today Show.
Stefani Greenfield.
Ted Gibson is celebrity hairstylist and one of the most sought-after editorial, runway and celebrity hairstylists in the business.
Ted Gibson.
Laura Bennett is Project Runway Season Three Alum, a fashion designer who provides you with her own brand expert style advice and will soon debut a collection to be sold on QVC.
Laura Bennett.
Who is MSN Style Studio? MSN Style Studio is a web-only video series comprised of segments covering expert fashion and beauty advice, tips, tricks and trends. Additional content ranges from style diaries and trend highlights to customizable advice and celebrity fashion coverage.
Prescriptives New Good In Bed Skin Restoring Night Moisturizer
Now you can enhance your nighttime glow with Prescriptives new Good In Bed Skin Restoring Night Moisturizer. This luxurious treatment immediately infuses skin with moisture and radiance at night and helps deliver rested, luminous looking skin in the very next morning.
Other key benefits: Skin ‘wakes up’ with enhanced natural looking color. Improves skin clarity immediately and over time. Appearance of lines and wrinkles is reduced over time. Dermatologist tested. Non-Acnegenic. Ophthalmologist tested.
Prescriptives Good In Bed Skin Restoring Night Moisturizer.
Ingredients: Shea butter, glycerin, vitamin E, grapefruit extract and light reflecting optics, and a low level of DHA.
How to use: Before bed, gently massage onto face, neck, and decollete. Wash hands after application and wait two to three minutes for cream to absorb before coming in contact with clothing and bedding.
Available: Beginning April 2008 at all Prescriptves counters nationwide, www.prescriptives.com and Holt Renfrew in Canada.
Price: $65 U.S./$90 Canada.
Fergie is MAC Cosmetics’ Newest VIVA GLAM VI Spokesperson
MAC Cosmetics newest VIVA GLAM VI spokesperson, Fergie, remixes her hit song ‘Glamorous’ to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. A limited number of free downloads of the remix and VIVA GLAM E-cards will be available March 25, 2008 on http://www.maccosmetics.com/fergie/.
Fergie, MAC’s newest VIVA GLAM VI spokesperson.
The E-cards reinforce Fergie’s Responsibility is Glamorous message by pairing her sexy VIVA GLAM visual with alarming AIDS facts that concern youth. She also encourages people to buy a MAC VIVA GLAM VI Limited-Edition Lipglass, the sales which benefit the Global Youth Prevention Initiative. The MAC AIDS FUND directs the funds from this initiative to international organization that address the AIDS crisis in young people. The remix will also be available in April on MAC websites in the U.K., France, Australia, and Germany.
MAC Cosmetics VIVA GLAM VI Lipglass, $14.
Fergie, MAC VIVA GLAM Spokesperson: “Half of all new HIV/AIDS infections are in people under 25 and it is important to get the message out to all young people to be educated and understand the risks of HIV/AIDS. I want to bring more attention to this issue and my music allows me to reach the youth that are potentially at risk.”
New! Isle of PINK Perfume by Victoria’s Secret Beauty
Victoria’s Secret apparel and and lingerie is everywhere. And now PINK is cooler than ever, with fresh, new beauty treats in fragrance and body care. It’s a collection of fun stuff girls need to clean up and…freshen up.
New! Isle of PINK is the latest limited-edition fragrance from Victoria’s Secret Beauty. This spring, PINK girls are heading to the exclusive Isle of PINK. Think Caribbean Beach Club…with adorable cabana boys. So what’s so cool on the Isle of PINK? Iced Tulips and Raspberry Sorbet.
Isle of PINK Perfume by Victoria’s Secret Beauty.
Isle of PINK Perfume by Victoria’s Secret Beauty main fragrance notes are: Top: raspberry sorbet, pink current, frozen mango, sugar apple, coconut water. Middle: Iced Tulip, heliotrope, freesia water, rose nectar. Dry-Down: Sensual amber, cashmere musk, and vanilla bean.
The new Isle of PINK by Victoria’s Secret comes in an Eau de Parfum 2.5 oz, $47. And, Shimmering Fragrance Mist 8.4 oz , $20.
Available for a limited time only starting March 2008.
Interview with Fashion designer Alexis LaMontagna
Here is an interview with fashion designer Alexis LaMontagna, backstage and just minutes before the debut of her Fall 2008 Collection at LA Fashion Week.
Alexis LaMontagna
Interview with fashion designer Alexis LaMontagna by Marta Walsh:
Marta: What is the look for your Fall 2008 collection?
Alexis: The look for this season is goth glamour. Gothic Jean Harlow.
Marta: What was your inspiration for this look?
Alexis: 1920’s Hollywood Glamour, mixed with a Dita Von Teese and Morticia Adams.
Marta: What colors dominate your collection?
Alexis: You will see a lot of black and red. They are my favorite colors.
Marta: What type of clothes have you designed for this show?
Alexis: This collection includes jeans, high waited slacks, low waisted slacks, cashmere sweaters, leather jackets. We have couple of beautiful gowns and silk little dresses. So it’s everything!
Marta: What is the hair and makeup look to go with your collection?
Alexis: Goth glamour.