CHANEL Fall 2008 Makeup Collection:

For his premiere collection, Peter Philips, the new Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, took inspiration from Mademoiselle Chanel’s legendary apartment on Rue Cambon. There, decorative elements with rich, reflective surfaces – among them, an elegant mirror luxuriously framed in gold – ignited Philips’s imagination. The result: An exquisite colour collection of shimmering tones designed to warm and flatter skin. Glowing with luminosity, eyes, cheeks and lips are mesmerizing.

Makeup artists Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier & Bobbi Brown design limited edition Havaianas benefiting charity: water.

charity: water.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Havaianas announce the launch of “Beauty Splash,” an exclusive collection to benefit charity: water. In stores for the month of June, a collaboration between Havaianas and the three most celebrated women in beauty – Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, and Bobbi Brown – will be featured. Whereas typically the face is the canvas on which these artists work, Havaianas has provided them the opportunity to express their inspiration for summer on a whole new surface.

Working closely with the Havaianas design team, each woman was invited to translate her artistic sensibility for the season into a pair of the brand’s signature must-have sandals.

Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal design the feeling of a walk on the beach-her favorite way to relax. “My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a seashell, and the glitter of the sand-taking you on an instant vacation.”

As a throwback to Kiehl’s spirit of adventure and decades-old passion for vintage motorcycles, the Kiehl’s family are humbled to announce that Kiehl’s has teamed up with West Coast Chopper owner JESSE JAMES to design a LIMITED EDITION MEN’S DOPP KIT, the ultimate gift for dad this FATHER’S DAY.  Mr. James is also working on the design and construction of the first custom “Kiehl’s Chopper” to be unveiled in Kiehl’s Santa Monica store this June.

Long Beach native and master builder JESSE JAMES designs just 10 bikes a year – making for a rather lengthy waiting list for his coveted custom machines with trademark features like massive stretched-out front forks and 140-horsepower engines shaped from aircraft-grade aluminum.

In addition to the custom “Kiehl’s Chopper,” James has designed a LIMITED EDITION MEN’S DOPP KIT, so that all Kiehl’s customers can get a piece of the motorcycle aesthetic.  The distressed, rugged pack is embossed with a one-of-a-kind emblem and will be stocked with a selection of James’ favorite Kiehl’s grooming items, including White Eagle Shave Cream and Ultimate Man Scrub Bar.

Jesse James Design’s Men’s Dopp Kit For Kiehl’s.

To ease the chore of shopping for the man in your life, here some fantastically fragrant ideas from the custom fragrance-blending boutique Melange Apothecary in Sherman Oaks California.

The Gift of Custom Blending: Let your special man in your life to custom blend his own cologne or body product at Melange Apothecary. Granted you live in Los Angeles area, send your man off to Melange’s one of the kind blending bar. More than 70 permanent fragrances and essential oils are readily available to sniff, blend and play with. Or make it a date after the store closes and bring along a bottle of wine to the shop. For $55 per person, you’ll be provided with appetizers and expertly blended products of your own creation. Body Oil, exfoliating wash, bath salts, and cologne, the products are endless.

WHERE: Melange Apothecary, 13632 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Or call for more details: 818-385-0495.

Claus Porto Classico Nine Soap Gift Set: Founded in Portugal in 1887, Claus Porto manufacturers some of the worlds most beautiful and luxurious soaps. These soaps are completely natural and contain pure Coconut Oil and Pistachio Butter. They continue to employ the time-honored process of milling soap, mixing a full seven times for a dense, rich bar that is fragrant to the last use-no splitting or cracking. Soaps are air-dried naturally on drying racks and fragrances originate from the South of France.

Claus Porto Classico Nine Soap Gift Set.

The Classico set includes nine 150 gram soaps; Almond Milk Lavandre, Lime Basil, Pear Sandalwood, Tuberose, Vanilla Orchid, Verbena, Vetyver, Wild Pansy. Each meticulously wrapped in original engraving designs created by artists between 1900-1930. SRP: $90.

As featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things in December 2007, the Cerina (French for Marine) soaps cast a clean blue-note fragrance reminiscent of a walk near the sea with hints of Bergamot, Apple, Sandalwood and Vetyver. The large 12.34 oz soap is quite large by soap standards and will last a good long while. The set of three make a wonderful gift. SRP: $16 for one, $30 for set of three.

Cerina Soaps.

Cote Bastide Figuier Bath & Shower 16 oz: Reminiscent of French country home, Cote Bastide Figuier Bath & Shower evokes fond memories and inspire us to live in the moment. Figuier is green, woodsy fragrance of freshly crushed fig-tree leaves. Suitable for either man or woman, the bath and shower formula produces a rich, creamy lather. SRP: $46.

Cote Bastide Figuier Bath & Shower 16 oz.

Racine Cologne from Maitre Perfumeur et Gantier, Paris: Part of the hard-to-find French line of fragrances by Jean-Paul Millet Lage, Racine is a classic men’s fragrance, inspired by the perfumers visit to Comoro Islands Valleys. Sensual Vetyver, Bergamot and Lemon, are highlighted with Oak Moss, Hesperides and musk in this Father’s Day must-have. SRP: $105. 

Racine Cologne.

Melange Home Ambiance Diffuser in Boise de Teck or Por Homme: These scented diffusers are wonderful in a bath, bedroom or office. Custom blended by Denise Estrada, owner of Melange Apothecary, you simply place the reeds in the center of the bottle and reverse them as needed to infuse the environment with its wonderful fragrance. SRP: $30.

Melange Home Ambiance Diffuser in Boise de Teck or Por Homme.

Boise de Teck (Teakwood) has a base of Leather notes, infused with Lime, Sandalwood and Amber.

Por Homme (for men) is a mix of Ozone notes with Amber and fresh Vetyver.

PURPOSE, A Proud Sponsor of the 43rd ACM Awards Celeb Gossip. ACM Awards stands for Academy of Country Music Awards.

Julianne Hough.

PURPOSE® is proud to be an official sponsor of the 43^rd ANNUAL academy of country music® awards, honoring country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging talent.  The event took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 18^th, 2008!

At the ACM Awards rehearsal, PURPOSE® spoke to the presenters, nominated entertainers and special VIPs about the entire PURPOSE® line of products and how PURPOSE® can help them keep their skin looking and feeling healthy.  Also making an appearance at the ACM Awards gift lounge was the long-time PURPOSE^® user, country music fan, and star of “GENERAL HOSPITAL,” Rebecca Herbst. 

Jason Alexander.

FAST FACTS ON THIS YEAR’S AWARDS:

Lady Antebellum, Jack Ingram and Jason Alexander each won their first-ever ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS!

• Lady Antebellum won for Top New Duo or Vocal Group
• Ingram won for Top New Male Vocalist
• Alexander won for Video of the Year (for Brad Paisley’s “Online”)

Rebecca Herbst (PURPOSE Spokesperson) and Jake Owen.

Since you couldn’t be at the awards yourself, we’d love to share a little backstage gossip with you!  Here are the juicy tidbits: 

• Sarah Buxton, formerly of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and current singer, confessed to using Purpose when she was younger. She started using the Gentle Cleansing Bar when she was 12!
• Charles Kelley from Lady Antebellum was very familiar with Purpose – his girlfriend got him using the Dual Treatment Moisturizer with SPF 15 five years ago, and he continues to do so now
• Kimberley Schlapman from Little Big Town was excited to see Purpose at the ACMAs Backstage Creations Gift Retreat. She confessed to using the Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash for a long time. Her grandmother worked for Johnson & Johnson (who owns Purpose!) and recommended it to her when she was younger
• Jake Owen was not shy to admit he has been using the Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash since he was 15 – his mom brought it home for him and he’s been using is ever since! He recounted a story about his problem skin when he was younger, noting he couldn’t believe his date went to homecoming with him with the way his skin looked. The cleanser has helped keep his skin looking and feeling healthier!
• Actress Kayley Cuoco was ecstatic to see Purpose, she said it was one of the first skincare brands she used because it was so gentle on her skin. Her dermatologist recommended the Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash for her sensitive skin, she’s been using it ever since
• Luke Bryan declared he uses the Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, noting that he uses everything his wife puts in the shower, including this gentle cleanser
• Poppy Montgomery, from “Without a Trace,” was excited to hear about the Purpose products – she raved that she loves skincare shortly before going to present with Chris Angel at the show.
• James Otto stopped by the Purpose area in the Backstage Creations Retreat following the Celebrity Motorcycle Ride in Las Vegas. He mentioned that he is careful to take care of his skin, noting he wore an SPF of 30 during the ride to help protect his skin from the damaging UV rays
• Tracy Lawrence’s wife picked up the Purpose products for him to try on his really sensitive skin