May 2011 Beauty Events. (Los Angeles, CA) – The CHAZ DEAN STUDIO consisting of three spaces in one compound was formally reopened after an extensive renovation in a special event that also served to launch the latest issue of luxury fashion and lifestyle magazine GENLUX. Premiere celebrity hairstylist CHAZ DEAN hosted the fete with special guests including GENLUX cover model Petra Nemocova, Rosalyn Sanchez of CBS’ “Without a Trace”, Ming Na of SyFy’s “SGU Stargate Universe”, actress and cosmetics entrepreneur Josie Maran, Nicole Murphy, comedian Hal Sparks and many other fashion and entertainment industry insiders.

L to R: Rosalyn Sanchez and Chaz Dean

Jeff Lewis, who designed the extensive interior refurbishing, was also on hand, being trailed by cameras covering the event to serve as the season finale episode of his Bravo hit reality show “Flipping Out”. A centerpiece of the festivities was a sumptuous red velvet cake by A Sweet Design custom sculpted to replicate some of Chaz Dean’s award-winning WEN® haircare products and Genlux magazine covers mounted on a cake tower and surrounded by four tiers of mini cupcakes in red and pink velvet flavors. Floral arrangements were provided by Dandelion Ranch; catering by Deuce Events and drinks by Dolce Vodka.

The event also showcased a silent auction that offered a special WEN® set of products valued at over a thousand dollars, a New York Fashion week package, a spectacular Gucci dress, a visit to the set of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”, and vacation and spa packages in Las Vegas and Miami from the Mandarin Oriental and in Hawaii from Parc Waikiki Hotel. The auction was held to benefit Petra Nemcova’s charity the Happy Hearts Fund to aid in building schools in nations struck by natural catastrophe such as Japan, Haiti and Indonesia, from which Petra survived the terrifying earthquake and tsunami of 2006.

Executed in stages, the Chaz Dean Studio’s three historic 1920s Craftsman bungalows were gutted and completely transformed into an ultra modern salon reflecting Chaz’s personal philosophy of beauty through health and serenity with entirely new custom made furnishings, fixtures, lighting, hardware and accent pieces, all carefully selected from local sources and artists. Warm wood panels and stacked stone dividers lend emphasis to Chaz’s affinity for nature while modern conveniences highlight the glamorous aspects of the salon’s services. All the work was orchestrated seamlessly so as not to disrupt salon operations even as the interiors gradually changed into a refreshingly new yet comfortingly tranquil oasis. All the guests at the event raved about the dazzling ambience of the new Chaz Dean Studio where pampering and beauty comes naturally.

Chaz Dean interviews with Marta Walsh

Sephora’s 2010 holiday gift collections are must-have! They make Christmas shopping for your beauty obsessed friends and family super easy and a no brainer.

Sephora Holiday Gift Collections 2010 Marta Walsh’s Picks:

Too Faced Enchanted Glamourland ($145 Value), $49

LORAC Box Office Sensation , $56

ghd Dazzle Gift Set ($325 Value), $240

tokidoki Robbery Palette ($140 Value), $49

SEPHORA COLLECTION Prestige Brush Set ($325 Value), $125

Love Nest Josie’s Argan Favorites ($55 Value)

Celebrate Holiday 2010 with Sephora this year with an unparalleled selection of one-of-a-kind gifts from some of the most coveted beauty brands in the world. Whether you are looking for something sparkly, the perfect tiny treasure, a luxe lip set, or the ultimate beauty indulgence Sephora got it covered. The brands special holiday gift collection include: tokidoki (the best eye shadows), Sephora (the best makeup brushes), Josie Maran (the queen of argan oil), NARS (the super glamorous makeup), Too Faced (amaze eye shadows), LORAC (amaze everything), and more!

Available at www.sephora.com

Sneak peek photos from Josie Maran’s “Day of Makeovers” Event in honor of the GOGO campaign at City Of Hope, one of the nation’s top cancer research and treatment hospitals. You may have already heard about her new GOGO Natural Volume Argan Mascara. “GOGO” stands for “Get One, Give One” and for every mascara purchased, another one gets donated to a woman coping with cancer from City of Hope. Then, after the first 5,000 sales, Josie will continue to donate $1.00 from every purchase to support women’s cancer research.

Natural Mascara. Last Thursday’s event (August 12th, 2010) celebrated the launch of the GOGO Natural Volume Argan Mascara and Josie’s new partnership with the cancer hospital. Josie actually worked with Dr. Joanne Mortimer, Vice Chair of the Department of Medical Oncology to approve the non-toxic formula of the GOGO Mascara for use on cancer patients. The 80% natural, 50% organic formula is not only safe for patients undergoing treatment, but great for anyone looking for naturally lush lashes!

On Tuesday night, April 20th, 2010, Josie Maran was honored as “The Role Model” for her eco-fabulous cosmetic line, Josie Maran Cosmetics. Hearst’s green living website, The Daily Green, recognized people, organizations and companies that take being “green” to heart.

L to R: Josie Maran and the NEW Josie Maran Cosmetics Magic Markers

And, as many of you know, Josie is dedicated to growing her brand and innovating her line, all while maintaining true to her natural values. Check out the latest launch, Magic Markers (exclusively at Sephora) and get the latest updates on the Heart of Green Awards here: www.thedailygreen.com/awards

Yesterday, April 13th, 2010, Kelly Ripa teamed up with Electrolux, maker of eco-friendly, ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, to host her first-ever live Webcast in support of Earth Day and Global Green USA. As part of the exchange, known as the first-ever “Green Idea Swap,” Kelly took questions from a live Web audience with the help of three eco lifestyle experts: Josie Maran, creator of her own eco-friendly makeup line; Zem Joaquin, founder and CEO of Ecofabulous; and Anna Getty, green living and holistic lifestyle expert.

Free TV : Ustream

“Eco is so much more than recycling these days,” said Ripa. “These women prove that you don’t have to sacrifice style to go green. From your makeup routine to your laundry room, you can make small changes that can add up to make a big difference.”

The “Green Idea Swap” continues at www.Kelly-Confidential.com. Each time someone swaps an eco idea, Electrolux donates $1 to Global Green USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future.

To help spread the word, everyone who swaps an idea will be entered for a chance to win an eco-friendly Kelly Green washer and dryer. Gentle on the environment and your clothes, Electrolux washers are up to 83% more energy-efficient and use 56% less water.

Electrolux is the only major household appliances company included in the most recent Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. As part of its company-wide “Green Spirit” initiative, Electrolux committed to improving the energy efficiency of its operations by reducing total energy use 15% by the end of 2009[3]. Having achieved that target a year ahead of schedule, the company announced it will cut energy use an additional 15% by 2012.

Happy New Year! Hope you enjoyed the holidays and are gearing up for a brand new decade! This year we should all vow to be a little greener, and actually do something to reduce our carbon footprints. Go green simply by choosing paraben-free mascara, a biodegradable compact, or a body wash with the Natural Product Association seal of approval! Start your new natural collection off right with some of the below eco-chic cosmetics and skincare items—they’re natural beauty best-sellers!

Clean up your act with Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes. These natural cleansing cloths are biodegradable (meaning they won’t clog landfills after you throw them away) and they’re made with natural ingredients that will soothe, comfort, and gently cleanse your skin without harsh chemicals or toxins. Plus, a portion of proceeds goes to the NRDC’s Polar Bear Initiative, the campaign to save polar bears’ natural habitats, bringing a whole new meaning to “Earth-friendly”. Now available in a new travel size! Sephora.com; $6.00 – $12.00.

Invest in “chicological” makeup. Josie Maran Cosmetics is luxury with a conscience. Head to Sephora and shop the natural collection—bronzer in a biodegradable compact (made of corn!), natural plumping lip gloss (made with marine collagen!), and of course the infamous 100% organic Argan Oil! Sephora.com.

TOSS your old pimple cream; it’s filled with irritants and drying Salicylic Acid. REPLACE it with the new Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment, the first FDA-approved natural acne solution, designed to fight breakouts naturally with the key ingredient of Willow Bark. Burtsbees.com; $9.99.

Skip your next dermatologist appointment. “No way!” you say? Tammy Fender’s new Skin Tone Lightening System reverses the signs of aging and effects of sun damage naturally by correcting hyper-pigmentation and discoloration. Similar skin lightening treatments and peels found in professional offices use harsh chemicals, but Tammy’s Skin Tone Lightening System contains potent Indian Amla, Lemon, Uva Ursi, and other natural botanicals and herbs that produce the same professional results. It’s safer and just as effective. Seriously. TammyFender.com; $165.00.

Do your homework. Become familiar with products that feature the NPA Seal – the Natural Product Association’s guarantee that a product contains—at minimum—95% natural ingredients. Burt’s Bees, one of the leading brands that helped kick-start this initiative, has over 70 products that feature the seal.

Return to nature with botanical beauty from Jurlique. We all need to take more time to smell the roses. With Jurlique’s famous Rosewater Balancing Mist, Lavender Hand Cream, and NEW Jasmine Body Care Collection, smelling so sweet is so, so easy. All of Jurlique’s sensorial personal care products are made with the brand’s signature biodynamic process—each product harnesses the potent energy of plants and botanicals that are hand-tended and harvested on the pollution-free Jurlique farm in Australia. Jurlique.com

Josie Maran interviews with Marta Walsh

I’m excited to share with you my interview with American model and actress Josie Maran. Josie is also the founder of her own natural cosmetics product line, named Josie Maran Cosmetics.

In this interview Josie Maran talks about what led her to create Josie Maran Cosmetics. Her ultimate beauty secret. Her passion to protect the environment and for all things green. The people that inspire her the most, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: You are known for your career as a model and actress, what inspired you to create your own cosmetics line?
Josie Maran: When pregnant with my daughter a few years ago, I decided to look for natural makeup formulas to use and discovered that none lived up to the levels of sophistication and luxury as I wanted. It was then I realized that after spending so many hundreds of hours in the makeup chair, I was uniquely qualified to create my own line of cosmetics, the type of makeup that I was searching for: chic, luxurious and, most importantly, healthy. Not long after the birth of my daughter, Josie Maran Cosmetics was born.

MW: What is the Josie Maran Cosmetics philosophy?
JM: I believe in beauty without the baggage. Less is more. When starting my makeup line, I knew I wanted to avoid using toxic ingredients such as parabens and petrochemicals. Therefore, I aligned Josie Maran Cosmetics with The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a national coalition of women’s, consumer rights and environmental health organizations. I want to contribute to making positive change, and I also want to create something fun, beautiful, and luxurious. My dream is to build a brand with so much influence and popularity that my customers and I can work together to make the world a better place.

MW: Which products from your cosmetics line are you most in love with?
JM: Argan Oil is my ultimate beauty secret and favorite ingredient—I use it in over 90% of my line! As a moisturizer for skin, hair and nails, this 100% organic oil is housed in a recyclable glass bottle and purchased from women’s cooperatives in Morocco. A new favorite is my Argan Moisturizing Stick—now available exclusively at Sephora—which infuses the powerful hydrating ingredient of Argan Oil with rich Avocado Butter and Tea Tree Oil for concentrated moisture wherever you need it! This stick is the perfect size for my purse and I use it throughout the day on my lips, cuticles, elbows!!

MW: What was the most enjoyable part of creating Josie Maran Cosmetics?
JM: The most enjoyable part is knowing women will be getting healthy beauty products. I am very strict when it comes to ingredients and I am creating a line people can trust and feel good about on the inside ant out.

MW: Where does your desire to protect our environment come from?
JM: I was born into a family that cares about environmental and social issues – so you could say my awareness of environmental issues was just a natural part of my upbringing. My father is a green builder, my mother an artist, my grandmother a human rights activist/professor at UC Berkeley. We were always into a socially conscious way of living. But, I do feel that now having a daughter of my own has led me to a whole new “eco-awakening” – inspiring me to be even more conscious of our impact on the environment.

MW: What is your number one beauty secret?
JM: When I’m tired, I like to use my Argan Oil under my eyes… and I smile a lot.

MW: How would you describe your own style?
JM: I’m a free spirit who loves to be barefoot or in organic high heels.

MW: In your opinion, what makes a woman beautiful?
JM: It’s not what makes a woman beautiful, it’s what a woman makes beautiful. I think beauty comes from within and it’s up to women to take care of herself inside-mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually. And then her beauty will shine through….

MW: Which people inspire you the most?
JM: My mom has always influenced my style and sense of beauty, and of course my daughter, Rumi Joon is my biggest inspiration.

MW: What is your favorite city in the world?
JM: San Francisco

MW: What are one or two things some people may not know about you?
JM: That I’m an inventor and the pronunciation of my last name rhymes with “Karen”

MW: What’s next for Josie Maran?
JM: I’m evaluating all my ingredients and formulas to make sure they are healthy and reformulating where need be. We are launching a brown mascara and some amazing new Argan Oil products this fall.

New from Josie Maran Cosmetics: Josie Maran’s New Argan Product Launches on Sephora.com.

The Argan Oil Revolution continues!! Josie’s latest launch: Argan Moisturizing Stick has debuted yesterday and is now exclusively available at Sephora.com ($22.00). 

Josie’s best-selling Argan Oil now comes in a stick form. This multi-purpose balm offers all the benefits of the nourishing oil, which includes anti-aging ingredients rich in fatty acids and vitamin E. A head-to-toe spot treatment for dry areas in need of moisture, this soothing balm conditions and repairs skin as it hydrates. Use it to moisturize chapped lips, soothe dry skin, tame fly aways, alleviate itching and stinging from insect bites, moisturize dry cuticles, relieve chafing skin, soothe stretch marks, calm sunburn, soothe waxed skin, and much, much more.

Don’t miss supermodel Josie Maran as she gives super-gorgeous makeovers at the grand opening of Sephora’s new Times Square location!

Josie Moran Cosmetics celebrates the grand opening of Sephora at 5 Times Square NYC. Meet Josie and receive a FREE JMC Makeover.

WHEN & WHERE: Friday, July 31st 9AM to 3PM at 1590 Broadway & Saturday, August 1st 1PM to 7PM at 5 Times Square.

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Introducing the first in a series of video tutorials on how to get the latest looks from Josie Maran Cosmetics—straight from the supermodel herself. In this episode, Josie’s go-to artist Sole preps you for Date Night with a natural sultry eye courtesy of Josie Maran Cosmetics. Get the look now, and share the tutorial with everyone you know!! Stay tuned for more!