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Posted by on Nov 11, 2009 in Uncategorized | 5 comments

Professional Beauty Association and Barbicide® Launch H1N1 Preparedness Toolkit

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Worried about how to fight off H1N1 this season?  The Professional Beauty Association and Barbicide® have created an online toolkit that addresses concerns for salon/spa owners but can be used by the general public as well.

Barbicide is the #1 disinfecting cleaning solution on the market.  The trademark blue liquid + kills HIV-1, Tuberculosis and is also effective against H1N1.  While the iconic jar is most often associated with disinfecting combs for barbershop, the powerful liquid is now used in many forms, including wet wipe applications.

“We have seen an increased demand for H1N1 resources and information from salon/spa owners across the country,” said Steve Sleeper, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association. Said Alan Murphy, President of King Research,  “Our contagious disease experts and in-house researchers are key contributors to the tools and programs King Research has launched and we want to share that information with the beauty industry.

Pro Beauty Association kicks off the H1N1 Preparedness Campaign on Thursday, November 11 with this online toolkit that includes a Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist, FAQ on H1N1, Recognizing the differences in types of flu and Tips to Prepare.  Both organizations are planning future webinars and workshops.

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Posted by on Nov 10, 2009 in Uncategorized | 5 comments

Video: Bad Romance – Look at Lady Gaga hair, nails, makeup

Video just released today!
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She is truly Madonna’s replacement while at the same time being an original.

Gaga has been looking especially fabulous now that Billy B and Syd Curry are doing her hair and makeup and continue to travel with her.  LOVE the pale pink looks!

Has anyone tried her heartbeat earphones?
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I am so into everything LG – even my son asks if he can meet her.

Lace Nail Art minus trim and a layer of gel. I want to do your nails Gaga.

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Check out the Alexander McQueen show/shoes. Christina Siriano has similar heel coming out in Spring for Payless.

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Posted by on Nov 9, 2009 in Uncategorized | 174 comments

Giveaway: Siren by Paris Hilton

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone that participated!  We loved your responses.

The lucky three that were randomly selected are:

  • Audrey (morgan)
  • Valerie (vac924)
  • Terri (tsue1136)

Please contact me within 48 hours from the email you registered with and provide your Name, Shipping Address and Phone Number so that your Siren by Paris Hilton can be shipped to you.  This giveaway is sponsored by the firm representing the perfume line; all bottles will ship direct. Thank you!

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There is nothing like fragrance to perk up the holiday season, and we have some FABULOUS giveaways throughout November and December.  These items are perfect for your own personal stash or as coveted stocking stuffers. Signature releases this year from Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson and Queen Latifah will be given away.  Our finale will be a bottle of the gorgeous Natori.

First Giveaway: This item is for (1) bottle of Siren by Paris Hilton. There will be 3 people drawn, each will receive 1 bottle each.

Fragrance notes feature mandarin, apricot nectar, frangipani, honeysuckle, coconut orchid, water lily, vanilla beans, sandalwood and creamy musk.  $45 retail value

How to Enter:

  1. Place a comment in the section here saying why you would like a bottle of this fragrance.
  • For a Bonus Entry:
  1. Add Solessence on Twitter or join our new and lonely Facebook Page to keep updated on upcoming giveaways (and the best in unique beauty/fashion news, ‘natch!)

That’s it!  This giveaway closes Sunday, November 22.

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Posted by on Nov 7, 2009 in Uncategorized | 13 comments

My Life In Pictures: 10 year Anniversary

antiguakiss_web The 8th celebrates 10 years of marriage for me and my long-suffering husband.  I can’t believe how fast it has gone by, and feel so blessed with our son.

Sorry, we aren’t supermodels!  I wanted to share this photo from that day.  With the turn of the century, gray was starting to come back into force (and remains strong 10 years later) and I wanted something different.  I was able to find some beautiful hand painted French silk  for the fishtail train and then hand sewn in crystal centers. It made for a lovely evening gown afterward.  Shockingly, I was able to find  matching shoes (which I am not wearing in the sand).

Did you design your own dress? I’d love to see your photos.  It was wonderful and a tear free-for-all at the same time.

My favorite detail about this photo is the cloud in the upper right.  I often ponder whether God was giving us the sign things would be A-Ok, or jokingly forming rabbit fingers.

Go out and love someone this weekend!

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Posted by on Nov 6, 2009 in Uncategorized | 14 comments

WWPD? Susan Kim, Daybreak TMJ4

The WWPD (What Would Pros Do) segment gets in your face to find out what is on the faces of people who are on-camera for their profession. If the makeup is good enough for them, it is good enough for us!
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Susan Kim co-anchors TMJ4’s Live at Daybreak from 5:00am – 7:00am with Vince Vitrano.

Do you have an on set makeup artist or do your own makeup?

SK: I do my own makeup.

What brands do you use to get HD ready?

SK: I use Make Up For Ever foundation, primer, and powder. Lorac, Nars and sometimes MAC eye shadows and blush.

Does the look you need for on-camera also work outside of the studio?

SK: I usually go work out after work and I wipe off a lot of it. If I don’t work out, I keep it on for the most part. Just too busy to take it off and start all over again. Sometimes if I’m home for the day, I just wash it all off!

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Ed note: Make Up For Ever (aka MUFE) is indeed a great line, and Susan Kim picks her supplies up at Sephora.

See the Solessence review on Elixir here

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