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Vending Machine Beauty: Is Nail Art a Lost Art?

Posted by on Dec 15, 2009 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Will nail technicians of the world have to unite against the machine?  In Japan, vending machine nail art, in theory, can give you that little oomph to your plain manicure.
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Step 1: Size your nails (Two can be designed at a time for just over $3usd)

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Step 2: Add money, insert finger

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Step 3: Machine stamped artwork

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Step 4: Cleanup, Sealant, Tell all of your girlfriends!

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There is a decent array of designs for automation:

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A sigh of relief – a nail tech is still needed to pre-check hands and finalize treatment.  You may get a botched job or two as well, which isn’t handled by robots.  If it was any smaller I’d take one for my station.

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Back in the US,  Sephora has taken a lead from the Japanese and launched vending machine beauty. Gone are the days of the kiosk – a few coins and you too can replace that fav fragrance or lippy that security tossed in the name of, well, security. The machines are making their debut this week at BNA in Nashville, TN; LAS in Las Vegas, NV; IND in Indianapolis, IN; DFW in Dallas, TX; JFK in Queens, NY; and IAH in Houston, TX

Will you use vending machine beauty?

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Giveaway Results: Fancy Love and Queen

Posted by on Dec 14, 2009 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

These lucky people will be smelling great this season!

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Queen by Queen Latifah

Cujo (HMB)

Holly (hbbs55)

Tim Hughes (titletown)

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Fancy Love by Jessica Simpson

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Sarah D

Courtney

Please contact me within 48 hours (solessencenews AT gmail DOT com) from the email you registered with and provide your Name, Shipping Address and Phone Number (No PO boxes acceptee) so that your fragrance can be shipped to you.  This giveaway is sponsored by brand firm representative; all bottles will ship direct. Thank you!

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The Bachelor’s Melissa Rycroft Tyes the Knot

Posted by on Dec 14, 2009 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Melissa Rycroft, made famous on The Bachelor for getting the man, not getting the man, and now getting THE man, has tied the knot with former flame Tye Strickland,  also from Dallas.  Strickland and Rycroft dated three years ago but became serious after she became available again when her televised engagement was called off.

The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader kissed her groom to Monday Night Football in Isla Mujeres.  While she was barefoot in her strapless corsetted Alfred Angelo gown, Rycroft surely glowed with her customized skin treatments performed by celebrity aesthetician Renee Rouleau.

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Melissa started with a facial, quickly became hooked and trusted her big day to Renee.  I am a huge fan of the Vitamin C & E.  To find out which products are best for you, find out your skin type.  Happy day, Melissa and Tye!

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Missing Posts

Posted by on Dec 13, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Hello! We are having some problems with posts not loading/missing.  We are looking into this and hopefully will be back on schedule by tomorrow with updated information on the giveaway winners and beauty info.  Thanks for your patience!

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Chicago December Events: Neiman Marcus

Posted by on Dec 12, 2009 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Head to Neiman Marcus Chicago for the final trunk shows of 2009.

Neiman Marcus – 737 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL

  • Sat Dec 12, 2009

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Dominique Cohen Trunk Show
California designer Dominique Cohen specializes in necklaces that combine drama and chunky stones that are perfect for the statement necklace trend.

Designer Jewelry – First Floor

  • Friday, December 18  10am-5pm

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Ippolita Trunk Show

View the collection by Italian designer Ippolita, known for its signature gold color and unique sculptural quality.  Ippolita has also introduced a silver and rose gold collection embodying the unique Ippolita style in many of their favorite designs such as the teardrop quartz earring and the paparazzi bracelet.

Designer Jewelry – First Floor

  • Friday, December 18  10am-4pm

Stella McCartney Spring Trunk Show

View the collection and enjoy informal modeling.  A representative will be on hand to assist with your selections

Designer Sportswear – Second Floor

  • Saturday, December 19 10am-5pm

Lana Personal Appearance and Trunk Show

Meet local favorite Chicago designer Lana as she showcases her sleek, modern collection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets fashioned out of yellow gold.

Designer Jewelry – First Floor

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