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Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Paris Fashion Week – Air Chanel

Lagerfeld formed a new mile high club with Paris Couture Week and Air Chanel

And this is why I love the shows overseas just a wee bit more – they tend to go ballistic with creativity.

Karl Lagerfeld has been on a roll lately, what with the banquet runway and now this, Air Chanel.

This is a luxury liner, no question.  Numbered seats, Chanel logo carpeting, sky views and 62 couture outfits.

I love this little number.  It has ombre, a denim-ish look, and sparkles? Sold.

Jeanne Beker shared the amazing invitation

Love the drink cart!

Pockets were everywhere, but what I love?

Extending the sequins down the leggings.

Accessorize with your thighs.  FAB.

Sleek black number

Move over Virgin

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Posted by on Sep 22, 2010 in Uncategorized | 7 comments

NYC & Online Events: Talika Street Artist & Beauty Addicts Search

French cosmetics line Talika is gifting product and samples on the streets of New York while searching  for their next package designer to whisk to Paris.  Is it you?

Have you been dying to try, or you already a fan of French line Talika?  Join in on the artist kickoff search and you could win an amazing selection!  Here’s how:

What: Talika Artist Search Kickoff

Where: Select locations around New York City including:

  • Rockefeller Center
  • Milk Studios
  • Lincoln Center
  • Columbus Circle
  • Times Square
  • Meatpacking District
  • The Bowery

When: 9/23

  • For exact times and locations, you’ll need to check twitter and follow @talikacosmetics and/or Facebook (facebook.com/TalikaBeauty) for those details.  The first five people to respond to the scavenger hunt type clues on the scene will win!

Not the first on the scene? Not to worry!  The Talika cigarette girls will be giving samples out all day long.  Look for the girls in Talika blue.

NOW FOR THE ARTISTS

Have you ever dreamed of designing for a luxury cosmetic label like Talika?

The selected winner will get a chance to design a Talika gifet set as well a win a two-night trip to Paris for two including airfare, hotel, treatment at the Talika Spa in the Pershing Hall Hotel and a meeting with the Talika team to discuss the gift set packaging design.

What:  The “I Care for Talika” contest is open to anyone interested in crafting a piece of visual art that best represents, in their interpretation, the brand Talika.

When: From 9/16 – 10/30

Where: Online.  Post your art onto Talika’s Facebook page (facebook.com/TalikaBeauty) anytime during the above period

How: Art is subjective, but here’s the judging criteria:

  • Creativity – 30%
  • Talika brand values & spirit – 20%
  • Respect of Talika color codes – 20%
  • Marketing Efficiency to Consumer – 20%

The work will be judged by the following:

Alexis de Brosses – Owner, Talika

Antoine Bouillot – visual artist, director of video clips and artistic director for the fashion and luxury world.

Laurent Hainaut – CEO and Creative Director of Raison Pure International Inc.

Matin – One of the most sought after fashion and celebrity makeu-up artists working tonday.

Bonnie Blake – Director of the Graphic Communications Management and Technology program at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education.

Judy Ross – Embroidery artis

Nicki Sebastian – Operations Director for RxArt.

These people are serious.  If you need anymore information on the “I Care for Talika” contest, go to facebook.com/TalikaBeauty and view under the contest tab.

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Posted by on Nov 25, 2009 in Uncategorized | 6 comments

Siren by Paris Hilton – Giveaway Results

siren_parishiltonUPDATE: 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 (solessencenews AT gmail DOT com) 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!

Don’t forget to comment for our Queen by Queen Latifah giveaway

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Posted by on May 15, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Kerastase – Free Blowout & Treatment – May 20

Click link at bottom for coupon
It is the line you see in the hands of all of the stars – the simple gray & white bag holding jewel colored jars of manna for hair.

In the early 2000s, it was impossible to find Kerastase in the US. I only discovered it after a month long work trip in central Europe. I dragged my sad head of hair into a salon when I drove into Warsaw, where the stylist told me she had a new product that would help. O.M.G. My hair experienced a revival beyond expectation. I bought as many bottles as I could take back and was crushed to find it had not yet been released in the US. I could have used a little help deciphering the instructions (written in Polish!) as well.

I still have some of the bottles. The red Solaire (spf for hair) line didn’t have as much of an impact for me as the orange Nutritive, so it still contains some product.

Kerastase is now available, but still a tad scarce. The internet makes it a little easier to purchase. I highly recommend Chroma Riche andMasquintense if you have colored/dry hair issues.

I wish I had not just gotten my hair cut, because on May 20 a Kerastase salon, hopefully near you, will give a free treatment and blowout. Note:

1. There will be a coupon to print out at the site, along with a list of participating salons.
2. Please double check that you do or do not need to book another service to get this free service.
3. You need to bring the coupon with you to your appointment.

Do not miss this opportunity, especially if you have never been privy to the wonders of this line.

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