There are many companies that offer people a chance to indulge their passion for products and also make money selling them. One I've just learned about recently is from The Body Shop. Their "The Body Shop At Home" program, already popular in Europe, is available in the United States as well. One of ... [ Read More ]
Archives for September 2007
Fragrance Foundation Hosts Karen Dubin and Karen Adams of Sniffapalooza
If you are involved in the fragrance business, you already know that The Fragrance Foundation was established in 1949 by six industry leaders affiliated with Elizabeth Arden, Coty, Guerlain, Helena Rubenstein, Chanel and Parfums Weil, to develop educational programs about the importance and ... [ Read More ]
Usher Launches Two Lovely Fragrances
A star studded party at Cipriani’s in Manhattan was the scene of the launch for two exciting new fragrances: USHER ("He") for Men and USHER ("She") for Women. Beyonce, Gayle King, Jermaine Dupri, Nelly, Usher’s mom Jonetta Patton, and a very pregnant, glowing mom-to-be of Usher's baby, Tameka ... [ Read More ]
Farah Angsana Couture Paris–Runway Show Fashion Week Photos
Beauty and fashion reporters often find themselves in situations during Fashion Week where they simply can't be in two places at once, or they miss a show because of transportation or other challenges. Although I attended many shows creating more than 30 specific reviews for this blog during ... [ Read More ]
World Alzeheimers Day September 21st
I have just learned that World Alzheimer's Day is September 21st. There are more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer's and every 72 seconds, someone else is diagnosed with this terrible disease that robs the individual of his memories, his abilities, his emotions, and ... [ Read More ]
Caravan Fashion Week Runway Show September 12, 2007
Caravan is a most unusual store....and not a store. Launched June 2005 in New York City, Caravan was at first, literally a mobile boutique-in-a-Winnebago--the brilliant idea of entrepreneur Claudine Gumbel and her husband Brian. Gumbel is also co-founder of the fashion PR agency Think PR. In 2006 ... [ Read More ]
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 9/12/07- Tadashi Shoji
When there are three beauty queens in the front row (photo), you know special occasion gowns must be in the offerings. Miss USA Rachel Smith, Miss Teen USA Hilary Cruz, and Former Miss USA Tara Connor were all there for eveningwear designer, Tadashi Shoji. The designers is a favorite of celebrities, ... [ Read More ]
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 9/11/07- Carmen Marc Valvo
Outside, it was dreary and gloomy, a fitting atmosphere to remember 9/11, but inside the Bryant Park tents, Carmen Marc Valvo whisked us away to a world of Springtime glamour. Beloved for his red-carpet gowns, the designer's collection this morning also featured shorter cocktail dresses a bit of ... [ Read More ]
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 9/11/07- TIBI
Season after season, I enjoy viewing the TIBI collection. Tibi designer and founder, Amy Smilovic, designs a range of bright and interesting prints that match her sense of style, with each collection heavily influenced by Amy’s lifestyle and travels throughout Asia and Europe, including the beaches ... [ Read More ]
STYLE360/Nili Lotan Deisgn Studio/Sylvia Heisel at Bo Concept
After three years, Stylelounge has rebranded itself as STYLE360, involved with some of the most innovative fashion shows this season. They are billed as "an alternative FashionWeek destination" but the designers are talented professinals, providing a refreshing and unique perspective on where ... [ Read More ]