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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Anna Wintour Joins Politics?
Anna Wintour
Photo By Tim Jenkins
Wondering what Anna Wintour wants has become a cottage industry of its own. Does she want to be a diplomat? A theatrical impresario? A grand dame? Have a broader corporate editorial role? Well, that last one may have some truth to it.
Every couple of months, someone, typically on deadline, throws out a new scenario. How about Anna to go on for Regis? And then in a matter of minutes it’s everywhere, in Mike Allen’s Playbook, on the “Today Show,” another mini story to feed the news cycle.
On Tuesday, Bloomberg News caught up with the practically fossilized rumor the White House wants Wintour to be its ambassador to the U.K. or France. The ambassador idea gained currency already in June after it was reported in two major British newspapers: The Guardian, where Wintour’s brother Patrick is a political editor, and The Independent. Then, the papers cited speculation among insiders. Later, The New York Times picked up the thread in a Styles piece.
Bloomberg was tipped by “two people familiar with the matter.”
This could have been, quite plausibly, someone in the White House, which has ample reasons to be thankful to Wintour for her role in organizing lavish dinners in the run-up to the election. Or it could have been an aide wondering out loud on the set of Bloomberg TV’s upcoming interview with President Barack Obama.
Every couple of months, someone, typically on deadline, throws out a new scenario. How about Anna to go on for Regis? And then in a matter of minutes it’s everywhere, in Mike Allen’s Playbook, on the “Today Show,” another mini story to feed the news cycle.
On Tuesday, Bloomberg News caught up with the practically fossilized rumor the White House wants Wintour to be its ambassador to the U.K. or France. The ambassador idea gained currency already in June after it was reported in two major British newspapers: The Guardian, where Wintour’s brother Patrick is a political editor, and The Independent. Then, the papers cited speculation among insiders. Later, The New York Times picked up the thread in a Styles piece.
Bloomberg was tipped by “two people familiar with the matter.”
This could have been, quite plausibly, someone in the White House, which has ample reasons to be thankful to Wintour for her role in organizing lavish dinners in the run-up to the election. Or it could have been an aide wondering out loud on the set of Bloomberg TV’s upcoming interview with President Barack Obama.
Read the complete article here: Anna Wintour
*Original article posted by WWD.com
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Beauty News: L'Oreal Recruits Celeb MUA Billy B.
L'Oreal's New Consultant, Billy B.
Celebrity makeup artist Billy Brasfield, known as Billy B., has been recruited by L'Oreal Paris for his expertise in product development and consumer education. He will also create trendsetting looks for L'Oreal Paris spokespeople.
Billy B. has over 20 years experience, working with celebrities such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and Britney Spears, at red carpet events in on the sets of music videos. His makeup artistry has been captured by some of the world's most iconic photographers, for the covers and beauty spreads that have appeared in leading beauty and fashion magazines.
Billy B. has over 20 years experience, working with celebrities such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and Britney Spears, at red carpet events in on the sets of music videos. His makeup artistry has been captured by some of the world's most iconic photographers, for the covers and beauty spreads that have appeared in leading beauty and fashion magazines.
"Billy B. is an extraordinarily gifted artist, known for some of the most iconic makeup looks of our time. He was a natural complement to our brand because he is a trendsetter in the industry and inspires confidence in others," said Karen T. Fondu, president, L'Oreal Paris USA.
"I love my job. I feel lucky to have discovered my talent and consider it a privilege to share what I've learned. Working with women to help them look their best and feel more confident is the most rewarding part of what I do. I am honored to be joining L'Oreal Paris..." said Billy B.
Billy B. joins a roster of distinguished L'Oreal Paris consulting beauty experts including Tom Bachik for Nail, Christophe Robin for Hair Color, Dr. Gervaise Gerstner for Skincare and Johnny Lavoy for Haircare.
"I love my job. I feel lucky to have discovered my talent and consider it a privilege to share what I've learned. Working with women to help them look their best and feel more confident is the most rewarding part of what I do. I am honored to be joining L'Oreal Paris..." said Billy B.
Billy B. joins a roster of distinguished L'Oreal Paris consulting beauty experts including Tom Bachik for Nail, Christophe Robin for Hair Color, Dr. Gervaise Gerstner for Skincare and Johnny Lavoy for Haircare.
*Original article published by Beauty Packaging.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
CEW Announces Beauty Award Finalists!
BEAUTY LOVERS . . . I have some FAB news for you! Read below for the CEW Press Release announcing the Finalists for the 2011 CEW Beauty Awards. 139 Finalists were selected from over 600 submissions. Below, please find a press release containing all of the information, including the list of finalists. The winners will be announced at the upcoming CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 20th.
CELEBRATING THE BEST IN BEAUTY WITH COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN
2011 Beauty Awards Finalists Announced
New York, NY – April 12, 2011 – Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the Finalists for the 2011 CEW Beauty Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Now in its 17th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year. The Finalists were chosen from more than 600 products from nearly 350 top brands.
The CEW Beauty Awards are the only awards program where the Finalists are chosen exclusively by beauty insiders. The roster of Finalists, voted on by more than 4,000 professionals in the field, has become beauty consumers’ most coveted shopping list. “Due to the vast amount of beauty products on the market, it’s difficult for consumers to determine which products they need. Each year, CEW members select the best products from over 600 submissions.,” says Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW.
The CEW Board of Governors will now vote on the 139 Finalists to determine the winners across 26 categories. The winners will be announced at the CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 20th, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Comedian and Actor Mario Cantone will emcee the event again this year.
This also marks the first year for the CEW Eco Beauty Award. Sponsored by Givaudan, the new Award is a response to the growing importance to consumers of products’ environmental impact on the planet. The Award recognizes products or product lines that have specifically moved towards the goal of sustainability. Ten finalists, from more than 40 entrants, have been vetted by the global organization, The Natural Step. A special Eco Beauty Voting Committee will vote on the winner, which will be revealed at the Luncheon.
For the complete list of 2011 CEW Beauty Award Finalists, please visit the Finalist Viewbook at www.cew.org. Tickets can be purchased for this event at www.cew.org.
The 2011 CEW Beauty Awards are sponsored by Allure, Givaudan, CVS/pharmacy, Crest 3D White, Veet, Medicis, QVC, Beauty Inc, Hautelook, Arcade Marketing, The Royal Promotion Group, HBA, MaCher, Albéa, Rpr Marketing Communications, Hydroxatone, Script to Screen, Wells Fargo Securities, BeautyBar.com, KraftWorks, Consultancy Media, Suite K, Raw Media, LifeMinute.tv, Proof 7,Categories defined by NPD.Votes tabulated by Ernst & Young.
The 2011 CEW Beauty Awards Finalists are:
BATH AND BODY
AVEENO® Positively Nourishing™ Smoothing Body Wash
Burt's Bees Cranberry & Pomegranate Sugar Scrub
Dove Gofresh™ Revive Beauty Body Wash with NutriumMoisture™
Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Skin-Fortifying Hand Creme
Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash Deep Penetrating Moisture
Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream
Kiehl's Since 1851 Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Whipped Body Butter
Laura Mercier Fresh Fig Soufflé Body Crème
Origins All-Purpose High-Elevation™ Cream Dry Skin Relief
philosophy Be Somebody Water Lily Hot Salt, Tub and Shower Scrub
FACIAL SKINCARE
Bliss No 'Zit' Sherlock Correcting Serum
CLEAN & CLEAR® Advantage® 2-in-1 Acne & Mark Eraser Kit
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ Trifix™ Acne Clearing Lotion
mark Break Out Plan Anti-Acne Gel Lotion
Neutrogena Rapid Clear® Sore Pimple Gel
Zeno Corporation Heat Treat Blemish Prevention Treatment
AVEENO® Ageless Vitality™ Elasticity Recharging System–Day SPF 30
Avon Anew Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum
La Roche Posay Redermic [+] Intensive Daily Anti-Wrinkle Firming Fill-In Care
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum
Yes To Blueberries Intensive Skin Repair Serum
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
DDF Revolve 400X Micro-Polishing System
Kiehl's Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Origins Brighter By Nature™ High-Potency Brightening Peel with Fruit Acids
Shiseido Cosmetics America Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum
Fresh Soy Face Exfoliant
Neutrogena Deep Clean® Long-Lasting Shine Control Daily Scrub
Olay Professional Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser
Origins Zero Oil™ Deep Pore Cleanser with Saw Palmetto and Mint
Shiseido Cosmetics America White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam
Avon Anew Reversalist Illuminating Eye System
Grassroots Research Labs Triple Mushroom Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream with Wild Ginseng Root
RoC® Brilliance™ Eye Beautifier
Vichy Aqualia Antiox Anti-Fatigue Eye Stick
Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment
Eye Treatment Prestige
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex
KORRES® North America Quercetin & Oak AntiAgeing & AntiWrinkle Eye Cream
Lancôme Rénergie Lift Volumetry Eye Volumetric Lifting and Reshaping Cream
Origins Starting Over™ Age-erasing Eye Cream with Mimosa
Shiseido Cosmetics America Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating Cream
Moisturizer Mass
Avon Anew Reversalist Day Cream SPF 25
Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream
GoodSkin Labs Filextra Facial Revolumizing Treatment with Collagen
Neutrogena Healthy Defense® Liquid Moisturizer SPF 50 with Helioplex®
Olay Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir
Darphin Hydraskin Essential
Lancôme Génifique Repair Youth Activating Night Cream
Origins VitaZing™ SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer with Mangosteen
philosophy Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer
SK-II Melting Rich Cream
HAIR
Aveda Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair
AVEENO® Nourish + Shine Shampoo
Avon Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield
Bumble and bumble Mending Masque
Pantene Pro-V Medium-Thick Hair Solutions Frizzy to Smooth Shampoo
Hair Coloring Product
Clairol Professional Liquicolor Permanente
Garnier Herbashine Color Crème with Bamboo Extract
L'Oréal Paris Root Rescue 10 Minute Root Coloring Kit
Samy Fat Foam Hair Color
Zotos International Age Beautiful Anti-Aging Haircolor
Hair Styling Product
Aveda Control Force™ Firm Hold Hair Spray
blow, the new york blow dry bar Blow Out Spray
Frederic Fekkai Essential Shea Tame and Style Pot de Crème
Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse
Ojon Volumizing Brush-On Mousse
MAKEUP
COVERGIRL Liquilineblast Eye Liner
FLIRT! It Curl Lash Curling Mascara
L'Oréal Paris Double Extend Lash Boosting Serum
Maybelline Falsies by Volum’Express
Rimmel Lash Accelerator
Bare Escentuals Buxom Stay-There Eyeshadow
Dior Beauty Diorshow Maximizer
Lancôme Définicils Precious Cells High Definition Amplifying Mascara
MAC Cosmetics Haute & Naughty Lash
YSL Beauté Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Noir Radical
COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Serum Primer
L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base
mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette
Neutrogena Cosmetics SkinClearing® Mineral Powder
Sonia Kashuk for Target® Perfecting Luminous Foundation
Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Mineral Veil SPF 25
Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 with Probiotic Technology
Lancôme Teint Miracle Lit-from-Within Makeup
MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation
NARS Cosmetics Orgasm Illuminator
COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Lipstick
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge
mark Gloss Gorgeous Stay On Lip Stain
Pixi Lip & Line
Revlon® Just Bitten Lipstain™ by ColorStay™
Chanel USA Rouge Coco Hydrating Crème Lip Colour
Estée Lauder Pure Color Gloss
Fresh Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15
MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lipcrème
Tom Ford Beauty Private Blend Lip Color Collection
MEN'S GROOMING
Axe Twist Shower Gel
Dove Deep Clean Body and Face Wash
Gillette Fusion ProSeries Thermal Scrub
Kérastase Paris Homme Bain Capital Force Densifying
Lab Series Skincare for Men Max LS Age-less Face Cream
Zirh Reverse
SCENT
Bond No. 9 New York Cooper Square
Chanel USA Bleu de Chanel
Coty Prestige Marc Jacobs Bang
Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman
Prada Infusion de Vetiver
Ralph Lauren Fragrances The Big Pony Collection 4
American Beauty True Delight Perfume Spray
Avon Outspoken by Fergie
Coty Beauty Beyoncé Heat
P&G Prestige Christina Aguilera
PUIG USA S by Shakira
Anthropologie Happ & Stahns Perfumers 1842 Rosa Alba Eau de Parfum
Bond No. 9 New York High Line
Chanel USA Chance Eau Tendre
Coach Poppy Fragrance
Gucci Fragrances Guilty
Narciso Rodriguez Parfums For Her Eau de Parfum Intense
SUN
AVEENO® Positively Ageless™ Sunblock Lotion with Enviroblock SPF 70
Coppertone Oil Free Foaming Lotion
La Roche Posay Anthelios 45 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for Body
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Liquid Daily Sunblock Lotion SPF 55
Shiseido Cosmetics America Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60
INDIE BEAUTY AWARD
Barista Bath and Body
blow, the new york blow dry bar
First Aid Beauty LLC
JOON Skincare
Tata Harper
ECO BEAUTY AWARD
Alterna Bamboo Smooth
Amala Rejuvenate Collection
Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Family
Jurlique Purely Age-Defying
Pomega, Inc. Healing Cream
Sophyto Organic Skincare
Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone
The Body Shop Rainforest Hair Care Collection
Vapour Organic Beauty
Yves Rocher North America Inc Culture Bio
About CEW
Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW) is a nonprofit professional organization with more than 4,000 executives in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance and related industries. CEW advances the professional growth and leadership development of women in the cosmetic industry through professional development and networking, industry insights, access to leaders, recognition of achievement and innovation and its philanthropic foundation. CEW’s membership is multigenerational and equally representative of entry level, mid-career level and senior level executives. CEW is based in New York City; and it has associated organizations in France and the United Kingdom. The CEW Foundation supports Cancer and Careers, a resource for employees balancing work and cancer treatment. For more information, log on to www.cew.org.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Read how Youtube Makeup Artist Extraordinaire becomes Lancome's Spokesperson
LANCÔME’S VIDEO MAKEUP ARTIST MICHELLE PHAN
Michelle Phan was signed by Lancôme to be its official video Makeup Artist. The 22-year-old art student, the most popular Makeup Artist on YouTube, has created special videos for the French beauty brand. At launch, Lancôme’s first how-to video with YouTube, which is on romantic makeup, has generated 1.5 million viewers. “Michelle is a true makeup prodigy,” declared Serge Jureidini, President of Lancôme USA. “She represents the next generation of both makeup users and Makeup Artists.”
Lancôme is the first beauty brand and the first luxury brand to add a social media superstar to its roster. Ms. Phan joins a distinguished sorority of Lancôme Spokespeople and Artists, from award-winning Actresses Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet and Anne Hathaway to Supermodel Daria Werbowy and Makeup Artist Sandy Linter. “This is a dream come true,” enthused Ms. Phan. “My goal always has been to teach and inspire. To have a brand I love and admire support this goal is amazing.”
Ms. Phan’s YouTube channel has more than 500,000 subscribers, and her videos have been viewed more than 117 million times. She began posting videos to YouTube in May 2007 and quickly became known for a signature style comprised of her melodic voice, easy-to-follow steps, black-and-white title pages and lullaby-like music. Her videos run the gamut from transformations into Snow White and Lady Gaga to eye makeup tutorials to club makeup how-to’s.
A self-taught Makeup Artist who transformed her favorite hobby into something that has inspired people around the world, Ms. Phan made her first video, “Natural Looking Makeup Tutorial” in Spring 2007. She uploaded it to YouTube that May and since then, has created and posted more than 80 videos. Each video was filmed and edited by Ms. Phan alone using her JVC camcorder and the iMovie software on her MacBook Pro.
The popularity of her videos took Ms. Phan by surprise, but she understands that makeup enthusiasts are eager to learn in an accessible, unintimidating way. “It’s comforting to play a video at home and apply makeup along the way,” she explained. “You can pause, rewind, fast-forward, hit mute and end it at any time. You can’t do that with a Makeup Artist in person. They’d go crazy if they had to repeat, pause and redo everything a million times.”
Ms. Phan’s interest in makeup began as a young girl playing with her mother’s products. Art was another passion. “My family couldn’t afford a TV, so my main form of entertainment was a sketchbook I made by stapling blank pages together,” she continued. “I’ve been drawing ever since.” Ms. Phan’s mother wanted her to study medicine in college, but she had other ideas. She went on to study illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
Joining the Lancôme team in February, Ms. Phan first came to its attention because she had used several of the brand’s products in her videos, and the brand was captivated by her unique approach to the medium. “Lancôme is legendary, so I was shocked when they reached out to me,” she added. “I’m very excited about the things we’ll be doing together.”
Last year, Ms. Phan and a partner created a niche skincare brand called IQQU that is sold online in the US and throughout Asia. She has worked backstage as a Makeup Artist Assistant at the Chris Benz and Michael Kors Spring 2010 fashion shows. She reported that it was an interesting experience to make up others instead of herself. “It was nice to have a different canvas. I learned so much working on Models and with other Makeup Artists.” She was also backstage once again working as a Makeup Artist for some of the Fall 2010 collections.
Note: Original article posted on CosmeticWorld.com
Mary J. Blige puts her strength in a bottle and launches FRAGRANCE on HSN!
Mary J. Blige Introduces ‘My Life’
“It is the epitome of a confident woman,” Ms. Blige said of the fragrance, which shares the name of her landmark 1994 album. “It doesn’t scream out for attention—it’s feminine but strong, powerful yet humble.”
The unconventional launch strategy marks the first time that HSN will exclusively introduce a prestige fragrance on its airwaves—which presents a unique opportunity, said HSN CEO Mindy Grossman. On-air, Ms. Blige will be able to relate her life story to the retailer’s 93 million viewers. “It’s 93 million homes,” Ms. Grossman clarified, “but a one-on-one experience.”
HSN already enjoys a thriving relationship with Carol’s Daughter—the homespun, Brooklyn-founded beauty line which is “presenting” the scent and in which Ms. Blige is a part owner.
As a fan of Ms. Blige’s work and her authentic storytelling capabilities, Ms. Grossman felt My Life was a perfect fit. “This is not so much a business transaction for us as it is a relationship that we believe in wholeheartedly.”
Ms. Blige created the fragrance in collaboration with Carol’s Daughter founder and president, Lisa Price. “It was an honor for me to hold the hand of a woman I admire so much and stand beside her as she created this amazing scent,” Ms. Price said of the process.
Top notes of My Life include gardenia petals, bartlett pear and white freesia; heart notes include tuberose, apricot flower, jasmine and gold lily; the dry-down features incense praline, sesame and cashmere wood.
Housed in a heart-shaped, Chad Lavigne-designed bottle, My Life is priced at $46.00 for 1.7 oz. It makes its on-air debut on July 31.
For each fragrance sold, $1.00 will be donated to The Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN), a non-profit founded by Ms. Blige and marketing guru Steve Stoute, who also serves as CEO and managing director of Carol’s Daughter. FFAWN seeks to “empower and encourage women by shaping and supporting programs that foster education, career development, strong self-esteem, and personal growth,” its website said.
Note: Original article posted by cosmeticworld.com
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