Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Limited Edition Compact benefits Ovarian Cancer Fund

L’Oreal commissioned Carelle, known for colored gemstone jewelry, to create a compact featuring lemon citrine and pale green quartz stones set in 18K yellow gold with diamond details. During the 2009 Golden Globes Awards show one will be auctioned off.
 

Each of the women nominated for best actress in a drama and in a comedy will receive one to commemorate her achievement. In addition to the compacts gifted to the likes of Angelina and Meryl (9 in total), one last compact will be auctioned off to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation at eBay.com during the Golden Globes show on January 11, 2009.

Additionally, L’Oreal Paris Consulting Makeup Artist, Collier Strong has identified the top trends we will see on the red carpet on January 11, 2009 and they are as follows.

Here are three trends for 2009 -

Trend 1
Focus On The Lips
“It’s all about a beautiful bold lip!  Whether it’s warm or cool, a bold, opaque, red lip has a very sexy yet romantic feel. The eyes are as glamorous or neutral as your wardrobe dictates. During the day, eyes are kept simple; at night, opt for a darker look. Either way, eye makeup should be blended beautifully and brows should be perfectly groomed for an elegant look. Finish the eyes with long, beautiful lashes. Pair this look with clean, glowy makeup, achieved with foundation, concealer and powder. For cheeks, use a complementary color to the red of the lip that works with your skin tone. Apply on the apples of the check for a pop of color.”
 
Trend 2
Eyes…Use Color!
“Whether it’s a wash of color or a bold, dark statement, using color on the eyes looks gorgeous. Try a beautiful violet, blue or dark purple, or coordinate your eye color with your clothing. Try using color on the upper lids only, or on the upper lids and under the lower lash line. You can even add a hint of color on the inner corners and under the eye…just make sure the edges are blended out beautifully. Think of watercolors and softness…that’s what makes this color work! Use a complementary lip and cheek color for softer eye makeup shades and a transparent lip and cheek look when using bolder eye colors.”  

Trend 3
It’s All About The Metallics!
“I love a dark, dramatic, metallic eye in black, dark brown, navy or burgundy. It’s very sexy and a great look for an evening party or event. Start with a dark liner that matches your shadow at the base of the lash. Apply a dark metallic shadow on the lid, up to the crease. Lightly run a little metallic shadow under the lower lashes. Use a lighter metallic shadow on the brow bone and on the inner corners of the eye. For a really shimmery effect, you can add an extra highlighter over the entire eyelid. Finish the eyes with dramatic, sweeping lashes. Pair this look with matte, satin skin and keep lips and cheeks very neutral.”             
By Collier Strong, Consulting Makeup Artist, L’OrĂ©al Paris

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

New Italian Luxe coming to Miami?

The Beacon Council has a fashion initiative to bring fashion shows, trade shows and upscale showrooms spurring economic growth for Miami. Kinda like in New York and Los Angeles. Lets hope these notables can get it together. Some of the major players included Frank Nero, Diego Stecchi and Giovanni Bozzetti.

The bigger fashion brands are unlikely to invest but little known companies (at least to the rest of the world) outside of Italy and other part of Europe have the most to gain by establishing positions in Miami.

Eight Italian fashion companies showed up to spread awareness of their lines and are looking to find business partners. We caught up with Imelde Cavalleri of I Pinco Pallino and found they have a social plan to fashion in so far as they sponsor a school for kids. More on the angle of that coming up soon in a video reportage.

For now here is what it looks like when notables get together and sign a "memorandum of understanding". WOW!

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