Ted Rubin, CMO for e.l.f. cosmetics, announces the launch of the brand at Target stores nationwide on November 1st. The hyper-affordable brand offers everything from glosses to brushes to minerals.
Wow, what a fun weekend ahead for those that love beauty & fashion and can get to Chicago!
Saturday kicks off a three day event for The Powder Group. This is a Pro event also open to students in the beauty industry (students get 1/2 price tickets). You can purchase tickets at the door but it is advised to buy ahead. Hands on workshops, manufacturers/vendors and industry insiders galore. Runs through Monday.
The Artist Summit Please visit website for more information
Sue Devittt, Celebrity Makeup Artist will be flying in from London to meet & greet at Barneys in Chicago (not Manhattan!) from 2-5pm. She’ll be discussing beauty tips, and lucky attendees will get gifts.Barneys (www.barneys.com)
15 E Oak St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 587-1700
Clinton Kelly and Macy’s Make Over America – Clinton’s tour hits Chicago and you can be there live! Wait, you can’t? You can also watch the show livestreamed, or check past makeovers.Macy’s on State Street
Chicago, IL
RSVP 800.329.8667
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This just in for Mall of America in Minnesota. The midwest is on a roll.
Meet Armani Cosmetic’s Timm Quinn
Saturday, October 10, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Please join us at the Armani cosmetic counter for a personal appearance with Tim Quinn. Tim and the team of Armani experts walk you through the latest trends of luxury skincare and makeup. Reserve an appointment for a one on one consultation with Armani cosmetics.
Cosmetics
tim quinn, celebrity face designer
and national director of creative artistry
After training in Milan alongside the world-renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath,Tim Quinn joined the Giorgio Armani Beauty team with the launch of the brand in August 2001. His myriad experience as an artist includes work in TV, print, and film.
As the U.S. front man for Giorgio Armani Beauty, Tim has traveled internationally hosting special events to promote the cosmetics line. His words of wisdom have graced the pages of W, Elle, Glamour, Lucky, InStyle, and Cosmopolitan. Tim has been featured as one of the “25 Beauty Stars” in W Magazine and has made a presence backstage at several award shows including the Academy Awards,the Golden Globes and the ESPYs. In addition, Tim has been featured numerous times on television programs such as the Today Show, Extra and E! Entertainment.
Tim has worked with celebrities such as Glenn Close, Debra Messing, Kim Cattrall, Tara Reid, Gwen Stefani, Jordana Brewster, Kate Bosworth
He’ll be in Chicago on Friday:
Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago
Chicago, IL
Friday October 16, 2009
11am – 5pm
Saks Fifth Avenue – New York
New York, NY
Wednesday October 21, 2009 & Thursday October 22, 2009
11am – 5pm
Saks Fifth Avenue – Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
Thursday October 29, 2009 & Friday October 30, 2009
11am – 5pm
Do you find you spend hours upon hours (not to mention $$) admiring the fine, handmade items from Etsy? It’s okay to be a fan of fine handicrafts, but if you need to kick your productivity up a notch, or simply get control of the number of tea cozys you are acquiring, set your new homepage to Regretsy.
First off, I want to say Etsy is a treasure trove of fabulous finds by some incredible artists! Regretsy singles out the sterotypical thoughts for handmade items. It’s every crafty nightmare all rolled into one website for your viewing pleasure. Sure, you still have purchasing power here as the items link back to the actual seller, but we’re pretty confident you’ll be able to show a little more restraint with the likes of:
I’ve dubbed this one “On Golden Pond”
Gotta have a little fashion to be on this site
No guarantee you’ll shave a few hours off of the day as the train wrecks are pretty riveting.
This I can hardly stomach
What has happened to JC Penny? The company is on a fast track to makeoverville. First, the casual installation that started a few years ago of adding Sephora centers within select stores to offer upscale cosmetic centers. The latest news? They are getting the exclusive on Liz Claiborne & Claiborne brands for Unites States and Puerto Rico distribution.
These brands that once graced the aisles of Macy’s and the like will be a higher end line at JC Penny but still within their “better/best pricing” category. JC Penny will be picking up approximately 30 merchandise categories, which includes men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, shoes and home, and have an option to own the licensed trademarks after the end of the ten (10) year run.
Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, chairman and chief executive officer of JCPenney said: “Liz Claiborne is one of the most recognized brands in the history of American apparel retailing with a deeply loyal following, and our research shows that it is among the most desired by the JCPenney customer. In capitalizing on each of our strengths, this agreement brings huge benefits to both companies by giving our customers a substantially expanded Liz Claiborne offering at a more accessible price point than ever before.”
The Dana Buchman and Axcess brands will continue to be sold exclusively at Kohl’s (headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin).
Higher end label Liz Claiborne New York is also making a change to take advantage of distribution through QVC. The line, designed by Isaac Mizrahi, will have one last Holiday 2009 collection in department stores.
Isaac Mizrahi said: “The opportunities for the Liz Claiborne New York brand inherent in this new distribution strategy with QVC are thrilling for me. It affords us the ability to elevate the brand and effectively balance the collection so that we are able to maximize its sales potential. It is exciting for me to link my relationship with Liz Claiborne and my relationship with QVC, together we will revolutionize the way a brand builds and provides a direct voice to the customer.”
As the economy changes the world of fashion and beauty, these partnerships are likely to become more common. Kudos to those on board at JCP and Claiborne for actively seeking ways to survive, even improve their brand experience for consumers in this economy. Due to the strategic agreement, Liz Claiborne Inc is expected to move away from an adjusted operating loss for 2009 to targeted adjusted operating profit in 2010. Survival is the name of the game.
I admit, I hadn’t been in JC Pennys for years until the opening of a Sephora a year or two ago. I was pleasantly surprised at how updated the styles were. Recently I picked up a necklace that has quickly become a a favorite. While I paid $11 for it, there is apparently an expensive Lia Sophia twin that it is mistaken for. Are you a big JC Penny or Claiborne fan? What do you think of the current changes?
