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Posted by on Aug 17, 2010 in Uncategorized | 6 comments

Lancome – Mayfair Mall – Free Gift w/ Aug 17-Sept 6

Lacome is having a fantastic gift with purchase over 32.50 at Macy’s (Mayfair Mall, Milwaukee).

You choose:
Ideal Skincare –
New Renergie Lift Volumetry & Renergie Microlift R.A.R.E. serum (firming)
OR
High Resolution creme & serum (wrinkle fighters)

6 Beauty Essentials
New Hypnose Drama Mascara
Cils Booster XL Mascara Base
Color Design Lipcolor
Juicy Tubes Lip gloss
Bi-Facil eye makeup remover
Nutrix Royal Body Cream
Color Design Eye Shadow Quad

You can also get a free 10-day free sample of your favorite foundation! This is such a fun gift because you are able to personalize everything, including the makeup bag (black, red or white). Hurry to get yours while supplies last. I recommend the Lancome Bronzer

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Posted by on Aug 17, 2010 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Events, Milwaukee: Iron Stylist 2010 – August 21

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Make plans August 21st to watch the Iron Stylist Competition in Milwaukee. Area salons and Paul Mitchell School students will create hair styles that are trendy and true to Harley-Davidson. A requirement? The ablility to withstand a road trip.

First Place
Winning artist receives a House of Harley‐Davidson Getaway package which includes 1 night at The Iron Horse Hotel, dinner for two at La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, and two back‐stage passes to the Harley‐Davidson Museum. Winning model receives a House of Harley‐Davidson Getaway package which includes 1 night at The Iron Horse Hotel, dinner for two at La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, and two back‐stage passes to the Harley‐Davidson Museum.

This event benefits the Alex Gomez Dream Foundation and non-competitors are encouraged to ride with artists and models during the road portion.

2010 IRON STYLIST EVENT SCHEDULE
TIME
11AM to Noon
LOCATION
The Academy Waukesha
2000 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee, WI
EVENT
Ride‐In / Registration / Rules Review /
Open House /
Cookout
Noon to 1PM The Academy Waukesha
Iron Stylist 1 hour timed styling & makeup session
1PM to 1:30PM
1:30PM to 2:30PM
The Academy Waukesha
Road
Pre‐Ride Photo’s
Ride to House of Harley
2:30PM to 3PM
3PM to 4PM
House of Harley
Road
Pre‐Judging and Riding Fashion Show
coordination
Ride to La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
4PM to 4:30PM
4:30PM to 5PM
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
Riding Fashion show and final judging
Awards / Raffles / Wrap‐Up
5PM to ??? La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
After Party

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Posted by on Aug 17, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

MAC Pulls Rodarte Line, Places Global Profits Projections to Juarez

MAC cosmetics has pulled the Rodarte line and will be donating the worldwide projected profits from the campaign to help those from the town of Juarez, Mexico.  The collection will not release.

A preview in July began a firestorm of protest against MAC for the items named after a line by designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte.  It was the clothing from their Fall 2010 line that translated into an inspired makeup line.  MAC translated the images from a road trip they had taken through Mexico and highlighted “Juarez” and “Factory” as cosmetic name options.  As a town with tough living/working conditions with little law enforcement, every year women and children disappear or are found dead on the roads, to and from the factories where the majority work, it was for many considered in poor taste.

MAC has a long history of partnerships and charity and it is doubtful any negative connotation was meant with this line.  Even so, it struck a raw chord with too many consumers.  MAC remains a great brand and kudos for these plans that will satisfy all parties.  Read the official statement below:

M·A·C Decides Not to Ship M·A·C Rodarte Makeup Collection Out of Respect for Women & Girls of Juárez and their Families

M·A·C and Rodarte are deeply and sincerely sorry and we apologize to everyone we offended. We have listened very closely to the feedback of concerned global citizens. We are doing our very best to right this wrong. The essence of M·A·C is to give back and care for the community and Rodarte is committed to using creativity for positive social change. We are grateful for the opportunity to use what we have learned to raise awareness on this important issue. 

by MAC Cosmetics on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:27am

This decision will not impact M·A·C ‘s commitment to donate all of its projected profits from the collection to benefit the women and girls of Juarez.

Out of respect for the people of Mexico, the women and girls of Juarez and their families, as well as our M·A·C Mexican staff and colleagues, M·A·C has made the decision not to ship the M·A·C Rodarte limited edition makeup collection. This decision will have no impact on M·A·C’s commitment to donate all of its projected global profits from this collection to local and international groups that work to improve the lives of the women and girls of Juarez. We are currently conducting due diligence to ensure we donate to organizations with a proven record of directly supporting the women and girls of Juarez.

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Posted by on Aug 14, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Fashion’s Night Out NY 2010 – Get Your Tickets Here?

It’s open season during New York’s Fashion Week.

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New York is taking a page from reality and banking on massclusivity to help stimulate the economy.  This year, they’ll combine the couture allure of the invitation-only event of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York and feature a runway show for Fashion’s Night Out.  With current season designs.  Say what?  That’s right. They’ll actually show Fall/Winter clothes during the appropriate season.  And,  also? You can buy tickets to the event.

Here’s how it works:

Fashion Week New York : September 9-16, 2010

The focus is always on the next season – fall shows feature spring/summer designs, winter shows feature spring/summer designs.  Designers get x number of invitations depending on the size of the show location they have rented, and designers extend invitations to the show.  This setup allows industry insiders to prepare for what is coming ahead, adjust for production, give magazines and other publications requiring long lead times a chance to get writeup the trends for subscribers.  Attendees, made up of media, buyers and starlets, are privy to the future looks of fashion. This is not a shopping model. The event is not open to the public.

Fashion’s Night Out:  September 10, 2010    Runway:  September 7, 2010

Last year’s effort focused on getting people back into the stores.  Launched by New York Mayor Bloomberg and Vogue’s editor Anna Wintour, the very public, shopping focused event was a welcomed, city-wide embrace of retailers courting the public.

This year, it will also be used to remind people to stay in the present.  1500 tickets will be made available at $25 a piece for attendees to view the trends projected at FW last February – trends filling the stores now.  The pieces, all selected by Vogue, were pulled to represent a cross-selection of trends to inspire shoppers’ wish lists for the main event on the 10th.  This event is open to the public.

As the world increasingly turns to Target for designer collections (even before the collapse of ’08), buries couture houses and kills off magazines in lieu of instant digital information, fashion needs more events like this to gain sure footing.  In the new media culture, a little inclusion goes a long way to creating loyalty.  A runway show based on the here and now of the fantasy world of fashion? Inspiring.

Sign up now for information on the worldwide event and be one of the first to get your tickets for the September 7th show. www.fashionsnightout.com

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Posted by on Aug 11, 2010 in Uncategorized | 9 comments

Flygirls Choose FlyLashes

Wolves’ hair for your eyelash extensions? So J-Lo 90’s. Today’s flygirls go with FlyLashes. No confirmation on whether these real fly legs were pulled before or after fly’s demise. Wouldn’t the wings make for some serious gossamer lipliners? Waste not, want not. Note: She’s pulled down the video – PETA pressure? You’ll have to do with the photo.
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Flylashes from Jessica Harrison on Vimeo.

Jessica Harrison has responded:
PLEASE NOTE – FLIES WERE NOT KILLED OR TORTURED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO – some were collected from window sills in various locations and some hatched from maggots bought from a fishing tackle shop that were destined for the end of a fishing line – they lived, flew and ate before dying of natural causes after their normal life span. The flies actually got to hatch and live instead of being used as bait – which involves being pierced with a hook through their middle whilst still alive.

Made as part of a series of works looking into genetic manipulation, experimentation and xenotransplantation, Flylashes was intended as a play on the format of the Chimera, highlighting the use of the fly in the investigation of genetics and its similarity to the structure of human DNA. The series of work sought to explore the balance between advanced scientific and medical developments with our cultural strive for perfection, and at the same time expose and acknowledge society’s underlying fear and mistrust of modified bodies.

Flylashes was made using legs from around 5 flies that were not killed to create the video clip. The work is not intended as a fashion or style statement, or as a call to pull apart flies to use as beauty enhancements, but a device to prompt questions about our thoughts and fears surrounding genetic manipulation and the integrity of the body.

I removed the video from Vimeo due to copyright infringement on various websites and the fact it has unfortunately been shared online in several cases out of context and with inaccurate information. I have respect for all creatures, no matter how small and condemn any form of animal cruelty.

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