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Posted by on Aug 12, 2013 in Beauty, Celeb-essence | 0 comments

Second Annual Ford Chicago Beauty Suite

Ford Artists recently held their second annual Beauty Suite on the rooftop Drum Bar of Hotel Raffaello in Chicago.  I got to pinch myself several times as I was part of a team that included Andrea Fulerton, Ashley G and Farah.  Ford’s clients and models came by for an afternoon of makeup, hair, nails that segued into a lovely party. Rooftop sushi! Open bar! And some amazing fashion.  Of course Ford would know how to do it right.

Jam packed goodie bags with four different themes

Can you see his hand touching my arm?  I approve.

RGB polishes were matched with yummy H20 lotions and scrubs

Inside drumbar – manicurist setup

Fresh midwest Ford models

Makeup for men and women

The treatment extended beyond beauty

The event received coverage in Chicago’s Glossed & Found, and hey, yours truly is on the bottom right.  You can read their full writeup at this link :

 

 

 

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Posted by on Jul 3, 2013 in Beauty, Fashion |

July Events, Chicago: Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus Chicago has finished another installment in their all store renovation!

Introducing CUSP boutique on the 3rd floor where you’ll find the latest from Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang, Alice + Olivia, A.L.C., 3.1 Philip Lim, Theyskens’ Theory, Rag & Bone, Vince, Joie and Robert Rodriguez. New additions to also include collections by 10 Crosby by Derek Lam, McQ by Alexander McQueen, Carven, Opening Ceremony, O’2nd , L’Agence and Gryphon and jewelry by Rebecca Minkoff and Kendra Scott.



Stay tuned as there is still more to look forward to with enhancements to showcase Theory, Rebecca Taylor, Alice + Olivia and DVF that will be unveiled this September.

July is also filled with a bevy of beauty activities. Scroll down for a few fun fashion and beauty dates:

July 10 to 16 The Last Call Sale
Be sure to check out the famous end-of–the-season sale with savings throughout the store. Get the lowest prices
on all spring and summer merchandise including Women’s Designer and Couture, Ladies Shoes, Intimate Apparel,
Contemporary CUSP, Dresses, Men’s and more. Hurry in for the best selection of merchandise.
For more information, please call (312)642-5900.

July 13 Viktoria Hayman Personal Appearance and Trunk Show
We cordially invite you to meet jewelry designer Viktoria Hayman and view her collection. Hayman’s collection
features breathtakingly bold bracelets, necklaces and earrings comprised of natural elements such as Wood, Shell, Horn, Coral, Stone and more.
Designer Jewelry – First Floor
10 am to 5 pm
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2110

July 13 Revive Spa
Let the experts at Revive treat your skin with a professional facial, featuring the brand new Glycolic Renewal Peel resulting in
skin that looks younger, smoother, brighter, healthier and more even-toned.
Cosmetics – First Floor
10 am to 5 pm
To schedule an appointment, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2111

July 18 Amore Pacific Facial Event
Experience an intensive age-defying treatment designed to help restore collagen and minimize wrinkles
using the Amore Pacific Time Response skin care system.
Cosmetics – First Floor
For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2144.

July 19 & 20 Sisley Skincare Event
Enjoy a rejuvenating facial customized to address individual skin concerns. Sisley’s active botanical ingredients are
gentle and soothing to any skin type and will leave your skin feeling revitalized and refreshed.
Cosmetics – First Floor
For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call (312)0642-5900 ext. 2134

July 27 Orlane Signature Facials Event
Relax and enjoy a special Orlane facial from their team of skincare experts. Their oxygenating machine treatment will ensure a soft, dewy complexion.
Cosmetics – First Floor
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2104

July 29 Cle de Peau Synactif Spa
The expert facialist will treat your skin using the Synactif approach that delivers an amazing and transformative experience resulting
in a glowing complexion. Your facial will be followed by a makeup application.
Cosmetics – First Floor
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2098

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Posted by on Jun 8, 2013 in Beauty |

Shhhh – SalonCentric VIP sale: One Day Only

Licensed Professionals: Sunday, June 9th, SalonCentric is holding a VIP sale of 15% off nearly the entire store.  This sale includes brands like CND that don’t often make it to the sales list.  Be ready at noon to stock up on your favorite items.

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Posted by on Jun 7, 2013 in Beauty |

The Makeup Show introduces new app for aattendees at Chicago – download now!

If you are near Chicago and in the beauty business, I hope you’ve carved out Sunday June 9th and Monday June 10th to indulge in some serious industry mixing and mingling.

Over 75 beauty brands, 6 keynote speakers, 20 seminars, and 8 hands-on workshops will be featured. Diamond sponsor is Make Up Forever, Platinum sponsor Crown Brush and Temptu PRO, Silver Sponsor NARS, Supporting Sponsors Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, INGLOT Cosmetics, Stila Cosmetics, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine. These are quality exhibitors and speakers.

To help navigate this educationally packed weekend, a new app has been launched to help fans and attendees follow interactively. I love seeing creative/beauty embrace technology. Showcased International’s program assists in creating show schedules, exhibitor lists, events and generally helps you organize and prioritize your experience.

To access the complimentary app, download the “Showcased International” app from the iPhone or Google Play store and contact info@showcasedinternational.com for a personalized login name and password. Personalize your app by starring your must-see keynotes, seminars and brands, and be sure to activate your alerts so you can stay up to date on the latest show news.

I’m also including a fresh off the press floor plan so you can start mapping out your experience now.

See you there!


The Makeup Show Chicago will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 9am to 5pm at Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.

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Posted by on Jun 5, 2013 in Beauty, events |

Events: The Makeup Show Chicago, June 9 & 10

TOP CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTISTS – DANESSA MYRICKS, AJ CRIMSON, SIAN RICHARDS, AND MORE – BRING COSMETIC LINES TO THE MAKEUP SHOW CHICAGO

These makeup artists have touched the faces of the biggest celebs, worked on the cover of magazines, and video shoots– so why not add their beauty products to your list of must-haves?

CHICAGO, IL (May 2013) – The Makeup Show Chicago is excited to bring top celebrity makeup artists and their cosmetic lines to the windy city, June 9 and 10. These beauty products have been developed by some of the top makeup artists in the industry and have gone through some of the most extreme tests. The makeup artists behind each line have touched the faces of celebs from Halle Berry to Madonna, worked on the pages and covers of the largest magazines and brought their skills behind-the-scenes at fashions shows internationally…and now they will bring their product lines to The Makeup Show Chicago.

Below is a sneak peek of the makeup artists, their brands, where you can find them sharing their tips and tricks in exclusive hands-on workshops, seminars, or keynote presentations at The Makeup Show Chicago:

I Make You Beautiful – Danessa Myricks is owner of I Make You Beautiful and Director of Product Innovations and Marketing at Benefit Cosmetics. Not only will her cosmetic line be available at The Makeup Show Chicago, but attendees will be able to join Danessa in exclusive hands-on workshops that covers the “Fundamentals of Complexion and Contour” and “Makeup for Photography”. Danessa has worked on video and/or print projects for Fantasia, Britney Spears, Madonna, Ciara, Mario, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Shontelle, Jazzmayne Sullivan, Angela &Vanessa Simmons, Jordan Sparks, Enrique Iglesias, Chris Rock, TI, and more.

AJ Crimson Beauty – Celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson is one of today’s premier makeup artists. He has worked with an impressive clientele list including Fergie, Missy Elliot, and Keyshia Cole (to name a few) and has been featured in magazines around the world! This experience in the industry makes AJ Crimson Beauty a natural choice for makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts to add to their beauty kit!

London Brush Company – Sian Richards is an Internationally recognized, award winning artist, business owner, beauty expert and mother. She has personally fine tuned and honed the design of each of the brushes in her line which has been used on the faces of celebrities including Halle Berry, Melanie Griffith, Naomi Watts and many more.

Eve Pearl Beauty – Makeup Master, Brand Owner, Celebrity Artist, Educator and 5 time Emmy Award winner Eve Pearl has a made a name for herself as one of the best in the business. With over 18 years of experience in television, film, theatre and print her products are sure to be amongst the best. Don’t miss Eve in her keynote, too as she will share how she started EVE PEARL brand from the ground up and offer pros and cons of starting a makeup line.

Z Palette – Founder and makeup artist Zena Schteysel has beautified clients including Kim Kardashian, Kelly Osbourne, Melissa Joan Hart and Brooke Burke, to name a few. Over the years Zena has carried around enormous makeup kits, spent hours consolidating, organizing and transferring things into smaller containers and palettes just to make her makeup kits lighter and more efficient. To solve this time consuming process, Zena developed Z Palette, the ultimate customizable makeup palette.

Crystal Wright Live – Have you always dreamed of a career in makeup, hair and fashion styling? Crystal Wright is a self-help author, educator, motivational speaker and advisor to freelance styling professionals. She is an internationally recognized expert on the subject of career building and marketing for beauty professionals and regularly appears as a guest speaker and educator at fashion and beauty trade shows, and events.

About The Makeup Show Chicago

The Makeup Show is owned and produced by Metropolitan Event & Production and travels internationallyfrom LA, NYC, Chicago, Europe, and Orlando. Bringing each destination over 60 beauty brands, and unique convergence of artists and community, where beauty professionals are sure to find an artistic energy that will inspire any beauty buff, from the passionate beginner to the seasoned professional. Each show offers an unparalleled lineup of education and appearances from top beauty professionals and focuses on career building and networking within the makeup community. The show provides a unique experience for the makeup professional to network directly from the best in the business.

The Makeup Show Chicago will feature Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsor CrownBrush and Temptu PRO, Silver Sponsor NARS, SupportingSponsors Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, INGLOT Cosmetics, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine. It will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 9am to 5pm at Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.

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