PR - Christmas comes to Chanel

Paris arrives at CHANEL in Covent Garden on 1st December, a miniature maquette of Mademoiselle Chanel’s Parisienne boutique and apartment, 31 rue Cambon. Throughout December, a window will be opened each day to discover exclusive events, gifts and treats instore. A momentary glimpse into the world of Christmas at CHANEL.

PR - China Glaze Holiday Contest!

NAIL IT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

 China Glaze® Nail Lacquer Announces Holiday Nail Art Contest

Los Angeles (November 15, 2013) – Celebrate the season in colour with China Glaze® Nail Lacquer.  The leading nail polish brand announces the How Will You Live in Colour This Holiday Season? Contest. Participants enter their best holiday-themed designs to win cash prizes and China Glaze® collections. ‘Tis the season to top those tips in glitz, glam and festive flare. Go with the classic, throw in a twist-on-traditional or create a unique holiday concept.

The top 25 finalists win:

Grand Prize - $1,000 Visa Gift Card

2^nd Prize - $500 Visa Gift Card

3^rd Prize - $250 Visa Gift Card

22 Congratulations Winners – 12 pc. China Glaze® Happy HoliGlaze Collection

To enter, visit www.chinaglaze.com/chinaglazecontest between Nov. 15 - Dec. 20 and upload a holiday-themed nail art look, using only lacquer – no embellishments, please.

Contestants will receive a unique URL to share via social media when online voting begins on Dec. 15. Online voting ends on Dec. 31 and the top 25 winners will be submitted to the judging panel for placing. The expert judging panel includes top celebrity manicurists and bloggers:

       Kandi Yamz                                            Miss Pop                                   Chelsea King

      @KandiYamz                                   @MissPopNails                                @ChelseaQueen

Winners will be officially announced via www.chinaglaze.com on or about Jan. 31, 2014.

The China Glaze® How Will You Live in Colour This Holiday Season? Contest is open to residents of the United States as well as Canada (excluding Quebec), France, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

China Glaze® nail lacquers are free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information regarding the contest guidelines and Official Rules, please visit www.chinaglaze.com. Follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze) and Instagram (@ChinaGlazeOfficial & #ChinaGlazeHolidayContest2013).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

PR - Ardell Lashes Holiday contest!

FLASH SOME LASH INTO THE NEW YEAR

Ardell® Announces Holiday Lash Contest

Los Angeles (November 15, 2013) – Let faux fringe glamourEYES you this New Years Eve. The world’s leader in lashes announces the Ardell® Glamour Eyes Holiday Lash Contest. Contestants can enter to win cash prizes and Ardell® product with a photo of their favorite lash look inspired by everyone’s favorite holiday for new beginnings, sparkle and shine – New Years Eve. What better way to celebrate than starting 2014 looking fabu-lash?

The top 25 finalists win:

Grand Prize - $1,000 Visa Gift Card

2^nd Prize - $500 Visa Gift Card

3^rd Prize - $250 Visa Gift Card

22 Congratulations Winners -$50 in Ardell® Product

To enter, contestants must visit www.ardelllashes.com/ardellcontest between Nov. 15 – Dec. 19 and upload a photo of their favorite lash look following the guidelines specified on the website. 

Contestants will receive a unique URL to share via social media when online voting begins on Dec. 20. Online voting ends on Jan. 10, 2014 and the top 25 winners will be submitted to the judging panel for placing. The expert judging panel includes top beauty social media mavens:

Winners will be officially announced via www.ardelllashes.com on or about Jan. 31, 2014.

The Ardell® Glamour Eyes Holiday Lash Contest is open to residents of the United States as well as Canada (excluding Quebec), Mexico and the United Kingdom.

About Ardell®

Founded in 1971, Ardell® has quickly become the leader in easy-to-use, premium quality faux eyelashes, brow cosmetics and accessories.  Favored by celebrities and makeup artists and beloved by women worldwide, Ardell® remains true to its mission in wanting to give women a way to have beautiful, unforgettable eyes.  Ardell® is a division of American International Industries. For more information about Ardell®, the contest Official Rules and Guidelines, please visit www.ardelllashes.com. Follow Ardell® on Facebook (@Ardell-Lashes), Twitter (@Ardell_Lashes) and Instagram (@Ardell_Lashes and #ArdellHolidayContest2013). 

PR - Chanel at Heathrow Terminal 5

From 31st October until 16th February, 'CHANEL at Covent Garden' is launching a beauty boutique in one of London’s busiest airport terminals.

The dynamic space, which will be entirely dedicated to CHANEL beauty, will open in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 North and will offer a range of complimentary services, including a nail shape and paint.

PR - Chanel at Covent Garden - Photobooth

CHANEL are delighted to introduce the Le Rouge Photo Booth, exclusive at CHANEL at Covent Garden. 

Available until mid November.

PR - CHANEL VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR

Today, I'd like to share this press release with you for the newest Chanel Compact make up - Vitalumiere Compact Douceur.

Enjoy!

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VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR

LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT MAKEUP

RADIANCE, SOFTNESS AND COMFORT - SPF 10

The Featherweight Complexion by CHANEL

According to CHANEL, the Complexion must be approached with SIMPLICITY and

PLEASURE, FRESHNESS and LIGHTNESS, GENTLENESS and SUBTLETY.

With the launch of VITALUMIÈRE ÉCLAT COMPACT, women had discovered a compact foundation with perfectly natural radiance. Signs of fatigue were corrected with an optical effect thanks to an ideal control of light.

Today, CHANEL goes one step further and delivers more comfort, fineness and weightlessness, while making the most of its light expertise. VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR unveils exceptional sensoriality, a surprising blend of gentleness and weightlessness for an even, luminous complexion, naturally glowing with freshness.

EXCEPTIONAL SENSORIALITY

Never before has a compact powder foundation been this lightweight, while delivering

a sensation this comfortable. Formulated with a technology appreciated in Asia for its sensorial properties, VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR offers a texture that provides all the comfort and richness of a cream in an exceptionally lightweight and incomparably gentle pressed powder. A veritable feat that transforms each application into a moment of well-being and pleasure.

CHANEL adds two new steps to a tried-and-tested method to optimize the sensorial

properties of the texture: whipping and sifting.

- WEIGHTLESSNESS AND CREAMINESS are provided by the whipped blend of powders, water and binders resulting in a creamy, evanescent texture.

- COMFORT is ensured by the presence of active ingredients whose efficacy is preserved by slow heating at a low temperature when they are added to the mixture.

- FINENESS AND GENTLENESS are guaranteed by sifting, before the mixture is pressed.

RESULT

VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR offers an exceptional feel and an instant, effortless application to the skin with no sensation of heaviness or tightness throughout the day.

A COCKTAIL OF GENTLENESS, COMFORT AND RADIANCE

Due to its formula and active ingredients, VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR promises wonderful comfort on application. Known for its moisturizing agents, peach extract helps keep skin soft and supple all day long.

In addition, High-Definition Light Pigments illuminate the face with a luminous halo. Directly inspired by the optic technology of plasma screens, this combination of three pigments (red, green and blue) helps diffuse white light with a sheer finish. The complexion glows in just one application on sweep, but that’s not all: it is also naturally evened out. Signs of fatigue are discreetly and subtly swept away.

RESULT

VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR ensures a perfect complexion with the utmost

comfort. It becomes one with the skin for a natural powdery finish with light to medium coverage. In addition, SPF 10 protects the skin from sun rays.

A VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR FOR EVERY WOMAN

VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR comes in a range of six shades (to choose from amongst eight), available in two harmonies: BEIGE for a natural tone-matching result and BEIGE ROSÉ for an anti-fatigue result. Every woman can find the intensity that suits her, no matter what her skin tone, from the fairest to the darkest.

A TRAVEL-FRIENDLY COMPACT CASE

Elegant, discreet and practical with its large mirror, the refillable black case slips into any bag, making it the ideal companion for touch-ups during the day.

EASY, FOOLPROOF APPLICATION

Apply VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR with the brush for a natural result or with the sponge for more coverage. To enhance the makeup result, add a touch of colour to cheeks with the new shades of JOUES CONTRASTES: DISCRÉTION, a sheer pale pink, and ÉVOCATION, a chocolate brown.

THE VITALUMIÈRE RANGE

VITALUMIÈRE FLUID SPF 15

For long-lasting moisturization (8 hours) and a makeup result with a satiny finish.

VITALUMIÈRE AQUA SPF 15

For a “second skin” effect and a makeup result with a natural finish.

VITALUMIÈRE AQUA COMPACT SPF 15

For refreshing moisturization and a makeup result with a natural powdery finish.

VITALUMIÈRE COMPACT DOUCEUR                                                                £42.50

            (Lightweight Compact Makeup. Radiance, Softness and Comfort SPF 10)

Beige Rose 22                                                  

Beige 10                                              

Beige 20                                                          

Beige 30                                                          

Beige 40                                              

Beige 50

            REFILL                                                                                                             £32.00

Beige Rose 22                                                  

Beige 10                                              

Beige 20                                                          

Beige 30                                                          

Beige 40                                              

Beige 50

JOUES CONTRASTE                                                                                   £31.00

(Powder Blush)

Discrétion (Limited edition)

Evocation

VITALUMIÈRE FLUID                                                                                   £34.00

(Satin Fluid Makeup SPF 15)

Beige 70

Beige 80

VITALUMIÈRE AQUA                                                                                    £32.00

(Fresh and Hydrating Cream Compact Makeup SPF 15)

Beige    70

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Collection is available from October 18th 2013.

PR - Chanel - Where Beauty Begins

Today, I have a Press Release to share with you which intorduces Diane Kruger as the new face of Chanel Beauty. There are two more videos to come to come so make sure you keep checking back over the next couple of days to check them out....

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With her natural elegance and beauty, Diane Kruger is one of the most famous faces of international cinema. Attracted by her cosmopolitan spirit and artistic background, the House of CHANEL chose her for its ALLURE fragrance advertising campaign in 1996, then again for the Paris-Biarritz bag advertising campaign, shot by Karl Lagerfeld in 2007. 

Now an ambassadress for CHANEL, Diane Kruger will be the face of a new beauty advertising campaign, WHERE BEAUTY BEGINS.

PR - Illamasqua Distinction in Make-Up Artistry Awards

More recent press from the lovely folk at Illamasqua! Here are the details of the third annual Distinction in Make-up Artistry Awards....

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The Illamasqua Distinction in Make-up Artistry Awards

Back for 2013 and better than ever

The most coveted prize in professional make-up art has returned for its third year with a new venue, new date and new judges.

Much anticipated, The Illamasqua Distinction in Make-up Artistry Awards celebrate undiscovered talent, and give aspiring make-up artists and beauty enthusiasts the chance to showcase their work in front of the industry’s leading professionals.

Illamasqua are proud to announce that the 2013 live final will be hosted on 5^th October 2013 at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly London.

Finalists will be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to create their looks during a 60min live performance on stage in the world famous Princess Anne Theatre.  

THE CATEGORIES

Whether you’re a qualified artist, a student of make-up, a beauty blogger or simply a make-up enthusiast, there are three awards categories encompassing all levels of experience:

Working Professional Make-up Artist: Those actively working within the industry.

WIN - £2,000 prize money, a day assisting Illamasqua Creative Director, Alex Box and £250 rrp worth of Illamasqua product.

Make-up Student: Those currently enrolled on a full or part-time make-up course.

WIN - £2,000 prize money, a two-week internship at Illamasqua Head Quarters and £250 rrp worth of Illamasqua product.

Non-Professional: Self-taught artists and make-up enthusiasts.

WIN - £2,000 prize money, a five-day course in Mastering Professional Make-up at The Illamasqua School of Make-up Art (worth £1000) and £250 rrp worth of Illamasqua product.

ILLAMASQUA’S ESTEEMED JUDGING PANEL

Alex Box – Illamasqua Creative Director and iconic make-up artist. “The world’s most outrageous make-up artist” - Sunday Times Style.

David Horne – Illamasqua Director of Product Development and Illamasqua School of Make-up Art and ex–Senior Lecturer at the London College of Fashion.

Spob – Head of Illamasqua Professional Development and hair and make-up artist on critically and commercially acclaimed films such as Inception and The King’s Speech.

Further judges to be announced.

STAGES OF THE COMPETITION

1.      Initial photographic application

Applicants submit two examples of original work, one fantasy look and one beauty look. The judging panel will then select four finalists from each category.

Applications now open. Deadline Friday 30^th August 2013.

2.      Live Competition

Stage 1 – Floor judges will assess the finalists as they create a look based on a specific theme, to be revealed at a later date. The 12 contestants will be marked on technical skill and professionalism.

Stage 2 – The final make-up looks will be presented to and marked by the curtain judges. This section will be assessed on creative vision and will take place at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London on Saturday 5^th October 2013.

3.      Public Vote

From Saturday 5^th October 2013 until midnight Saturday 13^rd October 2013 fans of the Illamasqua Facebook page will be invited to “like” their favourite look.

The winner of each category will be based on scores accumulated from all three stages of the competition.

PR - Illamasqua at Pride!

I'd like to share this Press release I recently received from Illamasqua. They are sponsoring Pride this year, and here are the details....

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Illamasqua are proud sponsors of

Pride 2013

You’ll find our talented Key Artist, Mika Johnson and his team at each Pride event.

There will be goodie bags, mini makeovers and of course lots of celebrating !

“I am thrilled that Illamasqua has been declared of sponsor of London Pride this year.

I am proud to work for a brand that champions individuality so defiantly as Illamasqua, it has always been so important to me that everybody should be able to express themselves and be happy.

I first marched only two years ago - the sense of community and joy was overwhelming. This type of march is needed for everybody, it helps you realise how much support and acceptance is out there and to gain confidence that it is okay to be you! I cannot wait to do it again.”

Illamasqua Key Artist, Mika Johnson.

London Pride Parade – Saturday 29^th June

You’ll find Illamasqua in the pink Gay Star News limo applying make-up to the GSN team

and handing out complementary goodie bags.

Brighton Pride Parade – Saturday 3^rd August

Complementary mini makeovers on offer – no appointment necessary

Manchester Pride Parade – Saturday 24^th August

Complementary mini makeovers on offer – no appointment necessary