Links of London has announced Cat Deeley as its Global Brand Ambassador, with immediate effect. In her role as the first ambassador for the brand, Cat will front the Autumn/Winter 2010 campaign across the UK, US and Asia.
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Beauty label Skeen+ launches in the UK
Beauty label Skeen+ is new to the UK. Having previously produced anti-ageing dermatology for men, Illuminating Care Powder is the first product in the Skeen Solutions range aimed solely at women. This is a skincare product in powder form, with pure and active vitamin C, which melts instantly into the skin combining all the benefits of a powerful cream with the advantages of a powder formula. On application, Skeen’s Illuminating Care Powder delivers a matt finish while tightening skin. Active ingredients include ascorbic acid, recognised in dermatology as one of the most powerful anti-ageing molecules, and Lupin Peptides which claim to promote skin microcirculation and oxygenation and help to smooth skin’s micro-texture. Skeen+ is available exclusively at Sephora and online at www.skeen.fr, and the Illuminating Care Powder is priced at €48.00 for 30ml.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Casting call for Autumn/Winter 2010 Comptoir des Cotonniers
French womenswear label, Comptoir des Cotonniers is offering people the chance to get in front of the lens and represent for Autumn/Winter 2010. This month they are launching a global search to seek interesting and individually styled, chic mothers and daughters, for the chance to go to Paris and appear within the next season’s fashion show plus the possibility of becoming the face of Comptoir des Cotonniers’ Autumn/Winter 2010 worldwide campaign. The casting spots will be held within the Comptoir des Cotonniers Kingston and Marylebone stores on the 31 March between 4pm - 7pm. For further details visit here.
Monday, 22 March 2010
Safe Beauty Association appoints Jo Fairley & Sarah Stacey among others as council members
The Safe Beauty Association (SBA) with health and hygiene at its core provides a unique and dedicated host of free and paid-for services to support and empower beauty and make-up professionals to provide best practise in all areas of the industry for the better. The SBA has now launched its website and the appointment of the first members of SBA’s Safe Beauty Association Council: Bruce Grayson, David Horne, Jackie Tyson, Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey.
Friday, 19 March 2010
Les Soeurs Anglaises
Les Soeurs Anglaises offers a break abroad with the opportunity to learn a new creative skill in the countryside of South West France in the Perigord Vert region of Aquitaine. Three and five day textile, creative writing, and dance workshops led by internationally renowned artists and teachers are taught and under the Les Soeurs Anglaises banner, Katie Elliott Armitage opens her home to guests. The 2010 programme includes a 'Poetry in Motion' led by internationally respected poet Roger McGough, as well as screen-writing, crime, and creative writing courses. These workshops are in addition to the textile and dance workshops amongst which is included Rachel Hazell’s 'Extraordinary Expandable Sketchbook Journal' in collaboration with Selvedge Magazine. www.lessoeursanglaises.com
Winners of the P&G Beauty and Grooming Awards announced
The sixth annual P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards took place last night at Sketch. Created by P&G Beauty & Grooming, the awards were created to reward the talented and creative within the beauty and grooming world, and to further demonstrate their commitment to the UK beauty and grooming industry. 350 guests were in attendance including editors, publishers, and potential award-winning beauty and grooming journalist themselves. Also present were key industry figures and this year’s distinguished judging panel representing the world of beauty and grooming, style, photography, literature and the digital sector. The expert industry panel comprised of Richard Young (Photographer) JMaskrey (Crystal jewellery & fashion designer and make up artist), Lisa Jewell (Author), Graham Barber (Gentlemen’s Tonic), Tiger Savage (Creative Director), Sushma Sagar (Retail Marketing Manager, Ben Sherman) and Andre Schmidt (Bundle Tech).
Thursday, 18 March 2010
CEW (UK) 2010 Beauty Awards finalists announced
CEW (UK) has announced the finalists of the CEW (UK) 2010 Beauty Awards. Following the Product Demonstration Evening, nearly 500 Members voted online for their favourite product in each of the 26 categories. The ballot was then independently reviewed by Ernst & Young. The finalists are: