Archive for February, 2010

Make space


Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Great design comes in all shapes and sizes, although designing small spaces might require more planning.

Top 6 spring beauty trends as seen on celebs


Thursday, February 25th, 2010
When Robin Williams exclaimed, "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!,'" he was talking about all the fun activities warm weather brings - gearing up our most vibrant plumage for a new season of dating, mating, and relating in L.A.'s fiercely competitive lipstick jungle, and the esteemed yearly ritual of exchanging modesty - not to ...

To garner foreign sales, Drugstore.com recommends a dose of partnership


Thursday, February 25th, 2010
In just over two years, web-only merchant Drugstore.com has expanded its international e-commerce base to 52 countries and could add as many as 20 overseas destinations in 2010.

A coffee with … Hotel worker finds gold


Thursday, February 25th, 2010
When NBC's "Today Show" broadcast live from the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, B.C., at the start of the Olympics, one of the faces of Canada smiling behind Meredith Vieira was actually the face of Austin.

Are Aggregation Services Security Risks?


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Are Aggregation Services Security Risks? : Via NYTimes.com . Do you like social aggregation and tracking services like FriendFeed, Google Buzz and Cliqset? If so, there's another startup launching today that wants your attention: Strings.

Beauty.com Launches Free iPhone App


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Reading the latest Allure in the doctor's office and want to remember to grab that new body scrub? Easy.

Biotherm Force Homme ~ new fragrance


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Biotherm has launched Force Homme, the line's first fragrance for men. The new scent is named for Biotherm Homme's Force Supreme anti-aging skincare line, which is currently fronted by actor Chris Noth.

Sephora to open at Renaissance in May


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Wokers place a sign in front of the building where Sephora beauty store will open in Ridgeland.

Men’s beauty industry pumps out big bucks


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Grow Men's beauty industry pumps out big bucks Toronto, February 22 2010 The new Men's Zone isle photographed at Shoppers Drug Mart on Avenue Rd., and Lawrence Ave., Toronto.

Bath Product Review: Bliss Lemon and Sage Soapy Suds Body Wash and Bubbling Bath


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Finding the right body wash can be difficult. You really want something that is going to get your skin clean, not leave any residue, and smells good.

UK mag announces Sweden’s ‘most trusted brands’


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Reader's Digest, a UK consumer magazine, has presented its survey listing Sweden's most trusted brands in a raft of categories.

A pair of positives in the retail equation: Kim Crow


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Regular readers may remember that a local woman has accused me of never being nice.

Exclusive: Kim Kardashian Dishes New Fragrance & Red Carpet Beauty Secrets


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Courtesy Photo Kim Kardashian is at it again. The reality TV star and trend-setting socialite is adding another product to her list of entrepreneurial projects: a fragrance .

For guys, it’s not beauty, it’s, er, grooming


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Retail For guys, it's not beauty, it's, er, grooming With iPhone beauty apps you can check your makeup, shop for products or browse through stores while sitting at home or on the go.

YouTube U


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Obviously, if you want to watch a cat play the piano, YouTube is the place to go.

The Rosenberg Trio


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
It's now more than 20 years since The Rosenberg Trio has become the world's premier Gipsy-jazz band in the tradition of the great Django Reinhardt.

Buying Cosmetics - Splurge or Save?


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
If you're anything like me, you are always looking for a great deal on makeup products.

Wednesday Giveaway! Living Proof Full Thickening Cream


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Our friends at Sephora know that cold weather can wreak havoc on fine hair, so this week they're giving away a treatment to give thin, limp tresses life.

Gasigwa confident as Nile Breweries take over


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Although he has tough opponents to deal with, Rwandan Jean Claude Gasigwa is confident he can defend the Uganda Open men's singles title.

Kim Kardashian Launches Her Fragrance


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Kim Kardashian is promoting the launch of her new fragrance, which is named after her.

Style Calendar | Beauty tips for women with cancer


Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Miss Runway Competition: Age divisions include Tiny Miss 4-7, Tween Miss 8-11, Teen Miss 12-16 and Miss Curves 17 and up.

Beauty Roadtest: Rain or Shine, Sephora Waterproof Eyeliner Stays On Your Eyes


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
We've got the best mascara down-but Sephora is always raising the bar on what we expect from makeup , engineering a new Sephora waterproof eyeliner we had to try.

Kim Kardashian: engagement questions are getting annoying


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Just when you thought Scott Disick's drunken debauchery on last week's Keeping Up With Kardashians couldn't get any worse, wait until he crashes Kourtney 's baby shower in the finale! TVGuide.com caught up with Kim Kardashian to get the scoop on how the new parents are faring, how she likes being an aunt and what question she hates having to ...

Sniff Test: Snow, by Demeter


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Snow. It's February and even the American south seems to have drifts or dustings of the white stuff -- everyone does, except for Vancouver and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, alas.

Crib Sheet: John Doerr, the Kingmaker Behind the Bloom Box


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
With all systems go for the Bloom Box, the quarter-of-a-mil fuel device that's supposed to be the savior of the universe, here's a refresher course on the money man from venture capital powerhouse Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers who helped make the dream into something starting to resemble reality.

Are Aggregation Services Security Risks?


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Do you like social aggregation and tracking services like FriendFeed , Google Buzz and Cliqset ? If so, there's another startup launching today that wants your attention: Strings .

True Religion Opens New Branded Retail Store at Washington Square in Portland, OR


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
True Religion Apparel, Inc. today announced the opening of a new branded retail store at Washington Square in Portland, Oregon.

NRF plans Retail Innovation and Marketing Conference


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Washington The National Retail Federation is bringing together a roster of industry executives to discuss cross-channel strategies, new approaches to marketing, social media, and branding among other topics at the inaugural Retail Innovation and Marketing Conference March 2 through 4. The event, at the Westin St.

drugstore.com, inc. to Present at Upcoming Financial Conferences


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 23, 2010 -- drugstore.com, inc. , a leading online retailer of health, beauty, vision, and pharmacy products, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following upcoming events with the financial community: Date:  Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Time:  Location:  Speakers:  Dawn Lepore, chief ...

Inaugural Retail Innovation & Marketing Conference Looks at Marketing, Social Media and Branding


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
The event, held at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, will provide educational opportunities in areas such as cross-channel strategies, new approaches to marketing, social media, and branding.

Drugstore.com buys SkinStore.com


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Drugstore.com, the Bellevue-based online pharmacy, has closed a deal to acquire cosmetics retailer SkinStore.com for $36 million in cash and stocks, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Minerals: Part 4– Mineral myths


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
There's a lot of talk about mineral makeup... But how much of it is hype and how much is fact? Google Images Being a girl, my love of makeup probably doesn't shock anyone.

Look slimmer instantly


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Look like you've lost 10 pounds instantly. Check out what else is going on in fashion.

Go Green in March at Casa de Campo


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
La Romana, Dominican Republic February 22, 2010 -- Steer clear of March madness and escape to our Greens featuring three Pete Dye designed golf courses: Teeth of the Dog, Links and Dye Fore; new David Leadbetter Golf Academy and our just announced Gold Resort Award by Golf Magazine in its March 2010 issue.

Tuesday Giveaway! Living Proof Full Thickening Cream


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Our friends at Sephora know that cold weather can wreak havoc on fine hair, so this week they're giving away a treatment to give thin, limp tresses life.

Everything came up roses for 1-800-Flowers and e-commerce stocks last week


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
It was a bounce-back week on Wall Street as e-commerce stocks and the market as a whole made healthy gains.

Skin Product Review: Bliss Spiff Upper Lip for Lines and Hyper-Pigmentation


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Lip lines can be hard to get rid of. The ugly truth about lip lines is that they begin to develop into creases that appear above the lip somewhere around the age of 35.

Skin Product Review: Bliss Fat Girl Sleep for Cellulite


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Cellulite can be embarrassing, especially during the summer around pool season. Cellulite is a condition that occurs mostly in women that are deposits of fat and other material trapped in pockets beneath the skin.

2012 Summer Olympics in London: Where to Stay


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
London will be the site for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Paralympic Games. With over 100,000 rooms available for visiting guests, deciding which hotel to book your reservation can be a tad overwhelming.

Swimsuit 2010: Julie Ordon


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Julie Ordon, 25, was born in Geneva, Switzerland, and knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a model.

Chelsea Handler: vodka and naughty language


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Find out more about Patience: Patience Kleber is a published freelance writer and editor.

Bring in Spring: This Spring’s Beauty Trends


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
We've seen the stars on the Golden Globes red carpets and the trends on the runways for spring, and most of us have wished we had makeup artists to achieve those same looks.

Create the Look: Pretty in Pink


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Eyes "Apply pale icy-pink shadow from the lashline to just above the crease to wake up tired eyes," says Quynh.

Drugstore.com closes acquisition of Salu


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Puget Sound Business Journal Send this story to a friend Bellevue-based online retailer Drugstore.com has closed its acquisition of Salu, which owns and operates SkinStore.com, a website that sells skin creams and cosmetics.

Alexander McQueen’s Last Interview, EBay Expands Even More, Sephora Expands


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
The unabridged version of the interview will appear in Matches' Spring/Summer 2010 magazine.

Brooke Burke Named Spokeswoman for underWAY(TM), America’s First All Natural Appetite Suppressing Be


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Burke will also appear in underWAY's televised and print advertising campaign that will begin running in early 2010.

Working with PowerReviews, Online Shopping Leader OneStopPlus.com Amasses One Million Product Reviews


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
PowerReviews , a leading provider of customer reviews and social commerce solutions, announces Redcats USA, a multi-channel, web-driven home shopping leader and PowerReviews customer, has amassed one million product reviews on its site OneStopPlus.com , an online fashion mall for sizes 12W - 44W.

Ten Tips for Speedy Spring Cleaning


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
The dreaded spring cleaning season is almost upon us. Rather than spending an entire week cleaning or skipping the chore entirely, here are ten tips to help you clean your home in a jiffy.

Kim Kardashian in Hot Water Over Fragrance Logo


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Kim Kardashian is one busy woman. She juggles multiple businesses, endorsements, and public appearances on a daily basis.

Get A Flawless Face


Monday, February 22nd, 2010
If you're looking to apply your make-up just like the pros, then you're going to need the right tools.