Archive for April, 2010

Chic in Review | Sarah Palin, Juicy Girl


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Allen, Lily Will star in a Fashion Reality TV show . Still thinks she is relevant.

Spring Skin Awakening


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Doing a little something extra for your skin is a good idea year-round, but spring makes a good excuse as any to do a deep cleanse and rejuvenate your routine.

La Occitane raises Us$704m in HK Ipo


Friday, April 30th, 2010
HONG KONG: L'Occitane raised US$704 million from its Hong Kong IPO . L'Occitane, which will be the first French firm to list in the city, sold 364.12 million shares at the top of its indicative price range of HK$12.88-15.08 a share.

Drugstore.com launches microsites for allergy and eco-friendly products


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Drugstore.com Inc. is kicking off the spring season with the launch of two niche e-commerce sites, AllergySuperstore.com and TheNaturalStore.com, giving the web-only retailer eight e-commerce sites in all.

Like Mother, Like Daughter


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Nine West, $34, Westside Pavilion. Want to know what's on mom's short list of secret wishes? Right below wanting her children to be happy and successful, which of course tops the charts, she covets those things that we all do - " being fresh, youthful, together and doted on.

Penney’s plans $3.3M redo for Florence store


Friday, April 30th, 2010
JCPenney will spend $3.3 million to renovate its Florence Mall store and add a Sephora Beauty Boutique.

Save Big on Fragrances


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Woman's Day has partnered with Savings.com so our readers can receive exclusive deals every day of the week.

5 Types of People Who are Wasting $163 Billion a Year in Health Care Costs


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Posted on April 30 2010. There are five groups of prescription drug users who are wasting $163 Billion a year.

Drugstore Beauty Find: L’Oreal’s Telescopic Lengthening and Lash by Lash Separating Mascara


Friday, April 30th, 2010
As I have mentioned, I am trying to step out of the department store and Sephora and into the drugstore for my beauty purchases.

Gina Brooke Talks About Shu Uemura Leaving the U.S. and Her New Gig at Hourglass Cosmetics


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Gina Brooke is one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the business, thanks to her celebrity clients - Madonna, Britney Spears, Anne Hathaway - and her business sense.

Avon Products 1Q profit takes a hit from currency


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Avon Products Inc. said Friday that first-quarter profits fell 64 percent as the company was hit hard by a devaluation of Venezuela's currency.

Avon Lady Makes Up Well But Still Not Tempting


Friday, April 30th, 2010
The company beats estimates for its first quarter but hold off on buying this one.

Avon profit drops, hurt by charges; sales up


Friday, April 30th, 2010
No. 1 direct seller of beauty items Avon Products Inc. said Friday that its first-quarter profit fell 64%, hurt by restructuring charges and a currency devaluation in Venezuela, as demand in Latin America and Europe picked up.

L’Occitane raises HK$5.5b in local IPO


Friday, April 30th, 2010
French cosmetics group L'Occitane raised US$704 million from its Hong Kong initial public offering.

Housewives of NYC: Bethenny Frankel’s makeup vs. Jill…


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Did you ever wonder what kind of makeup is happening throughout Bethenny's and Jill's TV best friend "breakup"? Here is what has been uncovered about each one's favorite makeup, a slideshow of their individual looks, and some video about Bethenny's advice on what not to do.

La Occitane Hong Kong IPO Said to Raise $707…


Friday, April 30th, 2010
L'Occitane International SA and its parent raised HK$5.49 billion from the first Hong Kong initial public offering of a French company, said a person with knowledge of the matter.

Upscale enclave


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Nestled inside the J.C. Penney store at Hamilton Place mall lies a new surprise for women in need of a quick, upscale way to try and buy new makeup.

Acrilex Presents the Urban Decay Case Study Vodcast


Friday, April 30th, 2010
This vodcast features Urban Decay's search for the perfect backdrop for their cosmeceutical display in Sephora stores.

Avon Announces Q1 2010


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Avon Products, Inc. reported first-quarter 2010 total revenue of $2.5 billion, 14% higher than that of first quarter 2009, and up 8% on a constant-dollar basis as foreign exchange contributed 6 percentage points to growth.

L’Occitane raises 704 mln drs in Hong Kong IPO


Friday, April 30th, 2010
French cosmetics group L'Occitane raised 704 million US dollars from its Hong Kong initial public offering.

Friday Giveaway! Cake Beauty Cake Walk Foot Creme


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Have a major sweet tooth but can't afford the calories? Our friends at Sephora want to give you a perfectly healthy sugar rush with some help from Cake Beauty .

L’Occitane raises US$708m, prices IPO at top of range


Friday, April 30th, 2010
La Occitane raises US$708m, prices IPO at top of range Skincare products retailer La Occitane, the first French company to go public in Hong Kong, raised US$708 million after pricing its Hong Kong initial public share offering at top of the indicative range, a source said.

Multi Purpose Nail and Lip Moisturizer by Yves Saint Laurent


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Now more than ever it is important that products can serve as more than one purpose.

L’Occitane Is Said to Raise $707 Million in First French IPO in Hong Kong


Friday, April 30th, 2010
La Occitane International SA and its parent raised HK$5.49 billion from the first Hong Kong initial public offering of a French company, said a person with knowledge of the matter.

France’s L’Occitane raises $708 mln in HK Ipo-source


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Skincare products retailer L'Occitane International S.A. raised $708 million after pricing its Hong Kong initial public offering at top of the indicative range, a source close to the deal said.

Bronzing options


Friday, April 30th, 2010
Summer has faded fall along with our perfectly cultivated tans. Keeping that glow going is a never ending quest.

Sephora boutique opens Friday at mall


Friday, April 30th, 2010
A new Sephora boutique inside the JCPenney store at the Millcreek Mall is expected to draw crowds of shoppers when it opens this morning.

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: J.C. Penney, PulteGroup, Sprint Nextel, Verizon and AT&T


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Zacks Equity Research highlights J.C. Penney as the Bull of the Day and PulteGroup the Bear of the Day.

Let senses blossom with a bouquet of spring scents


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
NOTHING says spring like buying that first bunch of tulips of the season but if you're wild about beauty, floral products will outlast wilting buds.

On Bloor, a mess without an end


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Pedestrians travel past heavy construction equipment on Bloor Street West in Toronto, Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 2010.

Research and Markets: The Cosmetic, Beauty Supply, and Perfume Store…


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Research and Markets: The Cosmetic, Beauty Supply, and Perfume Store Industry Includes About 10,000 Stores with Combined Annual Revenue of Almost $7 Billion First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, open doors, and close more deals.

Sephora boutique opens Friday at mall


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
A new Sephora boutique inside the JCPenney store at the Millcreek Mall is expected to draw crowds of shoppers when it opens Friday morning.

High Voltage


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The fashion show "High Voltage" is presented by the Division of Textiles and Apparel and sponsored by the University Co-Operative Society, Cobalt Blue Hair Salon, Sephora Cosmetics and Tribeza magazine.

Should Tweens Wear Makeup?


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
But times are a changin', and today's young girls are taking their first forays into cosmetics a lot more seriously.

Trader Joea s adds to lure …


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Property developer Trenton Magid used to drive to the Kansas City area several times a year to shop at stores and eat at restaurants Omaha didn't have.

On Toronto’s Bloor Street, a mess without an end


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Pedestrians travel past heavy construction equipment on Bloor Street West in Toronto, Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 2010.

Neolane Lends B2B Expertise to MarketingProfsa Lead Management Panel


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Enterprise marketing software provider Neolane, Inc. today announced that Senior Director of Marketing Kristin Hambelton will participate on a lead management panel at MarketingProfsa Business-to-Business Forum 2010, taking place May 3-5 in Boston.

SkinStore Staff Selects its Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
How does one find the perfect gift for Mother's Day? Almost every woman loves to pamper herself with beauty products so with a little advice, it's quite easy to find something she'll enjoy.

Provence Comes to the Chelsea Flower Show -25th - 29th May 2010


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Thu, Apr 29, 2010, 7:42AM EDT - U.S. Markets open in 1 hr 48 mins Press Release Source: L'Occitane On Thursday April 29, 2010, 3:00 am EDT LONDON , April 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- French beauty brand, L'Occitane, who have over 43 stores in the UK, are bringing a patch of Provence to the Chelsea Flower Show with 'The L'Occitane Garden', opened to the ...

Sephora adds swank to Penney’s at Galleria


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
J.C. Penney is getting a cosmetic face-lift. Sephora, the renowned retailer of makeup, fragrances and hair and skin-care items opened this week inside J.C. Penney at the Galleria at Crystal Run.

Review of Biotherm Aquasource Non Stop Moisturizer


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
When I was given a packet of Biotherm Aquasource Thermal Gel Intense Moisturization for Normal/Combination Skin, I didn't really know what to expect.

Basil owners plan restaurant in Mt. Pleasant


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Basil , the popular Thai-food restaurant in downtown Charleston, hopes to give East Cooper residents a present by Christmas.

Graduating From Lip Smackers


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
IT began for Alyssa Pometta, as these habits so often do, with the soft stuff. We are talking, of course, about lip gloss.

Prom Makeup


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
So now that you have bought your dress, and have a hair appointment for your hair, what are you going to do about your makeup? Everything else about this special event has been given extra time and attention, surely your makeup needs to feel special too! Many of the beauty salons throughout Tampa have makeup artists who can apply your makeup for ...

Trader Joea s adds to lure of Omaha


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Property developer Trenton Magid used to drive to the Kansas City area several times a year to shop at stores and eat at restaurants Omaha didn't have.

Musk 1921: A Travel Friendly Scent


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Over on A Cup of Jo , we were introduced to Kiehl's Musk 1921 , and after taking a whiff the other day when we were walking by the pharmacy's original NYC location, we have to admit we're a bit enamored.

SkinStore Staff Selects its Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Everyone wants to treat Mom to a special gift on Mother's Day as a gesture of appreciation for all that she has sacrificed.

TokiDoki make-up line launches tomorrow at Sephora


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
TokiDoki, a whimsical new make-up brand whose Japanimation influenced packaging is just as cool as the product itself, officially launches May 1st exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.com. TokiDoki is an innovative and modern line inspired by the work of celebrated Italian artist Simone Legno and his love of Japan.

Ladies, check out these makeup tips and tricks from a local pro


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Apply the eyeshadow primer all over the eye area where you will be applying your eye shadows.

Tami’s Makeup Product of the Month


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Stockton Makeup Examiner rates this: This months product of the month is Stila Smudge Pots.