3 Days Left: Register for HBA (June 18 – 20)

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If you’re in the beauty biz, especially packaging, product development, or sourcing don’t miss out on HBA Global. Hosted every year at the Jacob Javitts center in NYC the trade show exhibits hundreds of beauty suppliers ready to be sourced on the show floor as well as offers educational program with 50+ seminars. It’s a whole week of networking, education as well as industry events.  In addition, HBA Global recently added SPLAH! Pavilion which highlights more than 20 new emerging brands.

HBA Global is set to take place June 18 – 20th with the International Package Design Awards Cocktail Reception hosted on June 19th.

Sign up today and register for a FREE exhibits pass, PLUS save up to $300 off any conference pass!

For show information and our list of exhibitors, visit www.hbaexpo.com

CEW Beauty Finalist Announced — Who made your list?

Alas, the 2013 CEW Beauty Awards finalists have been announced. And I don’t know about you, but I love me a good round up. It keeps me on my toes and helps me update my list of products I need to try. There are more then a few of my favorites on this list, what about you, what have you tried? 

BATH AND BODY

Bath and Body Mass

Aveeno – Positively Ageless® Skin Strengthening Body Cream

Burt’s Bees® – Ultimate Care Hand Cream

Dove – Visible Care™ Toning Crème Body Wash with Nutrium Moisture™

Eucerin – Professional Repair Lotion

NIVEA – Touch of Renewal

Vaseline® – Total Moisture®

 

Bath and Body Prestige

AERIN – Rose Hand and Body Cream

Aveda – Stress Fix™ Soaking Salts

Bliss – Fatgirlsixpack

Darphin – Nourishing Satin Oil

Laura Mercier – Ambre Vanillé Soufflé Body Crème

philosophy – Living Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel

 

SKINCARE

Acne Treatment

CLEAN & CLEAR® – Advantage® Oil Absorbing Treatment

GLAMGLOW – Super-mud Clearing Treatment

Murad Skincare, Inc. – Overnight Soothing Gel for Red, Irritated Skin

No Sleep till Brooklyn! MTV VMA’s to be Hosted at Barclay’s Center

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From controversial performances to epic rivalries to flamboyant wardrobe choices we will remember for better or worse, the MTV Video Music Awards is one show we look forward to every year.

This year, to mark the 30th anniversary, the VMAs will continue to make history by airing LIVE from Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center on Sunday, August 25th at 9/8pm Central. This will be

FIAF Presents The Power Of Style with André Leon Talley, Rachel Roy, Mary Alice Stephenson {NYC EVENTS}

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This week, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is kicking off The Power of Style, a series of talks featuring fashion experts, designers, and entrepreneurs who are reimagining the significance of style.  The panels will be hosted in NYC (details below) and are open to the public. Admission is $20 per event for FIAF Members, $25 for Non-Members.

Here’s the Schedule:

Wednesday, April 10 at 7pm – Style for Social Change: Fashion’s New Philanthropists with Rachel Roy and Mary Alice Stephenson.

WHERE: FIAF—Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street (between Park and Madison Avenue)

Meet two innovative leaders who are redefining fashion as a tool for social empowerment and improvement. Designer and entrepreneur Rachel Roy and celebrity stylist, beauty expert, and founder of Glam4Good, Mary Alice Stephenson, share inspiring stories and ideas on how style can change lives.

Monday, April 15 at 7pm – Celebrating the Little Black Dress with André Leon Talley. 

WHERE: FIAF—Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street (between Park and Madison Avenue)

The little black dress is a wardrobe icon and an important reflection of social trends. Join renowned fashion authority, television personality, and Vogue Contributing Editor André Leon Talley as he traces