Wednesday, 4 July 2012

UK’s leading support organisation for women in business present ‘An Evening with Secret Millionaire Caroline Marsh’

UK’s leading support organisation for women in business present ‘An Evening with Secret Millionaire Caroline Marsh’
At Embassy, Mayfair
29. Old Burlington Street
Mayfair London W1S 3AN
Thursday July 5th
6.30pm-9pm


Following the launch of Forward Ladies, the North of England’s largest women’s business support organisation with more than 13, 500 members in London in March 2012, the group invite members and non members to An Evening with Secret Millionaire Caroline Marsh, at the sumptuous Embassy, Mayfair.
Caroline Marsh is one of Britain’s leading female property investors and an inspiration to many. In Autumn 2008 the entrepreneur was catapulted into the media limelight, when she was featured on prime-time Channel 4 television as a philanthropic 'Secret Millionaire.'

Caroline’s own journey towards financial freedom was kick-started by a multi-millionaire property investor and serial entrepreneur who she heard speak at a business conference and was so inspired, that she set her sights on having him as her personal mentor. 

Within six months, Caroline was given a privileged invitation to join Platinum Property Partners and her life was changed forever. Caroline will share tales of her Secret Millionaire journey, property investing and how adjusting your mindset can lead to success. 

Forward Ladies (www.Forwardladies.com) was founded in 2000 in an effort to support and empower all women in business - from long established independent business women and micro businesses, to high ranking decision makers at international corporate organisations and business women with 7 figure turn-overs.

Etta Cohen, founder of Forward ladies said; “We are delighted that Jessica Huie has joined us to oversee the London franchise, and are confident that this latest offering ‘An Evening with Secret Millionaire Caroline Marsh ’ will be as well received as the previous Max Clifford event.”
For further information and interview requests and press tickets contact Jessica Huie Jessica@jhpr.co.uk 07985 424 772

Thursday, 28 June 2012

NEW SUMMER FRAGRANCES CREATED FOR “SEX AND THE CITY®” PERFUME & BODY COLLECTIONS


– HBO® Officially Licensed Summer Fragrances & Deodorant sprays Join  
“Sex and the City” Day and Night Collections Introduced in Fall 2011   

Two new summer fragrances – “Sunrise” and “Sunset”  are being added to the signature “Sex and the City fragrance and Body Collections, which were first introduced last Fall.  Inspired by the iconic HBO series that uniquely captures New York City’s glamour and chic sensibility, these perfumes, as well as the original collections, were created by Givaudan under a licensing agreement between HBO and JTG Trading Company who will manufacture and distribute the collection in select countries throughout the world This newest collection is now available the HBO Shop (www.store.hbouk.com) and at Etos stores in the Netherlands on the 25th of June. 

Top Givaudan perfumers Oliver Gillotin and Marypierre Julien developed the new fragrances for HBO.  Gillotin is known for designing fragrances for Taylor Swift, Ed Hardy, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Dior and Givenchy; while Julien has created scents for Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Victoria’s Secret, Tocca, Anthropologie and Hello Kitty. 

Sex and the City Sunrise” – the crisp-sparkling perfume for a summer day in the city 
Created to evoke the feeling of a laid-back brunch in a sun-drenched outdoor café in ManhattanSunrise has fresh top notes of Mandarin Oil ORPUR®, Italian Bergamot, White Peach and Watery Red Fruits that delight and tease the senses.  This indulgent scent reveals mid notes of Rose de May, Violet Leaf, Star Jasmine and Lily of the Valley for a soft and flowery touch, while White Cedar, Cashmere Musk and Sandalwood in the base note add to the fragrances aromatic complexity. Price: £ 22.50 

Sex and the City Sunset” – the sensual and mysterious scent of the vibrant nightlife  
Capturing the soft and warm beauty of sundown reflected in the iconic skyline of New York City, “Sunset” features classic top notes of Blood Orange, Violet Leaves, Freesia and Green Apple that give the fragrance its feminine and floral bouquet.  Blended with mid notes of Vanilla Orchid, Muguet and Sugary Plum that tempt with their sultry and delicious appeal, the base notes of Musk, Woody Amber, Benzoin and Tonka ground the fragrance with a memorable finish. Price: £ 22.50 

JTG Trading developed the distinctive packaging that complements the stylish fragrance composition as well as the flair and feeling of the Sex and the City series.  The new perfumes are encased in luxurious glass bottles with accents of yellow, gold and orange, and topped with elegant crystal inspired caps.   

“Sex and the City” Deodorant sprays  
The “Sex and the City - Sunrise” and “Sex and the City - Sunset” eau de perfumes are also included in a collection of deodorant body sprays. Price: £ 5.00 

“It’s amazing how Sex and the City continues to have worldwide appeal, and these fragrances keep alive the magic and allure created by the series and New York City,” said James Costos, vice president, Global Licensing & Retail at HBO.  “We’re extremely pleased to be partnering again with Givaudan, the global leader in the fragrance industry, as well as JTG Trading Company whose expertise will help deliver this new collection select countries around the world.” 


About JTG Trading 
JTG is an independent wholesaler in A-branded perfumes, skincare and high-end cosmetics. A large part of the customer base consists of major retail chains. Since its establishment in 1997, it has grown to be recognized as a leading company in Europe.  Not only is JTG active in Europe, but also in Asia, America and Australia. The company has a dedicated team of professionals and a highly advanced inventory control system. This makes it possible to consistently provide the best service for their customers. 

About Givaudan 
As the leading company in the fragrance industry, Givaudan develops unique and innovative fragrance creations for its customers around the world.  Givaudan’s focus on passion for building successful partnerships with its customers, helped by a deep understanding of their brands and their consumers, sets it apart from other companies in the industry. With 82 operations in 45 countries, Givaudan has 25% market share and this industry leadership position is underpinned by a sales and marketing presence in all major markets.  

About HBO Global Licensing & Retail 
HBO Licensing & Retail officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network’s award-winning programming.  With products created around classic series like the The Sopranos® and Sex and the City® to current hits like True Blood® and Entourage®, items include fashion apparel, jewellery, digital and CD soundtracks, games, books as well as  
purchased in retail stores nationwide, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail  
exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands.  Merchandise can be exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands.  Merchandise can be hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City.  HBO Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and Australia. 


Official HBO Licensed Product. ©2012 Home Box Office, Inc.  All Rights Reserved. HBO and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.  

Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Obscure Couture


 'We don't follow trend books. We follow our instincts'




Obscure Couture are a new, directional womenswear label based in Glasgow’s East end (BAAD, Barras Art And Design to be precise). The fashion duo Lyndsay Pagan & Jennifer Coyle launched the brand on the 15th of October 2010 creating street/stage wear for the introverted extrovert. Taking a stance against mass-produced, faceless fashion, Obscure Couture's limited edition, individually numbered collections are all hand-made with love in the UK.


Lyndsay and Jennifer want Obscure Couture to be accessible to all which is why they create not 1 but 2 collections each season; Couture & Ready To Wear. They create their signature Couture range using only the best quality fabrics they can get their hands on; from the most pampered Japanese Kobe leather to the most delicious French lace. Their Ready To Wear collections are a more accessible, everyday wear range whilst still being anchored by the same principals and aesthetic defiance as their couture range.


We create statement garments for women who aren't afraid to stand out, proud, from the crowd!”


Obscure Couture released their new AW12 collection “The Lithium Party” during London Fashion Week in February, surprising audiences with an entirely different, yet equally as impacting theme. This season saw the duo take a step away from neon and embrace a more refined and mature approach, mixing gold and silver amongst pastels. Confining to their rule-breaking reputation, Cole and Pagan completed the look with fuchsia wigs, illustrative head pieces (Jenivieve Berlin) and two-tone baby blue and pink lips. Furs and chiffons were particularly favoured fabrics and of course, there was the addition of the shocking colour-pop frills, prints and accessories inspired by the Victorian patterns of fashion’s past along with a model with a syringe headdress next to the gleaming slogan ‘Love Is The Drug’.


 

Sunday, 18 March 2012

Us Trendy presents ‘Kami Shade’


Kami Shade' established herself as a fashion designer in July of 2004. Born in the diverse and eclectic town of Berkeley, California in 1979. Kami Shade’s family hailed from the background of the Music Industry including successful and notable Singers so it was only natural for her to follow in the footsteps of her family’s musical background. Always known for going against the grain and setting herself apart from the norm, Kami Shade’ developed a passion for another industry, Fashion. In 2000, Kami Shade’ then embarked on a journey back to her roots of California and decided to expand her passion of designing and making clothes.

She has successfully produced some of the most notable fashion events in Los Angeles and been featured in the fashion industry's top magazines including Vogue, Elle Magazine, Lucky Magazine, Apparel News & The Los Angeles Times to name a few.

Us Trendy, a website offering emerging designers a platform to promote their brands and sell their merchandise runs a competition for the most popular seller on their site to win an opportunity to showcase their work during London Fashion Week. Most recently (Feb 2012) the fabulous Kami Shade won the Competition and made her London Fashion Week debut last month. Offering women sexy, yet sophisticated, clothes, Kami Shade showcased her signature party dresses. ‘Kami Shade’ was a collection featuring mini-dresses that wouldn’t feel out of place off the catwalk and on a night out. The show’s strong point was that the designs were completely wearable and versatile for many tastes. Most exquisite were the embellishments, resulting in our new-found obsession with the LSD – the ‘Little Sequined Dress’,

The designer creates clothes which flatter and compliment women, so it is no surprise that the brand has a strong celebrity following including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Sharon Stone, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Danity Kane, Lauren Conrad and Jessica Alba.





Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Rihanna is searching for Britain’s most exciting new fa shion designers!


Rihanna is searching Britain for the next generation of raw, undiscovered designer talent and has hand-picked Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts to head up the challenge for her.

Over eight weeks twelve unknown designers will be challenged by Rihanna and Nicola to create outfits for a string of musicians and celebrities.  The show will celebrate the extraordinary talent and creativity in the British fashion scene. With Rihanna, a fashion icon herself, and Nicola, who created her own Dainty Doll make-up range, at the helm, the show will recognise the increasing influence popstars have on mainstream trends.

The final challenge and ultimate task for the winner will be to design a unique stage outfit for Rihanna’s Wireless performance in Hyde Park in July 2012. The chance to dress one of the world’s most famous women for an event that will attract worldwide coverage is the perfect springboard for the aspiring designer’s future fashion career.


Executive producer, Rihanna said:
“I’ve always had a great love of fashion. It’s a constant source of inspiration in my life, and is a big reason why I’ve grown into the person and artist I am today. I have been very fortunate to work with some truly amazing designers and stylists throughout my career, and they have been instrumental in making sure my creative vision reaches the stage. I am excited to follow the journey of our aspiring contestants and see how their individuality influences their efforts during the course of the show.”

Nicola added: “I’m so excited for us to get started on finding a new up and coming British designer who just needs a chance, a little bit of help in getting their skills noticed. There are talented people, undiscovered because they don’t have the means, or their circumstances are too far away from the fashion world. This show is here to discover those people and give them a shot. I’m looking for someone who can think outside the box, and who isn’t going to give up at the first hurdle”

To  take part visit www.skyliving.com or e-mail applications@twentytwenty.tv


Applications must be received by Sunday 5th February.  Filming takes place over 8 weeks in the UK from April 2012.