Rimmel London adds to ScandalEyes collection

Rimmel London has announced the launch of ScandalEyes Retro Glam Mascara, two new ScandalEyes Eye Liners and also a range ofScandalEyes Shadow Paint. The Retro Glam Mascara offers a 1960s style thicker, fuller, wide-eyed look, with an hour-glass shaped brush to create a bold, wide-eyed flared look. ScandalEyes Retro Glam Mascara, priced £6.99, will be on-counter from 7 August. The ScandalEyes Thick & Thin pen, £5.49, offers a 3D felt tip that provides sleek slicks or fine flicks depending on how it is held. The Precision Micro Eye Liners, £5.49, feature an ultra-fine felt tip that elongates and defines eyes. Both new liners deliver ultra-black, ultra-smooth, ultra-resistant and waterproof colour that dries in seconds and lasts 24 hours. The new Thick & Thin and Precision Micro liners will be on-counter from 10 July.  The final new addition, the ScandalEyes Shadow Paint, also on counter 10 July, is a long-lasting, multi-dimensional cream eyeshadow in five on-trend hues. The high-performance shadow delivers coverage in one stroke, with a highly-pigmented formula to gives a rich, luminous colour. The Shadow Paint is also waterproof, crease-proof and smudge-proof. The shades available include Mercury Silver, Slate Grey, Rich Russet, Golden Bronze and Manganese Purple, each priced £4.99. All products will be available from Boots and Superdrug Stores. Georgia May Jagger, the face of Rimmel London, features in the 1960s-influenced campaign (pictured here). 

Magic Body Fashion launches Bikini Swim Pad

Magic Body Fashion, a brand which offers a range of lingerie accessories and slimming shape wear, has added The Bikini Swim Pad to its collection. The new addition is designed in a triangular shape for those wanting to add volume inside a bikini or swimsuit. The inside of the 100% silicone pad features a permanent adhesive layer and sticks to the skin easily. The pad is waterproof and can be rinsed and dried out for repeat use. Magic Body Fashion’s complete collection is available atamazon.co.uk and ASOS.com plus selected retailers nationwide, with prices ranging from £4 - £42.

NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards

The winners of the NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards 2013 were announced last recently with Nadja Swarovski (pictured with her award) collecting the Outstanding Achievement Award for her contribution to the fashion industry. Other winners included Christopher Raeburn for Designer Business of the Year, and Tatty Devine for Accessories Business of the Year. The awards were presented by HRH The Princess Royal, President of UKFT, at a ceremony hosted by Myleene Klass at London’s One Mayfair venue last night. The evening saw 11 awards presented across a range of categories, with five businesses also noted as highly commended for their achievements. A list of winners is shown below: 

Hotel Indigo UKFT Rise Newcomer Award - Emma J Shipley 

Accessories Business of the Year - Tatty Devine 

OK! Magazine UKFT Best Celebrity & Design Collaboration - Fearne Cotton & Very.co.uk 

Exporter of the Year - Cambridge Satchel Company 

Textile Business of the Year - Harris Tweed Hebrides 

Supplier of the Year - Abraham Moon 

Let’s Make it Here UK Manufacturer of the Year - Harris Tweed Hebrides 

Designer Business of the Year - Christopher Raeburn 

Brand of the Year - Ted Baker 

Torque UKFT Retailer of the Year - Liberty London 

NatWest UKFT Outstanding Achievement Award - Nadja Swarovski 

www.ukftawards.org / @UKFTorg 

modelinscene magazine launches readers vote photo competition

That’s right people, modelinscene magazine are running an interactive competition whereby the finalists will be published in the 1st issue of modelinscene magazine and readers can vote for their favourite pic!

The theme this month is best ‘behind the scenes’ shot. Anyone can enter a pic of a great behind the scenes shot from a photo shoot you were involved in. Please make sure you have permission to use the photo.

To enter send your photo to us and credit the necessary people (model/MUA/TOG).

This should be sent to editor@modelinscene.com

The competition starts now and ends at 7pm on Saturday 8th June when the finalists will be chosen by our team.

12 finalists will be included in the 1st issue of modelinscene magazine which will be published a couple of days later. Readers can then vote via interactive voting within the digital issue of modelinscene magazine

Good luck to all

Topshop Make-up launches expert tools range

Topshop Make Up has created a series of expert tools that allow users to decorate nails with graphic lettering, pop art shapes and creative textures. Designed with hot pink ombre brushes and sponges, the new Topshop Make Up Nail Tools include: a Sponge Kit, £2.50; Dotting Tool, £6; Brush Kit in Neon Pink, £10; and Nail Buffer, £2. The range is available at selected Topshop stores nationwide, topshop.com, John Lewis Oxford Street and Selfridges Oxford Street.             

Make Up Store Blossom collection to launch in June

Cosmetics brand Make Up Store is launching the new Blossom collection next month. Inspired by bright and summer flowers, the new range includes four long-lasting Microshadows in Cashew Nut, Mint Julep and Hummingbird, while lip gloss is available in Sunflower and Nail Polish in Claire. The final product in the range is a blusher in Cherry Blossom. The new Make Up Store Blossom collection launches 1 June, with prices ranging from £8.50 to £15. Make Up Store has 130 stores in 20 countries worldwide including Carnaby Street and Westfield London stores.             

Daniele Bardis launches and appoints Felicities

Felicities has been appointed to represent new womenswear brand Daniele Bardis. Launched for AW13, key pieces in the first collection include a quilted jacket made in Italian leather and fully lined in stretch silk, figure hugging dresses in silk and jersey fabrics and a statement black leather jacket with black and white goat hair. Daniele Bardis is currently stocked in Linea in Hampstead and the brand is looking to increase its stockists globally over the next season.             

Frame Denim & Karlie Kloss launch Forever Karlie

Fashion brand Frame Denim has partnered with supermodel Karlie Kloss for a new collaborative jeans collection named Forever Karlie. The jeans have a 40” inseam and each detail, from wash to cut, has been developed to achieve the optimum fit for a longer leg. Forever Karlie is available in two different styles - the skinny and the flare. The Forever Karlie Skinny, plays off the strengths of Frame’s Le Skinny de Jeanne, updated with a slightly higher rise, drawn out proportions on the legs and thighs. The Forever Karlie Flare plays off the fit of the Skinny’s waist, hip and thighs, but then breaks into a flare inspired by the 1970s. Forever Karlie will be available from 1 June exclusively at Net-A-Porter, Barneys, Jeffrey, Ron Herman and Selfridges.             

Georgia May Jagger & Josh McLellan for Sisley clothing

Sisley has unveiled its AW13 campaign shot by Olivier Zahm, featuring Georgia May Jagger and her fiancé, model and musician Josh McLellan. The new collection features lines, rich fabrics, unique details and vibrant colours, and will be in stores in July. Key looks within the women’s collection include jumpsuits, cropped fitted velvet blazers and oversized cable-knit sweaters alongside silk satin tops, shift belted dresses and micro-floral shirt dresses. The men’s range includes biker-inspired leathers, oversized sweaters and brightly coloured scarves, as well as fitted button-down shirts with treated denim, tailored coats with black leather zippers. Additionally, Sisley has announced it will be introducing e-commerce from September.             

Estée Lauder Companies UK to sponsor Fashion Rules exhibition at Kensington Palace

Estée Lauder Companies UK has announced its sponsorship of a new exhibition titled 'Fashion Rules' which will take place at Kensington Palace. The exhibition provides a new take on the story of the monarchy in the late twentieth century, featuring rare dresses from HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales. Fashion Rules opens at Kensington Palace on 4 July, with a Press Preview on 3 July from 10am-1pm and a photocall at 9am.

Winner of Miss Beach Body of Miss Hippodrome 2013

Congratulations to Alicia Caley, Miss Beach Body winner of Miss Hippodrome 2013 and also crowned Miss Hippodrome 2013. Alicia beat off 11 other contestants to win this title of Miss Beach body, in front of a panel of four experienced judges including Mr England, Roland Johnson and Miss England, Charlotte Holmes. Amongst her prizes was a fabulous Beach Hamper containing everything a girl needs for a day out at the beach!

Surfs up

Cornwall-based brand Neon Wetsuits has launched its new online store this week, which allows customers to bespoke colour their choice of designs. Designed to be both high-performance and stylish, Neon Wetsuits and their made-to-order wetsuit swimsuits and surf separates are the creation of surfer Elsie Pinniger. Elsie is now aiming at a global market, launching a full collection for both women and men and the online store.

Handbag designer Madeleine St.Clair expands into jewellery

Handbag designer Madeleine St. Clair has launched her debut jewellery collection for SS13 inspired by the 1920s and 30s Art Deco era. The collection embraces the colour trends of SS13 with emerald, jade, dusk blue, violet, nectarine, poppy red and lemon zest reflecting the topaz, crystal and hematite widely used in the Art Deco era. The collection is available to buy from the website, with prices starting at £20.

New Boutique hits London

rêve en vert is a new online boutique and London-based showroom specialising in sustainable high fashion and accessories. The online boutique sources fashion brand which adhere to the following guidelines: locally produced and manufactured, made from organic, recycled or upcycled materials, engaging with artisans and traditional means of production, free from toxic chemicals and un-natural dyes when possible, and made utilising fair trade practices and ethical working conditions. Brands currently featured on the site include: The Sway, A Peace Treaty, Cala Ossidiana, Colin Leslie Eyewear, Fleabags, Beaumont Organic, Shwood and Muzungu Sisters. The rêve en vert showroom is located at 89a Shacklewell Lane in Dalston, London E8 2EB.
www.revenvert.com

Pepper & Mayne debut!!

Premium womenswear label Pepper & Mayne is launching its debut collection for AW13. The capsule collection of rehearsal wear incorporates weekend and soft sportswear via 15 key items; angular neck lines are balanced out by flowing skirts and silk, and tactile trims. Oversized T-shirts in modal and cropped slouchy cotton pants make for easy layering, while asymmetric cuts and colour blocking give the collection a modern feel. The new collection is available to view via the website, with pre-season ordering available via an online trunk show. The Fall campaign is fronted by Aisha Wiggins of Models1 with Charlotte Holmes modelling the collection on the brand’s website.

Cannon Honored

Cannon today announces it has been awarded five honours by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) – one of the world’s leading photo imaging and press associations. The TIPA Awards commend the most outstanding imaging products launched in the past year, and in 2013 Canon has again been acknowledged for the breadth, strength and industry-leading quality present across its product line-up. The following awards have been granted:

·Best DSLR Entry Level: Canon EOS 100D
·Best DSLR Expert: Canon EOS 6D
·Best Professional DSLR Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
·Best Expert Photo Printer: Canon PIXMA PRO-10
·Best Video DSLR: Canon EOS-1DC

The TIPA panel has a membership comprising of editors from 28 of the world’s leading photography and imaging magazines, spanning 15 countries across five continents. The panel meets annually to discuss the latest products and considers a range of factors, from innovation to design and overall product quality, when selecting and acknowledging the best imaging products.

“This is yet another strong showing from Canon in the TIPA Awards,” said Kieran Magee, Marketing Director, Professional Imaging, Canon Europe. “Such recognition from TIPA clearly demonstrates the level of quality and innovation that is present throughout our product range, from our consumer and amateur models to our professional line. We constantly challenge ourselves to raise the bar at all levels of our product portfolio, and we’re happy and proud to see that has again been recognised by the TIPA panel.”

Lashes at Topshop

Fashion label Lashes of London has created an exclusive collection at Topshop. Titled Lashes EDIT, the range offers rainbow-hued playsuits, bombers and skater skirts, while bralets and froufrou peplum shorts are decorated with tropic blossoms. Bleached brocade blouses featuring Peter Pan collars and matching cigarette bottoms can be found alongside white nipped-in dresses and frill hotpants with lavender unicorn prints. Additional styles include tie-dye denim dresses and bustier playsuits with brass buckle lovehearts. The collection is available now at Topshop Oxford Circus and will launch in two weeks on Topshop.com. Prices ranging from £35 to £90 with more lines to be added in the near future.

New face of H & M

Brazilian fashion model Gisele Bündchen has been unveiled as the new face of H&M, modelling the brand's AW13/14 collection. The advertising campaign is underway and below you can see behind the scenes on the shoot!

D & G Unveil Monica

Dolce & Gabbana Make Up is launching the True Monica Collection this month, inspired by Italian actress Monica Bellucci. The look is Monica’s beauty signature; full lips in nude tones and expressive smoky eyes. Each shade in the True Monica Collection was decided by Dolce & Gabbana Make-up creative advisor PatMcGrath. The range features Lipstick in Nude Monica, True Monica and Gentle Monica, each priced £24.50; a Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Smoky, £36.50; Intense Khol Eye Crayon in Graphite, £16.50; and Intense Nail Lacquer in Gentle, £17.00. The collection is available exclusively at Harrods in-store and online.