Following Alexa Chung's appointment as its Creative Director, beauty brandEyeko has unveiled the limited edition Alexa for Eyeko ‘chic flick' Eye Make-up Kit, set to launch at BeautyMART this week. Alexa has chosen her two favourite products, Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner and Eye Do Mascara and created signature packaging featuring calligraphic doodles, selfies and application tips. Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner is a waterproof felt-tip pen that contains the WIDELASH formula to help stimulate lash growth and thickness with regular use. Eye Do Mascara comes in Eyeko's signature soft tube and is water resistant, paraben-free and contains vitamins A and E, keratin, Gingko biloba and botanical proteins to condition lashes. the eye make-up kit, available in Selfridges, will launch at BeautyMART online and in-stores tomorrow (21 November), priced at £35.
@eyeko / @BeautyMARTUK
Published by Diversified Communications UK, the Who’s who in Natural Beauty Top 25 was announced last night at a launch party hosted by French beauty brand Melvita at Whole Foods Market in Kensington High Street. Voted for by the industry, the list names the top 25 most influential personalities in the industry, with Janey Lee Grace named in the number one position for the second year running. Janey is a long-time advocate of natural, organic and holistic products and services, reaching a mainstream audience through her role as a guest presenter on BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon show and the continuing success of her Jayney Loves recommendations. Janey was followed by Kirstie Sherriff, co-founder of Pinks Boutique at number two, andAlexander and Kim Barani, founders of Kinetic Enterprises at number three. The 2014 who’s who in natural beauty top 25 personalities are as follows:
1. Janey Lee Grace, writer and presenter
2. Kirstie Sherriff, co-founder, Pinks Boutique
3. Alexander & Kim Barani, founders, Kinetic Enterprises
4. Colleen Harte, owner, Lucy Annabella Organics
5. Rebecca Goodyear, PR and blogger
6. Sarah Brown, owner, Pai Skincare
7. Elijah Choo, founder, Bodhi
8. Graeme Hume, owner, Pravera
9. Fiona Klonarides, blogger and journalist, The Beauty Shortlist
10. Tracey Robinson, owner, Vert PR
11. Star Khechara, writer, presenter and ‘beautritionist’
12. Sonia White, founder, Amarya
13. Simon Ford, brand manager, Melvita
14. Victoria Wright, owner, Souk Souk
15. Margaret and Abi Weeds, co-owners, Essential Care
16. Imelda Burke, owner, Content Beauty
17. Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey, journalists, The Green Beauty Bible
18. Rebecca Hopkins, Clare Hopkins, Sian Jones, co-founders, Balance Me
19. Nic White, founder, Alva and ONE Beauty
20. Clare Eluka, owner, Premae
21. Wendy Stirling, owner, Botanicals
22. Simon Golding, founder, Australis
23. Neena Treham, owner, Spa Fabulous Organics
24. Lou Dartford, writer and make-up artist
25. Tracey Taylor, new product development manager, Herrco
The UK Lingerie Awards, taking place next month, has announced 12 of the UK's favourite lingerie brands and stores shortlisted for three special awards to be voted for by shoppers: the UK's Favourite Lingerie Brand of the Year, the UK's Favourite Lingerie Retailer of the Year, and the UK's Favourite British Designer of the Year. The winners will be determined by the highest number of votes, but the identity of the winners will not be unveiled until the evening of the awards, to be held on 4 December at London's Freemasons' Hall (see DIARY dates).
UK's Favourite Lingerie Brand of the Year
Curvy Kate
Gossard
Kiss Me Deadly
Maison Close
UK's Favourite Lingerie Retailer of the Year
Agent Provocateur
Debenhams
Rigby & Peller
Bravissimo
UK's Favourite British Designer of the Year
Janet Reger
Kiss Me Deadly
Olivia Von Halle
Stella McCartney
Swiss watch brand Rotary has announced Chelsea FC midfielder, Frank Lampard as brand ambassador for the first season of its sponsorship as Global Official Timekeeper of Chelsea FC. Frank has been selected as Rotary’s ambassador after becoming the club’s all-time top scorer, with 12 years at Chelsea and more than 100 England caps.
“We are extremely proud that Frank Lampard has agreed to become our brand ambassador for the first season of sponsorship. Frank is without doubt a world class footballer and incredible team player not only for Chelsea FC but also on the world stage playing for England. This allied to his love of watches makes Frank a great ambassador for Rotary.” commented Victoria Campbell, Chief Executive of Rotary.
Fashion magazine ELLE and health and well-being specialist Beurer have launched a new beauty product range into the UK. The ELLE by Beurerpartnership was formed earlier this year and launched in Germany and now products will be available to consumers across the UK. The new haircare and facial products offer technologically advanced devices adapted for home to deliver effective and affordable solutions to beauty problems and personal care issues. The facial care range includes a wide variety of products designed to help you boost your skin at home. The new FCE70 Pureo Ionic Hydration facial sauna, £69.99, works through the use of ionised steam giving the user clean skin - removing make up, boosting moisture levels and improving the skin's appearance. FCE80 Pureo Sonic Skin Care, £149.99, helps to improve circulation, complexion and firmness via ultrasound, with five million high-frequency sound waves per second supporting the skin’s blood circulation. FCE75 Pureo Skin Clear, £79.99, is an anti-acne cosmetic pen (pictured above) which uses blue light therapy to provide quick relief for skin impurities. Thehaircare range includes a Travel Hair Dryer, Hair Dryer, Hair Straightener, Hot Air Styler, and Multi Hair Styler - with attachments for small curls, large curls and spiral curls plus a brushing, flat curling tongs, crimper or straightener. Prices in the haircare range collection range from £19.99 to £34.99. All products are available to purchase from amazon.co.uk.
Global British luxury lifestyle brand Belstaff has unveiled David Beckham as the face of the brand’s 2014 global advertising campaign. Photographed by renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh, the campaign was shot on location in Buckinghamshire, England. The creative concept was a band of brothers travelling across the English countryside lead by Beckham.
For the Christmas season, milliner Stephen Jones has created five looks forBarbie, introducing: Happy Holly Barbie, Toffee Ice Barbie, Snow Globe Barbie, Santa Baby Barbie, and Christmas Tree Barbie. The designer has not only created headwear for Barbie, but the entire look. Each doll is priced at £250 and will be available from 15 November within the Barbie department at Selfridges London's Toy Shop.
