BEAUTY’S NEW POWER COUPLE – CLINIQUE + SPANX
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Beauty and fashion partnerships are not new, but they definitely catch our attention. Some of the brands who have done it very well include the recent M.A.C. partnership with Nasty Gal, and Beyonce’s partnership with Topshop.
A new twist on this trend is beauty megabrand CLINIQUE partnering with every gal’s favorite shapewear brand, SPANX.
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This dynamic duo launched its “Beauty Besties” in honor of the lingerie brand’s ‘Power Series’ collection. The “Beauty Besties” is essentially a trio of pairings that suggest how you wear your Spanx along with a matched Clinique product.
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GO PINK IN OCTOBER FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
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With the increasing use of every day chemicals, GMO-laden foods, and other potentially harmful substances, the average woman has a lot to be aware of. Breast cancer is by no means an easy issue to grapple with, and while treatment, detection, and survival rates improve regularly, it is still an issue that will affect most women sometimes in their life.
The American Cancer Society estimates that 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2013 (compared to 230,480 in 2011). While studies have shown that the number of breast cancer cases have decreased since 2000, the statistics are nevertheless alarming: breast cancer is still the second leading cause for canc
HELP BEYONCÉ SEND THE BIGGEST SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGE EVER
Singer, dancer, pop-star extraordinaire, Beyoncé Knowles aims to break all social media records with her campaign to support the United Nations’ World Humanitarian Day. Held every August 19, World Humanitarian Day recognizes those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. It coincides with the anniversary of the bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq.
Every day we see images and hear news about violence at home and abroad. But at the same time, even in war-torn regions, there are great acts of kindness, both large and small. World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of those acts of kindness, a celebration of people helping people.
Joi
MEET PATRICK MCIVOR — ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR MATRIX
Artistic Director for Matrix, Patrick McIvor is one of the top hair colorists in the industry. Over the last 27 years, he has held such positions as Color Director, International Haircolor Educator, Salon Owner, and National Technical Training Manager for companies like Clairol, Wella, and Redken 5th Avenue NYC. McIvor focuses on revolutionary haircolor techniques that inspire hairdressers to achieve great color, but also strives to provide innovative salon-based ideas and techniques to help salon professionals transform their passion for beauty into professional success.
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