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D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:52:08 +0000

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D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:17:49 +0000

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Beauty is more than skin deep – it’s a successful tradeshow

D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:50:21 +0000

Shelly Taggar, Producer -The Make Up Show

For the past three(3) years I’ve attended the Make Up Show -www.themakeupshow. com reviewing products for clients and to stay abreast of the trends in color and beauty. I found consistently the same talent and brands showcased so wanted to get the inside track from the Producer, Shelly Tagger to get her perspective on her event that yields MAUs ( Make Up Artists) from not only New York but around the country and pretty much the world as it grows into the must attend event for pros.

FNJ: How many years have your produced the Make Up Show?

ST: Its been 7 years now. I started in 200n6 with the first show and then grew into 2 shows and then 4 shows a year. Now this year we have 5 shows.

FNJ: I notice a few brands from the past two years seemed to still consistently show at the Make Up Show,, do you feel that’s an indication of the stability or growth of the beauty market?

About 80% of our brands and sponsors have been with us since day one, or at least for the last 5 years. We only have 10-20% of new and changing brands each year but the core of the show is mostly the same since we started.

FNJ: Can you share some of the particular promotional trends you noticed with companies that are targeting beauty professionals to buy their products?

Top Celebrity Make Up Artists unveiled “Limited Edition” set of personalized brushes during the May Make Up Show.
Artists included: James Vincent – who’s work includes Lady Gaga, Joan Jett, Jane Fonda and Liv Tyler.

ST: Social media targeting is huge! Many companies do competitions and marketing on their social media platforms to get attendees to come to their booth and shop. Also generating special new products to be featured for the first time at the show is another way of getting attendees to come to you and shop.

FNJ: During the show it seemed highly competitive with certain brands offering giveaways and samples to attendees do you see this continuing due to the competitive nature of having so many products on the market.

ST: I don’t think so. I think a brand makes it yearly goals and determines what they need to do to get to it, and than create its own marketing,giveaway or join specific events to target that audience. I think each brand we work with has something special about them, of course many have similar products as it is still makeup, but attendees and makeup artists tend to be loyal to specific products they like and work with, and so there is competition but its always a matter of taste, budge and what the artist really need in their kit.

What’s next for the Makeup show in 2013?

ST: We may add one more show globally an we will work on making each show stronger and adding more events and special education for attendees. We will also be growing our PopUp Event and make it stronger.

Jimmy Choo’s inspiration comes to full bloom thanks to Iris Apfel

D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:00:23 +0000

Iris shoe and Cayla bag with multi-coloured resin ornaments on the shoes.

As spring fast approaches habitués of Jimmy Choo can rest assured the Spring/Summer 2012 collection is ready to add to their closets. Designed by Creative Directors, Sandra Choi and Simon Holloway they decided to pay homage to the great Iris Apfel with their Iris Sandal Collection.

Strikingly simple but with intricate detailing, the line shows that the classic elegance that was often used to describe Apfel can be easily interpreted into any fashion maven’s style. Here’s a preview of the looks available. Let me know what you think? Does this collection resonate Iris Apel’s appeal?

Holly - Tan Suede Nappa
Price Available at Jimmy Choo retailers.

Celebrate the Planet in Groovy Style: Eco-Friendly T-shirts from New Jersey Resident

D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:09:47 +0000

Are you looking to celebrate Earth Day in April – without breaking the bank and knowing that your monies will go to a true cause? Check out Candace Vadnais. a fellow New Jersey resident and former PR guru that has started her own line of organic T-shirts. GROOVY GLOBE is 100% organic branded apparel and products created to generate funds for organizations whose sole purpose is to help improve the environment and preserve our planet’s natural resources.

Our interview:

Founder of Groovy Globe - Candace Vadnais

NJ Fashion Week: Why you feel this was an important concept and line to pursue at this time?

Groovy Globe: I’m an obsessive recycler, so the main reason I started my company was because I wanted to do more to help the environment then what I was doing at home. There’s no denying that our planet’s climate is changing – but I don’t think a lot people realize the seriousness of the situation. Making changes at home, even the smallest things like changing to energy efficient light bulbs, recycling or buying energy efficient products makes a difference. So, to answer your question as to why I feel it’s an important line to pursue now is because of all the things that are happening to the earth such as glaciers melting away, Arctic ice disappearing, and crazy weather patterns. These conditions are a result of the massive amounts of carbon dioxide thrown into the atmosphere. Because of this, I want to do something bigger to help generate greater awareness so that people will want to do more to reduce their carbon footprint. So, after spending 16 years in public relations promoting brands, I decided to start my own business that would help generate funds and greater awareness of environmental issues. And what better way to do that then by creating a powerful logo that would help deliver a message that resonates with people in an effort to spark change or a call to action.

NJ Fashion Week: What has been the response to your line by consumers?

Groovy Globe: Everyone who visits my website or sees me wearing one of my t-shirts always comment on how they love the Groovy Globe logo and my mission to help raise money for nonprofit environmental companies. People of all ages really like the look.

Candace is planning to exhibit at the Green Festival show at the Javits Center in New York City during Earth Day weekend on April 21-22. Show your support and say hello to her!

The Ring’s the Thing: Art Deco for Everyday Wear from the House of Harlow.

D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:45:33 +0000

My fiancé usually groans at my large bobbles and spikes lovingly placed on my ring fingers. I’ve always loved dramatic accessories especially rings as I think they can express your personality whether you are wearing a suit, gown or nothing at all – yet show your style to the viewer. I am currently reviewing Spring 2013 collections and after searching Art Deco fashions ( my particular genre favorite) – I came across the House of Harlow 1960. The face of the brand – Nicole Richie works with the artisans on creating designs with specific detailing that fuses art deco with modern appeal to a style mavens’ liking.

Antler Button Ring with Blue Cabachon in 14kt Plated Gold

I do think the site should be a bit streamlined for easier shop and click, with more cross image links to the shopping cart. I also want to request darker text as I scroll; as I found a few necklaces that caught my attention from their past season Fall 2011. Otherwise I think there is enough items there not to overwhelm you as you shop in Spring 2012 which is nice as you can easily forget your purchase in many shopping sites that offer hundreds of offerings.

Geometric Necklace with Pave

In particular I’ve selected a few rings for this article that may strike your fancy. What I also found pleasing about this particular brand was how they offered their rings in 14kt gold placed or silver. I would like them to step up their shoe collection with richer colors and a bit more choices even though the goal is simplicity and sharp lines for the era they are inspired to create when designing their collections .

Armor Claw Ring available in Silver or Gold Plate

Prices tend to range from $55.00 to $300.00 or a little more, not bad for unique pieces that would make Art Deco’s divine creative god Erte ´smile, perhaps.

Pyramid Wrap Ring in 14kt Gold Plate

Plated Antiqued Arrow Ring

The Scent of Jersey Goes Global with Chanel

D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:56:35 +0000

I wish I saved this post for April’s fool’s day – as I am sure my New Jersey readers jaws may have dropped seeing two words you’d never imagine together – JERSEY and Chanel. However, before you die hard Coco Chanel admirers call foul, this new limited edition fragrance has nothing to do with the garden state.

Jersey Fragrance - $110.00 FOR 2.5 oz available at fine sores limited edition.

JERSEY is a new scent by Chanel based on light airy fragrances to entice women into wearing this just in time for Valentine’s Day.

JERSEY considered by Chanel a new masterpiece from Chanel Master Perfumer Jacques Polge consists of meadow lush with lavender — an essence previously worn only by men. Also included is the hints of Vanilla and Musk creating a new option for feminine power.

Make Mine a Million – Macy’s Targets Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle Entrepreneurs for a Competition that can make you rich.

D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:48:43 +0000

My friend Lynley at VPE Talent Casting sent me a great listing for those interested. Macy’s are teaming up once again with America’s favorite lifestyle guru, Clinton Kelly, to give one deserving winner this million dollar makeover of a lifetime. This year’s opportunity will be focused on entrepreneurs looking to make their dream business ideas a reality in Food, Culinary Arts, Beauty, Fashion, Interior Design and Home Décor. I may try out myself but figured I’d post this to give everyone a fair shot at something amazing. Rare for the fashion industry I know! Sign up for our updates and be sure to link to our facebook page New Jersey Fashion Week for more updates, contests and events like this! Good Luck Donnella Tilery

Macy's Million Dollar Makeover with Clinton Kelly

Golden Globes Shines with Colorful Gowns, Gossip and Gasps

D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:42:57 +0000

Kelly Osbourne - Associated Press - Image - Golden Globes 2012

The 2012 Golden Globes must have every diva, drag queen and fashion editor in a fist fight at the moment. Many of the celebs outfits were one of interpretation of pretty versus “what color is that exactly?”. I am dying to watch my repeat of Fashion Police, to see what Joan Rivers has to say about fellow co-host, Kelly Osbourne. Not sure why someone so young feels silver grey hair is sexy, trendy and youthful when almost 70% of the world (including myself) is coloring their hair natural colors. To top it off her blue dress disappointed me (as blue is my favorite color) and this one made her pale skin not luminous but washed out like the river wild.

Hits or misses about this season, as many celebrities took the colors off the runways to the show making dramatic statements, nonetheless. Golds, yellows,shimmering styles and soft palettes seamed popular.

Celebrities AP Photo from Golden Globes 2012

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D. Tilery - NJ Fashion Week, Founder — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:56:34 +0000

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