August 2011 Archive

Today we are featuring Armour Beauty, the brainchild of rocker/model and new mommy Theo Kogan.As the singer for bands including the legendary all-female Lunachicks and Theo And The Skyscrapers, Theo is known for her over-the-top makeup styles. She has modeled for Calvin Klein, Burberry and Kenneth Cole (to name a few) and has acted in film, television and continues to perform in avant-garde theater all over the world. A lip gloss that would stay on during a performance was something Theo craved and so she created what she considers the missing piece in the beauty industry.

Armour Beauty melds high-end fashion with rock-n-roll attitude and is a

favorite of Rachel Zoe, Janie Bryant, Karen O, Eva Mendes, Lady Ga Ga, Fergie, Kim Gordon and many more. Armour’s moisturizing formula is long wearing, cruelty free and environmentally friendly, with a beautiful range of colors. Theo is so inspired by music and classic pop culture that she named the glosses after some of her favorite songs, clubs and legendary icons.  Armour Beauty lip gloss pays homage to those who have made Theo the strong woman she is today.

Naturally Based
Formulated to stay on and moisturize with a base of: Shea Butter, Avocado, Mango and Olive  butters and oils, Grape seed oil and Vitamin E

Paraben free and no animal testing ever

Register to attend the Inspired BrideA event where you will have the chance to win one of two full-size Armour Beauty glosses!

Today we are featuring In Bloom by Jonquil, a romantic lingerie line known for its lavish laces and intricate details.

Inspired by her silent movie actress great aunt, and her fashion illustrator grandmother, Diane Samandi began sewing patchwork bikinis in the front window of her San Francisco Victorian in the late 1970’s.  Diane had always loved old Hollywood glamour and vintage design, and with those elements in mind, bikinis soon became dresses, and dresses became exquisite lingerie…

In 1980, Diane founded Jonquil, a romantic lingerie line well known for its lavish laces and intricate detail.  A favorite with brides, Jonquil has enjoyed thirty years of success, and is one of the most sought after lines in the lingerie world.  Jonquil is sold at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, the finest specialty boutiques worldwide.

In 2007, Diane partnered with MGT, a company specializing in the production of molded cup babydolls.  Together, Diane and the design team at MGT worked to create In Bloom by Jonquil.  Giving the feminine, graceful elements of Jonquil a fresh, flirty flair, they began by incorporating molded cups into Diane’s elegant, European designs.  They met with instant success.  Since then, this charming line of playwear has evolved to include loungewear and daywear.  In Bloom is designed to make a woman feel irresistible and girly, exposing her inner ingénue, and urging her to come on out and play!  In Bloom is sold at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, specialty boutiques worldwide.

Register to attend the Inspired Bride event where you will have the opportunity to win one of three In Bloom by Jonquil creations.

Today we are featuring Juara skincare.

Recognizing that present skincare offerings did not have solutions that were rooted in history and simple to use, four young friends sought to bring back the traditions of the past by creating products that fuse the active botanicals of Indonesian herbal recipes with Western science to create products that represent the best of both, the east and west.

Metta Murdaya, Yoshiko Roth, Jill Sung and Tami Chuang, four creative, culturally- diverse young women with a follow-your-dream mentality shared a vision to build a brand that combined their Western upbringing with their Asian ancestry and turned it into a passion for results-driven skincare. Together, they founded JUARA, an east-meets-west Indonesian line of treatments, reminiscent of the ancient spa experience, relevant to the savvy, conscientious person of today.

Utilizing active botanicals such as rice, tamarind, turmeric, candlenut oil, healing teas and red sandalwood, JUARA combines time-honored recipes for skin health and well-being with the best in modern technology and innovation to deliver efficacious and elegant treatments of the highest quality.

Please register to attend our Inspired Bride event where you will receive a complimentary Candlenut Hand & Body Balm from our gifting suite!

Today we are featuring a prize giveaway from the W Atlanta Buckhead!

Make Your Vow Day, a WOW Day!

From the perfect proposal to the dreamiest honeymoon, W Atlanta – Buckhead always provides a brilliant backdrop for a Buckhead wedding or Buckhead commitment ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple. And sensationally styled spaces are just the beginning. When you wed with W Atlanta – Buckhead, you’ll get to enjoy exclusive Whatever/Whenever® services so your every wedding experience is exactly how you’ve always imagined.

Pre-Wedding

Before the big day, breathe easy! We’ll make sure every moment happens without a hitch. With less stress, it’s easier to enjoy the most important prepping: mani’s, pedi’s, last hurrah’s and more, of course! Let Whatever/Whenever pre-book spa treats for yourself and the wedding party, arrange bachelor(ette) festivities and take care of rehearsal dinner details.

Wedding

When it comes to the big day, every couple has their own vision of the most sensational celebration. Luckily, W Atlanta – Buckhead and Whatever/Whenever are on board with Wow Vows, your way! We’ll start you off in a refreshingly intimate, yet incredible setting and fine tune all the details to fit… you! From fab flowers, extraordinary eats, cool candles and more, see what W can do for your big day celebration:  Indoor and outdoor pre-function space, Thom Filicia designed Great Room, Jean-Georges created catering menu.

Post-Wedding

A sultry spot to sneak away for that first escape, W has your every post-wedding whimsy covered. Enjoy lounging around in a most stylish suite or choose to explore the wonders happening in the sensational city that surrounds. Get ready to unwind, relax and re-charge with these honeymoon inspirations: Earn bonus Starpoints to put towards future getaways! A personal Starwood Honeymoon Concierge can help you pick the perfect destination and help put your honeymoon on your registry so guests can contribute to room upgrades, extras and everything else to make it truly the trip of a lifetime!

This prize includes a complimentary one night weekend stay at the W Atlanta- Buckhead. The prize winner will be announced on the blog this Friday. All brides that have registered to attend the Inspired Bride event are eligible to win. Please visit, http://studiowedinspired.eventbrite.com/ to register.