Connoisseurs’ corner: Secret Room Events’ 2018 Oscar suite
Elyse Glickman At first glance, the Glass Lounge & Garden of the Inter-continental Century City housing the 2018 Oscar edition of the Secret Room Events lounge appeared to be the entry into the ultimate game room for the children of nominees. Every inch of the check-in table was covered with a splashy array of games […]
One of our favourite brands, Make Up For Ever, has announced its team of ‘unfiltered artists’ and make-up artists to promote its Ultra HD line. The artists are an international ensemble: from Korea are Jinjoo, guitarist for Dnce, and Taeyun Park, professional make-up artist and complexion expert; Bayli and Kaya Nico of the Skins […]
Elyse Glickman The world of independent beauty products returned to Los Angeles’ epicentre of fashion and beauty when the Indie Beauty Expo took over the California Market in late January. Just like LA’s climate, spring was definitely in the air this year with blasts of colour and fresh ideas in skin care that demanded our […]
Shiseido-a-go-go The Los Angeles launch of Shiseido’s Essential Energy, the Japanese beauty giant’s first new collection of skin care in four years, had more of a frenetic Harajuku neighbourhood vibe than refined Ginza (though the “Ginza exclusivity” was reserved for a dinner party for top influencers). The products themselves are designed to bring the company’s […]
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri scored big at the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards, with lead Frances McDormand winning Best Actress, Sam Rockwell winning Best Supporting Actor, and the cast taking the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture prize. The 24th awards’ ceremony, with all-female presenters, led by MC Kristen Bell, in […]
Clé de Peau Beauté’s new campaign starring Felicity Jones launches in LA
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images Clé de Peau Beauté has relaunched its brand with a new spokeswoman, English actress Felicity Jones, who replaced Amanda Seyfried in 2017, at an event at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The Academy Award-nominated actress stars in Clé de Peau Beauté’s new promotional film, A Radiant Day, along with all […]
Step into one of Gavin B. Keilly’s pre-award show shindigs, and chances are you’ll see top-tier celebrities and several unforgettable moments. Some will argue the highlight was award-winning actor Paul Sorvino breaking into an impromptu aria. Others will say it was the goodie bags offered by GBK favourite, the Artisan Group, and a few will […]
Things have gotten awfully serious in Hollywood in the past year. Last fall, the world saw members of the industry mightily fall with the drama and suspense of a Martin Scorsese film. Women throughout the industry used this opportunity to stand up and be heard, as well as reassess what was most important to them: […]
Demi Lovato’s third collaboration with fitness label Fabletics now on sale
Fabletics, the fitness brand co-founded by actress Kate Hudson in 2013 for every woman, has announced the Demi Lovato for Fabletics capsule collection, marking the third time the singer has collaborated with the label. Lovato herself models for the collection, which includes her first accessories, including seven footwear designs and two bags. The […]
When Blue Medi Spa opened its doors in 1999 in what once housed the historic La Reina Theatre on Ventura Boulevard, the term medi spa had not yet entered the English language vernacular. Almost 18 years later, fillers and lasers are permanently emblazoned on the æsthetic landscape. And though medi-spas have become commonplace, Blue Medi […]
