Hail a M·A·C cab

M·A·C Cosmetics has produced 145 exclusive M·A·C branded taxis to take over the streets of London during London Fashion Week

MAC cab

The brand, which works alongside London’s most influential designers during LFW, has teamed up with leading taxi advertising company, Ubiquitous, to deliver the memorable and high impact campaign to millions of consumers across the capital. Continue reading

Beauty industry charity Look Good…Feel Better is recruiting for an Operations/Projects Manager

LGFBLook Good…Feel Better, the charity that provides free skincare and make-up workshops for ladies undergoing cancer treatment, is recruiting for an Operations/Projects Manager. As part of their small team based in Epsom, Surrey, this new position will support the Executive Director and will be instrumental in achieving the charity’s aims and objectives and its strategic long term plan. Continue reading

Bourjois’ Fashion Week boutique

Bourjois is launching its first pop-up boutique from 16-20 February to coincide with the start of London Fashion Week.

Based at The Gallery above the chic Beach Blanket Babylon Restaurant in the heart of London’s Shoreditch, The Bourjois Boutique promises to be every girl’s ultimate fashion and beauty destination. It will also play host to the filming of a new T4 programme, bringing viewers up-to-date with the hottest news and behind-the-scenes action from London Fashion Week 2012. Continue reading

Models Own shows some bottle with new store

Beauty brand Models Own is to launch a unique shopping experience with a Bottleshop in Westfield London

The new Models Own Bottleshop will be situated in the best location within the mall – opposite Topshop, Apple and Zara. Models Own, famed for its trend-setting colour cosmetics, will sell nail polishes in an amazing spectrum of over 200 colours along with its full range of accessories and some fabulous store exclusives. Continue reading

Evolving beauty

Organic beauty brand evolve has signed a distribution partnership with top beauty distributor, Ken Lamacraft Marketing (KLM)

The up and coming brand launched in 2009 and has grown to become a significant force within the natural and organic sector. It was established and developed by Laura Rudoe, formerly head of development at Nude skincare, who was inspired by her own search for affordable natural beauty products for her skin. Continue reading

Spice it up

Fragrances with warm, spicy aromas are the sexiest, a leading fragrance and beauty expert has revealed. Fragrance and beauty e-tailer Deane Brooks, of www.perfume-click.co.uk, revealed the results of an online poll that showed spiced fragrances were the most sensual. Continue reading

Packing up

A host of beauty packaging manufacturers will be descending on this year’s easyFair’s Packaging and Print Portfolio 2012 at Birmingham’s NEC between 29 February and 1 March

Exhibitors will be showcasing the latest revolutions in beauty packaging, including M&H Plastics, who will display Toni & Guy’s fashion inspired packaging, featuring new technology. The event also boasts a varied programme of content and entertainment, with 50 scheduled free-to-attend learnShops covering every aspect of packaging. Continue reading

The right track

Pantene Pro-V is supporting Victoria Pendleton, the British Olympic and World Champion track cyclist, in her bid for gold at this summer’s London Olympics

Pendleton will be championing the brand’s normal-thick hair Smooth & Sleek range from spring 2012. She says: “I am absolutely thrilled to be working with Pantene Pro-V, I have used their products for years. Continue reading

Seeing orange

Boss Orange has announced it is launching limited editions of the Boss Orange Man and Boss Orange Woman signature fragrances as part of its partnership with UNICEF, which supports the charity’s ‘Schools for Africa’ initiative

The brand’s mission is to make a difference to the lives of children in Madagscar, one of Africa’s poorest countries. Every purchase of the new ‘Today. To Help. Together’ limited edition fragrances will fund one day of school for 50 disadvantaged Malagasy children. Continue reading

A close shave

A British Olympic hopeful who sought a sponsorship deal via eBay has secured the backing of British shaving brand, King of Shaves

James Ellington was forced to offer himself for sponsorship via an eBay auction, but was tweeted by King of Shaves founder Will King who assured Ellington he would provide backing if the eBay sponsorship fell through, which it then did. Continue reading