Tie Rack launch new accessories brand

This Autumn sees the launch of a luxurious new accessories brand, Black Label from Tie Rack


This Autumn sees the launch of a luxurious new accessories brand, Black Label.  Aimed at the sophisticated global business traveller looking for smart indulgences designed to work with both a formal and fashionable working wardrobe, Black Label understands and responds to the needs of this key consumer. The label’s positioning in high profile international airport locations reflects the brand’s distinctive philosophy to provide investment pieces at highly accessible price points.

Black Label is characterised by the choice of the finest possible fabrics and exquisite craftsmanship from around the world.  Combined with expert design led sourcing and the use of an understated, yet sophisticated colour palette, the effect is an impeccable collection of understated elegance and an assured statement of style.

Under the direction of Black Label’s Creative Director Raffaele Caroli, Black Label comprises a collection for both men and for women.  The men’s collection offers luxurious accessories in a classic colourways but each with a distinctive twist including scarves in silk, wool and cashmere and on trend, reversible pocket squares.  Priced from £45, ties are crafted from top quality silk yarns, cashmere blends and wools and all of the ties are hand made in the renowned Como region of Italy.

All the leathers in the range are similarly sourced from Italy and given a signature handwriting; classic leather gloves have cashmere linings while the range of Italian leather day bags are perfect for travel or the weekend and are lined with a unique print.  For the most discerning of men, the range of platinum plated cufflinks are designed from the same materials and to the same high level of craftsmanship as premium brands, but are competitively priced at £45.

The women’s collection is designed for the busy working woman who also wants to invest in carefully chosen, stylish wardrobe accents.  Reversible, stylish silk snoods present a fresh way of wearing the scarf and make a subtle fashion statement this season and are priced at £49.  Silk scarves come in a range of colours, including a distinctive signature print in bold electric blue or in more Autumnal hues of grey and beige.  For an instant style statement, the felted wool hats, which are unique to Black Label, are £39 and co-ordinate with the season’s other essential, a small square leather handbag.  From fashionable ponchos and pashminas produced in India to deeply luxurious 100% cashmere blankets at £179, which double as as stylish in flight essential, Black Label delivers a sense of indulgence with every detail.


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New innovation in social media for hairdressers set to launch in September

Mo and Karim Nabbach have created ExposureBox.com in response to a gap in the market for a social network for hairdressers, photographers, models, stylists and make-up artists. To celebrate the launch, ExposureBox.com will be holding a party on Thursday September 22 at 7.30pm at Westbourne Studios, London. The launch will include the chance to see an exclusive video of the making of a shoot with Errol Douglas doing the hair, Desmond Murray doing photography and Bernard Connolly styling. Open to all hairdressers, MUAs, photographers, stylists, journalists and anyone in related creative industries; come along and join us for drinks and food; goody bags will be sponsored by Revlon. Members of the site already include the likes of Errol Douglas, Lee Stafford and Michael Barnes, and photographers Martin Evening and John Rawson.

Mo says, “Exposure Box gives you a chance to exhibit your work to a worldwide audience. It’s a productive social networking site that allows you to collaborate, inspire and be inspired by people. The potential for your business includes session work bookings, including from outside of the hair industry (for example, my work was seen by the production manager for photographer Alison Jackson who hired me to do the hair for her book, and a shoot with Time Out magazine), while for hairdressers with less experience you can get tips on how to do your first shoot. By asking questions of the hairdressers, MUAs and photographers you admire you are effectively learning from their mistakes and saving time and money when you get into the studio for the first time.

“Hairdressers want to have control over their work, comment on other people’s work, ask questions, get opinions. A person on ExposureBox who is being asked how things are achieved gets an indication of what people love, which could form the basis for a workshop or a video. The feedback can give you an insight into how to market your work. We’ll be putting up step-by-step videos – I always feel that when we look at magazines and wonder how an image was created it would be amazing to ask the hairdresser – on ExposureBox you can ask, and if you can see a video then you’re getting an invaluable learning experience.“

By showcasing your talent you will be seen by some of the best photographers, hairdressers and make-up artists in the world. You’re not just exposed to the hair industry, but the fashion industry as well. You can hook up with like minded creatives to work on test shoots without paying agency fees, post your casting calls, the possibilities are endless! You’ll also be able to learn from other industries, for example, they’ll be putting up tutorials on things like retouching, plus other practical tips and tutorials. ExposureBox updates can even go onto your facebook page to save you posting things twice. Sign up now for free! 


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New online beauty destination launches

www.nutribeautyproducts.com is a new and genuinely different go-to site, an online beauty boutique designed to really meet the individual needs of today’s modern consumer - a beauty destination where women and men can engage about their health concerns, their beauty and grooming queries and their desire to enjoy everyday luxury and necessities without the stress or chemical load and the best in natural care.

Never have women and men been so aware of their wellbeing, appearance and of the need to care for their skin and themselves, and never have there been so many different outlets and products available for people to choose from. Which, despite all the information that is available in one form or another, is an almost certain a recipe for confusion. Nutribeauty are passionate about providing health, wellbeing and beauty combined with an expert-led approach, holistic product recommendations, refreshingly unique advice and a comprehensive beauty store featuring cosmetics, skin and body-care, hair-care, fragrance, supplements, travel and sun, mother and baby and men’s grooming.

Housing the best in natural care, Nutribeauty doesn’t just feature the prettiest beauty launches, fashionable fads or celebrity led-favourites; Nutribeauty tests the efficacy of all its brands including A’kin, Antipodes, Barefoot Botanicals, Dr Hauschka, Fushi, Green People, Higher Nature, Madara, Neals Yard, Rehab London, Trilogy and Weleda to name a few, and sources the best quality products available that are not only luxurious but considerately green - the ingredients, carbon footprint, recycled and recyclable packaging… spoiling you without spoiling the planet.

What really makes Nutribeauty different, is that it has been created and developed in conjunction with one of the World’s most established and experienced largest nutritional product suppliers, The Nutri Centre. Nutribeauty works in perfect harmony with the ethos of its parent-site and has simply taken the lines of natural and organic beauty and information further, designed for people who want to take a closer look at natural beauty, cosmetics and supplements.

Nutribeauty offers more than the average retail website - an interactive, engaging site where people can learn about inner and outer beauty together. Nutribeauty presents a dedicated section called ‘What’s new’ with all the latest and greatest brands on offer, a beauty CV providing an in-depth look at a different brand every month and seasonal beauty news. ‘Ask the Experts’ with four in-house advisors specialising in beauty, fitness, nutrition and fashion ready to answer people’s queries; a dedicated team of beauty enthusiasts, fashion fanatics, fitness fiends and nutritional knowledge. Every month a fifth expert joins the team to convey their unique and specific expertise to the Nutribeauty consumer and reveal the latest news on the Nutribeauty blog.

Nutribeauty believes in being beautiful, inside and out and provides real results and genuine solutions for today’s conscious consumer, a place full of expert advice and information, cutting edge products and new, exclusive brands. Natural, ethical and fabulous… www.nutribeautyproducts.com


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Benefit unveils new fall colour collection

Work your magic with our fall colour collection. Three new velvet eyeshadows can be worn alone, together or layered with our fab creaseless cream shadow / liner in a new gilded shade. Top it all off with our enchanting full-finish lipstick ... it'll drive 'em wild! 

Available Autumn 2011

Suggested Retail Prices: 
i tink i love you (bronze rose) £14 / 21 EURO
farenheit fab (Champagne gold) £14 / 22 EURO
raining men (stormy teal) £13.50 / 21.50 EURO
snow job (icy blue) £13.50 / 21.50 EURO
tickled pink (satin taupe) 313.50 / 21.50 EURO


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Brand new Barefoot Botanicals SOS Range launches

Brand new Barefoot Botanicals SOS Range launches in time for National Eczema Week 17th – 21st September 2011

One in twelve adults and one in five children experiencing a type of eczema[i]

- SOS range is made only of natural ingredients

- Free from potential chemical irritants

- Steroid free, free from petrochemicals including paraffin, parabens & SLS, artificial colours and fragrances, and animal ingredients

The New Barefoot SOS range includes:

Face and Body Rescue Cream – 25ml £5.95, 50ml £10.50, 100ml £18
Barrier Hand Cream – 50ml £13
Soothing Face and Body Wash – 200ml £16
Daily Rich Body Lotion - 200ml £22
Dry Scalp Treatment Shampoo – 200ml £13
Dry Scalp Treatment Conditioner – 200ml RRP £13

Dr Chris Steele, Resident Doctor on ITV’s This Morning says, “I see more and more patients suffering nasty reactions to chemicals in their everyday skin care products. It's not all bad news though as there are some effective products on the market, with natural ingredients such as chickweed, evening primrose, borage, squalene and vegetable glycerin, which soothe the skin, and if used regularly help control eczema and other dry skin conditions."

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Lipsy launches new cosmetic and body product gift range

Lipsy is All Made Up with its new Cosmetic and Beauty Gifting Range

The amazing, fun loving fashion brand, Lipsy, is all made up for the launch of its new cosmetic and body product gift range.

The unique collection of 12 gift sets includes makeup, fragrances and bath and body which are all perfect for pre party pampering and Christmas gifting.


Each glamorously packaged gift set offers a stunning selection of cosmetics, pampering products and accessories to complete the ‘Lipsy look’. The showpiece ‘Dinner Date’ also includes a fabulous sequinned lip shaped clutch bag containing sensational lip gloss and nail varnish. 


Available from Lipsy boutiques, and Boots nationwide


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CARMEX launches first premium tinted lip balm

The first premium lip balm introduced by CARMEX ® in more than 70 years, CARMEX Moisture Plus® is your new handbag superhero. Just as lip-loving as the original lip balms, each of the three sheer tints, Clear, Peach and Pink, rescue lips from dryness, sun damage and even fashion disasters.

CARMEX Moisture Plus® slant-tip applicator is perfect for precision application; its formula includes SPF15, vitamin E, aloe butter, shea butter and avocado butter for sun protection and ultra hydration.

- CARMEX Moisture Plus® CLEAR ultra hydrating lip balm
- CARMEX Moisture Plus® PEACH ultra hydrating lip balm
- CARMEX Moisture Plus® PINK ultra hydrating lip balm

All £4.49 from Boots

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