LITTLE ROCK — There’s a new arrival at the cosmetic counters at Feinstein’s, 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. in Little Rock: Stemulation.
Manufactured by Cole Martin Inc. - and used by Demi Moore, according to a 2010 Harper’s Bazaar story about the actress - Stemulation was born of a quest by its founder, Laurie Nicoll, to alleviate her persistent skin ailments and premature aging.This luxury skin-care line utilizes human stem-cell extract (not the controversial ones, but rather stem cells from the bone marrow of adult donors). The extract can be absorbed directly into the skin as what a Stemulation brochure proclaims to be “the most powerful regenerative mechanism for anti-aging and healthy vibrant skin on the market.” Its naturaland organic ingredients, according to the brochure, combine to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by 46 percent and improve tightening and firmness of skin tissue by 65 percent.
Prices range from $35 for a 6-ounce Gentle Gel Cleanserto $240 for a 1-ounce Facial Serum. Feinstein’s is planning a special Stemulation event to be announced later. Meanwhile, for more information, contact Janet Petrus at (501) 664-7330.
FOR A MORE PERFECT NAIL
Wish you could polish your nails as nicely as the technician at the salon can? Well, you don’t have to. Kiesque’s Liquid Palisade is described as being “like painter’s tape for nails!” Brush it on, and it dries quickly, becoming a barrier that covers the cuticles during nail polish application. It then peels off easily, creating a perfect color line ... even if you can’t “color within the lines.”
The product costs $22 at liquidpalisade.com, which includes video as well as written instructions on basic use and how to create French manicures and nail art.
FASHION DAZZLE
Lauray’s the Diamond Center announces the Potter’s Clay Fashion Show, a luncheon event scheduled for Nov. 8 at the Austin Hotel and Convention Center, 305 Malvern Ave. in Hot Springs.
Benefiting the Potter’s Clay Women & Children in Crisis Shelter, the event will feature an 11 a.m. silent auction, noon luncheon and 1 p.m. fashion show. Lauray’s, 402 Central Ave. in downtown Hot Springs, is providing diamond earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings to be showcased by the event’s models. The show also will feature clothing from Hot Springs boutiques Accessory Gallery by Ru’el, Grand Lagniappe, Bon Worth and Potter’s Clay Thrift Shop, as well as Company’s Comin’ of Hot Springs Village.
Tickets for the event, which are tax-deductible, are $25 each and can be bought by calling Margaret Luchesi at (501) 781-0055.
SPEND IT ALL IN ONE PLACE
Charming Shoppes Inc., the women’s specialty plussize retailer, announces its new online shopping hub - Sonsi.com- for fashion brands Lane Bryant, Cacique, Catherines, Fashion Bug and Loop 18, as well as more than 300 other brands.
“Consumers in more than 80 countries and territories can now experience the convenience of shopping Lane Bryant and her sister sites with localized currencies and competitive international shipping costs,” according to a news release.
FOR THE GENTS
Southern Tide, a brand “that boasts exceptional craftsmanship, clean lines, fine quality and classic design,” has added V-neck pullover sweaters and leather belts to its men’s apparel line. The new sweaters ($115) are made of lightweight, pure Peruvian pima cotton. Along with rib knit cuffs and waistband, the sweaters offer the Southern Tide custom fit and feature the signature embroidered Skipjack emblem over the left chest. They’re available in heathered and solid colors and a variety of sizes.The classic belt has been redesigned by Southern Tide as a 13/8-inch-wide saddle leather specimen with hand-polished edges, stitched bridle leather trim, brushed silver authentic nautical shackle buckle and a signature Southern Tide riveted keeper. The belt ($65) is available in dark and medium brown and a variety of sizes.
Southern Tide retailersinclude EM Jeans in Conway and Greenhaw’s and Mr. Wicks in Little Rock; also visit southerntide.com.
YOURS, TRULY
Still can’t find jeans that fit? You may be interested to know that True Fit (truefit.com) has introduced new technology that helps each customer know how well clothes and shoes they view online will fit them in real life, and recommends which size is best. As the inaugural retail partner, Macy’s will be the first to offer this technology for its online customers. True Fit’s technology is initially available for women shopping the Macy’s denim collection within its Women’s Denim Finder (macys.com/denimfinder).
Customers can create their True Fit profile in three steps: First, they identify what fits them from their own closet; second, they identify conceptual body descriptions; and third, they complete their profile with some basic information - no measurements necessary. True Fit’s software then delivers personalized fit and size recommendations in real time and provides the user with a few key guides for each style they view: True Fit Scores (T-Scores) are displayed next to each product, indicating how well each item fits (a 5-point scale where 5T’s is a perfect fit). True Fit size is also displayed, representing the recommended size for a customer in a specific product. True Fit Details show how snugly or loosely that particular item will fit that person’s body.
LUXURIOUS LEGS
Multiverse Commerce LLC announces the launch of VienneMilano, the first luxury hosiery brand and online store in the United States devoted exclusively to thighhigh stockings made in Italy. VienneMilano’s first collection will be presented Tuesday at viennemilano.com.
The collection utilizes a variety of premium materials and colors. All products are made in Italy exclusively for VienneMilano, and are imported directly from Milan.
“In the first collection, consumers will find reinterpretations of classic colors and patterns brought to a new luxurious life with the sapient use of innovative materials,” according to a news release. “However, VienneMilano’s center stage will come from its daring pieces that are crafted in vibrant fashion colors, including the brand’s signature purple, and are made with materialsthat have never been seen before in thigh highs, such as an incredibly plush cashmere and silk blend.” Prices will range between $39 and $79 per pair, and shipping is free.
IT’S A SNAP
Love the feather hair extensions that have taken off in recent months, but don’t have the money to have them done at the salon? Snap-On Feathers can give you the look for $9.99. Just snap the nonslip clip into place and you’re ready to go. Snap-On Feathers, featuring units with two feathers each, are easy to remove and reusable. See snaponfeathers.com.
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High Profile, Pages 43 on 10/30/2011