THURSDAY, 11 MARCH 2010
KIT & GDA: BRINGING TOGETHER PEOPLE AND PUPS
kit was bursting with puppy pride the other day when our
stores had a visit from two of the 4-pawed stars of the Guide Dogs Australia
line up. Escorted by a GDA representative, these beautiful pups were there to
get behind the Support Scent initiative which sees kit cosmetics and GDA
calling on the community to drum up much needed funding for this inspiring
organization.
Also there showing support were two leading ladies from the
fashion and beauty industry, fashion designer Arabella Ramsay and kit
cosmetics
founder Jo Horgan. These two innovative
business women stood back in awe and let the lovely Labs from GDA take
centre
stage. Long-time puppy lovers, first-time guide-dog companions, Jo and
Arabella were
privy to a true understanding of the difference these amazing animals
make in
the lives of the blind and vision impaired, by allowing them more
mobility,
greater independence and companionship.
To find out how you can show your support head to www.supportscent.com, or shop the range here.
THURSDAY, 11 MARCH 2010
BEHIND THE BRAND: Q & A WITH THE LIPSTICK QUEEN
We were lucky enough to catch up with the Queen of Lips, Poppy King, whilst she was in town promoting her new universally wearable red lip gloss Fired Up. Read on for the guru's guidelines on wearing red and living in NYC... sigh...
Q. Fired Up is your newest lip creation. Why is this the ultimate red gloss?
Because it is the first red that suits everyone!
Q. What beauty/style look would you pair Fired Up with?
Super natural, loose and casual to make it fresh and healthy looking.
Q. Describe your most cringe-worthy makeup moment to us.
My entire teenage years when I wore gold eyeshadow from my eye lashes to my eyebrows.
Q. If we emptied your makeup bag right now, what would we find?
Fame gloss in 15 minutes, Pink Sinner, Concealer, a comb, hair clips and eyeliner.
Q. If you weren’t a Lipstick Queen, what would you be?
In my dreams an architect, in reality probably a waitress!
Q. What was the last book you read?
Dante's Inferno. I am a heavy reader.
Q. What’s next for Lipstick Queen?
More weird, wonderful and whimsical lip products so stay tuned!
Q. If you could have three wishes - what would they be?
Peace.
Love.
Happiness.
Q. Who or what are you most inspired by?
My customers.
Q. What are you most excited about this year?
New York City which excites me every year.
Q. Being based in NYC, what is it you love most about the city?
The Chrysler Building.
Q. How do NY’s beauty trends and looks differ from Australia do you think?
Australian women are more adventurous with their make up.
Q. What do you miss most about living in Australia?
The food.
Q. What are your must have beauty stops while in NY?
Barneys,
Space Nk,
Rickys for kooky beauty finds.