Stechers launches new cosmetic brand from Paris

Luxury goods provider, Stechers invited the TW Wed-Zine Magazine to cover the launch of “Black Up”- a new cosmetic brand from Paris, at its Long Circular Mall perfumery. 

Black Up is the first makeup artist brand created especially for women of colour.  

Guests arriving for the launch

During a TW exclusive interview with Stecher’s General Manager, Simone Agar, she explained the need for yet another cosmetic line to the Stechers’ offering:

 “What we have discovered is that some of our other European makeup brands were producing colours and tones mainly for Caucasian and Asian skin types. We hope that with the launch of Black Up in Trinidad that we will be able to provide all women with both a full palette of foundation options as well brighter pigments for lipsticks, eyeshadows, liquid liners and blushes. “

 

Guests mingling during the launch

Pro Make-up Artist (MUA),  Kirk Thomas - who’s also Creative Director for the Face of T&T and the senior MUA for Miss T&T Universe, helped developed a portfolio of seasonal looks to highlight the versatility and intense pigments of the Black up line.

Tina Hamilton, the Caribbean’s Regional Manager for the French cosmetic company was on-hand at the launch, to showcase how the Black Up line seeks to celebrate the unique nature of ethnic skin.

The Black Up line of cosmetics and fragrances is exclusively available from Stechers at their Long Circular Mall perfumery.

P.S. Don’t forget that Stechers also has its Haven Spa at its Long Circular Mall perfumery, where you can get facials, waxing, massages and more, plus the advice of a medical aesthetician!

Photo credit for makeup shots: Kyle Maloney

MUA for makeup shots: Kirk Thomas

Olay Fresh Effects launches with style, in T&T

Last Thursday, was certainly an evening of fashion, entertainment and beauty education, when I attended Olay's launch of its latest line of skin care products “Olay Fresh Effects” 

The Poolside of the Carlton Savannah Hotel, St. Anns was filled with corporate executives, beauty and fashion bloggers, makeup artists, stylists, media and members of the local, creative sector. 

The launch of Olay Fresh Effects coincides with the current Carnival 2014 season and caters to the needs of females aged 18-35.   

The featured items included: Shine, Shine Go Away (a Shine Minimizing Cleanser), Bead Me Up (an Exfoliating Cleanser), S’ Wipe Out (Refreshing Make Up Removal Cloths), Long Live Moisture (a Satin Finish Lotion) and the BB Cream (a Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer With Sunscreen).

Makeup Artist Renee Milford (right) during her Olay fresh Effects demo

Make-up artist Renee Milford demonstrated the application and beneficial uses of Olay Fresh Effects. 

Following which, there was a fantastic fashion show which showcased various forms of Carnival-wear by local boutiques and designers such as: Bang Bang, Nixpixx, Indulge, Jus Fabulous, The Trunk Show, as well as "Monday Mas" wear by Rhion Rhomany and swimwear by Ela.

 

JW and Blaze pose with swimwear models from the Ela line

 

Reps at Olay Fresh Effects intend to be highly involved and visible during the 2014 Carnival season in Trinidad & Tobago. They hope to feature the brand at several upcoming fetes and Carnival events. So...look out for them ladies! 

Oh...and by the way, did you see the "mother of all swag bags" that I got from the Olay folks? An acrylic kit of full-sized products. 

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Wedding Professionals Network At "Evenings With Trinidad Weddings (TW)"

Trinidad Weddings hosted its first "Evenings with TW" at the Anchorage Beach Club on Friday January 17, 2014. 

It was a lovely evening for Trinidad Weddings' members who include: event planners, decorators, photographers, cake artists, florists, bridal registry representatives, venue owners, artisans and entrepreneurs who provide services for weddings and events.

This was the first, formal networking event for local wedding professionals in Trinidad & Tobago.

Guests came together to get to know one another, in a relaxed atmosphere, with beautiful ambiance by the sea at The Anchorage Beach Club.

 

Photo above by Aarti Gosine

Simone Sant-Ghuran, Founder of Trinidad Weddings made the welcoming speech followed by Andrew Smith from the Anchorage Beach Club who spoke about the venue’s upgraded facilities (*see photo below)

There was also complimentary wine, courtesy AS Brydens:

 A complimentary craft station by the Bead Café. 

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres by Flair Restaurant:

There was also an educational element to the event - Tricia Ramoutar-Soo Hon from INTACTT, the Guest Speaker, discussed how to manage cash flow in your business by using a demonstration of a pitcher of coloured water and glasses. (*see photo below).   

After this, guests got to meet each other during an entertaining  “deck of cards” networking game.  A pair of guests who had matching cards was chosen as the winners and presented with prizes.  

 

 

 Closing off the night, was a performance by tenor vocalist, Andre Mangatal.

Lime.tt was also there providing photo coverage for the event and promoting their "Photo Keepsakes", a service where photos are taken and printed on-site for any event.

Part proceeds from the event went to the Archie Stephen's home in Warrenville

It is funded currently only by St. Vincent de Paul. This home caters for children of the Cyril Ross Home and other homes who get too old to live there but still need room & board somewhere.

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Photo credit for all photos: James Bascombe Jr. of Lime.tt, 

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