Ahhhhh!!! Fashion Week is here!!! (Side note: This is me screaming in panic/excitement/stress.) I know there’s really no need for all that extra panic, but it can be a real daunting period in time if you aren’t ready for it. (Which I totally am…I think….)
What better way to get ready than to start with Fashion’s Night Out? Here’s a list of some great beauty brands that are hosting fun things tomorrow night. In fact, you may even be able to get your hair and makeup done for FREE.99 and who doesn’t love hook ups like that?! Have fun, Glamazons!
xoxox
Glamazon Andrea
CAROL’S DAUGHTER
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Place: Sephora 5th Avenue, 597 Fifth Ave., btwn 48th & 49th
Activities: Experience Carol’s Daughter’s styling bar while celebrity DJ Solange Knowles drops a beautiful beat. Starting at 6:00 pm, three stylists will provide four styling options, Mohawks, Fishtail Braids, Modern Updo and Hair Accessories, inspired by “spokesbeauties” Solange Knowles and singer Cassie.
“MEET THE PROS” with Vogue Beauty Director Sarah Brown
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Place: Sephora Fifth Avenue, 597 5th Ave., btwn 48th & 49th
Activities: Got beauty questions? Stop by Sephora’s Fifth Avenue/Times Square location to receive beauty advice from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable and esteemed experts. Vogue Beauty Director Sarah Brown, celebrity hairstylist Oscar Blandi, Founder and Creative Director of Urban Decay Cosmetics Wende Zomnir, and skincare guru Kate Somerville make up this expert panel, and will be answering any and all of your personal beauty questions – from what shades make up the perfect smoky eye to finding the best haircut for your personal style and face shape.
PETER THOMAS ROTH
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Sephora Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle at Broadway & 59th St.
Activities: Meet skincare expert Peter Thomas Roth and get the lowdown on his most buzzed about launch, Lashes To Die For Liner. Peter will be offering tips and tricks for how to use this lash-enhancing treatment liner to achieve fall’s hottest cat-eye, which wouldn’t be complete without a mini Lashes To Die For Mascara – yours free. The liner fun doesn’t stop there. Watch as a professional sketch artist uses this jet-black and beautifully inky liquid liner to create one-of-a-kind portraits. Treat someone special with a personalized sketch crafted from fall’s hottest treatment liner.
STILA
Time: 6-11 p.m.
Place: Sephora SOHO, 555 Broadway, btwn Prince & Spring
Activities: Stila’s iconic “Stila Girl” illustrations have served as the “face” of the brand for many years – but for the first time ever, Stila is bringing them to life and giving fans the chance to have their very own “Stila Girl” illustration created while receiving a makeover from a Stila Pro Artist. The first 50 people to stop by Stila’s touch-up booth at Sephora’s SoHo location will leave with a gorgeous glow and their personalized sketch.
MAC
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: MAC, Soho store, 109 Spring St. @ Mercer St.
Activities: Performance by Beth Ditto plus FREE makeup touch-ups by MAC artists.
AMIKA
Time: 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Place: Bloomingdale’s in SOHO
Activities: Receive FREE hair makeovers and document your transformations with before and after photos or videos that can be uploaded instantly to FaceBook and Twitter.
WARREN-TRICOMI & VIOLENT LIPS
Time:
Place: Warren-Tricomi Salon, The Plaza Hotel, 1 W. 58th St.
Activities: Receive FREE Violent Lip temporary lip tattoo application, makeup touchups and trend-setting fall hair how-tos courtesy of the Warren-Tricomi beauty experts.
MAYBELLINE
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Place: Gansevoort Plaza, NYC
Activities: Top Maybelline New York makeup artists will provide complementary mini-makeovers using the brand’s latest, straight-from-the runway products
v In honor of Great Lash Mascara’s 40th birthday, guests will receive a free tube of the classic, cult product – but get there before this hot item runs out!
v Maybelline New York spokesmodels including Erin Wasson, Lisalla Montenegro, Jessica White andShu Pei Qin, will be on-hand to sign tubes of Great Lash and share their stories about everyone’s favorite mascara. Come share your Great Lash story!
v The first 300 guests will receive a limited edition Great Lash Mascara t-shirt designed by fashion visionary Patricia Field
v DJ Chelsea Leyland will get the party hopping with a live music set from 8-11 PM
v Guests can have their very own Maybelline New York moment by having their picture taken post-makeover. A special kiosk will be set up for easy uploading to social networking sites.
ALICE + OLIVIA
Time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Place: NEW YORK: Bryant Park, 80 W. 40th St, btwn 5th & 6th; Madison Ave., 755 Madison Ave., btwn 65th & 66th; Americana Manhasset, 242 Northern Blvd. (from 6-8 p.m.)
CALIFORNIA: Malibu, 3939 Cross Creek (from 6-8 p.m.); Los Angeles, 134 South Robertson Blvd (from 6-10 p.m.)
CONNECTICUT: Greenwich, 371 Greenwich Ave. (from 6-7 p.m.)
Activities: A fun and fabulous carnival complete with fortune tellers, face painters and more! Sebastian hair stylists will be on hand to give you some fun hair extensions. Cotton candy, popcorn and cocktails will be served.
SALLY HANSEN
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Talbots, 525 Madison Avenue, btwn 53rd & 54th St.
Activities: Join Talbots celebrity stylist and fashion & beauty expert Mary Alice Stephenson (along with beauty specialists from Sally Hansen) for fashion tips, mini-manicures and eyebrow shaping. The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with Sally Hansen treats. RSVP: 212.841.1838
NARS
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Place: NARS Flagship Boutique, 413 Bleecker Street (btwn Bank and West 11th Sts)
Activities: Founder & Creative Director Francois Nars will be on hand from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. to spend time with visitors and sign merchandise. Their Silver Odyssey products will be on sale for one night only! NARS makeup artists will be on hand to provide consultations with the new eyeliner.
SERGE NORMANT AT JOHN FRIEDA SALON
Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Place: Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon, 825 Washington at Little West 12th
Activities: Stop by from 2-5 p.m. for discounted blow-outs and manicures. From 6-9 p.m., receive FREE cut/color consultations, FREE makeup touchups with celebrity makeup artist & brow expert Piret Aava (co-founder of Piret & Tamara cosmetics) and enjoy specialty cocktails from Xante Spirit. Guests will walk away with gift bags!
KIEHL’S
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Place: Kiehl’s Since 1851 New York Flagship Store, 109 Third Avenue at 13th St.
Activities: A Karaoke Karnival full of surprise celebrity performances throughout the night, raffle prizes awarded hourly. Cocktails and Carnival Catering to be provided throughout the night. Performers include: AJ McLean at 6:30 p.m.; Rosi Golan at 7:30 p.m. and Nicole Atkins at 8:30 p.m.
MAKE UP FOR EVER
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Christian Louboutin stores in New York (Meatpacking), L.A. (West Hollywood) and Dallas
Activities: Get your lashes done at eyelash bar stocked with Christian Louboutin lash creations from MAKE UP FOR EVER makeup artists! These limited edition lashes will only be available during FNO.
The limited edition Fashionista Lash from MAKE UP FOR EVER.
Time: 6-11 p.m.
Place: MAKE UP FOREVER Lash Lounge at Sephora in SOHO
Activities: Create your own custom lashes! Also, you can get the limited edition Fashionista Lash for $50! Artists will be on hand to apply your new lashes as well as give tips so you can do it at home yourself later.
GLO Brilliant
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Place: Sephora Union Square, 45 E. 17th St., corner of 17th & Park Ave. South
Activities: Oral care expert and creator of GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device will be on hand to answer all of your teeth whitening questions. FREE comprehensive smile evaluations will be available (normally a $275 service!) as well as personal teeth whitening regimens with the GLO Brilliant Teeth Whitening Device. Receive a FREE GLO Whitening Mouthpiece to share with a friend with every GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device purchased.
SMASHBOX
Time: 6-11 p.m.
Place: Sephora 5th Ave., 97 Fifth Ave
Activities: The studio-tested authority for camera-ready beauty—Smashbox Cosmetics. When it comes to getting prepped for your close-up, Smashbox Cosmetics helps you look the part, providing expert-approved products that hold up on set and throughout the day. This Fashion’s Night Out, Smashbox is bringing the on-set experience to Sephora Fifth Avenue, offering beauty lovers the chance to recreate an authentic Smashbox Studios shoot. Fans are invited to prep with their favorite Smashbox beauty essentials, then step into the spotlight and pose for professional photos by Smashbox Cosmetics co-founder and top celebrity photographer Davis Factor. Having snapped Hollywood beauties including Blake Lively, Christina Hendricks and Kim Kardashian, Davis Factor will educate ‘models’ on how to look their best in front of the lens.
REBECCA MINKOFF
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Saks Fifth Avenue, 5th Ave. & 50th Street
Activities: Rebecca and The Man Repeller will host a hair braiding bar to celebrate the launch of Polyvore’s Dee Clutch. Choose from several different braid styles and personalize it with Rebecca Minkofff leather strips. Receive a gift with your Rebecca Minkoff purchase of $195 or more.
UNITE HAIR
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Karen Millen, 114 Prince St.
Activities: Receive a FREE head-to-toe makeover with wardrobe provided by Karen Millen a hair makeovers provided by a UNITE Stylist. Take a photo afterwards for your chance to win a Karen Millen shopping spree! The first 30 customers to arrive at the store will receive gifts from UNITE and one lucky winner will win a piece from the Karen Millen 30th Anniversary Collection!
LANCOME
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Sephora Times Square, Macy’s Herald Square & Saks Fifth Avenue
Activities: Lancôme video makeup artist Michelle Phan will be meeting and greeting fans at Sephora Times Square (1500 Broadway between 43rd & 44th Streets) from 7-9 p.m. to a backdrop of her new Hypnôse Doll Lashes video. Sephora makeup artists will also be on hand offering lash transformations using Hypnôse Doll Lashes, Lancôme’s latest mascara innovation, and new Color Design 5 Pan Palettes.
Lancôme spokesmodels Arlenis Sosa and Elettra Wiedemann—two of the dolls of the Hypnôse Doll Lashes campaign—will be overseeing “doll lash” makeovers from 6–8 p.m. Arlenis will be directing at Macy’s, while Elettra will be doing the honors at Saks. All looks will be at the hands of the stores’ talented makeup artists.
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