Carmindy launches her new make-up line at Soft Surroundings in King of Prussia Mall

Carmindy is coming to Soft Surroundings at King of Prussia tonight to launch her new make-up line, Carmindy & Co. The line will be sold exclusively at the store.

Carmindy is known for her work as the beauty expert on TLC’s What Not to Wear.   Carmindy has traveled the world, painting faces, in the studios of Paris, on the beaches of Brazil, and on the streets of Havana. She has lived in Los Angeles, Milan, Miami, and now makes her home in New York, where she has established herself as a top makeup artist. Her work has been seen on the pages of Cosmopolitan, Elle, InStyle, O, Essence, Self, Lucky, Seventeen, Marie Claire, and Glamor.

The beauty expert has authored three best- selling beauty books titled The 5 Minute Face, Get Positively Beautiful and Crazy Busy Beautiful.  When you purchase anything from her new line at the launch party you will receive a copy of her book, The 5 Minute Face which inspired her make-up line. She will sign the book and if   any one has any of her other books she will sign them too.

Here are some tips from Carmindy! 
 

What inspired you to create your own line of make-up and why?

All the wonderful women I worked with on that show inspired Carmindy & Co. They were busy moms, students, full time workers, cancer survivors, you name it and I worked with them. I found that they were not interested in a fancy multi-step red carpet celebrity look. What they really needed was a fast, easy and foolproof way to look polished and pretty in a flash. I had worked for over 20 years as a professional makeup artist in the fashion industry on countless photo shoots so I knew certain colors that worked well on all skin tones. I came up with this line as a problem solving way for all women of all ages and all skin tones to enhance their natural beauty.

What five cosmetic items should a woman have with her at all times?

My 5 Minute Face Kit has it all in one easy beautiful kit that comes in a pretty little bag that fits in your purse! Carmindizing Highlighter Duo, Ever After Eyeliner Pencil, Elevate Mascara, Love Struck Blush and Kiss Me Lip Butter.

When you leave the house what item of make-up should you never forget to wear?

My Carmindizing Highlighter

For women over forty what are the essentials to looking good?

My Skin Zen Primer and Game Changer Foundation.  As we age our skin can look uneven with spots and blemishes like broken capillaries and rosacea and this combo will create a flawless canvas and keep you looking young and fresh.

So come out and see Carmindy tonight and keep Styling in Delco!

Check out these shows for looking fabulous!!!

                                   and Immaculata Fashion students team up

Immaculata University’s Fashion Merchandising program is co-hosting its annual Fashion Show along with Wings for Success of Chester County on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall.  

               The event showcases fashions from local boutiques and designs by Immaculata students. There will be a “Project Runway” type competition, fashion and beauty vendors, and fashion/styling workshops.  A silent auction for high-end fashion items will also be available.

  QVC program host Rachel Boesing will serve as emcee for the event with QVC as an event sponsor providing beauty “swag bags” for attendees.

“Wings for Success is the perfect partner for our Fashion Merchandising program allowing our student to experience ‘fashion with a purpose” commented Chris Baeza, Immaculata ‘s Fashion Merchandising program director and moderator for one of the workshops.

You can choose one of  three workshops attend;  Dressing for Your Body Type, Spring Fashion Trends, or Sustainable Fashion.

 Advance registration for the full event, including the workshop of your choice, is recommended and available online until Friday, March 28, at www.wingsforsuccess.org/event/fashion-forward-fashion-show-expo-auction.  Ticket prices are $65 after March 21; a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

      Come support the SPCA at Rescued on the Runway Shows

The Delaware County SPCA will host its annual spring fundraiser the Rescued on the Runway Fashion Show series on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30.

The two-part fundraiser will feature both human and animal models in the fashion show. The models will wear fashions sponsored by Philadelphia Premium Outlets. WMGK 102.9 DJ Debbi Calton will host the fashion show on March 29^.      Animals featured in the show will be animals “rescued” from the Delaware County SPCA as well as animals awaiting their forever homes.

Saturday evening’s event features an open bar, heavy hors d'ouevres, cupcakes by the Sugar Cube Cake and a deluxe goody bags that features items such as Smith’s Rosebud Lip Salve.

 Delco's SPCA will also be awarding its annual Ginger Award to an exemplary. Pit Bull in the community, recognized every year during the Delco SPCA’s Pit Bull Celebration Month of March. Tickets for Saturday’s event are $75

Sunday’s event is a three-course luncheon. Tickets for Sunday’s event are $50. Both events feature a silent auction, a cash prize raffle and music. Tickets for the Rescued on the Runway can be purchased online at www.delcospca.org or by contacting Justina at 610-566-1370 x231 or jcalgiano@delcospca.org.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the Delaware County SPCA’s lifesaving efforts, including caring for the over 3,000 it adopts out every year and prevention programs such as low-cost veterinary care, a pet food bank and humane investigations.

Generous event sponsors include Media Real Estate, Pilot Freight Services, McLoughlin Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning and Haverford's RML Photography and Ashlee Mintz Photography will be donating photography services for the events. Flowers are donated by Halladay Florist, in West Chester, and hair and makeup services are donated by Springfield’s Nirvana Hair Gallery.

A fun weekend coming up for all you fashion gurus. Keep Styling in Delco!!!!

Bridal Gowns for a Cause

Are you looking for the perfect bridal gown and want to help those who suffer from Breast Cancer.  Here is your chance. The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will present its final Designer Bridal Gown Sale on Saturday March 22 beginning at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delaware State Fair Grounds in Harrington.

You can’t miss this one day sale.  Gowns are priced at $50 and proceeds will benefit DBCC's programs and services in Delaware.

At this one day sale you will find designer gowns by Vera Wang, Priscilla of Boston, Oleg Cassini, Maggie Sottero and more. Some of the gowns are valued at $8,000! These will be sold at a fraction of the cost.

Over 500 gowns have been donated for sale from sizes 2 to 32 from manufacturers, bridal shops and brides.

This sale will be used to expand DBCC’s programs in Delaware and the surrounding communities to increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection, and provide access to mammograms and support and resources to women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

These programs include DBCC’s Peer Mentoring Programs, Survivorship programs; Beginning Your Journey, Nurture Your Self, Nurture with Nature, Survivor Socials; and the Mobile Mammography Van.

If you are interested in donating a wedding dress that is less than 5 years old and has been professionally cleaned, please call 302-778-1102 ext. 10 or 21.

For more information, visit www.debreastcancer.org/brides.