ICMAD Announces the 2012 CITY Trunk Show Dates

I got a press release today that really had me wishing I lived in New York, Los Angeles or Las Vegas.  Or that I just had my own private jet - I'm not that picky.  ICMAD has creatively come up with a way for the winners of the CITY (Cosmetic Innovators of the Year) Awards to really show off their new concepts, packaging and innovation into the beauty world.  If you're in one of the above three cities, do try and check it out!  Some of the companies listed are old friends to my beauty line up, some are brand new!

ICMAD Announces the 2012 CITY Trunk Show Dates

Inaugural Trunk Show Featuring CITY Award Winners

Palatine, IL (August 2, 2012) - The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) announces the first-ever CITY 2012 Beauty Trunk Show taking place this August in New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The winners of the 2012 Cosmetic Innovators of The Year (CITY) Awards were announced on June 20th in New York City. Along with this honor, the display is another step to gaining additional exposure for excellence in innovation, packaging and beauty concepts.

An all-new initiative, the beauty trunk show gives the CITY Awards winners a platform to display their award-winning products at national retailers, which include: NewBeauty at Fred Segal, Ron Robinson Apothia, C.O. Bigelow, Henri Bendel New York and Skins 6|2. The CITY Beauty Trunk Show will take place simultaneously at all retailers August 21–28. Elevating its profile, the CITY Awards have evolved into a high-profile program, giving winners "bonus”’ launch pads to success. For the inaugural trunk show, ICMAD created a special unit for the winners so they can be available for purchase at stores and online at Beauty.com. This is just one example of the association’s commitment and determination ~ ICMAD prides itself as the catalyst to growth for their members.

2012 CITY Trunk Show Beauty Brands:

IT Cosmetics - Vitality Cheek Flush Anti-Aging Powder Blush Stain

Murad - Rapid Age Spot & Pigment Lightening Serum

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare- Alpha Beta Glow Pad for Body

Lux Beauty Group/Royal Apothic - Holland Park Eau De Parfum

Oribe - Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray

NYX Cosmetics - Haute Jersey Leopard Couture

Hevia MD Skin Care – Hevia Skin Science Line

Dayna Decker - Essence Wash & Lotion

Crafting Beauty - It's Me by Jacomo

Besame Cosmetics - Crimson Cream Rouge

Jack Black - DIY Power Peel Multi-Acid Resurfacing Pads

Swedish Skin Care - Razor Burn Freedom for Women

ICMAD: Get With It... Get Healthy!

Please enjoy the following press release from Y Public Relations - and if you're in California, you may want to look into this!  New Years Resolutions don't have to be broken!

ICMAD Hosts Get With It…Get Healthy to Benefit Look Good…Feel Better^®

Inaugural Health & Wellness Event Featuring Celebrity Fitness Expert, Kathy Kaehler

Palatine, IL (November 29, 2011) – Learn how to eat right, get organized, and stay active without fad dieting or crazy regimens that never last. The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) will host their inaugural health and wellness event, Get With It…Get Healthy, which will benefit the national charitable organization, Look Good…Feel Better^®. Taking place on Friday, February 17^th at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA, this one-day event will take place the day after the ICMAD Technical Regulatory Forum.

The concept of this event is to adopt a fit and organized way of life that is compatible with today’s hectic lifestyles. From the foods you eat to the exercises you do, it all comes full circle in the way you look and feel. ICMAD is proud to announce that celebrity fitness trainer, Kathy Kaehler, will host the entire day with three life-centric sessions which incorporate nutrition, health, and maintaining a fit lifestyle.  Well known for her A-list celebrity clients, television appearances, and as an expert in the fitness industry, Kaehler provides a wealth of real-world knowledge to help others lead a healthier and more productive life.

“This ICMAD event celebrates life and how to live it to the fullest. I am honored to partner with ICMAD and help people create a practical way to eat healthy, get organized, and stay active,” says Kathy Kaehler.

The intimate sessions hosted by Kaehler will benefit Look Good…Feel Better^®, a national charity organization providing care for women patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The organization has deep roots with ties to the beauty industry and has the full support of ICMAD, Personal Care Products Council and its member’s companies. The Balboa Bay Club will also host a Beauty Bar with nail, makeup, lash, and skin stations, at reduced costs that will also benefit the charity. Guests can also bid on an array of silent auction items throughout the day.

“It’s exciting and rewarding that ICMAD is a catalyst in contributing to Look Good Feel Better. We believe that having our industry of beauty, cosmetics and personal care creates a win-win scenario with gratification for all.” says Pam Busiek, President & CEO, ICMAD.

Session One:    Let’s Work It Out

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Session Overview: Train with Kathy Kaehler and learn the exercises and routines she does with her top celebrity clients in this engaging morning work-out session.

Session Two:   Get Organized

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session Overview: Learn how to get organized in the kitchen and quickly plan healthy meals for the week ahead. Kathy Kaehler will teach her celebrity favorite, Sunday Set-Up™, program in this session. Lunch will be provided.

Session Three:  Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle

Time:    2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Session Overview: Learn how to bring nutrition, food preparation, organization, and exercise all together and keep it going!

Each session is $100 individually. A package of all three is available for $275. A portion of proceeds benefit the Look Good…Feel Better^® charity. For more information on the Get With It…Get Healthy event activities and to purchase tickets, visit www.getwithitgethealthy.com or www.icmad.org.