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Meow! by Katy Perry

Please enjoy the following release from B|W|R. :]

KATY PERRY DEBUTS HER SECOND FRAGRANCE

MEOW! BY KATY PERRY,

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT NORDSTROM

*IN STORES NOW*

New York, Los Angeles – Best-selling superstar Katy Perry has extended her fragrance brand with the launch of her second fragrance, “Meow! by Katy Perry,” which is available now exclusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide and Nordstrom.com.

In partnership with Gigantic Parfums, “Meow! by Katy Perry” is a companion piece to the recording artist’s first fragrance, “Purr,” which debuted a year ago. Perry created ‘Meow!” while on her “California Dreams” World-Tour promoting her platinum-selling second record, Teenage Dream. This rich sister scent is a wearable interpretation of the fun, sensual spirit of the tour–so fun, in fact, Perry felt the name of the fragrance needed an exclamation point at the end of it. While “Purr” marks Perry’s first foray into the fragrance world, “Meow!,” more than anything, embodies her energy.

“Meow!” commands a soft sexuality appropriate for use during any time of day. Its signature comes from a pairing of honeysuckle and pear with the backdrop of creamy vanilla, musk, and amber.

"Meow! is my second baby in the fragrance world. I created it during my California Dreams Tour, and I can't wait for people to be able to experience my intriguing, amusing, candy-land like fantasy whenever they spritz it! We have A LOT of fun on tour so there's a lot of fun infused in this bottle! Meow! It's simply the cat's meow!" explains Perry.

Perry has an affinity for all things feline, and so she carries this theme throughout her fragrance names and bottles. She used this inspiration when designing the bottle for “Purr by Katy Perry,” and now “Meow! by Katy Perry” reflects that vision as well—complete with similar jeweled eyes, metallic accents, but with a light pink coloring.

The eau de parfum, developed with Givaudan, is available at Nordstrom stores nationwide and Nordstrom.com in 1.7 and 3.4 fluid ounce bottles at a suggested retail price of $45.00 and $65.00, respectively. Gift With Purchase (GWP) products will be released seasonally, beginning with a holiday perfume solid locket at launch.

"We are thrilled to partner again with Gigantic Parfums on Katy Perry's second fragrance Meow! Our customers responded really well to the debut fragrance Purr and our teams loved selling it! Everything about the fragrance embodies Katy's fun, spirited energy and we hope customers will relate to the new fragrance's fruity floral notes with a sophisticated twist,” explains Cheri Botiz, National Beauty and Fragrance Director, Nordstrom.

“After achieving global success with “Purr by Katy Perry,” now available in 54 countries, the brand continues to positively gain presence in the market place. We see great potential with her brand and wanted to deliver a unique sister fragrance, Meow! to support and expound on that excitement,” said Isaac Lekach, CEO of Gigantic Parfums.

Katy Perry has cemented her status as a best-selling superstar with the global success of her second studio album, Teenage Dream, which debuted at #1 in 8 countries. All five singles released so far ("California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Firework," "E.T.," and “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”) have hit #1 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart. Perry ties with Michael Jackson to become the second artist in the 53-year-history of the Hot 100 chart to produce five No. 1 singles off the same album and is the first female to set this record. This follows on the heels of her multi-platinum debut album, One of the Boys, which generated four hit singles: "I Kissed A Girl," "Hot N Cold," "Thinking of You" and "Waking Up In Vegas." She wrapped up 2010 in style with 4 Grammy nominations, including one for "Album of the Year." Katy kicked off 2011 with sold-out shows on the European leg of the California Dreams Tour, and has played sold-out shows around the world. Perry has just wrapped up the California Dreams Tour. To learn more about Katy Perry, visit www.katyperry.com

Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 203 stores located in 28 states.  Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 115 full-line stores, 85 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques and one clearance store.  Nordstrom also serves customers through its online presence at www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs.  Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

Gigantic Parfums is a business venture whose products can be found in a variety of major retail and specialty chain stores in the United States and International markets.  Gigantic Parfums is headed by CEO Isaac Lekach and President Rudford Hamon.  Isaac Lekach was instrumental in identifying the potential of Katy Perry and Selena Gomez, who is set to debut her fragrance in 2012, as well as the Paris Hilton and Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier fragrances licenses. He was also involved with the marketing and development of Guess? fragrances for Parlux Fragrance and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the company from 2005 to late 2006.  Hamon brings over ten years of experience in the fragrance industry. From 2004-2007, he managed the International distribution of Parlux Fragrances.

CND Dark Amethyst

The other creme from "The Look" winter 2011 from CND is Dark Amethyst, a red-purple opaque creme.  While it's not my favorite purple that I own, I do love it - especially the whole "one coat" idea.


I used a base coat of CND Stickey, 1 coat of polish and a top of CND Air Dry.  Formula was fantastic.

Hello sun!  Lots of red tones to this purple - at least for me.  It's almost plummy?

In the shade I have fantastic lobster hands but also just a lovely purple color to match.

Last, but never least is indoors with the flash.  Love how opaque this is!  Coming up tomorrow - the "effect" from this line.  I definitely loved this little set from CND!

CND is available for $9 per colour, and $11 per effect and you can find locations to buy here.

TransDesign and Head2ToeBeauty has the colours for $4.50 and effects for $5.50.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

CND "Shellac at the Shore"

It may be in the 50s for me, but in California, things will be heating up soon!  Please enjoy the following press release from Y! Public Relations.

CND to Present Shellac at the Shore at ISSE Long Beach 2012

From the Runway to Real Life – It’s the Latest in Nail Styles, Colors, and Trends

January 28 – January 30, 2012 │ Long Beach Convention Center │ Long Beach, California

Phoenix, AZ – The West Coast’s biggest and best beauty event, the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach, will host CND’s (Creative Nail Design’s) dynamic nail program, Shellac at the Shore. Taking the styles and colors directly from the runways of New York Fashion Week and incorporating them with CND’s Shellac Power Polish, Enhancements and Nail Colour & Effects, attendees will be inspired by the latest nail trends that clients will be demanding. In addition, CND will offer an opportunity to win a trip to NYC Fashion Week. Presented by CND Founder, Jan Arnold, Shellac at the Shore is for those looking to stay at the forefront of nail fashion and overall beauty trends. Shellac at the Shore admission will be offered in two parts, general and VIP. VIP admission includes a private reception following the event, plus additional opportunities to win a trip to New York Fashion Week. All attendees will receive a CND gift bag.

In addition to Shellac at the Shore, CND will also present a hands-on CND Master Painter “Snap Shot,” which will focus on application techniques that create unique, one-of-a-kind nails that demand client loyalty. Taught by CND nail experts, Jennifer Harrison and Kristina Saindon, attendees will discover CND’s exciting concepts in color and creativity with Colour & Effects and award-winning CND Shellac Power Polish.

“ISSE Long Beach is not only an amazing full beauty show, it marks the beginning of the professional show season. It’s only fitting that CND presents a dynamic program such as, Shellac at the Shore, which incorporates the latest nail trends, colors, techniques, and products,” says CND Founder, Jan Arnold.

Shellac at the Shore

Sunday, January 29^th / 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

VIP: Includes presentation, priority seating, VIP reception following presentation, 10 entries for the NYC Fashion Week giveaway, and CND gift bag.

Cost: $179 PBA members / $199 non PBA members.

General: Includes presentation, 5 entries for the NYC Fashion Week giveaway, and CND gift bag.

Cost: $89 PBA members / $99 non PBA members.

CND Master Painter “Snap Shot”

Sunday, January 29^th & Monday, January 30^th / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $50 PBA members / $60 non PBA members.

Nail professionals will also want to consider participating in the ISSE Long Beach nail competitions that are held in conjunction with NailPro Magazine. 

OCC Lip Tar NSFW

Photo from OCC's website

First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO POLISHGALORE!  I turn 2 today - woo hoo!  Next, let me talk about today's makeup post - Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics OCC Lip Tar in NSFW.


While sitting in the Tampa Airport on Cyber Monday, with just a few hours left in this glorious shopping day, I decided to jump on OCC's website and check out these lip tars.  I first saw them on Temptalia's blog and couldn't get this image out of my head.

Image from Temptalia's website

With all cosmetics being 20% off for Cyber Monday, I figured it was time to take the plunge.  I even splurged and got the #009 Angle Brush "for complete, opaque coverage" (normally $18.00) .  The whole thing about Lip Tars that I had read was "a little goes a long way."  Lip Tar is normally $13.00 for a 0.27 Fl oz tube.


Well, it came in today and I've been super excited to play with it.


Now this being my second attempt at lip shots, please bare with me.  First we have my bare lips.

Then with NSFW applied with the #009 Angle Brush.  I used one bead of color, no primer.  The lighting is natural 6500K light bulbs (x3).

Now I feel like I did it wrong.  Granted the color was there but the creaminess I was expecting?  Totally not.  In fact, this was a very matte appearing application and definitely not as eye popping as Temptalia.


In my slight defeat, I added a coat of Rimmel Sweet Jelly in #150 Sugar! on top.  It's a gold shimmer that comes in 0.34 fl oz for $2.00.

I wasn't in love - at least not yet.  I'm going to have to try again and hope for the best.


I also decided to play in Photoshop a bit... please note these were just meant to be funny.

Heavy on the blur, please.

This one I'm actually using for my Twitter picture for now.  :]


Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free and may be purchased on their website.  You can like them on Facebook & follow them on Twitter.