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Trend | Burgundy

We have spotted a lot of models on the catwalk rocking burgundy red lips, and we've also seen a lot of it in the coming fall/ winter collections. This colour screams mystery and gives you a classic look in an instant.

But this might be a bit to fierce for your lips. Luckily, burgundy is also a great colour for your nails.

The following brand have a beautiful burgundy nail polish in their collection:

Tom Ford - Bordeaux Lust

Zoya - Paris

Debora Lippmann - Single Ladies

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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)

Image via feguedes.wordpress.com

NEWS..

Natural Cosmetic Brands | Concept Stores
Natural and organic cosmetics is an ever-growing trend around the world. Same goes to say for Asia where this market grows more than 15% each year. The Asian consumer chooses natural products because he is more and more concerned about health issues.

Where European brands mainly get sold at the well-known retailers, many brands open their own concept stores in Asia, since not many retailers in this part of the world have much experience with natural and organic products. Which makes distribution a lot harder. For brands it is a much better strategy to sell their products directly via their own stores.
Opening own shops doesn't only have benefits when it comes to distribution, it also gives brands the opportunity to teach the consumer something about natural and organic products.

Well-known brands that have been opening up their own stores for a while are the Australian brand Jurlique (35 stores), the French brand Melvita (15 stores) and the English brand Neal's Yard Remedies (15 stores).

Do you want to know more about direct distribution in Asia? In Hong Kong, there will be a Sustainable Cosmetics Summit on November 11th and 12th, where direct distribution will be one of the key subjects.
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
Information via Organic Monitor

EVENT..

Beyond Beauty Event | Cosmeeting
Every year, Beyond Beauty organizes a fair that consists of three categories: Cosmeeting, Creative Beauty and SpaMeeting Paris. This fair takes place in Paris, on September 10th, 11th and 12th 2012.

Cosmeeting
This is the category where companies represent their cosmetic brands. About 50% of the brands are international and the other 50% are French brands. From bodycare to make-up, you can find everything. There's also a special area for up-and-coming brands, called the Beyond Zoom area.
Apart from visiting the fair itself, you can also visit several conferences (costs: about 65,- euros per conference). Marie Claire for example, will give a presentation about the relation between fashion and cosmetics and The Scriptorium Company explains if we should invest in China or not.

Creative Beauty
Here, suppliers show their innovations which can be developed by brands or retailers as private label products. Suppliers can differ from companies that solely develop ingredients or offer machinery, or from companies that offer complete concepts.

SpaMeeting
At SpaMeeting, you can find everything that has got anything to do with the world of Spa's. From products to equipment and from interior to clothing. Visitors for the SpaMeeting area are mainly hotels, spa owners and distributors.

The fair in itself is not extremely big, but there's a lot to be seen. This fair is not only interesting when you're a buyer or distributor, but also when you are a beautyblogger or market researcher.
Tickets can be purchased via the website, and a ticket is valid for all three categories: http://www.cosmeeting.com/
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
Images via: cosmeeting.com

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Inspiration | Hairdo's
We have had some warm and sultry weather this last week in Holland, but we certainly won't complain! But it doesn't matter how beautiful and long our hair is, with temperatures starting at 30 degrees we prefer our hair put up.

We have sought and found a couple of cute summer up-do's that are definitely suitable for those summer days, both casual and classy.

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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
Images:
the small things blog
glamour-glitter-gold tumblr
fashionindie
glamour magazine
tittibruyik

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Trend | Bordeaux
Spotted on many models during fashion week: Burgundy Lips. But also the fall/winter collections contain many burgundy pieces. The color has got something mysterious and gives you an instant classic look.

Do you find this color a little bit to much? Try a burgundy nail polish for a similar look!

The following brands has got this classic color:
Tom Ford - Bordeaux Lust
Zoya - Paris
Debora Lippmann - Single Ladies
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)

NEWS..

Natural Beauty Brands | Concept Stores
Worldwide, natural organic cosmetics are more and more important in the beauty sector and the growth is each year inevitable. In Asia, this natural cosmetic market is growing each year with more than 15%. The Asian consumer increasingly opt for natural cosmetics because of the various health risks (SARS, Avian Flu and scandals involving tainted food products).

In the Western countries, natural brands are mainly sold at perfumeries, drugstores and supermarkets. In Asia this distribution strategy is difficult. The Asian retailers have got little experience regarding natural and organic beauty products. Therefore, more and more Western beauty brands decide to open their own concept stores in Asia.

Not only are the concept stores a solution for the difficult distribution but also gives the brand the opportunity to inform and lecture the Asian consumer about natural and organic products. This is quit important due to the fact there are a lot of claims regarding 'green' products.

Brands which are already opening their own beauty stores are; the Australian brand Jurlique (35 stores), the French brand Melvita (15 stores) and the English brand Neal's Yard Remedies (15 stores).

Interested in more information regarding direct distribution in Asia? The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Asia will be held in Hongkong 11 and 12 November. Direct distribution will be an important topic at this Summit.
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
Information: Organic Monitor

EVENT..

Beyond Beauty Event | Cosmeeting
Every year, Beyond Beauty organizes a exhibition which consists of three area's: Cosmeeting, Creative Beauty and SpaMeeting. This year, the exhibition will take place in Paris from 11 until 12 september.

Cosmeeting
This category represents brands which show potential customers and interests their products and product innovations. Approximately 50% of the brands are international brand and 50% are French brands. At the Cosmeeting there is a special area for new and innovative brands called the Zoom Area.
There is also the opportunity to attend special conferences, these will cost approx. 65,- euro per presentation.
For example, Marie Claire hosts a presentation about the relation between fashion and beauty and The Scriptorium Company explains whether or not to invest in the beauty market in China.

Creative Beauty
At the area for creative beauty, you will find suppliers for cosmetic products. From only the ingredients to a finished products, the supplier range differs. Brands and retailers can look for innovations for their own brand at this area.

SpaMeeting
At the SpaMeeting you will find everything regarding the world of Spa's. From cosmetic products to interior and from clothes to spa equipment.

The exhibition is not enormous but their are a lot of products and innovations to see. This exhibition is not only interesting for buyers and distributors but also for beauty bloggers or market researchers. You can buy your entry ticket at the website, this is valid for three days and for all three area's. http://www.cosmeeting.com/
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
Images: cosmeeting.com

BEAUTY..

Inspiration | Hairstyles
During the hot summer days you are not always in the mood for leaving your hair down. Especially at the beach, at the office or in a nightclub your hair is sometime 'in the way' or giving your neck some sweat you do not want.

We have found some great hairstyles for these hot days which you can wear either casual or during more festive activities.

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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
Pictures:

the small things blog

glamour-glitter-gold tumblr

fashionindie

glamour magzine

tittibruvik

BEAUTY..

Pink | New Cover Girl
Singer Pink is the newest addition to be added to the group of Cover Girl Cosmetics celebrities. Pink has always been known as a tough rock chick with a profound love for bright colours. Her artist name isn't Pink for nothing!

But does such a tough woman suit a brand that's all about eye shadow and nail polish? Of course she does! Because she might have a tough-girl image, this singer likes beauty products just as much as you and I. And it's an honour to be asked as a spokeswoman for such a well known and great brand. Or as she puts it: "Joining a group of women who have always inspired me - to laugh out loud, let my guard down, or play around with my beauty look - is such an honour".

And judging from the first pictures, she is doing wonderful.

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Veronique

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Clinique | Chubby Stick 
After a successful launch of the Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, Clinique has added several new colours to its assortment.

The line has been extended with the following colours:
Two Ton Tomato
Mighty Mimosa
Pudgy Peony
Voluptuous Violet
Oversized Orange
Curvy Candy
Heaping Hazelnut
Bountiful Blush

This super caring lipbalm is filled with mango and sheabutter. Beside the fact that they take care of your lips, they also give them a subtle colour that lasts long. Ideal for those hot summer days and dry winters. We're big fans!

The Chubby Sticks are available at your nearest perfumeries for 16,45 euros.
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)

BEAUTY..

Benefit | New Products
The American cosmetic brand Benefit has announced that there will be a greater focus on color cosmetics in 2012/2013. This strategy has been chosen after the great success story of the 'They're Real' mascara which is currently the best sold mascara in the world!

Already in September 2012 there will be two beauty kits launched:
1. 'How to look the best at everything' with a foundation, two concealers and a powder.
2. 'Lip and Cheek Kits' with a powder, lip gloss, highlighter and Benetint.

Next to that, Benefit has announced that next year there will me many more product launches with very innovative and fun packaging. Let's wait and see what will happen!
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
foto: weheartit.com
info: cosmeticsbusiness.com