SPRING HARMONY

IN THE FRESHNESS OF DAWN AND THE SOFTNESS

OF SUNSET

The first light of dawn, streaked with pink clouds in hazy

contours.

A superb, red-toned sky above the rooftops at sunset.

In spring, the light – whether radiant or thrilling – offers its

changing moods to the most capricious of seasons. A harmony

of shimmering colours that trace new horizons with the promise

of finer days ahead.

Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Make Up, has

translated into colours the exhilarating blend of pure air and

softness so distinctive of spring.

For this makeup collection, all shades of pink, coral and peach

adorn the lips, cheeks and fingertips, capturing the changing

moods of spring.

On a whim, the lips choose the sparkle of gloss, the insouciant

charm of lipshine or the elegance of a satiny lipstick. Fresh or

sun-kissed, the cheekbones set off the purity of the complexion,

whilst the eyes are cloaked in luminous nude tones or succumb

to the fantasy of amber flecked with gold.

Punctuating the entire Makeup Collection, the glow of garnet

is a reminder that the better weather also brings a breath of

sensuality. In an elegant contrast to the pastels and bright

notes, it coats the nails with a touch of timeless femininity.

Swept over the lips or as a wash on the eyelids, highlighted

with atonal eyeliner, it reveals all the seduction of its

ambiguous shade.

On the 1^st of March, Fortnum & Mason were honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen and Their Royal Highnesses The Duchess of Cornwall & The Duchess of Cambridge. Our Royal Guests were greeted by the Chairman of Fortnum & Mason Kate Hobhouse & Managing Director Beverley Aspinall and were joined by dignitaries such as the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson & the Mayor of Westminster, Susie Burbridge. They were given a very warm reception by Fortnum & Mason Staff who were all present on the ground floor to cheer the exciting arrival.

The Queen, who was wearing an eau-du-nil suit and hat, mirroring the store’s famous colours, met with members of the Armed forces and examined special Jubilee tins  – which were gifts being sent to British forces serving abroad. Guided around our Famous Food hall the trio split for a moment to find out more about F&M products. Kate learned more about Fortnum’s famous teas while The Queen inspected honey and preserves and Camilla was taken to the bakery.

The Duchesses then re-joined the Queen for a taste of high tea. More than 150 people, including former members of staff & QUEST Scholars who are exhibiting in our ‘Crafting Excellence’ exhibition on the 1^st Floor, were invited to the tea party after which the Queen renamed the store’s restaurant ‘The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon’ (Due to open to the public on the 2^nd of April 2012). The Royal trio were each presented with a Fortnum’s hamper, containing delicacies including Jubilee champagne truffles, Jubilee Tea, Preserves and Biscuits.

Outside a plaque to commemorate the regeneration of the local Piccadilly area was unveiled by the Queen to the applause of a waiting crowd.

We are overjoyed with how well this momentous day went and look forward to the rest of the Diamond Jubilee Year. Please pass this email on to all of your employees, so that they too can join in on our Jubilee Celebrations.

What are your plans for Woman`s day ????

We want to hear from all those special woman… xx

One is to take place on the 8th March at Mexx, Piazza Tigne and the other on the 9th March at Baystreet Atrium, in collaboration with the Malta Medical Students’ Association who will be celebrating International Women’s Day.

Come and join

YELLOW, GREEN, PINK…
NOW THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE COLOUR OF YOUR CHANCE,
CLOSE YOUR EYES, SPIN AROUND, AND BE SWEPT UP IN THE WHIRLWIND OF CHANCE.

Three TWIST AND SPRAYS that fit into the palm of your hand so that you can grab your chance in an instant and hold onto it forever. An irresistible, instinctive movement that brings chance your way, revealing three fragrances tinted in unexpected colours:
Golden yellow: the amber fragrance of CHANCE. A whirlwind of optimism that appears unexpectedly.
Sparkling green: the zesty fragrance of CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE. A burst of energy and joie de vivre.
Soft pink: the delicate fragrance of CHANCE EAU TENDRE. For ripples of tenderness and poetry.

THREE NEW BODY PRODUCTS FROM CHANCE
TO ADD AN EXTRA SPLASH OF COLOUR TO LIFE.

The delicately scented, pink-tinted bubbles of the FOAMING SHOWER GEL caress the skin with the floral-fruity notes of CHANCE EAU TENDRE.

The silky smooth, light-as-air texture of the BODY MOISTURE hydrates the skin and prolongs the colourful, fragrant trails of CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE and CHANCE EAU TENDRE.

DIORSHOW NEW LOOK

THE NEW LOOK…
A BREATHTAKING REVOLUTION

In 1947, astonishing and shocking, Christian Dior’s first collection completely overturned the codes of the era with its floral-inspired shapes, rich colours and full skirts. “It’s a New Look!” exclaimed the legendary Harper’s Bazaar editor Carmel Snow when she first beheld the groundbreaking collection.

Totally unexpected among the rigour of the 40s, the New Look established the three founding pillars of the House of Dior: the desire to revolutionize established conventions; the ability to transform and enhance women and their look; and finally, the use of extravagant amounts of fabric to create new shapes of breathtaking volume.

2012 draws inspiration from these original values of the Dior “New Look” with an exceptional mascara: Diorshow New Look. This revolutionary formula creates multi-dimensional volume for a dramatic, lash-multiplying effect. Much like the voluminous shapes of the 1947 New Look, Diorshow New Look creates an unprecedented, voluminous effect.

This air of liberty is seen down to the mythical bottle, which was “cut like a suit.” Architectural and geometric in style, the Miss Dior showcase was a celebration of modernism.
Steeped in Dior references, it sported the houndstooth check motif dear to the couturier, as well as the dagger bow that was heir to the refinements of the 18th Century.

Emblematic of Dior audacity, which still allies the new with the classical, the houndstooth check never ceases to surprise.

NEW CAPTURE XP
Absolute ultra-performance in the fight against wrinkles

The first sign of age, wrinkles are the manifestation of exhausted skin. At the deepest layer, where the cells draw their regenerative force, the dynamic slows. Certain elements essential to the skin’s architecture, such as hyaluronic acid, a super-powerful natural filler, are no longer produced in sufficient quantities. The result, is a change in the skin’s matter. Deprived of these “guardian” elements, it loses its mechanical properties and “breaks” in multiple places, leading to the apparition of wrinkles.

To forcefully combat this inevitable process and quickly return to smooth, plump skin, without resorting to injections, one targeted treatment is a necessity:

XP. 2 letters spell the new eXPert anti-wrinkle treatment by Dior. It restores full power to the skin, enabling it to continually recreate its youth, beneath every wrinkle.*

* Tested in vitro on ingredients

The secret of extraordinary longevity for your skin

Imparting the full benefits of the Imperial Orchid Molecular Extract, this precious skincare product offers the skin the orchid’s secret to longevity. This truly revitalising mask bathes the skin in softness, and looks, feels and performs like a professional skincare treatment. The skin is plumper, visibly revitalized and its tone is restored. The deeply nourishing and restorative mask helps the skin to recover its strength and firmness, diminishing signs of fatigue and smoothing lines and wrinkles. The texture of the skin is more refined. Wrapped in this soft and creamy mask, the skin becomes velvety smooth.

Application tips
Using the soft brush, apply the mask once or twice a week to perfectly cleansed skin. Use preferably in the evening, in replacement of the cream.

Orchidée Impériale
Neck And Decollete Cream

This precious skincare product for the delicate neck and décolleté area contains the Imperial Orchid Molecular Extract, offering the skin the orchid’s secret to longevity. It is an essential step in the Orchidée Impériale beauty ritual which helps redefine and enhance the beauty of the neck and décolleté. Fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed, the texture of the skin is more refined and the skin gains new radiance. Day after day brown marks diminish and the skin, deeply nourished, regains density, strength and firmness. It’s incredibly soft texture leaves a velvety veil on the skin.

Application tips
Apply delicately on the neck and décolleté area, morning and/or evening.

Orchidée Impériale
Toner

A divine elixir, enriched with Imperial Orchid Molecular Extract. Not only does this precious toner provide complete age-defying action, it also prepares the skin for the bioassimilation of the Orchidée Impériale ingredients by creating an optimal skin environment. Its exquisite texture deeply moisturises and densifies in an instant, while enveloping the face in freshness. Plumped up, your skin regains its fullness and suppleness. Lines are visibly smoothed, the skin’s texture is refined. Your face feels wonderfully, velvety soft and glows with a new-found radiance and strength. This first, essential step in your beauty routine will optimise the benefits of the Orchidée Impériale ritual.

Application tips
Apply with cotton wool or with hands morning and evening.

Shakira‘s fragrance brand captures her essence. It is a reflection of who she is. A personality that comes from: A FUSION OF SEDUCTION AND MYSTERY.

This fusion is the consequence of her seductive, Oriental side: hypnotic, exotic and rich contrasted with the Hot Latino side of her character: sexy, strong and passionate.

This unique conceptual positioning reflects Shakira‘s essence and her trans-cultural appeal.

Shakira‘s fragrance brand aims to be the perfect embodiment of Shakira herself: irresistible, magnetic and full of energy. Sweet Oriental S by Shakira

CONCEPT: Her light.

Shakira‘s light is full of energy, sensuality and positive vibes. It is a light to be shared with her fans through her first fragrance.

Her light reflects the essence of who she is…

VALUES: Modernity. Light.  Sensuality. Movement.

DESIGN:

The  ‘S’ symbol is also very present in the design. The bottle is a pure expression of luminosity. Its form is sensual, like Shakira‘s famous hips. It has fluidity and movement, like an oriental dancer.

The outer box continues to play with light. Its gold texture stands-out in dramatic relief to the pure white box.

The overall effect is elegant and high-quality, but with the modern and young spirit of Shakira.

FRAGRANCE:

Top: Exotic Freshness. Citrus Exotic Fruits

Heart: Fruity Floral. White Flower. Spicy Freshness

Base: Sensual Oriental. Sandalwood. Vanilla. Ambery Accord

Price Range :- 30ml €22, 50ml €29 and 80ml €38

http://josannecassar.com/press-launches/lancaster-dna-expert-the-dna-of-beauty/

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We thank Josanne Cassar for blogging about us

We would like to thank all the staff at Le Meridien St. Julians Hotel & Spa, our colleagues you gave a helping hand…..

Photo credits :- Therese Debono

This time we have joint ventures with Cyka Ltd, and have organised a fun-filled hands-on grooming workshop, where the staff learnt the basics of cleaning and taking care of their skin, why and how to apply make-up and what protection products to use all year round.

Such grooming sessions, have also helped the staff of Cyka limited on how to look and feel younger and become more confident of their beauty. Cyka Ltd are franchisees for Miss Selfridge, Promod, Pumpkin Patch & Morgan.

Elisa Sednaoui is the famous face chosen for the new Roberto Cavalli perfume. An enchanting woman who perfectly embodies the glamour and sensual style of the Cavalli Maison. Here are the photos of the adv campaign!

The collection can be viewed on our facebook page :- -

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The collection can be viewed on our facebook page :-

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