Daily Archives: May 12, 2011

Ladies Night Out With Your Solemate!

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Dina Manzo, of HGTV’s “Dina’s House Party” and formally of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” Invites Women to Change their Shoes and Change a Child’s Life. The Project Ladybug Fund at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital announces its fifth annual Ladies’ Night Out event, “Wine, Women & Shoes,” on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 7-11 p.m. at the Brownstone in Paterson, NJ.

Project Ladybug founder Dina Manzo, with the help of sponsors such as the Active Center for Health and Wellness in Hackensack, NJ, will host an evening of “sole-searching” and wine-tasting to raise funds for childhood cancer patients. Surprise celebrity guests and an expected attendance of 1,200 well-heeled women and their “solemates,” will enjoy a night of wine, food, and luxury boutique shopping amongst the industry’s leading shoe and accessory designers, while fundraising to benefit Project Ladybug’s fund. Attendees will place their bids on an array of items featured in the Glass Slipper Silent Auction and Tricky Tray. Guests will also be invited to purchase chances for the Key to the Closet contest, in which one lucky key will unlock a closet full of luxury fashion items, gift certificates and other treasures.

“Every year this event draws in more supporters who recognize the importance of giving back to children who are in need,” says Dina Manzo, founder of Project Ladybug. “We want to continue to educate people about the reality of childhood cancer, and how they can contribute to making a difference while enjoying a Ladies’ Night Out.”

A fresh take on fundraising, the evening invites guests to wear their favorite shoes and shop exclusive fashion and beauty vendors including Saks Fifth Avenue, Mallory Musante, Co Co boutique, My Peace and Love, Revive Skincare and Laura Mercier. Participating wineries include Opici Wine Group, Blackstone Winery, Women of the Vine and Robert Mondavi Wine. Guests will also be treated to relaxing wellness treatments from Active Center for Health & Wellness including chair massages, hand facials and Reiki.

New Jersey Gatsby Salon owner Gayle Giacomo and manager Christy Periera, both of Style Network’s hit reality series “Jerseylicious”, will be on hand to offer red hair extensions to guests, courtesy of SO.CAP.USA, so they can show support for the Project Ladybug Fund.

“Wine Women & Shoes” will begin at 7pm at The Brownstone, 351 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522. Tickets are available for $150.00. To purchase, please visit the fund online. Be there, be fabulous!

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About Project Ladybug
Established in 2007, Project Ladybug is a non-profit organization dedicated to easing the struggles of childhood cancer through financial and emotional support for patients and their families. With the donations raised, children battling this disease can enjoy the quality of life they deserve and focus on recovery, improving outcomes for these patients. At Project Ladybug, the proceeds from the fundraising events are used to better the lives of these children in need through birthday celebrations, computers, clothing, wigs, hospital bills and more. Project Ladybug currently exists at St. Joseph’s Regional Hospital in Paterson, NJ, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY and Comer Children’s Hospital at The University of Chicago.

About Dina Manzo
Founder of the non-profit organization Project Ladybug, Dina Manzo launched her first fund in 2007 with a wish to bring financial and emotional hope to children and their families undergoing rigorous medical treatments. With three funds across the country and others set to open in the next few years, Dina’s unrelenting will to give and determination to fight to protect the spirit of the children of Project Ladybug has accounted for her many successes with the organization. Dina hopes to continue launching Project Ladybug funds nationally, as the charity grows.

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Not Just for the Birds

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It’s official, feathers are not just for the birds.  In fact, feathers are rapidly becoming the next fashion must have.  Feathers are the next big “bling”…

Steven Tyler has created a trend that has women (& men) flocking to salons for flowing layered locks and feather extensions. This rock star is known for sporting cool accessories, such as (what is known as) his raccoon tail, in his gorgeous hair…but now you too can get the same look with Fancy Feathers by Bling Strands. With 8 spectacular color groups and 12 individual colors to choose from, it’s almost impossible not to mix and match these Fancy Feathers.

*Please note that Fancy Feathers are best applied by a salon professional.

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*Exclusive Alert* Q&A with Sean Kanan

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Now you may know this hottie as the evil and scheming Deacon Sharpe on CBS’ Young & The Restless and Bold & The Beautiful, but we know his as the ever so talented Sean Kanan, accomplished comedienne extraordinaire , and the star of the up-n-coming film My Trip Back To The Dark Side. We caught up with Sean and asked some questions about beauty, grooming & more from a man’s perspective.

 

Hold onto your seats ladies, here is what he had to say:

Q. What physical feature of a woman are you most attracted to?

A. The first think I look at in a woman is her eyes.  The eyes are the gateway to the mind.  You can tell so much about a woman’s confidence and personality by looking into her eyes.  Don’t get me wrong, I am a man so I very quickly look at her body too!

Q. What’s your favorite scent for a woman?  What’s your favorite scent for a man?

A. My favorite scent for a woman is anything clean and fresh.  My girlfriend tried a scent the other day called Soulgasm.  The name is “far out” but she smelled really great!  For a man, I like to wear Gucci by Gucci.

Q. We know that on set, you and your fellow actors are styled with the best designer outfits. Tell us who your favorite designer is and why.

A. My new favorite designer is Alexander McQueen.  He recently died but his clothes have a great attention to detail.  His suits are also cut and tailored to my body type.  I really like Prada but they are tailored for more thin guys.  I also like Gucci and I have a lot of Gucci suits.

Q. Actors sport the newest trendiest hair styles. On a casual Saturday, away from work, how do you best like to wear your hair?

A. If I am not on set having someone fuss over my hair, I don’t like to bother with it.  At home and on the weekends, I throw a little water in my hair, slick the sides with my hands and forget it.  So much of my life is having to be coiffed on screen so if I don’t have to be on screen, I don’t really care.

Q. What would you rather kiss, lipstick or lip gloss?

A. Neither.  I can’t stand either one.  They both look nice on a woman’s lips but they have an oily taste that I can’t stand.  I like to kiss natural nude lips.

Q. Would you consider your own line of jewelry, fashion or accessory?  If so, what would the line consist of?

A. Yeah, sure. It would be a watch.  I am not real big on wearing jewelry except for a watch.  I think a watch is something all men should wear. Most people use cell phones now a days to tell the time so the watch has really become a piece of jewelry and not a time piece for many men.  I would sell a watch or perhaps cufflinks.  I wear a lot of French cuff shirts so I really like cufflinks.

Q. What are your all time favorite beauty and grooming products?

A. One product I really like is dry shampoo.  It comes in various brands.  I use it when my hair is greasy and I don’t have time to wash it.  It is like a spray powder and it makes your hair look dry and washed.  I am also obsessed with the round Noxzema Pads.  I probably use them at least three times a day to clean my face.  I also use a lot of really great skin care lines for cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing my face.  I really like a line called Skin 2 Skin Care.  Among many good products they have a nice White Tea Face Wash.  Another line I like is called Système 41. They have a nice Rejuvenating Masque that works great on my face.