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Beauty shop: pure and simple

Kirsten Ott — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:04:00 GMT

Love mineral makeup and freebies? Pur Minerals is hosting a “Meet the Experts” event July 25 at Dillard’s at Perimeter Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pur Minerals President Joli Baker will be present at the event to discuss new product launches and the seasonal trends. Free makeovers will be provided as well as gifts with purchase and free product samples.

Celebrating Dad on Father's Day

Kirsten Ott — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:47:00 GMT

In honor of dear ol' dad, I've gathered a few unique gift ideas for Father's Day.

For the globe-trotter:

Kiehl’s has a gift suitable for every dad and every budget, including this travel collection, perfect for the man on the go. This brand's products are a no-fail system, so no matter if he's backpacking in a hot South American country or braving the slopes in Colorado, his skin will be well-cared for, and he'll have you to thank. Packed in a small EVA travel bag is the Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream-White Eagle, 2.5 oz.; Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, 2.5 oz.; Amino Acid Shampoo, 2.5 oz.; Facial Fuel No-Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm; and the Ultimate Strength Hand Salve deluxe sample. $24.50 (but a $36.50 value). Kiehl's is located in Lenox Square Mall at 3393 Peachtree Road NE. 404-816-7636. Shop online at www.kiehls.com.

For the "honey, where'd you put my ...?" man:

No matter who you are--man, woman or child--you're bound to lose your socks a time or two. Men especially have a hard time keeping up with theirs, as well as sorting them out, which is why Swiss company Blacksocks.com makes a lot of sense. It only sells black socks. Manufactured in Northern Italy, the black socks are made of high-quality yarns with long fibers that pill less and are more durable. You can choose from calf socks, knee socks and cashmere silk socks. OK, so the socks are great--really soft and well-made. But what's even cooler for dad is that this is a "sockscription" service. With an annual subscription of $89, "sockscribers" receive three pairs of socks every four months. That's nine very nice pairs of socks for dad delivered to his doorstep. So if he loses some, more will replenish his sock drawer. www.blacksocks.com

For the entertainer:

Patron—it’s not just for tequila. The spirits company recently added a new liquor to its lineup: vodka. Ultimat with no e vodka (yeah, we thought of Absolut when we saw it, too) is a special blend of wheat, rye and potato. Produced in Poland, its creation process begins with milling the grains, then steam cooking them to produce a mash for fermentation. Once fermented, the mash is distilled in a continuous column still, then filtered through activated carbon candle filters, and the alcohol content is reduced to its final level of 80 proof using pure water obtained by reverse osmosis. What all this scientific babble means to us is that the final result is a pure spirit with a very subtle taste, smooth texture and a rich complexity I don’t see in most vodkas. The gentlemanly cobalt blue decanter finishes it off. www.ultimatvodka.com.

Euro chic shopping

Kirsten Ott — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:28:00 GMT

This weekend, gather 'round for the Paper Mill Market, a 3-day European-style shopping experience. Expect an eclectic smorgasboard of merchandise--antiques, objects of art, art and handcrafted jewelry, fabulous fashion finds, an incredible Farmers market and much more.
Friday, May 15 - 10am - 6pm
Saturday, May 16 - 10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 17 - 11am - 5pm

Paper Mill Village is located at 177 Village Parkway in Marietta at the corner of Johnson Ferry and Paper Mill roads (behind Starbucks)

Haute fashion show this weekend

Kirsten Ott — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Get a glimpse of the hottest styles this spring at the Simon Fashion Now show at Lenox Square by Caress Skinwear Collection on April 24 and 25. Showtimes: Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 25 at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Karyn Greer, news anchor with 11Alive WXIA-TV, Jessica Dauler, host of Jessica Shops Atlanta on Q100’s “the Bert Show,” and Holly Firfer, CNN reporter and co-host of “Atlanta & Company,” will team up with SCAD fashion students for creating the quintessential spring ensemble. The final reveal of the collaborative designs will take place during Simon Fashion Now on Saturday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. SP’s Life, Food & Style Editor Kirsten Ott serves as a guest judge, along with DailyCandy's Tiffany Davis and Nedra Rhone of the AJC. Christian Siriano from “Project Runway” will make a celeb appearance, as well as sign autographs. For more information, contact Lenox Square at 404-233-6767 or visit www.simon.com.

Let's get married

Kirsten Ott — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Tying the knot soon? Or still waiting for the ring but already planning your wedding? Join Georgia girl DeAnna Pappas and GetMarried.com at what promises to be a very fun wedding-planning party at Bloomingdale's in Lenox Square from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 7.

Here are few more deets from the press release:
Get Married will bring a camera crew to capture fresh content of brides and vendors. Get Married will sponsor three additional events at various Bloomingdale’s across the country through June.

Special guests for each event include Georgia’s own DeAnna Pappas, co-host of Get Married’s show on Lifetime Television, who will facilitate the contests, which will focus on key registry areas—from bed and bath to tableware and travel accessories. Pappas will mingle with brides throughout the evening and offer personalized signed photographs. In addition, select Bloomingdale’s vendors will offer brides the latest registry tips and trends and showcase some of their most popular products.

“Get Married’s mission is to connect brides with the industry experts, and by partnering with Bloomingdale’s on these unique and inspirational in-store events, we are giving brides the best in registry and the best in wedding planning,” said Stacie Francombe, founder and president of Get Married and www.GetMarried.com.

Each “Pre-Wedding” Wedding Party event will include two contests, and participants will be selected among the event attendees upon sign-in. Contest winners will receive gifts from select vendors, as well as a items provided by Get Married, including an autographed copy of Wedding Chic by Colin Cowie, celebrity wedding designer and host of Get Married. All brides attending the events will receive a gift bag.

“’The Wedding Party’ events have always been a huge success, and with Get Married, the experience for brides will be even that much more exciting. We invite all brides to attend and discover the latest bridal trends, explore our vast product assortment, and perhaps be profiled on Get Married’s show,” said Joanna Kartalis, director of The Registry for Bloomingdale’s.

Bloomingdale’s stores featuring Get Married-sponsored “Pre-Wedding” Wedding Party events include:

* Atlanta, GA – May 7 – Lenox Square (3393 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta, GA )

* Boca Raton, FL – May 14 – Town Center (5840 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL )

* Orlando, FL – May 28 – Millenia (4152 Conroy Rd., Orlando, FL )

* Chevy Chase, MD – June 4– Wisconsin Place5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, MD)

Grand opening of Dragonfly Salon

Kirsten Ott — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Dragonfly the Salon, a new 2600-square-foot stylish salon located in the new White Provision development in Westside Atlanta, is celebrating its grand opening tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. Join owners Chaz Anderson and Kyoko Akins and their talented team of stylists for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by Sun In My Belly (a personal fave). Dragonfly has plenty of parking and is conveniently at 1170 Howell Mill Rd. #101 at in White Provision by the Seed Factory. The newly built White Provision live, work and play development is located next to the Westside Urban Market, home to Bacchanalia, Quinones, JCT Kitchen, Sid Mashburn and Taqueria del Sol. Visit www.whiteprovision.com or call 404-815-6702 for more information.

Pole cats

Kirsten Ott — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Ooh la la, ladies. This Valentine's Day, spice it up a bit with some sexy moves that'll have his (or her) head spinning. Learn them at the free lap dance class taught by PoleLaTeaz experts at a one-night-only lesson time at the W Atlanta - Perimeter. Master the art of this sexy seduction on Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m. in the hotel Great Room. The class also includes a special champagne toast and a gift bag full of goodies.

Afraid you'll forget all your moves before Valentine's comes around? Go ahead and book a room for you and your amore that night with W Atlanta – Perimeter’s limited time Feel the Wuv room package. Room rate includes late checkout, a complimentary bottle of bubbly, an exclusive box of Max Brenner chocolates and other passion-inspired treats.

Following the class, at 8 p.m., PoleLaTeaz instructors will hold a special performance celebrating the company’s third anniversary. Open to the public.

W Atlanta – Perimeter is located at 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30346.

RSVP required. Call 770-396-6800 or e-mail 01114.rsvp@whotels.com
For more information, contact W Atlanta – Perimeter at 770-396-6800
or visit www.whotels.com/PoleLaTeaz.

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Well, I do declare

Kirsten Ott — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:23:00 GMT

I'm uber-excited about the W-Tante Ball this Thursday, Jan. 22, at the W-Buckhead, where modern luxury meets southern charm (or so they declare). We shall see. The rooms are said to be sumptuous. Market, the restaurant, is delicious as it is adventurous. Living Room, another lounging eatery, is a stylish setting for salon socializing. And the bar, Whiskey Blue, decadent for elbow-rubbing, ear-purring and genuinely interesting old-fashioned cocktails with modern spins.