Local beauty guru chosen to be Mac collaborator
Samantha Ravndahl partnered to create custom shade of Creme Sheen lipstick
Vancouver-based beauty guru Samantha Ravndahl is among 10 international talents to partner with Mac cosmetics on a limitededition release.
Ravndahl, who boasts more than 2.4 million followers on Instagram, partnered with the makeup megabrand to create a custom Creme Sheen lipstick shade.
The lipstick is a “light shell pink” hue that our tests show gives lips a soft kiss of colour that’s perfect for the spring and summer. The lipsticks, which retail for $21 each, are available now in Mac stores and online at Maccosmetics.ca.
ANN TAYLOR LAUNCHES ONLINE PROFILE SERIES
American womenswear brand Ann Taylor has joined forces with author and Design*Sponge creator Grace Bonney to create a monthly online interview series featuring inspiring women.
Dubbed the Inspired By campaign, the initiative will showcase the day in the life of one new subject each month throughout 2017.
“We have been such fans of Grace and Design*Sponge since its very beginning,” said Holly Tedesco, vice-president of marketing at Ann Taylor.
“Grace embodies our belief that behind every great woman is another and another.”
The first video of the series is set to launch May 5 and will feature Agatha Achindu, founder of the frozen and organic baby food company Yummy Spoonfuls. For more information, visit anntaylor.com.
SPECIAL THREADS FOR MOTHER’S DAY AT RW & CO.
Canadian retailer RW & CO. has a special collection for moms this Mother’s Day.
The limited editions includes a T-shirt, tote bag, earrings and delicate chain necklace — any (or all) of the items you could easily give to mom.
The items range in price from $25 to $55.90, and are available in stores and online at Rw-co.com.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS EVENT RETURNS ON MAY 10
Dress For Success Vancouver plans to open doors May 10 with the return of its annual fundraising event. IMPACT 360 is back for its 18th year raising funds for DFSV’s Woman and Professional Women’s Group programs.
“Our theme this year is opening doors, celebrating the women and men who support us locally, allowing us to open doors for our clients,” said Jennifer Halinda, executive director of Dress for Success Vancouver.
This year’s event will include a fashion show, cocktails and live music, as well as a live auction hosted by Postmedia columnist Fred Lee. DFSV is a charitable organization that works to empower women by assisting with everything from career development coaching to acquiring business attire. To learn about the event, or to purchase tickets for $175 each, visit dfsvancouver.org/impact.
RAPPER RETURNS AS GUESS DESIGNER
Rakim Mayers, otherwise known as A$AP Rocky, is back for another collection with Guess.
The latest partnership sees Mayers delve into the Guess archives to create a collection of pastel pieces titled Ice Cream and Cotton Candy. Think retro bathing suits, more vintage Guess logos, and a whole lot of stripes.
To learn more about the summer release, visit guess.ca.