Homage to Chanel @ The Beau-Rivage Palace

The Beau-Rivage Palace, widely considered one of Switzerland's finest hotels, has unveiled a new bar specializing in unique signature cocktails.   

Stocked with more than 250 quality spirits, including rarities such as A. E. DOR le signe du temps (only 17 bottles in the world), Havana Club Maximo and White Bowmore 1964, the new bar offers the same level of attention to detail that one experiences while staying at the Beau-Rivage Palace. Each cocktail is an original creation and is served in a unique glass. Ice cubes are carved-to-serve from a large block of ice. Each drink is accompanied by a recipe for the customer to take home.

Regular customers can reserve their own personal bottle, which will be stored in a special cupboard to enjoy time and again.

And the finishing touch: Once a drink has been prepared, it is lightly sprayed with a regional fruit-flavored eau de vie from an antique perfume atomizer - a nod to Coco Chanel's frequent visits to the bars of the Beau-Rivage Palace during her eight year exile in Switzerland.   

 Coco Chanel in Lausanne, from  lake-geneva-region.ch

Designed in partnership with Wilsdon Design Associates and Gorgeous Group, the space exudes a modern-meets-traditional feel that is a hallmark of the hotel. Period tapestry blends with a transparent onyx bar, antique glass vases sit atop metal and oak shelves, and lighting is strategically placed to highlight the space's decorative moldings and pillars.   

Future plans call for the construction of a large outdoor terrace, where guests can sip cocktails while overlooking Lake Geneva, adjacent to the hotel.

  

About the Beau-Rivage Palace

The Beau-Rivage Palace is situated on 10 acres of private gardens, adjacent to Lake Geneva and with spectacular views of the Swiss Alps. The hotel's award-winning 15,000-square-foot Cinq Mondes Spa contains a fitness room, indoor and outdoor infinity pools, a hot tub, and nine treatment rooms. Anne-Sophie Pic at the Beau-Rivage Palace, the hotel's recently opened two-star Michelin restaurant, features France's only female chef with three Michelin stars.  Other restaurants include the Beau-Rivage Café and Le Miyako Lausanne, and amenities include two bars and terraces, two tennis courts and a special program for children.

For more information, please visit www.brp.ch.

Note: for fun bespoke spirits and cool cocktails, you may be interested in http://www.drinkspirits.com/

#TheHills Reunite, Heidi & Kristen Together @ #BabyShower

Pitch Received: #Beauty #Celebrity

Who:  Kristen Cavallari, Stephanie Pratt, Heidi Montag

Where: Beverly Hills, CA

When:  Saturday, May 19, 2012

Kristin Cavallari was recently showered with the cutest and most luxurious gifts at her celebrity studded baby shower in Beverly Hills, California.  Le bébé Coo Baby and Children’s Skincare was the proud sponsor for the day’s festivities providing mommy bags and product filled goodie bags for all guests including Kristin’s The Hills ex-costar Heidi Montag and Stephanie Pratt.

Le bébé Coo’s decadent assortment of paraben, retinol and oxybenzone free products were gifted to Kristin as well as everyone in attendance at the shower.  Want to know exactly what was in the bag?  Le bébé Coo included everything from their natural Color Enhancing Tear-Free Shampoo, Massage Oil, Baby Lipstick and zinc infused Diaper Ointment to their Leave-In Conditioner, Nourishing Body Lotion and lavender Bedtime Wash.  The unique sweet scent of rice flower filled the room enticing everyone to nourish their skin on the spot via complimentary pedicures and manicures at the private location in Beverly Hills.

Le bébé Coo
Website: www.lebebecoo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Le-bebe-Coo/276076525753280   Twitter: www.twitter.com/lebebecoo 

Heidi from thesuperficial.com

# END Pitch

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#Kodak To Shutter Its #Gallery & Transition To #Shutterfly

Kodak has announced its transition to Shutterfly; Keep up to date on their Facebook Page, which it appears they’ve been quite responsive on, click HERE

This note arrived in my inbox (didn’t know I had an account it’s been so long), from the General Manager of the site….

Dear valued Kodak Gallery member:

I have some very important news regarding your Kodak Gallery account and images. You may have heard that we recently entered into a process to sell Kodak Gallery as part of Kodak’s broader restructuring efforts. I am writing today to let you know that we have closed on a buyer: a public company called Shutterfly.

Although I am sad to announce that our Kodak-branded service will be closing on July 2 as a result of this sale, I am very pleased to announce that we have found a strong partner in Shutterfly. They offer a market leading user experience that mirrors ours in many ways, and many of the services and products that you enjoy today on Kodak Gallery can also be found at Shutterfly.com. Their services include free, unlimited storage and a 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee. Working together, we will securely transfer your account photos to them free of charge. We are absolutely committed to making this transition as smooth and easy as possible.

For well over a decade, Kodak Gallery has operated with a mission to make it easier for people around the world to celebrate their Kodak moments through photo-sharing, photo-product creation, and more recently, innovative new mobile photo experiences. Now, it is our top priority to ensure that your images and confidential information are kept private and secure as they move from our site to Shutterfly. And of course, although Kodak Gallery is transitioning, the Kodak brand you love and trust remains. Please visit Kodak.com for more information about our other great products and services that are still available to help you with your personal imaging needs.

To view more detailed information about the transition, please visit www.kodakgallery.com/transition. There you will find more information such as:

• More information about Shutterfly
• Detailed next steps, including how to "opt-out" if you do not want your account and images to migrate over to Shutterfly (you will have until May 28 to opt-out)
• FAQs about your photos and projects. Your Kodak Gallery projects (photo books, calendars, etc.) will not be migrated so please complete any projects and place any orders before July 2, 2012
• Links to customer service help and support

We will constantly be updating this page so please check back here if you have any questions.

Finally, on behalf of all of the employees at Kodak Gallery, I would like to express our most sincere thanks for having been given the opportunity to be a part of your Kodak Moments and to serve you all these years. Although businesses shift and change--memories last forever. Thanks again.

Best regards,

 

Victor Cho
General Manager Kodak Gallery

P.S. - Please note changes to our Terms of Service. Effective as of May 2, 2012, Kodak has announced that it will be selling certain assets to Shutterfly. While Kodak Imaging Network, Inc. will continue to operate for a short period, it is the intent of Kodak Imaging Network, Inc. and Shutterfly to eventually transfer all non-opt-out Kodak Imaging Network, Inc. customers and their images to Shutterfly. If you created your account on or before May 4, 2012, you will receive further communication about opting out of the transfer of customer data and images to Shutterfly. If you create a new Kodak Gallery US account after May 4, 2012 you are agreeing to, and opting to have, Kodak Imaging Network, Inc. transfer your customer data and images to Shutterfly. 

FEKKAI STYLED A-LIST CELEBRITIES FOR THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA

For Immediate release (May 7, 2012) This year at New York’s annual #METBall, four of the most beautiful hairstyles seen on the red carpet were created exclusively by Frederic Fekkai celebrity stylists using ALL Fekkai products. For information on the hairstylists’ inspirations and the products to get the look see below:

Adir Abergel for Frederic Fekkai tended to the tresses of Kristen Stewart



THE INSPIRATION: Rock and Roll, Vintage Kate Moss

THE LOOK: Tousled, Sexy and Natural

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: On towel dried hair, Adir applied Fekkai Coiff Strong Hold Volume Mousse to the roots. To create texture, he then applied Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves Spray starting one inch from the top of the head and down to the roots. He rough dried the hair to create maximum volume. Once the hair was dry, Adir used a one-inch iron to curl the hair, stopping just before the ends to keep the curls looking natural. He then back combed the roots to add lift and movement to the look. To finish, Adir sprayed a small amount of the same beach waves spray and scrunched it with his hands for added definition.

THE PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Fekkai Coiff Strong Hold Volume Mousse ($25), Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves Spray ($23). Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

Renato Campora for Frederic Fekkai styled the locks of Jessica Alba

INSPIRATION: An asymmetrical look inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli

THE LOOK: Well designed, structured and elegant

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: On wet hair, Renato applied Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel throughout and then formed a strong side part. He dried the hair with a round brush to create volume and shine. Next, he used a one inch curling iron to create the body and shape of the look. Renato then brushed through the curls, to build waves starting from the side-part. After, he applied a small amount of Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream to define the waves of the hair and add a lasting shine. To finish the look, Renato sprayed Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray.

PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel ($25), Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream ($25), Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23). Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.