BEYONCE SPARKLES IN RALPH & RUSSO COSTUMES ADORNED WITH SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS ON HER FIRST TV SPECIAL

A few years ago I got to work with the Amazing Ralph and Russo Duo at the La Dolce Vita event in Olympia which I was manging and one thing I could say is this brand has been amazingly consistent with their show stopping creations! So when I heard Beyonce wore some of their fabulous pieces on her recent show ' “A Night With Beyoncé” on ITV1' I surely was'nt surprised but very proud :)


Sixteen-times Grammy Award winner Beyonce wowed the audience in her first ever TV special “A Night With Beyonce”, which aired on ITV1 last Sunday 4th December. The singer dazzled in two Swarovski encrusted costumes designed by luxury couture house Ralph & Russo.

Ralph & Russo used over 50,000 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS to create the sensational costumes - a daring nude mesh bodysuit covered in smoke blue Swarovski crystal, and a dramatic red leather flared skirt with bronze metallic cut out corset also embellished with thousands of crystals.

Designers Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo commented on this exclusive collaboration: “Both outfits were designed especially with Swarovski Elements to help create a fun, edgy feel for her show.”


The superstar performed some of her greatest and best known hits as well as tracks from her latest album, "4".

Check out the amazing Ralph and Russo Brand at www.ralphandrusso.com and www.swarovskisparkles.com

Bisous xx

Catching-up with Interior Design Shop Owner Jane Trozzo,,,

With Christmas round the corner I had the privilege of interviewing Jane Trozzo, the fabulous lady behind Janetrozzo.com to find out all about her Fabulous Stylish products ...

1) What inspired you to make the transition from florist to interior design shop owner?

Ever since I was young I have always been passionate about design in any form. I love creating and designing whether that is with flowers or about the house with homes and gardens accessories. Setting up www.janetrozzo.com just seemed like a natural and logical step to take after working as a florist and another way for me to share my love of design with others. I still do floristry even now and janetrozzo.com just gives me another outlet for design. I am glad I took the step!

2) What makes janetrozzo.com unique from other sites?

janetrozzo.com is different because of our ability to source stylish decorative items, that aren't easily found on the high street. I have always liked things that are hard to find and make other people say: Ohhh!?? Where did you get that!? That is the essence of janetrozzo.com and always will be. I love researching home and garden accessories and putting together collections that will really add something distinct to people's homes. I try to stock products that people will fall in love with immediately and hopefully add something special to their homes!

3) What is your best selling product at present?

Currently our best selling product is the Sunflower Mirror and has been for about 3 months. It’s antique gold effect and just looks amazing! It really does have that ‘WOW’ factor and I guess why people keep buying it! It’s large at 34 ½ diameter and made from metal and glass and just looks stunning! A real head turning addition to anyone's home, literally!

4) What can we expect from janetrozzo.com in the near future?

To keep sourcing new and unusual products and to keep designing new ones myself! The Christmas range , and I designed 15 new items. I am already receiving some very encouraging feedback! There is a red ruffle heart, made from felt, a red ruffle Christmas tree, which is very popular and then the rest of the range includes pot pourie, garlands and cinnamon sticks. Designing my own range of products is like creating with flowers, only now also products for the home and garden!

Visit www.janetrozzo.com to shop :)

Friday Night with the Fabulous Kelly Rowland :) ...and a Snake Lady :S

Last Friday I managed the fabulous Aegis Fashion Event which was hosted by the StunningnX-Factor Judge Kelly Rowland. The event was celebrating the launch of the Spring/Summer 2012 Aegis (U Unique)Fashion Forward phone cases.

The event took place at the exquisite 141 Club in London Mayfair. My good friend Seb manages the venue so it was so much fun and he went the extra mile to ensure everything I needed was sorted immediately :)

Also Performing on the night was UK Pop Singer Bluey Robinson whose sensational voice sure got the crowd moving.

Below: Some pics from the night!

Above Pic: Kelly Rowland enjoying herself at the event

Models getting their nails done

Model Temi wearing Leopard print dress by Lipsy

V.I.P :)

Model Katie rocking this abstract Lipsy Print dress rather nicely :)

Mr & Miss England with UK Singer Bluey RObinson who performed on the night

OMG The Champagne Parade with the Snake lady! I was freaking out!!

Ruth Francis interviewing Kelly Rowland on stage

Overall it was a fab night and enjoyed working on the event and can’t wait to get my Aegis Phone Case :)

Visit the Aegis website http://www.aegis.uk.com/ to view their fabulous new phone case range.

Zed Eye at Britain & Irelands Next Top Model Live!

Today I headed down to the Excel centre to assist Zed Eye’s designer Zi at her fabulously chic stand at Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model Live. Not only was Zed Eye the only African designer showcasing at the exhibition, her clothes were also in demand especially amongst the BNTM contestants who were itching to wear her feather dress and host Vernon Francois who ended up snapping up a pair of her Harem pants to don on the stage during his session.

Vernon Francois on stage :)

There was so much interest generated, it was Unbelievable!! The mailing list requests just kept coming in and we had the stunning Big Brother Maisy James pop by Her and Zi certainly shared some giggles and discussed their love of Vintage shades.
:)

Model Dudley O'Shaughnessy from Rihanna’s video also made an appearance at the show which caused a bit of a stir and had screaming girls cuing like mad!!!

I spotted a couple of great models I’ve also worked with who were modelling :)

To view more of Zed Eye’s designs visit www.zedeye.com

Boots Press Day!

So today I attended the Boots press day with my cousin Kathy who is a professional Make-up Artist.

Yummy snacks upon arrival :)

The event took place at the Future Gallery by Leicester Square and being a beauty junkie, you can imagine my excitement! I guess I have to be grateful that my skin can handle quite a lot considering the amount of different products I am forever trying on my skin!! I guess you have to enjoy the benefits now as I’m not sure how much of it I will be getting away with in years to come :O

I loved the set-up of the main room as it really made me feel at home and off course I love all things ‘girly & fabulous’ so was immediately drawn to the dressing table which featured some of Boot’s fantastic No7 products! Honestly if you have never tried any of the Boots No7 products you are SERIOUSLY missing out!! What was great about the Press day was I got to learn more about the science behind the Boots product formula’s and check my skin type as it has most definitely changed over the years. It used to be very dry and slowly I have discovered how oily it actually is now.

It's all in the Science :)

I got to try the new Boots Primer (out in stores Jan 2012) which felt absolutely Lush on the Skin!

Overall I was all for the day cream and the N07 Lipsticks!! I sure will be stocking up on these in the New Year!!!

For more info on the Boots product range visit www.boots.com

Spotted! Award winning Actress Kate Ford in Monsura Boutique

The Award Winning British Actress Kate Ford was recently seen sporting a fabulous Monsura Boutique bag in a rich mustard and brown tone.

The actress famously known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street is also a passionate PETA supporter.


Monsura Bags have been a big hit with the celebs recently with Footballer John Carew rocking the man bag version during London Fashion Week last month.

For more info on Monsura Boutique visit www.monsura.com

EMERGING DESIGNER SHOWCASE: BROWNSCOURTROOM

The Landmark building, Browns Courtrooms, in Covent Garden will host the LGN Events Emerging designer showcase this September during London Fashion Week. Taking place on 19 September 2011, the fashion showcase will consist of a Catwalk Presentation showcasing a selection of some of the best emerging fashion talent out there...read on to find out who will be showcasing :)

Q by JIN JOO MA
London College of Fashion alumni, Jin Joo Ma presented her quirky yet wearable debut collection for the first time during London Fashion Week last season. Employing jersey, chunky knitwear and glitter panelling into her designs, Jin took inspiration from her MA pieces to create a more street-style friendly line.
Her work has been featured in a number of prestigious fashion publications which include Dazed Digital and Style Bubble.
This season sees her return to London Fashion Week for the second season with another spectacular collection.

http://jinjoo-ma.com

ZAbyZerrinAkinci

ZAbyZeeinAkinci is a North Cypriot based womenswear label by Independent designer Zerrin Akinci.
After completing her BA in PR, MA in Marketing Communications and 3 years of experience in trade marketing, Zerrin decided to follow her childhood dream and head over to the U.S to study Fashion Design.

Zerrin's culturally inspired lines use beautifully fitted materials like silk and describes her collections as having 'character'.

Ghori RTW by Azim Khan

London based Karachi born designer Azim Khan will be showcasing his innovative ready to wear womenswear collection. His pieces are based on modern western styles with a touch of traditional eastern work, offering women a diverse range and unique identity.

Having excelled in his academia, Khan is set to stun his audiences with his presentation during London Fashion Week by offering a distinctive blend of his heritage, influences and studies.

www.princefashion.co.uk

Stency Kidega

Award winning emerging womenswear designer, Stency Kidega is a luxury fashion brand launched in 2011. Her pieces comprise of amazing tailored and more casual wear which are timeless, unique and sophisticated. This rising design talent studied at the University of the Creative Arts Epsom where she showcased her final year collection at Graduate Fashion Week in 2010. Her inspiration comes from her interests and objects mostly mechanical, which is evident through her pattern manipulations.

www.stencykidega.com

Obscure Couture

Obscure Couture was launch by Glasgow based design duo Jennifer Coyle and Lyndsay Pagan.
Founded in 2010, this womenswear label focuses on creating street/stage wear for the “introverted extrovert!” . The label is aimed at strong and confident women who are not ashamed of who she is and projects her image out for everyone to see. A woman who wants to be different, and stand out from the crowd appreciating beautifully made pieces in luxurious fabrics.

http://www.obscure-couture.com/

Any bloggers, journalists or reporters wishing to preview any of the designers' work on their websites or publications should contact joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk . All press release, guestlist and photo enquiries should also be directed to this address.
W: www.lgn-events.co.uk

BLOGGERS LONDON FASHION WEEK COMPETITION!!!

To celebrate the 6th Season of the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week shows, the team here at LGN Events are offering one lucky blogger the chance to win an access all areas pass to the flagship off-schedule London Fashion Week event. Showcasing the most vibrant, talented and exciting up and coming designers from around the world, the A La Mode show will take place at the beautiful, luxurious Charing Cross Hotel, Strand on 16th-17th September 2011.

The lip-smackingly sumptuous prize includes:

- An access-all-areas pass to the event for 1 night for you and 1 friend including the opportunity to head backstage and interview designers, stylists, models and hair and makeup teams

- A bottle of Champagne to top off your evening - VIP Goody bags*

- Front row seats**

To win this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to write some amazing pieces for your blog, experience the glitz and glamour of London Fashion Week, and mingle with some amazing and highly influential fashion people, just head on over to the LGN Events website ( www.lgn-events.co.uk ), choose 3 or more of your favourite designers (under the events tab)exhibiting this season and write a blog about them. Simple! When you have written and published your entry on your blog, send a link to joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk to confirm your entry in the competition. The expert team at LGN will review all entries over the weekend after the closing date and announce the winning blogger by Friday 9th September 2011.

So what are you waiting for? GET WRITING!!

Terms and Conditions:

- All entries must be received by Joy at the email address stated by 5pm on Friday 9th September 2011.

- Entrants will be judged by the expert team at LGN and the winner will be announced on Saturday 10th September 2011.

* - While stocks last

** - Winner must arrive early to claim front row seats - No travel costs or London accommodation are covered by this prize so please ensure you will be able to fund the trip and travel there yourself.

- The event will take place on Friday 16th-Saturday 17th September 2011 as part of London Fashion Week. Doors open at 7.30pm each night and the show should end at around 10.30pm.

- This competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 or over.

For more info on the showcasing designers visit http://www.lgn-events.co.uk/#/events/4546766886

Beauty Product of the Week: MÓA – THE GREEN BALM

Móa is a modern day miracle!

Bursting with organic yarrow and a medley of other naturally delectable goodies, a handy little pot of Móa – The Green Balm has so many weird and wonderful uses that you’ll just go balm-y over its benefits!

Móa’s astonishingly versatile formulation soothes, nourishes and renews itchy, dry skin conditions; fades stretch marks after pregnancy; treats bumps, bites and grazes in an instant and works wonders as an aftershave balm or facial cleanser. Kiss goodbye to chapped lips and cold sores, and seek solace from that dreaded sore throat with a spoonful dissolved in water.
In fact, smudge it, smear it and spread it wherever you wish for a truly skin-saving, multi-tasking treat!

Renowned for its restorative properties, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is named after the brave Greek hero Achilles, who used it to heal his soldiers’ wounds after battle during the Trojan War.

By the 19^th Century, yarrow was said to have the greatest healing potential of any known herb, and historically has been used to treat all manner of ailments from inflammation to influenza, headaches to high blood pressure and almost everything in between.

With no nasties or fillers, just overflowing with lovely, wholesome natural ingredients that are suitable for the whole family, even those with the most sensitive of skin, Móa blends the healing properties of organic yarrow with tea tree oil (nature’s most powerful antiseptic), beeswax, and the oils of coconut, sweet almond and soya bean to help nurture and protect.

Móa – The Green Balm…

- 100% natural

- Contains 100% organic herbs, with concentrated active ingredients

- Is free from chemicals, artificial preservatives, perfumes, alcohols, parabens and lanolin

- Is 100% vegetarian and never tested on animals

All this goodness crammed into one place. Keep Móa handy to tackle any little crisis – it is nature’s miracle in a pot!

Móa – The Green Balm costs £9.99 (RRP) for 50ml and £4.99 (RRP) for MiniMóa, the 15ml handbag sized version, and is available from all good health food stores. For further information and to buy online, visit www.thegreenbalm.com.

xx

An opportunity for all to experience Luxury and Style during London Fashion Week

Join the Fashion Elite during London Fashion Week as the LGN Events ( www.lgn-events.co.uk ) Spectacular ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk show will once again return to London Fashion Week in September 2011, to showcase the new collections of a selection of outstanding independent designers over 2 nights.

LGN Events have released a limited number of tickets for the public to purchase to join this prestigious London Fashion Week Show, which will take place at the Luxurious Charing Cross Hotel.

Elegant and cosmopolitan, Guoman’s four star Charing Cross is the ideal base for a girly shopping weekend with Oxford Street just a ten minute walk away.

The Spring/Summer ’A La Mode’ line-up sees a number of diverse brands return to showcase in addition to some exceptional new comers. Brands showcasing on the first day, Friday 16 September include Malam, Anniss, Omar Mansoor, Nad Lynski, Alja Slemensek and Bint Thani. Brands showcasing on the second day, Saturday 17 September include Luna Sky, Dina Said, Sana Sabini, Cristina Cernei, Yu:I&Me, Monsura Boutique and Ghori by Azim Khan.

Standard tickets are available to purchase via the LGN Events website at a mere £20 each which includes a Champagne reception and exclusive goody bag. Last season saw both first and second day consumer tickets sell out and the same is anticipated this year, therefore is advised to book tickets early. V.I.P tickets are also available to purchase which guarantees guests Front Row seats and some fabulous beauty treatments to indulge in.

LGN Events have been featured in a number of prominent publications and media outlets such as Cosmopolitan, The Independent , Glam Media, Sky and Channel 4, just to name a few. Previous event sponsors include worldwide recognised brands such as Dermalogica, Yonka, Quick Energy, collection 2000, Perrier Water and Hush Puppies.

Offering a vibrant and exciting atmosphere and a chance to discover new brands, the shows will take place on 16-17 September from 7.30pm.

Limited public tickets are available to purchase directly via the following link: https://express.iristickets.co.uk/k?lageneve

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For all other enquiries please email joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk

For other info please visit www.lgn-events.co.uk

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A LA MODE Tickets are now on sale...

A VERY LIMITED number of tickets are available to purchase for fashion enthusiasts to attend the exciting two night event in September 2011's SS12 London Fashion Week. Showcasing a smorgasbord of edgy emerging designers from around the world, the A La Mode show hosted by LGN Events ( www.lgn-events.co.uk ) is fast becoming the go-to show for tomorrows next big name in fashion. Previously launching designers such as Amato Couture (Who also designed a range for Supermodel Heidi Klum), Jonathan Liang (Malaysia's Award Winning 'Most Promising designer') and Valery Kovalska into the London spotlight, this season is one not to be missed.

ABOVE: Previous Designers and guests at the off schedule London Fashion Week Show - A LA MODE

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