ASAP Pure Mineral Makeup won the Judges’ Choice Award for the best mineral make-up. In addition to this, ASAP ultimate hydration was a runner up in the Judges’ Choice Award for the best facial moisturiser.

ASAP was competing against some of the leading international brands including Chanel, Jane Iredale, YSL, Shu Umura, SK-II, Clinique, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden and Lancôme, making the win all the more significant.
The Australian Beauty Awards is the country’s biggest, industry accredited beauty initiative of its kind. The official annual awards celebrate the greatest products across the breadth of the industry ranging from skincare and make-up to fragrance, body  and haircare products.

A panel of 25 beauty experts including beauty directors and editors from leading magazines Cosmopolitan, Good Health, Grazia, Madison, The Australian Women’s Weekly and Woman’s Day, together with respected leaders from the beauty industry, tested thousands of products for ease of use, value, performance and innovation.

ASAP Skin Products are very excited to have received this recognition for their Pure Mineral Makeup range. ASAP Pure will now receive coverage in a 12 page beauty supplement in the August issues of Grazia, Cosmopolitan, Madison and The Australian Women’s Weekly(2.28 million readership) and coverage on the official beauty awards website.

Other Winners
Judge’s Choice Hair Appliance – Parlux 3800
Judge’s Choice Favorite Tool – BaByliss Pro Jumbo Conical Curler
Readers Choice Favorite Shampoo – MoroccanOil Shampoo

For further information on the awards and our success please visit www.beautyawards.com.au

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Dermalogica is never far from the media spotlight, and earlier this month Founder Jane Wurwand was acknowledged at the Step Up Woman’s Network’s 8th annual inspiration awards.
 Jane brought an audience of more than seven hundred women to their feet as she accepted an award presented at the awards night, which was held at the Beverly Hilton on June 10. The global skin care brand was awarded the honor in recognition of its philanthropic efforts in supporting women in its 25 year history and for launching its new global program called join FITE, which aims to help 25,000 women to start or grow a business.

What is the Step Up Woman’s Network?
Simply stated, Step Up connects you to the professional women you need & the undeserved teen girls who need you.
This non-profit organisation connects advancing woman by bridging communities of professional woman and undeserved teen woman through mentorship and networking. Allowing each to have the opportunity to create a better future.

What is FITE?
FITE is a global empowerment platform that is designed to foster Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship for woman in developing countries. The mission is to provide woman entrepreneurs access to small loans that will help them start to grow a business.

There are two ways that you personally can help with this amazing Dermalogica Inititive -
Redeem a Code – FITE codes are currently on five of Dermalogica’s most popular products. If you purchase any of these specially marked products, you will then have a unique code which you can redeem via the FITE website. Each code redemption allocates $1 towards funding a microloan. You can even choose the type of business and part of the world that you want your money to go.

Products that have a FITE redemption code – Dermalogica Microfoliant, Intensive Eye repair, Total Eye Care, Skin Hydrating Booster & Precleanse

Make a Microloan – From just $25, you can fund microloans. Each entrepreneur is listed with information on the type of business, the country and the amount needed to get the venture of the ground.

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There are several categories and award types for skincare, haircare and make up products, as well as Customer Awarded product winners, and those that have been top rated by the Expert’s.

Micro Cleanse has been named the Best Cleanser by the expert panel. The Customer Award for the best cleanser went to MD Formulations Facial Cleanser

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Australian Fashion Week 2011 ran last month from 2-6 May and was once again an extravaganza in all that is fabulous when it comes to fashion, hair and beauty!
Day 1 opened with a gorgeous summery collection by Zimmerman and throughout the day certain key trends were emerging such as floral prints, acid shades of yellow and tangerine and lots of floaty and sheer fabrics.

Key trends in fashion that emerged over the week at Rosemount Fashion Week included:
Colour blocking – Come the spring and summer we are going to be seeing a lot of bright colours. Think tangerine, acid yellow and cobalt blue. Colour blocking means mixing bright colours together and this is a massive trend for the summer. Designers featuring colour-blocked items included Lisa Ho, Camilla & Marc, Ellery and Alex Perry.

Prints – Perhaps influenced by the spring and summer 1970s trend, prints were back with a vengeance at Australian Fashion Week. Paisley, floral, graphic and Oriental prints were all seen on the catwalks. Little Joe Woman featured 70s inspired prints in pastel tones and veteran supermodel Yasmin Le Bon was persuaded by fellow model turned designer Gail Elliot to model for this show.

All white – The all white look is another popular trend for this spring and summer. Rachel Gilbert, Bec & Bridge and Zimmerman all opted to send models out in all white dresses or separates for a cool, summery look.

Sheer fabrics – Diaphanous, sheer fabrics were all over the catwalks at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. The look is either completely sheer, for the very brave or the very toned, or panelled and sheer, with skirts and blouses featuring sheer panels for a sexy glimpse of flesh. Designers Christopher Esber, Alice McCall and Stolen Girlfriends Club all used sheer fabrics in their collections.
Redken were the official hair partner of Rosemount Fashion Week for the 5th year running and didn’t disappoint with their cutting edge hairstyles featured at over 20 runway shows. Working with over 45 designers throughout fashion week Redken stylists were handpicked from all over Australia.
Another stroke of genius featured the funky, pop-up Redken Retreat salon just outside the catwalk shows. Attendees of Australian Fashion week could drop in and enjoy a style makeover at the Redken Retreat before leaving with a bunch of hand-selected products in a goody bag!

Redken Easy Braid: New woven top-knots and disheveled braids.
Braiding is set to be another hair trend seen on the runway this season where classic chignons and top knots are given a modern twist. This trend fuses various braiding, back combing and positioning techniques inspired by the 50s and 60s and given a contemporary edge with a dishevelled, ruffled undone elegance. The key for this trend is not to make it look tight. It’s the looseness and slight untidiness of this up style hair trend that makes it wearable and versatile.

Recreating This Look:

• Update a polished classic chignon by braiding around the hairline, creating a halo effect. Twist the end of the braid into a rosette shape and pin into place. Tie lengths back into a bunched chignon for a feminine yet effortless style and finish the look with Redken Vinyl Glam 02 mega shine spray.

• The pony tail is a great starting point when creating the season high top knot. Firstly, prepare the hair by using Redken Satinwear 02 ultimate blow-dry lotion. Then instead of twisting the lengths into a standard ballerina bun, try plaiting the pony tail straight and secure at the end with a hair tie. Tease the plait with your fingers to get a soft ruffled texture and help loosen the plait. Fold and twist into a quiff shape and pin in place for a sultry, stunning up do

• Give top knot styles a sleek finish by spraying Redken Quick Dry 18 instant finishing spray on to the back lengths to tame any fly away hairs. By keeping the back lengths tidy and smooth with help accentuate the ruffled texture of the braided bun on top.

ghd also had a team at Australian Fashion Week 2011 featuring hair directors Alan White, Renya Xydis, Jayne Wild and Sophie Roberts who were there to create looks for designer shows such as Romance Was Born, Dion Lee, Manning Cartell, Kirrily Johnston and Lover. Stylists and assistants from ghd salons across Australia were recruited to be part of the backstage teams.

Recreating This Look by Sophie Roberts, ghd Hair Director:

1. Cut a low (just below arch of brow) and deep (use top of ear as a guide) side part on left hand side of the head using the ghd Tail Comb, or a comb with a metal end for military precision.
2. Using a ghd Oval Dressing Brush, wrap dry the hair with a blow dryer, smoothing it against head to establish a zero volume finish.
3. Smooth out the each section of hair with a ghd Gold Classic styler and ghd Ultimate Hairspray to achieve a poker straight finish.
4. Comb the hair at front so it travels directly over the hairline, leaving the part line at top of head exposed. Pull the hair into a ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with a hat elastic.
5. Wrap the ponytail with a hair net and twist the hair into a scroll, securing it with U pins.
6. Apply ghd Precision Wax to finesse the hair line and part line, then set with a blow dryer.
7. To achieve the black matte finish, spray the hair with a black dry shampoo until it is completely covered.

Make-up artist Napoleon Perdis directed the looks for 17 shows at fashion week including Dion Lee, Rachel Gilbert, Alex Perry and Sabatini.
The Alex Perry show saw models sporting Napoleon Perdis make-up in intense colours to go with the acid shades on the catwalks. A look the beauty editors loved featured bright yellow eyeliner used in the corners of the eyes, leading outwards to a vibrant violet shade, finished off with a sweep of graphic black eyeliner extending out towards the temples.

The make-up at Sabatini drew pure inspiration from 60s fashion icon Twiggy when it came to the eyes with double layers of eyelashes on top and a single layer along the lower lid. The lips were less 60s inspired, no pale pinks here, and coloured deep burgundy providing a gorgeous contrast to the porcelain doll pale complexion.

Recreating This Look:
Napoleon Perdis catwalk looks are always detailed and precise. Many products are used to create these amazing creations, Napoleon Perdis used the below products to recreate the Alex Perry masterpiece.
PREP
Auto Pilot Pre Foundation Skin Primer
Auto Pilot Lip Service
FACE
Sheer Genius Foundation
Mighty Concealer Pen
Translucent Loose Powder
Mesmer-Eyes Mascara
EYES
Eyebrow Pencil Pale Rider/Chocoholic
Colour Disc Purple Haze
Loose Dust Violet Femme
Prismatic Eyeshadow Quad #6
China Doll Eyeliner in Equinox
CHEEKS
Mosaic Blushing
Sable Contour Brush 18b
LIPS
Loose Dust Contrary Canary
Lip Lacquer Clearly Glam
Compact Lip Brush 2b

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In support of MS Australia, RY will be donating $1 from ALL lipstick sales during the Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign.

MS Awareness Week
25^th May – 5^th June

MS is a largely unknown disease, which really needs more awareness. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that largely affects young adults. MS affects the protective sheath that surrounds the nerve fibers of the central nervous system, known as myelin. When the myelin is damaged this interferes with messages between the brain and other parts of the body.

MS affects around 20,000 people in Australia, and most are diagnosed in their 20-30s, and it is 3 times more common in Woman than Men. There is no known cause, or cure.

During MS Awareness week MS Australia are asking everyone Kiss Goodbye to MS by wearing red lipstick to help raise awareness so choose your favorite shade of red lippy and get the conversations about MS started.

If you would like to get involved yourself, then head over to the official site, you can donate or become a fundraiser.

http://www.everydayhero.com.au/Kiss_Goodbye_to_MS/index.html

For more information on MS, please visit the official MS Organisation website.
http://www.msaustralia.org.au/

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With Mothers day growing closer and closer, its time to start thinking about that perfect, great value gift. Every Mum deserves to feel special and loved at lease one day a year, so make sure you’re in the good books come the 8th of May this year.

Ecoya
What is mother’s day all about for your Mum – pampering, relaxing, breaky in bed? Why not deliver her tray of eggs benedict and orange juice with an irresistible Ecoya Natural Scented Candle. 
These candles are Australian made, from 100% natural soy wax. The fragrance selections are honestly good enough to eat you’ll find it hard to go wrong no matter what flavor you choose. 
We’ve got those Oil Burner Mums covered too. There is no need to convert an oil burner-loving mother to candles either. The Ecoya Soy Melts are a fantastic new creation, which you just put in the top of your burner. They melt when headed, and let off an intense aroma. When they’ve cooled down, they reset solid, so no spilt oil – we love these!

Aromatherapy Co
This luxurious Aromatherapy Essential Oils range of bath, body and home products will have your Mum smelling divine, relaxed and pampered from head to toe.
With 100% natural essential oils, no sodium laurel sulphates, no fragrance, dyes, parabens or mineral oils, this brands philosophy for natural products is clear. With a range of delightful essential oil combinations, weather your mums in need of relaxing and healing with Lavender and Rosemary, Balancing with Cocoa and Vanilla or reviving and revitalisation wit Orange and Jasmine, you will be sure to find something

GHD
Need to be a bit extravagant this year, or perhaps all the kids are chipping in to get something lavish for Mum? What about a ghd hair styler! These must have, and live without hair styling tool will have her feeling like a queen.  If your Mum is lucky enough to already own a ghd, chances are she has owned it for years, and been paying for your school fees or putting food on the table rather than upgrading! This year has seen the release of the new model GHD Gold styler. At never before seen ghd prices, this gift really would put you in the good books!

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“I’m so excited to be working with ghd, especially using their tools on my California Dreams Tour to get me stage ready. ghd products have a reputation of being the best products in the biz, and I like being associated with that” Katy Perry.

All you need to do is purchase a ghd gold styler from RY and register it online at: www.ghdhair.com/au/register

During the registration process you will be prompted to enter the Salon and Stylist who you bought your new GHD from. Please enter RY Hair, and either James Patten, or Bradley Carr as the staff member.

Then mention in 25 words or less “why you love ghd”.

Competition Prize:
•    2 x Concert tickets to Katy Perry Californian Dreams Tour.
•    Meet Katy Perry in person!
•    $250 ghd Thermodynamics gift pack
•    $200 Sass & Bide wardrobe voucher to dress like Katy Perry.

For competition details please visit www.ghdhair.com/au/competition-terms-and-conditions

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As you may know Ry.com.au is a Australian company. As Directors of Ry.com.au we are very proud to run the company from and live in South East Queensland. It is a beautiful part of the country and the people in this part of the world have some exceptional qualities. I am sure by now many of you have watched the news or heard of the devastation that the worst floods for 50 years have done to our state. We have been lucky that our business premises so far have not been directly affected by the flood waters but unfortunately some of our friends, family and staff members have not been so fortunate.

Each year since Ry.com.au was formed in 2005 we have had a large Australia Day sale offering amazing savings in celebration of being an Australian owned company.

This year as Company Directors the decision has been made to instead assist in the efforts to donate money, Ry.com.au will donate $5 from EVERY order for the next 48 hours to the Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal.

We understand that sometimes its not always easy to find the money to donate to charity no matter how worthy the cause. So we see this as an opportunity for  Ry.com.au to make the donation on the customers behalf. Our customers have supported our Queensland business from the beginning and its time for us all to get behind the victims of this tragedy. So if you were thinking of making a purchase we urge you to make it while this Donation Period exists.

There are a number of ways to donate directly, visit the official Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal site:
www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate

Once again we thank you for you continued support, from the Directors and staff here at Ry.com.au we thank you for your generosity.

Regards,
Bradley Carr & James Patten

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Festival fever is taking over the country. Whether you are an attender of each festival, or you’re a virgin, and considering heading field-bound for the first time, make sure you have your festival must haves in your clutch and you’re ready for some music, mayhem and more than likely mud!

Any die-hard festival goer will know that event fields are a stomping ground, not a beauty pageant, that said, for those ladies that find it impossible to forget their girly roots, I hear you! You won’t catch me as a shower-less, greasy, smelly, filthy mud monkey. Whist there is nothing quite like a summer festival with the girls, planning extensive beauty routines and the perfect outfit goes hand in hand with plotting a flawless itinerary to see all my favourite bands and DJ’s with perfect precision!
So for those dirty mud monkeys our there, if preened Hilton heiresses can brave the mud, sweat and lord knows whatever else, so too can you with a little careful planning and organization and some essential festival shopping.

FESTIVAL FASHION
When can you put thousands of women, and men for that fact, in one place and not expect some pretty high fashion stakes! Half the fun of a festival is the outfit. As each new event rolls on in, there will be some ‘what-if’ dressing. My one festival must have are my Leopard Print Welly’s. Even if the rain doesn’t come out for the occasion, the gumboots get an outing. I never tire of the reaction from thong wearing friends at the end of the night when my feet are spotless and I don’t look like I have trekked Kokoda.

For those first festivals of the season, take a jacket, something thin and lightweight, so that through the hot day when you don’t want to wear it, you can attach it to your shorts, or your shoulder bag. You will be thankful come the evening that you’ve lugged it around. Come January, you probably won’t need one; it will still be 30 degrees at 11pm!
Take a bag. The event organisers at Fuzzy, Jam and Future really don’t need any more free iPhones and Olympus Tough cameras; they earn a fortune as it is! Get yourself a ‘festival clutch’ something with a nice long shoulder strap that sits the clutch around your hip. Big enough for your phone, camera, ID and money and festival survival kit, that’s all you need.

Try and start with your hair up, this way you don’t have to think twice, if it’s up and set before you leave, there is no need for a sweaty pull back later in the night. If your hair is straight like mine, I like to curl it, and then tie it back in a loose messy style, and set with some Hairspray.

FESTIVAL SURVIVAL KIT
Leave your life’s luxuries like the new GHD in the bathroom, and opt for practical travel and beauty all-in-ones. A bit of powder and mascara can brighten up even the most sun stroked, tired face.

Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish
This little gem is a 3in1. It Conceals, Covers and sets.

Mini Deodorant + Antibacterial Hand Gel
With strict international aerosol regulations, there is an entire section at the supermarket and chemists devoted to mini sized beauty products.

Napoleon Perdis Mesmer Eyes Waterproof
this is great mascara for everyone, it gives great volume, length and curl. Its waterproof and it is safe for contact lens wears.

Bare Minerals Lip Gloss
This brand is great because it moisturises, its all natural, and it lasts (I like sugar cookie)

Before you head to the gig, check you have your ID, tickets and money; perfect way to put a dampener on the day is to need to turn around and head back home. Don’t lose your crew; pick a meeting point, and HAVE FUN!

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ir clients.  It’s gratifying to receive this strong vote of approval.”  According to Mary Rector Gable, President, behindthechair.com, “We’ve been watching Moroccanoil® since its debut, and it remains one of the hottest lines ever launched in our industry.”
Behindthechair.com is a larges and very influential online community serving the salon industry with nearly a million visitors every month. The annual Stylist Choice Awards have become the most important in the industry.

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