MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutique & Studio Opens in Las Vegas

MAKE UP FOR EVER opens a Boutique & Studio at Sephora at The Venetian this Friday, October 8. To celebrate, the brand is bringing Moulin Rouge, Paris’s most famous cabaret, to Las Vegas. One of the dancers in Moulin Rouge will be doing live showcases onsite throughout the day. All weekend long, from October 8–10, MAKE UP FOR EVER will be offering complimentary 20-minute services to all (a $40 value, choose from services for the eyes, lips and complexion) and the first 100 clients to take a complimentary lesson will also receive a free Rouge Artist Lipstick in #43, fall’s perfect shade of red. This event is open to the public.

Featured at the MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutique & Studio will be a special touch screen where artists can draw custom face charts and email them directly to clients, iPads for social networking and watching videos, and an Eye Shadow Station where consumers can create customized shadow palettes choosing from 125 different shades.

The boutique will also have a Make Up Studio where shoppers can sign up for hands-on, customized 20-minute make up tutorials that teaches tricks from the pros which can be used at home. Services include fun tutorials, such as “Erasing Concerns: Under Eye & Blemish Correction,” “Eye Make Up Basics: The Classic Contour,” and “Lip Technique Basics: The Longest Lasting Lip”

MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutique & Studios incorporate a cutting-edge design along with a more extensive product selection, interactive tools, education and artistry into one specially designed retail space. “The Boutique & Studios represent a new platform for the brand to showcase its unique DNA through unparalleled artistry and education,” said Gilles Kortzagadarian, General Manager of MAKE UP FOR EVER North America. “I am excited to take our partnership with Sephora to the next level by opening stores within three of their top locations.”

Only three MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutique & Studios have opened in the U.S. and they range in size from approximately 600-750 square feet. The Boutique & Studios are designed to be reminiscent of a backstage environment, complete with studio makeup stations and lighting.

In addition to having a separate entrance, MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutique & Studios contain more than 1,200 products, including iconic professional-only items and special effects products, making them the only retail locations outside of the MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Flagship New York City Studio to offer this. The Boutique & Studio are staffed by dedicated MAKE UP FOR EVER employees who have been trained by educators from the prestigious MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy in Paris to provide knowledgeable expertise on all aspects of the brand.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutique & Studios Opening
October 8, 2010
Sephora at The Venetian
3377 Las Vegas Boulevard

Forever21 Grand Opening

There’s really only one fashion and shopping event you need to be at this weekend and that’s the grand opening for Forever21 at Fashion Show on Saturday, July 24. Doors open at 10 am. A DJ, photographer and Minx nail stylists will all be in attendance.

Take the whole family with you, because Forever21 has developed way beyond Junior Fashion. The retailer now includes children’s, men’s, maternity and even cosmetics. With 126,000 square feet of retail space, every shopper is bound to find something stylish for her wardrobe. Print the coupon below to save 10%.

New Shopping Added to Las Vegas

The Las Vegas shopping scene continues to grow, garner attention and gain the reputation as a premier shopping destination. Below is a listing of the hottest retail grand openings happening in Sin City.

Desigual
Fashion Show
3200 South Las Vegas Boulevard

Described as atypical Spanish wear, Desigual opened a stand alone retail location at the Fashion Show mall in June. Unique and fashion-forward apparel and accessories for women, men and children.































Voluptuous
10271 South Eastern Boulevard, Ste.114, Henderson

It’s Las Vegas’ only plus size boutique, created by the fashionista behind Patty’s closet. And, conveniently located next to Patty’s Closet.































Ross Dress for Less
Showcase Mall, next to MGM Grand
3771 South Las Vegas Boulevard

With two-stories’ worth of the latest styles and name brand merchandise, shoppers can save 20%-60% at Las Vegas’ newest Ross Dress for Less location, the 17th Ross in Vegas.































Forever21
Fashion Show
3200 South Las Vegas Boulevard

The largest Forever21 in the United States is set to open in Las Vegas on June 24, and it will include cosmetics and Forever21′s men’s brand 21Men.








































H&M
Forum Shops at Caesars
3663 South Las Vegas Boulevard

After the largest Forever21 in the U.S. opens in Las Vegas, the largest H&M in this country opens late fall, just in time for the holidays. Soon, Las Vegas will be known for its supreme shopping scene, just like New York City and Los Angeles.

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: July 16-July 18, 2010

At Fashion Show
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Storewide sale.
Begins Friday, July 16 and lasts through the end of the month.

At Showcase Mall
Ross Grand Opening
A new Ross is opening up on the Strip, just north of MGM Grand at Showcase Mall.
3771 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Saturday, July 17. Opens at 9 am.

At Miracle Mile at planet hollywood
Urban Outfitters Sale
Save an additional 50% on all red ticket items.
Ends Sunday, July 18.

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: January 14-17, 2010

At Aid for AIDS Nevada (AFAN)
Grand Re-Opening
Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Apothecary Shop and the Grand Re-Opening of AFAN. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
January 14, 5-8 pm
701 Shadow Lane, Suite 170

At Town Square
Barre Las Vegas Grand Opening Event
Free Barre classes: 9 am, 10:15 am, 11:30 am and 12:45 pm.
Lululemon trunk show, live music and complimentary appetizers
from 4 pm to 8 pm.
January 16
6521 Las Vegas Boulevard South (Near the Borders bookstore.)

At Las Vegas Outlet Center
Off 5th BOGO Sale Event
Buy 1, Get 1 50% off. Second item must be of equal or lesser value.
Now through January 19.
7400 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Store Review: Banana Republic

On Thursday, September 10, also known as Fashion’s Night Out, Banana Republic hosted an exciting grand opening party for their new store concept at Fashion Show Mall. The event was also hosted by the ever-popular 944.com and helped to raise awareness of the local Las Vegas non-profit organization Aid for AIDS Nevada, as Banana Republic made a donation to the group. Complimentary cocktails and champagne were provided along with a DJ. Seen at this fashionable soiree were Melinda Sheckells, Managing Editor of 944 Las Vegas, Jason Feinberg, Fox 5 News Anchor and Las Vegas’ favorite stylist and Trend Editor for “MORE,” Joey Gonnello.

Attendees were presented with a Banana Republic store unlike any other. At the front entrance sits a boutique style room with ceiling-attached, hanging garment rods and a clean, minimal design. As one continues to enter further into the store, the experience is much like walking into a luxuriously oversize walk-in closet with a focus on the deep, dark wood of the interior. Think rich and welcoming.

To the left are three rooms filled with stylish menswear, while to the right are three rooms filled with classically tailored and fashionably trend-setting women’s pieces. Moving toward the back of the store, shoppers are greeted by a large room filled with men’s and women’s accessories and shoes, including two jewelry cases filled with gorgeous pieces. Mannequins are minimal, which complements the clean layout of the store. The few mannequins that are present, are exquisitely styled with outfits and accessories that tempt customers to leave the store with the identical look.

I left the event with Octagon Jewel Ring as featured below. While I loved just about everything at Banana Republic, and I say this as someone who rarely ever shops at BR, what I loved most were the accessories. The Banana is definitely stepping it up a notch. As I said to my friends, “The Banana is getting, like, all fashion-y.” And I mean it. My favorite pieces are featured below. The new store at Fashion Show Mall is located on the upper east level, near Betsey Johnson and across from Journey’s. Because of the impressive design of this particular brick and mortar, if you’re going to shop at a Banana Republic, this is the only one you should bother visiting. To visit any other would simply be settling for less.

All images are owned by Gap, Inc.

Las Vegas Retail Event: Banana Republic Store Concept Grand Opening Party

Everyone in Las Vegas is invited to the Banana Republic Store Concept Grand Opening Party on September 10 from 6pm-8pm at the Banana Republic in Fashion Show Mall. Complimentary cocktails and a live DJ. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Banana Republic shopping spree! More than a party, this event benefits AID for AIDS of Nevada.

To RSVP, email RSVP@CrossMarketingPR.com. Must be 21 or older to attend. See you there!