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Not since the Billboard charts crowned Jimi Hendrix king (look it up, post baby boomers), has the word “purple” been on so many people’s lips. While no color definitively dominates any fashion season, certainly purple will be the hue everyone will remember when they recall the fall and winter of 2007. Why purple? The surface-level answer is, “Because it’s beautiful.” But sociologists will tell you that popularity of a particular color is often indicative of the time and place in which it’s embraced. For instance, it has been suggested that . . |
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The faces of fall and winter will be rich and earthy, thanks to a dazzling new array of palettes from today’s top professional cosmetics companies. But don’t expect everyone’s collections to look the same. While some companies chose to echo the runway to produce violet-shaded eyelids and berry-stained lips, others looked to complement fashion’s bold statement with subtle browns and beiges, and still others took the look . . . |
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In the world of fashion, fall is truly the season by which the others are measured. Certainly, with its rich colors and lush textures, this season need not search outside itself for inspiration. In the makeup world, trend makers pay tribute to natural beauty, a look perfectly achieved with mineral makeup. This fall, Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics has created a rich palette of soft pinks, coppers and golds to enhance and highlight . . . |
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Investing in a retail product without the tools to sell it effectively is a surefire way to catch "buyer’s remorse." Now savvy spa owners are expecting sales and marketing support to be included with the cost of each unit. Erika Mangrum, president and cofounder of the four award-winning Iatria Day Spas in North Carolina, says it’s no longer enough for vendors to offer a great product. “You’ve got to have all of the operations . . . |
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