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Space NK and QVC Join Forces

Jaime Richards — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:22:24 PDT

British-based beauty purveyor Space NK has been the place to go for hard-to-find, high-end beauty needs, and soon you can get your fix through QVC - the two brands have just paired up. Starting on Friday, Oct. 21, Space NK's founder, Nicky Kinnaird, will host two shows (dubbed Beauty by Space NK) on the network, where some of the store's best-selling products will be featured. QVC has really been stepping up its game in the beauty realm as of late, but will you be tuning in for a bit of luxe shopping via the telly?

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Space NK to Open a West Coast Location

Jaime Richards — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:00:27 PDT

Space NK is a British store known for stocking hard-to-find beauty products, and on June 27, it's opening its first freestanding West Coast location. The store, located at the Brentwood County Mart in Santa Monica, will be stocked with goodies from more than 60 prestigious brands. While Space NK has been in the US since 2007, and there are now six freestanding stores and 14 store-within-store boutiques at Bloomingdales, the Santa Monica location marks the second opening of a stand-alone store in the past two months (the New Canaan, CT, location being the most recent). Call it a well-groomed British invasion of sorts.

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Three Wintery Tips From Space NK Founder Nicky Kinnaird

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:11 PST

Eat, drink, and be merry. It seems like that's the mantra on everyone's mind these days.

So, when I met up with Space NK founder Nicky Kinnaird at her store within a store at the SF Bloomie's, I asked her which festively spirited products are on her radar. Here are three of her wintery wonderland suggestions:

Overdid it at the after-work happy hour party? Detox with Natura Bissé Oxygen Finishing Mask (approximately $33 at most department stores), which clarifies and purifies the skin. Kinnaird also recommends products from Space NK's Seaweed Collection. Try Spa Seaweed Body Polish ($32), which helps stimulate the lymphatic system.
Looking for a people-stop-and-ask kind of fragrance? Kinnaird is all about Champaca Eau de Toilette ($30 to $70), "an amazing, super indulgent fragrance," she says. A feminine floral with cardamom, spices, myrrh, woods, vanilla musk, and amber crystals, this blend is the perfect winter aroma.
No fireplace? No problem. These creative, warm, and toasty Candles by Dayna Decker ($32) have a wooden wick that crackles when lit. How very cozy.

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When It Comes to Red Lips, Are You a Saint or a Sinner?

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:00:34 PST

Maybe you've noticed I've been a tad obsessed with red lipstick lately? So, when I told Space NK founder Nicky Kinnaird I was writing a series of posts on the hot shade, she took me directly to Poppy King's Lipstick Queen shades for inspiration.

"For someone who wants to wear red but doesn't feel as confident about it, you've got Saint Red ($18) with 10% pigment level so you can have the red without feeling as though your lips are walking in before you do," she said. "For someone who loves red lipstick, Red Sinner ($18) is your perfect color red - a 90% pigment level that says in place," she added.

This got me to thinking, even if you think you would never wear red - and by the way, what's stopping you? - are you naughty or are you nice when it comes to this bold shade?

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Where to Splurge, Where to Save: Two Easy Tips

BellaSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:57 PST

A few weeks ago, I met up with Space NK founder Nicky Kinnaird for a tour of the company's new store within a store at the San Francisco Bloomingdale's. Seeing that Kinnaird has been in the biz since the early 1990s, you could say she's in the know.

So, when it comes to this anemic economy, I asked the product expert where to splurge and where to save when it comes to shopping beauty.

When to splurge:
"Spend the money on buying the best possible moisturizer you can," she said. "Not on foundation?" I asked. "Foundation is a natural extension of skin care," she added. "If you take care of your skin, very often you can get away with a tinted moisturizer - you want your skin to shine through."

Where to save:
"People love the idea of going to the day spa," Kinnaird said. And while a trip to the day spa would be nice, it's not always affordable. Take a little time off for yourself by recreating the spa at home. "Head to the bathtub," she recommends. It's a lot cheaper, and you'll still reap the therapeutic benefits. Kinnaird suggests products from Aromatherapy Associates, a top blender of essential oils.

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Get "Party Glam" With Tips From Space NK Founder Nicky Kinnaird

BellaSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:10 PST

If you haven't heard about Space NK yet, you probably soon will. The British retailer of all things beauty launched its first US store in New York City last year, and most recently they've added stores within stores at various Bloomingdale's. Look for Space NK to launch in all Bloomie's locations by 2010.

Last week at the San Francisco store, I had the pleasure of meeting up with the company's founder, Nicky Kinnaird (hence the "NK"), and I asked her what kinds of beauty products she could recommend for the holiday season. Her suggestions? Party glam all the way:

Sexy eye duo - Go for a smoky eye with the multitasking Jemma Kidd Crushed Jewel Creme Duo in Black Diamond ($36). One side is a pot of eyeliner and the other allows you to intensify your look with glitter and sparkle. "You can make it classic and simple as you want or you can really build it with glamour," Kinnaird said. Note: Space NK currently doesn't ship Jemma Kidd products to the US, but you can find them at Bloomingdale's or other stores. Prices may vary.

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Smudge-free liner - For lasting power, try Jemma Kidd Define Stay-Put Eyeliner ($24) in a fun shade like Teal or Peacock. Layer a little glitz on top with Jemma Kidd Crushed Jewel Gel Liner in Azure ($24).
Rosy glow - "I'm all for multitasking wherever possible," says Kinnaird. Give yourself a playful flush with Rosy Glow Lip & Cheek Tint ($37.50). Plus, it's "very buildable and easy to control," she said.
Sleeping beauty - Slept in your makeup? No prob. Try Jemma Kidd Lasting Lash Tint ($28.50), a semipermanent tint you can snooze in.

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Bella Brand: Face Boutique

BellaSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:46 PDT

British investment banker Sarah Vorbach was in search of products she could use to teach her two daughters about skincare. Her criteria were that the products look good, smell good, feel good, do good (for the environment) and work... well. Unable to find what she was looking for, Sarah founded Face Boutique in October 2007.

Available exclusively through Space.NK (which are about to be in Bloomingdale's stores), the line uses plant-derived ingredients like geranoil and clove oil (and does not use sulfates, parabens, or petrochemicals). If you have specific skin problems, you might want to turn to some bigger guns (or a dermatologist) on the skincare front, but for gentle products that fit into any regimen, Face Boutique is great. And the products have amazing, subtle scents - kind of like fancy herbal teas. How perfectly British.

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Need a Laugh? Three Mirthful Beauty Options

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:00:35 PST

I love it when companies choose clever and uplifting product names to put a smile on your face. The theme of these items is laughter, and I think they make great gifts or pick-me-ups for yourself.

Space NK Laughter Body Wash ($28) is a gentle liquid and moisturizing body wash made from fruit extracts, rosemary, lime, ginger, juniper, and rosemary. No wonder you'll want to marinate in it while you're taking a shower.

For two more LOL products,

The names in Bare Escentuals Laugh Out Loud Customer Comedy Eye Collection ($36) were chosen from suggestions made by BE fans. The trio of shadows is made from 100 percent minerals and is naturally free of all preservatives and irritants. Wear alone or blend together to create a silly or serious look.

Lola Cosmetics Geisha Giggle Lip Shine Lipstick ($18) is a shiny shade of coral that's perfect for day or nighttime wear. Plus, it smells wonderful because it's made from jasmine, orchid, lotus flower, and ginger.

Beauty Byte: "Sephora of the U.K." Opens in the U.S.

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:55:15 PDT

The beauty retailer often referred to as "the Sephora of the U.K." has opened a flagship store in New York's SoHo neighborhood. This is the first U.S. outlet for Space NK, which already has 52 stores in the U.K. (Thanks to Kiss and Makeup for the tip.)

The chain of luxury beauty boutiques hopes to challenge Sephora by offering more than 50 brands that were previously unavailable in the U.S. According to Cosmetics Design:

In order to increase its foothold in the US premium cosmetics industry, (founder Nicky) Kinnaird is planning four further store openings in New York in the coming months, and is developing an American website to cast its net over a larger target audience.

From what I can tell, Space NK looks very sleek and nearly irresistible. I can't wait to go shopping there. By the way, if you live in New York, the flagship is having an opening event this Wednesday, June 20, where shoppers can enjoy makeovers, skincare consultations, and champagne.

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Cyber Monday Beauty Deals From A to Z

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:49:41 PST

Cyber Monday is the savvy, 120 word-per-minute typer's day to shine in the same way that Black Friday is the former roller derby champion's. Both require speed and cunning, but one is far, far more civilized than the other. There are plenty of amazing beauty deals to be had without leaving your armchair, so to see our big list of guaranteed deals and top-secret promotional codes, just keep reading.