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ck Calvin Klein Beauty: It's Here!

BellaSugar — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:03:00 PST

We've already heard some background on the relaunch of Calvin Klein cosmetics. Now they're available online at Sephora, which also has some exclusive colors. I haven't been able to check out this line in person yet - although some readers have mentioned in-store sightings at Macy's - but I'm looking forward to it.

Some of the eye shadow shades are beautiful, and the Ultimate Edge Gel Eyeliners are tempting. (If you're a fan of MAC Fluidlines or HIP cream eyeliner, you'll want to check these out.) One big disappointment: The foundations aren't available in shades to suit most women of color, just a range from Soft Beige to Suntan. Hey, Calvin, what gives? In 2008, there's no excuse for launching a cosmetics line and leaving so many women without choices.

Coming Soon: ck Calvin Klein Beauty

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:00:37 PST

Remember when Calvin Klein had a cosmetics line a few years ago? Its minimalist packaging reminded me of Shu Uemura a bit, and the colors were flattering and natural-looking. Despite these good qualities, it was discontinued. But as of January, it'll be back in a big way.

The ck Calvin Klein beauty collection includes more than 200 products, ranging from foundation to lip color to nail polish and everything in between. The concept is to link the cosmetics line closely to the current-season Calvin Klein fashion. To that end, makeup artists at the sales counter will be called "stylists." (What's wrong with plain old "makeup artists"? Oh well.)

Mark Carrasquillo, ck Calvin Klein global makeup artist, says that color is the thrust of the collection. He said: "You might put a green and blue eyeshadow together, but it's all about the application and how you wear it to make it new." The collection, which launches next month at Sephora, averages about $20 per piece. To see a slew of product images, including some dramatic ads from the campaign, just

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Calvin Klein's Latest Fragrance: ck IN2U

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:29:49 PST

Last night I attended the launch party of Calvin Klein's latest Fragrance called, ck IN2U. This star studded event took place in a warehouse in the garment district in NYC. Drinks flowed (in CK bar-ware of course), male CK models pranced around in black wife beaters and celebs such as: Mena Suvari, Sienna Miller, Jamie Burke and last season's winner from America's Next Top Model, Caridee, were present. Stay tuned for more on my interview with Caridee on next week's installment of Model of the Week.

ck IN2U is a perfume for all of us bloggers out there! The idea is based on the premise that you don't know what the guy looks like that you've been flirting with on IM and email, but you know that he's into you and you are diggin' him for sure! You are having intense feelings of anticipation and excitement.

There you have the essence of the fragrance. It is all about connecting with another person and there are actually two fragrances this time from Calvin Klein although they share a name; one for men and one for women.

ck IN2U for her is made from: pink grapefruit fizz, Sicilian bergamot, red currant leaves, sugar orchid, white cactus, neon amber, vanilla and red cedar. ckIN2U for him is made from: lime gin fizz, pomelo leaves, frosted tangelo, cocoa, pimento, shiso leaves, cool musks, white cedar and ultra-vetiver.

The collection includes a large eau de toilette bottle (5 oz) for $60, a 3.4 oz bottle for $40, and a 1.7 oz bottle for $36. They will be available April 1st at fine department and speciality stores nationwide. To see images from the party,

Cara Kleinhaut Translates Hollywood Event Design Into Practical Decor Tips

Diana Nguyen — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:00:16 PDT

Hollywood A-listers gathered to honor nine leading ladies, including Jennifer Aniston and Barbra Streisand, at the Elle Women in Hollywood tribute Monday, but here on Casa, we think another woman deserves a spotlight: event designer extraordinaire Cara Kleinhaut. Cara and her award-winning design team at Caravents are not only responsible for the production at Elle's exclusive event, but soirees for top-notch Hollywood clients, including HBO, Target, and Condé Nast publications. Fresh from the intimate women-empowering award dinner, Cara talks to us about translating Hollywood event design into home decor, party tips, and throwing decor caution to the wind. Check out what Cara had to say:

CasaSugar: You recently designed the Elle Women in Hollywood event; what's it like to produce such a high-profile party?
Cara Kleinhaut: We do a complete room transformation at the Four Seasons in LA. We come in and build false walls, stage backdrops, room lighting . . . the room is completely built to reflect and represent the Elle brand, using Calvin Klein Collection as a big inspiration.

CS: How did you come up with the design palette?
CK: Calvin and Elle are minimalists and chic, and L'Oréal Paris is very colorful and feminine. So it was about marrying the different aesthetics that work for everyone. We used a color palette of white, slate charcoal, with pops of plum and a beautiful burgundy. And a texture palette of ultrasuede, hammered silver, plexiglass, and smoked plexiglass. Everything was a partnership with Elle, and the calla lilies were a group decision. They are extremely elegant, very structured, tailored looking, and extremely chic. It was my favorite detail of the night. Barbra Streisand loved our calla lilies!

Keep reading for Cara's tips on how to throw a fabulous Fall fete.

6 Minutes With Up-and-Coming Model Herieth Paul

Jaime Richards — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:10:00 PDT

If you've never heard of Herieth Paul, let this be an introduction. The 17-year-old stunner has just returned from the New York and Milan catwalks, but still manages to take time out for school and friends. On top of all that - and more - Herieth can also be seen in CK One's new Shock perfume campaign. I recently spent a few minutes getting to know Herieth, so to see a glimpse into the life of a model just starting out, keep reading.

Kate Bosworth Heads East in Time to Wrap Up Fashion Week at Calvin Klein

Allie Merriam — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:53:22 PST

Kate Bosworth joined her design partner and friend, Cher Coulter, on a plane out of LAX last night. The stylish pair caught a flight bound for NYC, where Fall Fashion Week has been under way for a week. Kate prepped for her trip with a last-minute stop at her hair salon and made sure to fit in time with her man, Alexander Skarsgard. Kate and Cher, who collaborate on their affordable accessories line, JewelMint, may gain some inspiration from what's coming down the runways. Kate threw on her latest plain Calvin Klein look for Francisco Costa's latest for the brand today. Kate, who's a former face of CK Jeans, may just have something up her sleeve with the company. She rubbed shoulders in the front row with both Kerry Washington and Zoe Saldana, who arrived in the Big Apple a few days ago too, and has also been affiliated with CK underwear.

Wednesday Giveaway! Calvin Klein's ck IN2U Fragrances for Him and Her

BellaSugar — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:30:58 PDT

Thanks to our very generous friends at Sephora, we're giving away a different product every day throughout the month of June. First, a big congratulations to Sofi, who won Tuesday's giveaway for The Balm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18.

This week's giveaways are all about Summer beauty, and today, we have a double dose with Calvin Klein's two new fragrances: a 1.7-ounce ck IN2U her Eau de Toilette Spray ($36) and a 1.7-ounce bottle of ck IN2U him ($36). If you win, you can keep one bottle for yourself and share the other with a special guy in your life. (Need I remind you that Father's Day is fast approaching?) The women's fragrance is a fresh floral scent with notes of Sicilian bergamot and sugar orchid, while ck IN2U him is a woody mix of pimento, shiso leaves, and vetiver. Both are seductive, powerful, and daring.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment in the comments section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 6, and we'll announce the winner when we post the next giveaway. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. You must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account. For all of the rules and regulations, click here. Good luck!

I'd also like to introduce a special new member of the TeamSugar family: SephoraExpert, an insider at the beauty retailer who's here to answer any questions you might have about makeup, skincare, and other pressing matters. So stop by SephoraExpert's profile page and say hello, or send her a private message or leave a guestbook post with any of your burning beauty questions.

Halle, Marc, and Patrick Win Big at the FiFi Awards

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:15:10 PDT

The nose knows, and yesterday, a few fragrances were awarded at the Fragrance Foundation's annual FiFi Awards. This year's winners were announced last night, with the coveted Hall of Fame award going to Calvin Klein's standby, Ck One ($60). To find out what other scents got top honors, just read more.

Oh Man: It's Calvin Klein MAN

BellaSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:59:14 PDT

Normally, I wouldn't blog about a men's cologne, but because it's Calvin Klein, and I am such a big fan of his timeless scents, I really wanted you to be in the know. This new cologne, Calvin Klein Man, is a fresh, spicy and masculine scent. Sweetest Day is just around the corner, so if you want to spoil the man in your life, it might be a good gift.

It is made from a blend of rosemary, mandarin, bergamot, violet leaf, bay, nutmeg, spearmint, incense, cypress wood, sandalwood, musk, amber wood and guaiac wood. Keeping in tradition with CK's aesthetic, the bottle has a very sleek and chic design. It was created from a thin glass bottle accented with chrome and a strong black glossy inlaid plaque.

The Man collection consists of a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette spray ($65), a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette spray ($48), a 3.4 oz after shave splash ($45), a deodorant ($16), a 6.7 oz hair and body wash ($20), and a 5 oz after shave balm ($40)-all of which are expected to be on counters nationwide beginning in October.