Getting Gorgeous Launches Its First Event in New York City for Mommy Bloggers
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney – co-founders of Getting Gorgeous LLC – hosted their launch event this weekend in NYC. 350 mommy bloggers were invited to have one-on-one conversations with top brands in the fashion and beauty industries.
"When you become a parent, sometimes you forget to treat yourself to a little 'me time,'" says Vera Sweeney. "Getting Gorgeous is about reminding moms to put themselves back on their priority list. The companies we selected to partner with all have the same message – ease, comfort, accessibility and affordability."
The following companies spent 6 hours in an intimate setting with the most influential women in the mommy blogosphere talking about their upcoming product lines.
Miraclebody (http://miraclebody.com): Want to know how to look 10 pounds lighter in 10 seconds? Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi (http://robertverdi.com) was on hand to help the attendees figure out their right fit.
Tide (http://tide.com): Who needs to iron or worry about stains and odor on clothing when there's Swash? The team showed how easy it could be to tackle your everyday needs in the laundry department.
Hanes (http://hanes.com): No more cup sizes! The ComfortFlex Fit Bra provides the comfort and flexibility of higher priced brands at a more affordable price.
Lia Sophia (http://www.liasophia.com/): It's all about the accessories and no one beats Lia Sophia in this department. Bloggers were able to pick one of four items from the brand and while seeing how easy it is to spruce up a look with a piece of jewelry.
Skechers (http://skechers.com): Expert trainer Andrea Metcalf was on hand to talk about the benefits of Shape-ups. Did I mention how fashionable they look? Dozens of bloggers went on a morning walk from their NYC store to the 'Getting Gorgeous' event.
Kmart Design (http://kmartdesign.com): Looking for affordable fashion that's on trend? The team showed off their top 5 Fall Fashion looks for under $50.
Remington (http://www.remington-products.com): Celebrity stylist Richard Marin and his team primped and pampered the Getting Gorgeous attendees using the new Remington Pearl line. Their curlers, blow dryers, wet-to-dry flat iron and curling wand were the must-see-tools of the day.
Powermat (http://powermat.com): Ever lose your phone charger? Are you sick of all the wires? Powermat offers a clean and easy way for you to charge up iPods, iPhones, Nintendo DS machines, Blackberries and more.
Kodak (http://kodak.com): Women were allowed to bring their memory cards and create gorgeous photos using Kodak's on-site Kiosk. They also learned about their new line of inkjet printers.
Shopafrolic (http://shopafrolic.com): Designers Liz Lange and Erica Wagman showed the attendees their favorite fashion picks and their fab new site Shopafrolic. Ever wanted a designer to show you her favorite finds? Now you can get a new pick everyday of the week.
Sarah Potempa (http://sarahpotempa.com): Her hands are responsible for some of Hollywood's most famous looks. Sarah offered one-on-one advice to the bloggers and gave them quick and easy solutions for Fall's upcoming hair trends.
E.L.F. Makeup (http://eyeslipface.com): Who needs a makeover? The attendees had celebrity make-up artist Kim Baker (http://kabartistry.com) show them how to get sexy, smoky eyes. Affordable makeup that is professional grade – what a hit!
ageLOC (http://www.ageloc.com): Nowadays it's all about daily skin care that has anti-aging properties. The specially designed ageLOC Edition Galvanic Spa II rejuvenated the bloggers' puffy eyes, immediately showing amazing results.
Photography by:
Mishelle Lane (http://www.mishellelanephotography.com)
Eric Thomas (http://ericthomasphoto.wordpress.com)
Moosh In Indy (http://mooshinindy.com)
'Getting Gorgeous' was a HUGE success. Exhibitors and attendees alike voiced tremendous excitement and satisfaction about how the day unfolded.
For more information on how you can get involved with the next 'Getting Gorgeous' event, please contact:
Vera Sweeney
Founder of:
http://gettinggorgeousevents.com
or
Audrey McClelland
Founder of:
http://gettinggorgeousevents.com
SOURCE Getting Gorgeous
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