Miss USA 2009 to Appear for Darac Beauty on QVC.

The newly-crowned Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton, will continue her whirlwind tour with a special, live appearance on QVC tomorrow, Saturday, April 25. The North Carolina native is scheduled to make her QVC debut tomorrow during “It’s a Beautiful Day.”

As a part of the beauty broadcasts, Kristen will model (yes, crown and all!) for the QVC debut of Darac Beauty with it's "Forgive" Skin Perfector Allover Face Luminizer.

Darac Beauty served as the official makeup artist and brand for Miss USA 2009, crafting the more natural look for this years’ pageant by using the "Forgive" Skin Perfector Allover Face Luminizer on many of the contestants. The item, with Dalton as the model, is scheduled to appear during a special four-hour Beauty Newsmakers Face-to-Face broadcast from 4 PM to 8 PM (ET) on QVC tomorrow.

Darac Beauty "Forgive" Skin Perfector Allover Face Luminizer is item# A92207 and will sell for $25.00.

Good News for Stila!

There is good news for us Stila girls and the company itself. Amidst all of the rumors flying around about one of our most beloved beauty brands, Stila made it's official announcement today: Patriarch Acquires Stila.

Here is a copy of the official release:

PATRIARCH PARTNERS LLC ACQUIRES STILA COSMETICS

NEW YORK, NY – April 23, 2009 Stila Corp. (“Stila” or “Stila Cosmetics”) and Patriarch Partners LLC
(“Patriarch” or “Patriarch Partners”) today announced Patriarch’s acquisition of Glendale, CA based Stila
Cosmetics from Wachovia Corp. and CIT Group. Stila was previously owned by Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
Sun Capital purchased Stila from Estée Lauder Cos. in 2006.

Patriarch Partners is a private equity and investment firm based in New York. The Patriarch funds have
investments in an extensive portfolio of companies, including Rand McNally, 180s, Dana Classic Fragrances,Croscill and MD Helicopters. Patriarch specializes in rebuilding companies that span across a broad spectrum of consumer and industrial sectors by providing innovative financial solutions, strategic direction and operational expertise.

“Stila is a sophisticated brand with a strong customer base. What Stila really needs is working capital,” said Lynn Tilton, CEO of Patriarch Partners. “As a Stila Girl, I am thrilled to be a part of this great company and look forward to providing Stila the strategic support and capital needed to build its future.”
Deanna Kangas, CEO of Stila Cosmetics added, “I am very pleased to work with Lynn Tilton and Patriarch Partners in continuing to grow the Stila brand worldwide. Patriarch Partners is an innovative and visionary private equity firm with the resources and expertise to continue to build Stila and propel the brand forward.”

Phew - I was so upset of the thought of losing a wonderful beauty brand. Even in these tough times, Stila is here and will be. I can't wait to see where the brand goes and grows from here.

Rock & Republic Cosmetics to Debut on QVC's "It's a Beautiful Day".

Are you gearing up for this Saturday's It's a Beautiful Day on QVC? I have heard from some that they plan to watch most of the day and others tell me they have their DVR's set. Either way, I will have my television set to QVC all day this coming Saturday, April 25th.

In addition to some of the great beauties I told you would be on the show, I just heard that Rock & Republic Cosmetics will be making it's QVC debut as well

Innovator, style maker, and driving force behind Rock & Republic Cosmetics; President Andre a Bernholtz will be presenting the collection as part of QVC’s Beauty and Newsmakers segment from 4:00-8:00pm EST.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll see:

Accentuate Bronzer/Highlighter -
Bringing the radiant glow from the sun to you, this refillable Swarovski crystal-covered compact includes one matte-finish universal bronze shade and one of three glamorously versatile highlighting formulas. In a coral shade, the highlighter lends a sultry vibe, while the pink hue sets the tone for romance and the gold tone takes a decadently glamorous turn. Paired with a Kabuki Brush, this is the perfect summer essential for getting a faux glow. Cost: $225.00 Refills: $45.00

Saturate Eye Color -
Indulge your eyes with a vast range of basic to bold shades. These highly pigmented formulas provide longwearing, creaseless color, making eyes pop. Available in matte, satin or shimmer finishes, creating any eye look is effortless. Cost: $28.00

Remember, 24 hours of Beauty on QVC this Saturday, April 25th, 2009. If you do not get QVC at home on your television, you can always watch live streaming shows online at QVC.com.