Oh Ramona!

The outspoken, no nonsense Ramona Singer of Real Housewives of New York that is! Ramona Singer will be the celebrity hostess for Vaz Beauty Event on November 18th!

The girls night out beauty event will feature great brands in skincare, haircare, cosmetics, body care and fragrance. Helen Julia is a featured vendor at Vaz Beauty Event, so stop by The Society Room of Hartford to check us out! The timing is perfect to get a jump start on holiday shopping!

Enjoy a fabulous evening amongst fabulous women!

Click here for more details on Vaz Beauty.

Pumpkin Schmunkin'

We're just a few days away from Halloween. That means fun Masquerade and Halloween parties to prepare for. What are you going to be for Halloween this year? I think I'll stick to a Venetian Masquerade Mask.

For this Halloween, bring family and friends together with festive aroma's like pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, Starbucks Pumpkin Latte (let's face it, you'll need that boost of caffeine before and after taking the kids trick-or-treating), and of course Helen Julia's Sexy Suede Soy Candle; a nice balance of down to earth woody sandalwood and musk sweetened with just the right balance of vanilla.

(Remember, shipping is FREE now through November 21st! No Promo Code necessary.)

HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!!!

Feel Good Mondays: Friends Til The End!

I am not referring to a Chucky Doll from the movie Child's Play, although Halloween is just a few days away! There's nothing that feels good about a horror flick with creepy characters (who am I kidding). I'm referring to great friends that are by your side through thick and thin.

Friends are your family. The ones you can call on for anything and everything. When you just need an ear to listen to you without any judgment. Someone to be your date on date night when you've been stood up. You can trust them to be completely honest without sugarcoating what you need to hear. They are a great support system and your dream team.

Good friends come and go. Great friends are around for a lifetime. This is dedicated to my great friends who have stuck around through the season, did not need a reason and are still around for a lifetime! Do you know who your great friends are?


Happy Monday!

Lights, Camera, Preston!

"Oh Preston!" is what clients repeat after renowned event designer, Preston Bailey, has transformed raw, ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments!

From a tree that encompasses an entire ballroom to twenty-foot-tall floral peacock sculptures! Now that is what I call an imagination! Preston Bailey's event designs are a visual show!

(images courtesy of Preston Bailey)

Preston Baily just relaunched his GORGEOUS new website. We don't expect anything less than perfect when it comes to Preston Baily. Just call him Midas as whatever he touches turns to gold! My kind of designer!

Preston doesn't stop at event designing. He also has a beautiful collection of invitations!

In my clear crystal ball I see Preston Bailey and Helen Julia cross paths in the near future! That would be something to sing about!

FEMININE. FABULOUS. FUN.

Delicious cocktails, fabulous shopping, fun goodie bag, complimentary beauty services, tastings and more is what you'll receive when attending VAZ BEAUTY EVENT!

This exciting event at The Society Room of Hartford is cause for a girls night out Hartford, Connecticut style! VAZ has created an exclusive beauty event for women. VAZ Beauty will feature great brands in skincare, hair care, cosmetics, spas, body care, fragrance (Helen Julia Candles) and more! Enjoy chic fashion finds and fabulous freebies just in time for the holidays!

By the way, Helen Julia will be a vendor. Stop by The Society Room of Hartford to purchase Helen Julia Candles at a discounted rate for VAZ Beauty participants only! Visit VAZ for more information on the FEMININE... FABULOUS... FUN... Event!

Hope to see you there!

Feel Good Mondays: Daddy's Little Girl

This is not about one of many Tyler Perry movies. However, this is about the cutest commercial I've seen reflecting on fatherhood. This commercial totally put a smile on my face while trying to fight the emotion of my eyes welling up from joy as I reminisce about my father. There is a comfort that overcomes you when watching this commercial on a father spending time with his daughter in the most memorable way that she will remember for the rest of her life!

The best part is the lyrics! I just love it!



Happy Monday!

Royalty At Bloomingdale's

Calling all brides-to-be... WeddingChannel.com and Bloomingdale's have teamed up for an event to welcome Countess LuAnn de Lesseps from Real Housewives of New York and Jorge Perez, National spokesperson for Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton! Create your registry with Bloomingdale's to gain access to meet Countess LuAnn de Lesseps at Bloomingdale's 59th Street (NYC) on Thursday, October 15th.

Helen Julia Candles are a featured vendor on WeddingChannel.com. Looking for favors for your big day or just a gift to offer as a "thank you" for guests attendance and participation? Helen Julia Candles are perfect! Helen Julia also offers personalized labels and ribbons to suit the need of your themed event. That's right folks, we do it all!

Maybe I'll see you at Bloomies!

Don't Give Me Any Lip!

I'm referring to some serious lip action from Fusion Beauty, LipFusion! So zip it and plump it! Not all of us are blessed with Angelina Jolie and Lisa Rinna's pout; whether we're born with them or they are paid for.

Helen Julia is giving away free samples of LipFusion XL and Lip Plumping Pencils (sharpener included) with every purchase of a large (10.5 oz) Helen Julia Candle now through 11/1/09. Just include promotional code "LIPFUSION" or "PLUMPING PENCIL" in the special instructions section upon checkout to receive your free gift.
The most important thing you can do before bed is prepare to plump your pout, with the exciting addition to the LipFusion family, LipFusion XL - 2X Micro-Injected Collagen. Swipe on and wake up to the most intensely plump, firm, hydrated, and full-out sexy lips you've ever known - naturally - and all in a night's sleep. For a night out on the town or just an every day look, use Micro-Injected Collagen - LipFusion Lip Plumping Pencil, a revolutionary lip liner that shapes, defines, and really plumps!

For more information on Fusion Beauty products visit their website by clicking here.

For all you brides-to-be, get your pouts ready for your "and you may now kiss the bride" moment!

Happy pouting!

I'll Bring My Crew, You Bring Your Crew...

...and let's all go to J.Crew! Say "I do" to J.Crew weddings and parties collection will be available for preview at Short Hills Mall. Did I just say J.Crew and Short Hills Mall in the same sentence; two of my favorite locations to shop!!!

If you're getting married in the near future, you might want to check out J.Crew's wedding collection. It's no surprise their wedding collection is a success. They have stylish quality wedding gowns without spending an arm and a leg!

(images courtesy of J.Crew)

Speaking of "I do"... Helen Julia's "I Do" candle scented in rose bouquet will be the perfect wedding favor for your guests! You can find Helen Julia on The Knot, WeddingChannel.com, Party Spot and Colin Cowie Lifestyle!

Wouldn't it be nice to have an "I do" J.Crew Candle! I'm just saying... ;)