225 Winners Across 15 Cities Will Get Their Dream Makeovers by Style Guru Clinton Kelly

June 13th is the date for the Northpoint Macy's in Atlanta for Clinton's makeover! Deadline for casting is May 6.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Launching today with four audience makeovers on ABC’s The View, the “Macy’s & Clinton Kelly MAKE OVER AMERICA” tour will reinvent 225 women across the country with the help of style authority Clinton Kelly (TLC’s What Not To Wear). Traveling to 15 cities over the spring and fall, Macy’s and Clinton Kelly will make over 15 women in each market culminating in a runway show to unveil the makeovers at each local Macy’s store. Additionally, one lucky winner from anywhere in the U.S. will be selected for the ultimate Clinton Kelly makeover and shopping spree at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

Women can enter the contest at www.macys.com/makeoveramerica, where they will be asked to upload a photo or video and answer questions on why they should be selected for a Clinton Kelly makeover. Also online, America can vote for the “best makeover” after each event and can engage Clinton Kelly on other issues of fit and style. The closing for the entry period varies by market, so interested participants should check online for details.

“MAKE OVER AMERICA is taking to the masses the formula that works wonders for so many women on my television show,” says Clinton Kelly. “It’s not strictly about trends or solely about shape. It is finding current looks that accentuate someone’s lifestyle and personality and offer a figure-flattering fit. I can’t wait to get out there and work with all these women – more than 200 of them – to help transform their personal style!”

The MAKE OVER AMERICA tour will visit the following cities:

(event dates available online at macys.com/makeoveramerica)

Austin, TX – Macy’s at the Domain
Minneapolis, MN – Macy’s Southdale (Edina)
Boston, MA – Macy’s Burlington
Palm Beach, FL – Macy’s at the Gardens
Denver, CO – Macy’s Cherry Creek Mall
Atlanta, GA (Alpharetta) – Macy’s Northpoint
Orange County, CA – Macy’s South Coast Plaza
Kansas City, KS – Macy’s Oak Park Mall
Philadelphia, PA – Macy’s Cherry Hill (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Paramus, NJ – Macy’s Paramus Garden State Plaza
Chicago, IL – Macy’s on State Street
Scottsdale, AZ – Macy’s Fashion Square
New Orleans, LA – Macy’s Lakeside (Metairie)
Portland, OR – Macy’s Washington Square
San Francisco, CA – Macy’s Stoneridge Shopping Center (Pleasanton)

A former editor at Mademoiselle and Marie Claire magazines, Kelly made his debut on TLC’s What Not to Wear in 2003. It was Kelly’s talent for offering unflinchingly honest style appraisals with humor and compassion that brought him to the attention of Macy’s. For the past three years, Kelly has traveled the country offering his unique blend of fashion expertise, style secrets and self-confidence counseling at events in Macy’s department stores across the U.S.

More than just a fashion expert, Kelly is a committed advocate of style as a means of empowerment, reminding women that “knowing you look great builds confidence, and confidence is a key ingredient in reaching your goals.”

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Bright Starts' Second Annual 'Pink Power Mom' Winners Announced

PRNewswire/ -- Bright Starts(R) a baby toy and gear brand of Kids II, Inc. celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month by announcing the winners of its Second Annual "Pink Power Mom" search. The eight outstanding women were chosen for their inspirational fight, having displayed amazing strength and courage as breast cancer survivors, strong personal supporters or advocates fighting for a cure.

The search, which launched in May, invited friends and family members to nominate an inspiring woman who embodies the spirit of a "Pink Power Mom." Hundreds of touching stories later, eight remarkable women were selected as finalists.


The chosen winners will each receive:

-- $1000 donation to the breast cancer charity of their choice
-- $500 spa gift certificate to a local spa in their home town
-- $500 gift basket


The Bright Starts(R) Pink Power Moms for 2008 are:

-- Medha Deoras-Sutliff -- Ellie Milbourn
-- Amanda Horgan -- Julie Nations
-- Heather Janssen -- Amy Paterson
-- Kathy LaTour -- Jodi Petit


"Bright Starts prides itself in being a brand that genuinely cares about people and their well-being, and the Pink Power Mom movement is a way of making a positive change in the lives of those who support the brand," says Ryan Gunnigle, President and CEO of Kids II, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the Bright Starts(R) brand. "These eight exceptional women exemplify true champions who are making it possible for the baby girls of today to have a bright, happy and healthy tomorrow."
In addition to recognizing Pink Power Moms, a portion of the proceeds from the top selling Bright Starts(R) Pretty in Pink(TM) Collection will be donated to support breast cancer research. The Kids II Foundation commits its support for breast cancer research with a minimum donation of $100,000.

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Sensationnel's 'Hair Idol ... The Show' Stretches to Bring Glamour Back to the Beauty Industry

GBB Note: Kudos to the Georgia winners!!

PRNewswire/ -- Sensationnel's "Hair Idol The Show" was a big hit at Bronner Brother's International Hair Show in Atlanta. This national competition showcased the latest trends in hairstyles using Sensationnel hair products. An up-and-coming generation of young models took the runway with beautiful hairstyles and glamorous fashions. The competition was a night of fashion trends, featuring the model finalists from 2007, and hairstylist and model teams competing for the 2008 title.

The contestants competed in four categories, three of which were runway competitions. The three runway categories included casual day, dressy evening, and fun & funky. The fourth category was an avant-garde glamour photo competition. The overall winning teams are:

  Overall Winner - Team 2:   Shalynda McKenzie, model, Woodbridge, VA
                            Adrin "Seven" Washington, hairstylist,
                            Giavonnis Salon, Upper Marlboro, MD

 Second Place - Team 10:    Tia'Sharee Wallace, model, Lawrenceville, GA
                            Derrick "Babyboy" Watson, hairstylist,
                            Salon Couture, Decatur, GA

 Third Place - Team 15:     Ambrosia Woods, model, Phoenix, AZ
                            Madrid Johnson, hairstylist, Madrid
                            International, Phoenix, AZ

 Third Place - Team 15:     Ambrosia Woods, model, Phoenix, AZ
                            Madrid Johnson, hairstylist, Madrid
                            International, Phoenix, AZ

The first place overall winning model, Shalynda McKenzie, is a native of Dothan, Alabama. She recently was a semi-finalist in Americas Next Top Model. Last year Shalynda and her stylist, Seven, won first place in Glynn Jackson's Super Model of the year award for DC, Maryland and Virginia. She is pursuing a professional modeling career. The first place overall winning hairstylist, Adrin "Seven" Washington, is known for healthy hair. He is a South Carolina native, and holds a Mass Communications degree from Claflin University. His stellar signature styles have found their way to the pages of Vogue, Essence and other leading beauty and fashion magazines as well as Good Morning America, Martha Stewart and Extreme Makeover. Patti La Belle, Chaka Khan and Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson are among his celebrity customers.

The second place overall winning model, Tai'Sheree Wallace, is affectionately referred to by some as "Runway" for her effortless gait. This Detroit native has participated in Fashion Week in New York and graced the cover of Hotlanta. The second place overall winning hairstylist, Derrick "Babyboy" Watson, is a Detroit native and currently owner of Salon Couture. Watson, who has served as an educator for several major hair companies, strives to achieve top quality work and deliver uncompromising service to all his clients. Derrick continues to be an entrepreneur on the move as he expands his business repertoire to include music videos and a growing celebrity clientele.

The third place overall winning model, Ambrosia Woods, is a native of Phoenix, Arizona. She is a customer service representative at Arizona Public Service. Ambrosia is also completing an associate degree in science, and plans to transfer to Spelman College to complete her studies. The third place overall winning hairstylist, Madrid Johnson, is a consummate professional. He is a recognized leader in the world of cosmetology, and one of few elite stylists licensed to practice anywhere in the U.S. Madrid is president of Madrid's International Apprenticeship Training Center, Chairman of the California Hair & Fashion Counsel, Vice-President of the Image Color Counsel, a member of both the National Cosmetology Association's Elite Educators Group and board member of Skyline School of Cosmetology.

  First place winning teams for the individual categories are as follows.

 Avant-Garde Glamour - Team 2: Shalynda McKenzie, model, Woodbridge, VA
                               Adrin "Seven" Washington, hairstylist,
                               Upper Marlboro, MD

 Casual Day - Team 10:        Tia'Sharee Wallace, model, Lawrenceville, GA
                              Derrick "Babyboy" Watson, hairstylist, Salon
                              Couture, Decatur, GA

 Dressy Evening - Team 15:    Ambrosia Woods, model, Phoenix, AZ
                              Madrid Johnson, hairstylist, Madrid
                              International, Phoenix, AZ

 Fun & Funky - Team 2:        Shalynda McKenzie, model, Woodbridge, VA
                              Adrin "Seven" Washington, hairstylist,
                              Upper Marlboro, MD

Sensationnel's "Hair Idol The Show" was a night for creative hair styles that showed the beauty of Sensationnel's weaves, extensions, wigs, hairpieces, braids and accessories. This competition also gave several local fashion designers the opportunity to showcase their breathtaking creative clothes. Fashion Designers included Ooh La La, The Wilburn Sisters, Jeremiah Odeh, and Dariusm, the featured designer was Bramer Leon. Bre Scullark from America's Next Top Model was the show's model headliner.

Hair Idol gave over $50,000 in cash prizes to winning teams. In addition to cash, the winning model will receive a fashion spread in Upscale Magazine, a one-year modeling contract, and representation from a New York Modeling Agency. The overall winning team selected the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington DC as the charity to receive a $10,000 donation. Sensationnel also paid travel expenses for competing teams and last year's Hair Idol model finalists and the winner to participate.

"Hair Idol The Show" was produced by ConcreteMix22 under the direction of Dennis Shortt. In the 61-year history of Bronner Brothers' International Hair Show, this is the first time an outside company produced the hair show. Before heading his own agency, Dennis co-created and ran Burrell Consumer Promotions Inc., once a subsidiary of Burrell Communications Group.

In addition to Hair Idol, the Bronner Brothers Hair Show included over 300 exhibitors, over 120 advanced seminars, specialized boot camps, hands-on workshops, an all-new "Cuttin Up Comedy" show, other entertainment with celebrities and Sunday Morning Service. Bronner Brothers is an Atlanta-based company that has been celebrating beauty for over 61 years. Namaste Labs, makers of Weave Rx and Olive Oil, joined Bronner Brothers as the exclusive product sponsor for Sensationnel's "Hair Idol The Show."

Sensationnel was founded on the principles of creating innovative, premium quality hair extensions, hair pieces and wigs to address the needs of professional stylists and consumers worldwide. Sensationnel's hair products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Australia. The company's brands include Goddess, Kanubia, Instant Weave, Pro10 and Premium Collection. Fact sheets, photos and related information can be provided upon request. Additional information about Bronner Brothers, Sensationnel and "Hair Idol The Show" can be found at www.bronnerbros.com, www.sensationnel.com and www.sensationnel.com/hairidol08.

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