Congratulations to Raffle Winners

We love the fact that Solessence is enjoyed worldwide, but manufactured right in Washington County, Wisconsin. Even better is becoming more of a part of the local scene, especially the fair and festival scene Wisconsin is so well known for! It really is great to be a part of a wonderful community.

Maria has been busy meeting so many of you at various events, and she always pulls a winner out of her hat. For those that participated in the last couple of drawings, here are the winners:

• 30th Annual Spring Gift Show/Milwaukee: Cathie Mistir of Milwaukee - Yuzu Gold Gift Bag
• Brookfield Gift Fair/Sheraton Hotel: Rebecca Stelmack of West Allis - Easter Basket

Congratulations, and keep your eyes out for Maria. Her next stop is tomorrow in Elm Grove , coinciding with the Elm Grove Art Walk. 80 vendors at this event alone! Please stop by and say hello, and enter the drawing.

4th Annual Spring Extravaganza Expo
Saturday, April 21, 2007
9:30am - 3pm
Elm Grove Lutheran School-
945 Terrace Dr.Elm Grove, WI 53122
(Moorland Rd. North, right on Watertown Plank Rd., then left on Verdant Dr. Event is in the back of the church and school Enter at the blue doors.)

April 14 & 15: 30th Annual Spring Gift Show - Milwaukee

Celebrate Spring with Solessence at booth #907 during the Spring Gift Show


SATURDAY ONLY: The $5 mini manicure/polish change featuring Solessence scrubs - licensed nail technician will be onsite!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Gift Basket giveaways! Scrub demonstrations!

Exfoliate and glow with our Natural & Organic products that are manufactured in Wisconsin and have been selected for inclusion in People Magazine events, Billboard Awards, and more!

Free mini manicure
with purchase
Bring in this coupon and receive a FREE mini manicure & polish with purchase by a licensed nail technician. Offer available Saturday, April 14th only.

Offer Expires: Services available Saturday, April 14th only.


30th Annual Spring Craft & Gift Show
Milwaukee Expo Center
Expo Center
Wisconsin State Fair Park8200 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Booth 907

Adults: $4.00
Children 6-12: $2.00
Children under 6: free

The MakeUp Girl has a new bag...

Lianne at TheMakeUpGirlBlog.com now has an additional gig at HONEY magazine. This former model and current makeup artist has turned blogger extrodinaire, and her blog was recently mentioned at About.com as one of the top recommended beauty sites (many of our other favs were also listed!).

We zoomed over to support her spot and were pleasantly surprised to see she had linked Solessence. Thanks for that, and well wishes on your new endeavour.

The 'Size Matters' controversy (no laughing matter)

I'd like to touch on something that has been around for a while but is not widely known. It is also a subject heavy on my mind (no pun intended, as you will understand later). As this isn't a board for cosmetic review, I have not been sure of the appropriateness of the topic here. However, I think it is important enough to post for you to read if you choose, and take a minute to reflect on the content.

Nano technology has been one of the 'trendy' ingredients in cosmetic manufacturing for some time. Primarily, titanium dioxide for sunscreens, although there are a number of other culprits. And for some time, scientific reports have been coming in that these ingredients that are so small they are able to penetrate the skin, travel to the brain, and...collect in little pools. The end of this first intial report I read (nearly two years ago) stated it was too early to determine if there was any harm to this happening. Does it really sound like a good thing?

Sunscreen addicts, take note: nano technology is found in many types of beauty products, but sunscreen was the primary audience for this development. I urge you to review labels before you buy and to scrutinize what is currently in your stockpile.

A post from Friends of the Earth touches on this subject from the consumer side and gives a good overview in layman terms. Please, take a moment to read the information and come to your own conclusions. http://www.foe.org/camps/comm/nanotech/index.html

OT: Never to Early to Start...(April Fools)

For every message DOVE sends out, there is an opposite (mainstream?) school of thought...

Is this right for us?
What soon-to-be-parent hasn’t had the dreaded fear, kept secretly to themselves, that their newborn baby would not be as pretty or as handsome as they’d hoped. With all of the advances in laser and reconstructive surgery, these fears are now a thing of the past.

Why haven't I heard of this before?
Ten years ago, an ugly baby was something that you had to live with. That was then. Today, the practice of cosmetic surgery for children as young as two months is becoming widely accepted. At that age, the bone and cartilage development is still malleable and easy for a skilled surgeon to work with.

What is it?
Cosmetic Reconstructive Altering Baby Surgery (CRABS) is performed to enhance or change a healthy, normal, functioning part of the baby's body. The Early Life Cosmetics Surgery Centre is Canada's first 'baby only' plastic surgery centre, specializing in those 'ugly babies' under 5 months of age. The ELC has many services available, including chin alterations, protruding foreheads, eye ridge definition, and the big hit with Pageant Parents - ear bosselations. We strive to restore function or to achieve physical normality.

Is my baby too young?
No. But they can be too ugly. The earlier the baby goes under the knife, the better. The last thing you want is your baby growing up, going to school and being teased because he/she is ugly.

Can I finance my plastic surgery procedure?
Sure. We have professionals that specialize in helping good people with poor credit, no credit, or bankruptcy, and help you and your child get a fresh start. We also have a No Money Down / Trade-up program available to those who qualify. Don't let money get in the way of you and your child's happiness!

Read more at...http://www.earlylifecosmetics.com/

Dual Demos - Saturday, March 31 in New York/New Jersey

11am - 3pm

Whole Body @ Whole Foods Market - Manhattan

Columbus Circle

Broadway between 58th & 60th Streets

Concourse Level

The Shops at Time Warner Center

212.823.9600

11am -3pm

Whole Body @ Whole Foods Market

44 Godwin Ave

Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 670-0383

MySpace or yours?

MySpace addict? Stop by and add us to your friend list; vice versa! The more the merrier. Keep posted on our events with voice recorder, post voice and written comments, dig a crazy video every now and then. Share what is happening in your world!

www.myspace.com/solessence

Weekend Events for 3/24: West Orange, New Jersey & Brookfield, WI

Saturday, March 24th - Whole Body at Whole Foods Market, West Orange/New Jersey - 11am - 3pm

If you missed a chance to see Celeb Make Up artist Karim Orange in New York, she will be coming to WFM, West Orange, this Saturday to share her favorite Solessence products. Karim's warm, vibrant personality and knowledge of natural/organic products have brought rave reviews from the NY events. Please stop by for samples and a chat - and come before 11am to nosh at the all natural breakfast bar.

Whole Body at Whole Foods Market
235 Prospect Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
973.669.3196

Sunday, March 25th - Sheraton Hotel - Brookfield, WI - 10am - 4pm

The Spring Fair is a multi-vendor, shopping event at the Sheraton Hotel. Maria Wirt will be on hand to provide samples and product detail on the Solessence line. Maria's background is in the spa/beauty industry, and she'll be available to demo product and provide suggestions. She can also put together beautiful baskets for any occassions.

• Sheraton Hotel
• 375 South Moreland Road
• Brookfield, WI

Solessence & WFM/NY: Meet Celeb Make Up Artist Karim Orange

Meet Twice Emmy Nominated Make Up Artist
Karim Orange
at Whole Foods Market, New York
March 11th White Plains
March 17th Union Square

as she shares her favorite SOLESSENCE products

White Plains, NY - March 11th

Karim will be at Whole Foods Market, White Plains all day Sunday, March 11th to introduce Solessence SheaShea scrubs, lotions & sprays NEW to this location. This will be an all day event - stop by for samples and to say hello!11am - 7pm100 Bloomingdale RdWhite Plains, NY 10605(914) 288-1300

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The Hook Up

A chance meeting with celebrity make up artist Karim Orange led to an effort to introduce Solessence...which led to Karim's reply, "Solessence? I love Solessence!" Turns out she was already a fan...

This glam gal has performed her artistry fom East to West coast on celebrities such as Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, The Dixie Chicks, Donald Trump, Jay Z, Tom Hanks and many more. She also spends her time speaking & teaching nationwide on natural/organic cosmetics.

In addition, Karim is the eco-cosmetic expert for ELLE magazine - look for the 'green' issue coming out in May.

Karim admitted to "turning a lot of friends on to" Solessence's signature creamed sugar & coconut milk scrub. Her favorite scent? Yuzu Gold

OT: Orange You Glad to See Me

CNY lasts a good two weeks, and oranges symbolize wealth & good luck. Someone, however, has too much time on their hands: Check out more feats of citrus architecture athttp://www.greatfunplace.com/2007/02/sculptures-made-out-of-oranges.html

Asian Persuasion

Oranges symbolize wealth & luck in Asia, and are abundant during the New Year festivities. Get on your personal celebration with a slice of Solessence's Asian Persuasion soap - chock full of lemon, neroli (orange flower), sandalwood, patchouli and studded with orange slices and lemons, it packs a fragrant punch!

For our blog readers, mention 'blog' in the comments section of the checkout, and get the companion Yuzu Gold soap for no extra charge. This is the sweet, fragrant counterpart, the Yin to the Yang.

http://www.solessence.com/sp_asianpersuasion.html

Happy Valentine's Day

Girls Night Out - Milwaukee - March 1st

Support your shopping habit and humanity on March 1st, 5-9pm.
Please join us for a fun night of eating, shopping and sipping at Shoot the Moon Photography's Girls Night Out.

• Proceeds from this event to benefit the Advocates - a shelter serving women and children in Ozaukee County. www.advocates-oz.com
• $5 donation includes one drink ticket (Drinks provided by Bartenders on the Go, Coffee by Cafe Forte, and appetizers by Mequon's Piggly Wiggly)
• Kitchen items will also be accepted at the door and be donated to the Advocates

Goodie bags to the first 150 women! Great raffle items and unique boutique style vendor shopping!

For more information, contact:

• Shoot the Moon Photography
• 10050 N. Port Washington Road
• Mequon, WI 53092
• 262.240.9848

Solessence enters LA with Girlie Designs

Girlie Designs will be holding their grand opening February 9 in Los Angeles, and Solessence will be featured at the new boutique! Check out these fab finds from Linda Antwi at:

7494B Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Call 323-512-GIRL (4475) for more info

One Mad Hot Dance Party - Milwaukee

The Spring fundraiser for the Milwaukee Ballet is tonight - and Solessence Gift Bags will be auctioned off to lucky recipients. Held at the beautiful Pfister Hotel, we hope there will be some mad, hot bidding for all items. Support the arts!

Coming Soon: Whole Foods - Jericho/NY

Solessence arrives next week at Long Island's largest 'all-natural, certified organic, full service supermarket' - Whole Foods Jericho. Voted best health food store in the area, the store will start the collection with the signature organza bags for Valentine's Day. Love is in the air!

• 429 North BroadwayJericho, NY 11753
• 516.932.1733
• 516.932.1730 fax
• Store hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

People Magazine, SAG, Solessence, Stars

Who: People Magazine, SAG, Solessence, Stars

What: 13th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

When: Sunday, January 28, 2008*

Where: Los Angeles

Why: Because they like us...right now, they like us! (wrong awards show, we know)

The 13th Annual SAG awards partners with People Magazine to host the official SAG after party for Hollywood's finest...and Solessence products have been requested for 1500 VIP & A list stars that will attend. We are beyond honored to be a small part of this exciting event!

Check out the clip for the nominations announcement, with SAG president Alan Rosenberg thanking People for hosting this soiree for the 11th year running (:39). http://tbs.com/video/0,,99109,00.html

See you on the red carpet! *check your local listings for times

Soul Pitch Media Review

Hey, we've been away for awhile getting ready for 2007, but check out what Soul Pitch Media has to say about our organic creamed sugar & coconut milk scrub:

STYLE ADDICTIONS
smell good feel good look good! The need
to feel luxurious and stylish is everyones addiction. Our beauty, fashion, music
and tech editors have tested the new products and reveal the must have for the
new year! This is definately the power of pampering! SheaShea combines the
fabulous properties of unrefined African shea butter (solid) and oil (liquid)
with coconut milk to create a luxurious bath treatment.

After a loooong day at the office I decided to try this beauty
regimen, and the fabulous aroma of tranquility was all around. My rough skin
became smooth in seconds and the feel of beauty was all around me.





For more information log on to www.solessence.comItem Number: SC1002 Fluid Weight: 12 luscious ounces Price: $18.00

Hope you have been having a great holiday...

Solessence added to Whole Foods/Union Square

Ah, Union Square. Growing up in SF, that meant the wonderland of Gumps, high end hotels, and an oasis of green (also, Quantas Airlines where I got a real stuffed koala as a kid! gulp).

On the East Coast, it means a serious hub of shopping and traffic as well, where the city connects from all points. Whole Foods is on 14th (between Broadway & University), and adds Solessence scrubs and lotions to the mix. Take a peek on your way home, especially accomodating with the new holiday hours:

4 Union Square South
New York, NY 10003
212.673.5388
212.673.5393 fax

Store Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Holiday Hours:
Tuesday, November 21st: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22nd: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, November 23rd: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
aturday, December 23rd: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, December 24th: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 31st: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, January 1st: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Gift Set Shoot!

Our gift sets have undergone a fabulous photo shoot, but we're still plugging away at uploading to the site...so thought we could share here first: