Stila Cosmetics on being vibrant in Vancouver
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»women have their own sense of style. Its about being your own woman, trendy but not over the top, says Christine Tessaro, marketing director for the California-based Stila make-up company. The companys philosophy embraces that approach We want people to say, You look beautiful tonight, not Your make-up is awesome. To make it easier for women on the go, Stila is introducing city-inspired Stila Girl travel packs, and Vibrant in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»is the first one. It features four eye shadows (two mattes, two sheers), including a deeper-coloured hue that, when used with a wet brush, becomes an eyeliner, its iconic Kitten shade, which can be used for all-over shimmer or as a highlighter, and a dual lip and cheek cream. The colour names celebrate the city: Sea Plane, English Bay, Cypress, Granville and Coal Harbour. All products, which were designed by a celebrity make-up artist, are paraben- and fragrance-free. While Stila eyeshadows retail for $23 each, the entire travel pack is $21. Its recently available at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques and Murale. At the recent launch of Vibrant in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»at the Opus Hotel, Stila joined forces with Ardell eyelashes to highlight the beauty of guests eyes. Ardells senior brand specialist Maria Iossifidis says her trick for easy application is to put a bit of the adhesive on her hand and then run the lash through it. Wave the lash in the air for 30 seconds so the adhesive is more tacky and then apply. The lashes can last up to three weeks if you clean off the adhesive each night and dont apply mascara. To win Vibrant in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and other Stila products, go to
