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Video: Beautifully Disney Cosmetics Line Debuts at Downtown Disney

3 March 2013 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

For those following along on Instagram, twitter or Facebook, I’ve been teasing the Beautifully Disney line of makeup as it launched unofficially Friday night, and officially Saturday morning. Some local bloggers were treated to a mini-makeover demonstration of the eye shadows and lip glosses from the first collection to be released – Wickedly Beautiful. Two other collections will be released in the coming months, and from what we are told, these will be limited release, so if you see something you like, stock up now!

Wickedly Beautiful features a dual personality – princesses and villains, taking you into a world of good versus evil, where soft and deep lacquer crèmes shimmer with glitter, richly unite to create modern interpretations of Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, Ursula, and Maleficent. For every princess-themed shade, there is a complementary villains color to go with it. The collection offers 2 eyeshadow palettes with 4 shadows each, 8 lip glosses and 8 nail polishes, each with a little bit of sparkle and fun that works for everyone. The eyeshadow palettes are Enchanted Kiss – the princess shades, and Midnight Hour, the villains shades.

What we learned this morning is that both the shadows and glosses are build-able, meaning you can use a lighter color for daytime/office wear and then build upon that with a darker shade or an additional pop of color for something more dramatic. I will say this – when I saw the lip glosses last night, I wasn’t convinced they would be worth investing in. But seeing them first hand, as well as the shadows, I was truly impressed and excited to add them to my makeup collection. Little tricks like adding the pop of shimmery silver or gold to the center of your lips on top of the colored gloss, makes a huge difference and looks really lovely in person!

Another treat for our little preview this morning was a visit from Isabella – the fashion diva who you may remember from the Disney Dooney & Bourke trunk show from last summer. I interviewed Isabella to get a little more insight into the new makeup line. She had a lot of fun things to share about her favorites:

Big thanks to Nicole from SparklyEverAfter.com for taking and editing this video! #Smoketural!

Here’s a gallery of photos from the today’s event at Tren-D launching the Wickedly Beautiful collection:

Princesses lip glosses plus Wicked Queen

Princesses lip glosses plus Wicked Queen names

The upcoming lines are Unlock the Spell, releasing in Spring/Summer 2013 and Fiery Spirit, releasing in Fall/Winter 2013. Unlock the Spell looks like it has a Belle theme, while Fiery Spirit seems to have Pocahontas as its theme.

Wickedly Beautiful is on sale now at Tren-D and World of Disney in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney, and Vault 28 at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. For a limited time, with any $40 purchase of Beautifully Disney, you can purchase the compact mirror for only $10. Current pricing on available Wickedly Beautiful products are as follows:

Lacquer Crème Nail Polish $8.95
Lip Gloss – $14.95
Mirrored Logo Compact – $16.95
Eye Shadow Palettes – $27.95
Cosmetic bags vary from $16.95 and up

Be a Good Witch AND a Bad Witch with Urban Decay’s New Palettes

5 February 2013 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

There are so many movie/pop culture-make-up crossovers lately, it may be hard to keep up, but one I was instantly enamored with was Urban Decay’s The Glinda Palette and Urban Decay’s The Theodora Palette. UD is my favorite brand of eye shadows (so many sparkles!) and I tend to get a little obsessed with their new releases. This is no exception. The two sets are just gorgeous and seem to have a color for any occasion, eye color, or style. See the hues below:

From UD’s description: Inspired by the Disney film’s theme of good witch vs. bad witch (and the good witch/bad witch dichotomy in all of us), Urban Decay created two collectible palettes loaded with beautiful, never-before-seen shades. Recreate Glinda’s ethereal, spellbinding look with eight all new and exclusive eye shadows in six pans (this set includes two duo-shades that are split in half, with a different color on each side of the pan).

Fellow blogger Estelle from ThisHappyPlaceBlog.com picked up the Glinda palette and had these photos to share:

From UD’s description: Inspired by the Disney film’s theme of good witch vs. bad witch (and the good witch/bad witch dichotomy in all of us), Urban Decay created two collectible palettes loaded with beautiful, never-before-seen shades. Recreate Theodora’s captivating, edgy look with eight all new and exclusive eye shadows in six pans (this set includes two duo-shades that are split in half, with a different color on each side of the pan).

Urban Decay’s The Glinda Palette and Urban Decay’s The Theodora Palette are $49 each and available now. Now go get them before someone drops a house on you too! 😉

NEW Disney LeSportsac It’s a Small World Bags-Spring 2013 Collection

30 January 2013 by Suzannah Otis 4 Comments

It may feel like winter will never end in some parts of the world, but Disney and LeSportsac are ready to infuse a little spring into your life with their latest designs for the Mary Blair-inspired collection. I wasn’t a huge fan of the winter designs, but they have won me over again with these whimsical colors and styles, this time paying homage to the country of Holland!

From LeSportsac’s blog: “…our carefree Dutch girls Saskia, Kalie and Brandie urge us to toss our devices and enjoy a sun-kissed afternoon on a bicycle! The Kalie Charm comes with the handkerchief-style print Well Wishes, as well as the embroidered placement tote Blooming Joy which features a Delft blue inspired needlepoint print brimming with bright pink daffodils and tulips.” Let’s see what’s in store for us:

Well Wishes print will be available in 14 styles: Rectangular Cosmetic, Travel Cosmetic , Kasey, Classic Hobo, Deluxe Everyday Bag, EveryGirl Tote, Medium Weekender, Large Weekender, Mini Basic Backpack, Basic Backpack, Small EveryGirl Tote, Deluxe Shoulder Satchel, Ryan Baby Bag, Lily Wallet.

More info from LeSportsac’s blog: “Adding to the Small World capsule is the latest installation of Mary Blair’s original artwork. See the World reworks the the world’s icons into a placement tote with beige and pastel contrasts, while our familiar geometric facade print continues with Global Journey in this color palette. Smaller styles in Global Journey include the Time To Share Double Coin Charm, while the larger styles and the See the World Tote come with the highly anticipated Multi Landmark Charm. It is sure to steal hearts all over!” I am pretty sure I need one of these styles!

Global Journey print will be available in 17 styles: Small Cleo Crossbody, Classic Hobo, Deluxe Everyday Bag, EveryGirl Tote, Medium Weekender, Large Weekender, Voyager Backpack , Carryall Tote, Basic Backpack, Small EveryGirl Tote, Deluxe Shoulder Satchel, Ryan Baby Bag, Jessi Baby Bag, Rectangular Cosmetic , Travel Cosmetic, Kasey, Lily Wallet.

“Share Your Dreams embroidery is a subtler beige and cream print, with small colorful embroidered impressions of the world’s icons sprinkled throughout and features cream tipped handles and straps. It includes the Share Your World Coin Charm on the larger styles, and the smaller styles come with the Time To Share Double Coin Charm.”

Share Your Dreams embroidery will be available in 8 styles: Classic Hobo, Deluxe Everyday Bag, EveryGirl Tote, Large Weekender, Small EveryGirl Tote, Deluxe Shoulder Satchel, Kasey, Small Cleo Crossbody.

New styles added to the Spring Disney It’s a Small World line-up include the Lily Wallet, Jessi Baby Bag, Basic Backpack, Small EveryGirl Tote, Medium Weekender, Deluxe Shoulder Satchel, and Carryall Tote.

Okay, maybe I need that one too, Love that charm too!

Which is your favorite design? I think they Spring 2013 collection will be a great success! Disney LeSportsac designs are available online and in select Disney Parks merchandise locations and the Spring collection will be out in February. Happy shopping!

20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Disney Dooney and Bourke Bags

20 November 2012 by Suzannah Otis 6 Comments

Keeping up with the tradition of limited edition Disney Dooney and Bourke handbag designs for the Run Disney half marathon races, Disney has come out with a new design for the 20th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon.

A blue bag with various Mickey Mouse silhouettes in different designs, this bag is less about racing icons and more about the Big Cheese himself. There is one version of Mickey in a running pose, which is what sets this design apart from previous Mickey designs. There will also be a special WDW Marathon hang tag as was on the previous RunDisney Dooney & Bourke limited edition bags. limThe pricing for the bags are: $280.00 for the Dooney & Bourke Satchel Purse and $200.00 for the Dooney & Bourke Letter Carrier Purse. The prices include tax and a non-refundable processing fee.

This time around Disney has gotten smart and set up the bags for pre-purchase at their active.com race registration site. There is a maximum 2 bag purchase per registration. Hopefully these new stipulations will ensure less eBay poachers and more fans of the bags themselves.

If you’re ready to run and grab your bags, click here to order.

Don’t forget to check DisneyStore.com for sales of select current released Disney Dooney & Bourke purses and Zannaland’s Disney Dooney & Bourke page with ALL handbag photos and info.

*DisneyStore.com links are affiliate links, which means it costs you nothing extra to click or buy, but if you do, I get a small commission. Thanks for reading!

Disney’s It’s A Small World LeSportsac Mary Blair Artwork Giveaways

17 November 2012 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

The popular partnership with LeSportsac and Disney and their adorable Mary Blair-inspired designs is now giving fans of the bags a chance to win a limited edition reproduction of the artwork that inspired the bag designs. The catch is these giveaways are only happening in the LeSportsac boutiques in New York and Las Vegas. I’ve never wanted to live in New York City or Vegas more than I do right now!

The three NYC area boutiques will be giving away different prints at each store – the Madison Avenue store will be giving away one of each of the three designs, the SoHo store will be giving away one “Castle Facade” artwork and Fashion Show in Vegas will be giving away one “Magic Facade” artwork. You can enter to win from November 19-24.

You can see the designs in this giveaway promo from LeSportsac:

If you notice the text on the bottom right, it looks like they’ll be doing a giveaway online soon too, so stay tuned!

Disney Cruise Line Fantasy Limited Edition Ear Hat & More New Designs

29 September 2011 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

This morning, Disney Merchandise Communications Manager, pal, and all-around great guy, Steven Miller visited the local Fox station to share some of the fun 40th Anniversary merchandiseavailable at Walt Disney World. When I saw what he was sharing, I had to snap some photos and in turn share here. I’m sure there will be more announcements and better photos coming soon, but for now, enjoy what I snagged of the ol’ tee vee screen!

Haunted Mansion Ear band — I haven't yet seen this in the parks - but could this be a Haunted Mansion-themed Ear head band WITH a tiny hat? Come to mama! (I could be wrong, but either way, they look great!)

Tiny Hat Mouse Ear Headbands — Another adorable one, could this be Dumbo-themed? Circus stripes, top hat, feather?

DCL Fantasy Ear Hat box — The cool steamer trunk box for the Fantasy Ear Hat

DCL Fantasy Ear Hat — Front of the Disney Cruise Line Fantasy Limited Edition Ear Hat - the porthole ears are a nod to multi-plane cameras pioneered by Disney in the past!

DCL Fantasy Ear Hat back — The back of the Fantasy ear hat

Thanks Steven and Disney Design Group cast member Mark for sharing these with us this morning! Can’t wait for more fun new merchandise from Disney Parks.

Harvey’s Handbags in Disney Halloween Prints at Disneyland

7 September 2011 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

I caught this little bit of news from the Orange County Register’s site and thought some of my readers might be interested. I know the Harvey’s seatbelt bags we’ve seen around the parks (see below for past designs) are a big hit with some guests and definitely give the Disney Dooney & Bourke designs a run for their money. Now Disneyland is set to receive an all-new set of Harvey’s bags with Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas prints for Halloween as well as two other collections with a Halloween theme. The collections will debut this Saturday, September 10, 2011. I may have to bribe some of my California friends to pick me up ~~all of them~~ one!

Here’s the story from the OC Register (emphasis mine):

Disney Vault 28, a women’s clothing and accessory store for women in Downtown Disney, is debuting a new line of specially-designed handbags inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Saturday.

Disney spokeswoman Michelle Harker said the latest offering of Harveys Seatbeltbags will feature scenes from the Tim Burton movie. Additionally, two other collections featuring Halloween-themes of skulls and bats will be available.

Harveys are made from seat belt material, woven together to create bags, wallets and other accessories.

The popular handbag company, based in Santa Ana, debuted a Disney-inspired line of bags and wallets in 2008. Harveys spokeswoman Ashley Cope said the “Nightmare Before Christmas” line is the fifth Disney-inspired collection.

The bags will range in price from $128 to $238 and carry a lifetime guarantee.

Cope said Dana and Melanie Harvey, who started the handbag company, will attend the launch at Disney Vault 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Here are some photos from Harvey’s of the prints used in the Nightmare Before Christmas designs —

Jack and Sally Harvey's print — Jack and Sally print for Harvey’s Halloween seatbelt bags

Sally and Jack — Another Jack and Sally design for the new Harvey’s bags

EDIT: Here are photos from the bags, now available at Harvey’s site:

Harvey's Nightmare Before Christmas bags — Jack and Sally’s iconic Moonlight pose – Carriage Ring Tote $178

Harvey's NMBC Skulls bag — Skulls design – Large Satchel $148

Harvey's NMBC Bats bag — Bats design – Carriage Satchel $238

No word right now as to whether these new designs will reach Walt Disney World stores any time soon, but I’ll keep you posted. Currently, most stores carrying the Disney Dooney & Bourke bags also carry these Harvey’s designs (which I’ve been meaning to post about since April – my photo files are a scary place!) —

Minnie Harvey Bag — Past design of a Minnie-themed Harvey’s bag from April

Disney Harvey's Bags — The Mickey Mouse comic-style Harvey’s bags have been out for a while at Disney parks and online.

Harvey's Minnie Bow design — The Harvey’s limited edition Minnie Bow design comes in several styles and a wallet

Harvey's Minnie Bow design inside — Inside the Minnie bow design Harvey’s bags

As much as I love Jack Skellington, there IS something about Minnie’s bow design that really appeals to me. I think it’s the polka dots, they always get me!

Limited Edition Steampunk Vinylmation Set

2 August 2011 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

I am a huge fan of the Steampunk genre and as such was thrilled to hear that a Steampunk Vinylmation – “Steam Park” set was coming out. It arrived on July 22 and while in D-Street at Downtown Disney last week, I was able to see this set in person. At $100 for the Limited Edition set of 6, it is definitely for serious collectors. Here’s what the 6 Vinylmation look like inside the themed box: