Bodyography Cosmetics and The Marilyn Brush Host a Star Studded Go Red Fundraiser

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 18, 2010 -
Bodyography Cosmetics and The Marilyn Brush hosted a fashion show fundraiser to benefit The American Heart Association’s Go Red Campaign. The Go Red Campaign promotes healthy living in women in the prevention of heart disease.

Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women and Bodyography and The Marilyn Brush supported their community of women and increase awareness on the importance of healthy lifestyles.

Bodyography’s Creative Director, Nicole Krakowski oversaw the makeup artistry of 7 models while Marilyn Brush Creative Director, Douglas Martucci created the runway hair.
Nicole’s look: Go Red captured the essence of red carpet glamour with a classic yet seductive cat-eye.  Doug created a ‘Red Carpet Red Hot Marilyn’ look: using Marilyn Thermal Red and Futuro Pro.

Brig Van Austen and Janine Jarman from Bravo’s ‘Shear Genius’ also showed their support of Bodyography and The Marilyn Brush. Brig donned her fabulous larger than life hair bow while Janine displayed a beautiful vintage style 40’s coiffed hairdo. They can both currently be seen competing for the title of ‘Shear Genius’ on Bravo’s hit television show.

A former contestant who wasn’t titled ‘Shear Genius’ but has since earned her own television show, Tabatha Coffey was at The Go Red Event where she talked about her own personal story with heart disease and how it has affected her and her family. Tabatha is a long time fan and friend of The Marilyn Brush and she can be seen on her show ‘Tabatha’s Salon Takeover.’

The models wore red dresses from top designers including contestants from Lifetime’s ‘Project Runway,’ including Gordana Gelhausen, Jesus Estrada, Johnny Sakalis, Jose Castaneda, and Christiane King. The other talented designers included Emillio O, Maria Stanley, Deborah Lindquist and Rachel Pally.

Contestants from ‘Project Runway’ weren’t the only celebrities in attendance. Other Fashion celebrities included Erin Lucas from MTV’s ‘The City.’ A series spin-off of the MTV show ‘The Hills’ which documents the changing life of a new fashion hopeful for Diane Von Furstenberg.

The American Heart Association sent representatives to educate on the heart disease. Medical Director of Huntington Hospital, Dr. Vyshali Rao spoke about heart disease and heart health. Claudia Keller, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Los Angeles County American Heart Association discussed the Go Red for Women movement and how each person’s involvement makes a difference.

During the entire month of February a portion of proceeds from Bodyography’s Red China and The Marilyn Monroe Signature Collection will be donated to the Go Red for Women Campaign and The American Heart Association. Bodyography and The Marilyn Brush remain committed to supporting a strong community of women.

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