Imagine being let into an amazing shop after hours, where they make you cocktails, do your makeup, zhuzh your hair, and give you manicures? All these dreams came true when Cleo hosted The Department Store VIP night on Friday 17th September…
Imagine being let into an amazing shop after hours, where they make you cocktails, do your makeup, zhuzh your hair, and give you manicures? All these dreams came true when Cleo hosted The Department Store VIP night on Friday 17th September.
Sadly, star guest Karen Walker didn’t show as she was still in New York for NY fashion week after showing her new collection, Perfect Day. But the real stars were the nail technicians and hair stylists at Stephen Marr who worked their magic.
The first 80 guests got a goody bag of a CLEO, makeup treats and best yet, vouchers including a one on one session with a Stephen Marr stylist for 30 minutes to learn how to do anything you’ve always been curious about. I think I’ll use mine for a ghd curling lesson.
It’s a savvy business move in an industry where repeat custom is gold and getting clients to switch salons can be harder than getting them to leave their man. I heard a woman say she was so impressed she’s be keen to come here again and leave her Ponsonby salon.
Pictured left: Stephen Marr and Anya Brighouse.
Below: Cleo Editor Shelley Ferguson and The Department Store co-owner Brian Eible welcome guests.
The Tea Room became a bar as waiters poured Cointreau Cosmopolitans.
Below: Carly drying her nails at Lucy and the Powder Room.
Hair dos at Stephen Marr.
By Megan Robinson, 17 September 2010.
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