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Saturday, 28 January 2012

Celebrity & Rock Star Stylist Keanan Duffty Joins VivaSwag.com as Guest Expert

Redondo Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 22, 2009

Ever wonder how to get that rock star look without spending a fortune? VivaSwag.com, the shopping site with personality, announces its next guest expert, celebrity stylist to the stars Keanan Duffty, slated for Tuesday, December 22nd, as part of its new weekly interview series. Launched December 15th at http://vivaswag.com/vivaladrama/ featuring TV host and beauty expert Stacy Cox, the series features one of Viva Swag?s characters interviewing an industry expert to get tips on the season's latest trends and product recommendations. This week Duffty sits down with Beverly Hills socialite character, Farrah Sterling. She loves fashion and accessories and couldn't wait to learn what Duffty offered.


Duffty collaborated with David Bowie for his clothing line, Bowie by Keanan Duffty Collections, and with Gwen Stefani for her L.A.M.B. collection. Duffty's own line of clothing has been featured on American Idol, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Entourage. A rock star himself, Duffty is a member of the group Slinky Vagabond, and recently released his book REBEL REBEL http://bit.ly/rebelrebel, which details punk rebel fashion and the DIY aesthetic.


Duffty first established his own fashion label in 1999, mixing youthful subversive subcultures with high fashion, music and British iconography. The line was carried by over 70 high-end retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Fred Segal, etc,.


VivaSwag.com, the only online shopping site that meshes social networking with shopping also hosts a bi-monthly Twitter Party, which gives even the most Twitter Party challenged an incredible chance to win great prizes. Twitter followers compete to win up to twelve prizes an hour. Correct answers and a little bit of luck are all it takes to win. Viva Swag?s next Twitter Party will be Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM PST (8-9:00 PM EST, 7-8:00 PM CST).


In 2010 expect stylists Josie Outlaw, another certified rocker; designer-turned-stylist Laurie Brucker; makeup artist to the stars Julianne Kaye; jewelry designer to stars such as Angelina Jolie, Tamara Bert; and hair stylist for Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Rihanna, Tippi Shorter, and many more to come.


For more information log onto http://www.VivaLaDrama.com to check out our new series. To schedule an interview or to request photos please contact Crys(at)polarispublicity(dot)com.


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Related Bergdorf Press Releases

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Partners with Celebrity Bridal Gown Designer Ines Di Santo

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) August 26, 2010

Plan your wedding, while spending a weekend getaway in one of the most relaxing, yet adventurous places in the Southwest. Gather creative ideas, tips and advice from top professionals on how to plan the perfectly choreographed wedding. Join celebrated haute couture bridal designer, Ines Di Santo and choose the gown of your dreams from her latest wedding couture collection at Unveiled, on October 22nd at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.


Ms. Di Santo will personally showcase her 2010-2011 wedding dress collection, previously only seen in New York City and just two days prior to being previewed at this exclusive event. Her collection was inspired by the mystique and nostalgia surrounding the quintessential day in a woman?s life. Dramatic and glamorous, Di Santo?s gowns offer a three-dimensional aspect in detail. Delicate chantilly lace, daring and luxurious layers of lam? are all incorporated with the flawless style that she is renowned for in the world of haute couture wedding dresses. Celebrities and brides alike have donned her spectacular designs.


?Ines Di Santo continues to astound and amaze the world with her vision,? said Melinda Easley, leading wedding specialist for The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain ?With each design she introduces fresh looks and sets new trends allowing each and every bride to feel like her wedding day is truly all she imagined. This two-day event offers exposure to a high fashion affair that is experienced exclusively on the major fashion runways around the world.?


As previously announced, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has also partnered with Couture Consulting and E Events to create Unveiled, an unparalleled bridal event. Touted as the ?Wedding Weekend Escape,? this offers engaged couples, brides and mother of the brides or even the bride and her best friend, an ideal weekend getaway designed to share industry secrets of how to plan the perfect wedding.


This inclusive Wedding Weekend Extravaganza is valued at $ 895 for two and includes:

?Deluxe Accommodations

?Transportation to and from the Tucson International Airport via private sedan

?European Breakfast in Bed

?In-Depth Wedding Workshops

?Interactive Experiences

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Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a poolside reception to kick-off this weekend filled with high energy events. Immediately enter The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom by escort, where the excitement begins with a full-blown wedding runway fashion show featuring designs by Ines Di Santo. The momentum continues as vignettes appear throughout the ballroom showcasing top vendors items with innovative hors d?oeuvres and beverages. Guests top off the evening at the After Glow Party allowing for dining and stargazing well into the night.


Saturday ramps up early with wedding workshops, allowing one-on-one time with the industry experts. To round out the day, guests then move onto their chosen interactive activity complete with gourmet lunch. This non-stop, two-day affair is designed to experience the latest wedding trends and learn the secrets behind planning the perfectly choreographed ceremony, from start to finish.


For more information about The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain resort, to book this weekend, please visit: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain or to make a reservation, please call (800) 241-3333.


About The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Nestled in the high Sonoran Desert is an invigorating playground where the adventurous can explore the lush desert along the Tortolitas Mountains and majestic Saguaro forest. The property features a 253-room hotel, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, destination spa and luxury homes at The Residences on 850-acres. The property also features adventure programming, world-class hiking, and is host to the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships each Spring in its striking canyon setting. This is a place where adventure and a gracious spirit of hospitality come to life. For reservation information, please call (800) 241-3333 or visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain.com.


About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 72 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Dove Mountain, Tucson, Arizona; and Lake Tahoe, California. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, please contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. (800) 241-3333, or visit the company web site at http://www.ritzcarlton.com.


About Ines Di Santo

Internationally recognized as a leader in the world of bridal couture, Ines Di Santo has been designing gowns since the age of fifteen. She is best know for her work with bridal designs, but her talent for haute couture and love of glamorous fashion prompted her to extend her reach into the eveningwear market. Her collection is sold at such luxury retailers as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, as well as at high-end boutiques around the world. Ines Di Santo resides and designs in Canada.


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