Voted Best in Auckand by Metro Magazine!

Phoenix Cosmetics has been awarded Best Makeup and Best Eyelash Extensions in the Metro Best of Auckland 2010 Awards!







If you recall, we were also awarded Best Brows back in 2007.

Phoenix offers business advice to Cleo Mag.

Our Amazing Eyelash Extensions in M2 Woman! Get yours in store today!

A proposal!...The Romantic Makeup Brand, Phoenix Cosmetics

We truly are The Romantic Makeup Brand!

Yesterday in store using a Phoenix lipgloss with an engagement ring hidden inside Jeremy got down on one knee & proposed to his girlfriend!

Congratulations Jeremy & Tracey ... Check out the 2 love birds here

Can you spot the ring?

Phoenix Fashion Week show featured in Urban Living

A friend of Phoenix

Friend of Phoenix Cosmetics – Grace, a Star Makeup Artist from Blenheim

Read about Grace Simpson's successful time at Phoenix's Fashion Week show and her relationship with Phoenix Cosmetics

Grace blows a kiss on the runway at Phoenix's debut Fashion Week show 2010.

How did you get involved working with Phoenix Cosmetics?

I met Phoenix when she was tutoring at the makeup academy I trained at in Auckland. We stayed in touch over the years - then a salon where I was working at the time in Blenheim got news that the makeup line they were carrying was no longer available in NZ…so I jumped at the chance to bring in Phoenix Cosmetics! Working with the products and being in regular contact with Phoenix sparked up a lot more excitement again including some amazing makeup opportunities. In 2009 I was invited to join Phoenix and her Pink Ladies for Queen of the whole universe in Wellington then again for Fashion week in Auckland. When Phoenix told me her plans for her debut makeup show this year I couldn’t have been more thrilled and didn’t hesitate for a second to accept her invitation to get in on the fun!

Phoenix Renata and Grace getting ready for the show.

How did working at Fashion Week differ from your experiences in Blenheim?

In Blenheim I generally work on my own and it’s usually for special occasion makeups such as weddings and school balls. I do get the chance to do some creative work including the odd fashion show around here however these jobs are generally on a much smaller scale and the makeup looks are just a tad more subtle than those in Phoenix’s makeup show!

One of Grace's makeup looks.

What was the atmosphere like working backstage?

Fast and exciting, there was a lot going on…what with all of the different looks for the 5 different shades of summer…the body art, the false lashes, the flowers, the jewels and sequins and there were people everywhere…makeup artists, assistants, models, dancers, actresses, hairdressers, camera and film crew…I loved it! There was still order to it all though and everybody knew what they were doing so there was no need to panic!

What did you enjoy about working with the Pink Ladies?

Being inspired together and sharing the same vision…these are things I miss being down in Blenheim working on my own! Also every single pink lady that I have met is a treasure and a joy to work with, so just being able to share the same passion and have a laugh together amongst the madness of it all is a treat in itself.

How was working on NZ celebrities/models different to working on clients/friends?

It was pretty cool working on Shorty Street Stars as although I don’t always admit it I am a secret fan from way back. But other than the novelty of seeing people from off the telly, it was no different…all of the models were really lovely.

Grace with Kimberley Crossman

Tell us about your favorite part of the day?

Walking down the sparkling pink carpet at the end of the show! I felt so elated looking at the faces in the crowd…they were in absolute awe of what they had just seen and experienced which made me so proud of Phoenix and what she has achieved. I was completely filled with joy for having been a part of it all with a grin on my face from ear to ear!

What was the biggest challenge for you?

Probably catching up with what was going on when I arrived in Auckland the night before the show…as I had missed out on the whole build up and all the practices and run-throughs etc so I just tried to pay very close attention to everything that was being said and done around me so I was on the same page as everyone else. That and being confident…telling myself that I was going to be able to do what was required of me!!!!

What were your expectations of Fashion Week and were they met?

I expected to have fun this year as well as working really hard and gaining priceless experience. I knew this year was going to be unique as Phoenix’s show was not like any other…I absolutely had fun and although it was hard work and everybody was under pressure…the fact that the show was a one in a million visual extravaganza just made it all the more rewarding.

What did you think of the Phoenix Cosmetics makeup looks?

They blew me away…every model was showcasing a ‘feature’ look…this is what made it so breathtaking. And so much was covered, from the brave, bold and whacky to all that glamour, sparkle and romance!!

And lastly, what is your favorite Phoenix Cosmetics product?

The Buffer Brush - hands down. The novelty hasn’t worn off creating an instant flawless complexion, every time.

The whole Pink Ladies team after the show. Tired wee Pink Ladies!

Phoenix on the cover of Auckland Today

Phoenix is a Cover Girl!

Inside Fashion Week with Phoenix Renata, Cosmetics ICON

A day in the life of a Phoenix model

Check out Claire Hahn's article on Thread.
http://www.thread.co.nz/news/5425/15/Phoenix-Rising/d,thread-article

Phoenix Rising

A day in the life of a Phoenix model
Phoenix House of Makeup show at NZ Fashion Weekend
Saturday 25 September 2010

The show was scheduled to start at 4.15 on Saturday afternoon at New Zealand Fashion weekend but for the Phoenix House of Make-up team more commonly known as the Pink Ladies, preparation for New Zealand’s first ever make up fashion show has been months in the making.

Sponsored by Swarovski crystals and costumes by Diamond Dance Entertainment and fashion designer Sophie Burrows the show has been painstakingly put together to produce a dramatic visual spectacular for the public attendees.

Call time for the 40 strong cast including Shortland Street stars Kimberley Crossman, Faye Smythe, Sally Martin and Frankie Adams is noon. That’s four hours for the application of the avant garde make up and crystal adorned body art inspired by the new Phoenix Cosmetics collection entitled “The five shades of summer”.

The show opens with “Summer Romance” and pint sized pocket rocket Kimberley Crossman in full showgirl regalia of a nude bra and g-string heavily embellished with pink crystals and a pink feather boa tail that would make a flamingo proud.

I close the first section of the show in a rosette gown that took over ten metres of pink fabric to put together and a headache inducing floral headpiece that was rapidly removed immediately after the finale. Beauty is pain.

“Underwater Love” and “Sunset Haze” both take to the runway in Sophie Burrows distinct style of demi sheer fabrics and Grecian draping with dramatized versions of the makeup collections signature looks.

Faye Smythe and Frankie Adams walk out confidently to debut the “Dreaming of Sahara” in rich gold bikinis and long trains of Sari fabric glittering with threads of gold and Sally Martin opens the “Midnight Delusion” component of the show with a strut to match any seasoned runway regular.

The Shortie girls are a hit back stage with no diva antics or demands, just a group of down to earth girls delighted to be involved in a risky move by makeup maestro and entrepreneur Phoenix Renata.

The show is over the top nonstop glamour, not the type of make-up I will be wearing on the Kindy run, but a experience not to be paralleled and one I hope to be involved with again. It’s not often a girl gets to wear diamante eyebrows so one must seize the opportunity as it arises.

Photos and story Claire Hahn, 25 September 2010

Katy Thomas Polaroid Story at Fashion Week

Check out Thread story by Katy Thomas who was our Host at our FW Show!

http://www.thread.co.nz/news/5423/15/Fashion-Week-on-Polaroid/d,thread-article

Fashion Week on Polaroid

Katy Thomas, fashion reporter/model, took a camera courtesy of Polaroid around NZ Fashion Week and captured some moments on Polaroid to share with us...



And still my fashion week continues! Rolling on into Saturday to film backstage for Phoenix House of Makeup and open the show. Now have a slight girl-crush on Sally from Shortland St. One of the best bodies @ FW.

Claire Hahn, Me, Zeisha. Claire used 10 metres of fabric on the roses alone. Weighed a tonne. But she stole the show, whatta hot mama. I'm feeling significantly under-dressed and suffering from a severe lack of make-up. It's not often I get to say that. Thanks Phoenix for showing us how to flirt with our wild side.

Shortland Street

Check out the Shortland Street, TVNZ Website:
http://tvnz.co.nz/shortland-street/birds-feather-3809498

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Shortland Street's Faye Smythe (Tania Jeffries), Sally Martin (Nicole Miller), Kimberley Crossman (Sophie McKay) and Frankie Adams (Ula Levi) hit the catwalk when they modelled for Phoenix Cosmetics.

Almost irrecognisable, transformed with feathers, gems and body paint, Martin says it was an experience she'll never forget.

"It was just amazing to be amongst the backstage buzz, watching all of the girls be completely transformed", says Martin. "The coloured gems, the Swarovski crystals, the feathers and body paint they were everywhere, it was mad!"
"Each girl had her own plastic pocket with Phoenix's individual makeup plans, and any embellishments that were part of it", continues Martin. "I loved how every girl had a very specific and very different look. I was so amped to be a part of it all, it was quite magical!"

You'd have to agree the girls looked a-ma-zing! Check out our photos from the day.

Phoenix on TV2 Iamtv

Did you catch Phoenix and her show on TV2's iamtv? If you missed the episode check it out here!

http://tvnz.co.nz/i-am-tv/s2010-e27-video-3836200?ref=facebook

Watch Phoenix discuss the inspirations behind her first debut fashion week show, hear the models of Shortland Strett discuss their involvement and watch clips of our show with backstage sneak-peaks!Watch the episode by clicking on the link above!

Phoenix on Good Morning TVNZ

Phoenix was recently on the Good Morning show.

She travelled to Wellington to discuss her Fashion Week show.

Check out the episode and watch as Phoenix demonstrates one of the
makeup looks from the show & 5 Shades of Summer makeup tutorial booklet.

Learn how to re create the look at home!

Tune in to Phoenix TV here!

www.youtube.com/user/PhoenixCosmeticsTv

5 Shades of Summer RELEASE

5 SHADES OF SUMMER Has arrived!Check out our biggest collection ever!! Exclusively displayed at NZ Fashion Week

For a limited time receive a FREE GIFT when you purchase 2 or more of our brand new products/colours!

You will get a FREE Makeup Tutorial Booklet showcasing 5 new looks for summer AND a FREE Phoenix Lipstick (colour of your choice) AND a FREE Lip brush A gift valued at $130! This offer expires 1st Nov so be quick

Luxury Lipgloss - A dazzling new sparkly gloss. Age defying, healing and beautifying. Enriched with vitamins to ensure luscious lips stay perfectly pouty.

New eyeshadow quads. Sparkling new eyeshadows in an array of complimentary tones.

Win tickets to QWU!

Show us where you're wearing Phoenix makeup.
Upload a photo of yourself to our HOW & WHERE
facebook album & you could win x2 Tickets to:
Queen of The Whole Universe, a very queer drag pageant.

Sat 6th November, Aotea Centre

www.queenwholeuniverse.com

Phoenix Fashion Week Makeup Show!

Our Phoenix Makeup Fashion Week Show was a HUGE success!
Thank you to the hundreds of people who turned up to see the show!
We made the cover of the Herald on Sunday with our dazzling pictures
And got a 10/10 rating for the show from the A list.

Check out some of the pictures here: and the rest on our facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=5000606&fbid=457568157280&id=84309632280

With raving reviews and gorgeous dazzling models, we are hugely thankful to
all of our sponsors and beautiful models and clients who came out to watch the extravaganza.

Phoenix on Thread

www.thread.co.nz/news/5376/15/Star-studded-show/d,thread-article

Check out our Show on Thread!

Fashion Weeks first ever makeup show! and its ours!

http://www.beautybible.co.nz/corporate-info/news-events/fashion-weeks-first-ever-makeup-show.html

PHOENIX SHOWS AT FASHION WEEK

PHOENIX SHOWS AT FASHION WEEK

Phoenix is putting on her own Makeup runway show at Fashion Week this year.
You can come and watch our spectacular makeup extravaganza and get an exclusive sneak-peak at our new product release: 5 Shades of Summer.

Phoenix & the Pink Ladies are working with Swarovski to create an amazing showcase of makeup artistry and fashion. We have a wonderful cast of models (even a few celebs) with costumes from Diamond Entertainment and garments from Wellington designer Sophie Burrowes.

WHEN: 4.15pm Shed 1 Saturday 25th September 2010
WHERE: Fashion Week Viaduct Harbour Marine Village
HOW: Get tickets from http://www.iticket.co.nz/ and search Fashion Weekend. Tickets are $20 and this gets you into Fashion Weekend, our show, the designer garage sale, seminars and other shows.

Check out our facebook and twitter pages for ticket giveaways!

Phoenix TV

Phoenix TV
The wait is almost over!

The highly anticipated and regularly requested
Makeup Tutorial Videos are almost here!

Phoenix TV will be up and running in just 3 short weeks
with our own Youtube channel.

Stay tuned!

5 Shades of Summer

5 Shades of Summer

Tutorial Booklet and 4 Brand NEW products

Including new Radiance Cream SPF15 Foundation
Luxury Lipgloss (with a wand as requested by you)
Eye Shadow Quads and Eye Pigments as well as
a beautiful array of dazzling new shades in our
existing product range.

This will be our biggest release yet!


In stores we will also stock the 5 Shades of Summer
Makeup tutorial booklet with 5 wonderful looks
to learn and re-create.

5 Shades of Summer will be launched in October.

Air New Zealand Fashion Week!

We are doing our own fashion week this year! Come watch our show, September 25th, tickets available for Fashion WeekEnd at iTicket now!

A spectacular makeup show to showcase our brand new product/colour release "5 Shades of Summer".

Join us for a colourful, vibrant celebration of makeup artistry and hair styling done in pure Phoenix style! Working with Emma McLachlan's wonderful team, Diamond Entertainment! and showcasing amazing photography by Maan Abdul-Hafeedh!

For more info contact the Pink Ladies on 09 845 6620, or to buy tickets go to:

http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/search/?searchtext=New+Zealand+Fashion+Week

See you there!

SNEAK PEAK of the Pink Ladies annual staff shoot prep

Phoenix in the Pink

Phoenix graces the pages of this months Mana Magazine issue. Also a lip gloss giveaway and secret makeup tips revealed! Check it out.