International Celebrity Beauty Expert, Neema Ali, Searches For The Caribbean’s Next Millennial Makeup Artists

 

KNF 1International celebrity beauty expert, Neema Ali of Kreating New Faces.

May 24, 2016 – Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago… In a bold move to expand the US-based celebrity brand, Kreating New Faces (KNF), throughout the Caribbean, renowned makeup artist, Neema Ali, will host a Trinidad and Tobago casting for makeup artists. The twin-island’s entertainment, film, fashion, music and creative fraternities will soon welcome its newest elite member with the fast-approaching launch of the award-winning KNF. The first round of castings will take place on Saturday May 28, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the brow and makeup salon, Ultimate Beauty Queen.

KNF 2Ali’s flawless finish on author and speaker, Lakia “LB” Brandenburg aka “The Wife Coach”, at a March 2016 promotional photo shoot. Photo courtesy Lakia Brandenburg.

The makeup artist, male groomer, stylist, image consultant, educator, motivational speaker and life and wellness coach eagerly shared, “I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to impart. I look forward to nurturing a cadre of trustworthy, business savvy, talented and highly creative professionals who deliver the highest standards in service while using beauty to create platforms for self-love, self-worth and appreciation.”

KNF 3Ali does on-set makeup application for calypsonian, Karene Asche, at a recent photo shoot. Photo courtesy estuary PR.

KNF 4Ali attends to every detail on-set at a recent photo shoot with Dr. Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool. Photo courtesy estuary PR.

With over 20 years of experience consulting in the beauty industry in the United States of America (USA), Ali has amassed an extensive résumé of accomplishments. Most notably, through the Teknique Group, she was the on-set makeup artist and hair stylist for five seasons spanning three years of the number one hit reality TV series, VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York and Atlanta. During this time, Ali’s celebrity looks were known to go viral with widespread recreation of makeup by fans globally.

Ali’s TV accolades also include makeup artistry for Dr. Heavenly Kimes during Season 3 of Bravo’s Married to Medicine. She also executed on-set makeup for Season 1 of VH1’s Gossip Game and on-camera makeup for Tasha Marbury during Season 5 of VH1’s Basketball Wives. Her glamourous makeup artistry has been sought out by a host of celebrities for red carpet events including TV One’s Jennifer Williams for the 2016 NAACP Image Awards; actress Garcelle Beauvais for the 2015 ESSENCE Festival; and poet Erica Mena for the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards. Other red carpet credentials include a glamour suite for the 2014 BET Awards.

KNF 5Male grooming behind the scenes with Ali and calypsonian, Chucky Gordon, at a recent photo shoot. Photo courtesy estuary PR.

Ali’s flawless finishes can also be seen in promotional photos for TV One’s Here We Go Again and the movie, Dead Beat Dad Rehab 2. In former years, Ali executed runway makeup for the Season 11 Finale of Project Runway during New York Fashion Week 2013. That same year, she did a three-city tour with international cosmetics brand, Cover Girl, for Taylor Swift. Ali launched her career in the world of beauty as one of MAC Cosmetics east coast Operations Managers in the USA.

Makeup artists interested in mentoring under Ali are invited to attend the first round of castings where they will be required to create their best look in twenty minutes. All applicants are asked to walk with their makeup kits, a model for creating their look and a résumé. There is a registration fee of TT $350.00 per applicant. For more information, join the Facebook (FB) event at http://x2t.com/KreatingNewFacesTTCasting or connect with KNF on IG @kreatingnewfaces or email kreatingnewfaces@gmail.com. Connect with Neema Ali on IG and Twitter @iamneemaali. To book Neema Ali, contact Liza Miller of estuary PR at liza@estuaryPR.com or (868) 367-5295.

 

WHAT:                      Kreating New Faces TT Makeup Artist Casting – Round 1

WHO:                                    Celebrity makeup artist, Neema Ali, of Kreating New Faces

WHEN:                     Saturday May 28, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:                  Ultimate Beauty Queen, Suite 25, A&A Mall, Charlotte Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and              Tobago

REGISTRATION:   TT $350.00. Walk with makeup kits, a model for creating one look and an up-to-date résumé.

KNF 6Ali applies last minute touches as she prepares Lord Superior on the set of a recent photo shoot. Photo courtesy estuary PR.

 

For booking and media inquiries, please contact:

Liza Miller, Managing Director

estuary PR Limited

Phone: (868) 367-5295 / (868) 761-1195

Email: liza@estuaryPR.com

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Press Release: Kaj Designs Employs A Bold Strategy To Penetrate The European Luxury Fashion Market

Kaj Designs Employs A Bold Strategy To Penetrate The European Luxury Fashion Market

Premier Caribbean Mid-Luxury Fashion Brand Partners With Global Runway And Britain’s Destination Weddings And Honeymoons Abroad Magazine

Kaj 1The cover of the current November/December 2015 issue of Britain’s only specialist consumer magazine for the lucrative and growing wedding and honeymoons sector, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Abroad (DWHA). Photo courtesy DWHA.

November 23, 2015 – Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago… With a steadfast focus to establish Kaj Designs as the Caribbean’s foremost mid-luxury fashion brand, the exclusive Trinidad and Tobago-based fashion house embarked on a bold strategy to penetrate the European market. This historic milestone introduced the brand to the thriving UK luxury fashion market via its distribution with the online boutique, Global Runway, coupled with an advertising campaign in Britain’s lavish specialist consumer magazine, Destinations Weddings and Honeymoons Abroad (DWHA). Over the past two months, Kaj further strengthened its market presence as DWHA’s exclusive international fashion brand and partner at two of London’s leading trade events, The National Wedding Show (TNWS) and the World Travel Market London (WTM London).

Kaj 2Kaj’s silk asymmetrical lounge with collar and pocket accents can be styled to transition from day to evening or from seaside to cocktail. Photo courtesy Kaj Designs.

These alliances with Global Runway as well as DWHA, have given Kaj access to the largest online luxury fashion market globally as well as Europe’s lucrative and growing wedding and honeymoons sector. “We have employed a two-pronged approach in market penetration in order to achieve success internationally. The opportunity to gain market share in two of our key target market segments hinges on making our brand accessible to the consumer while also elevating the profile of the brand via our marketing efforts. Our primary objective is to position Kaj as the Caribbean’s leader in luxury fashion. This initiative marks a critical one for us,” shared Kaj’s CEO, Liza Miller.

Kaj 3Kaj’s long sleeved evening dress in a dark olive and black jaguar print was captured behind the scenes of Global Runway’s promotional photo shoot in Verona, Italy. Photo courtesy Global Runway.

Kaj 4On location action in the streets of Verona, Italy during the shooting of Kaj’s long sleeved evening dress in a blue, grey and ivory miscellaneous safari print. Photo courtesy Global Runway.

Kaj’s full-page ad campaign was launched in the November/December 2015 issue of DWHA, which is currently available online at http://x2t.com/KajxDWHA and throughout the UK at leading newsagents and retailers including Harrods, Selfridges and at all London airports as well as in the USA, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Monaco, Paris, Germany, Singapore, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland and New Zealand. This special issue of DWHA, which was published on September 24, 2015, was also distributed at TNWS from September 25 to 27, 2015 and at the recently concluded WTM London from November 2 to 5, 2015. As DWHA’s exclusive international fashion brand and partner, Kaj’s promotional material was distributed in DWHA’s gift bags at TNWS.

Kaj 5Members of the production crew apply finishing touches on location in New York City during Global Runway’s shooting of Kaj’s silk asymmetrical lounge with collar and pocket accents in a Kelly green, white and black abstract print. Photo courtesy Global Runway.

Kaj 6A model gets playful on location in New York City during Global Runway’s shooting of Kaj’s long sleeved evening dress in a taupe, cream and black abstract print. Photo courtesy Global Runway.

The timeless luxury of Kaj’s classic resort creations cater to the discerning taste of KajFABfemmes who are confident women that boldly declare their sense of style and sophisticated sensuality in any fora. KajFABfemmes may shop limited edition pieces and experience the exclusive versatility, fine quality and impeccable finish of the Kaj Resort collection via Global Runway at www.global-runway.com. Visit Kaj on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kajdesigns or on Twitter and Instagram @KajDesignsLIVE to stay in the KajFAB know. For more information email info@kajdesigns.net.

Kaj 7That’s a wrap! Global Runway’s model and production crew pose on set at the end of a promotional photo shoot in New York City. The model dons Kaj’s classic twill trousers in a burnt orange, brown and ivory miscellaneous safari print. Photo courtesy Global Runway.

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Liza Miller, Managing Director
estuary PR Limited
Phone: (868) 367-5295
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