Beauty

Going to throw in a little bit of a melting pot today. Yes, Rags and Rouges has been on yet another hiatus due to health, life, work, and all of it. So let’s ease back into the swing of things with some giveaways and FREE samples.

ELLE magazine is highlighting a summer getaway before summer. You know how it is, summer is so close you can almost smell the beach, yet you’re still forced to throw on that boring, but pretty trench coat every day still. How ‘bout a beach visit before the temps start to climb? Nice! Enter here!

MAX Factor Cosmetics is sponsoring a Customize Me Blend in and Stand Out contest. And who couldn’t use a little pick me up makeover right before summer hits? Enter HERE.

Who doesn’t want a free wardrobe from DKNY? Answer this small survey (took me less than 5 mins) about your exercise routine and what fancy threads you wear when working out and you’re entered. Check it out HERE.

Happy Face Sweepstakes sponsored by ELLE and St. Ives. Hey, it’s bridal season and if you are looking to score a free honeymoon, this romantic trip to Hawaii may be just the ticket. Enter HERE.

DOVE is giving away a bunch of FREE loot. I LOVE Dove products and use them everyday. And who doesn’t want FREE stuff? Check it out here.

Donna Karan was born in Forest Hills, New York on October 9, 1948. She was born as Donna Ivy Faske. It was in 1974 where she married Mark Karan, and subsequently divorced in 1978. In 1983, she married Steven Weiss and lost him in 2001. Donna has in total, 3 children who have blessed her with 6 grandchildren.

Donna started her career being schooled in the famous Parsons School of Design. In 1974 she began her work as many designers do, under the schooling of another designer. For Donna, it was Anne Klein who broke her into the biz. During her time at Anne Klein, Donna became the originator of the notion of “bridge” dressing – Lower priced than designer, Higher pricing than moderate. In 1984 Donna launched her own label with her late husband, Steven Weiss. 1989 was the birthday of DKNY.

During her career, Donna has won 3 Coty’s, and was honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards for three consecutive years – 1985, 1986, and 1987. She was also honored as Menswear Designer of the Year in 1992. Finally, the CFDA awarded her with Lifetime Achievement Excellence in 2004, but that has not kept Donna from the sewing machine and pattern makers.

Donna’s trademark is the 7 interchangeable black pieces that wrap and sculpt the body, and it is this trademark that has won her accolades in her field. Though Donna resigned as the CEO of DKNY in 1997, she still maintains the title of chief designer of DKNY.