January 26, 200916 yr Has anyone tried the make-up from her line yet? I am tempted but it is kinda expensive! I wonder if it's worth it...
January 26, 200916 yr Has anyone tried the make-up from her line yet? I am tempted but it is kinda expensive! I wonder if it's worth it... in Russia it do not sell
January 26, 200916 yr Yeah they only sell in in the US, when I go home to visit my parents in the summer I may buy some then. Lots of hot Josie pics today thanks!
January 26, 200916 yr Owner and Founder, Josie Maran Cosmetics www.josiemarancosmetics.com Whether you realize it or not, you’ve seen Josie Maran countless times. Not only was she the face of Maybelline for nearly a decade, but ever since she started modeling at age 12 she’s graced the pages of nearly all the top fashion magazines, has appeared in movies, TV shows, music videos, commercials, and video games and even did a stint as the Guess girl. Now her latest big project, motherhood, has inspired her to give back: In the fall of 2007 she launched Josie Maran Cosmetics, a fully non-toxic, organic, biodegradable line of makeup that is, as she calls it, her “chicological” contribution to the beauty world. Everything from the products to the recycled packaging to the soy ink on her labels passes the green glove test. With write-ups in such publications as Elle, Allure, Glamour, Lucky, and People, Maran is about to show the world that she’s not just another pretty face. What we learned from Josie: Always keep the big picture in mind so you can keep growing. Even if you stray a little, you need to have a clear picture of where you’re going so you don’t get lost. DIY “After sitting in the makeup chair for so long I knew there was nothing out there that was glamorous AND really good for you. So I decided I’d just have to make it myself.” Believe in Your Brand “I based my brand on my own personal style. I wanted something that was feminine, earthy, and chic. My goal is to show that you don’t have to sacrifice your sense of style just to be green.” Talk to the Pros “I had no idea what I was doing—all I really had was the dream. Then I got really lucky and was introduced to a woman who has a huge makeup line; she took a meeting with me and told me how she did it. She pointed me to a great product development place, a great designer, and even some labs. We just had the one meeting, but she was really supportive after that.” Love Thy Mistakes “I’d never owned my own business and I’ve learned soooo much since I started. I appreciate the bad days because you learn from your mistakes. So I get to learn a lot! I also know that the good days are right around the corner.” Just Do It “I think Richard Branson said it best in his book Screw It, Let’s Do It. I totally jumped in blindly. I had a dream and believed I could do anything, but that was all I had. I didn’t even picture 90 percent of what I find myself doing now. I just did it step by step. I started by taking all my favorite makeup products to the lab and telling them that I wanted the same thing only without all the bad stuff.” Green 411 “The three worst things to look out for in body products are petrochemicals, fragrances, and parabens. For moisturizer, I recommend organic Argan Oil. There’s nothing like it. As far as shampoo goes, I’ve tried everything and have yet to be satisfied. Looks like I’ll have to start making that too!” Boss Lady “It’s really challenging because I have to be the boss and pay the bills rather than just have fun with my employees. I have to constantly be honest with myself and other people, treat it like a business first and worry about being nice all the time second, which is really hard for me. Also, since I haven’t been to business school it’s hard to always look at the bottom line and know when to cut back. I put all my money into this company, so it’s been a really good reality check about what money means to me and how it affects what I do.” Passion Is the Best Research Tool “I’ve always been very conscious and green so I was really passionate about researching how to do this. I also had 17 years sitting in the makeup chair as a model, so I knew everything that was out there. The idea came about because I knew I wanted to do something to promote health and eco-consciousness, and I was a known entity in the fashion world, so creating my own line of makeup made the most sense. Plus, I really just hated all the toxic makeup that I was wearing for so long.” Finding Balance “Being away from my daughter is both good and bad. I spent my first year with her and I actually enjoyed my time away from work. Now it’s hard when I have to be away from her for too long. And I know that if I didn’t have a family I’d be at work for twice as long, so she really forces me to have balance by pulling me away.” You Vs. Your Brand “The company is built on my values of being socially and personally responsible. I hope if I ever sell the business that they keep those values. I’m as green as I can be and so is my company.” Biggest Challenge “Timing. Getting the distribution and the products organized. So much goes into each product—labels, packaging, etc.—and because it’s organic it has a shorter shelf life. You have to ship it off at precisely the right time.” Biggest Obstacle “There are so many right now. I guess the biggest obstacle though is making a lot out of a little.” Advice “If you’re going to put more stuff on the planet, make sure it’s sustainable. Practice eco-preneurship. Also, be more aware of what you put on your skin!” Next Up … “I’m working on becoming the green Martha Stewart. I want to do home and apparel and then baby clothes and toys and gardening. It’s a whole ecopire. Or greenpire. Something like that!”
January 27, 200916 yr I did a blur over one of the nipples in the first pic, so sorry if the area looks a little off. If anyone wants the normal pics please let me know and I'll give you a link
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