March 25, 2008 BLU COUTURE TO DEBUT NEW WEBSITE BY NOON MST
Geez Louise it is crazy busy at BLU!!!! Sorry I know you are dying for the BLOG. Today is the day! We are working hard on some NEW products and BIG launches very soon. Plus we have had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing NEW clients.
THE BLOG returns on TUESDAY and I won't stop until 2009.
Plus I will introduce you to our two NEW full time people at BLU. We are accepting emails for 2 NEW concierges positions. EMAIL US IF YOU NEED WORK THAT IS FUN BLU has been inundated with requests so please give us a week to get back to you if have emailed inquiring about the new positions.
random splashes of color and pattern exude the afterglow of a well cultivated romance..... sheer decadence... revel in the indulgence of all that is best in life.
First of all, there are only 100 available and it is an exclusive collection.
Fabulous week at BLU. The team is working very hard to catch up from the overwhelming LOVE from the WPPI convention. 2008 is going to be an amazing year. We thank everyone for the love in LAS VEGAS, our BLU SOCIAL packed over 600 people into one place. Everyone and anyone fabulous came together as one. Next year BLU has been granted a double booth, BOOTH 1321 overflowed with cool people and made our neighbors on the left and right a bit on edge. BLU will launch a NEW product over the summer that is sure to have the world talking. Stay tuned. If you have time to peek at the clients launched section do so! It's unbelievable the talent out in the universe. That's what we love about what we do ... that we get to feel your passion and your see your talent. It's so fun.
Luke takes you on a voyage where the destination leaves you speechless. Modern nouveau and full screen photographs create an unmistakable allure of sophistication and elegance.
Upload your own background or choose one of our FIVE stock backgrounds or simply use a plain background color!
The site has an automatic hiding feature which allows you to display your images full screen in all their glory and will scale the images to a smaller size if maximized.
Luke is for sale for ONLY $400.00. Video is an additional $150.00.
Only 100 websites will be sold of each design. Gift cards purchased before January 1st, 2008 will be honored. ON SALE NOW!!! Video is an additional $150.00. Colors can not be edited.
ONLY $400.00! Unique and fresh for SPRING!
Where is comment box? It will be be activated once our entire team lands in Colorado. Superstitious thing!
March 19, 2008 WPPI OFFICIALLY OVER/ BLU HEADING BACK TO COLORADO
What an amazing trip for the team! The entire team will be flying back to Colorado through out the day. They plan to work all weekend to catch up on emails that they simply couldn't get to during convention hours.
PLUS meet LUKE! He was the biggest hit of WPPI.
These are some of the BLU girls after a successful run of blackjack. Do they look like they won? The BLU SOCIAL was fabulous, over 500 guests packed the Parisian Palace.
The Blu Couture line launches just in time for spring. Our project director, Aundrea gets her first beauty campaign. It made her cry, she envisioned this line for days. 783 days to be exact.
Stay tuned to see the lovely creations. Thirteen total. They are coming slowing so it could take until Friday.
Anna is so delicate and pure that you will not be able to change her colors. Video is a 150.00 add-on.
GET BLU SOCIAL TICKETS AT BOOTH 1321 ON MONDAY 11 AM to 4:30 PM ( if you have not heard from us JUST come to booth and pick up your tickets, we simply can't get through all the requests)
Please note I will be posting our journey in Las Vegas under this post. So NEW gossip will be below not on top.
NOTE ::: A little bird on our team really gave me the wrong date. CONVENTION starts on the 17th (Monday) and that is when our new sites will launch. I put the 16th. Kill me now. You have one more day to wait.
If you have tickets to pick up for the BLU SOCIAL we will be somewhere waiting for you between 5 and 7 PM. Location to be announced on the BLOG shortly.
Walk down the cobblestone in the Paris Hotel and the social scene is dominated by photographers from around the world. BLU had 2 AM food with some cool people.
::: Las Vegas will warm up on Tuesday with temperatures in the mid 70's
::: BLU lands in Las Vegas and what an amazing night! The flights weren't 12 hours delayed, the luggage wasn't lost., the rooms weren't oversold and no computer crashes.
Can you ever have too many? I think not! 2200 entries later BLU announces a winner. WOO HOO to Amber Kennell!!! www.amberkennell.com!!! Amber WINS a free seat to famous photographer, Skye Hardwick's workshop. www.soulographer.com This little princess shows us how to get the right hair + lipstick now! Congratulations Amber!
The BLU team is boarding planes through out Saturday + Sunday. Today was fabulous and we are SUPER excited for Las Vegas. Stay tuned for daily gossip from the WPPI. AMAZING new websites to launch on Sunday March 16th and Monday March 17th.
The cleaned-up look of our boys at BLU. The secret of their good looks remains a secret. They are high-tech and proud of it. Meet the boys at BOOTH 1321 in 5 days. Stay tuned tonight for the BOOTH 1321 update to be posted shortly.
The resident ogre at BLU ::: HARALD
One thing I plan to do while I am in Las Vegas ... win an ungodly amount of money playing craps
One thing I plan to buy NEW for my trip to WPPI ... a hefty stack of new casino chips which will only get bigger by the day
Something you do not know about me ... in spite of my large size I am as graceful as a wind blown tulip
I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold ... a red iPod Shuffle from the Apple store
If you want to buy me a drink in Las Vegas ... Absolut Martini – dirty with extra olives
Who I am listening to now ... On a Led Zeppelin kick – all thanks to my 12 year old son’s discovery of the greatest rock band ever.
The seducer of tranquility at BLU ::: Daniel
While I'm in Vegas ... I plan on hanging out at the WPPI convention.
(It's my first one, I'm a rookie to this stuff!)
For the trip, I bought myself a new ski rack. (Vegas just gave me a
good excuse to spend a little money on myself!)
Something you don't know about me ... My partner in crime is my dog Zoie.
If you want to buy me a drink in Las Vegas ... Cold Stella beer
In my car I'm listening to ... the "White Stripes".
I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold ... A Patagonia gift card.
The doer of all things at BLU ::: Patrick
One thing I plan to do while I am in Las Vegas ... blackjack
One thing I plan to buy NEW for my trip to WPPI .... A new watch so I can figure out when to stop playing blackjack.
Something you do not know about me ....
I had a vendetta with E.T. merchandise as a child
(will talk about that later)
I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold ... $50.00 to Barnes and Noble.
If you want to buy me a drink in Las Vegas ... Johnnie Walker "Black Label" W/ Coke
The artist I am listening to lately .... Télépopmusik
The dancing monkey gatekeeper ::: Zahari
(okay we are taking a 10 minute break and laughing so hard)
One thing I plan to do while I am in Las Vegas - walk
One thing I plan to buy NEW for my trip to WPPI .... nothing
Something you do not know about me .... i work as a cab driver in my spare time
I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold ... chocolates
The cocktail of choice will be .... vodka with stuff
The artist I am listening to lately .... radiohead
One thing I plan to do while I am in Las Vegas ... Eat a big fat a steak at N9NE Steakhouse.
One thing I plan to buy NEW for my trip to WPPI .... Hmm- where can I buy some sleep. I'm gonna need some when I get there.
Something you do not know about me .... I love playing Guitar Hero with my kids...we get pretty competitive.
I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold ... iTunes
If you want to buy me a drink in Las Vegas ... Shot of Tequila followed by an ice cold beer
The artist I am listening to lately .... This crazy ass band from Denver called the Skivies. Zahari - YOU ROCK!
They say you never forget a BLU party. Monday March 17th ::: THE BLU SOCIAL (note: we are not done giving out invites)
::: PATIENCE REQUIRED - BLU will be in Las Vegas from March 15th to March 21st.
::: all the way at the bottom .... Kailee tells the world that she will not be attending WPPI. Kailee has to finish the "b" word and that is why Kailee is not going to Las Vegas. I need the extra week plus you will NOT miss me! I promise. Sorry Chenin Boutwell + sorry [b]ecker. My biggest fans!
::: Famous photographer Brianna Graham shoots the BLU team. Stay tuned. www.briannagraham.com
::: I have known for months how AMAZING Blu Couture is going to be. Stay tuned March 16th.
::: BLU launches TWO more NEW sites March 16th. Life is fabulous at BLU headquarters.
::: One more SURPRISE that is unbelievable.
::: 2 MORE days until your entry is DUE for the Skye Hardwick contest. You can WIN a SEAT at her famous workshop! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
The anticipation for the WPPI is heating up. Right now we are having a lot of fun preparing for the big week. Join me daily!
It's rumored that the BLU concierges are BLU by day and photographers by night and somedays BLU during night and photographers by day. Meet these fun people at BOOTH 1321 in 11 days.
Meet BLU concierge, Lisa
1. One place I will visit while in Las Vegas ... "O" at the Bellagio
2. One thing I plan to buy before I head to the WPPI ... New Shoes! Gotta 'rise' to the occasion. :)
3. If I could see one photographer at WPPI it would be ... Jesh de Rox
4. I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold: More iTunes!!
5. The CD I am listening to now ... the Killers: Sam's Town
Meet BLU concierge, Whitney
1. One place I will visit while in Las Vegas ... I am pretty sure I will not see life outside the convention :) Its going to be a whirlwind of classes, parties and FUN!
2. One thing I plan to buy before I head to the WPPI ... Some new sunglasses. I am looking forward to sun :)
3. If I could see one photographer at WPPI it would be ...The Sallee's
4. I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold: Starbucks....The savor of all conventions...Late nights, early morning classes...Starbucks is your friend. Would love to help keep someone awake and I know I LOVE starbucks...yummy!
5. The CD I am listening to now ... Dont own any CD's Just listening to my itunes on random; the song playing is Tea and Sympathy by Jars of Clay.
Meet BLU concierge, Nathan Michael
1. One place I will visit while in Las Vegas ... The Mini Bar...bonus!
2. One thing I plan to buy before I head to the WPPI ... A "Latin" Fruit Party
Hat (intro conga-line music here)
4. I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold: Nordstrom...keep it classy ;)
5. The CD I am listening to now ... Over the Rhine, Drunkard's Prayer
Meet BLU concierge, Bobbi
1. One place I will visit while in Las Vegas ... The Paris- I'm sure that I won't venture too far from the convention, I've already been all over Vegas, but a first for WPPI- I can't wait!
2. One thing I plan to buy before I head to the WPPI ... New jeans!!
4. I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold: an Amazon Gift Card- they have everything!! I'm sure that the lucky visitor could find something!
5. The CD I am listening to now ... I'm listening to Miranda Lambert--yes, I love country music.
4. I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold: A gift certificate to my favorite place to eat...the Melting Pot!
1. One place I will visit while in Las Vegas - Samantha's Wedding!
2. One thing I plan to buy before I head to the WPPI - a ticket to go see Blu Man! (hopefully)
3. If I could see one photographer at WPPI it would be Bob Davis - love hearing him speak. www.lastoriafoto.net 4. I will be participating in BLU'S random act of kindness mission at BOOTH 1321. What my $50.00 gift will hold - Best Buy, where else?
5. The CD I am listening to now - Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love - I'm obsessed!
The location to BLU SOCIAL has been revealed. A 14,000 square foot palace! It's a virtual microcosim of Post-war France, feauturing work of some of the world's greatest painters on many of the soaring ceilings and some walls. There are 7 hand carved cherrywood fireplaces and most of the bathrrom fixtures are 22kt Gold plated. WOOHOO !!!!
People have come to expect things when they check into the BLU SOCIAL at the Parisian Palace - a FAMOUS DJ + blackjack tables + crap tables + roulette + a one lane bowling alley + cocktails/appetizers + and the famous photo booth sponsored by KISS Wedding Books. PLUS lots of surprises - and of course the most amazing photographers from all over the world in one PALACE. It's social hour at 11PM when famous photographers from all over the world come together to compete in something FUN!
Burly bodyguards at the door. Stay tuned to see if you receive an invite via EMAIL through out the weekend. No invite- no entry. The Palace is ONLY 5 minutes from the strip.
From Skye Hardwick with LOVE! Yes famous children's photographer, Skye Hardwick is giving away for FREE one seat to one of her famous workshops! Nothing is for FREE though, right? Contest: Curl the hair of a young girl between the ages of 5 and 8 years-old and make those lips RED. Yes the signature Skye Hardwick red lips. Think big curls! Send all entries to me at kailee@bludomain.com by March 13th at midnight. The young girl MUST have a small black beauty mark by her lips so that I am assured you just shot the photograph! Yes I am so dang picky.
The winner can choose either: Flint Michigan, Portland Oregon, Laguna Beach (October WS) or Indianapolis IN. www.soulographer.com * photographers within 3 hours of Pittsburgh can't enter. sorry
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