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Digital Luxury Group (DLG), the first international company dedicated exclusively to the digital success of luxury brands, joins forces with Luxury Society, the world’s largest community of luxury executives, to reveal the ranking of the top 50 most-searched for luxury brands on search engines in the United States in 2011.

“This is actually the first time that such powerful, yet seemingly basic, information is being made available. The combination of Digital Luxury Group’s digital expertise and Luxury Society’s industry understanding and reach will finally make it possible to regularly inform luxury brand executives about the performance and attractiveness of their brands online in the US,” reveals Philippe Barnet, Managing Director, Luxury Society.

Using DLG’s proprietary technology, DemandTracker™, the “US Top 50 Most-Searched Luxury Brands in 2011” tracks more than 470 million intentions expressed by American consumers using Google and Bing to search for luxury products and services related to 500 luxury brands from 6 different segments (watches, jewelry, fashion, beauty, automotive, hospitality).

1. Interest is strong for luxury automobiles

Luxury automotive brands are clearly leading the pack, with BMW and Audi ranking in the 1st and 2nd spot across all brands. Out of the top ten most-searched for luxury brands, six were automotive brands.

2. Continued demand for accessible luxury fashion

American mid-level luxury brand, Coach, ranks 3rd overall, outperforming both Louis Vuitton and Chanel in consumer interest for luxury fashion and accessories brands.

3. Travelling Americans do their hotel research online

Hilton Hotels, ranking in 6th position of most-searched for brands, surpassed Sheraton and Wyndham Hotels.

4. The watches and jewelry category is led by global players

Ranking 13th overall, Rolex was the most-searched for brand within the watch category, while Cartier (22nd overall) leads the way for jewelry brands.

VIA: Luxury Society

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Want to add something new to your do? Head Bands are a great new spring trend to try out with any hairstyle. You can pick them up at any drug store, or accessories store. They are great if you want to add a pop of color to your style, or if you just want to get your hair out of your face. Head bands are a great way to make your styling time quicker, for those of us who don’t have a lot of time to style our hair.

If you have any styling questions or comments you can email me, MeiLia@Opivu.com. I look forward to hearing from you! You can call and schedule an appointment with me at Opivu Salon (111-A Town and Country Drive) in Downtown Danville, 925.838.8482. For all 1st time clients we are giving a free haircut with any color service or 20% off your 1st haircut without additional services.

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BMW, together with its ultra-luxury division Rolls-Royce, has issued a recall on a handful of models due to faulty water pump controllers. For Rolls-Royce there’s only one model affected, the Ghost sedan from both the 2010 and 2011 model years.

Via: The Luxury Society

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to try out a new look! While you may not want to change your color or the length of your hair; there are some new trends that can change your look without the commitment and will keep the cost down.

A great new trend for this spring is bangs! A blunt, longer bang can add a sexy mysterious flare to your look. They are also great for those days when you don’t have time to blo-dry and flat iron or curl your hair. Pulling your hair back into a ponytail and just styling your bangs is a quick fix when you don’t have time to style your hair. No matter how you wear them, bangs are back!

Call and make an appointment with me, Mei Lia (925.838.8482)! Or you can email me MeiLia@Opivu.com. I would love to give you a new fresh look for the spring! Opivu Salon is located in Downtown Danville at 111-A Town and Country Drive in Downtown Danville. I look forward to hearing from you!

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As a working mom I am always looking for a quicker way to get ready for work. I’m always trying to shave a few minutes off my morning routine so that I can sleep a little longer and have more time to spend with my daughter before heading off to work for the day. Whether you are a mom or not, if you are blow drying your hair as part of your routine, here is a great tip to get your locks dried in a fraction of the time! Of course it is best to first apply product to protect you hair, then using just your fingers blow dry your hair until it is 80% dry. If you are wanting more volume, blow dry your hair against the direction you are going to style it. If you want a more sleek look dry your hair in the direction you are going to style it. The goal of this is to remove the excess water and get your hair to a point that is only slightly damp. Once your hair is 80% dry then use your brush to finish styling your hair and getting it completely dry. Then proceed with your curling iron or flat iron if you use them. I promise you that you will find that it is taking you less time to blow dry your hair when you follow these steps. I dry all of my clients hair this way, and the process is done so much quicker and always looks amazing when I’m done. If you have any questions or comments I would love to hear from you! You can email me MeiLia@Opivu.com. Call and make an appointment with me, MeiLia, 925.838.8482, I would love to show you how to make this styling tip work for you. Opivu Salon is located in Downtown Danville at 111-A Town and Country Drive. Hope to see you soon!
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A comment I hear from many of my clients is that they want to hide their grey hair, but feel there are always a few (or more than a few grey hairs) that seem to get by the monthly color retouches, and they seem to get more and more resistant to the color as time goes on. I’ve worked with many color lines, and while I have some that I love and some that I don’t, I’ve found an amazing color line to cover grey!! Framesi’s new GlamColor line is amazing for covering those grey hairs, from roots to end, even the most resistant of them all. All of my results with this color line have been amazing, and all of my clients have loved their results as well. If you want to try something new with your color or feel that your greys just aren’t staying covered Opivu Salon carries the entire Framesi color line, including GlamColor for those stubborn greys. You can call Opivu (925.838.8482) and make an appointment with me, Mei Lia. If you have any questions or comments I would love to hear from you, MeiLia@Opivu.com. We are located at 111-A Town and Country Drive in Downtown Danville. -your RockinStylist

I recently posted about Opivu’s Torch Lipstick being not only baby-safe but good for you as well. I’ve also learned that the rest of the Opivu Cosmetics line is baby safe. From the lipstick, to the powder, and blush, eyeliner and even the brushes you use for application are safe for not only your little one, but you as well. The entire line from Opivu is hypoallergenic, protects from UVA and UVB rays, and is talc free. I know being a single, working mom I don’t always have time to wash my face before kissing or rubbing noses with my little girl, so I want to be sure that what is touching my baby’s skin is going to be as safe for her as possible. Opivu Cosmetics, is not only great for mama, but baby too! If you have any questions about our cosmetics, or would like to see the line in person come down to Opivu Salon, 111-A Town and Country Drive, in Downtown Danville. You can also email me, MeiLia@Opivu.com with any questions or comments and if you would like to make an appointment , I’d love to hear from you, (925.838.8482) -Your RockinStylist

You may not want to change your hair color or the length of your hair, but there are some ways to change your hair without the commitment. Switch up your part! Here are a few ideas… Changing the side of your part, either to the left or the right side make your haircut look completely different, you may find that you like the other side better! You can also take a comb and part your hair directly down the middle, this will add a dramatic flair to your hair. If you want more of a care free messy look go for the off-center part. You’ll be surprised at how much changing the way you part your hair will change up the way your hair and face look. Experiment with different ideas and have fun with your hair! If you need some help with ideas, call Opivu Salon (925.838.8482) and make an appointment for a shampoo and blow dry with me, Mei Lia. If you have any questions you can email me at MeiLia@Opivu.com, I would love to hear from you! Opivu is located in Downtown Danville at 111-A Town and Country Drive. -Your RockinStylist

Does your hair feel dry, can’t get that volume you desire? Combine Kevin Murphy’s Body.Guard (hydrating lotion) and Anti.Gravity (oil free volumizer), work through damp hair, and blow-dry using a round brush to get that touchable, full look. As with all Kevin Murphy products both Body.Guard and Anti.Gravity are paraben free. Cocktailing these two products together is a perfect recipe to give yourself bigger, thicker, and shinier hair. If you have any questions or comments about these products or any other Kevin Murphy products email me at MeiLia@Opivu.com. You can call Opivu Salon (925.838.8482) located at 111-A Town and Country Drive in Downtown Danville and book an appointment with me, Mei Lia. -your RockinStylist