Reintroducing Americans To Milk As Nature’s Wellness Drink

Supermodel and fitness enthusiast Christie Brinkley was one of the first famous faces to proudly wear a milk mustache in 1995 when the iconic campaign first premiered. Now she’s making a third appearance to help “reintroduce” Americans to milk as Nature’s Wellness Drink.

Looking just as vibrant, fit and healthy as she did 14 years ago, Christie Brinkley is one of a cadre of more than 250 famous faces who have lent their upper lips in support of milk. Just when Americans are actively seeking solutions to achieve wellness — yet are frequently turning to manufactured, new-age wellness beverages — Brinkley is helping to remind people that milk is Nature’s Wellness Drink, a naturally nutrient-rich choice that offers an array of benefits that these fortified beverages are attempting to duplicate.

Design Superstars Unleash Their Talents, Creating One-of-a-Kind Pet Collars for North Shore Animal League America’s Pet-Friendly Gala!

Design Superstars Unleash Their Talents, Creating One-of-a-Kind Pet Collars for North Shore Animal League America’s Pet-Friendly Gala!

North Shore Animal League America is set to roll out the Green Carpet for celebrities and their pets at its upcoming, star-studded party, the Fourth Annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala presented by Purina One(R) brand pet food. The event, taking place November 5, 2009 at Cipriani Wall Street, NYC, guarantees plenty of eye-catching fashion in the room, topped by some dazzling designs for the animals as part of the evening’s “Dollars for Designer Collars” project.

Hosted by award-winning journalist, author and host of Fox News Channel’s Geraldo at Large, Geraldo Rivera, with a performance by singer-songwriter Diane Birch, whose debut album with S-Curve Records is entitled Bible Belt, the gala features a truly unique auction. It showcases an array of one-of-a kind pet collars created by some of the most illustrious names in the design, fashion and jewelry worlds. Bidders have the opportunity to dress their animals in collars created by designers including Betsey Johnson, Nicole Miller, Isaac Mizrahi, Byron Lars, Stephen Dweck, Lela Rose, Alexis Bittar, Carmen Marc Valvo, Yigal Azrouel, Anna Sui, Christie Brinkley, Marc Bouwer, Lela Rose, Colette Malouf and many more.

The designs are part of the “Dollars for Designer Collars” project. The Animal League invited pet-loving designers to create animal collars, merging their artistic brilliance with their love of animals and desire to help the Animal League, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, save the lives of homeless animals.

The “Dollars for Designer Collars” designs range from fantasy-inspired jewel-encrusted bands to biker looks, circlets of flowers, beads, woven fabrics and sea-shells and all bear the designers’ labels and signatures. Isaac Mizrahi volunteered his design: “I loved this project because a dog has style no matter what he/she wears, especially a mixed breed. It’s one of a kind couture.”

Christie Brinkley, who fabricated a shell design, offered a tongue-in-cheek commentary on her work, saying that she created her collar for a female dog with a busy lifestyle. “It’s a versatile collar she can wear from the feeding bowl, to those long walks on the beach, and still feel confident, knowing that she always looks appropriate! Shell-encrusted, so she looks right at home in the Hamptons, yet perfect for resort too!”

Christie Brinkley Launches “CeleBrate” Jewelry Collection with Retailer Ross

As a talented artist and trendsetter, Christie Brinkley hoped to produce a line of jewelry that “celebrates” her creativity, joy, and optimism. Most importantly, The Christie Brinkley Jewelry Collection reflects her connection with today’s woman by making fine jewelry accessible and affordable to everyone.

With nearly 100 versatile and vibrant pieces included in the collection, the jewelry can be mixed, matched, and layered in many different ways, for casual or for evening wear. Finding inspiration in her day-to-day life, the collection includes everything from feminine floral motifs, to bold, southwestern-style turquoise, to elegant gold peace signs shining with diamonds. Adding an even more personal touch, Brinkley’s initials are delicately incorporated into select pieces.

“I’m excited to bring my ideas and personality to the line,” Brinkley stated. The collection, she says, Tiffany jewellery “is appealing to the everyday woman — affordable and stylish.” Brinkley notes that, “My collection is bright and happy — a celebration of creativity and life. It’s important to take the time to celebrate life’s little moments.”

Supermodel, Jewelry Designer, ’80s icon: Christie Brinkley

IF SHOULDER PADS can make a major comeback, so can Christie Brinkley. The original ’80s poster girl, former horseback-riding champ and mom of three has returned to fashion as the designer of a colorful, affordable jewelry collection by Ross-Simmons (sold at Christiebrinkleyjewelry.com).

» EXPRESS: Designing seems like an interesting way to experience another side of fashion. Did you enjoy it?
» BRINKLEY: I did! The collection is a reflection of what I love. There are peace and love symbols, but also a lot of items inspired by the outdoors. I’m a big gardener and an environmentalist, and you see that in the floral designs. I also love the wild west and horseback riding — I was a National Cutting Horse Association champion back in 1991! — so, there are elements of Native American jewelry in there as well.

Christie Brinkley Partners with Jo-Ann Stores to Launch an Eco-Friendly Fabric Line

Celebrity fabric collection boasts brightly colored fabrics made with organic cotton or recycled polyester made from plastic bottles

Christie Brinkley, celebrity model and designer, has partnered with Joann Stores to create an eco-friendly collection of fabrics. Launched earlier this spring, the brightly-colored fabrics are made with either organic cotton or recycled polyester that’s made from plastic bottles.

“I wanted fabrics that are great looking and casual, and as a mother of three and longtime environmental advocate, I wanted fabrics that were also environmentally friendly,” says Christie Brinkley “I was thrilled when Joann Stores asked me to create an exclusive line of sustainable fabrics. It’s important to me to know that I am doing everything I can to insure that our children inherit a healthy environmental future, and supporting organics is a huge step in that direction.”

Christie Brinkley talks about her new CeleBrate jewelry collection

There are almost 100 pieces in the collection, including those posted below. Materials include gold, sterling silver and stones ranging from turquoise and coral to diamonds. Prices start at $45 for earrings. Only a few pieces top $1,000. This is Christie’s third design venture. Earlier this year she did a line of eco-friendly fabrics, Christie Brinkley Home, for JoAnn stores. She also has a line of eyewear.

My question: Is this jewelry collection a one-time-only venture?
Christie’s answer: Not at all. I’ll be doing more. The next one will be out around Christmas.
Q: Can you give us a hint what will be in it?
A: Well, I’ve experienced few tough moments in last three years of my life. But during that time my friends gave me charms that meant something to them, good-luck amulets, things like that. The collection will have the kind of pieces you hold on to, pieces that remind you of everything you need to be grateful for. And I have a lot of ideas that didn’t make it into this first collection. We have a Shinnecock Indian reservation here. I go every year to their big pow-wow. I love their beadwork. It would be great to incorporate that.

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Christie Brinkley Launches “CeleBrate” Jewelry Collection with Retailer Ross-Simons

Vibrant and Unique Pieces Reflect Christie’s Optimism and Creativity

Celebrity model and designer Christie Brinkley, launched a new line of jewelry called CeleBrate last month. Collaborating with the respected multi-channel retailer Ross-Simons, The Christie Brinkley Jewelry Collection debuted in over 5 million catalogs, fourteen retail stores, and online at christiebrinkleyjewelry.com on June 18, 2009.

Christie Brinkley in Newsday for eco-friendly fabric line

Christie Brinkley featured in The Telegraph for ‘Got Milk’ campaign

Milk fans can get their own milk mustache photo, just like more than 250 celebrities, when the “got milk?” tour comes to Kiener Plaza.

This year’s themed tour, “Drink Well. Live Well,” starts its events in St. Louis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, continues from 12 to 2 p.m., Thursday, at The Magic House Children’s Museum in Kirkwood, Mo., and then from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Schnucks in St. Peters, Mo. The tour focuses this year on “wellness – mind, body, spirit.”

Christie Brinkley Launches “CeleBrate” Jewelry Collection with Retailer Ross-Simons

Celebrity model and designer Christie Brinkley, is launching a new line of jewelry called CeleBrate this month. Collaborating with the respected multi-channel retailer Ross-Simons, The Christie Brinkley Jewelry Collection will debut in over 5 million catalogs, fourteen retail stores, and online at www.christiebrinkleyjewelry.com on June 18, 2009.