about us|locations|products|events|tips|samples|newsletter|press|contact us         Better Homes and Gardens Magazine April 2008 “Living Beauty” feature story, “Makeup Class” “Cosmetics pro Elizabeth Genel shares her six picks for spring.”                 The Advocate July 14, 2006 “Life, Etc.” feature story, “Go for the Bronze” Elizabeth Genel gives her "sun-kissed" tips on how to create a natural, sun-kissed look with the latest bronzers and shimmer powders.           Westport Magazine August 2006  “The Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut ” The votes are in and JD's Cosmetics® wins! The store was voted best Makeup Selection.             Allure November 2005  “Secret Skin Savers ” “As soon as I put it [Darphin Stimulskin Plus Eye Contour Cream] on a customer, they buy it without questioning the price ... The sales from this stuff will put my children through college, says Elizabeth Genel, owner of Jd’s Cosmetic Essentials.”             New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton Magazine May  2005    “West Side Story ”  “Big changes are happening in Darien—new shops [including JD's Cosmetic Essentials®], restaurants and apartments are luring people to rediscover downtown. ”           WWD Beauty Biz April  2005    “Indie Beauty Boutiques ”  “The It List: Here, a comprehensive roundup of the most cutting-edge beauty boutiques across the country, and the inside scoop on what their customers really want. “ JD's Cosmetic Essentials® was one of the top 10 featured boutiques with $4 million in annual sales. ”           The Advocate April 8, 2005  “Life, Etc. ”  feature story,  “Clean Sweep for Makeup Bag Mistakes ” Elizabeth Genel was asked to  “pick through the bags of four cosmetically challenged volunteers and do what they could not bear to do: Purge. ”  Elizabeth explained to them what to keep and what they needed for a fresh, up-to-date look.           Allure March 2005  “Head Hunted ”  “A cult following of under-the-radar hair-care products is spreading across the country faster than you can say ‘Kabbalah. ”  Elizabeth Genel discusses the sought after Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray she sells in her store.             Fairfield County Weekly February 23, 2005  “Fun & Fashionable ” Elizabeth Genel says  “Makeup should be fun. I want [my stores] to be like going to your best friend’s house and playing with makeup. ”           The Darien Times December 16, 2004  “Accentuating Women’s Natural Beauty ”  “I FEEL PRETTY — The women of the recently-opened JD’s Cosmetic Essentials® help their clients to look and feel their best every day. ”           Lucky Magazine December 2004  “Party On ”  “Sculptor/Countess/Mom Sally Albemarle shops for minimalist—but pretty—evening items at JD's Cosmetic Essentials® in Connecticut. ”         Connecticut Post January 22, 2004  “Woman Wise ”  feature story Elizabeth Genel discusses the differences between make-up choices of younger women compared to older women but believes  “Everybody just looks better with lipstick. ”         Westport Magazine December 2003  “All Wrapped Up ” Bobbi Brown's deluxe beauty trunk is the recommended gift for the  “beauty maven...Found at Westport's own little treasure, JD's Cosmetics®. ”     Fairfield County Business Journal October 6, 2003 Advertisement Bank of Westport created an ad which featured Elizabeth Genel and JD's Cosmetic Essentials®. The ad's message is  “The Beauty of Attention Banking. ”      WWD Beauty Biz (Women's Wear Daily) September 2003  “Think Piece ”  “Few people are as plugged into the beauty product pipeline as the women pictured here, each the proprietress of a cutting-edge beauty boutique. Who better, then, to ask about the season's hot picks. ”  Elizabeth Genel shares her must-have product for fall.     WWD (Women's Wear Daily) January 10, 2003    “Merry Season for Indie Boutiques ”  and  “The Indie Index ” Beauty sales for independent beauty boutiques did much better than anticipated. JD's Cosmetic Essentials® was the top seller featured with over $3.5 million in annual sales.       Greenwich Time November 21, 2002    “Life, Etc. ”  feature story   Cosmetics guru Trish McEvoy, meets with clients and gives makeup lessons at JD's Cosmetic Essentials®.         Westport Magazine July/August 2001    “What's New ”  section   Exciting news: Kiehl's skin products line now available.         Beauty Biz March 2001    “Beauty's Big Moment ”   Scenes from the Beauty Biz launch party to celebrate Fashion Week.  “Mark Nyman and Elizabeth Genel, owners of JD's Cosmetic Essentials ”  shown middle row, right side.         WWD (Women¹s Wear Daily) January 5, 2001    “Prestige Beauty Survives Holiday Sales Slump ”    “Elizabeth Genel, owner of JD's Cosmetics Essentials®, was quite concerned, but her holiday sales were up 30 percent. ...The busiest time was the weekend before Christmas. ”         Self August 2000    “Beauty Intelligence ”  section   JD's Cosmetic Essentials® is chosen as Connecticut's best beauty stop for SELF's  “Get-Gorgeous road trip. ”         The Wall Street Journal June 2000    “In Quest for Prettiest Baby, Parents Snap Up Pricey Kids' Cosmetics ”  “Women in their 30s say, 'We waited a long time and worked really hard to earn money so we could have babies, and nothing is too good,' says Elizabeth Genel, owner of JD's Cosmetics®, which stocks prestige toiletries for adults and babies. ”            WWD (Women's Wear Daily) May 26, 2000    “Makeup Artist Trend Endures ”    “Trish, Laura and Bobbi are so popular... a Trish McEvoy makeup artist event planned for June sold out in two days. ”  says Elizabeth Genel.         WWD (Women's Wear Daily) May 19, 2000    “Top Notes ”  section   Elizabeth Genel talks about the latest trend in her Westport, Connecticut store.  “Bobbi Brown ColorOptions' Sparkledust powder... flew off JD's shelves as soon as it was stocked... ”            Town & Country February 2000    “Beauty Mark ”  section   JD's Cosmetic Essentials® is named as one of the very best beauty boutiques: those with upscale current lines, personalized service, gracious surroundings and shopkeepers who develop relationships with their customers.         Westport Magazine December 1999    “Gift Guide ”  section   JD's Cosmetic Essentials® Bobbi Brown beauty kit and lip palette, as well as the Sugarbath line of bath and body products are recommended gift items.         Fairfield County Business Journal October 4, 1999    “Retail Review ”  section    “JD's helps clients put best face forward. “ Feature story on Elizabeth Genel and history of JD's Cosmetic Essentials®.         WWD (Women's Wear Daily) August 13, 1999    “Retailer Spotlight ”  section    “Westport's Beauty Practice. ”  Feature story on Elizabeth Genel and history of JD's Cosmetic Essentials®.         Greenwich Brides March 19, 1999    “Beauty Secrets for the Blushing Bride on Her Big Day ”   Elizabeth Genel offers key advice for looking beautiful on your wedding day. Wearing sunscreen, drinking lots of water, meeting with a 'makeup guru', and remembering to enjoy the day!         Connecticut Post March 3, 1999    “Woman Wise ”  feature story   Elizabeth Genel does a makeover for customer Jennifer Fassman and gives makeup tips.         Fairfield County Magazine February 1999    “Gift Guide ”  section   JD's Cosmetic Essentials® Fleurs D' Oranger bubble bath is a recommended gift item.         Allure December 1998    “Directory ”  section   JD's Cosmetic Essentials® is included in a city-by-city guide to the best fragrance-and-beauty stores across the country.         Greenwich Post April 1998    “To Have and to Hold... ”    “JD's Cosmetic Essentials® ... is a unique boutique that offers the finest in skincare, cosmetics, fragrances, and bath and body products ... welcoming brides with open arms. ”   Don't miss out on UPCOMING EVENTS. SIGN UP to be on our mailing list and RECEIVE our NEWSLETTER as well ! SITE DESIGN CINDY JACKSON DESIGNS