12 December, 2011
Posted by Cointreau
Win a Diamond Pendant worth $2,000 – just in time for Christmas!
Imagine if you could sparkle your way through Christmas this year with a $2,000 diamond pendant on? Well, you just might!
In the spirit of Christmas – and all things fabulous – Cointreau’s Art of the Cocktail Hour has one very beautiful diamond pendant to give away. The pendant features two concentric circles, studded with 0.75ct sparkling diamonds, sitting on a 9ct white gold chain.
To win this dazzling prize, simply email cointreau@stellar.net.au and tell us in 25 words or less what your ideal Christmas would comprise of.
Email your answer along with your name, email, phone number and postal address.
The lucky winner will be notified on Wednesday 21st December by email/ phone.
Good Luck!
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*Art of the Cocktail Hour Diamond Pendant Competition: Terms and Conditions*
INTRODUCTION
The following terms and conditions (“Terms”) apply to the [Cointreau Diamond Pendant] (“Competition”) and by submitting an entry in this Competition the entrant (“you”) warrants that you have read, understand and agree to be
bound by these Terms. Participation in this Competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms.
PROMOTER
The Promoter of this competition is SUNTORY (AUST) PTY LTD (“Cointreau”), located at 34 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018. Any questions regarding the competition should be address to the Promoter and not Facebook.
DURATION
The Competition commences at 3.00pm (AEDST) on Monday 12 December 2011 and closes at 11am on Wednesday 21 December 2011, the stated (“Promotional Period”). The winner will be announced on Wednesday 21 December at 3.00pm.
ELIGIBILITY
This Competition is open to all residents of Australia who are aged 18 years and over except employees and immediate families of the Promoter, associated companies and agencies and participating outlets.
ENTRY
Enter the Competition as many times as you wish during the Promotional Period by answering the following question: “Who would you give the necklace to and why do they deserve to receive it”. The entry details must include the entrant’s name, email address, daytime telephone number, date of birth, and street address (for delivery of the Prize). Any additional entries must be submitted separately. All entries become the property of the Promoter and cannot be returned. Entries that are found to have been derived from a third party will be considered invalid and, if awarded the Prize, it must be returned to the Promoter. The winner may be required to sign a statutory declaration regarding the originality of the design. Without limiting the generality of these Terms, the Promoter reserves the right to take legal action against anyone found to have breached these Terms. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Terms or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the Competition. The Promoter’s legal rights to recover damages or other compensation are reserved. The Promoter will not be responsible for any late, lost, misdirected entries, or incomplete or incorrect entrant contact details. Incomplete, illegible, incorrect and incomprehensible entries will be deemed invalid and will not be included in the judging. Entries not completed in accordance with these Terms or received after the end of the Promotional Period date will not be considered valid and will not be included in the judging.
JUDGING
The judging process will commence on Wednesday, 21 December 2011. 1 winner will be selected from all eligible entries and the winner will be contacted by email and phone using the contact details provided in their entry. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. Each entry will be individually judged having regard to skill. The Promoter reserves the right to re-judge in the event of an entrant chosen to be a winner being unable to satisfy these Terms. The judges’ decision in relation to any aspect of this Competition is final and binding on each person who enters and no correspondence will be entered into. The winner will be announced on Wednesday 22 December 2011 at 3.00pm on the Cointreau Facebook page.
PRIZE
The best entry will win a diamond pendant valued at $1,980 (RRP) (including GST) (Prize). The prize is a diamond two (2) hoop pendant. The chain is 9ct white gold and is 40-45cm long. The pendant is a 0.75ct diamond. The goods that comprise the Prize are subject to availability, are not transferable or exchangeable and are not redeemable for cash. The Prize will be sent to the winner’s nominated address as stated in their original entry. The Promoter and their associated
agencies and companies associated with this Competition will take no responsibility for the Prize if damaged or lost in transit. The Promoter highly recommends a current residential street address be provided for ease of correspondence and Prize delivery. The Promoter will make all reasonable efforts to deliver the Prize to the address provided by the winner. The Promoter cannot guarantee that if the Prize is returned to the Promoter due to non-delivery at the provided address that the Prize will be resent to the winner. If one of the goods that comprise the Prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute that good for a good of equal or greater value, subject to State and territory regulations. It is a condition of accepting the Prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the Prize and each prize supplier’s requirements. The Prize must be taken as provided and no compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the Prize as provided. If the Promoter is unable to contact the winner to claim the Prize, the winner will forfeit the Prize in its entirety and it will be awarded to the first runner up in the Competition. The promoter will not be liable for a winner who cannot be contacted and therefore forfeits the Prize and no correspondence will be entered into. The Promoter reserves the right to request winners to provide proof of identity, proof of residency (including phone bill), proof of age, and sign a winner’s deed of release or any other relevant forms or agreements that the Promoter deems necessary in order to claim the Prize. In the event that a winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner may be required to forfeit the Prize in whole and no substitute will be offered.
PUBLICITY
By entering this Competition, the winner agrees to participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities relating to the Competition, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winner agrees to grant the Promoter a perpetual and non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winner will not be entitled to any fee for such use. By entering the Competition, entrants consent to receipt of any email regarding the Competition from the Promoter and other emails which inform the entrants of the Promoter’s other publications, products, services and events and to promote third party goods and services it may be interested in.
RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence) for any personal injury or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity), whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Competition, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control) (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference (c) any entry or Prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter (d) any variation in Prize value to that stated in these Terms (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant and/or (f) participation in the Competition. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered, including but not limited to direct or consequential loss, or personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with the redemption of and/or use of the Prize. Any change in value of the goods that comprise the
Prize occurring between the publishing date and date the Prize is claimed are not the responsibility of the Promoter. You indemnify Cointreau against any claim or action against Cointreau by any third party in relation to your entry, your entry material and any use or publication of your entry material by Cointreau in accordance with these terms and conditions.
TERMINATION OF COMPETITION
The Promoter reserves the right (subject to reference to all relevant State and Territory regulations), to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition at any time without notice and without any liability to any person.
PERSONAL INFORMATION, PRIVACY AND COPYRIGHT
All entries and any copyright subsisting in the entries become and remain the property of the Promoter who may publish or cause to be published any of the entries received. The collection, use and disclosure of personal information provided in connection with this competition is governed by Cointreau’s privacy policy found in the Cointreau website terms and conditions at www.cointreau.com.The Promoter collects personal information about entrants to include in the Competition and where appropriate award the Prize. If the personal information requested is not provided, the entrant may not participate in the Competition. By participating in the Competition, each entrant also acknowledges that a further primary purpose for collection of entrants’ personal information by the Promoter is to enable the Promoter to use the information to assist the Promoter in improving goods and services and to contact entrants in the future with information on special offers or provide entrants with marketing materials via any medium including, but not limited to, mail, telephone and commercial electronic messages. The Promoter may share information with its related companies or promotional partners who may contact entrants in this way with special offers. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. Information provided on entry is provided to Cointreau and not Facebook and is not shared with Facebook.
TAMPERING AND OTHER MATTERS
If for any reason this Competition is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of entries.
10 September, 2011
Posted by Gaynor Alder
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week: Part 2
Find and Discover – this was the theme of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2011, in celebration of a city that continually unfolds and takes guests on a seductive and sophisticated journey to reveals its hidden secrets. Melbourne’s finest fashion designers did just that during the Designer Series last week, as they showcased their collections to a captivated audience.
The old-world Hollywood glamour and femininity of the opening night, was followed on Wednesday with designs from boutique designers Alice Euphemia, Dhini, Fat, Gorman, Green With Envy, Kings of Carnaby, Leonard St, Life With Bird, Megan Park, Nevenka and Obus. The catwalk came alive as the current colour-blocking trend was infused with florals, patterns and striking designs.
Thursday night’s Enjoy show featured party, resort and swimwear from Alexifreeman, Autonomy, Bettina Liano, Jack London, Leopold, Ristefsky Macheda, Thom Finch and White Suede.
The finale show, Senso Uniquo, showcased avant-garde and cutting edge fashion from Above., Alistair Trung, Alpha60, Arnsdorf, Carly Hunter, From Britten Product Laboratory, Kuwaii, Limedrop, S!X and Trimapee. While the designs were modern in nature, there were pieces with vintage undertones.
The Cointreau Art of The Cocktail Hour inspired hospitality suites continued to play host to guests and designers, prior to the runway shows. I spoke with some of the designers to discover the inspiration behind their collections. The husband and wife duo from Limedrop spoke about their Calypso collection, which payed homage to those Americans who spent long, hot summers in country resorts in the ‘60s, before jet travel became popular (reminiscent of the film, Dirty Dancing).
The creative powerhouses behind S!X have named their retail space, La Chambre de Bonne, in honour of their extensive travel to France, where they stayed in rustic locations rather than fancy hotels. S!X’s uniques viewpoint of vintage is not necessarily to reference past eras, but to recycle and reinterpretate designs from their past collections.
The Emerald Peacock bar played host to the Cointreau after party where designers, guests and models mingled and enjoyed Cointreau Blush cocktails. The atmosphere was a celebratory one, signalling an end to a successful week of Melbourne showing the world what its designers have to offer.
Best wishes, Gaynor.
7 September, 2011
Posted by Gaynor Alder
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week: Part 1
The Fashion…
Spring has sprung and fashionistas are flocking to Melbourne Spring Fashion Week to celebrate the changing of the seasons. As a major sponsor of the event, Cointreau has created Art of the Cocktail Hour inspired hospitality suites for guests to enjoy prior to the runway shows. Last night, I attended the Manhattan nights inspired room before viewing the first 7pm show of the Designer Series.
The stunning ambiance of the suite was off set by vases of beautiful spring blooms, sitting against a backdrop of paintings from the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Guests were treated to culinary delights and Cointreau cocktails, including the Cointreau Blush, which was fresh and sublime.
I spoke with Dom Bagnato and Yeojin Bae, two of the designers featured in the runway show, and asked them about their collections and whether as designers they were inspired by the vintage era. Dom said that he definitely references past eras in his collections, and Yeojin is drawn to ‘20s and ‘30s fabrics, as a starting point for her feminine designs.
Gala, the first runway show of the Designer Series, promised fabulous gowns, glamour and exquisite detail, and guests were not disappointed. With Danni Minogue taking her seat as the ambassador of MSFW, an aviary inspired ballet performance opened the show, before models, led by Sophie Van Den Akker, strutted the catwalk in an array of designs from Arthur Galan AG, Aurelio Costarella, Christine, Dom Bagnato, Gwendolynne, nicolangela, Rachel Gilbert, Thurley and Yeojin Bae.
Vintage styles were reinterpreted for the modern-day woman, with beads, lace, fringing, tassels and feathers all giving a nod to the fashions of past decades. Arthur Galan AG and Dom Bagnato both heralded a clear return of sophisticated suiting for men, with a modern cut edge, along with ‘20s styled hair for gentlemen.
The Cocktails…
Aside from enjoying a cocktail in the MSFW hospitality suites, or popping into the Emerald Peacock, for one of the MSFW Cointreau after parties, you can also enjoy Cointreau cocktails at other MSFW After Dark events. A number of Melbourne’s iconic bars are creating Cointreau inspired cocktails and dining experiences to celebrate this very fashionable week.
Visit the Cabinet Bar and Balcony, tucked away in one of Melbourne’s famous lane ways, and sip on a delightful Cointreau, sloe gin, apple and lime cocktail, while immersing yourself in the Parisian style surroundings. Oui oui.
The Carlton Hotel and Palmz is all luxury with an undertone of mystery. They have a labyrinth of plush velvet booths and the tropical rooftop bar has dazzling views of the city. Indulge in their Cointreau inspired cocktail, Le Corelle, served with nibbles.
Get your swank on in the stylish and sophisticated surrounds of The Longroom, and enjoy tapas and a Cointreau cocktail for $15.
Or, find out why RU-CO at the Grand Hyatt was recently voted Melbourne’s bar of the year, while partaking in a Grapefruit Martini with Cointreau.
The décor of Tony Starr’s Kitten Club will transport you back to the ‘50s and ‘60s, but you can still channel Carrie Bradshaw, with a Cointreau Cosmopolitan and tapas for $20.
Visit the MSFW website for further details of the runway shows, the Cointreau After Dark Series, and other fabulous MSFW events unfolding around Melbourne.
Best wishes, Gaynor.
8 August, 2011
Cointreau Sponsors Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
We have good news for our fashion loving Melbournites! Cointreau is delighted to announce that we’re the exclusive spirit and liqueur sponsor for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2011 (MSFW). During September 5 -11, we’re going to transport you back to the glamorous era of the cocktail hour. Here are some events were you can come and enjoy a cocktail or two with Cointreau.
1/ MSFW Cointreau Hospitality Suites
For those wanting to attend the Designer Series – a nightly fashion show featuring some of Australia’s top designers – why not treat yourself to something extra special. In the MSFW Hospitality Suites this year, Cointreau is hosting cocktails and canapés in two beautifully styled cocktail lounges, within the opulent surrounds of the Melbourne Town Hall. So let Cointreau usher you back to the roaring ‘20s and the swinging ‘60s, when old world glamour and cocktail culture were the height of fashion.
Within the Hospitality Suites, we will be hosting two cocktail parties per night with drinks and canapés, live entertainment and introductions to designers participating in that evening’s Designer Series shows. There will be VIP gift bags, an exclusive MSFW gift and priority entry to the MSFW Cointreau After Parties, for guests. We suggest you slip on a fancy frock and let Cointreau show you how early evening etiquette and sophisticated styling is truly done.
- Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
5.30pm – 9.00pm
Event runs for 90 minutes and is available at two times: 5.30pm or 7.30pm
Melbourne Town Hall
100 Swanston Street, Melbourne
For bookings or further details, click here.
2/ MSFW Cointreau After Parties
Party the night away with Cointreau at one of Melbourne’s most stylish venues, the Emerald Peacock. Guests can celebrate in true French style by savouring Cointreau cocktails, such as the Cointreau Blush and White Lady.
With three nights of stylish couture moments and brilliant beats, the MSFW Cointreau After Parties provide the perfect venue to dance, mingle with friends, rub shoulders with MSFW’s fashion elite and soak up the scene.
- Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 September
8.00pm – late, with feature shows at 9.00pm and 11.00pm
Emerald Peacock
233 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
For bookings or further details, click here.
3/ MSFW After Dark
If you want something a little more low-key, saunter down to Murmur or The Deanery, for some fabulous cocktail deals. There are also a handful of restaurants on board too, so check the MSFW website for all venues. Remember to present your MSFW official series ticket at the venue to receive the special offer.
For bookings or further details, click here.
1 August, 2011
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Ticket Giveaway!
We have good news for our fashion loving Melbournites! Cointreau is this year’s exclusive spirit and liqueur sponsor for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2011 (September 5-11) and we have 16 pairs of tickets to give away to the Designer Series plus access to the VIP Platinum Bar.
The MSFW Designer Series, the hallmark runway event of the season, delivers exceptional designs from Australia’s pre-eminent fashion talent. Be tantalised over four nights by the season’s latest collections, styled to perfection, all within the impressive setting of the Melbourne Town Hall. You will also be able to enjoy Cointreau cocktails in the exclusive Platinum Bar.
These runway events will open your eyes to new and inspired fashion trends and we have 4 pairs of tickets to each of the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9pm runway shows.
To Enter:
Email cointreau@stellar.net.au and tell us which one of our contributors wrote the post titled “20 tips for hosting the perfect hour” on this blog. When you email please include which night you would like to attend, your name, email, phone number and postal address.
The 16 lucky winners will be notified by 31 August by email or phone.
See the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week website for further details.
