2008 "On the Rise" Award Winners

honoring today's most exciting emerging designers -
nominated by YOU, our readers

winner: beauty product designer

la dolce diva

designer: Jennifer Kirkwood of La Dolce Diva

product aesthetic: Born of the need for a great gift with a message and Jennifer's need to express herself creatively. The packaging is the driving force of the line, instantly conveying elegance, whimsy, uniqueness and fun. The scents are both Dolce (sweet) and Bella (beautiful) to suit any diva's personality.

standout products: Foamy body washes, silky aloe vera lotions, luxurious shea body butters
and luscious lip balms.

inspired by: Italy, The Roman Empire, The Renaissance, Cleopatra, couture fashion, her sisters, her mom, diva friends, pop culture, female entrepreneurs, Manhattan, Santa Monica, Tiger Woods.

what sets the brand apart: La Dolce Diva is an upscale product with chic packaging at an affordable price.

mantra: You, my sweet Diva, are smart, savvy, fun & fabulous!

notable press: Lucky and InStyle magazines, Daily Candy

find the products at: ladolcedivainc.com

readers' choice: beauty product designer

product body

designer: Joanna Schmidt of Product Body

product aesthetic: Lush, effective body products made by hand fresh to order from the best natural oils, sugars and butters available.

standout products: Crush On You is the most popular and people swear by Mama Bomb Original Bomb. Whipped Shea Butter and Sugarfoot are Joanna's personal favorites.

inspired by: Joanna was inspired to create products to keep her dry skin hydrated and soft to the touch. She started making products for herself, then friends and family.

what sets the brand apart: All products are made fresh to order. The pregnancy line is truly all natural with no parabens, petroleum or other nasty ingredients.

notable press: Sugarfoot was named a Real Simple editors' pick and Whipped Shea Butter was one of "50 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life" by New Woman magazine.

find her designs at: productbody.com

About the contest: Voting was open to the public and held on StyleBakery.com from
June 1 through July 31, 2008. Voters were able to nominate one designer per category. Readers' choice winners received the most votes in their category; Editors' choice winners were selected by the StyleBakery.com editors from all reader nominated designers.

2008 "On the Rise" Award Winners

honoring today's most exciting emerging designers - nominated by YOU, our readers

honoring today's most exciting emerging designers -
nominated by YOU, our readers