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November 30, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Casual Wear
Madrid-based Pepe Jeans has preferred Ashton Kutcher and Daria Werbowy over Sienna Miller as their new faces for Spring 2008 season.
Kutcher, who started with Calvin Klein, will be joined by model Daria Werbowy in fronting the denim and casual wear brand. Werbowy, who has been contracted for only one season, is the current endorser for Lancome.
The upcoming spring campaign has been shot by David Sims in New York, and styled by Joe McKenna. Pepe Jeans has featured other top names in fashion in the past, including British supermodel Kate Moss, Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova, Manchester United kicker Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool footballer Fernando Torres.
November 29, 2007 · Filed under Fashion Line
Miuccia Prada, who has been known for using celebrities for Miu Miu, has now selected Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst as the face of Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2007 ad campaign.
Kirsten Dunst,24, will join a long list of celebrities such as Kim Basinger, Camilla Belle, Chloe Sevigny, Selma Blair, Maggie Gyllenhaal and more recently Lindsay Lohan who have posed for Prada’s sister line. She has also replaced long time French model/actress Laetitia Casta chosen to represent the Fall 2007/08 Miu Miu range.
Photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott recently shot the “Spider-man” and “Marie Antoinette” star in Los Angeles. Dunst’s star power (read “sex appeal” and “charming smile”) in the US should give just the right push to Miu Miu’s plans to augment its presence in America with new boutiques planned to open on 57th Street in New York and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles early next year.
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November 28, 2007 · Filed under Accessories, General, Shopping / Online
Having seen enough of glamorous, high profile shots of celebrities, I was musing as to what cameras the celebrites themselves were using in their leisure pursuits. A little bit of research on the Web as well as raising queries at a couple forums, and I landed with a small list of about ten cameras that were truly celebrity class.
What surprised me was the consinstency in the preferences for brand, size, colors, and megapixels. Strangely, the trend was into professional SLRs or the ones with a hundred settings. The one that topped the list was the Fujifilm Z5fd, what one forum member quoted as “elegant enough for a stroll down the red carpet.”
Though that might sound like tall talk, Fujifilm have indeed created a minature marvel with this award winner–TIPA 2007 ”Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera’. Apparently, a 6.3 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, ISO 1600 sensitivity for low light working, Intelligent flash’,'Blog mode” for easy dowloading for web use, Face Detection Technology (of course!), optimizing both exposure and focus settings were the features that caught the celebs’ attention.
I also saw that it wasn’t the top-of-the-line digital camera, and hence not insanely expensive. I looked around for deals, as well as services that offered free searches for the best deals and I stumbled upon SaveBuckets.co.uk. The service has thousands of products in a kaleidoscope of categories, and the digital camera department lists about 2000 models from various manufacturers.
Needless to say, I did find the Fujifilm Z5fd, but was it at a price I was willing to pay? Well, let’s not get into that, but SaveBuckets does have a feature that will alert me if the price ever drops down to what I’m willing to pay. I have submitted my email, and am keeping my fingers crossed.
November 28, 2007 · Filed under F & B, General
The ‘water with all the answers’ has provided Jennifer Aniston with a creative solution to market SmartWater–she has enlisted New England quarterback Tom Brady as the male face of SmartWater.
Jen, 38, who recently became an investor in Glaceu’s SmartWater, is convinced that the company could use a macho image to promote the designer health drink. (More importantly, did she need the extra push to sell a bottle of water at $3-$4?)
“Jennifer is getting actively involved in company decisions,” confirmed Rohan Oza, SmartWater’s senior vice president.
While the deal is rumored to net Brady $3m to $5m, is he doing it for the money? No! Brady,30, said he drinks SmartWater as an alternative to ’sugary’ drinks.
“It’s a replacement product that’s better for you, whether I’m working out or for the morning when I wake up,” he told USA Today. “If you’re going to put something in your body, it may as well be something that’s efficient.”
Then again, the insiders always have another angle to the story, just a wee bit more tangy. As one source with an ear to the ground tells OK!: “Not only does she think he can sell water, but he makes her want to take a cold shower!”
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November 26, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, Hair Care, Shopping / Online
Admin Note: Reposted to reflect the brand new design of Compare-GHD website.
Sometimes I wonder if the women I see on TV ever get old? While common sense dictates they should and do, what is it they do differently that has an age-reversing effect on them? A closer look tells me that, other than cosmetic surgery, special diets and workouts, the ultimate secret of eternal good looks–they all take excellent care of their hair and choose the right hairstyle to suit their face and match the occasion.
What is the one thing the fantastic looks of these celebrities have in common? You guessed it–it’s their glamorous hair. Well, that’s not all there is to it. They all use GHD straighteners, too, to keep their hair looking sleek, smooth and shiny–and celebrity-like!
And now, non-celebrities like us don’t need to strive to too hard to achieve a celebrity-like hair-do. We too can have the GHD hair straighteners, considered the pinnacle of hair styling products.
GHD has gained a worldwide reputation for excellence in hair stylers and hair straighteners. The hair doesn’t get pulled or stretched and looks smooth and glossy after the styling. Depending on your choice, you may also curl, twist, flick, wave, bounce, ringlet, lift and frizz the hair.
With the sky rocketing popularity of GHD products, naturally, there has been concern that fake GHD products are being sold through salons and on websites. However, Compare-GHD is one online outlet where you never have to worry about buying a GHD fake. Compare-GHD researchers monitor the web constantly and show you the best value on GHD products from official GHD retailers. The prices are reliable and you’ll also find that Compare-GHD offers you some of the best deals on GHD straighteners and hair care.
October is the month of pink–Breast Cancer Awareness month. To highlight this cause, GHD has launched the limited edition Pink mk4 ceramic hair styler. GHD will donate £10 to Breakthrough Breast Cancer from every pink GHD styler sold. Last year alone 55,000 pink stylers were sold raising £404,650 for charity. The pink GHD straightener is a limited edition and comes with a gorgeous hot pink carry case and detachable roll mat.
While all these products are exciting enough, GHD does have some special up its sleeve for the upcoming holiday season–the GHD Christmas Gift Bag 2007, which is a limited edition as well and is all set to be the seasonal must have.
The Christmas Gift Bag is suave and elegant, with a load of beauty goodies tucked in. The travel sized thermodynamics range includes the GHD mk4 styler, GHD styling bag, GHD shampoo, GHD conditioner, opulence mask, obedience cream, thermal protector for hair and a styling bag. The Gift Bag itself is a luxuriously cream soft leather bag which unzips to form a heat resistant mat. The expertly designed bag is versatile that is perfect for a night out or travelling–not to mention being a unique gift to warm up the Christmas cheer!
And that’s just not about all. At Compare-GHD, you’ll also find the legendary mk4, the summer gift bag, the mini straightener as well as the new mk5 scheduled for launch in 2008.
Compare-GHD.com displays in a convenient tabulated form the prices of GHD products from several official and well-known stockists and retailers such as HQ Hair, Beauty Sleuth, Jason Shankey, the Funky Group, Beauty Bay and more. The best part of shopping from Compare-GHD lies in the fact that you know you’re seeing the best prices for genuine GHD products from official dealers, and what’s more, you can even visit the retailer with a single click to complete your purchase in total confidence.
Compare-GHD is not just a retail site but is also engaged in trading and wedding and salon supplies. If you’re planning on buying GHD products in bulk for any project or special occasions, why not try contacting Kirsty? You could be in for a pleasant surprise.
November 25, 2007 · Filed under Accessories, Shopping / Online, Travel
In a move to symbolize the spirit of their collection, Dooney & Bourke has tapped actress Hayden Panettiere as their new spokesperson.
Hayden visioned the bag to be a large leather shoulder bag with puffy pleats, a buckle closure and great style. Peter Dooney and his design team took Hayden’s vision and created the limited edition Hayden Bag, which will retail for about $500.
Dooney & Burke, most famous for their line of handbags, are continuing their five year tradition of introducing their trend collection aimed at today’s youth. With this deal, Hayden Panettiere joins Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, and Emma Roberts, who have all taken on the role of being the spokeswomen for the brand.
The new ad campaign is set to debut next month, and the bags are scheduled to hit Dooney & Burke retail boutiques by the end of the year. The bags will also be available at Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor, and dooney.com.
Dooney & Bourke has built their reputation over 30 years as a leader in the accessories market with their commitment to superior materials, expert craftsmanship, and classic styling.
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November 24, 2007 · Filed under Accessories, General, Home
Gone are the days when a rug was considered a flooring accessory to take the chill off of cold floors or even as an inexpensive way to add some color and breathe life into a room. Beating the barriers of the visual appeal, area rugs have become the hottest new trend to express personal style.
And while the choices to even the more fastidious have grown in types, materials, sizes and shapes, colors and textures, the prices have become extremely competitive. So how do you strike a balance between your preferences, quality and your budget?
Enter SuperiorRugs.com. Why them? Well, for one thing, the name says it all–the company has over 20 years’ expertise in manufacturing high quality Persian and Oriental area rugs. Superior Rugs is a division of Superior Importers Co., one of the largest manufacturers of Oriental Rugs and Persian area rugs. Most of the rugs you find here are crafted with high quality materials and techniques, and are heat-set polypropylene or wool rugs, and yarn-dyed for long lasting colors.
But that’s not saying it all. A quick look at their website will reveal a number of ‘timeless treasures’ in 100% traditional wool rugs, 100% contemporary wool rugs, affordable rugs and high quality synthetic rugs as well as the newly introduced 100% silk rugs. If you’re looking for the popular or discount area rugs, take a look at the clearance rugs area where you’ll be able to save up to 80% off the marked price.
And like me, if you’re not an expert on rugs, you can depend on the how-to guide available on site, which takes you step by step through the process with useful guidelines and tips on selection and maintenance.
The site offers an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of rugs by letting you think outside the box and consider round, oval or runner area rugs. The sizes offered in several sizes varying from 13×16 ft to 4×6 ft. Needless to say, the rugs are available in interesting combinations of hues–black/navy, gold/camel, cream/ivory or even plain black and the ever popular red/burgundy.
Yet another attractive aspect of buying from Superior Rugs is that they are the sole manufacturer their line and sell directly without the middleman–which just means you get the best value for your dollar. To top it, the company offers a full 30-day backing plus an additional 60 days for manufacturer defects. All shipping is free.
November 23, 2007 · Filed under Accessories, Charity, Shopping / Online
Oscar-winning Hollywood star Julia Roberts has designed a bracelet for Giorgio Armani to mark World AIDS Day. The bohemian-style leather bracelets will be available in stores on February 1.
The bracelets, featuring silver clasps, are designed in red for women and brown for men and bear an imprint of a symbolic “tree of life” with the slogan “Revolution-Evolution-Devotion” (an acronym for Product RED). Look on the interior, and you’ll find Roberts’ insignia “J.R.”
It is the first time the Italian designer has worked with another name on any project. The fashion house chose the materials and colors for the bracelet.
“Julia has helped to create a beautiful accessory for both women and men, which will also be a visible reminder of the part we can all play in fighting AIDS in Africa,” said Giorgio Armani.
Proceeds benefit Product RED, the business initiative started by U2 front man Bono and Bobby Shriver to help battle HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Fashion Week Daily has reported that the RED bracelets will be available exclusively online at www.emporioarmani.com starting on World AIDS Day on December 1.
November 22, 2007 · Filed under Charity, General, Shopping / Online
Christina Applegate has stepped out of her way (and her clothes) to convince holiday buyers not to buy fur during the gift giving season.
In support of animal rigts group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the vegetarian actress wears nothing but a pair of festive gloves, a necklace and a smile in an e-card. Her campaign slogan goes, “Cross cruelty off your shopping list by avoiding fur coats, collars and cuffs - unless it’s fake of course.”
Addressing those planning on buying a fur item for a gift, the Sweetest Thing star tells PETA: “They make really great synthetic fur—you really don’t need real fur. And it’s cheaper, so why spend the money?
“The holidays are also a time when people freak out about their finances. If you don’t want to spend the money, why not try some of the other options instead of killing a bunch of animals?”
Christina, who is a vegetarian and animal lover told PEOPLE that her house ‘has been basically a zoo’ since childhood. She said, “Everything I have has dog hair on it, and that’s just the way it is.”
The 35-year-old actress, who’s currently starring in the new hit show ‘Samantha Who?’, also said she decided to become a vegetarian while she was still a teenager on the set of her U.S. TV sitcom, “Married…With Children.”
“I realized I can’t eat something that has been alive. So I stopped, and that was it. That was the last time,” she added.
Christina joins the ranks of Alicia Silverstone, Alyssa Milano, Maggie Q and Dominique Swain in stripping off for the charity movement.
November 21, 2007 · Filed under Jewelry, Shopping / Online
If you’ve been wracking your brains over finding the special gift for that special someone, relax. Play it safe, and select the one gift that can never go wrong–jewelry. Then again, what jewelry? And where to get it??
When you let your imagination fly about jewelry, you need to be able to look at plenty of choices in the kind of product, design, material and the price. To top it, it has to be the latest! I had to look up quite a few online jewelry stores to zero in on MyJewelryBox.com, an online jewelry store, which brings you the most up-to-date jewelry styling that you see on the TV and the runways at unbeatbale prices.
You can search for your piece of jewelry by product, material and price ranges. You’ll find hundreds of styles and designs in rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, engagement and wedding rings. These could be in gold or silver and further embesllished by diamonds, gemstones, citrines or pearls. A quick search on diamond products yielded 1089 results, and since I was looking for pendants, a deeper search showed 223 diamond pendants including solitaire diamond pendants, cross, double heart, infinity loop pendants and more.
You can also search by very flexible budget ranges, starting at under $100 and up to over $5000. You can also display the results list sorted by prices or newest.
Christmas jewelry specials? MyJewelryBox offers a range of collections in what they call ‘Christmas Treasures’, which again can be browsed for various price ranges, starting at less than $250. The website also has a section on featured collections, beginning with Top Sellers (all time hot designs in earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings), an exclusive Tennis Diamond Bracelets Collection, Diamond Stud Earrings Collection, a Wedding & Engagement Center, Crislu Jewelry Store with platinum over sterling silver with sparkling cubic zirconias, Birthstone Shop and the ever popular New Arrivals section. Don’t forget take a look at the ‘Bargain of the Week’, though.
Your options to shop include the Liquidation center, where you can select from their premium jewelry with gemstones and diamonds in white and yellow gold, saving up to 80% of retail value.
New to jewelry? No hassles. Just visit the Education section on MyJewelryBox.com, where you can learn all there is to know about diamonds, gemstones, gold and silver, as well as how to care for them.
MyjweleryBox.com offers 30-day returns, free FedEx over $99, free gift packaging and VeriSign secured shopping.
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