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Archive for May, 2008
May 30, 2008 · Filed under F & B
German supermodel Heidi Klum is the new face of McDonald’s chicken wraps.
The 34-year-old supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and hostess of Project Runway and Germany’s Next Top Model was seen in Munich yesterday advertising McDonald’s chicken wraps and… well, that just about wraps it up.
The mother of three was looking gorgeous as usual, in a matching jacket and pants suit well complemented by a striped white shirt and an easy-on-the-eyes hairdo.
The point here is, how often do you see a Victoria’s Secret model indulging in Big Mac, fries and soda?
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May 29, 2008 · Filed under Fashion & Makeup
Not surprised. Are you? Sharon Stone might have tried to pull back her controversial remarks on the Sichuan earthquake, but that was quite not enough for Dior China to pull off her Dior campaigns.
Dior China said this morning that it’s taking off and recalling all advertisements featuring Stone. Reports say that citizens were ripping down billboards in several locations.
So what was it that Stone said that is causing an uproar in the fashion world? Apparently, it was just this: “I’ve been concerned with how we should deal with the Olympics, because they are not being nice to the Dalai Lama, who is a good friend of mine.
“And then all this earthquake and all this stuff happened and I though, is that karma – when you’re not nice that the bad things happen to you?”
Hmmm… that’s pretty strong, I think. Kinda stuck-up, in the typical basic instinct style, if you know what I mean.
No one has a right to be judgmental about Nature. I don’t think we can, or the right to, decide Nature. She decides us.
And if, and when, a time does arrive when we dictate Nature… I just don’t want to be there.
May 27, 2008 · Filed under Apparel, Fashion Line
Miami rapping sensation Trina backs up her #1 Billboard Rap Album of 2008 ‘Still The Baddest’ with her very own Pink Diamond Couture clothing collection.
“I have always imagined a clothing line that was high quality that I could offer to my fans,” said the 29-year-old rapper. “I love the way the jeans fit and feel. I spent a lot of time creating special details that are fresh and unique. The best part is they look really expensive but are priced right.”
The clothing line will consist of jeans, tops, T-shirts, velour sets and jackets, all of which are emblazoned with Trina’s signature logo. She’s even adds a personal touch to her collection with a tattoo that is typically Trina’s.
The Pink Diamond Couture collection will hit retail stores across the US this spring. Check out shoptrina.com for a store near you.
May 27, 2008 · Filed under Fragrances - Female
British actress Gemma Arteron, who plays Agent Fields in the Bond 22 movie “Quantum of Solace”, has been chosen by Avon to launch the new James Bond Franchise signature fragrance ‘Bond Girl 007′.
Anticipated as what will be the biggest global fragrance launch of the year, Bond Girl 007 is created by Firmenich and contains floral notes, warm woods, white peach, orange blossom,jasmine, calypso orchid and freesia.
While “Quantum of Solace” is scheduled for a November 2008, ‘Bond Girl 007′ is thoughtfully set up to hit the retailers a month earlier.
So what does the new 22-year-old Bond babe have to say about this signature perfume?
“I’m thrilled to be working with two such iconic and established brands,” said Gemma Arterton. “The Bond Girl 007 fragrance embodies everything a Bond Girl represents — intelligence, sexiness and confidence.”
Intelligence, sexiness and confidence, huh. Explosive combo there.
Okay, here’s what I think about the name of the perfume. Bond Girl 007. So which kind of girl–or woman–are Avon targeting? I’d eat airline food to find out what they found in their survey. Would the typical customer would be the wanna-be Bond girl yet in her teens or the blissfully married 30’s woman, who’s looking back and wondering what she might have missed out?
What do you think? I’d love to know, so would all my readers.
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May 24, 2008 · Filed under Athletic Gear
Carmen Electra is set to have her own line of home stripper poles designed to help women “get in the best shape of their life.”
The former Baywatch babe, now 36, expressed her thrill about her exercise product to FOX News: “I am so excited to have a new pole coming out, a portable stripper pole. The great thing about my portable pole is you can put it in your own living room or you can do the workout in your bedroom. No one has to see you do it. It’s up to you — you can perform for your husband or boyfriend, or do it more as a workout and focus on that.”
The stripper pole is said to be basically a raunchy exercise regime, which will “also have women embracing their female prowess.”
May 23, 2008 · Filed under Lingerie
Supermodel Lisa Snowdon, “Britain’s Next Top Model” presenter, is the new face and body of Avon’s new lingerie range.
The 36-year-old TV presenter and singer, also titled “the British Tyra Banks”, displayed her knockout figure in a series of campaigns for Avon’s new larger bra cup size lingerie. She also attrated attention as the girlfriend of Hollywood actor George Clooney.
“When flicking through the lingerie racks in department stores, I find the prettier, delicate bras stop at a D cup!” said Snowdon. “This can be very frustrating for us bigger busted women.”
Snowdon has graced the covers of some top-end fashion magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and Elle. She has also been the face of Neutrogena recently.
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May 22, 2008 · Filed under Accessories
Italian luxury goods brand Tod’s has announced Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow as its latest spokesperson, replacing Sienna Miller who reprented Tod’s last year.
Renowned photographer Mario Testino has aleady shot the 35-year-old mother of two in Capri, aboard dashing Tod’s group president Diego Della Valle’s yacht, portraying “the uber luxurious, outdoors-y life of a beautiful Italian aristocrat from the heady days of the jet-set era,” as reported by Vogue UK.
“Italian style is very sexy, very womanly and what I love is that it seems to have so many different inspirations,” said Paltrow.
“I felt immediately like they (Tod’s) brought me into their family,” she told PEOPLE magazine.
“It had to be Gwyneth Paltrow. She’s the perfect ambassador for the brand - modern, charming, with a strong sense of family,” Diego Della Valle said. “To me, she’s the contemporary embodiment of Audrey Hepburn.”
“She is an icon, she has beautiful manners. She is super sweet, funny, intelligent, opinionated, very diplomatic,” he added. “Honestly, I need to find a defect because I start to fall in love, too!”
The ads will splash across the media next month worldwide, but only in Fall in the US. If you can’t wait until then, you can check out the short film that Gwyneth stars in for Tod’s at tods.com.
May 22, 2008 · Filed under General
If there’s one successful thing I’ve learned from writing this blog, it’s that names sell. What I mean is brands, of course. A celebrity brand such as Jessica Simpson Shoes stands a much better chance of being noticed and picked up by customers whether online or in-store. However, there are other attributes that go into successful enterprises as well, and probably the most important of them all is whether you have a strong franchise to back you.
However, marriages may be made in heaven, but franchises are definitely made on earth. It’s crucial to find a franchise that meets your needs more than half-way. But how are you going to find detailed financial as well as franchise information in the business of your choice?
This is where America’s Best Franchises steps in with an assortment of franchises for sale with notes on every franchise opportunity. The content rich franchise information offers tips on finding franchises and business opportunities. To start with, you can browse through franchises with your budget as the platform–the categories range in steps of $50,000 up to half a million dollars and then you have the high capital franchises.
Or you can browse through the franchises by type–starting from business and finance to food and sports and computer franchises. Here’s the opportunity for all wanna-be entrepreneurs to review different industries, brands, and choices to ensure long-term success. Franchises bring in steady streams of income for owners, investors, and franchisees alike. Add to this the fact that a franchise business helps you set up your business faster and generate more income since the franchise provides the tools to set up shop and get going right away.
May 20, 2008 · Filed under Footwear
Three-time Grammy Award winner Fergie has teamed up with Brown Shoe Co. Inc. to launch her shoe brand set to debut in spring 2009.
Fergie, whose real name is Stacy Ann Ferguson, joins Carlos Santana and Reba McEntire on Brown Shoe’s line-up of celebrity brand partners.
“I have always loved fashion because it’s a great way to express your mood,” Fergie, 33, who’s engaged to actor Josh Duhamel, said. “And I’m definitely a shoe lover. The right pair of shoes can change the feel of an outfit and even change how a woman feels about herself. A woman can wear confidence on her feet with a high stiletto, or slip into weekend comfort with a soft ballet flat.”
“We envision the Fergie consumer as a woman who is chic and fashionable, loves to wear the latest trends and looks for distinctive details when shopping for shoes to add to her already considerable collection — much like Fergie herself,” said Gary Rich, Brown Shoe wholesale president.
Launch plans for Fergie footwear include the Internet and personal appearances. Retailers will be able to see the early designs next month at the Fashion Footwear Association of New York shoe show.
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May 18, 2008 · Filed under Lifestyle
Lately, my keyboard is kicking off fumes whenever I type L-I-N-D-S-A-Y — Lindsay Lohan has been hitting news like it’s out of fashion. Only this time, it’s FOR fashion, for Fornarina, the lifestyle brand from Italy.
Italian lifestyle brand Fornarina is banking that Lilo, who announced her new position at the Fornarina Urban Beauty Show in Paris last week, will help them break into the American market. However, her first campaign will be revealed in the spring of 2009, after Fornarina has opens flagships in London, Paris and New York.
“Lindsay is that very self-confident, dynamic woman, she’s got a lot of attitude,” Scott Ronaldson, managing director of Fornari Retail, told WWD. “That’s what we’re hoping our customer will aspire to.”
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