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August 17, 2008 · Filed under F & B, Music
American R&B singer-songwriter, pianist and actress Alicia Keys was recently confirmed as the face of Glaceau’s Vitamin Water brand in a deal reportedly worth $50 million to the star.
With this, Alicia, 27, will follow in the footsteps of Jennifer Aniston and rapper 50 Cent, who made $400 million from his deal with the company last year. The ‘No One’ singer said she decided to partner with the drinks company after finding she couldn’t stop drinking the unique-tasting beverages.
“I don’t partner with anybody, but this really was natural for me because I’ve been a fan from the beginning,” she said. “I love their personality. Have you ever read the bottles? Don’t you just feel naturally smarter when you read it?”
Meanwhile, Alicia also hit the headlines last week with the news of her collaboration with White Stripes frontman Jack White to record “Another Way to Die”, the theme song for the new James Bond movie, “Quantum of Solace” due for release this November. This will be the first time a duet will be singing over the opening credit lines of a 007 film.
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August 16, 2008 · Filed under General
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has achieved the distinction of getting the same photo of hers (at least in the same pose) published on five Cosmpolitan magazine covers of five different countries. And all five of them this calendar year alone.
It started with the South Africa edition of Cosmopolitan magazine in January 2008. Cosmopolitan Russia expressed their admiration by following suit on their July 2008 issue cover. Pretty soon, it’s Gisele everywhere — Estonia (August 2008), followed by Australia (September 2008) and Germany (September 2008).
Obviously, it’s the same photo with her dress in different colors. Amazing Photoshop, or what.
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| Australia, September 2008 |
Germany, September 2008 |
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| Estonia, August 2008 |
Russia, July2008 |
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| South Africa, January 2008 |
Read (and see) more of Gisele:
Gisele Bundchen Only in Ebel Watch… and Bedsheet
Gisele on V Sets Fashion World on Fire
Gisele Bundchen and Sylvester Stallone Join Forces for Volkswagen Gol
Gisele Bundchen: New Face of Max Factor
Gisele Bundchen’s Secret is Out [MORE PICS OF GISELE]
August 16, 2008 · Filed under Apparel
Hollywood star Halle Berry created quite a stir last year with her statement: “I refuse to wear maternity clothes. Maybe when I’m 9 months I’ll have to.” Now, I wonder what prompted that line of thought from a such a famous fashion icon as Berry? Did she imagine that maternity dresses could not be stylish? Or comfortable?
I always had a sense for what’s fashion and what’s not (that’s just one of the reasons I love blogging on that), but with Berry’s declaration instigated me to look more at what women really thought about dressing while being pregnant. I talked to Janette, my co-worker, and she revealed that she has a range of Japanese Weekend suiting — less formal and more casual, with fabrics for bottoms, paired with knit tops with the comfort of cotton. And Janette certainly looks fashionable, comfortable–AND professional!
My cousin Sarah positively thought maternity clothes didn’t mean wearing your husband’s shirts and jeans. “Looking nice and hip when you’re carrying is a celebration of pregnancy,” she said. Sarah used to wear Juicy Couture maternity jeans with a comfortable waist and five pocket styling until late into pregnancy. She also said empire-waist styles are flattering to one’s growing body because of their high waistlines which show off one’s new curves. Pair it with some trendy yet comfortable pants and tops, and you’re set for any special occasion.
While certainly there’s no “right” or “wrong” kind of dress to wear when you’re expecting, some women feel that if they tried wearing “normal” clothes, they just feel and look fat, but with maternity dresses, they looked pregnant… which, I feel, is a very valid point. It’s important to feel good with your pregnancy, and with the stylish range of dresses, tops and pants available today, it’s a pleasure to shop around for that combination that makes you look–and feel–perfectly pregnant and à la mode!
August 15, 2008 · Filed under Cosmetics
Connie Manilo-Ferguson, star of hit ABC soap generations, has signed up to front cosmetics giant Garnier.
This news comes hot on the heels of another South African star – Terry Pheto – being named the face of international beauty brand L’Oreal.
While Ferguson, who plays advertising manager Karabo Moroka in Generations, has her own perfume brand ‘True Label’, she will join Top Billing presenter Jeannie D as a spokesperson for Garnier, endorsing a hair color range for the company’s new skin product, Eve & Matte.
She has been in the cast of the award-winning soap for over 12 years, with an average of 17 million viewers every week.
Ferguson has been voted one of South Africa’s Ten Most beautiful Women (1993) by Cosmopolitan Magazine, featured in David Dodd’s Portraits of South Africa’s Most beautiful Women (1997), and graced the covers of many local magazines including True Love, Ebony, Tribute, Drum and Pace.
August 15, 2008 · Filed under Fragrances - Female
Luxury fragrance firm Creed is releasing a new women’s perfume inspired by the iconic Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Named Love in Black, the new scent is a tribute Jacqueline Kennedy (1929 – 1994), who was a fashion icon while in the spotlight as First Lady. Her impeccable taste in clean suits, dresses and hairstyles were the talk of the day, while she also enjoyed products by famous designers such as Chanel, Givenchy, Cartier and Dior.
The scent is being released next month, a month prior to the 40th anniversary of her marriage to Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
Created by sixth-generation master perfumer Olivier Creed, Love in Black is described as a “violet oriental” scent, and is available in a 1-ounce clear glass bottle or a 2.5-ounce black bottle.
The bottle is made with black sands, similar to the Greek isles where she was wed on October 30, 1968.
It’s being offered in 1-oz spray ($130), 2.5-oz ($230) and 8.4-oz ($350). A part of the sales in the U.S. will benefit the World Wildlife Fund. Check out creedperfumes.us for more information.
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