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Madonna vs Sean Connery for Louis Vuitton

December 6, 2008 · Filed under Accessories

There’s been so much noise on the Web about Madonna styling for Louis Vuitton that it’s getting sicker than her split with Guy Ritchie.

Madonna may be the ultimate goddess of pop to millions, but I think her attempt to earn a quick buck from Louis Vuitton (LV) is way out of the league.

While LV does have a reputation for showing senior celebrities as their spokespeople (Steffi Graf, Mikhael Gorbachev, Sean Connery, Keith Richards, to name a few), what’s terribly wrong with LV’s Madonna ad is that she’s throwing a leg to sell a bag. Sick.

Does LV have to resort to skin to sell their handbags? Gimme a break. Their ad with Sean Connery is rich with class. Look at both:

Class talks. And probably sells better, too.

Keith Richards Bags Louis Vuitton Range

Mikhail Gorbachev to Front Louis Vuitton

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Louis Vuitton Wilshire GM in Monogram Canvas ~100% Authentic!~
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LOUIS VUITTON "Neo Cabby" denim monogram
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Diana Penty is Doing a Favor for Maybelline

December 5, 2008 · Filed under Cosmetics

Ravishing Indian model Diana Penty has allegedly replaced Bollywood celebrity Deepika Padukone as the new face of Maybelline.

Diana Penty

The 23-year-old model, who steps into the shoes of earlier top-notch representatives such as Adriana Lima and Christina Turlington as the face of Maybelline, went on record to say that it felt great to endorse a brand so vibrant and multi-ethnic.

“For me it is not only about whom I am replacing but it’s about being on the same platform as international models and get international exposure,” said Penty.

That’s great, Ms Penty, but why is Maybelline not talking about you? or not even India? You see only North America, South America, Europe, Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan) and Australia on their website.

Which brings me to wonder if I should be blogging this ’cause maybe Maybelline is not truly international?

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Lee McKenzie Has a Formula to Stop Traffic

December 4, 2008 · Filed under Cars, Sports

Sky Sports presenter Lee McKenzie has become the first woman to represent Formula One (F1) on BBC TV.

Lee McKenzie The newsmaking journalist, who presented for ITV and launched the Horse Racing channel At the Races, has signed a £2million deal to report F1 action from the pit stop, come February.

“I’m very excited,” said McKenzie, 31. “It’s a tremendous opportunity and something I’ve worked towards throughout my career. I know a lot of the drivers already and I’m looking forward to working with them.”

Former Grand Prix celebrity David Coulthard will be joining McKenzie, who’s already a recognizable face in the Formula One scene, popular with champion drivers such as champion Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso.

Come to think of it, F1 just got a bit more racy: