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September 15, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Beauty, Cosmetics, Fashion & Makeup, Fashion Line, Shopping / Online
‘Bright, trendy and friendly’ might just sum up the essence of the full-featured online boutique tobi.com that is a more than a mere shopping experience. While the choice of brands and styles seems almost endless, a live chat facility not only helps to make sure you get exactly what you’re looking for, but also adds to the fun.
Although the initial impression one might get from the home page could be that the online store is dedicated only to women, there’s also a section for men, which offers an equally wide array of clothing, beauty accessories and eco-friendly products in hip brands.
I started exploring the website with the brands and was impressed to see clothing and accessories in no less than 150 brands including Acne jeans, Diesel, Graham & Spencer, Helmut Lang, Juara, Kimberly Sayer, Lundgren & Windinge, Nanushka, Rachel Leigh, Rebecca Minkoff, Stewart + Brown, Velvet and Wrangler 47, to mention a few.
And be ready to get spoilt for choice with the categories of items as well, which includes accessories, denim, dresses, handbags, jackets, jewelry, pants, shoes, beauty products and more, all offered at some of the attractive prices you get on the Web.
There’s also a Beauty Bar with exclusive beauty and cosmetcs items for both men and women, as well as a Lookbook which highlights the latest trends in fashion.
With winter right around the corner, if you’re planning on picking up some velvet clothing, tobi.com might just be the place. You’ll find some superb velvet apparel by Graham & Spencer including Tees, knits and sweaters and velvet clothes such as casual dresses and jackets.
This post is sponsored by toby.com.
August 17, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Beach/Swim Wear, Beauty, Fashion & Makeup, Fragrances - Female, Lingerie
Teri Hatcher –whether you call her the Bond girl or the Desperate Housewife — is pushing Badgley Mischka’s denim, swimwear and sunglasses among other things.
Teri poses in sexy and provocative campaign ranging from a day poolside in swimwear to lounging around the house in revealing lingerie. The brand has expanded to include couture, Platinum Eveningwear, Platinum Sportswear, couture evening and day handndbags, eyewear, footwear, jewelry, lingerie, swimwear, fur and fragrance.
Teri Hatcher commented, “Working with Mark and James has been a wonderful experience, there is such great synergy between us. They were the first designers to dress me for my first ever red carpet event. They empower women through amazing clothes. I like the idea of women finding great pieces of clothing and accessories to make themselves feel good. The shoot was relaxed and fun, it felt great to be styled by the actual designers.”
Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka said, “Teri represents the Badgley Mischka woman. Not only is she an amazing actress and established author, but she is also a dedicated mother. Teri can wear Badgley Mischka to a red carpet event or she can put on a piece from our sportswear and handbag collection to run an errand.”
“She’s a beautiful, smart woman, and I think our customer can relate to her,” Mark added. I agree.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Sharon Stone have been featured in ads in previous seasons.
Teri and the designers from Badley Mischka will collaborate on numerous campaigns in the coming few months. Meanwhile, fans will recall that Badgley Mischka was hailed by Vogue as among the “Top 10 American Designers” and their designs appeal to a range of celebrities, including Madonna, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, Sarah Jessica Parker aand Ashley Judd.
August 3, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, General, Skin 'n' Nails
My recent post on celebrities and plastic surgery also set me thinking on the lines of other beauty related issues of celebrities. Some research showed that some of the top celebs such as Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt and Britney Spears suffer from acne. If it can hit them, it can hit anyone!
A little more research on the most effective
acne treatment, and I found TriClear. “Breakouts are never beautiful, and now they’re history,” says TriClear. The company claims a unique triple action formulation that addresses the main causes of acne and activates skin for improved renewal and repair.
The TriClear® 3–step system guarantees treatmens for four major causes of acne, with tests across the US proving that 74 per cent saw results in the first week of usage, which left the skin smooth, clean and moisturized.
Step One is basically a purifying cleanser. The daily–use cleanser contains botanical extracts that washes away excess oil, surface impurities and dead skin cells.
Step Two is the repairing process. Inflacin and Silicol, the ingredients in the gel help keep the skin healthy and prevent clogged pores. Inflacin diminishes the inflammation while also reducing scarring. And then, Silicol absorbs the excess oil.
Step Three is to revitalize the skin to keep it healthy by killing the bacteria that causes acne. The soothing moisturizer also restores the skin to its natural glow.
TriClear uses the QuSome Micro Technology which increases permeation of skin–repairing ingredients deep beneath the skin. The microscopic spheres get rooted in your skin, providing a prolonged release of ingredients. The non-drying formula also does not contain the irksome Benzoyl Peroxide.
TriClear is currently running a “100% Satisfaction Guaranteed” Free Trial offer. Currently, this product is available in the U.S. only, and all sales must be in U.S. currency.
July 29, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, General, Stayin' Young
A couple of months ago, I wrote a post on some statistics of plastic/cosmetic surgeries undergone by celebrities. However, that list comprised mostly operations of the nose, eyelids and lips. Well, just a few hours ago, I was all thumbs viewing a site that gave out the ultimate hard facts on celebrity plastic surgery.
There could be some amount of speculation–as there always is in anything pertaining to famous names–but the fact remains that showbiz is what it is… showbiz.
From Carmen Electra, Heather Locklear, Heidi Montag and Gisele Bundchen to Adriana Lima, Shannon Elizabeth, Brooke Burke (of course) and Tiffani Thiessen and Salma Hayek have all had breast implants. (Let’s not forget Pamela Anderson here… who added an almost historic touch to the male fantasy.)
The one aspect that I do understand why they’re willing to be under the knife pertains to the fact that they can’t let down their producers when their movies are still in the spotlight. On the other hand, maybe they don’t want to let down their fans.
Or maybe they can’t imagine growing old and getting photographed with their sagging breasts. Or maybe, even in their own minds, they exist in the minds of others. But then, that would their personal life and preferences.
All I can say is that, at the very least, they glorify life. And some of us need that incentive to continue to live and dream.
July 11, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, Cosmetics, Fashion & Makeup, Skin 'n' Nails
Dremu. Now, where did I hear that vaguely familiar name? For starters, I knew it had something to do with some of most stunning celebrities of today. A little research yielded a ton of results, including several of Dremu’s claim-to-fame facts.
Firstly, I learned that Dremu offers a full range of anti aging skin care products—with the line consisting of ten products for the face, eyes and body, most of which feature oil derived from the emu as a key ingredient, a proven wrinkle reducer. Estheticians claim that the most amazing quality of this lightweight oil is that it heals sensitive skin, including the eye area and the lips.
Secondly, I learned Airbrush, Dremu’s eye cream was rated 5 stars by Oprah, who has recommended to get rid of puffiness under seven minutes. Next, I discovered from the Vogue magazine that the Cashmere Hand and Body lotion is Beyonce’s favorite. Cashmere lotion contains emu oil for deep, penetrating moisture, augmented by vitamins, amino acids, aloe vera and a mild fruit acid to hydrate skin as well as keep it supple and leave it polished.
But that’s not just it. The array of Dremu’s anti aging product line-up has also received raving reviews by some of the most trusted fashion and beauty resources including Allure, Vogue, Redbook, ABC News and LA Times, to name a few. And all for pretty good reason, too.
Deception, a Wrinkle-Cheating Concealer which has been featured on Soap Talk, is a ‘miracle cream’ with millions of microprisms which refract light to make wrinkles disappear almost instantaneously—that is, in less than 60 seconds! DayLight is a lightweight anti-aging moisturizer and sunscreen with Vitamin C, and reverses the age by penetrating up to seven layers of the skin.
Dremu Pain Relief is a warm and soothing oil that makes use of the anti-inflammatory propertiesproperty of emu oil to provide immediate relief from pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, sore muscles, stiff joints, bruises and over-exertion. Extra-Strength Pain Relief is also recommended by the Arthritis Update magazine and AARP.
Dremu products are available individually in various sizes, or you can choose from several specialty packages. The skin care products also make an ideal gift, even more so with the recently introduced Dremu Gift Cards.
: : A Dremu.com Sponsored Post : :
June 7, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, Fashion & Makeup, General
When I was offered an opportunity to write a review on leftoffme.com, I knew immediately it would be win-win situation. How often do you get paid to browse a site full of quality photos of beautiful, hot and sexy Thai girls? Right? WRONG!
I just got an email from reviewme.com saying that the advertiser has cancelled the campaign and that I will not be paid. How COOL is that?
I wouldn’t hazard a guess as to who is more cheap - reviewme.com or leftoffme.com, but I figure since I’ve worked so much on the review, I’ll let it pass. This is charity for reviewme.com! lol
Leftofme.com (What’s ‘left of me’??? I ought to let you have the pleasant surprise of discovering for yourself—there’s a really cute explanation on the About page of the site.) is very easy on the eyes, and the pictures, easier! The author publishes pictures of—you guessed it—beautiful, hot and sexy Thai and Asian girls who are in the news.
Each and every photo is augmented with the author’s comments as if he is an authority. You’ll find a quick intro to who she is, what’s her claim-to-fame, what she’s doing currently, plus some gossip thrown in as well as the author’s personal comment (who asked for it any way) about the ‘hotness’ of the girls. He also provides for more than one shot of each model/celebrity in different poses and backgrounds. He’s just assuming what what men want, anyways.
While the design is uncluttered with soft shades (and boring), I wonder if the logo text (Thai Scans: Magazine scan of beautiful, hot, sexy Thai girls) is easily readable, since part of it typed against a dark background. Besides, I really believe that a site like leftofme.com deserves a much better header. The one that I saw (screenshot above) sucked and was depressing.
If you’re looking for variety, try browsing through the categories—maybe you’ll find something to read in ‘Tips’ or some fun video clips in ‘Uncategorized’. I hope we’ll be able to see more in the ‘International’ category, since this site is moving fast, and drawing attention.
As I’m writing this, the subscribers to RSS feeds is showing 5706, and that’s mighty impressive. When I finish writing this, it will show 5707.
This is a leftofme.com charity review.
June 1, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, Cosmetics, Fashion & Makeup
The ‘Break It Off’ singer Rihanna is the new face of make-up line ‘CoverGirl’. She will be seen in the beauty brand’s new advertising campaign starting later this month.
The 19-year-old Pop/R&B star is very excited about the new project, and finds it is ‘fit’ for her, as it has to do with make-up.
“I always wanted to be a CoverGirl. Every little girl wants to become one,” Rihanna reportedly told Contactmusic. “CoverGirl has worked with other music artists and the brand itself is about make-up. What’s not to like? It’s a natural fit for me.”
Some of the other celebs who have modelled for the company are singer/actress Brandy, model/actress Molly Sims, Faith Hill, supermodel Tyra Banks, actress Queen Latifah and Drew Barrymore.
Meanwhile, the artist has just been added to the performance listr of Live Earth, a 24-hour concert event scheduled for 07/07/07 on all seven continents. The effort is aimed at raising awareness of global warming.
Meanwhile, get to know Rihanna a little better:
May 30, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, Fashion & Makeup, General
Raven-haired Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, was crowned Miss Universe 2007 on Monday as 600 million people viewed the emotional moment.
The 20-year-old dancer gasped in surprise as her name was read out at the Mexico ceremony as the 10,000-strong crowd cheered when a diamond-and-pearl-studded tiara worth a quarter of a million dollars was placed on her head by last year’s winner Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico. Riyo Mori pipped Miss Brazil to the tiara, wearing a stunning black, red and purple Japanese gown.
It is only the second time Japan has won the contest since 1959 when Akiko Kojima became the first Miss Universe to come from Asia. The daughter of a dance school teacher, the new Miss Universe comes from a small town at the foot of Mount Fuji
“She’s an amazing champion, an amazing woman,” says the pageant’s co-owner, business tycoon Donald Trump.
A lifelong ballet dancer from a village near Mount Fuji, Mori wore a striking black gown with colored lapels for the final.
“My mind went blank,” she said of the winning moment. The win comes after months of hard preparation for Akiko, who was trained in France on how to handle interviews.
As winner of the contest, Akiko - who hopes to open an international dance school in Tokyo - will travel the world for a year, performing charity work and duties for pageant sponsors. “I’m really excited about what I’m going to be able to do… to benefit society,” she said, after beating 77 contestants to the title.
Miss Brazil, Natalia Guimaraes, came second while Miss Venezuela, Ly Jonaitis, took third place.
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