Saturday, October 30, 2010

Mariah Carey To Launch A Lifestyle Collection


Mariah Carey, who is going to give birth to a baby this spring, has some other things to hatch as well before the baby. Yes, Carey is launching a lifestyle line featuring jewelry, footwear and fragrance on HSN on November 29.

I am always eager to push my creativity into new directions, and after meeting HSN Inc. chief executive Mindy Grossman, I jumped at the opportunity to develop my own collection of shoes and baubles and enhance my fragrance offering.” said Carey.

In 2007, she launched her first fragrance with Elizabeth Arden, and the process inspired her to think about extending her creative reach.

“From the inception of working with Elizabeth Arden, I wanted the fragrances to represent what I really like,” she said. “It really opened my eyes and opened the doors for me in terms of starting to think about going into other creative ventures.”

Her lifestyle collection includes sparkling, pave-set “initial” pendants, butterfly earrings, fur-trimmed suede boots and quilted nylon boots wrapped in chains. The shoes will be priced from about $69.90 to $199.90, while the jewelry will be available from $39.99 to $199.95. Carey will also offer a new version of her Luscious Pink fragrance, and 25 $275 bottles of her Luscious Pink Deluxe Edition fragrance will feature a Swarovski Elements-encrusted butterfly with a personal note from the singer.

Claudia Schiffer To Launch Her Clothing Line


Claudia Schiffer is latest babe to join the list of model cum designer.

During Milan Fashion Week, the German beauty let it slip that she was working on a debut clothing line. Her capsule collection for winter 2011 will be for German knitwear brand Iros von Anim and will feature luxurious cashmere pieces reflecting her own personal style of understated elegance.

Meanwhile, creative fashion designers and catwalk princesses, Kate Moss and Jessica are busy showcasing their fall 2010 collection. Kate Moss Autumn/winter collection 2010 for Topshop will hit the market on November 2. While Sexy Victoria Secret’s model, Jessica Hart’s winter collection is available now in stores.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show


Every year millions tune in to watch the Victoria’s Secret fashion show on live television. Aside from extremely alluring heart-hitting stream of half naked angels or I would call them naught-angels, there are also some hip performances.

Black Eyed Peas rock the Victoria’s Secret show last year and this year it has been reported that Katy Perry and Akon will took the stage. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether they will perform together or separately.

Unfortunately, VS fans won’t be seeing Miranda Kerr because of her maternity and Heidi Klum too has decided to take off her VS wings. But turn on your television sets on Tuesday, November 30 at 10pm, if you want to see Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Chanel Iman along with all the rest of your favortites on CBS.

Justin Bieber To Launch Scented Accessories


The 16 year old has teamed up with newly formed company Etoile Nation Beauty to introduce fragrance splashed accessories including wristbands and dog tags infused with a unisex fragrance called ‘My World’.

“I smelled part of the day smelling different scents” told Bieber over instant message adding, “They actually brought me a bunch of stuff to smell today,” he said. “One of them smelled too young, too fruity. One was really good.”

As for what type of scent he finds alluring on girls, Bieber said, “I actually like the Britney Spears perfume on girls. It smells good.”

Bieber, his manager Scooter Braun and Universal Music Group, which owns Bieber’s record label Island Records, are partners in the new venture. The fragrance, named after the singer’s current tour, is embedded into a patented resin technology designed to hold the scent for at least one year.

“The resin delivers the scent in a way that is every bit as good as a juice,” said Ferrara, who prior to Etoile was a senior marketing executive at Coty Inc.

The scented accessories are slated to launch in Wal-Mart stores on Black Friday.

Kelly Osbourne To Launch A Fashion Line


Now we get to know why Kelly Osbourne was seen in so many front rows during New York Fashion Week this past September, because she was doing research to launch her own line.

Osbourne, who will turn 26 on October 27, revealed that she’s been working to launch a fashion line of her own. "I have a meeting about the clothing line on my birthday which is very exciting."

However, the ‘Fashion Police’ star will not work independently until she gains enough experience. "I'm going to design for an already made line and then once I get enough experience and know what I'm doing I'll do my own independent one." She said.

Previously in 2004, she along with her friend, AIi Barone launched a rock-inspired line of tees, underwear, hoodies and other comfy items called Stiletto Killers, which shuttered in 2006.

Pregnant Miranda Leads The Balenciaga Show


Having a few extra pounds may be a cause for rejection, but For Super model mommy, Miranda Kerr it becomes a cause to lead the hottest fashion show in town.

The five months pregnant, Victoria’s angel took to the catwalk with new mom, Gisele Bündchen during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Collection to model for Balenciaga spring/summer 2011 show.

According to Balenciaga designer, Nicolas Ghesquière, who has consistently cast the sexy star in his shows said, “Victoria’s Secret are using the sexy, cute side of Miranda Kerr, while I wanted to show a little bit more experimental and edgy side of her, that she demonstrated very beautifully”

Stylish mom-to-be, Miranda Kerr kicked off the show, modeling a hound’s-tooth caplet with a tight ponytail, minimal makeup and loafers and fellow supermodel Gisele closed the show in a white geometric, layered dress that buckled at the neck and captured the futuristic collection flawlessly.

Kitty Carry-about Accessories by Judith Leiber


Hello Kitty is a prominent feature on Judith Leiber’s new accessory set that is adorned with various multicolored crystals (Austrian and silver crystals among them).The items are the Red Bow Hobo Bag, worth $3,995, Pink Tulip ($2,995), silver-crystaled Retro Kitty ($2,595), a small purse mirror ($495) and a pink keychain ($295). All complete with bows and utterly cute!

Hello Kitty accessory set by Judith Leiber

Hello Kitty, Pink Tulip

Hello Kitty, Retro Kitty

Hello Kitty, Purse Mirror

Hello Kitty, Pink keychain

Claudia Schiffer Announces Fashion Line of Her Own


Another supermodel (in the wake of Eva Herzigová’s recent attempt) is on the way of turning clothes designer.

Claudia Schiffer, talking to WWD at the Salvatore Ferragamo show, Milan Fashion Week, announced her decision to launch a fashion line. It will be her fashion debut set to be unveiled at a special event in November to join the ranks of winter 2011 collections.

No further information is available for the time being.

An elegant Halloween outfit from DSquared2


Are you planning attend a party this Halloween, but don’t want to wear a shocking costume? In that case, you will probably like the new outfit from DSquared2. The front of the costume looks like an ordinary little black dress. However, everything changes once you see the back!

The back of the dress is made with woven thick threads, which imitate the shape of the spine.

A shiny clutch and black leather booties will be perfect add-ons to this Halloween costume from DSquared2. The outfit will work great not only for a Halloween party, but also for any dress-code-free party.

The Little Black Dress (LTB) from DSquared2, which is made with fine wool tricot, is priced at $1,275.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Short and Sweet!



NeNe Leakes admits she's something of a perfectionist.

And now, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star is opening up in the new issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now, about the lengths to which she's gone for perfection.

"I'm very comfortable and confident in myself. I just wanted a tune up," says Leakes, 42, admitting that in April she got a nose job, smaller breast implants and a lift, as well as liposuction around her waist for contouring.

But Leakes says she didn't want a total transformation. "I still wanted to look like NeNe, the black woman that I am," she says, "but a better version."

Leakes's visit to the plastic surgeon will air on Monday's episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.


Gym, tan ... Goofy? Jersey Shore star Paul "DJ Pauly D" Delvecchio teaches Disney's dapper dog how to fist-pump Friday during a visit to the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The show returns for a third season in January.


"Painfully shy" Lady Gaga leaves her London hotel in a gauzy blush-pink confection with black piping, dip-dyed tresses, kooky optics and gravity-defying platforms on Friday.




Madonna makes her way through New York's JFK International Airport with her two little ones, Mercy, 4, and David, 5, Sunday night for a trip back to the States.


This Housewife's got a need for speed! Eva Longoria Parker revs up the crowd at Saturday's Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup brunch at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.


Goodbye, fishnets and ripped jeans — hello Valentino gowns! In Touch gave Jersey Shore’s Jenni “JWoww” Farley a head-to-toe makeover — and the transformation was stunning. “I feel like a little princess,” gushed the reality star. With help from celebrity stylist Robert Verdi, makeup artist Leonora and Garren New York hairstylist Patrick Ferrara, the feisty brunette could now pass for a Hollywood It Girl. Check out In Touch’s exclusive photos here.



Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey had managed to avoid an uncomfortable run-in since their split in 2005 — until last night in LA! Jessica — who dined with boyfriend Eric Johnson, mom Tina and a small group of pals at the Red O Restaurant — was blindsided when she realized ex-husband Nick Lachey and his girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo, were just tables away, flaunting their affections.

A fellow diner tells In Touch the exclusive details of the star's nightmarish run-in with her ex. "They came in just minutes apart, and Jessica was told shortly after that Nick was there, too,” the eyewitness says. Jessica was dressed comfortably and wearing no makeup for what was supposed to be a relaxed dinner with her closest pals. "She had a good time with her pals, but Jessica was definitely uncomfortable knowing he was there."

Just tables away, Nick and Vanessa were sharing a bottle of red wine. While the former couple did not interact, "Vanessa must have gotten jealous,” the eyewitness speculates. “Vanessa was rubbing Nick's back, kissing his neck and ear, and running her fingers through his hair.”

The October 21 incident was only days before Jessica and Nick’s wedding anniversary — they'd tied the knot on October 26, 2002 — and despite three years of marriage, the pair didn’t make any extra efforts that evening to bury the hatchet.

But according to a source, Tina waited for Jessica to leave the restaurant and spoke briefly with her former son-in-law. "She walked up to his table and said hello," says the source. "It was friendly. He was part of her family for years.”


Actions spoke louder than words this weekend as Halle Berry stepped out onto the red carpet holding hands with actor Olivier Martinez.


The actress, 44, sizzled in a floor-length red gown, while Martinez, also 44, chose a black suit jacket and pants. This was the first public appearance for the couple, who made their way down the red carpet at the Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis center for childhood diabetes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Earlier this year, Berry announced her split from Gabriel Aubry after being together for four years. The two have a 2-year-old girl together named Nahla.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Ghost of a Rock’n’Roll Star Costume to Rock Halloween


“Old and wicked hag” costumes may be the most suitable thing for Halloween, and there ought to be a couple of ghosts strutting around, but now and then you may prefer to wear something less shabbily-medieval and go for a spot of onstage glamour. Outside of royalty what character can match the glamour of Elvis Presley-time glam boys?This costume is not officially claimed to associate with Elvis Presley, it’s called “King Rock Star” and no names named, but the image is there. Red lining to set off the white fabric, intricate bead adornments, a resplendent effigy of an eagle on the back and a couple of smaller ones will set your spirits flying. Dangle the golden chains on the hips, expect to be asked to sing “Oh let me be your Teddy bear” and get rock’n’roll fun for Halloween for $1,600.

Piaget Limelight Cocktail Rings


Piaget has delighted women of fashion with its new collection of Limelight cocktail rings, fully conforming to the trend on large, original jewelry of this fall and winter. The new items from Piaget have custom design: cocktail rings from a new collection and look like very real cocktails in miniature.For example, the ring that got its name in honor of the popular Mojito cocktail is decorated with tiny leaves of mint, in fact made of emeralds. The “drink” itself is a 24-carat green tourmaline together with a 3-carat citrine reminiscent of lime.

In the new Piaget collection, cocktail lovers will find all familiar names such as the legendary “Cosmopolitan” and daiquirí, and even whiskey with ice.

Piaget Limelight Cocktail Rings

Piaget Limelight Cocktail Rings

Piaget Limelight Cocktail Rings

Piaget Limelight Cocktail Rings

Piaget Limelight Cocktail Rings

Chewing Gum to Support Shoes for the First Time


The relativity issue of what kind of people step on chewing gum quite often and what kind never do should better be left to boffins to figure out, but there are designer magicians that can make the theory of probability hit the rock bottom. With Kobi Levi you will be stepping on gum with every single step you make – but suffer not for it.

Kobi Levi made gum provide for your sure pacing with “Chewing Gumhigh heel shoes with a stretching gum stick for a heel… Looks weird? But you won’t be seeing them anyway. The gum is not made from the real gum. The big problem is that other people may want to approach you with kindly advice that your shoes need cleaning.

Kobi Levi footwear

All Levi’s shoes are studio handiwork.

Kobi Levi foorwear

Kobi Levi foorwear

Kobi Levi footwear

Kobi Levi footwear

Kobi Levi footwear

Kobi Levi footwear

Kobi Levi footwear

Kobi Levi footwear

Kobi Levi footwear

Kobi Levi footwear

More Women Prefer Colored Lingerie


Indeed, nude colored lingerie has a lot of advantages. Ladies like those universal pieces of lingerie because they can be worn under an evening dress, white blouse for work, and even a romantic intimate dinner.

A recent poll revealed that 72% of British women prefer nude colored lingerie instead of black, white, or colored ones.

For example, statistics from the superstore Debenhams (UK) shows that sales of skin-colored underwear have increased by 38% this year.

So, why is nude currently so popular? Daily Mail asked this question to psychologist Donna Dawson and her response was that this preference for transparent or skin-colored lingerie reflects women’s desire to be more natural. Lately, women have been showing this tendency for natural colors in many areas of their lives. More women prefer natural fabrics, natural shapes, natural-looking makeup, simple hairstyles, etc… Skin-colored lingerie boom is just one aspect of this natural trend.

What is your favorite color of underwear?

On the other shore – sorry, hand – they look quite professional and unpretentious, so much so that you may even spend a second and a half wondering wh


Kate Spade, known primarily for her stylish accessories has introduced a new collection of clutch bags with a very telling name Book of the Month. The design of the accessories in every way looks like real books – not just with a square shape, but with a “cover” design.

Kate Spade has Turned Books Into Stylish Accessories

Kate Spade “book” collection consisted of the famous samples of world literature: “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens, and “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde. Despite the unconventional design, the accessories are quite practical, providing multiple compartments for small items and the standard sizes for clutch bags. The cost of Kate Spade “book” clutches is about $352.

Kate Spade has Turned Books Into Stylish Accessories

Kate Spade has Turned Books Into Stylish Accessories

Kate Spade has Turned Books Into Stylish Accessories

Kate Spade has Turned Books Into Stylish Accessories

Kate Spade has Turned Books Into Stylish Accessories

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Relationship Wednesday: The Character of Him


It's very important to know exactly the type of partner you are searching for. If you don't, how will you know when you've found him/her? In Chapter 3 of Love Smart: Find the One You Want, Fix the One You Got, Dr. Phil walks you through the process of figuring out who your perfect match is. To get started, consider the following:


Who, exactly, precisely, specifically, do you consider to be a quality guy? Figuring this out now doesn't mean that you shouldn't be fluid and open to change, but it helps to at least start with some objective in mind. It's time to set some standards and start learning to reject those guys who fall far below the bar.

First, assume for a moment that you have found somebody who rings your bell, lights your fire and gets your motor running — all at the same time. How do you feel, knowing that this person is head-over-heels in love with you? Are you feeling a sense of belonging? A sense of acceptance? Are you feeling lucky, blessed and proud of yourself and of your partner? Do you feel peace, joy, security? Do you feel you have finally found your place in this world through this person with whom you are going to share your life?



Those feelings are your real goal. So why go through the process of developing the Character of Him? Because those are the traits and qualities likely to create the feelings described above. So, while it's important that you have a wish list, it's equally important to remember that you're actually looking for the character that will give you the feeling.



Dr. Phil reminds women not to let themselves be seduced by a man's good looks. Your perfect match has to make you feel the way you want to feel. Physical attributes that seem so important in the beginning become superficial. Height, weight, hair color, job and all those sorts of things that may have attracted you to him initially and made your chest swell with pride when you walk into a party together will be at the bottom of the list describing the Character of Him. That's because what you are looking for is the experience of you. And the things that will create this for you will be his values, personality style and interaction style, and the way he helps you to feel.

Dr. Phil cautions: The 100 percent candidate doesn't exist. Instead of wasting time searching for an exact match, look for the guy who is free of the deal-breakers and has 80 percent of what you do want in a partner. The other 20 percent you can grow. If the guy has 80 percent of what you want and potential to grow the extra 20 percent, you have found your match. Remember, life is a compromise. Relationships are a compromise.

To figure out the kind of guy you want, go through the following five lists and check off everything that you can imagine as a desirable trait in your special someone. Don't worry if your wish list seems too long. Check as many items in each category as you desire. Think about you, your life and your potential targets as you go. Which qualities would get you all hot and bothered? Which ones will make your life easier? And which ones have you been looking for all along?