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The fashion world is always ahead of the game and this isn't only in reference to the clothes that don our body. While we are all wallowing in our white, winter skin, luxury designer and top fashion house Chanel has come out with their newest Spring 2013 makeup collection: Printemps Précieux de Chanel.... Read More
If youve found yourself feeling stressed or anxious lately, and youve tried everything from increasing your exercise activity to getting more Zs at night but are still feeling aches and pains, its possible that you could benefit from a massage at your local luxury spa. But since the practice dates back tens of thousands of years and has since generated a number of techniques, how could you possibly know which one is best for you out of the several that are available today? Instead of settling for the standard 60-minute back massage, opt instead for a technique that will cater specifically to your needs. Read on to find out exactly what type of massage is best for you.... Read More
This holiday season or any season for that matter give the gift of smooth, shiny hair... derived from real gold! The industry-recognized Japanese luxury hair care company, Yuko, now offers their salon quality products at home. The product arrives completely free of preservatives, parabens and sulfates. Fusing natural smoothing ingredients such as sunflower seed and seaweed extracts amongst various minerals and flecks of real gold, the Kokoro G line aqua gold strengthens fibers for the ultimate shine.... Read More
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone from travelling to finding the perfect gift for everyone in your family, pressure seems to come from almost every aspect of the holidays. But between running through the airport and making sure your trans-continental gift packages arrive on time, your overall health and well-being shouldn't be compromised. Here, we put together our top tips for maintaining your health and staying active over the next several weeks.... Read More
So it may not be the summer time, but with the holidays right around the corner, we can only hope that youre still hitting the gym or yoga class to stay on track during the eat-and-drink-athon ahead or maybe youre lucky enough to have scored a beach-side vacation to break up this dreary winter season. Either way, one part of your luxury beauty routine probably involves hair removal. But what kind of hair removal? These days, there are so many different methods that your head is probably spinning. Here, we rounded up the best methods of hair removal, what they are, and when and where you should use them.... Read More
If you havent been living under a rock for the past decade, then youve probably heard of gluten particularly the gluten-free, celebrity and health nut diet craze. While you may have started to avoid gluten like the plague, how much do you really know about it?... Read More
Give the man in your life the gift of luxury spa treatments this holiday season (even if the man in your life is you!) The secrets out, the stigmas long gone, and the time for men to proudly say, Yes, I deserve to be pampered! has arrived. Need inspiration? Check out the gentlemans offerings at popular spas from coast to coast.... Read More
The wreathes are hung, carols are playing in every store, and the coffee shops are selling all of our seasonal favorites it must be the holidays. With all of the festive fetes right around the corner, you've probably got all of your stunning outfits in mind, but have you thought about all the luxury beauty products that are available this season? If you're still in need of completing your ideal holiday look, check out these three killer collections that were developed specifically with this special time of year in mind.... Read More
Around here, we like to say that fashion isnt just an art, its a science and the same goes for luxury beauty products. Giorgio Armani knows the true meaning to this, and the brands new makeup collection for the holidays is proof. Through the use of sophisticated technology and an eye for elegance, the brands White Night Holiday Collection has just what you need to achieve a flattering look for all your end of the year festivities.... Read More
When it comes to luxury fashion during the holidays, only a couple of things come to mind: shimmery metallics and crave-worthy vintage. Luxury brand Burberry has the right idea, as its new makeup collection for Holiday 2012 is appropriately titled Vintage Gold. The classically British label knows that the holidays are for remaining traditionally elegant with a touch of glitz and glam, so its collection this season includes new additions that will help you achieve your ideal under-the-mistletoe look.... Read More
Scarlett Johansson is not average looking even for a movie star. Yes, she may be famous for her natural girl-next-door appearance, but she is also sexy and exotic. This special combination makes her an excellent choice as the face for Dolce & Gabbanas new luxury fragrance, The One Desire.... Read More
Getting to the gym is hard, we admit it. Whether its setting your alarm before 6 a.m. to get an effective sweat in before your eight hour work day, or trying to find the willpower to head there right after you put your time in at the office, its never easy to carve out time for the gym in an already hectic schedule. The thought of mindlessly pounding the treadmill or pumping out repetitive weight exercises isnt very appealing before or after a long day of exhausting your brain, either.... Read More
High-end fashion labels love to boast about the confidence you will experience simply by slipping into one of their exquisite garments, but truth is, if your skin doesn't feel nourished and replenished it is hard to rock the clothes with the poise they deserve. Lucky for us, Kat Burki features natural and organic luxury products that are said to awaken your senses and give you the much needed energy to take on the day (and any outfit.)... Read More
Theres something about a bronze glow in the dead of winter that warms our hearts and our luxury makeup palettes. And while we love looking as though we never lost our summer tint, were well aware of the dangers of tanning beds and the effect they have on our skin. Thats why were all about sunless tanning methods that dont include harmful UV rays or dangerous sunburns. Here, we put together a list of some of the best methods for achieving a healthy, sunless tan so you can remain looking your best well into the winter.... Read More
Its finally December, which means holiday lights, cheery carols, soaring spirits
and split ends. If youre like the rest of us and your poor strands are in need of major ... Read More
Being born a natural beauty is one thing, but even if your name is Cindy Crawford, you still need to be sure to take great care of your skin to keep it looking its best. We checked in recently with celebrity facialist and luxury skincare expert Joanna Vargas to discuss how she garnered such a celebrity following (think Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Sofia Coppola,) the secret to perfect-looking skin, and insider beauty tips every woman should know.... Read More
In the dead of winter, our skin is often left looking dry, dull and patchy between the gusts of wind and the dehydrating blasts of heat vents, skin becomes vulnerable, damaged, and all-around drab. But thanks to the luxury skincare brand Natura Bissé, this year we can help keep our skin looking hydrated and radiant until it's time to pull out our bikinis again.... Read More
Just in time for the holidays, we put together a list of the seasons must-have luxury beauty products that will have you looking your best for all the upcoming fetes, family gatherings, and nights under the mistletoe.... Read More
Ever wanted to get the best of the best in luxury spa treatments? If so, that would mean indulging in spa treatments that incorporate crushed pearls and spun gold to ensure you have an exotic and amazingly extravagant experience. We put together the multi-karat, semi-precious spa treatments that you can find in the best hotels and spas worldwide.... Read More
With so many luxury beauty products on the market today, how can you find one that offers the most natural approach to better looking skin? Products from Juice Beauty are a great option if you're looking for an organic beauty routine that isn't extremely alternative. Many skincare brands are filled with water or petroleum jelly but we are different in that we use organic juices as a base, which have anti-aging ingredients, said Julie Kost, managing director of sales and marketing for the company. Our product line is great for all skin types and all skin conditions.... Read More
With Cyber Monday at the forefront of many a holiday shoppers mind today, one brand may very well be losing a percentage of its consumers. On the heels of news that luxury beauty giant LOreal will acquire Urban Decay, one-time fans of the makeup company are expressing their disappointment via social media; however company executives are confident that the buyout will help LOréal sales and Urban Decays presence.... Read More
The fourth fragrance by Guess targets a demographic that its luxury fragrance sector hasn't yet tapped. Guess Girl is aimed at an early-20s woman, with a young and flirty eau to prove it. The juice is described as a fruity floral with top notes of raspberry nectar, melon and bargamont mist, a heart of Brazilian Paradise orchid, Provence acacia flower and lily, and a base of Australian sandalwood and Madagascar vanilla. Available in three sizes from $40 to $62, industry sources expect Guess Girl to do about $25 million in net sales globally.... Read More
These days, singer Rihanna is hot as ever promoting a new album, getting ready to go on tour, and releasing a new luxury fragrance. Nude by Rihanna is the it girls third bottle, and it goes on sale at Macys on Black Friday. Guava nectar, mandarin and pear the scents of Rihannas childhood in Barbados make up the perfumes composition, along with orange blossom, gardenia petals and vanilla orchid.... Read More
The holidays are coming up, and with all of the stress that comes with entertaining and shopping for the luxury gifts you plan to shower your friends and family with, youre going to need to hold on to your sanity. That means getting enough sleep, exercising, and keeping a balanced diet one that your brain, specifically, will benefit from. We already know what foods are best for upping your fiber intake or curing a cold, but what items in your pantry will boost your brain power? If this question has been at the tip of your tongue for a while now, relax your boggled noggin and read on to find out.... Read More
While skincare is taking off in Asia and jewelry continues to excel in Europe, the Middle East now has reason to celebrate. The luxury fragrance industry is booming in the Middle East, according to a recent article on WWD that explains that consumers in that part of the world use high amounts of fragrance on a daily basis. With that knowledge, prestige fragrance brands are now introducing scents specifically with Middle Eastern consumers in mind, using exotic ingredients as creative inspiration.... Read More
A recent article in WWD describes an interesting trend that is gaining momentum and making fashion news. Ever wished you could look and feel better about your body without having to do a million squats and run several miles every day? If you need more motivation to get into your skinny jeans, youll be happy to know that manufacturers are beginning to incorporate skincare effects into their denim products, meaning you can improve the quality and appearance of your legs, butt, and thighs just by sitting at your desk, instead of waiting for your post-work exercise sesh that youre always too exhausted for anyway. Below, discover the four brands that are helping you look good just by throwing your skinny jeans on.... Read More
Vince Camuto has long been known for his work in the luxury fashion market. As a top womens footwear designer, hes probably best recognized for co-founding and establishing Nine West as a leading womens fashion brand. After working with labels like BCBG Max Azria, Tory Burch, Lucky Brand and Jessica Simpson under his business the Camuto Group, its safe to say the entrepreneur is a mogul in the style industry. Now producing shoes, handbags, clothing, watches and other accessories under the Camuto Group, the brand just added its first fragrance for women to its extensive repertoire.... Read More
If youre anything like me, the one thing you cant leave the house without is a hydrating lip product. With the dehydrating summer months far behind us, we now have an upcoming season of harsh winds to look forward to, so dig into a lip product from a luxury skin care brand that will not only repair sun and wind damaged skin but also enhance the natural fullness and contour of your lips.... Read More
Those with darker skin tones will be happy to learn that none other than model-turned-entrepreneur Iman is entering the ... Read More
If you are looking to snag a major luxury beauty contract in your 50s, you might want to start applying the sunscreen like yesterday. Julianne Moore attributes her fantastic skin to the daily use of SPF, which she has been using since childhood. And it is paying off because she has just been signed on as the new face of LOréal Paris.... Read More
One reason why we love Marni is that from season to season, the fashion house always knows what its doing to stay on top of (and even create) the trends. This year, were learning that this characteristic will be taken off the runway and onto beauty counters in the form of the luxury brands first fragrance for women. With this new project, the Italian design house that is known for innovation and new ideas gets to take its creativity to a new level. Marnis main goal is to meet the satisfaction of their consumers and so far, it sounds like the brand knows just how to do that.... Read More
If youve been fortunate enough to visit or live near beautiful Colorado Springs, CO, you may be familiar with its top-rated luxury resort, The Broadmoor. Ranked as the citys #1 hotel on both TripAdvisor and The Five Star Alliance, the resort recently added luxury skincare products by Elite Therapeutics to its list of room amenities. But Elite Therapeutics isnt just any old skincare line these products were developed with the utmost care and a special attention given to the natural repairing ingredients they contain. I had the pleasure of speaking with the brands founder, Dr. Kevin Schewe, who gave me an insight to his polished skincare line.... Read More
If youre crazy about color cosmetics, then the latest collection by luxury makeup company MAC is probably at the top of your holiday wish list. MACs Glamour Daze Collection is specifically for the holidays, and we couldnt be more excited about it. The complete line is multi-dimensional, as always, with an eyeshadow portion that practically makes up half of the collection. Nonetheless, the cosmetics industry pillar did not disappoint with these new additions, whose color palette mimics the sequins on your sprarkly New Years Eve dress.... Read More
Like many luxury brands that start off with an initial clothing line and eventually expand, Dennis Basso is adding a high-end fragrance to his name.... Read More
The new advertising tactic by luxury beauty brand OPI is witty, smart, and just plain fun. The high-end nail polish company just released its very first international short film this week, and it has makeup, animal, and dance enthusiasts alike tapping their feet.... Read More
The new luxury fragrance by Mercedes-Benz is the second bottle by the auto brand, and is geared towards women. Just last year, Mercedes-Benz released its first perfume for men, and now the awaited ladies version is available. Created by Olivier Cresp, the fragrance includes top notes from fresh and sparkling chords of bergamot and juicy peach, with middles notes of delicate and subtle floral notes from mimosa, and its base notes include patchouli, white musk and vanilla.... Read More
In recent fashion news, the same luxury fragrance licensee that is responsible for the new Just Cavalli scent that we covered last week is now parting ways with one of its other clients. In a joint statement, Coty BV and Karl Lagerfeld said that they would end their fragrance partnership, though Coty will still be able to sell Lagerfeld's fragrances under the label. Those include the unisex fragrances in the Kapsule collection and the women's scent called Karleidoscope. Pier Paolo Righi, Lagerfeld's chief executive officer, said that the designer's new partnership, which is already established, will be announced shortly.... Read More
In an attempt to broaden its presence globally and make deeper inroads in China, the luxury brand Estée Lauder Company is forgoing the traditional method of simply introducing a new ethnic-focused product and is instead adding an entirely new brand to its repertoire. Osiao will be a new skincare brand that will used specialized Chinese medicine combined with American marketing tactics to appeal to its Asian consumers' tastes. "It will be a brand with a unique position, a brand that will give consumers a sense of being local, of being really dedicated to them," said Fabrizio Freda, Estée Lauder Companies' chief executive.... Read More
A new trend in the world of luxury beauty products suggests that even if they try to deny it, men actually do care what they look like. But they have nothing to be shy about, because we commend men who put thought and consideration into their appearance, and a solid beauty or grooming routine is a large part of that. Those of you who havent yet dipped your toes into the world of mens luxury grooming products, have no fear mens lines dont consist of the same fruity, floral items as their female counterparts, though they will leave you feeling clean and refreshed. To help you get started on your own routine, we rounded up three of todays top grooming products for men.... Read More
A few weeks ago, we mentioned that Georgia May Jagger would be the face of Roberto Cavallis new luxury fragrance, Just Cavalli. Today, that advertisement is public and we have a few more details on the scent.... Read More
With all of the botox, bleach, and other enhancers that are out there today, its hard to say that there are a lot of natural beauties of our time. Only a few names come to mind, but one is certainly Kate Bosworth and who better to be the new face of a luxury skin care line than the blonde bombshell, herself?... Read More
Do you ever think of your luxury makeup as a work of art? Love it so much that you want to frame it on a wall or put it behind glass in a museum? While most people would take these ideas in the figurative sense, Fabric Hyber took it to a literal level. The artist put his love for luxury beauty on display by crafting a sculpture made of 330 pounds of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture number one lipstick.... Read More
Luxury makeup company MAC Cosmetics is known for teaming up with some of the most artistic, fashion-forward, and truly inspiring names in the beauty industry, and this next pairing is no exception. Liz Goldwyn, the Los Angeles-based artist, filmmaker and fashion muse has just signed on to create makeup bags for the iconic brand's new holiday collection called "Fabulousness."... Read More
Men everywhere can finally (with our permission) channel their inner god with the new fragrance by Versace. The luxury brand is releasing its first mens fragrance in five years one that is sure to evoke sacred whispers of thanks from women around the globe. And not only is the scent captivating; were loving the ad campaign that Donatella put together for us, too.... Read More
This fall, were seeing a slew of luxury beauty products that cater towards the change in seasons. And what better way to get in the Halloween spirit than by spicing up your cosmetics cabinet with a few new taunting beauty finds? While many of these products are dark and eerie, theyre luxe, nonetheless. And even if youre not a fan of the haunted holiday, that doesn't mean you should neglect your beauty routine of a little treat.... Read More
When in doubt, many of us choose our luxury skin care or beauty products the same way we choose our wine: by the label. If this is your picking method, then youre sure to come across the paper cut art-style packaging of Snowberry Beauty products sooner rather than later. But unlike that pastry-inspired chardonnay that you spit out after the first taste, youll be equally as satisfied with the quality of Snowberry products as you are smitten by the way they look.... Read More
When a woman buys a luxury perfume, more than likely, she is doing so in order to get noticed. Chanel No. 5 is a fragrance that has turned heads for over 90 years, using the most beautiful celebrity women in campaigns to demonstrate the bottle's attracting abilities. Now Andrea dAvack, president of Chanel Fragrance & Beauty, is changing it up. What better way to show the aphrodisiac-like qualities of the scent than to show People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1995 and 2000, Brad Pitt, going weak at the knees when he gets a whiff?... Read More
Ready to revamp your look this fall? Look no further than the new luxury makeup collection from MAC Cosmetics, a tribute to one of the most iconic beauties in Hollywood history: Marilyn Monroe. Highlights of the line include deep red lipsticks, silver-hued shadows, lush faux lashes, dramatic liners and (our favorite!) a shimmery peach highlighting beauty powder. We sat down with MAC's director of makeup artistry, Gregory Arlt, for the full scoop!... Read More
Designer Reem Acra is established in the bridal and wedding industries, but shes recently expanded her luxury brand by adding something completely new: a fragrance. After 15 years of designing couture gowns fit for both wedding days and the Red Carpet, theres finally a Reem Acra item that you can own, too. The designer made the move of rounding out her business by adding a bottle that encompasses all the things that are close to her heart.... Read More
In need of a new perfume? Freshen up your scent with the new luxury fragrance by none other than Stella McCartney. The stellar supermom who is best known for her work on the runway and most recently for designing team Great Britains uniforms for the 2012 Olympics released her first scent back in 2003. Stella was an instant hit and several limited edition versions of the bottle were released but McCartney had her heart set on creating this fragrance, L.I.L.Y., long before her first fragrances success.... Read More
When we think of spas and luxury treatments, we tend to think of all the pampering services that are at a woman's (perfectly manicured) fingertips however, a new revolution in the industry is resulting in boutique services for the bigger, burlier gender. So we did some digging and found luxury spas around the globe that offer the ultimate treatments for men.... Read More
If theres one thing we cant resist, its chocolate both in the kitchen and in the form of Shu Uemuras latest collection. The luxury makeup brand used our favorite treat as inspiration for their newest line. Chocolat Donna is a 13-piece collection that includes products for the face, eyes, lips and nails, and already has fans of the label raving and craving its newest addition. And even though Shu Uemera recently pulled its presence in the U.S. market due to low profitability, all of the brands products are available through its recently-introduced e-commerce site.... Read More
Canadian twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten have been designing clothing since they were children. Now, they have collaborated with Christine Nagel of Mane to create a love potion. Dsquared2s fragrance house ICR-ITF Group is marketing their new luxury perfume for women as an aphrodisiac- down to the very bottle it is sold in, which has the appearance of a vintage medicine bottle. The brothers say it is a perfume arising desire and the fragrance houses General Director Massino Cappini asserts that it particularly caters to the young and refined."... Read More
As temperatures slowly drop and leaves start to change color, all we can think about is getting our hands on our first pumpkin spice lattes of the season. But while youre daydreaming about all the fun activities that come with autumn, dont forget about your luxury skincare regimen. When it gets colder, we bundle up, fry our hair trying to make sure it's dry, and expose our face to the elements all of which affect the condition of our skin, hair, and bodies. Lucky for you, we couldnt wait to start looking into the best beauty products for this season, so you can continue to be the best and most beautiful you even underneath all the scarf, gloves and pom-pom hat.... Read More
For a lot of people, exercise is generally unpleasant, it puts a strain on your body, and all you get are sore limbs and a few endorphins out of it. So unless you are Michael Phelps, why bother? Well if you are in New York City on Saturday October 13, 2012, you'll find out. That day marks the first Sweaty Saturday, a day New Yorks latest and most fashionable exercise studios have graciously agreed to devote to educating the public on how fun working up a sweat for a good cause can be.... Read More
It seems people just cant get enough of Glee. Familiar faces from the hit TV show are everywhere we turn, from awards shows, to magazine editorials and now one is even a spokesperson for a top luxury cosmetics brand. It was announced last week that Lea Michele, who plays Rachel Berry for the series, is the newest face for LOréal, following in the footsteps of other iconic beauties like Beyonce, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, and Gwen Stefani.... Read More
In 1911, Dante Trussardi, the original founding member of the luxury brand the Trussardi Company, modestly started selling gloves in his small boutique in Milan. Last year, the Trussardi Company celebrated its first 100 years of existence. No small feat for a man with a humble vision selling galoshes out of a small store space. Now in 2012, the Trussardi Company, headed by Tomaso Trussardi has dramatically expanded its merchandise, to selling not just gloves, but luggage, handbags, accessories, as well as leather clothing all of it meant to capture the heart and soul of Milan in its design and through its uniquely scented fragrances.... Read More
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are no longer the charming and mischievous tweens we watched fall in love every summer to a girl power soundtrack. They are successful businesswomen, with a prestigious CFDA fashion award under their tiny belts and a new luxury fragrance from Sephora on the way. Michael McGeever, Senior Vice President of Sephora Originals announced to WWD that the luxury cosmetics company looks forward to bringing the modern perspective and fashion philosophy of Elizabeth and James designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to life.... Read More
China's luxury beauty market is doing well, to say the least. The $17.1 billion industry rose 18.7 percent between 2010 and 2011, an increase from the 16.6 percent rise it saw... Read More
With the new products by luxury makeup brand Urban Decay, you can bare all and get naked without actually stripping down. The cosmetics giant is expanding their Naked line, which debuted with a palette in 2010, to include foundation and other items. The line will consist of two vitamin-enriched collections to ensure you get an overall cheeky look.... Read More
Anyone living in an urban metropolis city has probably heard of the luxury gym, Equinox. The upscale fitness and lifestyle club has established a modern and cutting-edge identity and made its presence known via a library of iconic advertising campaigns shot by various pop culture and fashion icons, like the one below. Now the 21-year-old athletic franchiser known for revolutionizing the standard gym into a luxurious fitness and lifestyle experience is expanding its properties with its second Canadian sector.... Read More
Fresh-faced and elegant, even coming off the heels of a high-profile divorce, Katie Holmes always manages to look good. With her effortless and classic beauty, it's no wonder she's been chosen as the first celebrity spokesperson for upscale cosmetics company Bobbi Brown.... Read More
Luxury skincare brand TwinLuxe recently introduced its first product designed for use by both men and women, its Anti-Aging SPF Moisturizer. The new protective lotion literally redefines the burgeoning companys position within the skincare industry.... Read More
Michelle Obama makes fashion news pretty frequently for a number of reasons most notably her impeccable style, public appearances, and amazing figure. Her landmark advocacies for reversing childhood obesity and fostering healthy eating for both kids and families have probably given you a clue in to Obamas passions, but you may not know just how gung ho she is about health and fitness until now. In an inaugural post for iVillage.com, the First Lady, who is the websites guest-editor this month, revealed her top health secrets. And let me tell you, Ms. Obama does not mess around when it comes to healthy living.... Read More
The fall luxury makeup collections just keep on coming, and as always, they coordinate with the fashion styles being released for the upcoming season. Smashboxs latest addition for Fall 2012 is titled Image Factory, and as expected, it features smoky looks like other high-end fall lines. Image Factory, which just launched, contains four new essential beauty products in two different color options each to give you plenty of ways to make yourself up for fall.... Read More
With the summer season coming to an end, the suns rays will be losing strength and youll soon be saying bye-bye to your beautiful bronze. Luckily, there are plenty of luxury beauty products out there to help you keep your tan as long as possible one of those being the sunless tanning line from luxury brand Infinity Sun. The label known for its revolutionary sunless bronzing equipment has a line of spray products that will help you extend your summer glow well into the autumn.... Read More
Do you ever experience a trigger of emotions or memories when you smell a certain scent? Thats the case for actress Jessica Chastain, who was announced today as the new ambassador of luxury cosmetics brand Yves Saint Laurents newest womens fragrance, Manifesto.... Read More
If you keep up with fashion news, you already know that eco-friendly, organic, and unconventional products are all the rage. If youre into this trend, then the items from Ebb & Flow are right up your alley. Created in New York City by Rupal Bhinda, the owner of the textile company One 16 Designs came up with her latest business concept after years of giving soap and candles as gifts to exclusive clients in the fashion industry. Now she's selling these items in both classic and unusual scents, and some are even made with a vegan formula.... Read More
For all you beauty buffs that double as undercover James Bond fans, weve got some fashion news that will make you giddy. If youre as in love with the movie series as we are, you probably know that... Read More
This isnt the first time weve seen an item by Prada called Luna Rossa, however the new luxury fragrance by the fashion giant is different from anything else they've ever done before. The cologne is named after the fashion brands sailboat that competes in major professional races like the Americas Cup, and industry experts expect the new bottle to be just as massive.... Read More
Aerin Lauder should know a thing or two about beauty after all, she is the granddaughter of luxury cosmetics pillar Estée Lauder. Lucky for us, the beauty buff is putting her... Read More
The latest luxury makeup collection by cosmetic giant Lancôme Paris is inspired by the brands new fragrance, Trésor Midnight Rose. The Midnight Roses Fall 2012 makeup collection "evokes a mischievous femininity and glamour," thanks to a base of majestic purple hue. Needless to say, if youre a fan of purple, then youll probably love this collection. Full of deep plums and violets, the color palette results in a sophisticated and mature look that is appropriate for fall.... Read More
Feeling especially fierce this fall? If so, luxury brand Dior has the ideal autumn makeup collection for you. Tap into your wild side with Golden Jungle, the newest makeup collection by the brand known for contemporary elegance. But dont be too scared off by the name of the collection unlike the bold hues featured in the labels summer mix, this one consists of a welcome group of golden neutrals that will go well with your fall wardrobe.... Read More
Luxury brand Nina Ricci has always revolved around the idea of effortless, classic femininity. When the label was established in 1932, Nina herself had the goal of simply creating very pretty, wearable clothes. Years later, her son Robert would expand Nina Ricci with popular perfumes as manager of the house. Today, we get to revel in the success of the brand, as it gets ready to release its newest luxury fragrance, Mademoiselle Ricci.... Read More
Estée Lauder is making fashion news by causing beauty buffs to do a double-take when they see the brand's fall makeup collection. The company's new addition, Violet Underground, is not what youd expect from the brand that is synonymous with the soft faces of Elizabeth Hurley and Joan Smalls.... Read More
Parfums Givenchy is finally introducing one of its well-loved international luxury fragrances to the U.S. As of yesterday, Eau Demoiselle is now available online and in the 42 Neiman Marcus stores across the country. The perfume actually debuted internationally in 2010 and has been available in European and Middle Eastern markets, but was not distributed to the U.S.... Read More
The latest in fashion news reveals that Giorgio Armani Beauty is getting ready to release a new formula called Maestro Fusion Makeup SPF15. The luxury fashion brand spent eight years researching the formula for this foundation, and we have high hopes that it will show. Constantly on the quest to meet womens high expectations, Armani calls this product the complexion perfector, and will be available on U.S. counters on September 15. ... Read More
Chanels Fall 2012 makeup collection was inspired by CoCo Chanels signature styles the little black dress, the quilted handbag, and the two-toned shoe. Appropriately titled Les Essentials de Chanel, the new collection of luxury cosmetics was put together by Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, Peter Philips.... Read More
If youre a fan of those iconic red-soled stilettos that are representative of his empire, youre sure to love what Christian Louboutins got up his sleeve for next year. In his first major brand extension, the ... Read More
LOréal-owned cosmetics giant Lancôme is preparing for something big, and we think youll be pleased to hear about it. Hoping to add another scent as successful as their iconic Trésor, the cosmetics giant is poised to release their newest luxury fragrance in mid-August as a way to update its womens perfume category.... Read More
You may recognize the new face of luxury designer
brand Dolce & Gabbanas classic perfume, Pour Femme, from the runway or the big screen. French model Laetitia Casta is a former Victorias Secret Angel and is a LOreal spokesperson, as well as an accomplished model in her native country. Most recently, shes been chosen to front the campaign for the new and improved version of the well-known fragrance Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme.... Read More
It seems that the Tom Ford Beauty brand isn't backing down. The luxury beauty company, which has estimated retail sales of $200 million worldwide, is now set to launch a second men's fragrance. Under the Estée Lauder brand, the latest Tom Ford Beauty fragrance is expected to help its high-end mother company gain strength.... Read More
There is still plenty of warm weather up ahead and that means sipping drinks poolside, sun worshipping on the sand, taking the boat out... and dealing with eye makeup that will ruin your look at the first sight of anything wet. Of course thanks to many luxury cosmetics brands, there are a number of products waiting for you to purchase, try once and hopefully nottoss in the pile of other would-be waterproof choices. So, to make things just a little bit easier, we went ahead and took the plunge for you with a handful of options to see just who sink or swam (puns very much intended).... Read More
The newest addition to Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's line is the brands Fall 2012 Makeup Collection. The luxury makeup brand's new look combines khaki hues with soft gold accents and is complete with some bold red statement products. The Fall 2012 line includes lipsticks, nail polishes, glowing face luminizers, eyeshadows, mascara, and eyeliner, and we decided to highlight our favorite picks for you. Inspired by the gold, green and brown hues of the season, this collection headlines new limited edition products that are available in several different shades and have us looking forward to the change of season.... Read More
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Leading African filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako offers this mock trial set in his hometown of Bamako, Mali. The influence of Western powers over the lives of Africans is called into question, and every argument and counterargument bristles with intense conviction.
DIRECTOR: Abderrahmane Sissako
Producer: Denis Freyd Abderrahmane SissakoEditor: Nadia Ben RachidScreenwriter: Abderrahmane SissakoCinematographer: Jacques BessePrincipal Cast: Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Hélène Diarra, Habib Dembélé, Djénéba Koné, Danny GloverFilmography: Waiting for Happiness (2002), Life on Earth (1998), Rostov-Luanda (1997), Sabriya (96), Octobre (93)Print Source: Les Films Du Losange
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HOUMA - Signs, trees, roofs and utility poles suffered the brunt of Hurricane Katrina's fury when the storm roared across Terrebonne and Lafourche.
But officials say they haven't yet tallied the number of items damaged or determined how much it will cost to fix it.
"We don't know how bad it is yet, but we will be doing assessments over the next two to three days," said Mike Deroche, director of Terrebonne's Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The large number of downed utility poles will add to the time it will take to restore electricity to the thousands of parish residents who were still without power Monday night. Small sections of the city had power restored, but officials said it could take days to restore service to everyone.
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Master (original 2004; edition 2005)
by Colm Toibin
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This is a fictional biography of the American writer, Henry James, who is sometimes called the father of the psychological novel. What Tóibín does is to present a psychological portrait of the man, imaginatively inventing James' thoughts and feelings over a five-year period when he is in his 50s (between January 1895 and October 1899).
There are numerous flashbacks to crucial events in James' past so the reader learns of his relationship with his parents and siblings (especially his elder brother William and his sister Alice), his evasion of the American Civil War, his love for his cousin Minnie Temple, and his friendship with Constance Fenimore Woolson.
One of the aspects of his life that Tóibín explores is James' repressed homosexuality. His attraction to men is shown in his relationships with Oliver Wendell Holmes, a manservant in Ireland, and the sculptor Hendrick Andersen, yet he chooses to deny these feelings. After the trial of Oscar Wilde, one of James' friends suggests that because of the moral climate, anyone else who might face charges of indecency would be wise to leave England. He tells James, "'I wondered if you, if perhaps . . .'" and James replies sharply, "'No. . . . You do not wonder. There is nothing to wonder about'" (72).
In fact, James seems to totally cut himself off from his feelings. At one point, he thinks about being glad he "preserved his own thick shell" (295). There is a constant tension between his attraction to people and his desperate need to withhold himself from them. For example, he loves his sister but when she becomes ill and could use more of his attention, he withdraws and leaves her in the care of a friend. The same thing happens with his beloved cousin Minnie Temple; after her death, a friend asks, "'Do you ever regret not taking her to Italy when she was ill? . . . a winter in Rome might have saved her. . . . You were her cousin and could have traveled with her. You were free, in fact you were already in Rome. It would have cost you nothing'" (112). James also develops a very strong friendship with Constance Fenimore Woolson, but when she seems to make demands on his time, he avoids her because her plans "would interfere crucially with his inviolable need to make his own arrangements and do as he pleased" (236). Only after her death does he realize, "He had let her down" (241).
Of course there is a price to be paid for continually avoiding emotional involvement and observing the world rather than participating. In the end he is alone, as the final image of the novel emphasizes: he wanders alone the rooms of his home "from whose windows he had observed the world, so that they could be remembered and captured and held" (338). When he speaks of the "stories of disappointment" which he is writing, with one character who realizes too late that "his failure, . . . his own coldness, is the catastrophe" and another who recognizes that "it is our duty to live all we can, but it is too late'" (334), James is describing himself. One of the most memorable images in the novel has James facing a large bookcase of his books and his eyes filling with tears (292). There is such a powerful note of sadness at the thought that his concentration on writing, not life, has meant he has missed so much though he has worked so hard.
One of Tóibín's accomplishments is to show how incidents and memories are the genesis of James' writing. He speaks about raiding his own memories (183), and an acquaintance tells him, "'We all liked you, and I suppose you liked us as well, but you were too busy gathering material to like anyone too much. You were charming, of course, but you were like a young banker collecting our savings. Or a priest listening to our sins. I remember my aunt warning us not to tell you anything'" (265). One of James' saddest observations concerns the death of Minnie: "he felt a sharp and unbearable idea staring at him, like something alive and fierce and predatory in the air, whispering to him that he had preferred her dead rather than alive, that he had known what to do with her once life was taken from her" (115). What he did is to make her the heroine of his novel The Portrait of a Lady.
The style of the book with its elegant vocabulary is evocative of James' style though it is much more easily readable because Tóibín avoids the overly long sentences which are James' trademark. The restrained and formal tone conveys James' personality.
As are Tóibín's other novels, this one is complex and moving. It portrays a writer confronting his failures and inadequacies as a human being. The reader may be shocked at James' ruthlessness, but also feel sympathy for someone so filled with self-reproach. The book has been much-honoured and understandably so.
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"Life is a mystery and…only sentences are beautiful," Colm Tóibín's Henry James observes when asked, toward the end of The Master, the moral of his stories. And to be sure, there is no want of beautiful sentences in this novel of five years in Henry James' life. It begins with his disastrous play, "Guy Domville", in 1895 and ends with a rapprochement of sorts between Henry and his older brother, William, the noted psychologist. Through a series of studies of crucial events in James' life over this period, Tóibín paints the portrait of an artist at peace with his life-choices, dedicated to his subtle art, always seeming to stand at the entrance to a room observing sensitively without ever giving away too much of himself.
The prose is wonderfully evocative. Not so much an imitation of James' style as a worthy homage. It is richly dense, enough so that you will linger in reading it. But it is never ponderous. Tóibín's love for James, both author and man, comes through clearly. It may indeed be Tóibín's finest work.
The only hesitation I have in recommending it whole-heartedly is that I don't understand why a writer of Tóibín's talents would undertake such a work of fiction. This is a general bemusement not confined to this work in particular. Such a work of hagiographic historical fiction always, it seems to me, trades upon the reader's often malformed assumptions about the historical figure or the historical period. In some ways this frees the author to concentrate on the portrait and ignore the frame. But it also constrains the meaning that might be conveyed. Of course this is merely a limitation on the form and not a comment on its execution, which here is done about as well as I could ever imagine it. And on that ground I feel confident in recommending it.
Absolutely worth a read - not for its literary value (in my view) but because of the cement and flavor it gives to one's understanding of the time period. Henry James crossed paths with so many interesting people. And I learned a lot about expat culture of the time - everyone worth talking about was tromping around Italy. Learned a lot - keep wiki nearby to get the most out if this book. Look up the people as he comes across them. Cool! And visit the Hendrick Andersen museum in Rome after reading this if possible :) it might blow your mind.
Fun if frustrating because in a way it represents so much that is repressed [in all of us]. Also about sublimation. Venice.
The Master by Colm Tóibín
The Master is a fictionalized biography of Henry James. Tóibín captures the essence of James as being a man who is the constant observer of human emotion and behavior and never the participant. It is subtle, beautifully written, and a slow-moving tale. The book follows five years of James' life beginning shortly after the failure of his play, Guy Domville, through his self-imposed exile in Europe.
I enjoyed this book immensely and yet I have a hard time explaining why. The story itself is more a reflection of the great writer's life and the plot is not a central piece. Reading this book is like taking a meandering walk where the emphasis isn't on getting from point A to B, but rather about stopping along the way and noticing all the small moments of beauty. Normally, I hate books like this. I find my attention wanders and I get bored. But, there was something about this book that kept me engaged. It was a quiet and beautiful read. Although a fictionalized account of the author's life, it captures his character and brings it to life in a vividly believable way. The style of writing in some ways mimics James' style of capturing complex human emotions and raw experience. The sentences were wonderfully rich and fully of vivid imagery and emotion. I especially enjoyed some of the references to James' work and Toibin's speculation on how James arrived at his characters and stories. I would recommend this book to anyone who has read and enjoyed James' works.
Quotes I enjoyed:
"His consolation was that at least he had known her as the world had not, and the pain of living without her was no more than a penalty he paid for the privilege of having been young with her."
"He loved walking up and down the room, beginning a new sentence, letting it snake ahead, stopping it for a moment, adding a phrase, a brief pause, and then allowing the sentence to gallop to an elegant and fitting conclusion."
"She had always been, he added, a women so little formed for positive happiness that half one's affection for her was, in its essence, a kind of anxiety.
"We all liked you, and I suppose you liked us as well, but you were too busy gathering material to like anyone too much. You were like a young banker collecting our savings. Or a priest listening to our sins. I remember my aunt warning us not to tell you anything."
"Harry, I find I have to read innumerable sentences you now write twice over to see what they could possibly mean. In this crowded and hurried reading age you will remain unread and neglected as long as you continue to indulge in this style and these subjects."
''The Master'' is sure to be greatly admired by James devotees; just as surely it will strike less ardent readers as the kind of book in which not much actually happens.
Whatever Toibin's literary-critical and ideological interest in James, ''The Master'' is unquestionably the work of a first-rate novelist -- one who has for the past decade been writing excellent novels about people cut off from their feelings or families or both.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0743250419, Paperback)Like Michael Cunningham in The Hours, Colm Tóibín captures the extraordinary mind and heart of a great writer. Beautiful and profoundly moving, The Master tells the story of a man born into one of America's first intellectual families who leaves his country in the late nineteenth century to live in Paris, Rome, Venice, and London among privileged artists and writers.
In stunningly resonant prose, Tóibín captures the loneliness and the hope of a master of psychological subtlety whose forays into intimacy inevitably failed those he tried to love. The emotional intensity of this portrait is riveting.
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