Kate Moss dazzles in Toga-inspired outfit

Kate Moss has proved that the color golden is just for her. Taking a cue from her beautiful 50kg gold statue, the model has decided to incorporate the golden color in her outfit as well. And the result was simply spectacular. The supermodel arrived at the annual Costume Institute class="klink"> style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #FF00FF"> Gala which she was co-hosting, wearing a shimmering off-the-shoulder gold dress and matching turban-style headdress. The theme of this do held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art which ushered in the museum’s spring 2009 exhibition was ‘The model as muse’. And Kate looked every bit a Greek Goddess in her toga-style attire that blended perfectly with theme.

Beyonce struts around in terrific YSL metallic heels worth $1,500

It seems that Beyonce is trying to show that even though she is successful, she is stll grounded. And what better way to show she is grounded than with a pair of killer heals? Beyonce was seen strutting down the streets of Vienna looking casual in a pair of jeans, a vest top and a trilby hat. But the $1,500 YSL metallic caged boots give her away. They are ultra stylish and if you are even a tad into fashion, you are fully aware of hot these boots are. Many fashionistas are waiting in line to get their feet in these babies since they went of sale last month.

 

 

Zagliani and Mauro Orietti-Carella's Botox Bags are hot stuff

I never knew bags needed botox, I thought that was mainly for old hags and celebrities. However, Mauro Orietti-Carella botoxes leather bags. This 44-year-old Milan-born designer started experimenting by injecting silicone (similar to the kind used for breast implants) and a plant resin into leathers like crocodile, python, ostrich and calf before they are crafted into bags. Apparently, the results are phenomenal with leathers that are as supple and soft as cashmere. This has also led to gorgeous glossy finishes that really brings out the colors. Besides this, to add some sparkle his also injected 18k gold dust and silvers, and oxidized the gold- and silver-infused leathers with acid.

Samsonite Black Label by Viktor & Rolf collection for the stylish globe trotter

If you are a fashion conscious globe trotter, having a stylish luggage is a must. And Samsonite Black Label collaboration with Viktor & Rolf offers you just that. The two have teamed up to produce a fashionable range of luggage and accessories known as the Samsonite Black Label by Viktor & Rolf collection. Stylish, chic with a hint of playfulness, these bags are sure to become a rage among the fashion conscious elite class. The design has been inspired by the 1960’s golden age of travel and a fun twist has been added by the unique prints and patterns like airplanes, large bows and oversized hardware. Retro yet contemporary, these bags were launched exclusively at Colette on February 10.

Rejuvenate with Anti-Aging Spa Pods while keeping cancer at

bay

Oxygen is definitely a good thing. That is why an oxygen bath trumps over a normal bath, you can't argue with that! Anti-Aging Spa pods work wonders for soothing muscle aches and giving you the best possible relaxation, but it has other health benefits too like improved circulation, damaged cell restoration, healthier skin and if rumors are to be believed then prevention of deadly diseases like cancer. In today's world, there is pollution everywhere and there's a strong need to detoxify our bodies to flush out the unwanted toxins. One of the best ways to do this is through an Oxygen bath. While the appearance of an Oxygen Bath spa is quite unsightly, I'm sure you can overlook that for all its other benefits.

 

Christian Lacroix fashion house near bankruptcy

Another sad story in the fashion industry this morning as one of France’s biggest names announces financial trouble.

Christian Lacroix has reportedly filed for voluntary bankruptcy in an attempt to protect the company from creditors. The current economic crisis and company expansion has been blamed for the situation.

Recent sales of Lacroix’s summer collection are down 35pc, according to French media reports. In April, some large US retailers reduced orders for 2009 Lacroix merchandise.

Win A Unique Oscar De La Renta Dress From Ideeli

Invitation-based shopping sale sites are big business lately and designers are starting to work directly with them. Ideeli recently announced that Oscar de la Renta has designed a one-of-a-kind couture summer dress that will be offered in a unique giveaway. Ideeli members can enter to win the floral silk faille bubble-hemmed dress and a sketch of the design signed by Oscar de la Renta. The contest starts on June 1 and runs the entire month. You have to be a member to enter and can sign up here.

Of the promotion, Alex Bolen, Chief Executive of Oscar de la Renta said, "We are very excited about this initiative with ideeli. We believe them to be an emerging leader in the growing field of online marketing and we look forward to great success with this promotion."

Monica Bellucci's Parisian Home Burglarized

Her recent trip to Cannes may have proved costly for beautiful actress Monica Bellucci. While she was away at the film festival, an apartment in Paris belonging to her and her husband Vincent Cassel was broken into and the thieves took off with around $111, 000 in jewelry as well as a couple of laptop computers and Bellucci's Italian passport.

Gem-Embellished Clutch, Handbag of the Day

The Gem-Embellished Clutch is another sparkling floral beauty by Stella McCartney. Light and neutral, it will go with all kinds of spring and summer dresses or even a pretty blouse with jeans might work. Champagne twill is accented with silvertone hardware and pretty flower gem embellishments on both the front and back, in haphazard colors, shapes, and sizes. Definitely no shortage of femininity here! The clutch is made in the fold-over-flap style and has a logo-embossed charm on one side, plus a taupe satin lining. $995

 

 

style="font-size: 9pt; color: black; font-weight: 700">New Fragrance Bond. No 9 Brooklyn

Bond No. 9 is a New York based fragrance house best known for creating fragrances that pay homage to New York City and its neighborhoods.

Bond No. 9 - named after its flagship boutique at 9 Bond Street in NoHo - was the brainchild of French perfume expert, Laurice Rahme, a resident of New York for 25 years.

I love the new , “controversial” Bond No. 9 Booklyn bottle though (Apparently some folks object to the idea of Brooklyn being represented by graffiti)

 

  Scarlett Johansson For D&G Cosmetics

Scarlett Johansson has been revealed as the face of the new Dolce & Gabbana cosmetics line.

The Marilyn Monroe-inspired ads will debut later this year in the pages of all the big Fashion mags and D&G Makeup will launch this Spring.

“We see makeup as another thing for women, like a dress. We worked on the makeup line like we work on a clothing collection — you can change makeup like you can change your clothes, depending on your mood.”, Gabbana said to.

 

Boucheron B Fragrance

From jeweler Boucheron comes a new fragrance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding as well as the 20th anniversary of its first fragrance, Boucheron (1988).

Inspired by the Exquises Confidences jewelry collection, B’s flacon is executed with the same perfection as Boucheron’s jewelry, incorporating the trademarked design known as the plisse (pleats) cut.

Only a cabochon emerald-green stone and the engraved letter “B” decorate the bottle’s cap, in keeping with the brand’s discreet design sensibility.

 

Ralph Lauren Love Eau De Parfum

Ralph Lauren’s new fragrance is sold at Neiman Marcus and has been created as a personal gift from the designer to his customers

The perfume is described as an extravagant floral oriental Parfum an exquisite fragrance of warm golden Amber, creamy sandalwood, Orris Root Butter, and its signature the Bulgarian rose, the iconic symbol of love.

The precious fragrance is captured in an exquisite heart-shaped bottle that bears the etched Ralph Lauren signature.

 

 

   New Versace Fragrance                                                                                                         Donatella Versace presents the ultimate luxury in gorgeous package: small leather suitcase coloured white with golden details. Gianni Versace Couture is the first fragrance which is ideal for the high class. It was created in cooperation with Euroitalia Company from Milan and its aim is to return the brand Versace on the top of luxury sector, beauty department in Italy.

“Versace has reestablished itself as a modern luxury brand,” Donatella said. “The Gianni Versace Couture fragrance project will reestablish Versace at the top of the beauty luxury sector.”

The 3.4-oz. bottle of scent is sheathed in the same leather as the train case. Both the sheath and the box bear metal plates engraved with “Gianni Versace Couture.” The amazing workmanship and made-to-order quality has been designed to evoke the era of lost glamour. The bottle is also supported inside the case by a liner that can be removed so that the leather box can function like a regular carrying case.

The new fragrance has notes of bergamot and tangerine with a floral kick from jasmine, heliotrope and almond blossom and a base that includes tonka bean, patchouli heart and sandalwood.

 

 

 

  

There might be diamonds in your deodorant

Secret Flawless is giving away ten whole one carat diamonds (worth $15,000 each) to ten lucky winners! If you use Secret Flawless deodorant and find a faux diamond in the bottom of the container, you win!

In addition to one of ten one carat flawless diamonds, when you purchase Secret Flawless deodorant you can enter your promotional code from your deodorant’s label onto the Secret website to win prizes like shopping sprees, five-star dinners and movie tickets.

That’s a creative ad campaign : a girl’s best friend might be in her deodorant ! Visit Secret.com for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have a passion for smell and you’re so picky that you can’t find the fragrance that you want ? Or perhaps, you want something that nobody else is wearing ? Then, for those who enjoy luxury, there’s only one route to choose - the bespoke scent.

The master of the art is the great Roja Dove, who, from his haut parfumerie on the fifth floor of Harrods in London, will give you a masterclass in the art of structuring a fragrance. But it doesn’t come cheap… Something like £20,000 ($40,000) a time.

There are, happily, other “less expensive” ways of doing it“ : for £2500 ($5,000) you can now have your own personal fragrance developed by Floris , sometimes presented as the oldest existing perfume house in the world as it was founded in 1730.

 

 

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