Cheryl Cole is Britain’s best dressed, says poll
While one poll puts Cheryl Cole (left, in a L’Oréal promotional image) in second place after Kylie Minogue in terms of UK celebrity power, another has the Geordie songstress in first place: Condé Nast’s Glamour magazine’s UK edition poll on who is the best dressed. Cole, 26, beat fellow singer Rihanna, who came in […]
Lancôme goes all out with lush Trésor in Love campaign
Lancôme has launched its Trésor in Love fragrance, with a new and very lavish advertising campaign. Below are the first French-language commercial, along with what the French call un making-of. Marking out this commercial is a lush, orchestral score, grander than what we have heard from advertising of late. The third video features a behind-the-scenes […]
Lancôme’s tips: textures for foundations and base products
There’s a change at Lancôme with its beauty tips’ videos. The company’s latest is in English, hosted by make-up artist Petr Blecha and blogger Bjooti. This edition: discussing the best textures when it comes to foundations and base products. You may also like Lancôme on eye make-up Defining your eyebrows Putting on morning make-up—in three […]
Renault introduces swivel seat for Clio 3
Renault has shown, at least in digital form, its new front passenger swivel seat, to be installed in the revised Clio 3. We really like the Clio. Travel editor Stanley Moss test-drove one in France for Lucire many years ago, and publisher Jack Yan followed suit later in the year in New Zealand. […]
Poll: Kylie Minogue is Britain’s number-one celeb
With a career spanning over 20 years, Kylie Minogue is still on top, according to a British poll on the country’s most powerful celebrities. Minogue, 41, was found to be Britain’s number-one in a poll by research company Millward Brown, which researched 2,000 consumers. She tipped Cheryl Cole to the top spot. David […]
Contemporary take for Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Carmen
Ross Brown The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Meridian Season of Carmen begins in Wellington in June, performed to the Georges Bizet score but with a modern-day Rio de Janeiro setting. Christchurch, New Zealand-born Pieter Simmons dances in the title role. Simmons is currently based in London, where she dances with the Rambert Dance Company. […]
