Wordpress has summarized the year of this news section, and told us something we know already: that our story on Marine Lorphelin being crowned Miss France 2013 was the biggest of the year. This also correlates with our Facebook fan page numbers. It also put France as one of the top countries accessing Lucire […]
Month: December 2012
Nikki Reed, Anne Hathaway talk music for ‘The Best Part’ and Les Misérables
A few quick snippets this weekend—at least in musical terms. Twilight’s Nikki Reed and her husband Paul McDonald have released an EP, entitled ‘The Best Part’. Reed, with a crystal-clear voice—with no autotune and overproduction—talks about performing as being the next step in her life. Reed and McDonald co-wrote the song over a […]
Kylie Minogue headlines acts at Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations
Kylie Minogue will be one of the acts at Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebration, along with a midnight fireworks’ display by Foti Fireworks to celebrate her 25 years in the music business. Lord Mayor Clover Moore says, ‘Kylie’s an Australian icon, and we’re delighted to have her involved in Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations […]
The Body Shop’s Christmas event: in anticipation of the next one
The Body Shop’s Christmas event had always been a matter of curiosity for me. I first noticed the festive decorations and customer-filled stores a few years ago whilst I was still in university and struggling to keep my expenditures in check, as all students are wont to do. Needless to stay, I steered clear of […]
Top Carrera y Carrera’s Círculos de Fuego cufflinks in silver with onyx. Above One of Curvy Kate’s designs with a black flower print, by Charlotte Davies. Carrera y Carrera has launched a range of sterling silver cufflinks for men, with prices beginning at €300. Its Córdoba collection is inspired by the architectural elements of […]
Estée Lauder celebrates 60 years of Youth-Dew with limited-edition bottle next March
Estée Lauder will release a limited-edition bottle for its Youth-Dew scent to commemorate its 60th anniversary next year. The company, which says that Youth-Dew was ahead of its time and is as relevant today as when it was introduced, calls it a ‘sexy’ scent. The new limited-edition bottle, in a 67 ml (2¼ […]
Sir Terence Conran among honorees of the Prince of Wales’ medals for arts’ philanthropy
HRH the Prince of Wales will honour Sir Terence Conran, FCSD, Sir Peter Moores, CBE, DL, Mathew Prichard, CBE, DL, Sir Gerald Elliot and Lady Elliot, the Lady Rayne, and Dame Theresa Sackler with medals for arts’ philanthropy today. Sir Terence’s contribution includes giving £50 million to the Design Museum and its predecessor, the […]
Mister débuts limited-edition sterling silver jewellery range
Stuck on something to give the fashion person in your life? Christchurch designers Mister have come to your rescue with a new range of jewellery using their signature scissors cast in sterling silver. The new collection is available in limited quantities, much like their clothing. The expansion into jewellery sees the design […]
The Body Shop releases new lip gloss, Rainforest hair oil, all with Fair Trade coconut oil
These smell fantastic and fruity—and their formula contains vitamins E and B5, and Community Fair Trade organic virgin coconut oil. The Body Shop’s latest lip glosses are released in nine new shades in flavours (this is not an understatement—you should see how this office smells) of plum, peach, strawberry, mango, lychee, coconut and watermelon, among […]
Icebreaker launches winter 2013 collection with more ‘nanotechnology’ designs
Top The Icebreaker tunic. Above Icebreaker Highline three-quarter jacket. Icebreaker has launched its winter 2013 collection, which the company calls its ‘most innovative and technologically advanced.’ In some of the offerings, the company’s soft shell construction has been combined with its Bluesign-accredited ‘nano’ particles, which feature a ridged surface that allows water, oil and […]