New York’s new talent in jewellery, Ayaka Nishi
New York-based Ayaka Nishi has an inspiring collection of jewellery based around natural forms, such as honeycombs, spiders’ webs, coral and bones. She has recently débuted her spring–summer 2011 collection, and has made a video (among other materials) to commemorate the occasion. Nishi’s designs are sold principally in New York but she has one […]
We don’t like negative political ads, either
You could call me a hypocrite for allowing my own political ads on here during my mayoral campaign and being uncomfortable with ones from foreign countries. But there are underlying reasons. Some years ago, we had to turn down Dr Howard Dean’s campaign when it wanted to advertise on this website. Our reason: we […]
New Zealand’s only Miss Universe, Lorraine Downes (above), is partnering with Living Nature to promote natural skin care solutions, it was announced yesterday. Downes begins an Authentic Beauty Tour commencing in Wellington on November 23, continuing to Christchurch and Auckland, before concluding in Hamilton on December 1. Meanwhile, New Zealand TV host Jeanette […]
Logitech unveils solar-powered keyboard
We’ve been really impressed with Logitech gear to date, and to hear that the company has come up with a solar-powered keyboard made our day. It makes you think: ‘Why didn’t someone do this earlier, at an affordable price?’ We have, after all, had gadgets that were relatively complex being solar-powered—calculators since the 1980s, […]
Naomi Campbell honoured in Shanghai; Keira Knightley’s Chanel look; México Fashion Week
We’re experimenting with video content from ITN’s entertainment section—your thoughts on these are welcome. First, Dolce & Gabbana honours supermodel Naomi Campbell at an event in Shanghai. The second video shows how to replicate actress Keira Knightley’s Chanel pearl gown look from the London première of Never Let Me Go, while the final video […]
Gemma Cairney restyles at Britain’s Next Top Model Live, keeping the heat down
Our friends at Global Cool have videos from Britain’s Next Top Model Live at Excel Centre in Docklands, with BBC Radio 1’s Gemma Cairney holding Style Icon Workshops over Days 1 and 2, and other highlights. Global Cool is encouraging people to turn down their heating at home this winter, in a campaign called […]
