MAC Cosmetics releases Fashion Sets lipstick, Lipglass and nail lacquer range
MAC Cosmetics has released its limited-edition Fashion Sets, featuring fashion-inspired lip shades, available as lipstick, Lipglass and nail lacquer trios. The seven shades are: Saint Germain, an amplified light cool pink; Peachstock, a satin light peachy nude; Angel, a frosty light warm pink; Ravishing, a creme sheen in mid-tone neutral peach; Razzledazzler, a light […]
Royal Mail celebrates the best of British fashion, from Hardy Amies to Vivienne Westwood
Photographer Sølve Sundsbø has shot the latest first-class stamps for Royal Mail, celebrating British fashion. The stamps go on sale today (May 15), both at post office branches and online. Focusing on postwar designs, the stamps feature the work of Hardy Amies, Norman Hartnell, Granny Takes a Trip, Ossie Clark with Celia Birtwell, Tommy […]
HM the Queen attends Diamond Jubilee Pageant: Helen Mirren, Susan Boyle, Joss Stone among performers
HM Queen Elizabeth II has attended the finalé of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant, a four-night event taking place at Windsor Castle to commemorate her 60-year reign as head of the Commonwealth, and her 250 state visits made during that time. Celebrities included Dame Helen Mirren, Susan Boyle, Omid Djalili, Rolf Harris,¹ Il Divo and […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 contestants promote Shika Braddock Couture at fashion show
Designer Shika Braddock will show off some of her designs as she gradually releases her Shika Braddock Couture label, branching out from the bridal wear that she is best known for. Modelling the evening dresses and ball gowns will be the finalists of the Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 competition. The event will be […]
New, exclusive watches from Christian Koban and Boegli
Frankfurt-based watchmaker Christian Koban has released its Army Blue model from its diamond watch collection. Army Blue features diamonds and sapphires—but builds them in to a camouflage look. There are 923 pavé-set sapphires totalling 8·71 ct and 121 pavé-set black diamonds totalling 1·1 ct. The strap is in stingray, with the stainless steel body […]
Myshoppingsecrets.com extends its reach to New Zealand customers
Above Myshoppingsecrets.com founder Emma Ponsonby. Myshoppingsecrets.com, which had launched in the UK in February, now sells to New Zealand customers, stocking some of the top international fashion labels. The website is the brainchild of Emma Ponsonby, a New Zealand expatriate. The former Taylormade media designer was brought up in Rangiora and attended boarding […]
Prince William and Prince Harry open polo season; Gemma Arterton, Pixie Lott, Hofit Golan attend
To kick off the polo season, both Prince William and Prince Harry have played at an Audi Polo Challenge match at Coworth Park at Ascot yesterday. The princes’ team, named Audi Quattro, won against Audi Ultra, fielded by the principal sponsor. Actors Gemma Arterton, Russell Crowe and Tom Hardy were present among the […]
Video: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend Olympic black-tie function; Kate wears Jenny Packham
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended Our Greatest Team Rises, a black-tie function at the Royal Albert Hall, with the Duchess wearing a teal Jenny Packham dress, accessorized by Jimmy Choo Vamp sandals. Her hair—in a chignon—was styled by the Richard Ward salon in Chelsea. The royal couple were greeted by Lord Moynihan, […]
Johnny Depp delights two young fans in Japan; The Dictator’s red carpet speech
In entertainment news, Johnny Depp has arrived in Japan for another leg of his promotional tour for Dark Shadows. Two child fans dressed as chipmunks got a treat as Depp stopped for them, signing autographs and giving each one a hug. Depp plays Barnabas Collins in the re-imagining of Dark Shadows, directed by […]
Miss Universe New Zealand returns to Wellington for 2012
Angela Scott Above Priyani Puketapu, Miss Universe New Zealand 2011, will return to Wellington to crown her successor in June. The Miss Universe New Zealand pageant will return to Wellington for its third consecutive year, with the Museum Art Hotel one of the main sponsors. Events at the Johnsonville Shopping Centre, Te Papa Tongarewa […]
