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Mini celebrates 50th with unique model dedicated to George Harrison

May 15, 2009/11.05

Mini celebrates its 50th birthday this weekend at Silverstone, England. It has come up with a fresh interpretation of George Harrison’s extravagant original Mini to coincide with the event, using the latest R55 model as its base.    The one-off model will be presented to Harrison’s widow, Olivia, at the Mini United event. She will […]

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Celebrating Michelle Obama’s first 100 days

May 14, 2009/10.47

While the political media were either praising or criticizing US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office, IMG Publishing has published a collectible called Michelle Obama: 100 Days of Style. The new 116 pp. volume details every outfit worn by the First Lady from the Inaugural Ball to her high-profile trip to Europe. The […]

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Food Show fever

May 6, 2009/10.47

If you’re anything like me you’ll be eagerly anticipating the 2009 Food Show. The impressive line-up of celebrity New Zealand chefs, including Peta Mathias, Donna Hay and Julie Le Clerc, will be sharing new recipes, lending handy hints and no doubt inspiring onlookers with their passion and zest for great-tasting food. And while you meander your way around the delightful mix of exhibits, […]

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Chanel unveils Jean-Pierre Jeunet-directed promo starring Audrey Tautou

May 5, 2009/11.40

Chanel’s latest No. 5 TVC, starring Audrey Tautou and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, finally débuted this month (fittingly, on the fifth day of the fifth month). We think it’s one of the most stylish promotions ever filmed. Filming locations include a railway station in Nice and on the Bosphorus in İstanbul. You may also like […]

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Twitter ratios of the rich, famous or arrogant

May 2, 2009/1.28

[Cross-posted] If a Twitter presence is de rigueur in 2009, then who is using it as a tool for generating dialogue and connecting with stakeholders?    A few weeks back, I posted my top 10 reasons for following someone on Twitter. While not everyone agreed with the 10, I dare say that the majority struck […]

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Breast Cancer Campaign chosen as charity for the Glam Show

May 1, 2009/11.53

The Glam Show in association with Nicky Hambleton-Jones is pleased to announce that Breast Cancer Campaign will join the show as the 2009 beneficiary charity. The inaugural show taking place at Earl’s Court in London on October 31–November 1, will showcase the best in women’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle.    Over the past 12 years, […]

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Magdalena Schoeman is Miss World New Zealand ’09

April 28, 2009/3.43

Although we were at Miss Universe New Zealand, we offer our congratulations to the winner of Miss World New Zealand, also held on April 25. Sponsored by Sothys, Magdalena Schoeman, an 18-year-old beauty therapist, took the title. You may also like Get to know Navjot Kaur, Miss World Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 Diamond Langi wins […]

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Miss New Zealand ’09 Katie Taylor, on the night

April 27, 2009/4.47

We finally have images of Katie Taylor, Miss Universe New Zealand 2009, from the night itself, rather than photographs taken casually during the days I was there. We’ve distributed some from this series to media today. Photo credit: Paul Whiteford/Southern First National via JY&A Media You may also like Miss Universe New Zealand 2011, Priyani […]

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Katie Taylor wins Miss Universe New Zealand 2009

April 26, 2009/1.14

Katie Taylor at the ANZAC Day Parade in Levin, the morning before she was crowned Miss New Zealand. Aucklander Katie Taylor, 22, sponsored by Southern First National of Manurewa, won Miss Universe New Zealand 2009 at the Levin Events’ Centre on Saturday.    Miss Taylor is a construction project manager and a qualified pilot.   […]

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For the enjoyment of knitting

April 22, 2009/11.43

Yes, I enjoy knitting. And I have done ever since my childhood trips away to stay with my Nan every winter holidays. I knew I only had a couple of weeks to knit up a storm—because once I left there wouldn’t be anyone to fix up my mistakes. It was always just a scarf, and because it only […]

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