Five days in New Zealand with Summer Rayne Oakes
It’s been a wonderful few days chilling out with our ed.-at-large, Summer Rayne Oakes, in Lucire’s home country of New Zealand to promote her book, Style, Naturally. Summer Rayne was out this way to attend Greenfest in Brisbane, Queensland, and decided that she should venture to New Zealand to see us and to give […]
Volvo and Vattenfall plan plug-in hybrid, using sustainable electricity
Plug-in hybrids are getting a lot of news lately, and Volvo is the latest to make an announcement. Teaming up with Swedish energy company Vattenfall, the car maker plans a 2012 plug-in hybrid. Vattenfall itself plans to generate the electricity sustainably. The companies say that the plug-in hybrids would cost €3 per 100 km […]
Azra Duliman is Miss Sweden 2009
Azra Duliman is the new Miss Sweden 2009, crowned on May 15 at the Scandinavian Congress of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Duliman is a 23-year‐old law student from Stockholm, with experience from working with young immigrants and engaged in human rights. She has a multicultural background, and said she would take the opportunity to spread […]
Mini celebrates 50th with unique model dedicated to George Harrison
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 […]
Celebrating Michelle Obama’s first 100 days
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 […]
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, […]
Twitter ratios of the rich, famous or arrogant
[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 […]
Breast Cancer Campaign chosen as charity for the Glam Show
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, […]
Denmark launches clothing with high UV protection
On April 28, Kræftens Bekæmpelse (the Danish Cancer Society) launched a campaign against skin cancer, opened by Crown Princess Mary. Danish designers have created a fashion range high in UV protection made with sustainable materials. The clothes have been tested for ultraviolet radiation with the UV-801 test at the Institute of Technology, Denmark. The video […]
Peering down intently to the subtly lit stage, my eyes transfixed, my back upright and tilted forward so not to miss a moment of the serene beauty and grace of French ballerina Sylvie Guillem gliding fluidly across the stage with such effortlessness. The air still, I am hypnotized by the meditative atmosphere created by the Spanish guitar music and I […]
