Miss Universe New Zealand confirmed for Wellington
Miss Universe Organization Above Miss Universe New Zealand 2009, Katie Taylor, will hand her crown to her successor in Wellington on June 5. The Miss Universe New Zealand pageant is confirmed for Wellington, with the finals to be held at the Duxton Hotel on June 5. Between May 30 and June 4, individual pageant […]
Amandari to show heritage films on Bali
From July 1 to 3, 2010, Amandari, a tranquil resort overlooking the verdant Ayung River gorge on the fringes of Ubud, will host a viewing of heritage films of Bali in conjunction with the French Cinémathèque of Dance and the Swedish Dance Museum. The fims focus on the theme of dance, with rarely seen screenings […]
Lady Gaga: from American Idol to ballet
Lady Gaga seems to be in the Zeitgeist this week. First, we receive word from Giorgio Armani that it has designed the singer’s outfit for American Idol. Not really a show we take in, and we noted the dramatic design from the Italian company: ‘Lady Gaga will wear a silk mesh bodysuit with embroidered Chantilly […]
TAFE NSW shows graduate collections at RAFW
TAFE NSW’s Fashion Design Studio graduate show took place on May 6 at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney. Its four selected designers, Elliot Ward-Fear, Christopher Dobosz, Nicholas Christensen and Caroline Fuss showed their collections to international media and professionals. Fuss opened the show with a collection made of mostly pastel printed natural silks […]
Absolut releases limited-edition street-art pitchers
During my trip to Kristianstad, the home town of Absolut Vodka, local business people told me that the acquisition of their beloved brand by Pernod Ricard has helped. The company now does tours, and is prouder of its culture. I initially had some concerns over the acquisition—readers can find my rants about globalization and […]
HP, GHD launch Sex and the City 2 products
As hype about Sex and the City 2 begins to build, beauty and technology companies—along with the original book’s author—are beginning to cash in, collaborating on must-have new products, and a must-read prequel. The GHD Colour Collection, which launches today, features four brightly coloured straighteners—one for each of Sex and the City’s leading ladies. […]
BMW Kamm re-creation a star at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held in the Italian town on April 23–5, is one of the great events on the collectible car circuit. This year, the BMW 328 Kamm Coupé was arguably the star, though given its provenance one could not expect it to win the coveted Coppa d’Oro at the event. Concours […]
Lancôme make-up tips: retouching
Make-up artist Petr Blecha and Swedish beauty blogger Bjooti deal with the issue of retouching make-up, beginning with eye-shadow and blush, and finishing with lips. You may also like Lancôme tips: applying make-up when you already have make-up on Make-up for the bespectacled Putting on make-up: brush or fingers? Touching up your mascara on the […]
Robyn Cliffe shows bridal collection
Copyrighted by Chris McCarthy Wellington played host to local couturière Robyn Cliffe earlier this month at the Museum Hotel where she showed off her latest elegant and exquisitely graceful bridal collection. The intimate affair had an exclusive guest list that included the designer’s close family and friends, brides-to-be as well as industry insiders. The […]
Putting on make-up: brush or fingers?
Lancôme make-up artist Petr Belcha answers the question of whether product should be applied by one’s fingers or by a brush. Blogger Bjooti is the subject. You may also like Lancôme make-up tips: retouching Make-up for the bespectacled Lancôme’s tips: textures for foundations and base products Touching up your mascara on the go Lancôme opens […]
