Lucire
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Out now: Lucire issue 48, with free shipping for UK and US

MAC’s Hello Kitty clothing auction goes live tonight

February 9, 2009/12.37

MAC Cosmetics has launched its Hello Kitty line, but as with many of its initiatives, charities will benefit. There’s a Hello Kitty cosmetics’ range for those who love the brand, while clothing inspired by it will be auctioned off on Ebay from Monday, February 9 at 9 p.m. EST (Tuesday, February 10, 2 a.m. GMT) […]

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Summer Rayne Oakes’s Style, Naturally out now

February 4, 2009/10.14

By our editor-at-large Summer Rayne Oakes, Style, Naturally is an eco-conscious guide to fashion and beauty, with responsible brands and tips for living sustainably. It’s the most comprehensive and accessible book on the topic—we had a sneak preview a few months ago. Out now; for more information, surf to Summer Rayne’s site at www.summerrayneoakes.com. Retail […]

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NP Set makes it to New Zealand

/10.10

New Zealanders are now able to get Napoleon Perdis’s NP Set range at the company’s new concept store at Sylvia Park. We hear there will be a nationwide roll-out in time, but for now, the 83-item NP Set range of lip and eye colours, foundations, concealers, powders and brushes is exclusive to the Auckland mall. […]

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Samantha Powell, in black and white

January 16, 2009/11.27

Doug Rimington has given us permission to publish this image from his film camera, taken last year during our shoot of Miss Universe New Zealand 2008 Samantha Powell. Rebecca Connor—Miss Wellington and a make-up artist in her own right—is on the right. You may also like Behind the scenes on Samantha Powell’s shoot Former Miss […]

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Behind the scenes on Samantha Powell’s shoot

October 1, 2008/6.09

The weather is delightful today, but we had to wait till the late afternoon (i.e. after working hours) to see any sun yesterday during Miss Universe New Zealand Samantha Powell’s shoot. She was already suffering from food poisoning so she wasn’t in the best health, but was an absolutely wonderful sport despite our dragging her […]

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Miss New Zealand spurs cooperation between former rivals

May 20, 2008/21.53

Miss Universe New Zealand 2008 Samantha Powell will be getting support not only from the pageant and its sponsors, but from her former rival, Miss Wellington—Rebecca Connor of About You Artistry (www.aboutyouartistry.com).    About You Artistry, a company specializing in make-up, is owned by Miss Connor. She has agreed to do Miss Powell’s make-up for […]

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