Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo promotes the Bellabeat Ivy tracker
The Bellabeat Ivy tracker, which can monitor a woman’s body reactions and daily habits, including her cycle, heart rate, fertility, respiratory rate, stress levels, hydration, and even her mindfulness, is a favourite of former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. An additional bonus is that it looks like an elegant bracelet, available in four colours. ‘I’m […]
Secret Room Events raises funds for Ukraine refugees in its annual tribute to Oscar nominees
Above, from top: Chris Kattan and Maria Libri-Sigle with Rita Branch. Daniele Lawson, nominated for King Richard. Layla Crawford, nominated for King Richard. Grammy nominees for album of the year, Autumn Row and Kizzo. It may seem counter-intuitive to stage a pre-Academy Awards celebration (or any kind of party) as war rages halfway around […]
Elton John Aids Foundation Oscars party co-hosted by Lady Gaga raises US$8·6 million
Jamie McCarthy, Michael Kovac, Amy Sussman We could run another article on that incident at the Oscars, but we prefer to do something more positive: talk about the 30th annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, which raised US$8·6 million to help end the Aids epidemic. On Sunday at West Hollywood Park, […]
In brief: Living Nature Radiance Night Oil scores award; vegan releases from the Route, Biotulin
The Route, the vegan skin care brand founded by a nurse, is launching its first sunscreen, the Shake & Shield, on April 1. It’s rated at SPF 50 (PA+++), blocking 99 per cent of UVA and UVB radiation, and contains a patented Kleair technology to help boost antioxidants to fight free radicals. The Skin Cancer […]
Edobio blends sake into its beauty line as tradition meets biotech
The traditional beauty rituals of the Japanese can be seen in its Edo period (1603–1868), and Edobio pays homage to these, while blending the concepts with modern biotechnology. Its Saketernal line, comprising a hydrating serum, restorative clay mask, and balancing toner (the set retailing at US$158) uses a hero ingredient called BiProGE blended with […]
Paris Hilton collaborates with Quay on eyewear collection
Eyewear brand Quay has announced a collaboration with Paris Hilton, resulting in a 12-piece collection available from March 9 at Quay stores and at quay.com, with prices beginning at US$55. A 60 s spot sees Hilton wearing Quays doing etiquette lessons, and breaking all the rules. Quay’s message is one of female empowerment. Both […]
More is more: Iris Apfel’s H&M collaboration hits stores April 14
More details of the Iris Apfel × H&M collection, teased last September, have emerged, with the collaboration hitting select H&M stores and hm.com on April 14. The collection is in the flamboyant and bold Iris Apfel trade-mark style, with particularly fun items such as a tiered skirt with an extravagant flower print, an emerald […]
SMoss’s third Capt Blackpool book, The Jade Lion, out now
As many of you know, our travel editor Stanley Moss has penned a number of fiction titles, among them two novels starring Capt Harry Blackpool, a veteran of His Majesty’s Guards and a secret agent, and storylines that take you on a grand tour of 19th-century society (and a little of the 18th in […]
In brief: Malo goes yellow; Boots brings back 17; GHD brings back its original; Saks on Tiktok
Malo Cashmere, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, commemorates next month’s International Women’s Day with a mimosa yellow makò cotton crew neck featuring macro flowers worked with double technique, jacquard and inlay. The crew neck is part of its spring–summer 2022 collection, dubbed En plein air, and retails for €480, via its online […]
Skinn’s Lab Insider début eye kit brings spa insight into daily skin care
In 2022, you know a small company is making a big splash when its citrusy-floral, hyaluronic acid-enriched hand sanitizer can be seen all over town everywhere, from beauty salons and day spas, to trendy restaurants and public school classrooms. However, Los Angeles-based spa skin care and cosmetics brand Skinn, its manufacturer, is setting its sights […]
