Archive for July, 2006
Me By Heidi Klum And Victoria’s Secret
Today Heidi Klum is launching her first perfume Me, according to Heidi’s official site. Heidi Klum is Victoria’s Secret most beautiful model, who managed to get back on the runway not long after giving birth to son, Henry. Now that’s a talent! Me by Heidi Klum was in the makings since 2002, Heidi has been involved in the project entirely and calls it ‘her baby’.

Angel Fragrance By Thierry Mugler
Angel fragrance by Thierry Mugler has a cult following. Many women around the world are devoted fans of Angel fragrance, which with no doubt, smells out of this world. The Thierry Mugler brand was founded in 1974 by the Parisian fashion designer, Thierry Mugler. Angel fragrance was born in 1992. Mugler is inspired by anything celestial or cosmic due to his fascination with 1950’s comic books. Angel Men followed Angel with its woody notes of musk, roasted coffee, and chocolate. B*Men landed with an explosion in 2004, borrowing its powerful and masculine notes of tangerine, nutmeg, and sequoia wood.

The Garden of Stars, which launched in 2005 featuring the encounter of Angel with specific flowers, such as: Violet, Rose, Peony, and Lilly. The original Angel for women has created a new fragrance category called: “oriental gourmands” . Main notes include: Bergamot, Hedione, Helional, Honey, Dewberry, Red Berries, Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli, Chocolate, Coumarin. The Shooting Star bottle is refillable. Cost: $68 for a 0.8 oz Refillable Shooting Star Eau de Parfum Spray. $98 for a 1.7 oz Refillable Shooting Star Eau de Parfum Spray.

New at the house of Angel are: 3.4 oz Celestial Sparkle Body Spray $55, and 6.9 oz Celestial Body Cream $76. Also new Mugler Cologne for Men. Main Notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Petit Grain, Orange Blossom, Green Sap, White Musk. Cost: $48 for a 2.6 oz Refillable Spray & Splash Eau de Toilette. $68 for a 4.1 oz Refillable Spray & Splash Eau de Toilette. And a 2.7 oz Alcohol-Free Deodorant Stick for $20.

Carmen Electra And Max Factor
In 2005 Carmen Electra became the new face of Max Factor makeup line. The Max Factor brand was founded in 1909 by the makeup artist to the stars Max Factor. Mr. Max Factor was linked with many celebrities and was a pioneer in developing the celebrity endorsement concept, beginning with Clara Bow in the 1920s. Since then, stars including Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow, Jaclyn Smith and Denise Richards all represented the brand. Max Factor was the one who decided to turn Jean Harlow to platinum blonde in the 1930’s which revolutionized her career.

The Max Factor makeup line is used by many Hollywood makeup artists on movie sets such as the: Aviator. The makeup brand is known for its long lasting properties and is perfect for long movie shoots. Max Factor Lasting Performance Liquid Makeup that stays on as long as 8 hours is a good example. This amazing foundation creates a natural finish that won’t streak, smudge, slip, or transfer to your clothes. Max Factor Lasting Performance Liquid Makeup is specially formulated so it’s light and non-greasy and it won’t clog your pores. It is also fragrance free and perfect for sensitive skins. And the price is right under $20.

Carmen Electra who recently announced her divorce from husband Dave Navarro, is rumoured to launch her casual clothing and Lingerie line. Carmen currently trying to decide on a name for the line. The Carmen Electra clothing and lingerie line will also include a perfume. We can’t wait!

Get Straight With Bumble And Bumble
Get your hair straight with Straight by Bumble and Bumble or Bb. If you like your hair straight and silky smooth then Straight from Bumble and Bumble is a must have hair styling product for you. According to Bumble and bumble all you will need is a blow-dryer and a brush to make your curly or wavy hair smooth, sleek, shiny, silky, and sexy.

Bumble and Bumble Straight cuts down your blow-drying time, protects your hair from heat styling and humidity changes. Ingredients include seven types of Silicone to ease wet combing, adds superb shine and tames flyaways.
Paris Hilton Just Me
If you are a big fan of the high society girl, Paris Hilton, then you must want to smell as fabulous as her. Just Me is a fragrance by Paris Hilton that will get you a bit closer to your favorite celebrity. Just Me is a glamorous scent that will become part of you, hence the name, Just You or Just Me. Notes include: Raspberries, Bergamot, Pink Peppercorn, Violet, Lily Of The Valley, Iris, Freesia Petals, White Rose, Climbing Ylang Ylang, Tahitian Vanilla, Egyptian Sandalwood, Multifaceted Skin Musk, Blonde Woods Accord.

Also try the original Paris Hilton by Paris Hilton. Notes include: Frozen Apple, Peach Nectar, Wet Ozone, Sparkling Muguet, Freesia, Mimosa, Jasmine, Tuberose, Skin Musk, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Oakmoss, Pheromone. Both Cost: $39 for 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray, and $49 for 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray.

Benefit Does Dallas
Benefit created Dallas which is their newest pressed powder in a sun-kissed rose glow. Dallas can be applied across cheeks, chin, and forehead to brighten dull complexions and to add a natural radiance. Dallas pressed powder is very sheer so it is suitable for all skin tones. Cost: $26. If you are looking for a more bronzing effect, try Hoola by Benefit. Hoola is a pressed bronzing sun dust that can also be applied across cheekbones and forehead for a warm island glow. Cost: $26.

MAC In The Press
Three great products were mentioned in InStyle in this July edition. According to the magazine Parker Posey uses MAC Eye Pencil in Ebony for a glamorous and fresh look. MAC Eye Pencils are designed to provide rich, consistent colour using ingredients that are gentle to your skin. They are comfortable to apply and sharpen to a fine point to allow for a precise application. If you haven’t yet discovered the magic effect of eye pencil then MAC Ebony Eye Pencil is a good place to start. Eye Pencils can be used to create a sharp line or a softer, smoky effect. They are long-lasting and won’t cake or streak. MAC’s eye pencil comes in other shades such as: Taupe, Slate, Indigo, and Coffee. Cost: $12.

MAC Lure Lipgalss in Bait, was also mentioned. And lastly, MAC Hooked Bronzing Powder in Golden were named “catch of the day” for for its shades and aquatic packaging. MAC Hooked Bronzing Powder in Golden is a microfine bronzing powder for the skin. Applies with a brush or puff to create the shimmer effect of real sun-bronze. This bronzer distributes and blends smoothly over face or body. Can be used to highlight or to accent a tan. It comes in the collection’s exclusive aqua-pearl compact and it is a Limited edition. For a deeper warmer bronze try Hooked Bronzing Powder in Refined Enriched Bronze. Cost: $19.50.

Madonna’s Lourdes First Perfume
Lourdes who is Madonna and Carlos Leon beautiful nine-year-old daughter, was seen shopping with her nanny for a perfume at the Miller Harris perfumery in London. According to Britain’s Daily Express newspaper Lourdes tried different fragrances and eventually chose one of the perfumery house classics. I am really curious which perfume that was. I bet many Lourdes fans will run and buy that very special perfume at once.
MAC VIVA GLAM Lipstick & Pamela Anderson
VIVA GLAM, which is a deep red lipstick, was introduced by Mac Cosmetics in 1994. VIVA GLAM lipstick is an ultimate glamour lipstick favorite among many make artists and one of the fashion world’s most glamorous and successful fundraising initiatives of all time. Pamela Anderson is the spokesmodel for VIVA GLAM by MAC campaign.
In 1997, a second lipstick was created VIVA GLAM II, a lightly pinked mauve. VIVA GLAM III, a foxy brown plum lipstick was launched in 2000. VIVA GLAM IV, a heartful rose charged with gold, was introduced in March 2002. In March 2004, Viva Glam V makes its debut, a clear, smooth, pure neutral pink with a delicious Lustre finish!
In the spirit of all Viva Glam, every cent raised goes to the M·A·C AIDS Fund to support the fight against HIV/AIDS. VIVA GLAM has a Lipglass version called Tinted Lipglass in a soft neutral pink and hi-shine gloss finish. It was the first VG shade to be translated into a Lipglass! Cost: $14.
Pamela Anderson the former Baywatch beauty is thinking to introduce her own range of sun care body products. The new product line will be protecting our skin from the harmful UV rays and extending our outdoor fun in the sun. I can’t wait to try Pamela Anderson’s new sun tan lotion!
Miss Puerto Rico The New Miss Universe
Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza of Puerto Rico is the chosen new Miss Universe 2006 this Sunday evening in Los Angeles. I wonder if Miss Puerto Rico will join the very beautiful faces of Cover Girl. The fabulous make up line is one of the lavish gifts a lucky Miss Universe receives. Cover Girl had few ads one featuring Christie Brinkley for CG’s Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Liquid Makeup which promises and delivers 5 years off your looks. True Blend for true coverage advanced skin-matching pigments that easily matches 97% of skin tones. And lastly, Queen Latifa showing long sexy lashes thanks to cover Girl’s Lashexact Mascara with a breakthrough brush technology that resists clumps and gives exactly the look you want. Congratulation Miss Puerto Rico have a fun Miss Universe time!





