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Katie Stam, Miss America for ?Go Green?
2009-09-18 20:48:00
Katie Stam, who was crowned Miss America 2009 in January will highlight our responsibility for the Earth by promoting natural bioplastic bottles from Nature ?s Bottles in a campaign entitled ?Go Green ?. Apparently, these bottles are made from plants, not petroleum products. Ingeo – natural plastic is derived from 100 per cent annually renewable resources and is the ...
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Christy Turlington to Model Roberto Coin Jewelry
2009-09-18 07:18:00
Top advocate, entrepreneur and celebrity model Christy Turlington Burns has teamed up with top Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coins in his new 2009-2010 campaign, which will support CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. The new Roberto Coins campaign, shot by celebrity photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, will feature jewelry brands such as ...
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Beyoncé Set for Signature Perfume Launch
2009-09-16 21:14:00
American musician, actress and model Beyoncé Knowles is geared up to launch her first signature scent in collaboration with international fragrance leader Coty. “We welcome Beyoncé as a well-respected and esteemed partner of the Coty family,” said Bernd Beetz, chief executive officer, Coty. “She is a star who brings a combination of power and femininity that will ...
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Lindsay Lohan: Artistic Director for Ungaro
2009-09-11 10:55:00
Hollywood actress celebrity newsmaker-actress-model good ol’ Lindsay Lohan is set to get creative and take over as artistic director for French fashion brand, Emanuel Ungaro and its new chief designer, Estrella Archs. Will this work? is what’s being pondered in gossip/industry circles, especially since Lohan allegedly has no record in ground-breaking fashion design. But Mounir Moufarrige, Ungaro?s ...
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Megan Makes it Beyond Beyoncé for Armani
2009-09-04 21:56:00
Hollywood actress-bombshell Megan Fox has signed up to promote Armani fragrances and fashions, replacing ‘Obsessed’ star Beyoncé Knowles in the Italian house’s upcoming campaigns. Fans of Beyoncé will recall that she was set to promote Armani’s Emporio Armani Diamonds in 2007 and is said to have appeared in a campaign as well, though I might have ...
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Kim Kardashian Keeps It Up, Now with Own Perfume
2009-08-29 22:13:00
Reality star-designer-celebrity blogger Kim Kardashian has just acquired a new avatar — that of a fragrance creator, teaming up with 50 Cent’s perfume brand Lighthouse Beauty. Photo courtesy: kimkardashian.celebuzz.com Yet burning fresh from her cover and photo shoot with YRB magazine (photo above), Kim is not losing time looking back. She’s all set to launch an as ...
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Maria Sharapova Debuts Signature Fashion Collection by Cole Haan
2009-08-28 11:15:00
Tennis celebrity Maria Sharapova has unveiled her Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan collection of handbags and footwear at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The triple Grand Slam winner (Wimbledon 2004, US Open 2006 & Australian Open 2008) apparently came up with her own fashion designs while she was recouping from a shoulder injury and skipped ...
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Kristin Davis Picks Up ‘Sex and the City’ Momentum to Launch Fashion Li
2008-06-03 19:57:00
Not getting enough of ‘Sex & the City: The Movie’? Not to worry. Charlotte York is making sure you continue to go with the flow. Kristin Davis is launching her signature line of fashion apparel in an exclusive deal with with Belk. The Kristin Davis line is said to take a “modern, flirty style-savvy” twist on women’s apparel, sleepwear, loungewear, shoes, handbags and jewelry, according to Belk.com. Prices will range between $38- $240 per item, allowing the fashion-savvy customer to purchase a complete lifestyle brand. “Kristin is a great fit for Belk. She grew up shopping in our stores and is in tune with the fashion sensibility of our customer base,” said McKay Belk, president of Belk, Inc. “The only way I would have done a line of clothing is to do it at Belk,â€� said Kristin Davis, who’s a native of Columbia, SC. “I feel like I understand what the Southern woman wants to wear- it’s influenced my personal style so muc...
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Naomi Campbell Back at YSL as Kate Moss Has to Leave
2008-06-02 20:24:00
“I’m blessed and grateful to be back at YSL,” was what Naomi Campbell had to say when she was unveiled as the new face of French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent. Well guys, I can say this story is not coming at a good time especially when Mr Yves Saint Laurent died yesterday at the age of 71 (1936-2008). Then again, I’m blogging the news because what other better way to pay tribute to YSL, who defined women’s fashion in the 20th century. Campbell, 38, told The Mail last Sunday: “I’m blessed and grateful to be working with YSL again – a house that gave me a start in my career.” The YSL deal is rumored to be worth a cool $400,000 to Campbell. “Naomi shot the latest campaign in the label’s studio on Avenue George V in Paris during March,” said sources. “The advert has a similar feel to the recent ad Kate Moss did for YSL. It has a very arty feel and Naomi proves she can still look as stunning as ever.” Related p...
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McDonald?s Turns to Heidi Klum
2008-05-30 15:26:00
German supermodel Heidi Klum is the new face of McDonald’s chicken wraps. The 34-year-old supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and hostess of Project Runway and Germany’s Next Top Model was seen in Munich yesterday advertising McDonald’s chicken wraps and… well, that just about wraps it up. The mother of three was looking gorgeous as ...

Dior China Pulls Sharon Stone Campaign
2008-05-29 21:15:00
Not surprised. Are you? Sharon Stone might have tried to pull back her controversial remarks on the Sichuan earthquake, but that was quite not enough for Dior China to pull off her Dior campaigns. Dior China said this morning that it’s taking off and recalling all advertisements featuring Stone. Reports say that citizens were ripping down ...
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Rapper Trina Launches Own Pink Diamond Couture Clothing
2008-05-27 19:29:00
Miami rapping sensation Trina backs up her #1 Billboard Rap Album of 2008 ‘Still The Baddest’ with her very own Pink Diamond Couture clothing collection. ?I have always imagined a clothing line that was high quality that I could offer to my fans,” said the 29-year-old rapper. “I love the way the jeans fit and feel. ...
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Gemma Arterton for Avon?s ?Bond Girl 007? Fragrance
2008-05-27 12:09:00
British actress Gemma Arteron, who plays Agent Fields in the Bond 22 movie “Quantum of Solace”, has been chosen by Avon to launch the new James Bond Franchise signature fragrance ‘Bond Girl 007′. Anticipated as what will be the biggest global fragrance launch of the year, Bond Girl 007 is created by Firmenich and contains floral ...
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Carmen Electra to Launch Portable Stripper Poles
2008-05-24 11:38:00
Carmen Electra is set to have her own line of home stripper poles designed to help women “get in the best shape of their life.” The former Baywatch babe, now 36, expressed her thrill about her exercise product to FOX News: “I am so excited to have a new pole coming out, a portable stripper pole. ...
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Lisa Snowdon for Avon?s New Curves
2008-05-23 06:40:00
Supermodel Lisa Snowdon, “Britain ’s Next Top Model” presenter, is the new face and body of Avon ’s new lingerie range. The 36-year-old TV presenter and singer, also titled “the British Tyra Banks”, displayed her knockout figure in a series of campaigns for Avon’s new larger bra cup size lingerie. She also attrated attention as the girlfriend of ...
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Gwyneth Paltrow Replaces Sienna Miller as Face of Tod?s
2008-05-22 17:58:00
Italian luxury goods brand Tod’s has announced Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow as its latest spokesperson, replacing Sienna Miller who reprented Tod’s last year. Renowned photographer Mario Testino has aleady shot the 35-year-old mother of two in Capri, aboard dashing Tod’s group president Diego Della Valle’s yacht, portraying “the uber luxurious, outdoors-y life of a beautiful Italian ...
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Finding Franchises that Fit You
2008-05-22 15:17:00
If there’s one successful thing I’ve learned from writing this blog, it’s that names sell. What I mean is brands, of course. A celebrity brand such as Jessica Simpson Shoes stands a much better chance of being noticed and picked up by customers whether online or in-store. However, there are other attributes that go into ...
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Fergie to Design Signature Footwear
2008-05-20 18:47:00
Three-time Grammy Award winner Fergie has teamed up with Brown Shoe Co. Inc. to launch her shoe brand set to debut in spring 2009. Fergie, whose real name is Stacy Ann Ferguson, joins Carlos Santana and Reba McEntire on Brown Shoe’s line-up of celebrity brand partners. “I have always loved fashion because it’s a great way to ...
More About: Design , Footwear , Signature

Lindsay to Kickoff Fornarina in the US
2008-05-18 19:44:00
Lately, my keyboard is kicking off fumes whenever I type L-I-N-D-S-A-Y — Lindsay Lohan has been hitting news like it’s out of fashion. Only this time, it’s FOR fashion, for Fornarina , the lifestyle brand from Italy. Italian lifestyle brand Fornarina is banking that Lilo, who announced her new position at the Fornarina Urban Beauty Show in ...

Vanessa Paradis Replaces Kirsten Dunst for Miu Miu
2008-05-17 16:53:00
Vanessa who? Not sure if the name is very popular yet, but Vanessa Paradis , Johnny Depp’s girfriend, is replacing Kirsten Dunst as the face of Prada’s Miu Miu brand. The Prada fashion house has confirmed the French singer/actress will be their spokesmodel for the 2008 and 2009. The ads will once again be left up to the ...
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Kelly Ripa Ripe for Ryka
2008-05-17 15:12:00
Ryka Shoes finally finds faith in the Faith Fairfield character of “HOPE & Faith”, the central character of the popular ABC series. Matter of fact, I started watching “HOPE & Faith” only recently, like three or four months ago. I must say Kelly has portrayed the character of little sister Faith Fairfield in absolute spontaneity. And ...
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Lindsay?s Leggings
2008-05-16 20:32:00
6126–at least, I think that’s what it’s called. Lindsay Lohan’s new black leggings featuring exposed zips, glittery fabric and shiny knee patches. ?I?m doing my own leggings line,” the 21-year-old newsmaker told Life & Style. ?I love leggings. They?ll have designs. Some of them will have prints and some will have patterns.? LiLo started off by striking ...
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Josh Hartnett for Armani Diamonds
2008-05-15 21:18:00
Hollywood star Josh Hartnett is the new face of Emporio Armani ’s newest fragrance for men, called “Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men.” The 29-year-old Pearl Harbor star, ex-boy friend of Scarlett Johansson, is set to be unveiled as the spokesperson of the Italian fashion house’s fragrance, Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men in a ceremony during Milan’s Spring/Summer ...
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Flee is Flying High
2008-05-12 22:00:00
Did you for a minute imagine that Florence Brudenell-Bruce–also known as Flee–wouldn’t get over her break-up with F1 driver Jenson Button? No way. She’s enjoying success in her career — Flee is the new face of John Lewis swimwear. The 22-year-old model, whose endorsement of John Lewis is said to have told on her two-year relationshipn ...
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Uma Thurman Sues Lancôme
2008-05-12 20:31:00
Hollywood actress Uma Thurman filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit seeking at least $5 million against L’Oreal with allegations that the French cosmetics maker is continuing to use her image to sell its products after the expiry of a contract. The “Kill Bill” star stated that Lancome Parfums et Beaute & Cie boosted its worldwide sales and enhanced ...
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Replaces Kate Moss as Rimmel Face
2008-05-11 15:29:00
Pop hottie Sophie Ellis-Bextor has replaced supermodel Kate Moss as the face of cosmetics giant Rimmel. The 29-year-old star has signed a multi-million dollar three-year deal, shooting two ad campaigns per year, and has reportedly finished filming the first. Apparently, Rimmel was looking to offer a breath of fresh air to target the teen and 20’s market, ...
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Are You Ready for Paris, Milan and New York?
2008-05-09 05:14:00
You’re young and have the looks and the style to be a model. Now it’s time and here’s an opportunity to flaunt your talent and get recognized internationally for big bucks and fame. Look of the Year is looking for you. http://www.lookoftheyear.com is calling beautiful people worldwide to send in their photographs and join Look of the ...
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Perez Hilton ?Concentrates? on Clothing Line
2008-05-08 11:19:00
It had to happen. And it did. The notorious big daddy of all celebrity gossip bloggers, Perez Hilton is now also a fashion designer following in the footsteps of innumerable celebrities towards whose fashion ranges he’s been passing ‘exclusive’ comments. Recall “Celebrity Juice, Not From Concentrate“??? Well, Perez Hilton, real name Mario Lavendeira, announced Tuesday to ...
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Dressing Up for the Wedding of Your Dreams
2008-05-07 22:16:00
As a celebrity news blogger, I’ve heard people raving and ranting about how lovely Jennifer Anniston looked when she married Brad Pitt in a fairy tale gown or how how divine Sandra Bullock’s appeared in a $26,000 designer strapless, antique white lace dress during her wedding to biker Jesse James. I’m not saying they didn’t ...
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Pond?s Picks Priyanka
2008-05-07 04:44:00
Miss World 2000 and Bollywood stunner Priyanka Chopra is the new spokesperson for skin care brand Pond ’s. Chopra, 25, will play a key role in brand and product communication across various platforms on television, in print and outdoor media. “There is a perfect fit between Priyanka Chopra and Pond’s — their timelessness and their ability to touch ...
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