Archive for December, 2007

Hairdressers in Iraq have been forced underground due to violent attacks on beauty salons by Moslem extremists. The Global Report From Down Under reports that besides beauty salons, militants have also targeted liquor stores and barber shops. Hardline Muslim extremists who believe it is sinful for women to flaunt their beauty in public have forced ...

Singer and dancer-turned-fashionist Justin Timberlake is apparently ready to try his hand at beauty. Only rumored at this stage, Timberlake could be the next celebrity to lend his appearance to the promotion of a Givenchy perfume after Liv Tyler for Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Parfum. This wouldn't be Timberlake's first dabble outside the music world. ...

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara has a pretty standard type and size of wand. This mascara goes on clean, provides nicely defined length, and comes in an attractive gold container. According to the Elizabeth Arden Website, the mascara is infused with Ceramide Triple Complex and Keravis, which help to lengthen, define and revitalize ...

Natalie Portman is designing a vegan collection of shoes in collaboration with Te Casan. The "Natalie Portman Collection" will be available for pre-order from 15 January 2008. Items will be available for sale online in February 2008, and according to teamsugar, five percent of all profit from the vegan shoes will be donated to charity. Msense ...

Many fashion designers are involved in their communities, and with the festive holiday season now upon us, perhaps its time to once again reflect on what it means to make a difference in someone else's life. This is true even when it comes to small, but always valuable, contributions. And its interesting to look at two ...

Brazilian supermodel Giesele Bundchen, who Forbes magazine says earns more than anyone in her industry, is at the top of a growing list of rich people. Bundchen is not only rich but she is also smart. The model now demands that her payments not be made using the U.S. dollar. The world's richest supermodel joins many ...

MAC is extending its product line as well as its market. The new collection from MAC, the N-Collection, will be in stores starting January/February 2008 and will include four new shades of Mineralize Skinfinishes. According to teamsugar, this new collection includes new MSFs and paint pots, and much more. Temptalia says that it likes this new ...

Specktra Beauty News reports that Fergie Ferg is set to put a viva glam spin on her hit Glamorous for the campaign. The song is entitled "Viva Glamorous" and a limited number of free downloads of the specially tailored version of the song will be available on maccosmetics.com. Only in November, MAC was celebrating raising $100 ...
Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah is the blogger on The Moment but not long ago was a highly-ranked fashion designer. The Villa Moda store, which Al-Sabah owns, is the crown jewel in a luxury company that spans five countries in the Middle East. On his blog, Al-Sabah shares some details from his early life, working as a starting ...
