Real Looking Models

Armine | Supermodels | Thursday, 31 January 2008

Perceptions of beauty and whether society accepts them are constantly changing. Once being plump was considered a sign of beauty for models, then it was being slender. Now the criteria appears to be changing once again with the public reportedly eager to see more “normal” looking models who resemble people you might see in real [...]

Lancome At Short Hills, NJ

Armine | Celebrities, Cosmetic Brands, Cosmetics, Fashion Shows | Thursday, 31 January 2008

For those of you who would like to know what it feels like to be a part of the world of skin beauty, Lancome invites you to get made up with Fashion Week and Celebrity Makeup Artist Daniel Martin, Melissa Walker and the Lancôme Backstage Makeup Team.
Make Her Up reports that Lancome will also present [...]

Metrostyle Launches M By Shakara Line

Armine | Celebrities, Fashion News, Supermodels | Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Supermodel and actress Shakara Ledard has partnered up with Metrostyle to launch the M by Shakara. The new line is scheduled to launch in the middle of next month.
The Budget Fashionista reports that this new line comprises both clothing and accessories.
The M by Shakara collection features mix and match clothing and accessories that are geared [...]

Adidas By Stella McCartney Golf Collection

Armine | Fashion News, Sport | Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Adidas by Stella McCartney Golf Collection 2008 will hit stores next month. Adidas by Stella McCartney Golf Collection is for women who love sport and spend time on the golf course.
According to FitSugar, the collection is inspired by men’s silhouettes and tailoring, but includes feminine details.
FashionMagDaily quotes McCartney commenting on this new collection.
“I think it [...]

Elizabeth Arden Teams Up With Alberta Ferretti

Armine | Cosmetic Brands, Fragrances | Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Elizabeth Arden is teaming up with Milan-based fashion designer Alberta Ferretti to introduce a women new fragrance collection. Nitrolicious reports that the new line of this fragrance should launch in Spring 2009.
A debut fragrance is planned to launch in the spring of 2009. Elizabeth Arden will produce and market the fragrance collections with creative direction [...]

WWD’s Top Beauty Blogs

Armine | Beauty News | Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Womens Wear Daily has published a list of the hottest beauty blogs around. Unfortunately, this one didn’t make the grade, but some of the blogs we like, such as the Total Beauty, Makeup and Beauty Blog, Temptalia and Makeup Bag, did.
A new breed of beauty writers is building the sort of influence that’s gaining the [...]

Miami Makeup Show

Armine | Cosmetics | Tuesday, 29 January 2008

The Makeup Show will take place this year in Miami Beach, Florida. The show is scheduled to run from February 24-25.
According to Yummy 411, the show will include brand presenters along with cosmetic skin care product demonstrations.
Experience everything in makeup: wonderful presenter, products, demonstrations… they have it all! Some of the attendees/participants: Billy B, [...]

Miss Michigan Wins Miss America 2008

Armine | Beauty Competitions, Beauty Contests | Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Miss Michigan, Kirsten Haglund, has been crowned Miss America 2008. Along with the title, Fox News reports that the aspiring Broadway star also won a $50,000 scholarship to continue her education.
Haglund, who studies music at the University of Cincinnati, grew up in a pageant family. Her mother is an active volunteer, and her grandmother Iora [...]