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Christian Louboutin to launch makeup range
This comes only a month after Marc Jacobs announced his own foray into the wonderful world of cosmetics. Christian Louboutin, world’s most popular shoe designer at the moment, will also be turning his hand to his very own make-up line, working in collaboration with Ballature Beauty. Follow the link above to read the Guardian’s article.…
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Are you ready for the Mascarathon? If you enjoy running for a good cause, here’s another one to add to your list for this year. And what a great name too?! Cosmetic brand, Benefit has teamed up with Refuge, the national domestic violence charity, to speak out against domestic violence and raise funds through a…
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If you have been lucky enough to secure tickets for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this is what they will look like! LOCOG has just revealed the ticket design, by global brand and design consultancy Futurebrand. It has also been announced that more tickets will go on sale tomorrow from 11:00am GMT, for 24 hours. Tickets will range…
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Haile Gebrselassie showed with a fifth victory and achieved in a pulsating 2012 World leading time of 27 minutes 39 seconds that despite setbacks in his marathon career he is still the master craftsman ahead of his young pretenders over 10 kilometres. – Bupa Great Run Congratulations to all the runners that participated, and if…
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Last Tuesday we told you about the two-tone lip trend that we consider a perfect summer look (with the right colour combos, there’s no reason it couldn’t move into autumn/winter as well). Since then, we’ve discovered Max Factor’s new Flipstick! A double-end lipstick that that comes with one rich colour and one lighter, iridescent shade; ideal for an…
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http://cnettv.cnet.com/av/video/cbsnews/atlantis2/cbsnews_player_embed.swf World’s oldest yoga teacher hasn’t let a hip replacement slow her down! (Source: http://cnettv.cnet.com/)
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Happy National Vegetarian Week, everyone! From Monday 21st to Sunday 27th May, it’s National Vegetarian Week, and a great excuse to finally start that healthy-eating regime you’ve been putting off since the New Year began. National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the UK’s annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.…
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Workaholics could benefit from yoga, relieving aches and pains from too much desk-time. Spending 35 hours or more at a desk each week, unsurprisingly, may result in headaches, pain in the shoulders, neck, back and feet due to limited exertion and circulation. Rather than reaching for a painkiller, tight muscles and stiff joints can unwind with some simple yoga poses that…
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It’s all about brightly-coloured lips in 2012 and while two-tone is a fun, high summer micro trend, dramatic red lips show more longevity; this spring/summer must will definitely be pushing into autumn/winter. Seen on some of the top designers’ runways – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Gucci and Michael Kors just to name a few – this is…
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Jubilee celebrations have hit Neal’s Yard Remedies, as they launch a series of events at local stores. The events feature Jubilee makeovers, mini facials, drinks, nibbles and free goody bags! They are also offering tailored product advice, based on your skin type. Find your local event
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Thyme heals all? A recent study carried out at Leeds Metropolitan University, where student Kimberley Sanderson and Dr Margarita Gomez Escalada, a senior lecturer in microbiology, tested tinctures that showed the possibility that thyme could be an effective treatment for acne. The herb showed great potential for becoming a natural alternative to the current treatments available for…
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Zest magazine has launched its 8-week summer body challenge, inviting readers to document their progress in the Zest Reader Blogs. Readers have various reasons for taking up the challenge, from shaping up for a summer wedding to reclaiming their pre-baby figure, training for a triathlon to a 10k run. Bloggers can log their progress, upload images and even seek advice.…
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