Saturday night at TAO Las Vegas

New CW television show "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley celebrated his 21st Birthday at Tao Asian Bistro and Nightclubon on Saturday. Penn arrived for dinner at 10pm with 12 friends including "Gossip Girl" co-star Chace Crawford (who has been romantically linked to Carrie Underwood), former "Everwood" actore Gregory Smith, former N'SYNC member JC Chasez and "Desperate Housewives" co-star Shawn Pyfrom. The crew dined on some of TAO's signature dishes including Kobe Beef, Chilean Seabass and Pad Thai. Afterwards the crew hit the club where the guys celebrated with shots of Patron and cigars. Penn was surprised when the TAO cocktail staff appeared with sparklers and a birthday cake to mark the occasion, as Chace embraced his friend and costar. The crew stayed into the AM dancing on TAO's catwalk for a bit and celebrating.

Clear Skin by ClearPluss

Our friends at Clinic'estetica, a state of the art aesthetic medical clinic, are proud to introduce ClearPluss Acne Clearing Treatment…an original and uniquely designed at-home acne clearing product line for face and body (chest and back). ClearPluss is based on the theory and testing that has shown that acne has a trigger; when that trigger is disengaged acne outbreaks will be curtailed and possibly stopped. Each product in the line is a step-by-step acne clearing treatment. ClearPluss creates an accumulative positive result for controlling all types of acne while working to keep skin healthy and unmarred. Breakouts, swelling, and scarring become a distant memory.

Step 1: Acne Clearing Cleanser (SRP $18.50 8oz.) – an aggressive cleansing gel that effectively prepares the skin to deeply absorb the curative elements of ClearPluss™ and at the same time, rid the skin of dead cells and surface debris. It has been clinically proven to reduce surface bacteria (to its maximum) while helping control breakouts.
*Directions- Wet skin, apply a liberal amount of cleanser, use fingers and palms to vigorously massage cleanser into skin in an upward rotating motion. Rinse well with warm water. Pat dry gently, using white paper toweling. (Soft, white, disposable paper toweling is best for keeping surface bacteria at bay.)

Step 2: Acne Clearing Treatment (SRP $23.00 2oz) – a serum designed for daily use to reduce and/or eliminate the persistent irruption and appearance of acne, blackheads, and overly oily skin.
*Directions- Use twice daily at minimum - morning and night after cleansing. Spread a liberal amount of the clearing treatment over entire affected area. Leave it on to penetrate and dry.

Step 3: Acne Clearing Tonic (SRP $21.00 4oz.) – a tonic that is known to provide added visible results for skin prone to frequent and/or heavy breakouts and/or excessive sebum production. Regular in-between use will help reduce the persistence of acne. This original product is designed to stop and prevent further breakouts when used during the twice daily regimen with the Acne Clearing Treatment and as a preventative for travel induced breakouts when used before departure and upon arrival. No Cleansing is necessary at these times.
*Directions- Use daily in-between treatment with Acne Clearing Treatment for maximum results. To keep mild or occasional acne from irrupting, use daily when and where needed.

Step 4: Acne Clearing Moisture (SRP $21.00 4oz) – this moisturizer provides moisture to parched, ultra-sensitive, and at times, broken out skin. Acne Clearing Moisture helps reduce irritation and inflammation from acne, rosacea, and other sensitive skin conditions. The moisturizer is oil, fragrance, and preservative free and quickly absorbed.
*Directions- Use often when skin is dry and tight for a refreshed look and feel without added breakout.

To purchase ClearPluss Acne Clearing Treatment,
please visit http://www.clinicestetica.com/ and file:///C:/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK1F9/www.simplysvelte.com

Jet Set Ultraluxe: Ultra-Cool

The power of snake venom is now available in a sleek, FAA-approved travel size.

Our friends over at Sonya Dakar are proud to introduce the newest addition to the Jet Set Travel Kit family – The UltraLuxe JET SET Travel Kit. The UltraLuxe JET SET Travel Kit is the perfect companion for travelers who are concerned with the dehydrating effects of air travel and age control.

The UltraLuxe JET SET Travel Kit is a three piece set that contains the UltraLuxe Nourishing Wash, UltraLuxe Active Mask, and the UltraLuxe Age Control Complex for your skin type. These three ½ ounce anti-aging powerhouses are nestled in an elegant satin travel case with a waterproof compartment and room to spare for the rest of your skin care products, toothbrush, toothpaste and whatever else you can think of that needs to travel 3000+ miles with you. In order to accommodate all skin types, it is offered in two varieties to meet your skin’s specific needs.

For Dry/Normal Skin - UltraLuxe JET SET Travel Kit with UltraLuxe 9 Infused with rich botanicals such as aloe leaf juice, pomegranate peel, vitamin E, rosewood oil, bitter orange oil and apricot kernel oil to help nourish, hydrate and smooth your skin.

For Combination/Oily Skin - UltraLuxe JET SET Travel Kit with UltraLuxe 9oc Enrich, moisturize and soften your skin with this aromatic blend of sweet almond extract, jasmine, mandarin orange peel, rosemary and apricot kernel oil. The UltraLuxe 9oc oil control formula also contains Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate – an advanced, non-irritating sebum production regulator that promotes a clearer complexion.

The cornerstone of the UltraLuxe Collection is its Nonaplex technology – a synergistic blend of 9 age-control ingredients: Syn-ake, Argireline, Laminactine, Violoxx, Syn-coll, Matrixyl 3000, Gatuline, and Secrets of Acerola and Pomme. These advanced ingredients combine to form one of the most potent age control systems available. According to skin expert Sonya Dakar, “While Botox is still very popular, the beauty industry is seeing a rising need for less invasive cosmeceutical alternatives that have the same muscle relaxing properties.” Syn-ake is an active synthetic compound based on the paralyzing effect of Waglerin-1, the main peptide found in Temple Viper’s venom. Sonya Dakar’s ingenious incorporation of this ingredient into her premiere anti-aging line shows that once again she is one step ahead of the crowd in providing her clientele with a non-surgical alternative to Botox.

Fun Fact: Celebrity fans of UltraLuxe include Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson, Jaime Pressly, Drew Barrymore and more!

The Sonya Dakar UltraLuxe JET SET Travel Kit retails for $98.00 and is available beginning in November at The Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic, fine spas, hotels and resorts, via phone at 877-72-SONYA, and online at www.SonyaDakar.com. The Jet Set Travel Kit is also available in the following skin condition specific lines: Acne/Clear, Maintenance and Irritation.

Weeds Wildfire: Season Finale

On Monday, November 19th at 10 p.m., Showtime will air the third season finale of the comedy series Weeds starring Mary-Louise Parker. In episode 314 and 315 (Season Finale), there is a storyline that deals with a wildfire which affects the main characters. These episodes were written and filmed this past summer, long before Southern California experienced a real-life tragedy.

As the wildfire approaches, everyone must evacuate. Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) tells her family to pack up, while Conrad (Romany Malco) and Heylia (Tonye Patano) must say goodbye to the growhouse. The authorities question Sullivan (Matthew Modine) and Celia (Elizabeth Perkins), while Shane (Alexander Gould) continues to ask Nancy about Pittsburgh. As Andy (Justin Kirk) deals at the evacuation center, Silas (Hunter Parrish) realizes the truth about Tara (Mary-Kate Olsen).

Pictured: Kevin Nealon Photo Credit: Cliff Lipson/Showtime Pictured: Mary-Louise Parker and Alexander Gould Photo Credit: Cliff Lipson/Showtime

Holiday Classic

Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine stars as Bert O'Reilly, a retired song and dance man who becomes the instant guardian to Becca (Juliette Goglia, "Joan of Arcadia"), the granddaughter he never knew he had after his estranged daughter is hospitalized following a car crash in "A Grandpa for Christmas," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie premiering Saturday, November 24 (9/8 c).

The Cheetah Orphans

follows the four-year emotional rollercoaster of acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Simon King as he hand-rears orphaned brothers Toki and Sambu, preparing them to return to the wild.

Must See Bravo

To kick-off the new season of "Project Runway," premiering Wednesday, November 14 at 10 PM, Bravo will tent New York's historic Lincoln Center on November 6 in a first-ever fashion show hosted for the fans after a long-awaited series return. The 15 contestants from this fourth season will be showcasing three looks of their own selection which represent their overall style on a specially designed runway with supermodel host Heidi Klum opening the event alongside series judges Tim Gunn and Nina Garcia.


TRESemmé, the official hair sponsor of "Project Runway," and their team of stylists will be on-hand working their magic and creating unforgettable styles on the models walking the runway. With a century of expertise, L'Oreal Paris will be making up the models and providing all cosmetics for the event. To compliment the designer's looks, ALDO will provide shoes exclusively for the event. Bluefly, the leading online retailer for designer merchandise at a great value, will be providing gift bags for the event. And in accordance with NBC Universal's GREEN WEEK, Saturn, one of the series' fully integrated sponsors, will showcase hybrid vehicles outside the event.

Jolie Wraps Up in Escada

Angelina Jolie, a cast member of the film 'Beowulf,' arrives at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 with her boyfriend/baby daddy Brad Pitt. She is wearing a cashmere coat by Escada. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Calling All Planeteers

Cartoon Network Enterprises and Local Celebrity Combine to Bring
Captain Planet, the World’s Greenest Super Hero, to Retail

Apparel Program Featuring Mulleted, Eco-Friendly Icon Debuts at High-End Boutiques
and Department Stores This Holiday

Long before Al Gore, saving the Earth and even mullets were cool, there was CAPTAIN PLANET, the world’s original environmentally-conscious superhero, whose mission was to teach young people about environmental conservation. This year, the iconic character will star in an all-new line of t-shirts as Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) today announced a deal with Local Celebrity to launch a full line of CAPTAIN PLANET t-shirts for men, women and kids. The green-haired icon and star of the popular 1990s television series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, will soar to retail this holiday as the line launches at high-end, specialty boutiques and department stores in October. The announcement was made by Christina Miller, vice president of consumer products for Cartoon Network Enterprises and Don Calder, President of Local Celebrity.

“Captain Planet was the original hero leading the charge for environmental protection and rocking a mullet long before they were cool things to do,” said Miller. “He truly is an iconic hero for environmental awareness, and we’re excited to offer fans a way to wear their support.”
Created by Ted Turner in 1990, CAPTAIN PLANET is the original eco-friendly superhero and popular tool to teach children about potential environmental hazards. In the Captain Planet and the Planeteers television series, the hero came to life when five ring-wielding Planeteers – teenagers who each summoned a unique power including Earth, Wind, Fire, Water and Heart – came together in response to an environmental threat. Battling villains like Verminous Skumm, Sly Sludge and others, each episode centered upon environmental hazards and ended up with “Planeteer Alerts” which were public service announcements targeted at kids and extrapolated lessons learned from the episode.
“We are very excited to be working with Cartoon Network and the Captain Planet property” said Calder. “We started an environmental t-shirt campaign with Global Green USA in 2006. The campaign has been very popular and we are excited to add Captain Planet to our environmental focus. Our company grew up watching Captain Planet, so we all feel very much honored by the opportunity to develop a line of super fresh Captain Planet t-shirts!”
The Captain Planet and the Planeteers television series is currently in syndication and can be seen weekdays on Boomerang, Turner’s 24-hour cable network devoted to classic cartoons. Also, the network will once again feature a 12-hour CAPTAIN PLANET marathon in April in celebration of Earth Day 2008.

About Local Celebrity:
The Clothing company, “Local Celebrity” was started by a sibling duo in 2003. The company’s first office was none other than a bedroom in grandma’s house and a barn in the back yard where all of the printing was done by hand, one shirt at a time. Within months the little t-shirt business had captured the attention of stores like Urban Outfitters with their witty vintage style t-shirts. T-shirt demand quickly outgrew the printing set up in grandma’s barn, so the duo packed up and headed to LA.

Today Local Celebrity is located in LA, which is also where the manufacturing for the brand is done. Local Celebrity is known as being Hollywood’s favorite t-shirt company! If you watch MTV or read the tabloid magazines, there is a good chance that you have seen a Local Celebrity t-shirt. The brand is also known for their great looking, fitting and feeling t-shirts. “All of the products that we sell (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, thermals etc) were developed by us” says Don Calder. “We take great pride in putting out an amazing product, which is why we avoid shelf stocked garments. Our customers know the difference and they appreciate the time and effort that we put into our garment development”.

BeansTalk LA Concert Calendar

Set those Blackberries and fill in those Filofaxes!Here's some upcoming LA shows not to be missed:

Saturday, November 10 - SICK PUPPIES @ Greek Theatre (opening for Evanescence)Tuesday,

November 13 - KT TUNSTALL (pictured above! We love her!)@ AvalonWednesday

November 14 - THE STARTING LINE @ Wiltern (w/ THE ALMOST opening for Paramore)

Friday, November 16 - KATY PERRY @ Key Club (opening for Puffy AmiYumi)Tuesday,

November 20 - KATY PERRY @ Hotel Cafe ('Ur So Gay' ep release party)

Tuesday, December 4 -MAE @ The Wiltern (opening for Motion City Soundtrack)

Tuesday, December 4 - JONATHAN DAVIS (of KORN) @ Orpheum Theatre