Summer Skin Care by Linden Leaves

This isn’t your “garden variety” skincare. With ingredients that sound more like a grocery list than a prescription from your dermatologist, the herbalist collection offers the face and body a fresh, results-oriented approach to cleansing, toning, exfoliating, and treating skin. Harvesting the best beauty benefits from the pure ingredients, home-grown botanicals and exotic nature of New Zealand, the herbalist collection is food for your skin.

Give your skin a daily does of mother nature’s finest with cream cleanser (MSRP: $36.95 ), a gentle face wash infused with chamomile, aloe, sweet almond oil, clary sage and lavender; toning reviver(MSRP: $36.95 ), a misty spray that has astringent and stimulating properties of witch hazel, mistletoe, balm mint, hops extract, matricaria and yarrow root, and daily facial moisture (MSRP: $36.95), a hydrating lotion with comfrey extract, aloe vera, sesame oil and calendula oil. Try all 3 in a travel size friendly facial care pack (MSRP: $31.95)


Both men and women will linger through their daily beauty and grooming routines, with gender-friendly packaging and fragrances. Recommended for all skin types, the herbalist collection will bring you back to the basics of life’s natural pleasures.

For more information or to view the full Linden Leaves collection, please visit http://www.lindenleavesusa.com/.

BBC Remembers Diana

Ten years after, fans still mourn. BBC America offers Diana-themed programming:

The Week Diana Died — U.S. Premiere

Made by an outstanding team of BAFTA-winning filmmakers for the 10th anniversary of her death, this documentary follows the twists and turns of that extraordinary week, featuring insider testimony from the Palace, the government, and close friends and associates — some speaking out for the first time. Using previously unseen footage and making full use of the BBC’s unique archive, Diana’s poignant story is pieced together. The landmark film goes beyond Diana's death to look at her life and legacy, following her footsteps back in time to meet people all over the world whose lives were changed by their encounter with the people’s princess. What was Diana’s secret, and where did the fairytale go so wrong?

The Week Diana Died premieres Sunday, August 26, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.



Diana, Remembered

On the 10th anniversary of her death, BBC AMERICA takes a three-part look at the remarkable life of Princess Diana. First, tune in for Diana’s Legacy, and learn about the impact she continues to have on the British public to this day. Following that, don’t miss Prince William and Prince Harry, a special that takes a look at Diana’s two children and the role she played in making them who they are today. Finally, The Royal Jewels takes a look at just how glamorous Princess Diana truly was.

Diana, Remembered begins Sunday, August 26, 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT.

Hey Slow Down!

Looney tune Paula Abdul contends with exhaustion, a snowstorm and three different cities in the fourth episode of Bravo's new series "Hey Paula,” on Thursday, July 12, at 10PM ET/PT.

A big animal lover, Paula's scheduled to host the In Defense of Animals charity event benefiting animal victims of Katrina, but her "American Idol” duties cause her to run hours late, and the show must start without her. Back at home, Paula meets with her staff to prepare for another whirlwind trip involving the next QVC show and a Late Show with David Letterman appearance that she's nervous about. Coming off a red-eye, Paula arrives in Philly exhausted but still meets fans, does three QVC shows and fits in an online chat. Next stop New York, until a major snowstorm rolls in, forcing her to stay in Philly another night and potentially jeopardizing her appearance on Letterman the next day.

BeansTalk marvels at how Paula’s handlers have allowed the star to allow cameras to follow her around at all. As in a previous episode where Paula is tantruming about how people have reacted to her slurry and bizarre press junket interviews – it is clear no one around her knows how to say “no” to her, or has the guts to do it. If she is not careful she will follow in the footsteps of the stars of “Being Bobby Brown.”

Hotel Babylon from BBC America

Tamzin Outhwaite (Red Cap) and Max Beesley (Bodies) star in Hotel Babylon, a glossy, seductive drama set in a decadent five-star hotel. Inspired by Imogen Edwards-Jones' expose, Hotel Babylon takes viewers to a world where money not only talks, but can buy customers just about anything they desire. The narrator, Deputy Manager Charlie (Beesley), serves as guide to the frenetic, non-stop world of the staff, as he tries his best to please the hotel's driven and ambitious General Manager, Rebecca (Outhwaite).

Hotel Babylon premieres Wednesday, August 8, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

New BBC Drama Looks Promising

Jekyll, described by writer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who), as “somewhere between a modern horror story and The Odd Couple,” is set in the present day and stars James Nesbitt (Match Point, Bloody Sunday) in the title role. Dr. Jekyll is a modern man with an old problem — Mr. Hyde. But he’s done a deal with his own devil — a body share — and keeps his dark side in check with the very latest surveillance hardware. Just barely keeping one step ahead of his alter-ego, Jekyll has managed to keep his wife and two kids a secret from the vicious Hyde. But what neither of them know is that an organization with limitless wealth and power is monitoring their every move.

Jekyll premieres Saturday, August 4, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

"Live Earth” Concert Nabs Nearly 8 Million Total Viewers on Bravo

Bravo's coverage of Saturday's historic television event, "Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis,” delivered record ratings and marked the network's best Saturday – ever – across all key demos, according to Nielsen Media Research. Bravo's nearly 18-hour live broadcast of non-stop coverage from New York Giants Stadium attracted 7.938 million unduplicated viewers who watched all or part of the telecast (9A – 2:30 A ET on 07/07/07).

Bravo's marathon coverage hosted by former MTV hosts Dave Holmes and Karen Duffy and VH1 presenter Aamer Haleem exploded 101 percent over the previous four week time period average in total viewers (740,000 vs. 369,000) and 113 percent in the key adult 18-49 demo (433,000 vs. 203,000). The day's coverage peaked at 9 p.m. with 1,272,000 total viewers and 706,000 A18-49.

The total audience for the "Live Earth” concerts across all NBC Universal networks (NBC, BRAVO, Telemundo and CNBC) tallied nearly 19 million viewers, who watched all or part of the coverage.

www.BravoTV.com featured a photo gallery of the artists performing at Live Earth and live blogging from the New York show at Giants Stadium . Bravo personalities shared tips on how to live a greener life, from "Top Chef's” Gail Simmons's ways to eat green, to "Project Runway” season two's Daniel Vosovic's skinny on environmentally-friendly fabrics. Users can log on to www.BravoTV.com to read their green stories and more.

The Sweet Escape

BeansTalk ventures that Gwen Stefani had this sweet diet meal substitute in mind when she penned her infamous song. Maybe the Hollywood Cookie Diet is the way she keeps those washboard abs in shape?
Regardless, BeansTalk hears that the Hollywood Cookie Diet is a very popular diet right now.

The Scoop: The Hollywood Cookie Diet is based on the concept of calorie restriction. The diet consists of eating four cookies a day in place of breakfast and lunch. You have 1 cookie for breakfast, 1 cookie as a mid-morning snack, 1 cookie for lunch and 1 cookie as a mid afternoon snack; followed by a sensible dinner. It curbs your appetite and satisfies your sweet tooth at the same time.

The Hollywood Cookie Diet comes in three delicious flavors: chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and lemon. If you like all three, you can get the variety pack. Each package comes with 12 cookies and when taken as directed, lasts 3 days. Each cookie is individually wrapped for eating on the go. The Hollywood Cookie Diet is a good source of fiber and protein and contains more than 13 vitamins and minerals.

The Hollywood Cookie Diet retails for $19.99 per package. Hollywood Diet products are available at Albertsons, Brooks Eckerd, Duane Reade, Longs, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Vitamin Shoppe, and http://www.drugstore.com/.

British Invasion

Victoria Beckham tells Matt Lauer that she and her husband David Beckham “love the American attitude” and they “can’t wait” to move to the states.

NBC News' Matt Lauer sits down with Victoria Beckham to talk about her marriage to soccer superstar David Beckham, their children, and their upcoming move to Los Angeles. The singer/author/fashion designer famously known as Posh Spice, also talks to Lauer about the paparazzi, and her and her husband's friendship with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. The interview will air Thursday, July 12 on "Today" (7 a.m. ET).

Following are excerpts from the NBC News' "Today" interview airing Thursday, July 12.

Victoria Beckham on her family’s move to the United States:

Beckham: We've always really liked America. You know, we like American people. We love the American attitude. So, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Lauer: Is there anything about it that worries you?

Beckham: There's always going to be concerns. Any parent would have concerns wherever you're moving to. But, this is exciting. We always see the glass as half full as opposed to half empty and we just can't wait.

Victoria Beckham on her and David’s friendship with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes:

Lauer: Much has been made of your friendship with Katie Holmes. What attracted you two in the first place?

Beckham: She's a very strong, sweet, lovely girl. She's helped me so much with the move. She's genuinely a nice girl. People often try and get me to say the - you know, there's been so much made of the Scientology, the this, the that. They are genuinely lovely people. Wonderful family.

Lauer: So, it never even comes up with you?

Beckham: No.

Lauer: When you guys are socializing, Scientology is not an issue.

Beckham: No.

Lauer: It's just a friendship.

Beckham: Yeah, I mean, they do their thing. We do our thing. They are a wonderful family.

Victoria Beckham on the distinctive poses she gives to the paparazzi:

Lauer: I've seen a lot of photographs of you and I think, I wonder if she's in a good mood.

Beckham: Yeah. I know. I think that-- too.

Lauer: And they're giggling in-- the background.

Beckham: Does everyone think that?

Lauer: Yeah. (LAUGHTER)

Beckham: I mean, c'mon. You can be honest with me.

Lauer: Well, you know--

Beckham: You can be honest.

Lauer: Sometimes you look-- maybe it's because you're hounded by the paparazzi. I don't know. But, sometimes you do look like a little bit like, I woke up on the wrong side of the bed.

Beckham: It's always about the outfit. (LAUGHTER) You know? Yeah, I think that, you know, at the end of the day there's always a lot of press around. They select the pictures they want. They make you to look the way they want you to look.

Lauer: So, you're telling me--

Beckham: You know?

Lauer: --there are just as many pictures of you glowing and being happy as with that kind of tough look on your face.

Beckham: You know, it's an image. I think there are some people that would be quite devastated should I actually (LAUGHTER) smile or look pleasant for that fact.

Cameron Diaz enjoys the summer sun in her Seven For All Mankind Jackie trousers in clean white.

Jennifer Garner smiles sweetly in her favorite Seven For All Mankind "A" pocket jeans.

Vanessa Minillo arrives at LAX looking great in her Seven For All Mankind Dojo jeans.

Nick isn't a bad accessory either.

Summer Style with Jacquelyne Love

Swim, ready-to-wear and eco-minded fashion designer Jacquelyne Love will open Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim with a fashion show and live “Beach Boys” concert featuring special guest John Stamos poolside at the historic Raleigh Hotel on Tuesday, July 10th, 2007.

The illustrious designer turns multi-media as she combines the sexy, Brazilian-cut “Bella Mar Swim” Summer 08 with elegant, organic ready-to-wear and cover-ups found in the “E Label” collection. A few 100% organic cotton swimsuits will be introduced to the collection for the first time.

The event marks the designer’s first show in Miami where she will be joined by husband Mike Love of “The Beach Boy”s who, along with band and special guest, will perform live throughout the show and opening night after-party. Models will saunter barefoot to some of the world’s most beloved music including such hits as “California Girls”, “Surfin’ USA”, “Good Vibrations”, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and of course “Kokomo”!

For Summer 2008, Jacquelyne Love creates a 45-piece swimwear collection including the debut of 100% organic cotton suits-an original within the industry. Inspiration for this season comes from the things that are closest to the designer’s heart: the allure of iconic Hollywood glamour- a la Racquel Welch in “Barbarella” meets the natural surrounding of the place and environment she loves the most -Lake Tahoe. Both of which inspire and empower beauty, inside and out.

“Bella Mar Swim” 2008 features four distinct groups. The “Buckle” series is sleek and sexy in floral prints and Tahoe beach hues of turquoise and sand accentuated by brushed metal hardware. The essence of Raquel Welch as “Barbarella” is embodied in the aptly-named “Savage” collection - suede and leather asymmetrical suits in pebble tones of black / deep brown and white in solids and crocodile prints. Romantic and sexy “Lingerie” is beach bound in bark, chantilly, coral, florals and solids with metallic and beaded accents designed to accentuate and enhance a woman’s curves.

Jacquelyne Love’s debut eco-swim collection will make a splash with its sweet and sassy nostalgic influences that includes smocking.“E Label” was first introduced in Spring 07 proving an organic collection can be sophisticated and elegant. For Summer 08 “E Label” features an array of cover-ups and separates designed to complement the swimwear collection. From the beach or pool to the outing or lounge this 100% eco-luxe collection can be worn with “Bella Mar Swim” or on its own. This innovative collection takes joy in both the mind and the body celebrating the female form and saving our earth’s natural resources.

Jacquelyne Love's lace up one piece in ecru starfish.

$418.00 http://www.jacquelynelove.com/

Turning a New Page

Page Kennedy stars as "U-Turn," a gangsta drug dealer on the Emmy Award-nominated comedy series, Weeds. The show will begin its third Season August 13, 2007 on Showtime. In the time it takes a rose to bloom, Weeds has become a bonafide hit. Its unflinching, brutally honest and socially relevant take on drugs, family, suburbia and adolescence has attacked and withered our strong, closely held mores like an industrial-strength weed killer. This season, viewers can expect more of Weeds signature satirical, unforgiving and wacky voice - and of course, more boundary-pushing comedy as "U-Turn" deals with the consequences of Nancy's business crossing his turf.

Born in Detroit, Page lived in Los Angeles with his mother until he was six years-old, then returned to live with his father in his Michigan hometown. Following the death of his father when he was just 16 years-old, Page found himself on his own, but driven to fulfill his father's dream that his only son would receive a college education. While a student at Western Michigan University (WMU), Page was introduced to the worlds of Shakespeare and theater. With the guidance of a mentor, Page grew to embrace Shakespeare with open arms and mastered the fine art of Shakespearean prose with ease and grace. Page's dedication and hard work paid off when following an outstanding performance at WMU, Page caused a bidding war among 17 leading graduate theater programs. He chose the University of Delaware where he would be provided the opportunity to spend more time concentrating on Shakespeare.

After seven months of intense training in Delaware, Page returned to Los Angeles with a headshot and dream. Although doors did not immediately open, Page was persistent. In 2001, he snuck onto the Sony Studios lot dressed as a messenger in order to deliver his headshot and resume - he ended up landing the role of "Roger" on CBS's The Kennedys. Appearances on numerous hit TV series, including CSI, Six Feet Under, Boston Legal, NYPD Blue, among others, quickly followed. In addition, Page was a regular on Desperate Housewives, and recurred on The Shield, and Barbershop. In 2003, Page made his feature film debut opposite Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J as the villainous "Travis Shipley in S.W.A.T. Later that year, he also delivered a memorable performance in Leprechaun: Back in the Hood, and in 2005, he starred as "Twizzie" opposite Usher in the Lionsgate release, In the Mix, and as "CW" in Shackles.

Page resides in Los Angeles and spends his free time bumping to the sounds of 50-Cent, playing basketball, or in a studio writing rhymes.

Happy Fourth of July!

PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics Launches First Unisex Product

PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics launches its first unisex product, Eco-Sensual Balm, a 73 % organic and 100% vegan lip balm. Since its launch in early 2002, the mission of PeaceKeeper has been to instill women with the power to help others as they help themselves by choosing a beauty product. With the launch of Eco-Sensual Balm, PeaceKeeper invites men to become PeaceKeeper’s too.

Eco-Sensual Balm is minty fresh and moisturizing. It is made of certified organic healing ingredients such as Palm, Jojoba, Coconut and Virgin Olive oils making it super moisturizing. It also contains Essential Oil of Spearmint to soothe and hydrate dry lips and powerful antioxidants such as Rosemary Extract, Grapeseed Oil and Vitamin C.

PeaceKeeper products are sold in Marriott Spas, Whole Foods stores, Earth Fare and other health food and beauty stores nationwide. Suggested retail price for Eco-Sensual Balm is $3.19.

PeaceKeeper is the first make-up company to donate ALL of its profits, after taxes, to women’s health and human rights advocacy issues. Through its unique brand of “dual-purpose” cosmetics, PeaceKeeper encourages men and women to more fully recognize the level of abuse and inequality suffered around the globe – and to become an active part of the solution simply by how they choose a product. Look good, feel good, do good.

Christopher Blue Banks on Big Word of Mouth

Home spun denim line finds a gaping hole in the marketplace and sneaks in to dominate the Missy market with fit, comfort, quality and style.

Never did husband and wife design duo Mel and Barbara Matsui expect to be doing $50 million in annual sales when they created the Christopher Blue denim line in their garage back in 1996, nor did they really want to --- at the time. After working in the apparel industry for 15 years for such brands as Brittania, Code Bleu, and Quiksilver, the Matsuis intended for Christopher Blue to be a $1 million company at best that they could have fun with in the comfort of their Seattle home. Little did they know that they would become the unsuspecting victims of word-of-mouth. Ten years after its humble inception, Christopher Blue is now one of the best kept secrets in apparel with not a dime spent on marketing, advertising or publicity. By word of mouth alone, they are a hot-selling denim line at Neiman-Marcus, a big success at Nordstrom and a favorite among nearly 1000 specialty clothing boutiques in the US.

“The wealth of our experience in apparel was telling us that there was a huge void in the denim marketplace that was being neglected by all of the big name brands at the time,” says Mel Matsui. They were so focused on hip jeans for young starlets that they inadvertently turned a blind eye on the 9 out of 10 women in America who were past the trend chasing phase of their lives and who had few choices but for ill fitting all-purpose jeans cut from heavy construction grade denim. We’re basically talking about women from 35 to 50 with families and/or careers, an evolved sense of style, and a body that no longer squeeze into jeans cut for runway models. We basically identified a need in the market place for an upscale “missy” denim line, a high quality product for fashionable women over the age of 35 who didn’t care to compromise comfort and fit for seasonal trends. Our hunch was really validated by the enormous growth of the brand without a stitch of marketing or publicity.

BeansTalk has had the opportunity to try a pair of these cool denims, and while we still feel we are hip enough to wear some of the trendier brands (and we do….) we were pleased with the fit and feel or our Christopher Blues. They feel like a good friend the minute you put them on, and exude a California dressy casual attitude. We found the very slightly higher waist very forgiving of figure flaws without really screaming “missy.” Even though we are just the other side of forty, we just can’t mentally go there. Pair em’ up with a Pink Polka Dot dress and you are good to go. It’s a no brainer.

Pictured: Christopher Blue 'Lloyd's Daughter' Stretch Jeans
Decoratively stitched front pockets style faded, low-rise jeans with Western flap pockets in back. Approx. inseam: 33". Approx. rise: front 9"; back 14". CottonRetail: $150.00 Available at Nordstrom

Super Hot: Pink Polka Dot

Do you love your arms? Does your braless rack salute the sun? If so, you might think about showing off these body parts by sporting one of these cute dresses from the super hot line Pink Polka Dot. This line caught BeansTalk’s eye recently and held onto it once we discovered who the designer was: none other than Sharise Neil, former wife of Motley Crue front man Vince Neil. Here’s more of her story:

Sharise Neil, designer and co-owner of Pink Polka Dot grew up in Orange County, California. As the only girl on her high school surf team she spent most of her time at the beach and in the ocean.

After high school she made her way to Los Angeles where she met and married Vince Neil, the lead singer of Motley Crue. The love of designing came to her while helping her then husband design stage outfits and jackets for high profile magazine covers such as Rolling Stone. It was not long after that she was designing original pieces for upscale boutiques on Sunset Blvd.

In the 90’s, she designed an 80-piece line of swimsuits called “Exposed” which was cross-marketed with Vince’s solo album which was titled “Exposed.” When the seven-year marriage ended she took a break from designing and became one of Hollywood’s premier club promoters with the hottest guest list in town.

Sharise’s good friend Daniella Clark, who is married to Gilby from Gun’s and Roses, started her own line of ridiculously low waisted jean, which is now known as denim powerhouse Frankie B. “I loved them so much, I asked her if I could design some equally low panties to wear underneath.” A new star was born and Sharise named this company NA-NA.

Sharise Neil has since transitioned to her new company called Pink Polka Dot with partner Kirk Siegel. Pink Polka Dot is a denim friendly line of mostly tops and dresses for the sexpot in all of us! She says, “I consider my style, a little bit of surf and a ton of Rock N’ roll. I want to make women feel sophisticated and sexy when they wear my things. My philosophy is simple…show a little, hide a little.”

Pink Polka Dot is also worn by some of Hollywood’s favorite starlets such as: Carmen Electra, Kate Hudson, Denise Richards, Kristen Cavalari, Heather Locklear and Fergie (London Bridge Video).

Look for these summer wardrobe must-haves which come in a variety of prints and colors at: Nordstrom Savvy departments nationwide and at Arizona's Electric Ladyland shops. http://www.electricladyland.com/
Most retail for about $133.00

Family Portrait

Strolling in New York City supermodel Heidi Klum sports a smart casual look with her Seven For All Mankind light weight "Ginger" denim trousers in the Barbados wash. Way to beat the heat, Heidi.

Keep A Breast with Limited Edition T-shirts

Bring breast cancer awareness into your daily lives this October with limited edition t-shirts from the Keep A Breast Foundation!

* The Own Hope t-shirt is done in a soft purple jersey and features a beautifully bold graphic, designed exclusively by artist Ron Cameron for Keep A Breast. Retails for $21.99.
* Designed by skateboarder and artist Jeremy Wray, the red Live to Love is a fine jersey short sleeve tee. The print features a heart, flanked by two wings and topped with a crown. Retails for $21.99.
* As the original Keep A Breast shirt, the Boobies! tee proudly and simply states Keep A Breast's objective: art. education. awareness. action. This year, it is available in a short-sleeved hot pink with black lettering ($21.99) or long-sleeved pale pink with gold lettering ($23.99).

Other products offered include a tank top, skateboard deck, signature Punker Packs and more. All merchandise can be viewed or purchased at Loserkids.com. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Keep A Breast Youth Awareness Program.

About The Keep A Breast Foundation
The Keep A Breast Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support. Through art events, educational programs and fundraising efforts we seek to increase breast cancer awareness among young people so they are better equipped to make choices and develop habits that will benefit their long-term health and well-being. For more information, please visit http://www.keep-a-breast.org/.