Cast member Emma Roberts (L) and producer Jerry Weintraub (R) attend the world premiere of "Nancy Drew" held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, June 9, 2007. She wore Chopard’s heart-shaped diamond hoop earrings and a heart-shaped diamond ring. She carried an evening bag by Daniel Swarovski. The young actress was perfectly accessorized with a clear crystal mesh and satin Reverbere clutch. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

Claire Danes: Fashionista

Actress Claire Danes arrives at the premiere of 'Evening' Monday, June 11, 2007 in New York. She selected to carry a Daniel Swarovski navy pearl mesh Gourmand clutch. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Danes arrived at the 2007 Tony Awards in New York, Sunday, June, 10, 2007 carrying a bronze crystal mesh Kiosque handbag by Swarovski.

Felicity Huffman arrives to the 2007 Tony Awards in New York, Sunday, June, 10, 2007. Huffman carried a glittering clear crystal mesh Reverbere clutch with baguette crystal clasp. By Daniel Swarovski ( AP Photo/Stuart Ramson)

Actress Christina Applegate arrives at the 61st Annual Tony Awards in New York June 10, 2007. She carried a nude straw crystal and crocodile Ritch handbag by Daniel Swarovski . REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES)

Cake Beauty

Attention passengers: now boarding…Cake Beauty’s New Plane-Friendly Travel Kit

Hey jetsetter… check out the new plane-friendly beauty kit from our friends at Cake. You should zip right through security with the clear bag and approved travel sizes.
Looks yummy doesn’t it?

Plane Friendly includes an assortment of five products that are regulation safe for carry on.
Milk Made Velveteen Hand Creme (2.2 fl.oz/66 ml)
Desserted Island Supremely Rich Bath and Shower Froth (2.2 fl.oz/66 ml)
Desserted Island Supreme Body Mousse (2.2 fl.oz/66 ml)
It’s A Slice Supremely Rich Bath and Shower Froth (2.2 fl.oz/66 ml)
It’s A Slice Island Supreme Body Mousse (2.2 fl.oz/66 ml)

Plane Friendly Travel Kit available on counters June 1st, 2007 (SRP $25.00)
To purchase Cake Beauty’s Plane Friendly Travel Kit please visit http://www.cakebeauty.com/

Call Her...a Fan of Platinum

Actress Anne Heche arrives at the 61st Annual Tony Awards in New York, Sunday, June 10, 2007. Heche selected a pair of Platinum, diamond and pearl earrings, a cocktail ring and a cuff bracelet. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson)

More Fashion news:

Mary Lynn Rajskub attended the 24 Television Series Photocall during the 2007 Monte Carlo Television Festival while wearing a dress by Catherine Malandrino. The 24 star glowed in a blanc cotton voile boat neck dress with pleated bust line from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection.

Bridget Moynahan attended The 18th Annual A Time For Heroes Celebrity Carnival to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation while wearing a dress by Catherine Malandrino. The statuesque beauty looked chic in a blanc cotton voile strapless dress with embroidered hem from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection.

Lane Lovers

Emily Blunt arrives at the 2007 Crystal + Lucy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Thursday, June 14, 2007. Blunt sparkled in rare Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane at the “2007 Crystal + Lucy Awards” in Beverly Hills on June 14th. Award-winner Blunt selected a long Platinum chain, a cocktail ring, and a Platinum + diamond bracelet for the event. (Fashion Wire Daily/Maria Ramirez)

More Platinum fans: Nicole Richie sparkled in rare Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane at the “Center Dance Arts’ Pool Party” in Los Angeles on June 14th. Richie selected a Platinum cuff bracelet, and a Platinum and diamond cocktail ring.

(Fashion Wire Daily/Maria Ramirez)

Pampering Emmy Presenters

Hey, prepping the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy broadcast is a lot of hard work. It’s a good thing the folks over at On3 Productions showed the hard working stars a little love with their official talent Gift Lounge backstage at the Kodak Theater last week. We hear that on Friday Soap Net host and Grey's Anatomy star Chandra Wilson opted to shop for Kreitman flip flops rather than eat during her short rehearsal break, and Lisa Rinna almost missed her make up call because she was so mesmerized by the Invicta watches! Must have been a blast!

Here’s the scoop:
Presenters who customized their gift collection backstage included: Chandra Wilson, Lisa Rinna, Ty Treadway, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Joy Behar, and actors Terri Colombino and Austin Peck from "As The World Turns"; Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison from "Days of Our Lives"; Kim Zimmer, Murray Bartlett, Michelle Ray Smith, and Marcy Rylan from "Guiding Light"; Eric Martsolf and Lindsay Hartley from "Passions"; Bree Williamson and Forbes March from "One Live To Live"; Daniel Goddard, Michael Graziadei and Thad Luckinbill from "The Young and the Restless"; Constantine Maroulis, Kyle Lowder and Mackenzie Mauzy from "The Bold and the Beautiful," and Tony Geary and Genie Francis from "General Hospital".

These lucky stars were pampered by:

Anne Koplik Designs Vintage Inspired Jewelry: Always a Red Carpet favorite of the stars at the Daytime Emmys <http://www.annekoplik.com/>

Dana Classic Fragrances English Leather Black, a young scent for the next generation of string men; English Leather Black Deodorant, providing the rich, sensual scent of English Leather Black in a high-performance deodorant stick; Love’s All Over Body Sprays including two new delicious scents, Sugar Kiss and Berry Sweet and Love’s Bath & Body Line a new line of bath and body products so ultra-soft, they can only be called, Love’s Baby Soft. Includes Showers of Love’s moisturizing body splash, and SilkySoft in Love’s moisturizing body lotion. <http://www.danaclassics.com/>

Desert Essence Organic Hair Care and Body Care: Good for you. Good for the planet. <http://www.desertessence.com/>

Everlast Men’s and Women’s Workout Apparel. <http://www.everlast.com/>

Invicta Watch Company Anatomic® Collection: Invicta’s most radiant creation yet -- for the star who wants to shine! <http://www.invictawatch.com/>

Jamie Kreitman Flip Flops: The smart glamour girl wears Jamie Kreitman® Flip Flops from poolside to cocktails, on the go, ‘round the clock! http://www.jamiekreitman.com/

Kmart Beach Essentials Beach Bag: Kmart branded accessories beach tote, Kmart essential home beach towels, accessories, flip-flops, Kmart water, sunscreen, water gun, and sunglasses. <http://www.kmart.com/>

Levitz Furniture Cable Knit Throw and Merchandise Gift Certificate: You’ll love it at Levitz. <http://www.levitz.com/>

NutriSystem, Inc. 3-Month Supply of the NutriSystem Program: A gift bag filled with a sampling of some of the most popular NutriSystem products and a gift certificate for a 3-month supply of the NutriSystem Program. <http://www.nutrisystem.com/>

SL McFadin Handbags and Accessories: Handmade in Texas with artisan methods, the collection consists of the finest oil tanned distressed cowhide leather bearing the handwork and detail of antique nail heads, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, cutout and embossed images, hot iron brands, hair on hide prints and hand painted leather. <http://www.slmcfadin.com/>

PURPOSE® Gift Set: Essential skincare for clean, refreshed, moisturized skin. <http://www.purposeskincare.com/>

Vera Bradley 26” Rolling Duffel in choice of Mesa Red and Java.

Altoids Dark Chocolate Dipped Mints: A curious and original chocolate experience™. <http://www.altoids.com/>

Thanks to the good folks over at On 3 Productions for inviting BeansTalk! We’ll catch you next time! On 3 produces the gift lounges for The Tony Awards, The Independent Spirit Awards, Z100’s Jingle Ball and more. <http://www.on3productions.com/>

Photos: Austin Peck from As the World Turns enjoys his Nutrisystem bar and Vivica A. Fox selects an SL McFadin bag from the On3 Emmy Gift Lounge.

Summer Beauty Blends

from Bare Escentuals

Ok Ladies. We all know that make up has a shelf life and should be discarded after three months or so, correct? Summer is the perfect time to restock on some favorites and perk up your routine to boot. We also remind our readers that when it comes to foundations in particular, if you are using the same shades in July that you use in December… it is time to look in the mirror. This is a big fashion No No.

Here at BeansTalk, we are big fans of the versatility of mineral make up and always are intrigued by the summer offerings by our friends at Bare Escentuals. Check out their Beyond the Basics Collection:

The set includes:
.02 oz i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Face in Bisque (bone)
This is a great concealer for most months, but switch to your summer bisque as your sun exposure increases.

.02 oz i.d. bareMinerals SPF 20 Multi-Tasking Face in Summer Bisque (golden beige)
BeansTalk uses this super pretty concealer to even out other areas of the face too, as we find that mother nature will sometimes color our face a bit unevenly!

.02 oz i.d. bareMinerals Soft Focus All-Over Face Color in Glee (muted mauve)
Confession: We have always wanted to try this natural blush color after we heard Leslie Blodgett talk about why they named it “glee” on one of her TV spots.

.02 oz i.d. bareMinerals All-Over Face Color in Bare Radiance (amber nude)
The beauty is in the subtle effect. Remember: soft sheer layers will do the trick.

.02 oz i.d. bareMinerals Faux Tan All-Over Face Color (sunlit bronze)
This product reminds us of the Warmth shade, as it can be used as a warm blush.

plus a Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush and a Soft Focus Face Brush.

We all love our medium beige and beige foundations from B.E., right? No need to abandon! All one needs to do for summer is layer some of these accent colors over them. It is just the right adjustment your make up routine needs to look correct with the extra summer sun exposure we all get or to look luminous in extended daylight hours while dining in outdoor cafes.

You will find the Bare Escentuals Beyond the Basics kit for a reasonable $49.00 at http://www.sephora.com/ , http://www.qvc.com/, at your local Bare Escentuals Boutique or by calling Bare Escentuals at 800/266-9135.

Second Annual Night of Spirits
Raises Money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Kudos to the celebs who attended the Second Annual "Night of Spirits" party on June 2nd at the home of producer Randy Simon in Beverly Hills. This event raised more than $20,000 to be devoted to providing diagnostic and treatment services to the more than 6000 MDA families in the Southern California area, as well as supporting research projects which seek a final cure.

Philanthropic Celebrity Guests: Bre Blair (What About Brian), PJ Byrne (Charlie Wilson's War, The Game, Viva Laughlin), Mick Davis ( Writer and Director of Modigliani) Peter Dills (Food Critic), Greg Evigan (My Two Dads, Desperate Housewives), Vanessa Evigan (Holiday in Handcuffs), Beau Garrett (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer), Brentley Gore (Eye Electric, Parental Guidance Suggested), John Hensley (Nip/Tuck), Kyle Howard (My Boys, Parental Guidance Suggested), Tara Lipinski (7thHeaven), Kevin McKidd (Rome), Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite), Randy Simon (Producer of Requim for a Dream) and John Singleton (Director of Four Brothers)

The “spirited” crowd was entertained by live performances by Eye Electric and After Midnight Project.
Food was sponsored by: California Pizza Kitchen, Cha Cha Cha, Il Moro, Picnic, and Tokyo
Table, and drinks were sponsored by: Anheuser—Busch, Cadbury-Schweppes,Coca-Cola, Ginger Elixir, Gran Centenario, St. Germain, Stoli Vodka, Tevado Tequila, Tuaca Liquore, and Youngs Market and were served by Beautiful Bartenders.

Photos courtesy of Mike Tabolsky Photography

Left: Tara Lipinski

Right: Kyle Howard, Beau Garrett, and Vanessa Evigan

(Shockingly Flattering) Jeans for Our Roundiness!

Don’t think we’re taking on the denim department. That is strictly associate editor Andrea Goodwin’s balliwick.

We are very reluctant to try jeans. We are on the curvier side of the continuum, coupled with the shorter side of the spectrum. This makes for a rather challenging time finding jeans that are in any way flattering.

BeansTalk readers know that we kind of flipped our lid for the now defunct Bella Elemento line and were thrilled to pieces we could get them for under $30 (originally $198) at Ross-Dress-For-Less. Well, that well has run dry, and we reluctantly tried a pair of Pine IV jeans – they are made from 98% cotton denim and 2% spandex, which is exactly the blend of a pair of Department of Peace jeans we tried on once but didn’t buy, and haven’t been able to find since. The only issue with the Department of Peace Jeans is that they weren’t particularly stylish. No, don’t get us wrong, they weren’t “mom jeans” or anything, but we weren’t rockin’ the denim in them.

That said, the Pine IV jeans are fashion forward and genuinely what Vogue calls “fast fashion.” That means it’s very up-to-the-minute. And, for a person who buys their clothing on how closely it resembles nightwear (think nightgowns and PJs), they're super comfortable. The fact that we're willing to wear them for an entire day says a lot. Really. A lot.

Pine IV jeans are made from high-end Japanese denim, known for its sophisticated washes and high-quality yarn. And unlike a lot of other specialty brands, Pine IVs come in sizes for a curvy girl. Jennifer Garner, America Ferrera, Teri Hatcher, Faith Hill and Amber Tamblyn all love the line. For every pair you purchase, the folks at Pine IV will make a donation to plant one tree on your behalf. Go greenie!! Retails for around $200.

A Little Weekend Food for (the malnourished) Thought

So, here is a completely non-incarceration tit-bit on Paris Hilton. She's seen here, in the above photo, in the early days of her notariety. She has said she would never have her boobies made bigger.

And here she is in a Simple Life current season promo poster after gaining "fame" (supposedly donning the -- apparently freakin' amazing -- "push-up bra" she said she wears)

Ferry on Letterman

Bryan Ferry Peforms On "Late Show With David Letterman" June 26th, Coinciding With Release Of His New Album, Dylanesque Autograph Session Scheduled For June 27th
at New York City’s J&R Music and Computer World



Bryan Ferry will celebrate the June 26th release of his new album, Dylanesque, with an appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman" that evening. The following day, June 27th, Ferry will autograph his new CD at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row, New York, NY) at 12:30 p.m.

With Dylanesque Ferry, a founding member of Roxy Music and one of Britain’s most distinctive singer-songwriters, interprets 11 classic songs of American icon Bob Dylan, including "The Times They Are A-Changin,’" "Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door," "Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues," "Simple Twist of Fate," "Positively 4th Street," "All I Really Want To Do" and "Make You Feel My Love."

"Bryan Ferry’s new album Dylanesque is proof that when one legend interprets the work of another, the results can be magical," said Nylon. "In Ferry’s able hands Dylan’s classic songs take on an entirely new personality." Ferry’s version of "Gates of Eden" was recently USA Today’s "Pick of the Week" while Harp noted that hearing "Ferry cutting and quivering through the portent of ‘Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues’ is one slow dazzle."

While Dylanesque took only about a week to record, its roots go back to Ferry’s first solo album, 1973’s These Foolish Things. Recording "A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall" for the album, Ferry recalls thinking it would be great to make a whole album of Dylan songs. He did include the occasional Dylan cover on his subsequent solo albums, but it wasn’t until late 2006 that he began making the album he’d conceived of nearly 35 years prior.

Collectively, these interpretations comprise their own emotional world - a fresh and vivid place, cut at times by deep shadows and open to the weather of its mood. Ferry uses the medium of Dylan's songs - their lyrical power, their tenderness, insight or portentous nuance - in order to make a musical statement that is in part a portrait of Dylan, and as importantly a self-portrait.

"As far as the words are concerned it's a bit like an actor tackling Shakespeare," says Ferry. "I like finding the melodies that Dylan's hidden away in there."

Jolie Jeweled

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive to the New York premiere of 'A Mighty Heart' in New York, Wednesday, June, 13, 2007. The film, which opens June 22nd, is about the kidnapping and execution of journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002. Jolie is wearing jewelry by Frances Klein, which she also wore recently in Cannes (above photos: AP Photo/Stuart Ramson). Photos below are of the jewels she donned.

Find Your Style on HGTV

Developing a self-assured design style can be a daunting process, but now hesitant homeowners can learn how to unleash their designer within with the help of popular HGTV personality Karen McAloon, host of Find Your Style. Viewers will be able to see special sneak episodes on Sunday, August 12 at 10 pm ET/PT and Sunday, August 19 at 10 pm ET/PT, directly following HGTV Design Star. The series will premiere in its regular weekly time slot on Saturday, August 18 at 10:30 pm ET/PT.

Best known for her resourcefulness, creative solutions and quirky, artistic touches on the HGTV series Design Remix, Karen McAloon takes on a new role here, teaching the design-challenged some of the fundamentals of design and the basic principles they need to execute their own makeovers.

In each episode, McAloon first inspects the home for clues that can help homeowners identify their own design preferences. After helping them find their "inner designer," Karen sends the family off to shop and decorate on their own using their new-found knowledge. Sure, they make mistakes, but they also get things right, and McAloon is always on hand to inspire, encourage and provide her expert counsel.

"Find Your Style showcases the talents of Karen McAloon and empowers viewers to imagine and enjoy their homes in unexpected new ways and inspires them to uncover their own hidden tastes and propensity for design," said Melissa Sykes, senior vice president, original programming.

A special "Style Quiz" also will launch on HGTV.com on a web page designed to coincide with the series launch for online users who want to determine their own style in a fun and interactive way.

Go Green, Beauty Routine
iTech Introduces NEW Tourmaline Hair Dryer for 60% Faster Drying Time

Little changes can make a big impact. By swapping your basic 1800 watt dryer with one that has Tourmaline, like the new iTech Tourmaline Hair Dryer. The tourmaline in the dryer effectively dries hair 60% faster reducing the amount of time needed to blow-dry strands, thus saving energy. Example: A basic dryer takes 25 minutes to dry hair, while a tourmaline dryer blows-out hair in 10 minutes, saving 15 minutes of electricity use!

Tourmaline is prized as a beautiful, semi-precious gem. It is the only mineral on earth to show permanent electricity and is also a natural source of negative ions and far infrared (FIR) rays. What does this mean? Far infrared heat is a deep penetrating but safe, non-damaging heat, making it ideal for application on hair. Negative ions make the hair shiny, silky and smooth.

The hair is positively charged and the negative ions that are naturally emitted by the tourmaline crystals adhere to the positively charged hair, closing the cuticle layer of the hair for a smooth, silky hair surface. It also aids in sealing in the hair's natural moisture, resulting in shiny, healthy and frizz-free hair.

iTech’s Tourmaline Hair Dryer

· Humidity-proof, eliminating frizz

· Leaves hair healthy and shiny with optimum manageability and free of thermal damage

· Less tangling and cuticle abrasion because infrared heat reduces the need for strong wind velocity

· Quiet and long lasting DC motor.

· Ultra Lightweight

Now it is possible to look beautiful and help the planet by conserving energy. iTech’s Tourmaline Hair Dryer retails for $200. For more information please visit www.itechproducts.com.