Jennifer Garner smiles sweetly in her favorite Seven For All Mankind "A" pocket jeans.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
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.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
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.
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.
Monday, July 02, 2007
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.
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.
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
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
Friday, June 29, 2007
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
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
Thursday, June 28, 2007
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/.
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/.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Liz Claiborne Dies
Fashion designer Liz Claiborne waves, in this Aug. 30, 1949 file photo, as she arrives at Penn Station in New York en route to Paris for a ten-day trip after winning a Harper's Bazaar-sponsored design contest. Fashion house Liz Claiborne Inc. says founder Liz Claiborne, whose styles became an important influence for career women in the 1970s and 1980s, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007. (AP Photo, file)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., left, appears with Liz Claiborne at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards in New York in this Thursday, June 15, 2000 file photo. Claiborne was honored with the lifetime achievement award. Fashion house Liz Claiborne Inc. says founder Liz Claiborne, whose styles became an important influence for career women in the 1970s and 1980s, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Mitch Jacobson, FILE)
Molly Shannon’s Role of a Lifetime
Molly Shannon, who recently received critical acclaim in “Year of the Dog” (seen in photo above) following six years as a cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” will turn her comedic acting talents to a new Lifetime Original Movie. A whimsical, lighthearted and touching comedy about an overworked and overextended wife, mom and career woman who splits into three separate versions of herself with distinct personalities in order to manage her chaotic life, “More of Me” will premiere this fall on Lifetime Television.
“We’re always seeking to infuse our original movies with a variety of genres and we know our loyal audience always enjoys smart, relatable and contemporary comedies,” said Libby Beers, Senior Vice President, Original Movies, Lifetime Television. Adding, “Molly Shannon is a genuine movie and television star and both her unique physical and comedic acting skills make her ideal for this role.”
In “More of Me,” Alice McGrath (Shannon) is a modern woman torn between her desire for perfection in her three worlds: as an environmental activist; as the perfect mother to rambunctious six-year-old twins; and as a loving wife to her husband, a civil engineer on the rise. When Alice finally becomes overwhelmed and hits her breaking point, she splits into three separate versions of herself—each taking over a different aspect of her life. Her emotional side is focused on being the perfect wife; her rational side steps in to take control of her career; and her conscience becomes the quintessential selfless mother. At first, Alice revels in her newfound freedom, but the limitations of her three personalities start to manifest when the three different “personas” begin to wreak havoc in each of her worlds, and she realizes that her sum is better than her individual parts.
Molly Shannon is best known as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” from 1995 to 2001, developing such memorable characters as Sally O’Malley and performing parodies of Courtney Love and Meredith Vieira. Shannon has successfully segued from television to film. She recently received critical acclaim for her starring role in “Year of the Dog” and will be seen in “Evan Almighty” opposite Steve Carell and in Bruce Leddy’s “Shut Up & Sing.” She recently appeared in Keenan Ivory Wayan’s “Little Man” and with Will Ferrell in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” as well as a cameo “Scary Movie 4.” Her other feature film credits include “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Analyze This,” “Happiness,” “Never Been Kissed” and “A Night at the Roxbury.” Shannon also starred in “Superstar,” featuring her own popular “SNL” character, Mary Katherine Gallagher. On television, Shannon starred in the telefilm “12 Days of Christmas Eve” and a remake of the classic musical “The Music Man.” She also did multiple guest appearances on “Will & Grace” and “Sex and the City.”
“More of Me” is produced by Jaffe/Braunstein Films in association with Andrea Simon Entertainment for Lifetime Television. Executive producers are Howard Braunstein, Michael Jaffe (Lifetime’s “Write & Wrong” and “Not Like Everyone Else”) and Andrea Simon (“Hurricane Mary”). Robyn Snyder (Lifetime’s “A Life Interrupted”) is co-executive producer. Daisy von Sherler Mayer (“Madeline,” “Party Girl”) directs from a script written by Kelli Pryor (“A Stranger’s Heart”).
Lifetime is the leader in women’s television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime Television, LMN, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Digital (including LifetimeTV.com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
Fashion Note: Grey’s Anatomy star Chandra Wilson could be seen tonight on the red carpet at the 2007 BET Awards carrying a handbag by Mary Norton. The award winning actress selected Mary Norton’s MIMI gold brocade clutch featuring elegant metallic hand-embroidery of gold pearls.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Model Life
In A Model Life With Petra Nemcova, six new models are brought to the biggest stage in modeling and viewers follow them from their first test shoot to the runways of New York Fashion Week. A Model Life With Petra Nemcova chronicles the real story of what it takes to be a NEXT model in New York City, without staged eliminations or contrived challenges. Petra Nemcova serves as a mentor and friend to the prospective models, as they learn the trade of modeling and the business of fashion. Using her own life experiences, Petra advises the models on how to succeed as a model and underscores the importance of having a well-rounded life. Over the span of several weeks, the six girls live through the harsh business of modeling ranging from finicky photographers and clothing designers to contradicting advice on weight and body image from bookers and nutritionists. Throughout the process, NEXT Modeling evaluates the potential of these fresh faces and ultimately determines how many of the models deserve a contract with the agency at the end of the series. A Model Life With Petra Nemcova premieres Friday, July 13 from 10-11 PM ET/PT on TLC and runs for eight consecutive weeks.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Little Bits of Platinum
Make Big Statement
Small Platinum hoops and stud earrings are all the rage this summer. Jewelry and style expert Michael O’Connor says, “Celebrities including Jessica Simpson, Beyonce and Eva Longoria love Platinum hoops and stud earrings because they work with a variety of outfits and never go out of style.”
Platinum hoop earrings designed by Herco.
- Retail for approximately $211.
Platinum stud earrings designed by Herco.
- Retail for approximately $167.
Friday, June 22, 2007
ME! Bath Ice Cream ‘Treat’ments by the Pool
for Kids & Teens
New treatments including ME! Bath’s signature Ice Cream Pedicure will be introduced this summer at Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California. Sounds fun! In a poolside cabana, kids and teens will be able to experience the delectable delights of ME! Bath’s tasty products, choosing from flavors including Strawberry Kiwi, Tropical Guava, Coconut Cove, Cucumber Melon, Land of Milk & Honey and Apricot Harvest.
Kids can spoil themselves silly with a scrumptious fifteen minute soak using one of ME! Bath’s
Ice Cream scoops, while they enjoy the edible portion of their ‘treat’ment – a melt-in-your-mouth ice cream cone delivered to them poolside.
Teens can indulge a bit longer with a twenty-five minute ME! Bath Ice Cream soak, followed by the ME! Bath Shower Sherbet scrub to exfoliate and cleanse. Their feet will be super smooth after the sweet touch of ME! Bath’s Ice Cream Sandwich pumice stone, invigorating ME! Bath Foot Mask, and finally the moisturizing ME! Bath Body Icing. Teen toes are topped off with a choice of polish and Swarovski crystals to add a touch of glam!
ME! Bath Ice Cream ‘Treat’ments
15 Minutes - $35 25 Minutes - $60
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, California
The ME! Bath ‘treat’ments are available by appointment only through The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire, 310-385-7023. ME! Bath products are available for purchase at The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire as well as online at www.MeBath.com
for Kids & Teens
New treatments including ME! Bath’s signature Ice Cream Pedicure will be introduced this summer at Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California. Sounds fun! In a poolside cabana, kids and teens will be able to experience the delectable delights of ME! Bath’s tasty products, choosing from flavors including Strawberry Kiwi, Tropical Guava, Coconut Cove, Cucumber Melon, Land of Milk & Honey and Apricot Harvest.
Kids can spoil themselves silly with a scrumptious fifteen minute soak using one of ME! Bath’s
Ice Cream scoops, while they enjoy the edible portion of their ‘treat’ment – a melt-in-your-mouth ice cream cone delivered to them poolside.
Teens can indulge a bit longer with a twenty-five minute ME! Bath Ice Cream soak, followed by the ME! Bath Shower Sherbet scrub to exfoliate and cleanse. Their feet will be super smooth after the sweet touch of ME! Bath’s Ice Cream Sandwich pumice stone, invigorating ME! Bath Foot Mask, and finally the moisturizing ME! Bath Body Icing. Teen toes are topped off with a choice of polish and Swarovski crystals to add a touch of glam!
ME! Bath Ice Cream ‘Treat’ments
15 Minutes - $35 25 Minutes - $60
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, California
The ME! Bath ‘treat’ments are available by appointment only through The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire, 310-385-7023. ME! Bath products are available for purchase at The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire as well as online at www.MeBath.com
Office Gets Syndie Deal
Emmy® and Golden Globe®-Winning Sitcom The Office to Join TBS Line-Up
Repurposed on TBS Beginning in Fall 2007
One of the funniest workplaces in television history is coming to TBS when the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning series THE OFFICE joins the network’s line-up in Fall 2007, according to an announcement today by Ken Schwab, senior vice president of programming for TBS and sister network TNT. TBS’s deal for the series, which stars Steve Carrell (Evan Almighty, The 40-Year-Old Virgin), includes non-exclusive broadband streaming, on-demand and wireless rights to run concurrent with the off-network telecast rights, which will begin in Fall 2009. Jonathan Katz, senior vice president of program planning and acquisitions for Turner Entertainment Group, negotiated the deal on behalf of Turner Broadcasting with Frances Manfredi, senior vice president/general sales manager, Cable & Non-Theatrical Sales, NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.
“THE OFFICE is not only a top-notch sitcom, but also one of the most relatable comedies on television,” said Schwab. “Anyone who has ever worked for a completely clueless boss, had an inner-office romance or simply worked among an odd assortment of coworkers will immediately get the offbeat humor in this series. It’s a wonderful addition to our line-up, and we’re thrilled to bring it to our audience of comedy lovers.”
The 2006 Emmy winner for Outstanding Comedy Series, THE OFFICE is a documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the 9-to-5 world. It delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Mifflin paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Regional manager Michael Scott (Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Carell) is a single, middle-aged man who is the boastful tour guide for the documentary. With unshaken enthusiasm, he believes he is the office funnyman, a fountain of business wisdom and his employees’ cool friend. He has no clue that his employees tolerate his inappropriate behavior only because he signs their paychecks.
Michael’s staff includes Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer, Slither), the friendly office receptionist who bears the brunt of his routines; Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, Jarhead, Kinsey), a likable sales rep with a good sense of humor who should have found a better job years ago; Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, Six Feet Under), the arrogant assistant to the regional manager; and Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, Punk’d), a young, smart, self-possessed temp, who quickly figures out the real office politics.
In addition to its 2006 Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series and Golden Globe for lead Carrell, THE OFFICE has earned four Emmy nominations, a Screen Actors Guild Award® for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series, two Television Critics Association Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards. THE OFFICE, from Reveille and Universal Media Studio, is executive-produced by Ben Silverman; Greg Daniels, who developed the series for American audiences; Ricky Gervais, who starred in the British version of the series; Stephen Merchant; and Howard Klein.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
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