Roman Polanski and his wife Emmanuelle Seigner

Roman Polanski and his wife Emmanuelle Seigner arrive arrives for the Cinema Against AIDS 2005 charity event of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR), in Mougins near Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 19, 2005. Seigner, at the amFAR party, carried Daniel Swarovski’s beige satin & crystal Audrey clutch (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Elsa Pataki; the Spanish actress attended the Joyeux Noel with a Power purse.

Annie Girardot at the Hidden premiere carried the Revival bag in gold leather.

Sylvie Testud at the Peindre ou faire l'amour premiere – she wore a pair of gold crystal Janice shoes

Nicole Garcia at Broken flowers premiere wore a large Patchwork bracelet.

Agnes Varda at the Flemming premiere / Opening carried a Europa bag.

Melita Toscan du Plantier, also at the Flemming premiere / Openning used a classic light pink Kiosk clutch.

Daniela Lumbroso, also at the Flemming premiere / Openning completed her look with the Pacific bag.

Julie Gayet at Match Point premiere used a Star Collector bag in black crystal as well as a gold one at the Election premiere

Adrianna Karembeu at Match Point premiere used a crystal Power clutch to hit the red carpet.

Dayle Haddon at the Hidden premiere used the Omega cage bag.

Mélanie Laurent at the Hidden premiere sparkled with a Rita bag & Mantille earrings

Inna Zobova at the Hidden premiere carried a Mock up bag in black satin.

Corinne Touzet, star of TF1's drama attended the Star Wars premiere with a Kiosk bag and Meduse bracelets. For the closure she wore the "Star Collector, Le Tambourin".

Alexandra Lamy at Joyeux Noel carried a Pouch rectangle shaped bag with black crystals.

Vahina Giocante carried accessories by Daniel Swarovski. She wore a Knack white bag and a Kyrat necklace with matching earrings.

Florence Darel - On the closure, Lambert Wilson’s date wore Caprice earrings and a vintage cage purse from the Daniel Swarovski collection.

Mary Reilly, star of "Russian Dolls" chose a black satin clutch with a large crystal clasp.

Alice Taglionni highlighted her white dress with a Jumeaux necklace.

Tony Morrison wore Daniel Swarovski accessories during the entire festival.

Agathe de la Fontaine at the Sin City premiere carried a crystal Star Collector bag

Teri Hatcher

For the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony held in Estoril Casino, Estoril, Portugal, Teri Hatcher wore an Elie Saab aqua silk strapless gown with full skirt and crystal details. This gown is part of Elie Saab’s Spring Summer 2005 Couture collection. To complete the look, Hatcher chose a pair of diamond drop earrings from H.Stern’s Golden Stone Collection. The earrings feature six cushion-cut diamonds at 15.68 carats, four square diamonds at 1.63 carats and 401 round diamonds at 2.11 carats, all set in 18k noble gold ($693,000). She carried a Rodo Swarovski handbag accented with shades of aqua crystal beads.

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette attended NBC’s Upfront at Radio City Music Hall on Monday, May 16^th, 2005 in a white coat with dramatic lapels from Jenni Kayne’s Spring/Summer 2005 Collection.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry arrives at the Legends Ball at the Bacara Resort Santa Barbara, California May 14, 2005. Oprah Winfrey invited more than 80 luminaries of the entertainment and political worlds to Bacara Resort and Spa to honor remarkable women. Berry wore white satin heels and carried a gold Burma suede bag by Rodo. REUTERS/Phil Klein

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer Records Lost Classic

In the 1950s, Jumpin' Gene Simmons stepped into Sun Studio in Memphis and laid down "Peroxide Blonde in a Hopped Up Model Ford." Roughly five decades later, Brian Setzer was sifting through the Sun Records catalog, assembling the track list for his new album, 'Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records' (July 26, 2005; Surfdog Records). He decided to record the song, which was not issued until it came out on a CD box set of rare Sun tracks. To Setzer's surprise, the song faded in at the chorus and clocked in at a scant minute and 33 seconds, the result of a damaged master. With no luck turning up the complete song, he searched for Simmons instead.

In Mississippi, near the Alabama line, the astonished Simmons tried to recreate the two missing verses. "I couldn't get back to that place I was when I was 18 years old," he said, encouraging Setzer to pen the missing verses. The Tupelo-born Simmons hopped in his car and drove to the Tennessee sessions to witness Setzer and the Nash-Villains record his tune. At the session, Setzer invited Simmons to sing background vocals, bringing the song full circle.

The complete "Peroxide Blonde in a Bopped Up Model Ford" will finally be released on July 26, 2005 some fifty years after Simmons' first recording. One of many highlights on 'Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute to Sun Records,' the song offers a boogie woogie groove, with a Johnnie Johnson-style piano and Setzer's reverb-soaked vintage Gretsch adding just the right amount of kick. As the song ends, Simmons exclaims, "Think about it, kid."

Zirh

Zirh for Father's Day

ZIRH offers gifts sets for Father's Day, including this one.

Clean
Nettoyant visage aux acides de fruits
Clean face wash sends pollution, dirt and oil down the drain. Battles bacteria and irritation. Made with alpha hydroxys, Clean restores your skin's natural pH.

Scrub
Exfoliant visage
Exfoliator wipes out pore-clogging dirt and oil. Rids your face of dulling, dead surface cells. Stimulates circulation, yet calms things down with aloe and sage.

Shave Gel
Gèl à Raser
A translucent aloe vera gel -- uses a unique combination of natural ingredients to soothe and calm your skin. See-through to help avoid nicks.

Soothe
Après-Rasage
Razor burn, redness and other irritations are put on ice when you apply this one-of-a-kind post shave healing solution. A very low alcohol formula.

Zirh (pronounced zûr) is a manufacturer of men's skincare and shaving products:

High-grade botanicals
Multi-purpose products
Fast and easy
Natural oils and extracts
Recyclable packaging
Long lasting
Scientifically tested, but never on animals
Satisfaction Guarantee

http://www.zirh.com

Nelly

Nelly gives props to Jason Hehn, creator of Nefarious. Here’s the R&B singer in Nefarious’s “Auric” Solid Platinum Aviator Sunglasses lit up the red carpet at the premiere of The Longest Yard. The sunglasses retail for $30,000.

Their Aim is TRUE

Michelle Balmer-VP Development and Education, Alphonse Wiebelt-VP Development and Education of True Cosmetics

New Skin Care and Cosmetic Line Introduces Idebenone

BeansTalk recently attended a one-on-one meeting (well, a two-on-three, since the presentation was to BeansTalk and fellow co-worker Maureen Harrington) with the creators of True Skin Care products and Cosmetics, products which can be found at some of the top spas. Most of the products include the new anti-aging ingredient that True is introducing to the industry, “idebenone.” The True edict is: stop restart reclaim improve believe.

Deirdre Burke-President of True, and Tina Thomson of Tina Thomson and Assoc.

Idebenone is a new multifunctional compound that behaves like the well-known antioxidant Co-Enzyme Q10 and the potent depigmenting agent hydroquinone. True believes it’s more effective than either— without the skin sensitizing action common to many results-driven ingredients. True claims that unlike most effective de-agers, Idebenone is gentle enough for almost any skin. Unlike alpha hydroxy acids and retinoids, Idebenone works without any signs of irritation or additional sun or environmental vulnerability.Idebenone delivers super antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory action that impedes skin’s free radical free-for-all. Counteracting environmental aging at its source, it helps skin relax and return to a younger-looking self Smoother, brighter and unstressed. Fight aging from this day forward and from this day backward by helping reduce the visible signs of aging and prevent them too.

True Cosmetics: Their mineral-based makeup line also includes idebenone. 100% of proceeds from their Altruistic Satin Lip Shine are donated to the American Skin Cancer Foundation.The True Protective Collection delivers skin protection along with anti-aging benefits with Idebenone. Formulas are rich in supporting antioxidants of Vitamin E, and Green Tea plus a natural SPF17 from Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

A Spa Mystique massage therapist. Ahhh

The True Color Collection is makeup-artist designed but with skin in mind. The range is neutral and fashion-forward. For eyes, texture is determined by placement; natural for all-over, matte for contour and sheer to saturated shimmering pigments for dimension.In powder or sheer cream, blushes are designed to extend the natural hues of healthy skin.
Lip colors are created as mood elevators, enhancers, and disguises.

Nicole Jeannotte Aguiar, True make-up artist

For more info (including spas that carry True, and company contact information): www.truecosmetics.com

Mario Badescu's latest


Mario Badescu's Whitening Mask

Mario Badescu’s latest is The Whitening Mask, an effective, yet gentle mask for the face composed with natural botanicals and fresh ingredients.The skin-lightening properties of Kojic Acid and Mulberry Extract along with the depigmenting effect of Licorice Extract will help reduce minor discoloration, sun spots and old acne scarring. This clay-based (kaolin) mask also contains Grape Extract which has anti-inflammatory properties and will reduce redness and irritation. Complexions are nourished and left with a matte finish. Good for all skin types. 2 oz. $24 www.mariobadescu.com or (800) BADESCU.

Fifi and Romeo

Fifi and Romeo Now Carries Women, Baby and Cashmere Lines

BeansTalk friends Fifi and Romeo, who pioneered the “Canine Couture” movement (think Bruiser in the original and sequel to “Legally Blonde”) have now extended their fashions for women and babies! They also have a stunning cashmere line. It’s a natural progression for the fashion- forward company.

Fifi and Romeo

BeansTalk was once gifted by owner Yana with the most incredible soft pink cashmere sweater that is an absolute favorite, so we can vouch for their designs, in style and quality. It’s about time Yana brought her fashion for women to the forefront. BeansTalk also has one of her one-of-a-kind earring designs gracing the rearview mirror of our car!

Fifi and Romeo now carries women’s clothing, baby clothing and a line of gorgeous cashmere items (even Oprah’s jumped on the Fifi and Romeo bandwagon and put them on her “hot list.” Oprah loves the patchwork cashmere blanket that measures 4’ x 6’ and retails for $1375.).

Fifi and Romeo

Fifi and Romeo has five shops in Japan and anticipates a total of 40 shops in the next couple of years.

They’re located at 8272 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles and also have an online presence at www.fifiandromeo.com

America's Next Top Model Winner

Naima

Waitress Wins

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 announced their winner last night, Naima, a 20-year-old waitress from Michigan. Throughout the season, the aspiring models were outfitted with several designs from Pure, including Kiki Stash, Nataya, Szulika, and Jelessy.

In Episode 3, the girls were asked to pose with a bouquet of flowers while holding several dogs, and three of the girls were photographed in Kiki Stash designs, including winner Naima, who wore a purple top and plaid mini by the “coquette couture” designer (seen in photo above).

Contestants also often wore Jelessy trucker hats. The UPN series, going on its fifth season, was created by Tyra Banks and features celebrity judges including Janice Dickinson. Fourteen model hopefuls live together and vie for the grand prize of a contract with Ford Models, a fashion spread in Elle magazine, and a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics. The girls undergo weekly tests—from the catwalk to interviews. This was the first season the show was filmed in Los Angeles. www.pureconsultinginfo.com

Lauren Ambrose

Lauren Ambrose arrives at the premiere of the fifth season of HBO's 'Six Feet Under' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles May 17, 2005. The final season of the dark comedy will air in the U.S. on June 6, 2005. Ambrose wore jewelry by Erica Courtney: an 18K Yellow Gold Large Hoops with Oval Citrine Drops and 18K Yellow Gold, Pave Diamond and Tourmaline Ring REUTERS/Michael Buckner

Fruits & Passion

Eighty percent of U.S. pet owners call themselves “pet parents.” Financial advisors are referring investors to pet-product-related stocks. Pet spending in America in 2004 exceeded $34 billion.

Fruits & Passion introduces HotDog Fruits & Passion, a collection of beauty products to groom and glam your furry friends. The natural, fresh-smelling products feature two shampoos, a grooming spray and an Eau De Toilette for the pooch, and a home deodorizer. The collection has a fresh fig-cedar smell, designed and Ph-balanced for wearers: those with a highly sensitive sense of smell -- this collection has a doggie-tested, non-irritating, signature scent.

Britney Spears and her step-daughter

A playful Britney Spears with her step-daughter Kori (husband Kevin Federline's daughter with actress Shar Jackson). Spears is wearing a maternity top by NOM made of imported stretch silk. It retails for $98 and is available in blue, pink, black and "creme." www.naissancematernity.com