Jaqueline Fernandez photoshoot for Cosmopolitan Magazine - Photos

Bollywood Actress Jaqueline Fernandez photoshoot for Cosmopolitan Magazine 2010
Jaqueline Fernandez photoshoot for Cosmopolitan Magazine
Jaqueline Fernandez Cosmopolitan Magazine




Aishwarya & Abhishek Bachchan on the sets of Koffee with Karan - Photos

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan on the sets of Koffee with Karan


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the sets of Koffee with Karan








Deepika Padukone judges models for Kingfisher Calendar 2011 - Photos, Videos

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and Sidhartha Mallya, the owner of Kingfisher Airlines, judged models for the Kingfisher Calendar 2011 in Mumbai on October 26.
Many aspiring models took part in the contest with the hope of appearing in the limited edition Kingfisher swimsuit calendar.
This year, too, ace lensman Atul Kasbekar will shoot the entire calendar.
Deepika Padukone


















Happy Halloween!


Happy Halloween Everyone!


Got a cool costume planned?
I'd love to hear about what you're doing.


Hope you have a great one!


Also, you can check out my guest post at Leesh's lovely blog The Blarkness Chronicles and don't forget to enter the Big Tinsel giveaway for your chance to win your choice of beautiful necklace!


Photos via WeHeartIt



 

Review: Honore des Pres' We Love New York Perfumes


I'll admit I'm no expert when it comes to scents and base notes, but I love perfume as much as the next girl, I'm always excited to try a new scent and I know what I like, so I was quite excited when I was sent three just-launched new scents from Honoré des Prés to try. I'm a sucker for a good package and I'm not ashamed to say that the first thing I noticed about the company's new We Love New York line was the packaging (I think artistic designer Christian David did a great job with this and so did Wallpaper, awarding its 2010 Design Award to the line). The Starbucks-esque cups and paper trays speak to the coffee lover in me and I think they're a cute way to package this thankfully non-literal ode to the Big Apple. Tagged as "truly organic, terribly French" the three scents, created by Olivia Giacobetti, are said to be inspired by the fictional Honoré des Prés' trip to New York, but were more likely the product of Giacobetti's own move from Paris to NYC.


From what I've been able to gather, white flowers and tuberose in particular are big in perfumes right now. Vamp à NY features tuberose and rum head notes, a bourbon vanilla heart note and base notes of benjoin, perou balm and tolu balm. It is the sweetest of the three scents to my unpractised nostrils and perhaps the most feminine. Appropriate that this perfume's tag line is "love at first sight." The literature goes on to describe Vamp à NY as "extreme, never lived before, French couture...addictive, sophisticated and futuristic." My husband liked this scent and I did get quite a few compliments while wearing it, but overall I think it's too much of a sweet scent for my personal taste. That said, I'm sure there are tons of floral and tuberose scent lovers out there who will go gaga over this one.


I Love Les Carottes (or I Heart?) was the first scent I smelled when I opened the package sent to me from Honoré des Prés. What does it smell like, you wonder? Well, carrots, of course. Literally. Which was quite interesting to me and had me wondering if wearing it would make other people's mouths water or if it would just make them as hungry as the first sniff made me (I was all, Homer-like, "Mmmm...carrot cake"). I must admit that there was something irresistible about this fragrance to me, although I think I like it better when it settled into a more spicy scent while still managing to be very light. Could I wear it all the time? Only if I wanted to go on a carrot cake binge daily.


From the first spray I fell for the "enigmatic sensuality" of Love Coco, which is described as a "liberated fragrance...it's a greedy duel, just like the stimulating cross between a poison and an antidote." The duel in question is between the scent of pure white coconut milk extract and coriander; one that the latter seems to win over time, leaving you smelling more fresh than sickly sweet (I didn't notice much of the vanilla in this one, thankfully). Fragrance is such a personal thing so I can't promise that anyone else will enjoy Love Coco like I do, but if you love the smell of coconut (I personally love it) then I suggest at least trying this one out.

"Magic is just like a shower of truth." ~ Olivia Giacobetti

So, while I don't really know what carrots or coconuts have to do with New York, I thought the concept and packaging of these fragrances was genius and I think I've found a new scent for yours truly in Love Coco. Have you tried one of the We Love NY fragrances? Let me know what you thought!

The line is now available for purchase in the U.S. (50mL - $98), select stores abroad like Colette and online.




Testers were provided, but I was not compensated for
this review and the opinions state here are strictly my own.



Argentina's former president Nestor Kirchner died a 'sudden death'

Argentine former President Nestor Kirchner poses for a picture with Argentina's football team coach Diego Maradona and his girlfriend
 Nestor Kirchner poses for a picture with Diego Maradona and his girlfriend during a mall opening ceremony in Canning, outskirts of Buenos Aires
Argentina's former president Nestor Kirchner died a 'sudden death' , his official doctor told reporters. Kirchner 'passed away due to a sudden death episode,' doctor Luis Buonomo said. Argentine television reported that Kirchner, 60, had suffered a fatal heart attack. 

lhan Mansiz and his girlfriend Olga Bestandigova practice figure skating

lhan Mansiz and his girlfriend Olga Bestandigova
lhan Mansiz and his girlfriend Olga Bestandigova

lhan Mansiz and his girlfriend Olga Bestandigova practice figure skating at an ice rink in Oberstdorf
lhan Mansiz and his girlfriend Olga Bestandigova
practice figure skating at an ice rink in Oberstdorf 

Getaways Guest Blog Series: Kristin from The BonBonRose Girls



After a brief hiatus we're back with another great Getaways Series guest post. This time our intrepid traveller is none other than Kristin of the BonBonRose Girls, who I'm sure requires no introduction. Not only do Kristin and her friend Megan have a site full of great finds, giveaways and lifestyle ideas, but Kristin is just unbelievably sweet (with a super cute kiddo to boot!) Having been myself I totally second her choice of vacation destination and I have to totally agree about the coffee. Here are a few of Kristin's travel faves...


Favorite Vacation Spot

Of all the places I've traveled, most of them having been tropical, Negril has by far been my favorite. If you're looking for serious R&R, Jamaica is your place mon. My bestie/bloggy partner, Megan, got married there almost three years ago and I've longed to go back ever since!


Where to Stay

The Rockhouse, where Megan had her wedding, is a darling boutique hotel that is just perfect for a romantic getaway. You can expect to find a state of the art spa, gorgeous gardens, and breathtaking cliff top ocean views. SWOONSVILLE!


Where to Eat

The restaurant in The Rockhouse, The Rockhouse Restuarant and Bar, boasts tasty local fare like lobster fusilli. Mmmmmmm. Every meal I had was beyond delicious but I really looked forward to breakfast. I still dream about the Jamaican blue mountain coffee, which is the best java I've ever sampled, and Jamaican porridge. I'm seriously drooling just thinking about it!


What to Do

We only ventured outside the resort one day. It really has everything you need. You can get a couples massage, take a yoga class or, my personal favorite, relax by the horizon pool sipping on a tropical cocktail while gazing over the cliff at the beautiful expanse of ocean.



Five Vacation Essentials

I MUST bring these five things on any tropical vacation:



one that can double as a dress if I want to 
go eat straight from the pool or beach


Camera


Packing Tips

I am SO not the person you should be asking for packing tips. I am the absolute worst at packing a suitcase, however, for my trip to New York Fashion Week this year I took my mama's advice and didn't just throw all my clothes into my bag haphazardly. I rolled everything, which resulted in me having SO much more room, and I grouped all my outfits together, so I didn't have to go on a wild goose chase when it was time to get dressed. That made getting ready SO much easier! Why haven't I done this all along? Don't ask me. HA!


What I Bring for the Journey...

My travel tote, currently a large and in charge DVF patent leather pretty, is always packed with oversized sunnies, a scarf/wrap, gum and a few glossies.




Favorite Travelling Companion

That's a tough one. I've had incredible vaycays with my hubs, bestie, sis and mama. Don't make me choose. HA!



The Next Spot I'd Like to Visit...

The hubs and I are eying up Italy for our first European excursion together. He graduates from his MBA program next year and we're looking forward to poppin' open the prosecco and eating our way across the Italian countryside!



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