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The video screen shown in the picture above surely can’t answer the question, “. who’s the fairest of them all?” However, if you need to know what kind of makeup you would require to give that title a shot, without actually applying any of it, the “Virtual Realtime Makeup System” is for you. All you need to do first is to stand in front of the screen that takes a snap of your face. Then just pick up the cosmetics that you think will work for you, and as and when you scan their electronic tags, you can see their results on your face instantly in the video screen. To get a better perspective, both the “before” and “after” pictures are displayed side by side……..

October “it” Girl, Kate Moss
I never used to care much for Kate Moss. Ok, maybe I was a bit fascinated by what Johnny Depp saw in her during their tumultuous relationship, but mostly I was very confused with the attention given to the waif of all waifs. Ever since Kate’s life exploded in Sept 2005, when she was caught “powdering her nose” with an illegal substance, there seems to be more depth to her. She was dumped by HandM and other major contracts, but a year later the waifish style icon’s comeback has seen her profile reach new heights……..

Are You a Stella Lover?
Stella McCartney is a fashion designer who launched her own fashion house under her name in a joint venture with Gucci Group. As well as the women’s ready-to-wear range, the label now includes accessories, eyewear and the ‘Stella’ fragrance. If you’re a Stella lover then you’ll enjoy today’s Handbag.com Christmas gift giveaway. Today you have the chance to win the Stella Fragrance gift set shown here and valued at pounds 44……..

America’s Next Top Model
It’s not a big surprise that Caridee has won America’s Next Top Model. But it was still a tight final. The girls of ANTM were judged on how well they strutted on the runway, how well they wore makeup, and how well they composed themselves in various photo shoots. Eugenia is gorgeous but she barely took a great photo. Bah-bye. That left Caridee and Melrose to hash it out. No one can stand Melrose, but she’s obviously done her modeling 101 homework and rarely takes a professional misstep. She rocked the final catwalk! But Caridee aced the final photo shoot and commercial……..

Kodak pianos? Buick aspirin?
Ever heard of Kodak pianos? How about Buick aspirin? While most consumers may correctly infer that these products are not made by the same companies that make the cameras or the automobiles, a new study in the recent issue of the Journal of Consumer Research presents compelling evidence that well-known brand names are weakened by the existence of imitative brand names even in different product categories. The process is known as trademark dilution……..

Discovering A Gem Of A Deal
Prepare to spend at least an hour leisurely exploring Dandelion Vintage. It’s just like discovering a secret antique boutique with room after room crammed with delicious finds. Best of all most prices are under andand#35;36;50 (we found plenty at andand#35;36;20 to andand#35;36;30) and the variety is endless. Carol Baker has been running her online vintage business since 1997 and is very picky about the fashions she sells. Each item has a large photo with detailed descriptions including condition, fabric and measurements and Carol will glady answer any questions about the garments……..

Fake Gucci Ad
few years back, I bought ad space in magazines for Matador. To place an ad, I’d call an ad rep, reserve the space, and send them artwork. Shortly after the ad came out, they’d send me a copy of the ad along with a bill. So I was psyched to see someone making creative use of this system: A guy in Switzerland, pretending to be a representative from Gucci, called up a weekly paper and reserved a two-page spread. He then sent in a fake ad of himself naked from the waist up, flanked by a bottle of Gucci fragrance. When the bill went to Gucci as he requested, hilarity ensued……..

Lulu and Red Bubble Jacket
While others are drooling over capes, military style jackets and duvet coats, we’re secretly lusting after this bubble jacket by Lulu and Red. Isn’t it just gorgeous? The ribbon detail adds a cute touch to what has got to be one of the finer jackets around at the moment. Granted it’s unlikely to keep us warm and cozy, especially with these ruthless winds. But it is a keeper for spring. 55 available at Lulu and ………

Madonna faces arrest over concert stunt
The Hung Up singer could be arrested when she performs in Germany on Sunday if she goes ahead with the much-criticised routine. Dusseldorf police have warned the singer that she could be in breach of their “insulting religious beliefs” law and they will be in the crowd ready to act if she attempts the stunt……..

Biodegradable dinnerware
It’s true, I don’t host a number of brunches or entertain a lot from home, but if I did, I would definitely get these biodegradable dinnerware sets, not just because they are attractive (call me boring, but I hate paper plates with designs on them, particularly seasonal and holiday themes), but because they are made of 100% biodegradable, compostable sugar cane fiber, and the utensils are made of 80% potato starch and 20% vegetable oil……..

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