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Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)

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Violet-eyed, Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor, died of congestive heart failure on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the age of 79.  An icon in the industry, she was the last of the big screen movie stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.


A dual citizen of the U.S. and the UK at birth, young Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was born in London on February 27, 1932 of American parents residing in the UK.  Her parents moved her to the U.S. just before WWII, where she became a child star at the tender age of twelve,

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Red Carpet Ready in La La Land

From Benjamin Kanarek Blog

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Kirsten Lea at the Academy Awards 2008 © DR

During the build up to the Academy Awards, several hundred women in Hollywood are on a focused mission to get red carpet ready. There are a few tinsel town elite who, with their trusted team of stylists, hair & make-up artists, dressmakers, aestheticians and trainers, glide through February as if it were any other month. Some call these the fortunate few. I call them smart. Oprah Winfrey once mused that, “luck is preparation me
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I am pleased to announce the Benjamin Kanarek Blog & West East Magazine Fashion & Beauty Photography Contest

West East Magazine one of the most Prestigious International Trendy Press Magazines, with 60,000 copies sold in all of the major capitals in the world, are partnering with Benjamin Kanarek Blog. West East will publish a fashion and a beauty story in their magazine and interview the winner. The images and interview will be featured in the Benjamin Kanarek Blog.

The winner will be in the comp

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www.ImSoHollywood.com is a website that specializes in fashion and entertainment.  WE are specifically looking to cross market with other blogging/writing websites.  We are seeking bloggers/writers in the following areas:

 

- fashion (overall)

- shoe and/or accessory trends

- beauty

- travel

- dining

- relationships

- gossip

 

As a method of cross marketing, we would feature you and your website as a contributor.  We will be able bring traffic to your website by telling our readers about you and your area

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The Latest Trend is Not Hot!!!

Yes we are talking about Ice sugar, creamy, and cold "Branded Cakes."
Do you have a Diva Sisterthat loves fashion and will "just die" if she did not get the latestpair of Jimmy Choo heels? Or, are you into the latest fashions ofBirkin, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and others? Fashioncakes or branded cakes are the hottest thing these days some cost assame if not more than the brand it displays. Many women are using cakesto display their personality and using them as a showpiece. Cakedesigners are listeni
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At this very moment I’m sitting in front of the computer wanting to throw it clean out the window. I’m not impressed to say the least, suddenly my fabulous piece of technology wants to have Internet Connectivity issues why now? Doesn’t this thing know I have a post to write? For Pete’s sake!

Thursday November 11 2010 marked the date for the second annual P&G beauty awards. The awards were created by Proctor and Gamble beauty and grooming to recognize the contributions of individuals in the fashio

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The Internet will be the #1 tool for consumers in 3yrs from now. So why not get in on the ground breaking cyber business and become one of the new millionaires. I just launched my make-up line Nu'Maje in my store Nu Image Creations and it's phenominal. That was big for me as a freelance make-up artist.I designed it and it's being hosted for me, I can add, delete or change pieces at anytime just as if I own my own store in a mall without the high overhead and it's beside many popular known stores
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Primary Colours or a Bit of Eye Candy

From Benjamin Kanarek Blog Just wanted to share some Eye Candy with you.

If you like LEGO, you may appreciate this Jewelry editorial that I shot for Harper's BAZAAR.


Primary Colors by Benjamin Kanarek


The Team

Photography & Co-Creative Direction: Benjamin Kanarek
Co-Creative Direction: Frédérique Renaut
Model: Ling Ling Kong @ NEXT, Paris Models
Stylist: Laurent Dombrowicz
Make-Up by Topolino @ Calliste Agency, Paris
Hair by Muriel Vancauwen @ B Agency, Paris
Manicure by Kamel @
B Agency, Paris
Set Design by Anna Carage @ Dessine-Moi une

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California State University, Los Angeles
NEWS


Cal State L.A. media contacts:

Paul Browning, (323) 343-3044, pbrownin@cslanet.calstatela.edu

Margie Low, (323) 343-3047, margiey@cslanet.calstatela.edu


September 8, 2010

Cal State L.A. to offer Fashion Styling program taught by

renowned industry professionals

Open house on Sept. 9 offers early glimpse of program

Los Angeles, Ca. — For trend-setters looking to make a mark on the world of fashion, Cal State L.A. (CSULA) will launch theFashion Styling program

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“Make-up is meant to express a look or enhance a feature. I don`t think that there are any mistakes of it, but maybe some poor faults happen on occasion. And sometimes a mistake can turn out to be a great idea or a great look. The only mistake is not trying something new or different. It`s only make-up. It washes off!” - Candice Jackson, make-up artist & hair stylist, www.myfavoritestylist.com, USA, for FotyMody.

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Candice Jackson: there is beauty in everyone

“Which make-up can make “queen” from unattractive girl?.. Hm, anyone can be a queen with a bit of make-up! It`s a matter of knowing how to accentuate the positive features of the model`s or client`s face. There is beauty in everyone. Sometimes we just need a little help to make it known for others”, - Candice Jackson, make-up artist & hair stylist, www.myfavoritestylist.com, USA, for FotyMody.
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Buy fine makeup brush,learn makeup tips

2sshoes.com now wholesale discounted fine makeup brush sets from just $16.20.

Nowadays, more and more career oriented women are so hard pressed for time that the elaborate effort of makeup is a thing of the past. The routine is now more like adding a few touches on the face before making a mad dash towards the door. What many people don’t know is that effective makeup can also be put on in a couple of minutes, only if you know how and what to use. This will not only prevent you from looking worn

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The sunshine appeared last weekend and Londoners took to the parks, seeking green spaces to bare skin that’s been kept under winter layers for too long.

It’s timely then, that the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has picked this week to launch a new skincare regime. Ultimate Skincare is available in House of Fraser’s Oxford Street store for one week from 10 June. Pop in to find out more, or visit www.ultimateskincare.org.

The campaign is in response to an increase in the number of cases

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Left: Ann Taylor Employee; Right: Ann Taylor Professional Model (Photos via Mashable)


Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past… forever, you’re aware that a majority of models tend to be skinny… frightfully skinny. And we get it: The unhealthy look shows off the garment’s construction because, hm, what doesn’t look great on something,or someone, hanger-thin? But, individuals and groups in the public eye (like Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty or Mark Fast’s size 12 and 14 models at London Fash

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No more stress please!

Monday is here and I wonder...where did my weekend go? I feel so stressed, so overworked and so exhausted! All I want to do is sit by the beach, have a pina colada for breakfast and tan all morning long. For lunch I want to sip some bubbly while shopping for my Sex and The City 2 premier party and for dinner cocktails with the hubby....aaah if only life was this good...Instead I'm having diet cereal and a flat orange juice with no bubbles, sitting in front of the computer answering all the e-mai
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