8 posts tagged "Elizabeth Taylor"
She’s Got Elizabeth Taylor Eyes; Charting The Toe-besity Epidemic; And More…
Never mind the jet-black dye job: to play Elizabeth Taylor in the upcoming made-for-TV movie Liz & Dick, Lindsay Lohan was apparently also fitted with a custom set of violet-hued contact lenses—a signature Taylor feature. [NYP]
Whether or not a cleaning product works no longer entices consumers. It’s what it smells like that counts—which is why big brands like Windex, Clorox, and Mr. Clean are enlisting real-deal perfumers from fragrance houses like Givaudan and IFF to design scent portfolios for their products with notes like ginger, hibiscus, and “glacier-carved waterfalls.” Because boring lemon and plain old pine are played out. [WSJ]
In order to preside over a medical procedure like laser hair removal, Botox injections, or microdermabrasion, you should be a medical professional—a little followed requirement that’s about to become punishable by law in California if not abided by. [Huff Po]
A Brazilian artist has introduced a new project called Humanae, a “chromatic inventory” that intends to shed light on race by classifying every human skin tone using the Pantone chart. Just think of all the future foundation formulation possibilities! [Daily Mail]
Introducing toe-besity, a new plastic surgery term to describe unsightly toes that are too long, too fat—and easily “fixed” by a podiatrist’s skillful hand. [ABC News]
Christian Louboutin: The Beauty Line; All Hail The King And Queen Of Celebrity Fragrance; And More…
First came the red soles, and now it looks like Christian Louboutin will be devoting his attention to red lipsticks. The famed shoe designer has announced plans for Christian Louboutin Beauté, which will launch early next year. [WWD]
In today’s nail-obsessed world, new lacquer lines are a dime a dozen. But Duality Cosmetics founder Barbara Lampugnale’s Nail-Pak still manages to stand out. The lacquers pack polish removing pads and a file in the bottom of each bottle. Another day, another million-dollar idea we wish we’d had first. [WWD]
Believe it or not, celebrity fragrances aren’t all overwhelming successes. But two personality-fronted flacons continue to outperform all the rest: That’d be Justin Bieber’s Someday and Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds. Our prediction: Give Madonna’s Truth or Dare another month at the counter—to unseat Bieber, at least. [WP]
Eau De Selena Gomez Goes Digital; Liz Taylor, Still Giving Good Face; And More…
More news on Selena Gomez’s forthcoming fragrance debut: Apparently, the Disney-made singing sensation is letting her fans vote online on accords to be used in the perfume, and the most popular notes will be incorporated into the final eau. [WWD]
It’s official: Miranda Kerr is the most influential Victoria’s Secret Angel. Months after Mrs. Orlando Bloom revealed that daily spoonfuls of the healthy fat from coconut oil helps her maintain her svelte figure—even post-pregnancy—sales of the emollient nut extract have spiked. [Daily Mail]
According to a new study, Elizabeth Taylor has been crowned “Most Photogenic Celebrity of All Time.” Decades later, and her raven hair, black brows, and violet eyes are still tough to beat. [Telegraph]
OPI is taking on yet another big-budget movie release as the inspiration for its forthcoming holiday collection: The Muppets! The 12-piece limited-edition line bows this fall and includes a glittery lime lacquer called Being Green (obvs) and our personal favorite, Rainbow Connection, a
hodgepodge of multicolored sequins in a clear base. [Fashionista]
White Diamonds Is Forever, Jennifer Aniston’s Makeup Must-Haves, And More…
Elizabeth Taylor, who passed away today at 79, will always be remembered by the beauty world for her violet eyes, that genetic blessing of two rows of eyelashes instead of one, and, of course, as the grande dame of celebrity fragrances. Her perfume, Passion, predates J. Lo Glow by 15 years, and its follow up, White Diamonds, remains the most successful celebrity fragrance of all time. [WWD]
Speaking of stylish women who continue to inspire us well past middle age, Nowness has set out to feature a gaggle of them in a new video short that proves you’re never too old for red lipstick, sculpted brows, graphic fringe, and custom-made orange eyelashes, as is the case with artist Ilona Royce Smithkin. “I have my own ideas of what I like and what I think is chic,” the 91-year-old declares. [Nowness]
Abbie Cornish has a metal-based hair extension to thank for minimizing what could have been a brutal head injury she sustained while filming a stunt on the set of her new flick, Sucker Punch. “Apparently the metal hair clip did really save my life and all I have now is a little scar that didn’t need stitches,” the Aussie screen star told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel last night. Extensions: Life savers for deflecting blows to the head and blows to the ego from a bad haircut. [Monsters &Critics]
Ever wonder what beauty products Jennifer Aniston swears by—other than her eponymous eau de parfum, that is? The answers are Bobbi Brown Cheek Tint, Chanel Lip Gloss, Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream, and L’Oréal Hair Serum. Now you know. [Grazia]
Kate Somerville’s Secret Weapon: The Gillette Mach 3
When it comes to the removal of unwanted hair, women have myriad options. There’s waxing, tweezing, threading, sugaring—all manner of materials and mechanisms to get to the root, as it were, of the problem. Shaving, the most primitive of depilatory forms, has gotten a bad rap in the face of all of these new-fangled approaches. Taking razor to legs still happens with presumed regularity, but gliding these handheld tools against the grain of face fuzz is totally taboo, thanks to the warning that’s been passed from generation to generation: If you shave extraneous hairs, they will come in darker and thicker. Or will they? “It’s a total myth,” aesthetician to the stars Kate Somerville maintains, an opinion she shared with us just a few hours ago in an intimate setting to discuss a bevy of new product launches and her own maintenance must-haves. On good authority (that being Elizabeth Taylor’s personal cosmetic dermatologist, whom Somerville used to assist), the greats (those being Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe) shaved their faces for completely bare skin and an added dose of exfoliation. (No word on whether Italian actress Virna Lisi was using a real blade in this famous 1965 Esquire cover). Somerville herself is a firm believer in the power of the razor—one in particular: Gillette’s Mach 3. Believe it—and ask your S.O. to buy a two-pack next time he’s in need.