The legendary Yves Saint Laurent designed clothes that defined entire eras of fashion. Intensely luxurious cosmetics, cutting-edge skincare, and fascinating fragrances have earned critical acclaim-and devoted fans-in their own right...
Every June, the fields of Sonoma Lavender bloom...Just as the buds begin to open, they are harvested to preserve the lasting lavender color and scent for products and bouquets. The oil in lavender's small, blue violet flowers gives the herb its fragrant scent and has been used for aromatherapy and spa treatments for centuries for its calming effects on the body and spirit...we also like to use it for cooking California Cuisine!
CHANEL introduces a modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour as an homage to the rich life and legacy of 'Coco' Chanel. New lightweight lip colour glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips - even boosting their ability to hold in moisture - for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.
The sparkle and splendor of royal diamonds, laced with stories of
historic grandeur, will go on show in London this summer. Queen
Elizabeth is allowing some of her jewels to be displayed at Buckingham
Palace, as part of the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. The exhibition
will be an unprecedented disclosure of royal treasures...“Diamonds: A
Jubilee Celebration” will be on display from June 30 to July 8 and from
July 31 to Oct. 7. (www.royalcollection.org.uk)
Wine Country Hummingbirds are dazzling and charming little creatures...they love the sweet nectar of beautiful wildflowers, their bright iridescent colors are absolutely breathtaking when reflecting the sunlight and they will sometimes fly very close up to you, as if to say a cheerful hello....stunning!!
Marilyn Monroe is the face of the festival, with an iconic image of her blowing out a candle from a birthday cake adorning the festival's promotional material for it's 65th anniversary.
During the 12-day festival, May 16-27, Chopard, the event's sponsor, is planning an exhibition of 25 unpublished photographs of the star that sang about diamonds being a girl's best friend. There could hardly be a more glamorous plot: at the opening ceremony of this year's Cannes Film Festival, a starlet will debut a jewelled tribute to actress Marilyn Monroe created by Chopard...
2012 Cannes Film Festival Poster
Chopard's Jeweled Tribute to Marilyn
Watch Marilyn Monroe's rendition of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" in her iconic pink dress from the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes...1953
When the 65th Cannes Film Festival kicks off many of the world's biggest A-list stars will be heading to crystal-maker Swarovski's suite at the Hotel Martinez to make their red carpet accessory choices from this year's Red Carpet collection.
Jewels in the range include 1960s-inspired asymmetric hoop earrings and a matching bracelet, while there are a host of dazzling clutches including the "Starlight" bag with its 500 hand-set crystals.Every year since 2004 one of the house's most popular premiere and after-party creations has been the "Star Collector" bag.
For 2012, Swarovski presents its latest "Star Collector," the "Star Shadow," which is delicately curved to highlight the 1900 perfectly positioned Crystal Rock stones -- ideal for attracting the flashing bulbs of the paparazzi.
A-listers will also have a helping hand from Swarovski in making sure they look camera ready at all times thanks to its organizer set including a stunning mirror encrusted with 550 Crystal Rock stones and new lipstick "Aura by Swarovski."
Swarovski
Swarovski's Cannes 2012 Organizer Set
Marilyn's Chopard Necklace
Eva Wears Chopard's Marilyn Necklace at Cannes 2012!
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