CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S NAUGHTY CHRISTMAS PARTY & LAUNCH OF HER FLAGSHIP BEAUTY BOUDOIR IN COVENT GARDEN

Charlotte Tilbury & Kate Moss

Charlotte Tilbury, the world’s #1 make-up artist throws the party of the year to celebrate the next phase of her beauty revolution – her first, one-of-a-kind flagship beauty boudoir on James Street in Covent Garden, London.

Charlotte celebrated with a host of famous friends, including Kate Moss, Amal Clooney, Salma Hayek, Naomi Campbell, Kate Bosworth, Samantha Cameron, David Gandy,  and Dominic West. Guests enjoyed Casamigos Tequila ‘Casa Daybreak’ cocktail, Belvedere Vodka cocktails ‘Raspberry Rascal’ and ‘Skinny Bitch’, Champagne Jacquart and Gingeralla Ginger Ale. British classic pub food was served including Mini Cumberland Sausages, Quail Scotch Eggs, Mini Cottage Pies and Apple Crumble Tartlets. 

Tilbury called upon friend and long-time collaborator Chris Levine to create a psychedelic light installation which was projected onto the store and party building. Levine’s work considers light not just as a core aspect of art, but of human experience more widely and a spiritual and philosophical edge permeate his work.

The after party took place at The Nag’s Head Pub where the Christmas spirit was in full flow with a Mistletoe Wall, burlesque Tequila girls offering Casamigos Casa Daybreak cocktails and a Kiss-n-Tell All Wall where guests could write messages in lipstick and leave lip prints.

Charlotte’s team of expert makeup artists ‘Team Tilbury’ were stationed in the bathrooms providing makeup touch ups for guests. And DJs Ben Bridgewater, Dan Lywood, Hugo Heathcote and Antz provided tunes that kept the dance floor filled all night.

Guests left the party with a goody bag filled with Charlotte Tilbury x Norman Parkinson Bathing Beauty Bag & Filmstar on the Go in two shades.

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London Tube Commuters are Greeted with Colorless Figures

Earlier this year, Tube commuters in London were greeted by the strange sight of a group of 'colorless' passengers, as they set off to work in white Morphsuits and white, nondescript clothing.

The slightly creepy sight of a group of people dressed head-to-toe in white morphsuits was part of a study which suggests people in the city are shying away from using bright colors in their everyday lives.

The stunt was arranged by Dulux, who claim Brits have been ditching bright colors for sand, grey and black since the 1990s.

A study found color is draining out of all elements of life from fashion and beauty, to technology, architecture and interiors.

The pictures depict a colorless future in London, with commuters donning all white to show no individual personality.

The faceless commuters are seen flagging down a bus, while bland city workers are snapped leaving tower blocks.

Marianne Shillingford, Dulux creative director said: "We add more color when we are off duty as a celebration of freedom and an expression of individuality.

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William & Kate's Royal Baby: George Alexander Louis

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I was in London weeks before the royal wedding. Posters, flyers, t-shirts, coffee mugs and every other imaginable souvenir of William and Kate items were everywhere. And I mean everywhere. Now the royal couple have a royal baby. Another moment of worldwide excitement and emotion. "The modern couple" plus one went home yesterday. Great coverage from CNN,

here

. The royal baby has been named

George Alexander Louis

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Project Runway goes to Europe

This was anything but a European vacation for the Project Runway designers, though I am sure it was a blast! The designers and an assistant [former contestant] were sent to various European destinations, from Barcelona to Berlin, to seek inspiration and buy fabric for the challenge that would determine who'd move on to Fashion Week. Michelle's "do or die" moment came in the form of you're not eliminated but you're not going to Europe. Michelle stayed in NYC and even though she pouted and was kind of bitchy about it, she got to STAY in the competition. 



Daniel surprised us all with this modern and edgy look. I love it. BUT he owes so much to Amanda who kept him current and on trend, otherwise he would have gone over-the-top dated and frumpy... So it will be interesting to see what he puts out for a collection since he won't have anyone guiding him.



Stanley won the challenge. He and Richard went to London and came up with the dark couture-esqe design. The capelet is chic and the styling, fantastic. Stanley gets an A+ for drama. The only [minor] issue I have is that he lined the dress with a beautiful black sequin fabric. [He] and the judges loved it and called it a "surprise"... I don't quite see it that way... To me, lining the gown in such a dramatic textile made it seem like the model was wearing the dress inside out.



Oh Patricia! Seriously, you go to Paris and you're inspiration is graffiti art??? WTF is wrong with you! Nina Garcia asked the same question, sans the "WTF." Paris is a fashion mecca. The most romantic city in the world and Patricia comes up with this schizophrenic nightmare. At the same time, I am so happy that Patricia has moved on to present in Fashion Week because I'm very interested to see the collection her artistic mind might produce. Nina and Heidi got into a debate [near argument] on art vs. fashion over Patricia. Amusing. Ratings. Drama. Blah Blah...



The only reason I am happy to see Layana go home is because she has demonstrated over the last few challenges that not only is she out of her league at this point in the competition BUT that she is a spoiled child! In life, you often win through failure. It's about time she learned that. By itself, the lace coat is good but as an ensemble, especially with the flowy blouse sleeves poking through, it's hideous. Maybe Daniel rubbed off on her because how a young designer can create something so dated just doesn't make sense. AUF! #fail



Finally, we have Michelle... good job! I don't think she regrets not going to Europe since going to Fashion Week is way better. I love the punk and bondage elements of the dress. The chest plate is reversible btw. Off subject: One word of advice for Michelle... seek counseling for your space and intimacy issues. That no hugging thing is freaky freaky weird and rude!

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Philip Treacy Couture 2013

This ain't your grandma's Easter bonnet! In fact, designer / milliner Philip Treacy might cringe at the reference. But hey, I've got Easter on the brain, so he'll just have to get over it. With out a doubt, Treacy's creations are couture masterpieces. They are works of art.

Enjoy photos & video of his Michael Jackson themed runway show!

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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? NOT- ask Prince Harry

It was Viva Las Vegas in all its royal glory for Prince Harry. Celebrity gossip site TMZ reported that Prince Harry lost his clothes in a game of strip billiards in his Vegas VIP suite. [Suddenly I like pool so much more.] TMZ, of course, published the leaked photos of the naked Prince, his hands cupping the crown jewels.

Lesson learned:

If you're gonna party naked, don't! Read TMZ's full story,

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Michael Phelps covers August Details Magazine

 

Michael Phelps takes time to do an interview & photo shoot with Details Magazine.

"I used to have a thing—coach Bob [Bowman] and I couldn't talk to each other before 8 a.m. because I was in a terrible mood.

I don't like getting up that early. Getting into the cold pool just isn't fun. It sucks. But during those six years it was a sacrifice that I made to try to become my best. So yeah, in bed at 10 or earlier every night. Waking up at 6:30 every day. When I was a kid, I would do anything. Whatever Bob told me to do, I would do about 10 times better. I wanted to be the best. I still do."

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