Helmut Lang

I have recently become obsessed with Helmut Lang. Helmut Lang is an Austrian born designer who created his namesake label in 1986. In 2005, he left the label, which had been acquired by Prada in 2004. Two short years later, the label was re-launched by Creative Directors Nicole and Michael Colovos and become available to fashion lovers of New York in 2007 with a brand new store and concept. Lang is now available at top stores all around the world and of course, the greatest online retailer known to man – Net – A – Porter. The collection is described as utilitarian, with impeccable tailoring and design. Agreed. This collection pretty much sums up my style and everything I look for in clothing. Black. White. Grey. Amazing. Check out Lang’s collection here and here.

Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss

Red is going to be huge for Fall 2010 - Chanel has your lips and nails covered with this collection...

Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss
51 Insouciance
52 Génie
55 Confidence
56 Imaginaire
57 Insolence
58 Émoi
60 Excès
61 Fatale

Le Vernis
Rose Confidentiel
Rose Insolent
Rouge Fatal

Rouge Allure
Confidentielle
Insolente
Fatale
Excessive
Émotive

Rouge Allure Laque
Phoenix
Dragon
Ming

TWO WOMEN & POLITICS

Stilletos and Women
These women are special not only for the positions they inherited, the authority they wielded or the accolades they amassed but also for being who they really are..... and what they stand for. Tough, resilient, focused women with an unwavering commitment to excellence, they influence the world around them and make a difference to the lives of others. Be it in the boardroom, public arena or on the marquee, these are women that made the journey to the top with their own unique blend of compassion and strength, and are determined to turn their big dream into a tangible reality.


The axis of power often lies in the hands of celebrities and the rich and famous.....but sometimes it is found in the most usual places.... politics.

                  Imee Romualdez Marcos: Beauty & Charm


Power is an intoxicating, sexy and an infinitely variable subject –power and women even more so. It is also a subject that has been discussed ad infinitum from the beginning of time as we know it. Think the unfortunate Eve.The axis of power often lies in the hands of celebrities and the rich and powerful.....but sometimes it is found in the most usual places. Or, much before that, our primordial goddesses with lots up the sleeves of their multiple arms: pulverising demons and bewitching the gods, not to speak of coming to the help of mortals in distress, was all in a day’s work.
Closer home and in our times women have been flexing their political muscles even more purposefully. The media just went into overdrive projecting women power that dazzle from north to south, east to west and at the center. Women prove their mettle.. almost invincible and superwomen, catapulting them to taller pedestals.

                                 Kris Aquino:Politic's NextGen Woman
Now, reams have been written on female political power. This millennium has also seen a deluge of newsprint about women shattering glass ceilings and making their way into the inner sanctums of the political world. There’s been a lot about stiletto toughies exuding power from every pore – showing muscle in both boardrooms and bedrooms, even triumphing along the way over dominant male bastion politics. Beauty has always been power.
But is all this real power? Most of our female politicos got there through the sides or backdoors: opened wide for them by fathers, mothers,husbands, mentors. Few made it to the top on their own steam. Fortunately, a sizeable number of women have begun to make it to the top of political ladders by pulling their own weight. They also have to work twice as hard as men to get there, and stay there. Perhaps, better times are round the corner. Some of the traditional politicians have now said that the future belongs to women with the right mix of beauty,money and power.


The topic of woman power often comes tarted-up, wrapped in designer clichés. Celebrities have either grabbed the aura of the gods. Beauty queens reign on other platforms as well, pontificating on all subjects under the sun.
The thing about power is that it should be worn lightly, gracefully. We all know about grace under pressure. Equally important is grace surviving the rapid ascension to power. That’s a tougher call.

IMEE ROMUALDEZ MARCOS

                            Maria Imelda Josefa Romualdez Marcos

Are beauty and power incompatible? not with Imee Marcos, who reins with her charm and skills at high tide, just like her brother Bongbong Marcos. Well, perhaps, her eloquently chosen words came forth with more of a force....breed and polished being the daughter from a political royalty.The father- The late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, and the mother, the flamboyantly stylish Madame Imelda Romualdez Marcos who was asked decades ago to toned down her pomposity that might alienate her from her impoverished electorate, she emphatically said that it would have precisely the opposite effect. It had to do with aspirations. The women in their bright but well-worn clothes would actually prefer to be like her (reach for the stars in other words) than have her try to imitate them. Not only were the women smart enough to see through masquerades, the fact that beauty and power were not incompatible... Au contraire!!. Needless to say she was elected as Representative of the second district of Ilocos Norte three times.. and continued to be famous so.
Take Madame Imelda Marcos... Her walk was brisk, her manner could be abrupt and the mildest of rebukes would send many a stalwart, even macho Senators or politician of other political colours, running for cover. Yet, her pedicured, pert toes peeped out from under elegant ternos and that trademark butterfly sleeves indicated a nod to an idiosyncratic aesthetic. And, yes, did she know how to turn on the charm, both at home and on the world’s stage... as effortlessly.Today, her daughter and inheritor of her mantle, Imee Marcos wears her power as an unobtrusive accessory, choosing to retreat into a deafening silence rather than raise her voice. And never is her apparel dowdy or off-colour.... Chiffon and steel is a deadly combo but worked to her advantage and is employed to great effect in the corridors of power,whose rabble-rousing abilities have catapulted her up slippery political ladders, perhaps more steps higher in the future.


KRIS COJUANGCO AQUINO

                            Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino
In a country obsessed with beauty queens, stars and celebrities, Kris Aquino is the most recognizable face in Philippine entertainment. Since the beginning of her career, Miss Aquino consciously walking the mainstream pancaked boulevard to fame, she is where she is, for possessing one vital quality —uber controversial. .She captured the people's imagination through effective television hosting, we can almost hear the proverbial bees flapping in her fascinating TALK SHOW- The Buzz.
Kris Aquino spearheaded the political campaign last May elections which detractors dismissed as sympathy votes, vindicated her political clout by an early win, making her brother the most powerful man in the country-the Philippine President of the Republic....His Excellency, Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III.
Iconic and pretty, Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino's subtle and powerful influences, inspirational trysts with politics come from her genetic gifts: from her mom, the venerable first woman President, the late President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino's compassion with equity and excellence, from her dad, The National Hero-Benigno Aquino Jr.'s charismatic leadership.


The Empress of Talk Shows never, never took her pedigree for granted, bulldozed all her opponents that create controversies with wit and ease.


Two political Dynasties...Two Illustrious Families...Two "Destiny Child"...Two Women


...history repeats?...till next election then!!!

TWO WOMEN & POLITICS

Stilletos and Women
These women are special not only for the positions they inherited, the authority they wielded or the accolades they amassed but also for being who they really are..... and what they stand for. Tough, resilient, focused women with an unwavering commitment to excellence, they influence the world around them and make a difference to the lives of others. Be it in the boardroom, public arena or on the marquee, these are women that made the journey to the top with their own unique blend of compassion and strength, and are determined to turn their big dream into a tangible reality.


The axis of power often lies in the hands of celebrities and the rich and famous.....but sometimes it is found in the most usual places.... politics.

                  Imee Romualdez Marcos: Beauty & Charm


Power is an intoxicating, sexy and an infinitely variable subject –power and women even more so. It is also a subject that has been discussed ad infinitum from the beginning of time as we know it. Think the unfortunate Eve.The axis of power often lies in the hands of celebrities and the rich and powerful.....but sometimes it is found in the most usual places. Or, much before that, our primordial goddesses with lots up the sleeves of their multiple arms: pulverising demons and bewitching the gods, not to speak of coming to the help of mortals in distress, was all in a day’s work.
Closer home and in our times women have been flexing their political muscles even more purposefully. The media just went into overdrive projecting women power that dazzle from north to south, east to west and at the center. Women prove their mettle.. almost invincible and superwomen, catapulting them to taller pedestals.

                                 Kris Aquino:Politic's NextGen Woman
Now, reams have been written on female political power. This millennium has also seen a deluge of newsprint about women shattering glass ceilings and making their way into the inner sanctums of the political world. There’s been a lot about stiletto toughies exuding power from every pore – showing muscle in both boardrooms and bedrooms, even triumphing along the way over dominant male bastion politics. Beauty has always been power.
But is all this real power? Most of our female politicos got there through the sides or backdoors: opened wide for them by fathers, mothers,husbands, mentors. Few made it to the top on their own steam. Fortunately, a sizeable number of women have begun to make it to the top of political ladders by pulling their own weight. They also have to work twice as hard as men to get there, and stay there. Perhaps, better times are round the corner. Some of the traditional politicians have now said that the future belongs to women with the right mix of beauty,money and power.


The topic of woman power often comes tarted-up, wrapped in designer clichés. Celebrities have either grabbed the aura of the gods. Beauty queens reign on other platforms as well, pontificating on all subjects under the sun.
The thing about power is that it should be worn lightly, gracefully. We all know about grace under pressure. Equally important is grace surviving the rapid ascension to power. That’s a tougher call.

IMEE ROMUALDEZ MARCOS

                            Maria Imelda Josefa Romualdez Marcos

Are beauty and power incompatible? not with Imee Marcos, who reins with her charm and skills at high tide, just like her brother Bongbong Marcos. Well, perhaps, her eloquently chosen words came forth with more of a force....breed and polished being the daughter from a political royalty.The father- The late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, and the mother, the flamboyantly stylish Madame Imelda Romualdez Marcos who was asked decades ago to toned down her pomposity that might alienate her from her impoverished electorate, she emphatically said that it would have precisely the opposite effect. It had to do with aspirations. The women in their bright but well-worn clothes would actually prefer to be like her (reach for the stars in other words) than have her try to imitate them. Not only were the women smart enough to see through masquerades, the fact that beauty and power were not incompatible... Au contraire!!. Needless to say she was elected as Representative of the second district of Ilocos Norte three times.. and continued to be famous so.
Take Madame Imelda Marcos... Her walk was brisk, her manner could be abrupt and the mildest of rebukes would send many a stalwart, even macho Senators or politician of other political colours, running for cover. Yet, her pedicured, pert toes peeped out from under elegant ternos and that trademark butterfly sleeves indicated a nod to an idiosyncratic aesthetic. And, yes, did she know how to turn on the charm, both at home and on the world’s stage... as effortlessly.Today, her daughter and inheritor of her mantle, Imee Marcos wears her power as an unobtrusive accessory, choosing to retreat into a deafening silence rather than raise her voice. And never is her apparel dowdy or off-colour.... Chiffon and steel is a deadly combo but worked to her advantage and is employed to great effect in the corridors of power,whose rabble-rousing abilities have catapulted her up slippery political ladders, perhaps more steps higher in the future.


KRIS COJUANGCO AQUINO

                            Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino
In a country obsessed with beauty queens, stars and celebrities, Kris Aquino is the most recognizable face in Philippine entertainment. Since the beginning of her career, Miss Aquino consciously walking the mainstream pancaked boulevard to fame, she is where she is, for possessing one vital quality —uber controversial. .She captured the people's imagination through effective television hosting, we can almost hear the proverbial bees flapping in her fascinating TALK SHOW- The Buzz.
Kris Aquino spearheaded the political campaign last May elections which detractors dismissed as sympathy votes, vindicated her political clout by an early win, making her brother the most powerful man in the country-the Philippine President of the Republic....His Excellency, Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III.
Iconic and pretty, Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino's subtle and powerful influences, inspirational trysts with politics come from her genetic gifts: from her mom, the venerable first woman President, the late President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino's compassion with equity and excellence, from her dad, The National Hero-Benigno Aquino Jr.'s charismatic leadership.


The Empress of Talk Shows never, never took her pedigree for granted, bulldozed all her opponents that create controversies with wit and ease.


Two political Dynasties...Two Illustrious Families...Two "Destiny Child"...Two Women


...history repeats?...till next election then!!!

Prom Makeup Tutorial

This is a really easy look to do for your prom. The colors are neutrals so they will match lots of dress options. To all the people going to Prom, have an amazing time and be safe!!

Products used:
Eyes
Nars Eldorado cream shadow
Mac Retrospeck e/s
Mac Cranberry e/s
Mac Soba e/s
Mac Gorgeous Gold e/s
Nars Nightfever e/s
Make Up For Ever Eyebrow pencil #4

Face
Chanel Lumiere foundation
Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder #203
Nars Orgasm Blush

Lips
Make Up For Ever Glossyfull #6

Have fun trying it out!
xo Eman

Slendertone Face (A Face Lift From The Inside Out!) - 12 Week Trial!

Prevention is always better than cure in my opinion & to be honest I really never want to go down that ant-ageing road of 'botox' & 'fillers' or worse still the full on 'facelift!! I've seen far too many attractive women become 'plastic dolls' at the hands of these so called wonder injections & treatments... Which is why I'm so excited about trialing 'Slendertone Face', it's a known fact that the sagging of muscles in the face are what really starts to age us & unfortunately these muscles are generally under used. The muscles in the face are also unique in the way that they are connected to the skin & when these muscles start to waste they can no longer support the skin in the way they used to, so the face will 'sag' & wrinkles are more likely to appear. So by toning the muscles & keeping out faces in 'shape' like we do with our bodies at the gym, we can keep the face structure firm & plump with out the aid of any unnatural enhancers!!!
Slendertone retrains the facial muscles by using electronic stimulation which will mean the muscles are excerised hundreds of times in just one session. The device is basically a Head Set that will sit around the back of the head & placed at the either side of the face with pads in contact with the skin (gel pads are used to protect the skin), you can then choose on the Unit the duration of the treatment you would like to go for as well as the intensity, there are 3 programmes, 1 - Lift To firm & lift the face, 2 - Radiance To increase blood flow to the facial area giving you a healthy glow (great for night out!!) & finally 3 - Massage To sooth & relax.
It is advised that used over a 12 week period for 20 Minutes a day 5 days a week, a significant difference can be seen in the over all muscle tone in the face, restoring the youthful shape to your face.
So I have charged my unit & I'm ready to go, I'll be reporting back over the next 12 weeks on how I get on & if indeed it is preventative cure to the old face lift & botox, which I'm very hopeful it is!!!

Sex And The City - Get Carried Away With Wahanda!

Get the look of your favourite Sex & the City girl through Wahanda.com in time for this week’s SATC2 release! Thanks to Wahanda’s exclusive offers and unbeatably low deals, your SATC make over will cost a fraction of the usual price – so get Carried away…


CARRIE –
Known for her big hair and love of shoes, we salute Carrie’s style through and through. Get her look with a celebrity haircut and finish with Michael Barnes Hairdressing – artistic director to the stars, including Keira Knightley and Lily Cole. Prices start from £19.80 – 40% saving.

With an infamous passion for shoes, Carrie’s feet won’t know the meaning of ‘day off’. Make sure your feet look as gorgeous with Pacifica Day Spa’s 25% exclusive offer on all treatments including pedicures through Wahanda.com. Prices start from £11.25 – 25% off.


CHARLOTTE –
Ever the pristine princess, Charlotte always manages to look gorgeous without making us hate her. Well, perhaps a little bit…now you too can get her immaculate complexion with a free Skin Assessment and Mini Facial at Ark Skincare centres in London – a saving of £25 thanks to Wahanda!
It is clear Charlotte loves to run, but keeping fit alone can be hard. Why not treat yourself to your own personal trainer with The Bankside Health Club’s free 3 day trial for you and a friend, which includes over 50 fitness classes, gym and personal training.


SAMANTHA –
She may be the oldest member of the gang but Ms Jones is never one to shy away from her body. Dance your way to a more confident you with the sexiest of dances – Salsa. Through Wahanda book a beginner’s class at one of London’s City Academies, with a 50% discount – just £5!

Keep your figure in tip top condition like Samantha’s with three luxurious body treatments rolled into one, including a full body exfoliation, a relaxing massage with essential oils, plus a specific mask/wrap, all for £68 – a saving of 20%, available at the Chelsea Day Spa.


MIRANDA –
Even cynical mother of one Miranda manages to look stylish and stunning…most of the time. Remember that bikini incident in SATC 1? Ensure ‘that’ holiday blip doesn’t happen to you with 20% off all waxing on your first visit to Hydrohealing in Notting Hill, courtesy of Wahanda. Prices start from £10.

Even though Miranda holds down a full time job and baby Brady, she shows it’s possible to do it all and still find time to unwind with her girls. Treat yourself and a friend to a proper two for one pamper day at any one of Bannatyne Spas nationwide, which includes a back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a scalp massage, for just £59 – 50% saving!

Check Out the Website - www.wahanda.com