Spring 2009 make-up collections

Nars

“My inspiration for spring was a very sexy woman,” explains François Nars, Founderand Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. “I wanted a bit of a ‘70s feeling,somewhere between Guy Bourdin and Chris Von Wangenheim’s photographs—aggressive, but very sensual and fragile at the same time.”

A striking matte brick-red eyeshadow, made infinitely more wearable in combinationwith a pearly white shadow or simple black liner, is tempered by a sweet, baby pinkglossy lip; while eyes painted in pastel hues of dusty rose, sage and lilac are a fittingmatch for a statement-making berry lip. And everything should be paired with theonly cheek for spring: sparkling and sculpted.

Blush Duo ($37)-Hungry Heart- Iridescent gold ivory and pink sand with golden sheenDuo Concealer ($30)- 2 lightweight, creamy, crease resistant concealers that you can blend together or use alone. Fragrance free.-Vanilla/Honey- Fair complexions -Custard/Ginger- Light to medium complexions-Praline/Toffee- Medium to dark complexionsDuo Eye Shadow ($32)-Egea- Frosted sage and smoky lilac-Hula Hula- Strawberry with gold particles and hazelnut with gold glitterparticlesSingle Eye Shadow ($22)-Baby Girl- Cotton candy with golden undertones and gold particles-Grenadines- Matte garnet -Night Sun- Bright marigold with gold particlesThe Multiple Duo ($45)-Orgasm/South Beach- Peachy pink and apricot with shimmerThe Multiple Bronzer ($37)-Cap Vert- Medium to dark complexions with red undertonesLip Gloss ($24)-Sweet Revenge- Sheer pink grapefruitLipstick ($24)-Shrinagar- Metallic raspberry

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Givenchy

Inspired by the sensual and refined beauty of Indian women, this precious collection offers touches of bright, joyful oranges and pinks that are evocative of the culture's ornate clothing and makeup. Together, the sultry shades create a seductive look expressed through a soft healthy complexion, sensual lips, and most of all intense, magnetic eyes.

Sari Glow Iridescent Blush ($42)-44 Maharani Orange- Luminous Rosy Pink-43 Maharani Pink- Luminous Golden PeachPrismissime ($53)-21 Maharani Pinks-22 Maharani ApricotsMagic Kajal Eye Pencil ($21.50)-1 Magic BlackPrecious Sari Glittering Eyeshadow ($26)- A non-sticky, non-oily glittering gel eyeshadow.-1 Maharani Silver- True Silver Shimmer-2 Maharani Gold- True Gold ShimmerRouge Interdit Satin Lipstick ($27)-40 Maharani Rose- Deep Vivid Rose-41 Maharani Henna- Warm Brick Red

Sweep Of MySpace Nets 90,000 Sexual Predators

An ongoing sweep of MySpace.com has netted 90,000 sex offenders -- twice the number the company anticipated when it agreed to stricter safety standards last year. MySpace and Facebook.com claim more than 170 million combined users -- many of whom are children.

The social networking sites agreed to do more to protect those young users -- including banning convicted sex offenders. "The social networking sites are a fertile playground for sexual predators," Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler said. MySpace used a database that takes the names, physical traits and other distinctive characteristics of sex offenders and compares them to MySpace members. Gansler is part of a national push to make social networking safer and said that many sex offenders use fake profiles to avoid getting caught. "One of the things we're trying to do is make it so children under 14 can't get on these sites in the first place. There's no real reason for them to be there. If you reduce the supply, you'll reduce the demand," Gansler said. But more and more kids are creating profiles. "It's private, so nobody can get on it. If I don't know the person who sends a friend request, I spam or deny it," MySpace user Kayla Lake said. In addition to the ban on convicted sex offenders, MySpace and Facebook said they're taking other steps to protect kids. That includes adding a better age verification process and imposing a limit on member searches to prevent adults from trolling for children. Connecticut's attorney general said an initial sweep of Facebook turned up a substantial number of sex offenders. But he said the site has not officially responded to a subpoena of its records.

La Senza for Valentines Day

One of my favourite stores La Senza have just released their new range of lingerie for valentines day & so far its looking great. One of the biggest sellers will definitely be the new antique lace baby doll. This breathtaking babydoll has stunning black lace overlaying a pink mesh base creating a luxurious antique look. The lightly padded cups are styled with lace frills along the neckline and a large pink ribbon bow at the centre front. The body is panelled and boned at the front with a large ribbon bow at each side. The theatrical mesh back has a lower gathered hem with layers of lace frills. Comes with matching mesh thong and detachable suspender straps. Another possible for valentines day is the new lipgloss cami set. Its a gorgeous cami & knickers set is sure to make you feel fabulously flirty & girly! The pink and red cami has a v neckline with an elasticated underband for shape and support. The cami has ‘he loves me... he loves me not’ printed all over in red with gorgeous red lace along the neckline and is finished off with a large red satin bow, The matching red and white polka dot knickers have pink ruffle detail to the sides and red piping and bow detail on the front. Along with the ones mentioned there are also some great little bra & knickers sets & even a selection of valentines inspired jewellery, La Senza have really landed on their feet this valentines.