News Today, November 01, 2009 (2)

MIAMI BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 31: Actress Christina Ricci and her new boyfriend Curtis Buchanan are seen on October 31, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida.


MIAMI BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 31: Actress Christina Ricci and her new boyfriend Curtis Buchanan are seen on October 31, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida.



MIAMI BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 31: Actress Christina Ricci and her new boyfriend Curtis Buchanan are seen on October 31, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida.



MIAMI BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 31: Actress Christina Ricci is seen on October 31, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida.



A Chinese security guard looks out near snow covered foliage outside a residential compound in Beijing China, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The Chinese capital turned white Sunday as it received its first snow of the winter.



A Chinese woman walks past a snow blanketed table and chairs in a residential compound in Beijing China, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The Chinese capital turned white Sunday as it received its first snow of the winter


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the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City.

A man covered in fake blood carries an axe as he participates in the annaul Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.


NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately 2 million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.



Costumed in plastic, Alexis Clarino, of the Brooklyn borough of New York, right, waits with others for the start of the Village Halloween Parade Saturday Oct. 31, 2009 in New York.



NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: A participant dressed as Michael Jackson dances before the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately 2 million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.



NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants prepare to take part in the annual Village Halloween Parade on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.



NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately 2 million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.



NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country



NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country



A participant poses for a picture at a Halloween parade in Tegucigalpa October 31,2009.



A dance group performs Michael Jackson's Thriller video in the Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.



People take part in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009



A woman dressed as Nadya Suleman nicknamed "Octomom" takes part in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009. Suleman recently gave birth to eight babies.



A woman wears a costume depicting a waitress serving breakfast and coffee at the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.



A stilt walker wears a bird-like costume in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.



NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: A performer on stilts waits for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.



A man carries a blue ribbon as he participates in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.



A group dressed as zombies dance as the make their way up Sixth Avenue during the Village Halloween Parade Saturday Oct. 31, 2009 in New York.



Costumed spectators Victoria Ochoa, second from right, and Melissa Valencia, right, stand with others as they watch the Village Halloween Parade make it's way up New York's Sixth Avenue Saturday Oct. 31, 2009.



Dressed as ghostly dancers, Natasha Wozniak, right, helps Michele Wang with her makeup as they wait for the start of the Village Halloween Parade Saturday Oct. 31, 2009 in New York.



A stilt walker wears a bird-like costume in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009


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This Is It makes $20m in one day

THE Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It earned $20.1m at worldwide box offices in its first day, the studio that made the film has said.
The movie, which is based on rehearsal footage for the star’s ill-fated comeback shows, was premiered around the world on Tuesday.

Steve Elzer from Sony Pictures said the movie is a “reaffirmation of the global appeal of Michael Jackson”. The film made $7.4m in the US and $2m in the UK.
“The studio believes that the worldwide launch, with very strong performance across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, represents an amazing beginning for the film,” Mr Elzer said in a statement. He has also revealed that the studio will submit the movie to the Academy Awards for consideration this year in the best picture category.
To be a contender for Oscar shortlisting, the film must complete a seven-day run in Los Angeles County and film-makers would need to “submit the proper paperwork,” Academy spokeswoman Leslie Unger said. Director Kenny Ortega said the late star “deserves” to win an Oscar.
Jackson’s brothers attended the film’s screening in LA on Tuesday and simultaneous premieres were held in 18 other cities around the world. The movie was then released to cinemas on Wednesday for a two-week run only.
However, Sony has said the movie will be extended beyond its planned stint if ticket demand is high.
The movie, which runs to nearly two hours, features Jackson singing and dancing to his biggest hits, including Beat It, Black or White and Man in the Mirror. – BBC Jackson, who died on 25 June aged 50, had spent the previous four months rehearsing in LA for the record 50 concerts which were to be held in London.
More than 800,000 tickets had been sold for the concerts, with organisers promising one of the “most expensive and technically advanced” live shows ever. He was just two weeks away from the opening night at the time of his death. By the weekend, it will be shown in 110 countries. – BBC

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28:Crowds starting to gather at the Australian Premiere of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' at the Event Cinemas on October 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia

People leave on October 28, 2009, the Grand Rex movie theatre in Paris after attending the screening for the documentary film 'This Is It,' culled from more than 100 hours of footage taken from rehearsals for Michael Jackson's comeback. Yesterday, four months after Jackson's death, red carpets were rolled out for worldwide premieres 18 simultaneous screenings on five continents for King of Pop posthumous thriller.


source: Nation.com
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MAC Freckletone Lipstick Dupe!! & Palladio Cosmetics Haul!

While shopping at Sally's Beauty Supply, I was looking at Palladio Cosmetics. I purchased something called Herbal Lip Slix - ultra shiny lip gloss crayon in the shade Creme Cocoa PLC09. It's basically a lip stick crayon. The texture is very smooth and creamy and the finish is shiny and pretty opaque. I've been wearing it for a few days and noticed that it looks exactly like one of my MAC favorites.. Freckletone. When comparing both, I couldn't tell them apart. The texture, finish, color.. It is the perfect dupe if you want to try Freckletone without spending $14.50 plus tax, and maybe not liking it. This crayon is $5.99, but I got it for 20%. They also sell this at ULTA, and ULTA always has buy one get one sales.. and they have great weekly coupons.







I also bought a concealer stick in the shade "light". Medium looked a little dark for me for a concealer. I already have a yellow color corrector concealer stick and it covers really good.. so I wanted to give another shade a try. Great coverage, it's very creamy and doesn't crease.




and, I bought a beautiful baked blush that reminds me of a mac mineralize blush, but I can't think of which one it looks like. Palladio has a realllyy nice selection of blushes. And they have great lasting power. This one is called "choc-au-lait"

Seven Flaws Your Date Will Notice

Seven Flaws Your Date Will Notice

You've only got one chance to make a great first impression. Find out what he ranks on the top of his list of beauty turn-offs

While we like to think he'll notice our fabulous leopard print pumps, guys have a different set of priorities when determining if they're hot for you or not. Check out what beauty concerns grab his eye and how to turn an imperfection into your best asset. See flaws

Mac Love Lace Collection

Mac Love Lace Collection. The new Mac Love Lace Collection hits stores Dec 26th which is right around my birthday so you know I'll be getting some birthday goodies. I will be stocking up on some of the Kohl liners since they are great on the waterline. Check out what's in the collection below.

Lipstick

• Pretty Please Pearled pale pink (Lustre) (Permanent)
• Intricate Frosted cool icy taupe (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass

• Icescape Sheer pale pink with pink pearlized pigments (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Utterly Discrete Sheer frosted cool icy mauve (Limited Edition)

Eyeshadow

• Pincurl Dusty white (Frost) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
• Hypnotizing Frosted grey mauve (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Love Lace Frosted mid-tone greyish blue (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Suave Intentions Light frosted silver blue (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)

Kohl Power

• Sense of Style Blackened deep marine blue (Limited Edition)
• Raven Black with red pearl (Limited Edition)
• Feline Rich black (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer

• Light Affair Creamy pale grey taupe (Cream) (Limited Edition)

Eye Kohl

• Fascinating (Permanent)

Zoomlash Mascara

• Zoomblack (Permanent)

Brow

• Stud (Permanent)

Lash

• #44 (Permanent)

2009 Stila Holiday Collection

2009 Stila Holiday Collection. If you're a Stila girl now is the time to stock up on some goodies with value sets. Stila brings plenty of sets this season from lip glazes, to smudge pots, and even an exclusive Stila set only available at Sephora. All items are in stores now.

Kitten Set (Sephora Exclusive)

Get a double dose of the award-winning shimmering pink champagne shade in this stunning set featuring Eye Shadow and Lip Glaze in Kitten. The best-selling Eye Shadow shade is now available in Stila’s legendary high-shine Lip Glaze formula—so now you can have a complete Kitten look that will have you smitten! The moisture-rich gloss contains ultra-fine pearl shimmer that provides amazing shine. It’s also enriched with Vitamins A, C and E for additional skincare benefits. And the Kitten Eye Shadow—Stila’s original, award-winning formula that can be worn wet or dry—stays on all day without creasing or smudging.

Mini Lip Glaze Collection

Back and bigger than ever, Stila’s ultra-popular mini Lip Glaze collection features EIGHT shades—four bestsellers and four brand new. Find the flavor to match your every look and mood in this must-have set that delivers lips with unprecedented high-wattage color and shine.

• Starfruit Neutral pink with subtle white pearl
• Kitten Caramel with golden pearl
• Cranberry Deep red
• Blackberry Deep warm red brown
• Marmalade Sheer peach with pink and white pearl
• Pinkle Twinkle Sheer pink with pink and multicolor sparkle
• Plum Fairy Sheer plum with pink pearl
• Candy Sheer pinky coral with subtle rainbow sparkle

24kt Luxe Lip Gloss Collection (Anthropologie Exclusive)

Give the gift of gold. This collection will make lips glisten with four shades of 24kt Luxe Lip Gloss: Radiant Sunset, Precious Coral, Golden Charm and Vintage Merlot infused with genuine 24kt gold leaf. This non-sticky formula is loaded with moisture-locking
ingredients including Vitamin E to nourish and condition and Vitamins A & C to provide anti-oxidant protection. You will be sure to make a statement with this luxurious gift of gold and gloss.

Smudge Pot Set (Perfect For Creating Cat Eyes)

Introducing vibrant new twinkling shades of the classic long lasting, waterproof Smudge Pot formula that will outlast even the most packed social schedule or winter snowstorm. Featuring NEW Violet with shimmer, NEW Starry Night, Black and Kitten shades, and complete with a mini brush, these versatile multi-taskers are beloved by makeup artists and makeup mavens alike. Each can be used for lining the eyes for the perfect cat eye or smudging on the lids to create a smoldering smoky eye.

In love with Cinque Terre

The word “Cinque Terre” is the name given to the five lands or villages along the Eastern Ligurian Coast on the Italian Riviera. The villages from north to south are known as Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, which each has a unique and picturesque landscape. It is named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and also protected as a National Park and National Marine Sanctuary. The best way to experience the beauty of Cinque Terre is simply by walking on the breathtaking trails from one village to another.



For our Cinque Terre vacation, we picked to stay at the sublimely romantic Vernazza for its remarkable beauty. Since most places to stay in Vernazza are located up on the hills, we therefore have to climb hundreds of stairs to get to our bed and breakfast (B&B), and some of the stairs are very steep. Some rooms are on higher floors and accessible only by small spiral stairs. As seen in many forums, a lot of tourists are complaining about quickly getting tired going up so many stairs especially when carrying heavy backpacks. I ended up taking a rest for a while before reaching our B&B. It’s a very good exercise. The view from the top of the hill near our B&B was incredibly stunning. We could see different parts of the Vernazza village with an amazing view of the blue Mediterranean sea. The gorgeous scenery instantly refreshed our minds and we couldn’t wait to explore the villages. Right after dropping our backpacks at our B&B room, we went for a walk and stopped at a small gelateria to get my first gelato at Cinque Terre. The gelato was probably not best but still considered okay to satisfy my craving.



Next, we headed to Manarola by train to have a lunch at Tratoria dal Billy. Thanks to V, a friend of mine whom we met a couple days before at Basel, Switzerland, and who recommended this superb restaurant. Perched high on the southern cliff, this small restaurant has a spectacular terrace that grants a magnificent view of the ocean surrounded by vineyards and pastel-color buildings of the Manarola village. We ordered their homemade squid-ink pasta with local seafood (which was their special dish of the day), and their grilled fish served with potatoes and local white wine. The homemade pasta was very fresh and flavorful. We could savor the blended rich taste between the pasta and the mixed fresh seafood. Billy serves simple homemade dishes made from fresh high-quality ingredients. It is definitely a must-visit restaurant in case we revisit Cinque Terre in the future.




After the delightful lunch, we spent some time checking the nearby ancient San Lorenzo Church, which has a traditional Basilica design and is embellished with a rose window, a bell tower and a wall overlooking the Mediterranean ocean. Then we continued walking down the road and, after twenty yards, we followed a wooden railing leading towards the seafront. An impressive sight along the path was a finely crafted vineyard and lemon groves. The scenery was so marvelous. We never imagined that it could be that beautiful.





There exists a famous easy hiking trail along the coast line that connects all five villages. The trail is twelve kilometers in length, with spectacular seaside views. Hiking the entire trail takes about five hours. Via dell’ Amore (The Lover’s Way) between Manarola and Riomaggiore is the easiest hiking trail in the Cinque Terre. So, without a doubt, I chose to walk this easiest trail. Hehehe… The trail has a wide path and is nicely paved, which makes it easy for almost everyone to do this hike. Walking along the path, we enjoyed great views of the ocean and the steep rocky cliff. We stopped several times admiring the view and capturing some pictures.


Arriving at the Riomaggiore village, we first checked out the church of San Giovanni Battista whose design is a typical local style (similar to the San Lorenzo Church in Manarola) with a white stone rose window on the front wall. We then continued walking towards Marina just to sightsee, take pictures and relax.




After leisurely walking for a half day, I started to crave for another scoop of gelato again. So, at Riomaggiore I grabbed one cup of lemone and fragola gelato, which tasted much better than the one I had previously in Vernazza. Being in Italy with the ubiquity of gelaterias enabled me to eat gelato every single day during my entire stay in Italy. Ahhh… I was extremely happy! I would ensure to have at least two scoops of gelato everyday! Yay…


Time flew by so fast, and it showed 5pm already. We planned to enjoy the sunset from a ferry going straight to Monterosso. Boarding the ferry along the Cinque Terre coast line is the best way to get an amazing panorama of the colorful houses and vineyards perched against on hill. We then hurriedly moved to Riomaggiore ’s Marina to wait for the ferry to come ashore. At that time, many people were sunbathing on the rocky beach and some were even swimming in the cold sea water. Brrr…





source: foodtravelblog