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RSVIP: Fashion Sings at Yves Saint Laurent-Sponsored Met Opera Gala

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Filed under: Apparel, Events

Emmy Rossum Yves Saint Laurent Met OperaRossini never wrote love music more lovely than the score of "Le Comte Ory" (1828), a comic opera which debuted at The Metropolitan Opera in New York on Thursday. But Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati was responsible for the cavalcade of fashion on the gala's jet-black arrivals carpet.

The set: the icy chill of a tented quarter-mile hallway leading to the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center on March 24.

The story onstage at the Met: love, identity confusion, and some cross-dressing in the 19th century. Met director Bartlett Sher has described "Le Comte Ory" as "a place where love is dangerous. People get hurt."

"That can be very funny and very painful," quips Sher.

Let the media coverage begin!


Tags: celebrities, events, fashion, Le Comte Ory, opera, red carpet, red carpet style, RSVIP, Stefano Pilati, The Metropolitan Opera, Yves Saint Laurent

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Exclusive New Villas Launched at Bahamas Celeb Hideaway Pink Sands

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Celebrity Shopping, Real Estate Developments


Keith Richards, Julia Roberts, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell all go there for a getaway – now you can call it home. Pink Sands, the exclusive resort on idyllic Harbour Island in the Bahamas formerly owned by famed record producer Chris Blackwell is now offering a limited number of private residences on the picturesque property built to owners' specifications. Only 13 of the elite estates will be constructed on the celebrity hideaway's 20 acres overlooking the most beautiful stretch of pink sand beach in the Bahamas. Building lots are priced fro $700,000 – $1.995 million, and the resort's luxe amenities including the concierge service, housekeeping, private dining, beach chairs and umbrellas, massage studio and more will be available to estate owners.

Once they've acquired a lot owners can choose to hire their own architect or pick out one of Pink Sands' unique turnkey plans, and can also stay at the posh resort while their villas are being built. One of the first estates, designed by the award-winning Garcia Stromberg architectural firm, is a three-bedroom villa with panoramic views of the beach and the bay, a beautifully landscaped private outdoor courtyard, an open-air sitting area with fireplace and a private swimming pool, and a guest cottage. This villa will also be available to rent with weekly rates starting at about $19,000 during the off-season, as will certain others, with the option of joining the rental program open to all purchasers.

[via JustLuxe]

Gallery: Pink Sands, Harbour Island



Tags: Bahamas, beach, Caribbean, celebrities, Chris Blackwell, island, Julia Roberts, Kate Moss, Keith Richards, Naomi Campbell, Pink Sands, resort

Kim Kardashian Refused $1 Million Dollar Birthday Cake

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping

kim kardashian turns 30Kim Kardashian spent last week traveling from birthday party to birthday party in celebration of her 30th birthday on Thursday and after accepting who knows how many gifts and cakes from friends and family she drew the line and refused a $1 million jewel-encrusted birthday cake that was meant to be a surprise during her appearance at GLO Nightclub in Westbury, NY.

The cake was never delivered as Kim found out and had it canceled beforehand. Later Kim explained on her blog "Making a million dollar birthday cake is just ridiculous! I'd rather they give me a cupcake and donate the rest of the money to the homeless!" She also wrote "I would never allow anyone to spend that much money on a cake."

Kim Kardashian still appeared as scheduled at GLO on Saturday, although the cake did not. GLO representative Danielle Orsino responded by saying "It's a shame that she couldn't just enjoy it for what it is, a record-breaking diamond-encrusted cake gifted her, a lover of diamonds."

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Tags: birthday, celebrities, celebrity, kim kardashian

Laila Ali Launches Skincare, Haircare, Fragrances Line

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Green, Celebrity Design

Laila Ali Launches Skincare, Haircare, Fragrances LineBoxing beauty, famous daughter, and singer Laila Ali now has a full line of beauty products -- skincare (Global Complexion), haircare (Global Texture), and fragrances for women (Laila), and men (KO). The line is affordable and strives to be eco-friendly, two things that don't always go hand in hand.

Both the skincare and haircare lines are made with a blend of sulfate- and paraben-free ingredients combined with exclusive Derm Essential moisturizers. Plant derivatives, plant-based compounds, and sea kelp extracts are used for the line's essential oils instead of oils derived from animal products. Organic, hypoallergenic, wrapped in recyclable packaging, and designed for daily use. All products in both lines are $13 each.

Fragrances are $40 for women and $47 for men. Both are a 3.4 oz. EDT spray.


Tags: celebrities, celebrity, fragrance, green, haircare, Laila Ali, organic, perfume, skincare

Luxist Guest Post: Celebrity Stylist Colin Megaro's Tips For Red-Carpet-Ready Style

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Sunday night's Emmy fashions got us in a fashion-centered mood. With New York Fashion Week approaching we decided to check in with celebrity fashion stylist Colin Megaro for his tips on how to create your own red-carpet-worthy looks.

Megaro is no fashion novice, he is a regular fixture on the international fashion scene and helps his clients hone a signature look, so they will look stunning for events ranging from launch parties and red carpets to interviews and first dates. He has been involved in numerous television projects, including upcoming appearances on E! Entertainment's The Shayne Lamas show and more. He has been dressing some of Hollywood's hottest talent including Daren Kagasoff from "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," Michael Emerson of "Lost" for his 2009 Emmy win, Brooke Hogan, Julie Benz of "Dexter" and Carrie Preston of "True Blood."

Let's face it: no matter who we are, we all want a taste of the celebrity life. However, real life often intrudes, and all of the upkeep can a bit out of the everyday budget. However, there are some at-home tips and tricks that will get you red carpet-ready every day.

Let's start at the top, with great hair. We all know that stars pay good money to have shiny, healthy, luxurious hair at all times. Guess what: you can do the same at home.

Know your hair texture, and "head" to your local drugstore or beauty supply and get products that work for you. For starters, I'd recommend a deep conditioner once a week -- you will love how your hair feels and reacts to styling. Dampen hair, apply deep conditioner, cover with shower cap and go about your routine for an hour, rinse.

We all know how important healthy, glowing skin is. You keep your skin looking its best, follow these simple tips. First: drink lots of water, hydration is key. Try a toning mask (look for cucumber in the ingredients) once a week, and an apricot scrub twice a week. Be sure to remove makeup nightly, and follow with a great moisturizer before bed.


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Abramovich's Daughter Paints the Town Red

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Filed under: Wealth


Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, whose billion-dollar gigayacht Eclipse has garnered him plenty of headlines lately, isn't the only member of the family in the spotlight – his curvaceous 18-year-old daughter Anna's antics in London are making her a bold-face name as well. The UK's Metro reports that Anna (above, right) recently partied the night away with Will.i.am (left) and the Black Eyed Peas at posh London club Whisky Mist, the favored haunt of Princes William and Harry. Despite the gaggle of female admirers surrounding the singer and his bandmates, it was Abramovich's daughter who held sway, Metro reports. Anna's magnanimous side was also on display; spotting some homeless men hanging around outside the club the heiress gave the bouncers £100 to give to the unfortunate fellows. Meanwhile, Marie Claire also spotted Anna partying with Rihanna on another recent occasion. No doubt she's always quick to pick up the tab.

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Tags: anna abramovich, Black Eyed Peas, celebrities, heiress, London, nightclub, oligarch, Rihanna, Roman Abramovich, Russia, Whisky Mist, Will.i.am

Mariah Carey Demands 'White Roses' and 'No Harsh Lighting' on 2010 Concert Tour

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping

mariah careyWhat does a music legend like Mariah Carey need to stay happy between performances while on the road? According to the 2010 rider that goes along with her concert tour she needs two dozen white roses, a $200 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, and no "busy patterns" on the furniture, among other things. TheSmokingGun.com reports that this years list is actually less indulgent than previous ones, noting that she no longer requires Cristal champagne or "bendy straws" (ha!) to drink it with. She does, however, want vanilla aromatherapy candles, a room temperature of 'about 75 degrees,' eight 'tall, leafy plants' in her living space, and a lamp or clip light that can be used to offset or replace 'harsh lighting' in the bathroom.

If this is the gist of her list I actually think it's pretty tame -- if I could I'd ask for a room filled with roses too!

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Tags: celebrities, celebrity, contract rider, mariah carey, mariah carey concert tour

Oscars Stage Design to Be More Glamorous and Fantastic Than Ever

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Events


The Oscars are a glitzy event, there's no doubt about that, but after last years low key approach stage designer David Rockwell isn't holding anything back for this years event. Described as "bigger, shinier, and with more moving parts than ever before," the stage will feature a stunning quarter-moon curtain hung with 100,000 glittering Swarovski crystals, plus three moving platforms, several rotating LED panels, and other effects like mirrors and metal architecture. The whole thing is inspired by the basic elements of movie making -- light and movement -- and is meant to show off the event's hosts and winners in the best possible way.

How impressive and beautiful it must to stand on that stage and look up into that amazing curtain!

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Tags: academy awards, AcademyAwards, celebrities, david rockwell, DavidRockwell, oscars, swarovski, swarovski crystals, SwarovskiCrystals

Suri Cruise Has Her Own $850 Handbag

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Celebrity Shopping

suri cruiseSuri Cruise is getting started early on her designer handbag collection, and (no surprise) so far she has the very same taste as her mother Katie Holmes. Suri was spotted carrying a tiny metallic Salvatore Ferragamo "Sophia" bag (not the bag shown here) recently as she was carried aboard a helicopter in Jamaica by dad Tom. Mom, bringing up the rear, was toting her own larger version of the same "Sophia" design. Color and all.

Yes she's a cutie, and no we don't know the whole story, but is it really necessary to give a little girl a purse worth almost a $1000 when everybody's traveling and in jeans and t-shirts? Maybe if she's going to the Oscars.

Via LuxuryLaunches

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Lancôme Selects Julia Roberts as "Global Ambassadress"

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Main Entry: am·bas·sa·dress
Pronunciation: \am-ˈba-sə-drəs, əm-, im-\
Function: noun
Date: 1594

1 : a woman who is an ambassador
2 : the wife of an ambassador

Lancôme has bestowed the first definition on Julia Roberts in the ongoing epic "Another Day, Another Celebrity Endorsement." Cynicism aside, Lancôme has, through the years, had a bevy of beautiful women endorsing its products -- Isabella Rossellini, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, and numerous models. Roberts is the newest, according to a WWD exclusive:

"By her remarkable personality and career, Julia Roberts is an emblematic woman of her time," said Youcef Nabi, president of Lancôme International. "Her exceptional talent, her radiance, and her strong commitments perfectly echo Lancôme's values. We are convinced she will embody the brand in the most sublime way possible."

Lancôme executives declined to share details on the relationship between Roberts and the brand, including the amount the actress is being paid to sell the products, the length of her contract, and specific duties, saying more would be revealed early next year.

Roberts, who is said to command salaries upward of $20 million for her acting projects, is in post-production on two films - Eat, Pray, Love, and Valentine's Day.

The WWD article goes on to say that "getting Roberts - or any other star of her caliber - to appear in U.S. advertising a decade ago would have been a longshot, although many stars consented to appear in product advertising outside the U.S. ... however, the celebrity culture has become ubiquitous, and the stigma once associated with selling products to middle America seems to have disappeared."

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First Jackson Auction Drop in the Bucket, But Higher Than Expected

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions, Celebrity Shopping

In what is likely to be the first of several auctions, Michael Jackson's estimated $500 million debt was chipped away by $205,000. This is far ahead of the initial estimates of $10,000 to $12,000, showing signs of life in at least one corner of the auction market today.

The auction was not a knee-jerk reaction to the entertainer's death, as it had been scheduled prior to his demise. Items brought under the gavel include a sheer, long-sleeve shirt from the 1984 "Victory" tour. Clearly, the unexpected death pushed prices higher. The shirt went for $52,500, much more than the $1,000 to $1,500 anticipated, and a handwritten letter was purchased for $12,500 – up substantially from the $200 to $300 estimate.

Also on the block were a painting of Mickey Mouse conducting with Pluto singing (acrylic on cardboard) – signed ... twice ... by Michael Jackson. The first painting was in black paint, and the second was in white paint, over the original signature. It sold for $25,000, well above the $1,000 to $1,500 target.

[Photo via Julien's Auctions]


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Zooey Deschanel Glasses, for Oliver Peoples

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Design


Actress Zooey Deschanel joins the ranks of celebrity designers with a contribution to the Oliver Peoples line of eyewear. Available in five colors, as optical eyewear or a sunglass, the "Zooey" is hand-crafted of plastic in beveled contours and features a vintage-inspired, custom Oliver Peoples metal plaque with ridged detailing at the end pieces. The CR-39 lenses are equipped with a one-of-a-kind breath logo in the shape of Deschanel's kissing lips, an element also featured on the cocktail napkin-esque AR cloth included. Available for presale online through March 15 and expected to hit stores in April; $415.

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Celebrity iPod Auction Series, Benefits Music Rising

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Auctions, Charity

mariah carey ipod
Tonic, a Web site devoted to doing good, recently launched the Celebrity iPod Auction Series to benefit Music Rising, an organization that replaces lost or destroyed instruments in the hurricane-affected Gulf Coast region. Every week, from now through August, Tonic will launch between one and five autographed iPods loaded with celebrities' personal playlists and put them up for auction, with 100% of the revenue going directly to rescue the musical culture of the Central Gulf. More than 70 A-list celebrities are participating, from ex-Presidents, to rock stars, to models -- even Warren Buffett. Each celebrity is given a new iPod, which he or she autographs and Tonic pre-loads with 10 - 20 of his or her favorite songs.

Check out the gallery for some of the early participants.

Gallery: Celebrity iPod Auction Series, Benefits Music Rising

Faith Hill frontFaith Hill backGwen Stefani frontGwen Stefani back


Tags: celebrities, charity, iPod, music, Music Rising, MusicRising, Tonic

Curtis & Co. Watches

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Filed under: Apparel, Timepieces / Watches

Curtis & Co Big TimeYou've probably heard of Curtis & Co. watches. They've been seen on everyone from 50 Cent to Paris Hilton, to Stuart Scott on ESPN. They list famous wearers here, on their "Awristocrats" page.

Their collections all start with the words "Big Time," and include Air (in blue with black casing at right), Ice, Hers, and Limited Edition pieces like a gorgeous rectangular watch celebrating the new golden age of Dubai.

Are these watches "Big Time?" Yes. Each watch has a beautifully crafted face, multiple first-rate functions, and there is an extensive selection of straps in different colors and textures. Curtis & Co. makes exquisite and stylish watches for gifts or to be seen wearing.

Click here for retailers.

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