Care by Stella McCartney challenges the conventional cosmetic laws by raising the following question: why are we more careful about our food than we are about what we apply to our skin, whereas it’s the latter that is our larger organ. This line is made with 100% certified bio-active ingredients, with no petrochemical products, no silicone or synthetic preservatives. Moreover, it doesn’t contain any animal derived components, or endangered plant species and its formulas aren’t tested on animals.

A truly organic line that offers formulas made of organic components that are more concentrated in essential nutrients than the traditional ingredients. Namely vitamins, antioxidants, oligo elements, and other essential organic components, such as the amino acids and the fatty acids, that support the vital functions of the skin. The line Care by Stella McCartney is Ecocert certified.

It’s because it combines this ecological commitment without concession with a luxury positioning that Care by Stella McCartney is distinguished from all care lines. Stella McCartney refuses the idea that it is necessary to make sacrifices to apply an organic product to one’s skin. With Care by Stella McCartney, she proves that it’s possible to offer a luxury product, highly powerful, with a perfume that is both extremely pleasant and organic, in a well designed packaging, without compromising her personal convictions or the safety of the environment.

The packaging is far from the austere corrugated boxing that goes generally with the so-called natural products. The concept is simple: air tight bottles when needed to protect the natural formulas they shelter, sober cases, perfectly elegant and meant to be in the bathroom or sport bags or simply be re-used. A modern packaging, for a modern product, both by its philosophy and its esthetics.

The line Care by Stella McCartney is perfectly integrated into current life styles. It is actually appropriate for both men and women, of any age. It brings to the skin, of any type, all it needs and nothing else. The products were conceived to be joined indefinitely, but can be used separately. No way to impose anything.

The environment, in which Stella McCartney grew up, has largely inspired the communication campaign. She grew up in an organic farm and wished that the visual would be the reflection of the natural beauty, and that the outside shots convey vulnerability and softness without giving up an elegant and sexy atmosphere.

With Care by Stella McCartney, take care of yourself and your environment; offer yourself an infinite universe of beauty.

Tattooing has been a Eurasian practice at least since Neolithic times. Mummies bearing tattoos and dating from the end of the second millennium BC have been discovered at Pazyryk on the Ukok Plateau. Tattooing in Japan is thought to go back to the Paleolithic era, some ten thousand years ago. Tattoos have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent decades in many parts of the world, particularly in North America, Japan, and Europe. The growth in tattoo culture has seen an influx of new artists into the industry, many of whom have technical and fine art training.

Permanent tattoos are applied by injecting color pigments into the second layer of skin using a needle that is attached to a motorized instrument. The tattoo may take anywhere from a few hours to several months to complete, depending on size and detail of the design.

Having a permanent tattoo done requires research. You most certainly don’t want to have your tattoo done by just anyone. Imagine getting a tattoo, only to later discover you contracted the disease hepatitis from an unclean tattoo needle. Having a tattoo done safely should be your number one priority. State health departments in Texas, Oregon and Wisconsin monitor and inspect tattoo studios. However, tattoo studios operate in many states in the U.S. but are NOT inspected by a local health department. New York City currently has over 400 licensed tattoo artists. Tattoo studios are still illegal in several states in the US: Vermont, Massachusetts and Oklahoma being a couple at the time of this writing.

You also have to remember tattoo aftercare is vital to the longevity of your tattoo! How your tattoo looks three months or three years from now depends upon how you treat it right away. Follow these steps to promote a healthy tattoo.

If you have already had a tattoo done and have since then regretted it, there are several ways to have the tattoo removed. The method of removal however, will depend on the pigment used, amount of time the tattoo has been on the skin, the location of the tattoo and if it was professionally done or not. Keep in mind that tattoo removal is a very costly procedure and it’s not always possible to completely remove the tattoo. Often there is permanent scarring where the tattoo once was.

The most common removal methods are laser treatment, dermabrasion (which involves freezing, then sanding the skin) or salabrasion (which requires the use of a salt solution instead of freezing. The skin is then sanded).

If you’re looking for a less permanent and safer approach to tattooing, try a temporary or henna tattoo.

Although not permanent, Henna tattoos are a more temporary ink, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of body art. Colors however, are limited. Usually henna inks come in shades of red, green or brown and depending on your skin tone, the colors may react differently than others.

For many celebrity, getting tattoos can become a media circus with future employment ramifications. A tattoo design that was crafted with personal intention can suddenly become the latest must-have copycat item for hundreds of fans worldwide.

Part of being a celebrity is having every detail of your life opened up to the attention of the public. With the rise in popularity of body art, and the lessening of the stigmatic perception of things like tattoos and piercings, those who enjoy celebrity watching now scrutinize every little inking and puncture of their favorite stars.

The first Western celebrities to make tattoos fashionable were the British upper class in the late 1800s. Family crests and other small signets were popular on forearms.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) get a colorful variation on their “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” advertisement campaign. After a series of ads featuring unclothed female models, the latest ads are spun off under the concept “Think Ink, Not Mink.” In addition to bared bodies, the ads feature the appearances of both male spokesmodels and celebrity tattoos.

If you have a tattoo please, leave me a comment, and let me know if you get a nice experience with your tattoo studios

That she’s so refreshingly normal for a chanteuse is, of course, what makes her appealing. Still, Norah Jones now seems determined to spice things up. On last year’s « Sucker », a duet with former Faith No More singer Mike Patton for his Peeping Tom project, she delivered the word « motherf***er » and she regularly performs with a glammy New York rock band.

Norah doesn’t really show up in gossip magazines and she made a concerted effort to stay low-key in a way that not a lot of other people with her success do.

The little slidehow is by Danny Clinch. He really got her looking gorge! don’t you think she has an angelic smile ?

For more on Norah Jones, check it out here

http://www.norahjones.com

Catch up on what’s new on Blue Note (an amazing label featuring the likes of jazz and blues musicians from around the globe)

http://www.bluenote.com

Product Red is like a constellation of some of the world’s most iconic global brands (American Express, Gap, Nike, Motorola, Armani) who have created special Red products. A proportion of the profits goes to the Global Fund1 to raise funds for the fight against HIV and Aids in Africa. Launched in the UK last spring 2006 and supported by an independent newspaper, and a gaggle of celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Claudia Schiffer and the Scissor Sisters, it has been promoted in North America last summer.

This campaign captures the true energy and spirit behind Red while communicating the unique role the card can play in enabling consumers to make a real difference.

Some people said the idea of a poor African’s life is being borrowed for by a rich white person is not a revolutionary concept. Regarding Keseme Ole Parsapaet, he said: « Aids is affecting my community. I think Red is great. It is a way of helping the world come together to help fight Aids. »

Yet another celebrity has jumped on the Saviour of Africa bandwagon.

Gisele is, since january, the new face of Cacharel. The Brazilian supermodel has signed a multi million pound deal with the French company. She will appear in advertising campaigns from Europe to the Middle East to promote their new fragrance. Gisele is one of the most high profile models in the industry. Bunchen’s popularity in China, Japan, Europe and the Middle East after the Product Red campaign is believed to be one of the reasons why she was chosen to represent Cacharel. The stunning 24 year old has starred in campaigns for some of fashion’s biggest names including Louis Vuttion, Christian Dior, Victoria Secrets, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana.