File this under “We knew this was coming.”

According to WWD, Marchesa designers Keren Craig & Georgina Chapman have decided to turn their long-term backstage collaboration with Stila and Talia Shobrook into a full-blown beauty business venture.

Meet The Backstage Beauty Collection.

And here’s where this idea goes from beautiful to brilliant: the Chapman will be a sheer red, the Craig will be a sleek nude shade, and the Shobrook will be a rich berry hue. What an amazing way to immortalize yourself… especially since these three colors will be featured on Stila’s roster forever. No capsule collection for these girls!

I’m willing to bet diehard Marchesa fans like Sienna Miller and Jennifer Lopez will be the first to scoop these lipsticks up.

Any takers?

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The St. Ives Elements Collection

1) Olive Scrub - Olive Oil enriches this scrub to nourish while cleaning, exfoliating and conditioning, leaving skin smooth and moisturized. The all-natural gentle exfoliants and creamy formula contribute to re-energizing the skin to ensure a healthy look. Additionally, the natural olive oil delivers moisture to otherwise parched skin.

2) Microdermabrasion Scrub - Designed for efficient, everyday exfoliation, this new scrub is unique in its formula, which spreads smoothly and works into a creamy lather with water. The exfoliating system, composed of hydrated silica, gently, but effectively, removes dry, dead skin cells without the coarse or sharp feel of traditional exfoliants. This mixture gently smoothes away the appearance of fine lines and leaves your skin feeling refreshed.

3) Warming Scrub - Created as a one-step cleansing scrub to reduce the appearance of pores, the gentle all-natural exfoliants remove dead, dry skin cells, while the mild cleanser lathers into a creamy foam to whisk away pore-clogging oil and dirt. A truly fulfilling sensory experience, the formula subtly warms when in contact with water to relax pores for a deeper clean.

4) Olive Cleanser - This new, foaming face wash deep cleans and leaves skin feeling moisturized. Mild purifying ingredients provide excellent oil and makeup removal without irritating skin. The fatty acids in olive oil mimic those found at the skin surface, making it desirable for cosmetic use. Thus, the olive-derived emollients provide unique skin conditioning and further nourishment for the face.

5) Protective Cleanser - For the first-time ever on the mass market, St. Ives introduces a breakthrough in SPF application with the creation of a daily cleanser that provides UVA/UVB protection. The SPF 10 technology protects against 90% of UVB radiation or rays, while the sunscreens and cleanser are balanced for optimum results. Sunscreens are encapsulated in a positively-charged silica shell so it sticks to skin, which is negatively charged, without rinsing off. The oil-free, micro-encapsulated sunscreen cleanser eliminates the greasy feel of traditional sunscreens while still softening and protecting the skin.

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Maria Menounos at The 15th Annual Race to Erase MS Red Carpet Extravaganza.

The theme of the red carpet event was Old Hollywood, and with that in mind, celebrity makeup artist Bret Boreman took his inspiration from the icons of the 1960’s and created a modern day ‘Glam Goddess’ look on Maria Menounos. “I took Old Hollywood, and gave it a modern twist,” says Boreman. “I wanted the look to have fresh, dewy skin with a stained red lip. To do this, I colored in the lips using a red pencil, then with my index finger, I pressed the color lightly giving the lips a raspberry red, stained appearance. For the skin, I combined a moisturizer with the Stila All Over Shimmering Illuminizer, massaging it into the skin, followed by foundation. This three-product combination; moisturizer, illuminizer and foundation conceals, protects and makes the skin shimmer for a modern take on a classic look.”

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Of course she’s know for her addiction to Mr. Big and expensive shoes, but when we think of Carrie Bradshaw, we tend to think about her fabulous mane.

In anticipation of the New York premiere of the Sex and The City movie, curl expert Ouidad shares simple steps on how to get gorgeous waves like Carrie Bradshaw.

1. After shampooing and conditioning your hair, leave about 25% of the conditioner in your hair. Apply styling lotion in fatter sections (about 2 inches wide and 2 inches thick) so you are able to create bigger waves, and perform the Ouidad Rake & Shake method.

2. Be sure to apply the styling lotion evenly working your way all the way up to the top of the head.

3. When you get to the top, create a side part.

4. Next, take the side part section, apply styling lotion and create a wave pattern with the Ouidad Rake & Shake method.

5. Be careful not to rake too much or you will create too much bounce.

6. Allow hair to set. Once it is set, gently diffuse the hair, without placing hair in the diffuser, or again you will be creating too much bounce.

7. Once hair is completely dry, apply a pomade such as Ouidad Clear Control Pomade by rubbing your palms together, pulling hair into a mock ponytail and running your hands through. For the final touch, add a dollop of pomade at the top of the head to smooth any flyaways.

8. Get ready to turn heads with your sexy ‘do!

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According to WWD, recently the actress filed a $15 million lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan against Lancôme for allegedly continuing to use her image in advertising even though her contract had expired.

According to Thurman’s lawyer, Bert Fields, her contract with Lancôme ended in 2004, but the brand has continued to use her image to sell products all around the world during the past four years. She is seeking $15 million from the French company, owned by L’Oréal.

But Lancome is fighting back – the company filed a suit of its own earlier this week in the State Supreme Court in Manhattan, saying it did not violate the contract and does not owe Thurman money.

A spokeswoman for L’Oréal said: “The use of Ms. Thurman’s image after her contract expired, however minor, was neither deliberate nor intentional. As this matter is currently in litigation, it is Lancôme’s policy not to comment on legal matters while they are in progress.”

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She sure does have a passion for perfume. Next stop on the Jennifer Lopez fragrance train? Deseo for Men.

Says J. Lo to WWD: “I wanted to capture the intimate and personal nature of a man who is sexy, yet strong,” Lopez said of Deseo for Men, a counterpart to Deseo for Women, launched last September. “Deseo means desire. Desire is a universal word that expresses passion between two people. I wanted to take this meaning and put it behind the idea of one desiring another. The smell is warming and creates a provocative and sensual texture.

“We are always looking to create something new and exciting, and one thing that I had yet to do was a men’s fragrance,” Lopez continued. “After creating Deseo for Women, I was inspired to create a men’s fragrance that complemented it.”

The scent has top notes of lemon, yuzu, red berries and cedar leaf; a heart of tobacco leaves, guaicwood and orris, and a drydown of sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, amber and vanilla.

The collection comprises eaux de toilette in two sizes, 1.7 oz. for $45 and 3.4 oz. for $55; a 3.4-oz. aftershave balm, $40, and a 2.4-oz. deodorant, $16.

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The sexiness that is Josh Hartnett has just signed on to be the face of Giorgio Armani’s newest male fragrance.

Says WWD: Giorgio Armani is out to prove diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend.

The firm’s beauty division on Tuesday signed actor Josh Hartnett as the face of a new scent due out this summer called Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, a masculine counterpart to last year’s Emporio Armani Diamonds women’s fragrance, which was fronted by Beyoncé Knowles.

The Emporio Armani generation is inspired by film and music,” the designer stated. “I felt that for the men’s Diamonds fragrance it would therefore be appropriate to involve one of today’s most inspiring young actors.”

Diamonds for Men, which is Emporio Armani’s sixth men’s fragrance, is due to be unveiled in June, during the spring 2009 men’s fashion shows in Milan. It is slated to be launched worldwide in August.

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Karolina Kurkova, Alberto Palatchi (President of the Pronovias fashion
group), Alexandra Richards, and Ivanka Trump

Spanish fashion house, Pronovias, celebrated the opening of their New York flagship location last week be hosting a “Flamenca Blanco” event to benefit New Yorkers for Children.

Lydia Hearst & Karolina Kurkova

CariDee English (America’s Next Top Model) and Karolina Kurkova

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Is that you, Marilyn Monroe? Wearing the iconic white halter dress and racy red lips, it was the softly culred blonde coif that set tongues wagging about the Naomi Watt’s dressing up as Marilyn as her hero for the Costume Institute Gala.

(Sidenote: Do you think Marilyn Monroe was a superhero? I do!)

Luden Henriquez, stylist at the Rita Hazan Salon in Manhattan shares his thoughts, and tips on how to recreate her look.

Says Luden: She’s definitely going for the Old Hollywood/glamour girl look with the white dress and hairstyle. To achieve Naomi Watt’s look, follow these simple steps:

1) Blowdry hair with a round brush.
2) Set dry hair in hot rollers, the larger ones on the top of the head, with the smaller ones on the sides and on the back of the head. Leave curlers in for 10-15 minutes, which allows them to cool.
3) Spray hair with a strong-hold hairspray, and remove the curlers.
4) Brush the top of the hair so that it is smoother around the face and on the top of the head. 5) Use fingers to tousle the curls, and spray again with hairspray to set the hair. All done!

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