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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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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In case you didn’t know, for the cover of her latest album Hard Candy, Madonna (the ultimate chameleon), called on Gina Brooke, the Artistic Director of Shu Uemura, to create her super sexy look. Says Brooke, “It’s all about the eyes and we were both inspired by images taken in the sixties by photographer Sam Haskins (Cowboy Kate, Five Girls, and November Girls). I wanted to put a modern-day twist on these beautiful photographs of beautiful women from the sixties”.

Here’s how Gina designed the look using Shu Uemura products:

STEP 1: Prepare the face
Begin with prepping the eyes with the Moisture Eye Zone Mask ($43). This will not only calm puffiness but it will give your eyes the ultimate hydration. Then apply Phyto Black Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream ($125) on the whole face – it’s an amazing moisturizer and also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Lastly, apply Face Architect Smoothing Fluid Foundation ($42) beginning at the arch of your brow down to the middle of your eye, directly onto the middle of the cheekbone. Each time the sun reflects off your skin, it will create the illusion of glowing, dewy, healthy, radiant skin!

STEP 2: Prime the eyelids
Using a Kolinsky Brush 11, apply Pressed Eye Shadow in M Beige 800 ($20) above the eyelids. Then, use Cover Crayon in 9YR Light ($24) in the inner corner and water line of the eyes to make them appear larger. Using the Drawing Pencil in Black ($19), begin at the inner corners extending the line out all the way to the end of the eyebrow.

STEP 3: Prep the lashes
Use the Eyelash Curler ($19) before applying Basic Black Mascara ($27.50) beginning at the base and rolling the brush through the tips of lashes. Apply Soft Cross Lashes ($20) to draw attention and enhance the shape of the eye.

STEP 4: Finish off with the lips
Since the focus is on the eyes, use Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shines in PK 301S ($23) layered with Gloss Unlimited in BG 930N ($22) for a soft, natural look.

For more info, visit: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/GinaBrookeAccessHollywood

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Audrey Tautou!

The Amelie actress will replace Nicole Kidman in 2009 as the face of the iconic fragrance, Chanel No. 5.

CHANEL has chosen Jean-Pierre Jeunet to direct the next No.5 advertising film, with the French actress Audrey Tautou starring in the leading role.

Following the films “Amelie” and “The Long Engagement,” this will be the third collaboration between Audrey Tautou and Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Once again CHANEL has commissioned a director and his muse to write a new page in the love story between the cinema and No.5.

The film will be released in 2009.

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In celebration of the opening of their newest Los Angeles boutique, CHANEL will launch a special capsule color collection named after its swanky location: Robertson Boulevard.

California ease, hipster cool, and true luxury intersect at Los Angeles’ hottest shopping spot, Robertson Boulevard. May 2008 brings a brand new reason to hit the block: the opening of the sparkling new Robertson Boulevard CHANEL boutique. To celebrate the occasion, Peter Philips, the new Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, has designed four limited-edition must-have nail colours, which will be exclusively available in-store.

This mini-collection of graphic, pop-art shades was inspired by the spirit of Robertson Boulevard itself, a young Hollywood hangout now famous for shopping sprees and see-and-be-seen lunch spots such as The Ivy. Just as Robertson offers a signature blend of trendiness and haute exclusivity, these nail colours are fresh, eclectic, fun — bright as a cloudless California day, and perfect for a destination where every shopper feels like a star.

MELROSE: A fun, hot pink destined to become spring’s must-have pedicure
RODEO DRIVE: A purple splash: girl power meets the power lunch
L.A. SUNRISE: A primary yellow as bright and cheerful as its name
L.A. SUNSET: A warm tangerine — just the thing for an afternoon shopping splurge

Price: $25.00

Available exclusively in-store at the Robertson Boulevard CHANEL Boutique beginning May 30th, 2008, on CHANEL.com in July 2008, or call 1.800.550.0005.

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So… the hot topic on the web this week? Miss Mischa Barton and her very dimpled thighs.

Pictured here on vacation in Sydney, Australia, I guess she proved the whole “skinny-girls-can’t get-cellulite” theory wrong!

We’re not looking at a photo of a size 16 woman here - she can’t be over a size 4! She’s in her early twenties, and it appears that her plight with cellulite is rather serious. Here’s hoping she can get that under control ASAP!

Mischa, may I?

Try Nivea’s Good-bye Cellulite Smoothing Cellulite Gel-Cream. Simply massage onto your thighs daily for two weeks, and your skin will become firmer… Keep using for two more weeks, and the signs of cellulite will be dramatically reduced.

If you’re losing your fight with cellulite (I didn’t mean to rhyme!), pick this up at your nearest Wal-Mart.

Bikini season is right around the corner…

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