Nicole Kidman US Vogue July 2008

I always looked at Nicole Kidman in her movies (and not only) and wandered what made her so fake and what could bring her to life, somehow.

These Leibovitz fairytale-ish pictures don’t make any exception. Not only Nicole parades her botox-ed lips, but she looks, as always, like a wax statue. It’s sad, I think, since she’s surely not an ugly woman, her figure continues to be stunning at her age, but there’s always something fake about her.

I must say, however, I like the unfinished air of the pictures.

Unmistakably signed Annie Leibovitz, they show the set, the lights, the décor and that is one lovely way to build a very artistic photo without making it too obvious. So I remain charmed by the technique, the layout, but not by the characters. Leibovitz has a weird way of taking the focus out from the subject of the photo and put it on the picture itself.(via style.com/vogue)

What do you think?

One rumor follows another. Rumor-tennis. This time it’s got to be one of the quickest sacks ever – Emma Watson was just supposedly contracted for Coco Mademoiselle spokeface job.

And that for $6 Million. Well, Today she’s Chanel Free! They went official in saying she will not replace skeleton Keira. Then who will replace her? Is she so Chanel Suited?(anyone can pull Coco Mademoiselle with that much Photoshop as Keira, mind you!)

Antonio Banderas. How many sighs has he ripped off your enchanted hearts? He’s one of those rare actors who have a special force driving them in life, some kind of unknown energy to love everything they do and share that passion with the others.

Anyway, at least that’s what I think. And I’m not that foolish to believe something from all that could actually transcend if I would buy one of his fragrances. Still, there are many who seem to be convinced they spray a bit of Antonio Banderas when they use a perfume with his name on.

After the success of the men perfume, he’s addressing women with Blue Seduction for Women said to be “much more feminine, but still captures the aquatic freshness of the men’s” with notes of citrus, water-based fruits and violets, roses and jasmine on a raspberry bed. A sinful rain of sweetness to retail for $30 (1.7 oz). I also posted a clip with images from different ad campaigns for Banderas perfumes. What do you make of it? (view the clip right after the jump)
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Emma Watson is, officially, the next Coco Mademoiselle after Keira Knightley’s uber-skinny reign for two years.

I couldn’t be happier with this news! Not only Emma looks like a normal human being, but she’s also lovely, natural and with a healthy Burberry obsession! There’s also a minor detail – she signed the deal for $6 million! I’m sincerely asking myself what hit the Kaiser for having chosen Emma. Any ideas?

(via nymag)

I’m a Lancôme Mascara Girl. Sometimes I betray them for a bit of Yves Saint Laurent or Chanel. But then I get back to my ever faithful Lancôme.

However, I’m curious about this new buzz-product from Estée Lauder. A battery operated mascara? It will be launched on July 17 (at Saks) so it’s not too long before knowing how it really is. The word is that the Turbo Lash operates with a gel formula composed of olive oil, paraffin waxes, jellied water that solidifies instantly after application.

My favorite, Lancôme, will launch Ôscillation, an equally battery operated mascara, vibrating 7,000 times per minute in order to provide the perfect long, think, perfectly curly shaped lashes.
So mascara is going battery tooth brush. What would you choose? Lancôme or Estée Lauder?
(via wwd, spoiledpretty)

I always loved ethnic clothes. They have a way to stop time and prevent fashion to take over and pervert your every style pore.

When I saw this picture of Lily Cole wearing an earth-toned kaftan I immediately thought about sharing with you and asking how you feel about this kind of clothing. I also have to confess Lily is a very dear fashion-figure. She looks so different and refreshingly natural, I just can’t help it! What do you think?

(photo via dailymail)

Mariah Carey makes way for her second perfume (to hit stores in August). An overwhelming Pink, Luscious Pink to embrace your eyes, your nose and your feelings.

I can’t decide what I hate the most. The idea of Mariah-smelling-like or the actual product. Have to say what’s inside, right? : Sicilian bergamot, ocean breeze accord, and so on and so on, best described as “a floral melody that is as enveloping as Mariah’s voice” and sells for $65 (3.3 oz).

I truly think she has a great voice but used poorly. Not to mention her wreck of a life (sincerely hoping she’s putting it all together now with this new marriage!). I do feel a bit disappointed with this overall pink- thing-Paris-Hilton-like.

I wonder if she’ll go on an advertising campaign similar to the one for the first perfume.

Do you think those who buy Mariah’s perfumes are doing so because of her voice?

(via wwd)

I know there’s always a pleasure in speculating about celebrity pregnancies. And more, baby bump watch is ever fascinating, but I still have to ask…

Is Jennifer Garner pregnant again? My experience in carrying a toddler when pregnant tells me this must be it… so I have to ask you too – what do you think? From these images, does she look pregnant?

UPDATE: I was right. She is indeed pregnant with Ben’s second child. And so the baby bump watch is official (click the photos for larger images):

(photos via justjared)