Spring/summer fashion trends: Same, same, but different

Judging from the looks presented on the international runways in September and October, some of the trends spotted during fall are here to stay for spring: bold shoulders, [...] Continue Reading…

Beauty agenda 2010: ten events not to miss next year

Oscar-worthy makeup in London, fragrance workshops in New York, and hair trends in Sydney — here are the biggest beauty events in the first half of 2010.

Hollywood costume shop outfits hundreds of Santas

Each holiday season, Adele’s of Hollywood, is the largest supplier of custom-made Santa Claus suits in the US. The costume shop provides malls and photographers with hundreds of [...] Continue Reading…

Susan Boyle chases Swift in U.S. album chart nail-biter

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Scottish singer Susan Boyle narrowly failed to claim honours for the year’s best-selling album in the United States on Wednesday, but still has another sales [...] Continue Reading…

Knighthood for Rings star Jackson

Peter Jackson has been made a knight in the New Year Honours’ list of his native New Zealand.

Ali Shaw makes magic with debut novel

SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) – British writer Ali Shaw drew inspiration from fairy tales for his debut novel and to magical effect, with “The Girl With Glass Feet” published to [...] Continue Reading…