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Katrina Kaif tops Google’s Zeitgeist list 2008… Is the most searched Bollywood celeb on the engine!

Katrina Kaif
Actor Katrina Kaif is gorgeous. Her past few films have performed well at the box office and the girl is enjoying her increasing popularity.

Aishwarya Rai
In spite of her change in marital status, this most beautiful woman in the world has lost her popularity.  

Salman Khan
Actor Salman Khan’s films may not be faring too well at the box office. But the lad still out-beats Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan in Google’s Zeitgeist list (2008).

Hrithik Roshan
Actor Hrithik Roshan hasn’t been on the scenes for a while now. Maybe that’s the reason fans want to know what this handsome dude is upto.

Kareena Kapoor
Actor Kareena Kapoor is a hottie. Her size zero figure has raised eyebrows, and she has become Bollywood bindaas babe, what with her bikini clad avatar in Tashan.

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Ingredients

• 8-9 strawberries, mashed into a pulp
• 3 tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Mix both ingredients in a bowl.
2. Do not over blend or it will be a runny mixture.
3. Apply in upward circular motion on the face and neck.
4. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
5. Rinse with cool water and pat dry.

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Real Name: Miranda May Kerr
Birthday: 04/20/1983
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Modelling
Sign: Taurus

Kerr was born in Sydney but raised in Gunnedah, New South Wales, a small rural town. Her parents are Therese and John Kerr, and she has a younger brother named Matthew. According to the Australian a current affair program ‘Today Tonight’ she is of mixed ethnic heritage, these are Iranian, Serbian, Turkish and Filipino combined.

At age thirteen, Kerr entered and won the 1997 annual “Dolly Magazine”/”Impulse Model Competition”. She was flown to Sydney a week before her fourteenth birthday to shoot for the magazine. Upon Kerr’s win, local media expressed ‘concerned outrage’ at her young age. The controversy raised concerns about the glorification of young girls within the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries.

Kerr is dubbed ‘the next MacPherson’ and generates a high volume of interest in both the Australasian, European and American markets. Kerr’s model trademark is her dimples. Celebrity photographer Russell James said of Kerr, ‘The US has fallen in love with her. We love her because she has the most incredible girl-next-door look and she’s also insanely beautiful. It means women are not intimidated by her looks and guys think they might be able to talk to her. It’s a fantastic combination … people want to be around her; she’s fun on a shoot … and she’s not stupid, which can be a very annoying trait among some models.’ Model agent Ursula Hufnagl described Kerr as ‘the perfect endorsement’, citing her ability to ‘truly sell a product.

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Here are few hand care tips:

•  Do not let the skin on hands dry and moisturize them often to keep off the winkles.
• Sun exposure damage skin so use sunscreen lotion on hands before venturing out.
• Protect your hands from dust, pollution and chemical reactions at all times by wearing gloves while doing gardening or washing dishes.
• Keep the evaporation from drying out water or fungal infections from developing by patting your hands dry frequently.
• Special treatments such as a warm oil bath and herbal therapies can keep your hands soft and supple forever.
• Warm hands are key to better skin and good health. Cold hands often lead to colds and flu infections.
• Acetone polish removers dry out nails, so, don’t use them.
• Do not color nails for few days after every two weeks for better and healthy nails.
• Make you nails stronger by dipping your fingertips in lukewarm olive oil.

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Aishwarya Rai refused to be the Indian face of a skin-lightening cream by a global cosmetic company.

After Aishwraya turned down the offer, the cosmetic company signed Sonam Kapoor to endorse the fairness cream. The cosmetic company is positioning Sonam Kapoor as a ‘young face’, as opposed to Aishwarya Rai who may now be called the ‘older face’ of the cosmetic industry. However, a source reveals that the key factor behind Sonam Kapoor being the new face has got nothing to do with her age.

Revealing the real reason for Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan’s refusal and Sonam Kapoor’s subsequent approval, our source said, “It was the fairness cream that bothered Aishwarya.

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Paris Hilton insists that the burglary at her home was done by an insider.

Paris was sure of the fact when she viewed the surveillance tapes of her burgled LA mansion from which $2 million worth jewelery was burgled.

She says, “I think whoever did this definitely has been there before. We have some suspects that I’m thinking of.” Paris adds, “Jewelery, watches and every ring I own. All my necklaces – jewelery my grandmothers gave me that I’ll never be able to replace.”

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Apply bronzer where the sun would normally warm the face, such as on tops of cheekbones, temples, bridge of nose and tip of chin. Avoid mixing bronzer into foundation or applying all over the face. To ensure proper application, be sure to use a large makeup brush with longer bristles.

BRONZER TIPS

1 – Bronzer alone can appear dull. For a dewy look, apply cream blush to the apples of your cheeks. The combination of bronzer and cream blush is absolutely gorgeous.

According to makeup artist Bobbi Brown, bronzer looks best on days you don’t wear a lot of foundation.

2 – Keep foundation to a minimum when applying bronzer as this can make your complexion too orange and “dirty” when the bronzer is applied. Apply a little tinted moisturizer if you must.

3 – Apply a little pink blusher to your cheeks as well to give a more natural looking glow.

4 – You must apply bronzer with the correct kind of brush – a wide and fluffy powder brush will work best. My favourite bronzer brushes are big, thick and soft with LONG bristles. This ensures an even application without harsh lines.

5 – When applying any kind of bronzer, it is best to start with a light application and build from there. If you make a mistake and apply too much, wipe off with some cotton wool or apply some light face powder on top to lighten the colour.

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Dry hair is hair that does not contain enough moisture. This is usually because the cuticle has become heavily weathered and porous, so that the cortex cannot retain water. It shows up more in long hair than in short, simply because the hair has been growing for longer and therefore has weathered more. It is more common in women than in men, because women are more likely to wear their hair long. The dryness may come to affect more of the hair if it is given repeated chemical treatments, particularly perming, and especially perming associated with bleaching/colouring.Your hair is dry if: * it looks dull * it feels dry or rough * it tangles easily * it is difficult to comb or brush * it has been treated chemically (permed, bleached or colored) * it is liable to split ends * it is dry and frizzy. If your hair matches any of these criteria, you should choose a shampoo and conditioner that are designed for dry hair.

Combat the damage of chemical treatments, colouring, heat-styling and environmental pollution by deep-conditioning your hair on a regular basis. This will help replenish lost moisture and keep locks shiny and resilient. Clean your hair frequently, using good-quality products. Product: Moisturizing Shampoos and Conditioners – Good for very dry hair. Restores moisture lost in blow-drying.

And essentially – do not forget to condition it well. Leave-in Conditioners and Re-constructive detanglers are the correct products to use. A light leave-in conditioner is great for creating shine and body to straight hair and for taming. Have the ends cut regularly by a skilled stylist, so as to prevent weathering effects such as split ends.

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1. Apply color onto the center of your lips, blending up and out to the lip line working towards the corners.
2. For longer lasting color, gently blot with tissue, reapply lipstick and blot again.
3. For evening, remember to select a lipstick one or two shades deeper than your daytime color.

Tip: For a creamy effect, apply a lip balm to lips before applying lipstick.

Tip: For a matte effect, apply lipstick then blot gently with tissue.

Tip: For a sheer effect, apply lip balm. Gently dot a small amount of neutral color lipstick across lips, then smooth out.

Tip: For a glossy effect, apply lipstick then finish with a clear or nuetral color gloss coat for a moist, seductive shine. Remember, the more coats you apply, the more shine so turn up the volume!
getting smooth, soft, and supple lips
Tip: For smooth, soft lips, take a clean damp washcloth and gently rub lips for 60 seconds before applying lipstick.

Tip: For touch-ups during the day or night, carry a soft toothbrush in your handbag or makeup kit. Be sure to brush your lips gently.

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Super model Kate Moss partnered up with Top Shop, a British retailer offering fashion for reasonable prices, to deliver to the masses her very own affordable clothing line.

Just recently the model and the company announced that they will be extending the Kate Moss brand into a line of accessories for the next three years (also including lingerie and shoes).

Kate told the press:  “The last two years have been an exciting experience, and Topshop has given me the perfect platform to develop my own collection, which is something that I have wanted to do for a long time.

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Sometimes when one suffers from dry skin the thought is they can re-moisturise their skin by bathing it in water. Doing this will in fact make things worse, as it removes the protective sebum (oil layer) from the skin, making skin more prone to drying than before. Some of the best ways to re-hydrate skin are:

• Have a healthy balanced diet full of foods which contain sulphur, Vitamin A, B and C which are all great for the skin.
• Wash with good soap products such as Dove or Olay, which don’t dry skin so much.
• Don’t bathe more than once if you can help it. Bathing excessively removes the protective sebum (oil layer) from the skin.
• Use lukewarm water when bathing, hot water dries the skin out more.
• Use a good moisturising cream, particularly after shaving.
• If you can afford it, buying an air humidifier to use throughout the winter months can help counter the drying effects of central heating usage.

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Louis Vuitton (born, August 4, 1821; died, February 27, 1892), future founder of his eponymous company, was born in Jura, France (now part of the commune of Lavans-sur-Valouse). In 1835, he moved to Paris. The trip from his hometown to Paris was over 400 kilometers (249 mi), and he travelled the distance by foot. On his way there, he picked up a series of odd jobs to pay for his journey. There, he became an apprentice Layetier to prominent households. Because of his well established reputation in his field, Napoleon III of France appointed Vuitton as Layetier to his wife, Empress Eugénie de Montijo. Through his experience with the French aristocracy, he developed expert knowledge of what made a good travelling case. It was then that he began to design his own luggage, setting the foundations for LV Co.

1854 through 1892

Louis Vuitton: Malletier à Paris was founded by Monsieur Vuitton in 1853 on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris. Before his quality trunks, French philosopher, Denis Diderot & Jean Le Rond d’Alembert makes mention of a Malletier and his techniques about 140 years earlier. In 1858, Monsieur Vuitton introduced his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas (they were lightweight and airtight). Before the introduction of Vuitton’s trunks, rounded-top trunks were used, generally to promote water run off, and thus could not be stacked. It was Vuitton’s gray Trianon canvas flat trunk that allowed the ability to stack for ease with voyages. Becoming successful and prestigious, many other luggagemakers began to imitate LV’s style and design.

In 1867, the company participated in the universal exhibition in Paris. To protect against the duplication of his look, he changed the Trianon design to a beige and brown stripes design in 1876.By 1885, the company opened its first store in London, England on Oxford Street. Soon thereafter, due to the continuing imitation of his look, in 1888, the Damier Canvas pattern was created by Louis Vuitton, bearing a logo that reads “marque L. Vuitton déposée,” which translates to “mark L. Vuitton deposited” or, roughly, “L. Vuitton trademark”. In 1893, Louis Vuitton died, and the company’s management passed to his son.

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