“I’m gonna eat the placenta. I thought that would be good. Very nutritious. I’m gonna eat the cord and the placenta right there.” Tom Cruise Promises to Love, Protect, Eat New Baby.
“Yeah, we’re going to do that - a whole family thing. Isn’t that normal and natural? No, we’re not eating it. ” Tom Cruise decides not to eat placenta (too fattening?) I’ll eat my hat if he is kidding.
“Hahahaha haha ha,”"He’s going to- um, hahaha! Hahahaha! Oh, wait. I just need to pull myself together- bwahahahaha hahaha!” Nicole Kidman via phone to satiral site ridiculopathy.com ( hahaha!)
“ Sex is about the connection. Great sex is a by-product, for me, of a great relationship, where you have communication. Where it’s just free. And that’s how it should be. It’s spectacular.” Tom cruise ( but what about whne its paid for?)
“And if she’s going to make noise, she’s going to make noise. But why have other people make noise? You know, you want that area very calm and to make it very special.” Tom Cruise on having sex with Katie ? No, ssshhh on giving birth.
“I’m going to, in any case, admit that you have the courage of a madman this is something no journalist has dared say to me face-to-face” Tom Cruise replies to a reporter insisting that experts say that dyslexia cannot be cured by Scientology as Cruise has claimed. Madman
“ The twins will be a joyful addition to our loving home. We are a blessed family, and ask that no gifts be sent.” Melissa Etheridge on her partner having twins ( ‘so boring. She should follow Tom Cruise’s example and threaten to eat Tammy’s insides after she gives birth” The superficial)
“She’s not pregnant. Everybody’s adopting babies now, that’s the new thing. I feel like just having one would be weird. It’s unconventional to have a baby just now, you’ve got to adopt one from Cambodia or something.” Ashton Kutcher on Demi (its nutritious too!)
“I hope both mother and baby are doing well.” Official Nicole Kidman announcement ( what about the father?). hahahaha (indigestion).

Spending days, weeks, months, years running around searching for the best cheap but chic long black boots? Here are your instructions: Spray yourself with Chanel 19. Pull on your incognito hat and sunglasses. Head to Shoo Biz. Hold your nose to overcome the smell of plastic. Ignore the outrageously bright lights. Don’t even dare look at your face in the mirror. Try on the long black boots with a round toe, a big cuff and a heel that is just the right height for running around all day. Pay $248. Or try on the black wedge long boots for $199. Rush home. Lie down. Reapply lip gloss. Fix hat hair. Then tuck jeans into boots or throw them on with your pencil skirt. Head to Prada to recover.

$199 Long Black Boots at Shoo Biz

Tom Ford is hot. The weather is hot. Big sunglasses are hot. Conclusion? Tom Ford sunglasses are hot, hot, hot. Now arrived in Australia the eyewear is selling like (you guessed it) hot cakes and you want them. Groovy, glamourous and oversized they are the instant wardrobe pick me up. Buy the glamourous ‘Whitney’ with a crossover frame or the sexy aviator style called Farrah. You’ll look cool. You will be hot.
(Memo to Tom Ford; If you are so ahead of your time can you do something about global warming too? In the future it won’t be so cool to be so hot.)
Tom Ford eyewear 02 9420 3200 or Eyeballs in Paddington 9331 4650

Two words that will instantly change your life: Super Rich. Is that superficial? No not when it’s about Dermalogica’s Super Rich Repair. Talk about the most intense, super-concentrated moisturizing cream. They say it “nourishes skin with critical hydration and locks in vital moisture, restores skin elasticity while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and defends against environmental assaults.”. I say it really seems to sink into those fine lines and soften up the skin. I say give me anything to defend against assaults. I say I love it and want to lather it on but beware it’s really thick and creamy and you don’t need much. But as Susan Gutfreund famously said in the 80’s “It’s so expensive to be rich”.

$125 Dermalogica Super Rich Repair from Dermalogica.

In New York check out the “Madison Avenue: Where Fashion Meets Art” exhibition that stretches 29 blocks along Madison Avenue, and includes Dolce & Gabbana, David Yurman, Calvin Klein, and Barneys.
At the Prada store in New York go to see ” Waist Down - Skirts by Miuccia Prada” exhibit.
While in New York also check out the exhibition “AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion” May 3, 2006–September 4 at The Met. “AngloMania focuses on British fashion from 1976 to 2006, a period of astounding creativity and experimentation.” For more go to http://www.style.com/
Wallpaper celebrated a 10th anniversary cocktail party at the Armani Teatro during the Salone del Mobile furniture design expo in Milan last week.
Kate Moss is the new face of the Sony Coolpix S series digital camera.
Travel + Leisure is launching a new spin-off magazine Travel + Romance.
The New Yorker’s fashion director, Michael Roberts, will be Vanity Fair’s new fashion and style director.
Brad Pitt and the environmental organization Global Green USA are sponsoring the Sustainable Design Competition for New Orleans.
“Vanity Fair’s May issue cover photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Al Gore, shot by Annie Leibovitz, was “inspired” by “Ballet Society,” a 1948 portrait by Irving Penn. Although there’s no mention anywhere in the magazine of the connection, the composition of the two photos is virtually identical, down to the leafy garland on Roberts’ head.”WWD
Everyone is talking about “The Notebook Girls,” A book by ‘four contemporary Manhattan teens, who started the notebook as a way to stay connected with each other. With handwritten pages and pasted-in photos the girls who speak in bawdy, vulgar language; tease and tell fart jokes; worry about their bodies, their futures, and their friendships; and experiment with drinking, drugs, and sex.’ Amazon.
Kate Moss is the new face of Callvin Klein.
Ellegirl is Kaput and the last issue is June/July 2006 issue
At the Salone del Mobile show in Milan: Bottega Veneta launched creative director Tomas Maier’s first furniture line and Versace is in a licensing deal to do private jet interiors.

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The world’s leading provider of discounted designer skin care, make-up, cosmetics, perfume and men’s and women’s fragrances. Quick and free shipping to anywhere in the world!

http://starstyle.com
This is a version of Gawker stalker. Why would you want to look the contestants on American idol? At Starstyle shoppers will be able to buy anything — from candlesticks and couches to candy-striped party frocks — that tempts them from an assortment of TV shows, movies and music videos . God Bless America.

Babies … babies … babies …go here to see it all http://www.celebrity-babies.com
Go here to see the shoot of Gwyneth and new baby Moses http://people.aol.com
Tom Kat had their kitten called Suri, ‘ The hatchling is female and has been named Suri Xenu L. Ronnette Holmes-Cruise’ says pinkisthenewblog
(See Suri Holmes Cruise post at my space ….hilarious http://www.myspace.com/suriholmescruise )
Brooke Shields had a daughter .
The local governor of Namibia claims Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt told him they will have their baby in Namibia and have considered giving it a Namibian name. Narnia?
Ewan McGregor has adopted a four-year-old girl from Mongolia.
Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal are pregnant and getting married
Ines Sastre tied the knot with Italian impresario Alexandro Corrias and is two months pregnant ( she is in lancome ads and the Andy Garcia-directed political drama Lost City,)
The Department of Children and Family Services visited Britney Spears because Sean Preston fell from his high chair and smashed his head on the ground and fractured his skull. Now he is just like his father. Brain dead. ( sorry)
Naomi Watts and Liev Shreiber are heading for the wedding chapel.
In news nobody cares about, Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee announced their separation.
‘The 23-year-old Denise Vasi’s family thinks her boyfriend Russell Simmons, at 50 years of age, is too old for her. It’s always nice to see basic math skills in action’. Gawker
After a mere five days, fairy-throated boxed Mike Tyson leaves a Phoenix rehab clinic where he was being treated for cocaine addiction — and the entire staff exhales. Gawker
Breaking news! Jake Gyllenhaal has been seen riding his bike ‘Please god … anyone … say it isn’t so … say that my eyes are deceiving me … please tell me that Jake Gyllenhaal hasn’t taken to wearing spandex out in public’ says Pink
Leonardo DiCaprio is dating a 20-year-old Israeli swimsuit model Bar Refaeli.
( a baby baby)

Beau Brummell : The Ultimate Man of Style …. by Ian Kelly
‘A frequent player in modern Regency romances, Brummell (1778–1840) is credited with originating modern menswear: the trousersuit with showy neckwear, in his case, a cravat. His rise to celebrity was rapid and he fell in with the Prince Regent’s fashionable set, quickly becoming a leader—one amusing chapter details how the dandies of the day would gather at his house simply to watch him dress. Later in life he was overwhelmed by debt and suffering from syphilis, fled to France, never to return.” Splendid . . . What makes this book much more than just a relaxed, racy biography is the way its author brings to life not just the man but also the time in which he lived.” Colin McDowell, Sunday Times”
$17 Publisher: Free Press (May 2, 2006) http://www.amazon.com

The Christmas List
Domicilium Decoratus ….by Kelly Wearstler
This is another groovex to the max book on interior designer Kelly Wearstler and ’she presents sumptuous photographs of one of her most incredible design achievements yet — her family home, the Hillcrest Estate. Wander through this personal haven — from its fourteen-foot ceilings and windows, walls of glass and layers of warm, opulent color, to its witty details, sophisticated materials and finishes, and ornate collection of artifacts gathered from five continents over many years of travel. Hillcrest Estate is a tour de force, confirming Wearstler’s place as an interior designer of consummate skill and singular flair. ‘
$25 http://www.amazon.com Publisher: Regan Books (April 1, 2006)

Economy:
Mollini: How fabulous are the very Marc Jacobs bronze or gold pointy toe, bow front lat sling backs? Rather chic for $128.
Wittner shoes: have some cool mini platform heels with eyelets details $129; some long flat round toe boots $199 with a cuff; some square toe wedge boots in suede with chic ribbon lacing on the ankle, very snazzy $220 and the Chloe style paddington bags in a few colours are here I you must.
Edward Meller: check out the black or choc flat riding boots; and the cutest little black patent ballet slippers by Filippo Raphael are a must buy $275; plus lots of Tods are here. Buy the very chic moc croc flat square toe boots with elastic sides $295.
Nine West: check out the cool pointy toe, wedge, long black boots $329 and the flat round toe suede boots $329 in black or choc, the pointy toe boots with a lower heel are a good buy with a buckle at the top in brown or black $299.
Cue: Check out the dark ink navy wrap and navy empire dress, short sleeve, empire dress $229; the pleated short sleeves blouse in chiffon $219 and the navy chiffon short sleeves blouse with black ribbon tie $129. Buy the high neck Victoriana, chiffon, pleated, front shirt with buttons and puff sleeves with its own little belt a great piece, a must have or winter $149. For work buy the square neck black jersey dress with belt $259. On sale buy the black sheer tie front poets blouse now $49 and the Roland Mouret style dresses . The knits and simple baggy T’s here are great basics, all about $99. Best buy is still the tan velvet short puff sleeves blazer $299 and the green velvet jacket $259 plus the Prada esque empire navy dress with cream straps. The best wide belt can be found here with a silver buckle $79.
Sportsgirl: checkout the tweed wide city shorts $119; the grey wool short Sherlock Holmes capelet $119; the pretty Burberry esque green and blue print V chiffon empire dress with $249; the sleevess empire tanks are so handy in all the colours $49. The dark crop denim jacket is cute $139; and so is cream Aran knit chunky cardigan with a fur trim hood $79; the round neck oversized long sleeve T are cool too $29. Buy the dark denim skinny jeans, why not for $79. The platform heels are cool and so are the big sunglasses.
Witchery: love the black trenchcoat, it’s a heavy cotton with black metal buttons. Yes I have a penchant for trench coats and so should you, $299; buy the black velvet trimmed sheer lace front sleeveless blouse $99 and the cute crinkle camisoles in every colour from choc to black $99. Checkout the navy velvet jacket $349; the round toe tan heels with a fringe toe detail $159; the choc cord city shorts with a cuff are still looking like a great buy at $89. The grey puff sleeve cotton jersey dress $129 and black and white tweed cardigan $199 are cool.
MNG: there is a bit of a sale here and yes all your dreams have come true! The black raffia woven fitted long jacket/coat is now reduced by 30% making it about $300 ( from $420) a must buy; Also check out the oft reported black and white floral chiffon ruffle tie front chiffon blouse $129 ( not on sale); the lace front shirt $79 and the black scoop neck dress with a high satin waist band $329. There is a black and white stripe long sleeve V neck top $54 and a handy stone or choc brown cotton blazer $119. Buy the lace insert Victoriana blouse and wear it all winter and then say good bye for $79. Bless. I see too much dirty pink. Again.
Business Class
Country Road: check out the cute paisley purple and brown print silk cami $128; a great way to add a bit of colour/pattern under all the black and brown without going over board; the chic burgundy and navy stripe cardigan $159; the cute little black cotton sateen city shorts ( a wardrobe basic) $130. There is a navy belted wool melton trench $499 for those who live in the colder climes; a purple V neck cardigan could be very handy with a black skirt $99; a chic little 8 button black peacoat $299. Love the very Burberry’s style print navy and purple cotton jersey 70’s dress $169; and the navy and purple colour block cam is rather good $99. Buy the fab black side pocket tulip skirt $199; the must buy wardrobe staple this season. The black nylon fur trim parka is perfect for those weekends away $259; and buy the floppy 70’s wool melton hats, throw on a flower and wear that to the races ( or the chic trilby)$79.
The best buy is the dark navy and black skinny stripe scarf $69. There are suede round toe wedge boots in oyster or black $399 and the exact copy of the Chloe driving shoe with a buckle in black or tan $179. The cute cream cord short peacoat is the go for the weekends $279.
David Lawrence: check out the flat riding boots in black $399; the single breasted trench is good $229 and the choc brown scoop neck rib knits ( also in grey) $99 and ponchos are the best pieces here. Buy the rib choc brown crew neck $110 and the snazzy wide slouchy pants in black $219.
Saba: checkout the chic, oatmeal, round neck, 3 button knit $179; the city shorts in a brown wool $229; the cool grey donegal tweed flat front flippy skirt $225; the fab red and white print hippy blouse is still right $249. There is a black empire dress with a ribbon velvet tie front $299. The green and brown stripe sweater is inspired by Prada $179, it has a V neck and rib waist.
Scanlan and Theodore; still the one! Buy the Alaia shoes and boots here, they are all gorgeous! The long boots in suede are sensational and the serious platform heels in tan with eyelet detail are too around $800. Then buy the clothes: the divine asym pocket black and white tweed ish collarless coat with a fur pompom at neck $800; the grey and brown lurex stripe sweater $300; the fab caramel dress with a bow front waist very 50’s $650. Love the navy pencil skirt with no back splits $300; the chiffon 3 button jacket in navy $480; the 40’s multi colour floral dress $800; the stripe tanks in hot pink and reds $120 and the fab poloneck red lurex chunky knit for weekends $300. There is a divine cream rufffle edge blouse $300; and a gorgeous choc button through pinafore dress in wool melton with a suede belt $400; and a simple long black cardigan $300. Buy the empire shoes string drape front dress $350 and the white poets shirt with divine pearl buttons $280. Gorgeous. There is the must buy oatmeal and navy thin pinstripe scoop neck sweater $300; the skinny leg pants with flat front pockets $300 and the black wool melton zip front 50’s style dress with cap sleeves and belt $800. Sensational. I might move in.
First
Belinda: Buy the Miu Miu there are still some great pieces here and at great prices considering the rips offs are all just a bit less… So check out the black and white coat with astrakhan collar $1895; the fab A line wool Melton black skirt – so perfect- $680; the black flat front skinny pants $660; the cotton black poets blouse $430; the divine black mini pleat skirt $380; and too too lovely and classic black wool belted princess coat $1540. On sale is some of the Miu Miu buy the dark red purple black paisley coat ( as copied in Cue). The Missoni drape cap sleeve top is gorgeous $900. Then buy one of the famous Duro Olowu dresses, here in every style and colour. Everyone has copied these. They are very 70’s with a long full bell sleeves (or short) and V neck, slightly emipire and in lots of funky colours and patterns and styles $1395. There are some fab Olivia Morris red patent sandals ankle strap heels $895 (also in black) and fab Veronique Branquino green boots. Also some of the Martin Grant is on sale at half price and also Lanvin and it’s all superb.
Hugo Boss Woman: Love, love, love this collection. Simple, chic, divine quality, very fashion but not boring. Classic with a fashion edge. Buy the pleat white or black dinner shirt; awfully chic with a thin ribbon belt and a double cuff $595. There is a faaabulous black chiffon sleeveless dress, the perfect LBD $1200; the cashmere wool melton belted coat is gorgeous, collarless $1980; the grey trouser suit is cut beautifully $1295; the very well priced oatmeal brown sleeveless polo is only $247 or the cardigan version is $377 also both in black. There are gorgeous square toe flat boots in purple pony skin and leather. The bags are all gorgeous too; Buy the 2 handle structured handbag in red or in a larger size in black or tan from $800. The most divine trench coat is here as is the perfect wrap silk shirts.
Evelyn Miles: Some new summer stock is coming through: check out the new Jimmy Choo denim and brown leather clunky platforms ankle strap sandals $648 and the matching bag with a drawstring and bucket style around $2000 with serious gold hardware; the cute little metallic round toe flats in glitter in a gold purple or bronze $498. Also the Miu Miu stone encrusted heels and sandals are still here in heels or flats. Buy the Barbara Bui tan and black sandals wedges $748 with buckles and gold hardware. From winter there are the divine, long, pointy jimmy Choo boots in black with a suede long insert $$; the divine punched hole tan leather pointy boots $$ ; the Sergio Rossi long black riding boots have just about sold out $1300 (with just one seam up the front) and so has the Guiseppe Zanotti round toe boots. Buy the chic de la chic Evelyn Miles own label boots, round toe in tan or black, very chic $898; and the gorgeous moc croc pointy flats boots with a cuff are the go too $898.

Zucchini, Mint and Proscuitto Bruschetta …..from The River Café Green

Delicious on toast or just lovely topped on pasta this is perfect for a light lunch or as an entrée.
* If you are just making for 2 go lightly on the marjoram as it’s very strong.

You need for 6
1.5 kg zucchinis
3 tabs fresh marjoram leaves
2 tabs lat leaf parsley
1 tab fresh mint leaves
1 lemon
2 tabs of olive oil
3 garlic cloves (2 finely chopped and one to rub the bruschetta)
some sour dough bread or pasta
salt and pepper
2 slices of Proscuitto per person

·You need a frypan with a lid please
·Cut the zucchini length ways, then in half again. slices across and voila! you have made lovely little cubes
·Chop up the herbs together
·Zest the lemon or peel and slice the rind
·Pour a wine or two
·Heat the oil in a frypan
·Add the chopped garlic for a few seconds
·Then add the zucchini
·Stir and mix them keeping the heat up but don’t burn the garlic
·When the zucchini starts to look brown add half the herbs and some salt
·Pop on the lid and lower the heat and give it a little time, like 5 minutes to cook
·Remove from the heat, leave the lid on and let it just sit there a little more having a think for another 10 minutes so it really cooks and absorbs all those delicious flavours.
·Better pour another wine at this stage
·Add the rest of the herbs to the zucchini and half the lemon peel and season it with lots of sel at poivre.
·Grill or toast some bread
·Rub it with a fresh garlic
Drizzle with olive oil and then top with the zucchini , the rest of the lemon zest and serve with the proscuitto sitting chicly at its side like the perfect accessory it is.
Quite simply delicioso

The Worlds Fastest Indian …..Directed by Roger Donaldson
Who: Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Cauffiel, Saginaw Grant ( who?)
Genre: A True Story it’s a drama with bikes…a date movie
The Plot: Burt Munro, a charming, penniless, cantankerous old coot from New Zealand heads to Utah at the spritely age of 68 to try to break motorcycle records on his Indian bike. Bless.
Acting: Anthony Hopkins is fantastic.
Photography: great shots of the salt flats of Utah.
Salon de Beaute: It’s supposed to be in the 60’s but doesn’t look it
Wardrobe: The black cross dresser in a skirt is hilarious.
Waterproof mascara: About 6 coats are necessary then use tissues.
Botox: Only for smiling at the charm of the movie.
Smooches: Apparently people over 60 have sex….
Blood’n’guts: Burt has guts to follow his dream and draws blood along the way.
Mistake #1: Burt purchased a car in California. Apparently he bought more than one nearly identical car. The license plates randomly change throughout the movie. Outrageous.
Car Chases: racing bikes are enough for any girl
Best review: “Hopkins portrays is a grizzled sunbeam sent to remind us all to follow the road to happiness, wherever it leads. ” LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Best worst review: “The film is so languid that at times you may find yourself wishing that Hopkins would eat someone’s liver.” LAS VEGAS WEEKLY
Rename it: Rocky …hits the Road
Moral to the story: You can and You will.
See it or donate to the Prada bag fund? See this charming, sweet, funny movie but warning warning! There is no sex, drugs or even car chases. Remember even if you never think you will ever achieve your goal of buying a Prada bag just keep persisting in your dream and you shall get there.
http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/