"It was enough to make you cry. And not in a good way." the Daily Mirror on Michael Jackson ‘s performance at the World Music Awards.

"I’ve had a good year. But if I come out with another Batman & Robin, they’ll take my toys away pretty fast. "George Clooney. ….George in tights would make us cry. In a good way.

"P. Diddy … would like to be the next James Bond. In fact, he’s already changed his name again to ‘Double-O-Diddy.’" David Letterman.

"Hey, I see a lot of fine ladies in here. You know I’m a free man, right, ladies? You wanna dance with a pimp?" Kevin Federline is back to his old tricks

"According to (the tabloids) I’ve dated possibly more people than anyone could ever date in a lifetime. Like, my mom said, ‘If all of the men that they’ve said you dated are true, you’d be dead by now.’ Lindsay Lohan. Alive and kicking.

"I’m easier to shop for, you can get me a bubble bath I’m O, but I don’t know what to give them." Oprah on what to buy TomKat for their wedding.

"I wish them a quiet, peaceful, uneventful wedding, hopefully without helicopters and paparazzi and press — no offense." Rita Wilson does not realize that TomKat do not want a quiet wedding.

"Police and garbage collectors are having to work overtime to prepare the town for the Cruise wedding. This is the biggest event we’ve ever handled.” Garbage Collectors. Nuf said.

" I wish them both a lifetime of happiness together” Nicole Kidman says from Rehab."This is an event we will never forget, Top Gun was the film of our adolescence." Italian bar owner, Silvio Pace. Top Gun in a good way.

“I am so sad that he is getting married. Not that Katie isn’t pretty and lovely. It’s just that he is my idol and I don’t want to imagine him married. I am soooo in love with him.” Nicole Kidman? No Roberta Battaglia, 17, a student from Italy.

Running around in heels all day just doesn’t hurt. Until you take off your shoes. Then the feeling of numbness disappears as the blood pumps into your toes. The pain is nearly as bad as the sight of your Amex bill. But relax. Now your Amex can have a much needed rest and so can your feet. Head out shopping (in a wheel chair) or just stay in bed and go online to buy the new Havaianas flash way thongs. They have a T bar up the front of the foot - Indian sandal style- and are incredibly chic. Just don’t wear them anywhere except the beach. Vanity feels no pain when you are out shopping in Prada.

$29.95 Havaianas Flash Way Thongs from Globalize.

You don’t know what day it is. Your Personal assistant is in rehab again. You keep forgetting George Clooney’s Birthday. Or maybe you’re just planning your daily outings accompanied by your black Amex. You need a new Diary. The limited edition Smythson fashion Diary is once again the item du jour. This year, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iconic diary, they have released three divine diaries designed by different designers. Choose from Missoni, Zac Posen or Alexander MCQueen. The diary is packed with ‘fashion show dates, fashion council listings and fashion guides to London, Paris, New York and Milan. The city listings include fashion, jewellery and accessory shop addresses, places to eat, drink and stay, city maps, national holidays and key days and dates as well as year planners for 2007 and 2008′
£225.00 Limited edition Smythson Fashion Diary.
http://www.smythson.com

Every summer it’s the same old story. The tan on my legs never matches the tan on my arms. My arms are brown and my legs are white. And every summer I put the fake tan on my legs before I go to bed. And every morning my sheets wake up looking browner than me. But now all that has changed. I love the Benefit Jiffy tan. It’s fantastic. It’s a tinted body lotion that goes on evenly, won’t streak, and stays put for “instant tanification!” You massage it onto your legs as you would a moisturizer. Wash the brown gunk off your hands with soap and water and Voila! Brown shimmering legs ready to go out and shop. Just don’t wear it swimming.

$24 Benefit Jiffy Tan from Myer and selected department stores.

Kate Moss is set to appear in a one-off charity performance of "Little Britain," called "Little Brian’s Big Night’. She’ll be appearing as the friend of Vicky Pollard, the show’s resident "chav,"

Liv Tyler is the latest guest designer for U.S. cashmere brand Lutz & Patmos. Tyler has designed a limited-edition cape cardigan available in black, coral or cream and priced at $535. Past collaborators for the brand have included Sofia Coppola, Carine Roitfeld and Christy Turlington.

Listen to Karl chatting away about his shoot for Dom Perignon and see the short movie http://www.domperignonrose.com/karllagerfeld/rose1996/

Olafur Eliasson is one of the world’s most respected contemporary artists and has again collaborated with Louis Vuitton to create ‘Eye See You,’ a project comprising a series of artworks that will form the centerpiece of the Christmas windows of the global store network. "Eye See You" will be displayed in over 350 Louis Vuitton store windows for the holiday season.

A snazzy new hotel in Paris. Discover the luxury Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière, a veritable Parisian palace on the Champs Elysées http://www.fouquets-barriere.com/

Art Basel Miami Beach takes place from December 7 - 10, 2006. The international art show is the sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/ca/cc/ss/

For his first collaboration with Samsonite, Alexander McQueen molded one of the suitcases around the cast of a human rib cage. He also dragged a stuffed crocodile into his first meeting with the brand’s executives so they could re-create the animal’s armor in leather for the AI2 suitcase.

Cole Haan and Nike have joined forces with a collection of fabulously comfortable Air stilettos!http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/category.jsp?categoryId=309502

In New York head to the Met to see Nan Kempner: American Chic from December 12, 2006–March 4, 2007 at The Costume Institute. The exhibit celebrates the cool glamour, spare elegance, and iconic style of one of the most renowned members of the Best-Dressed List’s Hall of Fame, the late Mrs. Thomas L. Kempner, through a selection of works by her favorite designers and couture ensembles.http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_upcoming.asp

After Kate Moss, Sofia Coppola and Catherine Deneuve, Dior designer John Galliano is the next guest editor to do his thing for Paris Vogue’s December issue Go to http://vogue.fr/

Wallpaper editor Jeremy Langmead has been named editor of British Esquire and will begin as soon as his successor at Wallpaper is named.

http://messages.people.com/cruise/
It’s the Tom Kat wedding blog from People magazine! …

http://www.hm.com/nl/
Head here to see the collection by Victor and Rolf for H&M..chic

People magazine has unveiled its pick for the Sexiest Man Alive for 2006 … George Clooney!
Nicole visited her Keith in rehab. Hic!
Nicole is still not pregnant. Even though it’s all over the internet that she is.
Baby Suri has been unpacked from her box just in time for the TomKat wedding. It’s the first time we’ve seen TomKat take baby Suri out in public … ever. Well, wherever she came from, she is a cutie. If Victoria Beckham can fool the world into believing that she’s human, why can’t TomKat do the same with Suri?” (Says pinkisthenewblog)
Nicole Ritchie has put on weight. She is now a children’s size 1.
Linda Evangelista has moved in with her boyfriend of three months, twice-married father-of-three and Hard Rock Café founder Peter Morton. ( his son was dating seeing Lindsay Lohan)
Kate Moss has asked Alexander McQueen to design a wedding dress.
“For some reason, Angelina Jolie getting on a commuter train is big enough news that every major news agency is reporting on it. She bought tickets from a city station and boarded the Mumbai train but was so well protected by bodyguards that nobody could get near her for an autograph. And that’s it. She got on a train and wouldn’t sign autographs. That’s the news. This is the sort of hard edged investigative reporting you’d expect from a 3-year old”. Thesuperficial
Jude and Sienna are over. Again. Yawn.
Naomi Campbell was sued again by a former maid who claims she assaulted her while making bigoted remarks such as "You are not in the Third World any more, stupid" and "Romanians are not usually as dumb as you" all while kicking or punching the maid in the back of the head as she searched the closet for a pair of jeans. But what did she do that was anything new?
Jake Gyllenhaal made us all happy by slipping into some spandex for a ride on his bike.
Jessica Simpson went shopping.
Madonna wants to adopt a new baby from Africa.
Angelina and Brad want to adopt a new baby from India.
Madonna wants to adopt a new baby from Africa.
Angelina and brad want to adopt a new baby from India
Repeat.

The Passionate Shopper by Marion von Adlerstein
‘Where do you start, if you want to find the chicest cashmere sweater, the swankiest shoe, the most frivolous bag, the classic little black dress?The same place you’ll find iconic chairs, handmade writing paper, exquisite babywear and the most scrumptious cupcakes: inside this book. Calling on her own experience and that of seventeen leading Australian authorities on fashion and design, Marion von Adlerstein, the epitome of style and savvy, has compiled a highly selective and very personal shopping guide to the world. Herein lie secrets most professionals keep to themselves. The Passionate Shopper is destined to put a smile on your face - and a hole in your bank account’.
$39.95 http://www.penguin.com.au Published 30 October 2006 by Lantern

The Christmas List
Ricky Lauren, Cuisine, Lifestyle, and Legend of the Double RL Ranch by Ricky Lauren
Inspired by the colors, flavors, and life at her Colorado ranch, Ricky Lauren presents an epic and unprecedented tribute to the West, as both a great destination and a state of mind. Lauren opens the doors to her family kitchen, sharing her culinary secrets, cherished heirloom recipes, favorite Western-styled dishes, and innovative decorating techniques for creating the perfect table setting and dining atmosphere. Featuring Mrs. Lauren’s original photography, artwork, and beloved family snapshots, Ricky Lauren captures the spirit of the area—from its majestic peaks to its open meadows to its no-frills attitude toward simple and delicious cuisine…
$30 http://www.amazon.com/ Publisher: Assouline (November 1, 2006)

Economy Class:
La Senza:
Lots of fabulous bras and undies here for great prices. Also check out the simple rib white cami ( a crucial piece for summer) it’s a must buy $19.95. Also the black zip sport jacket looks great with a skirt or jeans not just for running (away from the accountant) $79.95.
General Pants
There are a lot of great buys here this week. The red Converse sneakers are here and you must have them $79.95, but also buy the white ballet pumps here (also in black), very groovy $69.95. I love the groovy Alice in the E red chiffon ruffle dress $139.95; the fabulous Tsubi red and white long sleeve T with a deep V neckline $144; the black Victoriana smock cotton dress $99 and the Agent 99 black and white wide stripe long singlet mini dress $59. Cool. Love the Stussy paisley print elastic waist dress $109 and the Don’t Ask Amanda ( Ok I won’t ..) green cotton skirt with big white buttons and a groovy elastic stripe belt $99. The Agent 99 cotton jersey shoestring sundress (flattering) $59. It’s cheap for the price and so are the cardigans for $59.
Zu Shoes:
This is cheap but chic shoe central (After Nine West). Buy up all the T bar flat sandals for $70, the brown plaited high platform mules $100.00, the fab Miu Miu brown tribal stone encrusted sandals $90.00, and the sexy red wedges with subtle stud detail $80 on sale! The evening shoes are fabulous for the price. Buy the black silk sling back heels with black jewel toe, very Jimmy Choo $129 and as reported the cute fabric clutch bags $60.
Diva:
Best buys at this jewellery cheap but chic HQ are the cream shell bracelets $14.95, the fab red plastic chunky bracelets $12.95; the silver Diamante stretch bracelets $14 and the chic Filigree plastic cuffs in black for $9.95. Also the long black jet beads and the black jet bracelets are a great buy for an outrageous $8.95.
Portmans:
The accessories are looking better here than the clothing. Also I have a request: Can someone please change the lighting and the colour of the fitting rooms? They walls are bright red. Can you imagine what that does to the skin tone with bad lighting? It’s scary in there. It must have been a man who designed it. Ignore the mirrors and the red walls and get shopping. Buy the cute red patent belt $19.95, the groovy big square tortoiseshell sunglasses $24.95, and the aviators $24. Best buys in the clothes are the simple brown cotton A-line side pocket skirts $59 and the black linen short shorts $39.
French Connection:
Check out the narrow stripe cotton shorts almost a ticking fabric, $89; the must buy black thin glitter belt $19.95, love it! The simple cotton cream belt $29.95, and the fabulous faded vintage brown print tunic $79.95 are must buys. The tunic is the hot piece for the season and this is really a mini dress but you can wear it over a skirt if you don’t want to show off your fat, white, hairy cellulite. Also buy the white puff sleeve T-shirt $39; and the satin round neck tank with a knit trim in choc brown is chic de la chic $69.
MNG:
Always great pieces here: How cute is the cotton taupe pull on hat? Very. $54.95. Check out the black chiffon empire top with serious large jewels on the front ( but not glitzy) $99.95, the perfect white rib cardigan, so perfect for summer with a tan ( fake of course) $69.95, and the orange racer back T $29. Also buy the drape front camel square neck tank and soft ruffle edge sleeves $69; the cotton zip hoodies $54 in great colours and the soft denim bell skirt $149 with side pockets.
Cotton On
There are amazingly cheap cotton tops here. Go for the cute puff sleeve blue T Shirt $19.95, the fabulous red and taupe stripe T tops $24.95 with a ruched side and a hole on the back; the very Nicole Ritchie red sunglasses $19.95, and the simple white tanks $12.95. If you are fabulously slim and want to show off your legs buy the short “cutie’ shorts $19.95.The zip long sleeve tops are $30 for 2. The grey /navy cargo pants are cool $49 and so are the V neck T shirts with a hood about $20."
Cue:
Best pieces are the fab black and grey stripe singlet top with grosgrain straps that tie at the back $69.95, the chic crop DB belted trench in a taupe $299, the black chiffon camisole top as reported with velvet straps $169 and the Stella McCartney esque sand cotton linen shirt dress with wide full sleeves and a belt $229. It’s groovy baby. Also for the classic wardrobe or for the office buy the taupe wide linen pants $179. If you have the legs then wear the grey short jumpsuit. It’s strapless $189. Buy the soft blush, very Marni chiffon cami top with a grosgrain loop through belt $198.

Business Class
Country Road:
Best buys are the cream cotton pencil skirt with blue over stitching and big buttons down the front $139; also in black; the cute burgundy stripe ribbon pull on hat $39.95, the fabulous black oversized hats $99 and the flat T bar sandals in all colours. Buy the HUGE straw beach bag $69, the very pretty small blue, floral empire camisole top $89; and the red/cream multi stripe sarong scarf . The cream and blue spot silk drawstring dress is cute $199. The crop beige cargo pants are handy for weekends $129 and so are white camisoles tops with rope straps. Oh so very nautical $59. Buy the satin knot camisoles $79; the chic blue and cream stripe square neck knit tank - oh so very French $79 and the fabulous stripe beach bags in cotton canvas.
Arthur Gallan:
As reported last week we love, love, love the silver metal racer back tank $179; the fab black taffeta crop jacket with huge puff sleeves $349 and the amazing silver metallic linen trench $689 which is in the same fabric as Jil Sander. the white ruffle edge sleeveless shirt is cute $89 and so is the camel satin knot tank with knit trim $189 ( as seen in FCUK and Country Road).The black chiffon pleated camisole with a neutral lining is divine $279 and buy the simple rib racer tops $96 in a black and wear it under the black sheet wrap and tie blouse $289.
Veronika Maine:
Best pieces include the must buy drape front empire camisole with straps wide enough for any bra $89 in a gorgeous cream or classic black. you need this top. Wear it under a dress, under another cami, with jeans or a groovy skirt $189. the stone cropped pants are good for $139 with side pockets and so are the longer version $149. The chiffon drape dresses are very chic here; go for the soft drape Grecian one in a teal $295 or try the a stone almost muslin tie front dress $259. They have a very good variety here of cream/beige trousers . The black and white ticking stripe wide strap cotton cami is perfect for work to casual evening $199. The short sleeve choc brown knit T is a great buy: simple, chic and trans seasonal you can wear it all seasons $89.
Max and Co:
Love the cute Blue stripe (blue, white, grey) cotton sweater, very fresh and clean for a nautical look $190; the navy rib tank $85; the knit navy hoodie sweater - perfect for a day on the yacht $290. The white red, orange and white stripe zio through hoodie is fabulous $280 will freshen up any tired old wardrobe. The soft white round neck blouse with a pleated bodice and self embroidered spots is a flattering cut $240 and the white jeans look cool $240.The soft grey silk almost silver empire camisole is gorgeous $180.

First Class:
Evelyn Miles:
What’s hot in this week? Check out the fab Miu Miu velvet and patent wedge ankle strap sandals $548 and the classic sling back wedges with a peep toe in black about $600. Buy the amazing gold slingbacks with a heel that’s embossed and inlaid with outrageously luxurious jewels. No walking in the dirt for you. These are serious Limo shoes. The Miu Miu peep toe wedges in suede are gorgeous and you want them in both the red or taupe $598. Also I spy a new Mui Miu bag in suede and velvet burgundy/brown with the plaited strap about $1300. Buy the Luella bags in the grey quilted leather with metal chain strap, very Chanel about $1300 or $1500 depending on the size. Also check out the Luella over the top purple metallic tote, not sure of that one. Too flashy. In Jimmy Choo check out the new boots: There are some very snazzy black patent round toe boots with buckles up the side $1598 and the flat boots $1598. The Jimmy Choo denim wooden heels sandals $648 with studs are cool. Also buy the metallic sling backs with a diamante brooch $1398; the blue ankle straps $828 and the fabulous jeweled flat sandals $998. Also check out the Evelyn Miles own label : there are patent flats with a big grosgrain bow on the toe - very Ferragamo, very 60’s and chic - go for the black or red but there is also cream $398. Check out the patent ballet flats with cutouts on the toe and a T bar in black or white $428. There are white flat sling backs sandals with a wooden sole and a square cut out also in tan $398. The black woven raffia cross over sandals with a chunky heel and black patent are very chic $498 and the very Jimmy Choo.. The L’Autre Chose round toe cuffed boots are in a few classic colours $798. For party shoes check out the huge selection of Jean Michel Cazabat glitter heels from about $600 and the flat round toe version are chic too.
Bally:
I see lots of lovely new bags here; Buy the divine cream messenger bag with the signature stripe strap in the blue and cream $1150.00, the small black quilted bag – good for the evening- $950.00 Buy the chic brown logo oversized tow handle tote bag $950 and the sexy patent mules in orange or yellow. The divine chocolate brown long deep tote with small gold hardware is so slouchy and so perfect for any weekend $995. Love the red and brown thongs about $300 and the black slouch bag with silver hardware about $1200. Divine.

Basil Mayonnaise.
You are having a party. You will need hours of pre production on your wardrobe. You will need hours to do your hair and makeup. You will need a quick recipe or two to whip up some easy canapé. This basil mayonnaise is outrageously easy and delicious used as a little dollop for asparagus spears. All you do is buy some fabulous quality Mayonnaise and whip up your own pesto. Then mix until it tastes fabulous. Too easy non?

Pesto:
1 bunch basil
2 or more cloves garlic
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup parmesan cheese
½ extra virgin olive oil
pinch salt

·Throw basil leaves, garlic, pinch of salt, pine nuts and parmesan in a whizzer ·Whiz

·Progressively add ½ olive oil

·Done. The Pesto is made.

·Now Cook You know how to do that.P>·Mix Mayonnaise and Pesto until it tastes delicious. I suggest about 1/3 cup pesto to a cup of Mayonnaise

·Now pour a wine, get dressed, fix hair and makeup.

Keep calm. Don’t cry. It will be fabulous. Repeat after me.

·Serve the asparagus on a platter with the bowl of mayonnaise and allow guests to double dip

Hint: remember to serve more food if you have those hungry non-fashion types coming too.

The Prestige ..directed by Christopher Nolan
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Period Piece, Magic with Science Fiction
Who: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie, Michael Caine, Andy Serkis
The Plot: Early 20th-century London: Two magicians Rupert Angier and Alfred Bordon work together. Become bitter rivals. They play tricks on each other. Scarlett Johansson turns up. Pouts and flounces wearing sexy outfits as the Magician’s assistant. We see more magic tricks. Michael Caine plays a cockney. Surprise. David Bowie plays a freaky scientist. Surprise. The film twists and turns and flits back and forth between time and place. More mean and menacing magic tricks. More nifty twists and fiendish turns. More dangerous glints in eyes. More mysteries up their sleeve. Who is playing tricks on who? The end.
Acting: Christian Bale is fantastic. Hugh Jackman is the fluffy Boy from Oz.
Photography: Fantastic. “We did most of the photography with a handheld camera and shot with Panavision Anamorphic lenses. It’s beautiful, crisp, grain-free image"  says director Christopher Nolan
Design: A sumptuous, opulent, lavish period piece it’s full of dark, gloomy colors and a palpable feeling of menace.
Wardrobe: Deconstructed Gothic Victorian. Scarlett channels Kylie Minogue in skimpy little corsets. The magicians wear alot of dark colour flouncing in hats and capes.
Salon de Beaute: Scarlett has perfect makeup. More 1950’s than 1900. Hugh Jackman has very 70’s Liberace hair. Christian Bale is handsome.
Botox: Watch as David Bowie tries to frown. It never happens. Christian Bale tries as well and Hugh Jackman has deep wrinkles. Bless.
Waterproof mascara: No laughing or crying = no need for waterproof mascara.
Bloodnguts: We see fingers chopped off. We see people drown.
Mind drifted to shopping: Not once
Smokin’ smooches: Smooches but no smoke (except in the magic tricks)
Car chases: Just chases but no cars.
Rename it: The Sixth Sense goes Gothic
Best Reviews: “ Entertaining, spirited and shamelessly gimmicky “A.O. Scott, New York Times or “A frequently dazzling display of cinematic sleight-of-hand from writer/director Christopher Nolan it’s an entertaining, handsomely produced period thriller" Reel.com
Best Worst Reviews: “Marvel as I take a page from the U.S. government and snap my fingers to create a 700 mile fence around Scarlett Johansson’s cleavage. Yes, that would leave 350 miles of bosom unprotected, but we must all sacrifice for our art” MovieJuice OR “Its third act is about as convincing as a photo of a cow jumping over the moon.” New York Daily News
See it or donate to the Prada Bag fund? It’s Magic. It’s fantasy. It’s as pleasurable as any Prada bag.
http://theprestige.movies.go.com/