“My own ‘mission: impossible’ was getting here. That was the mission impossible. Because it kept going back and forth. I wasn’t going to come and then Kate said, ‘Go. Go.’ ” Tom Cruise reveals all on the actual time of conception of baby suri…oh no sorry he’s talking about his trip to Rome for Mission Impossible premiere
“ There were prostitutes, who used to be around the tunnel, who knew me. They’d see me and they’d go, ‘Look, I’ll pick up a john and you jump in’. So I’d ride through the tunnel to New Jersey and then I’d hitchhike home.” Tom Cruise (“Remember when Tom Cruise used to be an actor and not some crazy bastard who ate placenta and hitchhiked with sex workers? Those were simpler times. Better times. The Superficial”)
” It was spiritual, it was powerful, it was indescribable. It’s still something I’m processing and reliving.” Tom Cruise thought the birth of Suri so spiritual he hopped on a plane to Rome
“That’s what I’ve gotten from the pregnancy, Brad said that to me, too. I just get hysterical now. It goes on for hours. … It’s hormonal.” Hormonal? Angelina Jolie is really laughing at all those Tom Cruise quotes
“ The thing with me and Marc … whenever the two of us got in a room together, neither one of us could stop laughing. he’s one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet.” J.LO on her husband marc (is he hormonal or just laughing at Tom?)
“She looked long-faced, long-nosed and almost ordinary. How come? “ New York Post on Julia Roberts on Broadway. Why the long face? She hadn’t heard any Tom Cruise quotes
“ my legs are longer than hers. I got lucky because my chest size isn’t completely massive.” Ashlee Simpson is laughing than she is luckier than Jessica ( the brains size is the same).
“ I don’t know if there were other men. But if she did cheat, it was the result of something bigger” Her boobs? Nick Lachey on Jessica Simpson
“She assaulted me too - and for the same reason as the other girl - over a pair of jeans. She hit me with her hand on the back of the head when I couldn’t find her Stella MCCartney jeans. She was cursing me. She was threatening that she was going to get me arrested and put me in jail ” Jail is a must for anyone who loses your jeans. Not finding anything to wear is no laughing matter.
Naomi Campell has leant alot from those anger management classes.

Antarctica. It’s white, it’s minimalist and it’s cool. Who wouldn’t love to go? So when you pack your Louis Vuitton trunk make sure you throw in the best find of the week: a simple, chic, tank from Target. With a high round neck, in a gorgeous dark grey it will look fabulous under a funky peacoat and is even chic enough to throw under a dress. Best of all? It looks like it’s in a fine knit but it’s actually polypropylene. Don’t be afraid of such an artificial word: polypropylene is what all the mountaineers wear. But don’t let that put you off. It’s perfect for keeping you extra warm and ideal for any outdoor activity or extreme sports like shopping in the winter sales.

$16 Dark Grey Tank from Target (check out the virtual dressing room on the site)

I am not one for watching sport. But there is one exception. I adore sitting ringside observing the games in the front row at fashion week. Even if you don’t do sport you can win gold. It’s all about metallic this season. Lurking around hovering on the fashion horizon metallics are now on the inside lane heading for a winning streak. Perfect to razz up all your boring black and brown go for silver or bronze for a more subtle edge. Buy the cute Marc Jacobs style bronze sling backs in Mollini, toss on a fabulous Armani Exchange silver leather bomber or bronze lurex knit , or grab the divine blue Metallic snakeskin Jimmy Choo clutch in Evelyn Miles. There are cool, wide silver belts in Oroton, sexy silver grey tops in Zimmerman, funky gold chains in Diva and of course brocade in Prada. All perfect for watching the wrestling (of goodie bags after the shows).

I know. I am obsessed with lip gloss. But how many is enough? How many shoes are enough? How many Gucci bags are enough? How many breakfasts with George Clooney are enough? Nuf said. My new lip gloss is actually not a lip gloss but a lip glaze from Stila. I love the colours – peach or starfruit are both natural looking - and I love the texture. It’s sticky and seems to stay on but it’s not too glossy so you look tacky. Plus it has a clever twist applicator brush so it’s easily applied and you don’t find smeared lip gloss over your new bag. Of course there is an upside to getting gloss on the Gucci. You have to go buy another.

$45 Stila Lip Glaze from Mecca Cosmetica.

‘The New Kitakyushu Airport in Japan is experimenting with robots that carry baggage and people to and from their flights. These ‘porter robots’ are box-shaped machines that move around the airport under the control of the passengers or on predetermined courses. The robots are currently being used on a trial basis, and there are plans of adding arms and heads to the robots before launching them. Remember, this story only applies to the New Kitakyushu Airport. If a robot approaches you and runs off with your luggage at any other airport, it’s probably just a homeless guy in a cardboard box robot costume. The difference between the two is subtle, but it’s there.’ ..Geekologie
Chanel has signed Keira Knightley as the face of Coco Mademoiselle.
In New York hire a car from the world’s first eco luxury private car service. http://ozocar.com/
In Rome stay here http://hotellocarno.com/index.htm Or here..its cute, open the door and see in http://www.letresuites.com/suitesenglish.htm
This is a groovy spa in Texas, very 50’s http://www.hotelvalleyho.com
Of to Rio? Book one of these http://houseinrio.com/index_content.html
Anna Wintour will be editorial director at Fashion Rocks project, the rock concert/TV show/special issue extravaganza.WWD
Interview magazine editor in chief Ingrid Sischy sat down with Miuccia Prada for the designer’s U.S. television debut on Charlie Rose.
In New York check out the Allure and Lancôme backed “Most Alluring Bodies,” photo exhibit, at New York’s Milk Studios. See shots by Allure photographers such as Sante D’Orazio, Michael Thompson, Pamela Hanson and Paolo Roversi..
GREEN GLOBE 21 is the worldwide benchmarking and certification program which facilitates sustainable travel and tourism for consumers, companies and communities…http://greenglobe21.com/
Martha Stewart’s newest magazine is called Blueprint and the new lifestyle magazine will cater to “modern, multitasking” women between the ages of 25 and 45.
Topshop has teamed up with Celia Birtwell to design a collection of clothes.

http://www.jonathanadler.com
Find everything from this groovy ceramic designer : furniture, pillows, rugs and even curiosities! It seems they ship to Australia. All very cool ( there’s even a sale section!)

http://helmut-newton-shop.com/index.php
How cool is this? Groovy June Newton has designed skeleton x ray T shirts and other funky stuff to buy, all very Helmut Newton inspired. I absolutely love the jewellery, the cufflinks and the pill box. Worth having a look just to see how cool everything is.

Model May Anderson has been refused entry to the United States following her arrest last week for hitting a flight attendant and charged with simple battery, resisting arrest without violence and disorderly intoxication. Hic.
Rod Stewart is now divorced from Rachel Hunter
Sienna Miller is secretly dating DKNY model and hotel owner Nico Mallevill. Or is she back with Jude after they were seen together? Sshh it’s secret.
Heather Locklear is pissed off at Denise Richards hooking up with her ex-husband Richie Sambora.
Teri Hatcher is injured on the set of Desperate Housewives when a light bulb exploded and scratched her eye. Explosive.
Britney is pregant again.Repeat from last week. Repeat.
Britney Spears has fired the nanny who let Sean Preston fall from the high chair onto his head. Explosive.
Britney hired a doctor to advise her on how to keep her baby safe. (It’s good to see Britney getting rid of people who drop babies on their head and hiring people who say dropping babies on their head is a bad idea. Now all she needs is an expert to tell her why microwaving a baby might be a bad idea and she’ll be set. …The superficial
Scarlett Johansson and Alicia Keys are in the movie of The Nanny Diaries.
Tobey Maguire is engaged to his girlfriend
Gillian Anderson is getting divorced .
George Clooney and his father, Nick, went on a weeklong trip to Darfur, a
war-torn area of Sudan. Their mission: to bring attention to the tragedy occurring there. Bless
Charlie Sheen calls Denise Richards a “Dickface” in divorce papers.
Pete Doherty has been arrested for drug possession again.( The guy has the IQ of my left sock. There aren’t very many people out there willing to be arrested for what they believe in, but he is one of them. He has a dream. A simple dream. A dream of doing drugs and being stupid, and damnit if the law is going to get in the way that…The supericial)
Paris Hilton almost killed herself when she jumped into her pool after a garden light had fallen in….IQ of my right sock .

The Christmas List
Visionaire 48 Magic: VanCleef & Arpels 1904-2006
“Visionaire brings the still picture to life in 25 unbound cards printed in the latest lenticular technology, a process that captures motion on a page. Spike Jonze, Wong Kar Wai, Pedro Almodovar, Gus Van Sant, Viktor & Rolf, Mario Sorrento, Karl Lagerfeld and others were asked to contribute three-second clips that were transformed into lenticular images, images that shift when seen from different angles. Remove them from the case, which features an 18-karat gold Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra on a satin ribbon, and tilt each one to and fro to watch it move. in a numbered limited edition of 3000 copies.” Yes please.
$175 http://www.amazon.com Publisher: Visionaire Publishing; Limited edition (February 15, 2006)

The White Countess …directed by James Ivory, (A Merchant Ivory film) .
Who: Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Lynn Redgrave
Genre: Romantic historical drama, a chick flick with war.
The Plot: Shanghai 1930s, disillusioned and blind ex US diplomat meets gorgeous refugee White Russian countess. She works as an escort in a bar. Diplomat opens his own Jazz Club ‘The white Countess’. Drinks. Flirts with Countess. Japanese invade. War. Love. betrayal. It’s Merchant Ivory.
Acting: Natasha Richardson is fabulous; Ralph is cold but warms up.
Photography: Beautifully shot looks almost like a 1930’s movie.
Set design: sumptuous period design. Sit there and be inspired.
Salon de Beaute: Gorgeous hair and makeup. Natasha Richardson looks amazing.
Wardrobe: Brocade coats, 30’s hats, trench coats, bias cut evening dresses. Superb. ‘A costume drama that is heavy on the costumes but light on the drama.’
Waterproof mascara: Repeat from last week: 6 coats then use tissues.
Botox: War. Love. betrayal. It’s Merchant Ivory. Bring on the botox
Smooches: No sparks between Richardson and Fiennes but who cares? It’s Merchant Ivory.
Blood’n’guts: Ditto
Best review: “Sensuously photographed, sedate in its storytelling and spotlighting extraordinary actors wielding impeccable accents, The White Countess marks a fitting conclusion to the celebrated partnership of James Ivory and the late Ismail Merchant.” LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS
Best worst review: “is something of a lacquered dud and The White Countess, not just the White Countess—is irredeemably dull.”
Rename it: The Constant English Patient.
Moral to the story: Love will find a way.
See it or donate to the Prada bag fund? See the movie. Like a groovy new Prada trend it’s hard to get your head around at first but at the end you’ll love it.
http://www.sonyclassics.com/whitecountess/