| Talking scents Fragrance has historically been divided into four main families (the first four listed below), but these days generally accepted categorisation is ever broadening. A baffling language all of its own surrounds perfume and its devotees... nzherald.co.nz |
Love you long time Years ago I came across a pile of unused, old lipsticks in an op shop and was amazed by their staying power. Some were gluggy, pastel things from the 1960s which I soon binned; others were screen-siren red, in a thick, matte formula... nzherald.co.nz |
Window frames of the soul Rachel Hunter loves life, Alison Mau is easygoing and John Campbell is understanding - at least, that's what their eyebrows tell us.Michelle Larsen, owner of Auckland salon Hollywood Eyes, says she can read a person's character... nzherald.co.nz |
At Taxing Tour de France, a Battle of Beauty Poised and photogenic, Tour hostesses have landed the high-profile job of handing prizes to riders at the finish line of each stage. nytimes.com |
Chechnya Coerces Women on Dress, Activists Say Women in Chechnya are under pressure to adopt Islamic dress, according to human rights activists. nytimes.com |