Kingfisher Calender 2009 is covering the entire market in almost no time. These time Shots took place in the most exotic locations of Thailand. The Kingfisher Calendar promises to scorch and soothe your senses for the next year 2009. The Kingfisher Calendar 2009 has been shot in the super hot and exclusive Six Senses Hideaway Resorts, Koi Samui and Yao Noi.Also promises to offer true global appeal, this year’s calendar features six international models from across the world.

This year’s hottest includes: Tamara Moss Holland from India, Nargis Fakhri from Czech Republic n Pakistan, Mimi Blix from Norway and Uganda, Katya Melnikova from Russia, Moni Kangana Dutta from India and Sunisa Jongsawat from Thailand.


Who doesn’t want to see hot models on a single platform and this is what makes Kingfisher Calendar special. So, here we show you a short preview of what is in store for you this time in Kingfisher Calendar 2009.


Calendar Producer : Vijay Mallya

Photographer: Atul Kasbekar

Super Models : Tamara Moss, Nargis Fakhri, Katya Melnikova, Moni Kangana Dutta, Sunisa Jongsawat and Mimi Blix


Photo Shoot Location : Six Senses Hideway Resorts at Koi Samui and Yao Noi, Thailand

Accessories by Big Brands : Alberta Ferretti, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Diane Von Furstenburg, Lanvin, Hamilton, Canon and Moschino


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Levi’s Lady Style cuts two arresting new looks this spring/summer to reveal the irresistible silhouette of a lady and her alluring sensuality. The collection will highlight slender silhouettes, especially with the season’s mix of hot wide-leg and skinny jeans, and variety of tops, bottoms, and glam accessories.


This season, the secret in flaunting legs lies in pairing off skinny jeans with voluminous tops. At the same time, riding on the emerging trend of the wide-leg bottom, the new wide-leg jean will accentuate slim silhouettes and bring out sexy femininity. With these two arresting looks that play on proportions and shapes, ladies in Levi’s Lady Style will be able to strut anywhere with style, sophistication and confidence.


Wide-leg jean - The wide-leg jean rides high on your waistline, giving the illusion of a smaller waistline with a flat, sleek front through the v-shaped front yoke. At the same time, the widening of the jean, from the hips and thighs all the way to the bottom of the jean, emphasizes long legs.


Low rise skinny tapered jean

Ladies can also go for an ultra-slim cut with the low rise skinny tapered jean for yet another look that showcases irresistible style and sexiness. Voluminous tops are a perfect layering match, drawing attention to the slenderness of the legs.


The Levi’s Lady Style range of skinny jeans are made with fabric of a bi-stretch material that allows freedom of movement and comfort. This material will reveal the alluring contours of a woman, providing an impeccable fit for the bottom.

In addition to the skinny and wide-leg jeans, the Levi’s Lady Style collection promises new, exciting looks with its varied offering of jeans in mid- and low-rise; in straight, tapered, stacked, bootcut and flared silhouettes; and shorts in high-waist, mid- and low-rise.


Besides the usual mid- and dark toned finishes for that touch of style and class, bottoms have also been introduced in bleached, washed and acid finishes, inspired by looks prominent in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Embrace the summer spirit with the hot, fun summer colors – raspberry pink, ginger white, sunfaded pink and yellow – that have been injected into the color palette. All in all, there will be a color suitable for any mood and occasion that will portray sexy glamour and charm.


Embroidery details, Swarovski pearl and crystal embellishments, rhinestone rivets, glitter buttons and sundries in gold, soft matte silver and elegant black are style details that jazz up the jeans’ irresistible feminine appeal.


Razzle-dazzle with Accessories - This season, razzle-dazzle with crystallized fashion jewelry and accessories from the Levi’s Lady Style collection. Bring on the glitz and glamour with a pair of black earrings and silver necklace made up of eye-catching crystals, or go for a crystal-studded Levi’s Lady Style watch in white or black leather, or stainless steel strap.


The Levi’s Lady Style Spring/Summer 2008 collection of bottoms, including the high waist wide-leg jean and low waist skinny tapered jean, matching tops and accessories are now available in Levi’s stores across Asia.

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Gleni has collected together in one post all the trends for this season, to help everybody who wants to know about the latest fashions in clothes, hair styles, handbags, colours and the alternatives.

We hope that you find these tips and insights interesting and helpful and enjoy reading

10 Trends For This Season

Let’s start from the feet up: shoes. Ankle-boots and pumps are right back in; both with strictly rounded toes and heels that are vertiginous to say the least, not less than 13 cm! There are many new styles for both types of shoes, like the gothic style that we saw during Paris Fashion Week: with just the right amount of eccentricity and originality!

This season our legs will flaunt ultra-decorated tights: many colours and fantastic patterns, tartan and geometric designs, everything goes, and if you prefer something more classic and romantic, we suggest you go for lace tights, black for preference: the ultimate in elegance and sex appeal!

If you don’t like wearing skirts and prefer keeping your legs warm and covered up, you can relax: our favorite bootcut trousers are back. Black and elegant, jeans or even fleece for the sporty; but they shouldn’t be too wide at the hem!

Another must-have for this season are blouses, white or with thin stripes, trimmed with bows, frills and scarves, you can have plenty of fun mixing and matching!

What about the hands? The French manicure is still alive and well, but the form and length of nails has now changed. Completely OUT are too long and squared nails, a medium length and a rounded shape is best. Colors are strong and striking: black, purple, all shades of red and dark blue will be the colors you see everywhere (just turn on the tv and see!). Our advice is not to overdo it, or you’ll look rather over-the-top!

In the make-up realm, straight from the catwalks, we have the intriguing “smoky-eyes” look, the blended shading which focuses attention on your eyes. Eye shadow all around the eye or just above, in strong colors, especially black and even better with some glittery or light colors (like beige, white or a light brown),which create a contrasting effect to give movement, attracting interest like a magnet. Colors like shocking pink or bright green for the eyelid are excellent if you are feeling daring and want to attract attention! Another great combination is using black with colors such as silver and anthracite to create highlights and beautiful chiaroscuro effects for a really seductive and dramatic look!

Handbags bring you infinite possibilities: big 70s style bags with big pockets on the inside and outside, for plenty of space, or the new-age hippy ethnic look, a glossy, luxurious ’60s style, in bold colors for elegant women, and soft. structured handbags, very modish in leather; the colors: purple, grey, white, lilac, and blue, even trimmed with lace (which you can match to your tights if you want!).





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Leading and Famous British underwear label Spoylt, in which women create underwear for women, has launched a new collection called Tantalize.

Already being available in stores, interested persona dn womens can purchase the underwear collection from over the internet, on Spoylt’s website.

The new collection is special before all for using daring colours such as purple, champagne colour, the colour of a papaya, silver and black.

Spoylt's Tantalize Collection, debuting this falls incorporates five elements: Embrace, Captivate, Beguile, Entice and Charm. With daring color combinations, this new collection offers opulent purple, champagne, sumptuous papaya, silver and jet black. Using the finest silks, luxurious laces and delicate trims, Spoylt has sought to create a new collection, which will be a feast for your senses.

Spoylt's unique style and wit are evident in the signature pucker-back knicker, the mischievous cuffs and of course the beautifully crafted garters. Spoylt has premiered on TV series such as Desperate Housewives, The Sopranos, Entourage, and is a favorite of the cast of Mad Men.

The next collection will be released in early 2009, and will be specifically targeted towards select global retail partners thereby showcasing and enhancing the exclusivity of the Spoylt brand. This will complement the existing strong e-tail client base which forms part of the newly designed website.

Claire O'Neill of Spoylt comments, "Following new management, Spoylt is delighted to offer the unique Tantalize collection for our loyal customer base. Further collections will follow with the ultimate aim of rolling out the Spoylt brand into other complementary products. We urge all of our customers to visit our re-vamped web-site and keep up-to-date with the exciting Spoylt news."

Stefan Hafner, the Italian jewellery house of extraordinary calibre unveils three glittering new collections – Lunari, Geode and Young Chic – offering a stunning ensemble of necklaces, earrings and rings combining white, rose, and black gold settings with a magical blend of precious stones such as white diamonds and black diamonds with rubies, orange sapphires, pink sapphires, amethysts, fire opal cabochon and citrine cabochon. The vibrant burst of colour and creativity sees the award winning Italian brand present glamorous jewels steeped in festive ardour for discerning women.

While the Lunari collection offers drop-gorgeous earrings and rings boasting bold and accented looks blending black gold with black diamonds and multi-hued gemstones, its Geode collection ‘ups’ the style quotient with its sumptuous stud earrings and ring collection featuring white and rose gold settings with white diamonds, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires and amethysts. In its third collection, Young Chic, Hafner presents a delicate and charming range of necklaces and rings in a combination of white gold and white diamonds, designed to fete a young woman’s foray into adulthood.

“Stefan Hafner’s three new collections are a splendid assertion of his acclaimed design prowess that succeeds in springing a surprise element time and again. In Lunari, Geode and Young Chic Hafner presents jewels boasting bright coloured stones with gold of various hues such as white, rose and even black gold displaying an adventurous spirit,” said Mr. Tawhid Abdullah, Managing Director, Damas Jewellery.

Lunari, as the name indicates is a collection inspired by the moon’s timeless beauty where Hafner aptly reflects its mysterious allure in a blend of black gold, black diamonds, and flame coloured orange sapphires, rubies, amethyst cabochon, fire opal cabochon and citrine cabochon. Curvaceous and smooth lines offer rings that are tactile delights while being visually riveting. Its drop earrings fall in bewitching splendour from very unusual designs gracing the wearer’s ear lobes.

Hafner’s Geode collection on the other hand pays ode to the beauty of geodes, the hollow, spheroidal rocks bearing crystals and other precious or semi-precious stones. In its stud earrings and dramatic rings, white and rose gold partner white diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires with amethysts to recreate the raw beauty of geodes.

In its Young Chic collection Stefan Hafner assembles delicate round diamond brilliants and pear-shaped diamonds in effortless, flowing lines offering winsome necklaces and rings for the young woman.







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Shenzhen City recently hosted the Third International Brand Underwear Fair from April 11 to 13, which saw participation by popular foreign brands like DIM from French underwear industry.

Yang Shibing, leader of China Knitting Industrial Association urged manufacturers to make the best out of local underwear industrial base, international brands underwear fair and such other opportunities to develop their regional brand.

It has been observed that due to rising cost of land and labor cost, some of the crucial orders of Shenzhen underwear industry were lost to Shanghai City and Shantou City of Guangdong Province.

Shenzhen City will now focus on brand innovation to tap the top-grade underwear market. Already, market for this particular industry in the city is developing at a pace of 20 percent annually.

In a bid to revolutionize the underwear sector and develop a niche in the domestic and international market, more than 60 enterprises of Shenzhen City will unite to set up an Underwear Industrial Association before the end of this year.




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Gone are the long lines in Milan's high fashion streets as top labels revise their sales strategies to cope with the global financial crisis.

Make-Up As a Profession

Does the variety of make-up that you see in the departmental store enthrall you? Do you love giving make-up suggestions to your near and dear ones? Do you love keeping in touch with the latest trends in make-up? If your answer to these questions is 'Yes', if you have an inherent passion for applying make-up and a flair for it, then a career as a make-up artist might be just the right choice for you. And that is what this article is all about.

What it Involves

The most important prerequisite for the profession of a make-up artist is a lot of creativity and imaginative power. This would help the artist in visualizing what style would look good on a certain person, and in developing new styles. A careful eye for detail and concentration would also be prerequisites in this profession. A passion for make-up and an interest in traditional as well as contemporary make-up styles is very crucial.

Good communication and networking skills would be other must-have qualities, especially if one plans to work freelance. A good business sense and diplomacy would also help to a significant extent. Punctuality and reliability, a highly professional attitude in other words, would be a must to build up a reputation as an artist.

Becoming a make-up artist involves long hours of work in studios as well as in outdoor locations. This makes it essential for the artist to have the ability to work under pressure, as well a high degree of physical and mental fitness.

As is the case with any career, the initial days involve a lot of struggle. To cope up with this, it is necessary for the artist to have a lot of patience and strong determination.

The profession of a make-up artist might require him or her to travel on occasions or frequently. Hence, one of the prerequisites of this profession is a willingness to travel. In case sufficient client base is not available within the area in which the make-up artist plans to operate, traveling would become inevitable.

How to Go About it

Before going about beginning a career as a professional make-up artist, it would be advisable to undertake thorough research about the field. It is necessary to undertake a careful study of the particular geographical area in which the person intends to establish himself or herself. This would give a fair idea of the level of competition that would be involved, as well as the client base in that area.

The pay that a make-up artist would get depends largely upon his or her skill, as well as on the type of clientele. Research would help in getting an idea of the financial possibilities in the area.

It would be advisable for a potential make-up artist to prepare a portfolio, containing a few samples of his or her work. This portfolio would be of great help to a beginner in securing work, if showcased at strategic locations.

One important decision to be taken by a potential make-up artist is whether to go for a freelance job or join an employer. Both these forms have their own benefits and pitfalls, and the decision would ultimately depend upon the liking of the individual. Joining an employer would comparatively involve less risk, but afford comparatively less freedom to the employee. On the other hand, working freelance would allow for greater flexibility, but the risk involved would also be greater.

In case the make-up artist decides to work under an employer, there are several alternatives available, such as beauty parlours, cosmetic companies, advertising agencies, film production companies, magazines, or fashion designers, among others.

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Wills Lifestyle presents refreshingly stylish and classy evening wear for the party season for those who enjoy partying and being in the spotlight.

Women's collection includes classically styled black dresses for Women. Perfect for a svelte retro '80's look, the bubble dress is especially flattering. The dress in satin from Wills Lifestyle Clublife range in turn gives off a charming vintage vibe. The balloon sleeve dress is in keeping with this season's voluminous styles and exudes subtle elegance.

Wills Signature line of exclusive designer wear too has irresistible options with exquisite pieces like the elegant warp around black dress with meticulous embroidery by Anamika Khanna or the rich jacquard dress by ace designer Ashish Soni.

Wills Lifestyle men's collection comprises styles crafted in the sinful colors of the dark & metallics with a stunning interplay of jacquards and prints. The sharp crisp look creates fascinating desire. The slim fits for men make for the smartest drapes. Vibrance in the palette of colors add flair to your style.

Attention to exquisite style detailing makes each piece from the collection unique. Sleek slit cuffs and chic satin trimmings are just some of the highlights that set the collection apart. Trousers crafted from finest uncut corduroy or flocked velvet capture the exuberance of the party spirit. The accent is on usage of mischievous colors of the dark with a large focus on ultra marine, red, purple and green.




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This article discusses on what flatters your body and focusing on your assets to bring out the best of you!!!! So, in the following article the discussion is regarding the four body shapes and what kind of dress flatter them!

Body Shape Number 1 : Hourglass Shape

Your shoulders and hips are around the same size, and you have a well defined waist. The hourglass shape is very envy shape by women and adore by men. The key is to wear pieces that hug your curves. Be grateful, you were well blessed; here are some ideas to showcase your hourglass figure!

Body Shape Number 2 : Pear Shape

Pear Shape which is also known as the triangle shape: your hips are wider than your shoulders. The key is to balance out wider hips with your other sexy assets!

Body Shape Number 3 : V Shape

V Shape which is also known as the inverted triangle: your shoulders or bust are larger than your hips. It’s essential to fill out your lower half for a balanced and sexy look!

Body Shape Number 4 : Rectangle Shape

Your shoulders, bust and hips are similar in size, and your lack a defined waistline. Don’t feel that you have a boyish shape; the key is to create feminine curves!



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Christmas season is just around the corner and everybody wants to cherish this moment by sharing goodies to their loved ones. To make the moment memorable and create eternal memories, Sona Swiss offers ‘CHRISTMAS’ COLLECTION the glitter of unconventional beauty of 24k gold foil products specially designed and created for the XMAS & NEW YEAR.

Sona Swiss has introduced whole new range of 24k gold flower hair accessories, 24k gold flakes pendants, 24K gold frames on Jesus & 24k rose flower. Sona Swiss also has a wide range of 24k gold flower collection, which includes 24k gold rose, 24k gold carnation, 24k flower bouquet for a stunning centrepiece.

Sona Swiss products are handcrafted & have been specially created using traditional goldsmith's skill combined with the latest patented 3D Art Technology. All Sona Swiss products are made of pure 24-carat Gold leaf with a purity of 999.9 in thousand.




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Benetton launches Undercolors of Benetton collection for spring/summer 2009. Delightful, romantic, new: three words to describe the Undercolors of Benetton collection for next summer. A collection that starts in the 19th century and then embraces today's technology and dynamism. Lace and hi-tech, openwork and simplicity, soft colours and bright whites with the fragrance of old lace. References to the past with an eye on the future and an immediate air of glamour.

Chic serenity - Exquisite taste and romantic naughtiness: tricot bonds with satin and becomes similar to lace, cotton plumetis is gathered and decorated with bows, openwork light jersey mixes with Lurex, silk net marries shirt-stripe woven fabric, modal is embroidered, microfibre blossoms in hydrangeas and tiny roses. Minimal corsetry and simple nightwear, sometimes with a backstage feel. Snow white, sage, mauve and pastels for florals. He chooses seamless jersey, ribbed cotton, pastel-striped yarn-dyed fabric, Lycra with romantic flowers. Figure-hugging briefs, trunks and T-shirts with pyjamas to match.

Country “routes” - Where posies and narrow shirt stripes abound. Underwear for a chaste trousseau in cotton Lycra and muslin and in pink, white and pale blue. Different patterns and pieces mix and match, such as the narrow-striped briefs with the pansy-printed top, the upholstery-stripe bra with men's flowery boxers. More stripes for him, too, and a revival of large and small checks in sugary pastels. Together with bolder-coloured jersey boxers with contrast stitching and elastic for a sporty look.

Ironic gallery - Kangaroos, butterflies and ducks in full-colour central prints or as positive/negative decorative motifs: a little fun for grown-ups and tiny tots, in purple, periwinkle, pink and grey for soft cotton pyjamas and minimalist underwear. Mother and daughter also have the choice of punched, mottled jersey night- and home-wear decorated with snapshots of Sophie, the seasonal mascot straight from the Sixties. Pieces that travel alone or in the company of others or jersey details with pastel mega-dots, very Sixties.

Beachwear Collection

Vibrant and dynamic under the summer sun: Undercolors swimwear doesn't do half-measures. Bright, scrumptious colours, basic models with glamorous touches, the nautical spirit in different shapes from minimal bikinis to seductive one-pieces. He's very much more classic, although his colours and patterns are nonetheless exuberant.





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Dani Kates Corp., New York based design company announces the launch of its KanDi Swim by Dani Kates 2009 Collection.
KanDi Swim by Dani Kates is a sophisticated and sexy line of swimwear.

This collection continues it’s tradition of stylish designs with attention to detail. Dani Kates, the company’s designer, states, “The KanDi Swim by Dani Kates’ 2009 Collection allows women to feel sexy, confident, and flirty.”

This collection features five groups that are inspired by women’s guilty pleasure, dessert. The swimwear features high-quality European fabrics and adds a unique twist to familiar design elements such as stripes, and color-blocking.

This fashion forward label was founded by New York based designer, Dani Kates, whose artistic training at Cornell University, followed by a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design is evident in the unique merging of retro silhouettes with edgy color blocking and flirty ruffles.

About Dani Kates Corp

Dani Kates Corp. is a unique, high-end and fashion forward design company. Its KanDi Swim by Dani Kates line of swimwear offers women a refreshing selection of sophisticated and playful pieces. The Parsons School of Design alumna and New York native, incorporates her passion for indulgence into each collection, while never losing sight of what women want-fashionable swimwear that fits.




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March 26 Night, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Zhu Yongxin, vice chairman of China Association for Promoting Democracy Central Committee, attended the "love of the Night" - the fourth "Color China" opening dinner, and the new space opening love fashion.

China Textile Industry Association vice president Sunruizhe, the international flavor of the Principal Bairui President of the Association at home and abroad more than 100 guests and delegates were also invited to attend.

Zhu Yongxin President also contact the Central Committee of China Association for Promoting Democracy, China Fashion Color Association executive vice president of Liang Yong, vice president of China Fashion Color Association, love Group Chairman Zhang Rongming, accompanied by other leaders visited the new love fashion space .

My love is marked underwear fashion manufacturers, China has repeatedly issued on behalf of the Chinese underwear fashion trends, love fashion three-dimensional space through the cultural interpretation of the performance history of the development of underwear and love the process of the development process in the next 15 years.



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Scarlett Johansson was exquisitely styled in a white strapless vintage Bob Bugnard gown at the premiere of 'The Spirit' at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, December 17.

Jennifer Aniston continued her charm offensive looking hot in a black double breasted trench coat over a pale pink Valentino dress mini dress appearing on the David Letterman show, Wednesday afternoon, December 17.

Camilla Al Fayed, the daughter of the Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed, was reborn as a TV presenter, when she presented fashion news on Lorraine Kelly's show.

Ms Fayed who was recently hailed as one of the season's foremost "Party Chicks" by a fashion editor will put her in-depth knowledge of Christian Louboutin footwear to good use when she reports from the forthcoming New York and Paris fashion shows for GMTV.

In her new role, the journalist-turned-TV presenter aims at mixing high street and high fashion in such a way wonderful fashion that GMTV viewers can get a sneak peek of what's hot for next summer.

For the 21 year old girl, who has grown up with Lorraine Kelly, it is such a great honour to be asked to report from the New York and Paris fashion shows for her programme.

For the unknown, Ms Fayed is the half-sister of Dodi Al Fayed, who died in a car crash with Diana, Princess of Wales.



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Nem Fashion Joint Stock Company one of the prominent fashion houses in Vietnam, has recently launched a series of new, smart and sophisticated designs in its showrooms to celebrate upcoming occasion like Christmas and Tet festival.

This year NEM is bringing an assortment of innovative designs for the locals during the winter holidays. Company officials expect that silk dresses, fur coats, jackets with unique, creative and smart styles are bound to become popular among customers, especially women.

In addition to presenting new designs, NEM fashion has recently opened its largest fashion showroom in Ho Chi Minh City with an expectation of making it modern fashion center.


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Five-time Academy Award-nominated actress Kate Winslet wowed at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Revolutionary Road' at Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California on Monday, December 15.

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