Makeup: waterproof essentials for summer
(Relaxnews) – For many of us, summer means spending more time at the pool, beach or lake. And to withstand all of that water, summer makeup needs to be particularly effective. For those planning a seaside vacation or a day by the water, here’s a rundown of some of the waterproof essentials to pack in […]
Beyoncé unveils first look at ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
(Relaxnews) – On Instagram, the pop star posted the first teaser for the adaptation of the best-selling novel. While the trailer for “Fifty Shades of Grey” is slated for release on Thursday, July 24, Beyoncé decided to kick off the promotional campaign a few days earlier. These first 16 seconds of footage don’t reveal much, […]
Prince George, ‘style icon’, to celebrate first birthday
(LONDON-AFP) – Britain’s Prince George celebrates his first birthday on Tuesday, capping a year in which the globetrotting infant became the trend-setting face of the modern royal family. The young prince will mark the occasion with a low-key party at the family home at Kensington Palace, in keeping with the wishes of his parents William […]
Forget fitness: If London’s calling, you’d best move to answer
(Relaxnews) – Everyone knows walking is great exercise, but finding a walk you enjoy is key. We’re hopping from city to city, finding walks so memorable you’ll forget you did this to get fit. Our first stop is London, where we’ve got royal plans to keep you in step with more than just Big Ben. […]
MAFFAA’s Noli Me Tangere, The Opera at the Kennedy Center on August 8-9
By Angelita Felixberto Washington D.C. : For the first time, Jose Rizal’s famous novel “Noli Me Tangere” will be staged at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as an OPERA on 8-9 August 2014. The opera will be presented at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, by the Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Asian Artists (MAFFAA) in coooperation with its […]
Three new boards to catch totally different waves this summer
(Relaxnews) – Surfers are carving new turns and old tricks on a new wave of boards that reflect the sport’s eco-friendly culture and even give wobbly newbies a chance to experience the thrill with reduced chance of wipe-outs. For those who thought it wasn’t possible to hang ten or even catch a wave, Spain-based Aquillahas developed […]
Chill out – literally and figuratively – with hemp ice cream
(Relaxnews) – From hemp-laced ice cream to champagne popsicles spiked with an eye-popping 37 percent alcohol, this summer frozen treats are going R-Rated. In a roundup of artisanal and craft ice creams, research firm Euromonitor has highlighted a few innovative, adults-only treats that are poised to shake up the market. In the same vein as […]
‘Take your clothes off, be like me!’ says wise-cracking robot
(TOKYO-AFP) – A wise-cracking humanoid robot called Pepper whose makers claim can read people’s emotions was unveiled in Tokyo last month. Mobile carrier Softbank, which created the robot, says Pepper can understand 70 to 80 percent of spontaneous conversations — although it also answers from a set number of pre-programmed responses. AFP caught up with […]
Raquel Zimmermann poses for Paule Ka
(Relaxnews) – For the fall-winter 2014 season, the French ready-to-wear brand Paule Ka chose Raquel Zimmermann as the face of a retro-chic campaign. The Brazilian supermodel posed for the Swedish photographer Andreas Larsson, and the result is a black and white campaign that is all about elegance. Between oversize bows, a 1950s-style suit and impeccably […]
A golden phone pays homage to Gustav Klimt
(Relaxnews) – After paying tribute to Piet Mondrian and Vincent Van Gogh, luxury phone manufacturer Mobiado has turned its attention to Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, a key representative of the Art Nouveau movement in Vienna. The brand’s new gold-plated smartphone is available now in a limited edition. The smartphone’s brass casing is plated in 24K […]
Dolce & Gabbana launches first cream eyeshadow with Scarlett Johansson
(Relaxnews) – The Italian brand chose to partner with the American actress once again to promote its first ever cream eyeshadow. Dolce & Gabbana, which has launched palettes of powder eyeshadows with two or four colors in the past, has introduced an entirely new product: a cream eye color available in single shades. The new […]
Eyes reveal the difference between love and lust: study
(Relaxnews) – Does your date see you as a potential soul mate or an object of lust? Gaze patterns — more specifically where he or she looks — could help you find your answer, according to researchers at the University of Chicago. They say that glancing at the other person’s body could indicate sexual desire, […]
Makers of Glow launch pregnancy app
(Relaxnews) – Glow, a data science company geared towards women’s reproductive health and education, this week launched its new app, Glow Nurture. The company’s first app, Glow, dedicated to fertility tracking and helping women conceive or avoid pregnancy, is said to have aided more than 20,000 users in just one year and was among the 2014 Webby […]
Color Me launching Korean-style electric make-up applicator
(Relaxnews) – A new American start-up is looking to revolutionize the way women in the West apply their makeup. Color Me is an electronically operated automatic sponge that vibrates at 15,000 pulses per minute to mimic gentle finger tapping as it buffs and blends foundation into the skin. The product, created by entrepreneur Leah Ashley […]
Violence, loophole drive C. American kids’ exodus to US
SAN SALVADOR (AFP) – The wave of Central American children making the risky journey to reach the United States is being driven by violence in their home countries and a loophole in US law, analysts say. The exodus of minors from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras has become a humanitarian crisis and overwhelmed the United […]
Aquino critics slam yellow ribbon drive
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Progressive lawmakers slammed President Aquino’s call for supporters to wear a yellow ribbon. Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said wearing yellow means support for the disbursement acceleration program (DAP) or being “pro-presidential pork barrel.” He said the President’s speech where he warned the Supreme Court of a clash between the executive and the judiciary […]
Typhoon Glenda leaves, kills at least 13
MANILA (Mabuhay) – The first typhoon of the Philippines’ brutal rainy season shut down the nation’s capital on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people across the country and cutting power for millions. Ferocious winds from Typhoon Glenda (international name Rammasun) tore roofs off houses, overturned cars and ripped down electricity lines in the megacity of […]
Do women talk more than men? It depends on the situation: study
(Relaxnews) – Equipped with technology devices called sociometers to track social interactions, a team of researchers from Northeastern University in Boston attacked the common stereotype that women are more talkative than men, finding that different group settings yield different results. Researchers worked with men and women in two different social settings. In the first, conversation […]
Watch: Karlie Kloss warms up in Nike’s latest looks
(Relaxnews) – After being announced as the face of Nike’s Fall 2014 women’s collection, American model Karlie Kloss features in a new video posted by the brand. In the same line as the new Nike Pro sports bra line, the new collection aims to respond to the multiple demands of cross-training and respond to athletes’ […]
Flavor contest includes coffee-flavored potato chips
(Relaxnews) – Brace yourselves, USA, for cappuccino-flavored potato chips. Of the more than 14 million flavor suggestions, the world’s largest potato chip manufacturer Lay’s has narrowed down the list to four finalists in its crowdsourced flavor contest: Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese, Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger, Wavy Mango Salsa and an eyebrow-raising Cappuccino. Yes, that’s […]
