Versace celebrates Valentine’s Day with rubies
(Relaxnews) – The Italian fashion and luxury house has revealed a fun and pretty new limited edition jewelry collection in tones of pink, red and gold just in time for Valentine’s Day. Versace’s special jewelry collection designed for the event is called Greca Red Rubies. The glamorous line was inspired by one of Versace’s famed […]
New York and Paris consider turning subways into retail, dining space
(Relaxnews) – It’s a tale of two cities. A bit of forward thinking and ingenuity is driving an emerging trend that would see derelict subway stations transformed into a restaurant or swimming pool, and pop-up stores opening in major metro hubs — on both sides of the Atlantic. It’s an idea born in two cities […]
Salvador Dali presents new floral-fruity fragrance
(Relaxnews) – After presenting an untamed, animal-inspired scent in a panther print flacon last fall (Dali Wild), Salvador Dali has packaged its latest women’s fragrance in a delicate, powder pink flacon. A vibrant fruity-floral, DaliA will arrive at perfume counters from April. Created by French nose Fabrice Pellegrin, the DaliA eau de toilette opens with […]
Your tot’s not slow, he’s just shy: study
(Relaxnews) – New research has emerged that may comfort parents who fret that their toddler has delayed or deficient language skills. Because really, they could just be shy. After evaluating 816 toddlers in Colorado, researchers from the University of Colorado and the University of Connecticut concluded that just because children were less verbally responsive, it wasn’t for […]
2-M to lose jobs due to Obamacare: Congressional Budget office
White House in damage control on health care jobs report – Wrap, Update By Stephen COLLINSON WASHINGTON (AFP) – The White House jumped to parry new attacks Tuesday against Barack Obama’s healthcare law, after a congressional watchdog warned it takes the equivalent of two million workers out of the economy. The report, by the Congressional […]
Cebu-born Minerva Benedicto Vier stars in ‘A Cat Named Mercy’
The world premiere theater presentation of “A Cat Named Mercy,” currently showing until February 23, 2014 at Casa 0101 Theatre in Boyle Heights stars Cebu-born, Minerva Benedicto Vier.The play, written by Josefina Lopez and directed by Hector Rodriguez is about maximizing a person’s life, understanding their healthcare issues, as well as their end of life right to a peaceful death. […]
Could this pill make you smarter?
(Relaxnews) – A team of US scientists has created a pill packed with powerful antioxidants they claim could help make older adults smarter. In a University of South Florida study, the supplement, made from blueberry and green tea extracts as well as vitamin D3 and amino acids, was found to improve cognitive processing speeds and […]
Porsche presents special edition Maria Sharapova Panamera GTS
(Relaxnews) – On Friday, the day of the Opening Ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Russian tennis champion Maria Sharapova joined Porsche for the unveiling of a special edition Panamera GTS in her honor. The Porsche Panamera GTS “by Maria Sharapova” bears a few personal touches chosen by the tennis champion, a […]
Wang hauls Brooklyn into NYC fashion week
(NEW YORK-AFP) – For decades the poor cousin of Manhattan, Brooklyn cemented its growing status as the hip soul of New York on Saturday by hosting its first couture catwalk show in fashion week. Alexander Wang, creative director of Balenciaga, unveiled his hotly anticipated collection at the same Brooklyn Naval Yard venue chosen by Lady […]
Sochi Olympics: gold, silver and bronze beauty
(Relaxnews) – As the Winter Olympics kick off in Sochi, Russia, we look at some beauty tutorials with a medal podium twist. Gold – http://youtu.be/h1jD8ru0pEg Blogger Teni primes her lids before applying and blending a range of tones across her eyes, with darker colors on the outer portion of the eyelids and lighter eyeshadow on the […]
Natural elements inspire latest Giorgio Armani eyeshadows
(Relaxnews) – After exploring subtle nude shades in its Spring 2014 makeup collection, the Italian design house is striking a bold tone with its latest eyeshadow line, featuring intense yet natural colors inspired by nature. The new Eyes to Kill Solo line will arrive in stores from April 7. The most original feature of the […]
Where to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles invasion
(Relaxnews) – On February 9, 1964, four young, floppy-haired Brits took to the airwaves of US TV variety program “The Ed Sullivan Show” and pulled off a performance that would alter the trajectory of music forever. And while their musical influence has touched nearly every part of the globe, here are a few iconic destinations […]
A US McDonald’s hosting candlelit dinner for Valentine’s Day
(Relaxnews) – Looking for a low-budget Valentine’s Day idea for your loved one? A McDonald’s restaurant in Southport, North Carolina is hosting a candlelit dinner, featuring musical selections by Ronald himself. Since being uploaded on Reddit February 3, the photo of a poster advertising the restaurant’s third annual Valentine’s Day dinner has been viewed more […]
Olympics: Sochi Winter Games in numbers
(SOCHI-AFP) – The Winter Olympics by numbers: – The United States will have a record 230 athletes competing in the 2014 Games. – Norway has won 107 gold medals, the most by any nation in Olympic Winter Games history. – There will be a record 98 events at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. – […]
Olympics: Putin opens Sochi Games after stunning show
(SOCHI-AFP) – President Vladimir Putin on Friday opened the Winter Olympics Games in Sochi that are inextricably linked with his name, after a stunning ceremony where Russia sought to convince the world it is a worthy host. The high-octane ceremony at the 40,000 capacity Fisht stadium on the Black Sea got off to a rocky […]
Yves Saint Laurent promises flawless skin with new CC cream
(Relaxnews) – The French luxury brand has added a new CC cream to its Forever Light Creator line, which consists of products based on the exclusive Glycanactif WT complex. The new product will arrive at beauty counters from March 3. Yves Saint Laurent has turned once again to glycobiology, the area of biology linked to […]
French flipping over burgers: study
(PARIS-AFP) – The hamburger may be a quintessentially American food, but is fast winning over the French who increasingly choose a beef patty wedged into a bun over a baguette sandwich. Research by the Gira marketing and consulting firm found that nearly one of every two sandwiches sold in the country last year was a […]
Skoda sketches future direction with VisionC
(Relaxnews) – A new design concept suggests that the next generation of Skodas are set to get a lot more exciting. Skoda is a bit like Volvo. Its cars are associated with practicality, reliability and consideration — as in they are built by people who clearly understand the different needs of different drivers. Yet, ‘sporty’, ‘good […]
India eases visa rules to boost tourist numbers
(NEW DELHI-AFP) – Tourists travelling to India from 180 countries will no longer have to queue at their local consulates to obtain visas after New Delhi announced an “historic” overhaul of its strict visa regime. Most foreigners currently have to wait several weeks before learning whether they will be allowed to enter India after submitting […]
‘Bionic hand’ can now sense shape, texture
(WASHINGTON-AFP) – An amputee with a bionic hand has for the first time been able to feel the texture and shape of objects in his grasp, European researchers said Wednesday. The success of the month-long trial in Italy has energized researchers in the hunt to solve one of the most difficult challenges in prosthetics. Until […]
