Archive: April 24th, 2008

Courtesy Caress

As a Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger is definitely not shy about showing a little skin — and now, as part of her new ad campaign with Caress, she’s flaunting an all-over glow. We caught up with the singer behind the scenes this week at the video shoot for her remake of Duran Duran’s ’80s hit “Rio,” to launch the brand’s Brazilian Exotic Oil Infusions Body Wash. Troy Jensen, celebrity makeup artist and beauty host on msn.com’s Style Studio, gave us the scoop on creating her exotic makeup look. For fresh, radiant skin, he applied Guerlain’s Orchidee Imperiale Cream and Eye Cream plus Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizing Balm in Deep Tint. Then he dabbed Stila’s All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer on her cheekbones, followed by a dusting of Dior Essential Bronzing Powder and Bourjois Blush in Rose D’Or. And, of course, Nicole prepped for the shoot with the new Caress body wash — and you could never accuse the star of not actually using the products she endorses. We actually spotted a bottle of the Caress body wash in her own shower. (Okay, we were snooping!) Click here to check out Nicole’s new song or submit your own Brazilian-themed video for a chance to win a trip to Rio.

courtesy erasems.org

Tommy Hilfiger and other top designers and celebs have teamed up for a unique line of products that benefit the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Dubbed the “Orange you Happy to Erase MS” campaign, the collection features orange-colored products, including this “We Heart to Erase MS” T-shirt by Hilfiger, Kissable Couture Lip Gloss, a croco-embossed cuff by Alexandra Knight, and a one-of-a-kind Peace and Love bracelet co-designed by Hilfiger and Nancy Davis. All proceeds will go to The Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis to support MS education and research. Check out the goodies (on sale now through the end of May) and learn more about the cause at erasems.org.

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It’s already one of TV’s most stylish shows, and now Gossip Girl is set to go even more high-fashion. On May 19 Vogue cover model Lydia Hearst will join the cast as Lily’s posh interior decorator Amelia. And while the successful model may be fairly new to the acting game, she won’t feel like an outsider on the set. Her real-life best friend is this season’s other new cast member, Michelle Trachtenberg. Hearst spoke with PEOPLE at the St. Jude’s Marchesa fashion show in N.Y.C. about her latest endeavor, telling us, “I’m excited to have a legitimate role on the show.” And as for any upcoming Gossip Girl plot twists, the star will only hint at what’s ahead. “All I can say is I certainly have a moment with Chuck Bass!” We can’t wait to see how her entanglement our favorite villain turns out!

courtesy leanne buckham for TOUS

We’ve always loved Kylie Minogue’s chic pop-starlet style — and now the Grammy-award-winning singer has signed on as the new face of the ultra-luxe Spanish jewelry and accessories brand TOUS. “I was immediately attracted to TOUS,” says Minogue, who first wore the jeweler’s bespoke diamond drop earrings for last year’s premiere of her documentary film White Diamond. “It’s a fabulous brand, rich in heritage, and I am excited to be a part of it all.” The Australian beauty will star in the brand’s global advertising campaign starting this June and running through 2010. Click here for more on Minogue’s partnership with the jeweler — and be sure to check out all those fabulous gems!