The film also won six other awards: Outstanding British Film, Original Screenplay and Original Music, as well as a trio of performance awards for Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter and Colin Firth, who wins the Leading Actor BAFTA for the second year running.
Colin Firth won the BAFTA for his performance as King George VI in The King’s Speech. (Pic: BAFTA/ Richard Kendal)
Julianne Moore and Tom Ford
Hollywood cannot resist the BAFTAs and so they all turned out in their best fashion and style for the colourful Red Carpet. The Hollywood train included Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore whose leading man for the grand occasion was the famous Tom Ford, the best actor winner Colin Firth was there with his beautiful wife Livia.
Angelina Jolie posing alone.
Man-of-the-moment Colin Firth arrived with his red-carpet ready wife Livia, who wore a green 'Burqa Dress' by ethical label Fashion ComPassion.
The point here is that this day should not provide an opportunity to extort or to exploit. Indeed, emphasis by a lady on material gifts would demean her as a chattel. ~ The Guardian of Nigeria, Monday February 14, 2011.
Those who think St. Valentine's Day is for trading their bodies for money and gifts are the enemies of St. Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is not for the lovers of lust, but for the custodians of true love.
Anyone who is going to use today to extort and exploit you does not know what is love.
Say no to anyone who wants to abuse and misuse today to reduce you to a sex object of lust.
Today you may find out the truth about your so called girlfriend. Whether you are truly her boyfriend or customer.
If she is not happy and satisfied that you love her for the true virtues and values of love, then she is not your true love.
If he is not happy that you refuse to sleep with him today, then he is not worthy of you.
Do not hawk and sell yourself to day in the disguise of Valentine's Day.
Today, someone is cheating on another in the name of Valentine. Today someone is committing adultery in the name of Valentine.
They are the enemies of Valentine's Day.
Spend today sharing and caring for your beloved and others who need your love.
Sex is beautiful when you enjoy it with the one you love. And healthy sex life makes a woman more beautiful and attractive, prettier and sexier for the lucky man in your love life. Andrea Miller in the video. Enjoy!
Andrea Miller is here to tell us why there are so many beauty benefits to having a good sex life.
The fragrance that reveals yourself, your story, your soul
New York, NY (February 08, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — Coty Inc. announces the launch of Reveal by Halle Berry, an alluring new fragrance that speaks to the iconic beauty’s glamour and confidence while revealing the intriguing complexity of a woman.
The perfect complement to her fragrance collection, Halle by Halle Berry and Pure Orchid by Halle Berry, Reveal is a memorable fragrance that captures the spirit of classic glamour with a modern and sexy twist. A perfect balance of timeless sophistication and easy elegance, Reveal is truly reminiscent of what it means to be naturally glamorous – an intriguing blend of confidence, charisma, realness…with a touch of mystery.
“Reveal is an invitation for women to share their story, to reveal some parts of themselves that they have not yet expressed,” says Halle Berry. “It is a timeless fragrance that I think will make women feel beautiful and confident.”
“Halle Berry is one of Hollywood’s greatest treasures but despite her public persona, she remains an enigma. Reveal is about the mystery behind the woman; that indescribable quality that captivates and intrigues us,” says Steve Mormoris, Senior Vice President Global Marketing Coty Beauty. The Fragrance
Created in partnership with Richard Herpin of Firmenich, this beautiful floral woody composition is a versatile scent with a unique signature blending classic sophistication with modern sexiness.
Reveal opens with a sparkling burst of naturally fresh, fruity top notes. Halle’s favorite flower, the delicate and luminous mimosa, blends with undertones of peach, honey dew melon and red berries to create a sense of drenched lushness and sparkling radiance. At its elegant heart, a soft and light floral bouquet of plumeria flower, iris blossom and neroli petals blooms on the skin, evoking utter femininity. The fragrance then settles on a seductive base of vetiver, cashmere woods and skin musk, delivering a creamy addiction that leaves an intoxicating trail.
Halle Berry comments, “Reveal has a perfect balance. Light and fresh, it becomes sexier and more mysterious as you wear it. The iris is a very special part of this composition. The scent of iris can be a bit dark or woody, but I decided to choose facets of it that make it feel velvety soft and airy.”
Top: Mimosa Flower, Juicy Peach, Honey Dew Melon, Red Berries
The Reveal bottle design is an exquisite vintage-style bottle with a contemporary twist. Taking inspiration from the art deco era and Halle’s own memories of a beloved object d’art, the flacon is curvaceously shaped like a four-sided teardrop, with ridges that make it beautifully tactile. The heavy glass is transparent to let the light golden juice inside shine through, and is topped with a jewel-like cut cap.
Equally as chic and refined, the fragrance box is embossed with ridges that echo the bottle shape, and is colored a sheer, yet warm gold to complement the juice within.
Designer: Jane Tarallo The Advertising
In the print advertising campaign, photographer Cliff Watts captures Halle’s inner glow and confidence in an iconic image that is beautiful in its simplicity. Halle’s natural glamour radiates from within, while her expression hints at a secret about to be revealed.
Created by film director Jonas Akerlund, the unique to its genre TV advertising campaign reveals a rarely seen side to the actress, a seductive Halle that normally is kept off-camera. Engaged in an intimate interview session with a mysterious man, Halle gives us a glimpse of the real woman behind the sexy and confident look. As the interview progresses, the flirtation builds to an intriguing moment of unspoken seduction… revealing something, not everything.
Advertising Agency: Laird & Partners
Creative Director: Hans Dorsinville (Laird and Partners)
Photographer: Cliff Watts
TV Director: Jonas Akerlund The Collection Eau de Parfum 0.5 oz./15 ml $17.00 Eau de Parfum 1.0 oz./30 ml $28.00 Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz./50 ml $35.00 *Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price
Availability February 2011: US, Canada and Latin America
www.halleberryfragrances.com About Coty Inc.
Coty was created in Paris in 1904 by François Coty who is credited with founding the modern fragrance industry.
Today, Coty Inc. is a recognized leader in global beauty with annual net sales of nearly $4 billion. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, passion, innovation and creativity, Coty Inc. has developed an unrivaled portfolio of notable brands and delivers its innovative products to consumers in 90 markets worldwide.
The Coty brand portfolio includes adidas, Balenciaga, ASTOR, Baby Phat, Bottega Veneta, Beyoncé Knowles, Calvin Klein, Celine Dion, Cerruti, Chloé, Chopard, Chupa Chups, David and Victoria Beckham, Davidoff, Esprit, Exclamation, Faith Hill, GUESS?, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Jil Sander, JOOP!, Jovan, Karl Lagerfeld, , Kate Moss, Kenneth Cole, Kylie Minogue, L.A.M.B. fragrance by Gwen Stefani, La Cross, La Voce by Renée Fleming, Lady Gaga, Lancaster, Manhattan, Manhattan Clearface, Marc Jacobs, Miss Sporty, Nautica, NYC New York Color, Nicole by OPI, Nikos, OPI, philosophy, Pierre Cardin(1), Playboy, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stetson, Tim McGraw, TJoy, Tonino Lamborghini Vera Wang, Vivienne Westwood and Wolfgang Joop.
Coty and Puig Fashion and Beauty S.A. have a strategic partnership for the distribution of the perfume lines of Nina Ricci, Carolina Herrera, Prada, Paco Rabanne, Antonio Banderasand Shakira in the United States and Canada.
For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.
Love & Money: Making Sure Your Valentine is a Good Financial Match
As Valentine's Day approaches, couples rush to find the right ways to say "I love you." What they might not realize is it takes financial compatibility to sustain a healthy, long-term romantic relationship. In fact, money is the number one cause of relationship trouble in the United States.(1) Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Consumer Advocate Eleanor Blayney, CFP® has some timely advice on how to strengthen a relationship and stop trouble before it starts – at least when it comes to money.
"Finances may not be the most romantic thing to discuss, but ignoring them can create big problems later in the relationship," Blayney said. "Partners today are more financially separate, having their own incomes, assets and debts. Full financial disclosure is imperative, considering that many individuals carry a heavy bag of financial behaviors and obligations into their relationships."
Here are some ideas that can make mixing love and money less of a tricky proposition:
* Explain What Money Means: Childhood perceptions of what money meant and how it was managed in families can shape the way adults deal with their finances. Sharing those early money perceptions with a partner can clarify what's important – and what's not – and avoid misunderstandings later in a relationship.
* Sync Money Goals with Life Goals: Sitting down and talking about each individual's vision of the future can help bridge the gap between partners' financial realities and life goals. If one wants a mansion in the nicest part of town while the other wants to send the kids to private school, priorities may need to be re-aligned to meet these different objectives. Each goal may require different planning and sacrifice that both partners buy into. It's important to take the time to align these goals early.
* Define "My" Money and "Our" Money: As counterintuitive as it may seem, it's important to discuss the need for some financial separateness in a relationship. Together, a couple should decide what assets will remain his or hers alone – without having to account to the other person – and what assets will be combined. Letting a spender have some "mad money" and a saver have a separate nest egg can prevent later acts of "financial infidelity" where partners start keeping accounts secret from one another.
* Plan for the Unexpected: Partners should create a financial contingency plan that lays out how each will work together should financial crises like a job loss or medical emergency arise. The best time to plan for the rough spots is while the road is still smooth.
LONDON, February 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- The results of a recent survey conducted by Interflora show that romance is well and truly alive in the UK and surprisingly men and women are more or less on the same page when it comes to their plans for this year.
Where is the love?
Those who say romance is dead are way off the mark. Latest research from Interflora reveals that a resounding 71% of us plan to celebrate Valentine's Day this year.
Full details of the compelling results can be found on the Interflora blog ( http://blog.interflora.co.uk/interflora-valentines-day-survey-infographic/) and a summary of the results are presented below.
When it comes to romance, though, it seems your postcode may be your most vital statistic.
This year, those living in Scotland are in for a great Valentine's Day - almost 69% say they are planning to celebrate the most romantic day of the year.
Things aren't looking so rosy for those living in Northern Ireland, though - only 46% of respondents are planning to surprise a loved one.
In London, 62% are gearing up for February 14th, as are 61% of those in the North West, the West Midlands and the South East and 60% in the East Midlands.
Let's hope those who are a little absent-minded will have their memory jogged before the big day as 14% of men have been in the doghouse on previous Valentine's Days when they forgot all about it.
Romance is blooming
Valentine's Day wouldn't be the same without flowers and this year red roses will, unsurprisingly, make up most of the bouquets sent, with 63% saying they will be selecting for arguably the most romantic of blooms. 11% will be sending roses of a different colour. And of the rose senders, 69% will be pulling out all the stops and sending a dozen.
The element of surprise is important too...
79% of men who give flowers prefer to surprise their partner with blooms delivered by a florist.
70% of women prefer to have flowers sent to their home address
Price of love
The average spend for Valentine's Day this year will be between GBP36 and GBP50, with 42% of respondents spending between these amounts.
7% will be spending between GBP51 and GBP100 and only 1% will be pushing the boat out and spending at least GBP100.
What women want
When it comes to how the day is marked, there's a surprising number of men getting it just right...
37% of men are planning to take their partner for a romantic meal
30% of women have put this top of their Valentine's list.
19% of women would love to be whisked off for a romantic weekend, but sadly only 11% need pack their weekend bags.
Those wanting jewellery may be a little disappointed with only half of the 16% dreaming of it actually having a tell-tale box to unwrap.
When it comes to lingerie, both genders are in perfect agreement. So let's hope the 9% of men buying sexy underwear will be giving it to the 9% of women hoping their present will be of the lacy kind.
Interflora surveyed 2,634 adults living in the UK during January 2011.
Notes to editors
To view the full survey infographic,please visit the Interflora Blog at http://blog.interflora.co.uk/interflora-valentines-day-survey-infographic/.
Source: Interflora
For further information contact the Interflora press office: 0800-542-1891 - press.enquiries@interflora.co.uk
Majority of Nigerian prostitutes on and off campus do juju.
Nigerian Girls Who Do Juju
I have met and befriended about three of them and they were all well educated and from comfortable families. Those who were close to them would never believe that such beautiful ladies were members of cults they joined when they were students at different universities in Nigeria. One of them even made sacrifices at the lagoon of the UNILAG. The second used special candles for rituals and the third one confessed that a python once came out of her vagina and said she was no longer in the cult. But her close female friend told me that she lied, because she was still keeping her white ritual plates. I made sure I never slept with anyone of them. I always had my Holy Bible whenever I passed the night with one of them. My friend dated another one who soon showed him her true colours one fateful day as they slept after making love. She suddenly got up and started singing and dancing in a strange ritual.
Majority of Nigerian prostitutes on and off campus do juju.
These are not rare cases, because many girls and ladies in Nigeria are ritualizes and pretending to be "Christians". They practice juju which they use in their relationships with men.
PARTNERS WITH BRAND TO HELP REVEAL THE GODDESS IN EVERY WOMAN; LAUNCH NEW PHILANTHROPIC EFFORT DEDICATED TO FEMALE EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
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February 03, 2011 — NEW YORK, NY /PRNewswire/ — Professionally, the world knows her as a music icon, actress, designer, TV and music producer and philanthropist; personally she is a dedicated wife, mother, sister and friend. Jennifer Lopez, the ultimate modern goddess, is now the one and only Venus Goddess. As our first-ever global ambassador, she’ll inspire women around the world to “reveal the goddess in you,” which means feeling their most confident, powerful and beautiful, inside and out. Lopez – and her amazing legs – will star in all elements of brand’s 2011 holistic marketing campaign, supporting the total brand portfolio, that includes TV and print advertising, public relations, digital, social media and in-store communications. The campaign also includes Jennifer’s exclusive remake of the iconic Venus song, plus the launch of a new philanthropic effort dedicated to empowering women through education: the Venus Goddess Fund for Education.
“The Venus brand empowers women and speaks to the ‘goddess’ in every one of us,” says Lopez. “Every woman is a goddess in her own right when we let our best feminine self shine through. Venus keeps my legs looking beautiful, giving me the confidence to feel just like a goddess.”
The newly established Venus Goddess Fund for Education will carry the brand’s “goddess” message to a whole new level by enabling global educational opportunities for women, through partnership with organizations such as CARE International, the Step Up Women’s Network and Lopez’s own Maribel Foundation. Founded by Lopez and her sister, Lynda, the mission of The Maribel Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well being of women and children including raising the level of medical care available to them. Venus believes that education provides a strong foundation for future success, and each of these organizations teaches and empowers women to excel in unique ways, whether via mentorship, schooling or even healthcare for their children.
“Jennifer is a Venus Goddess in every sense of the word. Our brand celebrates the multi-dimensionality of women, and no one embodies that more than her,” says Sonia Fife, General Manager, Global Venus, P&G Beauty. “You’re not just a goddess in the big moments in life, but in the little ones, too. Jennifer shared much of her personal experience as part of this campaign, and she’s every bit a goddess relaxing at home with her children, or performing on-stage, showing off those rock star legs.”
Adds Jennifer, “Music is one of my great passions, so being able to record a remake of the iconic Venus song was a really special part of this campaign. I love that I could express my own passion and creativity, and hopefully inspire other women to do the same…whatever it is they love doing.”
Women around the world can visit www.GilletteVenus.com to hear Jennifer’s exclusive rendition of the Venus song, read her goddess story and find ways to engage with the Venus Goddess Fund for Education. For every woman that shares her goddess moment, money will be donated to The Venus Goddess Fund for Education. For more information, like us at Facebook.com/GilletteVenus and follow us at Twitter.com/GilletteVenus. ###
About Jennifer Lopez
Actress, entertainer, music artist, film, TV & music producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur and humanitarian Jennifer Lopez has been called one of the most powerful and celebrated celebrities in entertainment.
She has sold over 55 million records worldwide and starred in multiple box office No. 1s films, including “Monster-In-Law” and “The Wedding Planner.” In 2001, “The Wedding Planner” was the nation’s top-grossing film, while her album, “J.Lo,” was No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. The two simultaneous No. 1 honors made Lopez the first woman in history to have a No. 1 movie and album in the same week.
2011 will be a milestone in her lustrous career. She has been selected as one of the judges on the juggernaut TV series American Idol. She is married to international superstar Marc Anthony, they have a daughter and a son, twins Emme and Max. About P&G Beauty & Grooming
P&G Beauty & Grooming products help make beauty dreams real for women worldwide and help men look, feel and be their best everyday. With more than 100 brands available in nearly 130 countries, P&G’s beauty and grooming products delivered sales of over $26 billion in fiscal year 2008/09, making it one of the world’s largest beauty and grooming companies. P&G Beauty & Grooming offers trusted brands with leading technology to meet the full complement of beauty and grooming needs, including Pantene®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Max Factor®, Cover Girl®, DDF®, Frederic Fekkai®, Wellaflex®, Rejoice®, Sebastian Professional®, Herbal Essences®, Koleston®, Clairol Professional®, Nice ’n Easy®, Venus®, Gillette®, SK-II®, Wella Professionals®, Braun® and a leading Prestige Fragrance division that spans from point of market entry consumers to high end luxury with global brands such as Hugo Boss®, Lacoste®, and Christina Aguilera®. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G (NYSE: PG) and its brands.
