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Halloween Look of the Day: Foxy Cleopatra
Can you walk like an Egyptian? Idinky can. She got all bedazzled and even posed like Cleopatra.
Steven Soderbergh: From Che To Cleopatra
On Saturday night Steven Soderburgh's latest movie Che premiered at the London Film Festival. Benicio Del Toro plays the title role of Che Guevera in the biopic and he showed up looking very handsome in his suit alongside Steven. Also among the guests at the special screening was actor John Hurt.
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A Fabby Halloween: Cleopatra
This striking Pharaoh was one of the most important figures in Egypt's history. Using her wits and ravishing looks, Cleopatra claimed power and victory across the lands. Her story of power and love was so powerful it prompted directors to portray her story in numerous Hollywood movies; Joseph L.
Halloween How-To: Cleopatra's Makeup
Cleopatra is one of the original beauty divas, and when Fab showed me her costume ideas for the legendary Egyptian Pharaoh, I just had to chime in with some dramatic makeup tips to complete this dazzling style.
With a life more intense than every episode of The Hills combined, this Bella Donna's look correlates rather nicely with several Fall 2008 trends: winged-out eyeliner, ample brows, hints of metallic, and boldly colored shadows.
For some suggestions on how to apply Cleopatra's makeup, check out some of my tips (along with a fun widget) below, following the picture to your right as a guide:
- Complexion — Choose a matte foundation for a flawless finish.
- Eyes — Using a black eyebrow pencil, fill in brows with a high arch.
Fab Redux: Cleopatra's Final Touch
With Halloween fast approaching, I have really started getting into costume brainstorming mode. Often I'll turn to vintage clothing to supplement my Halloween costume — that way, no one else can show up to the party wearing the same thing as me.
When I saw this 80s snake belt, $24, I automatically thought: how perfect would it be for a Cleopatra costume?
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Bella Donna: Cleopatra
I thought you might enjoy a trip back in time for this week's Bella Donna. So we're going waaaay back to look at Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt. It's hard to think of another woman whose beauty has left such a lasting impression.
A Fragrance Fit For Royalty: Cleopatra By Tocca
From Tocca, the queen company of sweetly scented candles and ladylike clothing comes a new fragrance called Cleopatra Eau de Parfum ($68). It is indeed inspired by the best-selling candle scent and, of course, it's named after the feminine Egyptian royal.
Cleopatra was effervescent, powerful and seductive, and so is the fragrance.
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