Bling with a bang – Business Standard

Take Vivienne Westwood (and J J Valaya), John Galliano (and Abu Jani), Zuhair Murad (and Farah Khan), Otazu (and Ravissant) and heaps of crossover brands like Frazer & Haws and Judith Leiber, sprinkle liberally with Swarovski, get in a galaxy of the
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Hell hits Marriott hotel: Scores dead, hundreds injured in Pakistan blast – New York Daily News

The Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan following a massive explosion that left at least 40 dead. The hotel is frequented by foreigners. Naeem/Getty Volunteers rush a victim from the scene. Click for more photos from the deadly bombing. Bloodied bodies littered the lobby of the five-story hotel as more info
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South Africa’s ANC may face split – International Herald Tribune

JOHANNESBURG : Supporters of deposed South African President Thabo Mbeki may split from the ruling African National Congress and contest elections as a breakaway party in 2009, South Africa’s Sunday Times said. The move threatens to shatter the foundations of the country’s post-apartheid political more info
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Four foreigners, two [...]

Polishing up British style – International Herald Tribune

The vigor, verve and vivacity of London style have never been in doubt. But British designers added sophistication and polish during London Fashion Week. The most obvious example was in the prints. England’s art colleges have led the fashion world in
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Daddy’s girl: Mohamed al-Fayed’s daughter Jasmine is gaining a – The Independent

Don’t sneer. Mohamed al-Fayed’s daughter Jasmine is gaining a reputation as a hot young designer. How did that happen? Here she talks frankly about her masterplan, and life in the shadow of her colourful family Finding the Jasmine di Milo boutique in more info
BLONDE bombshell Sophie Monk has been linked to [...]

Sophie Monk shifts focus to lingerie range – News.com.au

BLONDE bombshell Sophie Monk has been linked to everyone from Entourage hunk Adrian Grenier to American Idol star Ryan Seacrest, but the Hollywood actor will be flying solo when she heads home next month. Monk is returning to Queensland for the first
Daddy’s girl: Mohamed al-Fayed’s daughter Jasmine is gaining a [...]