FT LITE‘Niko the spy’ to show off his style at ODEL fashion show
Niko, the ex-street dog that inspired several collections of clothing and accessories for ODEL’s ‘Embark’ label is depicted as a spy in an exciting new collection that is to be presented at a colourful fashion show on 11 February at 7p.m. at the Atrium Lobby of the Alexandra Place store.
Disposable toilet seat covers: for the hygiene conscious
It is a situation everyone faces; when attending functions, travelling with family, at schools, examination halls, gym, theaters, restaurants, hospitals, trains or even at work! When need arises there is no waiting! Unfortunately common toilets are shared by many. Hundreds of people would have used that seat before it was last cleaned.
Wonder women, highly metallic
It takes sinew and plenty of smarts to make a female action hero, and if you are among the new breed of wonder women dispatching baddies at the multiplex these days, it takes an industrial-strength wardrobe to die for.
Limited edition 2012 jewellery collection from LEAP by Mihiri
When LEAP was launched in 2011, Colombo was captivated by its uniqueness that blurred the line between jewellery and art. Less than a year later, designer Mihiri Devendra has launched the second major collection by LEAP.
Jennifer Lopez unsure on marrying again
Reuters: Three-times married Jennifer Lopez said on Monday she doesn’t know if she’ll wed again after splitting up with her Latin pop singer husband Marc Anthony last year.
Gets Oscars presenting gig
TheWrap.com: Jennifer Lopez now has a job presenting at the Oscars to go with her People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” honor.
On Monday, Oscar producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer named “American Idol” judge Lopez as the latest presenter at the 84th Academy Awards. The cast of “Bridesmaids” became the first announced presenters last week.
Christie’s 2011 art sales hit record
Reuters: Christie’s shrugged off the euro zone crisis and slowing economic growth in 2011 to post record revenues, selling art worth 3.6 billion pounds, or nine percent more than in 2010.
Oriflame to add more glitter with launch of 200 products
Unveils new Valentine’s Day promotion
By Cheranka Mendis
Oriflame Sri Lanka will introduce 200 new products to the local market in 2012 targeting a 25% growth by the end of the year.
The brand, which has had a market presence for 15 years in the country, has experienced steady growth over the period and is confident to hold the present growth trend in the future.
Alessandra Ambrosio flaunts her baby bump on the catwalk
Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her growing baby bump when she walked the runway for Colcci in Sao Paulo, Brazil over the weekend.
Celebrating Australia Day at Galle Face Hotel
To mark the Australia Day (which fell on Thursday) in Sri Lanka, the Galle Face Hotel, the country’s Heritage in Hospitality and one of Colombo’s historic landmarks, is conducting an Australian barbeque by the poolside and Seaside. The promotion is on until Sunday 29 January from 12noon to 3p.m. and 7p.m. to 10p.m. by the Poolside of the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. The main items on the menu will make your mouth water and it includes succulent herb and mustard marinated lamb chops, tender seasoned chicken legs and breast, fine seafood brochettes, juicy chicken brockwurst sausages, moist herbed sirloin steaks, delicious chicken and capsicum kebabs. Accompanying the main items are fresh tossed salads, hot creamy baked potatoes, rich in flavour grilled vegetables, crispy bacon bits and tangy sour cream. Adding to the already mouth watering menu will be an assortment of straight from the oven breads – PIX by Nirmala Dananjaya
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