Sunday Catch Up, the bad the sad & the exciting

I'm pretty sure most of you have heard about the shocking tragedy in Norway, so first, let me say that I don't think there is anything I could possibly say that could express enough sincere condolences to all those affected by this terrible event, such a beautiful country and people. Our prayers & hearts go out to you.

I'm also shocked at the passing of such a talented if not troubled singer, Amy Winehouse, may you rest in peace. I always loved her music and her voice, my fave being the Mark Ronson collaboration & cover of 'Valerie'. (Live acoustic link)

This weekend has been a very sad weekend indeed. But I'd like to leave you all with some notes of sunshine if, at all possible.

Beyonce looks smoking hot in her promotional shoot for her album '4' by Greg Gex.

I hear that Christina Hendricks of Mad Men is designing her own swimwear range and is very close to signing a deal.
Also, a certain Harry Potter star is also considering becoming a fashion designer. I get why Christina is designing a range, but I do find it more and more ridiculous hearing that just because someone is famous and loves fashion, they have the necessary skills to become a talented designer. Ok, maybe i'm a little skeptical, but the starlet has done a fair amount of work for People Tree Foundation and worked on a capsule collection, which has been ethically produced, in collaboration with Alberta Ferretti. I guess we'll see if it's any good.

SKIP THIS PARAGRAPH IF NOT BASED IN GREECE

For everyone based in Greece, guess what? Make Up Guru and Ambassador of Max Factor Greece, Yiannis Marketakis (Γιάννης Μαρκετάκης) is launching Make Up Lab!
Having spent more than 15 years devoting his time and working on countless beauty and fashion editorials as well as making the gorgeous TV folks look, well even more gorgeous, Yiannis is going to share his secrets through his make up seminars. Is this not the most amazing news in beauty ever???

From September, you can learn all about Yiannis' trademark tips in various Make Up Lab seminars catering for beginners training to enter the professional Make Up world, Masterclass lessons for experienced make up graduates/artists who want to further develop their skills and learn about the hard to master techniques in the fashion/advertising world and finally beauty lessons for women who can learn to be their very own make up artist and accentuate their best features.

Make Up Lab info:
Louka Nika 11 & Ag. Anargyron 41 (Λουκά Νίκα 11 & Αγ. Αναργύρων 41 Ψυρρή)
Telephone for bookings and enquiries: 212 1029035 / 6944 888454
e-mail: info@makeuplab.gr
web: www.makeuplab.gr

Finally, if I ever win the lottery guys, I would take you all on this sweet ride of a vacation. This super yacht has it's very own heli-pad for ferrying you lovely readers to and fro, a huge bar, floating beach cabanas, a waterfall cascading down from a vaolcano plus cinema, library, games room, gym, spa and VIP suites! WOW! Full link and more 'blow you away' images here.

Right luvvies, I leave you with this:

"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. "
~ Unknown