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Summer is on the way

From far left: Napoleon Whipped Dream Tan Enhancer, 250g, $40; Dove Summer Glow Daily Facial Moisturiser, 50ml, $12; SunSense Bronze Shield Instant Natural Tan, 200ml, $18; L’Oréal Paris UV Perfect Daily Moisturising Lotion SPF30+, 30ml, $25; Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Daily Face Sunscreen Lotion, SPF30+, 30ml, $15.

Lancôme Juicy Tubes P.U.R.E in Mandarin, $46; L’Oréal Paris Collagen Filler, $35.45.

Giorgio Beverly Hills Sunshine Eau de Toilette Spray, 50ml, $59.

Halle by Halle Berry Eau de Parfum, 30ml, $30.

Estée Lauder Private Collection Jasmine White Moss, 75ml, $250.

From left: Dove Pink Beauty Bar, $4.49 for packet of two; Biotherm Skin Vivo Reverse Anti-Aging Care, 50ml, $140; Ella Baché Eternal Repair Day Fluid, 50ml, $120; Dr. LeWinn’s Instant Beauty Radiance Booster, 50g, $54.95.

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Cream, 50ml, $135; RoC Complete Lift Ultra Nourishing Lifting and Firming Moisturiser, 50ml, $59; Nivea Visage Anti-wrinkle Q10Plus Day Cream with SPF15, 50ml, $19; Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Eye Concentrate, 15ml, $135.

Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Rose Amethyst, $75.

Clinique Shimmering Stripes Powder Blusher, $59.

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder, $58.

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Think pink

In its fourth year of support for the NBCF, Dove’s Pink product range has even more ways to make a difference and build on the $500,000 raised since 2006. The range includes Dove Daily Moisture Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner, Dove Pink Anti-Perspirant Roll-On and Aerosol Deodorants, Beauty Bar and Body Wash.

For stockists, call 1800 061 027 or visit www.mydove.com.au.

Pink Ribbon Scrabble is available from Kmart, Target, BIG W, Myer, David Jones and Toys”R”Us. All royalties received from the sale of this product will go to the NBCF. Produced under licence by Mattel.

When you buy Pandora’s Pink Ribbon beads and limited-edition, pink-leather Lucerne Bracelet, 15 per cent of the retail price will go directly to the NBCF.

Visit www.pandora.com.au for product details.

Dunlop Volley is proud to be putting its best foot forward and supporting the NBCF by donating $1 from the sale of these limited-edition Pink Volleys. Available from Kmart and BIG W.

Find out more at www.volleys.com.au.

Maxwell & Williams has designed 12 fine bone china mugs, each featuring a Pink Ribbon within the design, RRP $9.95.

Call (03) 9318 0466 for stockists.

All Woman is a stunning CD collection of inspiring female music artists. It features Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Christina Aguilera, Dionne Warwick, Gabriella Cilmi, KD Lang, Tina Arena and more. For every CD sold, $1 will be donated to the NBCF

Cedel is supporting the NBCF by donating $20,000 to breast cancer research. Cedel Hairspray can be found in supermarkets and pharmacies, RRP $4.99 (250g), $3.99 (40g).

OPI teams up with the NBCF during October with a limited-edition Pink Ribbon Nail Lacquer called Pink of Hearts 2009 Edition. OPI will donate 100 per cent of the profits of sales of this to breast cancer research. Available from David Jones and selected salons nationally, RRP $19.95.

Call 1800 358 999 or visit www.opi.net.au for stockists.

Created by the Merivale group, the ‘Lady Pink’ will be available throughout October in Sydney at The Lounge, Gin Garden and Pool Club. $5 from each cocktail going to charity.

**Make you own ‘Lady Pink’:

** 30ml Belvedere pure

15ml Lemoncello

15ml Martini Bianco

3 white grapefruit chunks

30ml pink grapefruit juice

Dash egg white

Served martini style

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula has turned pink, with 30 cents from the sale of each bottle, RRP $7.40, supporting breast cancer research.

For stockists, visit www.palmersaustralia.com.

Hunter Leisure is supporting the NBCF through a range of fitness equipment, including a 65cm Stability Ball. Ideal for yoga and pilates, it comes with a foot pump and a work-out mat with a comfortable, non-slip surface.

Call (03) 9287 9888 or visit www.hunterleisure.com.au.

Get airbrushed and glow with flawless skin with Airmist by Natural Glamour’s Airbrush Foundation and Airbrush Face Primer. For every product sold, $1 will be donated to the NBCF — and each customer will receive a BONUS pink brush with purchase, while stocks last. RRP $24.95. Available at Priceline, Kmart, Terry White and all leading pharmacies.

As a NBCF Partner, Banana Boat will donate 10 cents from each tube sold of its Ultra Defence Sunscreen Lotion to research. Available from Coles, Priceline and seleted pharmacies, RRP $9.99. For more information, call 1800 810 310 027.

From footballs, to netballs, to cricket balls — Gray-Nicolls Sports is supporting the NBCF with its range of sporting equipment. In fact, Gray-Nicholls Sports has a goal of raising $200,000 for breast cancer research by donating $1 from each sale of its sporting equipment. Available at selected retailers nation-wide.

For further information, visit www.gray-nicolls.com.au.

For a limited time, Palmolive’s 3-Step Breast Check will be displayed on its leading women’s shower products, including Milk & Honey, 500ml, RRP $5.99. Available at supermarkets.

Buy a BIC Soleil Twilight Shaver and 10 cents from each pack sold will go towards finding a cure. There are four colours in each Twilight pack.

Available from grocery retailers for $5.49. To find your closest stockist, call (03) 9797 0777.

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Backstage beauty

International model Elise Taylor opened the Seafolly show. Read more: Seafolly signs up Jess Hart!

Makeup Director Glenn Nutley used ModelCo products to create the high voltage look.

Looking glamourous, a model is ready to take on the catwalk.

Putting on the finishing touches on a model before she hits the runway.

Nothing subtle about this look, for a less catwalk-look, swap the bold pink lips for a light pink or nude shade. Read more: Seafolly signs up Jess Hart!

For the final touch, models were sprayed with shimmer from ModelCo’s Shimmer Airbrush Illuminser.

Swimming pool blue mascara charged up the eyes of the glamourous models.

Fancy this glow? Get it with ModelCo’s SUNSPONGE, ModelCo’s Glossed Body Cream, and ModelCo’s Shimmer Airbrush Illuminser.

The theme for Seafolly was bold and bright with magenta and blue hues lighting up the stage. Combine with cascading curls and headpiece for the ultimate summer look.

Having a bad day? Brighten you nails and you mood with a splash of barbie-pink. The models wear Charged Up Cherry nail polish by OPI.

The finished product: a glowing model in one of Seafolly’s latest designs.

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Gypsy girl: Kate Moss

Photographed by Iain McKell

Gypsy chic: Kate poses on the back of a Romany gypsy horsedrawn cart.

In the shoot for V magazine, Kate Moss lived with gypsies for the 2-day shoot in Cornwall, England.

On top: Moss poses with gypsy children on top of a horsedrawn cart

Kate reportedly ate and danced with the group over the two day shoot, but preferred to stay in a luxurious campervan rather than in a tent.

Kate modelled pieces by Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, John Galliano, Dsquared and Isabel Marant.

The Kate Moss shoot will appear in the new issue of V Magazine, out September 2, 2009.

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Bold brights

Actresses Angie Harmon, Garcelle Beauvais and Lisa Rinna looking fabulous at the 21st Annual Spring Luncheon presented by The Colleagues at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Never one to be left behind the fashion pack, Victoria Beckham AKA Posh Spice wears a bright, plunging blazer dress out to dinner in London.

Our July cover girl, Sonia Kruger, hits the red carpet in a beautiful Alex Perry creation.

German stunner Diane Kruger dazzles at a press call for Inglourious Basterds in a sunflower yellow dress.

Demi Moore shows off her toned legs and arms in an on-trend purple number at the premiere of Spread in Los Angeles.

Bridget Jones superstar Renee Zellweger steps out at the premiere of The September Issue in style.

Proving that brights are the red carpet tone of choice, Thandie Newton shines in pink.

Even the royal family are jumping on board this trend, with Queen Elizabeth II and her daughter Princess Anne seen at Royal Ascot this year in show-stopping colours.

Classic beauty, Eva Mendes, steals the spotlight at the premiere of The Spirit with her sunflowers adorned dress.

Claire Danes knows which colours work for her, and this royal blue is definitely one of them.

She plays an uptight nurse on the hit show Grey’s Anatomy but on the red carpet Sandra Oh likes to play up her fashion choices.

A models showcases designs by Pink Mint at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival 2009 in Brisbane.

A model showcases a piece from Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2008/2009 collection during London Fashion Week.

Pint-sized starlet Christina Ricci chooses a daring purple number for the opening night premiere of Paper Man.

Actress Jessica Lange in a magenta gown on the red carpet of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards.

Teamed with cascading curls and bright white smile, Denise Richards’ dress has her standing out from the crowd at a benefit in Beverly Hills.

Comedic charmer Leslie Mann teams a hot pink dress with sculpted arms for an eye-catching red carpet look.

Jude Law shows that even the men are getting in on the act, albeit not quite as glamourous as the ladies.

Actress Kristen Bell has a distinctly 80s flavour to her dress. She’s on her way to a magazine party.

Emmanuelle Chriqui makes sure she won’t be missed in a lime green, drop-waisted dress in Hollywood.

Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively works sun-kissed skin with relaxed hair and an amazing dress for the perfect red carpet look.

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Lindsay Lohan

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Nautical but nice

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Breaking the age barrier

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Heroines of ‘real women’

Recently pictured revealing her post-pregnancy stretchmarks, Julia Roberts has shown to the world that the realities of motherhood do in fact affect celebrities as well. This comes two years after the highest-grossing female movie star flashed her underarm hair on the red carpet at a film premiere. It doesn’t get more real than that!

American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer and actress Beyonce Knowles is widely known in the media for her curvaceous body shape, and is often seen flaunting her fuller, womanly figure with pride. Knowles was recently featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the first non-model and non-athlete woman to pose on the cover.

As the face of Lancôme’s Trésor fragrance, Winslet has used her status to be an outspoken advocate of real-sized women, having said in an interview: “I do think it’s important for young women to know that magazine covers are retouched. People don’t really look like that. In my films I might look glamorous, but I’ve been in hair and make-up for two hours.”

British actress Helen Mirren, has earned the respect of women across the globe by embracing her 50s and proving to the world that women really do get better with age.

Susan Sarandon has always refused to succumb to the generic Hollywood image of beauty, and proven that sheer talent and a unique style can be just as winning.

There’s no doubting the down-to-earth quality of American actress and star of popular TV show Alias, Jennifer Garner. The stunning Mrs Affleck proves she’s every inch a real woman, photographed regularly with her young children wearing little make up and swamped down with grocery bags.

Famous Australian celebrity and former international model Deborah Hutton, has said: “Real beauty is a woman who is happy in her skin and who is confident. She has a way about her where she is very comfortable. You look at her and think, ‘she is gorgeous’.”

Grounded Liv Tyler is much more ‘girl-next-door’ than Hollywood diva, and with her voluptuous, homely, and earth-mother image shows that you don’t need to fake anything to be a success.

American actress, model and author Brooke Shields has certainly dealt with reality, having publically battled postpartum depression, an experience that in her case included depression, thoughts of suicide, and an inability to respond to her baby’s needs. She has since become a role model to many women throughout the world.

There is a very ‘real’ quality to the new US First Lady, Michelle Obama, and her soaring popularity across the world is testament to this. As a clearly hands-on mother, wife, presidential aid and campaigner, her hardworking approach to life has won her much support.

As Australia’s sunniest star, Sarah Murdoch has proved time and time again that there’s more to her than stunning looks and a winning smile. Having revealed in interviews that it’s ‘giving back’ that makes her feel real, Sarah continues to show her support for breast cancer and the Murdoch’s Children’s Research Institute. In pictures: Sarah Murdoch.

Oprah may well be one of the most influential, wealthy, driven and successful women in the world, but she’s about as real as they come. The popular talk-show host is generally admired for overcoming adversity to become one of the world’s greatest benefactors. In pictures: Oprah Winfrey.

At 5 feet 12 inches tall, with womanly curves and broad shoulders, gorgeous Aussie model Megan Gale proves that the waif look is out and real women’s bodies are definitely back in.

Marilyn Monroe was every inch the real woman. Her fuller size 14 figure and womanly curves lead her to become arguably the biggest sex icon of our time. In pictures: Marilyn Monroe.

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Classic beauties

The Changeling star has been awarded the title of Most Beautiful Women in the World several times throughout recent years, including in Vanity Fair’s recent online poll and a list published in Who! magazine.

Grace Kelly (later Grace, Princess of Monaco) was an Academy Award-winning American actress but also a hugely popular fashion and beauty icon in the 1950s.

One of the most classically beautiful and talented actresses of today, Australian-born Cate Blanchett has won multiple acting awards and came to international attention in the 1998 film Elizabeth.

Freida is an Indian actress and professional model, having appeared in runway shows and on numerous magazine covers throughout her career. The stunning actress shot to international stardom following her performance as Latika in the Academy Award winning film, Slumdog Millionaire.

An icon for both her individual style and her classic beauty, Audrey Hepburn was one of the most successful film actresses in the world. In 1999, she was ranked as the third greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute.

Beautiful Catherine Deneuve was considered to be the muse of designer Yves Saint Laurent, and was the face of Chanel No. 5 in the 1970s. The American press, captivated by her charm, nominated her as the world’s most elegant woman in the world.

Helena Christensen is considered to be one of the more prominent models of the 1990s, having appeared on many magazine covers and in fashion campaigns. She stepped into the limelight in 1986 by claiming the title of Miss Denmark at age 18, and representing her country at the Miss Universe pageant. She left her home soon afterwards to pursue modeling in Paris.

British-born Elizabeth Taylor is known for her extraordinary beauty almost as much as her incredible talent as an actress.

British beauty Julie Christie was a pop icon of the “swinging London” era of the 1960s, won several acting awards including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award, and dated Warren Beatty in the early seventies.

Princess Diana was often said to be the most photographed person in the world, appearing on the cover of People magazine more than anyone else. It is felt by many that Diana epitomised feminine beauty, innocence and glamour.

Portman, who is half Israeli, half American, is one of Hollywood’s most classically beautiful actresses, and has stated that she would “rather be smart than be a movie star.” Proving she has the brains as well as the beauty, Natalie completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Harvard College while she was working on the Star Wars films.

Stunning American model Christy Turlington is best known for representing Calvin Klein from 1987-2007. She has also worked on dozens of campaigns including Maybelline Cosmetics and Versace.

The Academy Award-winning Italian film actress is widely considered to be the most popular Italian actress of her time, however is also famous for being a major international sex symbol and beauty icon.

The true Australian beauty queen, Jennifer Hawkins is best known as Miss Universe 2004 and the face of Australian department store Myer.

A true English rose, actress Kate Winslet has been voted one of the world’s most beautiful women by a number of polls both in the UK and internationally.

As one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe is often depicted in popular culture as the ultimate sex symbol and one of the classic beauties of her time.

Catherine Zeta Jones’ Welsh and exotic looks have made her one of the classic beauties of our time.

Traditionally beautiful, Sarah is a former fashion model, and has appeared in campaigns for Revlon, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent and Estee Lauder, as well as the 1999 and 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues.

Julianne Moore has been voted one of the world’s most beautiful women by several publications over the years, and turning 40 seems to have done nothing to diminish her luster.

Stunning Liv Tyler began a career in modeling at the age of 14, but after less than a year decided to focus on acting.

Welch became one of the leading sex symbols of the 1960s and 1970s. Her most memorable publicity still for One Million Years B.C. became a bestselling – and now iconic – poster. Playboy called her the “Most Desired Woman” of the 1970s.

Born in Perth, Western Australia, Megan Gale is of half-British, half-Polynesian heritage and has been described in an article as “Italy’s hottest star since Sophia Loren”.

Rita Hayworth shot to fame during the 1940s not only as one of the era’s top musical stars, but also as a defining sex symbol and beauty icon.

The strikingly beautiful American film actress is also a former child model. Although she has been working in the film industry since she was a teenager, she did not receive wide exposure for her work until the 2001 biopic A Beautiful Mind, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Who’s missing from this slideshow? Or who shouldn’t be here? Tell us what you think…

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