Zoe Saldana
Fashion photographer John Russo recently launched his own product line that includes a men’s and women’s fragrance aptly titled Photograph, plus a luxury nail lacquer. His line is proving to be as popular with the celebs as his photography. Zoe Saldana (seen here), Abbie Cornish, A.J. Cook, and EvanRachel Wood all love the mix of vibrant and subtle colors. From red hot Loretta to subtle Bubble and Ava the polishes have been seen on numerous magazine covers with models such as Christina Aguilera and Cindy Crawford to mention a few. Russo’s fragrances are not heavy, and they last from morning into the night. Though old Hollywood might have been Russo’s inspiration for his fragrances, both also reveal a modern, lavish lifestyle that many of his clients enjoy.
Former Viva cover gal Sophia Bush loves to travel, but she says her skin pays the price for her constant on-the-go lifestyle. “I was in Africa for charity work and got ahold of COOLA sunblock and lip balm – it’s a must for sunny vacations. Products are all paraben free.” Bush also recently admitted to just beginning to now accept her body at age 31. The actor says she finally feels comfortable in her own skin and acknowledges she’ll never be a skinny six-foot model type. “That’s ok with me,” says Bush.
Will Ferrell is getting in shape for his next movie Match Maker, a tennis dramedy based on an ESPN magazine article about Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King’s 1973 Battle of the Sexes match.
Birkenstocks have always been good for your feet – if not, overly stylish. Now there’s a new twist on this boho style of shoe and designers are cashing in. Rihanna, Mary-Kate and Ashely Olsen, and Miley Cyrus are all wearing Birkenstock-inspired shoes – and they don’t come cheap. Cyrus’ gladiator type Balenciaga shoe is $775 while Rihanna’s Givenchy gold leather sandals are $850. While your pocketbooks might hurt for a bit, your feet, legs and backs will thank you for the change.
Maria Menounos is always on the go and her purse reveals she’s ready for almost anything. Besides a pair of Greek sandals for aching stiletto feet, she has a back-up booster for her cellphone, blotting papers, and a Ziploc bag of plain almonds and Greek yogurt. “They’re both perfect for when I’m craving dessert, but want to stay healthy,” says the actor.
Julianna Margulies admits her snacking habits are a bit odd. The Good Wife star says “It’s peppers – green, red, yellow. I love peppers and they seem to boost my metabolism. I’ll eat them as raw veggies for snacks or even stir fry for a complete dinner.”
What makes people happy varies as much as preferred lip colours. Heidi Klum says “having a few pieces of black licorice makes me happy. It doesn’t make me feel guilty at all.” Kellie Pickler says: “I don’t eat it often, but macaroni and cheese or practically anything with cheese makes me happy – and I’m talking Velveeta-type cheese.” For Denise Richards? “It’s mixing mint chip and caramel corn crunch ice cream together. That really makes me smile.”
Making The Scene: Enjoying an Easter brunch was Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez with daughter Nahla at Fig & Olive in West Hollywood. Hugh Jackman was seen buying fresh wild striped bass at the Lobster Place in New York City’s Chelsea Market. Will Arnett, Anne Hathaway, Casey Affleck and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were at the 3rd annual Motion Picture & TV Fund’s fundraiser.
Did You Know? Julia Roberts and hubby Danny Moder vacation often in Kaui. They have owned property there for 11 years. Michael Bay sold his 7,900 square foot Bel Air mansion, which was listed at $13.5 million. Lady Gaga has a new friend – a French bulldog names Batpig.
