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Notes on Demi - beauty trend or Pop Fiction?

When I saw these photos of Demi Moore at the premiere of Flawless the other night I was amazed.

She turns 46 this year and  really looks fabulous-with her shiny long hair set against a gorgeous fringed tweed and lambskin Chanel coat.  And even better, she seems really happy.  I think that Ashton is on to something here!

I thought maybe Demi was working a little Bo, a good amount of exercise and yoga, and had some great face care products on her shelf (she is the face of Helena Rubinstein after all).  And maybe she even does a juice fast here and there! 

Then I saw the David Letterman interview. 

Wow, I've been following beauty trends with a keen interest for (err...a really long time now) and even I was startled by Demi's leech story.

Not only did Demi say that she lay on a bed in "someone's house" in Austria and let someone put a leech into her belly button, and body areas further south, but she took a turpentine bath first!  And wants to go back for more!

Now whether Demi's just pulling our leg here is anyone's guess - she's certainly gotten great press coverage with this little story - watch for yourself below and decide.  Something about the way she tells it makes me wonder if this one wasn't conjured up with a little help from Ashton...perhaps as a segment for Kutcher's new show Pop Fiction?   (as was Avril Lavigne's diaper bag buying spree a few weeks back)   

Petunia's "Juno Bag" featured in Chicago Tribune

Perhaps you saw our nifty post a few weeks back about our client Petunia Pickle Bottom's Tutu Roll bag playing supporting diaper bag in the film Juno. 

Over the weekend the Chicago Tribune picked up the story and ran it in their Sunday "Q" lifestyle section over the weekend. 

Writer Kelly Haramis describes the Tutu Roll's performance as such:

"Petunia Pickle Bottom's Tutu Roll Boxy Backpack diaper bag made a cameo appearance in "Juno." Although it only stayed on-screen for a moment, Q thinks it will have star, er, staying power at playdates and Mommy & Me classes."

We think Petunia's Tutu Roll may be remembered a bit more fondly than Ellen Page's Red Carpet dress.

and the nominee for best picture...Juno!...and best diaper bag...Petunia!

When they announced the Oscar nominees this morning we were thrilled to see Juno among the Best Picture contenders.  And while Ellen Page, Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman did a great job in their roles, we wanted to point out the contribution of our client, Petunia Pickle Bottom's, Tutu Roll Boxy Backpack. 

While it didn't have a speaking part, we want to think that its role in the scene with Jenn Garner and Jason Bateman having a disagreement was an important one. While they are arguing in the front hallway of their home, the Tutu Roll Boxy Backpack sits quietly, taking in the conflict...it's beautiful green and petal pink flowers promising a future of happier times.  We can imagine excursions with the expectant baby as Jen joyously straps the bag on her back, stuffed with all the things she needs for taking care of the little one, hands free so she can hold the baby or stroll her with the greatest of ease. 

We can see by the choice of design that Jen's character is creative and has a flair for the whimsical, while still holding to her practical side. 

Kudos to Petunia Pickle Bottom for creating such a dynamic bag.  Congratulations to Ellen Page for her nomination, and to the producers of Juno for such a great film!   

Sex and the City Movie Trailer

I suppose I'll never grow up - or it least it seems that way sometimes.  I couldn't help but get a thrill out of seeing the Sex and the City Movie Trailer this morning.  An election year, Sex & the City is back, and American Idol is in hi-def...ahhh...it's going to be a good year:-)