Anita Roddick, Founder of The Body Shop: Dies.

This is so, so, so sad. I was alerted this morning by Mrs. Fashion that Anita Roddick, the founder of The Body Shop, had passed away. What a great loss, Anita was an inspiration to women everywhere. She not only established herself as a dynamic successful WOMAN in business, but she was a pioneer in the field of environmentally conscious beauty products, especially fair trade. If you've never visited her website, please do, it has been listed as a link under my 'Girl Power' section since this site's inception and is an invaluable resource for progressive thought in social justice.

Anita died unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage. She was just 64.

The Star, reports:

Roddick began her beauty and retailing career in 1976 in a little hippie shop in Brighton, England. But the 33-year-old entrepreneur set herself apart by underscoring the ethical properties of her formulations, created with natural ingredients, often sourced from the developing world.

Roddick pioneered ethical beauty long before it was fashionable, long before Dove campaigns and Stella McCartney.

Adrian Bellamy, chairman of The Body Shop International, said in a statement that "Anita was not only our founder but she was also the heart and passion of The Body Shop and with her we achieved so much, whether on animal rights, human rights, Community Trade, or through the founding of organizations like Children on the Edge. It is no exaggeration to say that she changed the world of business with her campaigns for social and environmental responsibility."

Roddick pioneered ethical and environmental beauty decades before it became fashionable, earning the royal title "Queen of Green." In 2003, the Queen made her a dame in recognition of her contributions."

Anita you inspired others to do good with your actions.

You were HUGE, you were one of my hero's. You will be missed.
Love,
BG

Elle's 'It List' of Beauty Products from June's Issue

Elle's June issue, which hits newsstands nationwide on May 15, 2007.

Love the shorts J. Biel is wearing. They are such a perfect, flattering length...and not too showy so that you don't spend the whole time wondering if you are part of an indecent exposure!

Elle's Beauty, Body and Health 'It List'—Fruit-Spiked Scents and Juice Lips Give New Meaning to Beach Chic. From DiorPlay’s & Shiseido’ lip glosses, and Givenchy’s & Burberry’s new fragrances, ELLE’s Assistant Beauty Editor, Roopika Nayar, has the update on the latest beach accessories to pack in your summer bag. I for one can't wait to sample Stella McCartney's new limited edition summer fragrance 'Sheer' also featured above! I have heard only amazing things about it....I think it should be out this week, if I'm not mistaken.

P.S. Thank you to Elle's PR people for the advance preview!

Beauty Alert: Pale Lips

Reminiscent of Twiggy and Barbarella, the runway was filled with images of the 'pale lip'. Sometimes paired with a strong eye, preferably smoky and sometimes alone, it is always a powerful statement. If you can pull it off with your colouring, do try, its fun. I have a British friend who regularly sports this look, and I am so envious of her care-free attitude towards it.

Oscar de la Renta, NYC, F07.

Vera Wang, NYC, F07.


Marni, Paris F07.


Christopher Kane, London F07.

To get this look, try:

Light Muted Pink from the "Barbie loves MAC" collection,



Barbarella or Belle de Jour from Nars,


Dahlila Flesh (a peachy beige shimmer) from Vincent Longo,


and of course the cult "pale lip" from Lancome (also available at Bloomies).

For a detailed 'how-to', check out this guide from Manchester, England (how appropriate!).