Say hello to the dawn of an epic glow as far as the eye can see! ? a glow that spans the great expanse of non-glowing-ness from here to eternity. Or the horizon, whichever comes first.
Topshop’s shimmery, bronzy powder highlighter in Horizon ($16) has a mirror-like shine that likes to belt bold tunes in the spotlight, not whisper quietly in the wings… It’s like Celine Dion, except instead of wanting to command the stage, it wants to out-diva whatever else you might be wearing on your cheeks.
And you don’t have to go to the ends of the earth to find it (Get it? Horizon? Sorry…), because it’s available now at Topshop stores and online.
Topshop Highlighter in Horizon
P.S. Happy Tuesday! It hasn’t stopped raining here in two days… And that’s actually not a terrible thing, although Tabs is none too pleased about it.
Shinhan Bank achieved overseas profits of more than US$100 million for the first time.
In a press release on Monday, the bank said cumulative overseas profits from January to October totaled $107.4 million, leading to expected full-year overseas profits of $120 million.
Overseas profits are up 20 percent compared to 2013 and stem from banking operations in Vietnam, Shinhan Bank said.
THAT'S WHAT MAKES A HIPPOPOTAMUS SMILE by Sean Taylor , Laurent Cardon | Kirkus HomeMagazineNewsletterEmail Newsletter Your AccountReviews / AssignmentsAuthor DashboardEditorial DashboardIndie Author DashboardYour Pro Page Pro InboxYour Book ListManage SubscriptionsChange PasswordLog outLog inSearch termSearch scopeAllReviewsInterviewsAuthorsListsPublishersPro ConnectLATEST ISSUE OFKirkus ReviewsFeaturing the best 100 fiction and best 110 children's books of 2014.Book Reviews Just Awarded the KIRKUS STAR CATEGORIESBiography & MemoirBusiness & EconomicsChildren's and TeenCurrent AffairsEntertainment & SportsEssays & AnthologiesFiction & LiteratureFood & CookingGraphic Novels & Comic BooksHealth & MedicineHistoryIndieiPad Book AppsMystery & CrimeNature & TravelPsychologyReligionRomanceScience & TechnologyScience Fiction & FantasySocial SciencesThrillersTrue CrimeBEST BOOKSKirkus Stars & RecommendationsBEST OF 2014FictionNonfictionChildren'sTeenIndieBook AppsFEATURED REVIEWSHot ListsVintage ReviewsBest of 2014FICTIONBy CategoryFull ListFeatured AuthorsCHILDREN'SBy CategoryFull ListFeatured Authors & IllustratorsNONFICTIONBy CategoryFull ListFeatured AuthorsTEENBy CategoryFull ListFeatured AuthorsINDIEBy CategoryFull ListFeatured AuthorsBOOK APPSFull ListBestsellersAuthors Featured Author PETER SIS CATEGORIESChildren's Authors & IllustratorsFiction Authors Nonfiction Authors Young Adult Authors Bestselling Author Success StoriesTOP AUTHORSLatest InterviewsBestselling AuthorsKirkus Reviews Cover StoriesAre you an author?Get Your Book ReviewedGet Your Book EditedPromote Your ReviewKirkus TV Coming Soon Andrew Smithauthor of GRASSHOPPER JUNGLEDecember 2, 2014AUTHOR INTERVIEWSShow ScheduleRecent InterviewsBROWSE VIDEOSAllFictionNonfictionLatest InterviewDean Hale and Shannon Haleauthors of THE PRINCESS IN BLACKBlogs Latest From THE BOOK SMUGGLERS CATEGORIESChildren'sMysteries/ThrillersRomanceSci-Fi/FantasyYoung AdultBLOGSSF SignalForever Young AdultThe Book SmugglersSeven Impossible Things Before BreakfastBookshelves of DoomThe Rap SheetBobbi Dumas: Read-A-RomanceATFMBAndrew Liptak Contests The Kirkus Prize Recently Nominated GENERAL INFORMATIONRules & Selection Process2014 Judges2014 Awards CeremonyFAQPress Room2014 WINNERS & FINALISTSFictionNonfictionYoung Readers' Literature2015 NOMINEESFictionNonfictionYoung Readers' LiteratureABOUT THE KIRKUS PRIZEThe Kirkus Prize is one of the richest literary awards in the world, with a prize of $50,000 bestowed annually to authors of fiction, nonfiction and young readers’ literature. It was created to celebrate the 81 years of discerning, thoughtful criticism Kirkus Reviews has contributed to both the publishing industry and readers at large. Books that earned the Kirkus Star with publication dates between November 1, 2014, and October 31, 2015, are automatically nominated for the 2015 Kirkus Prize, and the winners will be selected on October 23, 2015, by an esteemed panel composed of nationally respected writers and highly regarded booksellers, librarians and Kirkus critics.Pro Connect This Week's AUTHOR TO WATCH T. MULLEN Fiction & Literature History Nature & Travel AUTHOR CATEGORIESBiography & MemoirBusiness & EconomicsChildren's & TeenCurrent AffairsEntertainment & SportsEssays & AnthologiesFiction & LiteratureHealth & MedicineHistorical FictionHistoryMystery & CrimeNature & TravelReligion & InspirationRomanceScience & TechnologyScience Fiction & FantasySelf-HelpThrillersTrue CrimeCRITICS' CHOICEAuthors to WatchBooks to DiscoverINDUSTRY INSIGHTWord on the StreetTOOLSSubscribe to Email AlertsReport a DealGet a Pro Connect PageContact UsServicesServices for AuthorsWhat Authors Say
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A little girl's hippo friend is a bit of a handful around thehouse.
She opens the door?which is only wide enough to accommodatethe hippo's head?and invites him inside. His bulk brings a fair amount of thewall with him. (Throughout, Taylor's text is straightforward and earnest whileCardon's illustrations milk the situation outrageously in a dozen double-pagespreads.) Next, it's time for water games, which include lots of squirting anda raucous splash in the bathtub, full of toys?and what's that frog doing there?The little girl gives the hippo a good scrubbing, then feeds him some deliciousgreen branches. A big crunchy salad treat is far preferable to popcorn, chips orcookies. Their day of fun ends all too soon, but it's important to “[s]aygoodbye in style," because that will make your new hippopotamus friendsmile. And he might bring a friend of his own on the next play date. Taylor'stale, while delivering a nice message on friendship, seems abbreviated, and thesetup is awfully reminiscent of If YouGive a Mouse a Cookie and its many spinoffs. Cardon's pictures, combiningmixed ink and digital techniques, are quirky and bright, with simple boldshapes that should appeal to the target audience.
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Singer BoA will make her?big screen debut in Korea?in an action comedy. She previously appeared in the Hollywood movie "Make Your Move."
"Big Match" revolves around a martial arts star who tries to save his brother kidnapped by a villain named Ace.
In preparation for the film, BoA went to an action school and practiced boxing with male lead Lee Jung-jae, as she had to perform wild driving scenes.
At a press event for the movie in early November, BoA said she chose the film because she was attracted to her role. "I liked the strong character and wanted to perform stunts. It wasn't an easy decision, but I decided to give it a try."
"Although BoA is known for her flamboyance and girlishness as a famous young singer across Asia, I wanted to show her ordinariness and toughness in the film," the movie's director Choi Ho said.
"Big Match" is scheduled to hit theaters in December. Among the star-studded cast are Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Seong-min, Ra Mi-ran, Son Ho-joon and Choi Woo-sik.
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Just call me “wild candy beach babe!”
Not a bad nickname, right? Got a nice ring to it. Could be a good backup drag queen name, in case I ever get tired of Kitty McDiamond.
Wild candy beach babe is my very own personal scent concoction, a layered combination of three products from i smell great, a brand new fragrance/beauty line by the creator of CLEAN perfume, Randi Shinder, and perfume industry vet/blogger Jane Daly.
There are four fragrances ? Beach Babe (my fave), Candy Crush, Angel Cake and Wild Honey ? and five product families. I like all of them by themselves, but I REALLY like this combo: Candy Crush Soft Body Whip ($28), Wild Honey Eau de Parfum ($68) and Beach Babe Hair Fragrance ($32), all worn together.
The whole mixing/matching/layering thing is a big part of these, because they were designed to layer seamlessly together.
Still, I’m kind of surprised that I haven’t come up with a gross combo yet. No matter which products I’ve layered, the resulting aroma smells fresh and feminine, like “La-dee-da! I just stepped out of the shower and skipped through a spring meadow.” Nothing too spicy or fruitastically sweet. Just chill, relaxed fragrances that one can wear practically anywhere.
i smell great: the four fragrances
beach babe: Ah, take me away to a land of tropical breezes, coconut cream and golden suntan oil…candy crush: Mouthwatering candied flower petals, rose syrup, icing sugar and candy hearts to tempt and tease you.angel cake: A comfy, cozy scent with notes of pink icing, powdered sugar and candied almonds…with a touch of sweetness. wild honey: A soothing synthesis of honey, brown sugar, Tahitian vanilla and sweet nectar make this intoxicating aroma irresistible.
To put it another way, these delicate, light fragrances do not trigger trumpets and spotlights when you enter a room. They are not obnoxious or overly strong, and the average human could not possibly smell them from a mile away.
Instead, they’re like something you might catch a whiff of when you hugged your best friend. Of course, right after you squeezed her good and tight, you’d have to ask, “What is that you’re wearing?” Then you’d make a note on your phone to check it out.
i smell great: the five product families
eau de parfum ($68, 58ml): Delicate, light and long-lasting.wellness water mist ($32, 200ml): Delicate and lighter than the perfume, it’s in a base of purified water, aloe and glycerin. I like to spray this all over my bod after a shower.soft body whip ($28, 200ml): A highly moisturizing lotion with soothing almond oil, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E. It absorbs quickly, lasts a long time and doesn’t leave a greasy film.reactive lush lip ($28, 9g): A sheer, moderately moisturizing tint with good taste. All of them have a different flavor. Only problem: I’m always tempted to lick them off my lips.hair fragrance ($32, 150ml): A gentle conditioner to add shine to your mane. Makes hair feel and smell cleaner, longer. Ideal for post-workouts when you don’t have time to wash your hair…or it’s just too darned cold outside.
Despite their subtlety, these i smell great fragrances do not disappear right after you put them on, and that’s because of the power of self-renewing scent spheres, which is fancy-talk for “these fragrances stick around for a good 6-8 hours.”
Like something out of the Capitol in Hunger Games, touching or rubbing an area where you’ve applied them reactivates the scents.
I witnessed their longevity in action last Friday, when I sprayed the Beach Babe Hair Fragrance on my mop after my workout (didn’t have the time/motivation to wash my hair). It was date night for me and El Hub ? dinner and a movie ? and then bed a couple hours after we got home.
When I got up the next morning and ran a brush through my hair, I could still smell Beach Babe.
That’s like 12 hours later!
If the thought of mixing and matching your own aromatic elixir and creating your very own personal fragrance profile sounds enticing, i smell great’s Eau de Parfums ($68 each), Hair Fragrances ($32 each), Wellness Water Mists ($32 each), Soft Body Whips ($28 each) and Reactive Lush Lips ($28) are available now at ismellgreat.com (I don’t think they’re carried in stores yet).
Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong has entered the ranks of the world's 300 richest people thanks to the listing of Samsung SDS last week.
On a list of the world's 400 richest people by Bloomberg, Lee ranked 252nd with assets totaling US$5.6 billion as of Monday. He was only 360th in September.
Lee's stake in Samsung SDS totals 8.7 million shares or 11.25 percent.
Samsung SDS was priced at W380,000 (US$1=W1,100) per share on the first day after the IPO compared to its offering price of just W190,000, and traded at W338,500 on Monday.
The only Koreans richer than Lee are his father, Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee (94th) valued at $12.1 billion, Amore Pacific chairman Suh Kyung-bae (228th) and Hyundai Motor Group chairman Chung Mong-koo (235th).
Nicole made her solo debut on Wednesday as she held a showcase for her first mini album.
The former member of Kara left the girl group early this year when her contract with DSP Media expired.
The title song "MAMA" is about a girl who becomes a woman after falling in love. Nicole tried to change her cute and cuddly image to seem more mature and sexy.
"I don't intend to compete with Kara," Nicole said. "I just want to show my full potential. There were things I couldn't try when I was with Kara, so I decided to go solo to show what I can do."
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T. MULLEN
THAT'S WHAT MAKES A HIPPOPOTAMUS SMILE by Sean Taylor, illustrated by Laurent CardonAge Range: 3 - 5 BUY NOW FROM AMAZON 
HOOT OWL, MASTER OF DISGUISE by Sean Taylor Children
GOAL! by Sean Taylor Children
A WASTE OF GOOD PAPER by Sean Taylor Children
ROBOT RUMPUS! by Sean Taylor Children
ROBOMOP by Sean Taylor Children
THE GRIZZLY BEAR WITH THE FRIZZLY HAIR by Sean Taylor SIMILAR BOOKS SUGGESTED BY OUR CRITICS:Children
HOW HIPPO SAYS HELLO! by Abigail Samoun Children
HERE COMES DOCTOR HIPPO by Jonathan London Children
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