LUXURY

Skinny and svelte Victoria Beckham thinks that her size-4 figure represents the average woman's. Some women might beg to differ with that assessment. In the Jubilee issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, Victoria Beckham told the fashion magazine that she tries on her own designs because she represents the general public.

Dubai lender Emirates NBD will merge the management teams of its two Islamic subsidiaries, which will be led by Jamal bin Ghalaita, the bank said in a statement on Wednesday.

Since Tuesday night's Mega Millions lottery did not result in any winners, the new jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $476 million for a drawing to be held on Friday. Here is an exhaustive list of 50 great things you could do with the jackpot winnings if you are in fact Friday's lucky winner.

Each year, thousands of beauty pageants take place all over the world. From India to Panama, there's no shortage of beautiful ladies who are willing to model barely there attire for a panel of judges. Coming April 15, is the pageant Binibining Pilipinas 2012. Find out where to see the candidates, where to watch online and the 2011 winner Shamcey Supsup

Transgender model and beauty queen, Jenna Talackova, seemed to have it all. As a finalist, Talackova was competing for the dream title of Miss Universe Canada. However, after the young beauty admitted to officials that she is transgender, she was disqualified. Jenna Talackova is not alone. In the fashion and modeling industry, other have had to face similar prejudice and controversy before fame and acceptance.

From stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers and bejewelled pumps, the Design Museum for the first time has presented a retrospective dedicated to the creations of iconic French shoe designer Christian Louboutin.

A rare, pristine Paul Cezanne watercolor, which has not been seen in public since 1953, is expected to sell for as much as $20 million at auction in May, Christie's said on Tuesday.

New York-born Harlan Goldstein, known to many foodies as the best Western chef in Hong Kong, can thank his mother for his culinary career.

When propositioned with the question What single makeup product would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? many women would quickly respond Mascara! Here is Harper's Bazaar's top 10 best mascaras of all time, plus tips and tricks for application and hot trends to try this spring.

Dara-Lynn Weiss might have faced backlash for her Vogue essay detailing the methods she utilized to get her 7-year-old daughter, Bea, to lose 16 pounds; but the buzz surrounding the Weight Watcher has landed her a book deal.

A selection of around 200 haute couture garments along with numerous photographs, drawings and films is being showcased at the Yves Saint Laurent exhibition at the Denver Art Museum (DAM).

To match the red cabin crew uniforms, airline Virgin Atlantic is launching its first lip color coined Upper Class Red in collaboration with bareMinerals.

Italy's top winemakers are joining forces with the country's luxury goods elite as the world's second-biggest wine producer tries to give itself an edge in the battle for U.S. and emerging market customers amid falling consumption at home.

Swiss luxury goods group Richemont on Monday named group veteran Stanislas de Quercize as chief executive of top-of-the-range jewellery and watch maker Cartier, which makes a big chunk of group profit.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted in China, at the Beijing Xidan province Apple Store, which many believe to be the company's largest in terms of sales. But many Apple-rumor gurus believe that Cook's trip to Beijing was for far more than met the eye.

Dara-Lynn Weiss’ article in Vogue’s April Body Issue has been dubbed one of the fashion magazine’s worst ever. The mother of 7-year-old Bea took to the pages of Vogue to discuss her daughter’s “childhood obesity” and the “fight” to combat it. Weiss’ article has received fiery criticism for its “new levels of pathos.”

From 1950s Balenciaga hat to Estee Lauder's turban, the Bard Graduate Center (BGC) in New York City is showcasing an exclusive millinery exhibition by master hat-maker Stephen Jones in collaboration with London's Victoria & Albert Museum.

Hunger Games heroine Katniss Everdeen is headed for a Barbie-style makeover.

Abercrombie & Fitch has removed a fake website operating under its name and selling a pair of men's cargo pants called Abercrombie & Fitch mpa11 N----- Brown Pants.

British stamp-collecting firm Stanley Gibbons reported a jump in profit and said it expects to benefit from enthusiasts buying memorabilia commemorating the Olympics and Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee this year, with its order book at record levels

Meet the world's first all-diamond ring, carved from 150-carat pure sparkle.

Cate Blanchett might have just made history. The 42-year-old A-list actress appears on the cover of Intelligent Life magazine and the photo is (shockingly) completely Photoshop-free. Gasp!

What you call love was invented by guys like me to sell nylons. Don Draper had us sold from the first episode of Season 1. Now, AMC's Mad Men is back for Season 5. Here are party, drink and fashion ideas for you to celebrate the Mad Men Season 5 premiere in style.

Luxury fashion label Burberry has surpassed previous fashion leader Dior as the number one fashion label on Facebook with the highest number of Facebook likes.

Over 75 leading designers from the American fashion industry have joined the collaborative efforts by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and eBay to raise awareness and fight against counterfeits.

Watchmaker Tag Heuer, squeezed by a cut in supplies from Swiss rival Swatch, said on Wednesday sourcing parts from Japanese peer Seiko will not tarnish its prized Swiss made tag.

Fredde and Mickan own a waterfront mansion in the Stockholm suburbs, hire Polish help and have endless cash to spend on state-of-the-art barbecues and designer labels.

Supermodels are hailed as the epitome of beauty in Western society. Yet, underneath it all, Victoria's Secret Angels, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and all other catwalk queens are just flesh-and-blood women, not otherworldly beings. Nothing displayed that better than the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 casting shots that were posted in LOVE magazine.

Bold. Fierce. Coolly confident. The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence seems to effortlessly channel the very best qualities of her character, Katniss Everdeen. On the red carpet of The Hunger Games premieres around the world, Lawrence has stood out as the clear champion.