24, August 1997

Grecian Charm

Mirror photographer Mettasena captured these exclusive shots of Miss. World Irene Skliva shortly after her arrival in Sri Lanka last Sunday. The hazel-eyed Greek beauty was on a two-day visit at the invitation of the Rotary Club of Colombo East. 

A warm welcome for Miss World

Yvonne Gulamhusein

Irene Skliva, Miss World '96 arrived in Sri Lanka last Sunday accompanied by her chaperone Miss. Ostrowska, on Air Lanka's early morning flight from London.

This is the third time in succession that a reigning Miss World visited in Sri Lanka at the invitation of Rotary Colombo East.

Miss World made her entrance wearing a midnight blue trouser suit and white trimmed inner boob top. Stepping out of her Mercedes - Benz car at the Lanka Oberoi she war hardly affected by the popping of the numerous camera flash bulbs all round her and the crush of media and admirers all waiting to get a first glimpse of the beauty from Greece.

Inside the Oberoi there were introductions to top Rotarians. She then lit the traditional 'Pana' and was then led on to a sofa in the upper 'Lounge' area where she was served with a refreshing Thambili drink, decorated with a purple orchid.

Confessing that she was very tired from her long trip which brought her from Greece to London to Colombo, she nevertheless looked through a copy of the Sunday Times Mirror Magazine, that was illustrated with her picture on the front cover. Then all too soon she was whisked away to her luxury suite at the Hotel Lanka Oberoi.

Hair Blazers

Come September 8 and four of Sri Lanka's top hairdressing talents will present their creations at Hair Raisers, the show that is a tribute to Paul Mitchell, a quality name in hairdressing products. In the past two weeks we featured the Ramani Fernando Salons and Rumours, giving readers a preview of the innovative styles that will be on the Hilton ramp.

This week we look at the work of Ramzi Rahaman and his creative vision for this show. Ramzi plans on showing the beauty of the long haired look. Ramzi will focus on styles for loose, flowing long hair, to give body and bounce. His models will have their hair crimped, done in spiral perms, and styled in rollers to present sophisticated styles that make heads turn. He will also present plaits and hair ropes that are excitingly different.

An exciting audio visual presentation of the stylists and their creations will also be a feature of this show.

Paul Mitchell products marketed exclusively by SILVACOS Pvt. Ltd. are used and sold by professional hairstylists. The products are not sold through retail outlets.

Thereby, says Priyani Don Carolis of SILVACOS Pvt. Ltd., the salon is fully aware of the benefits and natural advantages of the products.

Priyani visits each of the salons that use Paul Mitchell products on a regular basis and maintains an on-going feedback with their clients.

"Therefore, I maintain a commitment towards my clients, " she said.

Paul Mitchell products have been used in Sri Lanka since 1991.

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