Italian beauty icon Monica Bellucci

Italian beauty icon Monica Bellucci Monica Bellucci says lipstick is the most valuable weapon in a woman\'s make-up kit. The Italian actress was recently named as the new face of Dolce & Gabbana\'s lipstick range and she says the cosmetic item has always been an essential to her.
She said: \'\'Lipstick is the most valuable weapon in a woman\'s make-up kit. It has the power to transform the appearance and mood of the person wearing it, and, at the same time, arouses the admiration of everybody else. You can\'t imagine how excited I am about being Domenico and Stefano\'s muse for this collection. The three of us have been friends for a long time.\'\'
The limited edition collection consists of six lipsticks all inspired by her.
Dolce & Gabbana said in a statement: \'\'We adore Monica, and we\'ve worked with her many times over the last twenty years. Her beauty is timeless and never ceases to inspire us. She represents the Dolce & Gabbana woman perfectly. She\'s dazzling - a true Italian icon.\'\'