Vogue Australia April 2011 Cover: Anja Rubik

Two days ago, I posted parts of the gorgeous editorial, Edge of Forever, featured in the April issue of Vogue Australia. The cover of the same issue is just as lovely. I really like the luxury bohemian, 70s vibe that I get from looking at Anja Rubik - a perfect look for summer. Also, I love the use of golden accessories during the summer. It looks fabulous together with tanned skin.

In an interview inside the magazine, Anja talks about her own personal style: "I don't put any rules to my style; I think fashion is something you should play with...even if you make a mistake it's okay, it's only fashion." Vogue Australia has also gotten her style tips for the various seasons: "For summer, her look leans towards hippie luxe, with long skirts, waisted belts, scarfs and cotton T-shirts, while in the winter she builds a rock'n'roll wardrobe around her favourite Les Chiffoniers leather pants. Refreshingly, she works a high-low mix of labels, teaming Isabel Marant and Dries Van Noten with gems from H&M."

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Norwegian beauty

Mr. Newton has captured the gorgeous model, Sophia Lie, with his lens. Her heels are such a lovely colour. Me likey! 

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Stam

Jessica Stam in one of favourite accessories right now: the statement necklaces. The bigger the better!

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//HappyHappy//

Happy smiles, happy outfit!

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//Blue Shadow//

stockholm streetstyle

Newsflash: MODELS ARE WAY TOO FUCKING SKINNY.

These photos Life Mag just posted of models at Fashion Week make me want to vomit. Fitting, no? Thin is always going to be in. I can deal with that. But your spine shouldn't be visible from the outside of your body. In any other universe, people who look like this "naturally" (and very few of these girls look like this naturally -- girls starving themselves in the modeling industry is an open secret) would be trying to GAIN weight. It's depressing and horrible that girls are celebrated for looking like they were just released from a prison camp.

Life kept it classy, by the way, shooting models "eating," but "just not a lot."

No wonder models have been fainting on the job.

I'm confident no designers actually read this blog, but just in case...

THE AVERAGE AMERICAN WOMAN WEIGHS AROUND 140 POUNDS. MOST OF THE WOMEN WILL BUY YOUR CLOTHES ARE NOT SAMPLE SIZES. STOP DESIGNING CLOTHING FOR SKELETONS AND REINFORCING THE IDEA THAT REAL WOMEN ARE SUPPOSED TO LOOK HOLLOWED-EYED BAGS OF BONES.

Pretty Young Thing: Agyness Deyn Channels Michael Jackson

You've probably already seen this, but sometimes I'm on a slow post sched, so forgive me for being tardy to the party. It's Agyness Deyn in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar. Anyway, I love MJ (duh), and Agyness is one of my favorite models because she's not all tragically model-y and has the ability to look like a Glamazon, Holly Hobby, OR an angry, pouty little mop-topped boy. Enjoy!

Stella McCartney jacket

Moschino jacket

Rag & Bone blazer with Crystallized Swarovski Elements

Balmain pants and jacket

YSL jacket

Also -- random -- check out this photo of Agyness as a teenager. Thankfully she (like I), learned to chill on the brows. I, however, am still awaiting a modelling contract. I'M WAITING!

zippora

Model Zippora Seven. I'm so fascinated by her at the moment.

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Printemps

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Lara And Her Beauty

If I was a model, I would want to be Lara Stone.

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Luella's Got It Going On

As you know, we're a few days into London Fashion Week. Up until now, Temperley London is definitely my favourite collection. Another collection that has made my fashion heart beat slightly faster, was the one by Luella. Still, I can't make up my mind whether I just like it or if I love it. I've tried to make a like/love list in my head (like the pro/con list Miranda makes when she has to decide if she wants to be in a relationship with Steve or not in SATC), and even though I have a few more loves (like the bright colour combinations, the empire waist dresses, the huge layered pearl necklaces) than likes (like the tweed), there's still something about it which I don't think I love. I'm hopeless at making my mind up at times, and this is one of those times. Ah well, it's a luxury problem I guess.

If you're a Luella girl, take some inspiration from the photos and tips below, and you'll definitely bring some psychedelic glamour into the spring and summer of 2009.

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J'adore Paris And Eiffel Tower Panties

I am so sorry for my absence these last few days, but I just haven't had a single free moment until now. I've been working a lot this weekend, and on Saturday I went to my friend's going-away party. I had a great time, but note to self: It's not a very good idea to party all night long when you're getting a mean cold. It completely ruined my Sunday, but still, it was worth kind of worth it. I have to head off straight after I've finished this post, so instead of replying to your comments today, I will definitely do it tomorrow.

Anyway, we are now finished with New York Fashion Week, and boy did they serve us some amazing collections! So many designers impressed me, and after seeing the collections I just can't wait for spring 09. Even though I am very excited that London Fashion Week has arrived, I have to admit that it doesn't give me quite the same satisfaction that I know I will receive when Paris Fashion Week starts the 28th of September.

So while I wait with great impatience, I'll post the stunning editorial from Vogue Paris June/July 2008. It features Doutzen Kroes, Lily Donaldsen, Natasha Poly, Sasha Pivovarova and Catherine McNeil, and they all do a fantastic job in this photo shoot. Even though they aren't Parisiennes in real life, they sure do express the chicness and beauty which is connected to the women from Paris. One of my biggest dreams is to one day live in the city of love, and these photos definitely add more fuel to the dream of moving to Paris. Where do you dream of living?

Images by Peter Lindbergh

Concept by Carine Roitfeld

An Unusual Necklace

Earlier this week, on Wednesday to be specific, the Samsung Imagination Icon Series premiere of "The Red Thread: The Inspiration and Passion of Valentino Garavani" (phew, what a mouthful!) was held in New York. Valentino was there, of course, together with Liv Tyler who looked absolutely stunning in a red Oscar de la Renta dress! Another gorgeous woman who attended was the model Chanel Iman, and she really impressed me with her very elegant outfit. The simplicity of her black dress, the edge of her thin black patent belt, the glamour of her earrings and the roughness of her neckpiece blended together into a perfect outcome.

Chanel's neckpiece reminds me quite a bit of what Sienna wore back in September last year. Though they are very different, it's the same concept - some decorated fabric draped around the neck. I find these neckpieces very interesting and I really do like them a lot. Still, I don't want to see them popping up everywhere on everyone, in case they'll lose their uniqueness.

Images: JustJared

summer days drifting away to those summer nights

Back very soon with new posts. Everything's just been so hectic after I came back. The sun is shining bright, the nights are never-ending and the people I am surrounded by are just fantastic. Oh, how I love summer. In the meantime do as the lovely Gisele: Peace out and have fun!!

xxx

five o'clock hero

Just an ordinary night for Aggy. Doing her thing at the Jalouse Party at Misshapes. What amazes me the most is that in the last picture (which let's say is around about five o'clock in the morning...because if not my heading doesn't make much sense!), Aggy still looks fresh after some serious partying. Ah well, it must be one of those supermodel secrets...

See the rest of the photos from this evening here

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