Elegant and Chic

These two might be a very different covers but somehow both manages to catch my attention. The first Vogue Turkey cover is oh-so elegant. Cover girl Jessica Stam looks so gorgeous on it- the pose, the gaze especially with those eyes of hers- everything is so perfect; and that's what you need for the premiere issue- Vogue Turkey cleverly enough manages to do that-to get the attention of not only the Turkish readers but all over the world. Abbey Lee's Vogue Australia cover is the exact opposite version. But the summery feel that the cover `gave really interests me. The seductive, teasing stare that Abbey gave is fresh for a Vogue cover.You usually gets a model posing for a cover and although most argued that the Australian version is merely Vogue quality, I think a little twist to the traditional cover is more than welcomed. I, for one, love the cover, Abbey is definitely the go-to model for this cover and even the orange font did it for me. Two of my favorite cover for the month of March (and this too, of course!).

(pics from tfs)

Asian Supers at Givenchy; Lily & Raquel walked exclusively

The casting of the models at this season's runway is just so surprising. The VS angels are appearing at big shows, shows that you don't expect to see them. Think Prada, Giles, Louis Vuitton etc. All this might be influenced by the brand that started this trend : Givenchy (for casting Adriana Lima for Fall 2009). Again, Givenchy surprises us this season with the model casting - the variety of the models are amazing-equally enough black models and Asians- more surprisingly- two Asian supermodels walked for the show- Ling Tan and Ai Tominaga.

After all the surprises, I wonder how next season will be. Will we be seeing the likes of Daria, Hana, Gemma, Isabeli and Liya returnig to the runway or perhaps more Caroline, Sasha, Coco, Hilary and Raquel. Speaking of which, Lily Donaldson finally appeared at Louis Vuitton and Raquel did only Chloé this entire season.

(pics from style.com)

They're Back!

It's near the end of fashion month and at the final stop at Paris, these top models are making a return back at the runway for top designers and big fashion houses like Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior, Loewe and John Galliano. Apart from Anna J who walks for Givenchy, Jessica Stam, Coco and Caroline Trentini starts off the Paris week walking for Giles who have a standout casting almost all the top models with a few surprises like Karoline Kurkova (who opened and closed) among many others. So glad to see these girls back on the runway. Hoping that all of them will show up at Chanel.

(pics from style.com)

The Twins Effect

Meet Ann and Kirby Kenny. Currently with DNA NY.

Must love their big eyes. So much expressions. Mesmerizing.

(pics from coacdinc.com)

Madame Dior

Oh, I so love the dramatic makeup at Dior.

And, to be honest, John Galliano finally did a decent collection for Dior. I thought of the worse, but it is nice.

(pics from style.com)

Gorgeous

Dolce and Gabbana finale show is just so drop dead gorgeous. The make up, the hairstyle and most importantly, the finale jackets that hugs the models' body perfectly. This is thus far my favourite finale ever!

(pics from tfs)

Unpredictable

Is Freja, Steven Meisel's latest muse? Enough said. Waiting for more surprises from Meisel x Freja. Maybe include Freja in more ad campaigns? Can't wait for the editorial though. This is just so surprising!

(pic from tfs@ tarsha)

Models on break

Last season, Sigrid, Raquel and Anna Jagodzinka did not walk. Although both Raquel and Anna J also seems to skip this season, Sigrid has by far dominate the runway since her comeback. To add to this season's missing models are top models Lily Donaldson, Jessica Stam and Caroline Trentini. All three are nowhere to be seen since fashion week started.

The missing trio -Jessica Stam, Lily Donaldson and Catoline Trentini

Two other fashion darlings are skipping this season too- Toni Garrn skipped the entire fashion week because she is concentrating on her exams and studies and Imogen also did the same thing after the London fashion week ended- she twitted that her finals are near- this mean that we won't be seeing her at Milan and Paris. However, Imogen's model friend, Nimue Smit is just getting started- she skipped NY to focus on her exams and now it's over, we'll be seeing her everywhere.

Model friends Nimue Smit and Imogen Morris Clarke

However, there's still some hopes. Catherine McNeil returns to the runway at Prada yesterday and Jessica Stam twitted that she'll be at Paris.

(source: Imogen's and Jessica Stam's twitter, pics from models.com)

Surprises at Prada

Prada is always full of surprises with all the exclusive models that they nabbed every season.

But this season is more than that; they surprisingly cast not one, not two but 3 Victoria's Secret models (Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr).

Aussies Catherine McNeil walked for the first time after a year long break from the runway and Abbey Lee Kershaw walked for Prada after debuting 2 years ago.

There's no Sasha, Freja and Ymre and regulars like Anabela Belikova, Irina Kulikova, Hanne and Nimue were not cast.

(pics from style.com)

Come and gone

First, New York then London.

Milan fashion week starts as I'm writing. I truly do not have time browse through all the collections but two London shows that I really like is Burberry and Julien Macdonald. Nice collections.

Off to Milan now. Hope to catch as many shows as I can.

(pics from yahoo news)

Happy Tiger Year

ese New Year to all! I will be away celebrating this festive season so no posts will be available during this coming fashion week. Guess I'll be missing all the actions and my fave models. Will try to catch up soonest possible.

Elfen Ieva Laguna

First spotted at Elie Saab Couture.

Ieva Laguna
19 years old
Latvia
Women Direct (NY)

A little mix of Sigrid, a striking jaw line like Jac, some feature like Alla K and Vlada's icy queen.

Remember her name. Here she comes.

(pics from tfs)

There's something about Rasa

Rasa Zukauskaite

I don't know. My prediction is that she's going to be bigger this come Fall season.
This girl already have Prada campaign and walked for couture a while back. Guess her resume won't be less than 10 shows. Will Rasa be exclusive for Prada again? Another Prada campaign perhaps? Will she be the next Ymre or Sasha? Either way, I have a feeling Prada will be using her again.


(pics from models.com)

Elie Saab's Wonder

Yes, I know this might be late but I can't stop wondering how Elie Saab managed to keep up to his wonderful works after so many years, seasons after seasons. He is one of the few designers that doesn't disappoint. I mean, look at his SS Couture 2010 collection.

The details; from the clothing to the hair braid. Breathlessly beautiful.

Totally made for a princess, looks directly from the Little Mermaid. A very fantastical collection which is just so dreamy, so beautiful, so wonderful.

(all pics from style.com)

A Chanel Addition

Sigrid Argen joins Charlotte di Calypso and Anne Vyalitsyna as the campaign girl for Chance by Chanel fragrance. Which is the better ad that you'd prefer? I think all three versions exudes youth and sensuality but these three models portray a different versions each. Anne V's sensual and feminine, Charlotte's youthful and sporty while Sigrid's is dreamy and sweet . Love all the three versions!

(pics from models.com and bwreyscale.com)