- Vogue Paris
- June/July 2012 (Cover)
- Model: Gisele Bündchen
- Photographer: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
“The Body” hits new stands today.

“The Body” hits new stands today.
Wanted: is there anything classier than these pumps from Proenza Schouler’s F/W 2012 accessories collection? I think not my friends.
Sometimes a little european glamour is all you need.
I don’t think I will ever tire of Dolce & Gabbana’s stunning bejewelled bodysuits.
[Bag- Aldo, Sunnies- gift from Romwe.com, Whistle Necklace- gift from Madewell]
The weather seems to have finally stopped dipping into cold weather territory (knock on wood) and stepped into warmer weather which means I may soon be able to ditch the sweater when I head out for the day. Time to switch around my closets to reflect this amazing weather and toss out any old items from the winter that I won’t be keeping for the fall.
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My closet can definitely make some room for that slouchy mustard cardigan, peplum style faux leather belt and bejewelled harness.
Beauty Pick: After seeing Camilla Belle and Lana Del Rey at the Met Ball last week rocking a deep gothic hued lip I have been lusting over finding the perfect shade for myself. After taking a walk through Sephora and browsing online I have settled on Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Color in Black Orchid (available at Nordstrom) as my next beauty purchase.
Red Carpet Fashion: One of the collections that I could not stop gushing about during the fall 2012 fashion weeks was the dark and romantic designs from Gucci. As garments from the collection begin to show up on red carpets and events alike you can only imagine my excitement and this number worn by Bella Heathcote is no exception. At the ‘Once Upon a Time in America’ Gucci Film Foundation premiere during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival she wore a stunning black halter gown that was the perfect nod to her new movie ‘Dark Shadows’ and paired it with Bulgari jewels and a Gucci clutch.
Red Carpet Fashion: and just because I think I may have literally died when I saw Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe at the Costume Institute Gala, here is a front view and back view of her ultra glamorous retro gown.
Red Carpet Fashion: every year the red carpet I look forward to the most is for the annual Costume Institute Gala at the MET, which this year honours Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada and the parallels between them and a hypothetical conversation between the two designers. The gala entitled “Impossible Conversations,” attracted designers, musicians, models and actors alike all dressed in the most beautiful designs by the industries best.
Now onto the visual candy - my picks for the best dressed among the ladies. Keep in mind I am fickle and have not seen every look as of yet so I will add to this later tonight. Oddly enough save for a few disasters (Ahem, Mary-Kate Olsen’s hair) I did not notice too many fashion missteps but rather an array of glamorous perfectly put together looks all worthy of the event they graced.
By the way, is anyone else loving the dramatic dark berry and chocolate lips that many attendees were donning?
H&M has teamed up to collaborate with Vogue Japan’s fashion director, Anna Dello Russo to create some widely flashy accessories. The fashion icon, who is widely known for her piled on accessories and unrestrained glamour has designed a collection of bags, shoes, jewellery, sunglasses and more in gold, turquoise and animal motifs for the Swedish retail giant. H&M’s creative adviser, Margareta van den Bosch believes this is truly a match made in heaven:
“Anna has a fantastic eye and a strong taste, apart from being a veritable fashion icon. The collection is a celebration of excess, fantasy and decoration.”
As one can imagine no one is more excited for the opulent collection which hits stores worldwide October 4th than Russo herself:
“I am excited by this collaboration: this is the first time H&M involves a Fashion Director in a special project. This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead it. I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. As a stylist I know accessorization is essential: it is the personal touch to any outfit. With these pieces everybody can have fun, turning an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day”,
The collection does not hit stores for a few months but you can satisfy your craving by watching Anna Dello Russo show you her closet and a preview of the collection in the video below.
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Marc Jacobs is taking Rachel Feinstein, Alexa Chung, Lake Bell and Karen Elson.
Monique Lhuillier is taking Ginnifer Goodwin.
Marchesa is taking Leighton Meester
Dior is taking Jessica Stam
Mary Katrantzou is taking Elizabeth Banks
Tory Burch is taking Rashida Jones, Brooklyn Decker and Liya Kebede.
Louis Vuitton: to be worn by Dakota Fanning