Kiera Knightley 2011 Coco Chanel Mademoiselle Campaign.

This week Chanel released its new Coco Chanel Mademoiselle fragrance campaign starring Keira Knightley.

The iconic images were photographed by Mario Testino.

The campaign features a highly anticipated mini movie shot by Joe Wright, who directed Knightley both in Pride and Prejudice and in Atonement.



In the movie, Knightley reprises her role as Coco Chanel, this time dressed in a beige motorcycle suit designed by Karl Lagerfeld, and takes us through the streets of Paris from the Place Vendome to the Place de la Concorde.



The soundtrack to the mini movie is James Brown's "Its A Man's Man's World" soulfully performed by Joss Stone

Here's a little behind the scenes video



For more images and videos check out The Chanelphile HERE

Rihanna Covers Vogue's Shape Issue

Annie Liebovitz shot the fabulously hot Rihanna for Vogue Magazine's 10th Shape issue.

Can you even believe that body???

With a face that is perfection and a gazelle like body that just doesn't quit, Rihanna freely expresses herself via an assortment of bold and fun wigs, and a fashion sense that is bold and, well, forward to say the least!

The accompanying article with this pictorial is both engaging and interesting, covering everything from her upcoming role in the $200 million movie Battleship, (which is her first foray into acting), diet and exercise, and a funny insight to her people watching skills.
Read the article, Rihanna Living Out Loud HERE

There is also a behind the scenes video
Don't you just love her accent???

Scarlett Johanssen Covers Vogue China April 2011

... and when I want to die a little, I check out the gorgeous world of Vogue China.
Could this obsession be my favorite magazine at the moment??
Their styling and their vision consistently takes my breath away. And away.
Love.


Scarlet Johannsen covers Vogue China April 2011, shot by genius lensman Peter Lindberg

Scarlett Johanssen Covers Vogue China April 2011

Has she ever looked more gorgeous??? Loving the hair and the makeup. And the Dolce and Gabbana white jeweled confection.

Megan Fox For Armani Code

Megan Fox's new Armani Code campaign is sexy, sultry and smokin hot!!

Megan Fox has been the face of Armani since 2009, and is the face of their denim and lingerie lines. Now she represents their fragrance "Code" as well.

There's even a cool little commercial. I love the way he says "Room service!!"

Thoughts?

Britney Spears Covers V Magazine

Britney Spears covers V Magazine

So happy to see Miss Britney looking like her gorgeous super supreme self!!
Has she ever looked hotter??

These ultra sexy images were shot by the genius that is  
Mario Testino and styled by Panos Yiapanas.

Light on clothes, heavy on hair, I don't think she has ever looked more fabulous.

Brit tells V "bitch is back and better than ever!" while promoting her new album, Femme Fatale, which is said to be her best ever. 
I've never actually owned a Britney album, and she's not on my ipod, but God love her! I wish her the best!

On newstands now.

Rihanna's New Fragrance, Reb'l Fleur

Rihanna images

She's known for her glamorous, audacious, fashion-forward style, and now Rihanna will launch her first fragrance in Spring 2011.
“I believe a woman should dare to be different - willing to live her life for herself and not for other people,” Rihanna explains. “This fragrance is about my passion for individuality - being expressive and empowering, yes, but also emotional and intriguing. I promise you Reb’l Fleur will not be easily forgotten.” 

Fred Purches, Chairman and CEO of Parlux Fragrances, Inc. remarks: “Rihanna is a compelling modern figure in today’s popular music scene. She is strong and iconic while still being sexy and appealing. Reb’l Fleur will express her vibrant personality with a bold, luxurious harmony. This will be a fragrance that is timeless in its sensuality but youthful in its upbeat contemporary appeal.

Rihanna image courtesy DefJam.com

Daring, sexy and truly memorable, Reb’l Fleur is as much in tune with Barbados-born Rihanna’s roots as it is with the glamour of her present life in New York City. Created by internationally renowned perfumers, Caroline Sabas and Marypierre Julien, this fruity chypre is joyous yet intense, sophisticated yet marvelously surprising. Plump, delicious fruits, red berries, purple plums and juicy, ripe peaches, make a delicious first impression. Then the heart opens intosumptuous florals, a passionate melody of Hawaiian Hibiscus flower, violet, tuberose and coconut water.
Defiantly sexy, the base notes linger, a beguiling, sensual mélange. Vanilla, patchouli, amber and musk become a sultry chorus striking an unforgettable, emotional chord.

Rihanna image courtesy DefJam.com

THE REB’L FLEUR BOTTLE
The bottle is inspired by the shape of a stiletto heel - a favorite shoe option for Rihanna. Made feminine with a twisting matte black “ribbon” layered over precious metal, the fragrance appears to glow from within, suffused with a glorious golden aura.

Even more interesting is Rihanna's  video for the track S&M. Have you seen it yet??
Na na na na Come on!!

Arizona Muse

Arizona Muse, Next Model Management

Since 22 year old model Arizona Muse opened and closed the Spring/Summer 2011 Prada Runway Show her career has taken off in a blinding rise that is nothing short of meteoric.

Arizona Muse Vogue UK

Starting with the cover of Vogue Italia January 2011, followed by spring/summer ad campaigns for Prada and YSL, and editorials in Vogue Paris, Vogue UK,  US Vogue and Vogue China, Muse, right now, is absolutely everywhere.

She even has her own Vogue Profile

Arizona Muse Vogue China

Don't you just love her eyebrows? She is incredible.

Check out this video by StyleCaster of the Arizona Muse Model Profile

Jessica Simpson Covers New York Magazine Spring Fashion Issue

This makes me happy on so many levels!!
Jessica Simpson on the cover of New York Magazine's Spring Fashion Issue

Firstly, I am loving these images! If there is one thing Jessica Simpson knows, its how to take a great picture!But actually, there is something else she knows too, and that is how to build a giant fashion empire.

In 2010 Jessica Simpson's fashion empire rang up $750 million in sales.
To put this in perspective, that means she is selling approximately the same volume as heavy weight Michael Kors.
This year with the addition of a full ready to wear collection and a "career separates" line, sales are expected to hit the $1 billion mark.

In an industry where celebrity clothing lines are doomed to fail (with the exception of the Olsen twins brilliant lines, and Victoria Beckham's divine but tiny dress line, very few actually make it)
The magic formula seems to be the goal that: “A girl could go to the shopping mall with her mother and she’d have a great new outfit and still have some money left for lunch at McDonald’s. She can look like Jessica Simpson, smell like Jessica Simpson, and she can afford it.” 

After all the attacks Jessica has had to endure about her music, her acting, her love life and her fluctuating weight, you'd think she'd enjoy taking this moment to turn her nose up at her detractors.
But not so. 
 Everyone who knows her (as in people at my end of the industry) talk about how totally lovely she is. Even douchey John Mayer who famously labeled her "sexual napalm" (which has to be the best compliment ever, especially allowing for how much he gets around!), races to her defense, and tells what a sweet and lovely girl she is.
And so, with sweet grace and dignity she moves forward, looking incredibly hot as she takes it all the way to the bank.

images by Ruven Afanador for New York Magazine

Kim Kardashian Harpers Bazaar Cleopatra

I actually had something else planned for today, more Valentines stuff, but got completely sidetracked when I saw this Kim Kardashian Harpers Bazaar cover.

Oddly enough, the cover image is virtually identical to the Harpers Bazaar Christina Hendricks cover, pose and all.

Both were shot by Terry Richardson.

In this issue, Kim Kardashian interviews her idol, Elizabeth Taylor.
Which I thought was quite odd, but of course I'm reading every line of the story.

Kim also did a photoshoot to go with the piece, dressed as a Liz Taylor inspired Cleopatra.

 Kim talks about plastic surgery:
 ‘Some people say, ‘You’ve definitely had your nose done.’ If I had, I would say, ‘Here’s the doctor, he’s amazing, and I’ll make the appointment for you.’ Sometimes I’ll see pictures that say I’ve had my nose done, and the before pic is after the after.’ She adds, ‘Someone saw me last night and my nose was so contoured. And they were like, ‘You’ve had your nose done?’ And I was like, ‘No, wait until I wash my face.”

On getting botox:
 ‘All my friends had done it, and I was curious. But I saw such a change in what my face looked like. It didn’t work for me. Someone told me yesterday that I needed it. That is so ridiculous.’

I love this shot.
Apparently Kim is wearing one of Liz Taylor's original Cleopatra robes.

There's even a behind the scenes video...


The March 2011 issue of Harpers Bazaar hits newstands on February 22nd

Sexiest Man On Earth - Tom Ford, Interview Magazine

Oh this brings me joy!
The sexiest man-beast on earth, A.K.A Tom Ford on the cover of February's Interview magazine.

I mean, honestly - how totally hot is he???
Although he is putting the final touches on his new screenplay, the interview talks a lot about his return to the fashion biz. And lets face it, Tom has a unique perspective on and understanding of a woman's body. And how to drape it and dress it.

"I DECIDED I WOULD NEVER GO BACK to FASHION 

until I HAD SOMETHING NEW to SAY, 

until I COULD HAVE FUN CREATING FASHION AGAIN. 

It HAD BECOME REALLY FORMULAIC."

—Tom Ford

 

I do prefer those shots where he has an open necked white shirt on, but any picture of Tom Ford is better than, well, one without Tom Ford in it.

"OUR BEAUTY STANDARD TODAY 

IS OFTEN VERY ANGRY AND HARD AND OFF-PUTTING . . . 

LESS APPROACHABLE THAN IT WAS IN THE '70's.

TO ME, FASHION SHOULD MAKE YOU 

WANT TO BE FRIENDS WITH THAT PERSON! 

THEY SHOULDN’T SCARE YOU"

.—Tom Ford

My favorite line in the story?
I explained how when I come home I actually
take off all my clothes, and I wear no clothes until I leave. I eat naked. I do everything completely naked. He said, “That would make a great interview.” I said, “Fine, we have to do it nude.”
Ooooh Tom!!

Check out the Tom Ford interview in the February issue of Interview Magazine
(or just look at the pictures...)

Golden Globes 2011 Hair and Makeup

Makeup at the 2011 Golden Globes was flawless and neutral.
Either paired with a bold lip, as worn by January Jones and Piper Perabo

January Jones hair and makeup Golden Globes 2011 in bold red lip

Piper Perabo hair and makeup 2011 Golden Globes clean and sleek with a bold lip

or worn with a neutral glossy lip as seen here on Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis and Anne Hathaway

Mila Kunis hair and makeup 2011 Golden Globes- how perfect are her eyes and brows??

Angelina Jolie hair and makeup Golden Globes 2011

Anne Hathaway hair and makeup 2011 Golden Globes (image Just Jared)

Hair was uber glossy, worn up in french twists, like Natalie Portman and Claire Danes, in sleek ponies seen on Piper Perabo and Jennifer Lopez,

Jennifer Lopez hair and makeup 2011 Golden Globes

or long and full as worn by Anne Hathaway and Megan Fox

Megan Fox hair and makeup 2011Golden Globes

Claire Danes 2011Golden Globes hair and makeup

Sandra Bullock hair and makeup 2011 Golden Globes

Sandra Bullock debuted her new blunt bangs. Thoughts?? I thought they were too heavy for her beautiful face. Generally girls with a square face shape look better with a softer, side swept fringe. But good for her!

Natalie Portman Miss Dior

Its almost time for the Golden Globes to start, and I am so hoping the divine Miss Natalie Portman wins best actress for her amazing performance in Black Swan.

Here she is wearing nothing but a black bow for Dior.
Crazy beautiful!
Cant wait to see her on the red carpet tonight!
Check out the Black Swan Official Trailer here

Plum Eyeshadow - Sooo Beautiful!!

I love plum eyeshadow!
Actually, when it comes to makeup, I love plum anything.
Plum comes in many shades, from deep blue-reds to inky almost black tones, and as such is extremely versatile as well as incredibly flattering.

Everyone looks good in plum. It is equally beautiful on pale skins as it is on dark skins.
It makes a deliciously bold statement in smoky sophistication, or can be a barely there subtle nuance. Plum can be the main focus of your look, or a mere accent. Eyes, lips, cheeks all benefit from getting cozy with plum, either worn together or as the one feature on an otherwise neutral face.

Megan Fox in plum lips

No matter what your eye color is, plum will enhance it, whether you're using a plum shadow, or a purple based liner as an accent.
Instead of doing a smoky eye with blacks or grays try using the moodier, lush plum tones.
Mascaras such as DiorShow Plum and Benefit BADgal Plum give you an instant boost, drawing out your eye color and making the whites of your eyes super white while giving you an ethereal aura.

Julia Roberts in plum eyeshadow

Quick tips for plum tones

1.)If wearing a plum eyeshadow, opt for one with a slight shimmer or sheen instead of a flat matte. Try Nars Night Rider (soft plum with a silver glitter) or Nars Ondine (plum with gold shimmer). MAC shades Fig, Indian Ink and Vibrant Grape are beautiful variations of plum.
2.) Plum eyeliners such as Julie Hewett Dahlia and FACE Atelier Velours are perfect for everyday wear, or can supercharge an evening look.
3.) Try a cream blush in plum tones. Cream blushes keep the complexion looking alive and vibrant.
Julie Hewett Cheekie cream blush in Vampie is one of the best blushes I've ever used.
4.) Choose a plum lip with a blue undertone to make your teeth look super white