Who Says Blondes Have More Fun??

How cool is this?

And fab.

And glam.

Its not new, (2010)but whatevs - 

sometimes old is fun look back at too.

Visa Black Card Campaign

Brunette Donna Feldman gets all James Bond and badass

without messing up her hair.

The product placement heavy spot shows her

donning black Ray Ban Aviators, riding a Ducati Monster 1100

and being dropped to her Pershing 88 from a 

MD 500 helicopter, all in black.

Love it.

and the cool behind the scenes spot...

The Fabulous Miss Zoe Mirkovich

Check it out:

My best friend's daughter, Zoe Mirkovich,  has just made her mega debut via the new T Mobile commercial
which hits TV land any day now, but which has already surpassed 1.5 million views on you tube.

Zoe sings, dances and acts.
She is amazing.
When she was 3 years old I told her mother she would be bigger than Madonna.





Watch out Madge, Zoe is coming for you...

You can follow Zoe on twitter @ZoeMirkovich
Her facebook pages is Facebook.com/Zoe.M.Official
Make sure you "like" it.
While you're at it, "like" mine too Facebook.com/Corinna B

Rosie Huntington Whitely Burberry Body

The hottness that is Rosie Huntington Whitely peeling out of her Burberry trench for the new 
Burberry Body commercial, shot in London by Mario Testino.
Fabulous.



and,of course, a little behind the scenes.....



have a gorgeous day :)

Coco Rocha Americana Manhasset F/W 2011 Look Book

Venice keeps calling me back.
I swear she even calls to me when I sleep.
Like a Siren's song the decadent lure of this beautiful city, seductive and sultry, her promise of bacchanalia and black magic, overwhelming the senses, her excess, opulence and decay, all in a shroud of mystery, keeps pulling me back.

Americana Manhasset F/W 2011 Look Book just exacerbates the situation.
Shot by Laspata/De Caro and featuring the ever stunning Coco Rocha, this is perfection.

See more of this fabulous shoot at Americana Manhasset.com



Ciao Venezia, spero di vederti presto!

Astrid in Schon Magazine

So how do you feel about hats for fall?

I can't make an umlaut on my computer, but I can revere this ultra glamorous, ultra sleek shoot in
Schon Magazine, featuring model Astrid, shot by Bo Brinkenfalk.

Extravagant hats and furs, exquisite makeup, Divine Elegance.

Fabulous.

10 Things A Girl's Gotta Have For Summer

For the northern hemisphere girls summer is halfway over. You've no doubt got a little color to your skin, you've got that fresh faced glow happening, maybe you're coming home from a vacation, maybe you're getting ready to go on one.

Here are 10 Things A Girl's Gotta Have For Summer

Facial SPF
Don't use your regular sunscreen - it will break your skin out.
Instead select a non greasy, non pore clogging Facial SPF with
a protection factor of at least 30. I use 85 and 100.

 



Add Some Shine To Your Hair
Chlorine, salt water, dry air can all leave your locks looking less than lusterous.
Spritzing on a little Bumble and Bumble Shine On
will not only give you some glossiness, but will tame the frizz
and let you have a little definition to the ends.

 

Skin Rescue Spray
Hot weather can add extra stress to your skin, whether its sunburn (gasp!)
windburn, dry air, humid air, travel - you name it.
Keep a rescue spray on hand, such as skynICELAND's amazing Arctic Mist Spray.
It gives your skin instant relief while fortifying it with nutrients.





Bright Nails

Liven things up a little with a bold, bright nail color.
Leave the nudes and the dark shades behind - they'll be back in the fall!
Bright, vibrant nails look fantastic with a summer tan.


Raspberry Lipgloss

You've got a gorgeous summer golden complexion (hopefully from a bottle)
now compliment it with a raspberry popsicle kiss.
The blue undertones in raspberry will make your teeth look super white
and your lips look super ripe!
(shown here, Smashbox Lipgloss in 24/7)


 

Add A Gold Accent
And I do mean accent.
A soft gold shadow, or a little gold pressed into the inner corner of the eye
can wake the eye up and compliment your tan.
When adding gold to your look choose one area and stick to it.


Big Sunglasses
Big, dark glasses not only look uber chic, but the protect the skin around your eyes
from the sun's harmful, damaging, aging rays too....

Makeup Forever Aqualiners

Searing hot temperatures, a dip in the pool, diving into the ocean -
regardless of what you're doing, these waterproof, sweatproof, tearproof liners
can stand up to anything, and keep you looking vibrant, chic and glam!

Illuminate!
Give your skin a sexy glow with Nars Illuminate in Orgasm.
And frankly, who can ever get enough?
Mix into your foundation or moisturizer, or maybe just add a little to your cheeks.
It looks straight up gorgeous along your collar bones, over your bare shoulders and down your bare shins too!








A Fabulous Big Hat
Take fabulous to a whole new level with a super stylish big hat!
Protect your hair, your haircolor, your ears and your skin and rock a little glamor while you're at it.

image source Naperville Magazine, photographer Michael Dar

Stella McCartney 2011 Bridal Lingerie Collection

Bridal lingerie can get so monotonous and frankly, quite boring.
From label to label you see so much of the same thing - perhaps well crafted, but uniformly white, or white with a pastel accent, with a virtuous use of lace, some cinch in and push up, ho hum, so much of a muchness.

But Stella McCartney's 2011 Bridal Lingerie Collection breathes some life, and some excitement into the genre.

As with her fashion line, her bridal collection is minimal but not basic, effortless while chic and feminine. The cliches of bridal lingerie collections are refreshingly absent.

The use of lace is balanced with contrasting color or replaced with soft meshes and florals,

resulting in lingerie not only to be coveted by brides and bridesmaids, but deliciously perfect for the rest of us too.

Stella McCartney's 2011 Bridal Lingerie Collection is nothing short of fabulous!


Check her out online at Stella McCartney.com

The Prada Outlet

One of the most fabulous things a fashionista can do while in Tuscany is find her way to the Prada Outlet in Montevarchi.

For some reason most people seem to think this is a difficult spot to find, and as such waste shoe dollars on paying for a tour or a town car to get them there.
I say save your Prada dollars, rent a car, and make a gorgeous day of it.

Afterall, Prada at 70% discount is still expensive. And driving in Italy is both fun and fast!

The Prada Outlet, although hidden and secretly named, is a jewel not to be missed. Apparently the biggest Prada store in the world, this emporium is no typical outlet experience.

Beautifully laid out and immaculate with an enormous selection (when I was there anyway),

the impeccably Prada clad staff are super helpful and engaging.

I had all kinds of fun with sales assistants who emphatically removed items from me that they decided were less than flattering, and then en masse talked me into the sexiest red Prada dress I have ever seen. Just looking at it hanging in my closet takes my breath away.

Runway videos on giant flatscreens put you in the quintessential Prada frame of mind, and the runway music throughout the store reminds you that you are in the land of the luxe.

You get a numbered ticket at the entrance, which not only regulates the number of shoppers inside at any given time, but also serves as your personal identifier. You choose your items and hand them to the sales assistant who has them ready and waiting for you at the check out counter. No messy dragging around armfuls of clothes and shoes here.

If driving from Florence you can take a swift route down the autostrada and veer off to Montevarchi. I sincerely recommend allowing yourself some extra time, and leaving the autostrada at Poggibonsi, and taking yourself on an exquisite ride through the Chianti.
The views are breathtaking, and the little towns you pass through are to die for.

My favorite? Radda in Chianti. Stop in at the Dante Alighieri Bar/Enoteca for a cappucino en route,

or even better, on the way back sit out on the patio and have Fabrizio and Carolyn bring you lovely local wines and a perfect Tuscan late lunch. Heaven.

Once in Montevarchi get yourself onto Via Levanella Becorpi (easy to find - its one of the main streets) and drive approximately 3 kms. You'll feel like you are halfway to nowhere, when on the left you'll see a huge, white, modern factory style building. Turn left at the corner and drive to the end of the building. At the last gate you will see a parking lot filled with tour buses, chauffeur driven limos and towncars. And you will have reached Utopia!

The Prada Outlet is called Space - you won't see a Prada sign from the street..

 Although it initially feels tourista-geeky, everyone takes pictures outside with their black SPACE bags

 even celebrity designer Michelle Mirkovich from Divinity Jewelry

One last piece of advice. Whatever you are planning on spending at the Prada Outlet, quadruple the amount.

The only shopper's remorse I have felt both in Italy in general, and at the Prada Outlet, is for the things I didn't buy, not for those that I did.

I'm already saving for the next round...