Siren ~ Natasha Poly for Antidote Magazine

Antidote'magazine's spring/summer 2012 issue

devotes its cover and a sizeable spread 

to Russian mega-model Natasha Poly,

proclaiming her a beauty icon.

 Regardless of whether or not you consider 

her brand of beauty iconic,

there is no getting around the fact that she is not only

sexy, but is, in fact, completely spectacular.

 Photographed by Jan Welter

styled by Yann Weber

Makeup by Christine Corbel

Hair by Christian Eberhard

Siren

and yes, I do believe Miss Poly is a beauty icon...

Beautiful Vintage - Lauren Auerbach For Quality Magazine

When its done just right

a vintage inspired shoot can be just perfect!

This one is for Germany's Quality magazine #23.

I love the strong, clean lines and shapes in this editorial.

Its fresh and bright, and those lips own the day!

Shot by Andrea D'Aquino

Model Lauren Auerbach

Styled by Arkadius Giesek & Daniel Balk

in wardrobe including 

Chanel Vintage, YSL Vintage and Rochas Vintage.

Beauty by Eda Yildiz

Buying Sandals In Capri

Beautiful Villa San Michele in Anacapri

When I'm traveling I love to head off the beaten track, get away from the tourists and immerse myself in the regional culture, chat with the locals and get a feel for the place without the omnipresent t-shirt vendors.

But sometimes you find absolute gems hidden in the heart of tourist-central.

On Capri, in the heart of the town of Capri itself I found one such gem. 
Capri is full of little stores selling world famous Capri sandals.
On the Via Roma, the busiest tourist street in Capri, is a little slice of magic, a store called Schettino di Capri. 

Lovely Lydia has worked in this store for 60 years

Run by the adorable Lydia and Aldo Lella, this darling store sells hand made Capri sandals. The sandals themselves are gorgeous. Flat leather soles with deliciously jewel embellished thongs, they are perfect summer wear. 

Lovely with all hem lengths, skirts, dresses, pants and of course, the world famous Capri-pants.
And they are available in a fantastic array of colors, designs and settings.

See a style or color that is not in your size? No problem, they'll make a pair for you while you wait! 
Delightfully engaging and full of fun, Aldo will tell you stories of Capri's illustrious past, his interactions with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (for whom he made many pairs of sandals), and recommend the perfect place to stop for lunch or to grab a late afternoon aperatif.

Aldo with Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1970

Sandals, like pretty much everything, are expensive on Capri. So you need to choose a store that will take care of you, appreciate you, and send you on your way not only with  a great pair of shoes, but with a magical experience and fun memories to go with it.


You can find Schettino at Via Roma 51/53 in Capri. Call them at 081.83.70.946

My best friend, jewelry designer Michelle Mirkovich 
(Divinity Jewelry) with Aldo Lella, and a wall full of sandals.

Beach Fantastique! Bekah Jenkins for ELLE Mexico

The June 2012 issue of ELLE Mexico

gives a girl an idea or two 

about what to wear at the beach this season.

Stylist Joseph Episcopo outfits model Bekah Jenkins

in a stunning array of beachwear from designers including

Chanel, Miu Miu, Versace and Giorgio Armani

as she soaks up the sun, oceanside

for photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca's lens.

Interestingly enough, the most stunning pieces

are not bikinis, but maillots.

Sophisticated and sexy,

whether color blocked or embellished.

Hair by Gianluca Mandelli

Makeup by Mark Verhagen

Spanish Doll ~ Andreea Diaconu for ELLE Russia

Back to what looks like my desert,

an uber trendy place to shoot this year,

with another Spanish themed editorial,

this time for ELLE Russia, June 2012 issue.

Photographer Asa Tallgard teams up with

model Andreea Diaconu

stylist Daria Anichkina and 

hair/makeup artist Henrik Haue,

to channel the mystique of the matador,

resplendent in designs from the houses of

Moschino, Louis Vuitton, Haider Ackermann 

and Dries Van Noten. 

Caliente!

Spanish Doll

 

Glamorous Life ~ Patrycja Gardygajlo for Harpers Bazaar Hong Kong

Love. This.

Model Patrycja Gardygajlo getting her bad girl vamp on

for Harpers Bazaar Hong Kong June 2012.

Doesn't she look fierce?

I highly doubt that things would bode well

for the husband who forgot to take the trash out

in this little scenario.

Photographed by Dirk Messner

and styled by Jennifer Hahn

in designers including

Versace, Prada and Giambattista Valli,

this story is owned by the twin talents of

hairstylist Anja Fichtenmayer 

and makeup artist Natalie Franz.

Fierce.

The Glamorous Life