High Gloss Glam At L'Officiel Ukraine July 2012

Things are really heating up

Over at L'Officiel Ukraine this month,

with some high gloss metallic glam.

Photographer Kevin Sinclair not only shot this story,

but styled it too.

Model Diana Farkhullina dons metallic swimwear

from the likes of Lanvin, Joomi Lim,  

Oscar De La Renta and Nina Ricci

and wears metallic eyemakeup, bronzey-bronzed cheeks

and a high gloss mouth,

offsetting some gleaming accessories.

Steamy, sexy, hot for summer.

Glossy Glam

Lingerie in Dress To Kill Summer 2012 issue

 I am eternally devoted

to a really good fuchsia lipstick.

I'm always in the mood for fabulous lingerie.

So what better way to start a new week? 

Dress To Kill's summer 2012 issue

breaks from the current Olympic sportswear mold

with a sultry lingerie spread.

Styled by Cary Tauben 

in a delicious combination of seductive lingerie

paired with high end accessories.

And a kitty or two.

Lensed by Richard Bernadin

it doesn't strike me as much of a summer editorial,

but then again, 

there are only so many sunny season inspired

sea-siren and workout wear

stories that a girl can handle.

Hanna Wahmer for Vogue Taiwan July 2012

I'm in the mood for color.

I'm not in the mood for any more Olympic related editorials.

I'm always in the mood for retro- inspired pieces.

So I was pretty happy to stumble across this editorial

for Vogue Taiwan July 2012.

Model Hanna Wahmer is flawless in

bronzed makeup with a little 60's flare a

 by Tiziana Raimondo,

and lush, curly fabu-hair by Franco Argento.

Vibrantly colored wardrobe from designers including 

Kenzo, Carven and Dolce and Gabbana

styled by Yoko Miyake

give layers and textures to 

Naomi Yang's beauteous studio shoot.

 

Raf Simons Christian Dior Paris Fashion Week July 2012

I have to admit

I was waiting to see Raf Simons first collection

for Christian Dior, with somewhat baited breath.

You see, I am a die hard John Galliano fan.

I adore his irreverence, his flamboyance, his ebullience.

To me, Galliano himself in a work of art.

Crazy, exciting art.

I have loved Raf Simons work at Jil Sander too.

I do enjoy that aesthetic.

But in my mind, Dior is the wild vision Galliano brings.

So anyway, to the collection.

It is being described as perfection.

It is being described as superb.

Which it was.

The fashion legacy of the house of Dior was married beautifully 

to Simons' contemporary story.

Slim trousers topped with fit and flare dresses,

voluminous gowns topped with sheer tshirt like tops.

Craftsmanship, structure, beauty.

ooh look! Donatella and Allegra on the left, Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington on the right.

The Raf Simons narrative was modern and ladylike.

my favorite piece in the new Raf Simons Christian Dior Collection

But I was missing Galliano.

So much so that part way through 

I became more interested in watching

Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene of Monaco

sitting in the front row.

I love her new hairdo.

She wears it well.

I wish they'd let me get my hands on her makeup though.

I would definitely marry some regal polish to her sporty chic look.

She's got such a great face.

Probably not what I should be thinking about 

while watching a Dior show.

I will say though that I absolutely loved the makeup at Dior.

And the face cage thing.

 

 It was a fabulous show.

Raf Simons was great.

But I'm still a Galliano girl...

Jessica Stam Gets Sporty For Harpers Bazaar Turkey

More sporty fashions just in time for the July 2012 Olympics

this time on the cover of Harpers Bazaar Turkey.

Model Jessica Stam is all about that incredible face,

those legs, abs and attitude

in sporty ensembles from Nike, Stella McCartney,

Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent,

styled by Mahizer Aytas.

Photography by Koray Birand

Hair by Ali Yilanci

Flawless makeup by Ali Riza Ozdemir

Sport Darling

Workout Kings - ELLE Mexico July 2012

Seems like all the big mags have Olympic fever this month.

ELLE Mexico had Alvaro Beamud Cortes

shoot this workout inspired story

in time to catch the summer games in London.

 

Sporting active wear from designers including Tommy Hilfiger,

Calvin Klein, Puma and Proenza Schouler

styled by Gerard Angulo

and bright makeup by Raquel Costales

the models get into the Olympic spirit

Workout Kings