Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Campaign, Summer 2013

Model Bianca Balti is endlessly intriguing,

beyond beautiful, and the perfect choice

for the new Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue campaign.

Bianca Balti For Dolceand Gabbana Light Blue

Shot by Mario Testino off the coast of beautiful Capri

(where I vacationed last summer),

Balti teams up with Brit David Gandy for the fragrance campaign.

Bianca Balti and David Gandy For Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue

Not only is the location fabulous,

but also the high waisted retro infused

bright white bikini.

Just gorgeous!

Bianca Balti, Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue

How To Get Glowing, Beautiful Skin

Now that winter is over, and summer is on its way, this is the perfect time to get started creating a beautiful, radiant complexion.
 

image by Eric Cassee, hair by Will Zecco, makeup by Corinna Cooke

The cold months leave us with dried out, lackluster looking skin which needs a little extra lovin' to get back on track and look fresh and youthful.
Here's a little step-by-step guide to help you get gorgeous, radiant skin, just in time for the warmer weather.

How To Get Glowing, Beautiful Skin 

(in 6 easy steps)

1. Exfoliate Daily With Clarisonic

If you follow this blog then you probably already know that I am a huge fan of the Clarisonic. When I'm doing movies I get Clarisonics for all my leading ladies - they make such a huge difference to the skin.
Basically, using a Clarisonic every day will cleanse your skin 6X deeper, and will lift away debris from the surface of the skin.
Light reflects off of smooth surfaces, making your skin look fresher, younger and more vital.

 


2. Weekly Enzyme Mask
I'm not a fan of exfoliating scrubs.
I always think they rough up the baby skin underneath, so instead I have my clients use enzyme masks to exfoliate, such as this one by Ren
Skin looks vibrant and alive after an enzyme mask, and it feels fabulous.

3. Moisturize.
Use a quality moisturizer morning and night.
Moisturizers containing ceramides and/or niacinamide strengthen the lipid barrier, which is the absolute key to glowing skin.
Make sure you apply your moisturizer liberally, and work it into the skin in an upward motion.

4. Brighten
Brighten dark spots/patches and even out skin tone with serums and/or creams that contain kojic acid, hydroquinone or vitamin C

5. Facial SPF

Use a free standing facial SPF of 50+
If your daily moisturizer has SPF in it already, still use a free standing facial SPF over top, and apply it liberally.
Don't forget your throat and decolletage. I tell my clients to only apply it where they want to look pretty - nothing ages you faster than sun damage.

6. Fake A Tan
Don't let the sun tan your face, as it just fast tracks the aging process. Instead opt for a fake tan, but don't go color crazy. Adding a little golden glow to your complexion will leave you looking radiant and beautiful.

Patchwork ~ Numero #142

I missed a day of blogging yesterday,

as I had almost no internet service while

shooting swimwear the past few days

in sunny Southern California.

But now I'm back, and I wanted to show you

this fascinating shoot from France's Numero Magazine.

Sigrid Agren by Sebastian Kim for Numero 142

Photographer Sebastian Kim and stylist 

 Charles Varenne team up again on this

color infused story. Varenne brilliantly works multiple

vibrant hues, textures, and patterns in a crazy

and inspiring juxtaposition with bold

and fascinating accessories,

choosing from designers including Alexander McQueen,

Zadig and Voltaire, and Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent.

Hairstylist Rutger and makeup artist Maud Laceppe

complete the look with exquisite restraint.

Patchwork 
 

Patchwork, Numero 142

Patchwork, Numero 142

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Beach Bunny Summer 2013 Campaign

If I never ate another carb in my life

and did 8 hours of spin class each day,

my body still would never look like this.

 

Irina Shayk for Beach Bunny

So break out the Doritos

and check out this fabulous new campaign

from Beach Bunny.

In colors and looks inspired by Rio,

once again gorgeous Russian model Irina Shayk

heats up the beach for photographer Yu Tsai. 

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see a behind the scenes video!

Splash! - Sigrid Agren for W Korea, May 2013

I love this story in W Korea's May 2013 issue!

Sigrid Agren W Korea

Model Sigrid Agren sports wet hair

and a glistening face courtesy of

hairstylist Teddy Charles and 

makeup artist Tyron Machhausen

in this slick and vibrant editorial shot by 

uber-cool photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

Stylist Brian Molloy offsets the "Splash"

theme by dressing Sigrid in black and white, 

giving the story a crispness

while redirecting the story to the fashion.

Fabulous.

Splash!  

Sigrid Agren, W Korea

Sigrid Agren Cover W Korea by Alexi Lubomirski

Retro Beachwear ~ Vogue Russia May 2013

Model Angela Lindvall doesn't bare it all

in this beachwear story for the May 2013 issue

of Vogue Russia.

Angela Lindvall by Catherine Serval For Vogue Russia

Stylist Karen Langley dresses her in elegant

and sophisticated one pieces and bikinis

from designers including Miu Miu, Lanvin, Prada and Moschino

all of which are reserved yet sexy,

understated yet incredibly modern.

 

Makeup artist Darlene Jacobs steals the show

with aristocratic brows and a bold, deep mouth.

 

Photographed by Catherine Serval 

 

Angela Lindvall Vogue Russia

Angela Lindvall Vogue Russia

Angela Lindvall Vogue Russia

Angela Lindvall Vogue Russia

   

Angela Lindvall Vogue Russia

Helena Christensen In Swimwear For Elle Spain May 2013

Helena Christensen has still got it.

Majorly.

Helena Christensen by Xavi Gordo for Elle Spain

For the cover of the May 2013 issue of Elle Spain

and a fantastic photo spread inside,

 Christensen works her magic

in new season's bikinis and one pieces,

beautifully shot by Xavi Gordo.

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain

Helena Christensen Elle Spain Cover

Helena Christensen Elle Spain Cover