Vanity Teen issue 11 Marlon Teixeira by Marley Kate

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Animating Chanel by Peter Philips

Peter Philips Brings His Beauty Kit to Life for the Brand’s Cheeky Short

A jet-propelled robot, a beaming sun god and an impish spider are not the likeliest of characters to embody the ultra-luxurious world of Chanel, but Peter Philips, the innovative mind behind them, has made his name pursuing the unexpected. Chanel’s Global Creative Director of Makeup took a break from conceptualizing cosmetic gold to don the animator’s cap for today’s short, a work inspired by a series of headdresses he crafted from beauty product packaging for a Vogue Paris shoot. Built from a trove of compacts, glosses, brushes and more, Philips’s characters embark on a journey that begins with a lipstick-powered automaton blasting through the clouds and ends on more familiar ground, with a model whose chic ensemble channels Mme Chanel herself. Philips came to the task with the requisite technical skills, having studied graphic design before attending Antwerp’s Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts. But he did concede on one creative point—the music. “If it were up to me it would have been disco,” he confesses.


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Mango Spring/Summer 2011 Campaign- Scarlett Johansson by Mario Sorrenti

Casa la Ricarda , a spectacular modernist house in Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona), was the venue for the photo shoot for Mango’s new Spring 2011 campaign, in which the American actress about to let himself be photographed by the lens of Mario Sorrenti. The styling was directed by Jane How, while Aaron May and Oribe took charge of the makeup and hair, respectively.

The prestigious photographer who collaborates with Mango since Scarlett became the brand’s image, he knew again immortalize the most sophisticated and cool side of the actress. Scarlett Johansson said he feels very comfortable working for the brand: “Yes, it was awesome working with Mango. I loved working with the entire team, I think we had something very good in working with Mario, with the team of makeup, hair and styling. ”

The new collection of Mango, known Modernist Resort, affixed to a clean, modernist look, emphasizing simple lines and minimalist silhouettes that power through bright colors and contrasting graphics in pinstripes. Skirts longer to evolve ways of pencils and become slightly fuller, which gives movement and sensuality.

The definition of this look is also reflected in the range of colors. The blocks of color in bright tones of lemon and mint green lend an air of optimism, while the pink watermelon, the different shades and tones tanned nude give a luxe touch to the collection utility, with chic combinations that contrast with the soft golden tones in closures. The touches of bright colors such as reds, oranges and yellows give the range of light beige, while introducing the blue sailor retro touch.

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Prada Spring/Summer 2011 Ad Campaign

Prada Models go nuts!! 









Prada Spring/Summer 2011 Ad Campaign | Models: Kinga Rajzak, Zuzanna Bijoch, Arizona Muse, Tati Cotliar & Mariacarla Boscono 

Designers Sketch Their Suggestions for Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress

Karl Lagerfeld suggests a Chanel take on “the Victorian wedding dress, with a twist — high boots and open in the front.

“…In Kate I see the natural, radiant and self-confident attitude of today’s girls. For this, I can’t help but think of an embroidered, fluid-silhouette dress in precious fabrics that will help her make an everlasting impression.” — Alberta Ferretti

“Something old: Victorian skirt. Something new: patchwork gown. Something borrowed: Queen Elizabeth’s veil. Something red: Elizabethan top, as red was the wedding color until 1900!” — Christian Lacroix

“It’s entirely different from the Diana dress I designed, which was very much of the Eighties, but it’s still fitting for a royal occasion. It’s a much more modern dress, but romantic and out of the ordinary.” — Elizabeth Emanuel

“I admire the balance Kate Middleton strikes between elegant and contemporary with her unmistakable style. For her, I had in mind clean lines, soft shapes and classic touches such as the boat neckline and distinctive train.” — Frida Giannini, Gucci

“Light as a feather, layers of lace and organza…a dress fit for a princess.” —Peter Copping, Nina Ricci

“We designed a ‘blossoming’ dress because we imagined her as a new Botticellian Venus.” — Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, Valentino

“…The tradition of intricate hand-pieced lacework in the high-necked bodice with elbow-length sleeves, together with the voluminous skirt of a mixture of stiff and soft silk tulle, feels regal, yet poetic.” — Vera Wang

Natalie Portman Goes Topless!!!

Natalie Portman's taking it all off.

The actress, 29, is the new face of the Parfums Christian Dior line -- and in a new ad for Miss Dior Cherie, Portman appears topless, with her hands covering her chest

Wearing just a black bow in her hair, the Black Swan star gives a sexy look over her 

shoulder.

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CHECK OUT RIHANNA'S NEW FRO'

Stella McCartney's gorgeous new Autumn 2011 collection

Get a preview of Stella McCartney's gorgeous new Autumn 2011 collection before it hits Paris Fashion Week...

Ahead of Paris Fashion Week this February,Stella McCartney has offered us a sneak peek of what's to come in her gorgeous new seasonAutumn 2011 collection.

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Taking her signature clean lines and modern silhouettes into exaggerated proportions, Stella McCartney's Autumn 2011 collection is playful but wearable using a pared-down palette of navy and camel mixed with hits of crimson and emerald.


Graphic print meets bold patterns as tweeds, layered knitwear and masculine tailoring takes centre stage in the key pieces. Textures play a starring role also, with an array of silk, wool, corduroy, gross grain and lace. Exposed seams, over-sized collars and lengths give the collection an exaggerated flourish and accessories feature patent pumps, knee high boots and colour block plexi clutches.

Showcasing the new designs in a special presentation in New York the stunning collection will be hitting the Paris runway next month for Fashion Week.

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GWEN THE FACE OF L'OREAL

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Following in the footsteps of Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce, Gwen Stefani has announced that she will be the next face of cosmetics giant L'Oreal Paris.

"I can't believe I get to be one of the L'Oreal Paris girls," said the singer. "I love playing dress up, on stage or shooting videos, it's always been one of my favorite parts of being in a band. And to get to work with such a modern, talented group of people is really exciting."

Stefani, who has previously spearheaded two fashion lines and a perfume brand, will make her L'Oreal debut with a campaign for the Infallible Le Rouge lip color.

The singer's first TV ad will premiere during the Golden Globe awards telecast on NBC on January 16.

Meanwhile, the 41-year-old Stefani is focusing on new music, as her band, No Doubt, has officially begun recording their first album in almost 10 years.

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Prada Women´s Spring/Summer 2011 Campaign by Steven Meisel

Mariacarla Boscono, Arizona Muse, Kinga Razjak, Zuzanna Bijoch, Tati Cotliar photographed by Steven Meisel
 for
Prada Spring/Summer 2011 Campaign.


Love, Love, Love!!! 


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GARETH PUGH PITTI 2011 - FILM BY RUTH HOGBEN

With a collection inspired by religious iconography and Florentine opulence, Gareth Pugh made his Italian fashion debut at Pitti Immagine #79, showcasing his clothes via a unique fashion film, created with Ruth Hogben With a collection inspired by religious iconography and Florentine opulence, Gareth Pugh made his Italian fashion debut at Pitti Immagine #79. Showcasing his clothes via a unique fashion film, created with Ruth Hogben and projected onto the ceiling of a 14th-century church, Pugh melded the grand traditions and art of this ancient city with his own hyper-modern fashion vision.

Louis Vuitton Calls On A Few "IT" Girls For Its Spring Jewellery Lookbook

The house of Vuitton has access to just about every supermodel it could want for its ad campaigns, the latest stars Freja Beha Erichsen, Raquel Zimmermann, and Kristen McMenamy, and last season’s roped Christy Turlington, Karen Elson, and Natalia Vodianova... But for its fashion jewelry lookbook for Spring, the brand skipped the seasoned pros and went for friends instead. "HuH"??  An international hodge-podge of It girls lent their services to the sixties pin-up inspired shots, including Alexandra Richards (above right), Rinko Kikuchi, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Sky Ferreira, and Nathalie Love. Of course, since these ladies are mostly part-time models, their full-time careers are listed, too. though, of course, they’re mainly of the It girl variety. There are actresses, TV announcers, DJs, singers, and even a “reporter and party girl,” but our favourite goes to Miss Mary Charteris (above left), modeling a pendant and necklace from the Cosmopolitan collection. Her job: “Aristocrat.” hahah... Don't you just love it!! 


Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton


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JESSIE J/LEONA LEWIS TO DUET?

Up and coming star Jessie J plans Christmas duet with Leona Lewis

Do It Like A Dude star Jessie J is barely out of the traps but is already planning a Christmas No.1 with Leona Lewis.

Jessie, who topped the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll and will collect the Critics' Choice award at next month's Brits in London, is already in talks with chart-topper Leona about a special festive duet.

Speaking exclusively to Email, the 22-year-old revealed: "L eona and I want to do a duet together. I'm planning to write a Whitney-Mariah-style When You Believe kind of song and release it next Christmas.

"I think Leona is incredible. Her voice intimidates me because she is so good. Her range is unreal but I feel we would complement each other."

The Sound of 2011 poll was compiled from votes from music critics, DJs, journalists, broadcasters and bloggers.

Singer-songwriter Jessie - real name Jessica Ellen Cornish - has become the second artist in a row to win both the BBC's poll and the Brits Critics' Choice award, after Ellie Goulding's success last year.

Jessie said: "It is important for British female singers to support each other. I am friends with Ellie and it is never about a competition with me.

"It is beautiful that we can come together and share what we have."

Jessie is signed to Island in the UK but only landed the deal after showcases in the US in front of music moguls including Clive Davis, LA Reid and Monte Lipman.

She has already made a name for herself as a songwriter, co-writing the Miley Cyrus hit Party In The USA, which topped the Billboard chart in America.

Since then, her first UK release, Do It Like A Dude, shot into the Top 20 and has sold 100,000 copies.

Jessie, who suffers from an irregular heartbeat andhad a stroke four years ago, says the intervention of Davis started a turnaround in her fortunes after she endured series of label rejections in the UK.

She said: "Clive is like the industry wise owl. He saw something in me and that made a big difference.

"The only thing that saddens me is I wasn't able to sign in the UK first but, maybe if I had, I wouldn't be able to take my music around the world."

Jessie finds it difficult to keep up her striking image 24/7 - after appearing with Swarovski-encrusted eyelashes and lips in the video Do It Like A Dude.

She said : "I feel people are disappointed when they see me with normal eyeshadow or lip salve.

"They expect me to have crystals on all the time."

BECKHAM 4 | Another baby

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The couple already have three sons - Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five.

The pair have often said they would like a little girl and the boys are said to be "very excited" at the thought of a new brother or sister.

While the couple currently live with their sons in Los Angeles, it is believed they are considering a return to the UK.

David Beckham is currently signed to US team LA Galaxy, however speculation is rife the former England captain will move to Tottenham Hotspur.

But that seems to have been ruled out by Spurs manager Harry Redknapp.

Speaking to Sky Sports News earlier, he said: "David is welcome to come and train here for a month or so which I think he would like to do but it looks like, as far as playing goes, it looks like a no-goer." 

Victoria is known to want strengthen her ties with the European fashion world as she continues to design her own collection of womenswear.

The couple met in 1997 when Victoria - then "Posh" Spice from the Spice Girls - went to a Manchester United match at which David was playing.

OHHHHHhhhhh!!!! Reb’l Fleur" by Rihanna coming soon...

Now we at Love Fashion Bitches are so excited about "Reb’l Fleur"

Rihanna fans will soon be able to purchase bottles of the singers signature scent. Her debut fragrance, "Reb'l Fleur," named after the nickname her grandmother would call her.


Stored in a bottle inspired by the shape of a stiletto heel, the fragrance will have fruity and floral profile of tuberose, violet, hibiscus and a coconut water. 

"RiRi's team are saying " 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."


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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF - NEW YEAR TREATS

Quick Fix Detox Kicks!

The annual New Year Detox ritual is here, but with so many treatments and so little time, how is a girl to choose? To find the right one to suit you we’ve rounded up a handful of the hottest spa trends and latest innovations in detox from spa guru Wahanda. From magical machines to heated tiger clam shells, these are sure-fire ways to kick-start your New Year cleanse and get you back on track…..quickly!

TOP 3 QUICK FIX SPA TREATS:

1) Hydrocolonic treatment at hydrohealing (from £80) – Detox and cleanse with a hydrocolonic treatment at hydrohealing - experts in preventative health solutions and colonic hydrotherapy in Notting Hill. You will be left feeling refreshed and revived after the treatment which exercises, tones and rinses the bowel, aiding the removal of build-up waste and detoxifying the region. Ideal for treating toxic overload and IBS. Hydrohealing also has a variety of Urban Detox programmes to suit a multitude of modern demands, with one day detoxes kick-starting with colonic hydrotherapy and tailored meals, as well as 3, 5 and 7 day options for optimum results.

2) Inch Loss Trial Session at London Beauty and Tanning (£10 - 50% off) – Rid yourself of those pesky pounds with the Inch Loss Trial at London Beauty and Tanning – an inch loss system that instantly firms and tones in only 17 minutes! Not a single sit up is required; the Arasys machine does all the work for you, stimulating your muscles and providing the same benefits as a strenuous workout. Toned stomach, thighs, hips, buttocks and waist at no effort! Where do we sign?

3) Lava Shells Tummy Massage (from £50) – using recycled, polished tiger clam shells from the Philippines that heat internally thanks to a sachet of dried sea kelp and algae, this variation of the lava shells body massage that focuses on the stomach will leave you less bloated, acting as a natural colonic cleanse in helping to move uncomfortable build ups in the digestive system. Handily available nationwide.

HOME DETOX:

3 day Juice Detox programme at NOSH (from £102.50 - 20% off) – Have your detox delivered direct to your door with the NOSH detoxification juice programme. Consisting of 4 bottles of crushed, blended pure fruit and vegetables daily, and 2 litres of juice per day, the three day detox is designed to reduce nausea and release toxins effortlessly. Not only will the NOSH juice detox programme having you looking fresh and healthy, but you will receive a 20% discount when booking through Wahanda!