Model Of The Week (8th May 2014) : Bruna Rosa

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Name: Bruna Rosa
Agency: Next Paris (Paris)
Also with: Next Milan (Milan) / Next Models NY (New York) / Next London (London)
Age: 19
Height: 178cm(5'10")
Place of Origin: Florianopolis - Santa Catarina - Brazil
Ethnic Origin: Indigenous, Portuguese and black.
Birthsign: Gemini.












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Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning Channel Their Maleficent Characters in Real Life

Have you seen the trailer for the upcoming Maleficent yet? It looks absolutely terrifying in the most fantastic way possible. And last night at a reception at Kensington Palace, the two stars of the movie seemed to channel their on-screen characters in the chicest way possible. Since the party was celebrating the sure-to-be mind-blowing costumes from the movie, maybe dressing in theme was intentional? Let's take a look.

Elle Fanning looked positively Princess Aurora-like in a beautiful beaded ball gown from the Georges Hobeika fall 2013 couture collection. Her floral crown completed her majestically angelic look.

Angelina Jolie stunningly channeled her on-screen title character, Maleficent, you know, the fairy tale "Mistress of All Evil" who has it out for the young princess after not scoring an invite to the christening. (Jeez, it's not like the baby princess put the guest list together, but whatever, Brothers Grimm.) Angelina looked intimidatingly gorgeous in a custom black Atelier Versace gown glittering with countless Swarovski crystals.














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Spotted: Ryan Gosling Wearing the Most Adorable Sign of His Relationship with Eva Mendes

There were unconfirmed rumbling a while back that Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes were on the rocks, but since then the two have kept a low profile. But last night, Ryan stepped out at a premiere wearing a fairly clearly symbol of his relationship with Eva that I bet will make all you pet lovers out there swoon.

 

 

He man-cessorized with a long chain necklace bearing a pendant with an engraved name: Hugo, the name of Eva's dog! Love me, love my pets, eh? (Click the Zoom" button for a slightly better look, or click the link above to see a clearer picture.)
I'm starting to think there's an ongoing trend of men (at least in Hollywood) embracing wearable symbols of their relationship status. Of course, there's always been the often ill-advised tradition of celebrities getting tattoos for their lover, which is basically a sign that predicts imminent demise of the relationship with 99 percent accuracy. But jewelry is a sweet (and removable) way for a man to broadcast his devotion, so why sabe it only for marriage and wedding bands? Remember Johnny Depp's man-gagement ring? And Chris Hemsworth has been spotted in a necklace with wife Elsa Pataky's name and Phone number. Awww.
of course, it's not that surprising that fashion risk-takers ("risk-takers"  is a polite way to describe how I feel about the Depp style) like Jonny and Ryan are comfortable wearing nontraditional accessories. I'm not quite so sure a regular dude would feel the same way, but if you'd like your guy to wear a bit of his heart on his sleeve finger/or around his neck, I'd bet the dog-tag style necklace would go over better with most dudes than a diamond ring. Men just don't appreciate sparkle the way we do.







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Inside Maxim's Sack: May 7, 2014

Each week, we get sent literally million (and by "literally million" we mean "not actually literally at all, but still, you know, a lot") of photos from our legions of gorgeous female readers. And because we like you so much we're going to share a bunch of them with you. Today's sack has its eyes on you.

Tasha

Lezlie

Shannon

 Delphine

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Victoria Beckham Shows Us Her Casual, Downtown-Cool Style (We Like!)

Well, we already know that Victoria Beckham can perfectly nail white-tie Met Gala formal (right?). So it's a no-brainer that she also flawlessly pulls off casual, downtown-cool too.

Our Style Icon and all-around fashion crush was out and about in New York City yesterday in a casual- for-her outfit--a short-sleeve Celine sweater from the spring 2014 collection and skinny jeans. Posh kept it, well, posh by counterbalancing a luxe, patterned knit with rugged, distressed bottoms and accessorizing with super-sophisticated Azzedine Alaia booties and her self-designed handbag (carried as a clutch, because why not?). Lesson learned: Done right, jeans and a sweater can be just as chic as a dress.

The Classiest Menswear at the Met Ball

Enough with the dresses! Let's look at the smartest-looking getups  the guys were rocking at the A-list gala.

1. Andrew Garfield in Band of Outsiders

Garfield looked Spidey-spiffy, opting to look outside of big-name fashion houses for his Met Ball look.



2. Bryan  Cranston in Calvin Klein

No one gets between Walter White and his Calvins.


3. David Beckham in Ralph Lauren Black Label

The British superstar rocked a white jacket and a pretty sweet patterned pocket square.


4. Frank Ocean in Givenchy
 

Crooner Frank Ocean looked pensive and stylish in another white tux jacket. 



5. Matt Bomer in Calvin klein

The White Collar star wore a white collar! His big, bright bow tie stood out in a sea of black ones.


6. Ryan Reynolds in Gucci

Reynolds' suit looked good enough to sleep in. But that doesn't mean anyone should.

7. Tom Ford in Tom Ford

Tom Ford looked like he might kill someone in this photo. But at least he wears it well, are we right?











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Model Of The Week (May 5th 2014): Xannie Cater

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XANNIE CATER

                                                            

Name:
Xannie Cater
Agency:
 Select Model Management(London)
Age:
18
Height:
5'9.5"
Place of Origin:
Salisbury, England
Ethnic Origin:
100% English
Birthsign:
Capricorn
How discovered:
I was at the London Olympics watching the athletics and got scouted in Westfield next to the Olympic Village
Favorite things:
My friends & family of course, travelling, the sun, dancing, fragrances, most food
Favorite music band:
So hard to say, depends on my mood. Crystal Fighters remind me of happy summer days
Favorite movie, tv show:
Breaking Bad, by far!
Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
 Mac lipstick, Si by Armani fragrance
What would you be doing if you weren't modeling?
I'm currently doing my A levels, so I'd still be studying, and working at a garden centre at weekends!
What's something uncool that you love anyway?
My Dad! And learning about social sciences, I want to get a degree in sociology
Favorite modeling experience so far?
I love to travel so any jobs that I get to see new countries and new people is a real bonus!
What's the best thing about your hometown/country?
The sense of humour
Which brand would you really love to model for?
There are too many brands to mention but British brand Burberry would be amazing. And I love Calvin Klein too.
Place you would love to visit:
So many places! Thailand, New Zealand
Currently you're obsessed with/about:
Me and my best friend can't stop sending each other pictures of pugs... I guess that's quite uncool too haha

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Kerry Washington Gave Birth to a Baby Girl (and She Has the Cutest Name!)

I feel like I've been waiting forever for this moment: Kerry Washington has given birth to a baby girl, TMZ and People confirm. (Kerry's rep didn't comment on the news, but her due date was for a few weeks ago, according to Us Weekly.)

And in true Olivia Pope fashion, Kerry reportedly gave birth TWO WEEKS AGO--but it's been kept under the radar until now.
The baby's name is reportedly Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, which is the cutest name I've heard in a while.
(No offense, Drew Barrymore and Olivia Wilde--your babies' names are cute too!)

Congrats Kerry!!!






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Weekend Beauty Inspiration From Hilary Duff

 Hilary Duff is the perfect example of what I'd like to look like on weekends. She's sporting a nice, bouncy topknot, orange lips, groomed eyebrows, and long eyelashes. Low-maintenance and cute!

Makeup artist Adam Breuchaud did Duff's makeup for the iHeartRadio music awards yesterday, and I got the lowdown on what he used.
"We decided on a clean, fresh look with a bold spring color on the lips. I applied two coats of L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara and added a few individual lashes for depth. Then I sculpted her cheeks using the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder No.40 as a contour. To create her bright orange lip, I first lined the lips with Chanel Precision Lip Definer in Orange Intense. Then, straight from the bullet, I applied MAC Lipstick in Morange for a more pigmented look."
As for her hair, Suave Professional Celebrity Stylist Marcus Francis was the master behind it. "She wore this vintage LBD that had a strong yet beautiful silhouette that  I wanted to show off with a distraction of cascading blonde hair. We both agreed that a messy, oversized, topknot would give it that ethereal, bad-ass look for the red carpet," he says.

The step-by-step:
1. On towel-dried hair, spray on a volumizer like  Suave Professionals Volumizing Root Boost spray at the roots, then apply a mousse like Suave Professionals Natural Infusions Leave-In Foam with Seaweed from mid-shaft to end.

2. Secure dry hair in a high ponytail with an elastic at the top of the crown.

3. Tease medium sections of hair from the ponytail to create a fullness for the oversized knot. Spray each section with a light hairspray.

4. Twist the hair and wrap it around the ponytail base. Use several large hair poins to lock the knot in place.

5. Twirl a makeup brush in small circles around the hairline to bring out flyaways for a young and effortless look. Done!

Now I know exactly which hair and makeup items to grab on my way home from work today! Do you like her look as much as I do?






















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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Are Engaged, Sources Confirm

Is George Clooney, posterchild for bachelorhood, considering marriage?
According to People.com, Clooney and his girlfriend, British attorney Amal alamuddin,were spotted leaving Nobu on Thursday night when Alamuddin allegedly flashed some serious bling on THAT finger and now engagement rumors are flying. Per People.com, sources say the two were spotted celebrating their engagement on Wednesday night, where witnessed reportedly saw Alamuddin's "huge ring". Clooney, who is divorced, has been notoriously vocal about never marrying again so if the engagement rumors are true, it would be quite the shocker.


Are pgs flying? Has hell frozen over? I NEVER thought I'd type these words, but sources have confirmed to both Us Weekly and People that George Clooney is engaged to Amal Alamuddin.
"George and Amal are trying to keep things very low-key but they also aren't really trying to hide this, it doesn't seem. I think it's like they want the people they love to know that this is real, that they plan on beingtogether forever," a source told People.
Us is reporting that "the twosome were spotted dining together at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood--and, according to one onlooker 'they were toasting the engagement'. The infamous Hollywood bachelor even told a fellow diner that they were engaged, the witness claims."



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Model Of The Week(24th April) : Karol Santos

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Name:  Karol Santos
Agency: Next Paris (Paris)
Also with: Next Models (New York) / Next London (London) / Next Milan (Milan) / Next Miami (Miami) / MODELWERK (Hamburg) / Uno Models (Barcelona)
Age: 18
Height: 178cm (5'10")
Place of Origin: Maceio (State of Alagoas) Brazil
Ethnic Origin: Brazilian and Indigenous
Birthsign: Leo






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As You Can See, Nicki Minaj Is Done With Smiling

The gals over on lipstick already got Nicki Minaj to spill about her newly toned-down look--a change I'm a fan of, by the way, though I will miss our Minaj wig mood ring.
But if there's one thing I miss--cue me singing "Dear Old NIcki"--it's the rapper's pretty smile. She's  seriously done with smiling, as we've had ample chances to discover over the past several days.
Here she is at the MTV Movie Awards:

And at Monday's premiere of The Other Woman:

See, this is where I draw the line. Smugging in a group photo where everyone else is grinning? That's just awkward. Like, if this was a pic of you and your friends from the bar last night, you'd really be wondering what was up with one of your friend's face. I get that brand and image are everything, but this doesn't compute in ral-life settings.
And by the way, yes, I am pointing this out while completely agreeing with Petra's rant on men telling women to smile. I'm not saying Minaj would be prettier if she smiled: I'm saying, girl to girl, I know when a lady's going for a look by consciously choosing to put over being natural. And if we all agree to look more human in pics, we can--together--eradicate duck-face for good!
So, you know, I'm fine with putting the Roman alter ego to bed, but let's not count those pearly whites out yet, Nic. After all, even Little Orphan Annie go that a smile is the foundation of low-maintenance beauty. (Her style wasn't exactly high-concept either, at least not pre-Warbucks.)














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3 Amazing Shoe Collabs We Can't Wait to Wear This Season

Along with the sun finally making an appearance and the temperature finally breaking 60, a trifecta of delightfully chic collaborations is rocking our world this spring season. We just love it when cool, contemporary high-end designers partner with some of our favorite high-street brands to create fun, inspired, and more accessible pieces for us to shop--especially when the collabs involve shoes. Let's take a look.

Sophia Webster for J.Crew: You might remember adorable British shoe designer Sophia Webster, who graciously gave us tips on how to wear colorful and possibly cheekily printed statement hells at the office.
We die for her modernly feminine designs and so does J.Crew creative director (and fashion idol) Jenna Lyons. So it was a no-brainer for the American retailer and Sophia to bring their signature skill sets together for whimsical spring-ready capsule collection of 13 shoes priced between $320 and $695 a pair. The collab is available in store and online at jcrew.com.

Ostwald Helgason x Aldo Rise: During spring 2014 New York Fashion Week (that would be last September), Christina gave us the insider lowdown on the hottest designer labels to keep on your radar, and London-based Ostwald Helgason was a shoo-in on that list. (I'm still dying over that sweatshirt inspired by artist Jeff Koons--you know, the one with the possibly copulating ballon doggies.) So it was SUPER exciting to see that the label collaborated with the edgy Aldo Rise concept on not just chunky platforms and round-toe pumps but also a line of bags--including totes, cross-bodies, and this backpack that just might just convince all you rucksack-naysayers to reconsider the issue.

Shoes range from $110 to $130, and handbag styles run from $65 to $85. The collaboration is available at select Aldo stores and online at aldorise.com.

Stevan Alan x Dr.Scholl's: Hey, Birks are cool again, so why not our childhood favorite: Dr.Scholl's clogs? Especially when downtown Americana-cool desgner (and boutique proprietor) Steven Alan is involved. Plus, there's a cute blackstory. Over a chill dinner together, Steven and Dr. Scholl's creative director James Sowins dreamed up the fabulous idea to create a very edited limited-edition update on the iconic summer shoe. The women's capsule collection features two styles: a single-strap lacquer slide in black or white ($100) and a sandal in a fresh blue chambreay ($110). Simple, classic, and totally adorable. The collaboration is available in-store at Steven Alan or online at stevenalan.com.













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Sydney Style (April 22nd 2014)

Emerging talent was at the forefront at Sydney Fashion Week, with young designers taking center state and showcasing a distinctively Aussie take on style. Take a look at some of the week's most compelling shows-and be sure to check out our backstage diary for a glimpse behind the scenes.

DION LEE II

Fashion's golden boy kept it cool with his secondary collection, focusing on streetwise denim wares and a selection of essential looks delivered in bold colors and accented with precision details - who else could make a jean jacket around the waist seem like a new idea.

ROMANCE WAS BORN

Part fashion label, part haute art experiment Nadia Napreychikov and Cami James's label, Romance Was Born showcased irreverent one of a kind pieces in a gallery setting.

DISCOUNT UNIVERSE

Bloggers turned designers, Nadia Napreychikov and Cami James put forth a fearless mix of attention grabbing, embellished to the limit separates that aren't for the faint of heart.

CHRISTOPHER ESBER

Minimal yet powerful, Christopher Esber's wares eschew trend dressing in favor of a look that feels contemporary yet timeless. The subtle, mostly neutral collection managed to ad a little sex appeal via those precision cuts.

 ALICE MCCALL

McCall's ultra-feminine designs manage to be sweet without becoming cloying. Spring saw the designer looking towards transparency, girly prints and an array of sixties style silhouettes.

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Beyonce's Jorts Really Shrunk in a Span of a Week, Huh? How Short Would You Wear Your Denim?

Another benefit of not one but two weekends of Coachella: a double sighting of Beyonce, who was on hand in all her music-festival fabulousness to support both hubby Jay Z and sister Solange on the stages. But obviously Queen Bey is not going to repeat looks like some people. Her hairstyle drastically changed in between the weekends, and her shorts also looked to be dramatically smaller!
Exhibit A: During weekend one, we see a tumble of gorgeous curls and shorts so short the pockets were hanging out. (Still, no visible undergarments.)

Exhibit B: One week later, Beyonce's rockin' some fringe and cutoffs so brief that her silky granny panties actually cover more surface area.

I mean, we're talking about Beyonce and coachella. So the superstar (who we've definitely seen in shorty-shorts before) wants to totally dress in the spirit of the festival, right? And when does she ever not look good? (Answer: never.)







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Model of the Week (April 18th, 2014) : Robin Tuck

Check out the pictures of model of the week Robin Tuck.

Name: Robin Tuck
Agency: Nevs (London)
Age: 17
Height: 176cm (5'9.5")
Place of Origin: South London
Ethnic Origin: 1/2British 1/2 Irish
Birthsign: Cancer

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