beauty and a geek

Carmen Kass, the chess-loving-Estonian supermodel covers Spanish Vogue May 2009 issue under the lenses of Paola Kudacki. She is the new face of Max Factor and Michael Kors' latest perfume for women, Very Hollywood. A stunning beauty and a geek!

View the entire editorial via designscene

bvlgari stamps

Bvlgari has teamed up with Poste Italiane to issue a special edition stamp to mark Bvlgari's 125th anniversary. Worth $0.77 (0.60 euros) each, the collector's item shows a dazzling image of a jewel encrusted necklace circa 1965. Signed by Bvlgari Group's chairman, Paolo Bulgari, an estimated 3.5 million stamps will be issued to the public. Sweet!

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style muse: dree hemingway

Dree Hemingway, daughter of actress Mariel Hemingway and great-granddaughter of literary icon Ernest Hemingway is quickly becoming the next new name on everyone's lips including mine. From rocking the blazer trend to peeptoe boots, her effortless chic style is all to love. This former ballerina-turned-model credits her style to an accent piece and confessed to being like the most of us: shoe-crazy.

beyond bullets

Designed by New York-based Shannon De Jong, these bullet beauties are part of her Tex Astali collection that transform tough and dangerous found materials like bullet casings into a jewelry art piece. Her jewelry line, Astali, was launched in 2008. 

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karl on losing weight

When the Kaiser speaks, the whole (fashion) world listens. Well, almost. Often thrown in the "hot seat" for speaking his mind, Karl Lagerfeld delivered another one on weight and fashion. Personally, I wouldn't say fashion is the healthiest, but it can be a great motivation for some. Chanel x McDonalds, are you lovin' it?

 

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celebstyle: sienna miller

WHO: Sienna Miller, actress/model and Twenty8Twelve designer

WHERE: Matthew Williamson for H&M VIP launch in London

WHAT: Matthew Williamson metallic jewel printed dress from his Fall '09 collection

Sienna takes on the digital print trend beautifully as she supports her designer pal's collaboration with H&M. The fashion icon will star in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as The Baronness.

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helping earth with skulls

Earth Day may be over but for Alexander McQueen, loving the planet should be forever (around your neck). The iconic designer has collaborated with the HOME project to raise environmental awareness with a unique scarf, specifically a skull morphed into the earth image. Buy it this June in McQueen boutiques or online, with profits going to Good Planet. 

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there will be beauty

 

British actress Emily Blunt mixes refine and romantic couture from Christian Dior to Valentino for Vanity Fair May 2009. Shot just outside Paris in Le Raincy by Michael Roberts, Emily looks very much regal as an English queen, exactly the role she played for The Young Victoria.

Read how she landed the royalty role in her interview with Movieline.

More stunning pictures via redcarpetfashionawards

" Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. "

 - Coco Chanel

featherlite fantasy

It doesn't help working directly opposite an optical store that sells Dita eyewear (a rare commodity in this country). In a span of one year, I've bought two of them (Lotus and Targa). Now, it seems their latest Featherlite collection may just cause a commotion in my wallet. Available in four different styles - Avocet, Sunbeam, Osprey and Heron - each model features a super light titanium frame. 

Visit DitaLegends.com for more info. 

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bird by juicy couture

Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor of Juicy Couture uncaged their 'Bird' collection on Thursday in New York. Set for Fall 2009, the new edgy high-end line consists of laid-back but sophisticated staples of "the Juicy girl's well-traveled sister" including cashmere cardigans, denim jeans, leather jackets, knit T-shirts and tanks. 

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the divine collection

Ventury Paris designers Emmanuel Touraine and Vincent Cadena presents Divine, a collection of exclusive, limited edition design chairs that exudes French luxury. Simply grandeur!

View more divines via kanyeunivercity

designer codes

Say goodbye to the bland black-and-white codes and hello to colorful, pictorial codes that could very well be the next type of collectibles (like stamps!). Tokyo-based design agency SET has collaborated with Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton for a remake of the QR code (Quick Response Code), a faster matrix code for ringing up and tracking merchandise.

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6126

If you're up for some Internet shopping, Lindsay Lohan just unveiled the much anticipated website to her 6126 clothing line.  From $58-$110 a pair, the collection is inspired by her love of leggings and glamor icon Marilyn Monroe. The site also features her personal lifestyle blog, Radar, to keep you updated with the latest discoveries in music, fashion, movies, travel, books, web, food and beauty. 

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nine lives

Devon Aoki, the sexy kitten who was once Kate Moss' special project and dated Lenny Kravitz, flirts with Camilla Akran's camera as she vamps it up for Vogue Nippon. Judging from these stunning shots, she could have very well played Catwoman! 

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crystal pink

Love this Alexander McQueen's diamond and crystal clutch. Channelling his signature summer style (high octane kaleidoscopic prints), it definitely gives that extra edge to the simplest outfit. All hail McQueen! Retails at £255, available at Net-a-Porter. 

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street style: hot in the sun

California: Two girls soaking up the fun at Coachella festival with 3 different looks. Love the neon brights against the monotones. Time to invest in a funky one-piece, dolls! 

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love, love, love

Adriana Lima as Amy Winehouse and Veronica Webb as Beyonce. Love it or hate it? I say, LOVE! An "A to Z" rundown of everything that LOVE magazine, loves right now, from Erin Wasson to John Galliano. A big dictionary of all thing's hot, it's all in LOVE's very first Spring/Summer 2009 issue.

Need a daily fix? Follow LOVE's blog 

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young hollywood

Ah, another Stephen Sprouse in the mix but this time it's for a personal favorite. Kat Dennings and Olivia Thirlby, two promising and young talented actresses, hits it up 80's style for the 'Young Hollywood' issue of Nylon magazine. Available for free download here, Happy 10th Birthday, Nylon! x

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celebstyle: drew barrymore

WHO: Drew Barrymore, actress/film-producer, and face of Gucci's jewelry line

WHERE: Premiere of her latest HBO movie, Grey Gardens in Hollywood

WHAT: A flowy Andrew GN gown with exquisite embroidered neckline, Badgley Mischka earrings, Lucifer Vir Honestus rings/bracelet, and purple Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels

Inspired by the Sixties, Drew certainly look fabulous. She plays recluse Little Edie in Grey Gardens, a riches-to-rags story of two charming eccentrics who were relatives of Jackie O. The film premiered April 18. 

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haunted by 36 women

The 'Haunted by 36 Women' exhibition is based on the archetypical perceptions of a woman: the femme fatale, the girl-next-door, the suffragatte, the fashionista and so on. 'Fashionista in Pink' (necklace pictured above) is one among other Ted Noten's creations - that combined all 3 domains: design, visual and applied arts - currently displayed at The Galerie Rob Koudjis in Amsterdam.

View his other pieces via designboom

house of harlow

No one could do "boho chic" better than Nicole Richie as she modelled for House of Harlow 1960 Spring/Summer lookbook. Named after her daughter, the jewelry line consists of signature pieces from African-inspired statement necklaces to oversized bangles that are very close to Nicole's personal style. Word is, she will be adding shoes and other accessories to her Spring 2010 line including a maternity and regular clothing line in future plans. This expecting mother is on a roll! View the entire collection here.

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"ask rachel"

Former O.C. star Rachel Bilson has landed herself a new role as fashion editor for InStyle magazine, where she will answer reader's fashion questions and share her must-have items. Fashion icon, designer ("Edie Rose" for DKNY Jeans) and now, editor --- she's got fashion at her fingertips!

Her monthly column will debut in May. Send in your questions at InStyle.com/AskRachel.

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" It is never too late to be what you might have been. "

- George Eliot

if shoes could talk

Stumbled across these drool-worthy shoes designed by Nathalie Elharrar for her label LaRare. She has designed for Thierry Mugler, Lagerfeld Gallery and Paule Ka. If only shoes could talk...

For more eye-candy, visit www.larare.fr

elle shocking

Russian beauty Anna Selezneva is le smoking hot as the new face of YSL 'Elle Shocking'  fragrance. Shot with some graffiti love by magazine world's "Marquis de Sade" Terry Richardson, watch the commercial here.  

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star-studded crush

Isabel Marant got me fixated over her suede chain boots from the SS09 collection (very DIY, by the way), but this time around her boots (both over-the-knee and studded) and her python/leopard-printed everything from the FW09 collection has caught my eye in lust once again. It isn't just the fact that she makes clothes (and shoes) that any girl wants to wear, it's the effortless chic and rock-and-roll aesthetic that she instilled in her collection that makes it more enticing. Oh, and if any label's got Daria Werbowy as their "face", you know they've hit the right spot!

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money doesn't grow on trees

They say money doesn't grow on trees, but in Kaunas, Lithuania it apparently grows on buildings.  The image of LTL 1000 banknote is evident in this 10-storey building, thanks to a special ceramic print. Consisted of 4,500 pieces of glass with enamel designs, it is touted locally as one of the "most daring and original construction projects". Impressive, I'll say. 

View other shots of the mega currency building via  travelwithfrankgehry

bag lady

Some of my favorites from Paris Fashion Week: Stella McCartney's quilted clutch is a funky gem and love, love, love how the chains of Ungaro's handbag doubles up as layered bracelets. Lanvin's exotic nude tote is timeless and Kenzo's mixed media carryall would make a cheerful wardrobe piece. Let's not forget Valentino's slouchy beauty (love the color!) and the suede Birkin, which apparently has no visible hardware. Does that mean they cost less too? Name your favorite. 

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shapes of sweetness

Impressive and intricate, Julene Harrison's lovely papercuts are available for commissions. Fully customizable, they make wonderful gifts! Send her an e-mail to place an order! 

View her artwork via made by julene

street style: feeling dressy

New York: Dreamy is the word to describe that Robert Rodriguez mermaid dress... she's floating! While the oh-so-simple jersey black dress is perfectly dressed up with edgy peep-toe lace up boots (is that Natasha Poly?) These two are divine and rock n roll. 

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