Go Go Gaga & Guinness

It doesn’t surprise me that the first celeb to sport a pair of Alexander McQueen's crazy Spring/Summer 2010 shoes (otherwise known as the armadillos, crabs' claws or goats' feet by some sections of the press) is Lady Gaga.

The always-dramatic Gaga dons a sequined pair of the 12 inch heels in the music video for her new single, Bad Romance, which by the way is AHHHHHHMAZING!

Catch the video after the jump...

But it was heiress, muse, and couture collector, Daphne Guinness, who was brave enough to wear the shoes for the first time in public and on a red carpet for NARs' 15th anniversary party in New York City on November 12, 2009.

Of course, Daphne took it to the next level and committed to the whole space-age ensemble even though the shoes would have made a major statement on their own. Still, kudos to her for being such a fabulous fashion plate.

FYI: These heels aren't actually for sale, although that doesn't mean there aren't women willing to buy them. Apparently the company has been flooded with calls requesting these crazy shoes, which McQueen hadn't planned to release for retail. There's a chance that the runway footwear will be put up for auction so if you want to snag a pair, I suggest you keep your eyes peeled and your ears open.

Just A Kiss

Here we have Anja Rubik with her Austrian God, top male model, Sasha Knezevic, strolling through Jardin des Tuileries, Paris during Paris Fashion Week.

Even amidst the gruelling schedule of shows, the lack of sleep, the pain of wounded feet, and the hordes of paparazzis and style bloggers, Anja still found time to fit in a little romance.

Style Ride

I believe that hailing a cab in a rush hour situation is still best achieved with a bold statement, i.e. good old power dressing and statement accessories.

My Style To A Tee

The always chic and ever so fabulous French Vogue editor, Carine Roitfeld, arrives at the Balmain Pret a Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on October 1, 2009 at Intercontinental Paris Grand Hotel in Paris, France.

Her outfit, her poker straight hair, her Azzedine Alaia lace up sandals, and even her stance...all scream power and perfection.

I'm In Love....

...with these absolutely breathtaking Valentino heels from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. I’m seriously considering bouncing a month’s rent and starving myself just to pay for them.

I look at this shoe and see a fairy tale in the making...like I know my life will be better once I have them.

The Stone Age

Dutch model, Lara Stone graces the cover and inside pages of Vogue UK's December 2009 issue wearing some of the most gorgeous dresses I have ever seen by Dior, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana.

Photographed by Mario Testino and styled by Lucinda Chambers, Stone has been called 'girl of the year' by Vogue UK.

In the editorial 'Stone Age,' Lara reveals for the first time publicly that she spent four weeks earlier this year in rehab. 'I am a complete alcoholic. It used to be so easy to say to someone, 'Get me a bottle of vodka,' and they'd run and get it. Going to rehab was the best decision I ever made. The last six months have been the best of my life.'

A week after she left rehab, she was back in the game, attending the Costume Institute Gala in early May with Alexander Wang. 'I sat there all night in complete shock. I didn't say a word.'

She's been doing the model rounds for ten years, since she was 15 but says that even back when she was 16 and in living in Paris, drugs weren't a problem. 'I'd already tried everything in Holland. Anyway, I never wanted to be that model on drugs, the sort who gives head for a line of coke.'

But she doesn't seem to mind going topless all the time for magazines. 'Everyone's seen them. My girlfriends love them — they play with them!'

I guess that's how the Dutch do.




MAGAZINE: Vogue UK December 2009
EDITORIAL: Stone Age
MODEL: Lara Stone
PHOTOGRAPHER: Mario Testino
STYLIST: Lucinda Chambers

Life of Love.

Love Acceptance. Love Activity. Love Adoration. Love Allowance. Love Anticipation. Love Bonding. Love Balance. Love Beauty. Love Bravery. Love Calmness. Love Caring. Love Commitment. Love Compassion. Love Confidence. Love Consciousness. Love Consideration. Love Constructiveness. Love Cooperation. Love Conviction. Love Courage. Love Creativity. Love Dedication. Love Desire. Love Determination. Love Devotion. Love Dignity. Love Diligence. Love Empathy. Love Excitement. Love Fearlessness. Love Fulfillment. Love Force. Love Forgiveness. Love Freedom. Love Generosity. Love Gentleness. Love Giving. Love Gratitude. Love Happiness. Love Harmlessness. Love Harmony. Love Healing. Love Helpfulness. Love Honesty. Love Hope. Love Humility. Love Humour. Love Integrity. Love Intelligence. Love Joy. Love Kindness. Love Serendipity. Love Listening. Love Love. Love Loyalty. Love Magnetism. Love Silence. Love Motivation. Love Nurturing. Love Observing. Love Openness. Love Patience. Love Passion. Love Peace. Love Protection. Love Purpose. Love Radiance. Love Receptivity. Love Respect. Love Responsibility. Love Serenity. Love Sincerity. Love Stability. Love Stillness. Love Strength. Love Support. Love Tolerance. Love Trust. Love Truth. Love Unity. Love Upliftment. Love Vision. Love Victory.

A Purse That Will Outlive You

Anndra Naan is a genius. She’s created a stunning studded metal clutch to withstand almost anything.

This hammered silver clutch with gold embellishment has a spring hinge that closes the top flap...and with pyramid stud details adorning the back, I think it might even look better once it gets banged-up a little.

So while you've always been taught to take care of your precious things, let yourself off the hook a little and get drunk or fall down....because this purse can handle it.

Buy it here: http://www.kirnazabete.com/designers/anndra-neen/studded-metal-clutch

How Real Models Do

As you can see, not much has changed since these supermodels, Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen, Claudia Schiffer, first appeared on the scene 20 years ago.

Here they are gracing the cover of the winter edition of i-D magazine. It’s timeless....just like them.

No wonder they managed to keep themselves at the top of the heap for so long.


MAGAZINE: i-D Magazine
MODELS: Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen, Claudia Schiffer
PHOTOGRAPHER: Kayt Jones

Life As A Blonde

This photograph is the breath of me right now.

Paper Bag Princess

W Magazine’s September issue took a unique look at the recession in their editorial ‘Paper Bag Princess.’ The editorial features model Sasha Pivovarova, with photography by Craig McDean and styling by Alex White.

So for my fiscally fit fashionistas out there...approach your next Holts bag with an open mind as it may end up to be your new favourite top!

The Next Generation

After an extraordinary Spring 2010 season, modeling agency, IMG Models, showcases a sharp and graphic summary of those new powerhouses in a new development video.

I ♥ Sharon Kavjian...especially that adorable birthmark above her lip.

IMG Models Development S/S'10 Shows from Andrei Dan on Vimeo.