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 – Greg Kadel captures old western fashion in a luxe modern day style for his latest work in Numéro #123. Starring Hailey Clauson and styled by Patti Wilson, Hailey dons a detailed wardrobe featuring pieces from the likes of Balenciaga, Miu Miu and others.

Sessilee Lopez Crush Fanzine S/S 2011

Sessilee Lopez covers Crush Fanzine Spring Summer 2011 photographed by Nicolas Wagner.

Tiiu Kuik - Marie Claire Australia, March 2011

       
             
                    

Kate Middleton's McQueen Gown Deemed a "Triumph"; Plus, Why Pippa Middleton's Dress Is Causing Controversy

Karl Lagerfeld, often a quick detractor, seems to approve of Sarah Burton's wedding dress for Kate Middleton, and The New York Times's Eric Wilson agrees: "It was an enormous success for the bride, and a triumph for Ms. [Sarah] Burton. The gown was a triumph not merely because it was pretty — or flawless, actually, a dress that is destined to create a global demand for long lace sleeves." Robin Givhan also echoes the sentiment: "The bride’s gown was a true stunner. It was not a designer’s indulgence. It did not play to our culture’s need for grotesque ostentation. It did not overwhelm the woman — the princess — herself. And with that Herculean act of restraint, Sarah Burton, exceeded all expectations."

Though Middleton's gown is being widely praised, some are questioning whether her sister and maid of honor Pippa Middleton, who also wore a white McQueen dress by Sarah Burton, overshadowed Kate at the wedding. The Sun, for instance, declared: "Gorgeous Pippa is a style hit." But unlike the US, where bridesmaids and wedding guests are told not to wear white out of respect for the bride, it is said to be a superstitious tradition in the UK for bridesmaids to dress similarly to the bride to ward off evil spirits. In fact, all of Princess Diana's bridesmaids wore white dresses similar to her wedding gown.

Wilson notes: "It was a controversial, though savvy, decision for her sister and maid of honor, Pippa Middleton, to wear white, also by McQueen. When Pippa picked up the bride’s train, their matching dresses made the sisters appeared almost as one entity, distinct from the royals but still part of the family."

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A Woman for All Seasons

            
                
                          

The Season’s Sexy Side

Gwen Stefani, Willow Smith, Nicki Minaj Elle Women In Music Issue

Aymeline for Alexander Wang FW 2011

Aymeline Valade sat down for the first Alexander Wang Confessional before her opening of the fall 2011 runway show. Displaying her grace, poise and humor, Aymeline opens up about what inspired her to become a model, the burden of constantly moving and more. Above is a 30 second teaser, for the full video visit Alexander Wang.

Vogue Worldwide Cover Archive - APRIL 2011

Vogue Australia (Anja Rubik), Vogue Nippon (Britt Maren, Bambi Northwood-Blyth, Feifei Sun and Milou van Groese), Vogue Paris (Gisele Bundchen), Vogue Germany (Britt Maren)

Vogue Italia (Kristina Salinovic), Vogue UK (Kate Winslet), Vogue US (Rihanna), Vogue Brazil (Aline Weber)

Vogue Spain (Toni Garrn), Vogue China (Scarlett Johansson), Vogue Korea (Sasha Pivovarova), Vogue Russia (Abbey Lee)

The Royal Wedding - Cartwheeling Verger

The people's princess as she steps out in High Street frock for first day as a Royal & more Pippa

She entered Westminster Abbey a commoner and walked out a Duchess. But as Catherine Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of Cambridge left Buckingham Palace with her Prince yesterday morning, she proved that her feet remain firmly on the ground. 

The outfit chosen by Kate for her first day as a member of the royal family cemented her status as the new people's princess. 

Eschewing designer labels, Kate stepped out in a cornflower blue £49.99 Zara dress with £129.99 black patent pumps from LK Bennett (the same pair she wore for her King's Road shopping spree the day before her wedding), paired with a simple black jacket. More Pippa after the jump!

Vintage Bridal Beauty: European Elegance

 I'm taking you back in time for a little bridal history—royal style. We reminisce on both Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana's bridal legacy and beauty looks. Be sure to view the vintage royal bridal gallery from 18th-20th century Europe after the jump!

ROYAL BEAUTY Queen Elizabeth

The future Queen of England married Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark on November 20, 1947 at Westminster Abbey. Wearing a Norman Hartnell gown, Elizabeth was the epitome of understated '40s glamour. Her fresh, contoured face and creamy, defined lips let her eyes steal the spotlight. She focused on a clean lashline and brows, and kept a flawless face with minimal color. She styled her shoulder length hair in soft ringlets, perfect for her triangular tiara.

ROYAL BEAUTY Princess Diana

Diana, Princess of Wales, is the personification of modern-day royalty. At just 20 years old, the world watched as the future Queen of Hearts married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981 in a fairy tale wedding. Estimated at £9000, her iconic 25-foot David Emanuel gown was made of luxurious taffeta, tulle, netting, and pearls. To complement her youthful, peaches and cream complexion, Diana used shades of peach and brown for a warm and timeless effect. She softly defined the eyes with a glistening coral peach shadow and charcoal liner, and coordinated the lips and cheeks suitably. How can you get her angelic glow? She highlighted her forehead, apples of the cheeks, brow bone, and bridge of the nose.

Pippa Middleton, Kate's little sister!