Cameron Diaz For ELLE UK June 2011

Cameron Diaz scores yet another magazine cover for June 2011, this time with ELLE UK. Photographed by Jane Welters, she looks absolutely AAAAmazing!!!
On marriage: ‘I think a lot of people are married to people that they’re not romantic with any more. I just didn’t ever marry anybody that I then had to get divorced from. We break up. We move on.’

On working with ex, Justin Timberlake: ‘We're good at being funny together. We know how to do that. That’s easy.’

On her outlook on life: ‘I’ve gotten less cynical. When I was in my twenties I was not very happy. But I’m a realist. I see things how they are and it’s hard to pretend that they’re anything different.’

On her diet: ‘I’m very thoughtful about what I eat. You have to give your body the right nutrients and really think about what’s best for it.’

Harper’s Bazaar Singapore June 2011 : Sun Feifei

Sun Feifei graces the June 2011 cover of Harper’s Bazaar Singapore photographed by Gan.

Vogue Nippon June 2011 Cover. Naomi Campbell !!!!

Supermodel Naomi Campbell wears Gucci on the June 2011 cover of Vogue Japan photographed by Inez & Vinoodh.

US VOGUE GRACE CODDINGTON'S "The Twenties Story Fashion Shoot" for the September Issue, 2007!

An old woman is standing on the stone steps of the palace of Versailles, her fiery red hair flying about her face in the wind as she looks out at the beautifully tended gardens... 

“I think I got left behind somewhere because I’m, you know, still a romantic.  You have to go charging ahead; you can’t stay behind.”

This was Grace Coddington, the Creative Director of American Vogue and the star of  The September Issue, a documentary about how the inside environment of US Vogue magazine really is like!

I know I haven't posted anything about my favorite Fashion Editor, the Creative Director of US VOGUE, Grace Coddington. And I have acquired so much inspirations from her. So heres to one of my favorites among her works. Photographed by Steven Meisel, the shoot takes inspiration from the 1920s or the ROARING TWENTIES, to be exact! It was the Jazz Age and these pictures really portray the kind of lifestyles and fashion that had sprung up in those times. I love the free-flowing styles of dresses in the 1920s, mostly because of the rebellious nature that is stitched within them.

The above picture is the one from the shoot that had not come out in the actual issue because Anna Wintour thought it "too much Galliano" as is seen from the documentary film "The September Issue."
The problem is that while Wintour is all about the new, looking forward and crisp clean images, Coddington rightfully describes herself as a Romantic - her shoots revolve around a central story or character and the images created are soft and look as if they've come from some far away fantasy world. In my opinion that effect is much more beautiful than colour blocks, clean lines and hard faces.
I know its 2011 now, but what the heck!! I have a right to feature anything in my blog, right?? So,here are the other pictures from the shoot. Remember, these pictures really tell a story... Hope you all enjoy it!!

Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington.
Photographer: Steven Meisel.
Magazine: US VOGUE.

BOHO HEADBANDS!!

The beginning of headbands had started from the ancient Greeks who wore hair wreaths. The Greeks and Romans wore these pieces to very special occasions or an important event. Cultures such as the Etruscans and Romans started to decorate their wreaths with jewels made up of gold and silver. While wreaths are certainly a likely beginning of today's headbands, some believe that current day hair bands have slowly taken shape from scarves that were worn around the head or were modified from the band of hats that tied under the chin.
Down the ages, Wearing of these headbands has changed from being worn to special occasions and important events to more of a fashionable accessory.

The Bohemian Vibe is back in the form of head bands!!! So get out there and buy youself a piece or two... Or you can easily make one yourself!! Do check out the pics to get insights into the world of boho headbands.I have collected quite a number of pictures from different sites and these pictures do not belong to me. If anyone is violated, I will willingly remove them.

Hippie Chick Braided Head Band.

Tyrolean Hippie Head Band.

Sparkle Bow Hippie Headband!

this one is very girly and very Chic!

Floral elements to give you a classic and vintage look.

Etsy Hippie Feather Headband. This one is one of my favorites as it is quite tranquil as well as natural.

River Island Grecian/Hippie Style Gold Sequin Head band.

Mischa Barton!!

Our very own Paris Hilton!!

Punky Style!

A Classic Look, very Chic, yet elegant!!

Would love to own one like this!

Headbands are often are part of a larger fashion statement - they can be color coded and matched accordingly to one's outfit.

 Sources: http://3-b-s.eu/

Mimi Renthlei's Wedding Day!!!

The Photographer's Favorite Shot.

 Mimi Renthlei, a singer/songwriter from Mizoram tied the knot with Mark Varte on the sixth day of May, 2011 at Mission Veng, Synod 'Biakinpui' Aizawl. The Wedding Gown was purchased by the bride from Bangkok, which was made especially for her. (The name of the Designer is not told to me) And this Gown has made quite a lot of noises in and out of town (controversial ones too). Mimi carried off this gown with such confidence and poise! Apart from that, the make-up artist, Hlutea (HLUTEA HAIR AND BEAUTY, BAZAR BUNGKAWN) has done justice to the hair and make-up for the bride and a new look is discovered on this day for Mimi Renthlei, and I do not, in any way, complain! One thing I love about the bride is her bouquet, the flower is Cala lily, my personal favorite.

The Bride in her own house, a Charm behind a Chandelier.

 And of course, the photographer, Dina (www.dinagrafix.com) had yet again, perfected the pictures which are absolutely stunning. I had the opportunity to be shot by the photographer here in this picture. More than a hundred comments came in my facebook wall post for this picture and I am so loving it! My Jumpsuit is made by Designer Muanpuii Chinzah from Aizawl, Mizoram. Bag from Louis Vuitton, Shoes from Hush Puppies.

Here is the bride with the make-up artist, Hlutea, a close friend of mine. So Congratulations to Mimi and Mark! May you live a healthy and wonderful life!!

Mimi, with her beautiful sense of humor is captured by Dina in this picture when the make-up is being done by Artist Hlutea.

Smaller looking lips look more elegant in a moderate amount of lip gloss applied. The Make-Up Artist Hlutea uses Pink Lipstick and Pink Lip Gloss, both from Christian Dior Make-Up Product. Bronzer from Christian Dior. The eye Make-Up Product used are from Chanel and M.A.C.. Foundation from L'Oreal True Match. Hair Spray from L'Oreal Infinium. False Eyelashes from INGLOT.

Alexa Chung. VOGUE KOREA June 2011 Cover!

Alexa Chung graces the cover of Korean Vogue for June 2011 and she look AAAAmazing!! Koreans aren't only good in popular music and culture. This Vogue Shoot is a proof of the fact that they are equally good in Fashion and they are not only good, but they are brilliant!!

The Chanel Tweed Coat.

Model: Alexa Chung

Fashion Editor: Son Eun Young

Photography: Alan Gelati

Photos from: Vogue Korea June 2011