Naomi Campbell - V Magazine #59 Summer Swimsuit Issue

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Naomi is one of six models photographed by Mario Testino to land a cover for V Magazine's first swimsuit issue. The photo has that pop art + pin-up vibe and her skin looks great but overall I think the picture is a little boring. Maybe my eyes are still hurting from Halle's hot pink Bazaar cover. Funny how Naomi is wearing a Playboy bunny costume for V's cover but wore an actual swimsuit when she was photographed by David Lachapelle for Playboy Magazine back in 1999.

The issue will hit newsstand on May 6th.

Michelle Obama Wears Sophie Théallet

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The latest designer to get a boost from Michelle Obama is French born Sophie Théallet . The FLOTUS wore a striped shirtdress designed by Theallet to the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth at Emancipation Hall. The dress is quickly selling out on online retailer Eluxury.

Théallet raised a few eyebrows last fall when she presented her Spring '09 RTW collection on the runway featuring all black female models.

The designer, who has worked with Azzedine Alaïa, remarked that her decision to use black models was not a political one:

"I was thinking about colors, and they look amazing on dark skin, so it came naturally," she said of the well received show.

I wonder if the unique casting (and the designer's love of belts) is what made Théallet's designs blip on Mrs. Obama's radar.

Petra Nemcova

In 2005, Nemcova started The Happy Hearts Fund, a charitable organization and campaign formed after her survival and recovery from the Tsunami of 2004. It aims to advocate and provide for disadvantaged youngsters who have had to endure hardship and who are not receiving the essential and sustainable help they need for healthy childhood development. It actively partners with charities, donors and foundations committed to providing immediate, tangible assistance for children .

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Fergie

Bikini Pictures of Famous Singers
Stacy Ann Ferguson better known by her stage name Fergie, is an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, model, and actress. She was a member of the kids' television series Kids Incorporated, and the girl group Wild Orchid. Ferguson was also a co-host of the television show Great Pretenders. She is a vocalist for the hip hop/pop group the Black Eyed Peas, as well as a solo artist, having released her debut album, The Dutchess, in September 2006. The album spawned five Billboard Hot 100 top 5 singles (three of which went to number one) making The Dutchess the seventh album from a female artist to spawn five Top 5 hits.
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Zoe Saldana Wears Prabal Gurung

Zoe is definitely selling the look. That red really suits her.
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Arise Magazine - May 2009 - Georgie Baddiel

Georgie Baddiel is one of those models that seems to get a decent amount of runway work but somehow, never manages to land many editorials. Thankfully, the editors at Arise have seen fit to spotlight her on the cover of their May issue. I just love her face.


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Gianne Albertoni

Gianne Albertoni is a Brazilian model. She was discovered as a model when she was only 13 by the photographer, Sérgio Duarte. Four months later in Milan, she took the big fashion shows by storm like Versace, Armani, Prada, Fiorucci. At the age of 18 Gianne was the very first Terra Girl. She is modelling around the world and participates in fashion shows in Milan, Paris and New York. In Milan she had some appearances for Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Armani. In New York she posed for famous photographers such as Bruce Weber, Mario Testino and Steven Meisel. She recently received some attention for her photo shoot in the British Magazine FHM.She appeared in the Brazilian movie "Popstar" in 2000. In 2005, she also starred in the Brazilian TV series "Mandrake" as Gigi.

Ebony Magazine: Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis

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This is the cover that Essence Magazine should have done months ago.

Ebony, I have poked fun of you in the past but you knock it out of the ballpark with this one.

All I can say is dayuuuuuuum!

Diandra Forrest and Shaun Ross

S: Nunu111/TFS

Shawn Ross and Diandra Forrest for Osklen. I wrote about Diandra earlier this year. She didn't get any bookings during NY Fashion Week aside from the Arise show, so it's nice to see her still working. Likewise, Shaun Ross appeared on the runway for only one designer this year and spoke to NY Magazine in February about the challenges he has faced as a albino and a model. The ads do reek of tokenism but I can't help but admire how beautiful the two models look together here.

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Jessica Van Der Steen

Jessica Van Der Steen is a Belgian fashion model.Van Der Steen was first featured on the cover of the April 2000 edition of Ché magazine at age 16. In September 2003, she was also featured in the Dutch edition of ELLE. She then appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in both 2004 and 2005. Currently, Van Der Steen is a model for Victoria's Secret.

House of Dereon - Really?

Beyonce gets so much venom spewed at her on blogs that I feel I have to preface this post by stating for the record that I think she is a beautiful and talented young woman. Any negativity in this post is NOT directed at her but more at the design team that brought up this particular ensemble.

When I saw this HoD ad in Lucky magazine, it definitely caught my eye. First, because of the aforementioned loveliness of the model and luminous quality of her skin. Once I soaked that in and really looked at what Bey is wearing, I could not help but marvel at the creation:

A tie-dyed zip up belted peasant-sleeved shoulder revealing granny bloomer jumpsuit with brass button detail at the pockets.

To be fully appreciated, it must be said aloud.

Bey is in the water for this ad but is it swimwear? A pool-side lounging outfit (imagine the tan-lines)?Party wear? Lingerie? I honestly have no idea but it is definitely an eye-catcher.

What do you think? Has House of Dereon made a mark in the fashion world?

From Lucky Magazine: Kidada Jones' Skincare Routine

For the product junkies.

Arlenis - "Magic Black" - German Vogue

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Peek @ German Vogue - May 2009 - Arlenis Sosa Peña

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Not the best image capture but hopefully I'll be able to replace it with the full scan soon.

She may not have landed on the cover of American Vogue's "model" issue but Arlenis looks does one better by landing a solo cover of the German edition.

I think she looks fantastic in Lanvin with bouffant hair. She is also featured inside in a spread called "Magic Black"also photographed by Alexi Lubomirski. Can't wait to see the rest of it!

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