Archive for May, 2008
British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been losing quite a lot of hair recently and is in fact going bald, according to a pal.
The friend revealed that the 38-year-old British beauty, who was charged this week for an alleged air-rage bust-up, had started losing her hair 15-years-ago.
Due to the hair extensions she kept getting, her hair also started thinning, but she refused to pay heed to the warnings that she would lose a lot of her hair if she continued with it and not give her hair a rest.
Campbell was spotted and photographed with what looked like a bald patch, this week outside Heathrow police station.
Thats been happening for a while. The hair stylist Sam McKnight said to me in the Nineties, Shed better be careful with those weaves, shes going to lose her hair, The Sun quoted fashion photographer and ex-model Huggy Ragnarsson as saying.
May 31st, 2008
Tyra Banks faced a battle to become a runway success, because of her skin colour and size.
The supermodel-turned-talk show host claims more doors were closed for her than other wannabes, because she didn’t fit in with the modelling industry’s usual perception of beauty.
She even accuses a number of designers of blacklisting her, telling the New York Times magazine: “My biggest obstacle was that I was black and curvy,” adding that her agency had a list of “designers who will not book Tyra because of hips and breasts.”
The 34-year-old claims modelling bosses tried to convince her mother to put her on a diet – but she refused: “My mother told me the whole thing as we were walking down the street in Milan.
“She said: ‘They say you’re too curvy. Let’s go order pizza.’ We walked into a pizzeria, and we discussed a career change.”
May 31st, 2008
Selita Ebanks‘ modeling career blossomed when her bosom did, giving her the distinguishment of being the only Victoria’s Secret model known to have breast implants apart from Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum.
Although she is just as well known for being previously engaged to Mariah Carey’s husband Nick Cannon as for being a supermodel, the 25-year old didn’t attract much notice until she had a breast augmentation sometime in the past couple of years. Selita’s breasts are very round and high and don’t seem to “jiggle” like natural breasts. There is also deep cleavage between them. These are all positive indications of breast implants on a small frame.
Last year, Make Me Heal speculated that when the model appeared at the BET awards, she had undergone a breast augmentation. Now it now appears the rumor is fully confirmed. The skinny model has enhanced her breasts from a small A-cup to a C-cup, helping her join the ranks of supermodels with breast implants like Giselle Bundchen and Heidi Klum. Shortly after Selita sported her new breasts, she was allowed to wear the “Very Sexy”? Holiday Fantasy Bra Set, which is covered with diamonds and rubies, at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, further boosting her career and her boobs.
Although breast augmentation generally tops the list of plastic surgery procedures for models, rhinoplasty procedures are another favorite. Selita may have had a nose job at some point early in her career, as in some earlier photos, the end of her nose appears to be slightly rounder than its current more pinched and refined form. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif believes she had a rhinoplasty, saying that Selita, Definitely had a rhinoplasty. It looks good. The tip and the nostrils have been narrowed. The dorsum ridge of the nose is also narrower. It’s natural and not to small?
Now that Selita has a new bust, a new nose and a new man, New York Giants football player Osi Umenyiora, maybe Selita will be as lucky in love as she has been on the runway.
May 31st, 2008
Out with the new, in with the old! The supermodels of the late eighties and nineties are reclaiming their territory in many European ad campaigns this fall. Though designers had been favoring actresses for campaign spots, many of the big houses are featuring supers in their fall ads. For example, Linda Evangelista stars in Prada, Naomi Campbell in Yves Saint Laurent, Claudia Schiffer in Chanel, and Christy Turlington in Escada. So, why the shift? In 1996 Calvin Klein said, “I don’t think people are that interested in models anymore.” And now people might not be that interested in actresses. WWD reports:
“At the end of the Nineties, there was a ’supermodel’ overdose and people wanted to see actresses, but maybe the fact that actresses don’t really have a real relationship with fashion is driving ‘their return’,” mused agent Didier Fernandez at DNA Models, which represents Evangelista, Nadja Auermann and Amber Valletta. He also suggested “people are starting to wake up” to the value, both in the emotive and bankable sense, of these iconic women.
For example, L’Oreal’s profits increased 20 percent since Linda Evangelista started appearing in their ads eighteen months ago. A Louis Vuitton spokeswoman pointed out that a recognizable face is necessary to make people stop and look at an ad. It’s true though we might go gaga over Sasha Pivovarova, it’s likely not too many people outside of the industry will know who she is.
And the supers aren’t just sweeping ad campaigns. Rumor has it they’ll appear in a fall issue of Italian Vogue.
May 31st, 2008
SANDALS aren’t an item of clothing that usually feature in Bizarre.
But then again they’re not often advertised by naked supermodels.
It seems that footwear firm Olang have decided a good way to sell their new range of sandals is to get GISELE BUNDCHEN to ditch her clothes and don a dress made of water instead.
I’m lost to the connection – but it’s a great ad nonetheless.
Naturally, water heavily collates in all the Brazilian beauty’s rude areas to ensure the ad campaign stays on the right side of the decency laws.
Anyone fancy a drink?
May 30th, 2008
Amidst breakup rumors, Leonardo DiCaprio is determined to show longtime girlfriend, model Bar Refaeli, that he’s committed to their relationship. So what better way than to give her the ultimate sign of commitment: box-seat tickets to New York Yankee games!
“Leo’s a big sports guy, and Bar is low-key and up for anything,” a friend of the couple tells OK!. “It’s another thing that the two of them can do together, just like any other normal couple.
The lovebirds have made New York City their new stomping ground, getting cozy around the city and enjoying bike rides near the actor’s eco-friendly apartment.
And all that split talk? Nonsense, says the friend: “They’re perfect for each other.”
May 30th, 2008
Lily Donaldson is investing her millions in real estate. The 21-year-old Vogue cover girl, spent $2.2 million on an Avenue B apartment. Her new two-bedroom place on Tompkins Square Park around East Eighth Street could be the most expensive co-op ever sold on the block, NY OBSERVER reports
She has Brazilian cherry wood floors , two bathrooms with original pedestal sinks and cast iron tubs, a 40-foot-long living room with six windows facing three directions, and, of course, a dressing room off one of the two bedrooms.
Ms. Donaldson was “the highest bidder and very qualified. The board liked her and approval was unanimous, which is always a concern when you’re dealing with a young model,” the broker said. “You’re never sure how a board would see her.”
May 29th, 2008
Renowned supermodel Stacey McKenzie to lend her insight and advice in St. Maarten this August, as part of the second annual Caribbean World Beauty & Barber Tradeshow.
After months of preparation, Stile Diva Inc. is thrilled to announce the addition of Canadian fashion model and runway coach Stacey McKenzie to this summer’s Caribbean World Beauty and Barber Tradeshow (CWBBT). During the week-long beauty and fashion event – which will be held on the stunning island of St. Maarten – McKenzie will lend her knowledge of the fashion industry to a group of aspiring students, and conduct two of her Walk This Way workshops.
The second annual CWBBT will take place from August 23 -30, 2008 at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten.
“I am very excited to be a part of this year’s event”, says McKenzie. My Walk This Way workshops go way beyond perfecting one’s runway strut. It’s about instilling confidence into these young people. When a student leaves a workshop feeling better about them self – that’s the most gratifying feeling in the world.
Presented by Stile Diva Inc. and supported by the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau and MSI Travel, the second annual CWBBT is a week-long fashion and beauty event, which focuses on bringing North American industry expertise to the Caribbean.
The event will include a variety of exciting affairs including Embellish fashion shows, hands-on workshops, business development seminars, shopping events, hair styling and makeup artistry competitions, and award ceremonies.
On August 23rd the CWBBT will kick off with a fashion benefit gala called Couture for a Cause, which raises money and awareness in support of the Caribbean Education Foundation.
The CWBBT will also include two youth days dedicated to mentoring young men and women from local St. Maarten schools, who are interested in pursuing careers in related industries. Over these two days, young people will participate in career showcases and receive advice and motivation from McKenzie and other famous faces in fashion, entertainment and beauty.
Stile Diva Inc. is a social enterprise which plans and executes fashion productions and promotional events. Partners Shereen Ashman (based in Toronto) and Stacy Ann Violenes (based in the Caribbean) work with clients and communities to create opportunities for growth, development and exposure through showcases, exhibitions and cross promotions. Stile Diva also aims to hone and expose emerging talents who offer fresh insights to the world.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Stacey McKenzie is a Canadian fashion model and runway coach. Upon the completion of high school, McKenzie moved to Paris, and launched her career modeling for a host of top designers, including Jean Paul Gauthier. McKenzie soon took her brand of beauty to runways around the globe, and landed major campaigns such as Calvin Klein CKbe and MAC cosmetics. She has also graced the cover of numerous magazines, including Essence, Harper’s Bazaar, Fashion, Vogue and Flare.
As an actor, McKenzie has appeared in movies and on television shows around the world. Aside from several hosting gigs, she has been a guest on America’s Next Top Model and a judge and model coach on Canada’s Next Top Model. Most recently, McKenzie has perused her vision of teaching runway through the development of Stacey McKenzie’s Walk This Way.
May 29th, 2008
She dances across the screen, bronzed, toned limbs draped in exotic bohemian attire, a fabulous example of just how to pull off this summer’s castaway chic trend. Supermodel Daria Werbowy stares seductively into the camera for the new H&M ad campaign and a summer style icon is launched.
The stunning 24-year-old Canadian is snapped in a heady mix of ikat and ethnic floral prints, dip-dyes and ombré effects.
“We wanted to create something very colourful and light, with stand-out print,” said H&M head of design Ann-Sofie Johansson. “We were inspired by hot holidays in Africa, India, Hawaii and South America.”
The gorgeous globetrotter eclectic look has flooded the SS/08 catwalks — think paisley prints on breezy silks, fringed waistcoats and fluid flares and bohemia glamour translated to the beach. The daily beach uniform could not be simpler this season.
Take a Seventies-inspired triangle bikini and a swimsuit in a subtle shade like caramel or mocha (such as Monsoon’s classy metallic number, €510), load wrists with bracelets and deck out necks with beaten metal and jewels. Pack billowing kaftans, such as the fab easy-to-wear J by Jasper Conran kaftan, €47, and ponchos.
Top with a colourful headscarf. If you want to go all out, check out Hermes’ silk version, from €200, and teamed with gladiator sandals to finish off the look.
The cognac leather gladiator flat sandal by D&G (Dolce & Gabbana), from €350, available at Brown Thomas, is the most sought-after style for the summer.
However, don’t worry, you don’t need to go designer all the way — the high street is packed full of cheaper alternatives that will get you through the summer months, such as Penny’s leather sandal, a steal at €14. The penny saving store also has a cute beaded tribal bag,€7, perfect for tropical holidays. Check out Antik Batik’s fabulous SSO8 selection of fringed leather bags, from €250, available at selected boutiques nationwide.
For hot steamy nights team the gladiator flats with Matthew Williamson’s atomic beaded dress,€2,160, or a selection of pretty ethnic print dresses available at Mango.
May 29th, 2008
It seems that things might be finally looking up for Jodie Kidd. After that cocaine business last year, the model has managed to turn things around by starring in a new reality series with Jack Osbourne.
Kidd, who has just returned from filming Adrenaline Junkie for ITV in New Zealand, has revealed that she now gets high on life.
“I’ve been upside down and doing things I would never have done before,” Jodie told The London Paper. “I really surprised myself. It was such a fantastic experience, I absolutely loved it.”
May 28th, 2008
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