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CRISTIANO RONALDO PORTUGUESE SOCCER SUPERSTAR

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:44:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today we are receiving the visit of someone who has already appeared in our blog but who deserves an entire post for himself. He’s a sportsman, a football star, and one of the hottest and most desired men in the world. He’s from Portugal and throughout his career has played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Risk a guess.... You’re right. Today I’m going to write about the life of Cristiano Ronaldo, today’s most handsome and sexiest football player. Here you are a shirtless Cristiano when playing for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in Madeira on October the 5th 1985 to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo, and two sisters, Elma and Liliana Catia. Liliana is a singer and in the Portuguese stages she’s known as Ronalda. The name of Ronaldo is relatively rare in Portugal and it seems that Cristiano was also named after the US president Ronald Reagan from whom his father was a great admirer. Cristiano Ronaldo started kicking a ball at the age of 3 and when he went to primary school his passion for football was already obvious. As a child his favourite team was Benfica Lisbon although later he would play for their rival Sporting Lisbon. At the age of 8 Cristiano started to play football for Andorinha an amateur team where is father was a kitman. By 1995 Cristiano had already become famous in Portugal and the two Madeira’s top teams, CS Maritimo and Nacional, wanted him in their ranks. Finally Nacional pulled it off but Cristiano was soon transferred to Sporting Lisbon.

Cristiano joined a bunch of Sporting’s young talented players at Alcochete, Sporting’s football factory, where he received first-class training and became the first Sporting’s player to play for the under-16, under-17, under-18 and first team within the same season. In the summer of 2003 he came to the attention of the manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, when Sporting Lisbon beat Manchester United 3 to 1 in the inauguration of the new Lisbon’s stadium Alvalade XXI. His performances in that game was so impressive that United’s players spoke to Ferguson about a possible bid to transfer Ronaldo from Sporting to Manchester United. Manchester United would finally sign Cristiano for a fee of £12.24 million. The fact that David Beckham was poised to depart to Real Madrid speeded the negotiatons considerably. Since his arrival in Machester Cristiano wore the number 7 on his shirt, a number that belonged to some of the greatest United legends such as George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona or David Beckham.

When in the pitch Cristiano is quite often in a bad mood. He’s been sent off several times for different reasons: unsporting gestures to rival’s supporters (Benfica’s supporters received a one-fingered gesture during a Champions League game), pushing rivals in the throat or hitting then with his head. Perhaps the most famous incident took place during the quarterfinal of the 2006 World Cup between England and Portugal where Cristiano got involved in Rooney’s sending-off by complaining aggressively to the referee. After this incident this popularity dropped a little. Cristiano moved to Spain's giant Real Madrid where he is by far the highest-paid player of the team. Don’t worry, the one trying to console Cristiano is Luiz Felipe Scolari the coach of the Portuguese national team. Are there any volunteers amongst the girls to help him?

Out of the pitch Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t go unnoticed. He’s a fashion icon and in 2005 participated in the ad campaign for Pepe Jeans alongside model Jessica Simpson. Cristiano has opened his own boutique with the name of CR7 in his hometown of Funchal on the Island of Madeira selling t-shirts and jeans for men and clothing, handbags, necklaces and belts for women. Cristiano has entrusted his sisters to run the business.

About his love affairs no doubt that Cristiano is the number one. In addition to numerous parties and flirts he’s also had some more or less well known love stories so far. What is true is that all her girlfriends have something in common. He seems to like big-breasted girls. According to British newspapers Cristiano Ronaldo started a relationship with British actress Gemma Atkinson in January 2007. Although Cristiano was apparently dating Gemma for almost 7 months there are no pictures of the “alleged” couple together. This led some people to think that Gemma Atkinson made up the story to boost her career.

Before starting his relationship with Gemma, Ronaldo dated a sexy Portuguese model named Merche Romero. Merche was quite a bit older than Cristiano. By the time they started seeing each other Merche was 30 years old. An experienced woman that now conducts a show on Portuguese TV.

Alter breaking up with Gemma, Cristiano was photographed kissing Bipasha Basu (an Indian star from Bollywood) during the World’s Seven Wonders show held in Lisbon. Back in India Bipasha said everything was a misunderstanding and that the picture had been taken from the wrong angle. Looking at the picture I wouldn't be that sure.

Cristiano met Mirella Grisales at a party in Miami and both started a relationship that only his professional commitments were able to cool. After that, Mirella, a Colombian bombshell, posed half-naked for the Spanish magazine Interviu and said that she captivated Cristiano with her butt. After Mirella the Portuguese dated a Spanish girl, a gorgeous one by the way. She was Nereida Gallardo a girl from Majorca that was studying to become a dietist and combined her studies with her work as a nurse in a center for the elderly. Nereida y Cristiano met at the beginning of the year 2008 in Majorca, Nereida’s hometown, and it seems they had a very close relationship. So much so that if it wasn’t for Cristiano’s commitments, that force him to travel from one country to another, it could be said they were inseparable. Se was often spotted in the stands supporting Cristiano and he used to send her kisses when scoring a goal. In the event that something could go wrong sooner than expected and wishing to make some money, Nereida appeared on the pages of the Spanish magazine Interviu as Mirella did before. The affair didn't last for long and after breaking with Nereida Cristiano was said to be dating Letizia Filippi.

In the Summer of 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo was seen in a disco accompanied by Paris Hilton and a rumour was spread that they were enganged in a relationship. After that it was said that Cristiano was involved in an affair with American socialite Kim Kardashian but currently he seems to have found love with Russian model Irina Shayk. Things are in full swing for Cristiano and Irina and it seems they will soon get married but nothing can be said taking into account Ronaldo's love backgrounds. Best Regards.

POLISH SUPERMODEL MAGDALENA FRACKOWIAK

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:09:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today we’re traveling to Poland to meet one of the most promising fashion models of our days, Polish supermodel Magdalena Frackowiak. Born in Gdansk in 1984, Magdalena began treading the catwalk in 2006. Since then she has participated in countless fashion shows. She has walked for the most prestigious designers such as Just Cavalli, Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Christian Dior, Elie Saab, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, and Jean Paul Gaultier and starred in ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, and Oscar de la Renta. She’s a regular face in the most important fashion magazines and has landed the pages of "Vogue", "Harper's Bazaar", "i-D", and "Numéro". Besides, she’s also one of the gorgeous Victoria’s Secret angels and walked in the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here you are Magdalena Frackowiak, a Polish angel.

Polish model Magdalena Frackowiak was born in Gdansk on October 4, 1984. When she was only sixteen, Magdalena’s mother sent some pictures to a model contest organized by a model agency in Warsaw. Magdalena won the contest and came to the attention of talent scout Darek Kumosa from Model Plus. This is the way she was discovered. After winning the contest the Polish Model got her first paid assignment for “Machina” magazine although her big break came in the early 2000,s. In April 2006 Magdalena landed her first magazine cover for “Glamour” Italy and started to make a name for herself in the fashion world. In September she landed the cover of “Elle” Poland and in October opened Yves Saint Laurent’s 2007 spring fashion show in Paris being considered by Style.com as one of the most promising models of the season. Here you are the data and measurements of this gorgeous Polish model:

Full name: Magdalena Frackowiak

- Birth date: October 4, 1984 in Gdansk, Poland

- Height: 180 centímetres : 5'11"

- Measurements: (EU) 84-61-89 : (US) 33-24-35

- Hair color: light brown

- Eye color: brown

- Dress size: (EU) 36 : (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 39 : (US) 7

- Agencies: Unique Models Denmark, Modelwerk, DNA Model Management, Next Company, View Management Spain, Chic Management, ModelPlus, Wilhelmina Nova Models Munich, Elite Model Management Milan, Elite Model Management Paris

In February 2007 Magdalena appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” China and closed in Milan and Paris Alessandro Dell’Aqcua’s and Christian Dior’s Fall fashion shows. In March and May she appeared in editorials for “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Vogue” China and Germany, in June landed the cover of “Flair” Italy, became the image of Ralph Lauren and was photographed by Craig McDean for Christian Dior’s lingerie ad campaign. In August the Polish model landed the cover of “Vogue” Italy (together with Bielorrusian model Maryna Lynchuk) where she repeated again starring an editorial in September. Already in September Magdalena Frackowiak opened Sue Stemp’s, Luca Luca’s, Pucci’s, and Nina Ricci’s 2008 Spring fashion shows in Milan, New York and Paris closing Sue Stemp’s, J.Mendel’s, Just Cavalli’s, Balenciaga’s, and Costume National’s ones. In Octobre Magdalena left Next Paris and New York and moved to Elite Paris and DNA Management and put an end to the year appearing in a couple of editorials for “Vogue” France.

2008 was a frantic year in Magdalena’s career. At the beginning of the year she extended her contract with Ralph Lauren and became the image of Alessandro Dell’Acqua. Already in January she appeared in an editoral of “Vogue” Japan and walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s, and Valentino’s Spring fashion shows. In February Magdalena closed in New York and Milan Malo’s, J.Mendel’s, and Fendi’s Fall fashion shows and landed again the pages of “Vogue” Italy. In March the Polish model appeared in an editorial of “i-D” and in April was granted the status of top model by “Vogue” France. In May Magdalena appeared in an editorial of “Allure” and opened Christian Dior’s resort fashion show in New York . Immediately after that, she landed the cover of “10”. In July she walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Christian Lacroix’s, Christian Dior’s, Chanel’s and Givenchy’s Fall Winter fashion shows and in August appeared in an editorial of “Interview” (featuring Gucci) and starred in Oscar de la Renta’s, Ralph Lauren’s, and Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s ad campaigns. In September she appeared in editorials for “Vogue” UK and “i-D” and walked in New York, London and Milan for PHI’s, Julien McDonald’s and Gianfranco Ferré’s 2009 Spring fashion shows closing Proenza Schouler’s and Jil Sander’s ones in New York and Milan. In October Magdalena landed the cover of “Vogue” Germany and editorials for “Vogue” France and Japan and in November she starred in editorials for “Vogue” Japan and “V” and posed for the winter issue of “Pop”.

2009 was also a very busy year for our friend Magdalena. In January, and for the third time, she appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Japan, walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s and Valentino’s 2010 Spring couture fashion shows and became the image of Kenzo. The following month Magdalena opened in New York, Milan, and Paris Matthew Williamson’s, Blumarine’s, Lanvin’s, Louis Vuitton’s, and Sophia Kokosalaki’s Fall fashion shows closing in London and New York Julien Macdonald’s, Alexander McQueen’s, and Sophia Kokosalaki’s ones. In April she appeared in editorials of “Vogue” Japan and “Numero”, in May landed the covers of “Numéro” and “Vogue” Russia and in June Magdalena reappeared in a new editorial for “Vogue” France. In July the Polish model returned to the catwalk to walk for Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Elie Saab’s, and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall couture fashion shows. In September Magdalena starred in editorials of “Vogue” China and “Harper’s” Bazaar, opened in Paris Alexander McQueen’s, Viktor & Rolf’s, and Elie Saab’s 2010 Spring fashion shows and closed in New York and Paris Carolina Herrera’s, Costume National’s and Elie Saab’s one. To put an end to the year she signed a fragrance contract with Gianfranco Ferré’s “In The Mood For Love”.

At the beginning of 2010, Magdalena signed a fragrance contract with Givenchy’s “Eaudemoiselle”, appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Italy and walked in Paris for Chanel’s, Givenchy’s, Elie Saab’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s and Christian Dior’s Spring couture fashion shows. In February she landed the covers of “Dazed & Confused” and “Vogue” Russia, in March appeared in an editorial of “Numéro”, opened in Paris Stella McCartney’s Fall fashion show and closed Haider Ackermann’s one. During the Summer, the Polish model closed Christian Dior’s Fall couture fashion show in Paris , appeared in editorials of “Numéro” and “Allure” and became the image of Lanvin. In September she opened Carolina Herrera’s 2011 Spring fashion show in New York and closed Giorgio Armani’s one. In October Magdalena landed the cover of “Vogue” Korea and appeared in the fall issue of “Numéro Homme” and the cover of the winter issue of “Muse”. Finally in November she walked in the greatest show on earth, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

In 2011 Magdalena got off to a good start appearing in the renowned Pirelli calendar photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. Already in January, the Polish model opened Elie Saab’s Spring fashion show in Paris , walked also for Christian Dior’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s, Armani Prive’s, and Chanel’s ones and became the image of Blumarine. In February Magdalena closed No.21’s and John Galliano’s Fall fashion shows in Paris and Milan and in the following months appeared in editorials of “Numéro” (March), “Vogue” Italy (April), and “Vogue” Spain (June). In September she opened Diesel’s Black Gold 2012 Spring fashion show in New York and closed Dolce & Gabbana’s one. Besides appearing in so many fashion magazines and shows Magdalena also starred (together with Baptiste Giabiconi and Sebastien Jondeau) in Karl Lagerfeld’s video for Hogan. To conclude today’s post I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of Magdalena Frackowiak and a couple of videos where you can see this Polish stunner alive and kicking. Best regards.

MARLOES HORST BEAUTIFUL DUTCH MODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:14:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport&beauty. Today we’re traveling to the Netherlands to meet one of today’s prettiest young models, the promising Dutch model Marloes Horst. In spite of the fact that her career has just started, Marloes’ résumé include a few important successes. The Dutch model has already starred in ad campaigns for Calvin Klein, S Max Mara, Victoria’s Secret, Diesel, H&M, and Blanco and has landed the cover of the most prestigious fashion magazines like “Flair”, “Elle”, and “L’Officiel” and appeared in the 2010 edition of the worldwide renowned Pirelli calendar. I really love Marloes and I really like her angel face. Dear friends, here you are Dutch model Marloes Horst one of the most promising fashion models and a real delight for men’s sight.

Marloes Horst was born in Utrecht, Holland, on March 8, 1989. She started working as a model in 2007 after signing a contract with IMG Paris and being photographed for “Elle” UK by Valerie Phillips. In June 2007 Marloes was named “model of the week” by Models.com. Soon after, she landed the covers of “D” and “Grazia” and in November appeared in an editorial of “Elle” Italy. At the beginning of 2008 Marloes left IMG to sign for Next models and in September she made her debut on the catwalk walking for Prada’s spring fashion show in Milan. Here you are Marloes’ data and measurements:

- Full name: Marloes Horst

- Birth date: March 8, 1989 in Utrecht (Holland)

- Height: 174centímetres : 5'8.5"

- Measurements: (EU) 85-62-90 : (US) 33.5-24.5-35.5

- Hair color: blond

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: (EU) 34 : (US) 4

- Shoe size: (EU) 38 : (US) 7.5

- Agencies: Next Model Management, Ulla Models, Mega Model Agency Hamburg, Seeds Management, Union Models, IMG Models Paris and New York, Joy Model Management Milan.

At the beginning of 2009 our new friend Marloes Horst signed a fragrance contract with Valentino, in February she appeared in an editorial of “Flair” Italy and in the spring issue of “Vogue Hommes International”, and in April and May in editorials for both “Dazed & Confused” and “Amica” Italy. In June the Dutch model graced the pages of “Vogue” Russia and the cover of “Velvet” and in July she landed the pages of “V” and was photographed for the fall issues of “Lula” and “Ponytail”. In September Marloes starred in Ice by Iceberg fall ad campaign and walked for Topshop spring fashion show. Finally in December she appeared in an editorial of “Marie Clair” Italy and on the cover of “Flair” Italy. This is what I would call having a busy agenda....

In January 2010 Marloes appeared in the world-renowned Pirelli calendar and in an editorial of “Harper’s Bazaar”. In May she walked in St Tropez for Chanel’s resort fashion show and in June she landed again the pages of “Vogue” Russia. Finally, in 2011 the Dutch model became the image of Calvin Klein swimwear and appeared in an editorial of “Glamour”. As you can see, and in spite of the fact that her modeling career is still a very short one, Marloes is a must in today’s fashion world. To conclude today's post we'll leave a slideshow with some pictures of Marloes and a couple of videos where you can see this stunning Dutch beauty alive and kicking. Best regards.

SESSILEE LOPEZ EXOTIC AMERICAN MODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:12:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport & Beauty. Continuing our journey through beauty and fashion we’re traveling to the US to meet exotic American model Sessilee Lopez. US-born citizen but from Dominican and Portuguese ancestry, Sessilee made her debut in the fashion world in 2004. Since then, she has walked for some of the best fashion houses and designers such as Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, and Hermès and graced the pages and covers of some of the most prestigious fashion magazines like "Vogue", "V", "W", "Allure", "i-D", "Dazed & Confused", "Marie Claire", "Numéro", "Elle", and "Harper's Bazaar". Besides, Sessilee has starred in ad campaigns for Gap Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, Barneys New York, GAP, Benetton, CKOne, Macy's, Levi's, Saks Fifth Avenue, DKNY, Nordstrom, Adidas, and H&M and is also one of the members of the wonderful Victoria`s Secret Angels team. Here you are gorgeous model Sessilee Lopez. I hope you like it....

American model Sessilee Lopez was born on January 4, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, although in 1998 she moved to Port St Lucie, Florida. From Portuguese and Dominican origin, she has two sisters: fashion designer Kristian Lorén and Latoya Mendez a medical student. Her career started in 2004 when she signed with IMG Models and moved to New York. Sessilee made her debut on the catwalk in February 2004 walking in New York for fall fashion shows by Daryl K and Vivienne Tam. During the first week of April she was named “Model of the Week” by Models.com and was photographed by David Sims for the Benetton ad campaign. Here you are the data and measurements of this gorgeous American model:

- Full name: Sessilee Lopez

- Date of birth: January 4, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

- Height: 178 centimetres : 5 ft 10 in

- Measurements: 82.5-66-89 (EU) : 32.5-26-35 (US)

- Hair color: black

- Eye color: brown

- Dress size: (EU) 34 : (US) 4

- Agency: Supreme models

At the beginning of 2005 Sessilee signed a contract with Calvin Klein One fragrance and, in February, she walked in New York and Milan for the fall fashion shows by Zac Posen, Emporio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, Dries van Noten, and Vivienne Westwood. In March she appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Italy (together with Hye Park and Australian model Gemma Ward) and starred in Macy’s catalogues and TV commercials. In May she appeared in the special issue of the magazine “Oprah” commemorating its fifth anniversary, appeared in an editorial of “T Style” (a spread from the “New York Times”), was photographed by Karl Lagerfed for Adidas ad campaign and appeared in the catalogue of the online store Saks Fifth Avenue. In September she appeared in the cover of “Wonderland” together with models Ambrose Olsen y Solange Wilvert and in November she put an end to 2005 appearing in editorials of “Harper’s Bazaar” y “Vogue”.

In March and April 2006 Sessilee starred in new editorials for both “Glamour” Italy and “Elle”, landed the cover of “Deutsch” and starred in DKNY ad campaign. In September Sessilee walked in New York and Paris for 2007 Spring fashion shows by Baby Phat, Peter Som, Imitation of Christ, L.A.M.B., and Jean Paul Gaultier. Finally in December the American model appeared in an editorial for “Flair” Italy. Let’s talk now about 2007. At the beginning of the year Sessilee appeared in Nordstrom’s catalogue and in May she graced the pages of an editorial of “Allure” together with Swedish model Caroline Winberg. In October she left IMG and signed with Major Management and finally to put an end to this year, the model appeared in an editorial of “Vibe” together with singers Omarion and Bow Wow.

2008 was one of the most frantic years in Sessilee’s career. In February she walked in Paris for Vivienne Westwood’s Fall fashion show and in April appeared in an editorial of “Glamour” Italy. In July Sessilee walked in Paris for Givenchy’s fall fashion show and landed the cover of “Vogue” Italy that dedicates her a thirty-page spread with pictures taken by Steven Meisel. In September she opened in New York Yeohlee’s spring fashion show closing Tuleh’s one. Besides she appeared in an editorial of “V” together with fellow model Tyra Banks and in October was considered by Style.com as one of the best newcomers of the season. That’s not all folks. Still in October Sessilee appeared in “Vogue” Italy again and signed a contract with Calvin Klein One fragrance. Finally in November she landed the cover of “Muse” and in December starred in editorials for both “W” and “i-D”.

However, perhaps 2009 has been Sessilee’s best year so far. In January she walked in Paris for the spring couture fashion shows by Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, and Jean Paul Gaultier. Still in January, Sessilee appeared again in “Vogue” Italy and in February she opened in New York Tuleh’s fall fashion show closing the shows by Badgley Mischka and Cristian Siriano. In April she graced the pages of “Vogue” Japan and in May starred in editorials for both “Harper’s Bazaar” and “V”. In June she landed again the pages of “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Vogue” Italy and closed in New York Diane von Furstenberg’s resort fashion show. In July and August the American model appeared in new editorials for “Vogue” Germany, “V”, and “Vogue” France and was considered by Wmagazine.com as “Model of the Week”. More magazines were to follow in September as she appeared in”Allure”,” Dazed & Confused”, ”Harper's Bazaar”, and “Vogue” Italy. In October Sessilee starred in a new editorial for “Allure” and, on the catwalk again, she opened in Paris Jean Paul Gaultier’s 2010 Spring fashion show. In November, Sessilee made her debut as a Victoria’s Secret Angel walking in the yearly Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and in December she appeared in a new editorial of “Vogue” Italy. What a busy agenda she had....

In January 2010 our friend Sessilee appeared again in “Vogue” Italy and walked in Paris for Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring couture fashion show. In February she walked in New York, London, Milan, and Paris for the fall fashion shows by Zac Posen, Anna Sui, Roksanda Ilincic, Giorgio Armani, and Hermes and in April landed the cover of “Numéro” together with fellow model Toni Garrn. In May Sessilee returns to the pages of “Allure” and in July she traveled to Paris to walk for Jean Paul Gaultier’s fall fashion show and in New York she traveled back to New York where she walked for the spring fashion shows by Imitation, Z Spoke by Zac Posen, Christian Siriano, and Naeem Khan. During the last three months of the year Sessilee starred in new editorials for “Allure”, “L’Officiel” France, and “Elle” France. At the beginning of 2011 the American model left Major Models and signed with Supreme Management and throughout 2011 she has starred in editorials for “Vogue” Italy (black and white editorial in February) and “Elle” UK. She recently walked at Madrid´s Cibeles Fashion Week where she won the award L’Oreal gave to the best model of this event.

Out of curiosity and about her prívate life, we can say that Sessilee dated singer and producer Kanye West. Currently she is involved in a relationship with American model Wendell Lissimore with whom you can see her in the picture. Sessilee lives in New York and her best friends are fellow models Solange Wilvert, Chanel Iman, Ajuma Nasenyana, Daniela de Jesus, Jourdan Dunn, Arlenis Sosa, Siri Tollerød, Rose Cordero and the male model Daniel Liu. In her leisure time Sessilee likes reading the Bible and listening to Lauryn Hill music. To conclude today’s installment, I’ll leave you a slideshow with some of her pictures and a couple of videos so you can see this young and promising American model called Sessilee Lopez alive and kicking. Best regards.

FINNISH MODEL SUVI KOPONEN

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:28:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport & Beauty. Continuing with our trip through fashion and beauty, today we're calling at Finland in order to meet young Finnish model Suvi Kuponen. Suvi is a regular face on the runways worldwide and has walked for several of the most renowned designers such as Anna Sui, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Anne Klein, Blumarine, Miu Miu, BCBG Max Azria, Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci, and Prada. Besides, she has starred in ad campaigns for Emporio Armani and Calvin Klein and is also a regular face in the best fashion magazines like "Vogue", "Elle", "Numéro", "Dazed & Confused", and "Harper's Bazaar". Dear readers let me introduce this stunning Finnish beauty called Suvi Koponen. I hope you like it.

Suvi Maria Koponen was born in Vantaa, Finland, on March 26, 1988. She rose to fame in 2005 after winning Mallikoulu, a Finnish TV contest comparable to the famous America’s Next Top Model, what earned Suvi a contract with Finnish model agency Paparazzi. Suvi Koponen made her debut on the runway walking in all major 2006/2007 Fall Winter Fashion Weeks. In September 2006, as an exclusive, she opened and closed in Milan Prada’s 2007 Spring fashion show and also as an exclusive she walked in Paris for Miu Miu’s 2007 Spring Summer fashion show being included by Style.com on the list of the top ten models of the season.

Suvi started to become a regular face in fashion magazines in November 2005 when she landed the cover of the Finnish magazine “Pâp” In 2006 Suvi returned to “Pàp” and appeared in the cover of German magazine “Amica”. 2007 was a milestone in her career. As early as in February, Suvi landed the cover of “Vogue Beaute” France, opened in New York Jill Stuart’s Spring fashion show, walked also in New York for Anna Sui and Marc by Marc Jacobs, opened in Milan Marni’s Fall fashion show and walked in Milan and Paris for Jill Sander’s, Chanel’s, Hermès’, and Nina Ricci’s Fall fashion shows. In March she appeared in “Vogue” Italy twice and closed in Paris Nina Ricci’s Fall fashion show. During the following months the Finnish model landed the cover of “Dazed & Confused”, starred in Blumarine’s Spring ad campaign and in Mulberry’s Fall ad campaign (together with Brazilian model Caroline Trentini), replaced Russian model Natalia Vodianova as the image of Calvin Klein Collection and starred in Balenciaga’s Fall ad campaign together with Anabela Belikova. Here you are Suvi Koponen’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Suvi Maria Koponen

- Birth date: March 26, 1988 in Vantaa, Finland

- Height: 181 centímetres (5 ft 11 in)

- Measurements: (EU) 79-61-86.5 : (US) 31-24-34

- Hair color: blond

- Eye color: hazel green

- Dress size: (EU) 36

- Agencies: Next New York, Supreme Management New York, Paparazzi Helsinki, Premier London, Women Model Management Milan and Paris, Models 2pm management Copenhagen, International Model Management.

Still in September 2007 Suvi was considered by “Vogue” UK as one of its “Head Girls”, a model to watch closely for the next season. This same month, the Finnish model opened in New York Reem Acra’s 2008 Spring fashion show, closed Carolina Herrera’s, Jill Stuart’s, and DKNY’s ones and opened in Milan Alberta Ferretti’s, Anna Molinari’s, Fendi’s and Just Cavalli’s shows closing Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s and Roberto Cavalli’s ones. She finally closed 2008 appearing in editorials for both “W” and “Vogue” UK (October) and “Vogue” and “Vogue” UK (November).

In January 2008 Suvi walked in Paris for Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Christian Lacroix’s, and Givenchy’s Spring couture fashion shows. In February she appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” UK, opened in New York and Milan Hervé Léger’s, DKNY’s, Moschino’s Cheap & Chic, and Salvatore Ferragamo’s Fall fashion shows closing in New York, London, and Milan Alexander Wang’s, Alexandre Herchcovitch’s, BCBG Max Azria’s, Carolina Herrera’s, Paul Smith’s, Topshop’s, Iceberg’s and Marni’s ones. During the following months Suvi landed the cover of “Numéro” (March), appeared in editorials for “W” and “Vogue” France (April), “Vogue” Japan (August) and editorial and interview for “Harper’s Bazaar” (September). Still in September she closed in Milan Marni’s 2009 Spring fashion show. She finally appeared in editorials for “W” and “Numéro” Korea (October) and “Vogue” France (December).

The following year Suvi Koponen decided to skip the traditional Spring season Fashion Weeks held in February although she reappeared in March in “V” and “Harper’s Bazaar” magazines. Afterwards, Suvi appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” Italy (May) and “i-D” (June), and starred in Emporio Armani’s Fall ad campaign. Back to the runway in September, she walked in New York and Paris for Marc Jacobs’, Proenza Schouler’s and Rick Owens’ 2010 Spring fashion shows. In November Suvi became “model of the week” for Wmagazine.com and at the end of the year she left Supreme Management to sign a contract with Next Models.

In 2010 and 2011 the Finnish model kept on working but not at such a frantic pace. In February 2010 the Finnish model walked in New York for Marc Jacobs and Richard Chai Love and in September closed in Milan Versace’s 2011 Spring fashion show walking also for Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Chloe, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent. In February 2011 she walked in New York for Ohne Titel’s and Richard Chai’s Fall fashion shows appearing also in an editorial of “Dazed & Confused”. Out of curiosity we’ll say that her favorite place is the Maldives (where she shot an editorial for “Vogue” UK) and that she got a number five tattooed on her back representing both her family members and her lucky number. She also has the word “imported” tattooed under her breast, three slashes tattooed on her left wrist and the inscription “Cat” tattooed on her right hand as a tribute to one of her best friends, fellow model Catherine McNeil. About her private life we can say that Suvi is dating model Tyler Riggs with whom you can see her in the last picture. We'll finish today's article with a slideshow displaying some pictures of Suvi and some videos so you can see this beautiful Finnish model alive and kicking. Best regards.

KARLIE KLOSS YOUNG AMERICAN MODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:26:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport and Beauty. Let's resume our series dedicated to the most beautiful women on earth, the fashion models. Today's instalment is dedicated to one of these human goddesses, American model Karlie Kloss. Despite of her youth, Karlie has already walked for some of the world's most prominent fashion labels like Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, and Christian Dior. She has starred in ad campaigns for Donna Karan, Chloé, Lacoste, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Oscar de la Renta, and Victoria's Secret youth clothing line PINK and appeared in magazines like "Vogue", "Elle", "i-D", and "Numéro". Let me introduce you the gorgeous American model Karlie Kloss. Here you are Karlie. I must admit that I love her beautiful smile.

American model Karlie Elizabeth Kloss was born on August 3, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois although her family moved to Saint Louis, Missouri, in 1995. In 2002 and prior to became a fashion model, she studied at the prestigious Saint Louis’ Caston ballet Academy. From the beginning Karlie happened to be specially gifted for classic dance and took part in a number of plays such as “The Nutcracker”. The model usually remembers her dancing experience as a wonderful time that not only taught her how to move in the fashion world but also was a kind of field test for her future job on the catwalk. Here you are the data and measurement of this stunningly beautiful American model:

- Full name: Karlie Elizabeth Kloss

- Birth date: August 3, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

- Height: 183 centimetres (6 ft 0 in)

- Measurements: 81-58-84 (EU) : 32-23-33 (US)

- Hair color: brown

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: 34 (EU) : 2 (US)

- Agency: NEXT Model Management

Karlie Kloss was discovered at the age of thirteen at a charity show held in Saint Louis. It was one of her teachers at Webster Gorves High School who encouraged Karlie to try her luck as a fashion model. In 2007 Kloss signed a contract with Elite Model Management although in January 2008 she would left Elite to join NEXT Model Management. She became famous after Tyra Banks imitated her movements on the catwalk although it was her personal way of walking what came to the attention of fashion designers and earned her a place in the New York Fashion Week where she opened Carolina Herrera fashion show, closed Marc Jacobs’ and opened and closed Doo.Ri’s. After walking in New York, she traveled to Milan (where she walked twenty shows) and Paris (thirteen shows) to present 2008 Fall Winter collections totalling sixty four fashion shows in just one season. Being only fifteen years old she already was a promising model. Her quick success caused Karlie to be in the center of a lawsuit in which Elite (her former agency) sued NEXT for allegedly grabbing its new rising star claiming that they had been responsible for her launch and had got Karlie a lot of first-class assignments. Finally the issue didn’t have serious consequences and both agencies reached an extra-judicial agreement.

In 2008 Karlie Kloss was considered by People magazine as the world’s best model. She has starred in ad campaigns for Donna Karan, Nina Ricci, Chloé, Lacoste, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Gap, Pringle of Scotland, Dior, Hermes, Oscar de la Renta, Sonia Rykiel, Aquascutum, and Victoria's Secret’s youth clothing line PINK. The American model is the image of Marc Jacobs fragrance Lola and has walked in New York, London, Milan, and Paris for a number of the world’s top fashion designers like Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, Givenchy, Gucci, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Versace. Karlie has also graced the pages of some of the best fashion magazines such as “W” America and Korea, “Elle” America, “Allure”, “i-D”, “Número” France and Japan, “Vanity Fair”, “Dazed & Confused” and “Vogue” America, Australia, Italy, France, UK, Germany, China, Portugal and Latin America. She also appeared on the covers of “Vogue” Italy, Turkey, Portugal, China, Korea, and “Teen Vogue” America together with Chanel Iman and Ali Michael in February 2008 and alone in May 2010. Karlie has also become the muse of British designer John Galliano and appeared in Dior’s, and John Galliano’s campaign opening 2010 Dior Spring Summer couture and resort fashion shows.

In early 2011 Karlie extended her contract with Christian Dior for the third successive year and has recently been considered by designer Jason Wu as one of the new icons of the American style. She opened Christian Dior 2011 couture Spring Summer show in Paris and also appeared in editorials for both “Vogue” and “Vogue” UK magazines. As far as 2011 Spring Summer fashion shows is concerned, Karlie opened ten and closed eight of them. Out of curiosity we’ll say that Karlie has also tried her luck on TV with a small role in the second chapter of the fourth season of TV series “Gossip Girl” where she played herself. She’s good friend with fellow models Coco Rocha, Ali Stephens, Chanel Iman, Toni Garrn, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Irina Kulikova, Frida Gustavsson, Patricia van der Vliet, Ali Michael, and Jourdan Dunn and talking about her hobbies we can say that she likes baking cookies, riding bicycles and, of course, ballet. To finish our post we'll leave you a slideshow with some pictures of Karlie and a couple of videos so you can see this angel model really exists. Best regards.

EL CORTE INGLES LADIES WATCHES

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Dou you have to make a gift to your wife or girlfriend? Perhaps you are a bit lost and you don't know what to give away. Let me help you presenting some ladies watches from the famous Spanish retailer "El Corte Inglés". You can buy them at El Corte Ingles website where you can find good value for money. Here you are my selection. I hope you like it.

We’ll start with our review talking about Swatch’s Black Classiness watch, a model from Swatch’s Skin collection. This quartz watch features a case made of transparent plastic and a black silicon rubber band. It’s fitted with a black analog plastic dial and Arabic numbers. This watch is waterproof up to a pressure of 3 bars (30 meters of depth) and its price is 82€.

Now it’s turn for Swatch’s Lady Original collection watches. This collection is composed of three different models: Green Trace (dark green), Berry Sorbet (purple), and Soft Sky (clear blue). These round quartz watches feature a silicon case, a rubber band in the color of the desired model and an analog crystal dial with Arabic numbers. All the watches are waterproof up to a pressure of 3 bars (30 meters of depth) and its price is 38€.

Let’s talk about Swatch’s Filamento Multicolore watch. This quartz watch is composed of a circular aluminum case and a silver crystal dial. The band is made up of several multicolored PVC straps and closes with a musket lock. The analog dial bears no numbers. This watch is waterproof up to a pressure of 3 bars (30 meters of depth) and its price is 67€.

Let’s change gears and move on to talk about Tommy Hilfiger Ladies watches. This original Hilfiger quartz watch is composed of a square steel case and a white crystal dial. It features a lovely red and blue leather strap and a Tommy Hilfiger’s logo drawn on the dial. The analog dial bears no numbers and the watch is waterproof up to a pressure of 3 bars (30 meters of depth). It’s a bit more expensive and its price is 129€.

Now it’s turn for Tommy Hilfiger’s Jacquelyn watch. This quartz watch is composed of a steel case, a large square white crystal dial and a blue leather strap. The analog dial bears no numbers but three slashes and the Tommy Hilfiger logo signaling twelve hours. This watch is waterproof up to a pressure of 3 bars (30 meters of depth) and its price is also 129€.

The next model belongs to Festina’s Dream collection. It features a steel case and some decorative stones around the crystal dial. This quartz watch features a silicone rubber band matching the dial color and it’s available in purple, grey, and white. The analog dial bears numbers twelve and six while the rest of the numbers are represented by circles. It is waterproof up to a pressure of 5 bars (50 meters of depth) and its price is 89€.

It’s now turn for Viceroy Ladies watches. Here you are this lovely quartz watch specially designed for active and dynamic women. It features a steel round case and a white dial made of mineral crystal whose outer edge matches the color of the band. The Viceroy logo is displayed on the center top of the dial. The silicone rubber band is available in black, red, and orange. The analog dial bears numbers twelve, three, six, and nine while the other numbers are represented by slashes. It’s waterproof up to a depth of 50 meters and its price is 53,10€.

Let’s now talk about this classical Viceroy watch. It features a black steel square case and a crystal dial also in black. The strap is composed of black steel links. This quartz watch has also a calendar and the analog dial features a number twelve while the rest of the numbers are represented by slashes. It is waterproof up to a pressure of 5 bars (50 meters of depth) and its price is 166,50€.

Let me present you Lotus Cool watch. This fashionable multifunction quartz watch is composed of a steel case and a crystal dial in black or white. The band is made of poliuretano and is available in a number of colors: fuchsia, black, white, blue, and purple. It's fitted with calendar and chronograph and the analog dial features numbers twelve and six (the rest of the numbers are represented by slashes) and the Lotus logo under number twelve. Notice that the color of the handles matches that of the band. It is waterproof up to a pressure of 5 bars (50 meters of depth) and its price ranges from 79 to 99€.

We’ll conclude today’s selection of Ladies watches talking about Agatha Ruiz de la Prada’s Ladies watches. These original watches are entirely made of silicone. They feature a round case and a white crystal dial. The silicone band is available in different colors and the dial displays several motifs bearing the inscription Agatha Ruiz de la Prada on the center top. Take them off before swimming since they are not waterproof. They are quite cheap and their price is 29,5€.

Where can you get these watches? You can buy them at Spanish retailer giant El Corte Ingles website where you can also get informed about shipping charges and return policy. Of course you can also purchase them at El Corte Ingles department stores. Now it’s on you whether or not to put one of this watches on your wrist. Best regards.

POLISH MODELS MONIKA JAC JAGACIAK

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Following our review to the world’s most beautiful models, today we’re traveling to Poland to meet one of the most promising fashion models, Polish model Monika “Jac” Jagaciak. Although she’s still very young, she was born in 1994, Jac has emerged into the fashion model in styl starring in ad campaigns for Hermes, walking for Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Gianfranco Ferré, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Cacharel, and Valentino amongst other top fashion labels and appearing in some of the most important fashion magazines like “Elle”, “Vogue”, and “Harper’s Bazaar”. Her beginnings in the fashion world were a bit controversial since, because of her youth, she was forbidden to walk in some of the world’s most important fashion events and got banned from some fashion magazines. Fortunately these problems were sorted out and nowadays her star shines unstoppable making it a safe bet in the world of fashion. Here you are Polish model Monika “Jac” Jagaciak.

Monika “Jac” Jagaciak was born on January 15, 1994 in Poznan. She grew up in a sport-loving family since her father was a coach and her sister, Anna, competes in long jump and triple jump. Who knows if hadn’t she become a fashion model perhaps she would have also been an athlete. According to Jac’s mother, Marlena, Monika is a good student who gets high grades at school and likes sports and painting in her leisure time. Her modeling career started in 2007 after being encouraged by her sister to attend a casting at a local shopping mall. After the contest, she signed a contract with the agency IMG which gave Monika the nickname of “Jac”. Soon after, Jac landed the cover of the issue of July of the French fashion magazine “Jalouse”. Being only thirteen years old she was chosen by Hermes for its Fall Winter ad campaign together with Canadian model Daria Werbowy. Jac who at that time was still at school was cast amongst other 600 girls after a tough selection process. Later in an interview she admitted that she had never heard about Hermes before the campaign which helped her to feel more relaxed during the photo sessions. However she had to take a lot of flak from those who believed she was still very young to take part in a campaign like Herme’s.

The following year, Jac Jagaciak started to travel around the world. The first stop in her journey was Japan where she landed on the cover of “Elle” magazine. In May 2008 she reappeared on the cover of “Jalouse” and in October landed the covers of “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Spur” Japan. She was also to appear on the cover of “Vogue” Australia but she didn’t because Vogue’s director decided she was still too young to grace the cover of a fashion magazine. Still in 2008, the Polish model was forbidden to walk in Sydney’s Australian Fashion Week since the organizers refused to accept model girls under sixteen. Jac, who thought herself to be mature enough to walk, judged this decision as unbelievable claiming that in 2003 Australian model Gemma Ward had made her debut being fifteen and in 2005 Tallulah Morton walked when she was only thirteen years old. Here you are Jagaciak’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Monika Jagaciak aka “Jac”

- Birth date: January 15, 1994 in Poznan, Poland

- Height: 180 centimeters: (5 ft 11 in)

- Measurements: 80-57-86 (EU) : 32.5-22.5-34 (US)

- Hair color: light brown

- Eye color: green blue

- Dress size: 34 (EU) : 4 (US)

- Agency: IMG

Finally, Jac made her catwalk debut in the New York Fashion Week walking in Donna Karan’s and Calvin Klein’s 2009 Fall fashion shows and becoming one of the most notable newcomers of 2009 Fall season. Jac started to be known by her powerful way of trudging the catwalk. Later she walked in Milan for Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, and Versace although skipped Paris Fashion Week as she didn’t meet the age requirements set by the organization. By May 2009 Monika had already appeared in thirty magazine covers, was one of the top ten models to watch closely ( according “The New York Magazine”) and had become the image of Calvin Klein. In June 2009 Jac opened and closed in New York Calvin Klein’s resort fashion show and appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” France. In September the Polish model was considered a rising star by “Teen Vogue” and opened and closed in New York and Milan Calvin Klein’s, Bottega Veneta’s, Marni’s, Etro’s, and Pucci’s 2010 Spring shows closing Alexander Wang’s, Gianfranco Ferré’s, and Etro’s. In October she appeared in a number of editorials for “Vogue” Italy, “Numéro” , and “W” and finally in December reappeared again in an editorial for “Numéro”.

At the beginning of 2010 Monika extended her contract with Calvin Klein. In January she appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Italy and opened in Paris Valentino’s couture 2010 spring show walking also for Armani Privé, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Elie Saab, and Valentino. In February she opened in New York, Paris, and Milan Altuzarra’s, Calvin Klein’s, Donna Karan’s, Ralph Lauren’s, Gianfranco Ferré’s, Salvatore Ferragamo’s, Versace’s, and Thierry Mugler’s Fall fashion shows and closed Hervé Léger’s, Ralph Lauren’s, Gianfranco Ferré’s, Cacharel’s, Hermès’, and Valentino’s. In March she appeared in an editorial of “Numéro” and in April in editorials of “Vogue” France, Japan, and Italy. In June she landed the cover of “Numéro” and in July she got back to the catwalk to walk for Elie Saab’s, Valentino’s, Armani Privé’s, and Christian Dior’s couture Fall shows. In September Jac Jagaciak traveled to New York and Paris to walk for Tommy Hilfiger, Pedro Lourenco, Richard Chai LOVE, Derek Lam, and Roland Mouret. Finally in November she appeared again in an editorial of “Vogue” France and in December she posed for the cover of “Numéro”.

At the beginning of 2011 the Polish model extended her contract with Chanel cosmetics, in Januray she walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Elie Saab’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s, Valentino’s, Chanel’s, and Christian Dior’s couture Spring fashion shows and in February and March appeared in editorials for “Vogue”. We’ll finish today’s post leaving a slideshow with some pictures of Jac Jagaciak and some videos so you can see this gorgeous model live. Best regards.

JULIA STEGNER BEAUTIFUL GERMAN MODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:50:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today’s installment is dedicated to one of my favorite models. Our guest is German and although she’s one of the renowned Victoria’s Secret angels she’s not as famous as other German models like Claudia Schiffer or Heidi Klum. She has walked for Gucci, Versace, and Valentino and landed the cover of some of the world’s most prestigious magazines such as “Elle”, “Vogue” and “Harper’s Bazaar”. Do you already know who she is? Bingo. Today’s post is dedicated to the beautiful German model Julia Stegner. Here you are Julia Stegner, a real stunner.

Our new friend Julia was born on November 2, 1984 in Munich, Germany. His father worked for an American multinational as the sales manager for Central Europe and her mother was an accountant. Julia was brought up within an animal-caring family composed of her parents, her older sister and some dogs. She started in the fashion world at a very young age and was a child model for seven years appearing in a number of advertisements and kidswear catalogues. Besides her work as a child model, she studied ballet for nine years.

While studying at High School Julia discovered her passion for basketball and joined a team in her hometown. It’s obvious that being 180 centimetres tall she was naturally gifted for this sport. Just before turning fifteen the German model was discovered by a talent scout while eating a hotdog at Munchen’s Oktoberfest. The scout saw her and immediately got impressed by the beauty of that young girl. Julia was first signed by Tilla Linding a clothing company based in Munich and London and, although the model had planned to study accountancy after finishing High School, she moved to Paris to try her luck as a professional model. Here you are her data and measurements:

- Full name: Julia Stegner

- Birth date: November 2, 1984 in Munich, Germany

- Height: 180 centimeters (5 ft 11 in)

- Hair color: light blond

- Eye color: green

- Measurements: 84-61-88 centimetres

- Weight: 56 kilograms (120 lbs)

Soon after arriving in Paris, Julia first landed on the cover of the prestigious fashion magazine “Elle”. Eventually, the German model was signed by Supreme Management and in less than four months she opened Yves Saint Laurent’s 2003 Spring fashion show, starred in Strenesse and Sportmax’s ad campaigns and landed on the covers of “Vogue” France, Italy, Japan and Germany.

By the summer of 2004 Julia had already starred in ad campaigns for Celine, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, and Dior. She has also worked for Hugo Boss and in 2005 she starred in Chloé’s ad campaign and walked for Anna Sui, Lanvin, Gucci, Versace, and Valentino. As you can see she was in really high demand at that time and joined Victoria’s Secret heaven participating in 2005, 2006, and 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Unlike other fashion models supportive of PETA organization, Julia has participated in a number of advertisements and fashion shows wearing fur clothes. She also appeared in a number of calendars such as Pirelli’s in 2005 and in 2007 became the image of Aquascutum, Guerlain, KissKiss, Hugo Boss Eyewear and Hugo Boss fragrance “Femme”.

In 2008 Julia became the image of Tod’s and Armani Jeans and starred in some TV commercials for Maybelline. In February, April, and May she appeared in several editorials for “Harper’s Bazaar” and in March landed on the pages of “Vogue” Italy. At the same time she was photographed by Steven Meisel for Gianfranco Ferré’s ad campaign together with Malgosia Bela. In August Julia left Women Management New York and signed for IMG and in September she walked in New York, Milan, and Paris for rag & bone, Gucci, and Givenchy’s 2009 spring fashion shows. In November she landed on the covers of “Elle” France, “Vogue” Spain, and “Numéro” Japan and participated in the greatest show on Earth, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Finally in December she added the cover of “Vogue” Germany to her résumé.

In January 2009 the German model appeared in an editorial of “i-D” featured to Alexander Wang and walked in Paris for Givenchy 2009 couture Spring fashion show. In February she traveled to New York to walk for Alexander Wang and rag & bone’s Fall shows, in March was featured again on the pages of “Vogue” Italy, and in May reappeared in “Vogue” together with boyfriend Steven Pan. During the following months she kept on appearing in fashion magazines: “Vogue” Germany (July), “Vogue” France (September), and “Vogue” (October). In November she participated in the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and finished that year appearing on the cover of “Vogue” Spain. In 2011 Julia appeared on the cover of “Tush” and participated in H&M’s summer ad campaign. In August she visited the pages of “Dazed & Confused” and at the end of the year appeared in the winter issue of “Muse” and an editorial of “Vogue”. Finally in February 2011 Julia closed in New York Proenza Schouler’s fall fashion show and in May she landed again on the cover of “Vogue” Germany. Out of curiosity we’ll say that she always goes to work by bicycle. To finish today’s article I’ll leave you a slideshow with some pictures of Julia Stegner and a video of this beautiful German model. Best regards.

RUSSIAN MODEL MASHA NOVOSELOVA

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:13:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport & Beauty. There is no doubt that Russian models are amongst the undisputed queens in the world of fashion and beauty. So much so that today we’re traveling to Eastern Europe to meet one of these beauties, Russian model Masha Novoselova. Despite her youth, Masha has already trudged the catwalk for some of the world’s best fashion labels such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, La Perla, Stella McCartney, Miss Sixty, DSquared2, and Moschino, starred in ad campaigns for Christian Lacroix, Ungaro Homme, See by Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Loewe, Miss Sixty, H&M, and Benetton and appeared in the cover of some of the most prestigious fashion magazines like “Elle”, “Flair”, “Marie Claire”, “Harper’s Bazaar”, and “Vogue”. Dear friends, here you are gorgeous Russian model Masha Novoselova.

I think we should start from the beginning. Our new friend Masha was born in 1985 in the Russian city of Tula. Her promising modeling career started in 2006 after signing for Storm Agency London. Soon after she would appear in an editorial of “Vogue” France (November 2006) and In February 2007 she was considered by Models.com as one of the year’s top ten newcomers. April 2007 started jam packed of events for her as she appeared in an editorial of “Elle” Italy, posed lying on a bed for Ungaro Homme’s spring ad campaign, and was photographed by Terry Richardson for Christian Lacroix’s ad campaign. In June the Russian model landed on the cover of “L’Officiel” and in July she appeared on the cover of “Numéro” (together with Brazilian model Caroline Trentini and dressed in a biker outfit), sported some tiny swimsuits in an editorial of “L’Officiel”, and was photographed by Mario Sorrenti for an editorial of “V” magazine.

In September 2007 Masha visited New York’s catwalks to open and close Ruffian’s Spring fashion show and close Behnaz Sarafpour’s one. Besides this catwalk appearance, she was also photographed by Ines Van Lamsweerde for “See by Chloé” campaign (where she replaced Denisa Dvorakova) and starred in Malo’s fall ad campaign. Finally, in November and December Masha appeared in two editorials of “Numéro” magazine. Here you are the data and measurements of this Russian stunner :

- Full name: Maria “Masha” Novoselova

- Birth date: January 31, 1985 in Tula, Russia

- Height: 175 centimetres : 5'9"

- Measurements: (EU) 87.5-62-89 : (US) 34.5-24.5-35

- Hair color: blond

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: (EU) 36 : (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 37 : (US) 7

- Agencies: New Models Agency Brussels, Group Madrid/Barcelona, Modelwerk Hamburg, Storm London, Why Not Milan, Marilyn Paris, Marilyn New York

Let’s talk about 2008. At the beginning of that year, Masha was photographed by the famous fashion photographer Mario Testino for Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss’ ad campaigns and became one of Loewe’s spokespersons. In January, Hintmag.com included her in “Model Mania” as one of fashion new rising stars. She was also photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Sport and appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” UK. In February she traveled to New York, Paris, and Milan to walk for 3.1 phillip lim, Gucci, La Perla, and Stella McCartney’s Fall fashion shows. During the next months Masha would appear again in a number of magazine articles and covers: “Numero” and “Vogue” Italy (March), “Harper’s Bazaar” (April), “Vogue beauty” Japan and “Vogue” Russia (May) and “MUSE” (June). In July she landed the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” and became the image of Miss Sixty’s fall ad campaign. In September she reappeared in “Harper’s Bazaar”, participated in the making of H&M’s catalogue and opened Behnaz Sarafpour and VPL’s spring fashion shows in New York. Finally at the end of the year she went back to “Vogue” Russia (October and December) and “V” magazine.

In January 2009, Masha appeared in “Numéro” Japan and in February she landed the cover of “Vogue” Germany and walked in New York and Milan for Sixty, Dolce & Gabbana, DSquared2, and Moschino’s Fall fashion shows. In March and April she appeared in an editorial and the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” and in May landed the cover of “Flair” Italy and “Harper’s Bazaar” where she reappeared in July. In September Masha posed for “Vogue” Germany and walked in Milan for D&G and Dolce & Gabbana’s spring shows. Finally she appeared in “Marie Claire” Italy (October) and “Vogue” Germany (December). Throughout the year she also starred in ad campaigns for Dior addict 2, Patrizia Pepe, Nina Ricci, La Perla, Swarovski, and Sisley.

In March 2010 the model reappeared in an editorial for “Vogue” Spain and in April and May she landed the cover and pages of “Marie Claire” Italy. Throughout the year she also appeared in “Elle” UK and “Vogue” Spain and walked for a number of fashion labels like D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Enrico Coveri, and Ermanno Scervino starring in ad campaigns for Trussardi, Andrew Marc, Sarar (together with German model Lars Bursmeister), Seven For All Mankind, Patrizia Pepe, and Garnier. In 2011 she has walked for Escada and Escada Sport and starred in ad campaigns for Tru Trussardi or Vince Camuto. Out of curiosity we will say that the Russian model is a close friend of fellow models Caroline Trentini, Ekaterina Kiseleva, and Sheila Marquez. What does Masa like to do in her leisure time? She seems to like dancing, writing poems, water skiing, and reading books about the Tibet. To finish today’s installment I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of her and a couple of videos where you can admire this gorgeous Russian model. Best regards.

RALPH LAUREN POLO SHIRTS 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:32:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport & beauty. Today’s installment is dedicated to men’s fashion. It’s especially dedicated to those men who like smart and casual clothing even in summer burning hot days. After our post dedicated to Argentinean fashion brand La Martina it’s time to talk about another icon of posh fashion, Polo Ralph Lauren and review its polo shirt collection. If you like any of them you can buy it at Polo Ralph Lauren website or at a Polo Ralph Lauren store close to your place. Let’s get going.

We’ll start talking about Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Racing polo shirt. Custom-Fit Racing is a tight-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt made of breathable cotton decorated with embroidered motifs inspired in motor racing. On the left side of the chest we can see the big embroidered Ralph Lauren’s pony paired with motor racing patches and embroidery. You can customize this polo shirt with patches and inscriptions from different countries. Manufactured in 100% cotton it is machine washable and is available in sizes S, M, L y XL. Its price is 145$ (100€) .

Our next proposal is the classical Ralph Lauren’s Classic Fit Mesh polo shirt. This classic fit short-sleeved polo shirt is made of resistant breathable cotton. It’s fitted with ribbed collar and two-button placket. The standard embroidered Ralph Lauren pony is embroidered on the left side of the chest. 100% cotton and machine washable this polo shirt is available in yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, khaki, white, pink, black, grey, cream and green and in sizes S to XXL. If you like it you can buy it for 85$ (60€) .

Let’s talk about Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Big Pony polo shirt. This modern, trim-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt features higher sleeves and a shorter hem than classical ones. As usual, it’s fitted with a ribbed collar and a two-button placket and features a large Ralph Lauren’s pony embroidered on the chest and a number three patch on the right sleeve. It’s manufactured in 100% cotton, machine washable and is available in yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, khaki, white, pink, black, grey, cream and green and sizes S to XXL. Its price is 98$ (70€).

Our fourth proposal is Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Thick Stripped polo shirt. This tight-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt is made of breathable cotton and features an innovative design of large horizontal stripes. It’s fitted with ribbed sleeves, a ribbed collar, a two-button placket and an irregular vented hem. The standard embroidered pony resalta on the left side of the chest. 100% cotton and machine washable is available in blue and sizes S to XL. This shirt costs 89,50$ (63€).

It’s turn for one of Ralph Lauren’s must-have, the Classic-Fit Country Flag polo shirt. This classic and comfortable short-sleeved polo shirt is made of durable cotton and is decorated with motifs inspired in different countries. It features a ribbed collar, a two-button placket, and a large Ralph Lauren’s pony embroidered on the left side of the chest paired with the national flag of choice embroidered on the right. The name of the country of choice, the flag and a number are embroidered on the back of the shirt. 100% cotton and machine washable, this polo shirt is available in sizes S to XL and in white if you choose the US pattern or blue if you prefer England, United Kingdom or Japan. Its price is 125$ (87€).

It’s high time to talk about a novelty in Ralph Lauren polo shirt collection. We’re talking about the Custom-Fit Black Watch polo shirt. This shirt has been specially created to commemorate Ralph Lauren’s sponsorship of the Black Watch team and features a number two (the number worn by Black Watch star player Nacho Figueras) embroidered on its back and sleeves. Specially intended to be paired with Ralph Lauren’s Big Pony polo shirt, the Custom-Fit Black Watch has been launched in a limited edition only available at the best stores. This modern short-sleeved polo shirt is made of mercerized cotton fabric and features ribbed sleeves, a ribbed collar, a two-button placket and an irregular hem. Ralph Lauren’s big golden pony is embroidered on the chest together with a Black Watch logo and its shield patch. 100% cotton and machine washable, is available in white, black, red, and blue and in sizes S to XL. You can buy it for 98$ (69€).

It’s now turn to talk about Ralph Lauren’s Slim-Fit Mesh polo shirt. It’s a modernized and shorter version of the traditional polo shirt and is fitted with a narrower chest. It’s a short-sleeved shirt made of breathable cotton fabric that features ribbed sleeves and collar and a two-button placket. The standard pony is embroidered on the left side of the chest. 100% cotton and machine washable, is available in green, yellow, pink, blue and sapphire and sizes L, XL, and XXL. If you like it its price is 85$ (60€).

Let’s move on to talk about Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Neon Big Ponypolo shirt. This trim-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt is made of breathable cotton and has been jazzed up adding neon embroidery. It features ribbed sleeves and collar, a two-button placket and irregular hem. Ralph Lauren’s neon pony is embroidered on the left side of the chest together with a neon number three on the right sleeve. 100% cotton and machine washable it is available in blue and sizes S, M, L, and XL. This polo shirt can be yours for 98$ (69€).

We’ll finish our review talking about a polo shirt I don’t like at all and that I would never wear, Ralph Lauren’s Classic-Fit Beacon Mesh polo shirt. This classical short-sleeved polo shirt is inspired in Southwestern motifs and features an original pattern in durable cotton fabric. It’s specially suitable for those who like genuine and provocative looks. It features a two-button pointed placket with wooden and brass buttons. On the left side of the chest there is a pocket over which we can see Ralph Lauren’s label. 100% cotton and machine washable is available in sizes S to XXL. Its price is 125$ (87€). I hope you liked today installment and found it useful to make up your mind in case you want to buy Ralph Lauren’s polo shirts. Best regards.

EVA RICCOBONO GORGEOUS ITALIAN MODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:21:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport & beauty. For sure you’d agree with me if I said that talking about Italian girls equals to talking about beauty. So much so that today’s installment is going to be dedicated to the beautiful Italian model Eva Riccobono. Eva is one of the most promising members of the new breed of Italian models currently trudging the catwalks around the whole world. Despite her youth, Eva has already walked for top fashion designers such as Valentino, Gianfranco Ferrè, Ungaro, and Dolce & Gabbana and has graced the covers of a number of fashion magazines. But Eva is not only a beautiful face and a statuesque body as she’s also a singer, TV presenter and actress. Dear friends let me introduce you the gorgeous Italian model Eva Riccobono. Here you are. Pay attention to the first picture. I have no words to describe her beauty.

Italian model Eva Riccobono was born on February 7, 1983 in Palermo, Sicily. The daughter of an Italian father and a German mother, Eva has three older sisters and a had also a brother who died when she was very young. Being only fourteen years old, Eva was discovered by Italian photographer Luca LoBosco and when she was seventeen she was considered the new Laetitia Casta by Italian magazine “Corriere della Sera” due to the amazing resemblance of Eva’s face with that of the beautiful French model. From then on, she became one of the most important Italian models and started to live between Milan, New York, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, London, Rome, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

In 2001 Eva Riccobono signed for Women Management and made her debut on the catwalk walking for Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine, Gianfranco Ferrè, Lancetti, and Trussardi. In 2002 Eva posed for L’Oreal calendar and signed an exclusive contract with Dolce & Gabbana to participate together with Naomi Campbel in the Italian fashion giant ad campaigns and fashion shows. Eva has repeatedly said that she’s closely tied to this Italian fashion brand that launched her to fame. Besides, she was exclusively signed to walk in Paris for Emanuel Ungaro and Valentino. Also in 2002 Eva tried her luck on TV as the co-host of the show “Stasera pagoIo” together with Rosario Fiorello. Here you are Eva’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Eva Riccobono

- Birth date: 7 de February 7, 1983 in Palermo, Italy

- Height: 178 centimetres : 5'10"

- Measurements: (EU) 85-62-89 : (US) 33-24-35

- Hair color: blonde

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: (EU) 34 : (US) 4

- Shoe size: (EU) 37 : (US) 7

- Agencies: D'management Group – Milan, Marilyn Agency – Paris, Storm Model Management – London, Mega model management – Miami, Seeds – Berlin, Place Models – Hamburg, ext Company – Vienna, Fotogen - Zürich

Eva soon became one of the favorite models of fashion designers such as Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Gianfranco Ferrè, Emanuel Ungaro, Fausto Sarli, and Valentino walking in the world’s most important fashion capitals such as New York, London, Milan, and París. Besides being a queen of the catwalk she has often appeared in the cover of the most important fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, Numéro, Flair, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, L'Officiel, Cosmopolitan, GQ, and Max amongst others and has been photographed by a great many fashion photographers like Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Gilles Bensimon, Annie Leibovitz, Juergen Teller, and Miles Aldridge. In 2003 Eva posed for the renowned Pirelli calendar, starred in Lanceti, Sonia Rykiel and Dolce & Gabbana (photographed by Mario Testino) ad campaigns and appeared in the cover of “Elle” France and “Vogue” Portugal.

Recognized as one of the best international models, Eva worked ceaselessly between 2003 and 2009 walking for many fashion brands and posing for countless ad campaigns. Together with her close friend Mariacarla Boscono, Eva is one of Italy’s highest paid models making up to 20000€ per day of work. In 2004 she appeared in a short film called “Eva” shot in a loft overlooking the Hudson River in New York and premiered in that year’s Milan Fashion Week. Still in 2004 Eva starred in ad campaigns for Gianfranco Ferrè, Chanel Make Up, and la Perla. The following year she became a spokesperson for “Celine” and graced the covers of “Vogue” Japan and “L’Officiel” Russia appearing in a “Model Moment” dedicated to the world’s most important top models being interviewed at a Dolce & Gabbana’s fashion show backstage.

In 2007 Eva became a spokesperson for Hybris and in 2008 she tried her luck as an actress being casted for the role of Blanche Duval in Carlo Verdone’s film “Grande, grosso e Verdone”. In 2009 Eva appeared in the Lavazza calendar alongside other Italian models like Elettra Rossellini and with pictures shot by the famous American photographer Annie Leibovitz. Eva is one of the models that appeared in the cover of the calendar in a picture taken in an empty Venice’s San Marco square. In March she appeared in the cover of “Playboy” Italy and in an interview she and her boyfriend (Italian DJ Matteo Ceccarini) gave to Italian maganize “A” later that year, Eva announced that she temporarily gave up the catwalk to try her luck as a singer launching “Labbra” a song inspired in the seventies French chanson with a kind of a bohemian touch.

Fortunately Eva kept on working in ad campaigns and in 2010 she starred in “Made in Italy” and Design by Enzo Fusco Spring ad campaigns. In April 2010 she signed a contract with D’management Group (also representing models such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Eva Herzigova amongst others) leaving Women Management Milan. Finally in November Eva appeared in an editorial for “Harper’s Bazaar” Japan. In February 2011 the Italian model appeared in the cover and a controversial editorial for “Max” and starred for the fourth time in the 2011 Valentino Handbags Spring ad campaign and for Design by Enzo Fusco campaign. To finish today’s article we’ll leave you a slideshow with some of the best Eva’s pictures and some videos where you can see her alive and kicking. In the second video you can see her singing the son “Labbra”. You’ll agree with me that she’s a gorgeous woman, an outstanding model but she leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to singing. Best regards.

PRONOVIAS 2012 BRIDAL FASHION COLLECTION

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport & beauty. Today’s installment is dedicated to one of my favorite topics, bridal fashion. The article will be especially useful for those girls who are getting married in 2012 as we are going to review Manuel Mota’s 2012 bridal fashion collection specially designed for the Spanish evening and bridal fashion giant Pronovias. In today’s article we will be showing you some of the best Pronovias’ bridal gowns and, most importantly, their prices so you can make yourselves an idea whether they are within your budget. Anyway, I can tell you that Manuel Mota’s bridal gowns are not precisely cheap....

We’ll start our review to Pronovias’ 2012 bridal collection by Manuel Mota talking about Pradera wedding dress. Pradera is a beautiful wedding gown manufactured in silk. It’s fitted with a beautifully draped, strapless neckline with embroidered rhinestones in the lower part. This waist-hugging wedding gown also includes a long tail and pockets on both sides of the waistline. If you wish, you can also get a long silk tulle veil and satin ornaments. I have to admit that this is one of my favorite dresses but is quite expensive as its price reaches 4300€ (6200$).

Next Pronovias’ 2012 model is called Prestigio. Prestigio is a unique waist-hugging bridal gown fitted with a skirt embellished with embroidered flowers. The dress features a strapless neckline embellished with embroidered ornaments and a voluminous skirt manufactured in a gauzy fabric. It can be accessorized by adding a comb and a smooth veil of silk tulle. This model is a bit cheaper than the previous one and its price is 2600€ (3800$).

The next model on our list is called Puebla. Puebla is a mermaid cut wedding dress that is tight fitting around the waist. This gown is fitted with a strapless neckline and paired with a sleeveless transparent bolero with neck and side embellishments. The skirt and the one-meter-long tail are embellished with longitudinal vertical embroidery and finished with ruffles. Please note the V-shaped vertical opening on the back and the silk tulle veil with lace. If you like it its price is 3100€ (4500$).

It is turn for Primor wedding dress. Primor is a beautiful waist-hugging dress fitted with a voluminous skirt. It features a heart-shaped strapless neckline embellished with feathers down to the waist. Over the waist this dress features a nice belt embellished with rhinestone floral appliqués. Primor is an open back dress that can be paired with a smooth silk tulle veil. Its price is 3350€ (4825$).

Let’s move on with our review to Pronovias’ 2012 wedding dresses talking about Preferida gown. Preferida is an elegant waist and hip-hugging dress made of off-white silk satin. The dress blossoms like a flower showing a nice and voluminous flying skirt. You can also pair it with a silk tulle veil topped with satin edge. The price of Preferida is 3500€ (5050$).

It’s high time to talk about Pronovias’ Puma wedding dress. Puma is an elegant slim-fit dress especially designed to enhance the female silhouette. It is made of silk satin fabric in shades of pearl. This dress features a rounded neckline embellished with transparent lace and a sash that crosses the body from shoulder down to waist. This dress has a straight skirt decorated with vertical ruffles jutting out from the back and reaching the tail. The back features a round opening and Puma can be paired with a silk tulle veil. It’s a bit cheaper than the previous ones and its price is 2200€ (3200$).

Our next proposal from Pronovias’ 2012 bridal fashion collection is called Princesa. Princesa is a classical wedding dress fitted with some original details. It’s a strapless empire waist dress decorated with feathers and rhinestone appliqués over the waist and fitted with a large and voluminous skirt topped with a long tail. It features a V-shaped opening on the back and can be accessorized with a smooth silk tulle veil. If you want to feel like a Princess in your wedding day you can do it for 3500€ (5050$).

Let’s talk about Pronovias’ Preludio wedding dress. Preludio is a simple and elegant straight-cut wedding gown manufactured in silk satin. Figure-hugging at the waist, Preludio features a strapless neckline, a V-shaped opening at the back and an elegant silk satin tail. It can be accessorized with a traditional lace Spanish mantilla. It’s one of the cheapest dresses of our review and its price is 1900€ (2750$).

We’ll finish today’s installment dedicated to Pronovias’ 2012 bridal fashion by Manuel Mota talking about Puntal wedding dress. Puntal is an elegant mermaid-cut wedding dress made of hand-embroidered lace. As you can see in the picture, it’s a waist and hip-hugging dress and is decorated with a beautiful jewellery belt. Puntal features a heart-shaped strapless neckline and a lace-embroidered skirt that finishes in a long tail. It can be paired with a silk tulle veil and its price is 4600€ (6620$). We’ll finish this review leaving a slideshow with the pictures of Manuel Mota’s designs and a video where you can see Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, Russian model Irina Sheik during the unveiling of Pronovias’ 2012 bridal fashion collection. Best regards.

ALYSSA MILLER BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN MODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:42:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport & beauty. Today’s instalment is dedicated to one of those fashion models we like so much and sometimes dream with, American model Alyssa Miller. In spite of the fact that she’s still very young, Alyssa Miller has become the image of top fashion brands as Guess or Diesel, has graced the covers of some of the most important fashion magazines such as “Vogue”, and “Elle”, and, most importantly, has made her debut in the worldwide renowned Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Here you are American model Alyssa Miller, a real delight to the senses….

American model Alyssa Miller was born on July 4, 1990 in Los Angeles, California. In 2005 she signed a contract with Marilyn and in August that same year, Alyssa appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” Russia, in the cover of a “Vogue” Italy supplement and became the image of Stella McCartney’s Fall collection ad campaign. In September, Alyssa Miller was photographed by Dusan Reljin for an issue of the magazine “Numéro” and participated in her first important catwalk event in New York walking for Tuleh and Roland Mouret’s Spring Summer fashion shows. In February 2006 the American model starred in an editorial for “Vogue” Germany and walked in New York for Doo.Ri’s Fall Winter fashion show. In March she appeared in an editorial for “Allure” and became the image of Diesel’s Spring ad campaign. Finally, in October Alyssa graced the cover of “Vogue” Germany together with American fellow model Darla Baker. Here you are Alyssa Miller’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Alyssa Miller

- Birth date: July 4, 1990 in Los Angeles, California

- Height: 175 centímetres : 5 ft 9 in

- Measurements: 86.5-60-89 (EU) : 34-23.5-35 (US)

- Hair color: brown

- Eye color: green blue

- Dress size: 36 (EU) : 6 (US)

- Shoe size: 39 (EU) : (US)

- Agencies: Marilyn Agency, Nous Models, Select London y Beatrice Milan

In March 2007, Alyssa was photographed by Max Cardelli for “Elle” and appeared in the ad campaign of the lingerie giant La Perla together with Diana Dondoe. Next year in February Alyssa walked in New York for Tracy Reese and Vivienne Tam’s Fall Winter fashion shows, and appeared in an editorial of “Flair” Italy (April 2008) and “Harper’s Bazaar” (June 2008). In April 2009 the American model starred in an editorial for “Marie Claire” Italy. Besides, Alyssa has also starred in ad campaigns for DOC, Billabong, Editte Keshishyan, and Stella McCartney. In July 2010 Miller graced the cover of “Elle” Italy and by the end of that year she had become one of the new faces of “Guess by Marciano” clothing line and Guess’ Seductive fragrance. In 2011 she has starred in ad campaigns for Intimissimi and Guess.

However, her big breakthrough came in 2011 when she made her debut for the worldwide renowned magazine Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in a photo report shot in Fidji and Hawaii. Alyssa was one of the five newcomers together with Shannan Click, Kenza Fourati, Brazilian model Izabel Goulart, and former Guess model Kate Upton. According to an article by “The Wall Street Journal”, Alyssa thought that if she ever was to appear in Sports illustrated, it would be in an article dedicated to soccer as she imagined herself as a professional soccer player. The American model also appeared in an article dedicated to body painting where Alyssa was painted by Joanne Gair so Stewart Shining could photograph her in New York.

Talking about her hobbies we can say that Alyssa loves all kind of sports but due to her constant traveling she doesn’t have enough time to practice them. She’s been an active woman that played soccer from an early age and used to watch games with her father. Alyssa grew up in a sporting atmosphere and she either watched a baseball game or a basketball one. If I had to choose, I’d choose neither baseball nor basketball. I’d rather watch this gorgeous woman named Alyssa Miller. To conclude this instalment I'll leave you a slideshow with some Alyssa's pictures and some videos so you can see this gorgeous american model alive and kicking. Best regards.

BEST MALE MODELS ARTHUR SALES

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:49:00 +0000

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. It’s been a long time since the last post we dedicated to a male model so I think it’s high time to get back over the issue. Today we’re traveling to Brazil to present one of the youngest and most successful male models of our days, Brazilian model Arthur Sales. In spite of his youth, Arthur Sales has entered the fashion world in style, and is one of the most promising male models for the short term. Dear readers, here you are Brazilian model Arthur Sales. Enjoy yourselves....

Arthur Sales Gouveia was born in 1991 in Recife, Brazil, in a family of Italian origin with Brazilian mix. Being a child, Arthur never thought about becoming a professional model and he always wanted to become a lawyer. Therefore, and upon graduating from High School, Arthur enrolled in a Law degree at the University to make his dream come true. Anyway she had kind of fashion background as when he was ten years old her mother enrolled him in a child’s beauty contest that Arthur won getting a bicycle as a prize.

Before the last pictures, we left Arthur turned into a new Law student. Do not believe that this new scenario lasted for long. One day (soon after enrolling at the University) while Arthur was working out at the gym he was approached by a friend of his who persuaded him to take part in a fashion show in his hometown and after the show accompanied Arthur to EP modeling agency. Arthur was a bit reluctant in the beginning as he knew nothing about the fashion world but he thought it would be an easy way to make some money to pay the student loans he had been granted.

Said and done. No sooner had the Brazilian model trudged the catwalk when Arthur’s agent, Elizabeth Pontes, began to search for contracts until she got one for him in Milan. This is the way it all started. As it usually happens, Arthur’s first assignments were catalogue photo shoots until June 2009 when the Brazilian model was hired to walk for DSquared 2 in Milan and later to work together with Canadian model Daria Werbowy in DSquared 2 2010 Spring ad campaign. Besides signing a contract with DSquared 2, Arthur became the image of men’s swimwear brand “Butch”. While at DSquared 2’s backstage, Arthur was approached by a man who resulted to be Vanity Fair’s director that started taking pictures of him. In a few days, Arthur started to pose for an editorial of Vanity Fair together with Colombian singer Shakira who, according to Arthur, is a really nice girl. Here you are the data and measurement of this Brazilian model:

Full name: Arthur Sales Gouveia

Birth date: 1991 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Zodiac sign: Leo

Height: 184 centimetres : 6' 0"

Chest: 93 centímetres : 36"

Waist: 74 centímetres : 32"

Inseam: 80 centímetres : 32"

Eye color: green

Hair color: brown

Shirt size: 15

Shoe size: 44 (EU) : 11(US)

Agencies: Elite Milan and Barcelona, IMM Brussels, Soul Artist Management New York, Nevs London and Spin Model Management Hamburg.

In 2010 and besides the famous DSquared 2 ad campaign, Arthur starred in Armani Exchange, Lincs, American Eagle Jeans and Max Mara’s Fall Winter ad campaigns. Arthur Sales is also a regular face in the covers and editorials of the most prestigious magazines having appeared in several issues of “L’Officiel “ Paris and “Details”. In 2011, Arthur has starred in Vila Romana’s Fall Winter and Class Cavalli’s Spring Summer ad campaigns and in XTI’s Footwear Summer ad campaign together with Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancé, Russian model Irina Sheyk.

Let’s talk a bit about Arthur’s personal life. Arthur Sales describes himself as an “average man”. According to the Brazilian model, life has many things to love that make you happy everyday such as God, family and friends. Arthur likes working out at the gym and when he travels to coastal areas he likes playing foot-volley and surfing. His favorite sports are surf, Jiu-jitsu and soccer, the sport he played at school. Concerning Arthur’s musical likes, he prefers Jack Johnson, surf music, reggae and Brazilian music. To conclude today’s post I’ll leave you with a slideshow with some Arthur Sales’ pictures and a couple of videos so you can see him alive and kicking. Best regards.

SWEDISH MODELS FRIDA GUSTAVSSON

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Sun, 29 May 2011 18:14:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today we’re traveling to Sweden to present one of the youngest and most promising Swedish models, Frida Gustavsson. Despite her youth, Frida Gustavsson is one of the most sought-after Swedish models and a regular face in the fashion shows of the most renowned fashion labels in today’s time. Although her modeling career has just started, Frida has already walked for Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren or Versace, appeared in fashion magazines such as Elle, Numéro, and Vogue and starred in ad campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Jill Stuart, and Anna Sui amongst others. Dear readers, let me introduce you Swedish model Frida Gustavsson. Here you are Frida.

Frida Gustavsson was born in the Swedish capital, Stockholm on June 6, 1993. Her modeling career started in 2008 when Frida began modeling in her country of origin. That same year, the Swedish model moved to Japan in an attempt to boost her rising career and gain experience and international recognition. Said and done. The following year Frida Gustavsson signed for IMG modeling agency laying the foundations for a promising career in the fashion world. Already in 2009, Frida opened Valentino’s Fall Winter fashion show in Paris and walked for Lebanese designer Elie Saab. Have a look at Frida’s legs in the second picture. They are endless….

In September 2009, the Swedish model appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” Italy dedicated to Valentino’s couture collection, opened Richard Chai’s Spring Summer fashion show in New York and walked for BCBG Max Azria, Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, and Ralph Lauren. Already in September, Frida opened Luella, Pringle of Scotland, Gianfranco Ferre and Les Copains’ Spring fashion shows in London and Paris and closed Just Cavalli and Gareth Pugh’s Spring ones in Milan and Paris. Besides, websites models.com and style.com included her amongst the ten most promising newcomers of the year and in October the Swedish model appeared in an editorial of “L’Officiel” France and in a spread of “Crash” magazine. This is what I would consider as having a tight agenda.

Let’s go on talking about 2010. As early as in January, Frida was photographed by Mario Sorrenti for Jill Stuart’s Spring campaign, appeared in editorials for both “Vogue” Italy and “W” magazines and walked in Paris for Armani Privé, Elie Saab, Christian Dior and Chanel’s Spring Summer couture fashion shows. In February, the Swedish model starred in an editorial for “Numero”, opened Just Cavalli, Costume National, and Sophia Kokosalaki’s Fall Winter fashion shows in Milan and Paris and closed Marc by Marc Jacobs, Etro, and Just Cavalli’s. During the following months, Frida Gustavsson became a regular face for fashion magazines appearing on the cover of “Vogue” Germany (March), in a beauty editorial of “Vogue” Japan (April), the Spring issue of “Another Magazine”, and in editorials for both “Vogue” Japan and “Numero” (June). Here you are the personal data and measurements of this stunning Swede called Frida Gustavsson:

- Full name: Frida Gustavsson

- Birth date: June 6, 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden

- Height: 178 centímetres (5'9.5")

- Hair color: blond

- Eye color: blue

- Measurements: (EU) 81-58.5-86.5 : (US) 32-23-34

- Dress size: (EU) 34 : (US) 4

- Shoe size: (EU) 40 : (US) 9

- Agencies: Stockholmsgruppen Models, Mega Model Agency - Hamburgo, IMG Models - Paris, IMG Models - Londres, IMG Models - Milan, Mega Model Agency - Berlin

Let’s move on. In July 2010 Frida Gustavsson walked in Paris for Privé, Christian Dior, Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall Winter fashion shows. In August, she appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” France, became the face of Marc Jacobs and starred in Anna Sui’s cosmetics Fall ad campaign. In September, the Swedish model opened Marc by Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Aquilano.Rimondi, Prabal Gurung, and Lanvin’s Spring Summer fashion shows in New York, Milan, and Paris and closes Prabal Gurung and nº 21’s. Besides, Frida Gustavsson signed a contract with the fragrance Daisy by Marc Jacobs. To finish the year and during the months of October, November, and December, Frida returned to printed magazines appearing in editorials for “Vogue”, “Vogue” France and “Vogue” Great Britain. As you will probably have noticed, 2010 was another exhausting year for the Swedish stunner. That year she was the fourth most demanded model for the Spring Summer campaign only behind Polish and French models Kasia Struss and Constance Jablonski.

Frida started 2011 opening Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring Summer couture show in Paris and walking for Armani Privé, Chanel, Valentino, and Christian Dior. In addition, she extended her contract with Anna Sui cosmetics, was photographed by Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino for a “Vogue” editorial and won the award given by “Elle” to distinguish the best Swedish model of the year. Out of curiosity we’ll say that Frida Gustavsson studies at the Swedish branch of the Central St. Martins College of Art & Design and that she hopes to become a fashion stylist specialized in pattern and produce design. To finish today’s post, I’ll leave you a slideshow with some Frida Gustavsson’s pictures and a couple of videos so that you can see this beautiful Swedish model live. Best regards.

FOOTBALL PLAYERS BEST TATTOOS

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today’s post is going to be dedicated to football stars and their tattoos. Football stars are mass idols nowadays and youths usually try to imitate their lifestyle and look: their clothes, haircut and, of course, tattoos. Today we’re going to review some of the best tattoos soccer stars sport on the pitch. There’s a large variety to choose amongst ranging from small tattoos to big ones that hardly fit on the player’s skin and make some of them (like David Beckham or the Spanish defender Sergio Ramos) look like a cartoon. However, there is a football player that, so far, has not been attracted by tattoos, the Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. By the way, do you know this man smoking a cigar? Of course you do... Let’s get started.

We’ll start talking about one of the forerunners of tattoos in the soccer universe, British player David Beckham. David claims that everybody expresses his feelings in some way and he prefers to do it tattooing his body. He must be pure feeling because there is hardly any room on his skin to make new tattoos. Beckham is faithful to his tattooist, a British artist from Manchester, who travels anywhere around the globe when David wants to get a new tattoo done. Beckham’s tattoos summarize his life and family. To celebrate his children’s birth, he got their names tattooed somewhere on his back. Brooklyn tattooed on the lower part, Romeo just below his neckline, and Cruz on the upper half just below the angel that takes care of all of them. Where will David get tattooed the name of his next baby?.

On his left forearm, we can see his wife name, Victoria, tattooed in hindi alphabet and, below it, a sentence in latin language meaning “so that I love and cherish”. He also has a seven tattooed in Roman numerals (the number he wore at Manchester United) on his right arm and ,below it, another sentence in latin language that stands for spiritual perfection. During the last years he added some tattooes on his ribs, some more sentences in latin language and more tattooes on her arms where he got his wife's image drawn alongside other several motifs.

AC Milan player Zlatan Ibrahimovic is another fan of tattoos. Ibrahimovic sports a red dragon tattooed on his back that, he says, it's a metaphor to reflect his personality. The tattooes on his wrists, known as “Ibrahimovic code”, include the birth date of his parents and children. When his son Maximilian was born, Zlatan got his name tattooed on his right arm. Later, he added the name of his second child Vincent. Zlatan got his last name, Ibrahimovic, tattooed in Arab writing on the back of his right arm and sports a tribal tattoo on his shoulder representing his family’s good luck. His mother’s name, Jurka, is tattooed on his left arm and the name of his father, Sefik, on the right one. These two names together with the “Ibrahimovic code” were his first tattoos. In addition to those already mentioned, Zlatan got tattooed on his belly the sentence “Only God Can Judge Me” as a sign of his religious and rebellious nature. The last tattooes he got done are two poker cards (the aces of hearts and spades) close to the dragon representing good luck and a Japanese Koi tattoo on his back representing a fish. I think it’s enough………

Let’s continue. Now it’s turn for FC Barcelona player Dani Alves. He proudly shows off several tattoos. Dani Alves is a family man and this is clearly manifested by his tattoos. Dani got his mother’s image tattooed on his right arm over some ethnic motifs and he kisses it each time he scores a goal. He also got his children’s names, Daniel and Victoria, tattooed on his chest and the lower part of his belly. Besides, a also sports a nice tattoo on his right ankle representing Tweety Bird and Sylvester the cat.

Fernando Torres, (former Atletico Madrid and Liverpol player) one of Chelsea’s superstars also likes tattoos. He sports at least four of them. On his right arm he got tattooed a number nine. It obviously represents the number he wore at Atletico Madrid and wears at the Spanish national team. On his left arm he got his name tattooed in tegwar language and his wife’s name Olalla. Finally, and on his left shin, he has the numbers VII VII MMI (7-7-2001) tattooed in Roman numerals, the date he met Olalla.

Atletico Madrid player, Sergio el ‘Kun’ Agüero sports a tattoo seemingly inspired in former team mate Fernando Torres’ forearm tattoo. Aguero got a tengwar (a language invented by Tolkien, the author of “The Ring of The Lords”) inscription tattooed on his forearm standing for Kun Aguero. As I don’t speak tengwar I can’t confirm its meaning.

Real Madrid player Sergio Ramos is another living tattoo who has nothing to envy to David Beckham. We’ll start talking about his back. On the upper right he’s got a Ghoul playing with a ball. If we look at the rear part of his left ear, we’ll see a Chinese inscription meaning wolf that closely resemble his name SR. On his right wrist, he got tattooed a kind of band that apparently shares with his brother Rene. If we look at one of his fingers, we’ll see the letters MSR (the initials of his name and those of his brother Rene and sister Miriam). On his left forearm we can read “I’ll never forget you” written in magical letters and just below we can see the letters “JM VII P” representing the initials of his parents’ name. He also has a number seven tattooed in Roman numerals (his lucky number). On his right biceps we can read the sentence “The spirit of those dead” and on the left one the sentence “lies on the memory of those alive”. He also has the dates of New York and Madrid terrorist attacks (“9-11” y “3-11”) tattooed, and on the lower part of his back we can read the names of Miriam and Rene tattooed in magical characters.

Let's talk about former Real Madrid and current Besiktas player, Guti. Having only a couple of tattoos not so long ago (first and second pictures), Guti has dramatically increased the tattooed surface of his body. He got his left arm completely tattooed with different motifs that, according to him, represent his religious beliefs that help him overcome all the challenges he faces. Perhaps this is the reason why he got tattooed several Biblical characters amongst which we can highlight the image of Christ on the lower part and the Lady, the stars and an angel in the upper one.

To finish our review of soccer players best tattoos, we’ll talk about AC Roma player Francesco Totti. Totti, considered to be one of the most attractive football players in the world, also sports a nice tattoo. Francesco has a Roman gladiator tattooed on his right biceps and shoulder. To conclude today’s post, I’ll leave you a slideshow with pictures of the football stars best tattoos and a video where you can see David Beckham talking about his tattoos. Best regards.

SWEDISH MODELS ADINA FOHLIN

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. We’re traveling to Sweden to retake one of our favorite issues, beautiful Swedish models. After having dedicated previous articles to Helen Swedin and Elsa Sylvan, today’s post is dedicated to Swedish model Adina Fohlin. Despite her youth, Adina’s résumé includes some major achievements since she has starred in ad campaigns for some of the world's most renowned fashion firms such as Alberta Ferretti, Allessandro Dell'Acqua, Ann Taylor, Apoliva, Armani Exchange, Moschino Jeans, RoccoBarocco, Tommy Hilfigher or Yves Saint Laurent amongst others and has made it to the cover of “Elle”, “Vogue”, “Flair” or “Marie Claire”. Dear friends, here you are Adina Fohlin, one of the leading Swedish models of our time.

Adina Fohlin was born in Stockholm on December 20, 1984. Adina was discovered by “Vogue” Paris’ fashion director Emmanuelle Alt. Having a walk across Stockholm, Emmanuelle saw a girl that possessed unique facial features and immediately approached her. A new star had been born. Adina’s agency creative director Myriam Obadiah describes Adina as a woman whose features are completely different from those of the regular models we are used to seeing on the catwalk. I think she must be a really nice girl but if she looked at me this way I would be really frightened.

Let’s talk about her modeling career. Adina Fohlin made her debut on the runway in September 2000 walking for Moschino, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Imitation of Christ in Milan and Paris. The Swedish model started the year 2003 becaming the face of Moschino Jeans and being photographed by Mario Testino for a spread of “V” magazine. In February, Adina started to consider giving up her modeling career but was persuaded not to do so by Alexander McQueen who offered her to open his Fall fashion show in Paris. Also in February, Adina opened Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs’s Fall fashion shows in New York and, in March, she appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” France. Still in March, the Swedish model opened and closed Stella McCartney’s Fall fashion show in Paris and closed Christian Dior and John Galliano’s shows also in Paris.

Let’s continue talking about 2003, one of Adina Fohlin’s most successful years. In April, she appeared in an editorial for “Dazed&Confused” and, together with Julia Stegner and Will Chalker, was photographed again by Craig McDean for Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring ad campaign. In June, Adina made it to the cover of “Flair” Italy and in August graced the cover of “Vogue” Japan. Towards the end of 2003, Adina participated in Tommy Hilfiger and David Yurman’s Fall ad campaigns and appeared in editorials for “Numero” and “Vogue” Japan. What a tight agenda she had that year!!! Here you are her data and measurements:

-Full name: Adina Fohlin

- Birth date: December 20,1984 in Stockholm, Sweden

- Height: 180.5centimetres : 5'11"

- Measurements: (EU) 84-58.5-87.5 : (US) 33-23-34.5

- Hair color: brown

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: (EU) 34 : (US) 4

- Shoe size: (EU) 41 : (US) 9.5

- Agencies: Next Model Management Paris, Fashion Model Management Milan, Mikas Stockholm, Fotogen Model Agency, 2pm Model Management Denmark, Harry's Model Management, Iconic Management

In 2004. Adina Fohlin got off to a good start as she became the face of Alessandro Dell’Acqua. In February she opened Gucci’s Fall fashion show in Milan. Still in 2004, the Swedish model landed on the cover of the summer issue of “10” magazine and starred in Ann Taylor’s 50th anniversary ad campaign. In October, Adina walked in Paris for Chanel, Dries Van Noten, Louis Vuitton, and Viktor & Rolf’s 2005 Spring fashion shows. In March 2005, Adina appeared in an editorial of “i-D” magazine and, throughout the year, she walked for Chanel, Dsquared2, Dries van Noten, Ermanno Scervino, Etro, Gianfranco Ferre, Kenzo, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Monique Lhuillier, Nina Ricci, Proenza Schouler, Rocco Barocco, Sportmax, and Viktor & Rolf amongst other top fashion designers.

There is not much information available about Adina’s work in 2006, so we’ll go straight to June 2007 when she landed in the cover of “Vogue” Italy photographed by Steven Meisel, who photographed Adina again for Alberta Ferreti’s ad campaign together with fellow model Julia Stegner. In 2008, the Swedish model appeared in editorials for “Flair”, “Amica”, and “Marie Claire” and in 2009 she reappeared in two editorials for “Vogue” Spain and “Elle” Italy and a spread of “Tush”. Out of curiosity I’ll tell you that Adina Fohlin starred in an ad for Apoliva (a set of products for personal care) broadcasted in Sweden in August 2009 and that became famous when more than 100,000 Swedes joined a group in Facebook called “I’m scared of the girl in the Apoliva commercial”. To conclude this article about Adina Fohlin I’ll leave you a slideshow with some pictures of the Swedish model and a couple of videos so you can see her alive and kicking. The last video is the famous Apoliva commercial so you can judge by yourselves whether Adina Fohlin is so scary or the followers of the Facebook group are exaggerating.

COCO ROCHA CANADIAN TOPMODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:47:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today’s post is going to be dedicated to one of the most beautiful models in the current fashion world, Canadian model Coco Rocha. She’s one of my favorite models because, besides being stunningly beautiful, Coco Rocha has a touch of mystery due, perhaps, to her piercing and enigmatic blue eyes. I’ll not continue this way because it seems I’m writing a mystery novel instead of an article for a fashion blog. Now let’s focus on Coco Rocha’s life and modeling career. Here you are Canadian model Coco Rocha. I think she’s really beautiful, isn’t she?

Coco Rocha was born in Toronto, Canada, on September 10, 1988 although her family moved to Richmond in the British Columbia at a very young age. From Irish, Welsh and Russian origin, Coco Rocha is the daughter of Juanita (a flight attendant) and Trevor (a plane ticket seller) and she’s got a sister, Lindsey, and a brother, David Morandin. Coco Rocha’s discovery happened in quite a funny way and was related with the fact that she is a lover of Irish traditional dance. In 2002 a scout talent named Charles Stuart approached Coco in an Irish dance contest and asked her whether she would like to work for him as a model. Coco had never thought before about becoming a model and she knew nothing about the fashion world, but she didn’t hesitate and decided to have a try in the fashion world. Looking at her angel face, it’s obvious that success was only a matter of time.

Coco Rocha started her modeling career in 2004 signing a contract with New York’s Supreme modeling agency. Two years later, Coco met the famous fashion photographer Steven Meisel and, soon afterwards, the Canadian model appeared in a magazine editorial together with fellow models Gemma Ward and Amanda Moore. This editorial marked the launch of her career and earned her to land in the cover of the issue of February 2006 of Vogue Italy. The following week, Coco trudged the catwalk in New York walking for the Spring Summer collections of some of the most prominent fashion designers such as Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs among others. In the backstage of Anna Suis’ fashion show, Coco met British model Naomi Campbell who held Coco’s hand and told her: “Coco, you’re my new favorite model”. Here you are Coco Rocha’s measurements and personal data:

Full name: Mikhaila Rocha aka Coco Rocha

• Birth date: September 10, 1988 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Height: 178 centimetres (5'10")

• Measurements: (EU) 84-61-86.5 ; (US) 33-24-34

• Hair color: brown

• Eye color: blue

• Dress size: (EU) 34 ; (US) 4

• Shoe size: (EU) 37 ; (US) 7

• Modeling agencies: ModelQuest Canada, Elite Model Management - New York, Storm Models - London, SMG - Seattle Models Guild, Marilyn Agency - Paris, Scandinavian Elite, Specs Model Management - Canada, Ave Management - Singapur, Elite Model Management - Los Angeles, Elite Model Management - Miami, FMI Models – Shanghai, Elite Model Management - Copenhaguen

After Coco’s surprising success in the New York fashion week, the Canadian model participated in the Paris Fashion Week where she walked for some of the world’s most renowned designers such as Stella McCartney, Christian Lacroix and Emanuel Ungaro being chosen by Marc Jacobs to open and close Louis Vuitton’s fashion show. Since then, Coco Rocha is one of the world’s busiest models. She walked for Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Diana von Furstenberg, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes, Isaac Mizrahi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Sonia Rykiel, Versace, and Zac Posen’s Spring Summer 2009 collections and Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Michael Kors, and Rag & Bone’s Fall Winter 2009 collections. She also walked for Aquascutum, Diane von Furstenberg, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, and Zac Posen’s Spring Summer 2010 shows and Chanel, Christian Dior, Diane von Furstenberg, Giles, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Louis Vuitton, Sophie Theallet, and, once again, Zac Posen’s Fall Winter 2010 fashion shows. There is no doubt that Coco Rocha has a very busy agenda that is expected to be even tighter in the forthcoming years.

Besides walking for the most important fashion brands, Coco Rocha is a regular face in the best fashion magazines. Coco has graced countless magazine editorials and covers such as those of Vogue (USA, Brazil, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain,…), Elle, Flare, Glow, Harper’s Bazaar, Dazed & Confused, i-D, French Revue de Modes, Time, Time Style & Design,…. In February 2007, Coco Rocha appeared in the cover of Vogue US, together with Doutzen Kroes, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Jessica Stam, Hilary Rhoda, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson, as a member of the new crop of supermodels. Coco has also starred in countless ad campaigns amongst which we can highlight those she made for Balenciaga, Calvin Klein 'CK One' fragrance, Chanel, Chanel Paris-London, Christian Dior, Christian Dior eyewear, Christian Lacroix, Coca Cola, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana eyewear, Esprit, H&M, Hermès, Lanvin, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Yves Saint Laurent 'Elle' fragrance, Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics, and, of course, Zac Posen.

During the unveiling of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall Winter 2007 collection inspired in Scotland’s Highlands, Coco Rocha opened the show performing an Irish dance on the catwalk. Coco’s performance surprised Vogue US magazine that named it “Coco’s moment” suggesting that it was a proof that supermodels had disappeared from the international fashion scene. Coco is one of the few models who dared to speak loud and clear about food disorders in the fashion world. Coco has recognized that being a newcomer she felt a great pressure and remembers she got haunted by weight problems after a trip to Singapore where she gained half a kilo. In an e-mail sent to Associated Press, Coco claimed she would never forget the advice she received when some people noticed her new situation and told her she had to lose some weight. Coco said that in the fashion world people search for models who look anorexic without being anorexic.

Coco Rocha is married with interior designer James Conran since June 9, 2010. Coco has being included by Vogue Paris on the list of the 2000,s best models and in 2008 she posed for the famous Pirelli calendar. During the month of July 2010, the Canadian model wrote a daily column in Vogue.com.uk titled “Today I’m wearing” where she showed her daily choice of fashion and style and the following month Coco Rocha appeared in a poster in Time Square as a part of an ad campaign launched by Marie Claire and Project Runway and consisting of a kind of design competition where, as the first prize, Coco would wear the winner's design on the runway. To conclude this post I'll leave you a slideshow with Coco Rocha's pictures and some videos so you can admire this beautiful Canadian model. In the first one you can see Coco performing Irish dances during a fashion show. Best regards.

ZARA 2011 SPRING SUMMER DRESSES

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:36:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today’s post is dedicated to show you the best dresses of the 2011 Spring Summer collection from Spain’s fashion giant Zara. Zara is one of Spain’s most recognized fashion brands worldwide. Zara’s stores can be found across Europe and are usually located in the best commercial areas and shopping malls of cities such as Rome, Milan, Brussels, Vienna, Helsinki, Stockholm, Budapest, London, Warsaw or Bucharest. Now Zara offers you the possibility of shopping online by visiting Zara’s website. Although I have no commission on the sales, let me show you my ten favorite Zara’s dresses for the coming Spring Summer season. Let’s go.

We’ll start this review of my favorite Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dresses talking about this beautiful leather dress. Because of its short skirt, this dress I find it perfect for bold girls. The outer part is entirely made of lambs’ leather and the lining is 100% polyester. Do not wash, bleach, iron, clean dry and tumble dry the dress. The dress is available in black and sizes L, M, S, and XS. The price of this leather dress is 99.95€.

The second proposal from Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dresses collection is this dress with flared skirt. Notice that the skirt is as short as that of the previous dress. This dress is composed of 19% polyamide/nylon, 3% elastane and 78% cotton. Do not wash, bleach, iron, or tumble dry the dress. However, perchloroethylene dry cleaning is allowed. This dress is available in red, beige and black and in sizes L, M, S, and XS. It’s quite cheap as its price is only 39.95€.

Let’s go on to talk about Zara’s leather dress with frill. To be sincere, I’d say that I love this Zara’s mini skirt dresses. The outer part is entirely made of goat skin and the lining is 100% polyester. Do not wash, bleach, iron, clean dry, or tumble dry the dress. The dress is only available in camel color and sizes L, M, S, and XS. It’s a bit more expensive than the previous one as its price is 99.95€.

The next proposal from Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dress collection combines two of my favorite features, a frilled miniskirt and polka dots. The outer is entirely made of polyester and the lining is entirely made of acetate/rayon. It’s highly advisable that this polka dot dress not be washed, bleached, or tumble dried although it can be ironed at 110ºC maximum and dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s available in black and white and sizes XL, L, M, S, and XS and costs 39.95€.

Let’s give our presentation an exotic touch. Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dress collection includes this kimono-style dress entirely made of viscose. You mustn’t bleach or tumble dry this dress although it can be washed at 30ºC maximum and dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s available in black and sizes L, M, S, and XS and its price is 39.95€.

Since it’s high time to give up thinking that I only like short dresses, I’m going to show you a longer one, this figure-hugging tube dress. The outer is composed of 63% polyester, 33% viscose and 4% elastane and is lined with acetate. You mustn’t wash, bleach or tumble dry the dress. However, it can be ironed at 110ºC maximum and dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s only available in black and size L and, although the dress is quite long, its prize is quite short, 29.95€.

Sorry but I’ll go on talking about short dresses. The next one is one of my favorites since it’s fitted with a back zip closure. I must confess that I love to unzip this kind of dresses. This Zara’s back zip dress is composed of 3% elastane, 27% nylon and 70% viscose. You can wash it at 30ºC maximum, iron at 110ºC maximum and it can be dry cleaned using perchloroethylene. Nevertheless, you mustn’t either tumble dry or bleach it. It’s available in black and sizes M, S, and XS and its prize is 39.95€.

Let’s show something different, the Zara’s two-tone dress. The outer of the dress is composed of 46% acetate and 54% viscose and is lined entirely with polyester. Do not wash, bleach, or tumble dry although you can iron the dress at 110ºC maximum and it can be dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s available only in white and size M, and costs 49.95€.

It’s time to give a feline touch to our selection of Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dress collection. Let me show you this wonderful leopard- printed tunic entirely made of polyester. You can wash it at 40ºC maximum and short spin, iron it up to 110ºC maximum and dry clean with perchloroethylene. Nevertheless, don’t even think about bleaching or using a tumble dryer. It’s available in brown and sizes S and XS and it only costs 39.95€.

You’ll probably find it hard to believe that, to conclude our presentation, I’ve selected a long dress. That’s the way it is!! To conclude our review of Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dresses I’ve chosen this crochet dress. Entirely made of cotton, this dress is available only in white and sizes M, S, and XS. Its price is 89.95€. It’s also important to point out that, as it happens when shopping in a Zara store, you can also return Zara’s products when shopping online. You can return items to any Zara store in the country where the purchase was made. You have 30 days from the order date to do so. You can also return the items from home free of charge. You can request for items to be collected from your home through the returns from home section in the webpage where you did your shopping. You also have 30 days from the purchase date to do so. What else can you ask for from Zara? Good luck and happy shopping to you all!! Best regards.

BAPTISTE GIABICONI CHANEL'S MALE MODEL

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:52:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. As it’s been a long time since we haven’t written an article about the best male models, today we’re going to retake the topic and dedicate a post to one of them. Let me give you some hints before unveiling his identity so you can make your educated guesses. He’s French and has become the muse of Karl Lagerfed who’s turned today’s guest into Chanel’s new rising star. Besides, he’s considered in the USA as the handsomest man after French actor Alain Delon. You’re right. Today’s post is dedicated to French model Baptiste Giabiconi, Karl Lagerfeld’s muse. Here you are Baptiste Giabiconi, the new Karl Lagerfeld’s fashion enfant terrible.

In spite of the fact that Baptiste Giabiconi is currently considered as one of the world’s top male models, he didn’t mean to pursue a modeling career. Baptiste was born in Marseille on November 8, 1989. The son of Corsican parents of humble origin, Baptiste led a quiet life after finishing High School sharing his time between his job as a mechanic in an aeronautical factory and his body building sessions in the gym. It was precisely there that something happened that would change his life. In 2007, and while working out in the gym, Baptiste Giabiconi was approched by an unknown woman (perhaps a talent scout) who advised Giabiconi to have some pictures taken and sent him to a photographer in Marseille. The photographer prepared a photobook for him and, together with his book, Baptiste started to tour several modeling agencies in Paris. In the begining, and despite his charisma, Baptiste went through difficult times since it wasn’t easy to make a name for himself in the fashion world. Things were going badly for the French model until some of his pictures published by a Milan’s magazine attracted Karl Largefeld’s attention in June 2008. After that, and all of a sudden, Baptiste replaced Brad Koenig as Chanel’s face and started a promising career in the fashion world.

It’s not strange that Lagerfeld went totally crazy in front of the sight of this brown haired, brown-eyed and 188-centimeter tall hunk. It was in 2008 and it marked the lauch of Baptiste’s career. Giabiconi became Lagerfeld’s muse and started to walk for each and every of Chanel’s fashion shows. Lagerfeld started taking pictures of Baptiste for magazines such as Colette, Elle, Purple, and V Man and there was no single event that Karl wasn’t accompanied by this brown-haired hunk. If you don’t believe me, take a close look to the following pictures. Be careful because Baptiste has ensured he’s straight and the German designer has ensured that, for him, Giabiconi is a kind of foster son or heir to whom Karl wants to entrust all his experience and expertise. If you have a look to the right of the first picture you’ll notice that Baptiste slightly resembles Real Madrid's soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Although Baptiste’s career has just taken off there are some milestones that can be pointed out. In 2007 the French model posed for Tetu, in 2008 for Numéro Homme, Frankie Morello, and Polaroid and in 2009 he appeared on the covers of Wallpaper and Wound Magazine and posed for Vogue Paris, Vogue Nippon, Vogue Germany, V Man, Interview, Wallpaper Magazine, Elle Italy, Purple Fashion, V Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire Italy, Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, and Just Cavalli. 2009 Summer campaign has been the best one for him so far since he became the face of "Chanel", "K" by Karl Lagerfeld, "Frankie Morello", and "Armani Jeans". In 2010 Baptiste Giabiconi graced the cover of l’Officiel Homme China and posed for Envy, Elle Belgium, Paris, Grazia, and Vogue Germany. Besides, he gave a lot of interviews and appeared in countless TV shows in France from which we can highlight "Habillée pour l’hiver de Mademoiselle Agnès", "Le Grand Journal de Canal+", "Le bureau des plaintes" y "On n’est pas couché". Currently, Baptiste is working for the following modeling agencies : DNA Models New York, Premier Model Management London, MGM Paris, d’management group Milan, Scoop Models Copenhaguen y Mega Model Agency Hamburg.

Out of curiosity we will say that, after having walked and posed for the world’s top fashion brands, Baptiste seems to have discovered his second passion, the music. Baptiste is taking it so seriously that he’s recording an album in cooperation with Side Hajjaji and the first single "Showtime" composed by Thom Carslym and Mats Rossander and directed by Kore (Florida, Pittbull, Shaggy...)will be released in March 2011. To conclude today's post, I'll leave you a slideshow with some Giabiconi's pictures and a couple of videos so you can see him alive and kicking. Best regards.

BRAZILIAN BEAUTIES EMANUELA DE PAULA

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:02:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Let’s continue posting about one of my favorite topics: Brazilian models. I must confess that these Brazilian bombshells drive me crazy. There are so many of them that you can easily find the girl of your dreams: tall, blonde or brown-haired, green or blue-eyed. However, black Brazilian models are scarce. Today we’re going to talk about one of them, Emanuela de Paula who is, together with Ana Paula Araujo, one of the most famous Afro-Brazilian models. Dear friends, let me introduce you Emanuela de Paula, a real delight for your eyes only.

Emanuela de Paula was born on April 25, 1989 in Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco, Brazil. The daughter of a white father and an Afro-Brazilian mother, Emanuela considers herself as a mulata, being one of the few black models that trudge the world’s most important catwalks nowadays. At the age of six, Emanuela started to think about becoming a model and started to work for some supermarket commercials and, at the age of fifteen, she began to visit several agencies looking for an opportunity to work as a model being finally signed by Marilyn, the first one she had visited. Here you are the data and measurements of this stunning Brazilian beauty:

- Full name: Emanuela de Paula

- Date of birth: April 25, 1989 in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco, Brazil

- Height: 176 centimetres, 5'9.3"

- Measurements: (EU) 84-60-87 : (US) 33-23.5-34

- Hair color: brown

- Eye color: brown

- Dress size: (EU) 36 : (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 40 : (US) 9

- Agencies: Select Model Management, Marilyn Agency - New York

As we’ve just said, 2005 was the year of Emanuela’s breakthrough in the fashion world. After signing for Marilyn, the Brazilian model made her debut in February walking for Baby Phat and Sweet face in the New York Fashion Week. On March 18, 2005 Models.com considered Emanuela as “the model of the week” and, in April, Hintmag.com quoted her as one of the new rising stars in the world of fashion. In July 2005 Emanuela appeared in two editorials for “Allure” magazine and in Diciembre she appeared featuring Diana Ross in a nine-page spread for “W” magazine.

Let’s move on. In January 2006 Emanuela was photographed by Max Cardelli for “Marie Claire” Italy and in February she walked in New York for Doo.Ri, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, and Lacoste’s Fall Winter fashion shows. Between February and July, Emanuela graced the cover of the French “Revue des Modes” and starred in the DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, and Alexandre Herchcovitch’s Spring Summer ad campaigns. In July, she was photographed together with fellow Brazilian model Caroline Trentini for “Vogue” Brazil and worked for Victoria’s Secret and Bloomingdales catalogue. Finally, she finished 2006 gracing the pages of “Allure” magazine.

In 2007, Emanuela appeared again in the Victoria’s Secret catalogue, starred in H&M Fall Winter ad campaign and was photographed by Eric Baker for the fashion magazine “Marie Claire”. In 2008, Emanuela kept on working for the American lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret, with which she signed a 3-year contract in 2009. Still in 2009, Emanuela appeared in “Marie Claire” Brazil, in the world’s famous “Pirelli” calendar, and was included on the Forbes ranking of the world’s highest paid models with an estimate yearly income of $2.5 million. Finally, in 2010 Emanuela de Paula appeared in two editorials for “Marie Claire”. Out of curiosity we will say that Emanuela’s hobbies are dancing, singing and taking pictures. To conclude this post, I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of this Brazilian beauty and some videos so you can see Emanuela de Paula alive and kicking. Best regards.

BEAUTIFUL FORMULA ONE PIT GIRLS

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:46:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today’s article is going to be dedicated to Formula One motor racing. I must admit that I’m a Formula One motor racing buff. Whenever they are on TV I always watch them and I don’t miss even the qualifying sessions. You’ll probably wonder why I like Formula One so much or about my favorite driver or racing team. None. You are wrong if you think that I usually follow Formula One races because of the drivers or the cars. I only know very few names such as Fernando Alonso or Lewis Hamilton. The reason why I follow the races is the beautiful Formula One umbrella girls. Didn’t you notice that the stands and the pit lane are riddled with gorgeous girls? Why? Perhaps they want to meet one of those wealthy drivers in order to get around. Pay attention to this post and you’ll see that I’m completely right.

I can assure you that I wouldn’t be able to become a Formula One driver. Do you want to know the reason? As you will have noticed, before the traffic lights go green, a bunch of gorgeous girls (usually wearing risqué outfits even in January) show up on the tarmac carrying a big umbrella. It doesn’t matter whether it’s cloudy or sunny. There they are carrying their umbrellas and smiling next to their assigned drivers. The closer to the pole position the driver is, the prettier the umbrella girl he has. If I were a Formula One driver, I would do my best to postpone the start of the race to be with my umbrella girl for as long as possible. You can see that the pilot in the first picture is not in a harry to put on his helmet. Once the race had started I would probably have an accident because I would turn my head to look at these gorgeous pit babes displaying the signboards with information about the remaining laps, lap times and advantage over the other drivers.

In the event I had won the race, I would stay with them in my pit showering them in champagne instead of going up the podium to receive the winner's trophy and the flower bouquet. Here you are some of these gorgeous pit girls I usually dream of.

What is true is that if you are not a top driver, you are not entitled to have a beautiful umbrella girl at your disposal. You have to fend for yourself and call your female friends if you don’t want to get burned by the sun.

Let’s talk a bit about Formula One girls. In my opinion, Ferrari girls are the best by far. They are capable of making the engines roar at 10000 RPM. Were these girls in my team I would drive at the speed of light. I'll give them ten points. They are more powerful than a Mercedes-Benz engine.

McLaren Mercedes team don’t want to be left behind. The silver arrows are always full steam ahead.

Foster's girls are always present in the starting grid. They are really good at holding the signboards and giving top drivers like Michael Schumacher a big hand. Lucky guy!!

Some of these girls are really smart and only want to be photographed with great champions such as Fernando Alonso or Michael Schumacher. No room for average drivers.

I hope that after reading this post, you will now have a clear picture about the reasons why motor sports are all the rage nowadays. You are wrong if you think that the reason why people usually go to the circuits (that smell like burned rubber or diesel) is to cheer Fernando Alonso or Lewis Hamilton. They go because of the beautiful Formula One pit babes. Here you are the team I’m preparing for the next season. They will help me fix the car, change the tires and fill the tank. Do you like them? To conclude with the post I’ll leave a video of the most gorgeous pit and umbrella girls. Best regards.

AMBER VALLETTA MODEL AND ACTRESS

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:33:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today we’re traveling to the US to meet a model who has turned into actress. She was one of the first top models in the 1990,s together with Claudia Schiffer or Cindy Crawford. Today’s post is dedicated to American model and actress Amber Valletta. Amber Valletta was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 9, 1974. Her mother was a post office worker and when Amber was a little girl she moved together with her family to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she attended the “Booker T Washington” High School. Her beginnings in the fashion world were a bit atypical. Since her childhood, Amber always wanted to study Sociology and work in the social field. However, and aged 15, here mother realized that she had an astonishing beauty that stood out from the rest of her classmates and enrolled Amber in Linda Layman’s agency model school.

The agency sent Amber to Milan where she got her first important assignment, a photo shoot for Vogue Italy. Shortly afterwards, Amber Valletta achieved her first great success making it to the cover of “Elle France” photographed by Hans Feurer. Amber moved to Paris and soon became a sensation succeeding where Cindy Crawford or Claudia Schiffer were not able to. Fashion photographers and magazines queued up to portray Amber Valletta’s beautiful face in covers and billboards. The most prominent photographers such as Steven Meisel, Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Patrick Demarchelier, Herb Ritts, Nick Knight, Paolo Roversi, Irvin Penn, Mario Sorrenti, and Peter Lindbergh were after Amber to photograph her beautiful face and statuesque body. Amongst other important fashion magazines, Amber has appeared in the covers of Vogue, Elle, Elle Topmodel, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, Glamour, Numero, Cosmopolitan, Madame, Woman, Petra, Ragazza, Telva, i-D, Scene, Arena, Frank, Esquire, ES Magazine, Mademoiselle, and Allure. Here you are her data and measurements:

- Full name: Amber Evangeline Valletta

- Date of birth: February 9, 1974 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

- Height: 175.5 centimeters : 5'9"

- Measurements: (EU) 86.5-58.5-86.5 : (US) 34-23-34

- Hair color: blond

- Eye color: green

- Dress size: (EU) 34 : (US) 4

- Shoe size: (EU) 41 : (US) 9

- Agencies: DNA Model Management, Models 1, Marilyn Paris

Since then, Amber Valletta has starred in a number of ad campaigns for Versace, Calvin Klein's Escape, DKNY, Prada, Valentino, Jil Sander, Gucci, Loewe, and Chanel. Amber also co-hosted MTV’s “House of Style” together with her best friend, fellow model Shalom Harlow and became the face of the US cosmetics giant Elizabeth Arden. Amber Valletta has also trudged the runway for the world’s best fashion designers such as Alberta Ferretti, Sonia Rykiel, John Galliano, Anna Molinari, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Gucci, Prada, Thierry Mugler, Donna Karan, Missoni, Chloe, Christian Lacroix, Jil Sander, Laurel, Byblos, Cerruti 1881, Fendi, Helmut Lang, Hermes, MaxMara, Moschino, Yohji Yamamoto, Anna Sui, Gianfranco Ferre, Celine, John Bartlett, Louis Vuitton, Blumarine, Michael Kors, Bally, Gianni Versace, Valentino, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Versus, and Burberry. Besides being a successful model, Amber Valletta also tried her luck as a promising actress and has participated in several films. Her last film, The “Spy Next Door” was launched in 2010. It’s an American spy comedy family film starring Jackie Chan. Amber plays the role of a mother whose child downloads by chance a CIA code from the Internet. Here you are Amber’s filmography:

• Drop Back Ten (2000) - Mindy Deal

• What Lies Beneath (2000) - Madison Elizabeth Frank

• The Family Man (2000) - Paula

• Perfume (2001) - Blair

• Max Keeble's Big Move (2001) - Ms. Dingman

• Duplex (2003) - Celine

• Raising Helen (2004) - Martina

• Hitch (2005) - Allegra Cole

• Transporter 2 (2005) - Audrey Billings

• Man About Town (2006) - Brynn Lilly

• Dead Silence (2007) - Ella

• Premonition (2007) - Claire

• My Sexiest Year (2007) - Marina

• The Last Time (2007) - Belisa

• Days of Wrath (2008) - Jane Summers

• Gamer (2009) - Angie

• The Spy Next Door (2010)

About her prívate life we can say that Amber Valleta is remarried to US Olympic volleyball player Christian “Chip” McCaw. They have a son Auden. Amber has also a daughter although she tries to keep her hidden from the media as much as possible. Amber married Hervé Le Bihan in 1994 although they got divorced in 1996. Out of curiosity we can say that before marrying “Chip” McCaw, Amber dated American star Leonardo di Caprio. Amber is a vegetarian and she’s also the spokesperson for Oceana’s campaign to safeguard marine creatures and attract attention about the dangers of mercury poisoning affecting several species. In August 2006, the “New York Daily News” reported that Amber had undertaken a rest cure at “The Meadow” rehab Center in Wickenburg in order to get over a stress-related disorder. In 2008 Amber participated together with her son in Barack’s Obama campaign video “Yes We Can”. Although she tries to hide her daughter from the media, Amber doesn’t care about her son being caught on camera. Being a child, Auden appeared alongside Amber in a photo shoot for “Vogue” magazine were the model was pursuing him on the grass and ten years later, Auden is still often photographed together with her. Pay attention to Auden’s weird look in the second picture. To conclude this post I’ll leave you a slideshow with Amber Valletta’s pictures and a video so you can see this American model and actress alive and kicking. Best regards.

MILITARY FASHION CAMOUFLAGE OUTFITS

noreply@blogger.com (Fashiontotal) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today’s post is dedicated to a fashion style that’s all the rage, camouflage inspired military fashion. When the military service was compulsory, youths tried to do their best to skip it. Nobody wanted to dress the woodland camouflage uniform. However, nowadays almost everybody wants to put some military-style clothing into their closet and people are quite proud showing off their camo jackets, shirts or shorts. We are going to present you some of the military style garments people usually wear on the street so you can compare and make a decision whether or not you are ready to join military fashion. Here you are a beautiful girl. She’s might well be a US Marines drill sergeant. She’s wearing a refreshing and chic summer battle dress composed of a buttoned strapped camouflage bodice, a loose miniskirt, a golden belt, and a set of bracelets. I like the way it suits her. The glasses she’s wearing are especially suitable to inspect the newcomers and she seems to be watching something she doesn’t like at all. Somebody must have his fly unbuttoned or weird spots on the shirt. No mercy for him or her.

This was the former drill sergeant. He was called “The Iron Sergeant”. It’s not strange that nobody wanted to join the Army. His only presence is a bit scary.

Let’s get down to the basics and talk about camo t-shirts. Here you are a couple of proposals, for her and for him. These are nice military style camouflage t-shirts especially suitable for the summer’s hot weather.

The following proposal is not as fierce as the previous ones. It’s a long loose strapless dress. It might be a good idea if you like this kind of camouflage print. This camo pattern is so real that if you decide to enter into the forest dressed this way, no rescue team would ever find you if you got lost.

Let’s talk about some risqué military clothing. We have to prove that we are brave and courageous people. The following design is a real blockbuster. It’s a figure hugging camouflage thin-strapped dress paired with a long skirt, a tight belt and a pair of matching camouflage sandals. This model is especially suitable to attend the Regiment dinner dance. You take the risk that the Coronel could suffer a heart attack if he sees you dressed this way but I assure you that you’ll win all the battles and everybody will be willing to accomplish your orders. At least you will attract males’ sights....

The following model is also one of my favorites. It’s composed of an olive green shirts and a dark-toned camouflage skirt. If you thought the previous one to be too risqué, this one is much more discreet and the model looks really great.

Recognized bravery is a compulsory requirement to wear the following ítems. The first one is especially suitable for beach warfare. It’s composed of a gauzy shirt and a bikini bottom in the event you have to jump into the water. The goggles are especially suitable for night vision. What likes me most is the matching clutch. Long time ago, soldiers used heavy rucksacks to carry their equipment. Nowadays, everything seems to fit in this tiny clutch....

Here you are another risqué outfit. In the first picture the model seems to be quite demure but in the second one she sports a kind of camouflage swimsuit that suits her much better.

Mean also like military clothing. First of all we’ll have a look at some classical proposals. To the left we can see a model wearing a wrinkled olive green military trench coat. The model to the right seems to be of a Special Operations soldier. He got is face painted to scare the enemy and if you come up against him in the street you might well think he’s taking part in a Schwarzenegger’s or Van Damme’s movie shooting with bullets flying all around him.

Do you know the man in this picture? He’s California’s Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger portrayed in the old times when he starred in “Commando”. As you can see he was one of the forefathers of military fashion.

The following model is really funny. Its a mixture between Richard the Lion Heart and a German soldier from the Second World War. Especially designed for the summer, it must be quite a refreshing outfit. The fabric mesh is extremely useful as it will prevent you from being recognized in the street and be thrown eggs at.

This last picture is not related to camouflage fashion but it really called my attention. To the left you can see the genuine picture. It’s an officer from the Scotland’s Highlander’s Regiment, one of the oldest Units of the British Army. To the right the laughable outfit inspired in the first one. For sure it will kill the enemy from laughter on the battlefield. No comment.

Military fashion has also reached lingerie. It’s widely recognized that the most important battles are usually fought away from the front. We’ll finish today’s post showing a couple of camouflage men’s briefs. As you can see, firepower is guaranteed.

To conclude, I’ll leave you a slideshow with some pictures of military fashion and a video so you can see this kind of fashion on the catwalk. Best regards.