The Countdown

Collaging; it's been a while, Oui? OK, so here you go. I tried my very best to compile my latest obsessions du jour into muse board collage format for you guys. Alexa Chung is mighty high on the list; I find her adorable, just oodles and oodles of cuteness. She totally reminds me of Ramona Quimby from the Beverly Clearly book series; all legs and cute wit. Devon Aoki started my hot as flames model crush in The Fast and The Furious with her hot pink ultra cool car race scenes; this editorial by Camilla Akrans is high in my list of faves. Hot pink is also top knotch with me lately. And Hanky Panky's sexy little bright under things had me at hello. Other A-listers? Isabel Lucas, coincidentally pretty in pink; Carmen Kass in cool boots at the beach; red bags; Acne and their platformed, mirrored and extremely ingenious wedges; frilly bows; Hana Soukupova in a Carrie Bradshaw tutu; Natalia Vodianova channeling Alice in Wonderland; Ali Stephens; Mink Pink; long hair; Alexander Wang, and lastly, pretty things.

Sources: all images taken from various fashion blogs via the fashion spot; Collage: by me.

These are a few of my favorite things . . .

Plaid, MK Olsen, Snake Rings, Chunky Knits,

Doc Martens, Emma Cook, Topshop, Kate Moss, Balmain,

Natasha Poly, Paris, France, Eiffel Tower Necklace, Green Sequins,

Fringe, Ankle Boots, Ripped Tights, Animals Prints,

Crimped Hair, and Bangles

Balmain green still clings to my brain can't help it...

image sources: google, myspace/risko, street peeper, topshop, olsen-files

Under The Radar!

Frankie Rayder.

Born Francesca Rayder on January 26, 1975, in River Falls, Wisconsin, she has paved the way for impending models with a little extra edge to their look. I find her off beat beauty to be what makes her most gorgeous. She's a little Mila Kunis reminiscent as well. Is it the eyes or her lips? Hmmm.. not really sure! Frankie is as much part rock and roll as she is part vamp. Her best friends include Kate Moss and her younger sister, "Missy" Rayder, who is also a model. Frankie has a daughter with her fiancée, Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player, Flea. Sunny, their daughter, will turn 3 this October. Some of Frankie's most celebrated ad campaigns include: Chanel, Givenchy and Gucci, just to mention a few. image source: frayder

Model Fixation : 7-18

Sources for most of the Photos are: Lulu, tfs forums, and KnightCat

{Models} Back Talk !

There’s a certain thrill in getting a chance to peek at what goes on with the models pre- and post show. From what clothing styles they choose to wear off the runway, to what they do while waiting for their cue to go on. They are much more down to earth than most people may think. They like to read, listen to their iPods, laugh and gossip with their friends, and even have a healthy snack or two; apples, café lattes and granola mix seem to be common backstage favorites.