COVER GIRL: Kerry Washington Is 'Hollywood's Best Kept Secret' for Elle Magazine, June 2013

The Hottest Actress in Hollywood, Kerry Washington shows off her petite frame for Elle Magazine's June 2013 issue. Dare I say she's serving us Olivia Pope style in this grey cropped cardigan and red matte lip. I'm totally in love with Kerry Washington's brains and beauty and I'm so proud of her being a trailblazer for African American women. Check out quotes from her interview with Elle below:

 

Cashmere cardigan & plaid shorts by Marc Jacobs; Bra by Carine Gilson Lingerie Couture; Diamond earrings by Harry Winston & Bracelet by Ana Khouri.

 

Jacket by Giorgio Armani; Shorts by Levi's  Diamond necklace by Piaget

"I was a kooky theater kid, silly and goofy and academic."
 

Skirt and earrings, belt by Balmain; Crewneck by A|X Armani Exchange and Pumps by Christian Louboutin.

 "I'm the luckiest broad in Hollywood now. To be the lead actor on Scandal and to be in the highest-earning Tarantino movie- I don't get to ask for more."

 

Skirt by Tom Ford; Shirt by Blk Dnm; Brooches from Beladora.com and Ring by Piaget.



"I imagined I'd be a clinical psychologist, with a focus on how performance shapes identity. I'd figure out ways to use role-playing in the healing of people."
 

Embroidered tweed jacket by Giambattista Valli & Cotton denim shirt, Blk Dnm.  

 

 

Check out the BTS video of Kerry Washington doing her 'modeling' thing below:  

COVER GIRL: Rita Ora Is the 'EURO STAR' for Elle Magazine, May 2013

 

Roc Nation's Euro superstar, Rita Ora glams it up for Elle Magazine's May 2013 issue wearing no other than Couture. The talented superstar is known for her music but also known for her daring sense of fashion. Rita Ora is definitely a star on the rise and I can only anticipate what impact she'll have on the fashion industry. Check out her photoshoot below:

 

Rita is wearing a Tulle, organza, and feather dress, leather gloves, over-the-knee boots, all, Chanel Haute Couture.

 

Rita layered embroidered tulle bustier dress with embroidered tulle gloves, all, Dior Haute Couture; Lycra-tubing beanie, Philip Treacy, $1,250. Diamond and citrine earrings, Cartier. Hair and head creations, Ken O’Rourke at Streeters for Oribe and accessories from M&J Trimming, NYC.

 

Rita got floral happy in this floral-painted organza dress, printed pumps, all, Valentino Haute Couture; Grosgrain ribbon and felt horn headband, Heather Huey. 

via: Elle.com

 

Rita goes black and white with a strapless bra by Calvin Klein & headpiece by Philip Treacy

Home Decor Style: Solange Shows Elle Magazine Her BK Home

If you haven't picked up the latest Elle Magazine (September issue to be exact) then you're missing out on a very special treat from my girl, Solange Knowles! The Singer/DJ/Fab-Mommy/Fashion It Girl Of The Moment gave an exclusive tour of her BK home for which shares with her boyfriend Alan Ferguson and superstar son Juelz. Solange explains that her personal style can be seen in her home decor and says, "I had a moment when I looked at my closet and I was like ‘Whoa, I don’t really have any basics. And with my house, I wanted to find a balance of having great colors and patterns but also a really livable, warm, serene space."

See more of her BK home with amazing photos by Paul Costello below:

 

 Print happy.

Crew love.

via: BID & NB

Blake Lively's Blonde Ambition for Elle Magazine, March 2012

Blake Lively is not your average cover girl, she's the muse for Karl Lagerfeld and has been making her own style decisions. On the cover of Elle Magazine for their March 2012 issue she wears a stretch dress from Victoria Beckham (above); gold hoop bracelet with diamonds from Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co.; and white gold and diamond earrings, emerald-and-diamond ring, sapphire-and-diamond ring, all from Lorraine Schwartz.

Net shirt, $180, linen tank top, $235, both, Isabel Marant, at Isabel Marant, NYC.

Silk-and-nylon-blend jacket, Blumarine, $2,295, visit blumarine.com. Nylon-blend swimsuit, Michael Kors Swimwear, $320. Suede and patent leather sandals, Pierre Hardy, $895.

Embroidered top from Gucci; stretch leggings from Alexander Wang; and emerald-and-diamond ring, sapphire-and-diamond ring, both from Lorraine Schwartz.

To read snippets of Blake Lively's interview click here or you wait until February 14th to grab your own copy...I'm sure you'll want in print too ; )

Hello Kitty Gets Tickled Pink & Polka-Dot Happy For Elle Magazine, Taiwan

Hello Kitty has snagged two covers for Elle Magazine's 20th Anniversary! On the first cover (above) our Hello Kitty wears a feathered frock and matching signature bow, while on the second cover (below) she gets dotty! How cute is this?

Mary J. Blige for Elle Magazine, November 2011

Joan Smalls for Elle UK, October 2011

Joan Smalls is featured in Elle UK October 2011 "Female of the Species" – Women designers are leading the agenda right now, creating wearable, wantable clothes.

Photography by Alexei Hay
Styling by Anne-Marie Curtis
Hair by Kevin Ryan for Willie Smarts Salon
Make up Francelle.

Zoë Kravitz Is Cover Girl For Elle Magazine, South Africa

ZOË KRAVITZ AT A GLANCE
Birth date: 1 December 1988

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Parents: Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet

Style icons? ‘Sarah-Jessica Parker and Daniel Day-Lewis’

Biggest fashion mistake? ‘Oh man, I make them every day, I have so many. I look back on some of my outfits and I’m like: ‘Why did I wear that? Where are my friends and why didn’t they tell me not to leave the house?’ If they had, I probably would’ve said, ‘You don’t know what you’re talking about. This looks amazing.’

Favorite shopping haunts? ‘The Sunday flea market in New York, the Rose Bowl Market in LA, the Santa Monica flea market and Portobello Market in London.’

Musical inspiration: ‘Tom Waits, Jack White and Alison Mosshart, the singer from The Kills and Dead Weather. Growing up, I listened to a lot of the classics: The Beatles, [Led] Zeppelin, Nina Simone, Richie Havens, Al Green, Otis Redding, Sly and The Family Stone, and Neil Young.’

Music or acting? ‘I can’t answer your question. I’d rather kill myself.’

Oscar or Grammy? ‘Oscar – because of the ceremony not because I think acting is more important.’

Childhood crush? ‘Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Heath Ledger.’

Who gets you onto the dance floor? ‘Michael Jackson and James Brown.’

How do you unwind? ‘I have a backyard, which is hard to find in New York, and hang out at home a lot with my friends, barbecuing, listening to records, making avocado sandwiches, staying up really late, drinking a lot of coffee.’


Worst household chore? ‘Making my bed.’

Your greatest fear? ‘Dying in a plane crash.’

A man’s sexiest features and who has them? ‘Arms and a really flat stomach. Brad Pitt.’

Favorite quality in a man? ‘Sense of humour.’

When do you permit yourself to lie? ‘Usually to get out of interviews.’

via: Elle

Rosie Huntington Whiteley For Elle UK

ELLE UK
Model: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Photographer: Terry Tsiolis
Styled by: Ann-Marie Curtis

Tina J. "Heat Wave" For Elle Singapore, June 2011

via: BID

Elle Singapore, June 2011

Photography by Joel Lim

Hair by Kenneth Ong and
Makeup by Ginger Lynette