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Waking Up In Vegas

Marisa Miller sports a shorter platinum do and dark, dark eyebrows on the cover of this month's Vegas on stands now. Here’s what the 31-year-old gorgeous model revealed:

On her love for Harley motorcycles: “My husband, dad and uncle all ride Harleys, and I just found out my grandma used to be involved in the chapter in northern California. Now I’m getting my own bike; I got my license and I’m ready to roll.”

On jealousy in her marriage: “My job can definitely bring out a lot of insecurities or trust issues, but I’m so thankful we never had that. I don’t give my husband a reason to worry. Those kind of things can become a big problem in any relationship, and then especially with [my life] there’s a whole new set of challenges.”

On she felt about her first Sports Illustrated cover: “I don’t think it was ever even a goal or dream of mind because I didn’t really know it was possible. I had seen Sports Illustrated in my house since I was born. When I started working for SI it was surreal; I was, like, “OK, I can quit now.” It was a huge deal, it’s one of those things you do in your career that kind of go down in history, that’s a tag line behind your name forever- Sports Illustrated cover model!”

Source: info via Just Jared, pics via The Lipstick Diaries

NYC Fashion Week 2010

1. Rachel Zoe in Marc Jacobs and Casadei Double Platform Pumps

2. Natalie Portman in Rodarte

3. Irina Lazareau in 3.1 Phillip Lim

4. Becka Diamond in Top Shop, Thakoon, Eddie Borgo and Pamela Love

5. Julia Restoin Roitfeld in vintage

6. Whitney Port in Fetherston and Memebers Only with Pour La Victoire Adalene Pumps

7. Kate Lanphear in a Miu Miu coat

8. Zoe Kravitz in vintage and Chanel flats

9. Lauren Santo Domingo in a Chloe striped sweater and fleur bag and Emilio Pucci fur cape.

My favorite? Irina's 3.1 Phillip Lim sequin shirtdress at $995

Source: photo and info via Who What Wear

Perfect for this up and coming season! Try mixing nude, creamy shades with blasts of strong, intense colors, like cobalt blue. Not only does this amazing blue color make me think of Morocco, these shades fit perfectly together to create an awesome combination that screams spring. But remember, don't go too overboard - when using strong colored pieces, it is best to keep the rest on the light side! Mix pieces together all while keeping your wardrobe simple and fresh. Example? Beige trousers and an oversized white t-shirt paired with a striking blue scarf and accented heels. Parfait!

1. Julianne Rosalia chemise $190

2. La Garconne Romper $420

3. Acne T-Shirt $105

4. Embroidered Lanvin Ballerina Flats $545

5. Tara Matthews Cashmere Blend Metallic Scarf $550

6. La Perla Lace and Tulle Balconette Bra $240

7. La Perla Lace Thong $160

8. Self Ridge’s Nude Sequin Zip Front Vest $56

9. Chloe Heloise Leather Hobo Bag $1,595

10. Pour La Victoire Blanche Camel and Cobalt Strappy Heels $200

11. Lanvin Straw Hat $320

12. Chanel Blue Satin Nail Polish $30

13. Vivre White Shell Ring $320

14. 3.1 Phillip Lim Trousers $410

15. Alexander McQueen Sunglasses $355

Bulletproof

Check out these canvas ballerina shoes equipped with Swarovski bullets! These comfortable ballerinas made out of innovative materials are from the latest collection by designer Giuseppe Zanotti. More than an accessory, Zanotti shoes are known to reveal the character, the femininity, the sensualism of the one who wears them. From the stylish girls of Gossip Girl to R & B singer Rihanna, countless celebrities have bowed down to Zanotti's elegant and flawless style.

These ballet flats, which are from the Spring / summer cruise collection 2010, run at 310 euros or 436 dollars. You can get your pair exclusively at Colette.com

Snake Eyes

How gorgeous is this spread featuring Polish model Anja Rubik? Photographed by Claudia Knoepfel and Stefan Indlekofer in next months Vogue Paris, Anja reveals her inner wild girl as she fiercely wears our favorite slithering friends to show off an array of gorgeous joallerie. I just absolutely love this photo spread.

Source: photos via Pics and Models

A Vogue Wonderland

Check out Natalia Vodianova in February's UK Vogue. In this photo-shoot, photographed by Nick Knight, Natalia wore a dress designed by 40 international designers, which was later put up for auction. The photos are simply gorgeous - the colors, the textures, everything is put so well together to create some sort of fairy tale. The details, especially the branches, remind me exactly of the pages out of Prada's Fall 2009 Lookbook.

Source: pictures via Pics and Models

A Little Birdy Told Me...

Kelly Smith, the illustrator of blog Birdy & Me, illustrated these pages for magazine Shop 'TIl You Drop that feature the "new tribes" of dressers in today's society. Whether you channel the Olsen Twins or Blair from Gossip Girl, this little creative illos is a fun read. I absolutely LOVE her work, and I am pretty sure that I will be posting a lot of her stuff!

Source: photos via Birdy & Me

House Inspirations

After browsing through the internet, I came across some gorgeous interior photography, notably via Made By Girl's Jennifer Ramos, an interior designer herself and owner of her own company. Since I love interior design and the aesthetics of a well decorated home, I decided to share with the outside world, some of my favorites! Enjoy!

Source: photos via Made By Girl

Vogue Mexico

Love the hot pink fur jacket!

Vogue Mexico December 2009, via Pics and Models.com

Helping Hand

On January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the country's most severe earthquake in over 200 years. The epicenter of the quake was just off the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, sparking a tsunami watch for parts of the Caribbean and devastating Haiti in the process. Like many of you out there, it's easy to feel as if there is nothing we can do. But the reality of the matter is, there is always something to do and always a way to lend a helping hand, no matter where you reside in the world...

- Mobilize Your Readers. There are dozens of ways people can contribute money!

Musician Wyclef Jean, who’s from Haiti, says you can donate $5 by texting YELE to 501501 and by visiting Yele.org.

You can text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts. Read more from Red Cross. CBS News also has a comprehensive list of charities that are offering Haiti aid.

You can also head over to the nearest Red Cross or aid drop-off points to send water and supplies to the people desperately in need. Check your local news websites for drop off points.

- Steer Clear of Politics. We are talking about human lives here, and we should not split hairs over what country is doing what and what different political parties are up to. Let’s just aim to help!

- Facebook, Twitter, etc... People around the world have turned to the internet to show support for the earthquake victim. Whether it's joining a group on Facebook or sending Tweets, you can make a difference.

And of course...

- Keep the Story Alive. Disasters, such as what happened in South Asia in 2004 and in Haiti today, happe often and it's amazing how quickly these loose their steam. After rescue and recover efforts, the Haiti story loose it's impact despite the fact that it will take years for the country to recover. Do what you can to remind readers that they can help after the initial blow.

Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world, needs all the help they can get, just like any country suffering from a terrible natural disaster. So please, reach out and lend a helping hand. You never know when you might be the one asking for help...

Via The Blog Herald, photo via The Daily Mail.uk.com

Food For Thought

The new year is here and all of us are trying to get back into shape after the holiday season- and trust me, it doesn't have to be painful! Here, Dr. Frank Lipman tells us ladies the 10 ways food can bring out the best in our genes and start our year right and healthy.

1) Eat REAL food ladies. Yes, real food. Fresh. Whole. Unrefined. Unprocessed food. Food is more than a delivery system for nutrients containing protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Real food is more than the sum of its parts; it's about how it all works together. Although you should know how to read food labels, most real food does not come with a label, like vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, grass fed meats, wild fish, organic chicken and eggs. So get going!!

2) Because we are all different, there is no one right diet for everyone. So try and eat as close to nature as possible because the further removed food is from its source, the less good 'data' it will contain (hint: not real food!)

3) Select fruits and vegetables in a wide variety of colors. For example, dark greens, such as spinach are high in iron and darker fruit, like blueberries and blackberries, are rich in antioxidants. We all know what oranges are for!

4) Buy fresh foods whenever you can, preferably organic and locally grown if possible. Fresh foods are better than frozen foods. And although canned foods, such as veggies, are still considered vegetables, certain cooking processes can destroy nutrients. Also, beware of added sugar!

5) Stop eating when you are 80% full. Don't force yourself.

6) Be skeptical of foods that come individually labeled with a health claim. Most healthy foods don't need a health claim. Ever see a health claim on a bag of kiwis? Didn't think so...

7) Be wary of foods seen advertised. The majority of these are processed foods.

8) Be careful of obsessive calorie counting. Figuring your diet simply in terms of calories or even percentages of protein, fat and carbohydrate, can inadvertently deprive your body of the "complete" messages that real, whole foods provide.

9) Enjoy your food! Eat in the company of people you love -it's amazing how much of a difference it makes

And finally...

10) Don't waste your time feeling guilty if you ate the "wrong" thing. Cheat days are A-OK and when craving something sweet or salty, it's usually our bodies way of telling us something. Like everything, food should be in moderation. So go ahead and eat that cake!

Source: via Focus on Style.com, picture via Sweet Tater

Karl Loves Tattoos

If anyone remembers the 2010 Chanel Runway show, then you will most likely remember these babies. Chanel will soon be coming out with limited edition temporary tattoos - designs based on the tattoos created for the Paris runway show by global creative director Peter Philips. Each pack contains five sheets with a total of 55 designs and includes designs such as: Chanel's double C's, lace, 'Cinderella' inspired birds, rosary beads and even Karl Lagerfeld's chains. Starting mid-February, they will be sold for $75.00 on the Chanel website as well as across the nation in select stores. Starting March 1st, they will be available at Selfridges.

Source: picture via Fashionably Meg, info via The Lipstick Diaries

Bye Bye Germs!

Here's a little something for all the busy ladies! We all know that carrying around hand sanitizer is extremely important, so why not go for something a little different?

No Germs:

1. Kills 99.9% of all germs. Starts to kill in under 15 seconds.
2. Is, like I said before, alcohol free, so it wont dry out your hands. It also moisturizes with Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Lavender to kip your mits healthy.
3. Is suitable for frequent use, unlike alcohol gels that dry and damage the skin from the first use.
4. Is the #1 Alcohol Free Hand Sanitiser in Europe!
5. Guarantees twice as many uses per bottle than most alcohol gels.
6. Is pocket sized for convenience. Great for your handbag/purse.
7. Is suitable for use on airplanes. (Alcohol free so non-flammable!)
8. Contains Natural Organic Lemon Juice

And! No Germs was a finalist in the Natural and Organic Awards of 2009 for best new natural body car product.

Source: via No Germs.com

Lindsay Lohan Takes It All Off (Surprised?) For MUSE

Just when we though LaLohan might have toned it down a notch...

Photographed by Yu Tsai, Lindsay Lohan bares it all for the new issue of Muse Magazine. Sources say that the photoshoot was inspired by the Kate Moss and Johnny Depp romance of the early 90’s (remember the famous bed scene? )

In a recent interview, Yu Tsai told Page Six that he was always fascinated by Johnny Depp and Kate Moss, and when he asked Lindsay to do a shoot, she "jumped at the chance".

"It was all about her being sexy, channeling Kate from the ’90s.” he adds.

Source: images via Best Week Ever, NY Mag, interview via Just Jared at Buzznet.com, images via Smoke Eye and The Lipstick Diaries