tyra banks returns to IMG

we are all very excited Tyra Banks has decided to re sign with IMG models. for anyone who doesnt follow the fashion industry, IMG is the premier modeling agency that houses names such as Gisele Bundcheon, Naomi Campbell and newly signed Christine Staub ( more about her later ). we look forward to seeing Tyra re ascend to SUPERMODEL.... very happy she has returned to modeling.

IMAGES courtesy of IMG models blog
IMAGE courtesy of IMG Blog

Fashionable Friday

Enjoy the weekend. I will be working. Also take a look at Jennifer Lopez in the new issue of Redbook Magazine. Today on FF we take a look at Jenny Lo re emerging with a new movie, new cover layout and new hot fashions.

Jennifer Lopez in Marc Jacobs sequin dress

Image courtesy of REDBOOK Magazine.

from model to entreprenuer... Elle Macpherson Intimates

the princess of golf..... Cristie Kerr

Even in the professional world of golfing, a woman can be fashionable fabulous. See Golfing sensation Cristie Kerr posing for a magazine cover. She also partners with a jewelry company to raise funds for a charity IMOIN supports : Birdie's for Breast Cancer. One item from the collection can be seen below.

enjoying the weekend with my Coco Chanel :-)

this weekend I saw Coco before Chanel and its was amazing to see her life before she became the phenomenon known to the world as Coco chanel

.....fashion photos from Gilles Bensimon

an inspirational magazine I enjoy and follow religiously is E L L E Magazine. Gilles Bensimon known for his exquisite photographs for ELLE Magazine has produced some of the most elegant images.

Born in Paris, France ( my second home ) Gilles Bensimon joined ELLE in 1967. He is one

of the most talented and decorated top fashion photographers and is also the International Creative Director of ELLE Magazine. Images from the Web, Elle Magazine.

HRH Princess Ellen de Fantine

With our new special features section I introduce you to my good friend Princess Ellen de Fantine of Monaco. She is a truly good hearted spirit and so fashionably conscious; we had to start our sunday features blog roll with her.

Always a Princess for the people she takes the time to interact with everyone in her presence. She has created networks for people to communicate with each other, with her and to gain information on her family.

More importantly Princess Ellen de Fantine is a native of Brazil, but now lives in the vibrant and sunny city of Monaco. A true princess for the people she likes to take simple scarves and other woman's accessories and turn them into style, elegance and sophistication. She is known to us as the " Fashionable, Fabulous Princess Ellen de Fantine. She embodies elegance in everything she does and wears and still remains humble and approachable to everyone. Fluent in French, Portuguese and English I have the pleasure of communicating with her directly and I'm fortunate to have her as a friend.

She is considered one of the most accessible Royals in the world. So loving and compassionate; those qualities show throughout her compassionate works in Charity.

A descendent from the The House of Lords of Sousa. Princess Ellen de Fantine studied in Brazil before taking up residence in Monaco.

To follow her updates - She can be found on Twitter : @deFantine.

Images from Princess Ellen de Fantine's Personal Collection.

all about Elie Saab

Recently I became acquainted with the designs of a Lebanese " architecture ". His designs have been on the likes of many fashionable celebrities and people all over the world. With a new found direction Elie Saab now embodies light, colorful and simple yet elegant dresses. Born in Beirut on July 4th, Elie Saab starting designing at 9 years old. He starting using curtains and table cloths to make clothes for family and loved one's. Now his designs can be found world wide. Take a look and some images from his Spring 2010 couture collection in Paris. IMAGES from STYLE.COM

Cristian Siriano from fierce to having a Moment.

Don't forget to check out Cristian Siriano's new reality show on Bravotv : Having a Moment.

lost in SOHO... KIRNA ZABETE

I found this sweet nugget in SOHO called KIRNA ZABETE. There is also an online store - try www.kirnazabete.com to find designer goods and very special accessories. The owners Beth Buccini and Sarah Easley have created the perfect upscale retail store. If your in the city ( US ) feel free to stop by and savor this sweet nugget at 96 Greene Street in New York City’s SoHo.

Photos courtesy of KIRNA ZABETE facebook page. Feel free to visit their fan page.

Loving the new Kate Spade designer iPhone Case

I just purchased the new iPhone case and dowloaded the

iphone application. Its perfect, designer, fashionable and

helps you keep track of all your business affairs. The case

is also very durable and helps to prevent damage to your

iPhone.

what about Pamella Roland ?

Take a look at her amazing spring/ summer 2010 collection. The designs and dresses are so light and colorful. She has a great new collection.

...summer's coming and its all about Brazil.

Looking forward to the new collection of Andriana DeGreas. My favorite Brazilian swim wear designer. My inspiration to return to Brazil is to see all the new collections and Isabela Suplicy's cupcakes in Sao Paulo Brazil. Looking forward to going back soon.