*the other chanel... #modelmonday

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Seems like one of my absolute favorite models is back to work.

After taking a hiatus [I'm actually not sure that she did; regardless] she is back on the scene!

And, with a name like Chanel Iman, you know she's destined to be a formidable fashion force.

“If I could, I’d have strawberry pancakes with whipped cream every morning, but during the week I eat fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, toast, and, of course, oatmeal.”- Chanel Iman.

Here's her amazingly chic cover story for June's edition of Harper's Bazaar Russia.

Enjoy!

Isn't that last shot just gorgeous? I love it!

[Can't believe she's younger than me! *grumble*]

xx

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*style_file: from runway to rollercoaster | super post for a super model.

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As usual, things have been super hectic on my end.

With my internship wrapping up and my semester beginning very soon, I barely have time for myself...

However, as it's my birthday week, I should clear my schedule!

While I have celebrated the past few birthdays in various different countries [#humblebrag], which is a lot less fun than it sounds, this will be the first time I will be in the States for the big day, surrounded by my uni friends.

And, although the older you get, the less fussy you are about plans, I have decided that this year, as it should really be every year, to celebrate life and the friendships that I cherish...

...and, well, presents help too! Haha.

Anyway, before getting too soppy, I am not the only one 'celebrating' being a year older...any guesses who?

If you guessed Kween Karlie, award yourself 20 imaginary points, redeemable at a later date!

Karlie celebrating her 21st birthday with an ultra-exclusive party thrown in her honor by Vogue and a less exclusive day at Disney World (lower right corner)

I've been wanting to feature this leggie supermodel for quite a while now and what better time than our shared birthday week!

Some quick facts about the newly legal [in her home country of America, that is] supermodel:
*Born in Chicago, Illinois
*Career beginnings in 2006 with Elite NY
*In 2008, after switching to Next Model Management, walked an incredible 31 shows during NYFW including opening for Marc Jacobs and Carolina Herrera
*Walked 20 shows in Milan and 13 in Paris during the FW08 season
*Named 'Best Model of 2008' by People Magazine
*Muse for John Galliano and Dior in 2010
*Opened 10 shows and closed 8 during SS11 season
*Has appeared in ads for countless designers and editorials in magazines globally
*Became a Victoria Secret angel in 2013!
*Has her own line of 'kookies'

...just turned 21...let's let that sink in....

As expected with such a prominent model, narrowing her immense body of work to the few images in these collages proved difficult so, if you feel overwhelmed, imagine how hard it was for me!

*phew* That was a lot of talking! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

Her pictures are AH-MAY-ZING!

Wait! Who's birthday is it again?! Cause you're the one getting presents! Haha

Seems that being a Leo these days equates to being an overachiever and having long legs...

xx

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*karolina; sea and sand.

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Back for more pretty?

If you insist...

Dress by Thom Browne; SS13.

Here's Czech supermodel, and former VS Angel, Karolina Kurkova on the June 2013 cover of Vogue Ukraine.

And, cause I'm missing the beach....her fun-in-the-sun, mermaid inspired, summer editorial.

Gorgeous, no?

Hmm...makes me wish I was by the ocean running around in really expensive clothes...

Sigh. One can only dream. 
 

“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” ― Unknown

“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choice-less as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea.” ― Anne Morrow Lindbergh

“To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast oceans of truth lie undiscovered before me.” ―
Isaac Newton  

xx

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*while we're at it...

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Category: Million Dollar Fantasy Bra Realness...

andddddd..... GO!

Bra Breakdown:

1996: Million Dollar Miracle Bra; Claudia Schiffer; $1,000,000

1997: Diamond Dream Bra; Tyra Banks; $3,000,000

1998: Dream Angel Fantasy Bra; Daniela Pestova; $5,000,000

1999: Millennium Bra; Heidi Klum; $10,000,000

2000: Red Hot Fantasy Bra+Panties; Gisele Bündchen; $15,000,000

2001: Heavenly Star Bra; Heidi Klum; $12,500,000

2002: Star of Victoria Fantasy Bra; Karolina Kurkova; $10,000,000

2003: Very Sexy Fantasy Bra; Heidi Klum; $11,000,000

Bra Breakdown:

2004: Very Sexy Fantasy Bra; Tyra Banks; $10,000,000

2005: Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra; Gisele Bündchen; $12,500,000

2006: Hearts On Fire Diamond Fantasy Bra; Karolina Kurkova; $6,500,000

2007: Holiday Fantasy Bra; Selita Ebanks; $4,500,000

2008: Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra; Adriana Lima; $5,000,000

2009: Harlequin Fantasy Bra; Marisa Miller; $3,000,000

2010: Bombshell Fantasy Bra; Adriana Lima; $2,000,000

2011: Fantasy Treasure Bra; Miranda Kerr; $2,500,000

 2012: Floral Fantasy Bra; Alessandra Ambrosio; $2,500,000

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*tis the season

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Sigh kiddies...I'm a little peeved today.

Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get my wish of being a Victoria's Secret Angel.

VS Angels circa 2005

...haha I'm kidding..[not really]

...but my last post and searching for Christmas+Fashion pics reminded me that I didn't cover their fashion show this year.

meh.

While I should've, their show has become such a spectacle, focusing I guess more on the entertainment and performers, with models hyping up the crowd, rather than on the garments worn.

Christmas Angels!

I guess being a lingerie fashion show and all one has to expect a certain amount of unconventionality, but sometimes I get the impression that their designers create large, lavish wings, and variations of, just because they can.

The whole need to make the show [and the wings] bigger and better than the year before seems to detract from the clothes, which I think should be the focal point of a fashion show. However, being the most watched fashion show on the planet they must be doing something right as, the brand experiences a large amount of publicity...which is a definite plus.

Anyway, you're probably craving the pretty...like I'm craving some mulled wine, so here it is! Don't feel too badly if your body may not look like these girls'... it is, after all, the day after Christmas!

So without further ado, some of my favorite Christmas looks, courtesy Victoria's Secret...

L-R: Michaela Kocianová 2007, Miranda Kerr 2007, Karolina Kurkova 2006, Alessandra Ambrosio 2006
Doutzen Kroes 2005, Heidi Klum 2007, Gisele Bündchen 2005, Marisa Miller 2007

L-R: Selita Ebanks 2007, Isabelli Fontana 2007, Miranda Kerr 2006, Barbara Palvin 2012
Alessandra Ambrosio 2005, Alessandra Ambrosio 2007, Ana Beatriz-Barros 2006, Isabel Goulart 2007

...also Gisele Bündchen if you're reading this, I live for you!!!

*runs off to do ab workout*

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