Model Moment: Kirsty Hume

I'm happy to see that one of my favourite models of the past, Kirsty Hume, is back on the runways.  She did a few shows for Spring and was seen at Calvin Klein's Fall 2010 show and it made me think of all her past work that I just adored--she was so perfect for the mod styles that were big back then.  I remember how badly I wanted to be tall and lanky with long, blonde, straight hair like Kirsty's. Of course, my hair is brown and curly. Nature's little joke on me.

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Maybe my favourite of her editorials,

shot by Ellen von Unwerth for American

Vogue and featuring Kirsty's husband

Donovan Leitch. Obviously the setting

can't be beat, but I remember just falling

in love with the gorgeous resort wear featured.

More great photos...

And I remember loving this Valentino ad with

Kirsty, Stella Tennant and Trish Goff.

The Easter egg-hued gowns seemed

so glam to my 14-year-old self.

Coincidentally Stella also walked in the

Calvin show and Trish walked alongside

Kirsty in Twenty8Twelve's Spring show.

Photos:  Anastasia, Her Famed Good Looks

Speaking of models, on her website Coco Rocha

defends those who are calling her fat.  Go Coco!

Today is the last day for the Wine Rack Giveaway ~

Happy Weekend Everyone! 

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Flowers in 3-D

An alternative to the bright floral prints sure to be a trend this spring -- floral appliqués.  Whether small and understated or oversized and glam they're everwhere, just take your pick.  Me?  I really wouldn't mind that Valentino bag, but I'll settle for some of the great pieces from the H&M Garden Collection.

H and M

Top Shop

Forever 21

Runway Photos:  style.com (Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Wu, J. Mendel, Luisa Beccaria, Rochas, Valentino)

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The Last Emperor

While putting up the last of my Christmas decorations last night (down to the wire, I know!) I slipped in The Last Emperor DVD for a re-watch.  If anyone hasn't seen Matt Tyrnauer's documentary about the fashion designer Valentino Garavani, I'd recommend you do.

Photo from the nytimes.com

I enjoyed the backstage look at how the great designer prepares a collection, but I thought the parts about his relationship with business partner Giancarlo Giammetti were even better.  I think its beautiful - the understanding, the emotion, the love that comes with being by someone's side for the better part of 50 years.  I don't think it can be easy, either, always being the man in the shadows, but Giammetti pulls it off with charm, aplomb and grace.

And let's not forget Signor Valentino's pugs - they're adorableness alone would have made the doc worth watching!



Watching The Last Emperor has made me think of all the movies I want to get around to watching once all the holiday madness has subsided - Coco Avant Chanel, The Single Man, Up In The Air, and It's Complicated.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to see them soon.  I've also seen previews for The Bounty Hunter and Valentine's Day, which I'd like to see.  Are there any movies you're looking forward to?


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