Thursday, May 5, 2011
Kate Middleton Hot Bikini
Westminster Abbey has been chosen as the venue for next year's much anticipated royal wedding between Prince William and his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton.The pair announced their engagement earlier this month, which was followed by a flurry of anticipation about both the date and the venue.
This week, it was revealed that the nuptials will take place on April 29th - which has now been declared a public holiday - and the ceremony is to be held in Westminster Abbey.
News of the service is likely to entice visitors to the UK's capital from all over the world and it looks like Westminster Abbey will be top of the list of London attractions to visit during their stay.
And although the royal wedding will be at the front of people's minds as they explore the abbey, the old building has many interesting features and stories of its own.
It has long been an important location for the British monarchy, with coronations held at the church since 1066. 17 kings and queens have also been laid to rest here, so there is much history to be found for those with an interest in the royal family.
When it comes to the building itself, its Gothic structure is known around the world and visitors to this London attraction will not fail to be impressed by its towering spires and stunning stained glass windows.
Construction of the church began in 1245 when Henry III was on the throne, but it took many more years before the abbey was completed.
Over the course of five centuries, work was carried out, new chapels added and old ones rebuilt, with the West Towers the final section of the building to be completed in 1745.
If you choose to visit Westminster Abbey while in London, you will find that the beautiful architecture is worth the visit alone - its Gothic vault is the highest in England and narrow aisles only serve to make it appear taller still.
But Westminster Abbey has a connection with more than just the royal part of Britain's history. Many famous people are buried or commemorated here, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton and Martin Luther King.
Perhaps one of the most striking graves in the abbey is that of the Unknown Warrior. The body of an unknown soldier was transported from France in 1920 to be buried in the church on November 11th.
Herbert Ryle, the Dean of Westminster, composed the inscription for the tomb stone to honour the memory of those who died in the Great War.
A wreath is still placed on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Armistice Day each year and it serves as a memorial to all the men who gave their lives while fighting for their country between 1914 and 1918.
Westminster Abbey is open to visitors every day of the week, so regardless of when you are in London you should be able to find time to come and see this historic and spectacular church.
Anyone who wants to worship at the abbey can do so by attending one of the daily services, or for a particularly special visit, you may want to plan ahead and attend one of the special events.
With Christmas fast approaching, there will be a range of advent services throughout December, in addition to some carol services that often prove highly popular.
Today's Inspiration: Lancome
I recently posted about my Lancome giveaway, click here for link, and I was further inspired to write another post! What inspires you today? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
Nothing brings me joy like a Lancome counter!
Lovely in lavender + a coral palette perfect for spring.
Not Juicy Couture. Just a juicy apple.
Makeup to the stars--like Bonnie Wright!
Soft, Parisian, and Beautiful.
In a flash...I'll be bronze.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Casey Carlson
American Idol 8 contender Casey Carlson wowed the judges with her version of Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles,” but did you know that the University of Minnesota coed is also a bikini model for Campus Girls USA?
Fans can purchase a Campus Girls Swimsuit calendar featuring Casey in swimsuits for every month of the year. She is also featured in a special edition “Girls of the Big 10″ calendar, from which all proceeds are donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
FHM Magazine has dubbed Casey American Idol’s “Sexiest Contestant Ever.”
Ana Beatriz Barros
Ana Beatriz Barros
Bio: She was born in a small town of Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Later, her family moved to Rio de Janeiro, where she spent her childhood. She is of Portuguese and Spanish descent, and is the youngest of three sisters; Patricia and Malu (Maria Luisa). Barros and her older sister, Patricia (also a model), were walking on a Rio beach when they were spotted by a representative from Elite Model Management. Barros went to see Elite office in Rio and Sergio Mattos - art director of 40 Graus. They then encouraged Barros to participate in the Elite Model Look 1996, which she won. She subsequently competed for international Elite Model Look and placed second worldwide. Elite sent her portfolio, along with some recent Polaroid shots, to Guess? which led her to do the Millennium Guess? campaign along with her friend and fellow Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio. She has done advertisements not only for Guess? but also for Christian Dior, Armani jeans, Oakley, L'Oreal, Naf Naf, Diesel, Ermanno Scervino, Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez's JLO fashion line, among others. In 2004 Jennifer Lopez selected Barros to be the face of her new lingerie line, JLO Lingerie. Said Lopez, "I wanted someone young, sexy and urban, with a universal appeal." Barros has been in shows for the likes of Valentino, Missoni, Gucci, Christian Dior, Versace, Emporio Armani, BCBG, DKNY, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors and many more prestigious fashion houses. She has been on numerous covers of magazines such as Glamour, Vogue, Marie Claire, Allure; Brazilian magazines such as Capricho and Audi magazine, W, ELLE to name a few. Barros appeared six times on Sports Illustrated in the Swimsuit Issue (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007). She currently lives in New York but is always traveling. She also has an apartment in Brazil and very often visits her family. After a hard day of work, she loves to go bicycle riding or going to the beach. She also likes to read about art, especially about painting. Campaigns: Agua de Coco, Alphorria, Andrew Marc, Anna Rita N, Armani Jeans, Calzedonia, Chanel, Christian Dior, Cia Maritima, Clarins, Denimaxx, Diesel, Dumond, Ermanno Scervino, Exte, Forum, Guess?, Hanro, Head & Shoulders, I.N.C., Intimissimi, J.Lo Lingerie, Kays, Kristina Popovitch, L'Oreal, Maria Bonita Extra, Mexx, Miss Bikini, Morgan, Naf Naf, Neiman Marcus, Next, Oakley, Oenobiol cosmetics, Onyx, Pantene, Replay, Rosa Cha, Sergio Valente, Shopping Iguatemi, Sisley, Speigel, St. Patrick, Swatch, Triton, Valisere, Victoria's Secret, Xoxo, Yamamay Covers: Vogue (Spain, Mexico), Elle (Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Greece, Spain), Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, GQ, Harper's & Queen, Marie Claire, Photo, Amica, American Photo, Trace, Arena, El Pais Semanal, 20Ans, Capricho, Nova Shows: Agua de Coco, Agua Doce, Aigner, Alexandre Herchcovitch , Alice Roi, Arkadius, Ba Doquee, Baby Phat, Balmain, BCBG Max Azria, Betsey Johnson, Binetti, Blue Man, Bruuns Bazaar, Catherine Malandrino, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Custo Barcelona, Diane von Furstenberg, Dirk Bikkembergs, DKNY, Donna Karan, Elie Saab, Ellus, Emporio Armani, Erreuno, Etro, Fause Haten, Forum, Girbaud, Guy Laroche, Halston, Iceberg, Imitation of Christ, Ines de la Fressange, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, John Richmond, Kenzo, Lancetti, Leonard, Lino Villaventura, Lolita Lempincka, M. Officer, Marcel Marongiu, Maria Bonita, Mariella Burani, Maron Giu, Paco Rabanne, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Poko Pano, Randolph Duke, Rosa Cha, Sommer, Stella McCartney, Stephano Guerreiro, The Heart Truth, Thierry Mugler, Tomaso Stefanelli, Triton, Valentino, Versace, Versus, Victor Alfaro, Victor Bellaish, Victoria's Secret shows, Vivienne Westwood, Walter Rodrigues, Zang Toileonard           | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima
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Bio:
In true fairy tale fashion, Brazilian Adriana was discovered at the age of 13 when she was shopping at a local shopping mall. By 15, she had won the 'Ford Supermodel of Brazil' contest and was placed second in the 'Ford Supermodel of the World' competition. She moved to the world's most energetic and fashion-driven city, New York, and was signed to Elite Model Management.
Lima’s modeling portfolio began to expand exponentially, appearing in numerous international editions of Vogue and Marie Claire. As for fashion shows, she has walked the catwalks for big-name designers such as Vera Wang, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, among others. Lima then became a Guess? girl appearing on Guess?' Fall 2000 ad campaign. She also appeared in the book 'A second decade of Guess? Images'
Lima continued to build upon her entry, doing more print work for Maybelline, bebe, Mossimo, BCBG and gracing the cover and editorials of more high fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Vogue, GQ, to name a few. Her April 2006 GQ cover was the highest-selling issue of the year. Her other notable works include the well-famed Pirelli Calendar 2005 and the face of Italy’s big cell phone carrier Telecom Italia Mobile where she became known as the "Catherine Zeta-Jones of Italy."
Lima is probably best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She first graced the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 1999 and has appeared on subsequent shows ever since. Her most notable walk down the runway was in 2003, where she was the show opener. Lima had appeared on several television ads for the brand but her most memorable one, was appearing alongside the legendary rock musician Bob Dylan in 2003 Victoria's Secret Angel in Venice commercial which received both praise and criticism. She is currently a contract 'Angel' and spokesperson for the brand.
In true fairy tale fashion, Brazilian Adriana was discovered at the age of 13 when she was shopping at a local shopping mall. By 15, she had won the 'Ford Supermodel of Brazil' contest and was placed second in the 'Ford Supermodel of the World' competition. She moved to the world's most energetic and fashion-driven city, New York, and was signed to Elite Model Management.
Lima’s modeling portfolio began to expand exponentially, appearing in numerous international editions of Vogue and Marie Claire. As for fashion shows, she has walked the catwalks for big-name designers such as Vera Wang, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, among others. Lima then became a Guess? girl appearing on Guess?' Fall 2000 ad campaign. She also appeared in the book 'A second decade of Guess? Images'
Lima continued to build upon her entry, doing more print work for Maybelline, bebe, Mossimo, BCBG and gracing the cover and editorials of more high fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Vogue, GQ, to name a few. Her April 2006 GQ cover was the highest-selling issue of the year. Her other notable works include the well-famed Pirelli Calendar 2005 and the face of Italy’s big cell phone carrier Telecom Italia Mobile where she became known as the "Catherine Zeta-Jones of Italy."
Lima is probably best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She first graced the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 1999 and has appeared on subsequent shows ever since. Her most notable walk down the runway was in 2003, where she was the show opener. Lima had appeared on several television ads for the brand but her most memorable one, was appearing alongside the legendary rock musician Bob Dylan in 2003 Victoria's Secret Angel in Venice commercial which received both praise and criticism. She is currently a contract 'Angel' and spokesperson for the brand.
Campaigns:
Anna Sui Jeans, Giorgio Armani, BCBG, Bebe, Blumarine, BMW, Emporio Armani, Forum, French Connection, Gai Mattiolo, Gasoline, George Rech, Giorgio Armani 'Emporio Armani White' fragrance, Guess? Jeans, La Perla, Maybelline, Mossimo, Swatch 'Skin' watches, TIM, Vassarette, Victoria's Secret, XOXO
Anna Sui Jeans, Giorgio Armani, BCBG, Bebe, Blumarine, BMW, Emporio Armani, Forum, French Connection, Gai Mattiolo, Gasoline, George Rech, Giorgio Armani 'Emporio Armani White' fragrance, Guess? Jeans, La Perla, Maybelline, Mossimo, Swatch 'Skin' watches, TIM, Vassarette, Victoria's Secret, XOXO
Covers:
Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Vogue Italia, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Photo, Audi, GQ, Max, Arena
Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Vogue Italia, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Photo, Audi, GQ, Max, Arena
Shows:
Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Balmain, Betsey Johnson, Carmen Marc Valvo, Christian Dior, Christina Perrin, Cividini, Emilio Pucci, Emporio Armani, Enrico Coveri, Escada, Fendi, Girbaud, Girls Rule, Guy Laroche, Istvan Francer, John Galliano, Krizia, Leonard, Luca LucaNanette Lepore, NYC 2000, Ralph Lauren, Randolph Duke, Rebecca Danenberg, Richard Tyler, Sean John, Sportmax, Sully Bonnelly, Valentino, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouel
Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Balmain, Betsey Johnson, Carmen Marc Valvo, Christian Dior, Christina Perrin, Cividini, Emilio Pucci, Emporio Armani, Enrico Coveri, Escada, Fendi, Girbaud, Girls Rule, Guy Laroche, Istvan Francer, John Galliano, Krizia, Leonard, Luca LucaNanette Lepore, NYC 2000, Ralph Lauren, Randolph Duke, Rebecca Danenberg, Richard Tyler, Sean John, Sportmax, Sully Bonnelly, Valentino, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouel
Bridget Hall
Bridget Hall
Bio: She was born on December 12, 1977 in Springdale, Arkansas. At the age of 10, she was modeling in Dallas, Texas where she was living in the suburb of Farmers Branch, Texas, where she briefly attended R. L. Turner High School. Shortly after she moved with her mother Donna Hall to New York City to pursue her modeling career. By the age of 18, she was listed in Forbes as one of the "best ten" moneymaking supermodels along with Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington. Formerly with Ford Models, she is now a star of the IMG Models roster, appearing in fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE and Allure and a feature of seasonal fashion parades in New York, Paris and Milan. During 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Bridget Hall appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and the 2003 Pirelli calendar. She also appeared in the book 'A second decade of Guess? Images'. Campaigns: Akris, Anne Klein, Banana Republic, Beauty.com, Benetton, Bill Blass, Cantarelli, Cesare Paciotti, Chanel, Chloe, Chocolate, Christian Dior, Escada 'Essential' & 'Magnetism' fragances, Fendi, French Connection, GAP Holiday, Genny, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Guerlain 'L'Instant de Guerlain' fragance, Guess?, H & M, Halston, I-N-C, Istante, Lanvin, Macy's, Max Factor, MaxMara, Maybelline, New York & Co, Patek Philippe watches, Paule Ka, Pepe Jeans, Pepsi, Polo Jeans Co., Polo Sport 'Woman' fragrance, Ports, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren 'Polo Sport' & 'Safari' fragrances, Revlon, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, Trussardi, Valentino, Versace Atelier, Zara Covers: Vogue (UK, US, France, Italy, Spain, Japan), Elle (US, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Spain, Sweden), Elle Topmodel, W, i-D, Cosmopoiltan, Harper's Bazaar, Flare, Marie Claire, Glamour, Topmodel, DT, Mademoiselle, Esquire, Photo, Arena, The Face, Frank, Nova, Mirabella, Allure, Lucky Shows: John Bartlett, Jill Stuart, Nina Ricci, Todd Oldham, Victoria's Secret, Mark Eisen, Vivienne Westwood, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Byblos, Cerruti, Chado Ralph Rucci, Chaiken, Christina Perrin, Costume National, Daryl K, Donna Karan, Eric Bergere, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Bartlett, Kenneth Cole, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lanvin, Luca Luca, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Maska, Mila Schon, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Sportmax, Ter et Bantine, Bally, Emanuel Ungaro, Luella, Bottega Veneta, Victor Alfaro, Chanel, Chloe, Fendi, Stella McCartney, Catherine Malandrino, Celine, Christian Lacroix, Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Heatherette, Imitation of Christ, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Lanvin, Luca Luca, Luella Bartley, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, Diane Von Fustenberg, M.R.S., Oscar de la Renta, Anne Klein, Chado Ralph Rucci, Chaiken, Kenneth Cole, Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors      | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Christy Turlington
Christy Turlington
Bio: Christy Nicole Turlington is an American supermodel best known for representing Calvin Klein fragrances since 1987. She has also worked on various campaigns for Maybelline Cosmetic and Giorgio Armani, has appeared in several films about the fashion industry and was a co-founder of the now defunct Fashion Cafe. Turlington has several accomplishments in the modeling industry, having had numerous million dollar contracts with companies like Maybelline, Chanel and Calvin Klein. Although she is known as one of the most successful supermodels in history, Christy has rejected the 'supermodel' label. She is widely respected in the fashion industry as one of the friendliest and most professional models in the business. In 1988, Christy along with Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Elle MacPherson, Claudia Schiffer, Stephanie Seymour and Tatjana Patitz became known as the first supermodels. Photographer Steven Meisel booked Christy, Naomi and Linda frequently and together they became known as the "Trinity". During the 1990s, she appeared in Unzipped, a documentary about fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, and the fashion mockumentary film Pret-a-Porter by famed director Robert Altman. Additionally, she was featured in Catwalk, a documentary covering life on the fashion runways, by director Robert Leacock. The documentary was filmed in 1993 and premiered in 1996. The film followed Christy and her fellow models Naomi Campbell, Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Moss and Carla Bruni as they jetted around London, Milan, Paris and New York during Spring Fashion Week. It included rare footage of what goes on behind the scenes at big shows including fittings, parties, shopping and catfights. The film was shot in black and white and color, and featured many top designers at work like a young John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld and Gianni Versace 4 years before his death. Turlington also appeared in two music videos. Best friend and fellow model Yasmin Le Bon got her husband Simon LeBon of Duran Duran to feature Christy in their 'Notorious' video in 1986, as well as the album cover. In 1990, singer George Michael drew inspiration from Peter Lindbergh's January 1990 British Vogue cover (which features Christy, Naomi, Linda, Cindy and Tatjana) for his 'Freedom' video. The video featured all top 5 female models along with their top 5 male counterparts, lip-syncing the song. On June 7, 2003 she married actor/filmmaker Edward Burns in a ceremony with U2 frontman Bono acting father of the bride. Burns and Turlington have two children: a daughter Grace born October 25, 2003 and a son Finn born February 2006. They have a dog named 'MicSpic' after Turlington's Hispanic and Burns' Irish heritage. On August 11, 2006 Women's Wear Daily reported that Turlington signed a multiyear contract with Maybelline, marking her return to the company that made her famous with its 'Maybe She's Born With It' ad campaign. Campaigns: Anne Klein, Anne Klein II, Ann Taylor, Avon, Atelier Versace, Balenciaga, Barneys, Bloomingdales, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein 'Contradiction' & 'Eternity' fragrances, Canon, Cerruti 1881, Chanel, Christian Dior Haute couture, Chloe, Complice, Dolce & Gabbana, Elegance, Elle.com, Ellen Tracy Co., Episode, Express, FreshLook 'Eyes', Gemey, Gerald Darel, Gianfranco Ferre, Gianni Versace Couture, H&M, Jade, Jil Sander, Kenar, Lanvin, Laurel, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Luciano Soprani, Mango, Mani, Mario Valentino, MaxMara, Maybelline, Michael Kors, Michii Moon, Migoscha, Mondi, Next, Nine West, North Beach Leather, Nuala, Oscar de la Renta, Perry Ellis, Prada, Puma, Rena Lange, Revlon, Roberto Coin, Roberto Verino, Saks Fifth Avenue, Salvatore Ferragamo, Shiseido, Strenesse Blue, Strenesse Group, Trussardi, Valentino, Versace, X-O-X-O, Yves Saint Laurent Covers: Vogue (UK, France, Spain, Japan, Germany, Australia, Korea), Elle (US, France, Germany, Russia, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Malaysia, Portugal, Japan), Cosmopolitan (Spain, US, Italy, France), Elle Topmodel, Marie Claire, Glamour, L'Officiel, Mirabella, Mademoiselle, W, American Photographer, Frank, Bride's, New Woman, Red, Harper's Bazaar, Easy Living, Tatler, Self, Latina, Shape, Diablo, Lei, Amica, Qvest, Woman, Vanity Fair, Cleo Shows: Chanel, Gianfranco Ferre, Claude Montana, Jil Sander, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Vivienne Westwood, Oscar de la Renta, Martin Sitbon, Todd Oldham, Ghost, Christian Lacroix, Sonia Rykiel, Ozbek, Balmain, Gianni Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Calvin Klein | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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