Topsy Turvy

This season the mystique and beauty of the woman returns and as I’ve said many times, I am very happy to see this trend.  Whether it’s due to Mad Men’s fantastic reception, the recession or just a long overdue appreciation for the 50’s style, I find a woman being a woman, luxuriating in being a woman, a wonderful thing. Bring in the balance of a woman living her life by her own terms and I’m a very happy girl.

In Vogue Nippon’s October 2010 issue, Alessandra and Ana Beatriz Barros turn fashion on its head almost quite literally in beautiful feminine style. Photographed by Solve Sundsbo and styled by Katie Grand (Love Magazine), the ladies appear on plush sofas, next to Louis Vuitton luggage and dripping in extravagant accessories.  Thus the title of the editorial “No Crime to be Rich”.  Have a look. I’d love to know what you think.

Images courtesy of Lipstick Jungle

Oh La La

Alessandra Ambrosio poses in a Gucci gown for the cover of  July’s issue of Vogue Brazil, and I can’t help but be a little envious of her physique.  The black and white images that follow seem to cast shadows in just the right angles and demonstrate why she works for Victoria’s Secret.  The dilapidated building with her presence is quickly filled with simplistic and seductive beauty.  Photographed by Jacques Dequeker and styled by Giovanni Frasson, Alessandra reminds every woman why we must not forget about our need to shop for beautiful undergarments.  Most certainly oh la la.

Images: (1) The Fashion Time (2-6) Sassi Sam