Happy New Year Nails

For New Year's Eve I did a champagne-inspired manicure with Essie's Demure Vixen topped by Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow. I couldn't make it to Valley Nails with Carol Han because I was trapped in California by the blizzard, so this is my version of the next best thing.

I wish a very happy New Year to everyone! May 2011 be filled with joy and happiness and nail polish.

Devil's Holiday Dinner Party

Before my roommate and best friend Maddie leaves Brooklyn for Rome she hosted her last dinner out of our tiny kitchen. She has kept me and countless friends very well fed for almost two years now, but that isn't the only reason I will miss her very much. I'm staying positive with the prospect of a springtime trip to Rome and even more amazing pasta recipes when she returns. For dinner she served Devils on Horseback, Devil's Chicken Thighs and Braised Leeks, and Guinness Devil's Food Cake. Naturally, they were all heavenly.

You can read all of Maddie's foodie adventures at Headline Foods.

Photos by Mark Iantosca

Side note: I learned the name Pig Newtons from White Lightning's Twitter and I'm never going back

Rodarte Nails: Solid Gold

This holiday season I've fallen in love with OPI's Glitzerland. It is the perfect solid gold that can be both neutral and festive, but the real reason I love it is that it reminds me of Rodarte's Spring 2011 collection. The coverage and color of the nail polish matches the lip color that went down the runway surprisingly accurately. Next step, come up with a way to make the cool Baroque pattern and pop a side barrette.

Photos via Flickr and Vogue.com

Lindsey Wixson Wearing Lipstick

Proof that funny teeth with a bold lip is a winner.

Via Hanneli Mustaparta and Because I'm Addicted

FROM ST TROPEZ WITH LOVE

Can we just say how much we love St Tropez? It's not even Christmas yet and we've already got a serious gift contender for the best-gift race (if anyone thinks they can top the above, our contacts details can be found on www.elitemodellondon.co.uk). Anyway, back to the amazing people at St Tropez: ever since we received this awesome Christmas goodie bag, the Elite London office has been a paradise of tan. The Elite girls are practically stealing St Tropez from each other's bags. Come to think of it, we might need another shipment!

http://www.st-tropez.com/

Caroline's only got eyes for Marc...

Now if this doesn’t brighten up your winter morning we’re not sure what will! Caroline Brasch Nielson dazzles us in this blinding campaign for Marc Jacobs Eyewear S/S 11 shot by the legendary Juergen Teller. It may be a slightly odd time to start thinking about our Summer wardrobe for next year but a pair of these outrageous orange glasses are definitely going on our Christmas list!

Jeffrey Campbell Spring Summer 2011

Jeffrey Campbell has been enjoying considerable popularity amongst bloggers lately. You can hardly scroll through Bloglovin' without seeing a rainbow of Lita platforms. I haven't been a huge fan of his for a couple seasons just because his designs haven't been my style and seem a little obvious, but with his Spring Summer 2011 lookbook, I'm both back on board and late to the party. I'm loving the chunky platforms, seventies styling, and sunwashed colors. Sign me up.

Via Jeffrey Campbell

It's a nice day for a white wedding...

Constance Jablonski continues to dazzle as the current face of Estee Lauder in the exquisite tv campaign for the Beautiful fragrance, living out every girls fantasy in the perfect white wedding dress. To see the full video check out Elite London's Facebook page...

Paris vs New York Nails

Paris vs New York won over the blogosphere months ago, but I'm newly in love with their take on a subject near to my heart: nails. This makes me want to go get the fakest French manicure around, paint my lips matte pink, and pout.

Via Paris vs New York

RED HOT

Well well well... looks like we have another star in the making! Not content with being Mulberry’s muse last season, our resident redhead Julia is now racking up some major editorials including Velvet Magazine and Italian Vogue...guess this means red is the new blonde! The best is yet to come...for anyone who has seen the September Issue this will have significant wow factor...Julia is currently in NYC shooting American Vogue, styled by Grace Coddington and shot by Mario Testino, now that’s what we call a dream team! We may have to wait a while for the issue to hit the stands but to keep us going the lovely miss J has sent us this sneak preview from behind the scenes...looks like we’ll be cracking out red hair dye next year!

Feeling: Bolo Necklaces

I'm feeling a trend coming on around bolo necklaces. I'm also feeling an intense DIY urge and a need to shop ASAP. Here are a few that I'm currently coveting.

Fortune Favors the Brave Oval Inlet Bolo Chain and Double Bolo Chain, $225-245, fortunefavorsthebravenyc.com

All for the Mountain Manala Bolo, $280, allforthemountain.com

T by Alexander Wang Spring 2011

I'm starting to think I like T by Alexander Wang better than Alexander Wang proper. His collection for Spring 2011 cements my theory. Time to start practicing layering and saving up for lightweight sweaters and trapeze dresses galore.

Via Because I'm Addicted via 5 Inch and Up via Carolines Mode

ALANA ZIMMER JOINS ELITE LONDON

Good news seldom comes in ones: following the news of Madisyn Ritland signing to Elite London, we've just been informed that Alana Zimmer is boarding our ship, too. As of today, the Canadian top girl who's shot, well, everything worth shooting is officially an Elite London girl. Merry Christmas, y'all.

MADISYN RITLAND JOINS ELITE LONDON

Just in time for Christmas! We're proud to announce that the amazingness that is Madisyn Ritland just joined Elite London. Madisyn has shot titles such as 10, i-D, Vogue China, Vogue Helles, and W, and appeared in spring/summer 2010 campaigns for Theory and 'S Max Mara. Welcome on board, Miss Ritland!

More Roaring.. Denisa & Will for TIGER

Loving Denisa Dvorakova and Will Lewis work it for TIGER Magazine in this 

slick and stylish film. 

Direction: JM Ferrater/Jotaeme/Antonina Obrador

Styling: Ana de Gregorio

Art Direction: Jotaeme

Hair/Makeup: Daniel Rull using Chanel

Studio Direction: Alejandro Rivera

KORREL & JAMES ROSS IN i-D's WORLD AIDS DAY FILM

World AIDS Day 2010 is all about raising awareness to tackle HIV prejudice and help stop the disease spreading. We are proud to present this 5-minute film, courtesy of i-D's Menswear Editor Elgar Johnson and filmmaker George Harvey. The idea is simple: twelve models, of varying ages and nationalities, talking about AIDS. Without being briefed, each talks candidly about what AIDS means to them and what we can do to raise awareness.



All models wear Emporio Armani (RED, Converse (RED) and GAP (RED). 



Watch, ACT AWARE and wear your Red Ribbon with pride.



worldaidsday.org

joinred.com
tht.org.uk

Elite London boys get the cover of Models.com

 

The new Models.com cover is devoted to the Elite London boys! New York-based photographer Samantha West shot Austin Myers, Egor, Felix Branch, Joshua Bell, Nick Alexander, and Tom Fonteyn exclusively for Models.com in an editorial honouring the Elite London men's board.


The shoot, which was styled by Morgan Hamada Ruiz, features London-based designer James Long's spring/summer 2011 collection, as well as elements from his autumn/winter 2010 collection. Congratulations to the boys - and special thanks to our friends at Models.com!


Check out the story on www.models.com

Terry Richardson on Kissing

Featuring Lindsey Wixson and Tom Ford

Via Terry's Diary

SNOW ANGELS

   If these shots don’t put a smile on your face we’re not sure what will!  When presented with a snow day here at Elite what do we do...moan about the lack of transport...complain about the cold? Nope we see the perfect opportunity for an impromptu photo shoot what else!?

We roped in two gorgeous elite boys to indulge us with this one and Oscar and Luiz just happened to passing through the agency. For born and bred Swede Oscar this is pretty standard but for Luiz who joins us from Brazil this is a whole new experience... we hope these put a smile on your face and cheer up any miserable snow days out there!

Jealous much?

Botkier Spring Summer 2011 Lookbook

I'm probably a bit biased, but I'm in love with the Botkier Spring Summer 2011 collection. The bags look chicer than ever--standout favorites are the white zippered Howard satchel (the leather looks pristine) and the white croc Charlotte clutch--and the tooled leather shoes are to die for, the perfect mix of vintage and modern that I can't resist. This lookbook also goes to show just how important good styling is. Everything looks cohesive, chic, and aspirational, but accessible. Nicely done!

See more at Botkier.com