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A Restless Transplant: Woolrich Horse Skin Hunting Gloves

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Dulles Air and Space Museum

Mark and I visited the Dulles Air and Space Museum during our trip to Virginia. The museum is a huge hangar that houses all of the planes and space artifacts that don't fit in the DC museum space including the Enola Gay and the Space Shuttle Enterprise. It is a definitely must-see, probably even better than the DC one, but bring a snack because the only food is McDonalds. Also, good to know, an IMAX movie in VA is cheaper than a normal movie in NY.

All photos taken by Mark, obviously. See more here! And here!

BELLE DE JOUR: EMILY SMITH

We felt like proud parents when these latest shots of our Elite Model Look winner Emily Smith hit our inbox. Shot on location in China while competiting in the world final (we love a girl that can multitask), this fashion story for Flavor magazine proves just how versatile our girl from Basingstoke can be. Watching a new face grow and develop into a model is one of the most rewarding elements of the job and we can't get over how ladylike and grown-up Emily looks in this editorial. We're not saying anything just yet but keep an eye out for our rising star this coming fashion week...watch this space!

KEKE LINDGARD

We're yet to meet this Hawaiian born beauty, but from the buzz thats already following this  catwalk queen we can't wait to meet our latest signing in person! Yes, we love an English girl to make it big on the scene but with an opening season including Lanvin, Celine, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana we can't help but shout about Keke. With a face thats sure to break into the competitive editorial market and a fun loving, sporty personality to boot we hope London is Keke's next port of call!

Grand Targhee, Wyoming: Cat Skiing

More on the fly pics of our cat skiing adventure in Wyoming. That big machine is our kitty cat and with a foot of fresh powder today, there were plenty of face shots and a wipe-out or two, but no yard sales.

PROJECT RUNWAY

In keeping with our obsession with all things reality we can't get enough of this backstage themed edition of Vogue Italia which has been put together by the genius that is Steven Meisel. Who can't help but be fascinated by this feast of fashion cliches taking place behind the scenes of some of our favourite shows, from wardrobe malfunctions to cat fights its all there. We were thrilled to see some of our girls amongst the array of famous faces...can you spot Constance, Sessilee and Sigrid?

2010 Spring Fashion Trends Patchwork and Bleached Denim

2010 Spring Fashion Trends Patchwork and Bleached Denim. Patchwork denim, as well as bleached is one of the hottest looks for this spring and summer and many designers showed the look on the runway show. From D&G to Baby Phat. The look can be worn as jackets, shorts, skirts and of course jeans. Look below to see one of the hottest trends for this spring and summer season.

Ming: One to Watch!

How unbelievably beautiful is this girl? From the moment we saw her at the Elite Model Look Final 09 we knew she was one to watch. Clearly we're not the only ones who saw something special in Ming and she was snapped up by Givenchy to walk exclusively in the Couture show in Paris this week...we see this as a sign of amazing things to come and can't wait for her to come to London to show us who else she can charm!

FASHION WEEK SURVIVAL GUIDE!

It’s that time of year again...London Fashion Week is fast approaching, the most stressful, busiest and most exciting time for models and agency staff alike. Now for those of us behind the scenes the preparations and week itself involve little or no sleep, gallons of coffee and late night takeaways so we thought it was time to take some advice from the models themselves and let us share with you the tips on how to survive Fashion Week.

Part one: Constance Jablonski

  

What is your trick to staying energetic and healthy during the fashion month?:
I’m trying to get as much sleep as I can the week before the shows season start, to get ready for a mom-stop exciting and crazy month!

During the fashion month, you’re running from one show to the next. What is your trick to keeping your skin clear with so many constant makeup changes?:
My trick is to apply everyday a good ‘La Roche Posay’ moisturiser before going to bed.

What do you normally eat during the fashion month? Are there any good snack foods that you keep in your handbag during the shows?:

My alimentation during the fashion month doesn’t change, a good breakfast every morning and I’m ready to run to all of my castings.

What are the top three beauty items you can’t live without during the fashion month?: My moisturiser from La Roche Posay, a good lip balm and my ipod (music is essential to your beauty!).

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given about surviving a month of fashion shows?:

No stress, no disappointment and enjoy the fun of every show you get!

How do you prepare for a month of fashion shows?:
I don’t have any specific preparation, just to take as much rest as possible!

Miu Miu Pre-Fall 2010 & Cher Horowitz

The two good things about Miu Miu's Pre-Fall 2010 collection are:
1. Model Lindsey Wixson's babyface (she's one of mine to watch in 2010)
2. HOW CHER HOROWITZ IS THAT PLAID!?!

Via style.com

Love Magazine Cover Issue 3 Nude Models

Love magazine features 8 different covers for its third issue, the Fashion Icons issue, each with a different naked lady, or naked supermodel to be exact. The cover and 40-page spread inside was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot.

Of the covers, Katie Grand said, "For this issue of Love, we took eight women who are generally acknowledged as the most beautiful in the world, got them to show off their bodies – widely regarded as the most perfect in the world – and photographed them in exactly the same position for the cover. The point is that 'perfection' is not fixed, timeless or transcendent, it varies, as the measurements of our cover girls show."

I'm not sure just how wildly different these women's bodies are or that they show any imperfection, so while Grand's idea is great in theory, I think I'll just enjoy these as amazing images. And yes, I want them all.

The models are Amber Valetta, Naomi Campbell, Lara Stone, Kate Moss, Daria Werbowy, Natalia Vodianova, Jeneil Williams, and Kristen McMenamy if you couldn't tell.

Via Vogue.com

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Etsy :: The Storque :: Reviews :: News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: January 28, 2010
because im addicted: pink tips
Alexander Wang Goes Guerilla With His First Advertising Campaign

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Grand Targhee, Wyoming

I left my camera at home, so you get iPhone pics (and none of the actual mountain because I am too klutzy to take my phone out without burying it in the snow), but here are a few snaps from the first day of my ski trip to Grand Targhee with my dad. My LL Bean boots and cups of machine-made hot chocolate are keeping me warm and I found the perfect helmet to sit atop my big braid/rats nest.

Private Esti!

We are excited to announce that we now have Esti Ginzburg on board..

Elite London is a firm believer in models continuing their education and having interests and hobbies outside the industry and Esti Ginzburg is the perfect roleMODEL for this belief. Apart from being a successful model, appearing on the cover of French Elle and starring in big name campaigns such as Burberry and Tommy Hillfiger, Esti is making her acting debut in the 2010 Joel Schumacher film 'Twelve'. As impressive as this CV is, what really makes this girl unique is the fact that she is Israel's hottest soldier and has recently been serving her mandatory tour of duty.. wow!

IN DEVELOPMENT... a film by Mike Gosbee

We are so proud of our gorgeous development girls, so when photographer turned film director Mike Gosbee asked us if he could create a showcase featuring some of our faves 'in rehearsal' we couldn't wait to see the results. And here they are - graceful, serene and utterly captivating!

In order of appearance: Charlotte Benson, Julie Dumont, Julia Johansen, Justine Boomer, Sylvie Crabbe and Samara Fagan.

Thanks also to the very talented Max Perryment who composed the music especially for this piece.

See more of Mike's work at http://www.stationfilm.com/uk/

Hartje Hits a Home Run

Impossibly bronzed, fabulously blow-dried and checking out a slinky looking yacht on the horizon... some girls get all the luck! The lovely Hartje features in this film promoting German designer Rena Lange's new season collections, and it's making us jealous! Especially as not only is this supermodel blessed in the looks department, she's also a busy charity campaigner too, dedicating much of her time and support to the Organisation for Social Service for AIDS in Ethiopia. Good looking AND good hearted...

Visit Hartje's website at http://www.hartjeandresen.net/ to find out more about her projects in Ethipoia.

Valentino Spring 2010 Couture & Crystals

Looking at these amazing colorful crystals gives me the same feeling of looking at Valentino's Spring 2010 Couture collection. That feeling? Colorful fascination and wonderment.

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