FASHION'S GOT HEART

Amidst the constant stream of celebs strutting down the catwalk for Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief show, nobody deserved their place in the line up more then Elite's very own Alizee Gaillard. After having spent most of her childhood in Haiti and with friends and family still living there, it seemed only right that Alizee was asked to take part in an event that would make a difference to a cause so close to her heart. We think she looks absolutely beautiful and almost outshines Miss Campbell herself in these exclusive backstage shots...it's that smile which make Alizee one of our top beauty girls!

Christopher Kane Fall 2010

I like Christopher Kane's Fall 2010 collection because it looks like what Heidi would wear to a biker bar. If I want to take the analogy too far (and I do) the other side of the collection is how her grandfather would dress in drag. Again, I like the collection.

Via style.com

Guess Who!

One of these is not like the other...mine was shot by Terry Richardson and Mark was on Jersey Shore.

Via Terry's Diary

SHES GOT STYLE!

Elite models are known for having fabulous personal style... we actually think most of them look as stylish running to castings as they do in the pages of magazines! EML winner Fei Fei Sun encapsulates cutting edge London street style (impressive for a non-Londoner!) when she was papped after the Christopher Kane show by Models.com wearing head to toe vintage.

Soon to be superstar Lizzy Burden always looks like she’s just stepped off the catwalk, even when popping in to the agency for a chat. When we quizzed her on her designer wardrobe we were surprised to find that she’s a bargin hunter... check out this amazing coat she found on London’s Brick Lane for teh princely sum of £10... now that’s street style at its best!

ANASTASIJA'S FASHION WEEK ROUND UP

From Vogue cover girl to queen of the catwalk both sides of the pond, Anastasija Kondratjeva is a success story wherever she goes! Anastasija is rounding up a spectacular London show season having walked for Betty Jackson, Matthew Williamson and Nicole Farhi to name a few. Always a favourite with casting directors and with Milan next on the itinerary, this is set to be another amazing year for our girl.

Betty Jackson

Matthew Williamson

Nicole Farhi

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Liberty of London for Target

The lookbook for Liberty of London's collection for Target is out and...it looks really unflattering. I am a huge fan of the Target collaborations, but for all their problems, the lookbooks at least usually look really great (then you see the product in store and it can go either way). This one is starting out a little iffy though. Maybe it's just that I'm not a fan of floral print maxi dresses? The jumpsuits (long and short) are both perfectly vintage-seeming without being too sweet and the knee-length shorts have that surf-gone-city thing that's so in right now. I'll still be excited come March 14 when it hits stores.

Oh, and they have the boys covered. I'm more likely to wear those swim trunks than anything else. Expect accessories and a bike as well.

Via Refinery 29

American Museum of Natural History: The Hall of North American Animals

Pics from our weekend trip to the American Museum of Natural History. These are from the Hall of North American Animals. The ones of the Hall of Gems and Minerals will come next. The museum is one of the coolest places in NYC to visit. It is full of interesting history from the architecture to it's place in that book. The suggested donation is $16, but I feel no qualms for donating $1 and that's a steal for a full day's worth of exploration. Full disclosure: do not go if you are allergic to strollers, tourists, or overly heated interiors.

All photos by Mark Iantosca

AN ELITE EXCLUSIVE!

A catwalk exclusive is always a major event so we were thrilled to be able to work with the fabulously talented Bora Aksu this season, supplying all 10 of the models for his Autumn/Winter 2010 show.

the finale

On the fashion front we loved the palette of neutral metallics and the combination of architectural silhouettes and proportions with pretty, delicate layers - and those shredded leggings are already being coveted by most of the booking desk (as well as the models themselves who had to be stopped from making off with them after the show!) and will definitely be seen in the Elite office!

Georgie Wass opens the show

But most of all we love the sight of our army of Bora beauties stalking down the catwalk in unison for the show finale – it’s an Elite takeover!

Helen McCusker

Special thanks to casting director Luke Foy for his support.

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Photos by Getty as seen on www.coutorture.com

Cupcakes...this season's must-have!

Christmas party cupcakes

We knew we were on to a good thing when hot pink elite cupcakes arrived for our elite Christmas party last year...especially since they somehow appeared on the front page of Topshop.com! With the launch of our Elite Model Look contest and fashion week fast approaching, The Artisan Cupcake company was first on our speed dial and look at the fabulous creations they came up with.

Hot pink icing, edible glitter (!) and EML logos make these the cutest fashion party canapés we’ve ever seen! So thank you cupcake friends... we insist you all get ordering fast and create your very own Elite-style tea party with the must-have edible accessory of the season.

Edible elite logo from cupcake on Bloggers Picks!

The Artisan Cupcake Company website

Fashion week/Look show EML mini cupcakes!

QUEEN VIV CROWNS EMILY!

Our Brit on-the-rise Emily Smith made her fashion week debut in style last night by opening for Vivienne Westwood... we're so proud! With an amazing Anya Hindmarch campaign coming soon and blistering out of blocks with her first editorials (Flavor, L'Officiel...) this is one English rose that looks set to bloom!

OLGA'S MARATHON SEASON

Aquascutum

When supermodel Olga Sherer touched down in London last week after a couture and NY season including Gaultier, Dior, Preen and Rodarte we knew that she was in for stellar season. In the 3 days Olga was with us she managed to fit in 9 shows, walking for the likes of Julien Macdonald, Todd Lynn and Matthew Williamson. Already en route to Milan to do looks for D&G, Olga is set to start racking up some serious editorials and campaigns following her incredible F/W season..fashion world take note!

Julien Macdonald

Todd Lynn

Pixie Market Finds

Three looks from Pixie Market that are getting me very much in the mood for spring. The scalloped floral shorts, polka-dot cardigan, and clogs look is obviously tops.

Paper Tiger floral shorts, $78, at pixiemarket.com; Tunic Blouse, $114, at pixiemarket.com; Feature tan skirt, $66, at pixiemarket.com

A NEW DYNASTY!

It's been a whirlwind fashion week so far, and we've been so excited at the progress of our fabulous Chinese girls Ming and FeiFei, who have been strutting up a storm down at Somerset House...

Ming for Hakan

Both girls were discovered through Elite Model Look and have already been racking up impressive careers - Fei Fei is the face of Shanghai Tang and has appeared on the cover of Vogue China and one of Ming's very first jobs was an exclusive trot down the Givenchy couture catwalk.

Fei Fei for Maria Grachvogel

And now they've excelled on their debut London seasons: Fei Fei's credits include Christopher Kane, Vivienne Westwood and a gorgeous look in the oh-so-elegant Maria Grachvogel collection, while Ming has racked up an unbelieveable 18 shows (gold star to her driver for making all of those! - ed) including PPQ, Matthew Williamson and Aquascutum - and we loved her Julien Macdonald look. Definitely ones to watch...

Ming for Juilen Macdonald

CHRISHELL HITS LFW

Amidst the madness of Fashion Week, Elite London is thrilled to welcome Chrishell Stubbs to the model family. This stunning half Caribbean beauty is already making a serious name for herself in the fashion industry and joins us in London following an outstanding show season in New York walking for the likes of Phillip Lim and Ralph Lauren. Not only that but she won the coveted title of Model of the Week on Models.com ( Chrishell on Models.com). Here’s hoping for a fabulous London show season!

Ralph Lauren F/W 2010