Honestly...WTF at the IFB Conference

I just came across my photo on Honestly...WTF in their post about this week's IFB Conference. I'm a huge fan of their blog and wish I'd known it was Erica when she asked to take my photo (I'm wearing the bolo). There's nothing like showing up on a blog you admire! Thanks so much guys.

Via Honestly...WTF

POSTCARD FROM ABROAD

E: Where are you?:
G: NYC
E: What’s the first thing you did when you arrived?:
G: Fill the fridge with goodies from Whole Foods and organize a catch-up with my friends.
E: Where do you like to stay and why?:
G: The West Village, I love the trees and being close to the river so that I can run in the morning.
E: Where’s the best place to go for coffee (that isn’t Starbucks!)?:
G: 9th St Espresso – best coffee outside Sydney.
E: Where is the best place to eat dinner - and why?:
G: August on Bleecker St because of its seasonal menu, personable waiters and cute setting. The courtyard in summer is also really great for dining outside without getting all the street noise.
E: Where is the best place to eat lunch - and why?:
G: Sanctuary T on West Broadway - gorgeous interior with great healthy and delicious food. Their myriad of teas and infusions makes lunch fun! Tea inspired cocktails are also a bonus for anyone nursing a hang-over.
E: Where is the best spot for breakfast - and why?:
G: Max Brenner – who doesn’t love melted chocolate first thing in the morning??
E: What’s the best way to get around?:
G: Subway. Just figuring it out is an experience!
E: Where is the best market in NY?:
G: Union Square market – the muffins from Body and Soul definitely make this place worth a visit.
E: Where is the most romantic spot in NY?:
G: Bryant Park ice rink at Christmas
E: What is your favourite NY designer and why?:
G: Rag and Bone. It’s everyday coolness and simplicity typifies NY style for me.
E: What do you normally wear In NY?:
G: whatever is clean – I hate the Laundromat!!.
E: What is your essential NY beauty product?:
G: Bio Oil – perfect to protect your face in winter

DIY: Wall-Mounted Bulb Lamp

My room suffers from the curse of someone who got overzealoused about energy-safe bulbs and thus has a bright sterile white glow. A little trip to Ikea and a lot of help from Mark created the perfect little lamp to solve the problem. We used an Ikea wall bracket, Ikea lamp cord, and a standard silver bowl bulb and drilled three notches to hold the cord, all for about $10. How do you think it goes with my YSL Manifesto print?

Photos by Mark Iantosca

A Show Pack of Elite standards!

It's that time of year again….that's right Fashion Week is fast aproaching! Our show packs are on the way (and don't they look delicious!), So here is a preview of our ones to watch this coming Season! Pop on over to our Facebook page to see the rest, they really are a sight for sore eyes!

Elite in Wonderland...

Hannah Noble

When these breathtaking editorials arrived in our inbox from the lovely people at Wonderland, we were taken away by just how beautiful our girls look...dominating the pages of one of our favourite glossies, three Elite girls showcase some very different looks, whether its monochrome, boho chic or coat hanger headwear (?) there’s something for everyone!

Ming Xi

Madisyn Ritland

Boy. by Band of Outsiders Spring 2011 Lookbook

I always love Band of Outsiders' lookbooks. Every season they strike the perfect balance of whimsy, humor, and cool. For Spring 2011, the lookbook for Boy. band of Outsiders Spring features Kirsten Dunst enjoying the Huntington Botanical Gardens in Pasadena, CA. Needless to say that I want to be there right now as I have a weakness for botanic gardens, but also cool girls dressed in cool clothes.

Via Lady Lunacy and Boy. by Band of Outsiders

Sporty Spice

We are very proud to announce our homegrown beauty, Nyasha Matonhodze, winner of Elite Model Look UK 2009, is currently making waves across the atlantic with this vibrant editorial in teen bible, TeenVogue. Surrounded by a plethora of colours, Nyasha fits the vivacious feel of the shoot down to a T! That smile would brighten up even the greyest of days here at Elite London HQ! The feature, shot by Daniel Jackson, has left us wishing for spring to hurry up so we can brighten up our dull winter wardrobes, just like Nyasha. Take a look at the full editorial here on models.com.

DKNY Spring 2011 Handbags

I don't usually pay a ton of attention to DKNY, but after frequenting Blanche's in their Madison Avenue flagship for lunch (salad wrap with chicken and goat cheese), their handbags caught my eye. I love the simple ageless shapes, the mix of vintage inspiration and modern lines, and the playful colors and textures. Plus, the price point is pretty attainable. I'll take these four.

Via DKNY.com

NEW IN TOWN!

ELITE MODEL Q&A

E: If we were to take you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

R: Vente Caramel Machiado

E: What do you miss most about home when you’re travelling?

R: My bed and my bookers

E: As an experienced traveller what gets you through a long haul flight?

R: Airplane meals!

E: What did you have for breakfast today?

R: An egg roll and a vegetable wonton soup

E: What song is the most played on your ipod?

R: Easy-E “Still Cruisin”

E: If you weren’t modelling what would you be doing with your life?

R: Masonry

E: Who’s your celebrity crush?

R: Where do i start? I guess Stone, Lauren Stone

E: What do you like to do on your days off?

R: Any hands on activity, I like building things

E: How were you scouted?

R: In Abercrombie and Fitch by my now manager

E: What is your life philosophy?

R: You only live once, work 90%, play 10%

E: What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe?

R: My rasta colored dunks

E: What item can’t you live without?

R: My book

E: Have you ever been in a school play?

R: School house rock, 4th grade

E: What’s your karaoke song?

R: All of them- I’m a world class singer

E: What’s you Facebook status update at the moment?

R: Embarrassingly enough, “that last guy on American idol was a badass”

E: Tell us a joke

R: Civil rights in America!

E: London, Paris, New York or Milan?

R: Milan so far, I’m a sucker for brick oven pizza

E: Describe yourself in 3 words..

R: Loads of fun!

A VISION OF COLOUR

Vogue Beauty never fails to impress us with its innovative and sometimes out there approach to make up trends, Japans latest issue is a prime example featuring the gorgeous Caroline Brasch-Nielsen. Would we dare this look for a day in the agency...probably not but then again we don't have Caroline's cheekbones!