My imaginary model boyfriend

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you will know that I have a little thing for model Jamie Dornan.

To me, he stands out in multiple ways from other male models; he's not a skinny waif like so many you see on the runway and in ads (ahem, Prada, Burberry;) he's beautiful but rugged (he can rock clean shaven and scraggly beard;) and most importantly, he has an unforgettable face.

He always gives the camera what I call his "fuck me" look: Head tilted down, eyes looking up at you as if he's about to eat you. Or kill you. It's hot and as a result, he takes beautiful photographs and Calvin Klein really knows how to show off his best assets: his body and his face.

And for a while, I could only enjoy looking at him in magazines and the one role he had in Marie Antoinette until I found a video of him on Nylon TV. We learn that he loves hamburgers (what a coincidence, I love hamburgers too!) and he doesn't take modeling that seriously. It's a fun watch.



If you are not familiar with Jamie, then please, enjoy these photos of him (and Eva Mendes) in the Calvin Klein Spring jeans campaign.

You are welcome.

The highlight of my day

It's been a pretty boring day at work and I am feeling really tired (mostly from staying up late packing for my move on Saturday.) So when I saw the photos of my favourite male model, Jamie Dornan, starring in the Calvin Klein ads with Eva Mendes, I woke right up.

Boy is hot. A bit too greasy, but sexy.




And for some reason, the media is in an "uproar" over the CK ad that features a bunch of half-naked people. Boring! We've seen it all before. I don't see what the big deal is just because there is a little bit of nakedness going on. It's not as bad as all the violence we see on TV. The photos are pretty tame compared to all the nudity you can find in fashion magazines like French Vogue. But it's great publicity for Calvin Klein.

t.A.T.u. for Marc Jacobs. What the?

Marc Jacobs advertisements are known for being unconventional, a bit weird and for featuring models and celebrities who are not the prettiest of the bunch. But this bit of news is still baffling. Word is that the fake lesbian pop duo t.A.T.u. are the new faces of the Marc Jacobs F/W campaign. Do people even remember them? I thought that one of the chicks for knocked up. But I'm sure Marc Jacobs photographer Juergen Teller will be able to come up with amazing photos. I trust in Marc.

Here's a behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot:

James Franco is sexy

James is the unlikely star of the Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme ad and he looks damn fine doing it. I especially love the way he fits in that suit. It makes me tingle. Down there. It's refreshing to see him look all brooding when I last saw him a couple days ago as a lovable but dirty stoner in Pineapple Express. Perhaps he could be the next Bond after Daniel Craig fulfills his duties. Mmmm. Daniel Craig.

Prada and Linda are a match made in advertising heaven

This lace is anything but granny-ish and old. Not too sure about the leather bags- the odd embellishments remind me of fins. But the lace replacement of the Fairy bag is gorgeous. Very classic but erotic. Sames goes with the dresses- very peek-a-boo but elegant. I love the shades of blue in the background; it's almost as if Linda is under water. Lace and water...now that's sexy.

Model Ali Michael back to work

When Ali Micheal spoke out about eating disorders in the modeling industry on national TV and in Teen Vogue, I'm betting she was pretty scared that she wouldn't work in fashion ever again. Thank God she doesn't have to worry anymore because she stars in the new Anna Sui campaign.
I don't know if she's gained any weight but she looks typically model-thin in this photo.

(That's Ali on the left. )

It will be interesting to see which (if any) designers will choose her to walk in their S/S 09 shows this Fall. If they do, I think it's a good step towards recognizing that women who weigh more than 110 pounds can walk the runway and look gorgeous. Now I am not saying that Ali represents the typical woman, but as a model, it is hard when you are competing against 15-year-old girls who are shaped like poles and if you gain just a couple pounds, it makes a big difference. I really hope that she gets casted in the S/S 09 shows and I hope she stays healthy.

Can you spot the extra arm?

Seems like someone at the Gap isn't very photoshop savvy. Or perhaps he/she was in a rush and forgot? Either way, they need to get fired pronto!

Prada, Prada, Prada

(Look! Sasha is wearing my Prada bag! Woooo!)

I fell in love with Prada's S/S '08 collection with the sexually charged fairies and romantic prints. But mostly, I fell in love with the bags and the shoes. The fairy bags themselves are straight out of a wild, fantastical dream. The line also has bags with wiggly stripes in a multitude of colours made out of soft lambskin.

I just wanted to post the video Trembled Blossoms that showcases the line. Even if you aren't a Prada fan, it's still cool to watch the animation. And you can see my bag at the very end!

I am in love with Natalia in those David Yurman ads

I've always been a huge Natalia Vodianova fan, but seeing her in the advertisements for David Yurman jewellery (shot by Peter Lindbergh) takes my love for her to a whole new obsessed level. These photographs are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Natalia looks haunting and even sad. You can't stop staring at her eyes, a deep blue, which make you seem like you are looking into her soul and like she has a secret to tell you. It's just mesmerizing. (Photos: The Fashion Spot)

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Here's Daria too

It's official: Supermodels are back...sort of

European ads for the Fall campaigns are foregoing celebrities and models du jour in favour of 90's Supes. The question is: Can they overthrow the celebrity saturation in North America? And will they last past this season? Still, it's fun to see the old faces return and not having to see Sasha P everywhere.
So far we have:

Eva Herzigova for Louis Vuitton
Naomi for YSL
Linda Evangelista for Prada
Claudia Schiffer for Salvatore Ferragamo
Kate Moss for Stella McCartney
Stephanie Seymour for Loewe
Christy Turlington for Escada
Claudia Schiffer for Chanel
Amber Valletta for DSquared

I want to see me some Cindy too!