Model mum Miranda in RUSSH Magazine

Homegrown super model Miranda Kerr poses for a sexy new photo shoot in RUSSH Magazine out today. Since the arrival of her son Flynn less than two years ago, Miranda has put in the hard yards to get back to her catwalk-worthy figure (hey, it's her job to look good, she basically gets paid to work out!). She has always promoted a healthy body image and her book Treasure Yourself is all about being kind to your body and mind - she is a great role model for young women.

I admire Miranda's commitment to healthy eating (she has a certificate in nutrition and sticks to organic produce where possible) and living, making exercise part of her daily ritual of looking after her mind and body. I loved her back when she won the Dolly Magazine model comp and I still do - she has done a lot to put Australia and Australian fashion on the map.  

Check out her pics from October's RUSSH Mag and grab a copy at your local newsagent.
 

 

All images are owned by RUSSH Magazine.

2012 Emmy Red Carpet looks

Some of my fave looks from today's Emmy Awards.

 

 

Julianne Hough looked in a stunning Georges Hobieka Couture strapless gown.

 

There's that colour again - Heidi Klum in a beautiful Alexandre Vauthier designed gown.

 

Kelly Osbourne matched her lilac-coloured hair to her Zac Posen dress - love her fearless wardrobe choices!

 

Mummy-to-be Claire Danes looked ravishing in yellow. Dress by Jeanne Lanvin.  



 

Homeland actress Morena Baccarin looked flawless.

 

 

New mum, Giuliana Ranci in Romona Keveza.

This is something different - I don't totally love this look, but I don't hate it either (maybe it's her hair/makeup). January Jones in Zac Posen. 

Ellen Degeneres looks sharp! Love her gorgeous pant suit. Not sure about Portia's choice of outfit however...

 

 

Sarah Hyland from Modern Family looked beautiful and age-appropriate.



 Kat Dennings dressing for her curves - love this dress on her.

 

Alec Baldwin and his new wife Hilaria Thomas made a handsome couple on the red carpet. 

She's just a girl in the world

I think Gwen Stefani is one of the coolest chicks on the planet. I love No Doubt, and grew up listening to songs like "Don't Speak" and "I'm just a girl" - they are still some of my absolute faves. 

GS recently sat down with Harper's Bazaar fashion editor Lori Goldstein and discussed love, lipstick, her boys, fashion and of course, music. She is just so rad, I had to share the amazing photos (taken by none other than Terry Richardson). All credit goes to Harper's Bazaar US (you can read the interview here ).

Missoni for Converse

This is one collaboration I am very excited about. These special edition Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Collection features Missoni's signature pattern to the much loved shoes. I have always loved Missoni's bright patterns and their quality of craftmanship - so this is a match made in heaven.

The shoes come in three colorways: white, pale green, and navy blue. The green and white styles are for women and feature a hint of sparkle and while the blue unisex version features a haphazard woven effect.

This is the second time Missoni has partnered with Converse; the two brands worked on a line of colorful, striped high-tops last Spring.

These bad boys hit stores on April 14 and so far are only available in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. I am on the hunt to get a pair sent up to the Sunshine State and will keep you posted.

Crystal-crusted Chanel - Paris Fashion Week

I can't help but wonder if the crystal eyebrows that the models at Chanel's autumn/winter show at Paris Fashion Week wore yesterday are comfortable or not... Miranda Kerr really doesn't look all that thrilled about them! Featuring gem tones, heavy embellishments and multi-coloured accents, Mr Karl Lagerfeld has pushed boundaries yet again.

 Coloured panelling and shades of grey were used on several of the pieces shown.

Models walked down the icy crystal-themed runway that was inspired by an art exhibition Mr Lagerfeld recently attended.

Karl Lagerfeld - what a cool cat!

Miranda looked much more comfy after she changed into her usual gorgeous attire and returned to her Paris hotel after the show.



Everything old is new again

Being the newest member of the Royal Family would come with a certain amount of expectation.

Being able to converse with heads of state, supporting your new family and appearing at charity functions and important events are a must.

Also, being presentable and looking the part is crucial – so then why is the Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) getting flack about being photographed wearing recycled outfits at recent events?

Then and now: Kate recycled a wedding outfit from 2009 (L) for Prince Philip's birthday last week.

I for one think that she is being smart – she’s come out and said that she’s not a ‘clothes horse’ and won’t wear outfits sent to her from designers to royal engagements. I think that during these hard times she wants to prove that she is normal and, like everyone else, wears an outfit more than once.

I think following the royal wedding in April and being photographed in her spectacular Alexander McQueen creation, royal watchers and those in fashion circles believed that Kate would up the ante with her choices in outfits, wearing designer here, there and everywhere.

Instead, she’s maintained loyalty to picking up threads from Topshop and Reiss, where ‘commoners’ can afford the pick up something snazzy for the weekend.

I think this just shows what most of us already know about the Duchess of Cambridge – she’s down to earth and one of us. She has spoken out and said that she is not a fashion model and it is not her job to parade around in the newest looks from the runway.

Wearing a cocktail dress that she wore on a night out on the town in 2007 (above) and wearing it again at a friend's wedding recently (below)

I really admire this about her – the Queen and Princess Anne are also known for re-wearing certain garments. I think that Kate is showing empathy and is being incredibly sensible with her wardrobe choices. In her first official royal trip overseas to Canada and the US, Kate’s entire wardrobe will cost approximately $40,000 and she is not taking a stylist with her, instead making her own choices in outfits.

This isn’t to say that she always says no to a designer gown (she’s only human, after all) and recently wore a gorgeous dusty pink Jenny Packham gown with LK Bennett shoes to a charity event in London.

 Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge arrive at an ARK charity gala dinner.

I for one think that this modern-day princess is putting her best foot forward in the fashion stakes while delivering the message that she’s always going to be true to herself, while never forgetting where she comes from despite the new life she has been married in to.

Loving Lively

So I am girl-crushing on Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively (aka Serena van der Woodsen) and I am not making a secret of it – this girl is hot!

Lively plays Serena in the dysfunctional, New York-based drama series – the always groomed, upper East-side princess who can’t seem to keep her life together, but always seems to have the perfect handbag.

Not only is she known for her amazing ensembles on screen, she has become fashion’s It Girl off set as well.

Lively has gone on the record confirming that she doesn’t employ a stylist and does her own hair and makeup before events. Given that she hardly ever makes a fashion faux pas, the girl obviously is confident in her ability to pick the perfect frock. Can I just say I think it’s so refreshing to see someone not worry about being fussed over in order to look amazing.   

At 23 she was made the face of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle handbag line and it’s no secret she is Lagerfeld’s current obsession, having courted her to several recent fashion week events in Cannes and New York. She has also been invited as US Vogue Editor Anna Wintour’s plus one at a handful of front-row fashion shows.

With all the publicity she has been receiving lately (not to mention the suspicious nude photos that were released last month) it’s no wonder she has caught the attention of perennial womaniser, Leonardo DiCaprio, who she has just come home from spending several weeks in Europe with. 

I watched an interview between Lively and her Green Lantern co-star Ryan Reynolds (now they would make a cute couple) and unlike her messed up GG character, she seems completely grounded, relaxed and 100 per cent in control of her destiny. She actually reminded me of Cameron Diaz – both with that fun-loving, sunny disposition, from California and obviously have a great sense of humour. 

Blake is featured in this month’s US Glamour Magazine and was interviewed by friend and muso, Florence Welch. I’ve posted some pics from the 70s-inspired magazine shoot below. 

I am excited to see what Blake will do next – I think she is the Californian-ray-of-sunshine that the fashion and entertainment industries needed.