ALLURING

Karlie Kloss
Magazine: Vogue Germany, December 2011
Photographer: Alexi Lubomirski

DANCE

PIECES

CLASSIC

Gisele Bundchen
Magazine: Elle Brazil, May 2011
Photographer: Nino Munoz

HEARTBREAK

GLOWING

Shiseido
Radiant Lifting Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 17 ($45.00, shiseido.com)

PRODUCT 101: An antiaging foundation with innovative light technology to eliminate shadows and give skin a radiant, youthful glow. Revive your skin with light.Radiance Reflecting Powder provides a soft-focus effect and luminosity for a more youthful, lifted appearance for 12 hours and a rich moisturizing effect for 24 hours.

What else you need to know:
Smooth wrap oil, hydroxyproline, and rose apple leaf extract provide abundant moisture to help counteract wrinkles and firm the skin.

HARDWARE

Prada
Saffiano Vernice Studded Clutch Bag ($1100.00, prada.com)
A saffiano vernice leather style accented with radiant studs.

• Saffiano leather.
• Golden hardware.
• Studs frame sides.
• Zip top closure.
• Leather triangle with metal logo lettering.
• Metallic leather lining.
• Inside, one zip and open pocket.
• 6 3/4″H x 12″W x 2″D.
• Weighs 1lb.
• Made in Italy.

NOBODY’S PERFECT

“Don’t Tell Me” is a song by Madonna. It was released as the second single from her eighth studio album Music on November 21, 2000 by Maverick Records. It received positive reviews from music critics, most of whom called it a highlight of the album. In 2005, the song was placed at #285 on Blender magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born”.

Recognized as Madonna’s first mainstream country-inspired song, “Don’t Tell Me” was commercially successful. It reached the top five slots in several international charts including Finland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, and topping the charts in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. It topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It would remain Madonna’s last top ten hit until 2002’s “Die Another Day”. The single has sold around 4.5 million copies to date. Madonna has performed the song live on the Don’t Tell Me Promo Tour (2000), the Drowned World Tour (2001) and the Re-Invention World Tour (2004).

The music video for “Don’t Tell Me” was directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, who worked with Madonna in her videos for “Open Your Heart”, “Justify My Love”, “Human Nature” and “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”, and filmed in October 2000. The choreography was done by Alex Magno, who also collaborated on the Drowned World Tour. The tour designers Dsquared and Arianne Phillips also designed Madonna’s cowgirl costume. The video features Madonna walking down an automated treadmill walkway in front of a projection screen, while cowboys dance and play on the sand in the video played on the screen behind her. Later, they join Madonna in front of the screen in a choreographed dance routine. The iconic final scene of the video depicts a cowboy riding a Skewbald horse in slow motion getting thrown to the ground, and getting up again.

TASTY

Watermelon can be used both internally and externally for its beauty benefits. It can benefit both the skin and the whole body with the vitamins and nutrients it provides as well as providing a delicious and handy method of hydration. Watermelon is best eaten and used during the summer, when it is fresh and plentiful. Here are a few of the beauty benefits of watermelon.

• Watermelon is a natural toner. Watermelon is naturally slightly astringent and may be used to benefit your skin’s appearance. Watermelon juice can be mixed with honey for use on dry skin, or with witch hazel for oily skin, or even used by itself as a simple, natural toner. Simply dip a cotton pad in the solution or the pure juice and wipe over your face and neck after cleansing. This will ensure all the cleanser is wiped away and will also help to exfoliate, refresh and tighten your skin. Watermelon juice or pulp can also be added to homemade face masks.

• Watermelon is a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants, such as the vitamins C and A and the lycopene found in watermelon, are powerful tools against the visible signs of aging. Watermelon is one of the few sources of lycopene, which is a red pigment also found in tomatoes. Free radicals are particles with unpaired electrons that can cause damage to the body and diseases such as cancer, arthritis, asthma and heart disease. Free radicals are also considered responsible for many of the visible signs of aging. Fine lines, wrinkles and age spots can all result from free radicals, which are increased by sun exposure, smoking and alcohol consumption. Antioxidants can help to mop up free radicals, lessening the damage they can do, as well as potentially reversing some of the damage already done to the skin.

• Watermelon is a source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for several reasons, including the support of healthy vision and bones. However, eating enough vitamin A is also vital to the health and vitality of the skin. Vitamin A may help to reduce the amount of oil secreted by skin and reduce pore size.

• Watermelon is a low-calorie food. Watermelon is a sweet food that is filling, yet low in calories. It makes an excellent alternative to high calorie treats, or foods high in fat or salt that can lead to bloating and obesity. Eating watermelon rather than these foods will help you to lose weight. Watermelon is also a natural diuretic, so it is an excellent means to flush out toxins in the body and reduce bloating.

• Watermelon is mostly water. Watermelon can help you to keep hydrated during the summer months. Drinking enough water can be difficult and it is easier to eat a few slices of tasty watermelon. Watermelon has many different potential roles in beauty enhancement. Use watermelon on your skin to help create a healthy look, or eat watermelon slices to hydrate and nourish your body.

ICONS FOREVER

Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss
Magazine: Interview Germany, December 2012
Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

RADIANT

GLOSSY

Nars Cosmetics
Nail Polish ($18.00, narscosmetics.com)

PRODUCT 101: A new, improved formula of NARS Nail Polish for long-lasting, durable, glossy nails. This season, the NARS Nail Polish line debuts a new long-wearing formula that provides a tough, chip-resistant finish with UV protection to prevent polish discoloration.

What else you need to know:
For best results, apply NARS Base Coat before applying color, then use the quick-drying NARS Top Coat for a shiny finish. NARS Nail Polish is free of toluene and formaldehyde.

GUAPO

Sean O’Pry
Magazine: Vogue Hombre International, Fall/Winter 2012
Photographer: David Roemer

LUCKY

Britney Spears, 2001
Photographer: Herb Ritts

DESIRE

Brian Shimansky
Eros by Versace
Director: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

BLOND AMBITION

Madonna gets Naked! The provocative black and white ad for the new fragrance, Truth or Dare Naked, captures Madonna in her truest form: confident and bold, exposed to the world.

Truth or Dare by Madonna Naked is a provocative and sexy scent that reveals Madonna’s sensual inner qualities. Blending a sense of richness and flirty femininity, the fragrance is playful yet confident. A bold combination of creamy woodiness is paired with addictive vanilla nuances and sparkling florals, for a scent that is immediately captivating.

• Top Notes: Honeysuckle, Peach Blossom, Neroli
• Mid Notes: Sensual Vanilla Orchid, Cocoa Flower, Lily of the Valley
• Base Notes: Texas Cedarwood, Oud Wood Accord, Sandalwood Australia

SPANISH EYES

Kate Moss
Magazine: Vogue Spain, December 2012
Photographer: Mario Testino

BEASTLY BOYS

Magazine: Vogue Hommes International, Fall/Winter 2007
Photographer: Mario Testino

LIQUORICE

Nicole Kidman
Magazine: V Magazine, Fall 2012
Photographer: Mario Testino

ALL OF YOU