Oh, So Gorgeous

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It was a lucky coincidence that I came across Theo Altenberg's amazing art while preparing a new post for you, my lovelies. He creates fantastic oil paintings that captivate your mind the minute you lay eyes on them. I promise, pretty rad shit!

Check his site out, not only is he a fantastic painter, he's also a performer/singer. Very talented man, wish I could paint like him.

Overlapping Altenberg's painting is a photo from Anja Rubik's Vogue Mexico fashion spread shot by super talented (and dreamy!) photographer, Marcin Tyszka. The spread consists of delicate nude outfits with a very sweet 70s vibe,  all while Rubik channels her inner Brigitte Bardot.

This spread holds the perfect amount of sexiness and playfulness.

Pretty damn spiffy!

A Breath of Fresh Air

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I can't get over Vogue's Happily Ever After spread featuring Anne Hathaway! Just ... wow!
Everything about this spread is truly stunning, I haven't been this excited over a Vogue spread in the longest time.

Mario Testino has somehow managed to outdo himself. I don't know how this man does it but his photographs just keep getting amazing. I still don't know who was behind the styling but it was done perfectly. The gowns, the sets, the jewelry--sweet Jesus, the jewelry!--accessories, the hair and makeup it was all outstanding! Every detail in every shot was set perfectly, I loved everything.

Of course, Hathaway's interview was the cherry on top. She is such a level headed young woman, I love that about her. She talks about her fears, her plans and how she's changed and matured with her recent experiences, both romantically and on her own. It's so refreshing to see a young star talk about her life without putting up a facade, without pretending the only thing she worries about is getting to yoga class on time. Here, Hathaway lets us in on how much her relationships affect her and how she's trying to overcome what, not long ago, once intimidated her.

"When I begin a relationship, there’s that pressure to be the most, to be more comfortable and open than anyone else. When you finally realize that you can just be your own scared, fucked-up self and that you can still be sexy without trying to be, it’s such a great relief. When uncondensed you is enough.

There really is nothing better than having a real, no bullshit conversation. This is exactly what this interview is, its a day spent with Hathaway talking about life, dreams, fashion and boys. She's one truly admiring chick.

Please pick up a copy of November's Vogue to catch all the photos in their spreadtastic glory and catch up with Hathaway in Adam Green's interview. (Okay if you don't have time you can do so online at the fabulous Vogue.com, but it won't be the same!)

To fade, or not to fade ...

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Christina Scarpelli Autumn/Winter 2010 campaign

The first photograph, really blew my away. I loved it.
Not only is she beautiful and captivating in this image but the color filter in this photograph gives an air of illusion, a softness that makes the photo pretty much perfect.

But then, I get to the rest of the photos.
I'm sorry I am not a fan of these at all. What is up with that white fade? Ugh. It looks terrible!
What a shame, really, because Sarah Bledsoe is such a beautiful girl and the photographs are very well shot. Even the sepia colored filters look great and the styling is right on target, its provocative and light. It's amazing. That fade though, that horrible white fade. I can't get over it. It really ruins the photos for me.

Crazy how one design element can ruin a good thing. What do you think?

Some Girls

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This model, Kara, has one of the best 'come hither' stares. I love it! Such a gorgeous chick with a seducing look, you can't beat that. Also, this photo shoot for Kitten is so great. I love that it is so simple but so fantastic. The styling, the location and the model are perfect! It really is all in the detail.

Eye Candy

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Well, kids, its Friday and the week hasn't been kind. To end the week right, I think its only fair that we feast our eyes on the gorgeously, sharp-looking Michael Pitt.
Damn, boy.

Life In Neon

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I die every time I see this photo. Everything is perfect. The dress, the shoes, the hair, the location ... perfection! Check out Jamie Nelson's blog he's an amazing fashion and model photographer. Loved every session he's posted.

What I Want Right Now ... [love life edition]

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Oh, don't mind me, just you know, here, daydreaming ...


[I blame the hormones.]

Eye Candy

LIFE

Well, kids, barely Wednesday and already having a stressful week. I think this calls for eye candy x 4. James Franco, Josh Hartnett, Ben Affleck and Jon Hamm photographed at the Toronto International Film Fest 2010 for LIFE by Jeff Vespa. Amazing portraits of gorgeous men? Yes, please. 

Geometrically Beautiful Stop

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Wow, isn't it crazy how one simple design element can completely change the aesthetics of another? Look at this stop sign, just a geometric decorative border was added and now its so whimsical and beautiful! I wish the stop signs in my neighborhood all looked like this, this is definitely the prettiest stop sign around.

A Day In The Life

Hunter Freeman has some of the most original, fun photography around the web. His astronaut series, part of his personal work, is possibly one of the most clever things I've come across. Given the state of our nation's economy and unemployment rates, this series speaks to us in a a very humorous way. It's a series of snapshots following an astronaut doing everyday things. In every shot, captured brilliantly, we see our hero sitting alone at a diner, doing laundry, watching tv and even hitching a ride on the side of the road. Pretty neat stuff.
Check out his site for a dose of giggles and cleverness. (The Astronaut and Signs of the Times series were my favorite.)

What I Want Right Now ... [love life edition]

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This morning my heart aches for this. Boy and girl holding hands, enjoying a magnificent work of art.
Doesn't really get any better than that. ♥

Happiness Crushin'

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I have a crush on the happiest balloon.

Eye Candy

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What girl doesn't appreciate a sharp dressed, hot, bearded man? I do. A whole lot.
Yum!

Eye Candy

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Yeah, Jon Hamm, hello to you and hello to September. Wow, September, already, can you believe it? Fall can't get here soon enough, or at least I wish that right now, but once it does, in the blink of an eye the holidays will be here and I will be going crazy. Oof.
Let's take a deep breath, kids.

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Natasha Poly for Numero September. Amazing styling and photography. Loved it all.