Thandie Newton Signs as New Face of Olay Total Effects

Grazia Daily has reported that Thandie Newton has signed on to be the new face of Olay Total Effects skincare range.  The new advertisements will be celebrating the brands 10th year in the United Kingdom.

Nigeria's Fashion Industry

Folake Folarin Coker

Christian Purefoy visits some of Nigeria's foremost couturiers for a first-hand look at their brand and business.  The video features designer Folake Folarin Coker of Tiffany Amber who won designer of the year award 2009 in South Africa and Editor in Chief Bola Atta of True Love Magazine.

Naomi Campbell Photographed by Danil Golovkin Vogue Russia April 2010

For those who follow my Beauty Is Diverse blog this is the 5th editorial of Naomi Campbell for Vogue Russia in which she was the guest editor.  These photos were photographed by Danil Golovkin.  To view the more from Vogue Russia click here .  Naomi speaks about the Vogue Russia Issue click here for exclusive footage from Vogue Russia.

Kelis' New Video Acapella

Usher & Will.i.Am OMG

Kelly Rowland Launches I Heart My Girlfriends

Lala Vasquez, Kelly Rowland and Serena Williams arrives to the launch of Kelly Rowland's ''I Heart My Girlfriends'' charity on March 28, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Kim Kardashian

Kelly Rowland launched her "I Heart My Girlfriends" Charity , The nonprofit acts as an interactive support system for teenage girls.

Essence It Girl Contest

Although I don't personally feel that there is a lack of diversity in the fashion  industry because my blog Beauty Is Diverse debunks that myth, since I take the time to find the editorials, magazine covers and models from around the globe.  Essence is holding an "It Girl" contest with Elite Model Management . 

"A nationwide search for the new African-American “It” model. The winner --to be announced in May --will be featured in the September 2010 Fall Fashion issue of ESSENCE magazine and receive a one-year contract with Elite Model Management."

Last live casting will be conducted on:

NEW YORK Saturday, April 10

11:00am-3:00pm

Time Inc. Hudson Studio

205 Hudson Street, 10th Floor

New York, NY

The entrance is located on Canal Street just west of Hudson (look for the Hudson Sq. Café).

Take the 1 train to Canal St. and walk one block west on Canal towards Hudson St. The building is on the southwest corner of Canal and Hudson Streets.

ID is required to enter the building

*Please wear fitted jeans and a fitted tank top or t-shirt. No make-up and very simple hair.

Sebastian and Elle Magazine Host Mya at Rock Media Fashion Week

Mya poses for a portrait session during Rock Media Fashion Week Miami Beach at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach on March 27, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Erykah Badu Window Seat

Erykah Badu's new video Window Seat

They play it safe..

Are quick to assassinate what they do not understand.

They move in packs ingesting more and more fear with every act of hate on one another.

They feel most comfortable in groups, less guilt to swallow.

They are US!

This is what we have become, afraid to respect the individual.

A single person within a circumstance can move one to change, to love ourself, to EVOLVE.

Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards

Will Smith , Jada Pinkett Smith, Jackie Chan and Kids.

Tyra Banks

Zoe Saldana

Rihanna 

Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

View more below.

Look of The Day

Mya poses for a portrait at the Alize Oasis Lounge at the Raleigh Hotel during the 25th Annual Winter Music Conference at on March 26, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Rachel Roy at The Bay Toronto

Rachel Roy and I pictured above.

Yesterday my friend and I headed down to the Bay on Queen St, Toronto.  To check out the Rachel Roy New York and Rachel Roy Signature collections which is only available at The Bay  , and of course we got to meet Rachel Roy herself.  

 

 The Rachel Roy signature collection is a contemporary collection with pieces that a women can wear in the office and then add a great necklace or clutch purse and head out to a upscale party.  The collection price range is ($225-$775).

The RACHEL Rachel Roy collection is for a younger women, with African inspired prints, chiffon, short jumpers and military influenced jackets the prince range is ($18-$299)

I was able to ask Rachel a quick question in regards to working with Chanel Iman over the weekend at the L.E.I Model Citizen Search and she said " Chanel Iman is a model who's a very determined young female, and has a great work ethic for someone her age and will go very far in the fashion industry"

Tenika Davis was one of the models at the event.  Tenika was on the 1st cycle of Canada's Next Top Model, she is currently doing modeling and acting gigs and is signed with Ford Modeling agency and hopes to make a name for herself in the industry.  Tenika is from North of Toronto and is of Trinidad descent, her favorite models are Liya Kebede and Chanel Iman.  Her advice to females wanting to become a model is stay strong and have lots of confidence in yourself.

"Rachel Roy has come to the Bay! Rachel Rachel Roy is a new addition to her great portfolio of brands, Rachel Roy New York and Rachel Roy Signature. The Rachel Rachel Roy collection captures a fresh and youthful look by mixing elements of downtown cool with uptown chic – all at affordable price points.

Rachel Roy is a fashion designer, businesswoman, philanthropist and mother; she has seen every side of the fashion industry. She is widely perceived as one of the most refined women in fashion today with a background and story that makes her instantly "  source

View more photos from the Rachel Roy at the Bay event below :)

Christian Louboutin "Dancer In A Daydream"

A facebook pal sent over this link of Christian Louboutin in "Dancer In A Daydream" choreographed by Arthur Gourounlian and music by Joe Stilgoe.  Christian Louboutin wears his jazz shoes for FASHIONAIR and you can win a pair of Louboutins by becoming a fan of FASHIONAIR on Facebook.

Look of The Day Iman in Cape Town South Africa

picturesource: faded youth

Iman at Canal Walk shopping center signing autographs.

Iman is currently in South Africa launching her cosmetics range for Iman Cosmetics.  She is hosting 2 VIP breakfasts and her products are available at Stuttaford stores in South Afirca.

Participate in a photo shoot with Naomi Campbell for Glamour Magazine 8 Days Left

Naomi Campbell is looking to discover the next fashion photographer in this exciting Creative Invite on Talenthouse. This is your opportunity to do a photo shoot with one of the most recognizable international faces in fashion, Naomi Campbell, for one of the most recognizable fashion magazines, Glamour.


With over two decades of experience in front of the camera she has a sharp, creative eye and understands the qualities necessary for a profession in fashion photography.

To participate, submit up to 4 of your best photos within the theme of 'glamour', through Talenthouse. All photos will be posted on Talenthouse for voting after the submission deadline, with one of the photographers selected by Naomi for an exciting project to shoot a model (selected by Naomi also through Talenthouse) for Glamour Magazine.

For all you photographers out there who have dreamed of working in fashion, and shooting an international supermodel, this is your opportunity!

Invite your friends and fans to vote on your work, To ensure voting authenticity, each text vote costs $0.99 (USD) plus any standard message rates. source

Alexander Mcqueen Video Tribute

Made By Alexander McQueen/Gucci Group

I also came across a video showing Alexander Mcqueen's last collection upclose, check it out, the details on the collection are amazing.

Be The Next Big Stylist by Piperlime and Rachel Zoe

Piperlime and Rachel Zoe have teamed up in search of  the Next Big Stylist, if you think you have what it takes to be a fashion stylist in the fashion industry click here to enter the challenge.

Moises de la Renta for MANGO Collection Launch Event

Designer Moises de la Renta son of Oscar de la Renta launched his collection for Mango.

Designer Moises de la Renta(Center) with Models wearling Moises de la Renta for MANGO at the MANGO Collection launch event at Crosby Street Hotel on March 24, 2010 in New York City.

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Win a pair of VIP passes for Toronto Fashion Week

LG Fashion Week hits Toronto, March 28 to April 1.

Win a pair of VIP passes for Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30. These VIP passes give you exclusive access to the show venue for great swag and bar service (no free drinks, sorry!)

They'll get you the best seats in the house — you'll see all the drama on the catwalk and meet celebrities in town for the event.

Answer the following question correctly and you'll be entered in a draw to win a pair of these VIP passes:

Which celebrity is designing for Halston? The Post's Nathalie Atkinson interviewed her recently.

E-mail us at theampersand@nationalpost.com with the answer and include "Question 2" in the subject line. Good luck!

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Thanks Raj for the heads up. !!

Serena and Venus Williams at Sony Ericsson Open Kick-Off Party

Venus Williams

Serena Williams

The Sony Ericsson Open Kick-Off Party at LIV nightclub at Fontainebleau Miami on March 23, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida.

DOWNWITHFASHION Hosted By Jessica White and Jimena

Jessica White and Irina Shayk

Jessica White

June Ambrose

Ryan Leslie

DOWNWITHFASHION at Kings Road Home on March 23, 2010 in New York City.

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Sessilee Lopez & Toni for Numero Magazine

source:models.com

7th Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares

All the models who took part in the fashion show.

Jeffrey Kalinsky hosts the 7th annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares at the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier on March 22, 2010 in New York City.

Models Wendell Lissimore and Sessilee Lopez

Models Hana Soupukova, Candice Swanepoel and Sessilee Lopez

Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2010 brings together fashion’s most fabulous for a dazzling evening of cocktails, a silent auction, and haute couture on the runway. Join the leading International Fashion and Luxury companies as they come together with New York City’s charitable and social communities to benefit four of the most worthy non-profit organizations that improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community.

View more photos from the event below.