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Irina from Project Runway

The spread on Marie Claire's for Irina from Project Runway is finally here on the Feb 2010 issue.

Q: What took so long? because not for nothing, but we already saw these designs months ago.

"So many women are afraid of the bitch word, but you've got to go for what you want. It's not going to be handed to you."

ON HEMPHILL: Shoes, $890, Barbara Bui; dress & hat, Irina Shabayeva.

ON SHABAYEVA: Top, $96, Kain; leggings, $265, Helmut Lang; shoes, $1095, Barbara Bui; scarf, Irina Shabayeva.

"I research everything on YouTube, like how to crochet a flower or knit a certain stitch. For my collection, I YouTube'd how to make hand-blocked felt hats, then made each one." -Irina

Shoes, $900, Krisvanassche; wrap, top, pants, hat & handbag, Irina Shabayeva.

"I wanted to send a message that it's OK to be a woman and be fragile, but it's also OK to have a layer of armor, because you need it." -Irina

"I wore this mask for Halloween. I like mystery and anonymity. It's the only way people won't be prejudiced when meeting you." -Irina

"I always want things to look luxe, so my biggest challenge was stretching the $9000 we'd been given to make it seem like I'd spent $20,000." -Irina

"I'm a big collector of interesting random items." -Irina
"I am fascinated with flight! Planes, birds, butterflies — I love the freedom that they symbolize." -Irina

"The workroom was always tense, but then Kalyn would come in all smiles, and I was like, 'I want to live in your world!' She gave me a sense of relief and hope." -Irina

ON HEMPHILL: Top, skirt & boots, Irina Shabayeva. ON SHABAYEVA: Top, $96, Kain; leggings, $265, Helmut Lang; necklace, $175, 3.1 Phillip Lim; bracelet, $48, Hayden-Harnett; ring, Shabayeva's own.

Enjoy the New Project Runway Season today, Jan 14th, 2010 because this is fashion and in the fashion world we are always ready for what's next.
photo credit: Perry Hagopian

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"

Arlenis Sosa Smiling

I received my February 2010 Harper's Bazaar US today and on my first quick flip through I found a pleasant surprise... a spread with my all time favorite super model Arlenis Sosa.

This girl has something that can not bought, and that is Charisma, with a capital C. I met her, she's gorgeous inside and out... I love to see her work (like the David Yurman campaign).

I think this spread is phenomenal, but I may be biased so enjoy and let me know what you think.

Photographed by Alexi Lubomirski and styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka

A model that laughs is unheard of people, but Arlenis does it.... Show them Arlenis!!!

P.S. The picture in the right hand side is Arlenis and I.

Enid P. "Dare to Dream.. I know Arlenis did!"

W Magazine-Jan 2010 Jennifer Garner

It's always the simple things that make me happy. I j'adore these images...found in the W Jan 2010

The intense sensuality, elegance and glamour reminds me of Sophia Loren.

Do you see what I see?...maybe I'm the only one that see's this inspiration coming from Sophia Loren???

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"

Rihanna- Do what you gotta do?

and get that money baby!!!
This is The January 2010 GQ Magazine Cover and Spread. It racy and super sexy...
I think we can all take a wild guess as to why Rihanna has decided to do such an ultra sexual spread.


Leather shorts by Balmain. Earrings by Andrea Liberman for Mouawad. Cross necklace by Jason's Jewelry and Diamonds. Double-strand heart necklace by Betsey Johnson.
Knit top by Maison Martin Margiela. Shorts by Costume National. Necklace by Cartier.
Bodysuit by Charlotte Ronson. Earrings by Kristen Farrell. Rings, from top, by Sevan; H.Stern; H.Stern. Ring (bottom) and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Chain bracelet by Zoe Chicco.
Bra and panties by Stella McCartney. Heels by Emilio Pucci. Necklace by Andrea Lieberman for Mouawad. Earrings by Neil Lane. Hand bracelet by Sevan.
Bodysuit by Charlotte Ronson. Earrings by Kristen Farrell. Rings, from top, by Sevan; H.Stern; H.Stern. Ring (bottom) and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Chain bracelet by Zoe Chicco.

Photos: Michael Thompson

The Styling is superb...

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"