Louis Vuitton Ad Campaign Featuring Christy Turlington, Karen Elson & Natalia Vodianova

i admit, i'm a sucker for a fabulous ad campaign. so when the new Louis Vuitton pics were released last week, i had to share!



last spring in paris, for the fall 2010 Louis Vuitton runway show, Marc Jacobs, LV creative director, tapped several of the world’s most famously curvaceous supermodels-- including Adriana Lima, Bar Refaeli, Laetitia Casta and Elle Macpherson-- to wear the collection.



for the ad campaign, he's booked three more supermodels.



"this season was a manifesto for beautiful, ladylike clothes," says Marc.



thus, the ads feature the gorgeous Natalia Vodianova, Karen Elson and supermodel legend Christy Turlington (love her!) dressed up in a vintage-inspired movie star dressing room. with hairstyles created by master stylist Guido and makeup done by the amazing, world-renowned Pat McGrath, the ladies looked chic wearing bustiers, 50s-inspired knits and full skirts.



check out this behind-the-scenes video:




as you can see, the iconic Speedy handbag is as desirable as ever, with new materials like alligator, waxed calf leather and flocked and sequined monogram canvas.

what do you think of thie new campaign?

xo
source: Louis Vuitton via InStyle Magazine

Fragrance Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

mother's day is literally days away. if you are thinkning of an aromatic gift, here are some ideas for the mom in your life:




the fashionista mom:
if she's a fashion-forward mom, you may want to consider Balenciaga Paris Eau De Parfum. this delicate floral embodies french mystery, balancing style and luxury.




the garden-loving mom:
don't waste your money on flowers-- they'll only wilt and die. instead, give her a bouquet of Chloe Eau De Fleurs. the trio of scents pays homage to the essences of lavender, nasturtium and neroli.






the gourmand mom:
give her a Parisian retreat that includes a "taste" of Marc Jacobs Patisserie Splash Collection. the scents are available in Apple, Pomegranate, and Biscotto; each limited-edition scent will leave taste buds craving more.




the classic mom:
if your mom, or the mom in your life, is the epitome of elegance, Chloe Eau De Toilette is a fabulous choice. the timeless scent boasts notes of crisp mandarin orange zest and fresh freesia.


xo

Arlenis Sosa's Beauty Must-Haves

at only 20 years old, model Arlenis Sosa is a top model and Lancome spokesperson. she has taken the world by storm, captured the attention of the most important people in fashion, and i'm definitely a fan! so, what beauty products does Arlenis keep in her beauty arsenal?


to name just a few...




Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Lotion
this moisturizer just really works on my skin. my skin is so dry, and this makes it look and feel more hydrated. plus, i love that it has UV protection. it's all i need.




Kerastase Bain Oleo-Curl
my hair is very curly, especially around the hairline. there are so many products that just don't work on it, but these do. they really smooth the curl and keep it that way.




Marc Jacobs Daisy
it's soft and almost juvenile. i don't like scents that are too overpowering. and everyone likes it on me!


to see the full list of Arlenis' beauty must-haves, visit style.com

xo
source: style.com

on my must-buy list: Marc Jacobs Lola Solid Perfume Ring

i'm going to be honest-- i have only smelled Marc Jacobs' latest fragrance Lola in a magazine, but what i smelled was divine, amazing, practically made for me!

ok, that was a little over the top, but i liked it that much. :)

then, last week i found out it came in an adorable, limited-edition solid perfume ring-- hello?! the flower matches the one found on the perfume bottle-- too cute, right? i had to add it to my "must-buy" list.



i know, it may sound a bit nutty to want to buy this without having actually worn the scent, but i figure since i liked it on paper, and the notes are some of my personal preferences, i don't think it will be a disappointment (at least, i hope not, ha!). also, i think solid perfumes are great because they are portable, easy to apply and this one comes in something i can wear without wearing the perfume, making it that much more appealing.

in addition to being limited-edition, there is one catch to being able to purchase this ring: you must be a Sephora Beauty Insider. if you aren't already, 1) why not?, and 2) it's very simple to do! just go to sephora.com, click on the "sign up for Sephora" link and fill in the info. you can also sign up in Sephora if you have one locally. and that's it!

so, what do you think of the ring? have you smelled Lola? if so, do you love it? hate it? tell me your thoughts in the comments!

xo