Did You Notice?

When I was browsing through Naomi Campbell's photos from the Vogue Italia something happened to catch my eye... Tell me if it caught yours too


The boot by Christian Louboutin, its a mix of the popular Anemone Pigalle pump and his thigh high boots.

**Images courtesy of Italian Vogue July 2008 issue.

On The Campaign Trail: Versace

This is a glimpse from the Fall 2008 Ad Campaign for Versace. The campaign features models Isabeli Fontana {pictured left} and Natalia Vodianova with images taken by Mario Testino.

Versace's latest ad campaign shots utilized a quiet lesbian relationship between Natalia and Isabeli for the theme. The pictures explore the dynamics of the average hetero/homosexual relationship. From moments where one party needs their "space" to the moments that breed nights of passion. Testino's pics start appearing in various fashion publications this month.

**Images courtesy of Versace

On The Campaign Trail: Estée Lauder Sensuous Perfume

Sensuous, launched in June 2008 exclusively at Bloomingdale's first and later at Estée Lauder counters in July, continues this tradition of attention to femininity. Lauder perfume advertisings consistently show off the women featured in them like idols on an invisible pedestal (the perfume is that invisible pedestal) and seldom even seen as part of a couple so as to stress their ideal courtly-love character. But Sensuous offers a more casual, modern feel. With Sensuous, we get another attempt at further accessibility, similar toTuberose Gardenia Private Collection. It is not a reflection of the couture dress but rather about the simple white shirt, an attribute taken from men and adapted to the feminine form as shown in the new ads. In order to embody the every woman, not one but four models were chosen to represent Sensuous: Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley, Carolyn Murphy, and Hilary Rhoda. They perhaps represent not so well the ethnic diversity that exists today in America and are all uniformly elegant and sleek, but it is an attempt at conveying a message of pluralism nevertheless.

Aerin Lauder said, “Each model represents a different side of sensuality,... Hilary conveys youth, while Carolyn’s classic look communicates elegance. As an actress, Gwyneth brings an emotional range to sensuality and Elizabeth portrays confidence and wisdom."


**Images courtesy of Estee Lauder and Sensuous Perfume

On The Campaign Trail: Longchamp & Kate Moss

As we have seen late in the season, supermodel Kate Moss has been being downgraded... like... A LOT. She was recently bumped from Yves Saint Laurent for Naomi Campbell, moved to Just Cavalli instead of Roberto Cavalli line. Well at least she still has Longchamp. For the fall 2008 campaign she is featured with model Gaspard Ulliel. Longchamp is known for changing the mood up every season for its various campaigns went with a M+M motif. This season is no different. With five various shots for the ad campaign all of you ladies {and gents} that love Gaspard.