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Beauty Fashion MAGAZINE
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in major cities, with additional global coverage.
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Celebrity Fashion Beauty
Model - Angela Lindvall
Not just one of the world's most beautiful models - appearing on almost every
glossy magazine cover you can think of - Angela Lindvall is also an
environmental crusader. She helped found The Collage Foundation, a non-profit
organisation aimed at bringing youth attention to such issues as the
environment, spirituality, science, art and technology, and has firm views on
the need to keep our planet healthy.
Actor - Hugh Jackman
As Ines Mendoza explains, Hugh Jackman is a gentleman and a supremely gracious
ambassador for Australian culture. He is a massive Hollywood A-list celebrity,
and unlike many Aussie superstars prefers to live in Melbourne between musicals
and movie productions. With an impressive body of work - not to mention an
impressive body - the 6'2" tall New South Welshman goes under the microscope.
Model - Ana Beatriz Barros
It's not enough that the Brazilian's have won the Soccer World Cup over five
times, but also that the country is home to a good portion of the World's most
beautiful people. Indeed, the land of the Amazonian is home to more supermodels
than any other, due to their highly sought-after 'look'. Sara Templeton checks
out one of the most beautiful: Ana Barros.
Model - Sabrina Ferilli
Sabrina Ferilli is far from a shrinking violet, once giving millions of TV
viewers and local spectators a very provocative and impromptu striptease at an
AS Roma game in Italy's Serie A football league. This is why Italy has the best
tastes in the world...
Model - Sung Hi Lee
Isn't it always the way with super models? They live these lives of decadence,
driving flashy cars, wearing the most expensive clothes and dating race car
drivers or pop singers. Sung Hi Lee comes from this very same mould but her
childhood things weren't always so rosy...
Model - Annalise Braakensiek
We've had a few letters complaining about the lack of local models profiled
within these hallowed digitised pages. So, to remedy this problem, we'll take a
look at one of Australia's own - Annalise Braakensiek - the blonde bombshell who
made her name on the cult series Pizza.
Model - Tatiana de los Rios
Is there a Colombian revolution about to happen? Well, perhaps, but how about a
Colombian 'celebrity' revolution? Shakira has helped put the South American
country on the pop-culture map, and Tatiana, a relative newcomer, looks like
shaking things up even further...
Model - Bridget Hall
She likes wakeboarding, snowboarding, videogames, and has been known for her
utterly wild party antics and her intimate relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio,
but as Sara Templeton found out Bridget Hall is as much a hard worker as she is
an extreme sportswoman and party animal, having appeared on the cover of Cosmo
almost as much as Claudia Schiffer.
Designer - Issey Miyake
Born in Japan during the late '30s, Issey Miyake got his first taste of Western
culture when the USA occupied the small island nation after detonating a nuclear
warhead over Hiroshima in WWII. Today, Miyake is one of the most revered fashion
designers on the planet, and was was largely accepted for kicking off the pleat
in the 1990s, which is now a staple fashion trend coming and going every other
year.
Actor - Mischa Barton
Born in 1986 in London, Mischa Barton is best known for her role in the TV teen
series The O.C., which has since been canned -- and some say that when she left
the show, so did all the viewers. Ines Mendoza documents the life and times of
the attractive actor, who began her career in theatre, and even before she had
even entered her teens was signed to the Ford Modeling Agency, working for
Calvin Klein among others.
Beauty - Insider Beauty Tips and Secrets
Beauty and makeup expert Cristina Masci spills the secrets on how to get the
perfect makeup application, covering topics such as blush, concealer, mascara
and more. She even talks about reducing blemishes, such as acne scars, pigmented
(dark) patches, pits in the skin or dark under-eye patches. This is a must-read!
Model - Jennifer Hawkins
Nicknamed 'the thunder from down under' in the 2004 Miss Universe Beauty
Pageant, Jennifer Hawkins used her pageant fame as a springboard to further her
career in the entertainment industry, and is now a very recognised celebrity
both in Australia and around the world: as well as a blossoming TV career, she's
also heavily involved in print and TV advertising - but no sign of a music
career... Yet.
Designer - Coco Chanel
Born in 1883 as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel and raised in a French orphanage, Coco
Chanel was the creator of one of the world's most famous fragrances - Chanel No.
5 - and and has been credited with evolving women's fashion beyond the archaic
and painful corset. The woman behind one of the oldest and most prestigious
fashion houses on the planet lived an amazing life, as Sara Templeton
discovered.
Model - Frankie Rayder
With one of the most transfixing stares in the industry, not to mention one of
the most photogenic bodies ever to be draped over a half-submerged row boat,
it's no wonder that North American model Francesca Rayder has worked for all the
biggest fashion houses in London, New York, Milan and Paris. A legitimate leader
in her field, she's dabbled in film, but modeling appears to be her true calling
as fashion reporter Sara Templeton discovered.
Model - Petra Nemcova
As one of the most beautiful European models to grace the pages of the Sports
Illustrated swimsuit edition, Petra Nemcova is also reputed to be one of the
nicest. She's dated James Blunt and modeled for Max Factor, but as Sara
Templeton explains, the life and times of this Czech model have also been laced
with sorrow. Though she survived the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand with a
broken pelvis, she lost her fiancé.
Model - Estella Warren
Estella Warren is to Canadians what Megan Gale is to Australians - adored by her
home nation not just for her stunning beauty and overseas success, but also for
her positivity. Once a top-flight swimmer, this Canadian model now lives in New
York and has worked for all the A-grade fashion houses, and more recently has
turned her talents to acting, and has starred in numerous films and television
shows, including Planet of the Apes and TVs Law & Order, as Sara Templeton
explains.
Beauty - Tips and Tricks for Gorgeous Lips
Cristina Masci takes us through a number of trade secrets that can help you
achieve gorgeous lips, noting that "With proper care, color, and some simple
tips, your lips will say precisely what you want." Want more pout, more shine,
more body? Start by giving dry and flaky lips the brush-off and add "brushing
your lips" using a soft toothbrush or terry toweling washcloth. Follow this by
lip balm to smooth the way for lipstick-worthy lips, and you're on your way.
Model - Julie Ordon
Having been spotted with the likes of Benicio Del Toro, Mark Whalberg and
Stephen Dorff, Julie Ordon has a penchant for Hollywood movie spunks. Having
been in high demand in the sometimes farcical fashion industry, there is one
surprising feature about this model that is at odds with most of her sisterhood,
and as Ines Mendoza explains, the stunning Swiss superstar has dabbled in spot
of acting in addition to her modeling.
Beauty - Exfoliation: Skin Care
Beauty expert Cristina Masci gives us the low down on exfoliation, saying that
by removing the top layer of dead skin cells, you can make your skin look
smoother and less wrinkled: "Approximately every three weeks, new skin cells
push up from the lowest layers of the epidermis and move towards the surface
changing shape as they go. Exfoliation helps this process by giving the dead
skin cells a push."
Designer - Oscar de la Renta
Born on the 22nd of July 1936 in the Dominican Republic, Oscar de la Renta was
aged 18 when he left his homeland for the universities of Spain. Following his
education in the arts of haute couture, he today runs a fashion empire that
spans almost all aspects of fashion, and has even catered to the likes of
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and many other First Ladies, and even European
Royalty. Indeed, de la Renta is a talented seamster.
Model - Claudia Schiffer
Where do we start with the amazing, the beautiful Claudia Schiffer? Well, how
about this: she holds the record for the model with highest number of magazine
covers, with considerably more than 500 to her name. She's also one of the most
famous super models in the entire universe and studied to be lawyer when she was
young. But thanks to her stunning looks and lithe body, she dominated the
fashion world instead, as Sara Templeton reports.
Model - Ana Claudia Michels
One of the highest paid top models in the world, Ana Claudia Michels knows how
to pose in front of a lens. But unlike many of the world's most recognisable
visages, Ana wasn't discovered by a talent scout and didn't win a modeling comp.
Quelle horreur! Different from the norm in more ways than one, her big break is
a rather mudane story of simply signing up the old fashioned way. If it ain't
broke...
Actor - Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller is best known for his acting credits, but he's also a writer,
director and producer. Some say his expanded title of all-round Hollywood mogul
was borne from a frustration with Hollywood's 'powers that be' who thought his
material was too risqué. Others say that he's just a talented performer with the
kind of business acumen that's rare in entertainers. Sara Templeton filed this
report in which she lays out the facts to let you decide.
Beauty - Identifying Your Skin Type
Washing your skin and slapping on a moisturiser afterwards is all well and good,
but if your skin type is 'sensitive' or perhaps 'oily', such a regime could lead
to irritation, or possibly worse. "Before buying your cosmetics, toiletries and
other products, do make sure that it is suitable for your skin type," says
beauty expert Cristina Masci, who identifies the five major skin types and how
to keep them healthy.
Model - Nina Moric
The archetypal supermodel name, Nina, hasn't seen the spotlight in quite some
time. At the same token, however, Croatian-born Nina Moric has been slowly, but
surely, making a name for herself - let's take a look. Sarah Templeton does her
best to investigate this stunning beauty from afar. Check it out here.
Model - Lujan Fernandez
Lujan Fernandez is of Argentinean blood, born in the South American country in
1979, and before her meteroic rise to fame in the fashion world, she was in fact
a child actor who worked on local Argentine television. Today? Well, she's a
high-paid megastar in the world of modeling and fashion, which is more than
understandable - just take one look at her and it's hard not to be awe-struck
with her natural beauty.
Beauty - Choosing your Bridal Accessories
So you've picked out your photographer, the dress, the flowers and chosen a
hairstyle, but what about your bridal accessories? There are so many choices
when planning a wedding, and Cristina Masci takes us through what works and what
doesn't. Sometimes simplicity is the best path to tread, but other times the
style of dress and the accompanying veil need to be flamboyant.
Model - Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian top model Alessandra Ambrosio is arguably one of the world's most
strikingly beautiful women and is well and truly in the minority of top models
who actually wanted to work in the industry from the word go, as opposed to
being scouted or 'plucked' from obscurity by a well-meaning but slightly pervy
'model scout'. Alessandra did the hard yards, entered a modeling competition as
a teenager and the rest, as the cliche goes, is history.
Beauty - Nail Polish That Lasts
Beauty and makeup guru Cristina Masci offers up a number of interesting tips
that can increase your nail polish life, giving your hands a bold, feminine look
that won't wane. These easy to apply and cost effective methods can improve the
health of and lead to beautiful looking hands and nails, making a glamorous
statement about who you are. If you're planning on heading out to the races for
a day or anything outdoors, this tips will help keep your nails in pristine
condition.
Model - Kimberly Stewart
Born in 1979 to rock star Rod Stewart and his then wife, Alana Collins, you may
have seen Kimberly Stewart beside Nicky Hilton in the new Antz Pantz adverts.
But did you know the socialite celebrity had a boob job reversed? And that's not
the half of it... There's a lot more to Kim Stewart than just her 6 foot frame
and blonde hair, as Sara Templeton discovered.
Beauty - 10 Tips for Perfect Wedding Make-up
Spring often signals the emergence of life after a cold winter, and it also
signals the start of the betrothal season. Getting the right make-up for your
Big Day is essential, but other factors are equally important, as Cristina Masci
explains with 10 useful pre-wedding day tips: "If you are really stressed out
consider having a relaxing massage once a week for a month and also a day before
the wedding."
Model - Karen Elson
Unfortunately, it's almost human nature for many people to make those who are
'different' to feel out of place. Sometimes its based on physical differences,
other times it's based on a difference of belief, but whichever way it manifests
itself, it's often hurtful. Karen Elson experienced this first-hand as a
youngster when at school, but as Sara Templeton explains in this profile, the
times are changing, and 'different' is now in high demand.
Designer - Tommy Hilfiger
Born in a rural area of New York state, Thomas Hilfiger was selling 'hippie'
clothes in the '70s, but it wasn't until the 1980s, when he started designing
his own range, that the Hilfiger name really took off. Sara Templeton looks at
the life and times of the creator of one of the most sought-after fashion labels
on the planet, and even makes mention of the venerated 'bell-bottom' pants. Oh
lordy...
Model - Izabel Goulart
As well as being home to the world's largest tract of rainforest, Brazil is also
one of the fashion industry's most fertile model repositories, and this
20-something Brazilian has all the markings of a fashion diva, as Ines Mendoza
explains. And the icing on the cake? Izabel Goulart is a celebrity who has the
ability to destroy a seven/ten split whenever she goes bowling. And that's not
easy.
Model - Fernanda Motta
Frazzled fashion reporter Sara Templeton profiles the life and times of the
stunningly attractive Fernanda Motta, a top model of Brazilian stock who was
discovered at a popular beach in Brazil when she was just a teenager. And
according to the author's theory, the reason behind Fernanda's incredible beauty
- and that of many Brazilians - is due to the naturally occuring elements that
are bonded to each and every grain of sand at a very popular beach.
Beauty - The Joy of Bathing
Somtimes, even the thought of soaking in a fragrant, tranquil bath can be enough
to put a smile on your face as you reach the end of another day, and as our
resident beauty guru Cristina Masci says, you too "can float away to your
fantasy location and enjoy a relaxing bath without harming your skin." Cristina
lists a number of easy tips that will improve your bathing experiences and your
skin texture.
Model - Natalia Vodianova
As Sara Templeton explains, it wasn't that long ago that the most common phrase
for fashion writers was "Another day, another Brazilian bombshell..." But as the
world is constantly changing, with new trends ensuring what was once hot is now
very passé, Russia appears to be emerging as the 'new' Brazil, with more and
more models from the eastern European country rising to prominence in the often
cut-throat fashion industry. This week we profile the stunning Russian, Natalia
Vodianova.
Model - Lara Bingle
If you don't know who Aussie girl Lara Bingle is by now, "Where The Bloody Hell
Have You Been?". That's right, she's the 18 year old in the middle of one of
Australia's most controversial tourism campaigns ever. Fresh from presenting at
the 2006 Logie Awards (Australia's Emmys) she is also on her way to becoming a
star of the small screen as well. She's the talk of the town, and very popular
with the lads - but who will she choose? Ines Mendoza investigates.
Actor - George Clooney
He's a political activist and outspoken critic of George W. Bush's conservative
right-wing Republican party, a Hollywood A-Lister who can act, write and direct
with the best of them, and has also been known to be a party animal in his past.
He has the look, the wit and charm to change the world - he is George Clooney.
Ines Mendoza profiles the man who doesn't tolerate fools, describing him in good
old 'Strine as a "dead set legde".
Athletes - World Cup Troika
Ines Mendoza has gone football World Cup crazy: "I mean, what's not to like?
They score a goal and then proceed to take their clothes off." She looks at
three of the world's highest profile players in the form of Australia's golden
boy, Timmy Cahill, England's pillar of pop, David Beckham, and Brazil's
up-and-coming replacement for Cafu, the cheekily named Cicinho.
Model - Caroline Winberg
Born in Sweden in 1985, Caroline Winberg's biggest claim to fame should be her
impressive career. After all, she's worked on campaigns for fashion houses like
Versace, Armani and Valentino. But there's something else that seems to stick in
people's minds about this stunning Swede, and that's her brush with one of rock
and rolls most famous faces...
Model - Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell seems almost like a prehistoric creature from the far flung
reaches of the world of the fashion. She has been on the fashion radar for what
seems like an eternity and this is no mean feat in business that prides itself
on the admiration of youthful looks. She has done everything there is to do,
from catwalks to Playboy - to airline brawls to being an ambassador for the
poor, as Ines Mendoza explains.
Actor - Charisma Carpenter
Of Cherokee and Mexican heritage, Charisma was named after a fragrance and
wasn't particularly enamoured with her name while growing up on America's west
coast. Probably most recognised for her work playing Cordelia Chase on the cult
television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel (1997-2003),
she has also worked on Veronica Mars and Charmed. Ines Mendoza reports.
Model - Sarah O'Hare
One of Australia's most-loved daughters, the ever-smiling and kind-hearted Sarah
O'Hare kicked off her modeling career at the age of 17 and while many top models
disappear as they reach their mid-20s, Sarah is still going strong into her 30s,
proof of her timeless appearance and strong work ethic. Ines Mendoza profiles
the gorgeous blonde, who is married to Lachlan Murdoch.
Actor - Sophie Monk
Born in England and raised in Australia, Sophie Monk has broken into the big
leagues in Hollywood, scoring roles in Date Movie and the upcoming Click,
alongside Adam Sandler, David Hasselhoff and Christopher Walken. But as Ines
Mendoza reports, she's also been an opera singer, a swimsuit model and performed
within a pop group.
Model - Milla Jovovich
A star by the age of 11, Russian born Milla Jovovich has risen to the heights of
the model and film world with immaculate ease. The face of numerous cosmetic
companies including Revlon, and the action star of such hits as The Fifth
Element, Resident Evil and Ultraviolet, there is almost nothing this stunning
girl can't conquer. Sara Templeton and Ines Mendoza report.
Socialites - The Hilton Sisters
Were it not for the Hilton sisters, the tabloid rags would be filled with
crosswords and little else. These girls - but mostly elder sister Paris - have a
notorious reputation for attracting attention wherever they go, sometimes good,
most times bad. Sara Templeton and Ines Mendoza look at the life and times of
two of the world's richest 20-somethings.
Model - Marisa Miller
One of America's most-loved daughters, Marisa Miller literally rode a wave into
the supremely lucrative - and sometimes self-destructive - fashion industry.
Having worked as a model on Tommy Hilfiger campaigns, not to mention being a
regular face for the global lingerie house Victoria's Secret, Marisa Miller is
still very much a surfie at heart. |
