Karlie Kloss in Numero #129

Karlie Kloss in Numero #129 by Greg Kadel.

Charlie Makkos for C - Heads Magazine

Charlie Makkos, a greek photographer, now based in Berlin, gives us a small taste of his amazing work for C - Heads magazine. 

You have to check more of his very talented work at www.charliemakkos.com.

Photos: Charlie Makkos
Styling: Dimitra Spiropoulou
Hair & Make up: Eleni Savidou
Models :Katharina R. (D models), Adela Svobodova (Ace)
Post Production: Jim Alexandrou

Happy Holidays One and All

So it is the holidays. I am off until the 3rd January, when I will return and blog up a storm of celeb style for you for yet another year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support this year. It has been a blast hanging in a gang with you guys. You are top. I wish you and yours all a wonderful holiday season, a spectacular celebration into the new year and a very prosperous 2012 for us all. Yay us. Style rules. See you on the flip side.
PS: yes that is Heidi Klum dressed as mother Christmas for your entertainment. Enjoy.

Carrey Mulligan and the Great Cover Debate of 2011

I love Carey Mulligan. I can't wait to see her as Daisy in the film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. I also like her style. And I am slightly swayed by her engagement to the awesome Mumford of the Mumford and Sons band. Partisan as I am. So all good. But I really, really hate the cover she shot for W magazine. I am not even that keen on the rather overly dramatic inside spread, although there are moments that I like. Like the first one where she is smiling and looks like herself.

I'm not convinced that she needed to be in a bra on the cover, you know? It doesn't add anything of significance to the story and doesn't do anything to change my perceptions of her. She is a fine actress, has a canny sense of style that is real, unexpected and accessible. And she is elfin beautiful. She simply doens't need to be in a bra. Right? It's just annoyingly gratuitous.

Of course it is better than this cover. The same one on three separate international fashion magazines - Vogue, Elle and Glamour. Really? So wrong. Once Vogue US has done it, you simply can't do it as everyone will have already seen it - or close enough anyway. You could probably go to the most distant town in the land and find US Vogue on a bookshelf somewhere. I saw the latest one in Hermanus on Tuesday. Seriously. Hermanus. Poor show peeps, poor show. But we still love Carey. What are your thoughts on this? Let me know.

Rooney Mara in Rodarte for Opening Ceremony on Jimmy Fallon

It appears the new ingenue on the block, Rooney Mara, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, likes herself some monochrome. Coming hot on the heels of that magnificent white Givenchy Couture gown she wore to the premier of the movie, she has trotted out several more black or white numbers, culminating this week in a black and white Rodarte for Opening Ceremony dress, above. I love the pairing with the Mary Janes as well as the side swept fringe. She is doing things with that fringe that I only dream of. If I could do them, I may still have a fringe, ya know?

Check out the rest of the monochrome, starting with that amazing and slightly awkward Prabul Gurung cut out dress on the far left. Delicate and beautiful, the meshed-in cut-outs were a bit off for me, but she looked beautiful. That Donna Karan coat is also just a triumph and I love it. Also love the Louboutin Mary Janes and the side parted and slicked down fringe-action. Winning. And then there was that cute as anything white Roksanda Ilincic dress with the sixties neckline, full fringe in place. Paired with a white Carven coat to leave the studio. This lady is ON FIRE with her style. Which is your favourite look?

Meryl Streep Covers Vogue

Between Dames Judi and Helen and the mighty Meryl Streep, the landscape for actresses of a certain age has changed completely. No one finds it weird to refer to Dame Helen Mirren as sexy. No one would dare suggest that Meryl wasn't beautiful. And Dame Judi Dench, with her twinkle in her eye and recurring role in James Bond, is certainly as relevant an actress as anyone. And yet all these women are over 60. Yes, what was once retirement age, is now time to simply carry on with one's life, better than ever. And if a Vogue cover isn't testament to that, nothing will be. For the January issue of US Vogue, Meryl Streep graces the cover and looks stunning. I would be very surprised if that didn't boost sales.

Of course the only question that plagues me about this cover is why US Vogue seems to shoot all their covers on the rocks at the sea these days (see last issue with Charlize on the cover - same idea). As long as the cover is strong and beautiful, I don't care the age of the person on it. But this really is a nice surprise. Well played Anna Wintour.

Behati Prinsloo is Back in Africa for Christmas

I follow several of the African model girls on Twitter, and it is always lovely to see when they come back home for the holidays and remember how important Africa is to them. One of the girls that actually seldom forgets, and does work for other parts of the world in need too, is Victoria Secret girl Behati Prinsloo.

Bee is back in Africa, Cape Town to be specific, and is raving all about it. She recently sold her photographs of Haiti from a charity trip she took with her bestie Coco Rocha. She posted some images from the big exhibition on Twitter and she really deserves all the support and recognition we can give her in these kinds of endeavours.

Of course we can also support her work when she larks about with Chanel Iman, photographed by Ben Watts too. Why not. We like her what ever she gets up to. Go local girls!

Florence Welch in Temperley London, Naeem Khan, Antonio Berardi and Emilio Pucci

Seriously. Talk about a singing diva! How many divine dresses does it take to make a diva? Let's refer to the great Florence Welch - three parts singing genius, one part style star. It really has been an exceptional year for her as she has forged ahead in both the singing and the style worlds, culminating in this performance of fashion fabulousness at the VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul event. Let's start with the cream beaded Antonio Berardi mullet dress that she wore to arrive on the red carpet. There is something about a polo neck and long sleeve that really works for Flo. Hate the hemline of course. Then there was the magnificent Emilio Pucci velvet and beaded cocktail dress with the scoop neck that was very different for her, as she usually wears long dresses to perform in. It was good but not great. What was great was the shimmering gold Naeem Khan beaded dress that she wore next. Stunning. Utterly sublime and perfection on her. Only to be outdone in my opinion by the elegance and sheer classiness of the black wrap tuxedo dress by Temperley London. Unbelievable and definitely my favourite.

Flo appeared on Tuesday night in another Naeem Khan number which was printed and flowing and 70s inspired. And all was right with the world.
Which look is your favourite? Pick one now.

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, in Ralph Lauren

One of the charities that Princess Di was particularly supportive of was Centrepoint - a charity that helps homeless youngsters get back on their feet and find jobs and shelter. With shelters all over London, she used to take the Princes William and Harry to see how people less fortunate than themselves lived. And William in particular has grown up to be an integral part of the charity's work as their patron. Now that it is freezing cold and just before Christmas, Prince William chose this time to show his support for Centrepoint with an official engagement yesterday. And he took along his wife, Catherine. Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, wore a khaki green polo neck knitted dress by Ralph Lauren Blue Label. Nice and chic with an edge of dress down. Perfectly pitched. Of course you KNOW I am going to moan about those boots - her favourites and my worst - and I would also have left off the belt for a more modern take, but all in all, Kate looked lovely and appropriate and seemed to have a whale of a time with the youngsters.

Prince William also looked nice in his lovely blue jumper and cords - but I particularly liked his loafers. Very elegant. Unlike the moves he showed off inside... Funny. Go royals. You are doing exactly the right stuff here and looking good doing it too.

Love.God.Fashion

Love.God.Fashion is a brand new label of two very talented young designers Spiros "Peps" Gavalas and Nicole Bratsou. Based in Greece,their inspiration comes from the people around them, their moves,  the reactions, the way they express themselves, the variety of the emotions. This collection is totally dedicated to haute T-shirts,casual hoodies and easy,comfortable pants that give a taste of rock, punk, eccentric  style. God.Love.Fashion make our daily T-shirt unique, with personality...it totally stands out. Laser cuts,slides and amazing jewelry made by alternative industrial materials totally reflect the idea of style of this label.Each piece is so unique as the person that wears it.
Honestly I adore them!

You can find them at:

Theory: Patriarchou Ioakeim 2,Kolonaki
Underground :Skoufa 35,Kolonaki
Simple Caractere : The Mall Athens, Andrea Papandreou 31,Chalandri, Panagitsas 6,Kifissia

Looks I Loved This Weekend: Holiday Special

This holiday special of looks I loved is jam packed with amazing ladies who wore cute things that I noticed this past weekend. Let me take this opportunity to encourage you to click on the picture to see it bigger and closer. You know. If you like. Starting with Gillian Anderson. In red peek-a-boo. She has recently found her style mojo and it is working for me and it is mostly vintage. Like this 70s Ossie Clark. Perfect Christmas time dress. Audrey Tatou is just a pistol. Look at how cute she is in her blue silk with clompy heels and an amazing neck piece. SO WANT IT. And Dame Helen Mirren - the lady I want to be when I grow up - wore this silk satin plum number to the Ein Herz fuer Kinder shindig in Berlin. Seriously? That body rocks. The delightful Kylie Minogue also went black and red for the comedy awards on the weekend. Slashed and asymmetrical, the dress was paired with Jimmy Choo heels of course. Stunning. And then there was Rosie Huntington Whiteley. Doesn't even need to be on a red carpet to look amazing. Just pops on her plum Burberry coat and pairs them with Alaia ankle boots, and what do you know? A-may-zing. My favourite you ask? Well, I am going to have to go for Audrey. You?

A magazine - Elle Fanning in Rodarte

A magazine curated by Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy. For this issue Elle Fanning is photographed in Rodarte by Bill Owens.