You don’t need us to tell you that the ’90s are hot right now!  So hot in fact, that they’ve just landed one of the world’s most stunning faces, Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel, to model one of the era’s most iconic looks: high-waisted denim cut-offs and crop tops of course! Appearing in the April issue of Vogue Spain, the South African stunner is pulling out at all of the sexy stops this month, as she puts her best er, assets on full display for the retro-glam editorial spread captured by Mariano Vivanco. Like the bombshell that she is, Candice rocks the beloved denim shorts of our past with ease, giving a cheeky performance in designs by Chanel, Balmain and Michael Kors among others.

But wait, is it just us, or does this sexy spread look a little familiar?  Yes, when it comes to the denim shorts of yesteryear, lets not forget the all-American super who started it all: Cindy Crawford! Back in the day, Cindy took the down-to-earth style piece to new heights, rocking her cut-offs everywhere from the pages of Vogue to that legendary Pepsi commercial. Even today, the original queen of short shorts is still doing what she does best, taking her favorite pairs to every corner of the Earth— most recently to Hawaii for a family getaway.

Seeing as how we’re in a #ThrowbackThursday state of mind today, we couldn’t resist taking a trip down memory lane and reliving a little of the magic that was Cindy’s denim-clad ’90s heyday.  Needless to say, both Cindy and Candice have raised the cut-off bar in their own right.  From the ’90s to today, these are two supermodels who know the meaning of simplistic beauty!

To see more of Candice’s latest Tan Sexy Vogue work, check out the slideshow below!

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We may be celebrating Easter this Sunday, but make no mistake about it, winter is coming!  That’s right, we’re not ashamed to admit that come Sunday night we will be dropping what ever it is we’re doing so as not to miss a single second of the season three premiere of Games of Thrones!  Just in time to fill our Girls void, the cultish HBO series is back and with it, a whole new season of dizzying plot twists, steamy love affairs and of course, plenty of medieval-chic threads.

Yes, it’s no secret that the ladies and gents of Westeros have inspired more than a few designers with their primal wares, appearing everywhere from Helmut Lang’s downtown gal-meets-GOT guardian Fall 2012 collection to Rodarte’s armored Dungeons & Dragons Spring 2013 lineup.  And while we’re never ones to shy away from a little chain mail detailing or suede fringe for that matter, here at Modelinia, it’s the GOT ladies’ beauty that really has us swooning every Sunday night.  Although minimal and entirely uncomplicated— so were the days before the wonder that is Sephora— we can’t help but to notice the subtle complexities that lie behind these fresh faced looks, much the women themselves.  Despite being from ye olden days, these looks no doubt have a modern feel to them, focusing on the easy beauty and lit-from-within complexions of our beloved Daenerys, Margaery and Sansa.  Feeling inspired by the women’s supreme beauty, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite beauty products to help all of us die-hard GOT fans get the official ‘guardian’ beauty look in time for this weekend’s highly-anticipated premiere.  With the focus on creating a light, natural-looking base, highlighted by a little soft petal pink eye shadow, matte lipcolor and rose rouge, it’s never been easier to channel your inner Dragon goddess.

Whatever you do though, don’t forget the braid!  Whether you’re looking to rock a simple down-the-back version, a half-up-half-down warrior do a la Daenerys, or a sleek 17^th century updo, just know that no GOT look is complete without a decent braid. Good news for all of us lazy girls too, as braids require little maintenance; all it takes is a light voluminous product (think mousse or dry shampoo spray), a little frizz-fighting styling cream and flexible hold hairspray.  Feeling inspired? Good! Check out the slideshow below for our editors’ favorite spring beauty products and everything you need to get the look at home—no dragon fighting required!

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Listen up men— Kate Upton has some advice for you!

She may be busy gearing up for her debut Vogue cover, but that hasn’t stopped the SI Swim beauty from extending some dare we say, much-need grooming advice to our men.   As the new spokesmodel for Gillette— her first official beauty contract may we add— the cover girl is speaking directly to scruffy guys everywhere in the debut campaign for the Fusion ProGlide Styler, using every bit of her womanly charm to convince men that it’s time to start cleaning up their hairy acts, that is, if they want a chance at winning her over.  In the razor giant’s new promotional video, the supermodel— joined by actresses Hannah Simone and Gensis Rodgriguez— lays it all out on the table in a body hair discussion, all the while looking like a spot-on Marilyn in a low-cut white dress — yeah, that will sell some razors.

So, just what does it take to win over this swimsuit stunner?  According to Kate, all it takes is a little head-to-toe grooming— yes, she means everything! “It says a lot about a man, if they’re confident, how they like the way they look and, you know, how they keep up with themselves,” explains Kate in the promo video.  “I wouldn’t date a guy who had grooming problems.”

Whether you agree with Kate’s hair-stance or not, we have to commend the superstar for shedding some light on the beauty double standard.  In other words, body-hair equality for all!  Of course, we think Kate says it best: “If you can do a little grooming, we’ll do a little grooming.”

Not convinced fellas?  One look at the bombshell at work ought to do the trick.  Check out Kate in action in the campaign video below and get shaving, because this is one super who knows what she wants!

Kenzo’s designer duo reveal how their sell-out sweatshirts almost didn’t happen! ~ WWD

Alexa Chung explains why winning a Style Award is actually very dangerous! ~ People StyleWatch

A look at how today’s big name PR firms are helping out fashion’s underdogs! ~ Fashionista

Like a Rolling Stone! The legendary band gets set for its Glastonbury festival debut! ~ Vogue UK

‘Bond girl’ Berenice Marlohe turns designer for Escada as part of her latest philanthropic initiative! ~ Telegraph UK

Did Beyonce just score another Vogue cover?! ~ Styleite

Dive into the 2013 swim season with a few of VS Angels Karlie, Alessandra and Candice’s hot swimsuit picks! ~ Modelinia

Easter weekend, it’s a time for pastel hues, chocolate eggs and family gatherings, but let us not forget about our dear old friend the Easter Bunny!  You know him for his Cadbury Egg and Jelly Belly-filled candy baskets, but did you know that our furry friend is also quite the fashion tastemaker? That’s right!  Those floppy ears and bushy tails have been inspiring designer wares and model editorials for quite some time, and with the Spring season on the horizon— bring on those April showers and May flowers already! — what better time to pay tribute to our favorite hip-hopping friend?

From a White Rabbit-inspired Kate Moss, to Natalia Vodianova‘s numerous takes on those iconic ears, there’s certainly no shortage of bunny editorials to choose from this weekend.  But don’t worry, unlike the traditional Easter egg hunts of your childhood, we won’t make you search through the garden for these sweet treats!  Below we’ve rounded up all of our favorite editorials of models rocking the classic bunny ears just in time for our fluffy friend’s visit this weekend.  Here’s your chance to hop to it!

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If you thought Hester Pryne had it rough in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, just wait until you get a look at the tragic case that is Lily Cole in her first ever music video performance. While shedding every ounce of her angelic persona, the model-turned-actress takes center stage in the Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’s new music video for their latest track,”Sacrilege,” playing the part of a promiscuous small town girl. Make no mistake about it though, this is one love story that won’t be leaving you with a case of the butterflies.

To start, the video opens with a disheveled Lily chained up and surrounded by motley crew of townsmen, evidence— at least to those of us who actually paid attention in our high school English classes— that it wouldn’t be long before the redhead beauty would be burning at the stake like our old friend Hester.  Even as the story progresses in verse narrative, things only seem to get worse for the tragic figure, as it is revealed that each of her tormenters is actually a scorned lover— including everyone from a mechanic to a married housewife to even a priest!  Now, we don’t want to give the whole video away, but let us just say it’s a killer.  After more than a few twists and turns, and yes a few shots of a topless Lily, the talented model leaves us with the type of captivating performance that we’ve come to expect from the blockbuster beauty.  And the fact that it’s all done to the sounds of Karen O’s heart-stopping vocals makes it all the more special.

Catch Lily’s debut performance in the music video for “Sacrilege” below!

Coachella. That magical weekend (well, now two weekends) of music and art in the sunshine. Models flock to it: it’s the perfect combination of music, fun and cropped tank tops! So we had to ask the Coachella veterans, Karlie Kloss, Heidy de la Rosa and Alessandra Ambrosio some Coachella Confidential questions to get us ready for the upcoming festival! Find out what your favorite girls have to say about this magical experience, after the jump!

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You’ve seen her in the pages of Vogue, walking the runway for Givenchy haute couture and posing for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren, but something tells us you’ve never seen Tao Okamoto quite like this!

Following in the multi-talented footsteps of such former runway stars as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Dree Hemingway and Agyness Deyn, Tao has taken some time off from the catwalk as of late to test out her acting chops and today we’re getting the first look at the her big-screen efforts.  Appearing in the official trailer for what is already being called this summer’s #1 blockbuster, The Wolverine directed by James Mangold, Tao makes her official film debut as the female lead, Mariko Yashida, starring alongside a very muscular Hugh Jackman— perhaps you’ve heard of him?

While details surrounding the film’s plot are few, we can say that this summer’s comic book flick, which serves as a follow up to 2009′s hit, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, will take Jackman’s shirtless superhero on a life-changing voyage to Japan, where— along with meeting the lovely Tao— he will be forced to face his ultimate nemesis in a battle of physical, emotional and mortal boundaries. Based on this trailer alone, it appears that the talented young model and newly minted screen siren is only just beginning to break the seal on what we can only imagine will be a rewarding film career.  With striking top model features, killer style and never ending talent to back it all up, there’s no denying that Tao is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the runway!

Tao will make her action-packed film debut when The Wolverine premieres nationwide on July 26th, but you can get the first look today in the official trailer below!