Back by popular demand— Gwyneth Paltrow showcases her third annual spring fashion edit with Net-a-Porter! ~ Telegraph UK

Former Gap exec Patrick Robinson returns to the retail world as the creative director of A|X Armani Exchange! ~ WWD

UK mega-retailer M&S wins the prize of ‘Most Sustainable High Street Retailer!’ ~ Refinery 29

Say so long to PPR— well the name anyways. The French fashion conglomerate sets a new moniker as part of its latest re-branding strategy! ~ Vogue UK

Sit back, relax and press play — Lily Aldridge gets us ready for the weekend with a party-perfect playlist! ~ Modelinia

Over the last few years in fashion, we have seen the rise of the classic pointy-toe pump-unfortunately at the demise of the platform. Platform shoes, despite their ability to even the playing field for our feet, have been relegated to the “this trend is so over” lists of many editors. But the platform shoe is back, and this season it’s better than ever. A two inch platform accompanied by a six inch stiletto is not the type of shoe we are talking about here either. With these stylish steppers, the flatter the foot, the better. We might even venture to call them flat-forms. These stompers give you all of the height your heart desires, without the severe ankle straining we’ve come to expect from high heels. These are the shoes you’ll want to be running around in when the sun is shining. Pair them with a floral frock or some cropped trousers, and you will be set for spring, and standing tall!

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Good thing backpacks and high tops are en vogue this season, because Cara Delevingne is about to school us all in fashion posing 101!

The 20-year-old  catwalker may still be relatively new to the top model class — an underclassman so to speak— but that hasn’t stopped her from releasing her own beginners guide to modeling in the latest issue of i-D magazine.  With such hits as ‘The Fanny Pack,’ a raunchy, tongue-in-cheek take on posing with accessories, to the down right comical ‘The Sexy Cockroach’ and ‘Got Wind,’ Cara reveals the secrets behind her meteoric rise to fashion stardom, earning her an A+ in our books for sure!

The cheat sheet comes by way of the latest edition of i-D, ‘the Q + A issue,’ which hits newsstands tomorrow.  We’ve already caught a glimpse of fellow cover girl Lara Stone and her booze-infused spread, and looking at Cara’s teaser, it appears the British beauty will be caught posing in a fishbowl and futuristic-looking garments in her featured editorial.  And if that weren’t enough to get you out of bed bright and early tomorrow morning to pick up your copy of the  glossy, Cara’s latest video obsession ought to do the trick!  shot by photographer Tyrone Lebon, Cara’s earning some extra credit points with a rather racy strip tease performance we of course, have on repeat at this very moment!

So grab your pencils and get ready to take some notes, because class is in session!

More on the latest issue of i-D magazine here!

Spring has sprung and we all know what that means: it’s time for spring cleaning! But don’t be fooled, spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to your wardrobe, closets or under your bed; it applies to your makeup bag as well. We caught up with our favorite makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz at the Victoria’s Secret Swim Event, where despite being busy perfecting Candice Swanepoel’s makeup, she took a second to give us some much needed makeup bag-cleaning tips.  Let’s be honest- we all have things in the bottom of our makeup bags that have been sitting there for what feels like forever, so read on to find out which products you should definitely toss and which are actually okay to keep!

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Proving that age really is just a number, ex-catwalker and former First Lady of France,  Carla Bruni Sarkozy, is returning to the modeling world as the new face of Bulgari’s haute joaillerie campaign!

The 45-year-old ex-supermodel has reportedly shot her ‘comeback campaign’ in Rome this week with photographer-of-the-moment Terry Richardson, placing her among the ranks of previous brand ambassadors Julianne Moore, Rachel Weisz and Isabella Rossellini.  Few other details have been released as of yet, but if the rumors are true, we can expect to see Carla’s lovely bijioux work when the campaign hits in the second half of this year.

Since leaving the Elysee Palace last year, Carla has slowly been making her way back into the fashion limelight, guest-editing a spectacular model-infused issue of Paris Vogue, re-launching her renowned music career and posing for the cover of French Elle.  Of course, none of those accolades hold a candle to Carla’s inspiring heyday, during which the Italian-born beauty rose the ranks of the modeling world by walking the runway for Chanel, Yves Saint Lauren, Givenchy and Christian Dior among many others.  By the mid-1990s, Carla had become one of the 20 highest paid catwalkers in the biz, not to mention one of the most stylish First Ladies in France’s history.

And if today’s gaggle of hard working supers best-represented by the likes of Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Stephanie Seymour, are any indication of the road that lies ahead for Carla, it’s safe to say that Bulgari will be the first of many fashionable stops for the returning supermodel!

For once the rumors were true — Beyoncé makes her debut as the star of H&M’s sizzling summer campaign! ~ WWD

The New Yorker takes the already monolithic Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra Spring ’13 gladiator sandal to new heights on the cover of its lates style issue! ~ Style.com

Frank Ocean teams up with Band of Outsiders for his debut fashion campaign! ~ Fashionologie

Victoria Beckham looks to expand her fashion empire with the purchase of a London supermarket! ~ InStyle UK

True story: the US is really good at spending money on ASOS.com! ~ The Cut

From mullets to bowl-cuts and dreadlocks, there is no shortage of brave looks in the pages of magazines and today, we’re throwing it back to a few of our favorite crazy model hair-itorials! ~ Modelinia

If you thought Instagram was just a social media site for photography-hopefuls, you clearly have yet to experience the wonderful social media world of supermodel Daria Werbowy! Unlike the #OOTD (outfit of the day)-obsessed users we’re used to seeing in our photo feeds, Daria has taken the social media medium to new, high-fashion heights, churning out a collection of thought-provoking images that rival even the best of today’s leading lensmen.  Ranging from masterful landscape portraits taken on her travels across Nepal and Ireland, to close-ups of Kurt Cobain— not to mention the occasional “selfie“ — Daria’s well-curated Instagram account deserves some major praise.  Don’t be surprised if you see these photos printed in a globetrotting editorial spread for the likes of Conde Nast Traveler or National Geographic, or hanging in secluded Chelsea gallery any time soon, because they are indeed THAT good!So do yourself the favor and follow the incredibly talented Daria on Instagram at dotwillow today!

Top model, jewelry designer and all around cool girl, Nicole Trunfio, is now adding rock star to her list of talents as the Aussie has just released her debut single as the lead singer of indie-rock band, Henry Blak!

Landing just in time for her 27th birthday celebration this past weekend (Happy Birthday, Nicole!), the newly-released track entitled ‘Kill Me,’ is the first song off the band’s debut self-titled EP set to drop on April 4th, which will also include the premiere of the brand’s first music video!

“Music had been a huge influence in my life, to be a part of the collaborative process is a dream come true,” said Nicole. “Out first single “kill me” was the first song I have ever written and the first song we are releasing, there is something nostalgic about it for me. Maybe it’s my dad, maybe it’s that connection, whatever it is, it’s a lot of fun.”

Now, we know what you’re thinking — of course, she has the sultry beauty, daring red carpet style and enviable love life of a certified chart-topper, but does she have the talent?  Well, let us be the first to tell you the answer is YES! Like her own version of Alison Mosshart and Karen O., Nicole boasts a soulful, slightly gritty set of pipes that have been praised by fashion’s finest, most of whom have been on Nicole’s rock star band wagon since the model unofficially formed the group following a standout performance at Milk Studios during Fashion Week 2011.

Since that early performance consisting of just two songs performed with producer/actor Carlos Velazquez, Nicole has gone to work writing and recording music in between her regular modeling-turned- jewelry designer ventures, helping to produce what is now a mature five-piece electronic/indie rock set.  Complete with dreamy guitar riffs provided by Eric Parisi and pulsating beats compliments of lead drummer Loren Humphrey, Henry Blak debuts as an eclectic, rock-steady mix of psychedelic breakdowns, electronic undertones and of course, beautiful vocal melodies.

But don’t take our word for it!  Listen here for Henry Blak’s debut single ‘Kill Me,’ also available on iTunes!

For more on the debut EP set for release on April 4th, check out the band’s official website here!