Are jungle cats this season’s new model accessory?

Just last week, we caught sight of soon-to-be Vogue cover girl Kate Upton cuddling up with a baby tiger for Carine Roitfeld’s second editorial spread as Harper Bazaar’s global fashion director and it appears Erin Wasson is on board with the big cat! With a live cheetah by her side, the Tex-born beauty appears in the latest edition of Net-a-Porter’s digital magazine, The Edit, further proof that working in fashion takes guts!

Even with the ferocious cat only inches away, Erin remains a symbol of free-spirited beauty throughout the cover spread, working the laid-back boho-styles as if she were strutting the runway safely under the New York Fashion Week tents— now there’s a zoo! Sporting spots much like her feline friend’s, the fearless model stands out in a slew of fierce spring designs— Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs included— that seem as if they could have been plucked right from the model’s own wardrobe, which she explains is inspired by rock legends of all things.

“I look to the great rock n’ roll frontmen of the ’70s, especially Rod Stewart, who was such an enigmatic performer, ” said Erin when asked about her style inspiration. “He was a rebel; he wore women’s leather pants and he didn’t care.  He seemed so sure of himself and had such freedom.”

Rod may have put skinny leather pants on the map back in the day, but if you ask us, the British rocker is no match for Erin and furry feline friend!

Head over to Net-a-Porter to catch the full interview and feature spread with Erin!

It’s Friday and you know what that means: it’s time for Look of the Week! While picking our favorite model look is never an easy task, this week proved especially difficult what with the overwhelming number of red carpet parties and premiere galas taking place from coast to coast.  Nicole Trunfio, Martha Hunt and Liza Golden were tough contenders in their romantic Valentino ensembles at Tuesday night’s NYFC Spring Gala, but in the end, we had to give it up to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and her sugary-sweet ensemble spotted at Rihanna‘s ‘Diamonds World Tour’ LA show on Monday night.

Taking the ‘Look of the Week’ title  for the second time running, the gorgeous British model indeed shined bright like a diamond heading into the Staples Center dressed in various shades of springtime pink! Wearing J Brand Carin Leather Trousers, which are currently sold out EVERYWHERE, and a soft pink crop top that showed off her incredible bikini-ready abs, Rosie stole the show with ease.  The cover girl even earned bonus points for topping the rockstar look off with a well-tailored white blazer and a pair of Christian Louboutin Duvette 120mm pumps, both of which we’ll be sure to add to our style rotation this season. Kudos to Rosie on a job well done!

To get Rosie’s look, check out our inspired picks in the slideshow below:

See the full slideshow on modelinia.com

It wasn’t long ago that we were flipping through the pages of Centrefold magazine’s special Storm Model-dedicated issue, counting up the nearly dozen or so supermodels the glossy had nabbed to pose in honor of the UK agency’s milestone 25th anniversary.  Little did we know at the time that the series of editorials were destined for art world greatness, soon to take center stage in their own photography exhibition!

Created in association with Centrefold and Manhattan Loft Corporation’s Harry Handelsman, the exhibition entitled Taken By Storm, will feature the agency’s lineup of world-renowned supermodels, among them British icon Kate Moss, newcomer Cara Delevingne and our own all-American beauty, Cindy Crawford. The showcase is considered a continuation of the agency’s 25th anniversary celebration and is said to feature photographs taken by Centrefold founder Andrew G. Hobbs, Matt Irwin and Venetia Scott.

“The exhibition encapsulates the huge diversity of the incredible talent we work with,” said Storm founder Sarah Doukas. “I’ve always been drawn to people who have something to say, who are creative or have something different which makes them special.”

The collection will also highlight a few of Storm’s emerging talents from its Artists Division, however, you don’t need us to tell you that it’s the gallery wall full of gorgeous supermodels that we’re looking forward to the most here.  The only down side to all of this model mayhem (at least for us American gals anyways) is that the collection is only on display at the Joseph West Grove store.  Looks like we’ll be making a last minute trip to the UK this month after all!

Witness all of the supermodel glory in Taken By Storm on display now until May 2nd at the Joseph Westbourne Grove location.  Not in the UK?  Get a preview of Storm’s leading ladies in action in the slideshow below!

See the full slideshow on modelinia.com

Dsquared is set to dress Beyonce for her upcoming Mrs. Carter World Tour with looks from its Nineties ‘Glamazon’ inspired collection!  ~ Telegraph UK

Rumor has it there’s a new Carine Roitfeld documentary in the works and it’s expected to feature more than a few famous faces (hint: Karl, Kanye and DVF)! ~ Fashionista

Issa, the brand responsible for the Duchess of Cambridge’s blue engagement dress, has teamed up with Banana Republic on its first high street collaboration! ~ WWD

Jennifer Garner may have just landed her first major fashion partnership with Italian label, MaxMara! ~ Vogue UK

According to a recent French study, brassieres are nothing more than a false necessity! ~ Huffington Post

Michael Kors is set to launch a new lineup of beauty essentials inspired by his family tree. ~ WWD

Nicholas Kirkwood explains why he won’t be designing high-heel sneaker any time soon. ~ Refinery 29

Looking to add a bright pop of color to your beauty look this spring?  Makeup artists and beauty gurus agree, it’s all about the colored eyeliner— check out a few of our editors’ favorite picks here! ~ Modelinia

If there is anyone who knows how to subtly and stylishly incorporate a runway trend into her look, it is Miranda Kerr. Here she keeps it simple with blue jeans and a black tank top, letting her floral printed blazer do all the talking. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the Australian stunner in a printed topper though, she has been supporting this growing trend since its beginning. With all the technological advancements that have been made to fabric printers, high-tech prints have become brand signatures for luxury designers, (just think of Prabal Gurung’s Rorschach dresses or StellaMcCarntey’s “Surf’s Up” inspired photo prints) and now they’re applying them to the most classic type of tailoring: the jacket. It’s is no longer just an added layer that you remove upon entering a restaurant; -it’s part of the full look! Luckily this trend has had its time to trickle down so and you can score the perfect printed jacket without the hefty price-tag. We’re not just talking blazers either, we’ve got bikers, bombers, even a kimono inspired style, so get shopping!

See the full slideshow on modelinia.com

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley never fails to inspire us with her trend-setting style, glowing complexion and flawless bikini body, so it should come as no surprise that for our most pressing health and beauty questions, she’s our go-to gal!  Luckily for us, the supermodel has been making it easier than ever to follow in her health-conscious footsteps by turning her Instagram into a collection of model-aproved nutritional tips!

While continuing to post her usual batch of breathtaking ‘selfies,’ the British super has also taken to social media to share her latest healthy-living efforts, uploading a dozen of new pictures of her enjoying her favorite smoothies and green juices.  While certainly not the first runway beauty to get on board with the juicing craze,  Rosie seems to be making a new case for the nutritionally-packed superfoods, making them her new favorite accessory.

The best part about Rosie’s smoothie revolution is that she’s been more than happy to share the wealth with her some half a million followers, posting everything from her favorite juice recipes to her own Organic Vegetarian Soup.  Including fresh ingredients like split peas, carrots and coconut oil, the cover girl proves to know her way around the kitchen, the results of which can been found in lit-from-within glow.  Clearly, the health kick is paying off for the social media star, and we for one can’t wait to get started on the Rosie Juice Plan!

Ready to drink your way to a supermodel physique?  Take a look at Rosie’s favorite Green Smoothie recipe below and be sure to check our her stellar Instagram for even more of Rosie’s favorite treats!

Green Tart

Ingredients:

4 romaine lettuce leaves
2 celery stalks
1 cup fresh spinach
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1 pear
½ banana
Juice of ½ lemon
1½ cups of water

(As seen on Handbag.com)

If you find yourself searching for that one perfect, multi-talented hair care product that requires about as much effort to apply as it does for you to roll out of bed in the morning, then we’ve got just the thing— meet dry shampoo!  Made especially for those lazy days when blow drying alone seems overwhelming, these little bottles of heavenly powder (think baby powder, but formulated for you hair) are the new go-to in hair styling.  Available in both aerosol spray cans and bottled powder forms, dry shampoos are the perfect tool to making your blowout last longer as it quickly absorbs the first traces of oil accumulation.  Even better, these babies are quite possibly the least high maintenance beauty products we have stashed away in our bathroom cabinets today.  It’s as easy as finding a product you like—we’re fans of L’Oreal’s new EverStyle Series Energizing Dry Shampoo— applying a little spritz or dab of powder at the roots and making sure to comb through for even coverage.   Once the product has been applied, we recommend removing any excess product build up from your hair using a blow dryer.  That’s it, you’re good to go! Regardless of the product you use, it will let you cheat a little with your style by allowing  for an extra day (or two) between blowouts.  Now what woman wouldn’t love that?

See the full slideshow on modelinia.com

Looking for more beauty tips and best-selling products? Check out our friends at Fabulatina.com!

Last night, Elle magazine hosted its fourth annual ‘Women in Music’ celebration at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, including a private concert featuring live performances by four Grammy-winning artists: Kelly Rowland, pop superstar (and “wifey” to Ms. Cara Delevingne) Rita Ora, folksinger Martha Wainwright, as well as one of our personal favorites, DJ Harley Viera-Newton!  The certified model/DJ to the fashion crowd was on hand spinning a mix of dance-heavy tracks from her own specially-curated ‘Girl Power’ playlist featuring Robyn, Beyonce and Alicia Keys.  Before heading off to her post behind the DJ booth, Harley had the chance to show off her graphic floral printed Versus frock on the pink carpet.  It was there that we had the chance to catch up with die-hard music-lover, learning, among other things, that the following that night’s performance she too would be jetting off to Cali to take in the first weekend of the Coachella music festival.  Like her fellow model festival goers, Harley is a regular among the Coachella style set, making her a go-to source for a few last minute packing tips! From the go-to festival fashion piece she won’t be leaving home without, to her secret on how to look fresh faced despite the desert heat— not to mention the tunes she’ll have on repeat the whole way where there— here are a few model-approved tips to kick start your Coachella weekend!

1. What go-to festival outfit will you be bringing with you to Coachcella this weekend?

My closet is mainly made up of different vintage pieces, so I’ll probably pack a bunch of easy dresses into my bag and sort it out when I get there and see how bad the weather is. I hear it’s supposed to be boiling hot!  It should be interesting, so I’m going to keep it light with a dress and comfortable shoes.
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