Throwback Go-Back! Gisele Bundchen for Versace, Vanity Fair

I know 2008 wasn't very long ago, but in two short years a lot has changed in the world of advertising and in the world of Gisele Bundchen--she got married, had a baby and made more than $150 million!

I've had these ads from Versace's Spring/Summer 2008 ad campaign on my computer since 2008 and still look through them almost every time I'm in my Pictures folder.  I love the bright bold colors and the consistency of the photo shoot.  It may seem to be taboo to wear orange from head to toe, but Gisele does it so well!

 

Check out Gisele in this steamy issue of Vanity Fair from May 2009, right after she got married to NFL quarterback Tom Brady.  The sexy new bride was shot nearly nude in the Plaza, NYC.  Click here to read the full article in Vanity Fair. 

 

 

Vogue China October 2009

Thanks to my lovely fashion friend Sheena, over at Phantasmagoric Fashion and her post on Coach's new Blogger designed quartet of bags, I was introduced to Karla and her blog Karla's Closet.  I have to give this girl props on her mad style and crazy sick collection of  blazers and jackets.  She's young in age but has such a classic taste-with a chic twist!-that makes me smile:) 

Here is a spread from Vogue China of October 2009 that she posted. I love the side swept hair, deep crimson lips and strong body language throughout.  Thanks Karla and Sheena!

 

 

source: karlascloset

I was telling you about Karla's mad jacket game earlier.  I decided to pull a few of my favorites from her blog and post them. Here's a snippet of her collection of blazers and jackets. Enjoy!  

P.S. Love the dimples!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mad game Ma, Mad game!

Jockin' Your Style: M.I.A.

M.I.A. is the cover girl and feature for next month's Complex magazine and as always, she has quite a bit to say.  The following is the first paragraph to the interview, which is extremely eye-opening, to say the least. Click the link to read the full article.

"Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam doesn't trust Google. Sure, the company's motto is "Don't be evil," but she's not fooled. He who controls information controls power, and she's never been one to relinquish control easily. After a childhood spent missing an activist father who was on the lam from the Sri Lankan government, she came to music after touring with a band as a videographer—and then created a global fanbase before she'd ever done a live show..."

Click here to read the full article in June's issue of Complex

  

 

M.I.A.'s third album drops July 13, 2010 and is called /\/\/\Y/\, which spells out her name.  She's keeping with the title tradition she started with 2005's LP titled Arular (named after her father), and 2007's Kala, which is named for her mother. Here's a link to the website.

Below is my new favorite song XXXO! Check it out. 

Click here for the link to the video, Born Free.  I have to warn you (even though the video contains a warning) this video is extremely graphic.  If you're not familiar with M.I.A., now is the time to become familiar. She is a VERY politically-driven force and will not be tamed or censored when it comes to her views on war, genocide, and freedom. The video is very symbolic; interpret as you will.  I do recommend skimming through the viewer comments under the video for more input. I felt extreme discomfort while watching, but it made me realize how good I have life in America.  Religions, Races, and Cultures are being killed off everyday like this around the world, you have the luxury of not having to watch it on television. 

Think about it.