Scarlett for Louis Vuitton

The new Louis Vuitton campaigns featuring Scarlett Johansson are almost too cute for words. Almost.They have such a romantic vibe about them. It almost makes me want to fall in love. Or buy pretty lingerie. Or something fabulous like that. My heart is telling me to buy Louis Vuitton knickers, but my bank balance is saying no.

Boudoir chic. All the rage.

I’m looking at these photos and trying to pinpoint them to a specific period, but I can’t. The face reminds of old Hollywood glamour, with the short, tight curls. Unlike the Hollywood we know (but still love) today - your typical tacky, orange-coloured, peroxided, anorexic blondes. You know the type.

The body is reminiscent of old, old paintings (think 15th century), where women had – wait for it – curves. I think carbs were really in during that time.

Scarlett’s voluptuousness shall we say (which I mean in a positive way) is anything but the norm of today’s stereotypical approach to body image. And I love that someone who isn’t 5’11 and a size 0 can make it as a model for one of the most adored fashion labels.
Finally there is a woman who presents a different image. It’s funny though; I mean if you had a blonde, tanned porn star in the exact same pose as Scarlett, it would indeed still look tacky. It is amazing how fair skin always creates a completely different image. There is a sense of innocence of fair skin.

After all, you would never see a pasty white model in a men’s mag would you? It just doesn’t happen.

NRA Fashion Design Awards

No, I’m not blogging on the National Rifle Association – but the other NRA’s – duh, the National Retail Association. Hmm, of course you say. So the Australian Fashion Design Awards were on last night – shafted to a Saturday night timeslot I might add. It all went down at the “GC” (Gold Coast) Convention Centre (which looked pretty snazzy) and was hosted by Richard Wilkins and Deborah Hutton.

The highlight was Darb Couture winning practically everything, including a new car. The low point was probably cutting to an ad break every five minutes. Tsk, Tsk, Channel Nine.

Celebrities on hand were designers Akira Isogawa, Collette Dinnigan, model Lara Bingle and television presenter Natalie Gruzlewski. We urr, really brought out the big guns.

Special mention to the Academy of Design: two of their students were included in the Student Category. Go team!

No pictures as of yet.

Roll Up, Roll Up

This must have taken some time. Maybe it even had to set overnight. But I must admit, I am secretly loving it. It's very out of this world. And Gwen looks stunning in this picture. Perfect makeup.

Is Ebay Too Expensive Now?

Has ebay gone from being a shopaholic’s fantasy to just another retail store? My BFF and I were discussing this question exactly a few weeks ago. Our conclusion was that greed was getting the better of people and sellers were starting to hike their prices up. I yearn for the days of 99c starting items. Ebay – the one place you would turn to when you were vulnerable and had a shopping craving at 2 a.m. - used to be a mecca for bargains. It’s so hard to see the things you love disappoint you. First Macca’s with their stupid health conscious Salads Plus menu, and now this. I say bring back the bargains. And the Super Size option.

Victoria's Secret Does Sexy (Again)

I often wonder how the Victoria's Secret team plan to out-do the previous year's show. It must be a challenge to keep getting better and better. Of course there were a few obvious omissions from the line-up this time around - namely Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum, but Aussie Miranda Kerr managed to make it. I can't wait until the show is televised (not sure when this will be in Australia).

Is This the Dress of the Year?

For an average-ish dress, this is proving particularly popular. After Christina Applegate and Rachel Griffiths wore it to the same event on the same night (the 13th Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood), Princess Mary has decided to give it a go as well at an event in Copenhagen. It's a nice dress and all, but nothing spectacular.

I Luv Xmas

Because it's the one time of year when designer's bring out everything in red and green just so we can all look like little, adorable elves. How thoughtful... really they shouldn't have. I was browsing the Mollini website and came across these beauties for the Xmas season. They would be super for the Office Christmas Party. If anyone is interested - www.mollini.com.au

They should put some bells on these shoes - now that would be awesome!

Victoria Beckham on Cover of Australian Harper's Bazaar

There's been a bit of hype around this issue and I've been eagerly awaiting to see it. But if the cover is anything to go by, it's a dud. There's something so peculiar about this picture - not digging it at the 'mo - maybe it will grow on me.

New Trend: Black Nail Polish?

I must have missed the memo about black/dark nail polish, but apparently it's in again. Every "it" girl seems to doin it. And as we all know, if a celebrity does it, we want to do it too.

P.S. Don't be alarmed if my posts are becoming less frequent - I'm actually not dead in a gutter, simply studying for uni exams. Stay in school kids.

Elle Macpherson is Sooo "The Body"

I'm not sure why the cool people at Victoria's Secret decided to steal Elle's nickname, "The Body" and call Heidi Klum that. Don't get me wrong, Heidi has a killer bod, but that title belongs to Elle - always has, always will be. Of the incident Macpherson said: "We trademarked the name years ago and I've had the title for about 30 years now... But if she wants it, you know, you can have it girl.''

You'd think if you were putting a product on the market you might consider doing say, a simple Google search to see if the proposed name is taken, right? A quick search would have prevented a lot of negative publicity for Victoria's Secret. I will forever associate Victoria's Secret as being nickname stealers, instead of selling sexy panties. What a vicious cycle it is.

Macpherson has just signed on with cosmetics company ModelCo to promote one of their products - some anti-ageing one. And since she is absolutely gorgeous, I'd say she is the perfect spokesperson for it. Here she is in Sydney promoting the stuff, and proving she's still totally got it.