08.12.2011- Siren Song

I really do love Florence and the Machine. I've been listening to their new album, Ceremonials, non stop since I received it as a birthday present last Friday, and it's already one of my favourites. Florence herself has also become something of a fashion icon, recently performing at the Chanel SS12 show and wearing beautiful couture pieces by Givenchy and Elie Saab on the red carpet. Confirming that she's now firmly established herself as a style star, Florence graces the cover of the January 2012 issue of Vogue UK, captured on camera by Mario Testino:

Florence Welch by Mario Testino, Vogue UK January 2012.

The editorial, entitled Siren Song, has yet to appear online, but I can't wait to see it when it does. I'm also really intrigued by the 'multi-tasking handbag' mentioned on the cover, so might have to pick up a copy of the magazine just out of curiosity!

What do you think of Florence's Vogue cover?

(Image credit: vogue.co.uk.)

14.06.2011- Put a spell on you...

Now that July is just around the corner (where has the year gone??!), one thing I'm really looking forward to is the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two. I was a little bit disappointed by the last film and thought the story built really slowly to quite an anticlimactic ending, but I put that down to the fact that I'm quite an impatient person in general! To celebrate the series drawing to an end, the July issue of US Vogue features Emma Watson, looking far more fashion forward than Hermione ever has, in an editorial shot by Mario Testino:

Emma Watson's New Day by Mario Testino, US Vogue July 2011.

I love the 20's feel of this shoot and the bold styling, particularly the hair and make-up. It will be interesting to see whether Emma recreates any of these looks on the publicity trail for the film next month- I'm sure she'll have her pick of designers after being named as ELLE's Style Icon back in February.

What do you think of Emma's looks for US Vogue? And are you looking forward to seeing the final Harry Potter film next month?

(Image credit: NOIR FACADE.)

13.05.2011- Weekend Wishes

This weekend, I wish I could spend some time baking up a storm in the kitchen...

Karen Elson in Hollywoodland, US Vogue, March 2008, shot by Mario Testino and styled by Grace Coddington.

...although I doubt I'd look as stylish as Karen Elson whilst doing so!

What have you got planned for this weekend?

(Image credit: fashiongonerogue.)

04.03.2011- Weekend Wishes

This weekend, I wish I could follow the example of Jourdan Dunn and Karmen Pedaru and lose myself Robinson Crusoe style on a desert island:

Jourdan Dunn and Karmen Pedaru for UK Vogue, March 2011, shot by Mario Testino and styled by Lucinda Chambers.

 Hurry up summer!

What are your plans for the weekend? What do you wish you could be doing?

(Image credit: NOIR FACADE- warning: the editorial contains some nudity.)

03.11.2010- It's a kind of magic...

The penultimate instalment of Harry Potter, The Deathly Hallows: Part One is almost upon us, and it seems I'm not the only one getting excited about it. Emma Watson is the cover star of the December issue of Vogue, showing off her post-Hermione cropped hair and modelling designs by Chanel, Marc Jacobs and Valentino.

Shot by the fabulous Mario Testino, I think the shoot really captures a 1960's feel, which I put that down to the Twiggy-style crop. I can't wait to see what Emma wears to the Harry Potter premieres later on this month, no doubt a bit of Chanel or Burberry will find their way onto the red carpet. I've already booked my tickets to see Harry Potter on the day it comes out, I am literally counting down the days until the release!

What do you think of Emma's Vogue shoot? Will you be buying the issue? And are you as excited about Harry Potter as I am?

(Image credit: fashiongonerogue and via ONTD.)

18.10.2010- Anne does Audrey

Before I toddle off to bed like the old lady in waiting I am, I just had to share with you these images of Anne Hathaway's editorial for the November Issue of US Vogue. Shot by Mario Testino and styled by Tonne Goodman, I think that Happily Ever After sees Anne channelling rather more than a touch of classic Audrey Hepburn...

The second to last shot especially has a very strong flavour of Breakfast At Tiffany's about it, don't you think? Regardless, I think she looks absolutely beautiful here; Mr. Testino certainly knows how to get the best out of his subjects. And I can't wait to see Anne in Love and Other Drugs at the end of the year (although I suspect the fact that the film co-stars Jake Gyllenhaal has something to do with this!)

What do you think of Anne's Vogue spread?

(Image credit: fashiongonerogue.)