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Kenza for Sports Illustrated

We almost couldn’t believe our eyes when these scorching images of Kenza hit our inboxes, brightening our day in the dreary London rain.

The shoot, for the prestigious US publication Sports Illustrated, got us in the mood for summer and already contemplating our bikini diets. To see Kenza’s full story with the Sports Illustrated team, as well as some exclusive behind the scenes images check out:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011_swimsuit/models/kenza-fourati/

Oscars 2011 Red Carpet

See what the celebrities wore at the Oscars 2011!


Sandra Bullock in red hot Vera Wang gown.


Celine Dion in a Giorgio Armani Privé gown.


Gwyneth Paltrow in a Calvin Klein Collection dress and Brian Atwood’s gold leather “Martina” pumps.


Natalie Portman in Rodarte’s Violet Silk Chiffon Draped Gown and Jimmy Choo shoes.


Penelope Cruz in a L’Wren Scott dress and Jimmy Choo shoes.


Nicole Kidman in a Dior dress.


Reese Witherspoon in a black and white Giorgio Armani Privé evening gown.


Cate Blanchett in a Givency Couture dress.


Hilary Swank in a Gucci Premiere couture gown.


Halle Berry in a crystal encrusted Marchesa corset gown with organza and silk tulle ruffles.


Scarlett Johansson in a Dolce & Gabbana dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.


Anne Hathaway in a strapless Valentino gown.


Jennifer Hudson in an Atelier Versace dress.


Amy Adams in L’Wren Scott gown.


Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Haute Couture.


Mandy Moore in a Monique Lhuillier gown and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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New York Fashion Week AW 2011...Xiao

Xiao Wen Ju - so, so cute all bundled up against in the cold in her anorak and fur hat. Xiao is from China but her English is excellent.....I was waiting to take her photograph while she was being interviewed (about her fav beauty products, music etc) and she was as sweet as she looks!

New York Fashion Week AW 2011...Mary Kate

Completely love the sparkly, denim, fur combination on Mary Kate Steinmiller (Teen Vogue's Fashion Market Editor).

London Fashion Week AW 2011...After Topshop Unique

I know it's a bit blurry but sometimes the emotion/moment is more important than how sharp the photo is.
Sometimes ;)

London Fashion Week AW 2011, Junior Street Style...Yizhen

The cutest little girl at LFW, Yizhen (I hope I spelt that correctly!)

Her Daddy said she picked out everything she was wearing....she also proudly showed me her little collection of business cards she had been given at Somerset House. Starting early, huh?!

New York Fashion Week AW 2011...Yasmin

The gorgeous, lovely Ms Yasmin Sewell.

ELITE MODEL Q&A

Elite: Who is your favourite photographer you have worked with?

Shauna: Christian Bragg

E: What was your first modelling job?

S: Hair & make-up test

E: What is your favourite film?

S: The Incredibles or The Lion King

E: What is your nickname?

S: Shaw

E: Guilty pleasure?

S: Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough ice-cream…and brownies

E: What is the best thing about the agency?

S: The Welsh invasion!

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

S: London - Definitely the sunny weather HA.

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

S: A secret agent of course.

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

S: HATE

E: Who is your celebrity crush?

S: Johnny Depp

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

S: Caramel cream Frappachino

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

S: Knockin' on Heavens Door - Guns n Roses

E: What did you have for breakfast today?

S: Cheerios

E: How would you describe your style?

S: Kind of messy

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?

S: T-shirts with funny slogans on 

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

S: My roommate is trying to teach me French…key word being 'trying'

E: How much is a pint of milk?

S: 50p

E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?

S: Get lots of sleep

E: Describe yourself in 3 words…

S: Fun, sarcastic happy

E: If you had a million pounds what would you spend it on?

S: I'd get an Audi R8

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The Model Sanctuary

 Our boys and girls escaped the madness of London Fashion to kick back at the Model Sanctuary in Convent Garden. They were treated to massages, facials and manicures, as well as complementary food and smoothies. So we'd like to say a massive thank-you to the Model sanctuary for keeping the Elite lovelies in tip-top condition for fashion week! 

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ELITE MODEL Q&A

Elite: If we were to take you to Starbucks right now what would you order? 

Jonny: A Frapamochacapuchinolattedecaffcoffee

E: What do you miss most about home when you're travelling?

J: Playing in my band and the boys.

E: As an experienced traveller what gets you through a long haul flight?

J: An aeroplane

E: What did you have for breakfast this morning?

J: Sausage and egg sandwich and a cup of tea

E: What song is the most played on your ipod?

J: At the moment Harmonix - Surfer Blood

E: Who's your celebrity crush?

J: Alison Mosshart

E: How were you scouted?

J: At Glastonbury

E: Apart from your portfolio what do you carry in your bag during a casting day?

J: Paracetamol 

E: How would you describe your style? 

J: James Dean if he was in an indie band

E: Whats the oldest thing in your wardrobe?

J: Vintage leather jacket

E: Have you ever been in a school play?

J: I played the wind in Jack and the Beanstalk

E: What's your earliest memory?

J: First Everton game.

E: If you could be on any magazine cover which one would you choose?

J: Rolling Stone

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got? 

J: Glastonbury ticket

E: Who would you like to be stuck in a lift with?

J: Mr Blobby 

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

J: Summer please!

E: How much is a pint of milk?

J: 50p

E:What's your fashion week survival strategy?

J: iPod and Google maps

E: Tell us a joke.

J: How do you make a sausage roll? Push it down a hill.

E: What's on your Sky+ this week?

J: Take me out

E: If you had a million pounds what would you spend it on?

J: I would buy my parents a house (E: Awww!)

Paul ist wunderbar!

Elite boy Paul Boche appears in the March issue of German Vogue. He looks amazing in the retro Elvis Presley inspired shoot, that see's androgyny at it's best with a mix of girls and boys all paying homage to 'the King'. 

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Partying with the Elite

We took a break from the madness of fashion week last night, to celebrate the success of our girls and boys this London Fashion Week. We partied at Mortons Club in Mayfair and a great time was had by all, for more pictures check out our Facebook page.

ELITE MODEL Q&A

Elite: If we were to take you to Starbucks right now what would you order? 

Rory: A cookie

E: What do you miss most about home when you're travelling?

R: The excellent transport service

E: What item of clothing is on your S/S wishlist?

R: 1971 Arsenal Shirt

E: As an experienced traveller what gets you through a long haul flight?

R: Lots of free red wine and air stewardesses 

E: What song is the most played on your ipod?

R: Gimme the loot - Notorious B.I.G

E: Who's your celebrity crush?

R: Carla Bruni

E: What do you do on your days off?

R: Watch Dragon Ball-Z and play FIFA

E: How were you scouted?

R: In Brent Cross

E: Which established model do you most admire?

R: Derek Zoolander

E: What is your life philosophy?

R: Party on Wayne!

E: Mac or PC?

R: MAC! 

E: Apart from your portfolio what do you carry in your bag during a casting day?

R: Frank Miller graphic novels.

E: How would you describe your style? 

R: Dereliqte

E: Whats the oldest thing in your wardrobe?

R: Original burgundy Harrington Jacket

E: Have you ever been in a school play?

R: Yes, I put in a stellar performance in Macbeth

E: What's your earliest memory?

R: Getting the Thundercats sword I always wanted.

E: What's your karaoke song?

R: Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty (the sax is immense)

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got? 

R: Louis Galloway

E: Who would you like to be stuck in a lift with?

R: [Fellow Elite boys] Andrew Jones & Jonny Alderton...with ducktape around their traps

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

R: Arsenal 2 - Barcelona 1

E: How much is a pint of milk?

R: Milk creeps me out, I wouldn't know...70p?

E: Tell us a joke.

R: Tottenham Hotspur

E: What would your last meal be and where?

R: Steak and chips in Buckingham Palace?

E: What's on your Sky+ this week?

R: Boardwalk Empire

E: Vogue or Heat?

R: Vogue on heat

Trend of the Week

We recently caught up with Elite beauty Ming Xi and got the low-down on her off-catwalk style. We're loving her take on traditional monochrome stripes with a splash of scarlet. The shirt and boxy jacket give this classic look, an on trend twist. What can we say she is a girl after our own heart with a wardrobe to envy.

Jacket: Givenchy

Shirt: Alexander Wang

Trousers: Vintage

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall 2011: London Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Collection for Fall 2011 were all about her signature looks, a lot of checkered, big shapes and excessive tailoring. At the London Fashion Week, the collection was presented in an Alice In Wonderland theme that came with a twist.







Photo Source: Style.com