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Meeting a famous makeup artist, what a daunting prospect! I am due to meet famed English makeup artist, Jennifer Lenard on the 19th April. She has worked on many fashion shows and TV projects. Her TV projects include: Dalziel and Pascoe, Crossroads, Last of the Summer Wine and many period dramas. Recently, Jennifer has opened her own shop and make up school where she teaches pupils from all over Great Britain. She is also an examiner, which signifies she has the power to pass or fail pupils as she sees fit. I meet Jennifer at the school located in Swadlincote,...

Thierry Mugler, the French parfumer, designer and label all wrapped into one, shows off his Spring/Summer 2010 collection thanks to model Daria (via Supreme Management) and photographer Miguel Reveriego. The Mugler creations are bold and wow-provoking in some instances, especially the diagonally, chunky-striped dress, sure to be an attention-getter in whatever setting it’s worn. Thierry also has the Fashion Fu at a high level with his flirtatious and dynamic rompers and jumpsuits, which seem to bring out the best in a woman’s body.

Actress Liv Tyler — Armageddon, Lord of the Rings, The Strangers — who started modeling at age 14, does the spokesmodel thing for the S/S 2010 G-Star Raw collection. G-Star, those delightful and innovative denim-nairs, who began making their jeans back in 1989, and have expanded into a wide range of apparel for both men and women, seem to do well in leather too. We dig their long women’s jackets, a perfect compliment to the Raw denim.

Keep your style cool as the temperature rises with this hot selection of the Best Designer Tanks, Tops and Tees for under $165 from the editors of the Fashion Time Magazine. If looking good and beating the heat is your goal, we have the right styles and choices for you, all at an affordable price. They’re all, so hard to resist… Alice by Temperley Sleeveless striped tank $125 icon

This year is set to be big in terms of fashion, with new icons appearing on the scene, it seems just four months into the New Year, we are more fashion obsessed than ever. Beyonce’s style choices are currently hitting more headlines than her music which is what shes famed for. Ever since her appearance in Lady Gaga’s Telephone video, the media are always close by studying her appearance. Just recently she stepped out in a gorgeous pink tweed jacket with cut off denim hotpants, mixed up with fabulous stiletto courts. She teamed it with a long gold chain together...

The world of music and cinema captured our attention for Best Dressed of the Day, the most glamorous and stylish celeb to connect with our fashion radar. And Lo, a songstress turned actress shall lead us… Jennifer Lopez is busy these days promoting her movie “The Backup Plan”. She looked stunning while attending The Early Show on CBS.

Vegas went Country or Country went Vegas as the 45th Annual ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards were held Sunday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Hosted by the affable Reba McEntire, our fave Taylor Swift, who performed an eye-catching performance of Change was surprisingly shut out of the awards with Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood dominating the proceedings. It was truly a Country night for the Ladies. We liked the 2010 ACM Awards Red Carpet as Country went glamorous, chic and stylish as well as Vegas. The stars of Country Music and the many-fold Celebs...

Mrs. Obama shares a few of the First Family's favorite Washington spots: · The Newseum, D.C.'s most interactive museum: "High recommendations (from the kids). They love the Newseum." · Monticello: "It is just incredibly beautiful, and that beautiful garden that he planted that is three times the size of anything that you'd ever do. It brings it to life, not just for my kids but for me." · Luray Caverns: "Yes! We saw the egg. Barack was very jealous -- he's a Tour Guy." · Blue Duck Tavern: The Obama's celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary at chef Brian McBride's cozy...

Full of Your Face: From the Netherlands, very angular and somewhat androgynous, fiery-haired model Ilse De Boer takes center stage with her intensity of fierce beauty in this Aitken Jolly close-up photographed editorial for the April/May issue of Wonderland.

Paris-based Canadian designer Calla Haynes Autumn Fall 2010 Lookbook is a serene and placid experience, filled with designs and creations, a bountiful celebration of stripes, pastels, ikats and plaids, that you will come to regard as your old comfortable favorites.

Famed Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani’s young, urban upscale label Emporio Armani shines brightly with their S/S 2010 collection of bright, big and blingy jewelry and chunky accessories for women. You are making a bold, glittery and identifiable statement my friend, if you’re wearing an expensive Emporio Armani.

Parallel Lines: American ballerina turned model Karlie Kloss is proceeding in a nicely attired linear fashion, compliments of some of the most stylish dresses of the summer in Numéro #112, interestingly photographed by Lachlan Bailey.

The Global Traveller: Treat the world the way you want to be treated, dress funky, funky but chic and show off all the hottest style trends, and all will be well, as Italian model and actress Mariacarla Boscono is here for this Paola Kudacki editorial in i-D Spring 2010.

Diane von Furstenberg Capela printed silk dress ($345) Awww, got the job dressing blues? Having a difficult time finding stylish yet affordable clothing for the office and job site that fall within the dress code? And who doesn’t want to look great at work and make a positive impression, all the while saving money doing so? Well, the Editors of the Fashion Time Magazine are here to solve your problems, as we present the hottest, trendiest and most fabulously affordable Designer Workwear Dresses Under $500. Vanessa Bruno Athé Wool-blend knit dress ($360)

When asked to describe Victoria Beckham and her influence on the fashion world, the only word best to describe her would be ‘underdog’. In a strange way, Victoria Beckham in my opinion has always been the odd one out. When I think of her and her career so far, I can’t help but compare her to that of a young girl trying to fit in, but never feeling comfortable in her own skin or rather shall I say, never comfortable in the skin she’s wearing. Take the Spice Girls for instance, the group of the 90’s, each girl had their...

French Revue de Modes #16 goes multiple covers with a whole slew of delightful and divine models including Josefin Hedstrom, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Chanel Iman, Coco Rocha, Tao Okamoto, Ranya Mordanova, Emily DiDonato, Yulia Vasiltsova, Hannah Holman, Laura Blokhina, Anna de Rijk and Lyndsey Scott, all photographed by Thierry Le Goues. By the way, our favorite model and cover is Emily DiDonato.

Polish highstepper, Monica Jac Jagaciak, one of the hottest young faces in fashion presents the Calvin Klein S/S 2010 collection, amidst a gnarled mass of organic pleasantries and environmental themes. It’s woodsy and earthy and literally back to nature for this forest nymph of the glade and the sylvan.

Brazilian denim designers Osmoze Jeans present their S/S 2010 collection courtesy of Victoria’s Secret Angel and Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio, who looks quite fetching and rocking out in the company’s trademark jeans and sporty denim attire. We particularly love their chic jackets and shorts.

There is no doubt about it: we all like to think we dress for ourselves. Why do we like to think that? Because it says, ‘I exude confidence, I have high self esteem and I like to feel feminine.’ It shows independence and that you have your own mind, but just how many of us do actually dress for ourselves? I would say I dress for myself about 95 percent of the time. I like to power dress, wearing what I want gives me confidence. I seek comfort in what I wear and receive more comfort out of jeans and...

Americana Manhasset, the luxurious Long Island high-end shopping mall, frequented by everyone from the Hamptons to Manhattan, features glamorous British model Lily Donaldson showcasing their S/S 2010 collection of premium designer clothing. There’s Lily in Escada, Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Dior, Tiffany, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, and much more. All wonderfully summery, breezy, appealing, chic… time to hit the mall.