Paris Men's Fashion Week*

courtesy of Vogue, photographed by Phil Oh

fun, pops of color & eye candy accessories !

Glastonbury 2011 - faves

photos courtesy of vogue

Lily Donaldson, Alexa Chung, Kate Moss, & Poppy D looking hot (& muddy) at this year's Glastonbury music festival.
I've been meaning to get Hunter rainboots, & this was a great reminder.

p.s. the last photo of Kate Moss is an oldie & goodie/"vintage" one from a Glastonbury festival. 

blackberry post: sweet tooth*

a peak of some of the treats I had these couple of weeks: crepes from Aroma, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, IHOP pancakes (with Nutella), creme brulee & macaroons from Bellagio, Vegas. 

xo Maria

I wish I lived in the Golden Age ♫♪

photos courtesy of Vogue

The Asteroids Galaxy -- The Golden Age ♫♪

Sam Sarpong for Gsus Sindustries

Sam Sarpong is an actor and super model, who has been in over 60 films and has been the face of some of the biggest designers in fashion such as Tommy Hilfiger and Louis Vuitton. He has also been featured in Italian Vogue along with other influential fashion magazines. As the new face for French designer, Jean Phillipe men's wear line, Sam has taken extreme steps to elevate his career.

Sarpong has recently starred in the award winning film 'Anchor Baby' --winner of the 2010 Harlem International Film Festival for best film-- which screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Sarpong who is of Ghanaian decent, will play a Nigerian man named Paul Unanga. Sam will also be co-starring with 50 cent and Meg Ryan in the film 'Lives of the Saints'. From acting, hosting and modeling, Sam has conquered new heights and goes above and beyond to express his talents. He also has a single coming out in the next few weeks and will be hosting the BET awards Pre-show!

Between modeling and acting, what has been your key motivation to move ahead in both industries?

No matter how successful you are, I want to go to new levels. My thoughts are, I want to break down barriers and I want to do that in fashion.

Were you always certain about your career choice?
100% -- I always was. Since I was born, my dad used to say I was always in the mirror interviewing and accepting invisible awards. He knew I was destined for entertainment.

you are currently a part of the Gsus Sindustries and Jean Phillip campaigns – how do you identify with the brands?

 Jean Phillip is very high fashion and European- I love doing campaigns like that. Gsus Sindustries is more ‘every day wear’ and denim but they can also step it up depending on the event. I can relate to both because they both embody my lifestyle.

Tell me a little about your new single, “Fire”.

My single, Fire, is blowing up on the air waves. It’s electro-pop. Has a great feel to it and is a definitely a banger. Look out for my tour ‘Music of the future Tour’ in Europe.   

Louis Vuitton is amongst the most iconic brands – what was it like to have been a part of such a relevant and luxurious brand?

It was a blessing. I love their clothes but more importantly I love their luggage. Every female in my family grew up loving their brand so it was easy to adjust and understand the aesthetic of Louis Vuitton. 

 You get to be starring with 50 Cent and Meg Ryan in the film, 'Lives of the Saints'.  Who will you be playing?  Also, if you could pick your next cast for a movie (to work with), who would you choose?    

I play 50 cent’s cousin. He is basically street hustler who sells Louis Vuitton and Gucci on the streets. It is an ensemble cast with three stories that intertwine as one. 

How would you define success? Do you feel content with what you have accomplished, so far?

I feel blessed with what I accomplish. Success, to me, is financial freedom and being able to turn down jobs. That’s the next level I’m trying to obtain. I have definitely had a good career by far.

what do you do for fun, when you have some time off?

The number one thing I like to do is travel and shop. Shopping is my natural high. I love the feeling of walking out of a store with bags in your hand.

Jan Gsus owner, & Sam Sarpong

 - thanks Nyvia Weathersby -

vacay*

Daria Werbowy taken by Gregory White

these photos remind me of her editorial in T Magazine, from this post: here

biking*

Olsen, Grace Kelly, Kate Moss*

Kate Moss in Vogue Italia December 1995 by Sante D’Orazio

everyday I'm tumblr-in tumblrin*

Hey lovely readers! Sorry I've been MIA - missing in action - but I've been updating my tumblr blog instead. 

> > > check it: tumblr xoxo < < <

Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Daria Werbowy

Kate Moss in Vogues Hommes, Summer 2010

Daria Werbowy Photograph by Cass Bird T Magazine

floral dresses & fresh flowers

photos courtesy of Mr. Newton & tumblr

put your favorite floral dress on & pick up some fresh flowers !

Jolie for Louis Vuitton’s “Core Values” campaign

Angeline Jolie photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Louis Vuitton.

"She’s barefoot, wearing her own clothes, no makeup and toting her own elegantly weathered monogrammed Alto bag. Yet Angelina Jolie looks radiant and completely in her element, reclining on a wooden boat in a verdant, lakeside landscape in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. Jolie discovered the country in 2000 when she filmed “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” and it sparked her humanitarian activism. 

She’s the latest celebrity to pose for Louis Vuitton’s popular “Core Values” campaign — and surely the only one who brought four children to the photo shoot, some of whom had to be shooed out of Annie Leibovitz’s frame. 
'People are not used to seeing Angelina in this situation,' said Pietro Beccari, Vuitton’s executive vice president, unveiling the image exclusively to WWD. 'I like the fact that it’s a real moment. This travel message we give through personal journeys is a fundamental one for the brand.'   (WWD).

she believes in shoes & cars ♪♫

courtesy of knighttcat

"there's nothing new under the sun"

Dree Hemingway by Tommy Ton, Vogue Nippon July 2011

she's a rainbow*

photos courtesy of fashiongonerogue

Charlotte Free by Paul Schmidt for Jalouse June/July 2011