Karlie Kloss Part 2

I still cannot believe that this model is in high school! It completely baffles my mind! Karlie is absolutely stunning in this Oscar de la Renta ad. She has a look on her face like she knows... like she's already been through the tough times in life and now she's rougher on the edges because of it, but in a strength is sexy way. Her body is blossoming and her long limbs accentuate how beautiful it is to be a woman. There are some models who have boy-like thinness, but not Karlie. While we have seen her grow up through ad campaigns, runway shows and photo spreads, she has the type of versatility that will have her shining for many years to come.

Text Alexandra Faye

Karlie Kloss

Has anyone realized that Karlie Kloss is a Senior in Highschool? I just did, today. I thought she was about a year younger than me, but nope, I was wrong. I met her today in the mall right down the road from my apartment, here in St. Louis, Missouri! She told me she attends the high school that is right down the road from my university. I had no idea! How amazing is it that this young woman, who has had sooo many modeling jobs for the top designers in the industry, has the time to also attend high school?! I was stunned. She is also the nicest girl ever, she was so humble that an everyday girl knew who she was. I couldn't believe this top model is four years younger than me. She was the tallest girl around, but she knows how to blend in to a crowd. She is as beautiful in person as she is in the photographs in the ads and photo spreads in magazines. That is so reassuring! That models can be genuinely gorgeous, with perfect skin, a lovely smile, as well as genuinely sweet.

Text Alexandra Faye

Gaultier: Spring '10 Couture

The Spring/Summer 2010 couture shows have concluded in Paris, and another collection that stole my heart was that of John Paul Gaultier. His Mexican-inspired haute couture collection features elaborate and feminine sombreros, shawls, hand-tooled leather, gauchos, and conquistador armor. The show even played 'mariachi' music (!!).

The models wore clothing that was heavily fringed, embroidered, studded, and feathered. The collection contains many interesting pieces, such as gowns that are basket woven in shadow-dyed ribbons and suede.

One of my favorite pieces is the show closing gown worn by Karlie Kloss (pictured here)- a feathered skirt with a crisp, white corseted top and an elaborate headdress.

The show ended on a high note, with a performance by French-American Arielle Dombasle. The singer wore a bright red, beaded corset and crinoline.

Gorgeous!

-Erin O'Hara

Karlie and Lola

Once in a while, a very talented and unique model comes into focus who possesses the grace and poise to excel in all facets of the fashion world. A killer walk, flawless physique, and signature 'death stare' have catapulted a teenager from Missouri into the international spotlight in just two short years.

At only 17 years-old, Karlie Kloss has become a true supermodel, walking for designers like Givenchy, John Paul Gaultier, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Armani Prive. She is definitely accustomed to couture, as well as opening and closing the some of the most anticipated shows every season.

Karlie has accumulated numerous print ads since signing with her first agency at the age of 15. She became one of the faces of Dolce & Gabbana this year, has had editorials in several international publications, and most recently has become the face of the Lola by Marc Jacobs fragrance. Karlie's popularity was put into focus when she changed agencies from Elite Model Management to Next Models in January of 2008, when Elite sued Next claiming they offered her improper compensation as incentive (rumored to translate to sore feelings).

Her talent is paralleled by models that have been in the business for decades, and her fresh face with trademark birthmark give her a unique and down-to-earth look. I am convinced that Karlie Kloss could sell me anything, whether I can afford it or not. Not surprisingly, Lola is on my holiday wish-list. The fragrance's vibrant, floral sweetness is complimented by a vanilla musk undertone, resulting a seductive and playful mix. Plus, the bottle is really cute.

-Erin O'Hara