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Model of the Week: Carolyn Murphy

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:24:47 PST

Welcome to our third first installment of Model of the Week. I've written a five question interview that I have conducted with several models to share with you. The questions are both fun and beauty related and will always stay the same. To see the rest of the Model of the Week posts click here.

Here's a little history about the classically stunning Carolyn Murphy. She was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on August 11th, 1975. She grew up in and about Northwest Florida in a trailer park in Panama City, Florida. She was spotted and discovered at the age of 16 by the owner of Mary Lou's Models Modeling agency and began modeling right away.

Carolyn moved to Milan to model after high school. It was there where she gained her popularity. She bleached her hair blond for a photo shoot and it began to fall out. Many photographers took notice of her brave, boyishly short haircut and she began getting work in high profile magazines.

You may recognize her from her 2005 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover, as the face of Estee Lauder, from her award as VH1/Vogue's "Model of the Year"in 1988, from her many magazine ads, runway shows or from her screen debut in the movie, Liberty Heights.

Carolyn is also the proud mother of a gorgeous seven year old daughter named Dylan Blue. I am pleased to be featuring this stately blond, blue eyed fashion icon whom I have admired for years.

To read her interview and to see more images,

BELLA: What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?
CM: Sleep, water, exercise and maintenance. For skin, a routine is key. I wash with a foaming cleanser twice a day, I exfoliate once a week and I always use a good moisturizer.

BELLA: What is the one product that you can't live without?
CM: I’m obsessed with Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair! It makes my skin feel like a baby.

BELLA: What is your guilty pleasure?
CM: Dark Chocolate...any kind.

BELLA: What is your favorite drugstore product?
CM: My favorite drugstore product is Egyptian Magic and I carry it with me everywhere. It is made with olive oil and bee pollen so it's great for dry hair, cuticles, lips and even skin rashes my daughter gets from wind.

BELLA: Happiness is...
CM: My daughter, my family, art, writing, sleep and world peace.

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Link Time: Vogue Launches Lady Gaga iPad App

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:41:05 PST

Vogue launches first-ever iPad app: a Lady Gaga exclusive - Vogue Daily
Nicole Chavez's Fashion Week favorites: Michael Kors's monochromatic signature - InStyle
Lauren Conrad explains why she won't get to wear her new line, Paper Crown, until March - Lucky
Our dream London Fashion Week wardrobe - FabSugar UK
Carolyn Murphy is glad she was modeling in the free-clothes era - The Cut
Blue socks are an unexpected Fall '11 mini-trend - Teen Vogue
Anna-watch: what did Anna Wintour wear to Fashion Week? - Racked
Get a sneak peek at Stella McCartney's newest kidswear collection - Vogue UK Daily
Fashion Week Fall 2011: coats at Lincoln Center - Stylelist
Tim Gunn to write a "fashion bible" as his second book - People StyleWatch
The battle of the luxury iPhone cases - Purse Blog

2011 Fall Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton

Laura Street — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:49:46 PST

Marc Jacobs goes all out with a theme, and this season was no exception. Louis Vuitton opened the final day of Paris Fashion Week with a fetish-inspired collection as the models stepped out of three elevators onto the catwalk. Kate Moss made a rare catwalk appearance as she closed the show in a rubberised lace jacket, joining an impressive lineup that included Amber Valletta, Carolyn Murphy, and Naomi Campbell. The collection involved statement outerwear with beautiful dropped shoulder coats along with cashmere sweaters, Peter Pan collars, and sheer skirts. Front-row guests included Emma Stone and Natalia Vodianova. The sexual theme of the collection was confirmed with stockings and handcuff accessories.

Trends: Statement outerwear, fetish, round shoulders, Peter Pan collars.
Colours: Black, white, red, and blue.
Key Looks: Rubber lace jacket with fuzzy mongolian sleeves and barely there shorts.
Accessories: Clutch bags attached to chunky cuffs, large embossed bags, police hats, and platform boots.
Who Would Wear It: Strong, powerful women.