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Supermodel Elle Macpherson is the next spokesperson for Revlon Cosmetics. Macpherson will be featured in the company’s advertising campaigns.

Celebrity News Blog reports that Macpherson is joining to the team of Revlon spokeswomen–Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Kate Bosworth.

Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson will be the next global brand ambassador (a.k.a. spokeswoman) of Revlon. She’ll be featured in advertising campaigns and will take part in Revlon-sponsored philanthropic women’s health events.

Both Macpherson and the Revlon company feel honored for the opportunity to work together. Bellasugar quotes Macpherson, expressing her joy and happiness for working with Revlon.

“Revlon is an iconic brand, bringing high quality products to women around the world and is complementary to my values. I am proud to join Revlon in its celebration of women and in its long term commitment and support for education and research to advance women’s health and particularly to fight women’s cancers.”

In his turn, David Kennedy, the President and CEO of Revlon, is quoted as saying.

“Elle’s special qualities as a businesswoman, beautiful and talented model, actress and mother represent the essence of the Revlon brand.” In addition to starring in a world-wide advertising campaign, Elle’s role with Revlon will focus on another important part of her life: philanthropy.”

Perceptions of beauty and whether society accepts them are constantly changing. Once being plump was considered a sign of beauty for models, then it was being slender. Now the criteria appears to be changing once again with the public reportedly eager to see more “normal” looking models who resemble people you might see in real life.

Dictionary.com defines a model “whose profession is posing for artists or photographers.” However, over the years, the definition has changed, or rather been extended, in its meaning. The word model is used with descriptive adjectives as slim, tall and gorgeous, but is it true nowadays?

Newsweek Magazine reports that “real-looking models” are now shining in fashion shows.

Now real people are even strutting the catwalk—the swimwear company Lycra plucked 20 women of all shapes and sizes off the beach to model their suits at last year’s Miami Swim Fashion Week.

It also quotes Simon Rogers, the head of Ugly New York, a casting agency for “real”-looking models, commenting on this new trend.

“I definitely think there’s some backlash amongst people who see fashion shows, then read stories about how the models have to smoke themselves to death and only drink lemon water for six weeks.People would like to see somebody up there who reflects how people on the street really look.”

An expert in the field, Amy Larocca, the editor of “Look Book,” explains the new trend.

“Fashion shows used to be for a very small number of people, very exclusive. Now you can see them an hour later on the Internet. Everyone can be involved. Larocca also links the increased accessibility of fashion to the number of high-end designers creating affordable lines for mass-market stores, such as Isaac Mizrahi’s collection for Target, as well as reality shows such as “Project Runway.”

Back in skinny jeans also states that people nowadays care about models’ health rather than their appearance.

If the woman still looks like she’s only had lemon water with cayenne pepper to eat for 6 weeks, then she’s still starving herself for fashion, and none of us want to see that any more. We don’t care about a model’s fashion look, we care about her health.

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Supermodel and actress Shakara Ledard has partnered up with Metrostyle to launch the M by Shakara. The new line is scheduled to launch in the middle of next month.

The Budget Fashionista reports that this new line comprises both clothing and accessories.

“The M by Shakara collection features mix and match clothing and accessories that are geared to the stylish, contemporary woman. Retail price points range from $14.99 for a wide patent belt with covered buckle to $149.99 for a metallic leather trench coat. (Most items retail for well under $100.) Highlights include a satin bubble skirt ($49.99); a metallic knit dress ($59.99); a satin clutch with patent-croc trim ($29.99).”

A Life of Style quotes Sandy Forgione, the metrostyle Vice President and General Brand Manager, commenting on the company’s new collaboration with Metrostyle.

“Shakara has a wonderful fashion sense; these pieces combine the very latest fashions with extremely affordable price points. The collection will showcase trend-focused designs that accentuate Ledard’s personal flair for high fashion.” Sandy Forgione added, “Another important component of the line is sizing; all clothing items will be available in sizes 4-20.”

It is also reported that M by Shakara Line will first debut on Metrostyle’s official website.

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Gabrielle Reece, the professional volleyball player turned model, author, magazine columnist and television sports commentator, is expecting her second child with husband Laird Hamilton early next year. She has also recently opened up about her favorite beauty products, splurges and secrets.

Reece, 37, poses for the cover and an inside spread in the December issue of Pregnancy magazine. The blog, Showing pregnancy fashion, reports that Reece confesses that she uses many product items, but that there are some she cannot live without.

“Epicuren sunblock, Alafia African black soap for my face, 100% coconut oil for the skin on my body, mascara, and now that I have kids who fly with me often, I shamefully admit a portable DVD player.”

According to Celebrity Baby Blog, in announcing her second pregnancy, Reece also made mention of her future plans to introduce fitness routines for each trimester. Reece and her personal trainer Mike Monroe will create three new workout DVDs, which will be available in January 2008.

Celebrity Baby Blog quotes Reece as saying pregnancy is not going to slow her down.

I’m a little over three months pregnant. I try to tell women, ‘You’re not dead. You’re not fat. You’re pregnant.’

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Victoria’s Secret Supermodel and Cable TV hostess, Heidi Klum, is being sued by jewelry designer Van Cleef and Arpels. She is accused of stealing their clover jewelry design.

The suit was filed in Manhattan and damages to the amount of $25,000 are being sought from Klum’s company, Heidi Klum GmbH and Mouawad USA, a company for which she has designed jewelry for. According to Rightcelebrity, the suit claims that both of the companies “attempted to gain benefit from Van Cleef’s esteemed reputation by creating and selling a similar clover design from Van Cleef’s vintage Alhambra jewelry line.”

Hopefully everything will be sorted out for Klum in the future!

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Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is expanding her professional career. After ending a long-running contract with lingerie firm Victoria’s Secret earlier this year, Bundchen pairs up with Dolce & Gabbana to design her own line of “chic and feminine” spring wear called Bundchen by Dolce & Gabbana.

According to GlamBoulevard, Bundchen reportedly earns $33 million a year in endorsements and campaigns and is # 1 on Forbes Top 15 Supermodels of the World.

Bundchen has been working with D&G as a model and spokeperson both for clothing and The One fragrance. FASUGAR reports as saying although Bundchen has received various offers to design in the past, she stuck to modeling and endorsing until Dolce & Gabbana gave her an offer she couldn’t refuse.

Bundchen by Dolce and Gabbana will be available starting March 2008. We are beyond curious to see what will be included in this novel, collaborative effort.

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Hand creams have always been used not only for softening the skin, but to also protecting hands from the winter cold. Keri Long Lasting Hand Cream, for example, contains rich emollients and Vitamin E which nourishes and protects hands without leaving them too greasy.

According to drugstore.com, the price of Keri Long Hand Cream is $ 4.99 for one tube, but in the opinion of some beauty bloggers, the results are worth millions. DeLush: Don’t forget to vote for your favorite beauty products! says:

“Keri Long Lasting Hand Cream contains rich emollients and Vitamin E to nourish skin, help heal rough, dry hands and protect skin from the harsh effects of the environment. It lasts even after multiple hand washings, leaving your hands feeling incredibly soft and smooth.”

All About The Pretty is the first to give “a first customer review,”

I understand. I have been traveling with Keri Long Lasting Hand Cream in my bag for a few days now and I’m very happy with the results. I’m personally attached to all my beauty products, but needed a hand cream to get me through the trip. I should have brought another tube. I only planned on using it on me and now I’m sharing. I’m the only girl of four boys. Who me, share? Not likely, but I’m learning.

For brand new customers, drugstore.com offers a free standard shipping on a first nonprescription order of $25 or more.

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It has been known recently that international model icon Iman is creating her own collection of jewelry and accessories called “Global Chic.” The line is set to be launched on Saturday, December 15th at 8:00 pm EST and Sunday, December 16th, at 9:00 am and at 6:00 pm EST exclusively on HSN and on www.hsn.com.

Iman’s inspiration for these new pieces has come from her travels to countries such as Africa, India and Bali. Within the “Global Chic” Collection, there is a replica of Iman’s anniversary ring and the vintage engagement ring, both given to her by her husband, rock legend David Bowie.

Iman shares her thoughts about her new collection on the blog, The Bag Lady, saying:

“When I thought about doing the collection, I asked myself, ‘What must I have for me?’” Iman said. “I have a busy life. I need something that can take me from an evening out with a rock star to a PTA meeting to playing ball with the big boys in the cosmetics industry. And it always came back to accessories. They are the things that change a wardrobe immediately.”

In addition, Iman is also quoted on Miss Xpose, talking about the role of her new collection:

“It is important to know fashionable accessory trends, but it is more important to know how to properly incorporate them into your world and your lifestyle. You are never fully dressed without them,” Iman said.

Prices will range from $19.95 to $129.95, and you can also check the pieces out at www.tulsaworld.com/hsniman. With Iman’s impeccable style and beauty, we have no doubt that this collection will be truly exceptional.

Former Australian model Anna Rawson has changed her career from being a model to becoming a professional athlete. Bitten and Bound reports that Rawson has earned a professional LPGA golf tour card.

A Rawson biography indicates she played collegiate golf at the University of Southern California and received All-Pac-10 honorable mention in 2001, 2002 and 2004. She seems to have a lot in common with male counterpart Tiger Woods. She has also been an active model, doing catwalk, print ad and TV work.

26 year old athlete Rawson earned her players card on Sunday after finishing an LPGA qualifying tournament with three birdies. The Bumpshack has more.

“I am very excited to be apart of this elite and diverse group of athletes,” said Rawson, “My continuous goal is to raise the profile of women’s golf, and this new phase in my career will allow me to make more strides to do so.”

Golf Now quotes Rawson expressing her gratitude to fans and supporters.

“To all those who were pulling for me, thank you so much for your love and support. Your kind words have definitely helped me get to this point. Thank you thank you thank you!,” Rawson says.

Let’s hope that Rawson’s move up in the world will bring more and more members to Golf Clubs.