Mad About MAD MEN

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In an attempt to stop watching TV, we decided to cut the cable and get NetFlix instead for movies. This plan was not carefully devised because now my husband is hooked on Prison Break and I am hooked on Mad Men. The good and bad part about NetFlix is that you can watch complete seasons, one episode at a time with no commercial breaks. This translated to addiction! 

The upside to all this is that I am not being brain washed by commercials and I have a whole new appreciation for The Lady. The sexy envelope has been pushed to almost hooker status in recent times and watching this show has made me appreciate The Woman in a whole new light. A classy, feminine, controlled, demure and ultra sexy in an understated manner woman! 

I don't know how much sexier women can get from the point where we are at, the only alternative is altering our state of mind as to what sexy is. It is still very subjective but society plays a big role in the definition of sexiness. What is more sexy? A female wearing very little clothes covering her body, a mask of make-up on her face, another person's hair clipped to her scalp to give her a fuller mane, and a push up bra to hoist her bosom into her neck? Or a female wearing curve hugging clothes showing a little leg, with just enough make-up to enhance her natural beauty but with a red lip to add some sensuality? Like most women, I want to feel sexy, but I am starting to think about sexiness in a whole new way.

Thank you Mad Men for reminding us that sexy comes from within.

Photo credit: Vanity Fair, Life & Style

Model Mondays | Alyssa Miller

Born July 1990 has been dubbed the most European American girl by Guess Founder Paul Marciano. 

She was photographed for the 1st time by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photographer Walter Lioos and has since been photographed four times for Intimissimi Lingerie by renowned photographer Raphael Mazzucco.

This is another one of the new up and coming models that’s simply stunning. Her striking looks have been compared to a young Elizabeth Taylor.

Vernard "LuvnGrace" Goud

Intimmismi 2011 by Raphael Mazzucco

Intimmismi 2011 by Raphael Mazzucco

GUESS by Ellen Von Unwerth

GUESS by Ellen Von Unwerth

Captured by Nelson Simoneau

Photo credit: Beautifulgalz.com

Beautiful Bride | Kate Moss

On July 6th, 2011, one of the most gorgeous and stylish super model of our time tied the knot with Jamie Hince! I think we can all agree that she represents high style and glamour..(minus the Pete Doherty, cocaine glitch), but her wedding was more bohemian and understated than I would have expected. Having now seen all the pictures, I definitely think it suits her perfectly!

John Galliano designed her romantic, vintage inspired gown which was complemented by Jamie's unconventional blue/grey suit by Yves Saint Laurent. She was surrounded by a bevy of flower girls that reminded me of fairies with crowns of flowers. It all seemed so romantic and very fitting for Kate.

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I think the veil is the perfect compliment to her nostalgic gown.

My favourite detail was the gold feathers on the bottom part of her dress.

Gotta Love Betsey!

Betsey Johnson has got to be one of the top designer out there with quirky, flamboyant yet uber feminine style. I just simply love her and her designs to bits. So does her assistant Stephanie Wagenman, a 28-year-old Austin native and ex-ballerina, who let her iconic boss leash her up for the ballet!  How amazing is this picture...?

photo credit: Amber De Vos/PatrickMcMullan.com