Joan Smalls in new Chanel spring 2012 ad campaign

Joan Smalls and Saskia De Brauw both appear in the new spring ads shot by Karl Lagerfeld. Posing in frilly frocks, the girls playfully dangle off swings and trapezes at the Hôtel du Cap Eden Roc.

Deana Lawson: Provocative Portraiture

I was mesmerized by the images on display at MOMA's New Photography 2011 show which included Lawson's work. With traces of Rineke Dijkstra infused in her work, Lawson portrays her mostly African American subjects in brutally honest poses and stances. The participants are set in seedy settings yet long for glamour in their sad lives. Stunning photos, click here for more info

Almodóvar's sexy, slightly creepy new film due out Oct 14

V73 Heroes Issue: Anais Mali as Dame Liz Taylor

Loving that six months after her death her fashion influence is still being felt.

H By Halston Fall 2011 Campaign by David Roemer

 Loving Sessilee Lopez's Grace Jonesesque 70s vibe.

Madonna 90s Throwback: Bedtime Story

Madge in a disheveled, sexy bedhead look.

  Madonna - Bedtime Story (AJ's DX Remix) by AJ.30

EL Museo Del Barrio: Biennial 2011

Always a pleasure to see what new emerging Latino artists are making their mark in the art world. Electic, diverse and amusing.