WORKING WITH PENELOPE CRUZ
Swarvoski-crystal jacket and diamond-and-sapphire necklace, by special order, Armani Privé.
PENELOPE CRUZ for BAZAAR
Photographs by Terry Richardson
Penélope puts the va-va-voom in Versace. Her red carpet dressing priority? “To be able to breathe!” Leather dress, Atelier Versace.
In a Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown and sandals. Harry Winston studs and ring
Penélope has a penchant for burgers and fries. That is actually what she eat during the shoot!
Ask Penelope how her family and friends would describe her and she replies: “Stubborn. Even my mother would say that as the first word!”
She would describe herself as “persistent. It is my best friend and my worst enemy. And I don’t just mean fighting for something related to work; it could be anything. I have a strong personality, and I say what I think. I think I’ve been better about being a little more flexible.” Tell her she’s a no-bullshit girl and she grins broadly. “That is the best compliment you can give me!”
That’s true!!!!!!!!!! I worked a few times with Penelope and I have seen her upset about work related issues. And she is as she describes above: strong and and very direct. You never hear in your back what she has to say. She gives it to you straight into your face, and that is what I like about her. And afterward she is cool…. I like that! She is real.
I hosted a very intimate diner that night, with only 6 people total, including Penelope and Monica and she was wearing no make-up and a white shirt with blue denim, she looked very fresh and classy. I like her naturally. That when she looks her best. Lucky girl! Well, not every woman can say that… but of course: she is Penelope Cruz what do you expect?!
My Beauty tips: GET READY FOR THE BEACH!
LUXURIOUS HAIR
Your mane reflects more light when hair is smooth. Apply a mask on your hair on the weekend.
Also use the same brsuh as I do. Amazing difference on your hair:
Ii’s an instant shine at the push of a button guarranted: Use the Satin Hair Active Ion brush by Braun!!!!!!!!!! (They sell it on Amazon.com)
Postswim secret:
Drench your hair in club soda the moment you get out of the ocean or pool. This helps rinse away any salt or chlorine buildup, which can damage your hair when left to dry in the sun. It makes a huge difference.
Tousled Waves:
Textured hair à la Gisele is easier to achieve at the beach because of the salt water. But the problem with many salt-infused styling sprays is that they can dry out and tangle your hair.
A better plan: Gently remove knots (not your natural curl) with a wide-toothed comb, then spritz on Josie Maran Bohemian Waves Argan Hair Mist, which has moisturizing ingredients for soft, shiny results.
Beach days are almost here, which means it’s time to start looking the part with sun-kissed skin.
To capture the bronze without the uv-burn, self-tanners are the only sensible way to go these days.
The fastest way to appear slimmer and hide cellulite, stretch marks, and veins is to use a self-tanner. I always use the same bronzer for the face, neck and décolletage to create color uniformity.”
First: Exfoliate with an oil-free scrub for an even absorption, then apply a light lotion to dry areas to prevent color buildup. Gradual tanners like CLARINS‘s are a good choice for beginners. (The tan looks believable—golden and natural, not fake orangey or too bronzey)
CLINIQUE SELF-SUN: I love gradual tanners for fair skinned skin. Always apply it in circular motions, starting from the bottom of your body up. Dry for a good ten minutes before putting your clothes back on. And if you still feel tacky, sweep a talc-free baby powder all over your body, as it will take away that sticky feeling without removing the color.
For hard-to-reach areas like your back, a fine mist from L’OREAL SUBLIME BRONZE will ensure complete coverage.
Its color has a touch of gold that looks Natural. I’m a big fan of the fine mist spray since it has a soft, spreadable texture and lasts just as long as the higher priced versions.
Now you’ready to look fabulous in your summer dresses!
Chic in the Heat – Get ready for the Summer!
Dress, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Sunglasses, Cutler and Gross. Surfboard, Chanel. Shoes, Pierre Hardy.
My advise: MIX TEXTURES, tones, and prints !!!
MAKE WAVES with powerful prints and pops of color.
UP: Derek Lam cardigan. Missoni bikini. Piamita pants. Tory Burch necklace. Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet. Fendi bag.
Bill Blass jacket and top. J Brand shorts. Louis Vuitton necklaces and belt. Yves Saint Laurent bag.
UP: Dries Van Noten dress and sandals (left). Louis Vuitton bag. Hermès scarf. Michael Kors dress (right).
Samudra clutch. Hermès bangles. Chanel sandals.
Photographs by Tommy Ton for Bazaar magazine
UP: Marc Jacobs skirt and shirt. Prism by Anna Laub sunglasses. Stella McCartney bag. Louis Vuitton bangles.
Burberry Prorsum dress. Tory Burch cuffs. Tom Ford neckalce. Proenza Schouler bag.
UP: Stella McCartney dress. Proenza Schouler bag.
UP : DKNY shirt (left). Preen by Thornton Bregazzi belted pants. Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses. Chanel earrings. Bottega Veneta bag.
Boss Black shirt (right). Jason Wu shorts. Marni necklace. Oscar de la Renta bag.
UP: Banana Republic shirt. Stella McCartney shorts. Rag & Bone hat. Vince Camuto cuff. Alexander Wang tote.
Marimekko towel. Hermès sleeveless coat, swimsuit, and bag. Lanvin necklace.
UP: Diane von Furstenberg top and pants. Rag & Bone sunglasses. Hermès cuff. Bottega Veneta clutch.
Salvatore Ferragamo dress. Kenneth Jay Lane necklace. Fendi bag. Lynn Ban cuffs
Beachy tresses are easy to achieve with Fekkai Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray .
UP: Peter Pilotto top. Guess jeans. Tod’s clutch. Eddie Borgo cuff.
93 YEARS OLD YOGA TEACHER
Tao Porchon-Lynch is just your average New York City yoga instructor. Ok, with one tiny exception: She’s 93.
As a matter of fact, Guinness World Records has named Porchon-Lynch the oldest yoga instructor in the world.
“I just, I love yoga, it brightens my day and makes everybody smile,” she says.
She’s been teaching yoga for 40 years and says neither age norhip replacement surgery will stop her from doing what she loves.
“My doctor — when he did the hip replacement — said you won’t be able to do this,” Porchon-Lynch said. “So I sent him a photograph in lotus lifting off the ground [a yoga position]. If it’s inside, I can do it.”
Porchon-Lynch fell in love with yoga as a little girl growing up in India, after seeing a group of boys practicing yoga on the beach. After traveling around the world acting, modeling, and dancing — or “playing with life,” as she calls it — she became a yoga instructor in the 1970’s.
She says she’s lived a full life, but she’s not ready to give up yet. “I’m going to dance and do yoga for as long as I live”.
Good example! Oh and my Mother is 77 years old a certified gymnastic teacher and she is still teaching twice a week and has 20 students in her class in average.
Tao has her website: http://www.taoporchon-lynch.com/
Jennifer Lopez: Body Heat ~ Sun, Screen
Up: Hervé Léger by Max Azria
One hundred degrees in the shade, and the temperature spikes further still with Jennifer Lopez in summer’s scorching swimsuits.
photographed by Mario Testino
Up: Chanel swimsuit
Lopez, who is currently starring in director Kirk Jones’s “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, makes her world-tour debut, opening in South America (first up, Caracas) this month.
up: Charlie by Matthew Zink swimsuit
Ip: Eres string-wear
Previously photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggotti for Vogue USA, in a Valentino strapless jumpsuit with rose detail,
American Beauty J-Lo said:
“You mirror what the world mirrors to you”
