Hillary Clinton Goes H.A.M. in Colombia, Tupac Rocks Coachella and French Vogue Now in English

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

-Chin up! Chin augmentation is now the fastest growing plastic surgery in America, making one long for the less complicated days of face-lifts, boob jobs and voluntary lipo. [Huff Po]

- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was Secretary of Shots in Colombia, leaving her pantsuit and her ponytail at home to knock a few back with the girls. I believe this was shortly before the entire Secret Service got secretly serviced. [NY Post]

Introducing “CR”: Carine Roitfeld’s New Magazine

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Editirix extraordinaire Carine Rotifeld has started spilling the beans on her new biannual magazine, officially called CR Fashion Book. Describing it as a “celebration of fashion and creativity,” each issue will be centered around a theme and feature established and emerging talents both in front of and behind the camera. 

Michelle Obama Covers Ebony, Kim & Kanye to Form Kimye and Barbie Aims for the White House

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- Beyoncé‘s taking over social media — she’s Tweetin’ (presumably Facebookin’) and now Tumblin’. Bey’s got a Tumblr, or as I like to call it, “What I’m Doing This Weekend.” [BT]

- What’s American for “Ooh la la”? Vogue Paris may now be available in English following a mysterious tweet by the mag earlier today. [The Cut]

- Fierce Lady of the United States/renowned HBIC Michelle ”Guns” Obama covers the May issue of Ebony magazine where apparently she addresses the issue of burning in hell following a one night stand. Literally, it’s the FLOTUS, show some respect and save that smut for Cosmo. [Styleite]

Fashion Royalty: Princess of Monaco New Face of Gucci

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

While her brother Pierre is busy getting beat up and sued by brutish former club owners, Charlotte Casiraghi, fourth in line to the throne of Monaco, has been crowned the newest face of Gucci.

Extremely Chic and Incredibly Fierce: 5 Award-Worthy Fashion Films

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

While awards season may officially be over and all the trophies have been effectively snatched, there are still some award-caliber movies floating around. So in that spirit, we decided to dole out some awards of our own to the best fashion films. And may the best short…WIN!

Emmanuelle Alt Wants You to Wake Her Up Before You Go-Go

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Jitterbug. Emmanuelle Alt has finally made me not long for the kohl-eyed, pencil-skirted days of Carine Roitfeld and all it took was a few dozen models or so in a pitch-perfect parody of Wham!‘s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.”  To fete the relaunch of French Vogue‘s website, its editrix-in-chic recruited Anja Rubik, Kendra Spears, Karmen Pedaru and Jasmine Tooks to back her up in a feat of lip-synching that would put Madonna to shame. And while Alt is not as pretty as 80s-era George Michael — then again, who is? — she sure gives him a run for his jitterbugging money. Check out the thoroughly AMAZING clip after the jump.  

INDIE NEWSROOM: Daria Werbowy Covers Vogue Paris…Lil Wayne Launches Clothing Line…Halle Berry Engaged

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- Vogue Paris‘ February issue is all about Daria Werbowy. Inez and Vinoodh shoot the super in 66 looks from the spring 2012 runway. [Models.com]

Carine Roitfeld Used “Real People” as Guest Editor for VMAN

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After a busy year of redefining and reinventing herself, Carine Rotifeld doesn’t seem to be slowing down in 2012. The former French Vogue editrix recently finished a stint as guest editor for VMAN, where she used “real people” — because as we all know models aren’t actually people —  in the spring fashion issue’s editorials. Said “real people” were a combination of celebrities, chefs, mechanics, architects and a fireman; however for the bonus pin-up calendar, Rotifeld turned to her stable of models, including Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima. 

$60 Million Worth of Jewels & 16 Armed Guards Serve a Photo Shoot

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Wall Street Journal was occupied by women of the 1% persuasion that drenched themselves in $60 million worth of gems, diamonds and other precious stones for a shoot that required 16 armed guards. Though the diamonds themselves are worth protecting, these legendary women might attribute to the level of concern. Joan Juliet Buck, former editor of French Vogue shares her tremendous personal style and some insight into style points she cannot live without. And other formidable fashion elders let us in on what makes an older woman stylishly strong. 

THE DAILY GASP: Kate Moss for Vogue Paris

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Kate Moss has done Davie Bowie for a Vogue cover before, lest we remind you of this stunner from Vogue UK‘s May 2003 issue. And god (i.e. Anna Wintour) knows Vogue Paris covers have only been decent to pretty good since Emmanuelle Alt took over the reins earlier this year, but nothing quite gasp-worthy.