Oscar winner Penelope Cruz makes giant retailer Mango seem so much more fashionable with this Summer 2009 ad campaign. With her heavy makeup and thick bangs, Penelope rocks these looks, not to mention that these photos make her look 10 years younger.

I didn’t know Penélope Cruz was a fashion icon, but here she is, looking great in Balmain on the cover of the April 2009 issue of Spanish Vogue.

Patrick Demarchelier shot the spread, which is pretty casual (it co-stars a dog!) but celebrates her recent Academy Award win.

GALLERY: Penelope Cruz for Spanish Vogue, April 2009.

Me love me some Penelope Cruz. The gem of hispanicalness is on the cover of Vanity Fair Spain looking amazing after her shiny metal man win. The spread is all artsy and makes you think she actually spends time playing the harp when she probably spends time doing what every other spanish person does, watch football (soccer for all you idiots who thought I meant the touchdown kind).

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LINKAGE: Penélope Cruz Does Vanity Fair Spain (April 2009)

Penelope and Monica Cruz model their Spring/Summer 2009 designs for Mango.

Their fourth ad campaign with Mango, this collection features LBDs, menswear-inspired pieces, and kimono styles.

You’ve got to love Hollywood.

One minute they’re bashing you for causing earthquakes with your thunder thighs on the runways of San Paulo, the next they’re calling you the world’s sexiest woman. E! Entertainment in some ill advised attempt to reach out to the overweight housewife demographic they so longly want to keep as viewers of Sunset Tan, decided to rank Karolina Kurkova above actually hotties like Angelina Jolie and Gisele Bundchen.

While I’m all for “more cushion for the pushin” I can’t understand how this list was tallied or compiled. E! Entertainment has officially failed at creating a usable list of the World’s Sexiest Women. Other choices that don’t seem to fit include Shakira, Scarlett Johansson, and Penelop Cruz who have each already had their time in the spotlight and Angelina Jolie who spent most of the past year prego. It’s time to update your list of celebrities worth noting E!

The full list is below…

1. Karolina Kurkova

2. Bar Rafaeli

3. Angelina Jolie

4. Gisele Bundchen

5. Scarlett Johansson

6. Adriana Lima

7. Heidi Klum

8. Penelope Cruz

9. Manuela Arcuri

10. Shakira

Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep in an extra 20 minutes every morning and wake up to the perfect outfit, accessories and all, laid out next to a freshly brewed upside-down soy carmel macchiato? Yeah, I think I’ve had a personal fashion stylist on my Christmas list for about six years now…well Santa, I’m getting old over here! Since you probably don’t have the cash for a stylist and you still want some say-so in your wardrobe, here are a few fashion experts that can give you a hand. All you need is an open mind and an open wallet!

TIM GUNN: Be honest, who doesn’t love fashion consultant and Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn? As the chair of fashion design at Parsons The New School For Design and host of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, it is safe to say that this man really knows his fashion shtik. Gunn’s fashion advice always leads to the polished and classy. He’ll help you accentuate your features, hide your flaws and “make it work.”

NOLE MARIN: Former jude on America’s Next Top Model and current editor/stylist for Elle, Nole Marin too has a leg up on the industry. The guy has even worked with the average Joe, providing fashion advice and makeovers for desperate teens on MTV’s Made. Marin might not be the most edgy stylist out there, but he knows what is current and he knows how to style the average body.

MISS J. ALEXANDER: Sometimes it is hard to take Miss J seriously, a grown man in makeup, pigtails and sometimes stilettos, but as runway coach, judge and consultant on America’s Next Top Model, his advice is always spot on. He might be cocky and brash, but Miss J knows what women look good in and how they should “work it.” Trust his attitude, a confident look is always the best look.

RACHEL ZOE: If your goal is to look like a celebrity, then Rachel Zoe is the stylist for you. Noted for working with prominent celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Mischa Barton and Demi Moore as well as her Bravo TV show, The Rachel Zoe Project, Zoe has all tips for glamour and sophistication.

CRISTINA EHRLICH AND ESTEE STANLEY: You may not have heard of them, but this duo may very well be the most demanded stylists in the celebrity scope. They’ve made Penelope Cruz and Nicole Richie look like a million bucks, but even so, they know how to dress on a budget. Take their expertise and pay attention to details, buy high quality classic pieces, wear a variety of silhouettes and build off of a simple piece.

Thanks for the Interview About.com!

Monica and Penelope Cruz promote the Autumn/Winter 08/09 collection for their high-end Mango clothing line in a new advertisement campaign shot by photographers Mert and Marcus.

Penelope Cruz has made a splash in the ad campaign supporting Mango’s summer collection. The sensuous starlit has captivated audiences into purchasing the fun line of summer clothing. Penelope makes the clothing come to life as she embodies the collections strong sense of style and unique touch of elegance. Penelope poses with sister Monica in the advertisements as both women bring forth their physique and independent style in order to link with success on the Mango line. Prices run between $29 and $129 for an affordable take on true fashion. The line sports a wide range of denim, as well as floral tops with bright colors to fit the part. With Penelope on their side, Mango’s success is a sure thing.

Thanks to fabsugar for the pic!