Who wouldn’t love being styled in Lanvin, Moschino and Balmain while frolicking on the shores of Santa Monica beaches? Calgon take me away… right? Alessandra Ambrosio transforms into a retro-babe in wild prints, big bold sunnies and a very mad men-esque auburn ‘do for this Vogue Brazil shoot appropriately titled, California Dreamin’.

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Back to our new series to keep your seasonal blahs to a minimum, we have this weeks Cure for the Winter Blues! Check out the beautiful Barbara Fialho in Elle Mexico‘s January 2013 issue! The colors are juicy and bright and the whole thing reminds me of a summer vacation in Spain! This shoot gave me a few moments of summer bliss, then I walked outside and had to de-ice my windshield.  Ah well, ’til next time! Keep fighting those winter blues! xx

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“Wood Nymph” in the December issue of Marie Clare Turkey, features models Reina Van der Goot and Elsa F sharing a whimsical day in the woods with three special friends. Shot by Ayten Alpun, and styled by Hakan Öztürk.

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Take an early vacation alongside Belgian supermodel Elise Crombez as she peruses the grounds of a remote villa where greenness abounds in the rolling mountains, and stately hedgerows. Casual resort wear hums with a seventies sensibility, piecing together monochromatic pantsuits, flowing maxi dresses, bell bottoms, and oversized shades. Annemarieke van Drimmelen photographs.

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