Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Jacquelyn Jablonski

photo courtesy of Models.com
Jacquelyn Jablonski is currently ranked #20 on Models.com's Top 50 list. Born in New Jersey in the United States, Jacquelyn turns 19 this year.

Jacquelyn signed with Ford Models in 2007 and made her debut that September at the Brian Reyes show in New York. In January 2008, she was a finalist for Ford's Supermodel of the World contest. She then did editorials for Marie Claire, V magazine, and Italian Elle. She made her breakthrough in 2009 when she walked the spring runways for Thakoon, Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, Lanvin, and Yves Saint Laurent in New York, Milan, and Paris. After becoming the face of Celine, being featured on the cover of Russh, and walking for Valentino and Chanel in Paris, Jacquelyn left Ford and signed with Supreme Model Management in 2010. Since then she has been in editorials for French Vogue, Japanese Vogue, V magazine, Numero, Harper's Bazaar, and German Vogue. She has also became the face of Tommy Hilfiger.

NY Mag notes Jacquelyn for being known for her cheekbones, eyebrows, and hair.

So where may you have seen Jacquelyn lately? Other than walking the runway in Paris Fashion Week for Valentino, Dior, Giambattista, Ellie Saab, Chanel, and Stella McCartney, she did the S/S and F/W 2011 ad campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger. She also did the Fall 2011 Givenchy Beauty advertisements and was in editorials for Vogue Japan, Germany, and Russia this year.

How you can achieve her style:

In this street style photo of Jacquelyn, she pairs a white shirt with a cropped vest and then adds brown pants, a long trench coat, and black booties. She accessorizes with a hat.

My finds:

  1. T Tahari Tundra Long Sleeved Ruched Shirt, Macy's, $58
  2. ASOS Premium Zip Back Leather Crop Top, ASOS, $94.81
  3. Divine Rights of Denim Colored Skinnies in Lime, Forever 21, $26.80
  4. Gallery Three Quarter Length Trench Coat, Nordstrom, $78.90
  5. Spanish Trails Hat, ModCloth, $44.99
  6. Faux Black Suede Desert Boot, Charlotte Russe, $30


Total: $333.50

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Joan Smalls

photo by Steven Meisel
Joan Smalls is currently ranked #5 on Models.com's Top 50 list. Born in 1988 in Puerto Rico, she turns 23 this year.

In 2007, Joan signed with Elite Model Management and modeled for the Tory Burch presentation soon after. She quickly got more work with Liz Claiborne and Nordstrom. She appeared in Ricky Martin's "It's Alright" music video in February 2008. In 2009, she left Elite and signed with IMG. She made her breakthrough after that where she was an exclusive in the Givenchy couture show in Paris. Soon, she was walking for Anna Sui, Gucci, Prada, and Valentino in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. She was then appearing in Italian, American, German, and French Vogue editorials and became the face of Gucci.

NY Mag notes Joan for her pout and her legs.

So where may you have seen Joan lately? She is in the S/S 2011 advertisements for Estee Lauder and Gucci and was in American Vogue editorials in February, March, April, and June.

How you can achieve her style:


photo by StyleRumor
In this street style photo of Joan from Paris Fashion Week, she takes a denim vest with a long dress and accessorizes with Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.

My finds:

1. Insight Vandalized Denim Vest, Urban Outfitters, $79
2. Woodblock Artist Dress, ModCloth, $49.99
3. Beats by Dr. Dre Monster Solo Over-the-Ear Headphones, Best Buy, $199.99
Note: I'd normally find a more inexpensive option, but these headphones are the cream of the crop! I've used them personally and they're very comfortable, have perfect noise canceling technology, have clear sound, and are very stylish!

Total: $328.98

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Kasia Struss

photo by American Vogue
Kasia Struss is currently ranked #13 on Models.com's Top 50 list. She was born in Poland in 1987, making her 24 this November.

Kasia was discovered in 2005 and is currently signed to Women. She debuted in 2006 during Paris Fashion Week when she walked for Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu. In June 2007, she appeared in her first editorial for W magazine on fall's fresh faces. Shortly after that, she was in editorials for Teen Vogue, Italian Vogue, and became one of the faces of Jill Sander. Kasia has also been in i-D magazine, Harper's Bazaar, LOVE, and many countries' versions of Vogue. She's also walked for many top designers including Michael Kors, Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Roberto Cavalli, Givenchy, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, and many more.

NY Mag notes Kasia for being known for her eyes and loving vintage shopping.

So where may you have seen Kasia lately? She was on the cover of Elle France and an editorial for American Vogue in May 2011. She was also in the Miu Miu S/S 2011 advertising campaigns. She also did an editorial for the best spring looks in H&M's March 2011 edition. In March 2011, she also shot 3 magazine covers for W Korea.

How you can achieve her style:


photo courtesy of Rue de Modeles
In this street style photo of Kasia, she takes a casual blue tee and edges it up with a leather jacket and black pleated skirt. She adds cute blue flats for a fun pop of color.

My finds:

1. Essential V-neck Tee, Victoria's Secret PINK, $17.50
2. Distressed Faux Leather Bomber, Dollhouse, $29.99
3. ASOS Pleated Mini Skirt, ASOS, $51.72
4. Jersey Mummy Wrap Flat, Charlotte Russe, $19.50


Total: $118.71