Long Live Carine ! Long Live Carine !

Her reign is over and there are rumours swirling fashion cyberspace that she may be joining the all and mighty King of fashion & cinematic-eye-candy; Tom Ford in his pursuits and endeavours.



I had the opportunity of meeting Her Royal Chicness, resplendent in a Roberto Cavalli number, myself in Matthew Williamson - during the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, at a dinner for W magazine (hint? treason?). Reported in "Yes We Cannes!" She spoke to me like a true Sister of Fashion, swapping red carpet compliments and fashion stories - her daughter and I are at the same model agency.
 Maybe she was there plotting fashion/cinematic world domination with King Ford... 

"It is impossible to overstate Carine's powerful contribution to Vogue and to the fields of fashion and magazine publishing. Under her direction, Vogue Paris received record levels of circulation, advertising and editorial success," said Jonathan Newhouse, ceo of Condé Nast International. "Vogue Paris has established itself as one of the most iconic magazines in the world, with huge influence in the field of fashion and photography."

                 Roitfeld has decided to concentrate on personal projects.

"Carine herself has become widely known as a beacon of style, fulfilling the role with charm and graciousness. She has become a giant in her profession," Newhouse said. "Carine will be deeply missed. I am extremely grateful to her for what she has achieved."

                Roitfeld's replacement will be announced within the coming weeks.

Where do you think she will go?! Well, whatever the reasons, mystery surrounds the departure. Let's look at Roitfeld's many iconic covers and why her reign of grace, innovation, prolific and unique vision is irreplaceable.

"Qu'ils mangent de la brioche!" *

 

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*  Let them eat cake (Gluten free, Fat free, Not Tested on Models)

Blogging within a Blog : Blog Will Eat Itself

> I think, in one of the missing doctrines written by Nostradamus*, I'm pretty sure, he predicted that we would all be Blogging - a bit like Warhol's 15 minutes of fame (which has already come true to a certain extent, uummm X-Factor, Jersey Shore etc they walk hand in hand in garden of reality TV) - Nostradamus knew we will all be Blogging our hearts out.
  
 Here's to you Nostradamus, Bloggers worldwide salute you!

Who knew I would be filming re-shoots for an indie film (with a new hair change for the new role) as well as blogging for British Vogue Today I'm Wearing segment, all during the month of August, which took the word multi-tasking to many new levels.....I'll bring you the choice cuts.
Starting with a little Interview .....
...to the 2nd day in August

 " HI VOGUE.COM! Today I'm wearing a Shoreditch House Sunday Pool disco look. The bat-wing cardigan & skull rainbow t-shirt are both Religion, worn with French Connection jeans. I've accessorised with a Lucy Hutchings necklace and Vivienne Westwood ring. I was hoping maybe I could fly off the roof.."

 3 Aug " Today I'm in London having breakfast with my Ray Bans. I'm wearing a Hannah Marshall dress with a Mulberry jacket over it. I've accessorised with a Miss Selfridge belt, a bracelet I picked up from a Tokyo market and a Mulberry bag. Nothing gets between me and my Wayfarers."

 4 Aug " Today I'm wearing a fedora and scarf both by D&Y, I've paired a men's Viktor & Rolf cardigan with a dress by IDOL for New Look. One of my two bags is Mulberry and the black bag by Kill City Jeans. A quick snap and change in my friend's LA hotel room bathroom before dinner. "

 11 Aug " It's a beautiful day in Surrey today and I'm wearing a flower print Ralph Lauren dress accessorised with RayBan clubmaster sunglasses and a vintage Chanel-esque head band. I'm DJ-ing at an after party for a Polo match and I think that required a floral print. "

 13 Aug " Hi VOGUE.COM! Today I'm wearing a vintage jacket over a Sass & Bide dress, Miss Selfridge boots. I've accessorised with Chanel sunglasses and Hogan bag. "

 22 Aug "  For the V Festival, I'm wearing a SARO headband, a Matthew Williamson leather jacket, over an All Saints dress and a vintage cropped denim shirt. With studded Wanted boots. "

 23 Aug " Today I'm shooting on location, I'm wearing a turban headband from former Vivienne Westwood designer; SARO. Sass & Bide wide-leg silk palazzo pants with a French Connection vest. My necklace & ring is by Jessica McCormack. The ring called Humility. "

 24 Aug " Today I'm wearing a leather bra by Hannah Marshall and skirt by Alexander McQueen. I'm attending my friend's End of Summer party. Hopefully it doesn't rain!"

*Disclaimer : there may not actually be any truth in this.