More Pics From The Vogue Italia "Belle Vere" Issue

Dame Vivienne Westwood + Palladium Alliance International = The "Get A Life" Collection

In the course of a day I come across lots and lots of pretty, sparkly things; once in a blue moon I come across something that leaves me speechless (not an easy feat, mind you).

For several months my latest obsession for the Pagan Heart Necklace from the "Get A Life" collection only grows stronger. This collection is a collaboration between Dame Vivienne Westwood (she was awarded the DBE in 2006) and the Palladium Alliance International. The ever-so-lovely Christina Hendricks is the face of the collection.

Design details of the Get A Life collection are closely guarded, but it will include: rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants. The pieces are inspired by oak trees, hearts and acorns which symbolized strength, luck, power and change in many ancient European civilizations.

To say that I am not normally a fan of heart themed jewelry is an understatement, but the design of the off-kilter heart (isn't that how love makes you feel?), with an inscription from Gaia (Earth Mother) speaks to me. I would expect nothing less from a designer whose ideas stem from anarchy and subversion; a woman who was on the forefront of the punk movement and helped usher in the post-punk period of the New Romantics.

The Couture Collection will be available any day in Vivienne Westwood boutiques. Pieces from the retail collection range from $445 - $900. The Couture Collection is made to order and prices are available upon request.

Oak Leaf Tiara

Oak Leaf Brooch

Acorn Earrings

"Get A Life" Cuff

"Do It Yourself" Earrings

Orb Pendant & Earrings

Orb Ring

Marquita Pring + Vogue Italia = Total Awesomeness

Three...Count 'em Three Curvy Models On The Cover Of Vogue Italia

The June issue of Vogue Italia features three luscious lovelies. Entitled Belle Vere (Beautiful Truth Real Beauties), the mag features: (l-r) Tara Lynn (size 16), Candice Huffine (size 12) and Robin Lawley (size 14) with Steven Meisel behind the lens. Maybe the American editors might take a page out of the handbook of their European counterparts....just sayin'.

Maxi Dresses For The Vertically Blessed

I was on the Twitters a few nights ago, when I came across @thebiggirlblog who was tweeting that finding a maxi dress for the "vertically blessed" (she's 5'10') can be daunting; she is sooooo on point, the drama is lost when the frock stops at the ankles. Then @angeliqueinc was all, "that's what I struggle with!" and @elsasdream was like, "right there with you babe" and then @lizzieonthespot chimed in with, "I long for the day when I can wear a maxi dress that actually falls below my ankles."

I've found a several dresses that may fit the bill; I love that the these retailers list the length of their dresses...it's a little thing that's a huge help when shopping online.
eShakti will lengthen the dress of your choice for for an additional $7.50 (and new customers save $20 of their first order!!!). Take a gander at more options from my 4.4.11 post.

Smocked Gauze Peasant Dress
(37" inches from the waist) $50 - $64 Spiegel

Print Maxi Dress (58 inches long)
Regularly: $89 Sale: $79 LongElegantLegs

Maxi Dress w/Beading (60inches long)
$74.99 - $84.99 JessicaLondon

Silk Cotton Ruffled Halter Dress $114.95
(+7.50 for custom sizing) eShakti

The LEL Maxi Dress (58 inches long)
Regularly: $89 Sale: $79 LongElegantLegs

The Latest From Naomi Campbell: Wild Pearl

Wild Pearl is the latest offering from supermodel/singer/author/owner of the finest legs ever, Naomi Campbell. The perfume, with top notes of watermelon, peach and apple blossom, may be the perfect scent for summer.