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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Beauty' (35)

Beach Beauty by Stephan Würth for Vogue Mexico (7 pics)



Dressed in all white with only the turquoise sea as her background, model Dewi Driegen looks absolutely stunning in this editorial for Vogue Mexico. Photographer Stephan Würth beautifully captures the essence of summer and evokes the carefree spirit of being on vacation. Lovely!…

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Added by alice on April 23, 2010 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Shades of Beauty (16 photos)



Looking at Turkish photographer Metin Demiralay's photos, it's apparent that he's not looking for the crispest shot. What he is looking for is depth...



Using rich, faded colors, Demiralay creates soft, sensual images that make us reminisce about the good ole' summer days of our past. He does a great job using lines, movement, and shadows, with each element…

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Added by Eugene on March 11, 2010 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Beauty of the Far East (9 paintings)



It's impressive how well French artist June Leeloo captures the pure beauty of the Far East through her paintings. "The women represented are sensual, even kindly erotic but still they are mysterious, have an air of melancholy, or are lost in their thoughts," says Leeloo. "They are almost always associated with a flower or, more recently, an animal."…

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Added by Eugene on March 4, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Beauty and the Beach

How sexy are these stunning black and white shots by photographer Russell James?



James flew to one of the most exotic places in the world, the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia, to capture this steamy set for Victoria Secret's book titled Sexy.



Born in Perth, Western Australia, Russell James is currently one of the world's leading photographers. Over the past decade, his images have become synonymous with…

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Added by Eugene on February 25, 2010 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments

Poolside Beauty (7 photos)



I love looking through the eyes of New York-based fashion photographer Rony Shram. Masterfully using soft lighting along with shadows, Shram's images are subtly magnificent. Looking at his photographs, it's apparent he has a sharp eye for finding beauty.…

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Added by Eugene on February 15, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

The Art and Beauty of Japanese Tattoos (12 photos)



Whether you're into tattoos or not, there is no way you can deny the skillful art and beauty of Japanese tattoos.



Continuing since about the 3rd century, tattooing in Japan is a tradition that has been developed over a long period of history. Popular themes include: carps, tigers, mythical animals such as dragons and phoenixes, flowers such as Japanese…

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Added by Eugene on December 29, 2009 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments

L'Oreal 100th Anniversary and "100000 Years Of Beauty"



It's L' Oreal's 100th year birthday. Of course there would be something special made for this occassion. It is a book called "100000 Years Of Beauty". A chronicle about beauty starting with the pre-historic origins ending with how beauty will carry us into the future.



The book is a joint effort. More than 300 writers of 35 different nationalities have covered everything. Art, history, anthropology, philosophy etc. are all covered. Of… Continue

Added by Inka Leoni on December 21, 2009 at 3:20am — 1 Comment

Passionate Beauty - Lothar Schmid (8 photos)



Photographer Lothar Schmid has a really sharp eye. All of his shots look meticulously detailed with perfect clarity. The fact that he gets to work with beautiful models and actresses doesn't hurt either. Collected here are a few of my favorite shots from his portfolio.…

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Added by Eugene on December 15, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Stella Im Hultberg's Artwork is Full of Grace and Beauty



At 32, Stella Im Hultberg is a shining star in the pop art world. A masterful artist using both oil on canvas and watercolor on tea-stained paper, she creates beautiful portraits of women, rich in gracefulness, and full of femininity. What I find most intriguing about her pieces are the blank expressions on the faces of her subjects. It's as if they have something to say, something to explain. Through their sad, sullen eyes, you see a desperate…

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Added by Eugene on September 4, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Morbid Beauty - Ben Tour (10 pieces)



Using acrylic, ink, Flashe, marker, and spray paint, Vancouver-based Ben Tour has scared children with his artwork. Perhaps it's because of the unusually attractive, yet morbid expressions on his female subjects. Using splashes of color to convey outbursts of emotion, Tour uses his characters as an outlet for his own emotions.…

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Added by Eugene on July 15, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Dark Beauty - Sarah Joncas (12 paintings)



There's something mysterious yet sexy about the works of Canadian artist Sarah Joncas. Her use of dark colors sets a somber mood in her otherwise beautiful portraits. Sarah was born in 1986 and grew up within both Hamilton and Niagara Falls, Ontario.…

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Added by Eugene on June 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Bollywood Beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes

I'd usually just upload this pic in the Photos section but I was afraid most of you would miss it. This is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a 35 year old actress, wearing a white Roberto Cavalli gown at the Up movie premiere on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival. The former Miss World and brand ambassador of L'Oreal stunned everyone with her beauty.



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Added by alice on May 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Hi-Def Pics - Natural Beauty of Animals (15 photos)

The way American photographer Sean Crane is able to capture the beauty of animals is inspiring. His photos, with all their clarity, really bring out the best in them.



A native of Connecticut, Sean Crane has worked as an advertising copywriter at agencies in Boston, Denver, New York and Detroit. In 2002 he embarked on a 10-month journey across all 50 states,… Continue

Added by Eugene on May 14, 2009 at 5:30pm — 5 Comments

Seductive Beauty - Pierre Choiniere: Montreal, Canada

Based out of Montreal, Canada, photographer Pierre Choiniere has the rare ability to create a seductive chemistry with his models. By using defining lines and simple contrasts of color, he keeps the focus on his beautiful models as he magically enhances their beauty. Here are some of the best shots from his collection.

Pierre Choiniere's…

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Added by Eugene on March 3, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

MAC & Hello Kitty Beauty Collaboration

MAC Cosmetics and Hello Kitty Collection



MAC Cosmetics latest foray into Fantasy Beauty is so purrrrr-fect. They have partnered with Sanrio for their next drop into fun, flirty and fantabulous make-up. Their new Hello Kitty palette and accessories will be available online February 10th, then in North American…
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Added by JetSetSocialite on November 25, 2008 at 7:51am — 3 Comments

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