.:. Inside of YSL Home | Moroccan Mood .:.

At Dar Es Saada, the guesthouse at legendary couturier Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech home, designer Bill Willis gave each of the six bathrooms its own style by employing tilework in an array of hues.

Room/Style: Bathroom, Eclectic

Notes: At the Marrakech retreat of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, designer Bill Willis created a sublime, sophisticated setting using an intricate interplay of green and black marble with turquoise mosaics.

Photographer: Marianne Haas
Designer: Bill Willis
Issue: August 1998

Room/Style: Bathroom, Eclectic

Notes: Each of the six brilliantly tiled bathrooms at Dar Es Saada—the guesthouse at couturier Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech retreat—was designed by Bill Willis in a different and distinctive style.

Photographer: Jacques Dirand
Designer: Bill Willis
Issue: June 1998

Notes: Each of the six brilliantly tiled bathrooms at Dar Es Saada—the guesthouse at couturier Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech retreat—was designed by Bill Willis in a different and distinctive style.

Photographer: Jacques Dirand
Designer: Bill Willis
Issue: August 1998

Room/Style: Bedroom, Eclectic

Notes: At La Zahia, the Marrakech retreat of couturier Yves Saint Laurent and partner Pierre Bergé, a guestroom’s tester bed is sheathed in lipstick red fabric.

Photographer: Jacques Dirand
Issue: June 1998

Room/Style: Living Room, Eclectic

Notes: The fireplace surround in the living room at Dar Es Saada, the Marrakech guesthouse of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, was created by American-born designer Bill Willis and inlaid with tile from Fez; the cocktail table is by Jean Dunand, and the chair in the foreground is Syrian.

Photographer: Jacques Dirand
Issue: June 1998 ´

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.:. Elegant & Luxury Interiors .:.

//: I was going through some decoration and interior design websites, and at the end I landed to ELLE decoration. This beautiful belle epoque–style building, it was built in 1925 and it’s located in Manhattan. I love the candy colored walls and elegant furniture. Can you imagine, the foyer, the bedroom, and the kitchen are faced to Central Park – this is a dream, isn’t it?

Absolutely elegant and very chic apartment, I love it.  - DCL

In the living room of Donna Emma and Larry Davis’s Manhattan apartment, designed by Adam Rolston, the sleeper sofa is by Avery Boardman, a pair of Vladimir Kagan armchairs is covered in a Kravet silk velvet, and the artwork is by Karim Ghidinelli; the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Indian White.

Photographer: Joshua Mchugh

A ca.-1940 Baguès chandelier hangs above a custom-made ebonized-mahogany table in the dining room; the walls are covered in silk, and the rug is from Fort Street Studio.

Photographer: Joshua Mchugh

An Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman settee covered in an Edelman leather and a pair of custom-made chairs surround a granite-top table in the kitchen; the light fixtures are by Remains Lighting, and the cowhide rug is from ABC Carpet & Home.

Photographer: Joshua Mchugh

In the foyer, the iron bench is made of found industrial parts, and the metal sculpture on the back wall is by Carolina Sardi; the flooring is bleached black walnut, and the walls are covered in a Phillip Jeffries hemp.

Photographer: Joshua Mchugh

The kitchen cabinetry is by St. Charles, and the appliances are by Viking; the sink, fittings, and pot filler are all by Waterworks.

Photographer: Joshua Mchugh

A 1940s Italian chandelier and a C. Jeré starburst mirror in the master bedroom; the bed linens are by Pratesi, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Hancock Green.

Photographer: Joshua Mchugh

The master bath’s tub is by Kohler, and the sink and bath surround are of Thassos marble.

Photographer: Joshua Mchugh

The floor plan.

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.:. Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman and Doutzen Kroes for ELLE Magazine October 2011 .:.

Victoria’s Secret models Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes and Chanel Iman are ELLE Magazine's cover girls for the October 2011 issue. Scroll down for more.

Chanel jacket, jersey swimsuit, crystal bracelets,  
Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.

Dolce & Gabbana sequined bodysuit, Van Cleef & Arpels necklace,  

Elsa Peretti necklace from VineyardVintage.com.

"Fashion’s most bodacious beauties, Victoria’s Secret Models, Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman and Doutzen Kroes channel the more-is-more fashion ethos of classic ‘80s ELLE, offering proof that bombshells never go out of style."

“We felt it was time to show the sexy side of fashion again, enlisting four of the runway’s super seductive models – Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman, Adriana Lima, and Doutzen Kroes in a story photographed by Alexei Hay and styled by ELLE Creative Director Joe Zee.” – Robbie Myers, ELLE Editor-in-Chief.

Yves Saint Laurent jacket and skirt, Victoria’s Secret bandeau bikini top.

Victoria’s Secret top and bikini bottom, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci cap,  

Jimmy Choo scuba-fabric boots. Vintage earrings, choker, pendant necklace, 

charm bracelets, gold-tone and leather ID bracelet, charm-front belt, 

all from Madison Avenue Couture, NYC. House of Lavande vintage chain belt,  

Rare Vintage New York vintage leather and chain belt.

“While the clothes reference ’80s ELLE, we wanted the skin to be clean, glossy, young, and modern,” says Soleimani, who coated Miranda Kerr from head to toe in sunscreen topped with a layer of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant.

Michael Kors sweater and bikini, Yves Saint Laurent choker,  

Elsa Peretti bracelet, House of Lavande vintage pendant necklaces, 

vintage earrings, bracelets from VineyardVintage.com.

Marc Jacobs jacket, Oscar de la Renta top & shorts, Fallon brass choker, 

vintage earrings, pendant necklace, medallion necklace, pendant necklace, 

coin bracelet, logo lock bracelet, all, from VineyardVintage.com. 

Vintage long pendant necklace, vintage charm necklace (as bracelet),

both, from House of Lavande. Seaman Schepps yellow gold link bracelet.

 

Gucci parka, python miniskirts, Hervé Léger by Max Azria swimsuit,  

Lanvin pendant necklace, vintage logo necklace from VineyardVintage.com.

Victoria’s Secret nylon-and-lycra swimsuit

"These covers harken to what made ELLE ELLE: Shot outside, drenched in sunlight, color, and of course accessories, the women look right back at you with all the personal and sexual confidence in the world” – Robbie Myers, ELLE Editor-in-Chief.



{Courtesy of ELLE}

.:. Gwyneth Paltrow | ELLE Magazine September 2011 .:.

//: Gwyneth Paltrow  covers ELLE Magazine September 2011, wearing a cashmere knit tunic from Burberry and satin tap pants by Julien Macdonald.  Interview excerpts and photos below.

On getting support from Beyoncé on her surprise duet with Cee Lo Green at the Grammys: “This story always makes me cry…It’s 10 in the morning and Beyoncé schleps it all the way down to the Staples Center to watch. I mean, She’s Beyoncé !”

On the advice Beyoncé gave her before her performance: “Beyoncé’s like, ‘Okay. The singing is great. But you’re not having any fun.’ She’s like, ‘Remember when we’re at Jay’s concert and Panjabi MC comes on and you do your crazy Indian dance? Do that. Be you!’”

On her decision to take on other roles like Glee to be able to focus more on family: “I can do short jobs. If I was still starring in three movies every year, there’s no way that I’d be the person my kids want when they fall down.”

On creating a solo album: “Beyoncé and Jay—they think that I should just go do it by myself. That I should go…in a studio and see what happens. And if it’s good, do it. And if it’s not, don’t. So that’s probably what I’ll do.” 

On going public with her personal care regimens:  “It’s so much easier to sit home and not exercise and criticize other people. What I love is inspiring people. People come up to me and say, ‘I want to have two kids and wear a bathing suit and not feel terrible about myself. I see how hard you work and it makes me feel like I can do that too.’”

On choosing not to go to her husband, Coldplay’s Chris Martin for advice on music: “[He’s] a musical genius. It’s like living with Picasso, and being like, ‘Should I make a little something-something?’”

On keeping her marriage out of the spotlight: “He makes music for his fans, and he doesn’t want people to conjure a lame famous couple when they’re getting into his music. I get it.”

Courtesy of ELLE

.:. MIRANDA KERR | ELLE Korea August 2011 .:.

//: Miranda Kerr wears Dior for ELLE Korea August 2011 issue.

Mila Kunis And Justin Timberlake | ELLE Magazine August 2011

Mila Kunis And Justin Timberlake for ELLE magazine, August 2011, anticipating the release of their new romantic comedy, Friends with Benefits. Check out the photos below, plus interview excerpts.

On Mila Kunis: Lanvin dress. 

On Justin Timberlake cotton shirt, wool tie, wool pants from Lanvin.

Short Interview by ELLE
On what they were self-conscious about while shooting nude scenes:
Mila: “[To Justin] You’ve got a fine a–s. I was self-conscious about a lot of things. Show me one girl who isn’t.”
Justin: “I’ll be honest and say l’m still trying to get into the editing room and cut down on my a–s time. I’m like, ‘Oh my God, my mom’s gonna see that!’”

On whether either of their parents have ever walked in on them in bed with someone:
Justin: “I was caught one time. My mom wasn’t cool about it. I was too young to be in bed with a girl, so she was upset.”
Mila: “I don’t think my parents think I’ve ever had sex.”

On what they consider a perfect first date:
Justin: “Something more simple than extravagant. Scrabble.”
Mila: “Monopoly.”
Justin: “Scrabble’s a good date. If she can’t spell, I don’t want to hang out with her. So that’s a good test.”
Mila: “I can’t spell at all. [To Justin] Now we’ll never be friends.”

On whether having “friends with benefits”is a good idea or a bad idea:
Justin Timberlake: [Smiles] It is such a good idea—until it’s a bad idea.
Mila Kunis: I concur. Ultimately, it ends when someone wants to go and get serious with somebody. More times than not, a person catches feelings and somebody gets hurt.

Most annoying thing your costar did on set?
JT:  She would serenade me, all of us, in the makeup trailer—
MK:  I can’t sing.
JT:  Couldn’t carry a tune if I put it in a bucket for her. It’s awesome, though, because she does not give a sh*t.

In romance, are you ruled by your head or heart?
MK: My heart. I’m trying to lead with my head. I am. I’m trying! I’m failing.
JT: She’s lying. Don’t ever change, kiddo. I’m a pushover too. I’m not really all that smart, so I don’t really have anything to lead with except my heart.

On Mila: Ralph Lauren Black Label dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, 

her own Cartier bracelet. 

On Justin: Lanvin shirt, wool tie, wool pants, leather shoes.

 

On Mila: Chanel jumpsuit, Christian Louboutin shoes, Cartier bracelet. 

On Justin: Hermès cardigan, Marc Jacobs cotton shirt, Prada tie.

 

On Mila: Tom Ford chantilly lace cocktail dress. 

On Justin: Lanvin shirt, wool tie, wool pants.

On Mila: Chanel jumpsuit, Christian Louboutin shoes.

On Justin: Hermès cardigan, Marc Jacobs shirt, Viktor & Rolf trousers.

On Mila: Chanel silk and tulle dress, Manolo Blahnik shoes. 

On Justin: Viktor & Rolf jacket and trousers, Marc Jacobs shirt, Prada tie.

 

On Mila: Tom Ford chantilly lace cocktail dress. On Justin: Lanvin shirt.

Photos: Carter Smith
Courtesy of ELLE

Leatitia Casta For ELLE France July 2011