Have you ever wonder how your favorite super models like Heidi Klum, Marissa Miller, and Gisele Bundchen keep their abs in sleek shape?  Here are a few tips, snacks, and meal ideas to help you achieve hourglass curves just like these runway beauties…

Healthful snacks that curb your appetite and are good for your body:

• Edamame
• Roasted soy nuts
• Swiss cheese
• Apples
• Berries
• Egg whites
• Sweet potatoes
• Salmon
• Tuna
• Raw almonds
• Oranges and other citrus fruits
• Greek yogurt
• Oatmeal

Exercises to achieve flat abs:

• Crunches using a balance ball
• Using 3-5 pound weights with toning exercises
• Switching up your exercise routine regularly, this will ensure your body does not become accustomed to routine
• Running and/or walking in intervals
• Yoga & Pilates help keep lean, long muscles
• Working out at least 3 days per week
• Dance classes are also a wonderful way to stay in shape and build confidence in your body shape and control

Tips:

• Drink half your body weight in fluid ounces of water daily, this will help flush toxins from your body. Resulting in clearer skin, less bloating and a more youthful glow.
• Drink 2 glasses of cold water before every meal and when you feel hungry. This will help you from over-eating.

Craving Junk Food?  Then Eat This…

• Want ice cream?
  • 1 cup of ice cream = 300 calories
  • 1 cut of Greek yogurt = 150 calories
• Want pizza?
  • 1 slice of pizza = 330 calories
  • whole-wheat English muffin pizza = 180 calories
• Craving potato chips?
  • 1.5 ounce bag of chips = 250 calories
  • 2 cups of popped popcorn = 60 calories
• Something salty?
  • Medium order of French fries = 380 calories
  • 1 cup of sweet potato fries = 180 calories
• Afternoon pick-me up
  • 16 oz. Frappuccino = 240 calories
  • 12 oz. Skinny Latte = 90 calories
• Craving pasta?
  • Order of Fettuccini Alfredo = 1,220 calories
  • 1 cup of whole-wheat pasta with olive oil and parmesan = 280 calories
• Alternative burger
  • Bacon Cheeseburger = 550 calories
  • A grilled-cheese sandwich with mushrooms = 260 calories
• Sweet tooth?
  • Small fast-food milk shake = 400 calories
  • 1 cup of frozen yogurt = 200 calories

The ultra chic fashion magazine V is featuring an entire issue in February devoted to “plus” sized models which is on newsstands now. Women ranging from sizes 12 to 14 will be posing in barely there outfits. Among these outfits there will be photos of the models in bathing suits, “bras, and low slung jeans, for “V” magazine’s “Size” issue.

This feature has been the cause of many heated discussions all over the internet. After checking out a few of the discussions it seems like most people are excited to see real sized women grace the pages of a major fashion magazine, if even for just one issue, helping to boost the confidence of the average sized woman. Though there are those with quite differing opinions on this topic, it’s something different and fun that V has chosen to do reminding all women that they are beautiful in their own way and we applaud their February ‘10 edition.

The people of Hampshire, England would never have guessed that a young girl from their city would be shaping the fashion landscape. Britain’s, Alice Gibb, born December 8^th, 1991, hit the fashion world running at age 14, when she was photographed by Mario Testino to be published in British Vogue (pictured below). Young Alice has become known around the world for her strong red hair and rich skin color.

In September 2006, Alice had her first runway introduction, showing the Christopher Kane spring collection. This publicity caught the attention of Italian Vogue, and she was featured on the cover, as one of the industries rising stars, in December of 2006 (pictured below).

Over past three years Alice has continued to impress the designers and photographers alike, walking for Biba and Luella, Jens Laugesen and Giles, to name a few. Alice joined in the New York Fashion Week in 2007, participating in the spring shows for Proenza Schouker, Rodarte, and Marc Jacobs (backstage, pictured below).

In addition, Alice became the one of the new models for Burberry, accompanied by Lily Donaldson and Agyness Deyn; and has also been contracted by Alexander McQueen for an ad campaign, with photographer Craig McDean (pictured below).

Think of Nirvana, Dawson’s Creek, and scrunchies. Ok so, we all remember the 90’s and some may still be trying to forget them. You can run, but you can’t hide. Many of the fashion trends from the early 90’s are now back in style and bigger than ever. One trend you thought you would never have to see again that is making a huge comeback is combat boots

From Dr. Martens to Frye Boots, companies are reproducing (or continuing to produce) the traditional combat boot but with some fun modern touches. Everything from studs to straps and patterns are being added to combat boots to give them an updated look that’s hard to resist.

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to give them a try, they come in all different heights from a shorter ankle look, all the way to knee- high looks. Tons of celebrities are wearing the traditional Dr. Marten combat boot (as shown above) with the top folded out so the flannel is visible, and some are going for an edgier, studded play on the boot. If the flannel and studs aren’t for you, try a pair of simple black motorcycle boots. They are just as fun and still have that 90’s feel to them.

Everyone from Rhianna to Ke$ha has been spotting rocking this new trend, and mixing the hard edge of the combat boots with fun, girly outfits. If you’re not sure what to wear with these boots try something simple during the day like leggings and a bulky sweater, or flannel. You can finish off the look with a great knit, saggy hat and a colorful pair of Ray Bans. Almost anyway you style these boots will look great, just remember to have fun with your look.

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Who said that? Can you guess who said the following quotes?

1. “Beauty is also submitted to the taste of time, so a beautiful woman from the Belle Epoch is not exactly the perfect beauty of today, so beauty is something that changes with time.”

Hint: He is currently the designer for Chanel. He is German and famous for his long white pony tail, and black sunglasses.

2. “A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.”

Hint: She is an American designer most famous for her wedding gown designs.

3. ” I’d go on the train to castings, changing from my school uniform on the train. I carried on like that for a few years, getting jobs in bits and pieces.”

Hint: She is a world famous model from London. She got her “big break” doing a Calvin Klein campaign.

Answers: 1- Karl Lagerfeld, 2- Vera Wang, 3- Kate Moss

The world is in search for ways to improve the devastating circumstances in Haiti, which occurred after a magnitude 7 earthquake hit near the Haitian Capital of Port-au-Prince. This disaster has left much of the country in utter dismay, as foreign governments and non-government organizations attempt to help the nation rebuild. With a death toll of over 70,000 people and a nations infrastructure to weak to help its citizens, people around the world are thinking of unique ways to raise money for relief funds.

Two large figures in the entertainment industry, Lady Gaga & Ben Stiller, have turned to fashion in hopes of bettering the current situation. In the week following the earthquake, these two stars each started Haitian aid platforms.

Lady Gaga has designed a tee-shirt that uses Haiti’s flag colors and has promised that 100% of all proceeds will be go towards relief funds.

visit: LadyGaga.com

Ben Stiller has started a campaign, named “Stillerstrong,” which is dedicated to raising money to help build/rebuild schools in Haiti. The campaign is a spin off of the “Livestrong,” fund raiser developed by Lance Armstrong, while retaining Stiller’s most known attribute, comedy; as the website displays “Zoolander” in the Stillerstrong product. Stillerstrong is selling fashionable headbands with the guarantee that all proceeds will be devoted to Haitian schools; with $15 headbands (multiple colors), $100 limited addition headbands, and $500 autographed headbands.

This world famous model is originally from Poland. She has an extremely diverse look modeling in everything from haute couture runway shows to this years Victoria’s Secret fashion show.  Vogue Paris named this model to be one of the top models of the 2000’s decade. Most recently this model has been chosen by Nintendo as the face of Yoga Wii after mentioning in an interview how much she loves yoga! Check out some more pictures and see if you can guess who this is!

Click here to see her models.com profile and to see if you guessed correctly!

Caroline Trentini

Nationality: Brazilian

Age: 22 / DOB July 6, 1987

Lives in NY, NY

The same modeling agent who discovered supermodel Gisele Bundchen discovered Caroline at age 12 while she was walking down the street in her hometown in Brazil.

At age 14, she moved to NYC to pursue modeling.

A year later, at age 15, she experiences her first major breakthrough when she models in a photo shoot for Marc by Marc Jacobs.

At age 16, she walks the catwalk for the first time during Paris Fashion week.In 2005, she models for her first time in the nationally televised Victoria Secret Fashion Show.

The following year, she models as the face of Gucci’s 85^th Anniversary Campaign.

In 2007, she became the face of Oscar de la Renta.

Later in May 2007, she is featured on the cover of Vogue as one of the next top up and coming super models.

In 2008, she becomes the face of DKNY and DKNY Underwear.

Since her start in 2003, Caroline has exploded on the international fashion circuit by appearing in numerous high-fashion editorials and runway shows. Caroline caught our eye recently when she appeared in over 10 Runway shows for high-fashion designers in their Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear shows. Here are just a couple of images from those shows.

Derek Lam Show

Donna Karan

Carolina Herrara

Oscar de la Renta

Tommy Hilfiger

Christian Dior

John Galliano

All photos courtesy of Vogue.com

Obama models,  well sort of…

President Barak Obama is well known and well liked for his politics and for some others, he is well liked for his good looks.  Outerwear company, Weatherproof, seems to agree with the public as well because earlier this month they put up a billboard in New York City with the President striking a pose in the brand’s jacket while in China.  Although the company maintains that the picture is authentic and was legally obtained from the Associated Press, the White House has asked the company to remove the ad.  Unfortunately for both the company and the public, the President’s model pose will be no more.

photo courtesy of Getty Images

Other Celebrity Modeling News:

The Material Girl Cleans Up

Madonna defies her “Material Girl” nickname in the winter 2010 Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign in which she is photographed performing rather mundane chores such as washing dishes and sweeping the floor.  Although these tasks seem rather unattractive and deviate from her character, Madonna makes chores look sexy particularly at age 52!

Photo: Steven Klein

Photo: Steven Klein

Megan Fox and Cristiano Ronaldo Strip

Check out the latest faces of Armani underwear campaign! Actress Megan Fox and European soccer star Cristiano Rinaldo strip down to their skivvies to represent Armani’s latest underwear line.  Their new ads will replace the ever-popular David and Victoria Beckham underwear ad campaign.

photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

Emma Watson’s Missing A Leg

Emma Watson shot the latest Burberry campaign with her good-looking younger brother Alex Watson.  One of the shots Burberry has released has many in the fashion world talking and it isn’t about how adorable the sibling pair is.  In fact, it is how un-attractive and un-natural this photo appears to be.  Look closely at the pose and notice how Emma’s right leg simply disappears behind her brother Alex.  This interesting pose has many people asking, is this simply a bad angle or is this photo the latest case of celebrity Photoshop gone bad?

photographer: Mario Testino

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In this difficult economy, finding and creating new, viable business opportunities is proving difficult to just about everyone. In Colorado, Governor Bill Ritter is hoping to change this, at least in the world of creative production in the Rocky Mountain region.

As the costs of film production continue to increase year over year, the state of Colorado is seeking new ways to incentivize production companies. Colorado already has some tax incentives in place for film production; Gov. Ritter has recently introduced a new set of legislative bills to amplify the incentives and rebates to further entice outside production crews to utilize the vast and varied backdrop of Colorado and the city of Denver.

At the Colorado 2010 legislative session, which started last Wednesday, January 13^th, the new bills will be introduced. Although the bills are not completely finalized, Gov. Ritter expressed a very optimistic view when presenting it to the public. Gov. Ritter emphasized that in no way would these bills cost the taxpayers; and that the main focus is to decrease restrictions on the existing bill’s hiring and spending requirements. Currently, any out-of-state production companies seeking to work in Colorado, must comprise its production staff to be 75% Colorado residents; these numbers would be dramatically decreased in the new bill.

As stated by Gov. Ritter, Colorado’s fifth largest employment sector is the ‘Creative Industry’, which is currently comprised of over 186,000 workers statewide. The new bills presented will bring more business to our great state and hopefully with it, greater opportunities for everyone in Colorado’s creative industry.

Governor Bill Ritter unveils the three new bills to boost Colorado's fillm industry. Photo: Richard J Schneider