Jessica House II Elite Model Q & A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?

Jessica: Damon Baker

E: What is your favourite film?

J: Goodfellas

E: What is your nickname?

J: Mousey

E: Guilty pleasure?

J: 90210

E: What's your celebrity lookalike?

J: Shauna (Bennett, another lovely Elite girl) says I look like Anne Hathaway..I don’t!

E: The coolest era?

J: 1940’s

E: Favourite hangout?

J: Elite!! Haha

E: Your most overused phrase?

J: Okay

E: Dream job?

J: Film editor

E: Favourite person in the agency?

J: Tori (my booker)

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

J: London – ALL the takeaways

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

J: 18

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

J: Hate.

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

J: Standard coffee (I’m northern so prefer tea!)

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

J: Miami 2 Ibiza – Swedish House Mafia

E: How would you describe your style?

J: Comfy

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?

J: I haven’t L

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

J: “Just saw a stylist I worked with the other day…in French Vogue!”

E: How much is a pint of milk?

J: ?

E: Describe yourself in 3 words…

J: Northern. Northern. Northern.

Marinet Matthee || New In Town

Chanel summer make-up 2011

Oh how I do like summer collections. And especially if Chanel comes out with a product called Mimosa! (Bellini next year?) Here's what I got:

I was desperate to get my hands on the nail colours - but to be honest, they're not worth the hype. Mimosa is a tremendously happy colour but it's difficult to apply, hence the rather sloppy manicure. Morning Rose is cute, it makes me think of candy, but I prefer Chanel's Pêche Nacrée from the spring collection (see pictures below to compare). And Beige Pétale is nothing special - so far I've used it once, applying just one coat to the nails (and no base/top coat) for a barely-there look when I didn't have the time to do a colourful manicure.

Summer collection: Beige Pétale, Morning Rose, Mimosa

Mimosa (summer), Morning Rose (summer), Pêche Nacrée (spring collection)

The blush-bronzers are really pretty and my favourite of the collection. I originally picked up the pink one, but then went back for the coral one. These give a soft glow to the cheeks and are perfect for summer.

Bronze Rose, Bronze Corail

Officially, I'm not into lip glosses anymore and especially not Chanel glosses because the two I had about six years ago leaked and I had to throw them out. But there was one gloss in this collection that I kept on picking up and admiring - always the same one - so I finally gave in. Glossimer 277 (Pensée) is non-glittery, it only has tiny gold sparkles (none of the outrageous blue, red, silver glitter). It is so pretty...  

William Potter II Out Magazine

William Potter is all grown up and would you look at that smoulder! William recently shot this editorial for Out Magazine with Thomas Giddings and can you believe it was shot in Poole, the deserted wasteland would look more at home in the American outback. We are loving Williams laid back look and can't wait to see what else he has to offer us!

Kate Middleton with Michelle Obama

Kate's dress: Reiss

Clutch: Anya Hindmarch

Olga Sherer || Louis Vuitton Prefall 2011

The stunning elegance of Olga Sherer is a perfect match for the Louis Vuitton prefall collection - the classic art direction and vintage inspired styling has got us pining for yester-year or at least a flight to the Alps for a skiing holiday. Gorgeous.

Pierre Harald || New In Town

Timothy Renouf II Elite Model Q&A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?

Timothy: Claire Pepper

E: What was your first modelling job?

T: GQ Italia

E: What is your favourite film?

T: It’s a close call between ‘The Graduate’ & ‘Hook’ – big Dustin Hoffman fan.

E: What is your nickname?

T: Nouf/Tim Ren/De Jersey

E: Guilty pleasure?

T: The Only Way Is Essex – I love rubbish TV (E: It’s not rubbish though is it Tim?)

E: What's your celebrity lookalike?

T: Apparently Nicolo from X-Factor. Gutted. Getting chased down Columbia Road Flower Market is not the one.

E: The coolest era?

T: 50’s

E: Favourite hangout?

T: The Victoria (on Grove Road)

E: Your most overused phrase?

T: “What’s not to like?”

E: Dream job?

T: Burberry

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

T: London = Home, Paris = The Woodstock Hostel, Milan = Zac + Maria

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

T: A Pirate – Nothing’s changed

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

T: ‘Ain’t bov’d’ – Ailish the “Elite” Thesaurus

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

T: Us to leave

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

T: Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True

E: What is your life philosophy?

T: Enjoy

E: How would you describe your style?

T: Hats everywhere

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?

T: A Marni coat

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

T: Club Tropicana

E: How much is a pint of milk?

T: Twice as much as half a pint

E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?

T: Don’t forget your book.

E: Describe yourself in 3 words…

T: A true babe

Stephen Thompson & Rob Evans || i-D Magazine

Take a look at these graphic images, hot off the press from i-D magazine, featuring not one but two of our lovely boys. Stephen Thompson and new boy Rob Evans, both looking fierce as ever. Love love love it!

Tommy K || Twin Magazine

Shot by Ben Weller, Tommy K looks dreamy in this editorial for Twin Magazine. Taking inspiration from our guilty pleasure Braveheart, Tommy looks every inch the William Wallis alongside his leading lady, with a location to rival the Scottish Highlands. We love!

Butter London Victoriana

This is my first Butter London nail varnish. Great quality! Two coats (easy to apply) + top coat and my nails were still looking nice (as in, not much chipping) when I took the polish off - rather reluctantly - five days later. Staying power, yes!  

The rectangular bottles are so much more practical than eg OPI's round ones. They take up less space! 

Most of all, it's the colour that I adore, though. 

Julia Saner || Vogue Japan

Julia Saner the global winner of Elite Model Look 2010 features in this relaxed and elegant editorial for Vogue Japan shot by Ben Weller and styled br Grace Koo. If you think you have what it takes to follow in Julia's steps and to be our next supermodel, why not apply online here for this years Elite Model Look and keep checking our blog, Facebook and Twitter for exciting details of our UK contest to be announced very soon!

Julie Gollner || New In Town

Tasha Franken || Unde. Ligne AW11

Our stunning Tasha Franken shows off the AW11 collection of Under.Ligne by Designer Do Ris. We love this charming film shot by Christopher Starbody, to the beautifully whimsical sounds of Phone Home.

Maud Welzen || Turkish Vogue

We heart this beautiful editorial featuring Elite new face Maud Welzen, she is a picture of relaxed elegance, shot by the super talented David Dunan and styled by the lovely Sebastian Kauffman.

Nyasha Matonhodze || Emanuel Ungaro A/W 2011

Take a look at this amazing video featuring Nyasha the winner of our 2009 Elite Model Look contest.

Since winning Elite Model Look, Northampton born Nyasha has had an amazing career, walking catwalks across the globe, and shooting a whole host of amazing editorials and campaigns including 

Wonderland Magazine, Teen Vogue with Jason Kibbler, several  great campaigns which will be published very soon.

We have some very exciting announcements coming up so keep watching our blog, Facebook page and Twitter for updates.

Further details can be found at www.elitemodellook.co.uk

Louis Galloway || Elite Model Q&A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?

Louis: Cheryl Dunn on the Adidas campiagn in New York…big up!

E: What was your first modelling job?

L: Topman

E: What is your favourite film?

L: Stand By Me 

E: What is your nickname?

L: Ohhh Louis

E: Guilty pleasure?

L: Rory Torrens

E: Best thing about London?

L: Newington Butts Estate. Represent.

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

L: A cowboy

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

L: Hate.

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

L: Can we go somewhere else?

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

L: Hannah Montana - Party in the USA (E: He really does love this one! It gets him in the party mood apparently.)

E: What did you have for breakfast today?

L: Porridge. Obviously.

E: How would you describe your style?

L: Lazy

E: Which established model do you most admire?

L: Hansel - so Major Models right now!

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

L: Not sure.

E: How much is a pint of milk?

L: 99p

E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?

L: My fellow Elite boyz

E: Tell us a joke.

L: Rangers FC

E: Describe yourself in 3 words…

L: Sottish, Slow and Simple

Cheap shoes

There are some things in life that I do not understand.

Usually, more expensive = better quality (= more comfortable).
However, when it comes to shoes, my experience has been: cheap = comfortable!

For example, my Prada heels (see here) are pretty to look at but hurt soon after I've put them on and I can hardly walk in them. But these cheap shoes from H+M are so comfy, I can walk in them all day. I got them in black and brown, and I feel like getting back-ups, that's how impressed I am. I can't believe it! I had no idea. Have you ever tried H+M shoes?

Danielle Foster || Elite Model Q&A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?

Danielle: Peter Perdonamou

E: What was your first job?

D: Working for my brother in the recycling business.

E: What is your favourite film?

D: Wolf Creek

E: What is your nickname?

D: Pud, because when I was a baby I loved puddings and was really fat.

E: Guilty pleasure?

D: Midnight cheese and dark dreams

E: Dream job?

D: Shooting with Tim Walker on my horse.

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

D: Kingsland Road/Living away from the parents/Markets

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

D: I wanted to be a boy so I didn't have to wear dresses.

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

D: Love

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

D: ….it to be shut down.

E: Who is your celebrity crush?

D: Paul daniels

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

D: Biffy Clyro - God & Satan

E: What is your life philosophy?

D: Drink and enjoy

E: How would you describe your style?

D: Cheap and cheerful.

E: Which established model do you most admire?

D: Beth Ditto

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?

D: Tights

E: Tell us a joke

D: You can't get attacked by sharks, unless you're in water

LV accessories, for a change

Before I forget, can I mention that the LV boxes are the cutest ever - they open like a drawer!

I didn't get a belt. It's a long strap for my pochette. It seems straightforward but it wasn't. 

I've had this pochette for years (it was one of my first designer bags), as you can see from the colour of the leather (far right, below) - it's a caramel brown. So when I went into the LV boutique a few weeks ago to get a replacement for my old strap (short) that was falling apart, I asked if there were any dark ones and they said no (which isn't true, as I found out later)... I reluctantly bought the really, really light-coloured strap (short) that you see in the picture, which looks silly! Then when I was in LV again, buying the agenda (details below), I asked again ("do you happen to have...") and the guy brought me a dark brown strap (I wanted a long one)! It's a bit wider but I think it looks better than the light brown.

I actually went in to buy an agenda. Yes, I know it's already May and it's not exactly the usual time of the year to buy calendars but I'd suddenly had an urge to write stuff on paper. Actually, it's because I've had some problems with my iPhone lately - whilst synchronising (with two computers, that's the problem), I've lost data or had them replaced with wrong data etc etc... 

Sorry LV, but Louis Vuitton wasn't my first choice. Of course I went and asked at Chanel but they told me that all the good stuff comes in December. So I'll probably get a Chanel diary at the end of the year but for now... I got this one from LV. 

Pippa Middleton style

* Reposting! This post, together with comments, just somehow disappeared! What is going on? *

Pippa wowed at her sister's wedding but do you like her style? It's similar to Kate's but she also has a more playful side - think ruffled dresses, for example.

Whose style do you like better?

I prefer Kate's. See Kate's style here and here. 

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