Nicolas Degennes who is an artistic director at Givenchy, was inspired by the refined beauty of Indian women,therefore creating the Sari Spring Collection.The collection features warm shades of gold ,orange, and pink similar to those Indian women wear in their makeup and clothing.20-year Slovakian model, Michaela Kocianovais the face for Givenchy’s Maharani Collection.Even though she looks ravishing,it would have been nice if they chosen a famous Bollywood actress or upcoming Indian model to be the face of this collection.

I’m not a blush wearer, but they are by far the most interesting and exciting items in this entire collection.Maharani Orange and Pink Sari Glow Blush ($42) are iridescent with a subtle shimmer.The blush packing is simply gorgeous. I really like the orange and pink/purple combo with the gold overlay.The blushes themselves have a black design overlay.This collection is very wearable for people of olive complexion or dark skin tones.Givenchy will also be releasing a limited edition face and eye called Prismissime Visage Palettes.These palettes are prefect for those who have tanned or pale skin.

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“Models are probably the most sensitive, insecure girls ever. Because we always have to prove our beauty, and this is .. very inhuman. If you think i’m cute, alright. If you don’t think i’m cute, whatever.”

Not only is Mariacarla Boscono brutally honest, but she’s an extremely versatile model-just look at her resume. She’s campaigned for top fashion brands Givenchy , Roberto Cavalli , Armani Exchange , Bulgari , Calvin Klein , Chanel and Christian Dior.

Born in Italy, Mariacarla moved with her parents to Africa in a village in Mombassa when she was only nine years old. At the age of seventeen, she was discovered by a family photographer and friend. Her big breakthrough however, didn’t come until she walked in the Spring Paris fashion show for designers Issey Miyake and Vivienne Westwood. Ever since she’s nabbed the pages of Harper’s Bazaar , Vogue Italia , and British Vogue.

Currently Mariacarla Boscono resides in New York City, her hobbies include cooking and the latest exercise crave, yoga.

Even though she didn’t appear at Givenchy’s couture show on Monday, Boscono can be seen in his latest spring ad alongside models Lakshmi Menon , Lara Stone and Natashy Poly.

Barbie has team up with Stila Cosmetics to create a collection in honor of her 50th birthday.Stila will launch a new version of its talking palette ($40), it will include tips on how to create an barbie inspired look.The limited edition Barbie Loves Stila collection is available exclusively at Sephora.Barbie loves Stila Collection with feature four Decades of Beauty cans priced at $40.

Four Decades of Beauty cans are:

(1) Foxy Barbie , which depicts the African-American Barbie launched in 1980. It includes a Lip Glaze called Foxy, mascara and a compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color.

(2) Ponytail Barbie , celebrates the first Barbie, launched in 1959. It includes a red lipstick called Ponytail, a liquid eyeliner and a three-pan paper-wrapped compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color.

(3) Malibu Barbie , which highlights the doll of the same name that launched in 1971. It includes has a pale pink Lip Glaze called Malibu, a black mascara and a compact with two eye shadows and a bronzer.

(4) Jewel Barbie , is based on the 2000 Barbie of the same name.It includes a bright pink Lip Glaze called Jewel, a Multi-Effect Mascara and a compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color

Stila Cosmetics will be the sponsor of Barbie first runway show at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in February.Famed designer Vera Wang along with fifty other designers will drape models in barbie inspired fashions.The lead makeup artist for the run way show will be Charlotte Tilbury.

Though she’s only twenty years old, the Philadelphia native has already created a pretty impressive resume for herself. She’s walked in shows for Baby Phat, L.A.M.B, and Imitation of Christ, signed a fragrance contract with Calvin Klein One in 2005, and appeared on the pages of numerous magazines such as Vibe, V magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar. Sessilee Lopez got her big break when she was signed on to IMG models. Shortly thereafter Sessliee moved to the big apple to pursue a modeling career full time.

Choosing photos of Sessliee was the most difficult, and if you’ve seen her collection of work you’d know why, but what caught my eye is her spread in Vogue Italia’s “Black” Issue. Lopez appeared alongside the mag with prominent fashion models Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, and Jourdan Dunn.

Sessilee Lopez is currently signed on with Major Model Management, and just finished shooting a commercial for CK One. The commercial for the fragrance will launch nationwide on January 20th. For the latest up to date info on Ms. Lopez, head over to her official blogspot page . Sessilee gives her readers the inside scoop on what she’s been doing on and off the runway.

Every day photographers and agencies are searching high and low for the next big model. From Aussie Elle Macpherson to Victoria’s secret model Gisele Bundchen, these two ladies have stunning looks and personality to boot. But they better watch out, there is a new beauty on the scene that could give them a run for their money -Eugenia Mandzhieva. Eugenia Mandzhieva was born in Kalmykiya, Russia and got her big break when she was signed to Trump Models Agceny. She’s appeared in runway shows for notable designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Catherine Malandrino and Alexander McQueen. The slender, Russian model’s quirky features such as her striking jawline and cheekbones, is what gives this 5′11 model edge from your typical cookie-cutter model.

Eugenia Mandzhieva has had her fair share of ad campaigns and cover shoots; modeling Simply Vera by Vera Wang and the landing the front pages of Vogue Russia in 2007.Shot by Greg Lotus, Eugenia poses effortlessly in the November 2008 issue of Vogue Italia.