Known for her generous humanitarian efforts, legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell organized a Fashion for Relief star studded event to raise money for the earthquake victims in Haiti.

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The Israeli beauty, Bar Refaeli, is a perfect example of all the smarts, poise and grace of the modeling industry that are quintessential towards her continuous fame and popularity the world over.  Following on from an incredibly successful 2009, Refaeli seems to have begun the new year by continuing her flourishing streak.

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Ever since I saw Julianne Moore in “Boogie Nights”, she became one of my all time favorite actresses, and when she starred in “Magnolia” (one of my all time favorite films) she carved her place deservingly as one of the best actresses there ever were. To celebrate her extensive and varied acting career, and her classic stunning beauty, Harper’s Bazaar UK put her on the cover of their first issue of the year, January 2010.

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The master of effortlessly combining fashion with 70s porn inspired photos, Terry Richardson is back it again in the latest VMAN Magazine, issue 16 (and it looks more subtle than his usual tactics). Titled “Work It Out”, it’s just reminder to go and hit the gym and sweat… Well, after you finish reading our SQUA.RE Blog posts that is…

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Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. The soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things; knows not the livid loneliness of fear. — Amelia Earhart

Develop Self Directedness

One of the most compelling aspects of life is the notion that we are in control.  When we truly comprehend that what happens in our life is derived from the decisions we make, that we control the seconds, it is then we are able to grasp the incredible self agency inherent inside of us. Our spirit is empowered, and our self directedness will outline our experiences, challenges, defeats, and our victories. Read the rest of this entry »

If Andy Warhol is known for his groundbreaking philosophy, the above statement is certainly one of its key founding thoughts and it is also the opening line of Pop Life, the latest exhibition at the Tate Modern in London.

The exhibition, which before being named Pop Life, went through the potential names of “Sold Out” and “Warhol’s Children”, is an exploration of the neo-pop generation from the late 1970s to today, who all succeeded in turning their name into a brand, and whose work explores the relationship between art, commerce and pop culture.

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“If a design can withstand time, then it is a solid investment.” These days, as we are all looking for value and investment pieces in our fashion choices, this is a highly relevant statement. This is also a passion, a talent and a dedication for Atelier Mayer, an online store offering a large inventory of classic vintage clothes from 1900 to 2000.

I had the pleasure of discovering the website through one of its occasional pop-up events in London. The collection of vintage designs of all types presented then certainly was as vast as any avid collector could wish for. Every piece has its own unique character, entirely imported from another time and era, and yet is in a perfect state, while the overall collection seems simply selected with an impeccable taste. There is in fact a great deal of talent behind the Atelier Mayer offering: the site is inspired by the late Klaudia Mayer, an Austrian haute couture tailor whose atelier was originally founded in 1927. Read the rest of this entry »

In her Crosscurrents column in T Magazine, Suzy Menkes begins with her passion for precious wrappings. Tiffany, Lanvin, Chanel and Prada are some of the few brands that have developed the way they present their products into an art of sophisticated packaging. Only one more box is on Menkes’ list, and this one is of a different kind: the Ladurée macaroons.

This weekend, as always when spending time in the South of France, while I took the time to appreciate the unique natural setting, another proven indulgence certainly has been the food. Today’s discovery for that matter were the “Macarons De Nancy“, a species which is no less than the very original kind of macaroons, inspired by a pastry imported from Italy, and made by the Maison des Soeurs Macarons since 1793. Read the rest of this entry »

The link between opulence and spirituality has been eternal. People need spirituality to appreciate what they have got. The more you gain, the more you need an understanding of life to enjoy it. Otherwise, you always feel unfulfilled and unsatisfied. I was deeply struck when I read last week about a Florida real estate developer and a spiritual institution, who joint hands to help the highly privileged discover their higher purpose in life. This could well be defining the next era of luxury.

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Pop’s hottest new lady is set to make the ultimate, anticipated debut with her irresistible, alluring new hit guaranteed to smash global airwaves. Eight months after showcasing her talent on X Factor and subsequently catapulting to glory, Alexandra Burke is now sitting on one of the coolest pop debuts of the decade, with a dangerously sexy disco stormer set to define her place on the world stage.

Produced by hit makers The Phantom Boyz, ‘Bad Boys’ has already had pop aficionados and critics salivating with excitement and desperate for more. Read the rest of this entry »

With reality TV shows as Master Chef and Gordon Ramsey’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ popping up – the world of cooking and fine dining has become an absolute phenomenon and a great medium in mentoring and educating the likes of home cooks to aspiring chef’s to be.

Recently, in my spec to become one of those people who appreciate fine dining and culinary excellence – I had visited a world, fused together where the delights of eastern influences of simplicity & color meets the western style of beauty and refinement. This restaurant known to the very few is called the ‘Monkey Magic’ which is located on the trendy strip of Crown Street, Surry Hills in Sydney. Read the rest of this entry »