Fans of Sergio Rossi, listen up! The Italian luxury shoes and accessory brand (a member of the Gucci Group) has opened its flagship store in KL, located at the Starhill Galleria at Indulge Floor. If you desire high quality Italian footwear, this is the place to be.

 For now, we're loving' this drool-worthy Sirena ankle boot with its mermaid-like fishnet stocking detail from the Spring/Summer 2010 'Metamorphosis' collection...

Who says the local fashion scene is dead? At the recent Youth Festival 2010, held from 28th to 30th May at Putra World Trade Centre, female spotted these up-and-coming designers at the Young Designers Arena (YODA) fashion show themed 'Harajuku', held on the final day of the festival. They may be fresh out of college, but these budding designers proved that fashion holds no boundaries, especially when creativity and passion is the order of the day. The designers who showcased their designs include Ooi Couture, Amie, Raymond Goh, Safura, Merlee Syarif, Fizi Woo, Fadli, Siti Ameera Saleh (winner of Fashion Design Competition from Kolej Komuniti Sabak Bernam) and Sharil Mansor (winner of Fashion Design Competition from Kolej Komuniti Selayang). female fully supports Malaysian designers, whether they’re already established or new kids on the block!

The designers posed for a photocall, together with Baizura Tazri, founder of YODA (fourth from right) and hairstylists from Miko Hair Studio (on the right), who were the official hairstylists for the show.

Raymond Goh's masterpiece

Despite being a beauty writer, I hardly wear makeup. I do, however, love my lip balms! Once, I was clearing my handbag and found five balms in it! Plus, I have at least two on my desk at work, and one by my bed. So it's safe to say I'm a lip balm addict.

A few weeks ago, another beauty writer arrived at the office with gorgeous flushed cheeks. She didn't have any makeup on, save for her eyeliner, so I assumed she must have been running up the stairs, or something like that. Envious, I asked her, "Michelle, what product are you currently using? You're glowing!" She grinned and said rather secretively, "I've been applying light pink blush with my fingers, not with a brush." Now, in addition to lip balms, I carry a blusher with me all the time... and leave the brush behind.

L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE PEONY FACECOLOUR POWDER IN VALSE DE VIENNE, RM60

Who can forget that leggy, redheaded stunner who appeared in BCBGMAXAZRIA's Spring/Summer 2008 ad campaign (photographed by Patrick Demarchelier)? Yes, we're talking about the iconic Karen Elson a.k.a. the significant other half of Jack White (of US rock band 'The White Stripes'). The supermodel has released her solo album titled 'The Ghost Who Walks', produced by hubby Jack. Apparently, her days of moonlighting as a musician with NYC-based political cabaret troupe The Citizens Band has paid off as she dives head-on into her music career with the official release of the album in February. We must say, it's Karen at her masterful best as she immerses herself in the culture of vintage Americana with a striking vocal prowess. Her first music video for "The Ghost Who Walks (Acoustic)" is available on her website www.karenelson.com and the Third Man Records' Modlife website. 

Check out the single 'Cruel Summer' here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g6o4gFz4Ys

If you’ve been a regular couch potato; catching TV shows like America’s Next Top Model, you must like watching the gruelling process of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly or even better – dream of becoming a star yourself. Guess what? Estee Lauder’s Model Search is back! The search begins on 28th April, where the Estee Lauder Model Dream Team hits the road in major cities nationwide in search of two women who are confident, modern and elegant. All you have to do is go to any Estee Lauder Model Search road show location and sign up for the chance of a lifetime – overnight fame and prizes totalling over RM258,000, including an all-expense paid 6D/5N photography session in Australia!

Mark these dates on your calendars now and don’t miss the Grand Finale on 13th July at Suria KLCC!

• Mid Valley Megamall Centre Court: 28th April to 4th May (03-2284 8422)
• Jusco Kinta City Ipoh: 10th to 16th May (05-549 5266)
• Metrojaya Plaza Pelangi Johor Bahru: 19th to 23th May (07-332 9976)
• Parkson 1-Utama Oval Court: 26th to 30th May (03-7726 2377)
• Jusco Queensbay Mall: 10th to 13th June (04-641 1108)
• Parkson The Spring Kuching: 17th to 20th June (082-425 080)
• Parkson Mahkota Parade Melaka: 16th to 20th June (06-282 7123)
• Isetan Suria KLCC Concourse: 6th to 11th July (03-2382 0600)

For details, log on to www.esteelaudermodelsearch.com.my or call 019-297 7884/5.

The gorgeous winners from the past couple of years: Priscilla, Carol, Jennifer and Cay