Of Inspiration, Lady GaGa does V Magazine

It is no secret that I absolutely ADORE Lady GaGa. From makeup to music, this songstress and pop icon can do no wrong in my eyes. Now, imagine how excited I was to hear that GaGa would be doing a cover for V Magazine's Issue 61. Shot by Mario Testino, this spread is a feast for the eyes.

LADY GAGA was photographed by MARIO TESTINO in NYC and wears Marc Jacobs styled by Nicola Formichetti. The magazine is available on newsstands as of yesterday, Sept 1st. It will come in 2 different versions with GAGA “wearing” removable electrostatic blue and pink Marc Jacobs glasses.

In regards to his inspiration for the cover shot, Editor-in-chief Stephen Gan says: "When the Marc Jacobs pink hooded coat and glasses came down the runway, I knew there was only one person I wanted to see in it: Lady Gaga. Growing up as a kid obsessed with new wave, I would cut up paper sunglasses and put them on to celebs’ faces on magazine covers. These plastic peel on and peel off glasses come in pink and blue and are actually based on the Marc Jacobs ones that came down the runway! There's no other celeb that has done more for the eyewear biz than Gaga. Giving people something tactile and collectible...I feel like a kid again peeling those glasses on and off the V cover."

As if that cover isn't enough to bring your pop-happy levels up through the roof, have a look at this gem:
GAGA has me going bananas. For more photos, and to read the interview, pick up your issue of V Magazine at a local newstand near you.

Linda Evangelista Goes Glam for V Magazine

“COLOR ME LINDA” by V Magazine

You know that there is nothing I love more than being inspired by elaborate spreads in high fashion magazines. In this coming month's V Magazine, Supermodel Linda Evangelista brings the drama and class to the ever-changing world of high fashion.

No supermodel has had more looks than Linda Evangelista. Here she proves she’s still the reigning queen of chameleons.

Photographed by Sebastian Faena;

Styling by Sofia Achaval (all for V Magazine)

Linda wears Marc Jacobs, Y-3, Chloe, G-Star, Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci, Isabel Toledo, etc.

What is your favorite look? For me, the technicolor hair and intense cat eyes are EPIC. Linda definitely does this look right.

V Magazine's 61st Issue goes live on September 1st, so be sure to check out the spread, and the rest of this fabulous magazine, in its entirety. It is a must for fashion/beauty lover.

Beautiful Inspiration- V Magazine Beauty 2010 Preview

Beauty inspiration comes from everywhere, from media to nature. Not only that, but the face of beauty is constantly changing. With that in mind, V Magazine asked the world’s leading creative directors, makeup artists, and hairstylists to define what’s beautiful for the new decade. "2010 sounds like the future, and this is what it will look like"

Tyen, Creative Director DIOR
Makeup Photographed by Tyen
Makeup: Kim for Christian Dior
Used: On skin, Dior Diorskin Poudre Shimmer All Over Powder in pop diamond. On eyes and lips, Dior Mascara Diorshow Iconic in extreme black and Rouge Dior Replenishing Lipcolour in hollywood pink.

Peter Phillips, Global Creative Director CHANEL
Makeup Photographed by Solve Sundsbo
Makeup: Peter Phillips for Chanel

Pat McGrath, Creative Director DOLCE & GABBANA
Makeup Photographed by Rene Habermacher
Makeup: Pat McGrath

Charlotte Willer, Global makeup artist MAYBELLINE, New York
Photographed by Cedric Buchet
Makeup: Frank B

Olivier Echaudemaison, Creative Director GUERLAIN
Photographed by Chad Pitman
Makeup: Mariel Barrera

From glamorous smoky eyes, to strong contours, to hot fuchsia lips; 2010 has us covered with every look imaginable. All Images come from V Magazine, and the newest issue hits newstands July 7th so be sure to check it out. In the meantime, visit the website and check out all of its offerings.

With this spread, my favorite is Pat Mcgrath (who is AMAZING) for DOLCE & GABBANA. What are your favorites? Are you inspired?