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LIFE THROUGH A LENS model blogger extraordinaire Hanneli Mustaparta

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Meet fashions new power players: the bloggers. From inspirational diaries to exquisite street style CATHERINE photographs, over the past five years style blogs KALLON have changed the face of fashion and social media. talks red Through daily posts, pictures, videos, and musings, carpet style pioneering blogs such as The Sartorialist and Style Bubble have gained enough influence to set trends, create style icons and bag front row seats at Follow fashion weeks. We have put together the definitive NET-A-PORTER hotlist of blogs chosen by some of the biggest on names in fashion, and asked our favorite bloggers Twitter to guest edit this very special issue. Enjoy!

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Statement shoes? Check! Dapper hat? You got it! Cool cover-up? Of course! The stylish blogger knows that a perfectly put-together wardrobe is just as important as her camera. Choose a bag big enough for your laptop and a change of shoes a pair of wow heels will instantly transform any look while flats are a must for running between appointments.
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This season, go back to nature with attention-grabbing jewelry. Whether you slip on Philippa Hollands gold beetle ring after dark or offset Alex Monroes bumblebee bracelet with a crisp shirt cuff, be sure to give every look a touch of natural beauty. SHOP NATUREINSPIRED JEWELRY4

Trend Topic NATURE TRAIL

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Wall flowers take note: now is not the time to be shy and retiring. Summers beautiful blooms are bolder than ever, so give your confidence a boost with Erdems floral-print capsule collection. Mix and match to statement-making effect or work the look off duty and wear the biker jacket to your local flower market and pick a posy to match your outfit. SHOP THE COLLECTION4

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The secret to effortless cool? A perfectly cut, printed T-shirt. Everyones talking about Zoe Karssens cool slogan tees and tanks which work with everything from cocktail skirts to tailored pants and skinny jeans. SHOP PRINTED TEES4

New Designer TEE TIME

PSST Dont forget Fathers Day! Check out Mr Porters gift guide for a stylish edit of gadgets, accessories and more.

Who better than Catherine Kallon, founder of star-studded blog Red Carpet Fashion Awards, to reveal her top five paparazzi-perfect looks from 2011

STYLE MASTERCLASS

Guest editor... CATHERINE KALLON

Editor, redcarpetfashionawards.com London-based Catherine founded the blog in 2007. She hit the blogosphere headlines after gracing the pages of Vogue US in 2010 with a host of other blogging sensations including Garance Dor and Tommy Ton. DIANE KRUGER AT THE MET GALA This slinky Jason Wu look had it all: drama, Hollywood glamour and sex appeal.

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CLAIRE DANES AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES Claire brightened up the red carpet with this eye-popping coral Calvin Klein dress.

ANGELINA JOLIE AT THE TREE OF LIFE PREMIERE Angelina switches things up and wows everyone with a vibrant red gown by Jenny Packham.

CAMILA ALVES AT THE OSCARS Camila proves that you dont have to have to use bright color to make a big statement.

KAROLINA KURKOV AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL This look shows that high-shine embellishments are a sure-fire way to make an impact.

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AHEAD
These five bloggers are sidewalk style setters who make the trends rather than follow them
DENNI ELIAS WORKS LEOPARD FOR DAY Leopard print and camel is a hot high summer power pairing. thechicmuse.com ELIN KLING WEARS MODERN MONOCHROME Spray-on jeans and a crisp white blazer is the most modern way to do tailoring. stylebykling.nowmanifest.com RUMI NEELY MASTERS FESTIVAL COOL Balance short shorts with a billowing chiffon top for effortless cool. fashiontoast.com CAROLINA ENGMAN DOES BRIGHT COLOR Be bold in block color and contrast primary shades for maximum impact. fashionsquad.com

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CHIARA FERRAGNI PERFECTS BOHO CHIC Drape a zigzag knit over blush jeans and a white shirt to master lo-fi glamour. theblondesalad.com

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MEET THE PANEL
MICKEY BOARDMAN Founder, Paper Magazine
DEREK BLASBERG Editor-at-Large, Harpers Bazaar US GRACE LAM Senior Fashion Style Editor, Vogue China COLIN MCDOWELL Fashion Commentator JONNY JOHANSSON Creative Director, Acne ANNA LAUB Creative Director, Prism PETER PILOTTO & CHRISTOPHER DE VOS, Designers, Peter Pilotto

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Theyve got the world at their feet.When theyre not sitting front row, theyre signing book deals and starring in ad campaigns.We asked a panel of industry experts to select their top ten favorite blogs

RICHARD NICOLL Creative Director, Richard Nicoll

RICH TONG Fashion Director, Tumblr

MATTIAS SWENSON Founder, Bloglovin

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jakandjil.com In at number one, photographer Tommy Ton has a true eye for detail. Capturing fashion weeks best accessorized women, his blog pays homage to styles unsung heroes an artfully knotted belt, a pair of pop bright socks or a studded bracelet.

JAK & JIL

hanneli.com The darling of the fashion world, former model Hanneli Mustaparta has several strings to her very chic bow. With Vogue.com contributor, stylist and street style photographer on her style CV, shes a one-woman blogging powerhouse.

HANNELI

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THE PANEL SAYS

I think Tommy Ton is a visual genius! I love the pictures on his blog. Theyre like candy for my eyeballs. Derek Blasberg

THE PANEL SAYS

If I was straight Id be in love with Hanneli. What the hell, Im in love with her anyway. Mickey Boardman

GET THE HANNELI LOOK

If anyone can be the next Bill Cunningham I think its Tommy. Mickey Boardman

She is the sweetest girl and always gets it right. Peter Pilotto & Christopher De Vos

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TOP TUMBLRS
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BryanBoys blog is very like him lightweight, fun and focused. Colin McDowell

The fact he is a guy is quite cool in a world of female bloggers. Jonny Johansson

Tumblr was founded by whizz kid David Karp in 2007. Now, the site hosts more than 17.5 million blogs. Fashion Director Rich Tong shares his top five Tumblrs.

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When I was little, I always admired French women for their chic nonchalance. And then I grew up and met Garance, who is exactly that. Derek Blasberg

garancedore.fr Garance Dor founded her blog in 2006, as a place to house her illustrations, and when she started snapping photos of stylish women in the street the blog became the stuff of fashion history. She is rarely spotted without her camera and other half, Scott Schuman aka The Sartorialist in tow.

GARANCE DOR

whatiwore.tumblr.com Jessica was one of the first personal style bloggers on Tumblr, and I cant possibly name a person more consistent and disciplined.
OPIUM POPPIES

opiumpoppies.tumblr.com Elle has an innocence about her thats far too playful and charming to ignore.
TUULA

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bryanboy.com Hes fun, fierce and oh-sofabulous. When BryanBoy isnt sitting front row with FBF (Fashion Best Friend) Anna Dello Russo, hes attending business meetings with the First Lady of Fashion, Anna Wintour. And did we mention Marc Jacobs named a bag after him?

BRYANBOY

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tuula.tumblr.com Jess doesnt just take photos of her outfits, she tells a story of her day in pictures.
MISS MOSS

I love her imagery. I really think shes created a new kind of editorial. Anna Laub

missmossblog.tumblr.com Not just her own style, but all who inspire her.
FROM ME TO YOU

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fromme-toyou.tumblr.com One word: cinemagraphs.

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thesartorialist.blogspot.com Even the steeliest of fashionistas cant help but turn giddy with pride if Scott Schuman chooses to turn his famous camera lens on her. Arguably the most revered street style site in the blogosphere, The Sartorialist is a photo catalogue of the worlds chicest women.

THE SARTORIALIST

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The Sartorialist is almost iconic. Peter Pilotto & Christopher De Vos

He has taken global street style to the web. Mattias Swenson

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Scott photographs a very specific kind of masculine aesthetic. Anna Laub

stylebubble.typepad.com No blogging power list is complete without London-based Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble. One of the first fashion blogs in existence, Style Bubble is now a household name. Susies eye for spotting new talent landed her the job of Dazed Digitals Commissioning Editor, a position which she left in 2010 to become a full-time blogger and consultant.

STYLE BUBBLE

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Susie always knows where to go and what to spot to keep me curious. Grace Lam Everything seems like a big collage its inspiring. She has interesting aesthetics. Jonny Johansson

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businessoffashion.com Want to know the secret to blogging success? Just ask Imran Amed. His blog (now an online publication with a network of writers) sought to do something different when it launched in 2007 to deliver intelligent, timely news on the fashion business.The site has hosted several revolutionary live interviews with the likes of Jefferson Hack and NET-A-PORTERs own Natalie Massenet.

BUSINESS OF FASHION

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THE PANEL SAYS

Business of Fashion is straight up news and facts its my black coffee in the morning. Rich Tong
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For me, Tavi will always be the first and the only. Such smarts, wits and gravitas for such a little girl. Derek Blasberg

thestylerookie.com/ When fashion wunderkind Tavi Gevinson started her blog, she was only 12. A mere three years on, and Style Rookie has been name-checked by every major fashion publication, with Tavi now 15 being courted by designers and invited to sit front row at fashion week (dutifully escorted by her parents). Tavis latest project? The relaunch of Jane magazine together with founder Jane Pratt.

STYLE ROOKIE

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Great fun to read. Grace Lam

juliabunny.tumblr.com Girl-about-town Julia Frakes documents her fabulous life in her creatively named blog. An average day? Modeling in ad campaigns, attending the exclusive parties and penning her column for Paper Magazine.

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thecoveteur.com Ever wanted to peek inside the wardrobe of a fashion editor? Now you can. Launched this year by Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark, and already a favorite among editors, The Coveteur talks to the fashion voyeur in all of us, taking its readers inside the closets of style setters the world over. They call it fashion surveillance we call it the ultimate eye candy.

THE COVETEUR

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Still-life images are difficult to get right but this is done so well. Jonny Johansson

GET THE JULIA LOOK

The Coveteur is doing one thing, and doing it incredibly well. Rich Tong

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HIGHLY COMMENDED Our judges are big fans of these blogs too...
Tales of endearmenT talesofendearment.blogspot. com The life of stylish casting director Natalie Joos and her equally stylish friends. Bip ling bipling.com Model, DJ, art dealer, blogger is there anything this My Little Ponyloving cool-girl cant do? anna dello russo annadellorusso. com The ultimate fashionista and darling of the street style blogs. inTo The gloss intothegloss.com US Vogues Emily Weiss digs deep into the bathroom cabinets of fashions most fabulous. red CarpeT fashion awards redcarpet-fashionawards.com London-based Catherine Kallon never takes her eyes off the red carpet.

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Top by MiH Jeans; pants by J.Crew; sandals and bag by Jimmy Choo; sunglasses by Victoria Beckham; bracelets by Aurlie Bidermann, Isharya, Venessa Arizaga and Kenneth Jay Lane

Model blogger extraordinaire HANNELI MUSTAP ARTA shows us how to wear summers hottest tops and pants and gives us an insight into her FASHIONABLE world

This page: Top by A.P.C.; pants by Current/Elliott; sandals by Paloma Barcel; necklace by Dannijo; bracelet by Alex Monroe; bag by Meredith Wendell Opposite page: Shirt by Equipment; shorts by Markus Lupfer; necklaces by Monica Vinader; bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane;

Bloggers arent COMPETITORS in the way magazines are. We stick together

HANNELI MUSTAPARTA

T-shirt by Sandro; jeans by Mother; necklaces by Venessa Arizaga and Rosantica; bracelets by Alex Monroe and Mallarino

This page: Shirt by A.P.C.; pants by Sonia by Sonia Rykiel; wedges by Paloma Barcel; fedora by Pachacuti; bracelets by Mallarino and Monica Vinader Opposite page: Top by Anna Sui; jeans by Sandro; bag by Milly

ART DIRECTION: GEMMA STARK; STYLING: NATALIE BREWSTER; HAIR: AIMEE ROBINSON @ CAREN; MAKEUP: ALEX BABSKY @ FRANK; MODEL: HANNELI MUSTAPARTA

This page: Top by Anna Sui; jeans by Textile Elizabeth and James; wedges by Paloma Barcel; sunglasses by Yves Saint Laurent; necklace by Isharya; rings by Pamela Love and Aurlie Bidermann Opposite page: Top by Milly; pants by Anna Sui; sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti; necklaces by Kenneth Jay Lane and Rosantica; rings by Daisy Knights and Isharya

Film club! See Hanneli on set

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Claire Matthiae meets the model blogger everyones talking about

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST FASHION anneli Mustaparta is big news MEMORY? right now. Recently named In my teens everyone wore pink one of the most influential and yellow polo shirts with their bloggers in the world by US Vogue and collars flicked up, but I wanted to look NET-A-PORTER, in just two years the different. I started wearing mens slacks Norwegian model has become street and a pair of high-waisted flared Levis style royalty. I dont know how many that I found in my grandparents loft. people read my blog, she says. Last It caught on at school and I realised no time I checked there were so many one is going to die if you try something it freaked me out. Its her eye for individuality that keeps new, so why not? HOW DID YOU GET INTO fans returning for inspiration, and in MODELING? particular the regular Photographer Per self-portraits of the Heimly saw me and 28-year-olds signature my sister on the elegance minimalist street in Oslo. We with a dash of the looked similar so unexpected. excite I think he pictured When we meet for shooting these two lunch in London, she lookalikes with brown looks every inch the HANNELI MUSTAPARTA hair, different from all style maven. Blue silk Acne blazer, Rag & Bone boots peeking the blonde girls in Norway. Suddenly we were in Fjords magazine, and I was out from MiH jeans. On her shoulder is a tan Mulberry satchel, home to the flying to Milan, aged 17. WHAT MIGHT YOU BE DOING Nikon camera she takes everywhere, WITHOUT THAT BIG BREAK? just in case I see someone. The day I found out I was going So how did she make the leap from to Milan, Id applied to hairdressing her hometown of Oslo to fashions Read school because I knew I needed to fast lane? Hanneli takes us back More do something creative. to the beginning

Its all about tomboy chic in relaxed denim

HANNELI MUSTAPARTA/HANNELI.COM, ANTHEA SIMMS,VANESSA JACKMAN, TIM WALKER

Im a perfectionist. If a picture doesnt me, I wont put it up

For her Net-a-Porter shoot, Hanneli worked laid-back blues with a pop of yellow

Summery and ladylike in white lace and leather

Every good blogger knows the power of the perfect pose. What will you choose as your signature stance? Click on Be inspired by those who do it best

Strike a POSE !
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6 EASY STEPS TO GET STARTED

unattached, nows the time to find your partner in style. The most dedicated of outfit bloggers have an emergency tripod and a camera with a self-timer but a tripod is no substitute for a MR PORTER-clad man when you need a plus one for all those glamorous blogger parties.

THE LONG-SUFFERING BOYFRIEND IS THE UNSUNG HERO OF THE BLOGGING WORLD. If youre

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yours to something more fun. It worked for Susie Bubble and Bryanboy...

WHATS IN A NAME? Everything. Consider changing

then, when everyone least expects it, reveal your identity in an exclusive magazine deal.

CREATE BUZZ. Go anonymous, gain popularity and

GET CONNECTED. Befriend a blogger slightly more each girl to famous than you and organize shoots together. Even see the look in detail better, become pals with an editor like Anna Dello Russo

or at least, position yourself strategically behind her when she is being photographed. Then upload the photo onto Facebook, tag yourself and tweet abundantly.

ILLUSTRATIONS: ZARINA LIEW

THE ELIN KLING

up in their finest regalia, head to Lincoln Center/The Tuileries/Somerset House/a likely location for a fashion show, strike a pose, and wait. The best case scenario? Youll be shot by The Sartorialist.* Worst case? Youll be snapped by a tourist who finds your oversized hat/platform sandals amusing. Your fanbase needs to start somewhere. shot by Patrick Demarchelier, b) secured a book deal, c) had a bag named after you, or d) all of the above.
HAVE AMBITION do not stop until you have a) been

A FRONT ROW SEAT AT FASHION WEEK IS USEFUL, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL. Some savvy bloggers get dressed

The CHEATS GUIDE TO BLOGGING

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How are bloggers changing fashion? We ask top bloggers Rumi Neely, Bryanboy, and The Sartorialists Scott Schuman to join the debate

Question Time

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Three top style bloggers pick their favorite new season pieces

Guest editor NATALIE HARTLEY

Editor, Nataliehartleywears. blogspot.com The blog started out as a continuation of her column in the Sunday Times Style. Natalie is now senior

THE LEOPARD-PRINT SHIRT I love this Equipment shirt; the animal print brings it up to date. It goes with everything I would wear it buttoned-up for day, un-tucked over leather shorts. THE MAXI SKIRT A maxi skirt is an easy alternative to trousers, perfect for lazy weekends. I would wear this Alice + Olivia skirt with a plain cotton vest, knotted at the front to create a flattering shape.

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CLOTHES
by Natalie Hartley
Of Nataliehartleywears.blogspot.com
THE TAILORED DRESS I love the simplicity and cut of this Roland Mouret dress. Its perfect for the office just add a pair of brightly colored heels to pop against the gray. THE BRIGHT JEANS Bold jeans are a summer essential. Ill wear Current/Elliotts green pair with an oversized jumper and cool flats for day or with a T-shirt and tux jacket for night. THE STATEMENT COAT Mixed textures are big news for fall. Burberry Prorsums luxe leather cover-up will look great with fitted black bootleg pants and a simple black turtleneck keep it simple and minimal, its all about the coat. SHOP THE CLOTHES4

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THE BLOGGER EDIT JIMMY CHOO STUDDED SANDALS These Jimmy Choos are perfect for a night out on the town. Mixing textures is key for SS11, so I love the contrast between the highshine heel and the matt suede straps. YVES SAINT LAURENT WEDGES Im obsessed with snake print this season and I dont think I will tire of it any time soon. These two-tone Yves Saint Laurent wedges will lend an exotic touch to every look.

Guest editor COLUMBINE SMILLE

Editor, Columbine.freshnet.se The Swedish native kick-started her fashion career assisting Scandinavian style queen Elin Kling. Her blog was founded in 2009 and gets over 280,000 hits per month.

SHOES
by Columbine Smille
Of Columbine.freshnet.se
JIL SANDER BALLET PUMPS I dont wear flats that often but when I do I make sure they pop! How better to give that extra Pow to an outfit than with these neon pink flats? CAMILLA SKOVGAARD ANKLE BOOTS These would look amazing with a structured skirt, white shirt and leopard-print scarf.

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ALEXANDER WANG SUEDE HEELS You cant go wrong with a pair of sleek taupe heels. The buckle strap detail adds a touch of attitude.

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THE BLOGGER EDIT THE MEREDITH WENDELL DUFFEL Infuse a pop of color to a neutral palette with Meredith Wendells raffia duffel bag with hot-pink and THE MARC JACOBS neon orange trim. METALLIC SINGLE BAG Marc Jacobs metallic bronze quilted leather shoulder bag is just perfect for day-tonight dressing.

Guest editor MEAGHAN MAHONEY

Editor, Purseblog.com Meaghan Mahoney Dunsil founded the blog with her husband Vlad in 2005. The first handbag she ever bought was a Coach Signature Demi Pouch.

by Meaghan Mahoney
Of Purseblog.com
THE MELI MELO GUIA With canvas, suede and chain-link straps Meli Melos 1970s inspired bucket bag ticks all the right boxes for summer.

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THE YVES SAINT LAURENT MUSE TWO The classic shape of the Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two makes it a luxe everyday choice that will be your go-to for years to come.

THE ANYA HINDMARCH MARANO Anya Hindmarchs pink glitter-covered leather clutch is a fun party bag and your ticket to evening glamour. SHOP THE BAGS4

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Make space on your coffee table for the must-have books from your favorite bloggers

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Guest editor TRISH FRIESEN

Editor. Tripstyler.com Launched in 2009, this

blog offers stylish tips for aspiring jet-setters. Vancouver-based Trish packs her bag every two weeks in search of the hottest new destinations.

BE ST FOR...

ber-cool motel retreat has a retro feel but it provides the epitome of a working holiday. The free Wi-Fi and scenester appeal will inspire blog posts for months. acehotel.com/palmsprings

SCENESTER SNAPPING Ace Hotel, Palm Springs, USA This

BE ST FOR...

GADGETS GALORE Fairmont Pacific Rim,Vancouver, Canada Step into the white
marble lobby and enter a swanky, urban oasis. From remote-controlled lights and curtains to TVs hidden behind bathroom mirrors, there are high-tech gadgets galore here. fairmont.com

BLOG HEAVEN
Trip Stylers Trish Friesen reveals her three hotels that are a bloggers paradise
TRIP S R STYLE
BE ST FOR...
CELEB SPOTTING Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Why

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BE ST FOR...

walk to your lagoon or oceanview villa when you can be taken there by luxury boat? Just ask past hotel guests Bono or Tory Burch. Hit your laptop in style in the Tequila Library bar. rosewoodmayakoba.com

STYLE TIP

A colorful kaftan will take you stylishly from sunrise to sundown.

And for those times when you want to escape from it all theres no better place than Wilson Island, Australia. Leave your laptop at home you wont even find phone reception here. But, while this exclusive sandy island on the Great Barrier Reef is removed from it all (there are only six safari tents), it comes with real-world luxuries, such as a gourmet chef, daily housekeeping and champagne on the beach at sunset. wilsonisland.com

GETTING OFF THE GRID

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Guest editor EMILY WEISS

Editor, Intothegloss.com Emily has worked at W and US Vogue but ITG is her first foray into beauty. Make it your go-to for new product reviews and backstage beauty looks.

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This weeks global hotlist comes from Naag.com editor in chief, blogger

GUEST EDITOR: Fiona Byrne

WORDS: KEERY POTTER;VENICE IMAGE: ROBERT HARDING PICTURE LIBRARY

- Culture, fashion and lifestyle website launched in 2010. - The brainchild of journalist Fiona Byrne and top model Agyness Deyn. - From their office in New York, the duo and their friends post the inside scoop on all things cool, from movies and music to the hippest hangouts. - Read the blog at Naag.com;

FILM: CANNES HIT Woody Allens Midnight In Paris, starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams, is his best in years. Weirdly, my least favorite is Hollywood Ending, which happens to be the one movie that Woody Allen said he was most pleased with! Out now in the U.S.; sonyclassics.com/ midnightinparis

FESTIVAL: CHICAGO COOL Arctic Monkeys, Black Lips and The Drums are all playing the Lollapalooza festival this summer. I love it because its in Grant Park in the centre of Chicago and you can stay at the Lakeshore W hotel and wander over to the festival. Its crazy hot though so we always hang around backstage in the shade. August 5-7; lollapalooza.com
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BOOK: PRELUDE TO FAME You must read Just Kids by Patti Smith. Shes so cool and such an iconic New York figure. I saw her perform the night CBGB closed and all the old 70s punk and downtown legends came out to bid the club farewell. It was amazing. Available at Amazon.com
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MUSIC: DREAM POP I first heard Icelandic band, Feldberg, earlier this year. We were driving to the Blue Lagoon and it was playing in the car. That night the singer, Rosa Birgitta, came to meet us and brought us all copies of their debut album, Dont Be A Stranger. I love her voice. Available from Amazon.com

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