>> Carine Roitfeld left Vogue Paris at the end of January, but she hasn't stayed away from glossies for long: She's working on what is reportedly a cover story and fashion spread for V magazine's September 2011 issue. Roitfeld styled V's very first cover featuring Jude Law back in 1999, and Stephen Gan confirmed last Thursday that she recently asked if she could come back to work for the magazine: “My stage is always open to her and she can perform anytime she wants to on it. She wants it to be a surprise, but it’s for the September issue. We leave for Europe tomorrow, and we will work with Mario Testino. That’s all I can say.” Roitfeld is rumored to have collaborated with the magazine on several issues, including a project with Karl Lagerfeld. [WWD, NY Post]
Britney Spears Is "Back and Better Than Ever" in a Sexy, Colorful V Magazine Spread
Britney Spears made a splash on the cover of the Spring V Magazine, which is out on newsstands tomorrow. She was photographed by Mario Testino in multiple skimpy ensembles for the spread, which is in the same issue that features very sexy Gisele. Britney's promoting Femme Fatale, which is one of BuzzSugar's must haves for March, following the success of her first single, "Hold It Against Me." She opened up about working on the "best album" she has ever made, her boys, and fame. Here's more:
- On if she thinks she was destined to be a star: "If not, then God definitely has a strange sense of humor."
- On what she'd do if she stopped making music: "I'd be a full-time mom which would be cool. I'd miss my fans and all of the love the most, but I definitely would not miss having my picture taken everywhere I go. I wouldn't miss showering in arenas either. So gross!"
- On her legacy: "Two amazing boys and a lot of music that hopefully brings a lot of people a lot of happiness."
- On her other interests: "I love to cook, especially for my boys. I also make a mean southern sweet tea from a recipe my mom passed on to me. It's really good. I love it. I make it for my boys all the time."
- On fame: "I don't think I thought about 'fame' when I was a child. I knew I wanted to perform and I knew I wanted to be on stage but I don't think I ever thought about fame or what comes with being famous."
Gisele Poses Topless, Shows Off Amazing Abs For a Very Sexy Shoot!
Gisele Bundchen is stripped down to just her jeans and a series of midriff baring outfits for the Spring issue of V Magazine — check out the full spread when it hits newsstands on March 3. This is her latest in a string of black and white shoots, which show off her very sexy side. For V, the supermodel posed for photographer Hedi Slimane in a series of spreads that have her baring lots of that skin she keeps so protected. The results of her strict workout routine are evident in her latest pictorial and we'll soon see more of her famous figure when she graces the cover of the upcoming, and highly anticipated, issue of French Vogue. Gisele's career is flourishing while her husband Tom Brady is focusing on their real estate ventures. He reportedly sold the never-lived-in apartment he purchased in NYC a few years ago and they're still working on their LA mansion.
Painted Lady: Nicki Minaj Covers V in Tribal-Style Makeup

Nicki Minaj has worn some pretty wild looks in her relatively short time in the spotlight. And for the Spring Preview 2011 issue of V magazine, which hits newsstands today, she's decked out in tribal-style paint — or maybe it's just some sort of Insane Clown Posse tribute. Regardless, the images are striking, and even Nicki herself tweeted that the spread is her "most badass shoot to date." Peek at the gallery below to see if you agree with the ever-adventurous star.
Full-Figured and Fab: The Most Noteworthy Plus-Size Posts From 2010
When it comes to plus-size fashion, 2010 was a pretty groundbreaking year. Between the rise of curvaceous model — and all-around babe — Crystal Renn and the emergence of both chain retailers and major designers adding plus sizes to their collections, the fashion industry took great strides in accepting women of all sizes. Here are the noteworthy plus-size features from the past 12 months:

- Elle France dedicated its entire April issue to plus-size women.
- Forever21 changed their plus-size line from Faith 21 to Forever 21+.
- Marc Jacobs CEO Robert Duffy announced the possibility of adding plus sizes to the label.
- Sonsi.com provided fashion advice and amazing deals on their newly-launched site.
- Target offered plus-size pieces via their trendy Pure Energy collection.
- Plus-size lingerie site Hips & Curves served up sexy Halloween costumes.
- Crystal Renn starred in a sizzling editorial for V Magazine. . .
- . . . and we covered her ladylike-gone-badass spread for Paper Planes' Fall issue.
Link Time!!!
- Exclusive: Alexa Chung for Madewell official campaign posters — InStyle
- First look: Kardashians add shoes and handbags to their Bebe line — People
- Hogan by Karl — Vogue UK
- Lady Gaga poses as the Statue of Liberty with Marc Jacobs for V magazine — Stylelist
- Steve Madden might end up owning Betsey Johnson in 2012 — The Cut
- On the Gossip Girl set with Leighton Meester in Alice + Olivia and 3.1 Phillip Lim — Red Carpet Fashion Awards
- Lucky cover girl Ellen Pompeo loves a good midday shopping run — Lucky
- Prada Rete metal mini evening bag — Bag Snob
- Loeffler Randall adds rainboots to its roster — Refinery29
- Designers make wares just for Fashion's Night Out — Vogue Daily
- Exclusive: Alexa Chung for Madewell official campaign posters — InStyle
- First look: Kardashians add shoes and handbags to their Bebe line — People
- Hogan by Karl — Vogue UK
- Lady Gaga poses as the Statue of Liberty with Marc Jacobs for V magazine — Stylelist
- Steve Madden might end up owning Betsey Johnson in 2012 — The Cut
- On the Gossip Girl set with Leighton Meester in Alice + Olivia and 3.1 Phillip Lim — Red Carpet Fashion Awards
- Lucky cover girl Ellen Pompeo loves a good midday shopping run — Lucky
- Prada Rete metal mini evening bag — Bag Snob
- Loeffler Randall adds rainboots to its roster — Refinery29
- Designers make wares just for Fashion's Night Out — Vogue Daily

Which V "The Sexy Body Issue" Cover Babe Is Most Fab?
We showed you 10 hot July covers but saved the steamiest for last. V Magazine just released its "The Sexy Body Issue" with five slammin' cover girls: Adriana Lima, Natasha Poly, Isabeli Fontana, Eniko Mihalik, and Lily Donaldson. As if that's not treat enough, every cover, except for Adriana's, features a scratch-off page that reveals an even sexier shot. Click through to see the bombshells, shot by Mario Sorrenti, then vote on which V babe is most Fab.
V Magazine Sexy Body Cover Features Scratch-Off "V" For More Sexiness From Lily, Eniko, Isabeli, and Natasha

Adriana Lima, Lily Donaldson, Eniko Mihalik, Isabeli Fontana, and Natasha Poly appear on the five covers of V magazine (issue #66) "The Sexy Body Issue." Mario Sorrenti photographed the bombshell bodies in some seriously revealing poses, and shockingly, there's more skin to uncover. The "V" on four of the steamy covers (Adriana Lima opted out) can be scratched off to reveal body parts that were carefully covered with the magazine's logo. The limited-edition scratch-off covers are being sold exclusively online at vmagazine.com starting today.
Fab Read: A Tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen by Visionaire 58 Spirit
Alexander McQueen's passing inspired Alexander McQueen: Genius of a Generation, and now it's the catalyst for an even bigger tribute by Visionaire Magazine. Visionaire 58 Spirit: A Tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen ($295) doesn't come cheap, but it's a compilation that will live on in history. Per editors Cecilia Dean, Stephen Gan, and James Kaliardos, McQueen visited their SoHo offices in 2003 to discuss a collaboration on an issue that never happened. This is their special tribute to him.

Link Time!!!
- Adriana Lima goes topless for V Spain's 'Sexy Body Issue' — Stylelist
- Welcome our new site TalkShoes! — Purse Blog
- If Wonder Woman needed jewelry, she would go to Jessica Robinson — Vogue Daily
- Fashion spotlight: Holmes & Yang — Elle
- Pop music's biggest bra moments — InStyle
- Celebrities love Rene Caovilla — Red Carpet Fashion Awards
- Would you wear high-waisted jeans like Katie Holmes? — People
- Piece we're coveting: gray maxiskirt — Lucky
- Pina Ferlisi named creative director of McQ — Stylelist
- American Apparel makes workers sign $1 million confidentiality contracts — The Cut
- Fashion challenge: lacy whites — College Fashion
- Bottega Veneta Fall 2010 must haves! — Bag Snob

- Adriana Lima goes topless for V Spain's 'Sexy Body Issue' — Stylelist
- Welcome our new site TalkShoes! — Purse Blog
- If Wonder Woman needed jewelry, she would go to Jessica Robinson — Vogue Daily
- Fashion spotlight: Holmes & Yang — Elle
- Pop music's biggest bra moments — InStyle
- Celebrities love Rene Caovilla — Red Carpet Fashion Awards
- Would you wear high-waisted jeans like Katie Holmes? — People
- Piece we're coveting: gray maxiskirt — Lucky
- Pina Ferlisi named creative director of McQ — Stylelist
- American Apparel makes workers sign $1 million confidentiality contracts — The Cut
- Fashion challenge: lacy whites — College Fashion
- Bottega Veneta Fall 2010 must haves! — Bag Snob




