JULIA STEGNER BEAUTIFUL GERMAN MODEL

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today’s installment is dedicated to one of my favorite models. Our guest is German and although she’s one of the renowned Victoria’s Secret angels she’s not as famous as other German models like Claudia Schiffer or Heidi Klum. She has walked for Gucci, Versace, and Valentino and landed the cover of some of the world’s most prestigious magazines such as “Elle”, “Vogue” and “Harper’s Bazaar”. Do you already know who she is? Bingo. Today’s post is dedicated to the beautiful German model Julia Stegner. Here you are Julia Stegner, a real stunner.

Our new friend Julia was born on November 2, 1984 in Munich, Germany. His father worked for an American multinational as the sales manager for Central Europe and her mother was an accountant. Julia was brought up within an animal-caring family composed of her parents, her older sister and some dogs. She started in the fashion world at a very young age and was a child model for seven years appearing in a number of advertisements and kidswear catalogues. Besides her work as a child model, she studied ballet for nine years.

While studying at High School Julia discovered her passion for basketball and joined a team in her hometown. It’s obvious that being 180 centimetres tall she was naturally gifted for this sport. Just before turning fifteen the German model was discovered by a talent scout while eating a hotdog at Munchen’s Oktoberfest. The scout saw her and immediately got impressed by the beauty of that young girl. Julia was first signed by Tilla Linding a clothing company based in Munich and London and, although the model had planned to study accountancy after finishing High School, she moved to Paris to try her luck as a professional model. Here you are her data and measurements:

- Full name: Julia Stegner

- Birth date: November 2, 1984 in Munich, Germany

- Height: 180 centimeters (5 ft 11 in)

- Hair color: light blond

- Eye color: green

- Measurements: 84-61-88 centimetres

- Weight: 56 kilograms (120 lbs)

Soon after arriving in Paris, Julia first landed on the cover of the prestigious fashion magazine “Elle”. Eventually, the German model was signed by Supreme Management and in less than four months she opened Yves Saint Laurent’s 2003 Spring fashion show, starred in Strenesse and Sportmax’s ad campaigns and landed on the covers of “Vogue” France, Italy, Japan and Germany.

By the summer of 2004 Julia had already starred in ad campaigns for Celine, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, and Dior. She has also worked for Hugo Boss and in 2005 she starred in Chloé’s ad campaign and walked for Anna Sui, Lanvin, Gucci, Versace, and Valentino. As you can see she was in really high demand at that time and joined Victoria’s Secret heaven participating in 2005, 2006, and 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Unlike other fashion models supportive of PETA organization, Julia has participated in a number of advertisements and fashion shows wearing fur clothes. She also appeared in a number of calendars such as Pirelli’s in 2005 and in 2007 became the image of Aquascutum, Guerlain, KissKiss, Hugo Boss Eyewear and Hugo Boss fragrance “Femme”.

In 2008 Julia became the image of Tod’s and Armani Jeans and starred in some TV commercials for Maybelline. In February, April, and May she appeared in several editorials for “Harper’s Bazaar” and in March landed on the pages of “Vogue” Italy. At the same time she was photographed by Steven Meisel for Gianfranco Ferré’s ad campaign together with Malgosia Bela. In August Julia left Women Management New York and signed for IMG and in September she walked in New York, Milan, and Paris for rag & bone, Gucci, and Givenchy’s 2009 spring fashion shows. In November she landed on the covers of “Elle” France, “Vogue” Spain, and “Numéro” Japan and participated in the greatest show on Earth, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Finally in December she added the cover of “Vogue” Germany to her résumé.

In January 2009 the German model appeared in an editorial of “i-D” featured to Alexander Wang and walked in Paris for Givenchy 2009 couture Spring fashion show. In February she traveled to New York to walk for Alexander Wang and rag & bone’s Fall shows, in March was featured again on the pages of “Vogue” Italy, and in May reappeared in “Vogue” together with boyfriend Steven Pan. During the following months she kept on appearing in fashion magazines: “Vogue” Germany (July), “Vogue” France (September), and “Vogue” (October). In November she participated in the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and finished that year appearing on the cover of “Vogue” Spain. In 2011 Julia appeared on the cover of “Tush” and participated in H&M’s summer ad campaign. In August she visited the pages of “Dazed & Confused” and at the end of the year appeared in the winter issue of “Muse” and an editorial of “Vogue”. Finally in February 2011 Julia closed in New York Proenza Schouler’s fall fashion show and in May she landed again on the cover of “Vogue” Germany. Out of curiosity we’ll say that she always goes to work by bicycle. To finish today’s article I’ll leave you a slideshow with some pictures of Julia Stegner and a video of this beautiful German model. Best regards.

RUSSIAN MODEL MASHA NOVOSELOVA

Dear readers of Sport & Beauty. There is no doubt that Russian models are amongst the undisputed queens in the world of fashion and beauty. So much so that today we’re traveling to Eastern Europe to meet one of these beauties, Russian model Masha Novoselova. Despite her youth, Masha has already trudged the catwalk for some of the world’s best fashion labels such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, La Perla, Stella McCartney, Miss Sixty, DSquared2, and Moschino, starred in ad campaigns for Christian Lacroix, Ungaro Homme, See by Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Loewe, Miss Sixty, H&M, and Benetton and appeared in the cover of some of the most prestigious fashion magazines like “Elle”, “Flair”, “Marie Claire”, “Harper’s Bazaar”, and “Vogue”. Dear friends, here you are gorgeous Russian model Masha Novoselova.

I think we should start from the beginning. Our new friend Masha was born in 1985 in the Russian city of Tula. Her promising modeling career started in 2006 after signing for Storm Agency London. Soon after she would appear in an editorial of “Vogue” France (November 2006) and In February 2007 she was considered by Models.com as one of the year’s top ten newcomers. April 2007 started jam packed of events for her as she appeared in an editorial of “Elle” Italy, posed lying on a bed for Ungaro Homme’s spring ad campaign, and was photographed by Terry Richardson for Christian Lacroix’s ad campaign. In June the Russian model landed on the cover of “L’Officiel” and in July she appeared on the cover of “Numéro” (together with Brazilian model Caroline Trentini and dressed in a biker outfit), sported some tiny swimsuits in an editorial of “L’Officiel”, and was photographed by Mario Sorrenti for an editorial of “V” magazine.

In September 2007 Masha visited New York’s catwalks to open and close Ruffian’s Spring fashion show and close Behnaz Sarafpour’s one. Besides this catwalk appearance, she was also photographed by Ines Van Lamsweerde for “See by Chloé” campaign (where she replaced Denisa Dvorakova) and starred in Malo’s fall ad campaign. Finally, in November and December Masha appeared in two editorials of “Numéro” magazine. Here you are the data and measurements of this Russian stunner :

- Full name: Maria “Masha” Novoselova

- Birth date: January 31, 1985 in Tula, Russia

- Height: 175 centimetres : 5'9"

- Measurements: (EU) 87.5-62-89 : (US) 34.5-24.5-35

- Hair color: blond

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: (EU) 36 : (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 37 : (US) 7

- Agencies: New Models Agency Brussels, Group Madrid/Barcelona, Modelwerk Hamburg, Storm London, Why Not Milan, Marilyn Paris, Marilyn New York

Let’s talk about 2008. At the beginning of that year, Masha was photographed by the famous fashion photographer Mario Testino for Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss’ ad campaigns and became one of Loewe’s spokespersons. In January, Hintmag.com included her in “Model Mania” as one of fashion new rising stars. She was also photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Sport and appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” UK. In February she traveled to New York, Paris, and Milan to walk for 3.1 phillip lim, Gucci, La Perla, and Stella McCartney’s Fall fashion shows. During the next months Masha would appear again in a number of magazine articles and covers: “Numero” and “Vogue” Italy (March), “Harper’s Bazaar” (April), “Vogue beauty” Japan and “Vogue” Russia (May) and “MUSE” (June). In July she landed the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” and became the image of Miss Sixty’s fall ad campaign. In September she reappeared in “Harper’s Bazaar”, participated in the making of H&M’s catalogue and opened Behnaz Sarafpour and VPL’s spring fashion shows in New York. Finally at the end of the year she went back to “Vogue” Russia (October and December) and “V” magazine.

In January 2009, Masha appeared in “Numéro” Japan and in February she landed the cover of “Vogue” Germany and walked in New York and Milan for Sixty, Dolce & Gabbana, DSquared2, and Moschino’s Fall fashion shows. In March and April she appeared in an editorial and the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” and in May landed the cover of “Flair” Italy and “Harper’s Bazaar” where she reappeared in July. In September Masha posed for “Vogue” Germany and walked in Milan for D&G and Dolce & Gabbana’s spring shows. Finally she appeared in “Marie Claire” Italy (October) and “Vogue” Germany (December). Throughout the year she also starred in ad campaigns for Dior addict 2, Patrizia Pepe, Nina Ricci, La Perla, Swarovski, and Sisley.

In March 2010 the model reappeared in an editorial for “Vogue” Spain and in April and May she landed the cover and pages of “Marie Claire” Italy. Throughout the year she also appeared in “Elle” UK and “Vogue” Spain and walked for a number of fashion labels like D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Enrico Coveri, and Ermanno Scervino starring in ad campaigns for Trussardi, Andrew Marc, Sarar (together with German model Lars Bursmeister), Seven For All Mankind, Patrizia Pepe, and Garnier. In 2011 she has walked for Escada and Escada Sport and starred in ad campaigns for Tru Trussardi or Vince Camuto. Out of curiosity we will say that the Russian model is a close friend of fellow models Caroline Trentini, Ekaterina Kiseleva, and Sheila Marquez. What does Masa like to do in her leisure time? She seems to like dancing, writing poems, water skiing, and reading books about the Tibet. To finish today’s installment I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of her and a couple of videos where you can admire this gorgeous Russian model. Best regards.

RALPH LAUREN POLO SHIRTS 2011

Dear readers of sport & beauty. Today’s installment is dedicated to men’s fashion. It’s especially dedicated to those men who like smart and casual clothing even in summer burning hot days. After our post dedicated to Argentinean fashion brand La Martina it’s time to talk about another icon of posh fashion, Polo Ralph Lauren and review its polo shirt collection. If you like any of them you can buy it at Polo Ralph Lauren website or at a Polo Ralph Lauren store close to your place. Let’s get going.

We’ll start talking about Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Racing polo shirt. Custom-Fit Racing is a tight-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt made of breathable cotton decorated with embroidered motifs inspired in motor racing. On the left side of the chest we can see the big embroidered Ralph Lauren’s pony paired with motor racing patches and embroidery. You can customize this polo shirt with patches and inscriptions from different countries. Manufactured in 100% cotton it is machine washable and is available in sizes S, M, L y XL. Its price is 145$ (100€) .

Our next proposal is the classical Ralph Lauren’s Classic Fit Mesh polo shirt. This classic fit short-sleeved polo shirt is made of resistant breathable cotton. It’s fitted with ribbed collar and two-button placket. The standard embroidered Ralph Lauren pony is embroidered on the left side of the chest. 100% cotton and machine washable this polo shirt is available in yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, khaki, white, pink, black, grey, cream and green and in sizes S to XXL. If you like it you can buy it for 85$ (60€) .

Let’s talk about Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Big Pony polo shirt. This modern, trim-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt features higher sleeves and a shorter hem than classical ones. As usual, it’s fitted with a ribbed collar and a two-button placket and features a large Ralph Lauren’s pony embroidered on the chest and a number three patch on the right sleeve. It’s manufactured in 100% cotton, machine washable and is available in yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, khaki, white, pink, black, grey, cream and green and sizes S to XXL. Its price is 98$ (70€).

Our fourth proposal is Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Thick Stripped polo shirt. This tight-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt is made of breathable cotton and features an innovative design of large horizontal stripes. It’s fitted with ribbed sleeves, a ribbed collar, a two-button placket and an irregular vented hem. The standard embroidered pony resalta on the left side of the chest. 100% cotton and machine washable is available in blue and sizes S to XL. This shirt costs 89,50$ (63€).

It’s turn for one of Ralph Lauren’s must-have, the Classic-Fit Country Flag polo shirt. This classic and comfortable short-sleeved polo shirt is made of durable cotton and is decorated with motifs inspired in different countries. It features a ribbed collar, a two-button placket, and a large Ralph Lauren’s pony embroidered on the left side of the chest paired with the national flag of choice embroidered on the right. The name of the country of choice, the flag and a number are embroidered on the back of the shirt. 100% cotton and machine washable, this polo shirt is available in sizes S to XL and in white if you choose the US pattern or blue if you prefer England, United Kingdom or Japan. Its price is 125$ (87€).

It’s high time to talk about a novelty in Ralph Lauren polo shirt collection. We’re talking about the Custom-Fit Black Watch polo shirt. This shirt has been specially created to commemorate Ralph Lauren’s sponsorship of the Black Watch team and features a number two (the number worn by Black Watch star player Nacho Figueras) embroidered on its back and sleeves. Specially intended to be paired with Ralph Lauren’s Big Pony polo shirt, the Custom-Fit Black Watch has been launched in a limited edition only available at the best stores. This modern short-sleeved polo shirt is made of mercerized cotton fabric and features ribbed sleeves, a ribbed collar, a two-button placket and an irregular hem. Ralph Lauren’s big golden pony is embroidered on the chest together with a Black Watch logo and its shield patch. 100% cotton and machine washable, is available in white, black, red, and blue and in sizes S to XL. You can buy it for 98$ (69€).

It’s now turn to talk about Ralph Lauren’s Slim-Fit Mesh polo shirt. It’s a modernized and shorter version of the traditional polo shirt and is fitted with a narrower chest. It’s a short-sleeved shirt made of breathable cotton fabric that features ribbed sleeves and collar and a two-button placket. The standard pony is embroidered on the left side of the chest. 100% cotton and machine washable, is available in green, yellow, pink, blue and sapphire and sizes L, XL, and XXL. If you like it its price is 85$ (60€).

Let’s move on to talk about Ralph Lauren’s Custom-Fit Neon Big Ponypolo shirt. This trim-fitting, short-sleeved polo shirt is made of breathable cotton and has been jazzed up adding neon embroidery. It features ribbed sleeves and collar, a two-button placket and irregular hem. Ralph Lauren’s neon pony is embroidered on the left side of the chest together with a neon number three on the right sleeve. 100% cotton and machine washable it is available in blue and sizes S, M, L, and XL. This polo shirt can be yours for 98$ (69€).

We’ll finish our review talking about a polo shirt I don’t like at all and that I would never wear, Ralph Lauren’s Classic-Fit Beacon Mesh polo shirt. This classical short-sleeved polo shirt is inspired in Southwestern motifs and features an original pattern in durable cotton fabric. It’s specially suitable for those who like genuine and provocative looks. It features a two-button pointed placket with wooden and brass buttons. On the left side of the chest there is a pocket over which we can see Ralph Lauren’s label. 100% cotton and machine washable is available in sizes S to XXL. Its price is 125$ (87€). I hope you liked today installment and found it useful to make up your mind in case you want to buy Ralph Lauren’s polo shirts. Best regards.

EVA RICCOBONO GORGEOUS ITALIAN MODEL

Dear readers of sport & beauty. For sure you’d agree with me if I said that talking about Italian girls equals to talking about beauty. So much so that today’s installment is going to be dedicated to the beautiful Italian model Eva Riccobono. Eva is one of the most promising members of the new breed of Italian models currently trudging the catwalks around the whole world. Despite her youth, Eva has already walked for top fashion designers such as Valentino, Gianfranco Ferrè, Ungaro, and Dolce & Gabbana and has graced the covers of a number of fashion magazines. But Eva is not only a beautiful face and a statuesque body as she’s also a singer, TV presenter and actress. Dear friends let me introduce you the gorgeous Italian model Eva Riccobono. Here you are. Pay attention to the first picture. I have no words to describe her beauty.

Italian model Eva Riccobono was born on February 7, 1983 in Palermo, Sicily. The daughter of an Italian father and a German mother, Eva has three older sisters and a had also a brother who died when she was very young. Being only fourteen years old, Eva was discovered by Italian photographer Luca LoBosco and when she was seventeen she was considered the new Laetitia Casta by Italian magazine “Corriere della Sera” due to the amazing resemblance of Eva’s face with that of the beautiful French model. From then on, she became one of the most important Italian models and started to live between Milan, New York, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, London, Rome, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

In 2001 Eva Riccobono signed for Women Management and made her debut on the catwalk walking for Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine, Gianfranco Ferrè, Lancetti, and Trussardi. In 2002 Eva posed for L’Oreal calendar and signed an exclusive contract with Dolce & Gabbana to participate together with Naomi Campbel in the Italian fashion giant ad campaigns and fashion shows. Eva has repeatedly said that she’s closely tied to this Italian fashion brand that launched her to fame. Besides, she was exclusively signed to walk in Paris for Emanuel Ungaro and Valentino. Also in 2002 Eva tried her luck on TV as the co-host of the show “Stasera pagoIo” together with Rosario Fiorello. Here you are Eva’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Eva Riccobono

- Birth date: 7 de February 7, 1983 in Palermo, Italy

- Height: 178 centimetres : 5'10"

- Measurements: (EU) 85-62-89 : (US) 33-24-35

- Hair color: blonde

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: (EU) 34 : (US) 4

- Shoe size: (EU) 37 : (US) 7

- Agencies: D'management Group – Milan, Marilyn Agency – Paris, Storm Model Management – London, Mega model management – Miami, Seeds – Berlin, Place Models – Hamburg, ext Company – Vienna, Fotogen - Zürich

Eva soon became one of the favorite models of fashion designers such as Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Gianfranco Ferrè, Emanuel Ungaro, Fausto Sarli, and Valentino walking in the world’s most important fashion capitals such as New York, London, Milan, and París. Besides being a queen of the catwalk she has often appeared in the cover of the most important fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, Numéro, Flair, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, L'Officiel, Cosmopolitan, GQ, and Max amongst others and has been photographed by a great many fashion photographers like Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Gilles Bensimon, Annie Leibovitz, Juergen Teller, and Miles Aldridge. In 2003 Eva posed for the renowned Pirelli calendar, starred in Lanceti, Sonia Rykiel and Dolce & Gabbana (photographed by Mario Testino) ad campaigns and appeared in the cover of “Elle” France and “Vogue” Portugal.

Recognized as one of the best international models, Eva worked ceaselessly between 2003 and 2009 walking for many fashion brands and posing for countless ad campaigns. Together with her close friend Mariacarla Boscono, Eva is one of Italy’s highest paid models making up to 20000€ per day of work. In 2004 she appeared in a short film called “Eva” shot in a loft overlooking the Hudson River in New York and premiered in that year’s Milan Fashion Week. Still in 2004 Eva starred in ad campaigns for Gianfranco Ferrè, Chanel Make Up, and la Perla. The following year she became a spokesperson for “Celine” and graced the covers of “Vogue” Japan and “L’Officiel” Russia appearing in a “Model Moment” dedicated to the world’s most important top models being interviewed at a Dolce & Gabbana’s fashion show backstage.

In 2007 Eva became a spokesperson for Hybris and in 2008 she tried her luck as an actress being casted for the role of Blanche Duval in Carlo Verdone’s film “Grande, grosso e Verdone”. In 2009 Eva appeared in the Lavazza calendar alongside other Italian models like Elettra Rossellini and with pictures shot by the famous American photographer Annie Leibovitz. Eva is one of the models that appeared in the cover of the calendar in a picture taken in an empty Venice’s San Marco square. In March she appeared in the cover of “Playboy” Italy and in an interview she and her boyfriend (Italian DJ Matteo Ceccarini) gave to Italian maganize “A” later that year, Eva announced that she temporarily gave up the catwalk to try her luck as a singer launching “Labbra” a song inspired in the seventies French chanson with a kind of a bohemian touch.

Fortunately Eva kept on working in ad campaigns and in 2010 she starred in “Made in Italy” and Design by Enzo Fusco Spring ad campaigns. In April 2010 she signed a contract with D’management Group (also representing models such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Eva Herzigova amongst others) leaving Women Management Milan. Finally in November Eva appeared in an editorial for “Harper’s Bazaar” Japan. In February 2011 the Italian model appeared in the cover and a controversial editorial for “Max” and starred for the fourth time in the 2011 Valentino Handbags Spring ad campaign and for Design by Enzo Fusco campaign. To finish today’s article we’ll leave you a slideshow with some of the best Eva’s pictures and some videos where you can see her alive and kicking. In the second video you can see her singing the son “Labbra”. You’ll agree with me that she’s a gorgeous woman, an outstanding model but she leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to singing. Best regards.

PRONOVIAS 2012 BRIDAL FASHION COLLECTION

Dear readers of sport & beauty. Today’s installment is dedicated to one of my favorite topics, bridal fashion. The article will be especially useful for those girls who are getting married in 2012 as we are going to review Manuel Mota’s 2012 bridal fashion collection specially designed for the Spanish evening and bridal fashion giant Pronovias. In today’s article we will be showing you some of the best Pronovias’ bridal gowns and, most importantly, their prices so you can make yourselves an idea whether they are within your budget. Anyway, I can tell you that Manuel Mota’s bridal gowns are not precisely cheap....

We’ll start our review to Pronovias’ 2012 bridal collection by Manuel Mota talking about Pradera wedding dress. Pradera is a beautiful wedding gown manufactured in silk. It’s fitted with a beautifully draped, strapless neckline with embroidered rhinestones in the lower part. This waist-hugging wedding gown also includes a long tail and pockets on both sides of the waistline. If you wish, you can also get a long silk tulle veil and satin ornaments. I have to admit that this is one of my favorite dresses but is quite expensive as its price reaches 4300€ (6200$).

Next Pronovias’ 2012 model is called Prestigio. Prestigio is a unique waist-hugging bridal gown fitted with a skirt embellished with embroidered flowers. The dress features a strapless neckline embellished with embroidered ornaments and a voluminous skirt manufactured in a gauzy fabric. It can be accessorized by adding a comb and a smooth veil of silk tulle. This model is a bit cheaper than the previous one and its price is 2600€ (3800$).

The next model on our list is called Puebla. Puebla is a mermaid cut wedding dress that is tight fitting around the waist. This gown is fitted with a strapless neckline and paired with a sleeveless transparent bolero with neck and side embellishments. The skirt and the one-meter-long tail are embellished with longitudinal vertical embroidery and finished with ruffles. Please note the V-shaped vertical opening on the back and the silk tulle veil with lace. If you like it its price is 3100€ (4500$).

It is turn for Primor wedding dress. Primor is a beautiful waist-hugging dress fitted with a voluminous skirt. It features a heart-shaped strapless neckline embellished with feathers down to the waist. Over the waist this dress features a nice belt embellished with rhinestone floral appliqués. Primor is an open back dress that can be paired with a smooth silk tulle veil. Its price is 3350€ (4825$).

Let’s move on with our review to Pronovias’ 2012 wedding dresses talking about Preferida gown. Preferida is an elegant waist and hip-hugging dress made of off-white silk satin. The dress blossoms like a flower showing a nice and voluminous flying skirt. You can also pair it with a silk tulle veil topped with satin edge. The price of Preferida is 3500€ (5050$).

It’s high time to talk about Pronovias’ Puma wedding dress. Puma is an elegant slim-fit dress especially designed to enhance the female silhouette. It is made of silk satin fabric in shades of pearl. This dress features a rounded neckline embellished with transparent lace and a sash that crosses the body from shoulder down to waist. This dress has a straight skirt decorated with vertical ruffles jutting out from the back and reaching the tail. The back features a round opening and Puma can be paired with a silk tulle veil. It’s a bit cheaper than the previous ones and its price is 2200€ (3200$).

Our next proposal from Pronovias’ 2012 bridal fashion collection is called Princesa. Princesa is a classical wedding dress fitted with some original details. It’s a strapless empire waist dress decorated with feathers and rhinestone appliqués over the waist and fitted with a large and voluminous skirt topped with a long tail. It features a V-shaped opening on the back and can be accessorized with a smooth silk tulle veil. If you want to feel like a Princess in your wedding day you can do it for 3500€ (5050$).

Let’s talk about Pronovias’ Preludio wedding dress. Preludio is a simple and elegant straight-cut wedding gown manufactured in silk satin. Figure-hugging at the waist, Preludio features a strapless neckline, a V-shaped opening at the back and an elegant silk satin tail. It can be accessorized with a traditional lace Spanish mantilla. It’s one of the cheapest dresses of our review and its price is 1900€ (2750$).

We’ll finish today’s installment dedicated to Pronovias’ 2012 bridal fashion by Manuel Mota talking about Puntal wedding dress. Puntal is an elegant mermaid-cut wedding dress made of hand-embroidered lace. As you can see in the picture, it’s a waist and hip-hugging dress and is decorated with a beautiful jewellery belt. Puntal features a heart-shaped strapless neckline and a lace-embroidered skirt that finishes in a long tail. It can be paired with a silk tulle veil and its price is 4600€ (6620$). We’ll finish this review leaving a slideshow with the pictures of Manuel Mota’s designs and a video where you can see Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, Russian model Irina Sheik during the unveiling of Pronovias’ 2012 bridal fashion collection. Best regards.

ALYSSA MILLER BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN MODEL

Dear readers of sport & beauty. Today’s instalment is dedicated to one of those fashion models we like so much and sometimes dream with, American model Alyssa Miller. In spite of the fact that she’s still very young, Alyssa Miller has become the image of top fashion brands as Guess or Diesel, has graced the covers of some of the most important fashion magazines such as “Vogue”, and “Elle”, and, most importantly, has made her debut in the worldwide renowned Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Here you are American model Alyssa Miller, a real delight to the senses….

American model Alyssa Miller was born on July 4, 1990 in Los Angeles, California. In 2005 she signed a contract with Marilyn and in August that same year, Alyssa appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” Russia, in the cover of a “Vogue” Italy supplement and became the image of Stella McCartney’s Fall collection ad campaign. In September, Alyssa Miller was photographed by Dusan Reljin for an issue of the magazine “Numéro” and participated in her first important catwalk event in New York walking for Tuleh and Roland Mouret’s Spring Summer fashion shows. In February 2006 the American model starred in an editorial for “Vogue” Germany and walked in New York for Doo.Ri’s Fall Winter fashion show. In March she appeared in an editorial for “Allure” and became the image of Diesel’s Spring ad campaign. Finally, in October Alyssa graced the cover of “Vogue” Germany together with American fellow model Darla Baker. Here you are Alyssa Miller’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Alyssa Miller

- Birth date: July 4, 1990 in Los Angeles, California

- Height: 175 centímetres : 5 ft 9 in

- Measurements: 86.5-60-89 (EU) : 34-23.5-35 (US)

- Hair color: brown

- Eye color: green blue

- Dress size: 36 (EU) : 6 (US)

- Shoe size: 39 (EU) : (US)

- Agencies: Marilyn Agency, Nous Models, Select London y Beatrice Milan

In March 2007, Alyssa was photographed by Max Cardelli for “Elle” and appeared in the ad campaign of the lingerie giant La Perla together with Diana Dondoe. Next year in February Alyssa walked in New York for Tracy Reese and Vivienne Tam’s Fall Winter fashion shows, and appeared in an editorial of “Flair” Italy (April 2008) and “Harper’s Bazaar” (June 2008). In April 2009 the American model starred in an editorial for “Marie Claire” Italy. Besides, Alyssa has also starred in ad campaigns for DOC, Billabong, Editte Keshishyan, and Stella McCartney. In July 2010 Miller graced the cover of “Elle” Italy and by the end of that year she had become one of the new faces of “Guess by Marciano” clothing line and Guess’ Seductive fragrance. In 2011 she has starred in ad campaigns for Intimissimi and Guess.

However, her big breakthrough came in 2011 when she made her debut for the worldwide renowned magazine Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in a photo report shot in Fidji and Hawaii. Alyssa was one of the five newcomers together with Shannan Click, Kenza Fourati, Brazilian model Izabel Goulart, and former Guess model Kate Upton. According to an article by “The Wall Street Journal”, Alyssa thought that if she ever was to appear in Sports illustrated, it would be in an article dedicated to soccer as she imagined herself as a professional soccer player. The American model also appeared in an article dedicated to body painting where Alyssa was painted by Joanne Gair so Stewart Shining could photograph her in New York.

Talking about her hobbies we can say that Alyssa loves all kind of sports but due to her constant traveling she doesn’t have enough time to practice them. She’s been an active woman that played soccer from an early age and used to watch games with her father. Alyssa grew up in a sporting atmosphere and she either watched a baseball game or a basketball one. If I had to choose, I’d choose neither baseball nor basketball. I’d rather watch this gorgeous woman named Alyssa Miller. To conclude this instalment I'll leave you a slideshow with some Alyssa's pictures and some videos so you can see this gorgeous american model alive and kicking. Best regards.