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Sunday, April 5, 2009
American Supermodel Amber Valletta
Amber Valletta Info
COUNTRY: American model
DATE OF BIRTH: February 9, 1974
PLACE OF BIRTH: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
EYES: green
HAIR: blonde
Amber Valletta MeasurementsCHEST: 87 cm
WAIST: 59 cm
HIPS: 87 cm
HEIGHT: 176 cm
Amber Valletta biographyBio:
Valletta was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Booker T. Washington High School. She got her start in the fashion industry when her mother enrolled her in modeling school at the age of fifteen at the Linda Layman Agency. Initially, she did runway work at a local mall on Saturdays. However, her big break came after she cut short her hair and went to Europe.
A local agency sent the now 5'9" brunette to Milan where her first shoot was posing for Italian Vogue. Soon after that, Amber got her first big break; the cover shoot for French Elle magazine by Hans Feurer. Not too long after that, Amber, like most models began residing in Paris. Amber immediately became a modeling sensation, having picked up where fellow supermodels Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer had left off. Photographers and magazines alike couldn't get Amber's face pasted on billboards and magazine covers fast enough.
Amber has since appeared in numerous prestigious advertising campaigns such as Versace, Calvin Klein's Escape, DKNY, Prada, Valentino, Jil Sander, Gucci and Chanel. She co-hosted MTV's House of Style with best friend and fellow model Shalom Harlow and she even became the face of Elizabeth Arden.
Although she didn't end up becoming the sociologist she wanted to be, Amber does use her position as a celebrity to support various charity events. In 1995, she organized a charity called Supermodels Stepping Out Against Hunger, a fashion show that took place in her hometown to benefit the Tulsa Community Food Bank.
Valletta has gone on to act in several films, been on the cover of magazines and in advertisements for Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and Versace and hosted MTV's House of Style with friend and fellow supermodel Shalom Harlow. Valletta was scheduled to appear on Punk'd on Season 6 Episode 3, along with David Boreanaz and Kristin Cavallari, but Kutcher had to move the prank played on Valletta to an episode later to make room for the prank played on Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens, which is based on his suspension on November 19, 2005, while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Campaigns:
Alberta Ferretti, Anne Klein, Anne Klein II, Banana Republic, Bloomingdales, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein 'Escape' fragrance, Cantarelli, Carpezio Handbags, Chanel, Cerruti 1881, David Yurman, DKNY, Donna Karan, Donna Karan 'Black Cashmere' fragance, Elizabeth Arden, Elizabeth Arden '5th Avenue', 'Green Tea', 'Red Door', 'Splendor' & 'Sunflowers' fragrances, Emanuel Ungaro, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, H & M, Hugo Boss, Iceberg, Istante, Jil Sander, Jones New York Signature, Joop!, Kejzar's Cotton Line and Jeans, Lanvin, L'Oreal, Louis Vuitton, Martins, Morgan, Prada, Redken, Rimmel, ROC, Rolfs, Saks Fifth Avenue, Stella McCartney, Strenesse Group, Target Store, Trussardi Jeans, Valentino, Versace, Versus, X-O-X-O, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Zara
Covers:
Vogue (UK, US, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece, Australia, Russia), Elle (France, Germany, Canada, Argentina), Elle Topmodel, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, Glamour, Numero, Cosmopolitan, Madame, Woman, Petra, Ragazza, Telva, i-D, Scene, Arena, Frank, Esquire, ES Magazine, Mademoiselle, Allure, W, Time
Shows:
Alberta Ferretti, Sonia Rykiel, John Galliano, Anna Molinari, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Gucci, Prada, Thierry Mugler, Donna Karan, Missoni, Claude Montana, Ann Demeulemeester, Chloe, Christian Lacroix, Instante, Isaac Mizrahi, Jil Sander, Laurel, Todd Oldham, Byblos, Cerruti 1881, Fendi, Helmut Lang, Hermes, Iceberg, Lawrence Steele, MaxMara, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Yohji Yamamoto, Anna Sui, Gianfranco Ferre, Owen Gaster, Matthew Williamson, Celine, John Bartlett, Louis Vuitton, Blumarine, Helmut Lang, Michael Kors, Bally, Gianni Versace, Valentino, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Versus, Burberry
Amber Valletta photo gallery
Friday, April 3, 2009
Chinese Tattoo
The art of tattooing in China actually dates back much farther then its in the West. Until very late in the 20th century and mainly in the early 21st century, tattooing becomes fashion in the West. The art of tattooing has a long history in Asian including China, Japan, and even Thailand. What are ironic about these are Chinese tattoos were mostly used in many of the Asian cultures to mark
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tribal Dragon Tattoo
Dragon Tattoo
Dragons are the mysterious creatures, usually represented as monstrous, winged and scaly serpents, with enormous claws and a crested head. The word ‘dragon’ is derived from the Latin and French words for the Greek ‘drakwu’. The term is connected with ‘derkomai’ for ‘see’ and interpreted as ‘sharp sighted’. The depictions of dragons have been incredibly complex and diverse, over the years. No other mythological creature has been a part of so many remote cultures of the world. Dragons are mysterious creatures associated with fantasy, myth and misinterpretation. They have also inspired a number of different myths and hidden meanings. In some countries they are credited with the creation, sustenance and destruction of the earth. Dragons are also considered protectors, mystical, divine and rulers of the elements. Fangs, talons, scaly skin, fire and the red eyes are the typical dragon features we see in art.
Dragon Tattoo
Dragon tattoos are a classic choice and they are probably the most popular mythological creatures opted for tattooing. These tattoos indicate the influence of Chinese and Japanese culture in the western tattoo art. The legends are always cloaked within the magical realms. They appear from the tops of sacred Japanese mountains and the bottom of the deepest sea around Greece. People have always attempted to draw dragons to express their interpretation of these mystical creatures. The tattoo designers have taken the art of the dragon to new and amazing levels. Today, there are amazing dragon tattoo images to choose from, whether you are looking for a traditional dragon tattoo design or one with a modern look. To create dragon images, concentration and patience are the virtues most required by the tattoo artists. The designs can be in color or black and white. These tattoos can wrap around and flatter the contours of the body. Dragon tattoos are either Celtic, jade or tribal designs. The dragons usually have wings and breathe fire. A lot of work is usually put into the designing of the dragon tattoo. There are many different aspects that you can include in your design such as; different styles of fangs, skin, the color of the fire breathing dragon and even the eyes can be as unique as you can imagine.
Dragon Tattoo
Dragon tattoos are symbolic of the power the person wishes to express through the design. A Chinese dragon symbolizes wisdom, while a mystical dragon symbolizes the surreal beauty that one has within. The designs are popular with men and women. A dragon tattoo on a man represents strength and skill. On a woman, it represents freedom and intelligence. It also symbolizes her loyalty, strength and protectiveness. For centuries, the Chinese dragon has been a symbol of mystery and power. Dragon tattoos make a powerful and unique personal style statement, an attempt at self-expression through body art. The choice in designs of this tattoo theme is diverse. The creatures are depicted in black or white or in bold colors that stand out.
Dragon Tattoo
Dragon Tattoo
Dragon Tattoo
