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Heidi - Mild-mannered beauty queen Heidi's life changed after she rescued a snow fairy from some bullies in the enchanted icicle forests. The fairy bestowed upon her 'special sprinkle crystal powers' which she could use to dazzle enemies and fight crime for the powers of good in this magical frosty land. SNOW-SNOW-SNOW-SNOWFLAKE POWER HOOOOOO! Selita - Oh, Selita... If only you'd worn the mask properly, and maybe lost the cheap plasticky looking 'corset', you could have been my number one! Karolina - Are those scales? Weird creepy fish lady. Lindsay - There'd better be a cold six-pack in your cowboy lunch-box to make up for those ill-fitting dolly pants and football socks that so obviously do not fit into this tenuous western theme.

Part 2: Above, left: A tattoo on the nape of her neck. Above, right: In her overflowing closet, Behati wears a Rag & Bone jumpsuit. Do you find anyone particularly inspiring, living or dead, from a fashion perspective? "Boy George, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, Janis Joplin, Debbie Harry, and Cyndi Lauper in the '80s." Behati's hairless cat, Golem. Do you have any particular dressing philosophies or strategies? "Not really, I just wear what I like, what feels nice on my skin...I really like colors and textures." Behati in one of her many rock tees. Without a lick of makeup and so radiant. What's your best cheap find of late? "Well, my Zara black-and-white jacket was a big score. I also got these gorgeous handmade sandals in Mexico for nothing, and I got this amazing shark sweater at Topshop." A necklace by her boyfriend, model Jamie Strachan. Tell us about your home...any funny anecdotes? "I moved into my house about a year ago, and so far nothing crazy has happened here except for my hairless cat, Golem, making me laugh every day." Skateboards designed by art photographer Marilyn Minter hang in her hallway. What are your favorite places to hang in your 'hood? "I love Tompkins Square Park, Ace Bar, Sidewalk Cafe, and all the vintage stores in Alphabet City." Outside on the patio, Behati and Golem bond. What song best describes your personal style? "It's a toss up: Either 'Cherry Cola' by the Eagles Of Death Metal or 'Love Buzz' by Nirvana." (Source, again, Refinery 29)

Model Behati Prinsloo Shows Off Her NYC Pad (Source: Refinery 29 - article by Christene Barberich and Piera Gelardi, photography by Kava Gorna.) Part 1: Above, left: Behati on her back patio in a one-piece from her Behati Loves PINK line for Victoria's Secret. Above, right: In her living room in a Zara blazer, vintage dress, and her footwear-of-choice, Doc Martens. From our vantage point, a model's life can often seem nothing short of otherworldly. They jet-set and have the ability to practically transform clothing into art. But really, when you get right down to it, they usually have super messy closets, eccentric book collections, and way too many pairs of ankle boots, just like us. Or at least, the ones we love do. Twenty-year-old Behati Prinsloo is just such a lady. Prinsloo, who's graced campaigns for H&M to Marc by Marc Jacobs and has strutted for everyone from Chanel to Louis Vuitton, considers herself a "jeans and T-shirt" kind of girl, but there's more to this budding fashion star than meets the eye. The Namibia-born beauty just designed her own line of swimwear for Victoria's Secret called Behati Loves PINK, which is inspired by the landscape and lifestyle of her home in Africa. The playful, print-heavy line launches this week in 15 Victoria's Secret stores around the country, so it was good timing that we got an invitation to this local's East Village digs where she shacks up with her pretty kitty Golem. The apartment, which mixes up vintage wares, a hookah den, a giant Kid Robot sculpture, and various other curiosities reveals another side of this fashion plate...just read on for a sneak-peek into Prinsloo's downtown crash-pad. The big ring was a find from a recent trip to Mexico. You just launched a line for PINK Victoria's Secret. Did you enjoy the design process? "Designing this was so fun, because I was able to put a little bit of myself, a little bit of Africa, and a little pink into it. I loved picking out patterns and colors and fabrics and the PINK team was amazing to work with." Downstairs in the den, Behati wears a Dolce & Gabbana dress she once wore to a friend's wedding. What are your favorite pieces in the line? "My favorite suits are the one-piece black-and-white one, the tiger one, and the checkered one! I love all the cover ups—I dont know whitch one to choose! They all have a personal connection with me and some have African patterns, which I love." Above, left: Behati in the bedroom in a vintage Rebecca Taylor dress scored at 'ina in NoLIta. Above, right: A dream catcher hangs in the window downstairs. Describe your style: "It's very easy, a bit rock-and-roll and punk with a little tomboy sometimes. But I have my hippie side as-well, which comes out now and then." On her porch in a vintage dress from No. 6 and a vest from Urban Renewal. The crown was leftover from her Halloween costume (she went as Max from Where The Wild Things Are). What would you say your five key wardrobe pieces are, things you wear constantly? "My cut-off jean shorts, my black jeans, my leather jacket, all my T-shirts, my tie-dye long dress, my velvet coat, oh, and my Doc Marten boots! I guess that's a few more than five." Above, left: A beach cover-up from her Behati Loves PINK line worn with leather leggings and a vintage hat. Above, right: A Mickey Mouse phone in the office.

Isabeli - Blame it on a comic-book youth, maybe... But this little fetishistic superhero costume is just missing a couple of moulded nipples to push it into camp magnificence. It is ridiculous though - I'm not denying that... Caroline - Oh my! Well ah do declare... Ah completely forget to put any clothes on before our walk, Mr Wilkes. Jessica - HORRIBLE attempt to recreate Picasso's guitar as lingerie. I mean, like a bona-fide winner of an idea like that couldn't work? Katie - A guide to how you can make a surf instructor unsexy. And then add a board seemingly designed for your stupid little dog accessory.

A few new pictures from the latest VS catalogue:

Never seen Born To Dance, but do like Jimmy Stewart. Have seen some of the 'Road To' films, but find Bob Hope's mugging slightly annoying. But B-B-B-Bing is cool... Hmmm? Down the middle then: ' (Y) (Y) .5' each!

Michaela - Score another for Violin-Girl! It's dramatic, has impact, and suggests Christmas without having to dress up as a frigging tree... Marisa - Sweet, but so sweet that it's in danger of giving off diabetes. Marija - Half-arsed outfit not really bothered with, because (they presume) we'll be 'mesmerized' by the fancy wings. Hana - :jimmy: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroes in a half-shell Turtle power! Splinter taught them to be ninja teens (He's a radical rat!) Leonardo leads, Donatello does machines (That's a fact, Jack!) Raphael is cool but crude (Gimme a break!) Michaelangelo is a party dude (Party!) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroes in a half shell Turtle power!

^It's versatile stuff! A Lego homage to famous album covers:

^Why stop there?!!

From photographer David Mushegain's 'A Day In The Life' series, though probably belatedly:

^You're quite right there, li'l v - but I can assure you I am voting on the outfit (otherwise, Selita and Angela aside, I might be inclined to always just put her last!!! :evil: ).Anyway, at least I bloody well am commenting - and trying to bring a little colour to the proceedings... Which, I'd hope, is preferable than simply voting for your favourite model every single time and thinking nobody has noticed?!!

^I guess they cottoned on, azgirl: Clever marketing, Lego!

^Not feeling the blonde? I'm hoping that, should I ever get the chance, me and the divine Park Eun Kyung could use that wig in a little role play..?!! As for "something for me" - of course I have something! Bringing 'Sexy Back':

Michaela - Ludicrous Hammer-horror 'softcore' lesbian vampire get-up, from their garish late 60's/early 70's heyday, that I can only approve of! (Y) Inguna - If I was a slightly more uncouth member who indulges in such crude puns, I'd have to note that: Santa's gonna come down that chimney. Thank goodness I'm above all that. Adriana - Sorry? You didn't like what I said last round? Oh, about the heart sign and kissy face? OK, good job you proved me wrong... Izabel - Busy mess, and in such a silly shape that it seems solely designed to show off her "outie" belly button. But, have to agree, super boots!

Blondie!!! :neo2:

^Are you telling me I just completely wasted my time waxing lyrical?

Escher goes Lego:

Ah, 2007 :yuckky: . In my opinion (which has trouble ever being humble) the worst year of the VSFS so far... Although, of course, there were bright moments - and some good outfits; this was the year that saw "Fonzie jump the shark". And we can never go back people. We can never go back! Angela - The least offensive. Though it's emphatically not my kind of thing. Elise - For the life of me I can't even remember this. I remember the ridiculous huge hypno-disc skirt - like a carnival mesmerist from the 1920's - but I think this is the first time I've ever even clocked the underwear. And it's 'meh'... Adriana - "Spooky finger" time again is it, oh greatest model EVER? What's that - grin, kissy face, heart sign, spooky finger and frown at audience? YOU ROCK!!! Sorry, didn't notice what you were wearing, I was grimacing with my hands over my eyes. No worries - you'll no doubt be back in a second. Izabel - Quilted majorette hooker. At least if she came back without a decent cut for her daddy that shit would be so highly flammable that I could just flick my stogie at her and she'd go up quick smart. No need to trouble my pimping arm.

I have to say I find most patriotic songs make me feel a little queasy, unless they're slightly abstract - but then I was chatting to this passing Sea Captain and got a bit carried away talking about the home town...

Oh, you so know it was all raw and animalistic in that cage. Heston couldn't believe his bloody luck! Heston/Harrison - (Y) (Y) (Y) (Y) (Y)

^Giving me the heeby-jeebies too..! No idea really but - just going on the hair - is it Mariacarla Boscono?

Well, although the big fella left a few dents on the roof of my car - he otherwise did a great job! Paris, on the hand, let her chihuahua shit all over the upholstery... So, just on point of principle, 2.0's getting all my points.

^ Hmmm... Extreme filing?

Don't know why ImageShack have removed some of my images? There was, of course, no nudity... Anyway, my thread opener was part of this set (2nd pic) - so it's not lost! WPB No.14, April '08:

^It really is Mai season, isn't it?!!