Syria Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 new andreea fan here. super love her now especially knowing how funny she can be. she seems like a really nice person, humble and approachable. really smart too plus it seems like she can't take a bad picture at all. welcome to the thread! Quote
fleurry13 Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 new andreea fan here. super love her now especially knowing how funny she can be. she seems like a really nice person, humble and approachable. really smart too plus it seems like she can't take a bad picture at all. welcome to the thread! Thanks a lot Quote
Prisma Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Miscellaneous pics from the Fashion Week. Mugler Backstage. Andreea and Taylor Hill. Too much beauty in just one pic. :wub2: Alexis Mabel Backstage. Balmain Backstage. Isabel Marant Backstage. Stella McCartney post show. Versus Backstage. Not FW. In August. Too cute...impossible not to post. Quote
Prisma Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 J.Crew. Fall New Arrivals. September, 2014. Quote
Prisma Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 You're welcome, Syria. Andreea in Hawaii. 900x1200 Other sizes (MQ). Quote
Prisma Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 You're welcome, Syria. Andreea during Paris Fashion Week. Andreea Diaconu at Peter Lindbergh Exhibition in Paris (two more pics on previous page). Quote
Syria Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 ^Thanks! Vogue cover girl Andreea Diaconu on surfing, skin care, and why plucking your eyebrows is a bad idea Andreea Diaconu is one of those chameleon-like models who defies type-casting. In Chloé’s fall campaign, she plays a gypset Thelma to Sasha Pivovarova’s Louise wearing a decadent mixed-fur coat; for Ralph Lauren Collection, she’s to the manor born in a dove-gray turtleneck and languid floor-length skirt. This month, Diaconu, who appears on her first Vogue cover alongside eight of her dazzling young industry peers, is playing her most familiar role to date: fresh-faced model-of-the-moment. The 23-year-old Romanian beauty—who, in a sure sign of her broad-reaching crossover appeal, has also added “Victoria’s Secret model” to her fast-growing resume—currently calls New York home, although her nonstop travel schedule means that her passport probably gets more use than her MetroCard. (“During the World Cup I was in a hotel in London, and there was this huge bathtub with a TV set. I watched games in it!” she admits with laugh). But Diaconu, who logged a few years on the competitive karate circuit, has stamina aplenty to keep pace, which will come in handy as she embarks this week on a whirlwind marathon of fashion shows in New York, Milan, and Paris. Vogue.com caught up with the model during the calm before the storm—a two-week holiday in Costa Rica. Here, she shares her obsession with face mists, her mother’s surprising secret to perfect hair, and how she gets creative with workout gear while on vacation. How do you describe your approach to beauty? Are you a minimalist or a maximalist?I’m definitely minimal, mostly because of my traveling: Everything has to be in little tiny containers. Makeup-wise [when I’m not working], I just use highlighter, concealer, blush, and then mascara if I’m going out! I like to give my skin a breather. I’m sure you’ve heard this one before, but it’s true. Growing up in Romania, did you experiment much with makeup?All I wanted to do was pluck my eyebrows. So that’s what I did. I only plucked one, I think. I was like, “Oh, it’s too painful, it’s not worth it!” Now, that’s something I definitely do not mess with. Who were your beauty icons?Françoise Hardy and Lauren Hutton, when I was younger. I still find them inspiring. If I were to cut my hair, I would definitely cut bangs and be like, “OK, Françoise Hardy today!” What are some of your beauty essentials?Romance perfume, from Ralph Lauren. That was my first fragrance, and I still wear it sometimes. I’m obsessed with face mists. I like Mario Badescu—the one with aloe, herbs, and rose water. The rose water at Whole Foods is really good, and Caudalie [beauty Elixir], too. I use a Neroli Blossom Serum, from Poppy and Someday. It’s all-natural—it’s a bunch of oils mixed together. And Tracie Martyn has a mask that’s incredible. You just leave it on for fifteen minutes, and you notice a difference right after. [For mascara,] I like Diorshow and BADgal Lash from Benefit. I apply it with a fat brush and then with a clean brush I just comb it through, so it looks natural. The September fashion shows must take a toll. How do you keep your skin looking its best?Makeup artists, they’re a lot gentler now, and they use good products. They give you a massage before. It’s like you’re getting a treatment every day! How about hair maintenance—do you use any oils or masks?My mom always told me to wash my hair with beer. I’ve only done that once. But her hair is amazing, and she does it every week. You’re going to smell like alcohol for the day, but other than that it’s fine! I put Nuxe [Huile Prodigieuse] and coconut oil and apricot kernel oil in my hair; I just mix them all together. When I’m on holiday, I walk with tons of oil on my hair, I don’t care. Any foods you swear by, or swear off, to stay feeling healthy?I work out a lot and I’m 23, so not really. I try not to eat a lot of bread. And I’ve kind of cut out dairy because it just doesn’t do me any good. I use almond milk for my smoothies—but I’ll still have ice cream! I hear you’re a surfer?Yeah—well, not a good one! I started two years ago, but with a hectic schedule it’s hard to keep up. Every time I start again I feel like a beginner. Do you still do karate at all?There are very different styles in New York. I did find one studio in the Rockaways, so I intend on [trying it out] if I ever go surfing back there. But I do boxing at Aerospace, in New York. What else is part of your fitness regimen?If I’m in New York, I’ll do SLT, SoulCycle, modelFIT or yoga. Or I’ll just go to Equinox and do my own workout, if none of those has availability—because, as we all know, New York is crazy for working out! Now that I’m in Costa Rica, I [go to] this website called BodyRock.tv and just do whatever doesn’t require weights. Yesterday we had a watermelon in the house, and I used that as my medicine ball. photo by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, July 2014 vogue.com Quote
Syria Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 This comes a bit late, but... Andreea Diaconu's perfect summerVogue Paris, August 2014 Her athletic physique and deep blue eyes have made Andreea Diaconu a runway regular and a prominent face in numerous fashion campaigns. Follow her tips for a perfect vacation, as the Romanian model reveals her favorite summer addresses, from Koh Tao to Hawaii. Three summer destinations you love:South of France (the Atlantic coast) South-East Asia and Formentera in the Mediterranean. Your dream summer destination:Hawaii, you can surf, scuba dive, hike, get lost but then come right back to a city if you need to. Your three favorite hotels around the world: I have two, Como Shambala in Ubud, Bali and Park Hyatt in Shinjuku, Japan. Your happiest summer childhood memory: Running around huge mountains in Brasov (Romania), through the forest playing hide and seek with my dog and then bathing in ponds or rivers. It was magical. A smell that reminds you of summer: A combination of skin fresh out of the ocean, Clarins sunscreen and a bbq. A pool would you like to dive into right now:Sanctuary Swala's pool in Tanzania, Africa or Giola Lagoon in Thassos. I usually prefer lagoons and lakes. The most beautiful beach you have ever been to: Koh Tao An outdoor restaurant for a summer dinner:Any brasserie in Paris, Eden in Bucharest and I won't tell you my favorite New York spots as that means I'll have to wait even longer for a table! Three songs on your summer playlist:Devendra Banhart - BabySolange - Losing YouThe Maccabees - Toothpaste kisses Three summer must-haves: Sunscreen, sunglasses and a good book. Bikini or one-piece swimsuit:Bikini A summer drink:Sangria A summer meal: Greek Salad A movie that reminds you of summer: Dazed and Confused A book to read on the beach: Anything by Malcolm Gladwell Holidays with friends and family, or solo retreats:Both Backpack or luxury suitcase:A fancy suitcase for family holidays as my grandmother hates it when t-shirts get creased; but if I'm on my own I prefer a backpack. A club for dancing on a summer's night: Just crash beach weddings....I'm joking, I think any beach club is good. Sun cream or dry oil:Lots of suncream! A summer beauty tip:Drink lots of water and smile a lot. Quote
Prisma Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks for the interviews! You can always find useful tips... And what she said about beer...It's not a secret. It makes your hair shine a lot. It is said that beer can lighten the natural hair color too, but I've never tried. Quote
clo_fashion Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I love those candid pictures of Andreea in Hawaii. She looks amazing! Quote
Prisma Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 More of Andreea & Co. shooting and enjoying in Hawaii. Quote
Prisma Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Controversy about "Pretty Wasted"....Searching on the Internet, I didn't find this editorial only. I found several articles that consider these images as "controversial", at least. I'll leave you one of them and some links.Why Interview Magazine's 'Pretty Wasted' Fashion Editorial Is So DisturbingOctober, 17. By Lauren Tuck Interview magazine is receiving negative attention for an editorial featured in its November issue called “Pretty Wasted.” The fashion shoot features models Anja Rubik, Andreea Diaconu, Lily Donaldson, Daria Strokous, and Edita Vilkeviciute posing passed out in a dark alley surrounded by empty alcohol containers. The women, wearing couture from Marc Jacobs, Prada, Versace, DVF, Saint Laurent, Armani Privé, Tommy Hilfiger, and more, being represented in weak, subservient positions speak to a larger issue of inequality in media. The photos, which were first posted to the Internet by fashionscansremastered.net, were captioned, “To be honest, I can’t distinguish whether this editorial is supposed to be disturbing and dark or ironically funny and artsy, or just plain retarded.” On Twitter, Davi Rutenberg writes that women are “not just commodities-glamorized depictions of victims.” Donal Clancy tweeted, “Very disturbing stuff. Intended to shock to impress, but Holy God!” “These pictures look like they were created by people who hate women,” Patricia Phelan, associate professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University tells Yahoo Style. “The media industries are notoriously sexist — in the content they create as well as the work environments to which women are subjected. These pictures reinforce the message of our culture: human life is cheap, and women are merely props.” Marcia Dawkins, assistant professor at USC Annenberg tells Yahoo Style, that the particular way the models are splayed as empty, defenseless, and submissive sends a poor message to readers. “Portraying drunk and unconscious women as sexy/beautiful sends the message that women in their sober and conscious minds are less beautiful and sexy,” she says. “The pictures not only take away the women’s consciousness and voices, but also their ability to consent to whatever happens to them next.” Fashion editorials in particular have regularly come under fire for inappropriate and provocative images. In August, Indian photographer Raj Shetye’s series “The Wrong Turn,” which depicts a woman wearing high-end clothes trying to fend off the advances of a bunch of men on a bus, was called out for similarities to the actual story of the young New Delhi woman who was brutally gang-raped by six men on a bus in December 2012. And a feature in Vogue Italia’s May 2014 issue shot by Steven Meisel shows female models cowering in fear, holding bloodstained weapons, hiding from a predator. The way that women are characterized in the media has been a longstanding issue. As Dawkins explains, by portraying women as equivalent, complex human beings, it would influence additional aspects of society such as the workplace, politics, education, religion and family. But when women are repeatedly cast as less than men, then this serves as a justification for discrimination within cultures around the world. “It relieves us all (women and men) of the responsibility we have to make women’s equality a reality,” she says.Source: https://www.yahoo.com/style/interview-magazine-is-receiving-negative-attention-100266188498.htmlAnother article (and you can find more).http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11169270/Fashion-magazine-row-Glamorous-This-disturbing-photoshoot-shows-why-even-top-models-cant-say-no.htmlWhat do you think about it? Controversial, offensive or just too much fuss? Quote
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