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Ginta Lapina dons geometrical styles from the hottest brands for Harper's Bazaar Spain-February Issue 2013.  

model: ginta lapina (womenmanagement)

photographer: txema yeste

stylist: melania pan

hair: olivier lebrun

make-up: christopher kam (airportagency)

manicure: samantha falcone…

models: heloise guerin (womenmanagement), rianne ten haken (womenmanagement) and gracie carvalho (dna)

photographer: greg kadel (marekandassociates)

stylist: paul cavaco

hair: serge normant (jedroot)

make-up: yumi mori (frankreps)

manicure:…

A consortium led by Dubai-based Arabtec Holding will build the Louvre Abu Dhabi art gallery for $654 million.  Abu Dhabi Tourism Development and Investment Company said construction would start immediately with the aim of opening the museum in 2015.

The deal had stirred a debate in the French art world with critics saying the Louvre is selling…

At Elegance we pursue and cultivate perfection with every fine piece of jewellery manufactured.  Here are just a few examples of that which we have on offer.…

All HTK exclusive multi-brand wear is on sale!  If you’ve set your eye on something “you must own” this past season, now is your time to come into the store and purchase it. 

(Hurry, while stocks last)

                                             Assorted Primo Emporio…

Nicholas Scarpinato is a fine art photographer based from Richmond VA. Each piece begins with a single capture, but he uses the creative process to expand upon it and create these beautifully surreal scenes. He describes his photos as "a secret that is waiting to be unearthed".…

Scarlett Johansson photographed by Rankin for the cover shoot of the fashion magazine Elle UK.

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Here at Inspiration Office we like to keep a positive attitude in the office as we know it brings strength, energy and initiative into the work place and with hard work comes great success.

Here are a few inspirational quotes to get you on the right track:

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you…

Amy Winehouse

Love the powerful Rock'n'Roll iconic illustrations of graphic designer, illustrator and ex-musician Marc Antoine Herrmann! He also runs a design agency in Paris: Blend. rockheads-illustration.com…

This incredibly detailed skull made from re-purposed skateboard decks is one of several new artworks from self-taught Japanese artist Haroshi (previously) who will be opened his second solo show at Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York on January 12.…

For many of us it’s the most anticipated part of our day, our first cup of coffee, which is encouraging enough to whip ourselves out of bed and take on the new day with great anticipation. Scientists have now discovered that coffee has many more benefits than expected. We explore a few tantalizing theories:

Top 5 Reasons to Keep Drinking Coffee

1. Alzheimer’s…

Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy

Last night the Golden Globes aired on our screens and I was simply memorised on the the outfits, both male and female celebs took my breath away with superb ensembles. Below are a few of my favourite looks for the evening...  …

Don't wish for it...work for it...*

OMG there are so many things on my wish list for 2013...some things frivolous and fabulous like these Brazilian beauties...

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Penélope Cruz x El País Semanal 2012 photographed by Nico Iliev...................................................

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Brazil-based designer Renato Cunha has created a series of illustrated portraits that features several famous female music icons—such as Lady Gaga, Adele and Lily Allen.

According to Cunha, each portrait was inspired by a song that was made famous by the icon.…

Google has unveiled ‘Google Chrome Beta’—a new add-on that lets users compose email by voice.

Using Web Speech API, users can enjoy “new, interactive experiences” and…

These gorgeous bikinis from Bikini Love SA will beat the January blues and show off that fabulous summer tan...and with prices ranging from R300-450 you can afford two! The company was started by two graduates from Port Elizabeth who wanted to establish an online-based business which offers exceptional customer service and exclusive products. Advice regarding size is excellent, however, there is a…

Thinking of getting a new car this year? Want to know what’s new? What you wish you could have and what you should probably put your coin down on. Here are a few selections that will keep you looking #hipster.

Cute compact

The Clio 4 ETA 2^nd Quarter 2013

The Clio 4 is “Simple, sensuous and…

Veteran British supermodel Kate Moss has scored a Spring-Summer 2013 coup, appearing in adverts for Parisian label Givenchy.

With her hair down around her shoulders, and her eyes covered with large metallic clip-on sunglasses, Kate Moss wears clothes from Riccardo Tisci’s Spring-Summer 2013 prêt-à-porter collection for Givenchy in new images released by the brand.…