NEW YEAR’S EVE DRESSES

Glitter, fireworks and champagne! It's time to celebrate 2010 with style. Girls, lets put our full makeup on, and slip into that curve hugging dress that will turn heads and will get you into the festive mood! Are you practicing your strut? Shoulders back, head up high, swing those hips mother nature gave you, work it girl! Strut, strut, strut!

Dress $178 French Connection, Necklace $190, Juko urbanchiconline.com, Shoes Bordello Hot Pink Glitter Peep toe click here, Yellow QuiltedLock Clutch $29 dorothyperkins.com

Strata Dress $200 click here, Shoes $30 Parrin aldoshoes.com, Black Leather Snake Biker $200 missselfridge.com, Pink Gloves $30 topshop.com, Big Buddha Diva Clutch click here

BEHIND THE SCENES: NIGEL SHOOT

I always enjoy shooting with my long time friend Nigel. It was a long but fun day. We went for bold eye makeup, I blocked the model's eyebrows with wax so that the focus were her eyes. The big puffy hair was Takashi's creation and stylist Mengly took care of the garment.

MY CHRISTMAS LIST WISH

Dear Santa
I have been real good this year.
I recycled and used eco-friendly cleaning products
I turned down dates I knew were not going to work, not to waste nobody’s time
I hugged people in need of a hug
I rescued a dying squirrel in central park
I quit shopping and started window-shopping
I smiled at strangers

All I’m asking this Christmas is for a little bit of luck, a personal driver to drive me everywhere at anytime. A talking hamster to spend my afternoon with. A new shiny boo that is mentally sane and spend most of his time playing with me rather than with his video games and when I ask him for a hug, he gives it to me right away instead of annoyingly responding “tomorrow”

Sincerely

EDITORIAL LOVE: V MAGAZINE

The Size Issue features plus-size model Crystal Renn alongside model Jacquelyn Jablonski. Photography by Terry Richardson; Styling by Mel Ottenberg

BRITTANY MURPHY DEAD AT 32

TMZ reported that actress Brittany Murphy died this morning of cardiac arrest. She was only 32. The LA Fire Department got a call from the home of Murphy's husband Simon Monjack about 8 a.m.

I'm deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic news. My thoughts and prayers goes to her family and loved one .

Q&A (YOU ASK, I ANSWER)

Welcome to my Q&A corner. This column is dedicated solemnly to you. Here I will answer all of your questions and requests.
Let's begin!

Q: OK SO I WANTED TO ASK YOU THIS CUZ THIS IS STRESSIN ME OUT LOL.I LIVE IN ENGLAND SO WE DONT HAVE ALL THE MAKEUP BRANDS YOU DO....AND IF WE DO THEY USUALLY STOP AT BROWN..(WOOPS IN CAPS)..where can i find a liquid bronzer for sensitive skin...also where can i find matte powder bronzer in my colour...for sensitive skin ...if it exists..( similiar comp

elxion to you) thank you for ur time

My dear caramel sista,
THANKS GOD FOR BRONZERS! It's my little secret for a sexy healthy golden glow, it not only looks amazing on summer days but oh so very glamorous on winter nighttime. Sometimes I mix powder bronzer with my blush and apply it on th e apple of my cheeks, other times I use it alone and blend it on any area that would normally be hit by the sun, hairline cheekbones and above the brow bone. Bronzers are available in flat or shimmering powder, stick, and cream formulas.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess
This unique oil-control complex bronzer duo keeps skin shine free and comfortable. The medium and deep tone shades blend briliantly for a customized bronze.

Too Faced Chocolate Solei Matte Bronzing Powder
Finally a bronzer that is not orange! The powder smells exactly like real cocoa, and it looks like pressed cocoa powder. It's definitely a matte brown there's no gold en sparkles in it.

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder + Bronzing Gel
This soft matte bronzer power instantly gives skin the look of a natural tan. Hands down this is the most natural and convincing bronzer on the market right now. The Gel is quite concentrated so the best application is to put a little portion on a sponge, tapping the excess off first or to put a bit on the tips of your fingers and tap them together to blend - then tap onto any areas that I want to look sunkissed.

IT'S GLOVES SEASON GIRLS!

Domenic Jones, London based designer, created these ferocious leather gloves with golden fingernails on it. Kinda cool, we love it, right girls?! No more manicure for the rest of the season!

So you can wear your fake nails on your gloves, you might as well wear some spark on it! Jewels! It doesn't get sweeter than this!

OOOoooh! The Gaga Look! If you live in NY or places where it gets real cold out, this will def not keep you warm, but it's darn damn edgy.