I make it a habit to rarely log in on the weekends. I am behind my computer almost every minute during the week so on the weekends I try to step back. But today’s very special update is one of the photos that again, didn’t make it in our snapshots photo spread for the June 2007 issue. This one features a head piece from designer Leah C. Take a look below:

From the Hats Off snapshot feature.

photography Reka Nyari
styling Johanna Laracuente
hair Dennis Bailey
makeup Yisell Santos

That’s right folks, Natalia Vodianova is on the July 2007 cover of Vogue magazine wearing Nina Ricci no less. The celebrities are nowhere to be found. Somewhere Nicole Richie is turning over in her grave… I’m kidding.

And while said model is dramatically overused, it’s almost startling that the fashion magazine is using, gasp.. a fashion model for the cover. Can it be that the headmistress is feeling the breath of one of her underlings on the hairs of her neck? Did she run out of burnt out female celebrities? Could it be that this is going to be a trend and deep in the hallowed halls of Conde Nast the August issue will feature another model? The suspense can truly kill.

Message from Satan-
(It’s getting cold down here)

Summer jewelry on a budget, a bit of a revolt against American Apparel’s quasi-porn ads and man friendly spas, all in this week’s fashion web round up.

ACCESSORIES:

Check out StyleBakery.com’s picks for the hottest summer jewelry for every budget.

Bag Snob asks: Should Cartier stick to jewels and watches?

June is the month for weddings, so The Jewelry Weblog thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at the latest in bridal pendant designs.

eBelle5 loves Marc Jacobs Turnlock Posh Strike purse. Same bag but different price.

BEAUTY:

Instead of a tie, gift dad with a visit to a luxury spa. Fashiontribes gets the scoop on the top five man-friendly spas from Gary Walther, EIC of Luxury SpaFinder magazine.

SheFinds The Best Waterproof Makeup

Beauty Snob investigates products hyped by Celebrity Doctors!

FASHION:

Papierblog looks at American Apparel’s infatuation with the underage set.

Scrap your fat platforms–that girl named Kristopher’s digging the boss minimalism of Gianvito Rossi shoes

Want to know how to look like a million bucks without spending it? Second City Style explains the high-low concept of wardrobing, with examples!

Stylehive has put together a list of wedding dresses that won’t break the bank at under $500.

Coquette takes you along on a special tour of the new Nan Kempner American Chic exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

HOME DECOR:

Girlawhirl -Chic candles from Jonathan Adler keep the vacation vibe going on all summer long.

Indie designer Nancy Bello Novello wants you to be beautfiul. That’s the mantra behind her new line Ballare Clothing. How I found out about the line is a story unto itself. I asked Michelle about some of the indie designer lines she’s looked at and liked in one way or another and she said Ballare was a bit different because of the range. So I took a look Novello definitely has something with this new line. She’s currently working on the next season’s collection but the start is saying that there is promise behind the line. Visit her website here.

Dear Alber,

I absolutely adore your works and everything that comes with them. I’m speaking directly here of the mystqiue, the famously French name, the ability to answer furtive questions from strangers about my attire and say demurely they are Lanvin, when in my heart I actually want to shout it out. I must request that somehow, someway you let me into your atelier/studio/whathaveyou maitenant. I am dying to see what you are about to release for Spring 2008 and word from WWD is that you will be showing just that at your couture show next month, in addition to launching your bridal collection. So please, if you are so inclined, send the invites to my e-mail address.

Your Fan
Eva