Macron Appoints Politicos Across Left & Right | Francoise Nyssen Is Culture Minister

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Macron Appoints Politicos Across Left & Right | Francoise Nyssen Is Culture Minister

In purely pragmatic terms and for several reasons, France has far more to fear than America. Watching centrist president  Emmanuel Macron assemble his new cabinet, he seeks to bridge the left-right divide, poaching leading figures from across the political spectrum.

What a change from Trump, who says his only commitment is to the largely white, high-school graduates who voted for him. The rest of Americans can go to hell, as he installs individuals who reject science, educational achievement, women's rights to birth control, labor laws, and goddess knows what other ideas embraced by the other 75% of the country.

With Americans learning that just two months ago, Trump asked then FBI Director Comey if he could imprison journalists, Macron appoints Françoise Nyssen, a publisher, as culture minister.

Belgian-born Nyssen is the CEO of Éditions Actes Sud based in the southern city of Arles, which has published the work of Nobel Laureates Imre Kertész and Svetlana Alexievitch, as well as Prix Goncourt winners Laurent Gaudé, Jérôme Ferrari, and Mathias Ernard.

Emre Ünal Captures Sandra Martens In 'Demi Plié' For Vogue Turkey May 2017

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Sandra Martens showcases rich jewels in 'Demi Plié', styled by Didem Dayicioglu in romantic opulence. Photographer Emre Ünal flashes the glitter for Vogue Turkey May 2017./ Hair by Talat Kivrak; makeup by Sam Araji

Marique Schimmel Fronts 'Safari Deluxe' | The Woolly Mammoths Are Coming

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Marique Schimmel Fronts 'Safari Deluxe' Lensed By Laura Sciacove Nciacovelli for Marie Claire Italy's May 2017 'Safari Deluxe'.

Safari looks in May magazines are standard fare -- except for Maria Grazia Chiuri presenting her first cruise collection for Christian Dior on May 11 at the Upper Los Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve in Calabasas, Ca. Continuing her design inspiration inspired by strong women worldwide, Chiuri turned to stellar American artist Georgia O'Keeffe,  along with the writings of feminist shamanic author Vicki Noble. The LATimes writes: 

Although all of the pieces bearing the Lascaux-inspired imagery caught the eye, the most memorable were the full skirts, sleeveless dresses and blazers that rendered the drawings of oxen, deer and horses in a silk jacquard that had a dusty golden cast to it.

AOC covered the opening of France's new exhibition center Lascaux 4, a full-size replica of the ancient cave paintings in the Dordogne region of France. 

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Nicolas St-Cyr, artistic decorator of Lascaux-4, officially known as the International Centre for Cave Paintings, is one of the few to have visited the real Lascaux. “It’s very special. You have the feeling you are in the presence of man 22,000 years ago when you see the paintings. These were talented artists, working by the light of animal oil lamps, and it’s like they were done yesterday. I was trembling when I came out.”

Virtually all of the Lascaux paintings are of animals, and 'no' there are no woolly mammoths portrayed in the caves. But the Rouffignac cave nearby, with paintings from the same time period, is best known for the large number of woolly mammoths on the walls. 

Olivia Frolich Captures Julia Jamin In Fluid Whites For Stella Magazine May 2017

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Julia Jamin is pure elegance, styled by Lorna McGee in starkly fluid, romantic whites. Olivia Frolich flashes Julia for Stella Magazine May 2017./ Hair by Ernesto Montenovo; makeup by Linda Hellqvist Andersson

Gigi Hadid Takes Off In Space Odyssey Lensed By Mariano Vivanco For Harper's Bazaar US June/July 2017

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Gigi Hadid Takes Off In Space Odyssey Lensed By Mariano Vivanco For Harper's Bazaar US June/July 2017

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is a 21st century glamour puss, styled by Tom Van Dorpe in 'Gigi's Space Odyssey'. Mariano Vivanco captures her adventurous spirit for Harper's Bazaar US June/July 2017./ Hair by Bryce Scarlett; makeup by Erin Parsons

Alek Wek Talks Career & World Issues In High Drama Images By Txema Yeste For Models.com

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Alek Wek Talks Career & World Issues In High Drama Images By Txema Yeste For Models.com

Models.com delivers another of their stellar editorials, a modern muse vision of iconic model Alek Wek, with an in-depth interview by Irene Ojo-Felix. Wek is styled by Bernat Buscato for dramatic images by Txema Yeste./ Hair by Lacy Redway; makeup by Tyron Machhausen; set design Chad Dziewior

Alex Wek speaks not only of her fashion model career but also her major philanthropy work with UNHCR, UNICEF and special projects benefiting South Sudan; her positive comments about involvement in the H&M Conscious Foundation; and the challenges for for refugees are portrayed in America and other countries. 

Jelena Doncic & Francesca Dello Russo Bloom In Nisha Kutty Images For Harper's Bazaar India May 2017

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Jelena Doncic & Francesca Dellorusso Bloom In Nisha Kutty Images For Harper's Bazaar India May 2017

Models Jelena Doncic & Francesca Dello Russo are styled by Yuki Sodha in 'The Secret Garden", florid beauty looks lensed by Nisha Kutty for Harper's Bazaar India May 2017./ Hair by Ity Aggarwal; makeup by Dominique Papadopoulos

Doutzen Kroes Is Beach Queen Lensed By Chris Colls For Vogue Ukraine June 2017

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Doutzen Kroes Is Beach Queen Lensed By Chris Colls For Vogue Ukraine June 2017

Supermodel Doutzen Kroes is a sensual beach beauty, styled in sexy, casual looks by Julie Pelipas. Chris Colls is behind the lens for Vogue Ukraine June 2017./ Hair by Oribe Canales; makeup by Sil Bruinsma

Zoe Kravitz Is 21st Century Goddess Lensed By Patrick Demarchelier For Allure US June 2017

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Zoe Kravitz Is 21st Century Goddess Lensed By Patrick Demarchelier For Allure US June 2017

Talent Zoe Kravitz channels 21st century tribal goddesses, styled by Beth Fenton in a fresh mix of boho looks -- and too fabulous hair -- lensed by Patrick Demarchelier for Allure US June 2017./ Hair by Nikki Nebns; makeup by Tom Pecheux

Federico Barbieri Captures Shanelle Nyasiase In 'Why so serious?' For L'Officiel Germany June 2017

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Though born in Ethiopia and raised in Kenya, Shanelle Nyasiase is one of millions of Sudanese refugees displaced in her country's violent civil wars within Sudan. With readers who believe Shanelle is likely to grab a model star, Federico Barbieri shares her beauty closeups in 'Why so serious?' for L'Officiel Germany June 2017.

Sofia Boutella Is 'Wild at Heart' By Zoey Grossman For Malibu Magazine June 2017

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Talent Sofia Boutella is 'Wild at Heart', styled by Sean Knight in Zoey Grossman images for Malibu Magazine June 2017./ Hair by Andy Lecompte; makeup by Sabrina Bedrani

Boutella appears in two high-profile roles this summer. She enjoys a steamy scene with Charlize Theron in 'Atomic Blonde' and as Princess Ahmanet in 'The Mummy', Universal's reboot of the iconic film. Entertainment Weekly share an interview. 

'Morning Joe' Roasts Kellyanne Conway, Saying She Detested Trump, The Presidential Candidate

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Morning Joe' Roasts Kellyanne Conway, Saying She Detested Trump, The Presidential Candidate

'Morning Joe' hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski literally harpooned Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway on Monday's broadcast. Mika -- who has banned Conway from the show over her lying -- said that she heard Conway denounce candidate Trump in private before he was elected.

“She would get off the air, the camera would be turned off, the microphone would be taken off, and she would say ‘Blech, I need to take a shower,’ because she disliked her candidate so much,” Ms. Brzezinski said of Ms. Conway, after describing the White House Conway as part of spectacle she calls 'politics porn'.

Joe Scarborough, Ms. Brzezinski’s co-host and fiancé, affirmed Conway's statements, saying that post-interview she echoed the statements, saying that Ms. Conway said she had only taken the job for money and that her relationship with the future president would be short-lived.

How Does Comey's Fall Play in Hillaryland? No One Is Celebrating

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Liberals are not linear thinkers

 

The fact that Hillary supporters put our grave concerns about Trump's love for the Russians ahead of our frustration over Comey's role in costing Hillary the presidential election only confirms that Clinton supporters do not think in a linear path, as do Trump supporters -- and many Sanders supporters, as well. 

Kendall Jenner Is Lensed By Cole Sprouse For The Sunday Times Style May 14, 2017

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Kendall Jenner Is Lensed By Cole Sprouse For The Sunday Times Style May 14, 2017

Super top model Kendall Jenner is styled by Celestine Cooney in a benign fashion editorial that should get her in no trouble with Twitter's fashion police. Photographer Cole Sprouse captures Kendall for The Sunday Times Style May 14, 2017./ Hair by David Keough; makeup by Mary Phillps

Note that AOC supports criticism of Kendall's Pepsi commercial, but the Vogue India dustup is a bit much, given that both editor-in-chief Priya Tanna and the 10th anniversary issue creative director Mario Testino chose her. 

As DailyO India points out: 

No one was offended when Gisele Bundchen wore a skimpy bikini in the September 2009 cover. No public outrage when Victoria Beckham wore a tika on the November 2008 issue. What about Sarah Jessica Parker in the February 2010 cover? Has she ever set a Manolo Blahnik on Indian soil?

Cindy Crawford was on the 3rd anniversary (October 2010) issue and spoke about everything from retirement to selfies but nothing about India - Mario Testino yes. But public outrage for showcasing a foreigner? None.

The point is, writes Nirva Patel, that the very social media frenzy that makes overnight super stars out of girls with no real credentials beyond their followers statistics, eats its stars with a voracious, self-righteous appetite.

And where is the adoring herd to defend their superstar? Silent . . . just like Republicans who refuse to criticize US President Donald Trump. 

Bikramjit Bose Captures Ravyanshi Mehta In 'Unzip The Hip' For Elle India May 2017

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Rising Indian model Ravyanshi Mehta is styled by Rahul Vijay in 'Unzip The Hip'. An AOC favorite photographer Bikramjit Bose captures Mehta in splendid images with some wonderful poses for Elle India May 2017./ Beauty by Sandhya Shekar; art direction by Reshma Rajiwdekar