Cover girl Ieva Laguna enjoys the sunny outdoors in ‘Cool de Soleil’ for the April 29th issue of Elle France. In front of Takay’s lens, Ieva is at ease in subdued colors from Vanessa Bruno, Sandro and Iro, with styling by Friquette Thevenet.

Updated: Benjamin’s ‘Misty’ is also featured in Harper’s Bazaar en Espanol’s May 2011 issue, with the addition of three additional images.  Curating is the toughest part of editing, especially with limited print space.

I can see why Harper’s Bazaar Spain would pick up these images, which resonates well with Spanish culture and visions of female sensuality. The sizzle factor is higher in two of the images and the metallic capelet is very Spanish armada, conquistador-looking.

We prefer making love not war, and Marlena wears her power like a benevolent ruler.

The next three images in Harper’s Bazaar en Espanol’s May 2011 issue, but not Harper’s Bazaar China.