"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi

12 June 2016

SI Swimsuit 2016: Gigi Hadid


Finally, a post on my shonshyne blog about Gigi Hadid. She is simply adorable with real woman curves. Her athletic, sexy build is one that I can identify with. Her personality just pulls you in closer and makes you want to be her best friend. Move around Kendall Jenner ... we all want to be best friends with Gigi!

She has been in several issues of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and is now modeling for Victoria's Secret. She is a designer fashion runway model and has landed several high-profile advertising campaigns including Vogue magazine covers. She is only 21 years old and has been featured in music videos and movies. I am not sure if her relationships with a few rock musicians has made her uber appealing or if just because she seems to associate with all the right people at all the right times. Noone in the modeling world is as cool as Gigi Hadid. She is definitely the model of choice these days.

Her last name is Hadid which is the only indication that she is of Arab descent. She was born in Los Angeles, California and exudes the beauty and the spirit of an All-American girl. Her father was born in Nazareth and is considered a Palestinian American. Her mother is a former model of Dutch heritage. Gigi's unique beauty is a lovely combination of Palestinian and Dutch ethnicities. Her personal style and cultural upbringing is truly All-American.












31 December 2015

2015 SI Swimsuit: Chanel Iman (2)


I love featuring Chanel Iman on my blogs because not only does she have a look that many women can identify with, but she has that fabulous personality that just pulls you in closer. I have followed the career of Chanel Iman for quite some time now and have seen her blossom into an elegant, well-spoken young lady. There is something so attractive about the way that she speaks. I have mentioned this before but as she has matured and has gained more knowledge and insight, her communication ability has also been elevated.

The beauty of a woman is not just external; it is a combination of feminine grace, vibrant personality, great communication ability, above-average intelligence, creativity, talent and good moral character. Chanel Iman displays all of these charming traits. It is no wonder that she is featured for a second time in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for 2015.

Being a former Victoria's Secret Angel, she brings added interest to the sports swimsuit pictorial with her large fan following stemming from her early career Teen Vogue cover and editorial feature alongside British model Jourdan Dunn. I know that I will probably never see her again on the Victoria's Secret runway (neither her nor Jourdan Dunn for that matter!) but I will love to see her again ... and again grace the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Magazine. Perhaps fellow Teen Vogue model mate, Jourdan Dunn, should follow suit ... literally!

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"I was really excited to get the phone call again from Sports Illustrated because I had such a great shoot the first time."

~Chanel Iman

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"I've always wanted to do a shot in the middle of the road because I always felt it would just be badass."

~Chanel Iman