Australia is known for its natural beauty, whether it’s the innate prettiness of the landscape or the jaw-dropping good looks of models like Catherine McNeil and Abbey Lee Kershaw. It’s fitting then that Greg Kadel takes the willowy beauties back to nature for Vogue Australia‘s September issue. Kadel’s expressive photographs serve to highlight all that is appealing about each locale as well as just what makes Catherine and Abbey the best beach babes in the business. As pitch perfect as the frilly clothes and picturesque settings look, it’s the chemistry between Catherine and Abbey that really makes this story stand out.

The Brazilian new face Pedro Frizon, a Dior Homme show exclusive, with his new hair. (Ph: Marcio Amaral courtesy of TEN Model Management Brazil).

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Stam with Intermix owner Khajak Keledjian, Rag & Bone‘s David Neville and Marcus Wainwright. (Pic courtesy of Intermix).

The ever popular store Intermix, along with Jessica Stam, hosted a soiree for Rag & Bone. If you haven’t already heard, Stam is designing a few pieces with David and Marcus.

Vogue covers from the 20′s to now.. a walk down memory lane.

Whoa, you think you have it bad in this economy? Read how much Annie Leibovitz owes. (And here’s the WWD story on it.)

More Sean O’Pry! He is truly as down to earth as he seems in this Black Book interview…

Eva Herzigova is one of the perennial supermodels and no matter the story she brings her unique blend of sex appeal and grace to each picture. For Numero Tokyo, Eva serves as the embodiment of all things luxurious in its glam themed issue. Shot by Alex Cayley looking resplendent in a sumptous home, the supermodel reminds us that true glamour still exists.

Eva by Alex Cayley | Image Credit, Mag Style @ tFS

Sometimes a little laugh is all you need. Hanne Gaby Odiele turns on the charm for A Magazine‘s Proenza Schouler special. Hanne’s boundless energy and the unapologetically kitschy retro styling courtesy of Vanessa Reid make the story high on fun and Max Farago‘s campy pictures instantly bring to mind the swinging sixties and their campier moments.

You may remember Jeneil Williams from her days as a Model of the Week but the stunning Kingston born beauty is back and better than ever with an edit in Teen Vogue and a slot in the David Sims helmed Benetton campaign. Daniel Jackson shoots Jeneil looking adorable in an eclectically styled story that is as young and playful as you’d expect from Teen Vogue. The happy-go-lucky theme continues with her cheery Benetton shots that showcase that gorgeous grin.

Jeneil by Daniel Jackson

Jeneil by David Sims

Freshness is what keeps the industry going so its always wonderful to see newer faces fronting their first campaigns. Top 10 Newcomer Auguste Abeliunaite and rising star Bailey Barger are this seasons Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti faces and the simple, evocative campaign is one of the prettiest of the season. Bailey & Auguste’s classic beauty is highlighted perfectly by Alasdair McLellan‘s dreamy photographs and Vanessa Reid‘s chic styling makes each piece look easy and wearable.

There is a reason why Raquel Zimmermann has held onto the number one slot for so long – she just delivers each and every time. Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shoot the masculine and feminine sides Raquel for Jean Paul Gaultier‘s fall campaign and both looks suit her Brazilian beauty to a tee. Versatility is the name of the game these days and Raquel consistently manages to bring that to whatever she does.

Though Francois Nars is best known for his makeup artistry (remember the incredible new wave looks at Marc Jacobs F/W 09) and eponymous cosmetics line he has also made waves as a photographer. The latest issue of Vogue Nippon features Nars’ elegant style for what else – a stellar beauty editorial. Platinum blondes Julia Dunstall, Iekeliene Stange and Daul Kim wear daring, colorful looks courtesy of Diane Kendal and they manage to make even rainbow shadows and pastel lips look wearable.