Model Spotlight: GiGi Hadid

If you’ve been keeping up with magazines within the last year or so, then you have probably realized that one blonde haired, blue eyed beauty has been popping up a lot more than some of the others throughout the pages.

Gigi was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, which is where she got her start as a model. When she was just two years old, she was discovered by Paul Marciano of Guess. She started modeling for Baby Guess, but stopped for a while so she could focus on school.

Gigi attended Malibu High School, where she was captain of the volleyball team and a competitive horseback rider. In 2012, a year before graduating high school, she got back into modeling. That same year, she was named the face of Guess’ new campaign. To this day, she has done 3 Guess campaigns as an adult.

In 2014, Gigi made her New York Fashion Week debut in Desigual’s show. She has also appeared on the covers of Vogue, Vogue Spain, and Teen Vogue, to name a few.

In 2014, Gigi appeared on the cover of Carine Roitfeld’s CR fashion book. She also appeared in spreads in VMAN, Elle, Grazia, Cleo, Vogue, Sports Illustrated, Paper Magazine and many more.

In July 2014, she starred alongside Patrick Schwarzenegger in Tom Ford’s autumn/winter eyewear campaign.

Gigi has also made her debut in the music world by starring in various artist's music videos such as Cody Simpson and Miguel. Most recently she's been in Taylor Swift’s famous “Bad Blood” music video as well as Calvin Harris’ “How Deep Is Your Love”.

All in all, this 5'11" California beauty is definitely a model to watch. She keeps getting bigger and bigger in the fashion world and we at SMDA couldn't be happier for her. She truly seems like she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.

We cannot wait to see where her sparkly star takes her!

xoxo,

Abbey

Video Music Awards 2015 Best Dressed List

The VMA’s this year was definitely one for the books. We had everything from Kanye announcing that he is running for President in 2020 to Miley Cyrus wearing the craziest of crazy outfits.

We decided to narrow down the true Kings and Queens of the night and highlight their amazing style.

5. Justin Bieber in Saint Laurent

We have to give a shout out to the Biebs… it was his first big appearance in a while, and his outfit did not disappoint. Now his hair wasn’t the greatest, it was a little Kate Gosselin for us, but that’s beside the point.

We at SMDA liked how he took a very preppy shirt, like his polka dot button down and made it rugged with a leather jacket. His ripped up jeans also added a nice pop to the entire outfit, giving it a 90s laid back look. His golden suede boots are what tied the entire look together; they even made his hair pop!

4. Taylor Swift in Ashish

We loved the risk that Taylor took by wearing this ensemble. She still stayed true to her favorite look recently, which is the high waisted bottoms with a crop top, but yet she pulled off something completely edgy and different. We loved how her hair was very sleek and her makeup was very “in your face”, but in the best way possible. Her metallic Christian Louboutin shoes didn’t match exactly, but that’s what made this entire outfit so spunky; it worked in ways that you didn’t think it would.

Of course we at SMDA had to mention the fact that it was hounds tooth sequins, because ROLL TIDE ROLL y’all!

3. Kylie Jenner in Balmain

Kylie is the new Kim, let’s just be honest. Her fashion risks are amazing and her beauty habits are to die for, even if they don’t suit everyone’s taste. You have to admit the girl’s eyebrows and eyelashes are always on fleek.

Kylie rocked this gorgeous gold mini dress that she paired with beautiful golden lace up heels.

The thing that we loved about this look is that it was very modest in our opinion. Since Kylie is known for taking some fashoin risks, she kept it very modest, but still modern. We loved how she played up her hair with the bangs, but still kept true to herself with the jet black look.

2. Demi Lovato in Nicholas Jebran

First of all, can we talk about how gorgeous this girl is!?! I mean look at that face. Demi managed to let her face shine with her hair pulled back and out of her face, so that we got to see her features up close and personal.

The thing that we loved the most about Demi’s look was how neutral, but fun, it was. Not only is her dress a reflective pink material, but also the plunging neckline adds so much drama to the outfit, which we love. Demi went with light pink accessories and a blush-toned lip to pull the entire look together. We at SMDA don’t think she could have done a better job on looking “Cool for the Summer” ;)

1. Gigi Hadid AKA bronze goddess in Emilia Wickstead

First things first, this girl could wear a sack and look gorgeous. She definitely was the best dressed at the 2015 VMA’s in our opinion. This gorgeous dress shows off her beautiful long legs, without revealing too much skin. The golden mustard color popped her hair and her bronzy skin. Everything about this look was so golden and beautiful.

Well everyone, that wraps up this year’s VMA’s best dressed list according to us!

Xoxo,

Abbey