Gwyneth Paltow on Elle (September)

For its September 2011 edition, Elle magazine is featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, a perennial favorite among designers and fashion editors. although she doesn't always photograph well, i must say Gwyneth Paltrow looks quite good in these series of images, taken by well-known photographer Carter Smith.

here, the photographer opts for a laid-back and natural shot. the black-and-white presentation emphasizes Gwyneth Paltrow's relaxed air.

...effortlessly evoking classic Hollywood allure and glamour with stylish pumps, sleek black dress and a great pair of legs.

poised and pensive gwynnie... the harshly lit background provides a nice backdrop to give her a soft, wistful air.

all in all, this is a nice blend of deft camera work, a great photographer and a good subject. nice work, Elle. definitely worth a grande-sized soy strawberry frappuccino on a hot, lazy afternoon.

before 2010 winds down...

wow. i can't believe it's been more than a year since i last dropped in here.

i have no excuse. chuck it up to a combination of blogging burnout (would you believe i have about 5 other blogs, of which i could only manage to update two regularly?) and preoccupation over other areas of my life.
anyway, let's get over that and move on to other things.

first off, here's gwyneth paltrow stamping her indelible presence in Glee (Fox TV) with her hilarious portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln.



i'm no Gleek though. in fact, the episode that guest-starred Gwyneth Paltrow ("The Substitute") is the ONLY Glee i have ever watched. i'm not even sure if i would want to sit through another hour of Glee -- although i just might when ms. paltrow returns to reprise her role as the wonderfully zany Holly Holiday in 2011.

hopefully, when that happens we'll get another glimpse of Mary Todd Lincoln when that happens.

okay, ciao for now.