Dream Destination: Giraffe Manor

As seen in Elle, Vanity Fair and Forbes Magazines, this small hotel is the perfect, unique vacation destination.

Opened in 1984, this personal, yet elegant hotel offers the experience of having giraffes greet you at the front door. Giraffe Manor is famous for its abundance of giraffes that surround the property, providing guests with an amazing view of this endangered animal. Guests can even dine with giraffes. The hotel is just outside the capital of Kenya, Nairobi.

Boho Braids

These variations to the "Boho Braid" are an easy and sophisticated way to wear your hair. I've become obsessed with this ongoing trend after modeling after some of these stars. Whether its little twists as pictured on Olivia Palmero and Whitney Port or thick braids that Lauren Conrad and Amanda Bynes sport, this style looks great. You can do it with your hair up or down and it instantly produces a put together look.

Must See: Sea Bags

Sea Bags is a company that formed in 1999 that makes custom totes out of recycled sails. Every bag has sailed around the world before it leaves the shops. Each has rope handles that are hand spliced in Maine. http://http//seabags.com/the_bags.php

Check out some of these bags below.

Blair Waldorf Style

Move over Eric Daman, I'll put Blair Waldorf back in style!

It seems like Blair Waldorf has been slacking in the fashion department lately. Her looks haven't been that inspiring the past few episodes. We've already modeled after her collegiate and feminine attire consisting of fitted blazers and bow headbands, but whats next? Eric Daman, the costume designer of Gossip Girl, created a trend amongst young girls. But I haven't been a fan of Blair's wardrobe in the past few episodes. These awful looks above are a perfect example.

Here are some ideas for how Blair Waldorf should dress:

J.Crew - French Serge Day Coat

Anthropologie Dawn's Frost Dress

From The OC to Gossip Girl: Willa Holland

Willa Holland, most famously known for her role as Kaitlin Cooper on The OC, has now taken on new heights. She starred in the most recent episode of Gossip Girl playing a model named Agnes who befriends Jenny Humprehy (Taylor Momsen). Willa is much more sophisticated from her days as Marissa Cooper's younger sister. Looks like its not just Josh Schwartz, the director of both The OC & Gossip Girl, who sees tons of talent in the young 17 year old star. Willa will appear in several films this year including Chasing 3000, Garden Party and Middle of Nowhere.

Willa Holland on the set of Gossip Girl.

Speaking of the latest episode of Gossip Girl entitled Pret-a-Poor-J, what is with Jenny's new style? I strongly dislike her punk look, especially her new hair. But Nate Archibald couldn't get enough of little J even with her new appearance.

More Teen Vogue: Fashion Frenzy

Kira Plastinina - 16 year old Russian fashion designer who has paved her way in this competitive industry.
Peter Som & Teen Vogue Staff Member Laura

Tracy Reese & Teen Vogue Staff Member Alana Newton

Lisi Harrison's book The Clique has been made into a film. It has yet to be released to the public but Teen Vogue Fashion U girls had a premiere screening of this flick!

Designer Details: Cynthia Rowley

I was amazed by Cynthia Rowley's down to earth nature and personable, open attitude. It was a great surprise to meet a designer as sucessful as Cynthia be so humble and friendly. During the seminar, Cynthia revealed embarrasing stories about how she got to where she did. She had the whole room laughing with her. Cynthia chuckled, "I used to make clothes for my friends so they would write my term papers. Design has always been an obsession of mine."

Cynthia sold her first collection as a senior at the Art Institute of Chicago. She was on the subway and a woman asked her where she got her jacket. Cynthia replied that she has her own collection and the woman (a buyer for a department store) arranged for them to meet two days later. Cynthia had far from her own collection, but spent the whole weekend sewing. Two days later the woman asked Cynthia for her style numbers and product information and it was soon obvious that these were Cynthia's first real garments. While this was slightly embarrassing, it got her started. She has always been open minded and free spirited with her designers. In high school, she sketched bizarre items such as swimsuits with wings thinking about ideas outside of the box. Cynthia's greatest advice is not to be afraid to ask questions. Before her first fashion show, she saw Andy Warhol at Starbucks and shyly gave him an invitation for her show. Small efforts can go a long way.

Cynthia has collections for Target called Swell and Whim. She is also in the works of making a new collection called Hooray for a major chain store. Cynthia is a jack of all trades - a designer, a writer and a tv show guest judge. She wrote a book called Swell: A Girl's Guide to the Good Life and this inspired her collection entitled Swell. She has been a guest judge for several shows including First Design and Project Runway. Cynthia discussed the possibility of a Project Runway show with actual designers, including Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger (who both were in support of this idea).

What stuck out the most from Cynthia's story is her vision of fashion. "Each season you are telling a new story."