The FiFi Report 067

US Elle Dec: Has Natalie Portman on the cover and a story inside. A Brainy girl. There is a story on the gorgeous Jake Gyllenhaal and his next films: Proof based on the play (with Gwynie) and of course the gay cowboy romp with Heath Ledger ‘Brokeback Mountain’ .Read about America’s Top Model or entertaining for Christmas like a glamourpuss, alot of beach fashion too.
US Harper’s Bazaar: Has Catherine Zeta Jones on the cover by Peter Lindbergh and the most hilarious pretentious interview inside. ( see quote de la quote). “Nothing says I love you like a big rock” “My kids aren’t needy (4 and 1 yr) I drop them off to my parents for weeks at a time so we can go on a boat trip, travel, just have fun. (read: she is the one who’s not needy). And she is making the sequel to Zorro. Also on the diet page ( so old fashioned) is a story on chocolate: ‘Indulge and stay slim’. Oh really? The fat content makes you feel full and will discourage overeating. When does hunger have to do with eating? Read about the best dressed list with the usual suspects. Karl Lagerfeld gives his recipes for Xmas cookies and there is a ridiculous story on the art of competitive gift giving ( that’s the spirit) and then Karl shoots Carmen Kass, Amanda Harlech and Betty Catroux on which is better for night : an LBD or a black tuxedo.
Uk Conde Nast Traveler Dec: Heading of to Moscow? Here’s the low down on what’s cool. Have a long weekend in Milan and stay at the groovy hotel 3 rooms, read about the five groovy hotels in Paris from 90 euros a night, (see Globetrotter) and a fascinating story on Beirut and why it’s so glamorous and the party destination for now ( there’s hope for Bagdad). Read about the best hotels in New York for Christmas: The Pierre, The Carlyle and the St Regis. You will love the shots of the Concept One Chalet in Chamonix ( see FiFi 64) and then go off piste in the Canadian rockies.