Scarlett Johansson receives the vintage glamour girl treatment for the May cover of Vogue, as shot by Mario Testino. Via Vogue.

Fashion the way we see it should always provide inspiration. The constant emphasis on reality and practicality while necessary is not–at least for yours truly–what captivates the heart.  A beautful example is this stunning editorial shot by Mario Testino for Vogue U.K. Taking color , texture and styling to such levels that have nothing to do with reality one might say, but the true style lovers know that it does. To each his own. See more on the next page via.

Recently revealed is the cover of  the very anticipated magazine by  Carine Roitfeld called CR. Take a look at the  premiere issue’s cover and a few editorials on the next page. Via Wwd. Thoughts?

Victoria Beckham graces of the cover of Harpers Bazaar China for May 2012 in stunning apparel and bright red hair.The cover styling alove makes this a collectors issue for those of us who still love a great visually inspiring editorial. Via jules.

Rihanna on the cover of Elle’s May issues in a leather Versace skirt and top. On her very public fall out with Chris Brown, she says:

“It gave me guns. I was like, well, fuck. They know more about me than I want them to know. It’s embarrassing. But that was my opening. That was my liberation, my moment of bring it. […] Now you know that, so you can say what you want about it. I don’t have anything to hide.”

She also does not care what you think about her recording a song with Brown:

“The bottom line is that everyone thinks differently. It’s very hard for me to accept, but I get it. People end up wasting their time on the blogs or whatever, ranting away, and that’s all right. Because tomorrow I’m still going to be the same person. I’m still going to do what I want to do.”

See editorial shots on the next page.

V magazine’s “Jock Jams” editorial hones in on active fashion themes, brought to life by momement for a thoroughly joyful editorial.Click on the image to see the action!

Very gorgeous, charismatic, bold young woman; the potential for her to have her moment in the rap world is there. Thing is, she makes the common mistake of putting on that bad-girl-from-the-hood intonation which takes away from her authenticity. In other words, she’s selling but we’re not buying. Via Complex.

Vogue Italia’s ‘Haute Mess’ Editorial created lots chatter, angry comments and even a statement by Franca Sozanni. In the video you see the models move in their outrageaous outfits. Enjoy!

Keeping it stunning, with dark hair, vintage bra and fuschia leather skirt, Lara Stone for Vogue Turkey’s April issue, as photographed by Cuneyt Akeroglu.

Cassie on the cover of Clam magazine, as photographed by the wonderful Marc Baptiste.