Some  eye-popping images of Sasha Pivovarova for the May issue of Vogue Italy (via FashionGoneRogue) in an article entitled “Love is in the Hair.”  The hair is by stylist Sam McKnight and it’s shot by  Emma Summerton. It’s more evidence of one of our favorite new trends of hair and make-up that pops out of the page. And check out the manicure–a closer look on the next page.

Continuing his mission to produce Vogue Africa, here are some more views of the latest covers by the very talented  Mario Epanya.  Enjoy! More on the next page. Images courtesy of Mario Epanya.

Russian hottie Valentina Zeliaeva is on the cover of W Korea’s June issue, sporting what is shaping up to be this summer’s hottest hair trend, candy-colored tresses, a look that’s been percolating for a while now, but judging from its recent appearance on the covers of more established rags, is about to go mass. The image comes via Twenty2.

And on a beauty related note, we here at HighSnobette are officially looking for an intern who can cover the make-up and hair space, which has been lacking on HS. Ideally you are located in some city other than New York, and even better, outside of the United States. It’s a non-paying gig, but is good for someone looking to build their resume and maybe get access to related launch events/trade shows. If your interested contact: Lois@HighSnobette.com.

We highlighted M.I.A. on the coverage of Complex yesterday and mentioned that her marriage to a richie-rich combined with her incendiary politics was likely to draw heat, and sure enough, a recent New York Times profile goes in deep on M.I.A. and shines a very unflattering light on her dichotomous personality, making the backlash official with a capitol “O.”  To add gasoline to the fire, via CollegeFashion, we’ve learned that M.I.A. retaliated by tweeting the phone number of Lynn Hirschberg, who wrote the story! Fire!!

M.I.A. is on the cover of June Complex magazine, gearing up the press push for her upcoming album release. And judging from the accompanying interview, motherhood hasn’t mellowed her a drop. She’s still intensely political and all in on various and sundry conspiracy theories. I’ll say this though, she is going to be taking an endless amount of heat given her politics because of who she married, a guy who is deeply monied and has been that way since birth.

On this page, she’s looking her usual smoldering self, in a design by Henrik Vibskov. Lots more images after the flip, some of which are compelling if only because she’s styled in a decidedly different way than the rebel bohemian look we’re used to seeing her sport.

Via DontTripYet.

V Mag created quite a stir with their “Curves Ahead,” Issue No 63. For June 2010,  Marie-Claire  France showcases their own version of curvy beauty. Check out the June 2010 editorial on the next page.

Via FashionGoneRogue.

Yours truly had honor to be included in PAPER magazine’s May 2010 (Un)socializing” Editorial featuring some of the reigning kings and queens of the web. On the next page  a peek at the backstage ambiance  ,the yellow Diego Dolcini sandals that stole my heart and much more…

Photographer Mario Epanya blesses us again with a view of his vision for Vogue Africa for March, May and April 2010 . More on the next page.

Model and HighSnobette fave, Lara Stone, appears in the latest issue of Morning Beauty magazine. She’s shot by Paoli Reversi, who does a fantastic job of bringing her quirky gorgeousness to the forefront via over-exposed and b/w imagery, which bring out her mouth and eyes. More images at FashionGoneRogue, which, of course include nude shots. I mean, is there even a non-Vogue photo shoot that exists these days that doesn’t require the model to take her top off?

If you’ve ever like yours truly gawked at an issue of Fantastic Man and wished there was a woman’s publication with the same sleek appeal your wishes have been made reality with release of the Gentle Woman last March. Ponystep talks to GW’s Head honcho Penny Martin . Read the interview here.