MR. BLASBERG'S BEST-DRESSED LIST: JULY 13, 2012

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Freida Pinto was a model before she was an actress; she’s gorgeous. But what I find so appealing about her personal style is how effortless it seems for her. A simple Missoni sheath and a pair of nude heels for an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. That sort of fashion confidence will always be alluring.

BASTILLE DAY BABES

July 14 marks the day to honor the storming of the Bastille and the uprising of the modern nation of France. There are many things to appreciate from the French, especially from the City of Light, but there's nothing quite like the impeccable style of the gallic girl. Get inspired by ten ladies who inhabit that particular Parisian insouciance, and shop their signature pieces, by all French design houses, bien sur. We promise we won't blame you if you simply can't stop exclaiming, "ooh la la," all weekend long.

Pop Your Ass Out, Plus More Invaluable Tips from Models on How To Take A Flattering Swimsuit Picture

‘Bikini season’ has terrified women for generations. But today’s women have an even scarier phenomenon to worry about: Bikini photo season. Because while swimsuit season only lasts a couple of months, that photo of you chowing down on a hotdog in your bikini at your friend’s barbecue lives forever.
Okay, so maybe it’s a little bit vain to be so worried–but c’mon, everyone has to admit to feeling a little bummed when you see that a completely unflattering picture has just been tagged to your Facebook profile or Instagram’d or tweeted or pinned or whatever the next thing will be. So, to make things a little easier on you this summer, we asked the bikini posing professionals–yep, models–to give us some pointers on how we can score an oh-so-flattering swimsuit photo.