Liya Kebede | Desert Flower

Desert Flower is a booked about the life of model Waris Dirie who fought for social reform in Somalia against female genital mutilation. The book was adapted into a movie produced by Peter & Benjamin Herrmann . Liya Kebede plays the part of Waris Dirie, the film was released fall 2009. View trailer above.

Waris Dirie Foundation

Liya Kebede | Photographed by Alexi Lubomirski

Stunning.

Merry Christmas !!

Merry Christmas

Beauty of The Day

Name: Rachel Stewart

Age: 37

Location: North Carolina

Nationality/Ethnicity: African American & Lumbee Indian

Favorite Model: Alek Wek because she exudes strength of character, which is more important than beauty to me.

Occupation: I'm an artist, jewelry designer and mother.

Advice on building self esteem: Most people are lame so don't follow them. Do your thing and never look back...people who make history never sat around and waited for others approval, why should you?

Check out Rachel's Website here and her blog here

Emanuela De Paula | Awarded Medalha Josué de Castro da Câmara

Emanuela De Paul pictured above with her Father

Emanuela De Paula was recently awarded the Medalha Josué de Castro da Câmara from the City of Cabo de Santo Agostinho. Congratulations Emanuela

Please note this video is in Portuguese .