Renowned celebrity photographer Tom Munro's MyFDB page is full of cover shots and haute campaigns. It's no wonder that his book is drawing praise from famous fans. He has worked with everyone from Dustin Hoffman (pictured) and Leonardo DiCaprio to Madonna, who wrote the introduction to his book. Munro's prints are currently on display at a gallery on Melrose Place, where the star's came out this past weekend to show their support for the photographer. His portraits are available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to Raising Malawi and M.E.A.K.(Medical and Educational Aid to Kenya).

Tom Munro's book is now available for preoder though Amazon and if you're in the Los Angeles area his gallery is open through this Saturday the 13th, 8445 Melrose Place in Los Angeles, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 

A big congratulations goes out to Prabal Gurung for getting his stylish wear on our First Lady, Michelle Obama. Yesterday she wore a dress by Gurung when she officially handed over her inauguration gown, designed by Jason Wu, to the Smithsonian. Typically a member of the fashion elite would wear a dress by the designer when going to an event in support of them, but leave it to the First Lady to break the rules and share the spotlight with fresh talent. Prabal is no stranger to high-profile clients, but Mrs. Obama puts him into a mainstream realm. Oh and if you forgot our NYFW contest winners did get tickets to his Spring 2010 show at the tents, where Zoe Saldana was front row.

Gurung has literally been on cloud 9 over all the positive attention he's received by getting the Mrs. O stamp of approval. Yesterday he tweeted the above pics and said: "Y'all dreams do come true. First Lady Mrs. O in my spring 2010 dress. I am so happy."

If you're craving more of Gurung's collections visit his website for more looks.

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards literally took Hollywood by storm this past weekend; and luckily for us all it didn't rain on the red carpet parade. Although, it may have been the dreary weather that prompted Hollywood's A-list to play it safe when selecting an Oscar gown. The night's trends included classic black dresses, ruffles, and champagne flavored gowns. While glamorous, all were lacking the risk-taking haute couture influence the fashion realm craves.

Of course leave it to our favorite starlet Zoe Saldana and her stylist Petra Flannery to deliver big with a Givenchy Haute Couture gown and shoes direct from Riccardo Tisci's Spring 2010 collection.

The dress was chosen just a few days before the awards. When InStyle asked Saldana what her Oscar fashion plans were at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon on March 4, she said she had yet to decide. She told InStyle, "My stylist Petra Flannery knows me more than I know myself when it comes to fashion. She always puts me in something that fits my personality and my mood, and she knows I go insane if I’m uncomfortable. Plus she wants me to look extra special.”

I'd say Flannery got it right as the Givenchy gown's sparkle, volume and shine perfectly accompanied Saldana's radiant personality. For some extra dazzle a whopping 80-carat amethyst and diamond inlay ring coupled with 20-carat bronzed platinum diamond drop earings from Lorraine Schwartz complimented the look.

Zoe proves that you don't have to be nominated to win big on the red carpet. Her look has already received tons of attention with praise from People, The Los Angeles Times, Telegraph UK, and Elle.

[Photo via Elle]

The Feburary issue of Esquire is graced by Mila Kunis, the star of the Albert and Allen Hughes epic, "The book of Eli."  With the Soho Penthouse as the backdrop, photographer Sheryl Nields peers through the windows as though stealing a private moment.  And if you watch the Esquire video, you'll be treated to the musical accoutrement of Mos Def / Jim Jones' "Ain't nothing like you (Hoochie Coo)."  We tend to agree!

Esquire's latest editorial and other published work history for Mila can be found on MyFDB.com. 

We've been planning the Grand Prize event around Fashion Week NY and we told you it would be amazing.  What we didn't tell you was WHO exactly was joining forces with MyFDB to make it happen.

Here is a sneak peak on the filming of the Grand Prize Event announcement, by none other than Zoe Saldana.  By now we are sure you have seen her in the record setting James Cameron film, Avatar. And thanks to MyFDB, you MIGHT be able to meet her in NY.

Here's what you DO know:
You and a friend are flown to NY

You stay at the luxurious W New York – Times Square

Professional Hair and Makeup

A stylist to dress you for the event

Here is what you DIDN'T know:
2 passes to the Prabal Gurung runway event

2 passes to the exclusive launch of the MyFDB party hosted by none other than Zoe Saldana

AND – Zoe Saldana personally hand delivers the passes to the winner

Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Fan on Facebook for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime trip.  Who knows, you just might meet Zoe.

What a Lens Can’t Capture (NY Times)

A GESTURE can speak volumes, something few people grasp as viscerally as does Blue Logan, a London-bred fashion illustrator who will show off his flair at Art Basel in Miami Beach this week. On Dec. 3 and through the weekend Mr. Logan will be at the Standard Hotel committing to paper the stray signals and shrugs of socialites, collectors and glamazons gathered inside the lobby and lounge. (read more)

Photo: Danny Roberts’ “Chanel Girls.”

NYMag has treated us to a preview of the holiday windows from Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Barneys New York and more! Along with video monitors at Saks that show “tweets tagged with #holidaywindows, which is a result of the retailer’s new partnership with Microsoft,” other stores, like Bloomindales, are joining in on the fun by making up fun holiday words! Click here to view the slideshow.

Photo: Melissa Hom