Petra Nemcova @ Roberto Cavalli Vodka and Giuseppe Cipriani Halloween Party in New York City, October 31
October 31, 2010 / 14008
Petra Němcová (IPA: [ˈnjɛmtsovaː], pronounced NYEMtzovah; born 24 June 1979 in Karviná, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is a supermodel and the founder and president of Happy Hearts Fund. In December 2004, she was injured in Thailand by a tsunami resulting from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake; her then-fiancé, Simon Atlee, was killed in the tsunami.
Biography
Her father was a mason and her mother, a teacher. She became a model after being spotted at the age of 16 during a national talent search.
She was featured on the cover of the 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue but appeared also in the editions of 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. She has also modeled for Victoria’s Secret, and for many other companies in the women’s clothing market. In addition to working with world class photographers on her Sports Illustrated shoots, she was the object/subject of Joanne Gair’s body painting work. On 3 June 2004, she was one of the telecast judges during the 53rd annual Miss Universe competition in Quito, Ecuador.
The 2004 tsunami
During the Indian Ocean earthquake of 26 December 2004, Petra was at the Khao Lak resort in Thailand with her main photographer and fiancé, Simon Atlee when the tsunami struck where they were staying. Initially, Atlee was presumed missing, but his body was found and identified on 3 March 2005, on the shores of Sumatra (near the epicenter of the earthquake that caused the Tsunami). Read more …
Elvira - Dream Halloween to benefit The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
October 30, 2010 / 1433
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago aims to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS and improve the lives of people affected by the epidemic.
Founded by community activists and physicians in 1985, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is a catalyst for local, national, and international action on HIV/AIDS. AFC collaborates with government and community partners to pursue comprehensive strategies against HIV/AIDS; funds and coordinates prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champions effective, compassionate policy and human rights to bring an end to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Halloween Costumes: Melina Kanakaderes Like A Witch - 15th annual Dream Halloween x7 HQs
October 30, 2010 / 2369
Halloween Costumes: Melina Kanakaderes Like A Witch - 15th annual Dream Halloween x7 HQs
What sets Halloween costumes apart from costumes for other celebrations or days of dressing up is that they are often designed to imitate supernatural and scary beings. Read more …
Halloween Costumes: Jada Pinkett Smith Like Super Girl @ AIDS Foundation’s 15th annual Dream Halloween x10 HQs
October 30, 2010 / 2274
Halloween Costumes: Jada Pinkett Smith Like Super Girl @ AIDS Foundation’s 15th annual Dream Halloween x10 HQs
Costuming became popular for Halloween parties in the US in the early 1900s, as often for adults as for children. The first mass-produced Halloween costumes appeared in stores in the 1930s when trick-or-treating was becoming popular in the United States. Read more …
Sexy Halloween Costume Idea: Rumer Willis - Dream Halloween to benefit The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
October 25, 2010 / 1911
Sexy Halloween Costume Idea: Rumer Willis - Dream Halloween to benefit The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
Daryl Hannah - At 16th Annual Dream Halloween x8 HQ
October 28, 2009 / 2661
Celebrities are pictured arriving at the 16th Annual Dream Halloween fundraising event in Los Angeles. The fundraiser helps benefit children affected by AIDS.
Daryl Hannah - At 16th Annual Dream Halloween x8 HQ
Brittany Curran - At 16th Annual Dream Halloween x5 HQ
October 28, 2009 / 2377
Celebrities are pictured arriving at the 16th Annual Dream Halloween fundraising event in Los Angeles. The fundraiser helps benefit children affected by AIDS.
Brittany Curran - At 16th Annual Dream Halloween x5 HQ
