Heidi Klum to launch new jewellery collection

Supermodel Heidi Klum is planning to launch a costume jewellery collection in September after her sterling silver range of jewellery was discontinued two years ago.

The 38-year-old German beauty has teamed up with a home shopping network to launch ‘Wildlife by Heidi Klum’ which will include 35 styles including cocktail rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets worth between USD 30 million and USD 200 million.

Klum has received much of her inspiration for her collection from trips to flea markets.

"All of the pieces are statement pieces. The only reason to wear costume jewellery is to wear something large - something you can’t do with real jewellery because it would be too expensive," she said.

Her previously developed sterling silver jewellery collection with the channel which was discontinued in 2009 after Van Cleef & Arpels launched a lawsuit claiming the designs infringed on its signature Alhambra Collection clover motif.

"We fought with Van Cleef & Arpels for over a year and a half, but we were small fry next to a company like that. But looking back, I’m quite happy to be doing something new. I feel free now with this. I can reach more people with costume jewellery, the prices are great and I can make big pieces. It’s way more fun," said Klum.

Heidi Klum to launch debut fragrance Shine

Supermodel Heidi Klum is set to launch her debut fragrance Shine and says she wanted it to be "luxurious and expensive-smelling". Klum has teamed up with Coty to create the fragrance, which will come out in September." There are different moods that as a fragrance creator you can travel to. For my first one, I wanted what I felt my staple would be. I wanted it to be sensual and feminine, but still luxurious and expensive-smelling because I think there are so many perfumes out there that smell cheap and too sweet," said Klum. Klum will appear in the commercials for Shine and it is priced at $17 for 15ml, $28 for 30ml and $35 for a 50ml bottle.

Heidi Klum launches lifestyle website

Heidi Klum has launched her own lifestyle website, sharing tips on fashion, beauty, parenting and relationships.The website offers readers a ‘Look of the Day’ as well as ‘Run with Heidi’ which will motivate people to get out and exercise in the summer months and share their running experiences on the website. "I know it can be intimidating, and it may be easier to just say, ‘Eh, maybe tomorrow,’ Trust me, I get it. I know what it’s like to juggle a lot of things: family, friends, work. We are all busy and sometimes exercise gets left behind. At the same time, I’m 37 years old and I definitely want to be fit and healthy. I want to look and feel good, and I’m betting all of you do, too, " said Klum.The site has been received enthusiastically by commentators so far.

Gisele Bundchen is world’s top earning model

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been named the world’s top earning model by Forbes for the seventh straight year. Bundchen has been topping the list since 2004. Her income this year was $45 million, an increase by a whopping $20 million. Sources reveal that proof of Bundchen’s star-status enhancing brands is easy to find, as after she became the face of hair care brand Pantene in March 2010, the company’s sales went up by 40 percent in Latin America. In second place was German model Heidi Klum, who earned $20 million through her recent partnership with Amazon.com and launching her own clothing line with sportswear brand New Balance. The third place went to British model Kate Moss, who made $13.5 million from deals, including her own bag collection with brand Longchamp, and a campaign for Christian Dior.

The Forbes 2011 list for the world’s top-earning models is following:
1. Gisele Bundchen - $45 million
2. Heidi Klum - $20 million
3. Kate Moss - $13.5 million
4. Adriana Lima - $8 million
5. Alessandra Ambrosio - $5 million
6. Daria Werbowy - $4.5 million
7. Lara Stone - $4.5 million
8. Carolyn Murphy - $4.3 million
9. Natalia Vodianova - $4 million
10. Candice Swanepol - $2 million

Heidi Klum reveals her beauty secrets

Supermodel Heidi Klum has revealed the ultimate beauty secret for a woman who is getting older - ‘don’t be too thin!’ The 37-year-old admitted that she loves to eat fatty chips and burgers. The blonde German-born mother-of-four also confessed that she rarely exercises, yet still manages not to pile on the pounds. “Sometimes I’ll have a Big Mac – I love them, and I love chips.” But she did, at least, admit that she enjoys lots of healthy salads too,” said Klum. “The ultimate beauty secret for a woman getting older is, don’t be too thin!” she said. “It is always better to have a little meat on your bones. When you are just muscle you end up being gaunt in the face and that makes you look older by five or 10 years. “I don’t think of getting older as looking better or worse, it’s just different. You change and that’s OK. Life is about change,” she added.

The Victoria’s Secret model admitted: “People would be surprised at how little I exercise. I have a treadmill at home so I run a bit but the last time I ran was six weeks ago.”

Heidi Klum to give online advice to women

Supermodel Heidi Klum is set to become an online agony aunt - she will give women advice on fashion, beauty, parenting, love and relationships on the internet. Klum, who raises four children with husband Seal, has teamed up with website Aol.com to create original web content. The online venture is set to be launched later this year. "During my 15 years in the business, I’ve received so many questions on a variety of topics from my favourite toothbrush to juggling family and a busy work schedule. I’m bringing in the experts that have helped me over the years to help inspire you," said Klum in a statement.

"Women are looking for content that speaks to every part of their lives. Right now, advice seems so scattered online. I have created a place on AOL that’s really one-stop-shopping for women as moms, wives, workers, friends and their most creative selves," she added.