Heidi Klum is to become an online agony aunt

The German supermodel – who raises four children with husband Seal – has teamed up with website AOL.com and production company Full Picture Entertainment to create original web content which will give women advice on fashion, beauty, parenting, love and relationships.

In a press release, the 37-year-old beauty said: “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.

“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.”

The online venture – which is set to be launched later this year – is the latest in a long list of projects Heidi has been working on.

It was recently revealed the ‘Project Runway’ host is to create her own perfume while she also has her own maternity line and fashion range.

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The TooFab Q&A: Christian Siriano

Former “Project Runway” winner Christian Siriano has been so busy with his ready-to-wear collection, and now, the launch of his new Web site SendTheTrend.com, that when asked by TooFab if he tuned in this season, he admitted, “Not really…I think it will always be a great show and has a great fan following.”

And following last night’s season finale, during which Gretchen Jones emerged the winner, TooFab asked which front runner had been his favorite — Jones, Mondo Guerra or Andy South — he was coy, telling TooFab, “They are all talented in their own way with very different styles so I can’t choose one.”

As for SendTheTrend.com, which he created with fellow fashionistas Divya Gugnani and Mariah Chase, the site asks visitors to take a “style survey” to ascertain their style (classic, edgy, bohemian, etc.) and the trio of glamazons then customize a selection of accessories for the customer, all for $29.95 each.

Here, he chats about SendTheTrend.com and his burgeoning empire:

Why did you decide to launch the Web site?

“It sounded like…something that would be cool and different for customers. And the free shipping aspect is amazing! And please, I like women to get dressed up and feel fabulous. You can’t do that without some jewelry!”

What are the hottest, top 3 accessories trends right now?

“Cat eye sunglasses, a fabulous oversized feminine necklace & statement shoes that are exciting and sculptural.”

How else do you want to expand the Christian Siriano brand?

“I’m always focusing a lot on my RTW collection, and thinking about expanding that internationally. Maybe doing a little more bridal because we do so many custom pieces.”

Would you want to launch your own fashion reality TV show?

“I’ve thought about it…It’s actually very hard to coordinate your entire life around a camera. I’m focusing on my brand and I have done plenty of TV, right?!”

Do you cringe when people still bring up your trademark expressions like Hot Tranny Mess?

“I haven’t heard that in forever! It’s funny. It was best when Amy Poehler did it!”

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The German-born supermodel and host of US TV show ‘Project Runway’ said she is comfortable with nudity and her family all have an “easy going” attitude.

She told Tatler magazine: “My parents are still naked. I mean, it’s not like we’re hippies and we run around naked, but if they happened to be in their room changing or something or someone comes out of the shower, they’re not, like, ‘Oh my God. No. Close the door’.”

Heidi, 36, and her husband, soul singer Seal – who raise four children together, daughters Leni, five, and four-month-old Lou, and sons Henry, four, and three-year-old Johan – have previously said they also keep pictures of themselves naked in their family bathroom.

Heidi said of her children: “They see their parents naked all the time .We are not ashamed.”
Meanwhile, the couple have asked friends to dress as brides and grooms for their annual renewal of their wedding vows, for which they always throw a themed party.
Heidi said: “It’s going to be all brides and all grooms. All of the women will be brides and all of the men will be grooms.

“Just one day, I woke up and I was like, ‘Oh, I know what I am going to do this year.’ I like to have fun and I like to make it fun for my family and friends.”

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The supermodel – who raises four children with her husband, Leni, five, Henry, four, Johan, three and Lou, four months – will not be spending the romantic occasion with her spouse as she is away filming TV show ‘Project Runway’ but is planning a special package to show she is thinking of him.

She said: “I’m making a very fun box of heart things. Kind of like an explosion of things; confetti hearts with cute underwear and chocolates. It’s a fun surprise box for him.”

Heidi – who modelled for Victoria’s Secret just five weeks after giving birth to Lou last October – also said she doesn’t understand the preoccupation with women losing weight after pregnancy because it isn’t very difficult.

She told Us magazine: “Everything gets made into so much drama about how a woman has her weight like before. If you’re living your life, not sitting on the couch… a woman will go back to how she looked before she was pregnant.”

Although she shed her pregnancy weight quickly, Heidi insists the benefit for her body is not the reason why she has continued to breastfeed Lou.

She added: “I never looked at breastfeeding in terms of, ‘This is something that helps me.’ Breastfeeding helps my child. The after-effect, yes, you lose your weight in a normal manner. I think people blow it out of proportion.”

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The US TV host was awarded the title by People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for her work in raising awareness of their campaigns promoting a lifestyle which is friendly to nature.

Tim Gunn, who appears on fashion programme ‘Project Runway’ in the US, was named Man Of The Year.

PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk said: “Tim Gunn and Ellen DeGeneres show us that one person really can make a difference in the world by rejecting cruel deeds in favour of compassionate acts.

“Their message that animals must be treated kindly and respectfully has reached scores of people, and many of them have changed their buying habits, all because Gunn and DeGeneres spoke up for the voiceless.”

Ellen, who fronts a self titled show, said she was delighted by the honour.

She tweeted: “I’m honoured PETA named me ‘Person of The Year’. I thank them for protecting animals every single day. Amazing.”

PETA said it gave its accolade to Ellen for being vegan and championing the meat and dairy-free lifestyle by inviting experts like Jonathan Safran Foer and Dr. Neal Barnard on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’.

Tim’s contributions include narrating the charity’s ‘Fashion Victims’ video, about extreme practices in the fur and reptile skin trade and for being creative director at fur-free fashion chain Liz Claiborne.

Both stars will be awarded plaques and a letter of appreciation.

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