As soon as a hammer, screwdriver, electric drill and nails are thrown in the picture, most women usually sprint out the door. Mainly because getting cement stains on a Vera Wang gown isn’t the most ideal situation, leave aside the permanent damage to the dry-cleaning bill. This is exactly why a man should be left in-charge of the tools while the glamorous woman, well, she can continue riding the glamour wave.
Capturing key 2011 trends, this editorial in Allure’s September issue gives every woman an excuse to don her chicest garments, regardless of being in the comfort of her own home. Mario Testino captures all the hard work it takes to renovate a new house, such as adjusting curtains, fixing taps, cleaning windows. But then there’s also a hidden glamour that involves drinking champagne and testing the bathtub, as narrated by model Candice Swanepoel.
Perhaps a sizeable portion of her job is also to keep the handyman entertained with her serenading techniques. Her tools of trade are sheer blouses, plunging necklines, oversized chunky knits, bed-hair and fur jackets.
So ladies remember one thing, next time a painting needs to be hung on the wall, keep the Louboutins next to the toolbox.
View the cheeky editorial by clicking on the thumbnails above.
