Quick Bites: Madge the housewife, Papperdelle Alle Vongole, the next supermodel

• In the latest campaign for Dolce & Gabbana, Madonna plays a character inspired by her icon, Italian actress Anna Magnani. The campaign is supposed to take place in an unspecified city in Italy and “describe the beauty and simple family life of an ordinary woman with her different roles as mother, daughter, granddaughter, cousin, and sister.” nytimes

• Speaking of all things Italian, we are craving this Pappardelle Alle Vongole thanks to the talented Sommer at aspicyperspective. Check out her step-by-step instructions to a great version of this ultimate dish.

• The search is on for the next supermodel. The next Super-Soccer-Model that is … Beckham beware! The world cup has made anything with a ball hot hot hot, so get ready for an onslaught of smokin’ hot players gracing glossies and luxury ad campaigns soon. We’re quite partial to Gerard Pique of Spain, but you can pick your own dreamy team here. huffpost

Quick Bites: DVF dances, the best chocolate cake in the world, kitchen inspiration and the return of the conical bra?

• The Radio City Rockettes  will wear Diane von Furstenberg wrap rompers at the Life Ball 2010 in Vienna. “There is nothing more New York than the Radio City Rockettes,” DVF said. “We are pleased to bring those legs, those kicks and those glamorous women with us to Vienna.” wwd

• Check out this kitchen styled by clever Danish interior stylist Gitte Kjær. The perfect mix of raw, modern, cosy and vintage we just love it. emmasblog

• Meet The Best Chocolate Cake in the World. Built of meringue and chocolate mousse and topped with a thin layer of ganache, the $56 dessert was created by chef Carlos Braz Lopes in Lisbon in 1987 and lands at its own shop in NYC this week. wmag

• Jean Paul Gaultier, famous for using underwear as outerwear and the designer responsible for Madonna’s conical bra, is set to collaborate with La Perla to design a high-end lingerie collection due to hit stores in November. vogueuk

FFF Friday Flashback: Madonna

Long before she was Her Madgesty, she was just Madonna. Although this one woman hit making pop culture mega force has never been ‘just’ anything. She is part of the vernacular, she defined underwear as outerwear, took crucifixes out of the Vatican, has redefined the body shape of 50 year old women, and has spanned decades as a spectacular chameleon of pop with a hard head for business. She is — quite literally — a force of nature. While Lady Gaga might be the first real contender for her glittering crown, there is no-one quite like Madonna. And that’s why we love her!

Let’s take a trip back to when it all started to heat up for Madge…

Quick Bites: Comb-overs, Lourdes Leon, ta-ta Takashimaya & Jamie on Goop

• Could the comb-over be making a comeback? Amber Valetta sports what looks like a curled-up woodland creature on her head on the April cover of Vogue Italia. Oh dear fashion God, please say it isn’t so? OH but how we love her tailored shirt and sheer sweater combination. Chic, chic, CHIC! huffpost

• Our ultimate mini-fatale, 13 year old Lourdes Leon is calling the shots with ‘Material Girl’, her mother’s new fashion collaboration with Macy’s. Take a peep at this online interview where Madonna talks Lola, wardrobe thieving and stylish genetics. et

• We are devastated! One of our fave department stores, the immaculately chic Takashimaya will close its New York flagship store come June. Known for it’s finely edited collections, serene tearoom and died-and-gone-to-heaven perfume department (seriously), make the most of it whilst you can NY-ers! Takashimaya, we salute you. wwd

• Over at Goop, Gwyneth is gushing over Jamie Oliver. “Sigh. Jamie Oliver. I love Jamie Oliver. I love his food, I love his books, I love his app, I love the mission he is on.” We hear you Gwynnie, we too love Jamie and his passion for real food and the associated health benefits … mind, body and spirit! Read Jamie’s interview with Goop here, and be inspired by his delish and quick recipes.