Hasta La Ideas

Five time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin may be known for her moves on the balance beam and uneven bars, but is the fashion world ready for her athleticism? She may be only 5’3″ but she packs a lot of strength and grace just like any seasoned model as the new face of Max Azria’s Spring 2009 campaign. Stylehive got some behind-the-scenes pictures of Nastia at her photoshoot. From the looks of the pictures, I guess you really can do anything in those strappy black wedges! With that and her brief cameos in the movie “Stick It” and hit show “Gossip Girl,” now we all know the camera loves her. You’ll recall her collaboration with Vanilla Star Jeans in addition to front row seats at more than a few fashion shows last season- clearly, her poise and creativity extend well beyond the gym.