2009 has been an exciting year for the new Ann Taylor. Supermodel / television personality Heidi Klum will be the face of the brand's holiday campaign, which was shot by legendary photographer Peter Lindbergh at MILK Studios in Los Angeles. Heidi posed in luxurious cashmere scarves and sweaters, donned sparkling baubles and shopped the jewelry and accessory walls for holiday gifts for her loved ones. She even indulged in a few select pieces for herself.

"I wear it, I keep it!"

Below are Heidi's quotes on the new Ann Taylor, her holiday campaign, favorite pieces from the collection and family holiday traditions.

Heidi on being the face of Ann Taylor: I'm excited to be the face of Ann Taylor. The brand is cool, hip, very chic, trendy and fun. It's right up my ally! So I I thought, I'd love to shoot the holiday campaign. Especially with one of the best photographers in the world, Peter Lindbergh.

We shot cashmere pieces, big jumpers, beautiful scarves, super cozy, chunky fashionable jewelry, in headshot style. It really gives a feeling of luxury, fashion, comfy cozy cashmere with chunky great jewelry.

Heidi on the new Ann Taylor: Ann Taylor's new look is very chic, stylish and comfortable. You can mix and match, high and low. I think it's never cool to do a total look head to toe. Ann Taylor pieces are easy going, from the jewelry to the cashmere. You can find things that work with what you already own.

Heidi on Ann Taylor cashmere: What's nice about the cashmere is it's easygoing. You can throw it on, with jeans, to the office, it's very versatile. They're fun easygoing pieces that you can mix and match, the high with the low."

Heidi on her holiday traditions: Every Christmas I have an ongoing fight with my husband about the date of Christmas - the German tradition vs American tradition.

Heidi on her favorite holiday gifts: I always love jewelry as holiday gifts. The best gift I got wasn't the gift itself, but how I got it. I woke up and found a beautiful bracelet on my wrist.

Heidi on her holiday plans and New Year's resolutions: For the holidays, I'm going skiing with the family. My husband will be busy on a snowboard as I push the stroller through the snow. I love the winter and the snow.

I never do a New Year's resolution. I try to always be good in the next year. It's never one particular thing.

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Do you do New Year's resolutions? I try not to because I find I am UNABLE to keep the promise! :)

Heidi Klum is sticking to her guns and taking it easy after giving birth just a few weeks ago. So instead of modeling in the upcoming Victoria's Secret show, she will be hosting the event instead.

"The last time [I gave birth], I had two months, and I don't know if I have that much time this time," she confessed on the red carpet back in August. "It was pushing it the last time. But if I don't make it, I'm sure I'll be very sad."

Can you imagine doing a lingerie fashion show just two months after having a baby? Well, modeling in a lingerie fashion show ANYTIME would be scary. lol

The fashion show is back in NYC this year and will feature performances by The Black Eyed Peas and the usual A-list afterparty. Do you watch the show? Are you planning to tune in?

Photos by WENN

Heidi Klum, who gave birth to her fourth child, daughter Lou, on October 9, was spotted heading into an office building in LA yesterday. Doesn't she look fantastic? She looks like she's getting back in the swing of things!

Heidi may have just given birth a few weeks ago, but she and Seal are still having their annual Halloween bash, according to OK! magazine.

WHO: Heidi Klum and Seal host their annual Halloween bash. Other celebs include Jessica Lowndes, Mya, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Katy Perry and Russell Brand and Hayden Panettiere.
WHERE: Voyeur, L.A.
TREATS: Heidi’s costumes are infamously elaborate. Will you be able to find her this year at her annual bash? SKYY Vodka Halloween themed cocktails, costumed celebrities and music by DJ Devin Lucien will surely make this party a hit!

Heidi's had some eye-popping costumes in the past. What do you think she'll be this year?

Photos by INF