Editorial: Vogue US September Issue

Ever since watching The Hunger Games I have loved Jennifer Lawrence, and then seeing Silver Linings Playbook just re-affirmed why she’s one of my favourite actresses. (Oh and then there was that Oscars moment where she slipped up the stairs in her enormous Dior gown, showing that she’s just like one of us). Well, for those reasons along, I’ve becomes a fan of hers, so it’s good to see her on the cover of US Vogue for the September issue. The cover photo was shot by renowned photographer Mario Testino, with Jennifer wearing a look from the fall 2013 Calvin Klein collection.

Editorial: Esquire September Issue

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I wasn’t actually aware that Kate Moss had not covered a guy’s magazine in 17 years; I guess it’s because I’m used to seeing the supermodel grace the covers of a number of high end women’s glossys over the years. But the September issue of UK Esquire magazine is in fact her return to men’s publications. The photo leaves little to the imagination with only jewels covering her modesty, along with a masculine cream tuxedo jacket. I do love this shoot, but that’s not really surprising because in my eyes, Moss can do no wrong.  

Editorial: LOVE #10

For the 5^th Anniversary of LOVE magazine, renowned photographers Met Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed British models Cara Delevinge, Georgia May Jagger, Edie Campbell and Rosie Huntington-Whitely, as well as Japense model Chiharu Okunugi for a set of covers featuring the iconic Minnie Mouse ears.

Carey Mulligan for Harpers Bazaar June 2013

My favourite magazine cover this month is by far Harper's Bazaar. Not only because it features English actress Carey Mulligan, but also because of the faded colour scheme and overall aesthetic of the cover. A very etheral theme is explored with soft lighting and sugar candy pink hues, seen in Carey's jacket, the coverline font and the florals adorning the page. As June's issue coincides with the release of The Great Gatsby film (in which Carey plays Gatsby's love interest, Daisy Buchanan), it's no wonder she was picked as this month's cover star.
I'm quite a fan of Carey already, after watching her alongside Ryan Gosling in Drive, and of course the fact that she is married to Marcus Mumford (of THE Mumford & Sons) helps. She always looks really elegant, including even, when she wore a masculine tuxedo style suit to the Tiffany & Co Blue Book Ball. I think it's her petite frame and small features, as well of course, her etiquette, that helps portray this elegance. 

Fanning Sisters

Seriously, I am always amazed when I remember how young the Fanning sisters really are. This shoot for the December issue of W magazine was shot by renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti and shows the actresses wearing beautiful haute couture pieces from the likes of Chanel, Givenchy, Dior and Valentino. Definitely jealous of someone aged 13 wearing couture. 

cosmic love

I've been meaning to blog about this for a while now... I absolutely adore the cosmic print trend that's been so present in both womenswear and menswear in the past few months. Christopher Kane launched his debut menswear line for s/s 11 inspired by details and colours found in space pictures.The two orange prints below are just a couple of examples of Kanes collection, one taken from the original lookbook and the other from Copenhagen fashion week. Other designers also featured galaxy-inspired prints in their shows for this season including Juun J and Paul Smith. Now the intricate patterns have made their way into the wardrobes of the stylish folk; the lookbook.nu image above is a personal favourite. Must-have items definitely include the Christopher Kane dress (on the list for my birthday next weekend), the high-shine leggings from Black Milk and of course the Jeffrey Campbell cosmic Lita's.