If you don't know already, Blake Lively's lifestyle website, Preserve, launched this week. It shows promise of tidbits of goodness from her first post to the beautiful goods in the shop section. As if I didn't love Blake anymore, these 73 questions certainly solidify it. My personal favorite point, the comparison of her Louboutin's to gobstoppers - oh and the nod to her fave superhero.
Are you a Blake fan? What were some of your favorite responses?
'...Part of the pleasure of editing Vogue, one that lies in a long tradition of the magazine, is being able to feature those who define the culture at any given moment, who stir things up whose presence in the world shapes the way it looks and influences the way we see it. I think we can all agree on the fact that that role is currently being played by Kim and Kanye to a T. (Or perhaps that should be a K?) As for the cover, my opinion is that it is both charming and touching, and it was, I should add, entirely our idea to do it; you may have read that Kanye begged me to put his fiance on Vogue's cover. He did nothing of the sort. The gossip might make better reading, but the simple fact of the matter is that it isn't true.'
When Vogue dropped the images and an associated video of their time doing the cover shoot last week, I'm pretty sure the internet imploded on itself. Do I personally think that Kimye represents all that is wrong with America, perhaps; but. like it or not, these are the times that we live in and though I shook my head at Ms. Wintour's choice, I have to say her subsequent statement has a point. And it's certainly a good way to get that glossy to fly off the shelves.
So what do you think? Do you like Kimye? What about their Vogue cover?
I absolutely adore SJP and this video done by Vogue makes her even more endearing, if possible. Some highlights: her response to heels or flats and the incredibly charming brownstone in NYC.
Enjoy!
Kate Bosworth,
Oscar de la Renta,
Vogue,
Weddings
Friday Eye Candy: Oscar, Kate, & Weddings
9/06/2013
There are so many wonderful things that I love about this piece from Vogue Weddings. Between Oscar (how amazing is this man?!), Kate (how supremely happy and lovely she is), and the fact that it is a de la Renta gown...be still my heart. I love how thoughtful the design of this dress was; from the type of fabric, the length and the consideration of the landscape of the locale in which they were saying 'I Do', it was all incorporated into the final product. Simply gorgeous!
Hope you and yours have a lovely weekend.
Blake Lively,
Drew Barrymore,
Elle,
Glamour,
Harper's Bazaar,
InStyle,
Jennifer Aniston,
Jennifer Lawrence,
Kate Upton,
Lucky,
Princess Diana,
Sarah Jessica Parker,
September 2013,
Vanity Fair,
Vogue
Calendar Girls
8/26/2013
It's that time of year when the September Issues make a resounding 'thunk' when they are placed in my mailbox. The sound makes my heart go pitter-patter; there is just so much goodness within those beautiful, glossy pages. To that end, I wanted to provide a round-up of those gorgeous ladies who are gracing the covers this year.
Which is your favorite September issue? Have you made it through your stack yet?
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The September issues are really my most favorite magazine issues. Right now I'm en route to San Francisco with a carry on weighed down by these bad boys and I couldn't be more excited to have a 5 hour plane ride to devour them. One of the things that I am most excited about is Vogue's spread on Chelsea Clinton. She's really grown up and transformed in the public's eye over the years and not only turned into quite a beautiful woman, but also a very intelligent, thoughtful individual. She even goes so far as to say not to rule out a career in politics. With two powerhouses like her parents, I think she'd have a great shot in continuing the Clinton dynasty.
Maybe I'm old school, but I still love getting magazines in the mail. Sure I have the tablet version of all of them, but there's something about leafing through those glossy pages that makes me so happy. I may or may not be solely responsible for keeping the print industry afloat.
[Vogue]
The Bible, enough said
[People]
The undisputed reputable source for celebrity happenings
[People StyleWatch]
A great go-to for where to find what now, plus exclusive discounts
Another not-always-100%-reliable great source for celebrity news
[InStyle]
A good way to keep up-to-date on trends and style at a more affordable price than the couture featured in Vogue.
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Very similar to PeopleStyle Watch, but on a much larger scale.
What magazines do you subscribe to?
Emma Stone makes her Vogue cover debut in this upcoming month's of my favorite magazine. I have to say, I've been a huge Emma Stone fan from the get-go. How can you not appreciate an actress who seems relatively normal, has a good sense of humor about herself, can dress to kill, is funny, and is gorgeous. OK, so maybe I have a slight girl crush on her. But can you blame me?
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Hey Emma, Call me...maybe?
I've loved Sarah Jessica Parker since her days in 'Footloose', granted they probably her most fashionable days, but none-the-less j'adore. She's come a long way since her days in 'Footloose' and her ability to rock every red carpet she steps on is astounding.
Her spread in the Vogue's Age Issue was phenomenal and I absolutely cannot wait until her movie, 'I Don't Know How She Does It' hits theaters on Friday.
Her spread in the Vogue's Age Issue was phenomenal and I absolutely cannot wait until her movie, 'I Don't Know How She Does It' hits theaters on Friday.
[Photos: Vogue]
And finally one for the road........
It's been quite a week here in Raleigh; first an earthquake and then Irene graced us with her presence. Honestly neither were *that* bad, but Irene was enough to put a kink in my plans over the weekend. My plans to visit a dear friend in Virginia Beach who was visiting from Texas had to be cancelled.
Good news is that the Vogue September Issue showed up on Friday after and just in time for me to hunker down on the couch with Coco while Hubs finished off the bathroom renovation. So my weekend was spent doing manicures, reading fashion mags, and enjoying some much needed down time.
Good news is that the Vogue September Issue showed up on Friday after and just in time for me to hunker down on the couch with Coco while Hubs finished off the bathroom renovation. So my weekend was spent doing manicures, reading fashion mags, and enjoying some much needed down time.
[Hurricane Irene supplies]
[Mani/Pedi supplies a la Chanel]
[The Baby Bump and a pretty cup of tea]
Hope you and yours had a lovely, safe weekend!
My love of Nordstrom is well-documented. I'm pretty sure that if there is a heaven, it will look and feel like a Nordstrom, with a killer salon shoe department. I read about the opening of their new concept retail store in Manhattan a few weeks ago and what super stoked about the idea. (And amazed that to-date Nordstrom does not have a full-priced retail store in Manhattan.)
Treasure & Bond opened last week in the SoHo neighborhood and is already garnering a lot of press. However, don't expect the typical Nordstrom experience; the look and feel of Treasure & Bond is designed to be far different from the chain retail stores. This store boasts exposed pipes, wooden shipping crates as display tables, and rolling storage as tables. The range of merchandise is also just as diverse and wide-ranging. Overall, it sounds and looks a bit Anthropologie-inspired.
The concept for the store came from famed Vogue editor Anna Wintour and New York philanthropist Catherine Marron. The profits from this store will go charity organizations which will switch every three months. There is a benefit for Nordstrom as well in all of this. Nordstrom hopes to gain important insight into how New Yorkers shop, while gaining their support and good will by their support of local charities. All of this will further benefit Nordstrom when and if they decide to open a retail store in Manhattan in the future. Total Win-Win and a fantastic move on Nordie's part. I can't wait to visit Treasure & Bond next time I'm in the city.
Treasure & Bond opened last week in the SoHo neighborhood and is already garnering a lot of press. However, don't expect the typical Nordstrom experience; the look and feel of Treasure & Bond is designed to be far different from the chain retail stores. This store boasts exposed pipes, wooden shipping crates as display tables, and rolling storage as tables. The range of merchandise is also just as diverse and wide-ranging. Overall, it sounds and looks a bit Anthropologie-inspired.
The concept for the store came from famed Vogue editor Anna Wintour and New York philanthropist Catherine Marron. The profits from this store will go charity organizations which will switch every three months. There is a benefit for Nordstrom as well in all of this. Nordstrom hopes to gain important insight into how New Yorkers shop, while gaining their support and good will by their support of local charities. All of this will further benefit Nordstrom when and if they decide to open a retail store in Manhattan in the future. Total Win-Win and a fantastic move on Nordie's part. I can't wait to visit Treasure & Bond next time I'm in the city.
Mark your calendars folks - September 8th is this year's Fashion's Night Out! This event is a global initiative between American Vogue, CFDA, NYC & Company, and the City of New York to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry's economy, and put the fun back into shopping. What is super exciting about this event is not only are the stores in NYC participating but an entire list of stores across the nation was announced on Monday. To find out what stores are participating in your area, check out Fashion's Night Out website.
{Photo from Chanel]
Blake Lively has definitely grown up since her years of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. She has bloomed into a full-fledged fashionista and a force to be reckoned with on the fashion scene. I mean, she was Uncle Karl's date to the Met Gala this year! You don't get any higher on the fashion food chain that that!
[Blake Lively in 2009 Chanel Couture Collection]
[Photos from Vogue]
[Photos from Glamour]
Now if only I could get dibs on her closet!
