Vogue Italia is Finally Here!

A little while ago I mentioned how the July issue of Vogue Italia was going to have an all black issue shot by photographer Steven Meisel…well the cover and a few images are finally released! The 100 page issue hits European newstands this Thursday and here in the US soon after. You can purchase a copy for $20 here.

The cover girl for the issue is Liya Kebede while the fold out features newcomer Sessilee Lopez, it girl Jordan Dunn and Naomi Campbell . There is reportedly a 20-page spread of Naomi, and also spreads by in demand (and one of my favorites) Chanel Iman and newcomer Dominican model Arlenis Sosa Pena, veterans Iman, Veronica Webb, Alva Chin, Pat Cleveland and Karen Alexander, as well as models Alek Wek and Oluchi among others.

The model that I was most surprised to see featured in the magazine is Tocarra….which may be one of her largest spreads to date, as well as a huge spread for a non-traditional model (I don’t like using plus sized although I totally get why they use the term in the fashion world). Photographer Steven Meisel decided to feature her in the issue after meeting her and thinking she was beautiful and could say something about weight in modeling.

Here are a few scans from the issue of Chanel Iman, Liya Kedebe, Naomi Campbell, Sessilee Lopez, and Tyra Banks. I love that each image has a different feel and cannot wait to see the full issue.

Currently my new screen saver, I looooove this picture and how Sessilee looks like Iman here.

I personally love spreads and covers from International issues of Vogue over American Vogue because they tend to be more edgy and artistic, so I was hoping for that with the July issue. Check out some past issues of Vogue Italia…am I the only one that likes the July cover but wishes that Steven Meisel went more in the direction of past covers? The covers theme seems to have a 30’s or 40’s styled flair and although the girls look stunning, I was hoping for more imagery.

For more on the issue, check out todays New York Times article.

Glory….. Glory….. Hallelujah

That damn Victoria Beckham!  Feel free to right click away and save David Beckham’s new ad for Emporio Armani.

I envy you Devon….and not because your a model..

Look out for a new feature I want to add to feature magazine spreads and ad campaigns I like. I can’t promise how often I will post them as you can see consistency is not one of my strong points. “Video of The Week” turned out to be video of the random week day and “That Chick of The Week”…..let’s just say it’s been a mighty long week lol.

I can’t even say I have been busy with my move anymore because that was like two months ago, so I blame Andre Leon Talley. Why not he took the blame for Jennifer Hudson’s Oscar dress so he can take the fall for this too.

Check out Bella Beat for more on one of my favorite photographer,Terry Richardson’s newest series for Tom Ford (On a side note…cause I always have them, google Terry’s work, his site doesn’t do him justice in my opinion). I would love to post it but NFWS doesn’t begin to describe it. For the record, I love love love it. Like I’m a four year old for curse words, I’m also no better than a horny 14 year old boy for ads, fashion spreads and photography with nakedness(is that a word?).

Anywho to start here is a beautiful spread of model Devon Aoki from Vogue Nippon titled One Day In Tokyo.

If you didn’t know, Devon is heir to Benihanna. Why couldn’t I be heir to something like that? As much as I love to eat….if someone gave me Beyonce’s lifetime Popeye’s chicken card that would be enough for me to quit work, live on the beach and eat biscuits and legs for the rest of my life.

Can I get an heir to Harold’s Chicken…Robinson’s…..Uncle Remus…something! Please excuse me, as you can see I’m in desperate need of Chicago food. Sorry to any LA readers but Roscoe’s just doesn’t cut it. Back to my point…damn I lost it. Something about a 6 wing meal with extra mild sauce and a Strawberry Crush. No, Devon’s spread. Here ya go….

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YES WE CAN!!!!!!!

Did you see Sex and The City???

“Asking me what’s the big deal about the Sex and The City Movie is like asking a crackhead what’s the big deal about crack” ~Me

I want to know what those of you that saw the movie thought because I loved it! I have to get my hands on a copy of it if you catch my drift. I need to have it to take the place of my Sex and The City DVDs because it’s gotten to the point where I have watched them so much I can imitate each characters voice….even Stanford! I don’t think I blinked the entire movie so that I took in every witty joke and ensemble. I am obsessed with the studded belt Carrie wore and almost spontaneously combusted in my seat trying to take it all in and remember everything I saw. Lucky for me, there is a book, Sex and The City by Amy Sohn.

Check out these scans from Carrie’s looks throughout the movie. And according to reports, they are already in talks of a sequel! Although sequels always worry me, I’m not ready to let go of them yet so I hope this isn’t a rumor!