A fan girl moment for ELLE UK and Gwen Stefani October 2012

I don't keep it a secret that ELLE UK is my absolute favourite magazine and that one of my life's ambitions is to see my name in its masthead. Reading through the latest October 2012 issue, which features the stunning Gwen Stefani on the cover, I was easily reminded why I allow archives of ELLE to take up the limited space in my flat. ELLE genuinely listen to their readers and are one of the very few glossy publications who truly work at breaking down the boundaries between the fashion industry and graduates, like myself, who are struggling to get a heel in the door to their dream. In a ground breaking move, the latest issue of ELLE has been edited entirely by a team of interns and the issue is packed full of advice from celebrities, the ELLE team and the interns themselves on their own experiences and the journey that has got them to where they are today. It's an incredibly valuable and rare chance to gain an insight into the backgrounds of people in the industry whom you admire, or whose shoes you wouldn't mind filling one day. I'm almost at the stage where I can make the big move to London for work and this has massively renewed both my enthusiasm and optimism for chasing my dream. 

Fangirl moment over, onto the cover itself...

The subscriber's issue landed on my doorstep a couple of days ago and features Gwen kicking up a McQ floral skirt paired with a Peter Pilotto top and a pair of vertiginous Nicholas Kirkwood stilettos. It's a brave combination, which I'm sure only works because Gwen's wearing it. The accompanying editorial, photographed by Matt Irwin, leaves no print untouched, but if this season's most eye-catching prints were made for anyone, it's Gwen Stefani.

 

I really like both the subscriber and news stand covers, but it still doesn't beat Gwen's cover for Harper's Bazaar. Take a look at the news stand cover (available September 5th) and a behind the scenes video at ELLE UK.

What do you think of Gwen's cover for ELLE UK? Are you a big fan of the magazine too?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Dolce and Gabbana Heels

A proper image of ELLE UK's September 2012 subscriber's issue hasn't been released yet (as far as I can tell), but it came through my door the day after I posted about Rosie Huntington-Whiteley being their cover girl. The subscriber's version was a little bit disappointing, especially for a September issue - it's basically a zoomed out version of the news stand edition. However, aside from Rosie's insanely long legs, I was seriously distracted by something else - her shoes. 

Dolce and Gabbana Sandals at Luisa Viaroma

Completing the entire Dolce and Gabbana look is a pair of incredible heels that first appeared on the runway of the design duo's Fall 2012 collection. Although I'm a sucker for a great pair of heels, it's a shame the real highlight of the cover stems from the rose adorned platforms. 

The price is almost as staggering as the heel too at £1742.62, but you can excuse your purchase with the 'but they're pieces of art' line...

What do you think of Rosie's shoes? What did you think of the subscriber's issue?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Covers ELLE UK 2012

The September covers are starting to come in and my favourite so far is ELLE UK's choice - model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Wearing a Dolce and Gabbana jumper and tapestry shorts (which is the perfect end-of-summer outfit), she looks stunning on the news stand edition. I've yet to see the subscriber's cover, but I'm excited for it to arrive on my doorstep this week. I just hope the postman takes note of the DO NOT BEND stamp across the packaging for once...

ELLE UK September 2012 cover

Rosie's debut as a covergirl for ELLE UK came last July. I thought that cover was also great, but I definitely prefer this one. This editorial is also said to feature her wearing an array of designers including Jil Sander, Burberry and the lingerie she has designed for Marks and Spencer, which I'm intrigued to see.

ELLE UK July 2011 subscribers and news stand covers.

It's not really fair to do a comparison without seeing the subscriber's edition, but what do you think of Rosie's second cover?

Covers: Alexa Chung for ELLE UK March 2012

A smile is always brought to my face when my copy of ELLE UK arrives on my doorstep, but this month I'm exceptionally pleased because I'm in love with the cover. I've got somewhat of a marmite relationship with Alexa Chung, but I think she looks amazing on the cover of ELLE's fantastically packed out March 2012 issue. Although we will no doubt be sick of looking at pastel shades after being drip fed their sweetness since September, I'm still enjoying them, especially when they come from one of my favourite S/S collections: Louis Vuitton. Alexa's hair cut has also been playing on my mind ever since I set on eyes on the cover, so I'm now debating a trip to the salon. If only  getting her legs was equally achievable...

Aside from an interview and gorgeous editorial with Alexa, the issue also features an interview with Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta and features my girl crush of the moment, Clemence Poesy. I haven't had a chance to sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy it yet, but then again, that's precisely what Saturday mornings are made for.

What do you think of Alexa's cover? Love the hair too?

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Vogue on Vogue

What happens when you superimpose Vogue cover on top of Vogue cover on top of Vogue cover? Well, below is your answer. These covers have done exactly that and I think the results are stunning. I wish Vogue would actually do a cover like this. Maybe a special December issue for subscribers, as a kind of beautiful retrospective of the previous years issues?

I was shopping in Liverpool yesterday and noticed that the latest issue of ELLE UK has hit the newstands, which means that my copy is all alone in my Manchester mail box. I'm so impatient to read magazines, I almost bought the newstand version as the cover is really nice. I'm usually loyal to the subscribers issue. 

What do you think of these covers? Do you think Vogue should bring out an issue with a cover like this?

Source: here.

Blogger Style: Chic Muse

I could thank ELLE UK for many things. This week it's for bringing Chic Muse to my attention. You guys are highly likely to have come across her blog, as this girls style has been acknowledged many a time by the fashion industry (check out the press links!). If you haven't though, prepare yourself for a treat. If I hadn't seen any of Denni's outfits I would have fallen in love with her hair and make up styling alone. She could easily slot into Erdem's a/w '09 collection with the high top bun and tangy red lips - a look I so wish I could pull off.

And yes, she has the Miu Miu's, along with an array of incredibly fabulous designer clothes. 

Take a look at Chic Muse.

Come Into My World

Elle was delivered through my door today, which always cheers me greatly and makes my day tons brighter, but I was really surprised by the cover. They've feature Kylie Minogue (all good), but have gone for a blurred out photo. I couldn't even tell who it was at first. I always love the simplicity of the subsciber's covers, but really don't think I'm keen on this one. I thought it looked a bit silly inside next to all the standard photos, and was just a bit disappointing as a cover.

However, fickle being as I am, the more I look at it now the more it starts to grow on me. I can't decide, I can't decide! I think the news-stand edition features Kylie in a hammock, but I can't find a photo yet. When I do I'll update the post.
What do you guys think of this cover?

Photos: Cover Awards