this article with kim noorda in vogue has made its rounds, but i still had to share. reading it made me really sad. the confusion over what was right (body-wise) and what was wrong, the worrying about what others might think all the time, worrying if she can even have a job all due to her weight. it's hard to imagine a world where someone that looks like her can be apologetically considered "big". kudos to kim for being brave enough to publish parts of her intimate diary to shed light on an issue that definitely needs addressing.

vogue // tfs

lara stone in blackface for french vogue. i'm not sure of my feelings for this. anyone have any thoughts?

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v & dree

speaking of vanessa traina, here she is in vogue with dree hemingway. they look stunning!

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models galore

vogue paris does a 65 page editorial in homage to luxury brands styled by joe mckenna, emmanuelle alt, and carine roitfeld herself. i am definitely inspired. view more here, here, here, here, and here.

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all that glitters

lauren santo domingo in vogue paris. there can never be enough gold in one's life.

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do you see what i see?

optometry at its finest. the red lips, the dark eyeliner, all the rings, bracelets, and necklaces, make this one fine trip to the eye doctor.

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charlotte's web

i am loving this editorial feature on charlotte gainsbourg from vogue paris a million years ago.

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a wang

henry holland doing interviews for vogue. this edition has him interviewing alexander wang.

i actually saw alexander at the pool of the hotel i was staying at in vegas a couple weekends ago. i never got up the courage to go and talk to him while he was frolicking with friends in the pool. he seems so sweet in this video; now i am kicking myself for not at least saying hi.

wild at heart

speaking of the met ball, since the theme is model as muse, i couldn't help but think back to the supers of the 90's. and what better way to commemorate them than this iconic shoot from vogue's september '91 editorial, wild at heart, shot by peter lindbergh. these girls in biker chic ensembles make me swoon.

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model tribute

the cover of vogue's may 2009 issue is a tribute to the model, gearing up for the costume institute's gala (model as muse).

also inside, an editorial featuring natalia vodianova paying tribute to models past. my favorite is natalia as jean shrimpton.

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with my lightnin' bolts a glowin'

models and their boyfriends in vogue's may 2009 issue.

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Obama: Vogue

Michelle Obama covers Vogue and wears Wu. Most of the interview and more images here. Our First Lady is a class act.

Wherever I May Roam

I found this Vogue UK editorial on Summer Teeth's blog and had to share, since I love Daria Werbowy and Lily Donaldson.

Random story of the day - I saw Lily D at a flea market in LA one time. At first I wasn't sure, but the minute I heard her speak in that beautiful British accent of hers, I knew. I won't lie, I did stalk her for a little bit. She was very tall and gorgeous (albeit a bit too thin) in person.

The September Issue

According to the website:

"The September 2007 issue of Vogue magazine weighed nearly five pounds, and was the single largest issue of a magazine ever published. With unprecedented access, The September Issue, directed and produced by R.J. Cutler, tells the story of legendary Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour and her larger-than-life team of editors creating the issue and ruling the world of fashion."

Q&A video at Sundance with The-Bobbed-One

CFDA Designers

Vogue asked the CFDA Designers to envision an inauguration ball for Michelle Obama. These are my two favorites. Above is Vena Cava's creation and below Alexander Wang's. For more, go here.

Alexander Wang's explantion of his creation:

"It's sexy but sophisticated…business in the front, party in the back. It is the inauguration ball!"

Welcome to the Doll House

Matrioshka dolls created for Vogue Russia's 10th anniversary

Designed by:: Gucci // Marni // Burberry // YSL

Designed by:: Moschino // Paul Smith // Emilio Pucci // Prada

Designed By:: Giles // Sonia Rykiel // Oscar de la Renta // Dries Van Noten

Designed By:: Dolce & Gabbana // Maison Martin Margiela // Stella McCartney // Marc Jacobs

My favorite would have to be either Moschino or Gucci or Margiela.
What's yours?

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