July 2009, or: Snaps to Bazaar

And now for what I originally intended this blog to be: a consolidated account of my monthly favorites. I must confess that the summer issues are not the ones I enjoy most - they lack the substance that the fall and spring issues have, and they also, obviously lack fall and winter coverage, my two favorite seasons. Harper's Bazaar was the one I enjoyed best this July, and the one that I found most inspiration in, despite Vogue's coverage of this year's Met Ball. Elle's music issue, though sound in its coverage of new designers, did not wholly appeal to my personal sense of style because of its heavy hand with grommets, hard-edge pieces and rather cliche portrayal of "rock style".

Harper's Bazaar, Lanvin necklace, page 8

1. Harper's Bazaar, Jason Wu, page 29. 2. Vogue, Gap jacket and APC purse. 3. Vogue, Thakoon, page 34. 4. Elle, Roxanne Assoulin ring, Chloe purse, D&G flats, page 58. 5. Harper's Bazaar, Nina Ricci necklace, page 35.

Vogue, Lanvin, page 65

1. Vogue, Anne Hathaway in Marc Jacobs. 2. Vogue, Victoria Beckham in Marc Jacobs. 3. Harper's Bazaar, Alexander Wang purse, page 35. 4. Vogue, Natalia Vodianova in vintage Fortuny. 5. Harper's Bazaar, Lanvin skirt suit, page 5. 6. Elle, Pauric Sweeney article, page 119.


Lily Donaldson is one of my most favorite modern models, and I found this whimsical Vogue spread to be a great showcase of her quirky beauty:

1. Harper's Bazaar, Louis Vuitton bag, Chanel jewelry and clutch, Loewe sandals, Balenciaga bangle, Lanvin suit. 2. Harper's Bazaar, vintage image of Elsa Peretti, page 33. 3. Vogue, Cindy Crawford. 4. Harper's Bazaar, Jason Wu sheath, page 48. 5. Harper's Bazaar, Derek Lam, page 8. 6. Vogue, Jessica Stam in Rodarte. 7. Vogue, Lily Donaldson in Narciso Rodriguez and Raquel Zimmerman in Proenza Schouler.

Vogue, Ascending the central corridor steps at the Met Ball

Harper's Bazaar, Doutzen Kroes in pewter Bally leather jacket, page 103

1. Elle, Erin Kleinberg profile, page 52. 2. Elle, Jason Wu dress, Badgley Mischka dress, Derek Lam dress, page 58. 3. Harper's Bazaar, Etro shoes and Lanvin bag, page 114. 4. Vogue, Poppy Delavigne in Alberta Ferreti, page 36. 5. Vogue, Iman and Marisa Berenson at the Met Ball. 6. Vogue, Ashley Olsen and Diane Kruger at the Met Ball.

Harper's Bazaar, Vera Wang, page 65

And it's off to the races again. Harper's Bazaar, Chanel, page 67

Harper's Bazaar, Giorgio Armani, page 82

Harper's Bazaar, Bottega Veneta coat and Chloe belt

Harper's Bazaar, Lanvin

Harper's Bazaar, Marc Jacobs, page 77

Harper's Bazaar, Ralph Lauren, page 78

1. Harper's Bazaar, Balmain ensemble, page 120. 2. Harper's Bazaar, Philip Lim cardigan and Thakoon runway ensemble. 3. Vogue, Monkey fork. 4. Elle, Erin Kleinberg chain tank top, page 67. 5. Harper's Bazaar, Alexandre Birman python bootie. 6. Vogue, APC bag, page 47.