Thursday, August 11, 2011

Cover Wars: September Issues UK vs. US

September is the biggest month in terms of fashion magazine covers and, although, we are barely through half of August, all the major magazines state-side, and across the pond, have revealed their September covers. So for this Cover Wars I have paired some of my favorite September covers US vs. UK editions.

First up is Marie Claire:


SJP and Anne are two of my favorite leading ladies, so I was happy to see them in MC's front cover. While I love Anne's flowy locks and fresh face, I find the starry-night-like top to be too distracting. On the other hand, SJP's cover is a welcomed change from the usual couture looks that magazine editors love to put her in. Her simple and sweet, orange and pink, dress is really working for me!

Next up is Elle magazine:





















Two blond stars graze the covers of Elle and Elle U.K. Although I like Gwen's outfit, I feel the pose and expression are lacking a little something. Meanwhile, Kristen's U.K cover is kind of romantic and haunting at the same time. I am really loving it!

And last, but certainly not least, Vogue:




This is the hardest pick for me! I simply love Kate Moss (despite all the scandals and bad press), I think she is such a talented model and I love her in this beautiful purple gown. The  whole look reminds me of Marie Antoinette. However, Vogue U.K has a more fashion forward cover, Freja looks gorgeous in the shiny, sequined number and the sense of movement ads an extra edge to the image. Hard to pick a favorite!

Which September covers do you like most? Are the U.S or U.K glossies impressing you?

xoxo,
Pilar

10 comments:

  1. Great post! It is hard to choose. I want to read them all!

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  2. This was definitely a fun post to read. I actually agree with you on all points! You've got a great eye and style!

    Have a great weekend sweetie! xo
    http://rambleswithreese.etsy.com

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  3. i just love anne hathaway. :) its funny that they are mostly all movie/tv stars.

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  4. Very hard to choose. But I actually like both U.S and U.K... But my favorite out of all of them is the cover with Kate Moss on it :)

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  5. Very cool roundup and i totally agree with the covers that you picked - the Kirsten Dunst one is pretty dreamy!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  6. Love the post! Agree with the Kate Moss cover choice since it's more fashion than celeb (love all those beautiful covers though)!

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  7. I love this post! I usually have a hard time picking between covers too but I usually end up picking the UK ones in the end. The Elle UK cover with Kirsten Dunst has to be my favorite! xoxoxoo

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  8. I love this post! I have only read one of the September issues, but can't wait to get my hands on the rest. Its a tough call, but I'm going to have to go with the UK covers. While I like the SJP cover, the Kirsten Dunst one is soo amazing and the Vogue cover with Freja just catches my eye. Happy reading!

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  9. oh man killer cover roundup! i don't know if i can pick a side, but i love the gwyneth and sjp shots.

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  10. this is a tough one. i really love both of the Elle covers.

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