The Media Girl

Hi all!

Hope this week will be a good for all, as the holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is Thursday so Happy gobble gobble! Today we take a look at Allure's December issue with "Spiderman" star Kristen Dunst. Doesn't she look great? we haven't seen her in a bit.

Beauty Reporter/ Fashion/ Insider's Guide:

Page 57 "Look Now: Winged Shadow" Page 74 "Beauty 101" features a guide to wearing perfumes. FASHION: Page 79 "Fashion Bulletin" futuristic looks. Page 80 "Fashion Stakeout" features "500 Days of Summer" star Zooey Deschanel. Page 84 "Fashion Cravings" features black ruffles" Page 88 "Fashion Extras" Features evening watches. INSIDER'S GUIDE: Page 90 features tips for the holidays. Page 102 "The Fragrance Guy" and "House Warming" Page 108 "Essay" is all about presents.

Health:

Page 114 "Body News" features pieces about teeth, face and fat-fighting. Page 116 "Mood News" features pieces about friendships. Page 119 "Fresh Faced" brighter tighter skin.

Features:

Page 139 "Backstage Beauty" Ten trends from the runway. Page 154 "Life of the Party" features a great party guide. Page 162 "Starry Nights" great tips for hair, face, and body for the holidays. Page 168 " Trading Up" flowers! Page 176 "Scents of Place" what reminds you of him or her? Page 188 "Mission: Control" what happens when your diet fails? Page 192 "Testing the waters" is our cover story with actress Kristen Dunst.

Have a great holiday everyone!

Hey all! late night tonight thought I'd get one more in before bedtime. We look at November's Allure magazine with Media Girl Nominee Kristen Stewart (Twilight, New Moon) on the cover. Let's start with the Beauty Reporter and Fashion pieces:

Page 47 "Look Now: Off-Center Cignons" Page 62 "Beauty 101" 3 easy steps for a smoother blow out. FASHION: Page 68 "Home Hot List" features cashmere and colorful flats. Page 73 "Fashion Bulletin" features houndstooth. Page 74 "Fashion Stakeout" features actress Megan Fox. Page 84 "Fashion Extras" features shoes with bows.

Insider's Guide:

Page 86  features advice on winter makeup and sweaters. Page 96 "Total Makeover" was a great read. Page 100 "First Person" Do as the Romans do.

Health:

Page 105 "Body News" features skin improving foods and ways to sleep better. Page 110 "Scalpel News" relaxers and a better looking back.

Features:

Page 124 "Cold Comfort" features 14 fashion and beauty must-haves! go get them. Page 134 "Guiding Light" features winter makeup that gets a boost. Page 140 "Short List" Breakout the scissors and color your hair. Page 144 "Face of the Future" beauty id reflected by colors. Page 148 "Celebrity Slim" stars that embrace new diets. Page 152 "City Sirens" tailored jackets and naughty boots. Yummie. Page 162 "Into the Deep" features our cover girl Kristen Stewart. You'll love what she has to say.

Hey there! back again with a look at Allure's October Issue with "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens on the cover.  Let's start with Beauty Reporter/Fashion:

Page 59 "Look Now: Spiky Lashes" takes a look at the odd trend. Page 74 "Beauty 101" features tips for healthy hair. Awesome skin and of course stunning makeup. FASHION: Page 82 "Fall Hot List" features the boyfriend blazer and getaways. Page 92 "Fashion Stakeout" features Academy Award Winner Marion Cotillard. Page 100 "Fashion Extras" features platform booties. Oh so cool.

Insider's Guide:

Page 104 "Total Makeover" tells you how to do a dark manicure and "Mind Games" tells you how to talk to a celebrity. Page 122 "Health" a story of a former model who was diagnosed with breast cancer.

SPECIAL: Page 196 "Best of Beauty" features the best in shampoo, lipsticks and more!

Health & Features:

Page 156 "Body News" features breathe strips and anti-aging vitamins. Page 158 "Mood News" features "Happier Couples" and "Role Models" Page 168 of course is the directory. FEATURES:  Page 128 "The Year in Beauty" Unforgettable beauty moments of the year. Page 147 "The Big Breakthroughs" the years most creative beauty products. Page 212 "Making Waves"  easy looking styles should look done. Page 228 "Living Young" asks the question "what keeps a woman looking young?" Page 232 "Quiet, Please" features minimalist wardrobe.

Page 238 is our cover story with Vanessa Hudgens. It's a great read. She even talks those nude photos.

Hi All! Today we go over Allure's September Issue with "Jennifer's Body" star Amanda Seyfried on the cover.

Let's start with Beauty Reporter:

Page 80 "Beauty 101" which features 3 easy steps to a perfect Smokey Eye.

Fashion:

Page 85 "Fashion Bulletin" features Leather Bodices. Page 88 "Fashion Stakeout" this month features "Star Trek" star Zoe Saldana. Page 92 "Fashion Cravings" for September features Sequins & beads.

Insider's Guide:

Page 94 "The Hair Guy" gives you advice on how to recover from a vacay to fixing up your friends. Also features "The Zen of Jen" Page 104 "Total Makeover" has a great spread, make sure to check that one out! Page 106 "Phenomenon" features the piece "My Sister's Shadow" which was an awesome read esp. if you have a sister. Page 111 "Beauty Secrets" features an article called "Your Mother was Right" you can tell it will be a classic. Page 122 "Behind the Scenes" is another awesome spread to check out!

Health:

Page 129 "Look Younger Now" features "Skin Truths" which answers the question "What exactly are Antioxidants?" it was really interesting to read. Page 144 "Mood News" features "Memory Power" & "Couples Clue" both interesting.

Features:

Page 159 "How to Be Stylish" be the talk of the town, all over town. Man this article even tells you how to order wine. Who doesn't wanna learn that. Page 172 "Fall Palette" gives you seven traditional makeup looks. Including Red lipstick. Page 182 "Hair Necessities" Oy the lovely ponytail. I love! Page 188 "Suit Up" shows you how to dress it up, tone down and everything in the middle. Page 198 "The Final Cut" is an evolution of MJ'S Face! Page 202 "Wide-Eyed Girl" is the cover story featuring Amanda Seyfried.

That's it!

Hi Guys & Dolls! Today we are taking a look at Allure's August 2009 issue with Amy Adams on the cover! Let's get started with what's in the Beauty Reporter:

On page 49 "Look Now" this month features nude lips, and the best shade of nude for you. Page 60 is of course "Beauty 101" and this one's important it's about at-home hair color.

Fashion:

Page 64 "Beach Hot LIst" Sundresses, sheer makeups & beach reads. Everything you need for that lazy summer you wanted. Page 73 "Fashion Bulletin" features one-sleeved dresses. On the next page is "Fashion Stakeout" with Reese Witherspoon. Page 84 has the free stuff. Go for it.

Insider's Guide:

Page 86 "The Makeup Guy" an expert gives you adivice on how to style wet hair, and more! Page 100 "Phenomenon" Women who sleep with their stylists. It's happening! Page 119 "Mean Curls" one women had a secret. Frizzy Hair.

Health:

Page 126 "Body News" features articles like Skin Risk & Anti-Drinking Pill. Both and all the others were very good and imformative. Page 128 "Mood News" also have features like Father-Daughter Vanity & Insomnia Fix. Page 130 "Scalpel News" No Needles! Yea!

Features:

Page 142 "Purple's Reign" The Color Purple, and this ain't the movie. Page 148 "Double Vision" the lastest hairstyle combined for a contracting look. Page 156 " The New Cocoon" features a new kind of feminity. Also has drugstore items for less them $100. Page 168 "The Fashion Insider's Diet" stylists and publists slim down. Page 178 is our cover story with miss Amy Adams. Shes kind and sweet in this article. Very humble.

Page 184 "Free Stuff" of course! who forgets this part!

Alrighty this is my first offical Magazine cliff note on the new blog I'm excited about it! I'll start with the last of my July issues before the August ones get here. As you all know Fergie is our Media Girl of the month, as well as the cover girl here.

As always I'll be listing, and maybe even discussing my favorite articles in this issue.

Beauty Reporter:

Page 42 features "Land of the Lost" star Anna Friel. Friel was also on ABC'S "Pushing Daises" before it was cancelled (even though none of us wanted it to!)

Page 48 "Beauty 101" this month features Sunscreen, and the five steps you need to follow to protect yourself.

Fashion:

Page 53 "Fashion Bulletin" has a little Spanish Flair this time around. While "Big Love" star Ginnifer Goodwin is featured in "Fashion Stakeout" on page 54.

Insider's Guide:

Page 62 guess you expert advice on how to wear makeup at the beach, or how to make the most out of a yoga retreat.

Page 74 "Essay" A woman in a small town in Japan finds herself self-conscious about her height.

Health:

Page 82 "Body News" this month features Pomegranate Benefit, and Breast Vitamin, while page 86 as a list of self-tanning treatments.

Features:

Run to Page 96 "The Joy of Sexy" tells you what makes you sexy, and why. I read this and loved it. It made me believe. It also gives you ways to spice it up!

Page 112 "Rise & Shine" if your running low on energy, here are some cheap ways to cover up that look.

Page 116 "Fade to Blue" It began with the Boyfriend look, now there are eight sexy upgrades for you to try.

Page 130 "Happy Meals" Foods that make you feel good. Yummie. Page 134 "Dancing Queen" is our cover story featuring Miss Fergie! It was clever, well written and insightful.

That's all my favorites! see you with the next issue!