The Media Girl

Hi all! today we are going to check out Cosmo's December issue with Former Media Girl Fergie on the cover. She stars in "Nine" coming out later this year. Fergie wears a dress by Black Halo and Earrings by Bochic. All makeup by MAC Cosmetics. Let's start with the Cover stories:

Page 42 features our cover girl Fergie. Page 72 "What His Hug Reveals" Page 113 "Colors That Make a Man's Heart Race" this one is interesting. Ladies read it. Page 124 "His #1 Sex Wish" Page 132 "He Shoots, He Scores!" Page 136 "Why Love is Harder in Winter" Page 150 "10 New Rules for Success" Page 158 "Get Rid of Muffin Top" oh lord I've had problems with this for years.YIKES! Page 164 "Is Stress Turning You Into a Raging Bitch?" Page 218 "14 Sexy Party Hairstyles"

Cosmo News/ Man Manual/ Fun Fearless Fashion:

Page 39 "Hot Sheet" features everything that's hot for the month. Page 54 "Beauty Evolution: Which Look Do You Like?" features singer Rihanna. Page 58 "True Love? Maybe Not" a body language expert examines Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom. MAN MANUAL: Page 76 "The Guy Report" brace yourself. These guys don't consider this cheating. Page 78 "Turn a One-Night Stand Into an LTR" It's very possible. Page 82 "If Guys Edited Cosmo" FUN FEARLESS FASHION: Page 85 "Sugar Rush" cute candy colored pieces. Page 88 "Go Wild!" animal prints! Page 90 "Dress Up Your Tee" features embellished shirts.

Cosmo Look/ Guy Watch/ Love & Lust:

Page 95 "Beauty News" great products for the winter. Page 98 "His Picks" The one thing men notice about your skin. Page 110 "Make Dark Circles Vanish" A MUST READ! GUY WATCH: Page 118 "Stud Meter" love this piece. Page 120 "This Song Goes Out To..." who inspired these lyrics. Page 122 "Boy Toys" LOVE & LUST: Page 128 "Guy Love Diaries" guys spill what they don't tell their girlfriends. Page 140 "Sexy Ways to Use a Vibrator with Him" hmmmm Page 142 "How I Picked Him Up" these moves will get him. Page 146 "Ask Him Anything" do guys like extra weight?

You, Even Better/Health Check/ Need to Know/ Fun & Fearless:

Page 148 "The Simple Trick that Gets You Want You Want" don't tell anyone. Page 154 "When Your BFF Makes You Crazy" Page 160 "Shameless Money-Saving Tricks" a must read for the times. HEALTH CHECK: Page 168 "Cosmo Gyno" weight affects the vag in many ways. Page 170 "Your Body" it's a funny one this month. NEED TO KNOW: Page 176 "The Hidden Danger of Breakups" Page 182 "Why I Got Rid of My Fake Boobs" downsizing sometimes is good. Page 184 "How OCD Are You, Really?" FUN & FEARLESS: Page 186 "Guys Uncensored: What Your Guy Friends Think but Won't Say" it's scary ladies. Page 190 "Caught with Their Pants Down" very funny sex bloopers. Page 196 "Are You There, Chelsea?" we love Chelsea Handler so why not take a peak.

Fashion and Beauty Now/ Cosmo Life:

Page 198 "Cabin Fever" features "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" star Kellan Lutz. Page 206 "Turn Heads Tonight" Page 214 "Max out Your Shower Time" COSMO LIFE: Page 223 "Weekend" dance at the gym. Page 226 "At Your Place: Supersimple Holdiay Tips" oh the holidays. Page 228 "Eat This Up: 3 Great Foodie Gifts"

I don't get why people say this doesn't look good. I love this look. Go Fergie!

Photo: Mystyle

Our Media Girl of the month Fergie is on the August cover of Marie Claire, and I have to say she looks amazing! Fergie wears a Stella McCartney dress and Cartier ring on the cover.

On the Cover:

Page 52 "A to Z Accessories" features the best in shoes, bags & Jewels for August. Page 74 "Workplace 101" tells you how to decode your female boss. Page 88 "The 20 Best Cities For Snagging a Seriously Great Guy" I'm not single so this article doesn't do much for me. Page 98 "Armed and Gorgeous!" features Mexico's female drug lords. It was very interesting and heart-felt. Page 144 "Fergie! The Fierce Diva Finds Love" has our cover girl and Media girl of the month Fergie talking marriage, love and the Black Eyed Peas. Page 155 "39 Quick Beauty Fixes" and boy do they work I'e tried a few!

Beauty News:

Page 63 "This Month's Best Beauty Buys" is just that. A look into what you should be getting this month. Page 64 "Toss/Try/Buy" has always been a favorite of mine. Take a look at it. Page 66 "Bagging Rights" features makeup bags that are cool enough to pass as a clutch.

Style Files: Page 18 "Trend Spy" features metals this month. Page 22 "Fashion Resume" this month has Heidi Klum, the difference? When she's pregnant! Page 60 "Designer Dossier" Brian Atwood spices things up!.

Fashion Features:

Page 118 "Changing Direction" was an awesome read I recommend it. Page 134 "The Hi-Lo Road" Pairs luxury pieces with budget friendly favorites. A must for this economy. Page 150 "Shop the Shoot" Tella your where to buy all the pieces in all the fashion spreads in this months issue. In regular features Page 84 "What Kind of Mother Leaves Her Kids?" 3 women tell their story about giving up custody of their kids and why they did it.

Love & Sex:

Page 69 Features the Lesbian question, what happens if you ditch him at the alter and more wacky questions. Page 71 "My Big Fat Muslim Wedding" was a interesting and very telling read.

The Buzz:

Page 79 "Marie Claire Bulletin" What some women will do for a little dough, and those cooky guys and gals at the supreme court! Page 107 "Radar" features up and coming actress Margarita Levieva who stars in Spread with Aston Ketcher. Page 192 "Things That Make Us Love August" Left-Handers Day. Who Knew?

Beauty & Health:

Page 155 "Get Rich Quick" talks about single-process haircolor, and how its making a huge comeback! Page 162 "Shady Business" tells you how to get salon quality for less! Page 170 "Red in the Face" Gretchen Voss on coping rosacea. Page 176 "Get the Hair, Get the Job" The perfect hair to help land the job of your dreams. Page 184 "Health Monitor" Coffee alternative and more!

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!