Magazine Monday - Spotlighting Lucky October 2012

Another Monday, another magazine! It's the beginning of September, so it means that all of the magazines for October are out already! Let's page through Lucky October 2012!

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Christina Aguilera rocking denim on the cover? Yes! I think this is a great fall cover, and I'm loving the more natural make up on Christina!

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I loved this list of fun ways to boost your office wear!

If you're going to wear another skirt, try a bold color! When wearing a conservative high neck dress, try some sexy pumps!

Some good advice here!

(Page 52)

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I always have to stop at beautifully intricate Baroque styled pieces. I love that the details in clothing keep elevating! And that gorgeous emerald necklace has me wanting more and more of the pretty green gem!

(Page 58)

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Michael Kors thinks women should own these 5 key pieces in their wardrobe, and I agree! I think these tips work for everyone, not just women!

1) A Coat You Can Wear Anywhere

2) A Cozy Fisherman's Sweater

3) A Have-It-Forever Leather Bag

4) Flashy Aviators

5) The Perfect Black Pant (For You!)

Lucky for me, I have them all! You definitely should read more on this list!

(Starts on page 62)

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I loved this piece on finding your personal style!

"How one girl got out of her comfort zone and into the looks she loves."

The article is a step by step way of learning how to make the most stylish YOU!

Step 1: Gather pictures of things you love

Step 2: Try it on. All of it.

Step 3: My new, foolproof looks!

It's true! You'll never know how you'll look if you don't try it! Be bold and try it out!

(Starts on page 73)

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I'm all about advice on pieces that look good on certain bodies!

Have great legs?

Key shapes for you are: Long Blazers, Skinny Pants, Short A-Line Skirts, and Trapeze Dresses

How about nice arms?

Key shapes: Sleeveless shirts, collar necklaces, camisoles, and strapless dresses

This is a must read!

(Page 80)

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Loving cobalt this fall! Deep colors all the way!

Cobalt, Emerald, Mustard, Maroon, and Plum are GORGEOUS!

(Page 88)

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I just love fun tidbits, especially on Lady Gaga! Love her new black perfume, Fame ::: And of course she would be inspired by deadly berries!

(Page 112)

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Love Christina Aguilera in denim, and loving this little tidbit! Expense diamonds on casual denim? Genius!!!

Read her article, it's fun!

(Starts on page 124)

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And finally, a fun fashion spread!

"Equestrian accents take classic autumn pieces to a whole new level of sophistication."

(Starts on page 136)

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I only show good magazines, so I'd trust me and pick this one up! ;)

@Anthony_Carmen

[ Images courtesy of Lucky ]

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Magazine Monday - Spotlighting LUCKY September 2012

Lucky for me, I get magazines in the mail weekly, and lucky for you, I have the September issue of Lucky to spotlight today! I liked the style of paging through the issue with you and stopping at my favorite spots, so we'll do it again!

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Eva Longoria is the gorgeous cover girl on this issue! Really loving the white for fall and those shorts are super cute, the perfect cut, and awesomely sheeny! She looks gorg!

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I had to stop at this ad for Kate Spade. Love the colors and circle theme Kate is working with in her latest ad. I'm a very geometric designer and am just naturally drawn to images like this - including the use of a lot of primary colors. It's perfectly me...and I guess Kate Spade, too. ;)

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I love this feature on women who work at the Nars Cosmetic company! They have awesome tips and look so chic! Can we all work with these lovely ladies?? My favorite tip comes from Sales Manager, Michelle Bello - "Every outfit looks cooler with booties!" - AGREED! :)

(Page 72)

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Another awesome little feature is Four Girls, Four Cities where four ladies from four different cities discuss their favorite places to shop! From London to Paris, or LA to NY, they have a bunch of great places to go! I love that Justine Fairgrieve (CEO of RelativeMO) people watches while grubbing on baked goods in London! Can I join sometime?

(Page 82)

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I'm all about red! It's coming back in a glorious way and I can't wait to see it all over this fall - and I'm not just saying that because red looks good on me!

(Page 117)

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I LOVE metal collars - such an awesome accessory. If you're looking to be more conservative, or add some girlish proper charm to a look, these are PERFECT. I'm a lover of conservative looks on women, and I think this can add a lot to many different types of necklines. Play all day with these!

(Page 124)

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Lucky featured an awesome spread with cool and different shoe alternatives that are becoming popular these days. These three types really caught my eye because I love the charming nature they bring. Booties are my absolute favorite - especially with a dress. I like mixing the hard and soft, and I think they pair so fun together.

(Page 144)

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I'm a sucker for spreads and Lucky doesn't disappoint with this issue! I love the bold colors of this Free Range spread paired with the beautifully rugged scenery. My favorite look is the GORGEOUS BCBG Max Azria red, yellow, and white dress with high black boots. Stunning! I also love the "Get the Look" feature after the spread that gives alternative options to the outfits seen in the Free Range spread. The options are reasonably affordable and perfectly good alternatives!

(Page 204)

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I love opulence and I love past European fashion, so anything nicely inspired by Baroque is perfect for me! I love this gorgeous modern take on Baroque style - they have a perfect mix of conservative looks, pretty looks, and cute looks. I love the structure offered up in this spread - so gorgeous and form enhancing. My absolute favorite look is the STUNNING Burberry mauve lace dress over the AMAZING tiered collar Maison Murasaki shirt - it is unbelievably chic and gorgeous and I can't get enough! The accessories are playfully nice, because this look could read a bit stuffy otherwise. Who doesn't want a wolf head belt?

(Page 222)

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Another glorious magazine post - and another recommendation to pick up a Lucky magazine! They have a lot to offer, as always - inspiration on every page!

What's your favorite current magazine and what did you love about this Lucky issue?

@Anthony_Carmen

[ Images courtesy of Lucky ]

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Magazine Monday - Spotlighting LUCKY August 2012

It's Magazine Monday time! Today, I'm featuring Lucky's August 2012 issue!

Kelly Clarkson looks super cute on the cover and she looks so thin! I wish that they styled her a bit more summery (it's kind of fall?) but she still looks good soo...

Anyway, it's Lucky Magazine's first music and fashion issue! Like last week, I love marrying the two and seeing how artists incorporate their music with their look. The spread "Off the Charts" features female artists giving their style tips and what makes them so fierce! I love this spread and the girls look gorgeous! (Page 98)

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"When I go swimming, I wear those old-timey bathing suits-they don't ride up your butt! I'm so happy they're in style again."

~Norah Jones~

I live for her music and easy/cool style!

"I still wear door-knocker earrings. To me, they never went out of style."

~Cassie~

She's always been so stunning, and I love her glamorous/funky style.

"Nashville's getting a Nordstrom!...I feel like I won the lottery!"

~Hillary Scott~

I love how she wears the perfect things to compliment her body! She always looks cute and chic.

"At my age, I'm a little embarrassed to go into Forever 21, but I still do it! I love those teen stores."

~Shirley Manson~

She's always been a little dark, yet always pretty and interesting! This outfit is so amazing, I can't!

On Vintage Shopping: "It's overwhelming, so go with a friend who'll ask you exactly where you'll wear that crazy hot pink dress."

~Carly Rae Jepsen~

I won't lie, I'm not the biggest fan of the song "Call Me Maybe," but I'm falling in love with her! Are you kidding me with that Nanette Lepore red lace blouse? And the accessories are all so interesting and gorgeous and work perfectly together! Plus, she gives sound advice!

"I always perform in American Apparel Disco Pants. They're high-waisted, skinny, and shiny. When I wear, them I feel like Olivia Newton-John in Grease! Also, they don't show sweat-that's TMI, I know."

~Amy Heidemann of Karmin~

I love her vintage feel and perfectly put together looks! Her body is pretty sick and she's gorgeous, so she can pull all of these outfits off seamlessly. Definitely a future modern-vintage icon in fashion!

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Another awesome feature is the 15 Amazing Figure Fixers! It's a great guide for the best things to do to feel confident in your clothing while not feeling so confident about your body. We all have those issues, so I think it's a great piece that gives awesome tips.

Tip 1: Keep a tummy under wraps with a [fitted] menswear blazer.

The boxy nature of a menswear inspired blazer balances your body with clean lines passed the waist! Great advice!

Tip 3: Balance broad shoulders with wide-set straps.

Kind of a weird one, but it totally makes sense! If the straps or neckline goes past your collar bone, it looks more in proportion with your wider shoulders because of the amount of skin being exposed in the middle. This takes away from the fact that your shoulders are wider than you'd like. I know it seems odd, but try it, it should work!

Tip 15: Craft a tiny waist with a wide belt.

This is great advice! It cinches in the waist, give you more shape, and allows you more options that you feel comfortable in! Lucky also says "keep the belt width proportional to your height: The longer your torso, the wider the belt." Makes sense, no? The more torso you have, the more belt you might need to craft that waist!

There are plenty of more great tips in the issue, check it out!

Other great things you'll see in this issue:

~ The best ways to get your menswear for women trend on! (Page 29) ~

~ Dear Lucky, where people mail in questions and Lucky answers! I loved the one about mint scrubs that are effective in cooling the body after a shower! I despise that feeling! (Page 24) ~

~ Funky affordable cardigan options to make your outfit pop, and to be fashionable when you get a little chilly! (Page 53) ~

~ And I couldn't resist putting this out there! A sweepstakes for $10000 shopping spree in Paris? I WOULD DIE. Of course I will enter every day! (Page 113) ~

Another great magazine that piqued my interest! Go check it out, guys! There is a lot in there! Ah, I love my subscriptions...

A.Carmen

[ Images courtesy of Lucky ]

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