Showing posts with label Glossy Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Glossy Review. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The September issues

My favourite magazine month is September, which is traditionally the biggest issue of the year for publishers, and I always look forward to seeing who lands the highly coveted cover position. 

With the exception of Australia, celebrities dominate this years' covers, which I'm not necessarily against, but it is a clear signal that celebrity pull power is not showing any signs of slowing down. My favourite cover has to be US Vogue with Lady GaGa, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Close second though is Australian Harpers Bazaar, featuring Constance Jablonski, who was chosen by newly appointed editor Kellie Hush.

French Vogue created three different covers featuring Lara Stone, Kate Moss + Daria Werbowy, who are each wearing the same Dolce & Gabbana dress + shot with a dark background. This is an interesting move from Editor Emmanuelle Alt and I'm keen to see which one will perform the best.

I have to say I was disappointed with the Australian Vogue cover, which was the first for new Editor, Edwina McCann, who recently took over the helm from long-standing editor Kirstie Clements. 

Which is your favourite September cover?

{US September Issues}


{UK September Issues}


{Australian September Issues}



{Vogue Paris}




Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Lonny; it's still Turquoise {Holiday Issue 2010}

Have you taken a peek inside the Lonny Holiday issue

The overwhelming colour inspiration in this issue was wonderful. 
From the homes we peeked inside of, I got the sense that we are definitely not done with Pantone's 2010 colour, turquoise, at all...


No, definitely not done!

What were your favourites from Lonny?








Images via Lonny Holiday issue 2010




Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Inside Out, January 2011 {Glossy Review}



I was instantly drawn to the cover of the January issue of Inside Out Magazine; the endless summer theme definitely resonated with me while the countdown until summer holidays is on.

Let's take a peek inside...

Florist Nikki Tibbles' modern electic home in London, brilliantly shows off her striking artwork collection which create incredible focal points throughout her home. How fab is the wallpaper?


In Full Bloom, a beautifully styled editorial which explores vibrant colours and how they can work together to create clever and bold statement rooms.


DIY Weekend Projects, a new territory for Inside Out, is  a collection of 8 crafty project for creating unique pieces for your home. I love the fabric covered notebook idea!

Faith Restored takes readers on the journey of one family's escape from the city to Byron Bay (one of my favourite holiday destinations). The glimpses into their utterly amazing renovation, complete with skateboard ramp and caravan in the backyard, serve as a reminder of how good a lifestyle living away from the city can be.



My favourite feature was the home of former stylist Sania Pell. I related to her approach of her home being an 'evolving scrapbook of memories'. Sania doesn't throw anything out and rather reuses and repurposes what she already has. Case point being her sofa which she had re-upholstered and her lovely handcrafted creations.


Admittedly I stopped buying Inside Out for a while as I kept getting disappointed by the lack of real homes and people and beautifully styled features, but I am happy to report that this issue is filled with both and I thoroughly enjoyed every page. 
It almost feels they have picked up where Notebook left off as there seems to be bigger focus on craft and real people. If this is a taste of things to come for Inside Out I will definitely be back next month.


The verdict? This glossy issue is a must read!









Images via InsideOut January, 2011





Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Rue Lovin' {Oh the Glamour}



I'm sure you will agree that Rue issue #2 had plenty of utterly gorgeous inspiration - a whole 297 pages of glossy goodness!


My favourite feature? It had to be the home of interior designer Windsor Smith; oh the glamour, the style!








What caught your eye in Rue?


If you haven't already taken in the Rue #2, go now; grab a cup of tea and digest all of the sweet loveliness.






Image credits: Rue Issue #2

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Online Glossy Goodness


The glossy-land of online interior and lifestyle magazines is heating up and is creating a whole new avenue of inspiration for readers to delight and absorb countless hours of glossy-goodness. For me, the more delicious inspiration to fuel my passion for interiors, the merrier. 

So just who is creating a buzz in the online glossy-land?

Hot on the heels of Rue Magazine’s premier issue in September saw the launch of Adore Home Magazine created by Australian designer Loni Parker. Parker aims to charm readers with “beautiful homes from across the globe, tips and design advice from interior experts, as well as easy online access to the latest home treasures”.

Features in the latest issue include a profile on stationery designer Christina Re; a peek inside the office spaces of Julie Richard (Belle Maison), Dana Hughes (Yellowface) and Rebecca Orlov (lovinglivingsmall.com), plus a tour of the lovely Louise's home (Table Tonic).

Rebecca Orlov's office space via Adore Magazine

Louise's home via Adore Magazine

Earlier this month, Australian duo Melanie and Elizabeth (who also pens the blog Chic Chi & Luxe) launched Ivy & Piper Magazine. The magazine focuses on modern glamour and provides readers with inspiration for the home, travel and fashion; they coin their collaboration “quirky, fun and truly unique".

Kimberlee Brown from Brown Button Trading shares her home that she decorates with 'white & colour' in Ivy & Piper's launch issue.


Lucky for us, Ivy & Piper is not only an online interiors magazine, the brand also extends to a gorgeous range of homewares which includes beautiful couture cushions (my favourite!) and monogrammed cushions and napkins.

 Cushions from the Ivy & Piper range (IvP Baby Couture, left, and Coco Couture, right)

Due to launch in January 2011 HighGloss will make is online glossy debut. Readers are in for a treat with promise of "inspiring interior design, fabulous fashion, entertaining ideas and swoon-worthy travel destinations". Um, yes please, I'll take two!

 HighGloss gives readers a sneak peek from the launch issue

Founded by Paloma Contreras who blogs over at La Dolce Vita and edited by Erin Gates (Elements of Style), Shannon Wollack (life.style), Kyle Knight (Knight Moves), and Lauren Rauter (Rock Paper Scissor) - all very successful blogging ladies - we can be rest assured that the launch issue will not disappoint.

And in news just in today, Matchbook is due to launch in January 2011.

Phew! This glossy-lover can hardly keep up!

Tell me, what are your favourite online magazines that have launched? And what are you particularly excited about seeing in this new wave of glossies? 




P.S Stay glued to your screens because the 2nd issue of Rue is out on November 21!