122 Years of Fashion

For those of us who want to experience every single page in the history of this legendary magazine, but haven't been alive and literate since 1892. http://www.vogue.com/archive/

Dairy-Free Overview

If you've been following, those of you reading are aware that this marks the 10th day of me being dairy-free.  I guess now's a good a time as any to let you know how this diet has been for me. (Keep in mind that I was already a vegetarian, so this was actually a vegan diet for me).

It was extremely difficult.  It's impossible to even be aware of how much dairy you consume each day until you have to stop.  I'm sure most of you are like me in that, you just had no idea how much you really do eat.  I thought I wasn't even taking that much in to begin with, but it's in practically EVERYTHING.  Not eating meat made this a lot more difficult for me, because that really doesn't leave a lot of food groups for me to choose from.  

It was particularly hard to stay healthy because of this.  The only foods I could really eat were fruits, vegetables, and grains.  It's easy to assume an unhealthy diet based on those guidelines, but I did my best.  As far as the dairy goes: I did notice significant improvement in the quality of my skin.  It is now clearer, smoother, and brighter.  It definitely made a huge difference.  

Do I suggest to cut dairy out of your diet?  I say, to each his own.  Personally, I am not going to permanently cut out dairy, but that is because I don't eat meat.  Perhaps it would be much easier to cut out dairy if you eat meat regularly, but I would have no way of knowing this.  However, this cleanse has shown me how much nicer my skin can look with just a diet adjustment, so I am going to cut back on dairy significantly.  I will still be eating my eggs every once in a while and yogurt...and of course the occasional ice cream.  But I will try to only eat dairy twice a week, three times maximum.  If there is anyone else out there who has tried this kind of change in diet or a change similar to this one, please feel free to comment and share your personal experience!

Beyond The Page

For keeping yourself informed on all events, new fashion lines, and tips on beauty and fashion that aren't featured in the magazine: http://www.vogue.com/promotions/

Nostalgia In Vogue

A reminiscent salute to the past 80 years of the reign of Vogue in the fashion world of photography, writing, and fashion itself: http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847836819

As the magazine comes to an end...

The final and perhaps most exciting article in this issue of Vogue covers Sarah Jessica Parker's plan to put out a new collection of shoes for her brand.  This brand can be found only at Nordstrom and supposedly "harks back to an era when manners mattered and men and women dressed up for the theater."  This is exciting for me because as Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker not only taught a younger me how to deal with men and respect myself, but how to dress impeccably. I can't wait to see her line in stores.

This article concludes my coverage of The Power Issue 2014.  Thank you for reading along with your magazine with me.  But don't worry, I won't be going too far.  I will be tracking my progress with my ten-day vegan challenge and posting about various fashion articles and lines that I find relevant to this magazine and this blog until it is time for the next issue to be dissected.  As far as Vogue goes: until April, readers.

The Power Issue 2014: Full Spectrum

Meet the new faces of fashion: Grace Mahary, Imaan Hammam, and Cindy Bruna.

These women have been selected to represent fashion all over the world in places like Givenchy, and most recently Vogue.  The supposed tradition of a "white-out" runway is done and over.  Women from multicultural backgrounds are just now getting the chance to be the faces of our fashion.  The only regret? The fact that it took them this long to have their stunningly gorgeous faces put on anything.

This article concludes my coverage of The Power Issue 2014.  Thank you for reading along with your magazine with me.  But don't worry, I won't be going too far.  I will be tracking my progress with my ten-day vegan challenge and posting about various fashion articles and lines that I find relevant to this magazine and this blog until it is time for the next issue to be dissected.  As far as Vogue goes: until April, readers.

The Power Issue 2014: Chanel Army Takes Texas

Metiers d’Art is an annual travelling fashion show that designer Karl Lagerfeld puts on for Chanel.  Famous for wearing fingerless gloves (just as Coco Chanel herself did) to protect his hands from sun damage, Lagerfeld has been an essential part of the fashion world for many years, whether he is designing, organizing, or leading. This year, Lagerfeld decided to take Chanel to Dallas, Texas for a fashionable ode to a southern belle take on modern day couture.  

Many people feared the show would be too much of a "parody of a 'kitschy cowboy town,' with cheerleaders," but they were pleasantly surprised by a sophisticated yet fun show displaying a vintage Texan theme.  Here are some photos from the success:

Above: Lagerfeld himself, receiving praise for his work of art.