Wednesday, December 04, 2013

The December Issues 2013

Cover Girls
December 2013

Your Holiday Season reading just got a little more interesting with these captivating covers from around the globe. I have picked the December 2013 issues that have stood out to me most, along with their catwalk counterparts.

Cara Delevingne does her ambassadorial best for Burberry Prorsum on the cover of Numero Toyko's Holiday 2014 issue. The Brit It Chick wears a sheer lilac lace blouse and aquamarine embossed pencil skirt from the label's Resort 2014 range.


Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana dazzles in a quilted silver foiled creation with draped tulip skirt by Balmian for Vogue Thailand.


Doutzen Kroes does mixed prints by Givenchy for this engaging Elle Portugal cover. She wears a tartan and rose chiffon printed blouse and layered skirt.


Nicole Kidman is ethereal on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia, featured in two exquisite ivory ruffled lace dresses by Armani Privé.


Latvian beauty Ieva Laguna graces the cover of L'Officiel Thailand in an imperial grey and white embroidered capelet dress by Alexander McQueen.


The effervescence of Kate Hudson shines through on the winsome pink-tinged cover of Harper's Bazaar USA. The actress wears a dusty metallic rose corset dress by Lanvin.


Supermodel Arizona Muse wears winter white by Calvin Klein for her Vogue Korea cover, along with a very creative use of fairy lights as a fascinator. Christmas party hat idea? Sorted.


Arizona Muse is also photographed for Vogue Australia's cover, posing in a burgundy and lemon floral and beaded dress from Prada's Resort 2014 range.

Olivia Wilde appears in the same sparkly gold Julien MacDonald dress for two December covers - Cosmopolitan Bulgaria and Cosmo Singapore. You may recall Taylor Swift wore this glitzy cut-out number just last week at the AMA's.


Cate Blanchett wears a dreamy cream ruffled gown by Armani Privé with matching frilled background for her romantic stint on Harper's Bazaar UK.


Natalie Portman dons royal blue Dior Couture on the cover of Marie Claire Korea.


Natalie Portman also features in the South African December 2013 edition of Marie Claire, prettily dressed in a blue and white full-skirted frock by Giambattista Valli couture.



Julia Stegner represents her homeland version of Vogue Germany in Gucci's instantly recognizable emerald green and gold sequined feather dress.


Serbian export Tamara Lazic wraps up in a trendsetting pastel pink teddy coat by Carven for Be Magazine France.

Harper's Bazaar Singapore places Dutch model Melissa Tammerijn on their December 2013 cover in a slinky gold lamé wrap dress by Saint Laurent.


Bette Franke adorns the front cover of Harper's Bazaar Spain in a festive red leather and lace figure-hugging gown by Zuhair Murad.


Kate Moss brings her star power to British Vogue in a luxurious feather fringed white mammoth coat by Alexander McQueen.


Which of these December 2013 magazines would you pick up first from the same newsstand?

136 comments:

Coco Colo said...

Great covers... can't decide which one is my favourite... :D

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TRENDSURVIVOR said...

Amazing post! Love the covers you chose!
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Lilli said...

Hi Sam! As always think, December covers are the most amazing of all the year, maybe cause they always got something festive too, for the fashion, make up and the layout. All the ones you featured are just awesome, my favs are Harper's Bazaar Singapore, Harper's Bazaar Spain, Vogue Thailand and British Vogue. The reasons are cause love the gowns the models wear, plus they are gorgeous, Kate Moss in particular. Kisses my dear, have a goodnight! xo

A Very Sweet Blog said...

I loved the December covers. Hadn't seen that Numero one. How gorgeous!!!
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andysparkles said...

Cara is so amazing!

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Unknown said...

These covers and catwalk counterparts are really amazing! Have a good night, dear Sam!

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Toks said...

Love them all.
xoxoxo

Min Tarpy said...

I would pick Cosmopolitan… They sometimes have an article or two that I like to read.
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Jonnessa said...

Wow, those covers are so amazing. Can't pick a favorite, love them all. :)

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Samantha said...

Such beautiful dresses! I wish I could have them alll!!!!! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. Would you like to follow each other?

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Alessandra said...

My favorite: Kate Moss!

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Unknown said...

Hi Sam! Hope you're having a lovely holiday season ;) You've assembled such a lovely grouping of December beauties of the cover world! It's a very hard decision, but if I had to choose a favorite, that Nicole Kidman Bazaar cover is a stunner! Thanks so much for stopping by last week ... after taking the summer off of blogging and with a heavy illustration schedule, it's taken me a bit to get back in the swing but I'm on my way! lol xo

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Beautetude said...

Beautiful post.I love them all especially Kate Moss.
Have a beautiful day gorgeous.
Beautetude

LaTasha Bunting said...

Hello lovely Sam,

I'm glad that you like the post and that it brought a smile to your face! That's awesome! I would like to try the blue and pink colored hair myself! :) Thank you love! Happy December to you too! :) I hope your week is going well lovely! :)

I LOVE Natalie Portman's cover and style! So beautiful! The blue is too pretty! Great post love! It's very well put together! You did a great job! :)

With love,
xLBx

Emmylou said...

The cover with Kate Hudson is my fave, although I do think that all the covers are pretty kick ass:D

Unknown said...

I could go nuts with all but the mixed prints with Doutzen's is just too perfect in my eyes! Thank you so much for your kindness and alwayssssss stop by. You are the best of the best dear Sam :). Happy week to you darling!

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Unknown said...

I love the first Vogue cover better

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, every single fashion outfits are jaw-dropping and perfect magazine covers! I adore Natalie Portman, she's really gorgeous. My faves are definitely Armani Prive and Alexander McQueen, they never fail to amaze me every single fashion shows! :)

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Unknown said...

Hello, thank u for commenting I'm feeling pretty good, cannot wait for my baby :)

I would pick Harper's Bazaar Usa and Cosmopolitan - loving them the most :)
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Anonymous said...

such a lovely post ! all are my favorites :) xx
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Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing these.I love them all.And The pink coat by Carven is looove!!
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Bex said...

Every single one of them are sooooo beautiful! Speechless me.

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Kati said...

Love the skirt Cara is wearing!

Have a great day,
-Kati

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Patricia G. said...

Love Vogue Korea and Britain!
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Johnny said...

the second dress is beautiful<3
xxxx

Valeria said...

There are so many beautiful girls here! Cate Blachett looks great in that wonderful dress. I also like Natalie Portman and Kate Moss.
xoxo

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Elisa Zanetti said...

OMG, loving the second one of Natalie Portman!
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Unknown said...

You have selected the best covers!!
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Sammie said...

i adore the second look.the silver foiled dress/skirt looks fabulous

Paola Lauretano said...

Great post Sam!
I love the pink oversized coat of Carven!!!
Happy Wed!

Chadlen said...

Cara in Burberry is amazing as always...As for the dresses I love the Armani Nicole Kidman wore and Valli's dress is what I'm dreaming of right now...

Have a great day dear...Thank you for always visiting and leaving your nice comments...
Chadlen

Anonymous said...

I love Natalie in Giambattista!!! Amazing dress!

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Unknown said...

Love this post Sam!!!!
Amazing covers!

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Rahul Bhatia said...

Missed reading so many! Good to be back:)

Imke said...

I always love the Harper's Bazaar covers, so beautiful! But the first one of Numéro is great as well!

XO Imke

Daniella said...

Hey Sam! So many gorgeous cover shots that you have shared with us here. I adore the simplicity of the Harpers Bazar Australia, Nicole Kidman looks stunning. And obviously Kate Moss for Vogue is just so Wow! :)

Take care,
Daniella xox

trishie said...

I would pick the ones with Natalie Portman and Nicole Kidman. Both look so stunning!

Milica Petrović said...

Kate Hudson on Harpers Bazaar cover is so beautiful! And of course Tamara Lazic looks gorgeous, too! Greeting from Serbia! :D xoxo

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Carolyne O' said...

Hello my babe!
My faves are the Bazaar ones, all so delicate and chic <3
Xxx

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Unknown said...

all fantastic models!!!!
kisses

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Unknown said...

I love how Natalie Portman featured on SA issue!
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Sophie Sierra said...

Isabeli Fontana, most definitely!

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Jackie Harrison said...

They all beautiful but all Bazaar cover its my favorite. Nice job on this post like the layout.
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Unknown said...

Hi darling, these covers are absolutely fantastic, my favorite is the red one.

Have a nice day, kisses

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esosandra said...

Kate cover is my favourite. Olivia's dress is the same dress taylor s wore to the AMA. Lovely post

Jenn said...

Tokyo Numero and Burbery Prorsum! thanks for sharing all these...now I am inspired. :)

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Abaya and Heels said...

All the Harpers Bazaar!! they look amazing!!

Unknown said...

I love all of these covers! My favorite is definitely Vogue Thailand's and the Burberry Skirt! Love it so much! Hope you have a good night Sam and thanks so much for your kind words at my blog!
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Antonella C’est Moi said...

hi doll have a nice day!!! kisses

miasmode said...

I would totally buy every issue! I'm obsessed with magazines. Read at least four each day! My favs covers Cara, Cate and Natalie Portman but they all look lovely. Have a wonderful day. Could have been a better week if you ask me :D

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Ileana said...

Love all these covers! I have to get some of these :)
xoxo

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little luxury list said...

I love Natalie postman's feminine and youthful look on the Marie Claire cover. I still remember the Balmain skirt from last season. It was definitely memorable and cool!

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Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

Love the Doutzen, Arisona and Kate covers… x

Madame Chic Bcn said...

My favourite is the one with Nicole Kidman. I think she looks stunning!!
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Style-Delights said...

Great covers! Seems like Nicole Kidman and Kate Moss will never age! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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Pilar Domínguez said...

Isabelli Fontana in Balmain´s and NIcole Kidman in Armani´s were my favourite cover girls. Although the pink coat is really lovely too. Kisses and nice day, Sam:)

sandy sandhu said...

Love them

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Patricia González Fernández said...

i looooooooooove all of those covers =)

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Unknown said...

Loved all of the magazine covers... the holiday theme is present in all of them... I heart December!!
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Rowena @ rolala loves said...

What a stunning array of covers this month. I don't know how to pick one favorite but I do especially like the Vogue Korea cover featuring Arizona Muse.The fairy light fascinator is superb!

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Anonymous said...

I'd definitely go for british vogue, I always enjoy reading it, and this december issue is quite good. But when it comes to the cover harper's bazaar australia has done such a nice work, I think it's so classy.

Chloé

Jacy said...

I love all of the incredible model covers this month, and Natalie Portman looked incredible too! I wish British Vogue wasn't so expensive here, because I consistently love their covers.

~Jacy

Josie said...

Vogue Germany is my favourite! I love the Kate Moss one too, obvs. xxx

mochaccinoland said...

Numero Tokyo, Harper's Bazaar USA, & Marie Claire South Africa!

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Unknown said...

I like seeing it on celebrities because sometimes on the runway it's too much. I adore that skirt Cara has on, it's beautiful.

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Sara said...

Fantastic covers!

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Kat said...

i LOVE nicole kid mans cover!! such a beautiful and ethereal cover :D

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Manhattan Image and Style said...

Such glamorous and sophisticated covers! I love them! ;)

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Anonymous said...

Oh how I wish I had the cheek bones of Isabeli!! I have the bangs now, but still need the cheek bones

SHOPPING STYLE said...

Great post!!!

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Evi said...

Always loving your post! Such an amazing idea to post about cover girls!! My favorite is Doutzen Kroes! Thank you for stopping by!

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Evi xoxo

Oh to Be a Muse said...

The Harper's Bazaar covers with Nicole and Cate are my faves! But it's great to see Arizona Muse on two covers too--love her!

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Sarah-M. said...

Such great covers, especially the first one! But I think the german vogue cover looks as always a bit oldfashioned :( I read the german vogue for over 2 years, but now I prefer the us issue, because it´s so young and fresh ;)
xx
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Sandra Leiva said...

Amazing covers, thanks for sharing, dear!


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Corinne said...

that vogue issue just looks darling.
& good on you, this looks like a lot of hard work to match the runway pics to the magazines; such a different experience when you see it on the runway!
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Karishma said...

Great covers! Good to see so much of Natalie these days.

Danny said...

cannot choose a favorite, there are so many great covers!

Imogen said...

I love the dress that Natalie Portman is wearing, it's so gorgeous. I also like the Nicole Kidman cover- it's really enchanting and creative.

tiebow-tie.com said...

OMG, this is so awesome! Well done, Sam! Great post!
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Anonymous said...

Amazing covers; very difficult to pick a favourite!

Lady Trends said...

woow! Great entrie Sam! Really good job! Such amazing covers! I like more than one! The Baazar with Nicole Kidman, Vogue with Julia Stegner and Arizona Muse... It's so difficult! Really awesome!
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Demi Mist said...

They're all very nice! Thank you for sharing!
Have a great day Sam!

LoveT. said...

Love this Post ,all the Covers look so beautiful :)

kisses

Corinne said...

Ah, it must be so much fun to be a cover girl!

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Unknown said...

Fantastic cover,omg,I am loving the cover with the pink coat. Love it so much.

The Elle Diaries said...

Sam, I love the way you juxtaposed the mag covers with the runway shoots. Nicole Kidman still has that star quality and grace, and I love the red gown on Bette Franke.
Great post!!
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Mindy Fan said...

All these covers are really nice! I always think that these covers are so pretty! I must say that I love Kate Hudson here. She is stunning!

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Whispering Life Style said...

OMG! you are the best Sam :) !!!! This is wonderful ! Love them all !
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Unknown said...

awesome post! i really lov the vogue!

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The Dragonfruit said...

Oooh, such a great post Sam! I love looking at all of these gorgeous covers. Vogue and Elle especially :)
As for Revenge, I'm personally more of a Team Jack girl. I'm still suspicious of Aiden so far. He's only been in couple episodes that I've seen, and I'm reserving judgement. Although I am a fan of his accent! ;) Lol

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get carried away said...

wonderful cover collection. Cara is my favorite! and, of course, Julia on the german vogue :)
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Unknown said...

I have no idea of who Julia Stegner, but her look is gorgeous!!

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ChinkyGirLMeL said...

oooooh Nicole Kidman looks magical! Oh and I love Cara Delevigne's aquamarine pencil embossed skirt! It is gorgeous!

mademoisellemode said...

I love cover ^^
perfect pieces ^^

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Mihaela Pojogu said...

Cate Blanchett is one of my favorite, great covers!

Alexandra Zakharova said...

I had a crush on that sophisticated dress by Alexander McQueen, it looks super chic and royal! Those photographs are adorable. thank you for inspiration and review, Sam!
Wish you a blessed day ahead!

Megan said...

Hi Sammy!!

How are you dear, hope everything is still going well and that your Christmas preparations are going swell.

I have to say, I'm not a huge fan of Cara de Lavigne. I don't know why, but it might be the contrasting eyebrows.

Karolina said...

Harper's Bazaar covers are the best! :)

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Anonymous said...

Hi Sam! You've selected the most beautiful covers. looking at them the first what I want to do is to run to the shop to buy these editorials and watching at home drinking hot chocolate and enjoy:)

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Unknown said...

Nice!!!!!:):)
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Denisa said...

They all look just woooow.

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Elle Sees said...

LOVE those Prive gowns. Wow!!

Carolyne O' said...

Kisses princess!

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Unknown said...

Cara's outfit is amazing!
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Mikka said...

Amazing magazine cover girls, my favourite would have to be Cara her looks are so angelic and surreal. Enjoy your day Sam :)

Unknown said...

I liked the cover with Isabeli Fontana, but others were also great - but somehow, Nicole Kidman was so airbrushed that she looks a bit like if she were another person... just my opinion, I may be wrong, of course! denisesplanet com

Unknown said...

All those covers are beyond stunning. Love it.

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Larissa said...

What a great and intersting post! I spend a lot of time comparing the dresses on the models and on the cover stars :)
Thanks so much for your last comment! They always mean a lot to me :)

Unknown said...

All the covers are so impressive!! loved the post

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Unknown said...

Great roundup (as always!) of totally inspiring, beautiful, and eye catching covers! My favorites are Harpers Bazaar Singapore (that gold!) and Vogue Korea (winter white). Hope you are having a great day!

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Sakuranko said...

My fav cover Magazine is Natalie Portman she looks so beautiful!
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Gina said...

what a cool post, Sam! So fun:)
I adore Kate Hudson...she always looks so gorgeous and likeable. Natalie Portman is so incredibly classy, and always looks phenomenal too.
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Svetlana said...

I really like how Kate Hudson is smiling :)
really nice and happy :)

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Silvia Negretti said...

Guess, what's my fav cover? The Harper's Bazaar one with Nicole Kidman! ^^
Love her and love her dress!
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Sharon said...

Cosmo is my favourite magazine of all time! I just love their covers too, they always look so colourful and happy. I really like the Harper's Bazaar cover as well :)

awhite said...

The covers are so glam this month! Yay holidays! :)

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Coco said...

Nicole Kidman looks royal like the inimitable princess she interpreted in her latest movie! Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman and Kate Moss are most inspiring too!
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Carmen said...

Great covers but I think December issues could look a bit more christmasy ;) The pink carven coat is heaven though!
xx

Kashaya said...

Great post. Really lovely covers, my favorite is the one with Natalie Portman but not so Christmasy.

Dressed With Soul said...

Thanks a lot for showing this wonderful covers and insights, dear Sam, this post show me again how incomplete my closet is :) I would like to pick first the Be Magazine because at the moment one kind of garment which I really like are pink coats. Wish you a happy start in the weekend!

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Jessica said...

All of these magazine covers are beautiful. I love all of the clothes. My favorite is the silver skirt/top.

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Why Girls Are Weird said...

My fav is the one with Nicole Kidman!

Hannahs Heels said...

agree with Krysten, nicole kidman for Armani <3

loved this post! so glamorous! try to find those dresses wore on street style.. id love to read a post like that!

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dahi. said...

i'm in love with nicole kidman for harper's bazaar! <3

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Miu said...

I really like Nicole Kidman on Harper's Bazaar.

Elisabeth said...

Oh, you've definitely chosen some of my favorite girls! My three favorites must be Cara Delevingne, Cate Blanchett and Natalie Portman! They're stunning!
Thank you Sam for stopping by my blog!

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Adriana Carmen said...

these look great!

Peet said...

I love that cover with Nicole Kidman the best, that bubble/globe idea's really cool. And she looks so gentle and fragile. Is that Photoshop or plastic surgery??:)