Rag Report: Bold and Beautiful

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy

goodness.

This month’s cover for Glamour features the bold and beautiful Kim Kardashian. Glamour considers her the “host” for their Guy Issue, and who could disagree? In an interview with Katie Couric readers learn how much Kardashian values her family, her dedication to work and above all else her strong sense of confidence. Photographer, Terry Tsiolis captures not only her self-confidence, but her inner beauty.

In the first photo Kardashian wears a Gucci jumpsuit with a black lacy La Perla bra peeking out. A black Gucci belt is tied around her waist completing the sexy look. Her facial expression, however, offers a sense of innocence. Soft waves and side swept bangs frame her face making her appear angelic. Her make-up is neutral which helps keep her overall look from appearing too over the top.

The next photo features Kardashian in a white Vince tank and Isabel Marant pants. Her outfit is meant to mimic that of a football player, minus the heels. The tight clothing emphasizes Kardashian’s womanly figure and shows that curves are beautiful. Although her clothing suggests she’s one of the guys, her dramatic eyes and pout shows she is a strong and confident woman.

In her last photo, Kardashian resembles a “Goddess” in Marc Jacobs. She is a free spirit as the fabric flows around her bare feet. There is an invigorating sense of life that is captured throughout the bold red and burgundy fabric. Her full-bodied hair and pout help show that she is ready to conquer the world. The photo captures Kardashian’s beauty, self-confidence and determination for success.

-Brittany Fowler

Fierce+Foreign: A look that says, "Meow"

Fierce+Foreign draws on the fashion experiences of SU students studying abroad.

Tease the lion with a bit of flirtation. 

Underneath your layers this winter, show a little peek of animal print, just enough to lure your prey. The jungle is teeming with patterns, but the classics are still the best catch. Leopard print, in small quantities, is the perfect pattern this season to match a dark solid color outfit.

The key word here: small. Leopard print isn't for everybody; wear it right and you'll be a sexy kitten. Wear it wrong, and you'll be one of Josie's Pussycats.

Learn from Scarlett Johansson, who's right on the bull's eye on how to wear leopard print in Mango's ad this season. 

 

 Mango Fall 2009 ad with Scarlett Johansson

Wear the print as a form-fitting top, and match with a black blazer. Avoid wearing anything too revealing in leopard skin to avoid stepping over the line into trashy. Isabel Marant has a sleek example of this combo in her Fall/Winter collection.

Isabel Marant Fall/Winter 2009

 

But of course, leopard print isn't everybody's cup of tea. It's quite a daring, eye-catching pattern. If it's the first time you're thinking of trying animal print, then you can wear it as a scarf like Amy Jacobson, a junior at SU Strasbourg. 

Junior Amy Jacobson rocking this season's animal print.

Her little dash of leopard print is modestly flirtatious with the black and white. It's just enough to tease and leaves the rest to imagination.

- by Jenny Cheng