Magazine of the Month: Marie Claire

I love Marie Claire. I have to admit though, I'm a new fan. It wasn't until about 2 years ago that I really got into this magazine. I'm not sure why I always overlooked it, but I definitely regret that I did. Marie Claire has such a great balance of beauty, fashion, celebrities, and real world stories and advice. Being able to pick up a magazine and go "Hey! I can do that!" is such an amazing feeling. My favorite aspect of Marie Claire is their ability to bring runway fashion and couture to us common folk, who just want something stylish to wear to work. 

My favorite magazine of February 2013 was Marie Claire. 

I mean, who doesn't love Heidi Klum?

The one article that caught my eye, and really locked in Marie Claire as my choice for this month's favorite, was 25 Products That Will Change Your Life. All I know is that after going through each of the 25 products, I need every single one of them. Granted, some of these products will break the bank, but a good portion of them are either very affordable, or close to it! 

Other bits that I loved:

1. Gunn Laws: Great Q&A from the ever so perfect, Tim Gunn.

2. Big Girl in a Skinny World: Lingerie for us curvy girls! 

3. Pop Idols: Loving the pastel yellow Dior bag! 

4. The Heidi Chronicles: Heidi is absolutely amazing. Such an inspiration in fashion, as a mother, and a well rounded woman. 

Have you read February's edition of Marie Claire?

What was your favorite article or beauty/fashion tip? 

Magazine of the Month: Allure

I've always been a huge fan of Allure. I remember when I was about 7 or 8 years old and I was going on my first plane trip alone. I was going to meet my grandma in Arizona for the first time! I had forgotten my book bag full of activities to keep me occupied on the way over there! I was devastated. Well, as devastated as a small child could be. My dad took me to one of those little stores in the airport that has magazines and what not, and told me to pick out a few things. The first thing I picked up was Allure. 

The shiny cover, the copious amounts of makeup, and the beautiful people that graced each and every page. I needed it. I read and re-read the magazine over and over again during my 9 hour trip! (Had a long delay in Texas...) My grandma didn't have any televisions. So every night, I would read my Allure again. I'm pretty sure this is when my love of beauty and makeup happened. A lot of people have told me that I have an obsession with makeup. Maybe I do. But tell me, what's so wrong with wanting to find the best and most beautiful products out there? 

With my extensive back story being said, my favorite magazine of January 2013 was Allure. 

Drew Barrymore looks absolutely stunning on the cover!  

Besides Drew, the one thing that really grabbed my attention was the letter from the editor, Linda Wells. She talked about makeovers, which seems fitting for the new year, but it was more than that. Allure was doing makeovers for "disadvantaged young men and women." A makeover can be life changing. And what Allure did for these people was absolutely wonderful. (I teared up a little bit...)

Other bits that I loved: 

1. Blush bags: The 3.1 Phillip Lim was my favorite!

2. How to Look Good When You Feel Bad: Perfect article for anyone feeling sick! (or hungover...)

3. Gluten-Free: Very informative article! A good read for anyone looking to go gluten free, or like me and have to go gluten free. 

4. Drew Barrymore: I love her. I died over this entire article. 

Have you read January's edition of Allure?

What was your favorite article or beauty/fashion tip?

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Allure.