Instyle – My first job in retail was at a small boutique in KW, Ontario and this boutique swore that Instyle was their fashion bible, it is good for some boutiques because I find this magazine to be one of the most commercial. This Septembers cover girl was Jennifer Garner and her colgate smile, the contents was comparable to the usual stuff which I love. The trends I pulled from this read was pretty much anything and everything, Tailored, Jewel Tones, Minimalism, GOLD, Mixing Prints & Longer Skirts, Menswear (isn’t that the same as tailored) Leather Jackets and Chunky Knits.

Elle – Love Julie Roberts on the cover and completely suitable with the release of her new movie Eat, Pray, Love. I think Elle is one of the most underrated magazines on the shelves and the web content is usually pretty good to. I loved the personification of the trends and the Elle-itude of the writing. The trend titles I loved are Baroque Beauty, Saddle Up and New School which translates to Old English/Victorian, Equestrian and Preppy looks for Fall. Yay.

Vanity Fair – Lady Gaga, Gaga. Great choice. Fashion was sort of lagging in this publication but love the editorial content. Major vanity fair trend would be Preppy I think. Makes sense I think.

Fashion – Olsen, LOVE! These girls are making waves in the fashion biz these days with The Row and their contemporary collection Elizabeth & James. Trends are Sporty, Ladies First, Simple Plan, Coat Tales, Which Craft and Print Run. In other words American style sportswear, Feminine skirts and dresses, Clean cut and tailored clothes, Long coats, Chunky Knits and Animal Print.

Flare – One of the best things about this issue was the use of an actual Model on the cover, Doutzen Kroes, graces the September issue which is a pleasure we don’t see that often. The main fashion message was that this Fall is all about “timeless classics updated with a playful edge.” Another one of my favorite things about Flare is following @LisaTant on Twitter.

Vogue – No comment on the Halle Berry cover girl shoot because I really didn’t understand the choice here. The fashion report and social, editorial content is always my favourite. The shoots were INCREDIBLE, loving the trend selections from Military, Leather and Lace, Florals and Headgear. Not much to say about vogue, it speaks for itself.

Hope you enjoyed my two cents. Live. Love. Style. xoxo