I haven’t really said much about the much talked about July ’08 issue of Vogue Italia…ok, so I haven’t posted ANYTHING about it…lol…but that was with much reason. One, everyone else is talking about it and I *try* to be unique. Two, the need for the issue pretty much goes against what Urban Glamour is all about—the premier fashion and beauty resource for women of all races, ages, and sizes! I think if every woman was truly represented in all publications, there would be no need for ‘A Black Issue’—because every fashion magazine would regularly feature women of all races. But, hey, this IS the fashion industry we’re talking about. The only industry in the United States where you can discriminate and not have the EEOC people on your tail.
I of course joined in the frenzy of searching high and low in the streets of Manhattan for the coveted cover, having put my name on two wait lists. I was really excited about the issue because despite my “We are the World” chants, it had been so long since I saw so many beautiful women who looked like me (ok, so I’m not a size 2, 5’11” runway model, but you know what I mean!) I finally snagged two copies last Friday and I love the issue! If only I could read Italian. *sigh*
Note to self: it’s about time to finally realize the dream of being a multi-lingual international spy and learn more languages other than English & Spanish
If you’re still searching for the must-have issue, I just got a phone call from Ahmed of Magazine Cafe located at 15 West 37th Street New York, NY 10018 and they have copies available for sale! Call Ahmed at 212-391-2004 to reserve a copy and then hightail it to the Garment District and pick up your copy before they all sell out again. Tell him Danielle sent you :)
P.S. Don’t forget to enter in this week’s double Urban Glamour Summer Beauty SUPER Giveaway! Two lucky readers will win either NARS Blush in Orgasm or Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion! Entries must be in by TONIGHT at 11:59 P.M. EST. Winners will be announced as well as next week’s giveaway tomorrow right here on myurbanglamour.blogspot.com!
