Early Preview to February Issues

Since it is 2009, and compared to a couple of years ago, technology has really broken ground. Today I found online that Elle and Vogue both had an online website, I guess I was old fashioned and only would accept the magazine in a more tangible form. Looking at both of their online sites I was surprised. They were organized nicely, and provided pictures and articles. Since the magazines have not come out yet,  and I am getting anxious, I've decided to cheat a little and look at the online site's February editions. 

Elle's Online Site

I first examined Elle's site, and the most interesting feature on the page was how to still be stylish during our country's economy crisis. Some may be thinking good bye Barneys hello Salvation Army, (i happen to like the vintage t's at the salvation army for 25 cents,) but this article shows that just because you cant shop at the more upscale boutiques, doesn't mean you have to resort to your pajamas. The article advises that wearing a simple white t-shirt can easily  be dressed up into a cute day time outfit. I liked how this article uses working  succesful women instead of those stick thin model as the example for "Recession Style Chic." This way, women can relate to the article better rather than having a high fashion model used as the example. In particular i loved loved loved the white t shirt accessory seen on Corie Rosenburg, since I live in Haynes white t-shirts. The article notes that during times like this you don't need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe, but if u look at your closest carefully you can just recycle outfits and make them new. All in all I thought this was a clever article and can really appeal to women now

Vogues Online Site....

......I was less impressed with. Viewing the different topics I found that it wasn't as up to date as Elle's. One section even had the Fall fashion trends of 2008. I mean, were already passed winter, and the fashion magazines should be focusing on Cruise Wear. I was hoping to find in the Trends +Shopping section some new spring trends, but found last fall's floral patterns. belle sleeves, and country like clothing. For such a top of the line prestigious magazine, you would think someone would be on  top of an online site. But i cant complain about all of it thought. I did like their fashion show section, and to my surprise it was updated with Springs 2009 collection, even though New York City's spring fashion show week hasn't come around yet. I thought the article about one of fashions guru's ,Phillip Lim, was well written and gave a detailed note about what is to be expected  from the designers spring collection. 

It was nice to venture off into the world wide web and explore the fashion sites, but I still enjoy sitting down old fashion style, with a good 300 page magazine taking up most of my morning. 

* Also if anyone is interested in viewing these online sites here are the links * 

Elle

Vogue