What Did We Learn This Month?
Recaps of Allure, GQ and Oxygen
I have a stack of magazines to get through and they won’t recap themselves—so let’s get to it shall we?
Allure: July 2011 issue
- Fergie: Finally they have someone on the cover I can get behind! Fergie herself is on the cover and she looks amazing. The busy singer talks about her Super Bowl performance (could have been better,) those plastic surgery rumors (nope,) and her strict diet and exercise routine that keeps her in stage-ready shape.
- Liz Taylor: A loving tribute to the feisty, violet-eyed actress who passed away in March at the age of 79 by Rebecca Mead. I always admired Taylor’s charity work but wish she had given up the fur coats decades ago. .
- "Secrets of the Drugstore" An excellent guide on how to get the best product for skin, nails and hair that won’t bust your budget. Plus celebrity drugstore favorites.
- "Insider’s Guide: How to Grill a Perfect Steak" This is a lifelong quest for me.
- "Diet Right" Dining strategies for your particular “food personality.”
Check out Allure magazine online at: Allure magazine link.
GQ: July 2011 issue
There is a stunning young man on the cover, Chris Evans, who apparently plays “Captain America” in an upcoming film. Have zero idea who he is but don’t care. Seriously, he is HOT!
- “Oh My Heck, It’s Raining Mormons” Mitt Romney running for President and The Book of Mormon winning a Tony (got my ticket for August 13th!)—looks like Mormons are gaining a foothold in popular culture according to this interesting essay from Tom Carson.
- "Blow-Up" Schlocky and extremely popular movie director Michael Bay is discussed and dissected by a bunch of folks who have worked for him and/or mentored him. Some of the quotes are interesting and others are unintentionally hilarious. You read it for yourself and see if you know what I am talking about.
- “Self-Evaluation: Are You a P*ssy?” GQ actually took the time to create a survey that ostensibly will let a dude know whether or not he is a wimp. Or sort of female-ish. Can’t think of one man in my life who would bother with it but what the hell do I know really? I am an alpha-female!
- “The Celebrity Rehab of Dr. Drew” Confession time, I used to watch Celebrity Rehab on VH-1. Then I realized it was a total crock and exploited frail and unlikeable (for the most part) narcissists. Natasha Vargas-Cooper tries to figure what makes Dr. Drew tick and how sincere he is about the recovery of the past celebrities featured on the show.
- “Graduation Day” This one really got to me. Chris Heath writes about a group of students who were caught in the tsunami in northeast Japan this past March.
Check out GQ’s web site here: GQ magazine link.
Oxygen: July 2011 issue
- “Fitness Model Faves" I always love to find out what beauty products women who exercise frequently use to look fresh and not-so-sweaty. Well now I know courtesy of a few top fitness models.
- “Fat-Burning Taters” The often maligned vegetable by the “no carb” crew gets a makeover with these yummy recipes.
- “Fat-Proof Your Summer” What you should throw on the grill this summer that will be not only super-tasty but also good for you.
- Elisabeth Hasselback: The cover star talks about her personal fitness goals plus shares her favorite workout.
- “Shape Your Glutes” Tosca Reno offers her personal routine to get her rear end in shape.
- “Kick Up Your Cardio” How to include kickboxing into your workout to gain muscle tone and burn calories.
- “Oxygen’s 30 Ultimate Fitness Adventures” Excellent ideas to challenge your body this summer while having fun.
Check out Oxygen online: at Oxygenmag.com
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