A magazine or a book?

Inspired by the document of the Vogue's September Issue I went down to the international magazines kiosk to find my copy of the American Vogue. Luckily I was still on time as they still had one Issue left. All together the kiosk had received 200 issues and after my purchase sold them all.  Having the magazine in my bag I couldn't help myself wondering whether it is actually a book more than a paper. Really. I know the speciality of the September Issue is that almost more important is the weight and the number of pages than the content itself, but still. This year it is...hmmm...heavy and has 916 pages (thickness = 3cm).

The American Vogue is having its anniversary this year. 120-year-old, not bad; congratulations! Although the issue is a special anniversary issue I find it a bit irritating; only adds, adds, adds...and really you need to search for some reading. As this is a reference for the whole this seasons fashion I would still need something else than only advertisements on it. Of course the adds are containing clothes, accessories, what ever of the upcoming season, but I had expected to be able to actually read something... Now this thick item seems to be too thick and empty in content in order to be accepted as a good morning reading...

I don't know, maybe the Sep Issue is not that special at all and might be that next year's one will stay on the kiosk. The document did raise some high expectations that, at this time at least, were not fulfilled.

Sculptural Lady Gaga on the cover of the thick Sep 2012 issue

Very first Vogue on December 1892

September Issue

On Sunday night I watched a document of Vogue; The September Issue (la noche temática - Vogue: el número de septiembre.) It followed the creation of September 2007 Issue of American Vogue magazine and was already released on 2009, so I'm a bit late with this one...

Lately I have been a bit tired of fashion, but almost always if there is something about it on TV I will sit down and swallow it. Fascinated I followed how the staff of Vogue produced the most important issue of the year. I never have been good in styling or creating window displays, so I really give my respect to the editors/stylists who are actually organizing and imaging all those photo sessions. My absolute favorite was the creative director Grace Coddington. She is a real grand old lady with a life long career in the fashion industry; first as a model and after as an Junior editor in Vogue UK and then a creative director in the American Vogue. She seemed to be such a cheerful professional with her red hair going around the office, funny, but sharp.

Inspired by the document I had to buy the September Issue of Spanish Vogue. The magazine itself was not that splendid, the color palette for this year's fashion seems to be dull etc., but of course it did have something to interest about. For example I found Grace Coddington as young model in an article about an artist Antonio Lopez. Also when writing this I discovered that the Grace is about to release memoir's of hers on November 2012. Since I was a teenager I haven't been interested in other people's memoirs, but maybe this might be worth of having an eye.

This time was the first one that I focused who were the fashion editors of the shootings. In the long run I am interested in finding, if possible, my favorite editor/stylist...let's see how long it takes.

Grace Coddington in Jamaica (1975)

Morning glory

On my free days I love long, lazy mornings. I need to wake up alone, prepare my morning coffee with my classic Bialetti coffee maker and enjoy coffee&cake while reading some magazine. Today's choice has been old Kauppalehti Optio, which light ups the day with Finnish language and good articles.

To start the day is really essential. Only after having spent something like an hour (or more) by myself I am able to socialize and share the morning moment with my boyfriend. This suits him fine as he sleeps much longer than me and when waking up he has everything prepared and I can have my second round of coffee.

Although I adore my classical style coffee makers I also do fancy Ascasos -machines. Those have real style and what best: they are from Spain! Designed and made in Spain since 1962! So this year is also 50th anniversary to the company. It is a family business and the creator J.Ascaso is still around although has already handed the business over to his son. The product range is wide from home/office coffee machine to bar/restaurant equipment, spare parts, coffee grinders and complements. And they are made in Gavà, next to Barcelona!

Their slogan "for coffee lovers" tells it all, so if you have a coffee lover friend and you are lack of present ideas, maybe from Ascaso you might find something to choose from.

The model Dream has a total retro look and an abundant selection of colors!

The model Steel is perfect if you want to play "the home barista".

The Basic might be my choice, simply and stylish.

For coffee lovers!

And my collection of Bialetti's coffee makers on Polkka Jam's dishcloth

Welcome autumn!

September is here and I like it! I adore summer and days at the beach, but still when the weather starts to be chilly I welcome autumn as a long waited friend.

This "Back to school" -period equals in a way to starting of a new year, but it is not so aggressive change and you don't need to be so ambitious with your promises for the future.

I just purchased a new camera; Canon EOS 1100D, and this fall my goal is to learn how to use it. I think that is already something.

I wish you all great autumn!