The Battle of the 'September Issues'

It's that time of the year again, the most important time of the year for the fashion magazine world... The September Issue.  Magazines on an international and local front, take to the battlefield.  And this year's issues are completely unforgettable!  The 'September Issue' is the biggest and most important issue of the year as it's the 'Fall Issue' and symbolises a new year in the fashion world.  Throughout the month thought I would share some of my favourite September Issues this year, because as I intern at a magazine, I love the magazine world!  I must of course start with the Vogue US September Issue.  Every year fashionistas wait in anticipation to see who Queen Anna Wintour will place on the cover of the September Issue. This year she placed the first African American on the cover of the September Issue since Naomi Campbell in 1989.  This year's infamous September Issue cover girl is Halle Berry.  Thought I'd also share a few of my favourite recent Vogue US 'September Issue' covers of the past.

Vogue US September Issue 2010 - Halle Berry in a Ralph Lauren gown

Vogue US September Issues of the Past

Sienna Miller Vogue US September 2007 (As seen in the September Issue!)

Daria Werbowy, Natalia Vodianova and Gisele Bundchen Vogue US September Issue 2004

Kate Hudson Vogue US September Issue 2002

Kirsten Dunst Vogue US September 2006

Nicole Kidman Vogue US September 2003

Charlize Theron Vogue US September 2009

The CFDA Awards

This week the annual CFDA Awards were held.  These are the awards of the fashion industry.  Designers, models, celebrities, fashion elite, were all out in full force for a major fashion show down!  A few big winners of this year included:

Womenswear Designer of the Year - Marc Jacobs

Menswear Designer of the Year - Rag and Bone

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award - Michael Kors

Accessory Designer of the Year - Alexis Bittar

International Award - Christopher Bailey for Burberry

There was also a very special tribute to Alexander McQueen.

But down to the important part of the event, who was there and what were they wearing?!  Here are a few of my favourites..

Rachel Zoe

Because she is my queen, I must start my fashion report with her! Rachel Zoe looked gorgeous and fashionable, as always in a Marc Jacobs blue sparkly dress! Just love her!

Anna Wintour

It wouldn't be the fashion awards without the queen of the fashion world, Anna Wintour. Love this classic and elegant number!

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

From little sitcom stars to Fashionistas, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are one of a kind. I've always been a huge fan and they are featured here in their very own collection 'Row'.

Whitney Port

Whitney looks gorgeous as always in this David Meister gown. Not the type of gown that would suit everyone, but of course if someone can pull it off, it's Whitney!

Gwyneth Paltrow with Michael Kors

Designer Michael Kors with Gwyneth Paltrow wearing yes a Michael Kors Gown. She looks stunning in this sparkly elegant number. And Michael Kors doesn't look too bad himself!

Dakota Fanning

This is one of my favourite dresses of the day. It's pretty, feminine and Marchesa of course! Also love the Jen Behr headpiece, really compliments the dress.

Model Jessica Stam

One of my favourite models Jessica Stam wearing this simple, yet elegant number by Giambattista Valli.

Model Constance Jablonski with designers Ken Kaufman and Issac Franco 

Another one of my favourite models Constance Jablonski seen here with designers Ken Kaufman and Issac Franco and of course wearing this pretty, glamorous and cute piece from their collection Kaufman Franco.

Ed Westwick

Any excuse for a little Chuck Bass will do! I think this ensemble is flawless. I love how he has made the suit look rough and edgy with the shirt unbuttoned and the sunnies, complimented with his rugged facial appearance.

Diane Von Furstenberg

Love designer Diane Von Furstenberg and here she is gracing the awards in one of her own numbers. I think it really suits her.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker in an Alexander McQueen gown.  The print looks stunning and she looks amazing.
Alexis Bledal with designer Behnaz Sarafpour

This is one of my favourite dresses by Behnaz Sarafpour and who better to wear it than Alexis Bledal.  Love the silhouette, fabric, metallic colour and accessories.  She looks stunning and gorgeous!
Doutzen Kroes

This Michael Kors number is so elegant, classic and gorgeous and looks amazing on model Doutzen Kroes.  Michael Kors' silhouettes are always really flattering.
Gaby Karen de Felice and Donna Karen

Both in Donna Karen of course!  Love the colour palette and the elegant and flattering drapery. 
Hana Soukupova

Any excuse for more Marchesa!  I absolutely love this dress.  It's cute and feminine and even has a bow, but at the same time has the little edge channelling the cut out trend.  And love those shoes.
Marc Jacobs

Because he is the womenswear designer of the year I had to include him!!