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Viola Davis on LA Times Mag Cover

I'm absolutely in love with this LA Times Magazine cover featuring the gorgeous Viola Davis. See more from the fabulous shoot here.

Ebony Circa 1962

I'm so in love with Ebony's Tumblr page, especially the old Fashion Fair ads — I really want to see more of those. This pastel color palette in this cover featuring a 1962 photograph of Dorothy Dandridge is superb.

The POP'AFRICANA Blog

A rich collection of stories, news, and imagery featuring amazing influencers and talent from the African community on blog POP'AFRICANA.

Studio Magazine

I'm loving that the Studio Museum of Harlem's publication, Studio, is available to read online. Check out the latest six issues here.

 

NYT's Miss Lily's Variety Show

The New York Times' T Magazine captures these fly ladies in items from some of the latest resort collections, as well as highlights products from their fab beauty regimes. I LOVE the photos in this feature and had to share. Read and see more here.

Mary on Paper

Paper Magazine (one of my favorite publications) talks to the Queen of Hip Hop Soul in their latest nightlife issue.

Nobrow Magazine

At the Baltimore Book Festival this past weekend I stumbled upon a tent-covered stand of zines and indepently published art newspapers. The various publications were beautiful with their hand drawn illustrations, screenprinted pages, and quirky mastheads. I was especially drawn to Nobrow's number five issue, themed A Few of my Favourite Things, where thirty artists were invited to create patterns highlighting their favorite things. It's a beautiful collection of illustrations, all using just four colors. They weren't selling the issue at the festival so I can't wait to order my copy.

Esperanza Spalding in Austin

Esperanza Spalding takes Elle.com on a tour of her new hometown of Austin, Texas. I saw the feature in the print version of the magazine but you can see a few images of her favorite spots throughout the city right here. (The print version of Elle shows more of Esperanza styled in cute outfits, definitely check that out as well.)

Looking at Color

Rich browns and subtle earth-tones with a contrasting blue in this beautiful photo by Sarah Diouf for Ghubar Magazine's.

Santigold on Paper

Excited to see Santigold on the cover of Paper Magazine's music issue where she talks about signing with RocNation. (I love Paper!)

Honey + Suede

I was browsing around the magazine aisle at the bookstore and thought, I really miss Honey and Suede magazines.

I'm loving Arise Magazine (such a beautiful publication), but can you imagine if Suede, Honey, and Vibe Vixen were all still available — at once? It's sad that this sounds like an outrageous idea.

What magazines do you love, miss, subscribe to?

Paper's Style Like Me

In the latest issue of Paper Magazine (a BIG favorite of mine) there's a fun feature called "Style Like Me" where some well-known stylists are selected to style models in their likeness. I love all the features, especially the styling by June Ambrose. See all the spreads here and check out June Ambrose's turban shop. (People have been complaining about her turban prices, but they all surely have sold out!)

Photo by Christopher Dibble

Arise Magazine in Roses and Oranges

 Arise Magazine's new cover is deliciously beautiful. Also, check out Arise's new website here.

Elephant Magazine

 
I'm really a sucker for printed material, magazines especially. Browsing around Barnes & Noble I came across Elephant Magazine, a beautifully designed collection of stories, articles and images related to art and visual culture. Issue 5 (with an awesome collage from Valero Doval on the cover) takes a look at the art of collage; which I love! Take a peek in the magazine online and judge for yourself, but I definitely recommend you see it in person.

What I Like Right Now

Books and magazines I'm really diggin' right now.

1. Arise Magazine always has a striking cover, beautiful images and informative content; but their latest issue (number 11) is packed full with really great articles and features. Definitely pick it up to check out Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, and Wangechi Mutu.

2. An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin - I am currently reading this novel about a young woman's climb in the New York art scene. It's a good read for those who love art and art history with a splash of sexiness and drama.

3. Communication Arts Typography Annual - I am a huge fan of typography and was thrilled to see that Communication Arts released their very first annual celebrating everything type related.

4. I Love Your Style by Amanda Brooks - A fun book filled with images and style ideas.

5. American Trademarks - Logos are my favorite elements to design, and I love seeing this collection of them in this book. After seeing American Trademarks at the bookstore I immediately ordered it online for my design library.