the after – Elle magazine feature

by Karen Blanchard
11 August 2010
Behind the scenes:
Some of the H&M accessories. (I brought three of my own H&M hats. They used the purple) Making last minute adjustments before the shoot
Lillianna being filmed for the H&M and Elle video (follow her twitter here) The shot they used I’ve been dying to let you guys know about the photo shoot I mentioned last week.
I am in the current September issue of Elle magazine!! The biggest and most important issue of the fashion calender.
I was chosen along with Liliana Vazquez to feature a key look from the H&M Fall/Winter collection for a feature spread. We each were photographed in three outfits and the shots above show the ones that were used.
Thank you to everyone at Elle magazine and H&M. It was an honour to meet you all in person.
ps. There is also a trend video coming soon which I’ll let you know about when launched.
This is all still sinking in….
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82 comments

  1. Emilie says:

    OMG!
    Congrats!!!!!!
    That’s amazing!

  4. Nadette says:

    that’s pretty awesome!

  6. Li says:

    Wow, congratulations! You look amazing in the magazine, and what an awesome outfit!

  10. Stef says:

    OMFG, that is beyond amazing. I love your blog and it was actually the first personal style I blog I ever discovered. You deserve all of this.

    xoxo

  11. fashion clocked says:

    huge congratulations- you must be over the moon- cool shoot and THE best month of the year to be in a fashion magazine!!! AMAZING! call by sometime! fashion clocked Katie.xx

  12. the style crusader says:

    congratulations! that’s awesome. love that you’ve got on the big floppy purple hat. very quintessentially your style. xx

  13. CAROLINE says:

    Congratulations! I love your accessible sense of style, it’s what makes you stand out. That, and your awesome hair.

  14. Kay Richardson says:

    Wow. Well done. And thanks for sharing. Disappointed it’s not all drugs and sex, though.

  15. fshnonmymind says:

    Congratulations, you are in all of the magazines these days!!!
    You look great and I love that purple hat. I can’t wait to get my new Elle so I can see it in person.

  16. Isabel says:

    WHERE can i get the floppy felt hat in black!

  18. Sing says:

    That’s awesome Karen, congrats! So glad to finally see a woman of color used in some of these fashion companies editorials in the blog world!

    http://singaturestyle.blogspot.com/

  20. Lizzy says:

    this is amazing! you’ll have to do a post letting us aspiring bloggers know your tips and tricks to success!!

    http://www.citizette.com

  21. Kristina says:

    congrats!! 🙂
    this is amazing!

  22. Fara says:

    Congratulations!!

  25. bristish babe says:

    Well done hun u look stunning, you and the boyfriend must feel well proud. Does your mum know and if so, what does she say about it (she must be so proud too!).

  26. Karoline says:

    So awesome!!
    Congrats a lot!

  27. Eva Ana says:

    Your legs look great!

  28. MissZuri says:

    omg congrats that is so HUGE im happy for you!!!!

  31. Sarah says:

    wow, congrats! This is huge! and you look incredible- i’m totally in love with the purple hat xxx

  33. Kelly says:

    WOW! Amazing!! 😀

    <3 Kelly

  34. sheila says:

    This is fantastic!! Great they realize how u DO make an impact in the fashion world. Your blog is awesome and I’m happy for you!

  35. Malena says:

    Congatulation Karen! You’re amazing!

  36. Jamie says:

    HOW FUN!!!! You look AMAZING!! And um…that fringe bag with the gold studs?!?!?! Tell me you got to keep THAT!!!

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  37. Nicole says:

    i loooooove h&m.
    you look great in the photos, by the way :}
    x

  38. Karolina says:

    congrats!! you looked great!

  39. katja says:

    really great :))) congratultions 😀

  40. Camilla says:

    That outfir is gorgeous, congratulations.

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  42. Kcookski says:

    that is so cool! you look amazing. i hope that poncho will be available to buy!

    somehotdishes.blogspot.com

  43. fight the fringe says:

    I’ve been following for awhile and your blog is just lovely! Congratulations on all your success, it’s definitely deserved!

  45. J says:

    Congrats Karen! I’m so happy for you. I still remember you on PF talking about Balenciaga. 🙂

  46. Nicky says:

    Many, many, many congratulations Karen! I’ll be heading out for this issue tomorrow =)

    Love, Nicky
    at: fashion-fruitcake.blogspot.com

  47. Debby says:

    CONGRATS!!! omfg!! That is a HUGE honor and accomplishment!! I’m very proud!
    xoxo Debby

  50. Karen says:

    Thank you everyone for these comments. IT really means alot.

    As I said it’s still sinking in even after all these weeks (I’ve known about this for quite some time).

    Everything I’m wearing will be hitting the shops soon if it’s not already. The hat I bought at H&M months ago though earlier this year but I won’t be suprised if they come out with another. It’s a classic hat really.

    British Babe – we are. My Mum is very happy and I’ve just posted her the mags that I’ve appeared in recently so she have a look : )

  51. Kristie says:

    Congrats u look wonderful!

  53. styletrekker says:

    you look fab as always!

  55. Michelle Elaine says:

    congrats dvrling!

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  56. Carissa says:

    WOW!! CONGRATS GIRL!

  57. Sarah Dee says:

    Holy hell! congrats!!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  58. Alexis Holden says:

    Thats so Exciting!!!! Congrats!!! 🙂 You look fabulous!

  59. Silvia says:

    ahhh sooo cool, congratulations!!!!!

  61. Loobs says:

    Awwww congrats – I’ve been following your blog since early last year and seen you go from strength to strength

    I hope to be like you!

    Loobs x
    http://www.loobyhearts.blogspot.com

  62. Jenny says:

    that’s amazing Karen, congrats! 🙂 U’re beautiful!

  63. Nita-Karoliina says:

    Goncrats! I bought the mag yesterday but havent got time to read it, must do it soon!
    You look great Karen.

  64. Lionne says:

    Congrats Karen! Here in France, black bloggers are not represented in the media, not even ONE. So your succes is such a pleasure for me!

  66. Yvonne Wilson says:

    Congrats girl! I’m going to get my issue today!

  67. gina says:

    Congratulations! That’s awesome. I’ll look for you when my Elle gets here.

  70. Mcmaris says:

    Good for you!! Cant wait to buy the issue…

  72. diane says:

    Get out of town!!!! That is soooo cool, congrats!

  73. G E N I E says:

    WOOW!!
    MUCHAS FELICIDADES!!! 😀

    es un gran paso para los bloggers!! 😀
    además: de que otras personas veran tu asombroso estilo!!
    muchos saludos! 😀

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  74. Karen says:

    Thank you guys for this. It is amazing really. Ask me a year ago if I thought I’d be in Elle and I’d have laughed my head off.

    If any of you do get the magazine, you have to check out the shots of Julia Roberts. Each is themed for her latest film Eat Pray Love. The pictures are uh mazing….!!

    Lionne – suprising to hear that in this day and age. Hopefully that’ll change one day.

    Loobs – wow. thank you for the support for so long

  75. TeesLC says:

    OMG! That’s such fantastic news! Thanks for sharing the backstage pics!
    And offcourse CONGRATS on your beautiful feature! Hope to see more of you soon!
    Much love, xoxo

  76. Lionne says:

    Thanx for answering Karen, it is so sad but unfortunately it is the truth. As you said before,hope it’s gonna change one day…
    Keep going cause I loooove what you do!
    <3

  78. Karen says:

    Lionne – I will and don’t let anything stop YOU doing what you love.

    Fiamma and TeesLC – thank you!!

  79. Diana says:

    oh my god. you look flippin’ fabulous K!

    !!!

    So happy for you! 🙂

  80. Aimee says:

    So cool, congrats! The photo turned out beautiful!

  81. Shay says:

    Thats amazing!! I’ve been trying to build my blog similar to yours. You are truly an inspiration. Keep up the good work. 🙂

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