Covergirl & Vogue

by Karen Blanchard
17 August 2011
I’ve been dying to tell you about this. I was one of four chosen to appear in the September issue of Vogue as a Covergirl.  
OMFG.
Very few backstage pictures were allowed – here’s mine:

One of the accessories tables (several racks of clothes were behind me)
Applying Covergirl “Intense Shadow Blast” 

Sneaking a pic before the make up artist continued
One of the bloggers Tess before hair & makeup in her Prada shades
The incredible leopard print maxi I chose.  You can’t tell here but I wore it with these black and white winklepickers.  The stylist and I loved the clash together
After the shoot I got changed and took a pic before leaving (my hair had half a can of hair spray in it)
This was a day I will never forget.
Other Covergirls: Tess, Beth and Blair. 
The Vogue september issue hits news stands August 23rd is out now!
Thank you Vogue and Covergirl. What an honour. 
Category: animal print, leopard print, maxi, maxi dress

93 comments

  1. Jennie says:

    Congrats on the CoverGirl photo shoot!! Great, fun color choices.

  2. Monroe Steele says:

    OMFG…i die. how AMAZING. cant wait to see you in the mag. you look gorge. omg…im so happy for you. i feel like i was chosen..haha

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

  3. Anonymous says:

    wow! beautiful

  4. Julie Khuu says:

    Saw your shot on Beth’s blog…you look gorgeous! Love the look of turq on your eyes…totally bombshell status!

    CONGRATULATIONS are an order!

    Rumi, you look smokin’ hot in these shots! We rarely get to see you in two-pieces, this one is too too cute! Love the scalloped edge..only Chloe, man….gorgeous!

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog sweets, hope to see you back again soon!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture Blog

  5. vimari says:

    gorgeous

  6. Morgan-Ashley says:

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!! That’s amazing, and you look fantastic! 🙂

  7. Ado says:

    Wow, incredible, so happy for you! I just adore behind the scenes photos and videos. The ad looks great yet the last photo of you kept my attention longer, that a dress or top?
    (and congratulations on getting married!)

  8. Al says:

    Very Cool!! You are a beautiful girl, Congrats!!

  10. rental mobil says:

    Very nice, thanks for sharing.

  11. liv says:

    Wow wow wow.. SO awesome! And you look beyond amazing!
    There are so many wonderful positive things that have been coming your way lady, and it’s well deserved!

    Liv <3

  12. Nayla Milena says:

    so lucky! congratss 🙂

  18. ggshoe says:

    Beautiful! congrats girl!!

  20. Dawn Michelle says:

    What an incredible opportunity and experience!!!! You are AMAZING!!! You truly inspire me and I am so grateful I found your blog!
    Best wishes on all of your upcoming projects!

    Dawn Michelle from Minimalist Beauty

  21. VintageVirgin says:

    my jaw is on the floor…like no way!! take a bow, lady…well done!

  22. Margarita says:

    Wowzers, congrats!

  26. Faith says:

    wow, this is huge. congrats!!!

  27. The Key To Chic says:

    This is so exciting! I saw Beth’s feature on her blog, and had to come take a look at yours. Love the eye shadow and mascara, it really makes your eyes stand out. Congratulations on this huge feature, you look stunning!

  28. guildedsecret. says:

    WHAT AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! you deserve the exposure – you’re an amazingly unique fashion blogger in a sea of imitators 🙂

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

    with love,
    guildedsecret

  31. Nik G says:

    Congrats! Turned out great.

  32. 十十f十 says:

    congrats, you looked fab.

  35. Fashionable Rose says:

    this is amazing what a great opportunity!! congradsi love the first photo from cover girl!

  36. Marie says:

    congrat on covergils !!!

  37. Sian says:

    Congratulations! That’s amazing.

    The blue is just phenomenal on you. That first pic actually took my breath away. Beautiful.

    Also the winklepickers and that dress? Genius, may have to take a similar style route sometime soon.

    http://andysfatshionrags.blogspot.com/

  38. luckapucka says:

    you are the best I still say it!!!

  39. Valerie says:

    Wow, fabulous that you where chosen to make an ad for Covergirl! Really love the pic!

  41. LH says:

    oh holy shit! congratzzz

  44. Alicia says:

    that’s awesome, and you look fabulous! I pray you continue to be blessed!

  47. Patricia says:

    wow…congratulations!

  48. Vanja says:

    Amazing! You definitely deserve this if not more. And those 2 ManiaMania rings are so such a raw beauty.

    low key undone

  51. Sing says:

    Congrats Karen that is awesome. I love that they kept the look very you.

  52. Michelle Goldie says:

    It’s amazing, congrats!! 🙂
    xx

  53. Maggie ☮ says:

    Absolutely AMAZING! Congratulations 🙂

  55. lacy says:

    Really great shot of you. Congrats!

  56. Daria says:

    amazing. i am so excited for you!!!!

  58. Anonymous says:

    Congrats Karen! But honestly, why didn’t you take the picture without the jacket and hat! That was a beautiful dress you were wearing. I would also like to know why you didn’t do a full frontal like the rest of them. I’m pissed that this is the picture they chosed. I’m not happy with this look but I’m happy you’re a Covergirl. If you need to comment, you can email me back at [email protected]. I tried posting and didn’t see it up there.

  59. InspiredbyFrench says:

    You beautiful lucky girl! Congratulations!

  60. NRC♥ says:

    Karen thats so huge yay for you!!!
    I’m guessing Covergirl is like Rimmel for us Brits??
    NRC ♥

  61. Neijah Lanae says:

    This is amazing! Go fashion bloggers!

  63. Anonymous says:

    This is wonderful! I love the picture, and the eyeshadow looks amazing on you!

  64. AppleJ says:

    You’re so awesome! A personal and professional inspiration. Congrats on both the campaign and your wedding! Can’t wait for my Vogue to arrive.

  66. Amanda says:

    OMG indeed! Oh wow u look lovely!

  67. Chelsea says:

    Congrats! You are one lucky girl!

  69. Vilde Livsdatter says:

    Congrats, that’s amazing! You look great:)

  74. Karen says:

    Thanks EVERYONE who commented here and on twitter and facebook. I read them all.

    Trust me, I’m still shaking my head.

    NRC – yes, Rimmel is sort of a good comparison for Covergirl : )

  76. Nakia says:

    WOW! You look amazing and i love that shadow!

  79. annette tang says:

    sooo supermassive!! congrats!!

    x0
    annette

  80. Anonymous says:

    absoltley lovely, c0ngrats

    Sunnie
    (.=

  81. thenewyorkerstyle says:

    omg I am sooo happy for you girls because i feel like I can relate to someone in a magazine for the first time! I got teary eyed from seeing you all there! WOW congrats im soo emotional right now and of course i am buying this issue as soon as it comes out and will brag to everybody i know that bloggers ROCK!!

  82. Anonymous says:

    Well Deserved and Long over due! all the best Karen!

  83. Global SweetHeart says:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Haven’t been on your blog for a while and saw this on tumblr, I just had to give u props!

  84. Nadette says:

    OMG, that is so awesome! Congratulations on the feature, I’ll have to pick up the latest vogue!

  86. Lauren Conrad Style says:

    Wow! To be picked as a Covergirl is a HUGE honor and to see that your blog is noticed on that large of a scale is amazing! Enjoy the ride!

  89. budget chic says:

    Congrats Diva on your campaign! You look A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!

  90. Karen says:

    ahhh thanks EVERYONE!! this will take a long time to get over. If I ever will.

    thenewyorkstyle – your words about relating REALLY stood out. I’ve even shown Vogue….

  92. Krisbliss says:

    When I found this out, a few days ago, I got so excited! Congratulations! What an amazing milestone in your life! Women all over the world DREAM about being a Covergirl (including me LOL), and you achieved that by just being yourself! What a blessing!! So happy for you!

    -Kris

    http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com

  93. Anonymous says:

    totally cool karen! 🙂

    tess

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