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I don't know if I would overtly proclaim myself a feminist. More power to the bra-burning pioneers that led the way for many women before us, but I tend to refer to myself as more of a humanist. Or, as the great Ferris Bueller once said, "Isms in my opinion, are not good..." But whatever your stance on the subject, you'll be hard pressed to deny that the ladies have had to deal with a lot to get to where we're at today. And in many places throughout the world, there are still horrific cultural practices in place that rob young girls of their childhood. So today, let's take a moment to realize how lucky we are. And let's bask in the beauty of everything it means to be a woman.

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Image 1 Editorial genius

Image 2 A Mursi tribe woman discovers Vogue Magazine in Ethiopia

Image 3 Anna Fischer, astronaut & first mother in space on the cover of LIFE Magazine in 1985

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Ladies workin' it throughout history...

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FACE OF FASHION

Fashion Portraiture :: Anja Van Herle and Jessica Rae Sommer

Ladies, ladies, ladies...you two should really get together! So this is my message to you:
I found myself falling in love with two LA based painters/artist today-- both with insane talent and control of their medium with a love for fashion and the expressions of the female face. Their works are a combination of attitude, seduction and layering...and often a little humor, and I just can't get enough of their portfolios. Anja Van Herle (first 3)  blends high fashion with story-telling. Her portraits always seem a little mischievous, but definitely the type of girlfriend you want on your side! And Jessica Rae Sommer's depiction of emotion through posture, materiality, and especially her subjects eyes is pretty incredible. Jessica uses a variety of media...and bonus---she's trained in interior design!  Both are rock stars in my book, so please enjoy!

Anja Van Herle

Jessica Rae Sommer

 

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