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Over-40 Magazine Cover Models Are a Rarity

Tara Sharp — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:33:06 PDT

A new study finds that women over 40 are rarely used in editorial and advertising images, even in magazine like Vogue with one-fifth of its readership being women over 50. While this in and of itself may not seem like a big deal, the question is what's the trickle-down effect?

It's easy to focus on how superskinny models negatively influence young women's body images, but stats show that older women may be affected by this unrealistic body ideal as well. Whether the cover models and actresses are young - or old but airbrushed to look 20 years younger - this underrepresentation of realistic, middle-aged women could be contributing to this age group having eating disorders, says the author of this latest study. For example, research from 2001 found one percent of middle-aged women have bulimia compared to 0.9 percent of women ages 18 to 25. I think it's time that magazines geared toward older women should match their cover models to their demographic. What do you think?

Click through to see some examples of over-40 cover models who show they can rock the glossies as well as, or even better than, the young 'uns.

One Dolce & Gabbana Dress, Three Vogue Covers

Noria Morales — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:31:20 PDT

This admittedly gorgeous white Dolce & Gabbana dress has graced the covers of French Vogue, German Vogue, and Vogue Spain. That makes it the unofficial best dress of the Spring 2011 season, and we'll be seeing versions of it in stores everywhere soon. Take a close look at the covers, and tell us: do you like that everyone is of the same mind, or does it bother you that three major fashion mags chose the same dress?

15 Simply Stunning September Issue Covers

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:00:05 PDT

It's the sound heard around the world - the weight of September issues dropping everywhere. They're hefty for good reason, loaded with change-of-season fashion, so get excited. Of course, before we flip through, it's the cover shot that demands our attention. Celebs and supermodels take the coveted spots on everything from Vogue to Lucky, but Gisele's take on the cover of Bazaar UK is mesmerizing; black and white, lace, layered jewels, and a piercingly perfect stare draw us in. Click through to see who else landed the hot spots.

Speak Up: Photoshopped Faith Hill

FitSugar — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PDT

There has been a lot of talk over Faith Hill's appearance on the cover of Redbook recently due to some serious photoshop work that was done to her picture.

I never really understood it all until I stumbled onto Jezebel.com and saw the before and after pictures (above).

To me, it is upsetting that a beautiful woman like Faith Hill is not portrayed accurately. The woman in the first picture is gorgeous and real, the woman in the second picture is flawless and unreal. Women are led to believe such false images of what it means to be a sexy woman due to the very unnatural portrayals we see in the media everyday. What do you think about all this? Are photoshopped images of women something we should just deal with or is it something you would like to see come to an end? Speak up and share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Walk Down Memory Lane - 80's Magazine Covers!

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:44:18 PDT

Just for fun (and because we know a lot of our readers have a thing for the 80s!), we thought we might take a quick trip down fashion's memory lane. Remember when Paulina and Cindy graced the covers of fashion magazines twenty years ago? Welcome back to 1986...

Of course we're all a little embarassed about the big hair now, but we think Cindy still looks great! If only Cybill Shepherd were aging more gracefully.

Video: See Behind the Scenes of Jennifer Aniston's Sexy GQ Bra Shoot

Lauren Bradshaw — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:49:16 PST

Jennifer Aniston is taking it off for the March issue of GQ! Jen cozies up to Paul Rudd while wearing her bra on the cover of the issue, but this isn't the first time that she's showed skin for the magazine. Take a look at her past sexy GQ shoots and see the hot behind-the-scenes footage in today's PopSugar Rush.

Bar Refaeli, Anne V, Chrissy Teigen, and More Wear Bikinis For SI's Swimsuit Issue

Allie Merriam — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:18:05 PST

The annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue features some of the world's most famous models in their two-pieces. Bar Refaeli wore a bikini for a spread with some well-known athletes like Rafael Nadal, Michael Phelps, and Chris Paul. Chrissy Teigen, Anne V, and Irina Shayk also show skin in the magazine. Click through to see highlights from SI's latest, which features Kate Upton on the cover, and make sure to check out all the 2012 Sports Illustrated bikini pictures!

See SI Swimsuit Issue Cover Girl Kate Upton's Bikini Shoot!

Allie Merriam — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:41:33 PST

Kate Upton is the cover girl of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue! Her honor was revealed last night on the Late Show in NYC, where Kate spoke with host David Letterman about nabbing the front of the annual magazine. Kate's the latest in a long line of two-piece-clad models to claim the title - click through to see her bikini shots, and make sure to check out all the Sports Illustrated bikini pictures.

Drew Barrymore Photographs Her Muse, Up-and-Comer Shailene Woodley

Katie Henry — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:45:00 PST

Drew Barrymore photographed Shailene Woodley for Vs. magazine's latest issue. It was Drew's first cover shoot, and she personally handpicked the young Descendants star, Shailene, for the project. For her part, Shailene graces the first in a trio of issues that Drew shot for the publication. It's not the first time the pair have teamed up on a project, since Drew also directed Shailene in a music video for Best Coast. Drew's had plenty of experience doing her own modeling, including her successful CoverGirl campaign and most recently covering InStyle, but she told Ellen DeGeneres that she physically made herself sick stressing over her first professional gig as a photographer. Shailene, on the other hand, felt comfortable enough to pose topless for a few of Drew's photos.

10 Celebrity Moms Who Breastfeed In Public

Celebrity Baby Scoop — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:04:47 PST

We're excited to share this post from our friends at Celebrity Baby Scoop! Every week, we will be bringing you the best celebrity baby stories from Celebrity Baby Scoop, including this post from Jenny Schafer about celeb moms who nurse out in the open.

Considering their lack of anonymity with paparazzi lurking on every street corner, we salute celebrity moms who breastfeed their babies while out and about!

Although it's still considered taboo in some circles, there's no shame in nursing your baby in public . . . or on the cover of a magazine for that matter! And we're so glad that celebrity moms such as Gwen Stefani, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Miranda Kerr are on board. And not to mention Salma Hayek's experience with wet-nursing a starving infant in Africa!

Take a look through our pictures and read about 10 celebrity moms who have breastfed in public.