It's Career Day at SLFT!

The bitch is back! After an all too brief and stressful summer break, I'm ready to provide some enlightened political commentary on our current economic turmoil... JK, I think I'll stick to the mindless slop I'm used to writing for the five people who actually read this. Anywho, over my hiatus I took some time to learn more about a few fashion industry insiders, specifically fashion magazine icons. Using an article from my fave-rave website, whowhatwear.com, as inspiration, I did some research. The following are a small sample of the bad-ass bitches whose jobs/lives I would sell my less than pure soul for.

Lanphear in Paris



BAMF.



 
















Kate Lanphear- Renown for her tough and edgy personal style, Kate Lanphear is a woman after my black leather and studded heart. Lanphear started her fashion career in Australia, working for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She returned to the US to work for American Harper's Bazaar and is currently the Senior Style Director for Elle magazine. Lanphear has a seriously strong fan base, which includes the rather fabulous blog Fear Lanphear which posts photos of, and related to, the fashion mag rockstar.


Hill on yet another streetstyle blog

 

Must resist desire to dye my hair red...

Taylor Tomasi Hill- Taylor Tomasi Hill has one of the most unique perspectives on styling in my opinion. Routinely featured on street-style blogs for her innovative style and striking looks, Hill has a knack for mixing different pieces for maximum impact.  Hill is the Style and Accessories Director at Marie Claire magazine, and previously worked as the Accessories Director for Teen Vogue magazine. Recently, Hill was chosen as the new creative consultant for the Sigerson Morrison line and is expected to not only develop trends and dictate the future direction of the line, but to also oversee marketing and advertising.

Hillman rocking business casual



I adore how simple, yet sophisticated, this look is

Joanna Hillman- Joanna Hillman is officially my favorite Canadian. (Suck it Bieber!) To me, Hillman's style reads polished, pared down and perfect. I feel like a total creeper saying this, but I think I want to be her. After working as stylist Lori Goldstein's assistant, Hillman landed the position of Senior Fashion Market Director at Teen Vogue. Hillman is now the Senior Fashion Market Editor for Harper's Bazaar.

Writing this post has reignited the fire under my ass, and reminded me why I decided to move back to LA. I feel the same way I did the first time I saw The Devil Wears Prada; anxious to break into the fashion industry and giddy with excitement for my future. Now enough about me, here's some Madonna! I know this song is technically about dancing, but whatever. Thanks for reading and don't forget to strike a pose!