Today's musing on the question of "what is sexy?" was prompted by the cover of the May issue of Paris Vogue. In fact, so overwhelming was the impact of Julianne Moore's crotch that it completely made me forget my usual complaint regarding fashion magazines putting actresses on their covers instead of models.
This isn't an age issue...at 48 Moore looks better than many women half her age...and, anyway, I truly believe that allure is not related to age...but I find this pose very off-putting. But maybe it's just me, what do you think? Do you look at this and see "strong and sexy"...or "high-fashion men's magazine"?
I agree with you completely. Her pose is off-putting. Turn her to the side and cross her legs and I think the message would still be "powerful woman" but also "intriguing woman."
ReplyDeleteShe does look great, but we could have done without the crotch shot.
ReplyDeletesexy, sex...it seems all so blurred at the moment, specially with some of these so called fotographers. Maybe Carine is into the obvious now days...
ReplyDeleteI love this picture. It's tough-sexy and a powerful image.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd have been happier if they'd alluded to her crotch. I may be a bit of a prude on this one.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit wrong and weird... but I think that was deliberate... an obvious bit of work...
ReplyDeletei like it. with covers, i tend to care more about the who than the how.
ReplyDeleteI actually love it. I think it's really brazen and I love the undies. The push of her heel into her leg is oddly "real" - something they haven't photoshopped the hell out of.
ReplyDeleteShe's amazing-looking and a great actress, and I don't find this shot vulgar. Maybe a bit obvious...but I like it.
ReplyDeleteAnd certainly an improvement over the hideously airbrushed Gwyneth cover on this month's U.S. Vogue!