Fall into Fashion is one of Zooey's September fashion editorials photographed by the talented Cory Osborne. As we finally enter autumn weather (with exception of Los Angeles' high temperatures, we can finally throw on our capes, coats, jumpers, and everything in between. Kristina Van Dyk helps readers explore possibilities within new F/W 2012 collections.
Photographer: Cory Osborne Stylist: Kristina Van Dyk Hair and Makeup: Sussy Campos Stylist's Assistant: Jill McFadden
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It’s a new season of USA Network’s polished television drama, Suits and as we saw in the season premiere, things between Rachel Zane and Mike Ross aren’t getting any less complicated anytime soon. “Love is never easy,” says Meghan Markle, the L.A.-born beauty who portrays Pearson Hardman’s savviest paralegal. “Mike Ross brings out her vulnerable side. As we saw in season one, her Achilles heel has always been her inability to test well. She had been so jaded in a way by all these hot shots that come to the firm and have this bravado, and she always assumed that Mike was the same sort of guy. I think in watching the development of their relationship, you really get to see that she has a soft spot for him.” Though the show presents itself as a legal drama, the focus is far more grounded in the relationships of the characters than in the cases in their litigation bags. “Part of the appeal is in watching the push and pull and trying to see if the characters can make it work. For me certainly as an actor half the fun is waiting to see how it’ll all play out.” You know a show is bitingly witty when even the actors are dying to know what happens next. “When I get the script and I call my other cast mates, we all have this communal ‘oh my god, did you read that?!’ moment. I’d fan girl over the show even if I wasn’t on it. I just think it’s so much fun and I’m so proud to be a part of it.” So what’s on the horizon for Rachel and the other formidable minds over at Pearson Hardman? “I would love for Rachel to become a lawyer. Not only would she become a great role model if that happened, but I think it would really shift the dynamic at the firm. It’s all up to the writers. What I can promise is that there will be a lot of fun in store.” Catch Suits Thursdays at 10/9c on USA.
When Pia Toscano left American Idol last year, a nation of dedicated viewers were shocked. As a judge favorite from the beginning, many expected her to continue to the finals, but instead she was voted off and placed ninth. Regardless, Pia had quickly become a household name and left behind her career as a wedding singer. This series of ups and downs has continued for Toscano since, with roles in Glee being written for her, and then taken away, and a record deal signing, that then fell apart. But, it now seems that 2013 will finally be the time when Pia can take back that carrot that Hollywood has been dangling in front of her. With a new album on a new record label, a role in a new movie, and offers coming in from every direction, Toscano may finally be getting a real chance.
Francesca Nicol recently caught up with Pia to found out how her life has been changing.
You'll be singing the national anthem at the NFL international series in London in October which is very exciting; will you be playing any other dates in Europe?
I will just be singing the National Anthem for this trip. Hopefully soon I will get the chance to return and perform some songs from my upcoming album.
