Nerds! and other Liz Lemon classics

When I read that Tina Fey would be on the cover of Vogue a little while ago on Jezebel, I was excited. To think of a new issue with both Spring fashions and Tina Fey was worth trudging through what I thought was a pretty bland one. Last Friday when I stopped in at Mac's for gum, a diet coke, and a magazine, I was still pretty excited to see my girl on the cover. And, this is how a lot of women feel about Tina Fey, I think -- that's my girl. She's like me. A fair opinion, I'd say, as Fey herself is a self-proclaimed representation of normalcy. So, why is everyone so down on Tina Fey in Vogue? And why are the dissenting opinions selling Fey so short?

The posts that I have read about the new Vogue suggest that Fey doesn't really fit with the magazine. They feel that, as a smart girl, she couldn't possible really want to be in Vogue, and Vogue couldn't actually want her there. She, instead, should stay in glasses and relaxed fit jeans and Vogue should stick to "pretty" actresses who aren't of the "hot smart" or "sexy librarian" variety.

First, Tina Fey is beautiful. Her face on the cover isn't risky or at all controversial, unless you're still of the school of thought that considers actresses and not models controversial cover choices. And to suggest that women who are smart don't fit with Vogue and, conversely, that women who are on its cover aren't smart is both damaging and disturbing. Tina Fey is popular, I think, because she broke a certain mold. Please don't push her right back into another one. Smart girls can like fashion and women known primarily for their looks in Hollywood don't necessarily have to be interested in fashion. If you've ever carefully examined the magazine's fashion editorials, you'll notice that they certainly aren't looks you're going to replicate in your day-to-day wardrobe. In fact, Fey's discovery of fashion through theatre and costuming is probably a stronger background for understanding the editorials than a lifetime of adhering to the mainstream opinion of what is fashionable. As I've learned through frequent comments from family members and awkward stares on the bus, there's quite a fine line between thinking someone is fashion forward and questioning whether they've ever looked in a mirror.

Did you like the issue? Fey's interview? Did you lose all composure when drooling over G. Cod's gorgeous jungle spread?

In other news, you might be wondering to yourself, Jenna Stauffer (as I know for certain that you - and maybe only you - are a devoted reader of this blog), where are all the pictures? Isn't this a blog about fashion? Well, for our first outfit post, Libby and I wanted to really hit you over the head with the "Tights that Bind" idea and actually wear the same color tights. Amazing! Inventive! But coordination like that takes planning and, apparently, scheduling around when Libby dresses up for her presentation next week.

Until then, Lemon Out. Xoxo.