Behind the Scenes of Oprah's August 2016 Cover
At this month's cover shoot, we were on island time.
By Nicole McGovern
Almost Paradise
The atmosphere was serene at New York City's Milk Studios, which had been transformed into a tropical Eden. Oprah's glowy skin and loose curls were perfectly in sync with the laid-back theme, but our cover model was happiest about her outfit, a light-as-air white peasant top from JCPenney and a Chloé chiffon skirt. "It's such a pretty skirt for entertaining, with just a simple top, don't you think?" said Oprah. O creative director Adam Glassman agreed: "It feels like an instant vacation." That was Oprah's cue to take a mini internal vacation, closing her eyes and quieting her mind to find her focus before the camera started clicking. Needless to say, it was smooth sailing from there. And on her way out, Oprah snagged a souvenir. "This skirt is everything. Bye, y'all, I'm taking it home with me."
Oprah twirls her way off set.
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Get the Look: Heat of the Moment
Higher temps call for breezy fabrics in on-trend bright patterns
Maxidress, H&M, $50;
HM.com
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Sandal, Kelly & Katie, $40;
DSW.com
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Maxi Skirt, Worthington, $40;
JCPenny.com
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Jeans, Stylus, $48;
JCPenny.com
Belt, $30;
Gap.com
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Bracelets, $400 each;
LBBracelets.com
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Blouse, Tucker, $265;
TuckerNYC.com
Photo: Courtesy of John Hardy
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Bag, Isota, $270;
Anthropologie.com
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Get the Look: Here Comes the Sun
Pair bold nails with lightly bronzed skin. It's summer in a snap!
La Mer Bronzing Powder, $85;
LaMer.com
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D.
Counterclockwise from top:
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in
Espadrilles, $28;
Chanel.com
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Nail Color in
Quick Fire, $5.50; drugstores.
Essie Nail Polish in
, $8.50; Essie.com
From the
August 2016 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
