Go Behind the Scenes of O's Colorful March Cover
For this issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, Oprah stepped inside the box.
By Clarissa Cruz
Color Block Party
"I feel like I'm in a colorful version of the Container Store!" said Oprah, eyeing the multitude of boxes that were built, fastened together, and painted for the backdrop of this month's cover. It took some trial and error, however, to get her pose right. "Is there a position I haven't done?" Oprah said in mock weariness, rearranging herself after Gayle King mused that her legs looked "too gappy." Finally, the shot was procured, and the cover girl literally put her foot down. "Oh, glory!" she said in relief.
Form Following Fashion
On a runway-inspired geometric backdrop constructed by set designer Todd Wiggins and his crew, Oprah sits pretty for photographer Ruven Afanador.
Bling Ring
O creative director Adam Glassman and fashion editor Jenny Capitain help Oprah select jewelry.
Barely There
Busy clothes call for an understated face, so makeup artist Derrick Rutledge used an array of subtle pencils, shadows, and creams. For a similar effect, try Burberry's earthy offerings:
Kisses Lipstick, $35 each, and
Eye Colour, $29 each;
Burberry.com.
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Shop the Trend
A little goes a long way when it comes to multicolored patterns, so choose one piece and keep the rest of your outfit simple.
Dress, $144; Asos.com
Photo: Courtesy of Roland Mouret
Skirt
$1,230; Roland Mouret, 212-249-2008
Photo: Courtesy of Sarah Magid
Necklace
Photo: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
Sneaker
Valentino, $845; Net-a-Porter.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Sweater
Published 02/10/2015
