I know this is so last month but I had to do a post on it. As it is refreshing to see real girls on the cover. Yes normal curvy women are sexy (size zero is a no no). This has been executed brilliantly it is sophisticated, glamourous and elegant. I adore it. Go Italia!! I hope other magazines take note.
See more pics here: http://www.vogue.it/magazine/cover-story/2011/06/belle-vere
Lycra. Fun. Antics. 
I also was very positely impressed, and frankly so surprised that I had to write about it too [http://jihvagravasini.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/vara-li-quanta-gnocca/] Unfortunately this is quite “unusual” in Italy – to say the least. Italian women must know how to cook a perfect pasta and at the same time how to resist to any carbohydratic temptation – kind of schizophrenic, when you think about it…
Have a wonderful Sunday!
j.