alt + shift magazine | issue 07

alt + shift.

LOCATION: New York City

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spheres of influence.

you are #1.

at home with alt + shift. quarantine routine. schedules.

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reminder.

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playing the field.

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interior design. self-care menu. coping thoughts. drake songs.

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s/s 2020 playlist.

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tv + movies.

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key terms.

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y’all, we’re tired.

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queer + trans organizations.

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pride playlist.

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social media diet.

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affirmations from AOC.

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nostalgia.

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kith women x barbie.

We’re in a time of change. Not only as creators, not only as people but in every aspect of life. We are changing the way we think, the way we buy, the way we consume, the way we act all due to this generational shift influenced by many extenuating factors such as technology, consciousness, and our new desire to care. In this process, we asked ourselves that exact question: “what do we care about?”

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE A cross between Nylon and Essence, alt + shift magazine is an online platform and digital magazine cultivated to guide us as we “shift” through life. alt + shift magazine is made of various content pieces catered to each platform and audience. We offer a unique perspective on fashion, design, opinion, culture, innovation + more through aesthetic, social, and cultural lenses. Consider alt + shift to be a digital magazine without borders - a living and ever growing embodiment of what we as the creators and what you as readers care about. We can only hope that the things that stress us now will be minor as we go through this journey, making space for new cares and worries just the same, along with new ways of expressing them.

welcome to the shift.

FOUNDERS Sage Hunter + Arianna Alleyne

ABOUT US Let’s set the stage of where our worlds overlap. We are friends of nearly 10 years sharing many life-structuring experiences, recent college graduates wanting more than this workforce can offer, lovers of travel constantly looking for our new adventures, and avid fashion enthusiasts.

With that being said, both of us as creatives and as individuals have polar opposite backgrounds, one in engineering with an analytical mindset and the other in marketing with an artistic twist. Therefore, morphing and molding this magazine into a common ground for our passions, pain points, and provisions has been nothing short of a journey. Our biggest goal was to prioritize inclusion by bridging the gap between our truth and inclusion everyone in between. We welcome you to grow with us, share with us, and learn with us. This isn’t about us but for us and for all of you. Rather than being afraid of this shift, embrace it - those who don’t will simply be left behind. With alt + shift magazine, we hope for it to become a staple and ultimately a part of your life. Thank you so much to those who have extended your support whether through simple words of affirmation or retweets and to everyone pushing us to work even harder with the lack thereof.

We see you.

And thank you for seeing us.

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SPHERES OF

INFLUENCE

culture + upbringing.

family + friends.

geographical implications.

education.

media + external sources.

you are

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learn constructive ways to appreciate + congratulate yourself for your progress. Ignore that voice in your head telling you that you haven’t done enough - any movement in the right direction is movement nonetheless.

Mastering A “reward system” for your goals and accomplishments creates a cycle of self-established motivation to help you reach your next step!

For example, Let’s Say you’ve set a goal to run a mile everyday for a month. tell yourself that if you complete this, you can buy those shoes you’ve been eyeing - Allowing Both your goal and your gift will keep you going!

#

at home with alt + shift.

ENTER NOW

daily (ideal) quarantine routine

the title states ideal because in reality every week is different. sometimes I lay in bed (completely outing myself, yay) and take many zoom calls from bed. sometimes, I get up early, make a smoothie with breakfast, shower and feel rejuvenated for the day, but then again, more than likely, I will not wake-up early, breakfast will be little to none, a shower won’t happen, and I’m a complete mess. with that, let’s get into my ideal quarantine schedule!

get started don’t get in the habit of laying in bed for hours, get up at a set time and get completely ready for the day. make breakfast, stretch, some exercise, and enjoy your morning!

work whether you’re WFH (working from home) or have online classes, you should start work right after breakfast + your morning routine to keep the most momentum and productivity. make a to-do list + get to work. the more you get done in the block of time, the more variety + fun you can fit in the rest of the day.

lunch + rejuvenation it’s time to eat! lunch is very important to help you keep momentum throughout the rest of the day. If you have the ability to get outside at this time, take advantage of that. it will help break up the day + allow you to recharge. getting sun + some air is essential but remember to be responsible when outside and around others.

hobbies + self-care use the rest of the afternoon for work, personal growth, + self-care. wrap up any projects/assignments you’ve been working on. revisit your to-do list and check-off the tasks you have completed. it’s okay if you didn’t accomplish everything today, there is always tomorrow. now breathe. time to light some candles, practice self-care, prepare dinner, + prepare for the day(s) ahead.

at home with sage.

8 AM

9 AM wake up + create to-do list of things to accomplish

10 AM touchbase w/ team + catch up on emails or slack

11 AM get breakfast or brunch

12 PM

1 PM WORK BLOCK + JAM SESSION

2 PM

3 PM

4 PM

much needed lunch break

back to work + finalizing to-do list

5 PM zoom happy hour

6 PM

7 PM

wrap up work + prioritize alt + shift to-do list

dinner

8 PM alt + shift work + me time

9 PM

10 PM

yoga + meditation nighttime self-care routine

at home with arianna.

8 AM

9 AM

10 AM

11 AM

12 PM

scroll through instagram + twitter

catch up on emails to make today’s to-do list

make a cup of iced coffee

check small + easy tasks off my to-do list

instagram story break cook + eat brunch

1 PM

2 PM

3 PM CLIENT MEETINGS + TEAM TB’S + STRATEGY BUILDING

4 PM

5 PM

6 PM sunset stroll + listening to audio books

7 PM

nighttime self-care routine dinner

8 PM work on alt + shift

9 PM

10 PM

online shopping + netflix and chill (with myself)

REMINDER: we are in the middle of multiple global pandemics. it’s okay to not be okay.

do what makes you feel your best.

be thankful for your health. be kind to yourself and your body.

don’t force yourself to be “productive�

focus on the facts not media propaganda.

check in on your friends and loved ones.

take time to do absolutely nothing.

try to get some fresh air regularly.

take consistent breaks.

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interior design mood boards home improvements have been on my mind during this quarantine. i’ve been gaining inspiration + creating interior design mood boards. check out a few of my favorite boards for all your aesthetic feels!

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SELF CARE MENU during these times especially, self-care is very important. stress and many other factors can affect your wellbeing. “it is important to start falling in love with taking care of yourself.�

*SPECIALS*

+ get spiritual + positive self-talk + focus on letting go

STARTER

+ stretch your body ......................................................................... 5 mins + take a few deep breaths .............................................................. 5 mins + play your favorite song ................................................................ 5 mins + write down your goals ................................................................. 5 mins

MAIN COURSE

+ meditate on your purpose .......................................................... 15 mins + prioritize your schedule ............................................................. 15 mins + journal out your thoughts and ideas ......................................... 15 mins + read a few chapters of a book ................................................... 15 mins

DESSERT

+ take a walk outside .................................................................... 30 mins + a stress-relieving activity (painting, etc.) ................................ 30 mins + cook a new recipe ..................................................................... 30 mins + prepare for the next day, week ahead, etc. .............................. 30 mins

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It’s not that great right now, but my strength, faith, and perseverance will push me through.

I am always important, no matter what.

Not everything will go my way, but I will try to be flexible.

This hurts, so I need to be extra kind towards myself.

This is tough but so am I.

Everything will get better sooner or later.

If I stay strong I know I will get through it.

I’ve dealt with harder situations and I know it will get better.

#

at home with alt + shift.

EXIT NOW

“ i feel like he just gets us.�

drake songs for every mood and moment.

when someone starts acting funny.

play

“That’s How You Feel”

getting promoted or receiving exciting career news.

play

“Started From The Bottom�

when it’s time to manifest the life you want.

play

“Dreams Money Can Buy”

telling your friends about that person who played you now that it’s over.

play

“Jaded”

on the beach sipping frozen margaritas with no to-do list.

play

“Madiba Riddim�

going to your exes house for that “one last time.”

play

“Practice”

when outside is open again and it’s your first night out.

play

“Demons”

issue 07

listen up

S/ S 2020 playlist as we continue to push through uncertain times, here are a few songs to vibe out. we also want to hear what you have been listening to! send us your recommendations via instagram (@altshiftmagazine,) twitter (@ altshiftmag,) facebook (alt + shift magazine,) or email (altshiftmagazine@gmail.com.) +

01. sound of rain by solange 02. them changes by thundercat 03. chances by kaytranada 04. wait a minute! by willow 05. come together by the internet 06. still sound by toro y moi 07. at all by kaytranada 08. little L by jamiroquai 09. only if by steve lacy 10. summer madness by cool and the gang 11. empire ants by gorillaz ft. little dragon

issue 07

tv + movie

+ a list of movies and shows to watch, re-watch, or binge watch!

01. moonlight 02. hunter x hunter 03. avatar: the last airbender 04. skate kitchen 05. betty (hbo) 06. waves 07. gossip girl 08. little fires everywhere 09. upload 10. killing eve 11. schitt’s creek 12. love island 13. insecure 14. murder to mercy: the cyntoia brown story 15. 13th 16. the death and life of marsha p. johnson 17. community 18. parks and recreation 19. homeland 20. parasite 21. premature 22. if beale street could talk 23. booksmart 24. snowpiercer 25. john wick (all movies)

key terms for YOUr next google search

police brutality

systemic racism

racial wealth gap

microaggressions

prison industrial complex

voter suppression

Y’ALL, WE’RE TIRED.

ERIC GARNER - JOHN CRAWFORD III - MICHAEL BROWN - EZELL FORD - DANTE PARKER - MICHELLE CUSSEAUX - LAQUAN MCDONALD - GEORGE MANN - TANISHA ANDERSON - AKAI GURLEY - TAMIR RICE - RUMAIN BRISBON - JERAME REID MATTHEW AJIBADE - PHILANDO CASTILE - SEAN BELL - FRANK SMART - NATASHA MCKENNA - TONY ROBINSON - ANTHONY HILL - MYA HALL - PHILLIP WHITE - ERIC HARRIS - WALTER SCOTT - WILLIAM CHAPMAN II - ALEXIA CHRISTIAN - BRENDON GLENN - VICTOR MANUEL LAROSA - JONATHAN SANDERS - FREDDIE GRAY - FREDDIE BLUE - JOSEPH MANN - SALVADO ELLSWOOD - SANDRA BLAND - MICHAEL SABBIE BRIAN KEITH DAY - CHRISTIAN TAYLOR - ALBERT JOSEPH DAVIS - DARRIUS STEWART - BILLY RAY DAVIS - SAMUEL DUBOSE - ASSHAMS PHAROAH MANLEY - AMADOU DIALLO - FELIX KUMI - KEITH HARRISON MCLEOD - JUNIOR PROSPER - LAMONTEZ JONES - PATERSON BROWN - DOMINIC HUTCHINSON - ANTHONY ASFORD ALONZO SMITH - TYREE CRAWFORD - INDIA KAGER - LA’VANTE BIGGS - MICHAEL LEE MARSHALL - JAMAR CLARK - RICHARD PERKINS - NATHANIEL HARRIS PICKETT - BENNIE LEE TIGNOR - MIGUEL ESPINAL - MICHAEL NOEL - KEVIN MATTHEWS BETTIE JONES - QUINTONIO LEGRIER - KEITH CHILDRESS JR. - JANET WILSON TRAYVON MARTIN - RANDY NELSON - ANTOINE SCOTT - WENDELL CELESTINE DAVID JOSEPH - CALVIN ROQUEMORE - DYZHAWN PERKINS - CHRISTOPHER DAVIS - MARCO LOUD - PETER GAINES - TORREY ROBINSON - DARIUS ROBINSON - KEVIN HICKS - MARY TRUXILLO - DEMARCUS SEMER - WILLIE TILLMAN - TERRILL THOMAS SYLVILLE SMITH - ALTON STERLING - TERENCE CRUTCHER - PAUL O’NEAL - ALTERIA WOODS - JORDAN EDWARDS - AARON BAILEY - RONELL FOSTER - STEPHON CLARK - ANTWON ROSE II - BOTHAM JEAN - PAMELA TURNER - DOMINIQUE CLAYTON ATATIANA JEFFERSON - CHRISTOPHER WHITFIELD - CHRISTOPHER MCCORVEY ERIC REASON - MICHAEL LORENZO DEAN - OSCAR GRANT - KIMANI GRAY - WALTER SCOTT - LAWRENCE MCCOY - SHAWN BROWN - MARIO JORDAN - KENNETH CHAMBERLAIN - DAVID ANDRE SCOTT - KAYLA MOORE - SHELLEY FREY - PEARLIE GOLDEN - MYA HALL - KYAM LIVINGSTON - KIMBERLY RANDLE KING - TARIKA WILSON - NATASHA MCKENNA - SHAMEL EDWARDS - SHEREESE FRANCIS - ELANOR BUMPURS - MARGARD LAVERNE - IRETHA LILLY - ISMAEL SADIQ - KEARA CROWDER - LINCOLN PRICE - ROBERT BALTIMORE - LAVALL HALL - MARISSA ALEXANDER TOMASA AFRICA - DELICIA AFRICA - NETTA AFRICA - CAROLYN ADAMS - RHONDA AFRICA - SHELLEY AMOS - ANITA GAY - SOPHIA KING - KENDRA JAMES - TARIKA WILSON - DENISE HAWKINS - REBECCA MILLER - VICTOR STEEN - BO MORRISON - TIMOTHY RUSSELL - JEREAN BLAKE - TRAVARES MCGILL - SHERON JACKSON DUANE BROWN - ANGELO CLARK - STEVEN RODRIGUEZ- CHRISTOPHER KISSANE - RAYMOND ALLEN - JUSTIN SIPP - MELVIN LAWHORN - REKIA BOYD - KORRYN GAINES - AHMAUD ARBERY - AIYANA JONES - JORDAN EDWARDS - JAMAR CLARK BREONNA TAYLOR GEORGE FLOYD AND

SO

MANY

COUNTLESS

OTHERS.

WE’RE TIRED OF THE CONSTANT ATROCITIES AGAINST BLACK PEOPLE. WE’RE EXHAUSTED. OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY AND OVERWHELMED. OUR EMOTIONS RUN DEEP AND IT CAN BE HARD TO PROPERLY ARTICULATE THEM.

WITH A LOSS OF WORDS, WE MUST CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THE NAMES OF OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES TO THE SYSTEMIC RACISM THAT PLAQUES THIS COUNTRY AND THE WORLD.

HERE AT ALT + SHIFT, WE ARE WITH YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO USE OUR PLATFORM TO ENLIGHTEN, INFORM, AND HONOR THE LIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF OUR PEOPLE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO BRING UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES, TOPICS, + MORE TO THE FOREFRONT WHILE EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY, FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OURSELVES.

A LIST OF BLACK QUEER + TRANS ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT

Princess Janae Place | @princessjanaeplace - “The mission of Princess Janae Place is to help people of trans experience maximize their full potential as they transition from homelessness to independent living.”

The Okra Project | @theokraproject - “The Okra Project is a collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever we can reach them.”

SNaP Co | @snap4freedom - “The Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative is a Black Trans and Queer led collaborative that builds the power of our people to wage and win campaigns that force systematic divestment from the prison industrial complex and investment in the services and supports us.”

BreakOUT! | @youthbreakout - “BreakOUT! seeks to end the criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth to build a safer and more just New Orleans. We build on the rich cultural tradition of resistance in the South to build the power of LGBTQ youth ages 1325 and directly impacted by the criminal justice system through youth organizing, healing justice, and leadership development programs.”

Art Hoe Collective | @arthoecollective - “The Art Hoe movement was started by QPOC to provide a space for all creatives of color. This is for us by us.”

Center for Black Equity | @ctr4blackequity - “To promote a multinational LGBTQ+ network dedicated to improving health and wellness opportunities, economic empowerment, and equal rights while promoting individual and collective work, responsibility, and self-determination.”

The social media diet

people from your past

accounts that trigger you

sources that aren’t reputable

in this age of technology, our devices and various digital sources such as social media have become a focal point of our daily activities and central location for all of our data. just like food, it’s important to build healthy relationships with our devices so we are consuming content that truly serves us. the following pyramid is a guide and breakdown to take the first steps towards diversifying your content consumption and promote balance in your “social media diet�.

10% 20% 30% 40%

People you know and love that you want to keep up with.

Informative sites such as news outlets and publications to stay upto-date on relevant happenings.

Accounts and people that serve as inspiration or motivation and provide teachable moments. *Be careful not to confuse this with accounts that you feel the need to compare yourself to.

Feel-good content that makes you smile and you can relate also to. This can also include brands and artists you enjoy!

AFFIRMATIONS FROM

AOC Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

I AM

EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO DO THIS.

I AM

KNOWLEDGABLE ENOUGH TO DO THIS.

I AM

PREPARED ENOUGH TO DO THIS.

I AM

MATURE ENOUGH TO DO THIS.

did you know?

nostalgia used to be considered a deadly mental illness.

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the good old days... centuries ago, nostalgia was enough cause for people to be admitted into mental institutions - who would’ve thought? pairing the symptoms of modern-day PTSD and clinical depression, this yearning for home or past times would overcome people to the point of hysteria and even death. now described as a wistful longing of past experiences with mood boosting qualities, feeling nostalgic allows us to connect with what once was. sometimes used as a coping mechanism and a form of escapism from unpleasant times, this frame of mind provides comfort and tends to contribute to a positive mental state. with this, also comes a layer of deception. reflecting is always a great exercise for consistent personal improvements but don’t get too caught up in the past. it will drive you crazy if you let it.

“

i wish i could go back...

KITH WOMEN X

BARBIE DOLL

Kith Women x Barbie 60th Anniversary Collaboration C’mon Barbie let’s go party!

“For sixty years, Barbie has been an international pop-culture phenomenon offering girls around the globe a chance to play, tell stories, and, most importantly, to dream. Kith echoes this mindset by presenting an immersive world for its customers by engaging them through a unique retail environment that fosters creativity,” says Kith-founder Ronnie Fieg.

Back in September of 2019, Kith Women announced its partnership with Barbie to commemorate their 60th anniversary. In celebration of this momentous milestone, Kith Women joined forces with the American toy company to build an immersive experience and activation by hosting a styling competition with an exciting digital component. Kicking off this collaboration with Barbie styling sessions at their NYC Flagship location, participants chose from 4 dolls that uniquely represented the dynamic diversity that Kith Women stands for. Next, participants dressed and styled the dolls on-site with more than 80 custom doll-sized apparel and accessories from the Kith Women line.

Following 189 submissions from the styling session, a panel of judges sat down to select the top six dolls and shared these on their Instagram feed, allowing their thousands of followers to have the final say. The finalist who received the most likes on the @kithwomen Instagram would go on to become the official limited-edition Kith Women x Barbie doll, which is set to be released later this year and available from Kith stores worldwide.

With over 30,000 likes, the winner of the competition was New Jersey native, Mekka Gutierrez. We sat down with Mekka to learn more about her goals, and this awesome win!

MEET MEKKA. @mekkashyian

When did you first know that you were interested in fashion?

I’ve been into fashion since I was a kid. In elementary school I would model in fashion shows. I loved having all the different looks for the different scenes. My family is really into fashion so it was always something that felt pretty natural for me.

What does fashion mean to you?

Fashion is art. It’s a unique way to express who you are.

Who and what are some of your biggest inspirations in life?

The challenges I’ve faced are my biggest inspiration.

Challenges keep me passionate.

Did you always want to be a stylist? If so, why? If not, when and why did you realize this was the path for you?

What is your creative process?

I thought I wanted to be a visual merchandiser for awhile, until I realized how much more fun it is to dress a human. I enjoy getting to know clients and of course I love hearing how much they love my work!

When I style I do as much research as possible. I stay up to date with what’s trending, past seasons and future ideas. It’s also important to remember to consider your clients budget!

What are the biggest challenges when it comes to the work you do?

What does this Kith Women x Barbie doll win mean to you?

The biggest challenge would have to be getting some clients to step out of their comfort zones!

This win means everything to me! I loved Barbie as a kid and would’ve never imagined having MY OWN Black Barbie! It’s surreal still!

In hindsight, how does it feel to see such broad representation in today’s dolls and toys for this generation and beyond?

I love seeing the diversity in today’s dolls! We are all unique and it’s important for kids to see a representation of themselves and know it’s OK to be different.

What would you tell your younger self?

I would tell my younger self to do it, whatever it is just do it. You’ll never know what you’re capable of if you don’t just do it.

What does the next year look like for you?

How about the next 5?

In the next year I’d love to get back to working in a studio.

E-commerce styling is so different from personal styling! I love researching the different brands and being able to create brand conscious looks that not only align with the stores aesthetic but also the vendors aesthetic.

In the next 5 years I hope to create a full service styling agency providing personal styling, makeovers, and personal shopping!

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