Spring 2014 by Be Fashion Magazine

BE FASHION Spring 2014

Bohemian Rhapsody The Vest: Four Ways MODA InBloom How to be a Boss This Year

Music Festival Fashion

BE STAFF

MADISON STEVENS

LUCIE FLORIO

editor-in-chief

creative director

CONNIE TIMM

KERONG KELLY treasurer

advisor

EDITORIAL JENNIFER MOK assistant editor

PRODUCTION MIA KAMISAR production manager & layout editor

CARLY ROBB STEPHANIE WENNER LAUREN WESSAN LAURA YOO contributing editors

SVEVA MARCANGELI KATIE LIEBMAN layout

ADVERTISING

FASHION

KERONG KELLY marketing director

MOLLY MILLER fashion assistant & hair and makeup

LUCIE FLORIO head fashion editor MADELEINE ARMSTRONG assistant fashion editor BRYNN MAISEL LAUREN WESSAN SVEVA MARCANGELI EMILY CONSTANTINO fashion team

PHOTOGRAPHY LAUREN DREW ALI NAPOLI ANDREW STEP head photographers & photo editors XIAOLONG LI contributing photographer

PUBLIC RELATIONS MOLLY MILLER director of marketing & public relations NICKI BRIGGS public relations

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Spring semester began in its characteristic abundance of new years resolutions and goals – reenergized and motivated, nothing could shake our resolve. Now, as we begin to wrap up the semester, and transition into a gloriously anticipated summer, I want to take a moment to remember every glittering, glistening hope of the new year. In the spirit of Jack Kerouac’s call to, “Be in love with your life. Every minute of it,” this issue is all about channeling the spring and summer awakening all year long. Embrace your own unique self to create an epically grand life – every season. Join the Be Team in Bucknell’s greenhouse as we celebrate our inner flower child with this season’s favorite florals and bohemian prints. Then, take a sneak peak behind the scenes of the University of Chicago’s student produced fashion show – a spectacle in full bloom. Let your music loving, gypsy soul travel to four music festivals across the country – even if vicariously through this issue’s spread. They are definitely bucket list worthy. Then venture overseas to learn everything about European spring fashion from one of our favorite French imports. Keep reading to learn all about why we love PETA’s campaign to live compassionately. Finally, see how Bucknell’s free spirits find ways to express themselves, and catch some of our favorite secrets to becoming a true HBIC this year. Maybe this is your first summer home after beginning college, maybe this summer is full of traveling and internships, or maybe this summer means graduation and the start of a new beginning, but regardless of where you are in your journey, dare yourself to cast away from the safe harbor, leave your comfort zone, and embrace the adventure. Remember that it’s not just about the hope of a new year, but that each and every day is a moment to reach higher, dream bigger, and create the most extraordinary vision for your life. To our readers, I dedicate this issue to you. Live vibrantly, 04

Madison

CONTENTS SPRING 2014

IN EVERY ISSUE

06 The BE Buzz 07 Style tracks 23 Summer Essentials 33 Beauty: Spring 34 Male Style Icon 36 Female Style Icon

ON THE COVER

How to be a Boss This Year10 Photoshoot: Bohemian Rhapsody 12 Music Festival Fashion 20 MODA In Bloom 26 The vest: Four Ways 28 FEATURES

08 Express Yourself! 22 Spring Hair: The Braid 24 French Spring Fashion 32 PETA Values

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SUNGLASSES We call it the Owl--the cat eye meets the beatle’s round glasses. We’re obsessed. It goes well with just about any face shape and it captures the perfect mix of classy 50s meets rebellious 70s. If sunglasses could describe our personality, these would be it. HBIC approved.

MUSIC/ARTIST Portugal. The Man You’ve gotta listen to “Portugal. The Man” The name might be a little misleading, but the band’s newest album released in 2013 is an upbeat mix of trippy tech, funky folk, and good ole’ fashioned rock and roll. You might think that sounds a little strange, and you’d be right--but it’s the perfect combo for us. You may have heard the tune “purple, yellow, red, and blue.” If you haven’t, run and check it out right away. We’ll be blasting the entire album as we get ready to go out for the night or soak up the sun on the quad.

PRODUCT Runa Beverages BE Writer, Stephanie, interned for Runa over the summer and is still addicted to this miracle in a bottle. It’s brewed from the superleaf (like superfruit) guayusa, and it’s packed full of antioxidants and natural caffeine. It’s all natural, fair trade, and a cleaner way to boost your energy. That’s right, we said it, clean energy--no bull. It kicks your butt into gear without making you want to ride a motorcycle over a bunch of busses. Sadly, you can’t buy it in Lewisburg, but it’s well worth the wait to order it over amazon. Read up on it at www.Runa.org.

ACCESSORY Like the dainty flowers of spring, keep your jewlery simple, thin, and delicate. Like this gorgeous ring we found on Etsy. The best thing about this? You can stack up and layer all different kinds. For the more rebellious of you, metallic tats. We’re serious. These are your stick on tattoos’ grown up cousins, and they’re the perfect combination of HBIC with feminine glimmer. HAIRCUT Cut it all off. If you’re as obsessed with J.Law as we are, you’ll want to emulate her sweet, chic bob. All the other celebs are doin’ it, like Divergent’s Shailene Woodley. If you’re too afraid to take the plunge, you can braid it up to pull off a short look, or just freshen that long style in a way that lets that face of yours soak up the sun!

BOOK TURNED MOVIE Divergent We couldn’t put the easy-read yet compelling books down, and then we were graced with the presence of Theo James as the character named Four on the big screen. Another familiar face played the book’s main character, Beatrice: Shailene Woodley. She’s come a long way from her Secret Life days. Trust us when we say this is a must read, must see combo.

Style Tracks Tooba Ali Major: Management Year: 2017

Danielle Brottman Major: International Relations Year: 2014

Colin Burke Major: Management Year: 2014

Guy Macchia Major: Economics & History Year: 2014

BE Express Yourself! In the wise words of Madonna, express yourself! Research shows that expressing your personality can dramatically reduce stress levels and increase your sense of well being. At Bucknell, it’s easy to get lost among the herd and lose sight of who you are. However, if you constantly express yourself through your art, music, clothing choice, and more, you give yourself and everyone else a reminder of who you are. Here are some ways students on campus express themselves.

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New Beginnings How to be A Boss This Year By: Stephanie Wenner

pringtime. The moment you read the word, images and associations flood your mind— cue the montage of snow melting, tulips blooming, and birds chirping. You probably think of rebirth, of the world awakening from its winter slumber. Why are these images so prevalent? Poets and authors have described the subject for centuries. I think it’s because it’s the perfect metaphor. It tells us something about ourselves. In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens writes, “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.” What a refreshing way to think of spring: a combination of past and future, the coexistence of acceptance and potential. Spring should invoke these images, cliché though they may be, because we want to start anew, we desire to reach new heights and bloom into new beautiful beings. This season is the perfect time to become your best self—the inspiration is all around you. Just as the earth awakens, rediscovers itself, and springs into the fertile summer, we should spring ourselves into a bigger and badder year where we not only conquer our classes and the job market, but also the worst and best parts of ourselves.

BE “Spring is the time of plans and projects” – Tolstoy Unfortunately, as students, we know this. We’re keeping up with homework and dreading the finals looming at the end of our semester, but we’re also worrying about summer plans, and our futures. We’re either scheduling next year’s classes and trying to land an internship, or we’re sitting in interviews hoping someone hands us a contract that will launch us into our future careers. Most of us have probably forgotten about our New Year’s resolutions. Who has time to think about January anymore? New Year’s resolutions always get a bad rep, and there’s a good reason. Only 8 percent of people ever actually keep their resolutions. Many theories abound as to why this may be the case, such as setting goals that are too lofty, or that aren’t attainable. We also don’t set up the systems to help us attain these goals in a step-by-step process. In a recent article published in Forbes, author Eric T. Wagner reveals an incredible three-step process for attaining goals. The first step is exactly what we all should do this spring. He borrows from Chris Brogan, CEO of Human Business Works, who uses the “three guiding words” principle. Rather than a goal like ‘start running,’ or a better-planned goal like ‘run four 5ks” he suggests that you choose a word that captures the essence of your goal. For running, perhaps you could pick “movement.” This would represent a true devotion to increasing your activity as a whole. The second step is to create systems around those words. If movement is our goal, then we can start with walking or riding a bike before we launch into running. The point is to set small, attainable goals that will push you in the direction of your guiding word. The last step is “the house better be burning down.” In other words, this is all about you, and you shouldn’t let anyone come in between you and your commitment, your system that you have created, unless, well, the house is burning down. So think about something big that you need to accomplish in the future like landing a job, and define a broader guiding principle that will help you maintain a lifestyle change.

s “Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes” – Carl Friedrich Gauss As you are coming up with your guiding principles, you’ll be doing a lot of self-reflection, thinking back to the past and trying to prepare for the future. Try not to dwell on mistakes or failures. Learn from them. It’s easier said than done. We’ve been told time and time again, but Spring pushes forward no matter how terribly cold and vicious the winter was before. Life stands before you, so don’t let anything hold you back. Sometimes, it doesn’t just take a change of mindset, it takes a change of our physical selves, too. It’s funny how a new pair of shoes, or a jacket, or a shopping trip helps boost our self-esteem—making us feel like we fit the image of the new self that we aspire to be. It’s not a materialistic thing I’m talking about here, rather think of yourself as a snake shedding your skin, polishing the exterior to reflect your incredible core, and of course, treating yourself, because you deserve it.

“Spring is Nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party’” – Robin Williams After all is said and done, planning and rejuvenating ourselves is important, but it takes a lot out of us! Now, it’s time to loosen-up. Winter was hard. Sure, we had fun in the snow, but we stayed inside and tried to unwind in ways that weren’t all that healthy for us (it’s okay, I admit it, I binge-watch Netflix, too)--it’s all a part of the college life, but an important part of becoming who you truly are meant to be, is letting yourself celebrate life instead of hibernating. College is a time to prepare for the future. It is the springtime of our lives, essentially springing us into our futures, but it’s also a time to live while we’re young. The earth does. Nothing can stop it from pushing forth its inner beauty. Nothing should stop us either. 11

Photographed by Lauren Drew

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FESTIVAL FASHION

Windows down. Skinny dipping. Rainbow sprinkles. While winter is easily the coziest season – providing endless opportunities for big knits and hot cocoa – there’s something inherently magical that comes with the promise of warmer weather. As the sun heats up, the potential for fun seems to grow exponentially while the confines of schoolwork quickly evaporate from our thoughts. One of the best ways to take advantage of summertime freedom is to attend and experience a music festival. Festivals of all genres are growing and becoming more popular each year, and 2014 is no exception. To complement this trend, we here at Be have selected four large-scale festivals to cover in terms of music, and naturally, fashion. All four festivals host a different range of genres and artists, presenting an array of outfit and accessory possibilities for each.

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Bonnaroo is a four-day escape filled with fresh air, green grass, and some classic folksy tunes. Past performers include Mumford & Sons, Of Monsters & Men, and even Sir Paul McCartney himself. The festival is not just about music, either – there are art vendors, yoga stations, food trucks, and even small “Broo’ers Festivals,” which feature over 20 breweries. For a festival like Bonnaroo, we like to keep it simple and stick to basics like neutral colors, lightweight fabrics, and flat shoes. An outfit could include silky drawstring shorts, a clean-cut tee, and gladiator sandals. Alternatively, throw on a monotone maxi dress with some slits, or a classic bralette paired with pajama-like shorts and kimono. Spruce this up with turquoise pendants, stacking rings, or layered gold necklaces. If you’re looking for more than just jewelry, try some Lolita-esque heart shaped sunnies or a floppy hat. Feed into the free-spirited nature of Bonnaroo with breezy looks and a carefree heart.

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In a word, your style for any of these festivals should be fearless. It’s rare to find a time and place in which nothing truly matters – no assignment, interview, or just the daunting notion of a ‘future’ preoccupying your thoughts – simply an escape, a place to be. A music festival is unique in that it’s so fleeting. They provide moments and memories where unbelievable amounts of people gather for one simple reason – to celebrate the music and culture created by artists all across the globe. This being said, be daring with your wardrobe when attending one of these events. If you have a vision, go for it – there is nothing holding you back. We’ve provided guidelines and suggestions based on genres and themes of each festival, but the rest is in your hands. . Laura Yoo

THE BRAID By Lauren Wessan

THE MILKMAID Pull out your favorite Free People dress and grab some circle shades because this is definitely a music festival hairstyle. Create a tight crown braid, while allowing for front flyaways to achieve this effortlessly tussled look. . THE WATERFALL The waterfall braid seems complicated, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually easier to style than you think. All you need to do is take a medium piece of hair in front of your face, split it in half and twist. Holding the two strands of hair pull a third piece from behind and lay it over the bottom strand. Twist and repeat. To prevent your cascading waterfall of hair from pouring out, make sure to have extra bobby pins on hand.

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Dear Fashion-Conscious Friends, It’s that time of the year again. The cold Central Pennsylvania wind will soon vanish and, instead, allow sunlight to shine above our heads until the end of the semester. Yes, my friends, spring is on its way. For most people, it will simply be that time of the year where wearing athletic shorts will finally make sense. For others, wearing flips flops will finally be acceptable since they will look less devious without all the snow around. But for those of you reading this article, no! The runaways in New York City and Paris have brought an incredible, unsurmountable amount of ideas that you need to skim through in order to know what will compose your new wardrobe in spring 2014. We all know that spring is synonymous with renewal, a new beginning. And it has always been associated with fashion – especially in France. In fact, one of the greatest French department stores is called Le Printemps, literally “The Spring”. My sense of fashion may be everything but scientific, however, there are some rules and signs to follow. And in order to make this spring a successful, fashionable one, here are some tips you might want to follow. These tips will address both women and men, as fashion (and especially style) was meant to enhance both sexes. Yes gentlemen-from time to time, refreshing your look is also part of the game. Lets begin with the transition. It has been – I’m somehow sure you’ve seen it – a pretty long and cold winter. This winter trend was marked by dark colors, mundane patterns and warm material. The green, waterproof Barbour and the heavy Bean boots are hard to miss at Bucknell. This changes with the upcoming spring season. I mean, an essential part of the spring fashion game is to change the pattern. Literally. Of course following a trend is often a good source of inspiration, but keep in mind that adhering to the basics and staying true to your own personal touch makes all the difference in the world. For the second year in a row, flowers were seen as the dominance in most of the name brand designers’ creations. This is not unusual. Some designers like to start off with ideas as an experimentation for one season, and finish off with a more mature touch in the following one. So, per se, a brand new trend will most likely take place on the runaway in the following spring. But with regards to this spring, sobriety is prime. The colors alternate between dark blue, maroon and purple. There is an oriental inspired aura that is felt through the colors in some of these collections (just looking at Prada and Gucci ahead, its no brainer, Italian couture will always be known for its avant-garde and daring color combinations). Hence, forget wearing the pink neon

skirt, or the bright yellow top that you have been dying to try on for the past semester. You are not in Cancun just yet – play it cool, spring break will give you a chance to wear the crazy stuff you like. Now, it is time to adjust. Flowers, just like lines (which are probably the second most popular pattern to wear in the spring) are to be used carefully. The key here is to mix and match. Do not use more than one pattern at a time, and stick to the same color tone in order to make the demarcation on your self more subtle. Of course, accessories are the exception to this rule, but I will come back to that point later. This gets a little trickier for guys, but do not fear, I have the solution. Start off with colored pants, these are a solid option. And if they have a pattern, stay relaxed and patternfree on the top by wearing an oxford shirt or a light polo. On the other hand, if you decide to wear your magnificent flower shirt (long sleeves are always recommended…unless you happen to be in Cancun or Coachella), stay sober at the bottom. Dark shorts or even dark jeans will coordinate your outfit perfectly. Now, if you would like to go the extra mile with your outfit, you can add some final touches. The one great thing I’d recommend for you to do is to play around with accessories. They can add a significant originality to your look. Take socks, my friends. Polka dots, stripes, colors. They work for anyone and everyone and are versatile for both men and women. And trust me, you will like it as much as the people around you. Maybe you want to try hats or caps. Well as of now, the outback and indie hats are strong, especially for girls. And they will work perfectly for the beginning spring chills – until it definitely warms up. This season can also be the right time to invest in a different cap. You can start by trying out new different types of material (such as wool or flannel) to diversify from your selection of classics. And to wrap things up, we end with my favorite, shoes. The thick leather kind will not be required anymore, so go for the light suede that will contrast ideally with your general outfit. Clarks are a safe bet, and so are Sperry’s. Sneakers are always agreeable to wear with whatever when the weather is nice. Vans are a great classic and Superga’s are my favorite, white or grey. And if you really want to French things up, get some original espadrilles to replace your old Toms. All in all, go a little out of your way this semester and spice your wardrobe up the French way. You will have an awesome look…guaranteed.

M O University of Chicago’s

Walking into University of Chicago’s student run fashion show was an experience in and of itself. The high intricate ceilings of Chicago’s Union Station were lit in a dark blue with green accents, and the students were dressed in their finest. The outfits of the guests ranged from bold velvet suits to high-low dresses and flowers in their hair. The reception had beautifully clothed tables with little goodies on top. VIP ticket holders were given gift bags. The runway itself was split into three sections each with flower-lined chairs on the outside and wooden benches on the inside. Once everyone had taken their seats, the DJ started playing a mix of top hits and club, setting a fun atmosphere for the show. It wasn’t long before groups of dancers appeared in each aisle wearing harem pants and crop-tops. This epitomized the mood of the show, which was the free flow of movement. When thinking about the typical “Flower Child”, I tend to picture long and flowing skirts, pastels colors, and flowers woven in the hair, but the University of Chicago designers took it in a totally different direction. A common theme between the designers was the use of the color black to contrast against the bright colors of spring. Personally, one of favorites was a black leather crop-top and black leather skirt paired with a beautifully flowing orange ombre jacket. The jacket exuded spring, while the rest of the outfit was on trend and edgy. Another stand out look was a pair of fun patterned shorts matched with a loose black cape-like shirt. Again, this outfit took a uniqe twist on the flowery theme.

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Other designers took a more conventional approach, making beautifully flowing dresses and using floral patterns. It was a real fashion moment when a man came out in an intricately made magenta kimono with flower details. Another unique move a designer made was to overlay a sheer white fabric on top of a red bandeau and underwear with navy paneling. While she did this with long dresses too, the best one in my opinion was the crop top and high-low skirt. Clearly, University of Chicago Students do not play it safe. The absolute highlight of the show, however, was the collection of flower hats. While most people opt for flower head bands when becoming a flower child, the designers at MODA made sophisticated fascinators. One of the hats stood over a foot tall and resembled a tree with butterflies and flowers sitting on it while another looked like a bright pink rose in full bloom. Each hat was paired with a simple black outfit, hich really made it stand out. The student-run University of Chicago fashion show MODA was a huge success. The designers made gorgeous and well fitting clothes that incorporated the latest trends with the vivid colors of spring. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if you see a new kind of flower child walking around campus this spring.

Lauren Wessan Photographs by Tiffany Tan

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eople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, commonly known as PETA, gives a voice to suffering animals. PETA brings worldwide awareness of animal cruelty, focusing its attention on animal exploitation on factory farms, in labs, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. “The very heart of all PETA’s actions is the idea that it is the right of all beings – human and nonhuman alike –to be free from harm.” With more than three million members and supporters, PETA’s voice is loud, yet it seems to turn into a whisper in the Lewisburg valley. PETA, founded in 1980, is actively changing society by achieving incredible feats for animals. The first of these victories came less than a year after the non-profit corporation’s founding. An undercover PETA worker, as well as founder, Alex Pacheco, discovered 17 monkeys shoved in small cages full of feces. It gets worse. These monkeys suffered through experiments in which their spinal “If we heard that our nerves were severed, causing impaired limbs. Through methods such as electrical shock and food deprivation, “the monkeys were pets were suffering, we forced to try to regain the use of would do all in our food.”1 These monkeys were in a their impaired limbs or go without federally funded laboratory at the power to stop their Institute for Behavioral Research in Silver Springs, Maryland. Pacheco, during his undercover pain.” investigation, gathered enough evidence to prompt the first U.S. Supreme Court victory for abused animals in laboratory experiments. Subsequent accomplishments for PETA include new regulations governing animal training methods, restrictions against cruel killing methods, and basic welfare improvements for farmed animals. These precedent-setting cases display PETA’s “compassion in action.” Animals do get killed for various reasons –for food, for clothing, and to limit overpopulation, to name a few. PETA’s main concern is the manner in which animals are treated beforehand. For example, there is a large disparity of living conditions between grass-fed cattle and grain-fed cattle. The former roams on pastures, whereas the latter live in concentration camp-like conditions until death. There is more nutritional value for consumers from grass-fed beef, so why even eat grain-fed beef when the only advantages are convenience and money? These are the simple solutions that we can make. It is up to us to stand up for animals who don’t have a voice and support PETA’s campaign to live compassionately. Many of us at Bucknell have dogs or cats back home that we talk about, or Instagram, all the time. If we heard that our pets were suffering, we would do all in our power to stop their pain. Yet, when it comes to other animals, the stories are hard to hear but easy to forget. We need to stop thinking that “someone else” will take care of it. There are many easy ways to help these animals, but we all must participate to have an impact. Just think: what would Lassie, Babe, and Salem want you to do? 1“PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.” PETA. PETA, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2014. <http://www.peta.org/>.

Carly Robb

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Male Style Icon

Aidan Lynch

Class: 2014 Majors: Economics & Spanish

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idan Lynch is your typical dapper, clean-cut Bucknell male student – with a little twist. He has a lot on his plate as an Economics and Spanish double major, a Sig Ep brother, and Bucknell tennis team player. Yet, he keeps his cool and reflects it all in his dress – a preppy East Coast base with a bit of Californian flair. When asked to define his style, he immediately replied “East Coast meets West Coast.” While his roots are in Southern California, travelling to and fro the east in his early years has deeply influenced his fashion. The result? A classy gentleman who keeps it fresh and modern with a west coast attitude. The fundamental philosophy behind his fashion is to always look presentable. It’s all about making the good old first impression. Take note boys, your first impression is based off visuals, so take pride in the way you dress. Our style icon may not be up to date on the latest trends but he makes sure to always look respectable and professional. He does so by coordinating with the Lewisburg weather, dressing for comfort, and always wearing a belt for a polished look. But don’t mistake him for dressing like your father. Don’t be fooled, Aidan isn’t the stereotypical Bucknell, J.Crew-clad male. His outfits are not composed of whatever his mother bought him from the store. Instead of stocking his closet with one brand, our style icon takes note to diversify his clothing. His wardrobe consists of brands that remind me of his “When asked to home such as Vans Shoes and Mollusk, as well as those that help him to channel define his style, he his inner Neal Caffrey, such as the recently discovered Monaco, a chic casual immediately replied Club shop. Most importantly, his favorite part of his closet is “East Coast meets shoe collection, from running his shoes. He has a diverse sneakers to suede bucks. He contributes his affinity for shoes West Coast.’” to his mother, who has a similar shoe-obsession. Aidan was not only influenced by his mother’s love for shoes but also his middle school basketball teammates who were also obsessed with shoes. Ever since, he has developed an appreciation for fashion. He even believes that the most important piece of clothing a guy should own is a pair of nice dress shoes. Aidan explained that while you can only wear a classy suit every once in a while, you could wear a pair of dress shoes on a daily basis. His favorite pair is from an English suit boutique back home. In all, Aidan fully understands the importance and impact of a tasteful outfit. So, we also asked him for some styling tips for the guys here at Bucknell. He emphasized the importance of looking neat - this means get rid of that backward snapback when wearing a blazer, it just ain’t classy kids. He also suggests investing in a shoe collection. Instead of pairing running shoes with khakis, complete your look with a pair of oxfords. Simply switching the pair of shoes can completely transform an outfit. He also encourages the men to mix it up a bit! Instead of wearing the same jacket from the same brand, switch it up and wear a different colored coat or jacket and have a different stream of thought. Aidan explained that back home, the kids have a tendency to have a wide range of styles. In summary, keep it classy but don’t forget to spice it up with your own personality.

Jennifer Mok

Female Style Icon

Danielle Sargenti

Class: 2016 Major: Psychology

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ophomore Danielle Sargenti hardly expected to be named our Spring 2014 Female Style Icon – “who even decides this?” she asks, half-serious, half-puzzled. A self-proclaimed bag lady and lover of all things vintage, Danielle can be described as a modern take on Winona Ryder – round sunnies with denim cutoffs, love for Johnny Depp circa Blow, and more thrifted flannels than you can count. While home for her is a big farm in Northern New Jersey, she loves to travel and has visited almost every continent. Her favorite region by far is Southeast Asia, where she explored Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos during her high school years. At Bucknell, she’s a psychology major who’s particularly interested in the behavioral patterns of criminals. And in between classes, you might find her traveling with the Ski Team or playing with the Club Soccer Team. Danielle’s style exudes 90’s grunge with a twist that is entirely her own. While this may stem from her love of rock music and bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Coldplay, her aesthetic can’t be pinpointed down to a single source. Some of her favorite places to shop include LF, Aritzia, and All Saints, but the most treasured pieces in her wardrobe cannot be bought. Danielle is a proud owner of a 1992 Polo Ralph Lauren Denim shirt, one over-sized with a crest boldly “If you have something that’s sealed across the back. This classic shirt was passed down from her mother, who wore it throughout you want to wear - but the decade. Danielle also takes advantage of her mom’s vintage don’t because it’s not collection of crop tops, pairing them with high-waisted denim shorts and white high-top Chuck Taylors in the summertime. For something the majority the cold, she likes to swap out her summer dresses and skirts for some of people are wearing - black pants and baggy, cashmere sweaters. She points out that not all of her vintage pieces originally wear it anyways.” belonged to her mom. Her love for thrifting has brought her a closet overflowing with flannels, not one costing over $5. Most recently, Danielle picked up a vintage leather skater-skirt with a fold-over waistband – an interesting contrast to the super-shiny Topshop skirt that her roommates just hooked her up with. Two things that remain constant in Danielle’s wardrobe, however, are her shoes and color palette. She rarely strays from her favorite kicks, including her American Flag Supergas and 1980’s men’s 12-eye Doc Martens. As for color, most of her outfits maintain a dark-toned theme of black, reds, and purples. The antithesis to these consistencies comes through with Danielle’s weakness for sunglasses. Her collection ranges from rounded to cat-eye, and heart-shaped to mirrored. This assortment of shades is a perfect way to decorate Danielle’s outfit for any of her favorite events, including Music Festivals and Super Saturdays, of course. When asked about her fashion icons and influences, Danielle is hesitant to reply. These aren’t questions that typically cross her mind – she simply dresses for herself, naturally pulling from her background and personal interests. But when asked what her fashion advice would be, she immediately responded, “if you have something you want to wear – but don’t because it’s not something a majority of people are wearing – wear it anyways.” She explains that one, you might be surprised by how positively some people will react. And two, you shouldn’t dress to please anyone but yourself: if you like it, wear it. Danielle lives by her words, too – she doesn’t care for campus trends or norms, and she probably doesn’t care what you think about her, either.

Laura Yoo 37

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