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Welcome to the June/July issue of BRINK magazine! This issue is jam packed with great fashion, great fun and great finds! What else do you need?

First, we have a super fun interview with the folks over at UK Style by French Connection that puts a great spotlight on some of their hottest (and very affordable) looks. This is a must read (page 14).

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14 Shopping Rite Check out this must visit shop

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18 Street Style Badi Morris might have snapped your pic looking flashy on the street

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20 UK Style Exclusive interview with Shiela Field, Chief marketing Officer at Sears, on the French Connection

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12 Feedvibe www.feedvibe.com teamed up with BRINK to bring a new level of entertainment to the mag - check it out!

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22 Get the look The easiest way to get your style fix in one sitting

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26 Dylan Osborne Our featured photographer this month comes from Dylan Osbourne. Check out his work and escape into his sea of images.

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6 Walk About This month Mary Seay is cruising over to Flagler Ave

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7 iWork Read about Vanessa B, of Culture Climax, and her favorite Orlando happenings

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8 The buzz The Buzz features the best of what’s going on in and around Orlando

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10 Honestly Yours Downtown Credo and BRINK recently teamed up for a volunteer bonanza. Read the hour by hour journal of how things went down

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34 Caroline Knows Caroline’s musings and more

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34 You’re Orlando Peter Murphy tells it like it is in the “City Beautiful.” #KeepOrlandoAwesome

The fashion in this issue is popping from the pages with the help from uber vintage brand, Nullify Anew (page 16). This brand is not only totally hot, but the people behind the brand are wonderful as well and you really cant beat that!

Last but not least, this months featured photographer, Dylan Osbourne. Dylan is a great photographer with something unique to his style. He captures the eye in a different way with an “All American” feel to his images. Check it out on page 26!

Enjoy!

Kyle M Menard, Editor in Chief editor@brinkmagonline.com Cover Photographer: Dylan Osborne Cover Model: Ashley Bettinger Location: Orlando, Florida

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Dog Powered Robot The Fringe Favorite is Back with More of What It does Best: Dog Powered Robot www.dogpoweredrobot.com www.facebook.com/DogPoweredRobot www.youtube.com/dogpoweredrobot www.twitter.com/dogpoweredrobot

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ast year the mind of Evan Miga gifted audiences with Dog Powered Robot’s three-minute segment of canine powered mayhem in the 2010 Creative Mind Experiment, which became an instant hit. From that short piece the origin story of the big blue beauty was fashioned

into a full-length feature at the 2011 Fringe Festival.

With a script by Josh Geoghagan and team of cast members, crafty robot-builders, cardboard city planners and even a overhead projectionist - also not to forget a outstanding performance

by John Bateman as a boneless evil mastermind and adorable star of the show Fisher Miga -you are

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taken on a journey into a realm of a pop-culture, low-fi, sci-fi, geeky heaven that brings about a homage to everything we ever loved as kids (and adults today). From the moment you walk into the venue and are greeted by the charming and delirious Lillibot and sound bytes counting down to the show time you know exactly when you are

in for: Pure unfiltered raw awesomeness. It is no surprise that DPR took home 7 awards from Fringe along with our hearts and doggie treats.

— Mark Dodds

Spotlight

Enter into the world of Eric Yearwoods and experience his drawings, paintings, sculptures and unique style of comics.

Commodore 2005 - cardboard, masking tape, and album covers

Each one of his drawings have a story to tell. His paintings are vivid and his sculptures are so unique that you can wear one and use it at your own discretion.

Showdown on an Alternate Earth

As for his comics, he will take you to a dimension of curiosity, To a level of wanting to be one of his characters in his comics. His passion speaks through his artistic projects.

Experience his art expressions and check out his website www.ericyearwood.com — Nicole Giarta

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nspiration is derived from all aspects of life, not only the beautiful but also the painful.

Some of the worst of life, of human history has inspired some of the best books, sculptures, and paintings-the best art. It is to ensure remembrance and prevent repetition that artist create works inspired by events such as the Holocaust. Most of us have read a book by Elie Wiesel or have watched ‘Schindler’s List’ for a school course. We’ve written essays on why hate is bad and how it should never happen again.

Then we graduate, get busy, forget, and shelve those lessons along with the other things which make us uncomfortable. We stop remembering and lose the art.

Off Maitland Avenue in a rather remarkable building is Central Florida’s own Holocaust Memorial. Established in 1986, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center, is home to a permanent exhibit which utilizes multimedia presentations as well as items recovered from camps, ghettos and survivors. The permanent exhibit teaches visitors of the multiple levels on which the Holocaust impacted the world. It features sculptures by local artist, Wolf Khan, which portray emaciated

figures, survivors. Perhaps the most amazing aspect of the Center is its stories from survivors who now call Central Florida home.

The hallway leading from the permanent exhibit to a library is lined with remarkable stories of people who escaped death to start new lives.

The Center also hosts featured or traveling exhibits throughout the year. Currently it is hosting an annual student art exhibit. Students from various grades and schools around the area have submitted pieces which reflect their interpretation of why it is important for us to remember. The pieces are remarkable and whether they are from an elementary or high school student, each shows careful consideration to the question at hand, “why remember?”

tant to remember because those are all symptoms of hate. We reside in an area that is rather diverse so it is very fitting that the Holocaust Memorial should be located in Central Florida. It is a wonderful reminder of our shared past and an inspiring resource for a beautiful future. Remembrance is the inspiration for this remarkable cultural center and it is sure to inspire you.

— Kristen Blalock

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Walk About: Flagler Ave. If you’re cruising for 50s/60s surf culture charm, drive an hour east and park along New Smyrna Beach’s historic Flagler Avenue, or right on the beach itself. Pick up free area maps from a row of boutiques and eateries that literally end where the sand begins. Browse the Shoppes at Seaside station, including The Big Bamboo’s bath goodies, local cook books and hip gifts, Sue Who’s sassy ensembles, or scrumptious ice cream from Treats On The Beach. Find crystals, jewelry, oils, incense and other “gifts of spirit” at Florida Rock Shop, or handmade, fair-trade goods from global artisans at GoFish Clothing & Jewelry, where purchases help fund mission trips. Repose around the courtyard fountain in the quaint yellow plaza housing the very Carrie Bradshaw LoLo’s Boutique and Beaches Day Spa, or surf Wi-Fi while sipping a carefully crafted iced latte a few blocks down at Chuckeyta’s Cafe. End your perfect day with a perfect ocean view at The Breakers seaside restaurant, serving 17 of Central Florida’s best burgers to go with it. — Mary Seay

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This calendar is somewhat of a solution or answer to that question. It’s a free Orlando events calendar, more along the lines of special events. We don’t have a weekly club listing but we might incorporate something along those lines soon. This is definitely a significant part of CultureClimax.com and keeps visitors coming back on a weekly basis.

A One Day Journal by local movers & shakers from wake up to Night Cap

Vanessa B at Culture Climax is no stranger to the pop culture movement! As Editor in Chief of the ultra-hip CultureClimax. com, heres her top favorite things to do in Orlando and favorite features on Culture Climax!

Lake Eola Farmers Market Sunday Funday at Sky60 Orlando aLive at The Social Food Truck Pod Wednesdays at Firestone Live Lazy Afternoon Sundays at Eye Spy Saturday nights at Cleo’s Lounge Listening to the B.B. Kings All Star Band at B.B. Kings Orlando 5 Favorite Features on CultureClimax.com Video Interview with Wiz Khalifa Mandie B (video interviewer for CultureClimax) & I had the opportunity to go on Wiz Khalifa’s tour bus for an interview after his show at Firestone in November. Luckily I was behind the scenes, holding the camera so the pressure wasn’t on me but it was such an incredible experience that whole night to be

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backstage and meet Wiz, the Taylor Gang and Yelawolf.

CultureClimax gave away tickets to the show and had an overwhelming response so it worked out perfectly that we were able to cover it and get a video interview with one of hip hop’s rising stars.

Climax Life “DJ Edition” The Climax Life is a segment on the website that infuses photography, settings in Orlando and people in a photo ‘lookbook’.

The Climax Life DJ Edition is the second edition was dedicated to the DJs. Music is an important segment of CultureClimax.com so we had to pay homage to a few of the DJ’s rocking the clubs and putting Orlando on the map. We met up with them at various locations around the city, took some pics and got a glimpse of the day in the life of an Orlando DJ. Orlando Calendar of Events “What are we doing tonight?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that.

Holiday Party/Event Guides Culture Climax event guides list parties, concerts, art shows, festivals or anything fun that is going on during a big holiday to help you get out of your house and explore some new things. We try to list a variety of events to cater to all types of people and tastes. So far CultureClimax had event guides for 4th of July, Halloween, New Years Eve and just recently Memorial Day Weekend.

Climax Highlights Climax Highlights consist of interviews, features, recaps, reviews, or just opinions on various topics. So far “Climax Highlights” has featured Real Feel Recording Studio, Galactic G Skateshop, The Firm Promotion Company, 3Tards, Photographer Marcus Johannes and the list continues. This is where CultureClimax focuses on original content for the blog adding our own flavors and opinions while highlighting local movers and shakers who are helping Orlando progress in the right direction.

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The Background Vanessa is the director of CultureClimax.com, an Orlando-based website that features local happenings as well as an array of music, fashion and culture. Her love for music and traveling motivated her to get involved with marketing, social media and event planning. Vanessa started CultureClimax.com to portray the lifestyle she loves which embodies music, style, traveling, art, culture and keeping people connected to all the great things that Orlando has to offer. In addition to running www.CultureClimax.com Vanessa works in promotions at 102 JAMZ, is a marketing specialist at TSM Studio and helps promote a local musician named Prote-J.

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Origany clothes are stylish, adorable, comfortable, and organic!

There are lots of whimsical styles for babies and kids made with beautiful, eco friendly dyes (or dye-free if you choose). There are no tags to irritate little necks, and the sizing is spot-on.

Visit www.origany.com to see their eco-chic collection.

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SCHEIßE High school German helps Understand the German hook In this great dance track BORN THIS WAY It started it all Love all, be proud, embrace it Title track worthy

Gaga if only in Haiku

After much waiting and an insane amount of hype, it’s finally here, Born This Way, the third studio album from Lady Gaga. The 1 million-plus first week of sales album hit stores last month and has been on repeat in many players since.

“Mother Monster” takes on religion, love (lost), death, censorship, teenage angst, and everything in between.

It’s hard to review an album where all 17 of the songs are grade-A hits, so in order to limit myself to 17 syllables, here are some of the album’s best – in Haiku form.

GOVERNMENT HOOKER Censorship be

damned Daft Punk beat with awesome hook “Back up, turn around” JUDAS The second single Religious? Yes. Fun? Oh Yes! “Just a holy fool”

MARRY THE NIGHT She is letting go Living her life in this huge Dance floor worthy track BAD KIDS An awesome chill beat Infectious hook perfect for A nice film montage

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For more on Lady Gaga an d Born T his Way, sim ply turn o n your TV, po the Intern wer up et or walk into any store in th e world!

HIGHWAY UNICORN (ROAD TO LOVE) “Ride ride pony ride” A slower and darker song Break between dancing

by Tina Fey This was such a quick and funny read! Fey’s charming self-deprecation was completely relatable and I loved the insight into the goings on behind 30 Rock, the critically acclaimed yet still has no ratings TV show she created and is going into its 6th season in the fall. Her “prayer for a daughter” chapter is worth picking up the tome alone.

— Katie Bassham Dead Reckoning

YOÜ AND I Amazing ballad Sounds like a pub closing song This album’s “Speechless” THE EDGE OF GLORY Sax attack galore!

Makes anything possible Pure power and joy

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by Charlaine Harris This 11th (!) Sookie Stackhouse novel in which the HBO series, True Blood, is based doesn’t mess around. For fans of the show who don’t read the books, I don’t want to give anything away... But like Dead Reckoning’s predecessors before it, this is a quick and fun read and a must for any Sookie Stackhouse fan!

— Katie Bassham

WITHOUT Director: Mark Jackson Writer/director Mark Jackson has made Without, which starts out as a type of cross between Bergman and Cassavetes, which is a great idea, but this film would have had more impact if the story line had been tighter. Star Brooke Bundy is very good as a young woman slowly going stir crazy in the isolated woods, tho I never bought that her character would ever have gone out with a local redneck, that rang false and I felt those scenes were mainly there to stretch things out to feature length. This would have made a great one-hour film, but of course there is no market for that. Still, if you like indies, this is definitely worth a rental. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1791687/ — Kris Gilpin

Everything must go Director: Dan Rush Will Ferrell shows again that he can be a good dramatic actor (as he did in Stranger Than Fiction, which actually would have had a tremendous impact if the script didn’t chicken out and not have his character die at the end) with Everything Must Go, in which he’s a sweet loser who loses his job & whose wife kicks him out along with all his possessions - so he ends up living on his front lawn and eventually holds a big lawn sale. Young C.J. Wallace (The late Notorious B.I.G.’s son) works well with Ferrell here as a kid who helps him sell it all and the last touching scene between Will and his pregnant neighbor Rebecca Hall almost choked me up.

Check this one out... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1531663/ — Kris Gilpin

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Honestly Yours:

Downtown Credo / BRINK Volunteering Words: Mary Seay Photos: Michael Lawrence

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Getting into the mind of someone other than yourself

“I realize that for people like us, who are looking to impact our world, the best thing Downtown Credo hands out is hope.”

As I get out of my car at 8:30 AM in front of the Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center on Parramore Avenue, I’m grateful for the sunny day, but wish I’d grabbed some coffee. Actually, I’m here because of coffee. More specifically, I’m here to better my community because of Downtown Credo coffee.

BRINK first spread the word about Downtown Credo Coffeehouse in College Park via Facebook, buzzing about its warm, eclectic atmosphere. Each time I stopped by, dedicated baristas Stefan and Wendy handed me an expertly blended brew with a smile. I feel a similarity as Janice Rahill, the City of Orlando’s Green Up manager, hands me and other volunteers – including Wendy and Downtown Credo founder, Ben Hoyer – gardening gloves an metal shovels. I realize that for people like us, who are looking to impact our world, the best thing Downtown Credo hands out is hope.

accomplish each organization’s goals through tangible results. Janice Rahill admits she was skeptical of his proposals in the beginning, but when she saw consistent involvement, successful initiatives and volunteerism growth, she was impressed.

Downtown Credo calls for people of our generation to improve the quality of life in Orlando, the world and within Since Ben founded Downtown ourselves. It’s very forward Credo a year ago, its core thinking, and thus very mission has focused on global BRINK. change by sourcing fair-trade So, being inspired, I asked coffee and maintaining personal BRINKers to participate. relationships with growers in Fellow contributors Michael Guatemala. Locally, they’ve and Lori meet me outside the partnered with organizations like Callahan Center Green Up as Janice Orlando, “I know a healthy mob of directs our Keep BRINKers could make a big assignments Orlando around the difference wherever we’re Beautiful, grounds. It’s needed.”

The Boys exhilarating to & Girls beautify a buildClub and ing with so much history and the New Image Youth Cenpurpose. Jennifer Battle, the ter, envisioning sustainable Callahan Center’s manager, projects that continually work to explained before work began

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how the stately brick building was the original Jones High School, and now functions as the enriching heart of the Parramore neighborhood.

From roughly 9am to noon, we plant, shovel mulch, pull weeds, prune shrubs, get a work out, get dirty, make new friends and a visible difference.

While planting a few shrubs, Mayor Buddy Dyer praises the engagement of younger volunteers with the city’s revitalization efforts. He suggests exploring cityoforlando.net for volunteer opportunities on city boards: arts, museums, social services, and parks and recreation, among others. But his main excitement centers on the website’s front page “Orlando Cares” link, a portal connecting volunteers with programs funded by the exclusive “Cities of Service” grant established by the Rockefeller Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies

that only 20 cities – Orlando the only city in Florida – have obtained.

Around noon our group moves inside for a smoked barbecue lunch provided by a local Parramore restaurant. People from all ages, areas, groups and backgrounds bond around one table. On the way back to my car I’m overwhelmed by the beauty we’ve left behind. I never realized an incurable coffee habit would become a conduit for community transformation.

I hope to make a habit of BRINK joining Downtown Credo’s various volunteer projects and events. I know a healthy mob of BRINKers could make a big difference wherever we’re needed.

Which, if Downtown Credo has anything to say about it, is everywhere. __________________________ www.downtowncredo.com www.cityoforlando.net www.orlandocares.net www.citiesofservice.org

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Feedvibe exclusive review Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat has been a staple in the childhoods of many gamers in the world, but previous entries in the series have left a sour taste in gamers’ mouths due to how poor they’ve been. Mortal Kombat (the 9th release from the series) seeks to right those wrongs in a tremendous way. Netherrealm studios succeeded where Midway failed in the last few installments of Mortal Kombat. The combat is refined amazingly with some classic Mortal Kombat gameplay from Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, mixed with new elements that you’d find in other fighting game series like Tekken and Street Fighter. The roster contains 27 of the most

popular characters (Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Lui Kang) and some of the most underrated and obscure characters (Stryker, Sheeva, Jade). Each character has a set of moves, specials, X-Ray attacks and fatalities that differ from each other. The Challenge Tower, Story Mode, and Ladder modes are more than enough to make up for the lackluster and lag-ridden XBOX Live online modes. The Challenge Tower is a fun, challenging set of fights and classic mini-games that will easily keep you playing for hours. Visually, the game is pretty tremendous. Character models might seem a bit outdated, but the level design is superb on every stage. It also wouldn’t be an MK game without blood, gore and fatalities. The fatalities are the most hilarious and brutal than they’ve ever been before, which alone may be the main reason to even buy this gem that is Mortal Kombat.

4 Stars out of 5 — Andrew Parsley

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Tyler, the Creator Goblin

In Tyler, the Creator’s follow-up to 2009’s freely released album Bastard, Goblin presents Tyler, the Creator as much more than just a potty-mouthed teenager with lyrics of angst and visions of rape – he’s a dark, cruel, and talented musician whose image reflects his rebellious generation today. While most of Tyler’s vulgar lyrics can be passed off by the average Bill O’Reilly fan as immature and sadistic, the actual content of Goblin is brilliant. The majority of songs on Goblin spark rebellion and youth’s distaste for authority, while other stand out tracks tell vivid tales from a kid who’s obviously a product of 90’s Eminem and punk rock. Production on the album is rich, full of bass and experimental sounds that make Goblin, at times, seem like electronic-mosh music. Guest appearances on the album are from other OFWGKTA group members, meaning there is virtually no other outside forces on the album other than the vulgar, anthem shouting crew that seem to be fully powering all of hip-hop as of late. Goblin is definitely Odd Future’s first mainstream masterpiece, and a landmark in a new age of hip-hop.

4.5 Stars out of 5 — Kevin Cortez

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Beastie Boys Hot Sauce Committee Part Two

Originally scheduled to release in 2009 (as Hot Sauce Committee Part One) but delayed due to member MCA’s battle with cancer, the trio’s eighth studio album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, keeps the Beastie sound alive and kicking harder than you could

Straying a bit away from their approach on 2004’s To the Five Boroughs, but bleeding with old-school hip-hop roots, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two is the perfect blend between the trio’s past and present.

The Beastie Boys deliver their signature pop culture reference raps with added boomin’ grandpa flavor, featuring guest spots by Santigold and rapper veteran Nas on a reworked version of the 2009 single, “Too Many Rappers.” The finest aspect of the album is the fact that the Beasties are being just who they’ve always been – the Beastie Boys. They aim to impress absolutely no one, remain in their own comfort zone, and continue to deliver their signature sound comparable to no other. Full of plinking keyboards, funky bass lines, fuzz, jazz, and most of all, loudness, this album will definitely please any Beastie Boys fan -old or new.

4 out of 5 Stars — Kevin Cortez

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Samantha handler’s custom cosplay Interview By Kevin Cortez

SH: That is a great question! I feel like when I choose a cosplay it’s more than just a pretty outfit. I have to feel a connection to the Character as well as feel comfortable walking around in their clothes! What seems to be a trend in the characters I choose [besides the reoccurring pigtails] is that they are all strong characters in their own way.

They all symbolize innocence as well as strength and I believe that is how I portray myself.

KC: Your recent work is a full-blown and very detailed Babydoll from the movie Super Punch. Sucker Punch opened up with some very poor reviews. What were your thoughts on the movie?

Babydoll/Suckerpunch

Megacon 2011, Orlando’s biggest anime and geek convention, recently just passed last March. This year had some remarkable and stunning costumes by fans in attendance, but there was one outfit that really caught my eye. Orlando local Samantha Handler and her “Babydoll” cosplay, from Zack Snyder’s recent film Sucker Punch, were truly awesome in every aspect, and incredibly detailed.

I got to talk with Samantha, or perhaps better known as her Cosplay.com alias Cupcake Disko, and ask her a few questions about the process of making a costume and attending conventions.

KC: Typically, how long does it take to create a costume?

SH: Really, it just depends on how elaborate the outfit is. With Vanille (Final Fantasy XIII), her beading alone took 10 hours to complete. But with Babydoll, I was able to steadily finish the entire outfit within 2 weeks. Typically, I’ll look at the costume and make “mini goals” to complete them.

Breaking up the outfit creates a “puzzle” effect and it is easier to finish when you’re going at one goal at a time.

KC: How do you pick the characters you wish to portray?

SH: You know, I’ve heard a lot of negative reviews on Sucker Punch, saying it lacked story/plot, character development, acting, etc, but honestly, I thought the film was beautiful. It was a sequence of “music video” type dream scenes where there were missions and great combat. I thought that overall, it was more of an artistic film than anything. It attempted to step out of the box and I believe it should be appreciated for its unique way of story telling.

KC: Is there a character you’d love to cosplay as but feel like you can’t or aren’t able to?

what I was in for! I would love to travel more and attend Otakon [Baltimore, MD], which I’ve heard so much about, as well as Comic-Con [San Francisco, CA].

KC: Have you ever modeled for anyone in your cosplays?

SH: Yes! Besides attending conventions and stopping for photos, I’ve also set up a few photoshoots in Orlando, FL with Jason Collier [photographer for Sea World] as well as one in Georgia with Sully Shah.

My favorite experience so far though is being featured in two of Ackson Lee’s Videos.

Video shoots are like a different world! Being able to “act” as the character instead of just “posing” takes Cosplay to the next level. His videos also give a much better feel on how the outfits flow and you’re able to see details you’d easily miss in just a photo. http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=nad5a0GnJK 4&feature=playe r_embedded KC: Have you ever been recognized outside of conventions and in casual clothes?

SH: Oh goodness, yes! I find myself always on the look out for new cosplays. I think it’s important to find a character that you not only admire & relate to, but also resemble.

Right now, I’d love to cosplay Yoko Ritona from Gurren Lagann but I lack a certain... distinct body trait that I don’t believe I’d be able to pull off her over all look.

SH: Haha, not yet! Its funny, people at conventions don’t even realize it’s me when I change from character to character, but that is what makes this so much fun! Being able to portray a character and step away from reality for a bit.

KC: What conventions have you attended? What was your first? Any you’d love to attend?

KC: Are there any other creative hobbies other than cosplaying that you enjoy?

“I think it’s important to find a character that you not only admire & relate to, but also resemble.”

SH: I have attended MegaCon [Orlando,FL] MetroCon [Tampa, FL] AFO [Orlando,FL] Dragon*Con [Atlanta, GA] MegaCon 2010 was my first convention. It was overwhelming! I had no idea

SH: There are tons and tons of hobbies I enjoy. I grew up in a creative household that encouraged us to use our hands and create. I have a degree in Interior Design.

I enjoy drawing and using watercolors.

Sewing is really just a new hobby I’ve only recently started. I also have a small online shop that I run from my home where I make nerdy clay jewelry. _________________________________

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Vintage 70’s Teal Tank Mini Dress with Pockets

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shopping rite

Nullify Anew Photos: CKG photography make up artist: jacqueline ford professional makeup services Model: Nicole at Emerge talent Location: Little Fish Huge Pond Words: Kim Taylor

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hopping for the perfect vintage dress or that worn-in-all-the-right-places T-shirt used to mean picking through rack upon rack of musty junk. And, even if the price was too good to pass up, the dress probably wasn’t.

Enter Nullify Anew, a whimsical online store.

It takes a keen eye for fashion and a wicked imagination to turn vintage styles into sophisticated, wearable designs ... yet that’s exactly what you get with Nullify Anew.

Orlando-based proprietor Cathy has mastered the art of handpicking just the right pieces. Then, with the genius art of stylist-meetsseamstress she turns each piece into vintage perfection - taking all

the hard work out of it for shoppers.

One look at Nullify’s collection and you’ll instantly be transported to decades passed.

Feel free to toss any apprehension you might have about online shopping out the window. Nullify Anew’s clothing -- with a variety of items for women, men and even babies -- is beautifully photographed [incidentally by Cathy’s fiancé] and measured to prevent sizing mishaps.

So, stay in your PJs and forget about the mall, just click over to Nullify Anew for the best vintage looks at affordable prices.

_______________________________ Find Nullify Anew at: www.nullifyanew.com www.facebook.com/nullifyanew www.lookbook.nu/nullifyanew

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Vintage 60’s Mod Floral Mini Dress

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Street style | photographed by badi morris

Kelly Hales

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uk style by french connection Interview WITH Shiela Field, Chief Marketing Officer, Sears Apparel at Sears Holdings Corporation

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fter discovering that French Connection had branched out into Sears stores with a more affordable line, UK Style by French Connection, we couldn’t resist checking it out. After trying some things on...and then taking some things home we were hooked. It’s no secret that BRINK has a sweet spot for all things UK and after a quick visit to the UK Style by French Connection website (its smashing and Jessie J is singing which makes the site bloody fun) and their Facebook page, we were completely hooked.

Read on to discover the secrets of the line, favorite pieces and more, as Chief Marketing Officer, Sears Apparel at Sears Holdings Corporation shares her insight with BRINK readers.

BRINK: How would you describe the look of UK Style?

Shiela Ford: The launch of UK Style

by French Connection signifies Sears’ continued commitment to compelling fashion and great value. It underscores our efforts to appeal to a younger, more contemporary audience by offering brands they love at prices they can afford.

minis, sequined and animal-print shifts (starting at $29.90) and swimwear And for our men’s collection, the line offers dark-washed jeans ($24.90), button-down Oxford shirts ($24.90), and V-neck tees ($12.90). Take a look for yourself at http://www.UKStyle.com.

tage of the brand, drawing inspiration from archival pieces while adding a modern twist.

B: In March, the UK Style launch party received great press with celebs coming out and supporting the line. Is there any celeb that sticks out in your mind as representing the brand the best?

B: How has the response been to UK Style?

SF: Agyness Deyn for the celeb. She’s the epitome of London chic.

SF: The response has been phenomenal. We have attracted a wider range of customers with the UK Style line and our online fan base continues to grow on Facebook and Twitter.

B: What are your favorite pieces/looks from the line?

B: Who responds more to the line: men or women?

– Metallic jacket w/ boyfriend jean – Sequin leopard dress – Flower dress with chambray button up – Flower leggings with pocket tank – Navy jumpsuit

SF: The aspirational nature of the brand, coupled with its classic appeal, resonates well with both men and women.

B: How would people from the UK respond to UK Style?

A: The pieces featured in the loobook are the favorites, which include:

B: If you were picking out a couple pieces for a guy – what

SF: We’ve stayed true to the heri-

The UK Style line offers contemporary, stylish clothing collections for men, women and children including. In the women’s spring/summer collection, UK Style offers floral leggings and striped tanks (from $9.90), patterned

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UK Style by French Connection looks

Lookbook Favourites!

“UK Style’s Royal Road to Fashion” would you choose and why?

SF: Our men’s line was inspired by street and runway fashions in international capitals that will have any of our male customers looking fashionable on a budget.

I would pick a dark-washed jean ($24.90) and pair it with button-down Oxford shirt ($24.90) and V-neck tee ($12.90) for any guy to wear.

This look can be worn during the day and even during a night out with his buddies.

B: The UK Style by French Connection Facebook page is alive with great viral content – videos, updates, useful links and a great contest to win the UK Style tour mini cooper!

What do people have to do to win?

SF: As the exclusive retailer for UK Style by French Connection, Sears kicked off the “UK Style’s Royal Road to Fashion” sweepstakes in New York City on May 1, 2011, that will end on May 31, 2011, in Los Angeles.

We have Prince William and Kate Middleton look-alikes traveling the country visiting Sears stores, college campuses, concerts and other cool locations to help us introduce & build excitement around the

UK Style by French Connection brand and create content for our Facebook fans.

To win the Mini Cooper, your readers can visit the UK Style by French Connection” Page on Facebook at ( w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / U K StyleByFC). Simply click the “like” button on the Facebook page and follow the directions to enter to win. Note that you must enter a home address to receive one entry into the contest and only one email address can be attached per entry and only one entry per person can be made per day.

Participants in the sweepstakes are encouraged to upload their UK style photos including their best UK Style looks, UK Style signage they see around town, photos of the United Kingdom or United Kingdom memorabilia.

(Please note fans can upload up to 31 photos, but this does not increase anyone’s chances of winning.)

The “grand prize winner” will be announced on or around June 1, 2011 (for a final winners’ list, visit http://bit.ly/dTlOvW after June 1, 2011).

B: What’s next for the UK Style brand team?

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We’ve stayed true to the heritage of the brand, drawing inspiration from archival pieces while adding a modern twist

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SF: We just concluded our press preview of the Fall 2011 collection with top fashion editors and bloggers in New York. We’re looking forward to the continued mobile tour, “Royal Road to Fashion” and bringing fresh looks to our customers as the new collection makes its debut. _____________________ Available at Sears stores nationwide www.ukstyle.com Lookbook Favourites!

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Photographed by: Dylan Osbourne | www.dylanosborne.com Photographer Assistants: Hector Gomez and Max Schwartz Makeup/Hair: Briana Danielle Model (right page): Hector Gomez

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Model: Jess Bonner

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Model: Matt Wozniak

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caroline knows

down wallboard which was such a dusty ordeal that Jenna suffered a severe allergy attack. Jenna spent almost a year of grueling work helping Doug create the perfect dream home for when they got married. And you know what happened after that? Once the house was finished Doug broke up with Jenna and within a year had met and married another girl—a girl who got to move right into that beautifully restored bungalow that Jenna had poured hours of back-breaking (and heart-breaking) work into.

sit back, relax and let caroline take it from here

Dear Caroline: My girlfriend and I live together in a house that she owns.

I pay half of the mortgage as rent each month which is comparable to what I paid for my previous apartment. Since I’m pretty handy with tools, and the house needs a lot of work, I spend a lot of free time helping with renovations. My girlfriend thinks I should also pay for half of any materials that go into the house since someday it will be ‘ours’, but I’m hesitant. Although I hope we will eventually marry there is no guarantee that will actually happen. I’m already spending most weekends working on the house and I think that—in addition to my rent—is enough. Am I being a selfish jerk by not wanting to pony up for materials when I legally have no claim on this house?

--Not-Yet-House-Husband

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Dear Not-Yet-House-Husband: True story: My friend (I’ll call her Jenna) was in a similar situation to yours. Jenna paid rent in her boyfriend Doug’s 1930’s house that was in

desperate need of renovating.

Jenna dutifully spent hours and hours chipping up old tile, scraping peeling paint, and dragging heavy planks of wood up the stairs. I recall an entire week dedicated just to sanding

Jenna didn’t spend a lot of money on building materials but she did invest a huge amount of time, emotion and physical labor on the house that she assumed someday would be hers. My advice to you is this: if you enjoy spending your free time working on your girlfriend’s house then keep hammering away! But until you two are married—or you have some kind of legal claim to the equity you are helping put in the house--your money belongs in the bank and not at Home Depot.

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You’re Orlando with peter

It’s summer time in Orlando, and as the motivated sweat drips down onto your iPad you should remember that your parents just deposited more money into your checking account (score)!! So what are you going to do with that money? Plan a vacation? Invest in a food truck? Wish for more wishes?

As the creative minds over at ‘Mills 50’ displayed back in May, any group of ragtag music lovers, bar patrons, and desirable roadies can band together and create an event (Mills Stock). With that on the mind, a smile on the face, and the fried food truck cuisine blocking blood flow to the heart- lets all collectively assess the

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potential of launching another great Orlando festival!

‘Snap!’ The international photography festival just happened, and they have the market cornered on sexy photographers, Russian women, and camera lenses (all in one: see Elena Viserzkaya) -scratch that. ‘FMF’ the Florida Music Festival has music, and it’s in Florida… so there’s that. The Florida Film Festival has come a long way in the past decade to earn the attention of the best filmmakers, social media aficionados, ‘cinafiles,’ and culinary connoisseur’s. So in all

respect to the sexy Mr. Henry Maldonado and the sagacious Ms. Jordana Meade, lets leave the films to them. The 21 Convention is here to help out struggling men find themselves, and lets not even think about throwing another Improv festival and/or food truck event in the 407 area code without a Lawyer present ;-) Does Orlando have room for a finger painting festival?!

- Peter Murphy of Wooden Steel Productions & Orlando LIVE www.PeterMurphy.tv/

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