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TA BL E O F CO N T E NTS
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3 ELEMENTS OF FASHION
Dress according to nature’s master plan, so that your clothing is reflective of you!
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Using the elemental theories of the east, we introduce the concept of dressing to improve your energy levels.
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FOOD AND DRINK
ARTEMIS: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Live a healthy lifestyle by using the theory of the five elements.
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How the renowned designer offered to make Victoria Plum Sykes an unforgettable wedding gown.
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HISTORY OF FASHION
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INTERVIEW WITH EVELYN LIN
INTRO TO ZEUS SENSOR
Understanding how fashion trends follow the eastern concept of a repetitious cycle.
Her venture into the world of modeling.
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ZEUS SENSOR A WESTERN GUIDE TO EASTERN ASTROLOGY
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? DO OUR LIVES HAVE A MISSION OR PURPOSE? THESE ARE QUESTIONS THAT WE ALL SEEK ANSWERS TO.
The Zeus Sensor book is based on the ancient Chinese astrology system of Zi Wei Dou Shu. Its main component is the Life Chart, akin to a road map and/or weather forecast combined that helps you to discover virtually everything you need to know about yourself. The information is derived from over 100 points in the celestial sky known as stars and their locations during your exact moment of birth. As a result, the Zeus Sensor is a complex and detailed system of interpretation that allows us to view the blueprint of our lives by accurately describing our past, present, and future.
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ZEUS SENSOR INTRODUCTION: The Zeus Sensor Fashion Guide offers a technique, which allows you to dress according to nature’s master plan, so that your clothing is reflective of you! This means that what you choose to wear each day is empowering and enhancing, which is different from a traditional way of dressing.
one star may have more influence than the other 13 stars in one’s life. The fourteen Primary Stars indicate a characteristic. Their names are from ancient Greek gods, including: Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Ares, Dionysus, Hera, Hades, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Hestia, Demeter, Hephaestus and Poseidon.
The 109Taylormade Fashion Guide uses the Eastern concepts of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang, which are the underlying fundamentals of the Zeus Sensor. The Zeus Sensor is based on an ancient Chinese system of astrology, called the Zi Wei Dou Shu, which literally translates to “Purple Star”. It is believed to have been devised by a Taoist named Lu Chun Yang who used the North Star to calculate the chart as well as the over 100 points in the celestial sky. These points are referred to as “Stars.” According to this, there are 14 primary stars, where every person aligns to one of the 14 stars. Hence,
When you use our Zeus sensor app, you identify the main star that directly affects the direction of your life. Your personality, your decisions, your direction, all these traits can identified to the star that defines you. Using the innovative app, choosing outfits that empowers you is made easy; choosing appropriate outfits that encourages positive energy is only a tap away. Understanding the types of clothing, which complements each of the 14 gods, will give you a road map to find success in life.
THE 5 ELEMENTS Apart from the Yin and Yang concept, according to Chinese metaphysics, all material substance in the universe is constituted of the five energetic building blocks: metal, water, wood, fire and earth. The Theory of the Five Elements is a concept developed in China over 4000 years ago. Over time the theory has influenced, or been the outright basis for many arts. Arts
that have been influenced include Feng Shui, Chinese astrology, acupuncture, and general practice of Chinese medicine. Foods, objects, behaviours, and emotions can be categorized into the Five Elements. In fact, the Five Elements gives one a paradigm that can be used for consistency between emotions, behaviours, and personality.
ELEMENTAL CYCLE OF BIRTH In fashion, we use the color and shapes defined by the elements that allow us to find the appropriate elements that will fuel positive energies into our everyday lives. When you pay attention to the elemental energies, you can then take control and change the energies around you. Understanding the flow of the 5 elements and how they affect one another will give you the power to change the outcomes of your days
ELEMENTAL CYCLE OF DESTRUCTION To gain an understanding of what steps to take for better mental and physical well being, it is necessary to balance the amount of the Five Elements one has at a given time or in any part of life. If one has a low percentage of an element, then more focus or effort in your life should be given to that element, and less on the others based on the Creative Cycle. On the other hand, if one has a high percentage of an element, then less focus or activity should be given to that element, and more on the others based on the Destructive Cycle. 6
LOOK OUT, 2015 This year of 2015 sees energy patterns that greatly differ that of 2014. Understanding the four directional stars and how they affect the year is important. We use this information to effectively navigate and balance personal elements to create harmony in our lives. Download the Zeus Sensor app, which lets you explore the Heaven, Earth and Human chambers which will allow you to discover yourself, attain self-realization, and provide you with the tools to plan for your future.
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THE FOURTEEN PRIMARY STARS ZEUS Yin Earth
ATHENA Yin Wood
APOLLO Yang Fire
ARES Yin Metal
DIONYSUS Yang Water
HERA Yin Fire
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Ruler of the Gods. Lord of the sky, thunder and lightning. Zeus reflects nobility, strength, leadership and wisdom. A regal fountain of knowledge.
Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. Athena reflects intelligence, cleverness, intuition and quick adaptation. Displays alertness, courage and fortitude. Shows an interest in obscure subjects.
God of sun, music, poetry and healing. Apollo, the archer, represents truth, integrity, optimism, wealth and longevity. Indicates an ethical personality. Will always lend a helping hand to the needy.
God of war and bloodshed. Ares represents authority, strength and efficiency. Shows extraordinary ambition, strong personality, outstanding talent and an attractive appearance. Success is possible in both civil and military fields.
God of epiphany, wine, and ecstasy. Dionysus reflects joy, gentleness and extraordinary achievements. Shows independence, unique views and ideas, strong curiosity and a tender personality.
The Queen of the Gods. Reflects fairness. Hera shows high ambition and bold innovative ideas. Is a determined, decisive, and competitive hard worker. Able to distinguish right from wrong. Goddess of marriage, women and childbirth.
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HADES Yang Earth
ARTEMIS Yin Water
APHRODITE Yang Wood
HERMES Yin Water
HESTIA Yang Water
DEMETER Yang Earth
HEPHAESTUS Yang Metal
POSEIDON Yin Water
Lord of the underworld, riches and the dead. Hades is protective, talented and capable. Reflects treasure, fortune and prosperity.
Goddess of the moon and the hunt. Artemis represents intelligence and tenderness. Reflects a wise, protective, soft, gentle and artistic personality. Indicates good fortune.
Goddess of love, physical beauty and sexual desire. Aphrodite indicates an unstable, jealous, flirtatious and romantic personality. A sign of versatility and mental or physical dexterity.
Messenger of the Gods. God of travellers. Hermes reflects being an eloquent lecturer or persuader with strong communication skills. A sign of being an organizer, manager and loner.
Goddess of hearth and home. Hestia reflects being well mannered, courteous, polite, gentle and intelligent. Indicates self-control and confidence that daily needs will always be met.
Goddess of agriculture, harvest and the land. Demeter represents longevity, wealth, wisdom and determination. Is honest, straightforward and decisive.
God of the forge, metal and technology. Hephaestus represents an enforcer, strategist or planner. Shows bravery, courage, intelligent behavior, good memory and a stubborn personality. A difficult personality to understand.
God of the sea and water. Poseidon reflects a pioneer, warrior or hero. A soldier may become a General or a person may move up in status.
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Zeus Yin Earth Element
Mission
The styles of Zeus, with the Mission attachment in 2015, will be beneficial in areas pertaining to reputation, dedication and devotion. Fashion Choices appropriate for Zeus include: Broken lines Thin lines Horizontal lines Curved shapes Low contrast color combinations Muted/smoky colors
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Soft textures Lightweight fabrics Matt fabrics Dense all-over patterns Solid Colors in yellow, brown and off-white.
Athena Yin Wood Element
Gift
The Styles of Athena, with the Gift attachment in 2015, will be beneficial in areas pertaining to income, resourcefulness, and wealth. Fashion Choices appropriate for Athena include: Horizontal lines Curved shapes Low contrast color combinations Muted/smoky colors Soft textures lightweight fabrics
Matt fabrics Dark colors (blue and black) White Sheer textures Fluid fabrics Flowing shapes
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Artemis Yin Water Element
Overcome The styles of Artemis, with the Overcome attachment in 2015, will be challenging overall and should only be used in specific circumstances for beneficial results. Fashion Choices appropriate for Artemis include: Furs A-line skirts Pleats Broken lines Low contrast color combinations Muted colors Soft textures Solid Colors in blue, black
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Demeter Yang Earth Element
Choice The styles of Demeter, with the Choice attachment in 2015, will be beneficial in areas pertaining to leadership, freedom and strength to succeed. Fashion Choices appropriate for Demeter include: Straight lines Solid lines Thick lines Vertical lines Angled Shapes Large shapes Thick, Heavy Fabrics Yellows and browns Plaid or check patterns
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ZEUS SENSOR TAROT
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A DECK OF CARDS IN YOUR DEVICE
Discovering the Secrets to your Life has never been easier! Combining Eastern and Western methodologies, the Zeus Sensor Tarot deck accurately answers your lifelong questions about your Relationships, Career, Karma, Health, and more. The Zeus Sensor Tarot deck features 113 cards consisting of the 5 Elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. It’s easy to get accurate answers to your deepest questions by selecting from the 6 different playing spreads that best suit your type of question. Ask questions based on the eight Life Chambers (Body, Soul, Karma, Health, Career, Relationships, Emotions, and Assets) and receive the answers you seek with the Zeus Sensor Tarot deck.
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3 ELEMENTS OF FASHION
To wear or not to wear? How do you distinguish what is fashionable these days, how do you find what would be the best choice in this matter? In a society where we are constantly bombarded with new trends. With social media being the outlet in which we gather information, we are constantly fed the latest new “it” thing. Information streams daily from Twitter to Facebook to Instagram, snaps of a new trendy scarf to the newest and latest in shoe fashion. We pride ourselves in the connection to new information through these platforms that allow us to connect to the world. However, then arises the problem of too much information, how do we sort out the new with the old? With an abundance of information we have devised a new system that coherently allows our readers to gain knowledge and perspective in fashion. With our eastern meets western technology we introduce the theory of the five elements. Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. You dictate what would suit you, you dictate how you dress, and you ultimately dress you. Celebrities don’t dictate what the trend is, allow yourself the opportunity to build a wardrobe with nature’s plan. Combining the elemental theories of the east we introduce the concept of dressing to introduce auspicious energies to improve your personal energy levels. Using a “Body Source Code” app allows you to pinpoint which elements your body currently requires and
which elements you have an abundance of. Furthermore, you will discover what your main element is, the element that drives you, the element that requires nurturing in order to provide positive energy. With the gathered information provided to you in the following fashion segments we will present material that allows you to continue to build your auspicious energies. Understanding your personal element is a plus, a balance must always be kept with most things that our lives circle around. Balance is a parallel to harmony, with this idea in mind we must also understand the fragile state of the elements. Consider if your personal element is water, through the constructive cycle we can pinpoint that metal is an element that will nourish. On the other hand, earth is the element that limits the power of water. Therefore, if we keep this concept in mind, those that have an abundance of water can use earth related jewelry for example to help create a balance. Whereas, those with too little water may consider adding white and blue accents to their wardrobe. When introducing garments for your wardrobe, check to see which personal element you may be lacking, you may be surprised to find how accurate the Color and Emotion app is. In this article we introduce the elements of Yin Fire, Yang Earth and Yin Wood, as well as present upcoming spring/summer trends and the latest on the runways.
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YIN FIRE
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Imagine a candle when you picture those that fall under this category, they are gentle and elegant people. They have the uncanny ability to re-light the flame within themselves with great perseverance. They have a natural aptitude when it comes to creativity with an uncanny ability to bring new ideas to the table. With the spring/summer season arriving comes the announcement of the Pantone color of the year, this year’s color… Marsala! With this said, Marsala truly embodies the Fire element, with rich crimson tones showing up in the summer 2015 line, this sultry color is the newest in fashion trends. Popping up in an array of shows, this season’s styles will surround itself with adding this popular color in collections. For those lacking in the Fire element, enhancing your wardrobe is as easy as adding this accent in your outfits. Using our “color and emotion” app you have the opportunity to customize your wardrobe, this allows you to dress to bring a positive flow of elemental energies. If you find yourself with a lack of the Fire element adding accents to your wardrobe will benefit your energy and ultimately your mood. Furthermore, summer 2015 brings a new array of shoes. This year’s hot topic is the gladiator shoe, with the warm fire tones that will be a perfect asset to any summer wardrobe. Valentino erupted onto this season’s runway with beautiful accentuating leather gladiator sandals, bringing elegance and grace. Those who lack this vital element may find themselves getting over emotional as well as unmotivated. The solution can be as simple as adding trendy fire toned gladiator shoes to help keep you grounded.
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The image of a majestic mountain should come to mind when you visualize people who fall under this category. They are supportive, compassionate with a giving personality, independence flows through their veins with a tad of stubbornness. Like a mountain, they are set in their ways with concrete ideals that are not easily redirected. With the spring/summer seasons approaching look forward to seeing the Pantone (14-1213 Toasted Almond) colour hitting stores. Presented in the Spring/Summer 2015 line, we see the emergence and popularity of the soft russet tone. Victoria Beckham, Misha Nonoo, to Valentino all debut this gentle sultry shade in their spring/summer lines. With this classic Yang Earth colour, balancing the earth elements in your life will come easily.
Using our “color and emotion� app you have the opportunity to customize your wardrobe, this allows you to dress to bring a positive flow of elemental energies. This app introduces an opportunity for clients to consider harmonizing personal elements, thus leading to a more fulfilled life. If you find yourself with a lack of the earth element adding accents to your wardrobe will benefit your energy and ultimately your mood. Lacking this element will leave you feeling moody, indecisive, and emotional, the solution can be as simple as adding pieces of the fire element into your wardrobe. Understanding the creative cycle allows you to recognize that fire elements help to fuel the positive energy from the earth element.
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YIN WOOD When imagining the Yin wood types just picture soft grass and plants, they are articulate, witty and have sharp minds. Similarly, like the weed they have a great capacity to network and connect with numerous people. Similar to grass needing water for growth, yin wood types require constant attention and support. Confidence is fueled through the means of surrounding themselves with reassuring, encouraging friends. As the winter months melt into oblivion the first to spring into the season is grass, with that the yin wood types will also grow in similar aspects. This season get ready to welcome back khakis! From Chanel, Marc
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Jacobs, Ralph Lauren to Gucci, the consensus seems to be, khakis are definitely back in. With that being said, it is not simply just the khaki material, yin wood types rejoice, for the style in this season has the extra boost in the wood element. There is a huge influence this season with the weathered look, from the olive tones in the garments to the rugged layers introducing a blend of comfort and chic. Those lacking in the wood element will find this to be a suitable match, these tones will help soothe and balance emotions that run high.
The wood element represents peace and stability, quietness and gentleness. When absent you will notice a sense of anxiety, chaos, and a loss of concentration. Improving your mood in addition to balancing the natural elements will come easy when applying this trend to your wardrobe. If you find yourself more apprehensive to the green tone of this season, fear not, Obi belts are in! Complete an outfit with a dash of the wood element with a hunter green belt. Balancing the elemental energies made easy with this quick fix.
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FOOD & DRINK In this issue of 109TM Fashion & Living we are going to break down and discuss how the Yang Earth, Yin Wood and Yin Fire elements relate to the food choices we should be making. The theory of the five elements introduces a new way to regulate the food that we eat and ultimately our healthy lifestyles. These five elements reflect different areas of our bodies, when the energy levels are unbalanced this may result in an illness. Using this new innovative “Color and Emotion” app you can track down which elements you’re lacking, and which elements you may have an abundance of. Yang earth people who have an overabundance of this element will find themselves to be more susceptible to indigestion, gas/bloating, food allergies, eating disorders, and heartburn.
YANG EARTH A person who lacks the Earth element needs foundation. Thoughts come and go uncontrollably in the mind. Emotion and logic become indistinguishable, creating a lack of stability. An overabundance of thought may lead to anxiety, which causes an upset stomach or lack of appetite. In this case, we can see that consuming foods that help with digestion is key for those that are of the earth element. With the growing rise of the popularity tea drinking, we have recommended certain teas that can help to elevate the negative effects of an overabundance of certain elements. Specifically these teas will help to relieve the digestive system of discomfort from the surplice of the earth element.
Foods that fall under the earth element include: Fruits:
Vegetables:
Bananas Cantaloupe Grapes Watermelon
Corn Potatoes Mushrooms Cabbage
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PEPPERMINT TEA Drinking peppermint tea is recommended to relieve the symptoms of abdominal gas and bloating, and to relieve muscle spasms CHAI TEA This traditional method of preparing tea is devised by combining tea with spices and milk. Thus, it offers healing benefits for digestion that are greater than any one ingredient by itself.
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YIN WOOD Those that lack the wood element tend to suffer from anxiety and anger. Long periods of anger start to affect the liver in the same effect as intoxication. Therefore, movement and activities involving working the muscles, as well as keep focus in the minds of these type of people. A lack of motivation to finish what they start will set in, and will power becomes weak. Physically a lack of the wood element will result in muscle pain, headaches and migraines. When the wood element is at an imbalance, you will see these physical signs: dry, brittle, thickened nails and pain just below the ribs. Common illnesses will present itself in headaches and migraines. Some Tea remedies that will help combat the negative effects of the surplus of the wood element include:
Foods that fall under the wood element include: Fruits:
Vegetables:
Grapefruit Oranges Pineapple
Asparagus Celery Spinach
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FEVERFEW (Tanacetum parthenium) Is found native in Europe and Asia, it’s been used for migraines and headaches for centuries. The active ingredients in feverfew include, parthenolide and tenetin both of which are natural anti-inflammatory remedies used for headaches.
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GINGER ROOT (Zingiber officinale) Ginger root, is commonly used as a cooking spice for the last 2000 years, it is a natural remedy for nauseas, diarrhea and upset stomachs. Today, numerous supplement used to combat nausea contain ginger extracts.
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YIN FIRE Those that lack fire element tend to be forgetful, overwhelmed and confused. They will suffer from a lack of motivation, the lack or emotional control creates stress, thus leading to damages in the heart and cardiovascular system. The overabundance of fire results in anxiety and sleeplessness, one becomes nervous and hypersensitive. This causes inflammation of the muscles and joints which dries out the body. Consequently, this also causes an inflamed respiratory system, during urination and dry stool. With an abundance of fire in your energy levels, will leave you feeling unbalanced. Physical illnesses will include: palpitations, hypertensions, heart problems and sores in the mouth and tongue area.
Foods that fall under the fire element include: Fruits:
Vegetables:
Apricots Plums Strawberries
Lettuce Peppers Tomatoes
On the right hand side are Tea remedies that will help combat the negative effects of the surplus of the fire element.
GREEN TEA Green tea has a high concentration of “EGCG” that has been widely studied. These antioxidants interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, and heart cancers. Photo by Christian Kadluba. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pokpok This work is licensed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Cropped from original.
WHITE TEA White tea is harvested when they’re fairly young, therefore white tea has a mild flavor. It offers cardiovascular and cancer-fighting benefits, with an added bonus for those who have diabetes. White tea improves glucose tolerance and a reduction in LDL.
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ARTEMIS INSPIRED DESIGN: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Every girl dreams of becoming a princess on her wedding day, the day where all her dreams come true. Alexander McQueen would be the fairy god mother in this Cinderella story. The Madame X- styled wedding gown is his vision. When Victoria Plum Sykes also known as the English rose, the princess in this story became engaged, her good friend McQueen offered to design her wedding gown. Thus, beginning the inspiration that would rock the wedding fashion world. This immaculate vision resulted in a fitted dress, spiraling into a 5-foot (1.5m) train.
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The Design Process With the long history that the two had with one another that extended over a decade this dress was sure to showcase this “English rose” explicitly. Sykes modeled for McQueen, written about his designs and has donned his pieces time and time again. She requested a
“Vaguely trendy, avant-garde wedding dress,” it was the designer himself who ordered her to think again, telling his friends that on her wedding day she had to look “impeccable, exquisite.” McQueen designed a dress that embodied romantic design with strong and sensual flair. This wedding gown definitely proclaimed his personal mantra of empowering women. After ten fittings done over a six month period, the dress was taken apart and cut countless times. The bride recalled the designer’s creative process in Vogue, telling the magazine,
“At each fitting, I would try the new version on and Alexander would appear with a black marker and draw all over the silk and then take his scissors to it. He could literally cut a dress by eye- I never saw him use a pattern.”
Structure and Shape Madame X’s shape came from the inspiration of John Singer Sargent’s portrait, Madame X. The dress is made up of a mid-length corset that hugged the brides figure, outlining her long statuesque frame. Following the corset, a slim skirt that swirled at the hem leaving a beauty train behind her every step. This beautiful dress is an excellent portrayal of an Artemis inspired wedding gown. The strong structure combined with the flowing train brings light to Artemis’s creativity and passion for the hunt. Artemis’s creative personality shines through in this McQueen design.
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THE HISTORY OF FASHION 1955 - 1985 - 2015
Fashion trends tend to repeat itself - a nostalgia that runs every 30 years or so. It’s a repetitious cycle that follows the eastern school of thought in which a phase or an occurrence in time is destined to repeat itself. So how do we defined this cycle? In a nut shell, it’s a trend that emerges, peaks and falls out of style over a period of time. Of course, there isn’t a specific measurable time period as some trends can sustain longer than others. But there will always be a revival; a reinterpretation and sense of predictability that goes in to the way we dress and present ourselves.
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Let us rewind 60 years. The 1950’s was known as the post-war era. The “New Look” by Christian Dior was born and became an unprecedented departure from a time of austerity in which women wore simple and practical clothing. They were used to rationing and never fussed over their appearance when a war had to be won. The 1950’s brought freedom to their desires of wanting pretty clothes again. In 1955, women took on a new shape in fashion. The sheath silhouette became a prominent statement and it’s arrival became a definitive stamp on the average appearance of women. The top outfit of the year was the combination of the sheath dress and bolero jacket. The waistlines were less apparent and more gentle looking as the desired shape of dresses was more straight up-and-down like a column. During this time, small shoulder pads appeared only in women’s jackets and coats. Peplums entered high fashion and also became a staple throughout the 50’s. This style was featured in the “New Look” as a way to accentuate the hips to get the body’s hourglass shape.
Far Left: Advertisement from the mid 50’s. Sheath Dress with Bolero jacket. Middle: Big Accessories from Christian Diors “New Look”. 1955. Right: Peplums in the mid 50’s.
With the gradual slimming of the silhouette, accessories became an essential part of the outfit. Gold Jewelry was a staple and handbags became bigger and more bulky. Women also had a preference for big earrings and bold bracelets as well as chocker necklaces. Hats grew larger with the winter favorite being the domeshaped hat made of fur. Shoes consisted of ultra thin heels as well as elaborate trimmings with vivid colours. It’s narrow and pointed shape brought a sense of sophistication to the look and would only be covered at the toes, leaving the ankle without any straps.
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Power Suit. Elle Magazine, 1985.
Peplums from the mid 1980’s. Vogue Magazine.
As we skip to the 1980’s, for most of us, a massive wave of nostalgia occurs. Fashion in this decade can be seen as being inexplicable or commended for its creativity. Whichever it is, this era was defined by bright, vivid colours and the image of wealth and success. Items such as long flared skirts, wool coats, slim miniskirts, tapered pants, leggings and oversized sweatshirts became popular during this decade. 1985 saw the rise of power dressing for women – a very distinct look that defined this era. These power suits consisted of shoulder pads that bestowed it’s perception of power and status in the workplace that was dominated by men. The padding of fabric accentuated and defined the silhouette and gave the illusion of broader shoulders to the wearer. Colors include quiet and stark tones such as white and black.
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Big Accessories made its comeback in the mid 80’s. Vogue Magazine.
Spiked heels and pointed shoes – which were made popular in the mid 1950’s – made its way back into women’s fashion in this decade. This also led to a great deal of 50’s inspired clothing during this era. This was apparent in the cocktail dresses and evening wear. These often had a strapless or off-shoulder neckline but with modernized cutting – that being the shoulder padding. Peplums also made a reappearance in the fashion scene as well. Accessories like pearls, bows, gloves and hats were updated to complement the modern style. Fast forward to this year and we now have made the third cycle. The shoulder pads – once a symbol of the 1980’s – made a recent comeback and is here to stay as evident by Monique Lhuillier’s 2015 Fall collection.
Top: Making a comeback - Big accesssories for 2015. Left: Peplums make a return for 2015.
Monique Lhuillier’s 2015 Fall Collection. Padded shoulders make a comeback.
The padding in this dress help emphasize the fluidness of the curves giving the silhouette a nice shapely appearance. The flashback to the 50’s and 80’s is apparent but very subtle. Peplums are making a big comeback for this year. Only now they are much bigger in size, with details such as fringes to inject new life into this trend. Big Earrings have made a comeback as well. From big and bold in the 50’s, to the “loud” Madonna-inspired hoop earrings of the mid 1980’s to now as big, sparkly ear cuffs has made it’s way back to the runway. In Paris for the 2015 Autumn/Winter show, Balmain models were sporting enormous slices of accessory in their ears forecasting a trend that is making headway into the fashion scene.
Pointed heel shoes are back in vogue. Comfortability and easy matching is what makes this wardrobe staple great for all type of occasions. The key to this year is simplicity. Blue Suede shoes are very stylish and comfortable to wear at the office. In the evenings, you can go for coral pumps for a night out on the town or an evening gala. In this brief history, we see how the cycle works. So when you ask yourself: What does fashion have in store for us in the next 10, 15, 30 years, reflect on the eastern concept. The fate of fashion trends lie in the cycle of predictability.
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INTERVIEW WITH EVELYN LI When you think about a high fashion model, what do you envision? I am sure I speak for most people when I say that a vision of beauty… and legs come to mind. When Evelyn Li walks into a room she brings with it charisma, laughter and but of course, LEGS. Sitting down with her recently, we went over her experiences as a model and her new venture as a cat walk
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instructor at 109 Refection International. Consider being a young lanky 14 year old teenager entering high school for the first time towering over all your classmates. You are thrust into a world of pubescent teenagers, brand new doors open to you, and thus a world where you must find where you fit in. “I stuck out like a sore thumb”
is what she had to say about that time period, she realized at an early age that she would always be the odd one out, that her tall lanky-ness would be her defining feature. She decided then and there that she would take the gifts that were given to her and use them to the best of her ability. Evelyn was 16 when she was first approached by multiple agencies and photographers,
she was again thrust into a new world. This time, she took the courage to use her natural talents to succeed, eventually she was accepted into the prestigious Sutherland model search. After excelling in the fashion industry walking in multiple shows alongside Lisa D’Amato, as well as posing for talented photographers such as Dan Lim, she decided to take her career to the next level. Evelyn attended the Fanshawe College for Fashion Merchandising, today she is starting a new journey at 109 Reflection International. Her experience in this industry has led her to a teaching role where she hopes to inspire and encourage those who enjoy modeling as much as she has. Based in Toronto, 109 Reflection is an international-class modeling institution, specialized in training talented models to excel in the international fashion modelling industry. Evelyn is starting a new adventure teaching aspiring models the fundamentals in success, specifically in cat walking. “Attitude, that’s key in this industry, how you face the endeavors you are given, how you choose to be perceived. There are something’s in life you can’t fix, your attitude however is not one of them”. She is excited and slightly nervous about this new venture but she seems to be very excited about using her vast experiences in this field to really help her student’s succeed. “This school will teach girls confidence, helping with their outlook…a positive outlook, my goal, and this schools goals are to accentuate their differences in order for them to shine.
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With the winter months melting away be prepared for the spring/summer make up trends. These amazing new looks will accentuate your features and welcome the warm weather with a bang. Learn to balance your elemental energies with this season’s trends. Bring on the Eyeliner Black liquid liner is back in this season, from clean fine lines with a slight flick as seen in the Oscar de la Renta shows to extremely winged tips at the Prada Spring/ Summer runways. If you are lacking in the water element, this easy and beautiful fix can help to balance the elements.
SPRING/SUMMER 2015: Makeup Trends Welcome to the dark side In this year’s Spring/Summer 2015 runway shows we see the emergence of the beautiful sultry dark lips. Backstage at Dolce & Gabbana is the perfect setting to watch this new trend blossom. If you find yourself lacking in this fire element, add this color to your lips. Instead of smearing red all over your lips, start off darker in the center and gradually go lighter as you move out to the corners.
Hot Chocolate in the summer Welcome this season with warm brown tones. Whether backstage at the Gucci Spring/Summer 2015 collection or the Roberto Cavalli’s show, you can see these inviting tones hitting the runway. From Taupe to warm chocolate brown choose to highlight your eyes with these spring colors. Take it a step further and add a touch of bronzer in your spring looks. When you feel like you’re lacking in the earth element, using these great ideas can help to balance your energies inviting positive energy.
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Introducing Black Jadeite, Yanagi’s new jewelry collection. All of the pieces are handmade with 925 sterling silver. This style of jewelry is versatile, from work wear, cocktail parties to formal functions.
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The world’s best quality Jadeite hails from Guatemala, which is the source of this beautiful collection. Black jadeite is an etheric bodyguard and a stone used for protection. Its strong elemental energy shields not only the physical body but guards against negative forces as well. It’s a guard against people who may project anger and aggression. Black jadeite is an excellent travel stone of protection, it’s a good amulet to wear when feeling insecure or afraid. Black jadeite is associated with the sign “Taurus” (western zodiac astrology), the planet of Venus, the flow of water and the base root chakras. Chakras refer to the energy center in your body and match powers of the mind body and soul. The root chakra is the basis of all other chakras and refers to a grounding source that allows humans to connect with earth’s energies. Black jadeite’s associated in the eastern astrology (Feng -shui), it utilizes water energy, the energy of stillness, quiet strength and purification. It embodies unrealized potential. It is yielding, formless yet powerful. The Water element brings power of regeneration and rebirth. It is the energy of the circle of life. Use black jadeite to enhance any space that you use for repose, calm reflection or prayer. Water energy is traditionally associated with the North area of a home or room. It is associated with the Career and Life Path area, its flowing energies assuring a balance of energy as your life unfolds and flows. Black jadeite is an excellent guardian stone for the home. Place near the hearth, in the north areas of the home or inside the front door. Unlike other dark guardian stones, black jadeite does not need to be replaced.
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INTERVIEW WITH MISS ASIA - TORONTO Sunny Dhaliwal was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised across the GTA. She is an artist, a role model and a leader in her community. She believes that education is power and completed her degree at McGill University in Economics, Religion and Communication Studies. After completing her degree, she decided to pursue her dream of working in the fashion industry. She worked as a freelancer before starting her own business. At the age of 22, she combined her entrepreneurial spirit with her creative skills to develop a fashion PR agency. This learning experience gave her the confidence to challenge her limits, push boundaries and realize that she can achieve anything with dedication and hard work. Sunny is the reigning queen of the Miss Asia Toronto 2014 pageant. She is starting a new chapter in life, entering the Miss Universe Canada 2015 pageant. She has dedicated the next couple months to the intensive training that it will require.
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What is your definition of beauty? “Beauty is simplicity in action. It is when an individual is living completely in the moment, fully accepting who they are and allowing their talents to flow in that moment” 109Taylormade has sponsored Sunny Dhaliwal for her journey in the year’s Miss Universe pageant. They are making her a custom couture gown, which is sure to stun. Combining natures natural elemental influences on the physical self, and the fashion expertise of this year’s trends this gown will be tailor made to accentuate Sunny’s natural beauty. Her life mantra is to help connect people to the best versions of themselves. She believes that giving and helping others is the key to having a meaningful live. Through leadership, action and an inspiring message, Sunny hopes to make a positive difference in the world.
“Beauty is simplicity in action. It is when an individual is living completely in the moment, fully accepting who they are and allowing their talents to flow in that moment�
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TRAVEL & TOURISM
When deciding where to vacation this Spring/Summer, consider your destination according to the elemental energies. Allow yourself the opportunity to visit places that may be a benefit to balancing your personal elements. We have categorized the world to better understand the energies that it provides. Depending on where you are situated you will feel a different elemental energy that seems to be effecting you daily.
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Photo by Craig Chew-Moulding. https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigmoulding This work is licensed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Cropped from original.
YIN WOOD LOCATIONS: The area on the globe that represents the Yin Wood Element falls under the longitude coordinates of -22.5 to -67.5 (West of Greenwich Meridian Line). The destinations in this region primarily consist of the Eastern parts of North and South Americas. Popular destinations include: Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina.
Photo by Hernán Piñera. https://www.flickr.com/photos/hernanpc. This work is licensed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Cropped from original.
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Approximately three million people live in the City of Buenos Aires (the Federal Capital of Argentina with 202 km² [78.3 mi²]). The City is divided into 48 districts or barrios (neighborhoods). Its metropolitan area, Great Buenos Aires (Gran Buenos Aires), is one of the ten most populated urban centers in the world with over 15 million people. Map of Argentina - Single Color by FreeVectorMaps.com
San Telmo: Best visited on Sundays when tourists and locals alike flood in to attend the weekly street fair and flea market. Be watchful for good deals, and bring in your own water, as it’s quite expensive here. On Sunday nights, there is a tango performance in the lovely plaza, which is specifically for tourists.
Photo by Ana_Cotta. CC BY 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ana_cotta. Cropped from original.
The Palermo Viejo district: This is a trendy neighborhood with charming cobblestone streets, bookstores, bars, and boutiques; definitely better than the touristic San Telmo area for a nighttime excursion. The Palermo station, on D line, is the closest metro stop.
Tango: A trip to Buenos Aires is not complete without some sort of experience of the Tango, the national dance of Argentina. Tango is best experienced not in La Boca and on Calle Florida, but in the Milongas. A milonga is both a place where a Tango dance will take place, as well as a specific type of tango dance. Milongas take place either during the day or late at night.
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YIN FIRE LOCATIONS: The area on the globe that represents the Yin Fire Element falls under the longitude coordinates of -112.5 to 157.5 (East of Greenwich Meridian Line). The destinations in this region primarily consist of Eastern Asia and Australia. Popular destinations include: Taiwan, China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Philippines, and Australia.
Photo by Joop. https://www.flickr.com/photos/joopdorresteijn. CC BY 2.0. Cropped from original.
OSAKA, JAPAN Ōsaka is the third largest city in Japan, with a population of over 17 million people in its greater metropolitan area. Tokyo is Japan’s capital, one might call Osaka its anti-capital. Whatever you call it, though, there are many opportunities for you to discover its true character. Map of Japan - Single Color by FreeVectorMaps.com
Osaka Castle Think of it as a museum built in the shape of a castle, rather than as an actual historical castle. Still, it’s pretty enough from the outside, especially in the cherry blossom season when Osakans flock to the castle park to picnic and make merry.
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Kaiyukan, This is one of the world’s largest aquariums, with 11,000 tons of water and plenty of sharks (including a whale shark), dolphins, otters, seals, and other sea creatures. The largest tank, representing the Pacific Ocean with 5,400 tons is nothing but overwhelming. On the weekend, musicians and street performers offer additional entertainment to people outside the aquarium.
YANG EARTH LOCATIONS: The area on the globe that represents the Yang Earth Element can be anywhere. All of earth can represent Yang Earth, but most particularly it starts right where you are currently located. Therefore, you can find things to see, do, and eat right in your own local area. Other people around the world may be planning a trip to your city! Why not enjoy their vacation plans since you’re already here?
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Photo by Moyan Brenn. https://www.flickr.com/photos/aigle_dore. CC BY 2.0. Cropped from original.
Museums: In today’s society times are tight in the economy, museum admission may be overlooked for a cheaper alternative. However, in a study conducted by Harris Interactive found that people find themselves happier when money is spent on experiences versus on material possessions. Find Local live music: When you choose to listen to live music it has a direct effect on your nervous system responsible for controlling blood pressure, heartbeat, brain function and the limbic system (part of the brain the controls feeling and emotions. Listening to music allows you to connect more intimately with these parts of your brain. Parks and Outdoor recreation: Feeling stressed? It’s a good idea to head towards nature. In a study students sent into a forest for two nights had much lower levels of cortisol. This stress hormone is more apparent in those students that spent time in the city.
Photo by amira_a. https://www.flickr.com/photos/amira_a CC BY 2.0. Cropped from original.
Photo by Justin Higuchi. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jus10h CC BY 2.0. Cropped from original.
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