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Table of Contents | February 2011 | Volume Three | Issue One F
Letter from the Editor
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Object Runway
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Danger in Beauty
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Pink Hair Project
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Anchorage Fashion and Design
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Teeka Ballas Wisdom
Geneva Cowen
Trevor Bristow Heather March
Unconsumption Project
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Kandi Pixel Project
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Paper n’ Candy Project
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Make My Face
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F Magazine
Beer Tasting and Haiku Party
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Fiction
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Poetry
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Fashion Arts Listings
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Hair for a Cause
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J’sun
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Trevor Bristow, Rachel Sigmon Ashley Coates
Ashley Gompert, Rachel Sigmon Melanie Camargo
La Bodega and F Magazine
Lopez, Kleven, Hermes The Who’s Who G. Monreal
On The Covers
The Aviator (Pre and Post Flight) —Front
Contributors
and back covers of this issue were created by photographer Shalem Mathew, model Avianna McKee, hair and design by Geneva Cowen, and makeup by Molly Hutchins.
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Staff and Production
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Trevor Bristow Melanie Camargo Ashley Coates Geneva Cowen Ashley Gompert Rebecca Goodrich Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez Art Hermes Mitch Kitter Sandra Kleven Jesus Landin-Torrez III Heather March Jade McCay D.C. McKenzie G. Monreal Shalem Matthew Rachel Sigmon Salena State Wisdom
publisher Teeka A. Ballas executive editor Teeka A. Ballas poetry editor Bruce Farnsworth excutive designer Hal Gage contributing designers Katie Alley Lynette Hornseth Laura Tauke Corwyn Wilkey copy editors Darin Swain (intern) Meghan McCausland marketing/sales Teeka A. Ballas distribution Pamela Hatsiz BreAnn Brandlen Holden Attradies printing Service Business Printing
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dear|readers Unbeknownst to many,
Anchorage is rich with fashion. From gorgeous models to innovative designers, award winning photographers to highly skilled hair and makeup artists, Anchorage is getting more hip by the day. Most of us might still choose our Carhartts over designer jeans and Xtra Tufs over smashing stilettos, but look around and you might start to notice that, particularly among women, style and fashion are becoming as normal as sighting a moose in the middle of your yard. During the past several months, numerous designers, photographers and artists have created exclusive works, of which we’re deeply honored to display here on these pages. And fashion, as I’ve come to learn during this process, is not about designer names and high price tags, it’s first and foremost about art, passion, creation and beauty. It was noted by all of this issue’s fashion contributors that not only do Alaskans fail to realize there are fashion artists among them, the artists don’t know it either. With this issue, we hope to help the fans and the artists by bringing visibility to the entire scene. We’ve included an abbreviated set of yellow pages of fashion-related folks
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here in Anchorage. These will be posted on our website for perpetuity, and hopefully over time, more fashionrelated people will come out of the woodwork. We humans relish beautiful things however, the thing we treasure more than beauty, is love. As the author of “Seven Arrows,” Hyemeyohsts Storm wrote: “No two people on the face of the earth are alike in any one thing except for their loneliness.” And everything we do is about satiating ourselves and alleviating that loneliness. Our hunger and hunt for love is part of that equation So for this month, the month that we place so much Capitalistic emphasis on love, we’ve also included a few truly great poems that pander to our wanton craving. Also this month, F Magazine would like to welcome on a whole new crew of fantastic volunteers, interns and staff. Read their names on the Contributors page. And if you know some of them, or even if you don’t, seek them out and thank them for their contribution to our community. Anchorage, as I’ve been told many times, needs F Magazine. And F Magazine needs you. So thank you for your continuing support. Viva Las Artes! F
Cyrano’s Playhouse Dos Manos IGCA La Bodega Laughing Lotus Yoga Studio Modern Dwellers MTS Sugar Spoon Fireside Books (Palmer) Red Couch (Fairbanks) Homer Bookstore (Homer) Bunnell Street Gallery (Homer) Two Sisters Bakery (Homer) Middle Way Cafe Pack Rat Mall - Antiques & Collectibles Fromagio’s Artisan Cheese FHideout.org
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OBJECT RUNWAY It’s Not Trash if it can be Worn
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Wisdom & Teeka A. Ballas
The second annual Object Runway took place January 27 at Bear Tooth Theater and Pub.
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the runway is where the public gets to see what’s new and fabulous. It’s where trends begin. In Anchorage, where we dare to be different, there’s one runway that’s got a truly original bent. Molding contemporary art with fashion, Object Runway in its second year, offers up some wonderfully (sometimes barely) wearable art. Organized by the International Gallery of Contemporary Art, the emphasis of the event is on “experimentation” and making art pieces (aka Objects) wearable enough to be marched down a runway. Artists are paired with models who will strut their stuff to the ambiance of video and music. The wearable designs will incorporate vibrant colors, textures and materials not generally used in the traditional world of fashion. Designers Cinammon O’Fihelly, Michelle Gonzalez and Abigail Raymundo for this year’s event gave F Magazine an exclusive sneak peak to F Magazine in early January. Asia Gonzalez (left), Michelle’s sister, doing her own hair and makeup, modeled Michelle’s newspaper dress and Abigail’s painted skin designs. “The piece is made entirely out of newspapers, 75 percent of it local newspapers,” says Michelle. “Most of the dress was machine sewed, the rosettes were stapled and glued.” She says, with multiple layers, newspaper is as easy to sew as cloth. “The idea behind the piece stems from newspaper being a commonplace item in our daily lives. We read it and use it for so many things, why not a dress? The idea of a newspaper dress isn’t anything new. So I wanted to make a dress that had more flair just like you would make from some other fancier fabric.” Cinnamon calls her entry “Teen Angst” (right). “The piece is the struggle between being ‘Green’ and being ‘Cool’ (being responsible or being ‘in’),” says Cinnamon. This is probably inspired by what her son (and model) Granger O’Fihelly (who did his own hair) experiences as a teenager. Cinnamon’s piece is made of hand-dyed recycled paper grocery bags and “really cool Duct tape”. “Challenges are still bearing down on me. I actually sewed it, not immediately thinking of the true nature of paper and “scoring” it to tear,” says Cinnamon. “I really just wanted to make something for a guy. Everyone thinks of women when you say fashion – what about boys and men, they dig it too!” This year’s Object Runway was comprised of about 45 designers/artists and 60 pieces of work. Winners received an array of prizes including Halo gift baskets and ShuzyQ gift certificates. In keeping with last year’s tradition, the top five judges’ picks also received handcrafted shoe trophies. The three judges were former Project Runway designer Suede, author/ filmmaker Faythe Levine and Shannyn Moore of the radio show “Moore up North!” The winning pieces this year were not yet known by the time this issue went to press, but last year they included: Ann-Margret Wimmerstedt as the judges choice for her untitled hand sew couture sculpture with pinning and crystal setting. Materials were: Tulle, leather, steel safety pins, jet swarovski crystals. Sheila Wyne/Victoria Wendell won the people’s choice for an untitled hoop skirt made of bandsaw blades surrounding a corset and underskirting made of spiky tulle with a brass lock at the center of the piece. “What makes OR different is the variety of items, from supremely Alaskan ‘makeshift’ pieces to high fashion,” says OR project assistant Dawnell Smith. Their wearable designs incorporate vibrant colors, textures and materials not used in the traditional world of fashion. “There’s a piece made of bike tires this year, along with plush felted garments, conceptual pieces and probably some standard fashion. I don’t know about tears and catty women [like on Project Runway]but we expect and encourage hooting and hollering.” F
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The Danger in Beauty
Geneva Cowen
about being on the cover of a magazine or on a fashion runway. They dream of wearing fabulous clothes and makeup with photographers everywhere — the dream is very glamorous. After being involved with photo shoots for years, however, I have learned that it’s very hard work. Long hours and hard work all just for the quest to capture that one amazing photograph. That’s not to say there aren’t great rewards that come with modeling. The end product is a record of your beauty. There is something personally satisfying about seeing a beautiful picture of yourself that makes the long hours and grueling work worth it. There can be a dangerous side to modeling. One really bad experience can ruin the dream, or worse, When you are contacted to be a model or to assist with makeup or hair there are some things to think about that are essential to your safety. Always go to model calls or a photo shoot with someone you know. Inform friends or family where you are going and have a set time that you will call and check in. Do your homework. It is essential to find out who you are working with/for. Ask for their website or their Model Mayhem account number. Ask for references from other models that they have worked with and follow up with them. Ask if they were comfortable
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and if they would shoot with that photographer again. Trust your intuition. If you have a bad feeling don’t go. If you are interested in doing nudity, keep in mind that the photographer has the rights to all pictures. If you plan on doing pageants or being politically active, keep in mind that nude pictures can come back to haunt you. If you are under the age of 18 clear it with your parents or legal guardian first and bring a signed consent form. If you are underage please communicate with your parents and bring them with you to any audition. Ask what the photo shoots will be used for and if they will be posted. Once you sign a model release your images can be just about anywhere. Keep that in mind when doing commercial photo sessions. Doing fashion shoots is one of my greatest passions. In all of the years my team and I have been working together, we have had only two models come with parents, and very few come with a friend for support. There are a frightening amount of predators in Alaska, people who feign being photographers just to get young girls alone. Without following these few guidelines you could potentially put yourself in a situation that will affect you the rest of your life. Be safe and set yourself up for a successful experience. F
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It’s all about the (dope) hair. —Trevor
(opposite page) photographer: Shalem Mathew hair: Geneva Cowen makeup: Tess Weaver clothing designer: Michelle Brown model: Marshal Lacher (this page)
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photographer: Shalem Mathew model: Cheryl Day makeup: Tess Weaver hair: Geneva Cowen clothing designer: Shalem Mathew
A n c h o ra g e Fashion & Design Heather March
A few nights before Christmas, four black-clad, fashionminded artists gathered in a Bayshore home for a fashion shoot, Anchorage style. And while Anchorage style may not be the industry norm, this newly formed design team produces work comparable to that of the big-city pros,
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walked into a kitchen transformed into a hair and makeup studio. Tess Weaver, a petite blonde sporting a platinum bob, was hurriedly unpacking eye shadow palettes and various sizes of brushes from her carrying case and arranging them on the kitchen table. Seated at the table in a rose colored silk robe was a striking, lanky model with a pronounced jaw line and a perfectly plump pout. Geneva Cowen added her cans of pomade and hairbrushes to the pile on the table and, perhaps perceiving my doubt of the legitimacy of the set-up, offered me an iPad with a slideshow of this fashion team’s work. I felt as if I was flipping through Vogue. Up from the basement (one of the set locations) came the other two members of the team – Shalem Matthew and Mitch Kitter, both photographers. “Alaska’s not fashion-forward,” said Geneva. “But we’re getting there.” The real difference between Anchorage and say, New York City, isn’t the talent of the stylists and photographers, but the resources that streamline their work. “We don’t have great architecture in Anchorage,” said Shalem. “And we have some okay boutiques, but not many real designers.” The top three items on the group’s Anchorage wish list? 1) clothing designers, 2) Lady Gaga accessories, and 3) set builders. “In the Lower 48, there are prop houses and set-builders,” Shalem said dreamily. “And you can rent things!” Until the group finds builders for their sets, Shalem and Mitch will continue to use their construction skills and Facebook pleas for props to create scenes. For the day’s shoot, Shalem created a sterile feel for the doctor’s office with translucent tarp and plywood in the basement of the house, where he was housesitting. The white lab coat came from a friend of a friend. The model’s black tube top was the shirt Geneva happened to be wearing under a sweater. It was pinned on the size two model with hairpins. The team amassed a small number of clothing items, props and furniture in their 5th Avenue studio, Treft.Punkt; reused items, they tell me, often takes away the freshness of a shoot. It’s sort of an industry faux pas to have recycled items Crow Creek Mine, recognized in photographs. Girdwood, Alaska But while Anchorage may not photography: Mitch Kitter be a buttress for the dernier cri, hair: Sarah Sonnentag it does provide its own convehair assistant: niences. Shelby Sonnentag “We do have beautiful, beau- models: Mary Moore and Travis Ludy tiful girls,” said Geneva, winding the make-upped model’s brunette strands into a chignon. And unlike the resource-rich, high fashion cities, Anchorage
is a relatively easy place to enlist a quality model. Geneva, who worked briefly in New York, explained that in a cosmopolitan area, it’s a lot harder to find the talent you want; a design team might book a model months in advance. The model used for the December shoot was called only 24 hours in advance. “We have girls with great potential,” she said. But in the modeling world, potential is not enough. To go anywhere, a model must have an impressive and substantial portfolio. So Anchorage models pose for free, the design teams create sets, shoot, and produce photos for free, and everyone wins. Although, perhaps not financially speaking. With no incoming revenue from the photos produced, each team member holds a day job to support their artistic endeavors. Their other jobs (which range from municipal clerk to salon employee) finance the makeup, hairstyling tools, lumber, camera equipment and computer software necessary for each shoot. “It ends up being a financial drain,” said Mitch, as he clipped a hefty lens onto his camera. Geneva chimed in. “Some people have nice cars. We do photo shoots. Last month I spent over eight hundred dollars on fake hairpieces.”
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But even though there is no revenue stream from their work, the team claims another sort of intangible payment. “Artistically, emotionally, spiritually … We will never be paid financially, but it pays the soul,” she said. Having the most industry tenure in the group, Geneva is referred to as “Mama.” And much of the inspiration for a shoot begins with her. The others absorb, rework and spit back her idea, which has often evolved into something entirely different. To save their creative egos, they’ve coined their own language. When Geneva gives a, “How do you feel about that?” to Tess about her makeup job, she means “Don’t like it. Let’s try something else.” And an “I like it. I don’t love it,” from Shalem to Geneva means “Let’s go back to the drawing board, Mama.” “Sometimes I have to stick up for my makeup,” said Tess, who has argued the appropriateness of her choice back into the shoot more than once. “Other times I just wipe it off the model and start over.” For the December shoot, the team had imagined a storyline: a girl, already beautiful by cultural standards, examines herself with a critical eye, finds flaws, and goes to a plastic surgeon. The photography would feature clean
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lines and a cold and sterile feel. “We haven’t really done anything this dark,” said Geneva. “But I think it will be really powerful.” During a recent shoot, Geneva and Shalem took less creative liberty than their usual take-the-tear-sheet-andrun-wild approach and opted for a safer avenue. “We tried to fit a mold. We tried a cookie-cutter approach and what we got was cookies,” said Shalem. Geneva added, “Yeah, and they were store-bought.” The December shoot wasn’t a run-of-the-mill pretty girl in a pretty dress smiling at the camera type shoot. The group’s chemistry was art in itself — each person making and taking suggestions as the model was passed from Tess for makeup, to Geneva for hair, to Shalem and Mitch for posing. “We work great together. Each person brings a different lens they use to see the shoot,” said Shalem, dressed in the lab coat and blue tie, nails freshly clipped for his hand-modeling role. However, despite the streamlined flow of their shooting process, they said they hope to add more, perhaps raw talent to their already deep lineup. “We’re always looking for people with different talents and points of view,” said Geneva as she and Tess drew the dash marks on the model’s thighs and non-existent love handles. In high demand for the group are makeup artists, especially with Tess departing soon for more makeup artistry work in Los Angeles. “We’re a very small town, but we don’t all know each other,” said Geneva. To the other fashion and design-minded people she says, “Where are you? Who are you? Let’s get together.” F
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Our objective of the shoot was to capture some funky fashion images We then freestyled some beauty shots resulting in one of my favorite images to date. —Trevor
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photographer: Gene Morrison head piece & neck collar designer: Rachel Sigmon makeup: Rachel Sigmon model: Jade De Rossett This concept was inspired by whimsical fairytales from my childhood and the love of nature. I made the head piece from seasonal holiday leaf bunches and greenery I found at my local craft store. —Rachel
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photographer: Trevor Bristow clothing designer: Rachel Sigmon makeup artist: Rachel Sigmon wig designer: Rachel Sigmon
The inspiration for “Brown Paper Bag and Yarn Wig” (opposite page) came from grocery shopping. Many times I am asked, “paper or plastic?” The most ecological answer is of course, paper. So I wanted to expand uses for those brown paper bags by creating something beautiful, such as a paper bag dress. Many say I am ‘recycling,’ I would classify it as ‘up-cycling.’ I am simply using my artistic talent to create something beautiful from something drab . The idea of a yarn wig came as an after thought. I wanted something colorful to give the image a nice pop. Model: Cheryl Day
The inspiration for “Newspaper Dress and Wig” (this page) came from ‘Unconsumption’ the thrill of finding a new use for something that you would have otherwise trashed. It’s exciting to create something so magnificent and artistic from something so inexpensive or free. I consider myself a thrifty artist. Art is constantly evolving and this is just my way of keeping up with the times. The custom newspaper wig I made was my way of unifying the entire concept.”
Model: Cheryl Day
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Inset right: Stuffed Animal Dress
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Model: Calii Jade DeRossett
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photographer: Ashley Coates — kandi Pixels Photography model: Renee Daw makeup artist: Rachel Sigmon hair piece designer: Rachel Sigmon
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photographer: Ashley Gompert model: Caitlin Donahue corset designer: Rachel Sigmon makeup artist: Rachel Sigmon hair piece designer: Rachel Sigmon
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From trash to treasure (r). Our creative team wanted to put our imagination to use by creating something artistic out of something we would have otherwise thrown away. This is creativity and style at its best! Who doesn’t love candy (l)? I wanted the hair piece to look like a candy rainbow explosion. I used Skittles, M&M’s, red licorice, Mike&Ike’s, and Lemon Heads to make the hair piece. Then I used the wrappers to create a corset top. I wanted the hair to resemble cotton candy. It was fun to see this creation come to life as soon as the model put it on.
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M a k e
Momma said there would be days like this,
but she never told me there would finally be an exciting season where all makeup beauty rules would be broken! Welcome Spring/Summer 2011 Bold Makeup trends. First, for those who dare to wear the bright eyes, let’s look at what’s in store for you this season. This new trend is reminiscent of the 80s, but updated and quite fashionable. Bold eye shadow colors — orange, pink, green and blue on lids from lash line to crease and black eyeliner close to the upper lash line to define the eye and finish off with black mascara. To stay within the lines of chic and tasteful, complete the look with a nice natural lip - soft flush pinks, glosses and ochers will do the trick. But if you want to unleash your inner diva and trend-break the makeup rules, be truly bold and paint the lips flush red or hot pink. If brazen eyes aren’t the best for you, but you still want to own the bold retro, then put it on your lips! Red, orange and hot pink make a mouth luscious, provocative and totally hip in 2011. To emphasize, make thick black lashes and use a white eyeliner pencil to trace the water line of the eye. No trend is universal, and not all trends are meant for you. For women with the classic smoky eyes, it’s still stylish and trendy to use blacks, greys, dark blues, coppers and browns. They all enhance the eye and stress the allure. Black mascara works for all eyes this season — but include some fading and blending with eyeliner. And it may be a given to say a natural lip finishes this look off best — but I dare you to use a bright red instead. The natural and organic look is here to stay — no matter how hard the makeup trends hit the nightlife. So for ladies who wish to keep the look but want to spritz it up when going out, add a touch of golden bronzer. Dab the bronzer to the highest points of your face. Create flawless-looking skin with a concealer and light foundation or tinted moisturizer as needed. Define your cheeks with a light blush, going for the top of the cheekbone lightly, but with more color along the apple. A neutral-colored eye shadow and brown eyeliner can really bring out the eyes and still keep that natural makeup-free look. Even lightly applied black mascara (which helps keep small eyes from disappearing) can be hardly discernable. To finish off with that organic glow, use a luminescent highlighter, which adds radiance and a soft glow to the complexion. With each makeup look this season, the focus on the skin is fresh, fabulous and flawless. To help achieve this look, I recommend getting a facial every four to six weeks to keep your skin glowing. Nothing defines fashion trends and eras better than the hair and makeup that accompany them. And in this day and age, there is no one trend defining us all. So the key to selecting the trend of the season is to choose the one most fitting for you, and owning it!
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Top picks for these looks: Lipstick: Nars “Funny Face” — best bright pink Highlighter: Arbonne’s luminescent highlighter Lip Treatments: Kanebo Sensai Collection Total Lip Treatment
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Last December, La Bodega and F Magazine held their Holiday Beer Tasting and Beer Haiku Party at Tap Root to help raise money for the statewide Scholastic Writing Contest. Artist Anda Saylor sketched the faces of those in attendance and Serine Halverson snapped photos. More than 200 haikus were submitted. Here are the top 10! Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a fantastic success! F
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Mug, stein, boot, tankard Cupped ravine flows ever on Foaming glacial brew • Deborah Poore A mother’s good drink Dancing on Gamble ‘til dawn PBR, Neil Young • Nelvis Misty foam bubbles Sweetly lining my glass with Anticipation • Rosa Dos mas por favor They called out into the night Waiting expectantly • Rosa Treat in a bottle Cool liquid on palate Aroma delight • Alissa Noel Sweet evening friend My slumber may it not end Lest sickness you rend • Alexis Golden Goddess you Drown our troubled spirits down Enliven tired souls • Marcus
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Thirty-five cents--the dress was thirty-five cents. I remembered when it had been expensive, all of eight dollars at Bishop’s Attic in Anchorage. I looked at the lime-green tag again: Medium. Now that could be a problem. In fact, it was why I’d never even tried it on before. I’m little, but bigger than most people think, with actual shoulders and hips. “Like real woman,” two Russian tailors in the Los Angeles Garment District had assured me. “Not like bony things we see here—models!” They all but turned their heads to spit out that derogatory term. Those underfed females were just another good reason to move to Alaska. I loved the copper color of this dress—truly a color for redheads. But I didn’t know what to do with the flap things on the sides. Spatial mechanics never worked in my brain, and I simply couldn’t visualize--”Closing in ten minutes, shoppers! Closing in ten minutes!” That did it: I unzipped the dress, and slipped it over my REI T-shirt and Columbia fleece pants. No point even taking the dress home if I couldn’t get the zipper back up. And maybe, once I was wearing it, I could figure out what those triangles were supposed to do on this couture creation. The fabric was a modest 100% cotton knit. But once I experimented, I saw how the asymmetrical wings on the side seams were supposed to be tied in front. They created an elegant sarong effect, like those luscious silk crepe dresses of the Thirties and Forties. My thirty-five cent dress was a casual reincarnation of a little cocktail number, minus rhinestone brooches and long gloves. I sighed. Here I was in Alaska in February; no evening soirees on my immediate or distant horizons. Last time I’d been in a martini environment was 1959, and Nat King Cole was singing to me on the hi-fi. Third graders were supposed to be asleep. My mission wasn’t polite inebriation, but the gustatory satisfaction of rumaki—chicken livers and water chestnuts speared on toothpicks, wrapped in bacon and grilled on a tiny hibachi on the brick patio. Patio? February? Alaska? I still hadn’t tried to zip up the dress, perhaps to allow my internal musings to prolong themselves. I could make some rumaki! Invite some friends to my 440 square foot artist’s studio apartment. Suddenly I was sure, suddenly, there was a hibachi hidden in a corner of the thrift shop. Delusion, thy name is Rebecca, dreaming in Bishop’s Attic Thrift Shop in February! I set my jaw and wriggled and writhed and grabbed, and coaxed the zipper--- all the way up! Ha! Take that you skinny models! I placed thirty-five cents on the counter just as the store was closing.
Trevor Bristow (photographer); Geneva Cowen (hair); Melanie Camargo (makeup); Anne Bristow (artist), Janna Christen (model); Gwen mathew(wardrobe).
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Anniversary
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My back to you as I turn the bacon, your back to me as you sweep. Outside the crabapples have frozen to the tree. No jam or pie or butter this year, I sigh. Harvest came and went without pomegranates or potatoes. And now you tell me the red truck might not run another year.
The architecture of this story—the house where it unfolds—is all distant steel, cold slate, secretive hardwood, smooth logic, algebraic balance.
Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez
The Nipple Sandra Kleven
“… tends to become puffy and its diameter which in virgins rarely exceeds an inch and a half widens to reach two or even three inches.” Round as two-bits; Two-bits or four. Flip a coin, boys. Come and go. “… the nipple and the elevated, pigmented area immediately around it – the areola – becomes darker in color.” Stand on your toes. Nipples peep from your palms. Your mouth a round Oh, no. Blunt berry nubs, blind faces, Stare back. Tell-tale sparrows give you a Dirty look. “… as early as the fourth month a little, silvery-white, sticky fluid may be expressed.” Beaded buttons, unbuttoned. Squeeze them like he did – Wet alarm drops shine. Round, as a coin, round as a clock, Round as lack of luck, round as the moon Whose great tongue might sooth a swollen bud. Who comes ‘round, uninvited to be born? Of what careless father gone?
Art Hermes
It is the skeleton that welcomes you/is home, where I take you strong, take you there, in your linen grave, at the quietest hour. The next room’s ear listens against the wall, to the sounds within (us) unrecognizable, untraceable back to any source, any cause. Parts of your body plump up and blush. I shake like after sedation. No candles. They would be embarrassed. Rosebud rimmed, pearl and oyster slathered, tips teethed and lipped. You swallow whimpers while another sits and smokes by the fire, crosseyed cat in her lap. Goodbye, says the round open mouth of a shot glass into which I necessarily dip my tongue. Then, standing outside in the dark, the sky measled with stars, I know this: Taken off and on I will wear thin. So why when I return to find the paper already delivered and brimming with bad news am I (all)most happy?
EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of February’s romantic aura we present three visions of love, lust and the consequences thereof.
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FASHION LISTINGS FASHION LISTINGS LISTINGS FASHION Fantastic Photography Jamie Lang Photography 907.727.6489 studio 11500 Daryl Avenue www.jamielangphotography.com Specializing in boudoir, wedding and portrait photography. Make-up artist Nichole Begich by request. Shelby McCue 907-240-1182 shelby.mccue32@gmail.com www.flickr.com/photos/shelbydoo32/ Photographer and makeup artist, resume available by request. Nicholas Bradford Photography 907.349.6000 24.bradford@gmail.com www.flickr.com/nickthecameraguy Focusing on visually interesting imagery, photographic moments and portraiture. PropagandaAK 245 West 5th Ave Suite 108 907-868-2639 Mitch@PropagandaAK.com www.PropagandaAK.com Propaganda tells your story how you want it to be told. Operating out of Anchorage, Alaska, Propaganda has been commissioned for portraits internationally. We do things different. we pride ourselves on our uncommon images that are paralleled by none.
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Shalem Photography 245 West 5th Ave Suite 108 9078682639 info@shalemphotography.com www.ShalemPhotography.com At Shalem Photography, we aren’t limited to any type of shoot. Shalem Photography captures a stunning convergence of high fashion, art, elegant portraiture and style. Shalem Mathew brings a personal touch and creativity to each one of his shoots. Our goal is to create a unique experience for each of our clients.
Trevor Bristow Photography 907-229-2051 www.trevorbristow.com Specializing in location-based imagery Fashion | Beauty | Portraiture PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Treft.Punkt 245 West 5th Ave Suite 108 907-868-2639 info@treftpunkt.com www.TreftPunkt.com Treft.Punkt is an Anchorage-based photography studio. Home of PropagandaAK and Shalem Photography, Treft.Punkt is a full service studio available for hourly, daily, and weekly rental. Hair & Makeup Magic Alaska Makeup Team Melanie Camargo Independent Consultant Arbonne International Freelance Makeup Artist alaskamakeupteam@gmail.com 907-841-1289 melaniecamargo.myairbonne.com Specializing in airbrush makeup for all occasions. Alaska MakeUp Team Becca Channer 907-223-5478 becca@ak.net www.alaskamakeupteam.com Hollywood Certified Media Make-Up Artist - Licensed Esthetician Appearance Center Shannon Calkins & Jamie Carr 3105 Lakeshore Drive #B106 907-266-4480 Beyond Barbie Hair & Makeup Rachel Sigmon 907-980-9902 rachelmarie18@aol.com Cuts, color, foils, hair extensions and makeup application services with affordable pricing.
Gracie Beaucoup 245 West 5th Ave Suite 108 9078682639 graciecreative@gmail.com Brenda G. Lester, creative vision and technical skills to turn ideas into reality. Whether it be makeup and visual artistry, graphic design, art direction and/or creative consulting. Geneva Cowen International Artist Redken 5th Avenue (NYC) Sona Vita Medical Spa 907-344-2121 Cowen@gci.net www.modelurl.com/genevacowen Hair Designs Alex Hawkins 8811 Toloff Street 561-853-5555 Salon DeVinci Jen Bersch 808 E. 36th Avenue 907-562-4247 www.myspace.com/davincidiva Shelby McCue 907-240-1182 shelby.mccue32@gmail.com www.flickr.com/photos/shelbydoo32/ Photographer and makeup artist. Sarah Sonnentag: Lo-Li 9220 Lake Otis Pkwy # 5 907-310-3050 Creative Coloring, Extensions, and Advanced Hair Cutting have been a love of mine since becoming a stylist. My artistic outlets also consist of painting and choreographing photo shoots. Boutiques Bottoms Boutique 320 West 5th Avenue 907-274-1120 www.myspace.com/bottomsboutique Men’s and women’s jeans and shoe boutique.
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Circular 907-274-2472 www.circularstore.com Style-conscious and eco-friendly fashion. Across from Nordstrom on 6th Avenue
Christina Marie-Joy Roper Facebook.com/ChristinaMarieJoy www.ChristinaRoper.blogspot.com
Little Blue Penguin Ink 1235 West 15th Avenue 907-529-0460 www.amandafaithart.com, Little Blue Penguin on Facebook From luxurious to whimsical, our hand-painted accessories on silk and other natural fibers reflect the colors in the spectrum of light in Alaska and natural motifs.
Paola Terry www.Facebook.com/people/PeolaTerry/601101387
Off the Rack 1005 East Dimond Blvd. 907-522-7225 Designer men’s wear for less.
Ashley Scaggs www.Facebook.com/people/AshleyScaggs/1105146274
Shelbi Dirschel Model Mayhem: 1536030 Needle & Thread Rose’s Alterations 2906 Arctic Blvd. 907-276-2223
Sharon-Dressmakers & Alteration Shop 3766 Arctic Blvd. 907-562-3363 Event Planners Choice Unlimited Jade McCray 907-250-8648 Event industry coordinator, stylist, hair and makeup artist. The Choice is yours: Have talent and looking for success? Need help with Makeup or hair? Fashion advice? Help coordinating an event? Got party planning problems? We can help you with all of your needs!
Second Run Boutique 702 D Street 907-277-6119 www.Outofthecloset.com Upscale resale. Skinny Raven Sports 800 H Street 907-274-7222 Shoes, shoes, shoes. MODELS (only listed with social networking contacts) Danika Alexander www.Modelmayhem.com/193473 Charity Christensen www.myspace.com/436741885 Amy DeVore www.Facebook.com/AmyMarie. Devore Brian Endsley www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=532025596 Justin England www.Facebook.com/England.Justin Yuki Østgård www.Facebook.com/yuki907 Keegan Richards www.Facebook.com/KeeganSue FHideout.org
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Putting on a fashion show in Anchorage isn’t usually a moneymaking proposition unless it’s for a cause other than your own. That’s alright, says local events organizer Jade McCray of Choice Unlimited. “For everyone involved in a fashion show, from the models to the stylists, it’s about getting to display your craft.” Jade says Anchorageites won’t pay $50 a head to see a fashion show like people in New York would (which is a very inexpensive show for the Big Apple!). “But if it’s for a good cause, then they’ll pay $50, $100, $500!” he says. “If that’s what gets people out, then it’s great. Everyone who works in the art of fashion loves what they do, and they’ll do it for free if they have to.” Fashion for a cause brings out charity not only in donors, but in the artists as well. Last December, models, hair Models gather in the “green room” to prepare for the hair fashion stylists and salons put their talents show fundraiser for the Mary Magdalene Home. together to raise money for one such cause. “Hair Show Industry Party” was held at Club Soraya to raise funds for the Mary Magdalene Home, a non-profit women’s shelter. The event planner for the party, Andrea Flynn of Salon Nirvana, oversaw nearly 20 models sporting dashing ‘dos down the dance floor catwalk. She said it was all about hair stylists having fun while helping to raise money for the Home. “The show is my creative way of giving back to the community,” says Andrea, whose motivation for the event was spurred by the murder of a friend who worked as a prostitute. “It’s a form of respect to a friend or any woman who may be in need of shelter from physical or mental social abuses.” Among those who made the night (l to r) Rizza Navales, Megan Revis and Josephine Irwin show off a smashing success: Club Soraya, their hair for the camera after strutting down the catwalk. Dj Kima Hamilton, Dizzos Catering, Runway 63, Bella Day Spa, Sunrise Sun Spa, Regis hairstylists (Amanda, Whitney, Angelo), Jackie Butterfly Edwards, Neisha Jones, Samuel Morgan and MAWJ.
Anonymous Art Asylum & Social Club: a visual essay on the phenomenon of fashion
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