STATEMENTS IN FASHION
On Nov. 2, senior Leann Smyth poses as princess Jasmine before a birthday party. Smyth portrays the parts of different Disney princesses. “I love my job because it is fun. Singing and performing as someone else is exhilarating,” Smyth said. (Photo by Riley Witherbee)
Students at FHN use fashion as a unique way to express themselves by Liv Engle
OEngle158@g.fhsdschools.org
Picture this: rolling out of bed to that 6 a.m. alarm clock, pairing white washed jeans with that vintage t-shirt of yours and the black converse high tops that may have been worn one too many times. That might just be any ordinary outfit to someone, but it’s your favorite. One of the many perks of picking that t-shirt or those jeans, is that it’s a unique style all your own. Fashion has been around for centuries, but each person’s style is like their DNA, what they’re made of. Junior Kyle Helton is one of many with a style all his own. “I’m not really a social person, and I don’t like talking to people,” Helton said. “So, my way of showing people who I am is expressing that through my clothes.” Helton describes his style as inspired, mainly by music artists and influencers that he follows, and a good amount of his wardrobe are brands made by not-so-famous designers. “I’m the only one that wears the brands that I wear [FTP, Ransom, Gnarcotic, Foulplay], and I think that it’s cool,” Helton said. “It makes me feel comfortable in public.” On the topic of more unique styles, sophomore
Cierra Brown thinks that being fashionable is influential. “I think it’s important because it touches on personality,” Brown said. “If I wore what everyone else wears, then I feel like I’m following a crowd.” Brown likes stepping out of norms and dressing her own way. “If you line people up and put me next to someone wearing a hoodie and sweatpants, I’d definitely stand out.” Brown said. While others are looking for the latest trends, Brandon Bridgeman likes to incorporate sentimental pieces into his outfits. Bridgeman incorporates his dad’s hat into his outfits. Bridgeman holds his hat close as a reminder of his father and the bond they shared. Bridgeman is fond of the current day fashion. “Everyone gets a chance to have their own style and it’s pretty unique.” Fashion can be defined in numerous ways. It is interpreted differently by many people. Whether that is using it as a way to express yourself, embodying something sentimental in an outfit, or looking outside of the box because fitting in is boring, you create your own style.
What sets you apart from the latest fashion trends? “The only consideration I make when buying clothes is ‘do I think that looks cool?’ Half of my clothes were stolen out of my dad’s boxes of old military stuff anyways.
“Instead of copying trends, I like to take bits and pieces of them and make them my own.” Emma Osterloh, 12
Colton Conley, 11
“I like being comfortable because I don’t care what people think and I like doing what makes me happy.” Haley Hall, 10
“I feel like I combine different elements of different fashion styles, rather than sticking to one style.” Ash Swift, 10
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“I try to do what is considered ‘Not the norm’. I like standing out, rather than looking like everyone else.” Anthony McDonald, 12
“I just do my own style. I don’t follow any of the trends going on.” Hadi Syed, 9
PRETTY PRECIOUS PRINCESSES She walks into the office/studio at Enchanted Events with her hair in a tight wig cap and makeup already done, ready to transform herself into a princess. She warms up her singing voice and gets the party bag together, including the props and the coronation poem along with the certificate attached to the tiara. Then, it’s time for the party to begin. Senior Leann Smyth works to make little girls’ dreams come true as a party host at Enchanted Events. “I mostly dress up as Jasmine, Moana, Belle or Anna from Frozen,” Smyth says. “There is also mascots from Paw Patrol. Those are really popular at parties right now.” When Smyth arrives to the parties, after greeting the parents and kids, the kids have ecstatic smiles and jump up and down at first sight of the princess. The kids gather around saying hello. The kids and the princess talk for a while about the princess’ movie. After they sing happy birthday, the coronation begins. “During the party and coronation, we turn the birthday girl into a princess,” owner of Enchanted Events Kelly Scheider said. “She repeats a magical poem and the princess waves the magical wand and then places the tiara on her head. The princess now presents the new princess to her guest as a real princess.” After the coronation, the princess gives the child an autograph card signed by the princess and fun children’s games are played like hot potato or freeze dance with songs from the princess movies. When singing and performing, Smyth uses her choir voice to add strength to her performance. “I think that my experience in choir has really helped me,” Smyth said. “I don’t think I would have excelled in choir as much as I do now without this job.” (Story by Anna Besancenez)
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