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HABIT contents september:october
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FASHION 8 Quite a Fright Creatures of the night invade the TPHS homecoming dance.
12 $400 Jeans The science behind the giant markup explained.
14 Fall in France Bailey Sayin falls in love with beautiful autumn hues during a photo shoot on Cedros.
BEAUTY 18 Mesmer-eyes Elicit “oohs” and “ahhs” with gorgeous eye makeup artistry.
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22 Save vs. Splurge Crystal Park shares which beauty products to save and splurge on.
MEN’S FASHION
24 Color On Color Layer different hues and textures to create a unique look.
29 What’s on Watson Chris Watson goes back to school shopping with a newfound confidence.
COMMENTARY
32 Cinepolis Is a $20 movie ticket really worth it?
IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Letter from the Editor 34 Style According To... 4 habit//september:october 2011
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letter from the editor
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he word “habit” may seem like an ironic title for a fashion magazine. Fashion is ever-changing, encompassing art, architecture, culture, beauty, perception and history all at once. Fashion serves as a snapshot of a time in a person’s life by showcasing his or her style. But style is not just what a person wears, it is the way he or she goes about his or her life. With each publication, this magazine tells a story of today, of the ideals of the people featured on its pages. This issue is about what inspires people to emulate a certain style-whether it be their ethnicity (Mesmereyes, page 18), their travels (Fall in love with France, page 14), the time of the year (Quite a Fright, page 8) or their feelings translated into color (Color on Color, page 24). September also challenges wearability and the idea of teenagers running a fashion magazine. No longer must we rely on adults at least twice our age telling us what to wear, nor must we continue to accept their translation of trends. Although I hate the “for teens, by teens” sentiment, that is exactly what this magazine is. All the editorial content on these pages was created one hundred percent by high school student--a concept revered by newspaper journalists, selfproclaimed YBKies (that’s slang for yearbook staffers for those of you who haven’t spent the bulk of your high school career in a publications lab) and even scientists but never before by fashion plates. Well, here we are, and we’re not going anywhere. Remember, style is not just what you wear.
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HABIT Vanessa Pius Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Crystal Park Managing Editor Patrick Conroy Public Relations Manager Amy Chau Copy Editor Kelsey Karp Associate Fashion Director Blair Cannon Photo Shoot Producer Bailey Sayin Model Management Director models Patrick Conroy, Lauren Howe, Molly Millar, Crystal Park, Bailey Sayin, Chris Watson graphic designer Hanna Lee contributing editor Christopher Rellas
HABIT Magazine (a Habit Media Group publication) is an entirely student run publication. Email info@habitfashionmag.com for more information on getting involved, advertising and subscribing. Write to us at letters@habitfashionmag.com or Habit Media Group PO Box 675264 Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Visit us on the web at http://habitmag.blogspot.com/ and http://www. facebook.com/pages/HABIT-Magazine/238740199479069.
ON THE COVER
Bailey Sayin, 16, 6’0� dress Home, Encinitas necklace Forever 21 makeup Crystal Park Bailey is a junior at Torrey Pines High School. This is her first HABIT cover. She is sports editor of the yearbook and will head up model management at HABIT this fall. She enjoys traveling, playing soccer, baking and hanging out with her sister and brothers. Look for her in the French-inspired spread on page 14!
photographed by vanessa pius
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Quite a Fright
Abstain from the notion that “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” Not to say that you should dress like a slut everyday (or any day, really) but take influence from Halloween on days other than October 31. Don fiercely fabulous leopard prints, embody the cunning of a witch, the grace of a mermaid and the frightening dedication of a ballerina, similar to the one Natalie Portman recently portrayed. Halloween aside, leopard prints, feathers and bold colors are huge for fall. produced by Crystal Park & Vanessa Pius model: Molly Millar, 16, 5’6”
dress Forever 21, boots Dolce & Gabbana, La Femme Chic, earrings La Femme Chic, necklace La Femme Chic, bracelets La Femme Chic
gown Jill Richards, La Femme Chic, clutch Stewart Weitzman, La Femme Chic, heels Gucci, La Femme Chic, hair clip La Femme Chic, necklace La Femme Chic
gown Cache, La Femme Chic, clutch Becksondergaard, La Femme Chic, earrings H&M
tutu Thrifty Threads, bandeau Crystal Park, shoes Bestey Johnson, La Femme Chic
Jeans: $375+ by Hanna Lee
FROM FACTORY TO CLOSET : TRUE RELIGION SUPER T JEANS FACTORY PRICE: $50
WHOLESALE PRICE: $152
RETAIL PRICE =$335.00 information from Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Gap
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1. Americans purchased $13.8 billion in jeans last year 2. Gucci’s “Genuis Jeans” are the most expensive jeans according to Guinness World Records 3. True Religion’s Super T jeans cost $50 to make and retail for $335 4. The profit margin for Sears Holdings Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. jeans is less than 20% while designer jeans have profit margins of 40-50% 5. Average cost of Gap mens and womens jeans is $69.95
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Fall in (love with) France
felt hat Nordstrom, blazer Forever 21, sweatervest La Femme Chic, blouse editor’s own, satchel H&M, shorts Nordstrom, tights model’s own
photographed by Vanessa Pius
dress Forever 21, bag Forever 21, necklace Forever 21
The cool and feminine chic styles of the French have never ceased to inspire the fashion industry. The home of Vogue and Chanel has become the leading capital of fashion and design, having more influence than Milan, London, or New York. While these simplistic looks dominate the streets of France, they have also become popular the world over, making their impeccable sense of style famous. -Gabi Ariaga
velvet dress La Femme Chic, bag Louis Vuitton, La Femme Chic
Sont des mode qui vont très bien wwensemble, très bien ensemble.
scarf Flashbacks, skirt suit La Femme Chic, boots Gucci, La Femme Chic
EYES: Flirt! Cosmetics, Lorac, MAC, Wet ‘n’ Wild FACE: Bobbi Brown, Milani, Make Up For Ever LIPS: Revlon
Mesmer-eyes No other facial feature is quite as captivating as your eyes. Often referred to as windows to the soul, eyes can seduce in a glance or express fury in a flash. But it’s not just the emotions behind the look that produce moving expressions in those sparkling baby blues (or greens or browns or hazels). Flattering makeup will only enhance those mesmerizing eyes...
EYES: Flirt! Cosmetics, MAC, Wet ‘n’ Wild, FACE: Bobbi Brown, Make Up For Ever, Milani, Tarte Cosmetics LIPS: MAC
EYES: Lorac, MAC, NYC, Wet ‘n’ Wild FACE: Benefit Cosmetics, Revlon LIPS: Revlon
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EYES: Flirt! Cosmetics, Lorac, Red Cherry, Tarte Cosmetics, Urban Decay, Wet ‘n’ Wild FACE: Burberry, MAC LIPS: MAC
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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$ $ $$ $ $ $ $$ $AVE $ $ From jet black glossy formulas to coollooking spiky brushes, there are enough unique mascaras at the drugstore to satisfy every lash need--whether you crave volume or a lasting curl. Since each tube should be replaced every three to six months, it’s more economical to splurge on luxurious eye shadows. The saturated and finely milled pigments seen in prestige brands blend more easily on your eyelids and provide an enhanced look. The vast color selection at Sephora trumps any of the lines you’ll see at your local drugstore. We love L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara ($7) and NARS Duo Eyeshadows ($33). In general, brighter and darker lip glosses last the longest; however, because light textures and sheer pigments make up a gloss, most glosses lose their shiny finish within a few hours, regardless of how much they cost. Keep the change and save for a pricier, higher impact lipstick that you will not need to fuss with. Superior wear time and smooth opacity along with unique, rich colors are more often characteristic of department store brands. Try L’Oreal Colour Riche Lip Gloss ($6) and MAC Lipstick ($15).
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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$ $ $ $$PLURGE $ $ Shampoo does not stay in hair long enough to leave behind lasting benefitsless expensive products work just as well to detangle and clean the hair. On the other hand, expensive conditioners are worth every penny. They penetrate and coat the hair with powerful ingredients more efficiently than their cheaper counterparts to help make hair manageable and keep it moisturized. Salon products cater to more specific hair types as they are designed to work with the demanding needs of a professional hair stylist. We recommend Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo ($8) and Redken All Soft Conditioner ($15). Keep it thrifty when selecting a body wash and look for a basic moisturizing formula. Since most people already slather on lotion after stepping out of the shower (or they should!), expensive shower gels that make promises like silky hydration do not offer any distinct advantages over less costly bottles. That said, quality exfoliators with creamy bases are crucial to any cleansing regimen. Look for gentle exfoliants like brown sugar in lieu of cheaper, rougher particles like sea salt which can scratch and irritate. We like Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash ($7) and Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish ($65).
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color on color color on color
color on color color on color
t-shirt H&M, jacket Members Only, pants Guess, shoes Vans
BLACK ON BLACK
shirt Express, jacket model’s own, jeans H&M
RED ON RED
on Patrick: sweater IZOD, tie Flashbacks, pants Cheap Monday, shoes Vans on Vanessa: pants The Limited, sweater The Limited, heels Biviel, backpack Dooney & Bourke
BLUE ON BLUE
shirt H&M, tie H&M, jeans Levi’s
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What’s On Watson Chris Watson goes back to school shopping
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hile photographing Watson for this spread, I tried to recall the Watson I knew before his transformation, just four months ago. Is he the same underneath it all? Is he the same fun-loving guy from my AP World class? In some ways, yes. Watson’s new confidence in shopping and in social settings are a testament that clothes truly do make the man. I did not have the pleasure of taking Watson shopping this month. Although I swear I told our friend, Hannah, to meet me at Fashion Valley, she instead took Watson to the Forum in Carlsbad. As it turns out, Watson did not need Hannah or me to hold his hand when picking out garments anyway. Watson proudly, even ethusisastically, showed me his new clothes that he picked out himself. At first, I was skeptical after seeing his purchases (Another henley? What’s with these sailboats? Please let these pants cover his boxers!) but after seeing them on him, I became confident that Watson had learned how to dress. While reviewing his pictures, I had to remind myself that it was Watson in the pictures and not some actor fresh off the set of “90210.” Watson shopped mainly at Urban Outfitters this month, buying a variety of shirts and pants he can mix and match to create school-appropriate looks as well as more sophisticated outfits he can go out with his friends in. Keep an eye out for “What’s on Watson!” as he further proves that clothes do make the man.
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(Now_Playing_at_a_Theater_Near_you) With luxury movie theaters popping up left and right (Hey, there’s one in the Del Mar Highlands!) a few HABIT staffers decided see what the big deal was. With ticket prices doubled, we provide our observances below so you can decide if the pros outweigh the cons (and if a single flick is worth a $20 ticket).
atmosphere The lobby is cool, hip and aesthetically pleasing, but…. it commands a level of formality (it makes you feel rather awkward if you are wearing denim shorts and flip flops).
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service Luxury theaters usually cater to adults (you can expect to find many middle-aged daters), so… it’ll be a good hangout for your parents and their friends.
Seats
The variety has greatly improved (gourmet popcorn!) and you can order from your seat, but…. it is much, much pricier ($11 for a hot dog, $2.50 for the toppings).
Every seat in the house--including the lobby-is extremely comfortable and has plenty of leg room, so... you won’t feel as if you are trapped on an airplane during your flick.
beverages
cost
Cinepolis offers alcohol in-theater, but…. if you’re under 21 you can’t go into half the theaters (meaning that most R-rated flicks are off limits for high school students).
Walking up to the theater, knowing you are about to fork over $20 is rather guilt-inducing, so... we hope you have a steady income (or allowance).
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