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Ashley Hinshaw:

“It’s crazy starting in January I hadn’t left the U.S. and by June I had been all over the world.”

Spring romance and fashion

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From the Editor’s Desk:

ot only did we focus on spring romance this issue, but we also included a great deal of art editorial work. Our cover icon, Ashley Hinshaw, was so much fun to work with. She has three big movies out and is making her way through this competitive industry with her head set strong on her shoulders.

you don’t love it, don’t buy it. If it’s too tight, too big or just doesn’t fit right, don’t buy it. You may sometimes think: “ I can get away with this”…that just means it’s not right. My favorite things to wear include a pair of skinny jeans, a white tank (Hanes), and then dress it up with some cute shoes and jewelry. One cannot go wrong with that combo. I’ve learned a lot being in the fashion world, and the most important thing I can tell people is this: I’ve noticed lately that a lot of people are really be yourself, no matter what. Lastly, be comfortable focusing on self-empowerment, meditation and in you. really trying to become stronger individuals. I truly believe that you can’t be happy with your Hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed surroundings, including your loved ones, friends, creating it! coworkers and overall environment, until you are happy with your own person. You need to enjoy being around yourself before others can enjoy being around you. So if you find yourself unhappy, find the root cause and work on resolving it.

Xo Julie Rabbani

People always ask me how I know what the right things are to wear or buy when I go shopping. This Julie Rabbani is my rule: If it isn’t comfortable, don’t buy it. If Editor-in-Chief

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FEATURES 75 Ashley Hinshaw: Rising Star Ash-

ley Hinshaw talks to ICON about her new acting roles in LOL, Chronicle & Cherry which all hit theatres in 2012.

11 Addicted to Love: Peace, Love & Romance

33 Still Lovely but Barely There: Timeless lingerie for him

65 Hot Pink Style: The Dynamic Duo talk about what inspires them and had led ultimately to their iconic standing in the fashion world.

95 Weather Permits: Fashion inspirations for Spring

101 Old Hollywood: Reinventing old Hollywood glamour

107 Supernova: Beauty/Art spread 3

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Health

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The Pros & Cons of Plastic Surgery 90210’s Dr. Diaz

Entertainment: 45 Sundance Queen & newest “it” girl: Gina Rodriguez 53 The Decendents: Nick Krause 57 Suburgatory Stud: Parker Young 61 iCarly’s: Nathan Kress Love & Dating: 91 How to get a guy to want you From the Editor: 1 Editor’s Letter 73 Spring Editor Picks

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SparklingCupcakes!! Are you feeling the love? Want to make something sweet? Try out these easy to make sparkling cupcakes!

You will be amazed how easy this recipe is! Its bubbly, sweet, beautiful and super easy. After all we are talking about Champagne musts, a delicious strawberry dessert with Champagne, hello! Must I say more? This recipe will be on your top 10 must have cupcakes!

Champagne is a sparkling wine, and while many ex• Heat oven to 350°F pensive champagnes are (325°F for dark or available, this is one time nonstick pan). Place you might choose less expaper baking cup in pensive champagne. Have each of 24 regular-size the champagne at room muffin cups. temperature when prepar• In large bowl, coming the cake. bine dry cake mix and champagne. Add oil, For pink decorator sugar eggs. Beat with elec- crystals, edible pink pearls tric mixer on medium and decorative cupcake lines, speed for 2 minutes. check out Fancy Flours. Divide batter evenly This recipe was shared from: among muffin cups. • Bake 17 to 22 min- www.BubblyandSweet.com utes or until tooth- If you love Champagne and pick inserted in center desserts, you will love this comes out clean. Cool passion loving site full of 10 minutes; remove Champagne Cocktails and from pan to cooling Champagne desserts!

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Sweet Pink Strawberry Champagne Cupcake Recipe • 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® strawberry cake mix •1 1/4 cups champagne, (I used a Red Sparkling Wine - Cinzano Brachetto d’Acqui) it will compliment the fruity strawberry flavor. • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 3 egg whites Champagne Frosting • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened • 4 cups powdered sugar • 1/4 cup champagne • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 4 to 5 drops red food coloring Garnish Pink decorator sugar crystals Edible pink pearls 7

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rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. • In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with pink sugar or pearls.

Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Who doesn’t love a glass of red wine? Now you can enjoy it in your cupcakes! Follow this recipe for an amazing after dinner treat! What you’ll need for 24 cupcakes (see frosting recipe below): • 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder • 5 oz. chocolate chips • 1/2 C boiling water • 2 sticks butter, room temperature • 1 1/2 C sugar • 4 large eggs • 1 1/4 C flour • 1 1/2 t baking powder • 1 t salt • 3/4 C red wine (I chose a Shiraz, which I think worked really well). Cream Cheese Frosting: • 1/2 C butter, room temperature • Salt, pinch • 4 oz. cream cheese • 2 1/2-3 C confectioner sugar • 1 T vanilla

Red wine cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! Does it get any better than that? I’ve yet to come across any. These cupcakes are the tastiest I’ve made. They weren’t too difficult to make but if you attempt them I recommend wearing an apron because as we all know, red wine stains, and it’s easy to get carried away when using an electric mixer. The batter and wine is supposed to stay IN the bowl. Directions:

In a heatproof bowl combine cocoa powder and chocolate chips and pour in the boiling water. Using a whisk, stir the chocolate until it’s all melted. In a larger bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Then beat in each egg one at a time until they’re all mixed in. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Then slowly add that to the mixture making sure it’s all combined. Add some of the chocolate to the mixture, then some of the

wine, alternating until all of it is blended. Pour batter into your papered muffin tins, almost all the way to the top. Awesome tip I learned from my mom: Use an ice cream scoop to spoon your batter into the cupcake papers. It is SO much easier than anything else I’ve tried! Pop those in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes and let cool. Frosting:

Beat the butter with the salt until it’s nice and fluffy. Then add the cream cheese and continue beating until it’s all combined. Add the powdered sugar to the bowl about 1/2 C at at a time and beat to combine. Keep adding more until the frosting is at the consistency and sweetness-level that you desire. The site recommends a Shiraz wine, which I used, because of it’s sweeter taste. I added some red sugar sprinkles to top them off and give them an extra sparkle. By: Lala on www.thecupcakerescipes.com spring 2012 iCON

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The Pros and Cons of Common Plastic Surgery Procedures

By Omid Rabbani, M.D.

ith a US cosmetic market reaching close to $17.5 billion, plastic surgery is huge and not going out of style anytime soon. Chances are that you or one of your BFFs has already had or is thinking of having a rejuvenating procedure in the next five years. Statistics from the year 2010 shows that 91% of patients were women and approximately five million procedures (including both surgical and minimally invasive) were performed. The top five surgical procedures include breast augmentation, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, liposuction and tummy tuck. Any person is an educated consumer likely has done some personal

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research to investigate the details of these surgeries, but do you know everything there is to know about them? Breast augmentation surgery began in 1962 with the first silicone-gel breast implant. A couple years later, the first saline breast implant was introduced by a company in France. When compared to the silicone variety, the saline-gel implants have demonstrated a higher likelihood of cosmetic side effects such as rippling or wrinkling; thus the now fifth generation silicone-gel breast implant is the preferred choice for both breast augmentation and reconstructive surgeries. Complications such as breast implant rupture, breast pain, skin wrinkling or unfavorable

Chances are that you or one of your BFFs has already had or is thinking of having a rejuvenating procedure in the next five years. Statistics from the year 2010 shows that 91% of patients were women and approximately five million procedures (including both surgical and minimally invasive) were performed. spring 2012 iCON

Amongst the benefits of breast augmentation surgery are the aesthetic and mental health aspects. Most surveys following surgery indicate that women experience improvement in physical health, appearance, social life, selfconfidence, self-esteem and sexual functioning. Many women look forward to enjoying the pleasure of wearing clothes without having to support their breasts with pushup bras or showing off their bodies in bikinis that they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pull off before. Others just want to get rid of breast sagginess that has occurred over time either from weight loss, nursing babies or just getting older. No matter what the reason for the breast augmentation, one should always weigh the benefits vs. the risks mentioned above, including the cost of such surgeries. It is also a good idea to have at least a second or even third opinion depending on the area you live in and the accessibility to experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

scarring may occur. The age and design of a medical breast implant will most likely predict the rupture rate. Saline based implants have been noted to have a 7-10% rupture risk at 10 years post-implantation. Newer generation silicone breast implants have a better, approximate 1% rupture rate at about 6 years post-implantation, which is a median age for the implant. Either due to device leakage or excessive scar tissue formation causing capsular contracture, the odds of repair or revision surgeries are approximately 20% at three years post-surgery and 3% at seven years postsurgery. Although controversial in the past, most studies have not supported any definite link between silicone-gel breast implants and the onset of rheumatologic or autoimmune disease. 31

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Nose reshaping, or rhinoplasty, is a popular procedure that is used to address developmental (such as cleft lip and palate) or injury-related abnormalities (such as nasal fracture or blunt trauma) to the physical appearance of the nose. Closed, as opposed to open, rhinoplasty offers quicker recovery, decreased damage, less visible scarring, and less swelling after the procedure. Complications of rhinoplasty are of lower likelihood but may include post-operative bleeding, infection, scars that impact the breathing from airways, or accidental perforation of the nasal septum. Also, if too much of the nasal framework is removed, then it may have a negative consequence on the shape and stature of the nose. Now the pros of nose reshaping include feeling good about oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance by removing deformities (either by injury or birth defect) or improvement of breathing by opening up nasal passages. The aesthetic improvement

can be achieved in a relatively short period of time and is permanent.

puncture to an internal organ, blood clots or fat clots, fluid imbalance and even burns (by friction of the cannula used or Our third topic of plastic surgery deals via the ultrasound device emanating heat). with eyelid surgery or commonly Generally speaking, liposuction is effective referred to as blepharoplasty. As a at removing fat deposits in small areas. cosmetic procedure, it is done to improve Improvement in body contour is visible puffy lower eyelid “bags” and to reduce either immediately after surgery or within the wrinkling of skin. The procedure months as the swelling disappears. The may be important if it involves upper results may be long-lasting if one continues eyelid skin protrusion that affects the to exercise, eats a healthy diet and does not individual’s peripheral vision, which gain weight. Fatty bulges may likely return may impact their ability to drive or read. after liposuction if weight is gained again. Although initial swelling and bruising resolve after a couple weeks post- Last but not least, a “tummy tuck” or surgery, the full benefits and stability of abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure the procedure are seen several months aimed at making the abdomen more after surgery. Scars, when they occur, firm. The procedure involves removing are typically well hidden and disappear extra skin and fat from the middle and in due time. Although the risks of lower abdomen to then tighten the muscle eyelid surgery (such as blindness, and fascia of the blurred vision, corneal abrasion and abdominal wall. It Most surveys following dry eye syndrome) appear to be low, the is usually popular surgery indicate that benefits of improved appearance and with women who women experience improved eyesight can be long-lasting have loose tissues improvement in physical and satisfactory for many patients. after pregnancy or individuals with health, appearance, Liposuction is a term that most people sagging after losing social life, selfhave likely heard in their lifetime thus a greater amount of confidence, self-esteem far. Basically, the idea involves removing weight. More serious and sexual functioning. fat from various parts of the body such complications from as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and this procedure Many women look arms. Here is a chance to get the body include blood clots forward to enjoying the you always wanted but simply could not (lung clots from pleasure of wearing fully achieve with diet and exercise alone; being inactive after clothes without having also it becomes a great way to improve surgery, strokes, your physique and confidence. It is not heart attacks), to support their breasts used to treat obesity or get rid of cellulite/ infections, bleeding, with pushup bras or stretch marks. The risk and complications fluid accumulation, showing off their bodies increase with the more fat that is removed, pain, nerve damage, in bikinis that they sometimes causing lumpiness or dents and heavy scarring. in the skin. Bruising, swelling, pain and Whether you decide couldn’t pull off before. numbness are short-lived effects following to do a complete liposuction and typically resolve in a few or mini tummy tuck, benefits include weeks. More serious complications include better defined abdominal muscles, tighter allergic reactions to medications used skin, reduced or removed cellulite/stretch during surgery or anesthetic (lidocaine) marks, and of course looking great in a toxicity, infection , damage to the skin, bikini or bathing suit. spring 2012 iCON

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Dr. Diaz In a world reigned heavily by beauty, it’s without question that many people turn to plastic surgery to alter or enhance their appearance for various reasons. Many relate plastic surgery to “Real House Wife” stereotypes, much of which is due to the exploitation of the practice on television, however after speaking with Dr. John Diaz, renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, I was able to find a much more appreciative outlook on his profession. By: Alyssa Ramos

Graduating from Cornell University, Dr. Diaz attended the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York with the intention of going into the field of cardiothoracic surgery. After his first year he aggressively sought an internship with a heart surgeon, however upon working alongside his mentor discovered that although he had tremendous respect and admiration for the field it was also very emotionally draining. He explains that what he hadn’t realized was how many families he would have to deliver bad news to and how often. In his second year of medical school he was burdened with the new idea of finding a different area of surgery that he was 43

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interested in, and began looking into the many different types. Taking an internship at a hospital with a plastic surgeon, Diaz found his true passion. “I loved it so much, and thought it was so interesting because every day was so different. One day we would be reconstructing a breast cancer patient’s breast, and the next day a deformity in a child.”

with still another two years of plastic and reconstructive surgery training. Driven and ambitious, he approached the chief of plastic surgery - something unheard of for a second year medical student - and asked how he could finish his schooling faster. Simply and sternly he was told, “Graduate first in your class.” He was then By: Alyssa Ramos informed of a special accelerated program available to the top graduating medical students which allows them to combine both trainings in five years rather than seven, and this is what he strived to accomplish.

Though excited about his newfound calling, Diaz considered the lengthy amount of time it would take to achieve his goal: four years of medical school and another Simultaneously working excessively five of surgical training, topped to be the best academically, Diaz

was also always the life of the party always socializing, attending events and parties, never revealing the endless hours he spent reading and re-reading all of his text books and studying during any spare minute he had. Diaz’ efforts paid off. At graduation, he was the only medical student in the entire class to win an award in all three categories of academics, scientific research, and volunteer work. The academic award was the Alpha Omega Alpha; a strictly academic award that’s only given to the top 10% of medical students. Most importantly, the Board of Medicine and the Board of Plastic Surgeons granted him the opportunity to do the accelerated program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

her social life in high school and college to potential relationships and life partners, all because of one surgical procedure. He says knowing that he’s helped improve someone’s life is the true reward. Aside from plastic and reconstructive surgery, Diaz also does plastic surgery on burn patients twice a week. He loves these operations very much, and is honored to help so many people that suffer from such disfiguring incidents. The amount of heartfelt emotion Diaz speaks with about his work shows a truly genuine passion for helping others through his own personal skills.

Although his list of pros heavily out-weigh the cons, he does have a few minor ones, firstly being, of Now a well-known plastic surgeon course, the extensive schooling, in Beverly Hills, Diaz explained that demanded time and extreme the pros and cons of being a plastic effort from his life. He says that surgeon. He strongly emphasized being a plastic surgeon in Beverly how rewarding it is to be able to help Hills is hard because there’s so people feel better about themselves, much competition. The majority

has clearly already had too much plastic surgery, his response was a respectable one. Regardless of the money he would make by just doing the surgery requested, Diaz will actually turn away patients who come in wanting excessive procedures that they don’t look like they need. He compared it to aspiring actors - if you take every audition and every role you get rather than working hard for the good roles, you’re going to end up burning yourself and your name out, and then nobody is going to want you. The same goes for surgeons. If you operate on someone who looks like they’ve had too many procedures, they may end up looking worse and then the surgeon ends up with a bad reputation. Diaz’ plastic surgery practice has been so successful that he has been featured on television shows such as “Dr. 90210”, “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers”, “E! News” and NBC’s “Extra”. Diaz is currently in the process of creating a skin care line that

Diaz’ plastic surgery practice has been so successful that he has been featured on television shows such as “Dr. 90210”, “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers”, “E! News” and NBC’s “Extra”. and says it’s truly life surgery because there may be one thing about their features a person doesn’t like, and by fixing just one thing their whole lives are altered because of how much it boosts their confidence. He suggests, for instance, to imagine a young girl who’s very pretty but was born with a large nose, which she is self-conscious about. By adjusting something so small as a nose, this girl’s entire life will be changed, from

of surgeons specialize in a certain area in order to prevail. Diaz focuses mainly on facial and breast surgery although he said he would enjoy working in all aspects of the field. He states, “Beverly Hills is full of plastic surgeons; you have to find a niche that makes you stand out somehow in order to succeed.” When I inquired about what he does when a patient comes in who

he believes will make skin look rejuvenated and younger. Additionally, Dr. Diaz has received a degree with distinction in Plastic Surgery Research for articles he’s published about plastic surgery. He has received awards from the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgery, the Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. spring 2012 iCON

Gina Rodriguez Sundance’s

In Her Own Words

By Tom Stoup | J SQUARED PHOTOGRAPHY | Styling William Moore | Glam AJ Fresquez

The breakout star of “Filly Brown” discusses film, family, future and the dire state of Latino cinema.

arey Mulligan, Elizabeth Olsen, Jess Weixler… every year crowds at the Sundance Film Festival unofficially anoint a new “It” girl, and this year it’s Gina Rodriguez’ turn. NYU grad Rodriguez, a 27-year-old Puerto Rican from Chicago, headlines an all-star cast in the critical success “Filly Brown”. As Gina herself puts it, “’Filly Brown’ is awesome. I’m biased because my face is in every frame. Filly is a girl from East L.A. who is the matriarch of her family. Her mother is incarcerated, she’s got a single dad, she watches over her little sister and 45

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she loves music. It’s just like anyone would love anything, like dancing or bioengineering they have a passion and a dream for something.” Though easy comparisons would be to Craig Brewer’s Terrence Howard-starring “Hustle & Flow” and Curtis Hanson’s Eminem semi-biography “8 Mile”, “Filly” focuses more on the family contingent. Says Gina, “It goes back to story, which I really like because it’s not this rap battle for $10,000 and all her problems are fixed. That’s not the way the world works. It just so happens that through her attempt to help the family her music gets out there a little bit.

It’s not like superstardom, but she’s found by an indie label, which exposes her to a bigger label, and everything comes crashing down because it’s built on lies and deception.” Regarding what she considers the heart of the picture’s familial core, she continues, “I don’t think a lot of critics have spoken about the psychology of [the film]. People we love, we somehow don’t see their flaws. Sometimes we don’t want to see them; sometimes we try to ignore them. The reviews will say, ‘Filly Brown is naïve’. I look at my father, who I love tremendously, and he has significant flaws and only now as an adult am I able to see them. When I was younger he was a god! I wonder what it is when we watch a movie - how we stop looking with our hearts.” Since the acceptance to Sundance, let alone the preceding

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opportunity to work on the film alongside Lou Diamond Phillips, Emilio Rivera, Jenni Rivera and the legendary Edward James Olmos, all of whom she was inspirationally welcomed by, Gina’s life has hit the fast track. “Things have propelled rather quickly, and the people around me suddenly think I’m famous and rich which is hysterical because I’m neither. They think

One could sensibly presume the excitement effervescing from every minute of Gina’s life is new, but her outlook has been emphatically optimistic for as long as she can remember. “My father used to always say to me when I was younger, ‘Gina, the worst thing that can happen is you die.’ As morbid as that sounds, it’s true. Life kind of rocks if you look at it

exciting and really great, and I just want to do more and better. People will look and say, ‘Wow, she can act!’ It’s like, ‘Thank you! I’ve been working so hard to let you see that! Now that you know, let’s make some awesome art!’” Before “Filly Brown”, Gina costarred as, as she puts it, a “crazy Puerto Rican from the block” in

“After the movie was done I was in the studio re-recording all the songs, because at that point I was so much more confident on the microphone. I’ve been doing it ever since, so now I’ve been doing music for about a year. It’s about exercising it and being willing to trip and fall and get back up. I’m now talking to labels about continuing to do music. It’s a newfound passion. Who knew I would love to rap so much?” you change when really you’re like, ‘No, you’re changing! I just ate a $2.99 salad from Pavillion!’ Chill out, you know? Life is not that different. Everybody says, ‘Oh, are you gonna buy a new car? Are you gonna move?’ No, I’m gonna drive my ‘99 Honda and I’m not moving because I love my neighborhood and I love my rent! They don’t know the inside scoop where you’re still eating avocado sandwiches for dinner. And I love avocado sandwiches! “It’s really interesting to parallel the film with what’s going on in my life and what would go on in anybody’s life when you get kneedeep in the industry and you can be changed, morphed and molded in to something that’s not you. And when it’s not you, how lasting is it, really?” 47

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glass-half-full. Everyone says, ‘Stay like that, because you’re gonna get jaded!’ Why? I don’t get it, I look at these people who do what they love every day and I’m like, how are you not on top of the world? I see life a little differently. I don’t know, maybe I don’t see life a little differently; maybe I’m completely out of my mind. I feel like the industry is dying for positivity, because people are so blown away that I’m like this. We don’t have to be jaded and negative and nasty; life is way too good for that. We should want to help each other out. We should want to change the world. We should want to use our money for good!”

the teen hip-hop comedy “Go For It”, which released through Lionsgate On Demand. “Filly” came her way when its directors approached her upon the “Go For It” screening at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. Through their interest, the help of friend Jesse Garcia (actor, “Quinceañera”) and just how impressed Gina was with the script - which she read in under an hour - the career-making role was hers. “I called [Jesse] back and I’m like, ‘Dude, love it!’ And he’s like, ‘You did not finish reading it that fast.’ A few days later Jesse got me an audition and that same night they pretty much offered me the role.”

What truly keeps Gina going these days is the deserved recognition of her art. “That’s all I’ve ever really wanted. For me, this is all really

Gina performed spoken word during her time at NYU, but the rapping in “Filly” was a new undertaking. “It’s really interesting

because each article kind of changes it - they say something different, like that I trained for months. I did not train for months! I did not train at all! I wish I had trained for months; I probably would have been way better! I just literally threw myself in to the recording studio. I took the same approach to acting as I did to the music. Knowing exactly what the lyrics were - having my lines like butter - it was something I didn’t have to worry about. Any kind of research I might do for a script, I did for the music. I would watch other recording artists and pick up their little tips by seeing how far they stood from the mic or how they would annunciate certain things or what made them more comfortable - some wanted to be in the dark, some wanted full light. I did all the music before the shoot. I started recording December 5th and we started shooting January 3rd. “There were rappers who came on set and were like, “Your voice is dope, I want you to be on my song!” And I would go in to their studio and record with them and it would be an entirely different style of music. I’ve done rockabilly to hardcore gangsta rap. “After the movie was done I was in the studio re-recording all the songs, because at that point I was so much more confident on the microphone. I’ve been doing it ever since, so now I’ve been doing music for about a year. It’s about exercising it and being willing to trip and fall and get back up. I’m now talking to labels about continuing to do music. It’s a newfound passion. Who knew I would love to rap so much?”

“Filly Brown” comes at an interesting time for Latino cinema. Just like with black cinema, which outside Tyler Perry’s circle has seen difficulty garnering funding (I.E. Spike Lee’s would-have-been “Inside Man” sequel and alternative Sundance feature “Red Hook Summer” or George Lucas’ ultimately selffinanced “Red Tails”), distributors are afraid to pick up films they

believe will limit their demographic. They claim to not know how to undertake mainstream marketing for non-whites behaving normally as opposed to stereotypically, for mere comic relief or in token wise elder roles. Though there are rumblings of an undisclosed group showing interest in “Filly”, no reports have yet announced the picture’s purchase. spring 2012 iCON

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Understanding both the situation’s financial and cultural aspects, Gina is passionate about shifting the mentality. She offers, “I think it’s a problem on both sides. I think we the Latino audience have done something that has given Hollywood a fear. We are 18% of the viewership, but we don’t watch our own movies. “‘A Better Life’, which is about a Mexican gardener - we all need to go see that! It’s the same with ‘Red Tails’. All black people, Latinos, and everybody should see that! “Until we unite, Hollywood’s not going to look at it any differently. And you can’t look at Hollywood and be like, ‘Oh, that’s just racist. You won’t pick up a Latino movie because you’re white.’ No, it’s money! They want a movie that’s gonna sell! Latinos need to start watching Latino movies so Hollywood can see we actually have a hunger for it! Our population is dying for this! We’re dying to see color on the screen, to see interracial relationships; we’re dying to see life! “It takes effort on both ends. It takes Hollywood to take a risk and realize the world is hungry for it, and it needs to be marketed correctly. My film ‘Go For It’, a hip-hop movie that happened to have all brown people, didn’t have one billboard or commercial. If people actually knew it existed, it may have done better. It’s a combination of so many things. “We need the world to unite and watch these movies because it matters! ‘Red Tails’, ‘Filly Brown’, they matter for our movement!

There’s a parting of the Red Sea that needs to happen where we see our faces on blockbuster movies because we’re good actors. I’m not the skinniest girl, I’m not the prettiest girl, but I can act my arse off! That’s what I do like it’s nobody’s business! I can do dramatic, I can do comedic; I want to work with Woody Allen and Quentin Tarantino! I want to be in Christopher Nolan’s next film! I should have been in “Inception”! But we’ve got to get out there and show the power on both ends. It’s not just one person’s fault. If we get Latinos to unite and Hollywood to take a risk, I think both ends would profit! Concerning “Filly Brown” specifically, Gina continues, “It’s funny, one critic was like, ‘They don’t even speak Spanish!’ Really? Do we have to? I grew up

in Chicago with English as my first language. I wanted to wear Abercrombie & Fitch in high school, and I wear J.Crew now! ‘Filly Brown’ is a third-generation Latino story about the kid who grew up like anybody else. It’s a normal story about chasing after your dreams and fighting for your family, it just happens that it’s done by a bunch of brown people. “It’s really important we get [the film] out there because there are a whole bunch of Latino kids - I know because I was one of them - who just want to see their story on screen, where it’s not like La Rasta, and there’s a flag, and there’s a rosary. I don’t have those things in my house. That’s our story. We’re normal. “Filly Brown” is a part of that movement. First-, second-, third-generation Latino, American, anything! If I want

Gina’s Sundance Faves

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anything to catapult more than my career, it’s that. I want to see a change. I want little Latina girls to know they don’t have to get pregnant at 16 because that’s not the reality anymore. “Let’s be honest - TV and movies and the Internet, that’s education nowadays. It sickens me, but let’s be real - when we were younger, we did not have a cell phone attached to our braid. I didn’t get a cell phone until I was in college! That needs to change, and it needs to be more reflective of what’s going on in the world. I want to be a role model for these little girls, because when I was growing up I sure didn’t have any. She’s on the right path - on the loaded docket for Gina is not only a yet-to-be-determined program on ABC (for which she hopes to “find the right match where I get to do something motivational and encouraging and nonstereotypical”), but also several films reuniting her with Michael

Gina’s Look I’m not the most fashion-forward person. I dress like a little boy. I dress in bow ties and big glasses. I’m able to dress like a little boy because I love Ted Baker. Ted Baker rocks my world. It’s never really cleavage and short skirts, it’s always buttonedup collared shirts and tuxedo pants. I also love Madewell. As much as they won’t sponsor me, they should! They don’t sponsor anyone! If I could I would dress like a Parisian and flaunt around Europe in my awesome outfits. 51

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Olmos, Edward James Olmos or, as she calls him, “Eddie” - and her “Filly Brown” director Youssef Delara, respectively. Ever humble, she states, “They’re such brilliant directors; that they want to work with me again is such an honor.” For Delara, she’ll be starring alongside Dustin Hoffman’s son Max in “Snap”. For “Eddie” and Joe Young’s grandson Bobby she’ll get to sing in “This Little Spanish Town” (working title). Perhaps most thrillingly, with Michael Olmos’ film, “The Girl”, Gina will take on the lead as one of the greatest types of characters a movie can be about - a boxer. “The story means a lot to me because it’s her and her father and their rise to success together. My father is a referee for boxing; he was a championship boxer. You hear me talk about him a lot, because he’s a huge motivation in my life. He’s my best friend. He made me who I am. When I was younger he would whisper in my ear when I was sleeping, ‘You can be anything you want to be!’ And I would wake up and be like, ‘Dad! What are you doing! I’m in high school, you can’t do this!’ And he’d be like, ‘Go back to sleep. I’m talking to your subconscious, I’m not talking to you.’ “The Girl” and Gina Rodriguez coming together is an ideal coincidence, as the film will tread not only in to that history with her father but also her own past in the squared circle. “I started boxing when I was about three. I was so excited to show Michael these pictures of me where the gloves are as big as my whole body, and I’m just trying to hold up my arms

because they’re so huge. And I get to share that with him and show him how much the story actually means to me. My father can be in the film as well - he can be the one that trains me - so I feel really blessed my father and I will be able to work together, doing what I love and doing what he loves. No matter what happens, Gina won’t soon forget Sundance. ”To

be in that group of artists is such a privilege. You go to one of these movies and it’s like, ‘Wow, my movie got to play alongside your movie?’ You just see one good movie after another. It’s so encouraging, so motivating - you sit there and listen to people speak at the panels and you’re just like, ‘I’m gonna leave, so I can go make a movie right now! I want to be at Sundance next year

with my directorial debut, written and starred!’”

try! I think a lot of us forget that. We’re like, ‘I’m not there yet! I haven’t made it! I haven’t When asked if she feels the need arrived!’ I don’t want to arrive! to pinch herself, Gina gushes, It’s not about the end result. I “Oh, my goodness, I’m literally don’t want this to end! I don’t squeezing my thigh right now! need it all to happen today. We Yes, yes, yes! Because you know take these awesome steps and what? Every single day of my life forget to look down and think, has been a success. I get to wake ‘I’m on this awesome step! I can’t up and do what I love, or at least believe I made it to this step!’” spring 2012 iCON

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Cum Laude Talking “The Descendants” with Actor Nick Krause by Tom Stoup | Photographer: Russell Baer | Grooming: Carla Farra | Styling: Sloan Baker & William Moore

efinitive American auteur Alexander Payne’s (“About Schmidt”, “Sideways”) latest opus, the major Oscar contender “The Descendants”, has generated plenty of buzz for its performances, one of which almost goes unnoticed for the deceivingly natural way it blends in with the film’s Hawaiian environment. Up-and-comer Nick Krause (pronounced “Kr-ow-zee”) co-stars as Sid, a youthful surfer dude tagging along for what appears to be dubious moral support and mere comic relief before he imparts sobering insight in to his own background. Personally for Krause, the opportunity to work with Payne and A-list headliner George Clooney was indispensable. Professionally, the work’s success has sent his burgeoning star skyward through an exciting awards circuit and plenty of groundwork for a bright future. So what’s it like being part of one of the year’s hottest films?

It’s really exhilarating being a part of the awards rush, to be at all the events and just be a part of it all. Even more than that I’m just really glad I can be part of a project that I’m proud for people to see. What did you think of the hilariously ever-present Sid when you first read the script? I really liked the character. When I was reading Sid I was thinking how much

fun it would be to play him. Early on in the film he’s just such a prick! But I also like that you get to like him better later in the film - he has a full arc; he’s a well-rounded character. You spent time at Hawaiian high schools to research Sid’s personality. How do you feel Hawaiians might feel about your interpretation? I hope they find it accurate enough. I really tried spring 2012 iCON

I have a lot of things lined up. I just moved out to L.A. six months ago, and it’s been one of those hit-theground-running sorts of things, so there’s going to be a lot of stuff in the near future. Another breakout star in the film is Shailene Woodley - what was your experience working with her? Really awesome; Shai and I got to be pretty good friends on the set. We would be hanging out whenever the camera wasn’t rolling and on weekend we’d go on hikes everywhere around the island. There’s so much to do on the island so I got to spend a lot of time with her. She’s to get the full picture in because Sid in to the most professional man in really cool, and on set she’s amazing is that classic Hawaiian teenager guy the world. His support on the set - to work with. but he’s also got that full story. A lot keeping everyone happy and excited of Hawaiian kids can relate to him, or to be there at the same time as being Were you familiar with Alexanthe most prepared man in the room der Payne’s work before doing a least I hope they can. - it’s spectacular to watch. It was so “The Descendants”? I’d seen How was it working with cool to be able to observe him and “Election”, but hadn’t seen any of his other films. I’m all caught up on his Clooney? Amazing. Absolutely Alexander doing what they do best. filmography now. amazing. He’s the most light-hearted and fun guy to have on set. He’ll be Did he manage to pull any joking around with everyone, playing good pranks on you? I actually What’s your favorite? Still “Elecwith fart buttons, and then as soon got spared from the pranks. I got let tion”, but I think all his films are different. They have the same sorts of as that camera starts rolling he turns off easy! 55

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Which would you say shares the most in common with “The Descendants”? Probably “About Schmidt”, because it follows the story of one guy who’s just kind of lost. It’s about all the people around him as well but it really follows his character through finding himself and his purpose in a new place.

klater’s upcoming “Boyhood”. The structure of that film is twelve ten-minute episodes, and what’s really interesting about it is that the whole project is being filmed over twelve years, so you get to see everyone age organically through the episodes. Each episode is a year of a boy’s life as he goes from first grade to his senior year in high school. I’ve been in two so far and it’s a really cool project. We get together for a few days out of the year and just do the next episode.

Which of the other Best Picture nominees this year do you like best? “The Artist” is amazingly put together, but “The Help” has some great performances so I have to say it’s probably tied between those two.

Do you have any other projects on the horizon? I have a lot of things lined up. I just moved out to L.A. six months ago, and it’s been one of those hit-the-ground-running sorts of things, so there’s going to be a lot of stuff in the near future.

leading guys, but “About Schmidt” is a totally different movie from “Sideways” and “Election”. They’re all great films in their own right.

I’m eager to hear about your What sorts of roles would involvement with Richard Lin- you like to take on? Any role

in any film that really lets me get in to a character. One thing I love about acting is that you just get to crawl in to the labyrinthine mind of good characters. It’s just so much fun. Any film where I can really flesh something out and create an identity is a film I’d love to be a part of. I understand you’re also big in to the guitar - could you see pursuing anything there, as well? Maybe one day. Right now I’m really focusing on the acting, but I’ve always loved guitar. I still pick it up and play every day. I used to be part of this thing called the Paul Green School of Rock Music. It was a lot like the Jack Black movie, actually, where we’d go in for our music lessons and every week we’d get a show together - like a Led Zeppelin show or a Frank Zappa show. I’d love to be able to do that again. spring 2012 iCON

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Suburgatory Stud

Parker Young…

by Tom Stoup

The 23-year-old, six-pack-clad Parker Young has found himself in an inarguably swell position - amongst an all-star, prime time cast on network television, frequently sans shirt. The sitcom in question, ABC’s “Suburgatory”, has recently been picked up for a “back nine” - a latter chunk for its successful first season. Parker’s character may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but as the series progresses he’s proving well worth the watching through Parker’s enthusiastic delivery and non-stop thrust-dancing. With “Suburgatory” as a platform, this performer with a trick or two up his sleeve (when he has sleeves to speak of, anyway) is priming to leap further in to the collective consciousness.

Tell me about the character you play on “Suburgatory”. I play a kid named Ryan Shay. He is the sports star, good-looking, rich, tan teenager. His downfall is that he is really just super dumb. He has a huge crush on the girl across the street, and he’s not used to girls saying “no”, yet here’s the first girl who really doesn’t care about him. She cares for more than the ripped abs and pearly white teeth. He sounds like a lot of fun to play, but is it difficult to reach Ryan’s level? It scared me a lot at first. Originally when I auditioned for this role it wasn’t such a dumb character. He was just sort of your stereotypical jock - a cocky, arrogant football player. Before we shot the pilot I got the script and realized how dumb Ryan had become and it freaked me out, but it’s actually kind of liberating. As an actor it gives me the freedom to be a little wilder, which spring 2012 iCON

is how the show’s progressed, and I think the character becomes more likable. I don’t think he’s “dumb”, I just think he has the intelligence of a six-year-old. He’s underdeveloped a bit, so he’s very naïve, innocent and playful, and he speaks his mind. I get to tap in to what it’s like to be a child again, when you don’t care that you’re shirtless, dancing and washing a car. It’s not difficult anymore.

out outside of work. It’s a good cast to be a part of.

Who would you say you spend the most time with? I think I’ve grown closest to Jeremy in a big brother/little brother sort of way. We have one big episode coming up and we were forced to spend a lot of time together. I really feel there’s a lot I can learn from him in particular. He’s kinda taken me under his wing, Let’s hear about that dancing. which he does in the episode so that’s Is it scripted? Originally one of translated in to life to some extent. the scenes was supposed to be me jumping out of a car and flipping off Alicia Silverstone has been my sister, but it just kinda morphed cast as a love interest for in to dancing instead [laughs]. I’m Jeremy - is that in a guest star not a dancer, and to my knowledge capacity or has she officially no one on set is a dancer or able joined the group? Because we’re to give me tips. It’s just that when at the tail end of our season it has no “action” is called, you just go for it. choice but to be a temporary thing, They’ll bring in some music and I’ll but she’s definitely more than just just go crazy. The notes yelled will be a single-day guest star. It has the like, “Less humping! More dancing!” potential to develop in to a recurring love interest in a second season. The show’s cropped together a fantastic cast - what’s it like How do you feel show crebeing on set with all those ator Emily Kapnek’s female names at once? Yeah, man, I’m influence sets the show apart? still trying to let it sink in. It is such Emily brings a sensitivity to the show an amazing cast. Every day I show up that keeps it grounded in realism, but I’m just trying to soak in the wealth I’d hate to say that men can’t do that. of knowledge these guys have to offer. I think Emily’s female influence just Chris Parnell, Alan Tudyk, Jeremy helps ground the story from a female Sisto, Ana Gasteyer… everybody’s perspective, and the male writers on just so well put-together. They love the team balance it out. what they do, they show up, they’re hilarious and they bring great ideas Tell me what the ParkerYounto the project. They really bring their gArmy is. I’ve got to admit, I’m input and their life. And it’s so much really, really bad at the Twitter and fun at the same time. They are really Facebook thing, but I’m trying to just great people to be around - very get better. The ParkerYoungArmy is supportive, and we all try to hang a small army of fans on Twitter that 59

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will hopefully grow, but I don’t know who started it up! I’m very appreciative of having an army. If your recent appearance on “The Late Late Show” proved anything, it’s your knack for keeping up with people like the wily Craig Ferguson. Do you have a history in improv? I didn’t take anything in particular. I took a class of ground rules that was kind of like an introduction course. I’ve done speech classes. I think it’s just being out here and having to deal with finding my way. I’m auditioning all the time and working, and I think you just kind of learn how to deal with people like… well, like Sisto and Tudyk [laughs]. I just tried to stay in [Ferguson’s] realm, and kept thinking in the back of my head, “Don’t let this get awkward!” That’s the best approach I can have - to just go have fun - because I was scared. It’s being me, not me hiding behind the mask of Ryan Shay. Craig came backstage right before I went on, gave me a hug and said, “Don’t f@#k this up!” Then he went right back onstage and said, “Our next guest is actor Parker Young!” Where do you see your career heading in the near future? An interesting thing about this business is always that you can never say with certainty what you’re going to do. It can be scary but it’s also part of what makes it fun. It’s part of the journey - you take it as it comes. Right now, “Suburgatory” has been

such a blessing and I hope to be a part of the show for some time. So for the immediate future, it’s that just being on this show with these people. I like doing television but ultimately I want to do films, you know? I don’t know exactly what kind of films. I don’t have my ideal film in my head right now, but last time someone asked me I said I wanted to do a “Mission: Impossible” sort of thing. I’ve always thought it would feel good to be a Jason Bourne or an Ethan Hunt. That would be such a fun project to tackle - something that’s super-active. We’ve got a long, unexpected career ahead of us so I’m sure I’ll have a few more identities down the line.

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You’re obviously in the shape for an action role. What does your fitness regimen entail? Yeah man, they’re trying to keep me shirtless on this show. I’ve always been active. I was the captain of my football team. Weight lifting and all that was always just a part of the game. I do whatever I can. When I moved out here I remained active my big thing now is a type of workout called CrossFit. It’s not a lot of plate pinches or arm curls; it’s more power cleans and rope climbs - that boot camp sort of feel. I love that. They kick my ass. Some guys take it way too seriously and they do something called the Paleo diet, which is eating as if you’re in the Paleolithic Era hunting and gathering. I just try to eat really clean.

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Nathan Kress

Growing up on a television show has made it easy for Nathan Kress, supporting character of the hit Nickelodeon show “iCarly”, to track the evolution of his style both onscreen and off. Now five years in, Nathan has gone from television shows to feature films and discusses how his style has changed. By: Alyssa Ramos

tarting the show at the mere tween age of 14, Nathan says he had never really given too much thought to his personal style. He hadn’t been to any red carpet events yet, and didn’t particularly know what to wear; he just dressed like an average kid in tees and button-downs. “Being on ‘iCarly’ caused me to figure out what I enjoyed wearing”, Nathan says of his style decisions.

stray from the typical horizontal-striped Abercrombie & Fitch polo shirts that were selected for his wardrobe, and purposely tries not to wear them as a distinction between his character and his own individuality. Nathan finds this style to be very specific to his character, and once even saw a kid at a Halloween event dressed up like Freddie with the classic striped shirt. Now, however, as the show’s characters have matured, he’s been able to grow out of it.

The look Nathan wears most often these Nathan claims that his character, Freddie, days is a long-sleeved button-down with has had an influence on what he wears, the sleeves rolled up (he hates when the himself. As an opposite effect, he tends to sleeves are cuffed at his wrist), generally

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plaid but sometimes solid colors. He enjoys wearing patterns because he feels a shirt is more versatile that way, and can be combined with a graphic tee underneath.

through puberty - on the show, demonstrates a lot of change in Nathan’s life and in his style. When asked how it felt to go from picked on to crushed on, and Nathan says when the show first started he Typically Nathan will wear jeans always hoped his character would with the button-downs, and undergo some sort of change, and jokingly states he has come to it definitely did! When he finally

younger and older; he doesn’t like dressing like a kid and wants to be seen as an adult, yet he wants to look age-appropriate. His personal favorite wardrobe piece for anything fancy is a vest, and he has worn them for the past three Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. For these events he’s a big fan of classier looks, and says if

“I wish I could just have a checklist on what girls like guys to wear… girls are all different, some like guys who wear skinny jeans, and some like guys who don’t. terms with wearing the now-trendy tighter pants for guys rather than his preferential loose boot-cuts. He’s come to like the trend and thinks it one of his better style upgrades. “I had to get used to wearing slim fit recently because I noticed that when photos are taken, it just doesn’t look good.” Not only does Nathan get to wear all the mature Freddie’s clothing, he also has very cool stylists on the show who know his body type and the clothes that fit him best. This team has helped guide his fashion sensibility.

started getting older his style followed the course of nature, going from layered sweatshirts to tighter, more form-fitting tees.

he could choose a label he wanted to wear he’d pick Armani or Ted Baker, and that he usually wears a lot of Hugo Boss.

Considering his new spot as one of the top male heartthrobs, the question arises as to whether Nathan’s heavily female fan base has any influence on what he wears. Nathan says it does have a little bit of influence, and that while he’s not particularly in tune with what girls like guys to wear he does get positive feedback on his and his character’s respective styles.

“I try to remind people that I’m becoming a man, so I try to dress myself in more of a professional way.”

“I wish I could just have a checklist He also has two teenage co-stars who on what girls like guys to wear… have a similar effect to that of the girls are all different, some like guys stylists. He says they don’t necessarily who wear skinny jeans, and some give him any particular advice, but like guys who don’t. I just wish they if he came in wearing something all didn’t like skinny jeans, because I stupid they wouldn’t hesitate to don’t like them,” Nathan jokes. tell him. He very much appreciates having some perspectives from peers As he’s had to attend more and more closer in age. formal events and award shows, Nathan’s style has transformed into Growing up - not to mention going what he calls a balance between 63

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As for that head of hair, Nathan says it has undergone several evolutions over the past two years. He says his first hairstyle was his biggest mistake; he had the whole top of his head in some sort of spiked afro that made it look gigantic. From there he went with the front flip, which then became more of a lifted comb-over look, but that was only because he was trying to grow his hair out and that was the only style that worked with the long hair. He then decided to cut it short and spike it out in the front. Recently, at the Australian Kids’ Choice Awards, his stylist told him she wanted to try something different. She cut his hair and used a bunch of products he had never seen before, and when he finally got to see it, he liked it a lot.

So now he’s combined the last two styles in a sort of combed-over and pieced look he says is an extension of the combination younger and older look. Now graduating over from television to movies, Nathan imparted that his recent character in the film “Game of Your Life” was very interesting to play because it involved a style he wasn’t used to at all. His character, Phillip, is a video gamer who wears nothing but black - a color that proved quite uncomfortable in the hot Atlanta summer weather in which the movie was filmed. He was, however, very excited when he got to wear a black vest in one of the final scenes. He admits the style took some getting used to but it was neat being involved in such a different project. As he’s been getting older, Nickelodeon has been aging up Nathan’s wardrobe, and those Australian Kids’ Choice Awards have had the most major affect on his style thus far. Nathan says he was styled with with jackets, and one he liked a lot was a grey trench coat from H&M that he felt dressed up anything underneath it. He said that award show affected him significantly, because it was the first time they really tried to age him up. On the red carpets he would be styled with nice jeans, a button-down and a nice blazer, which was the oldest he’s ever looked. He now wears a lot of jackets, and usually carries one around in his car just in case the warm California

weather takes a turn and gives him an excuse. When it comes to letting his extensive female fan base know his take on female styles, he said he’s not incredibly picky and respects a girl who is comfortable enough to wear a shirt and jeans and shoes - one who doesn’t have to hide behind any fancy clothes or labels… unless at a fancy event. Quickly remembering he’s talking to a fashion magazine, he charmingly adds that he has nothing against skirts and dresses, and also likes the “girly type stuff ” too. As with many guys, he also prefers less makeup and simpler looks, noting that less is always more. As his exciting career progresses, Nathan attests that it’s all with plenty of help and motivation from his fan base. He loves his fans and his whole experience with “iCarly” would be completely different without their support. He also says that thanks to Twitter, it’s really easy to have a personal connection with fans because it’s so easy to update, and he likes that people can feel closer to him and what’s going on in his life. He said he made a Twitter account at first to simply stay connected and follow people, and he now has about half a million followers. spring 2012 iCON

HOT PINK STYLE

A tale of two sisters; Jamie & Jenna Debrino talk style!

Photographer: Zach Ramsey www.zachramseyphoto.com | Wardrobe Styling: Hot Pink Style www.HotPinkStyle.com Makeup: Leslie Munsell for Beauty for Real www.beautyforreal.com | Hair: Tanya Maquez www.tanyaloveshair.com Models: Jenna & Jamie DeBrino | Location: Hot Pink Factory www.Hotpinkstyle.com Jenna: Dress: Vintage Halston from Hot Pink Archives | Jewelry: 3.5” Gold Cuff with Rubies and Emeralds, ruby cushion and white sapphire ring with pearl, London blue and white topaz ring all by Shiroiy D. Cama www.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels. com, Alchemia flower Peridot Necklace, Coral horn pearl and gold nugget bracelet by Peachy Keen Creations, Multi Strand Bracelet from Tarnish. Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs from Bloomingdales Boca Raton www.bloomingdales.com Jamie: Dress: Vintage Trina Turk from Kismet Vintage, Delray Beach www.kismetvintage.com | Jewelry: Handmade round cuff with emerald center stone, 2” ring with amethyst emeralds and pearls, Vintage Byzantine Emerald and gold ring all by Shiroiy D. Cama www.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels.com, Labrodorite ring from Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com. Vintage Dior necklace from the Hot Pink Showroom. | Tights: Gold from Sneaky Fox, www.sneakyfox.dk | Sunglasses: Frenzy by Von Zipper www. vonzipper.com | Shoes: Dolce Vita from Bloomingdales Boca Raton www.bloomingdales.com

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Jenna: Dress: Herve Leger from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton | Jewelry: Alchemia Blue Hydro-Quartz Ring, Alchemia orange Hydro-Quartz ring, Alchemia starburst ring by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com, Nut & Bolt Bracelets stylist creation. | Shoes: Christian Louboutin from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton Jamie: Dress: Herve Leger from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton | Jewelry: Alchemia Charoite Necklace, Citrine Prong set ring, Alchemia Pink Jasper ring, Alchemia Pink Hydro-Quartz ring, Alchemia purple drusy ring all by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com, Vintage pink ring by Lisa Marinucci. | Shoe: Giuseppe Zanotti Design from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton

“Our mother was and still is our style icon. Growing up we spent most of our time in her lavish closets and dressing area.”

amie & Jenna of Hot Pink Style are becoming styling ICON’s to the fashion industry. “The Factory” inspired by Andy Warhol is where their magic begins in South Florida. This is an exclusive look at the amazing duo that are climbing ladders in the fashion world. Getting to speak with the South Florida style icons themselves, Jenna and Jamie of Hot Pink Style shared their style secrets and techniques that make them one of the hottest styling duos out there. From individualized make up looks to body-type styling, these girls know how to make everyone look extraordinary! For one of the first times ever, the princesses of style gave an exclusive interview,

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giving us a sparkling peek into their diva lives. What got you into style initially? Were you always fashionable in school, or did you have any certain outside influences? Our mother was and still is our style icon. Growing up we spent most of our time in her lavish closets and dressing area; everything was always glamorous and decadent. How and when did you start your company? Did you begin styling people and that grew into the company? We have been doing this our whole lives (we say jokingly). Since we were young we were immersed into fashion

and beauty and it always stuck with us! Our company, Hot Pink Style was officially born four years ago…this is what we were meant to do! What types of events/people do you style and where? Our repertoire includes styling for fashion editorials, music videos, movies and commercials. To our private cliental services we do red carpet events, personal shopping, and closet edits. What has been your greatest accomplishment, your favorite event, or favorite person to style? Its so funny because we would say all of clients and projects are, our favorite…we just absolutely love what we do!

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Jenna: Top: Oggi from Kismet Vintage, Delray Beach www.kismetvintage.com | Pants: Vintage Bojeongles Original Skin-ease from Stylist Collection | Shoes: Christian Louboutin from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton | Jewelry: Alchemia Blue Hydro-Quartz Ring, Alchemia Squiggle Cuff, Alchemia Kyanite& Blue Topaz Ring all by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com. Vintage gold mesh bracelet, Panther leather and pearl silver cuff, Gold hoops with Dragon Amethyst Droplets all by Shiroiy D. Cama www.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels.com. | Belt: Vintage Bakelite from the Hot Pink Showroom | Bag: Givenchy from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www. neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton Jamie: Top: Lightning Theory from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton | Tights: Snakeskin print by Sneaky Fox www.sneakyfox.dk | Clutch: Diane Von Furstenberg from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton | Jewelry: Silver and Aventurine Bead Droplets Shoulder Duster Earrings by Shiroiy D. Cama www.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels.com. Alchemia Titanium Treated Quartz with Lip ring and Alchemia Pink HydroQuartz ring both by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com. Vintage Kenneth Lane from the Hot Pink Showroom. | Shoes: Brian Atwood from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton

Jamie: Jacket: Vintage ostrich feathers by C Couture. | Jewelry: Handmade round cuff with emerald center stone, 2” ring with amethyst emeralds and pearls, Vintage Byzantine Emerald and gold ring all by Shiroiy D. Cama www.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels.com, Labrodorite ring and Labradorite Necklace by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com | Tights: Gold from Sneaky Fox, www.sneakyfox.dk | Shoes: Dolce Vita from Bloomingdales Boca Raton www.bloomingdales.com

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Jenna: Dress: Vintage black sequin from Hot Pink Style Archives | Jewelry: Alchemia Pink Agate Drusy Ring, Alchemia Sleeping Beauty Swirl Cuff, Alchemia Bubble Cuff, Multi Gem Bracelet all by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com. Celestite ring by Chrystal Knuckles www.crystalknuckles.com. | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff from Bloomingdales Boca Raton www. bloomingdales.com. Turquoise and black deer-hide Fringe bag and Royal blue suede fringe bag both by Hippie on the Floorwww.hippieOntheFloor.com. | Shoes: Suede hot pink from Hot Pink Showroom Jamie: Top: Rachel Zoe from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton. | Tights: Grey by Sneaky Fox www.sneakyfox. dk | Jewelry: Alchemia green hydro ring, Alchemia blue hydro ring, Alchemia Pink Hydro-Quartz ring, Spike cuff, all from Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com. Large pearl and silver spacer hoop earrings by Shiroiy D. Cama www.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels.com. | Bag: Bottega Veneta from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus. com/bocaraton. LeSportsac sequin from Bloomingdales Boca Raton www.bloomingdales.com | Shoes: Leopard from the Hot Pink Showroom

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Jenna: Dress: Black sequin dress from Kismet Vintage, Delray Beach www.kismetvintage.com | Jewelry: 5” Amethyst and white Sapphire Cuff, and rectangular ring with starburst set with turquoise and pearls by Shiroiy D. Camawww.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels.com, Labradorite Necklace by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com , Amethst ring by Chrystal Knuckles, www.crystalknuckles.com. | Clutch: YSL from Neiman Marcus Boca Raton at Town Center Mall www.neimanmarcus.com/bocaraton | Tights: Smokey grey by Sneaky Fox, www.sneakyfox.dk | Hat: Vintage floppy hat from The Hot Pink Archives Jamie: Dress: Vintage dress from Kismet Vintage, Delray Beach www.kismetvintage.com | Jewelry: 4” Green and White Sapphire Cuff by Shiroiy D. Cama www.shiroiydcamagemsandjewels.com, Alchemia clear quartz ring, Alchemia orange Hydro-Quartz ring, Pink Hydro-Quartz necklace by Charles Albert www.charlesalbert.com, Gold deer ring by Sea of Bees www.seaofbeesjewelry.com | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs from Bloomingdales Boca Raton www.bloomingdales. com | Tights: Gold from Sneaky Fox, www.sneakyfox.dk | Hat: Vintage hat from The Hot Pink Archives

“You shouldn’t wear something that you don’t feel gorgeous, confident or amazing in, no matter what.” What are you current favorite trends for clothing, hair, makeup and accessories? Jenna: For clothing, I’m kind of obsessed with sorbet colors right now, and putting them together with winter whites and metallic’s, or pairing them with bold colors. Accessories that I am totally in love with right now is jewelry designer Shiroiy D. Cama, they are just exquisite precious and semi precious oversized pieces that make such a bold statement. I also love Gleam by Melanie Mills. Jamie: I’m loving a dewy fresh face for spring; loving nudes and peach tones on eyes, lips, and cheeks and obsessed with nude gloss.

don’t really love because we love all fashion! However, if we had to pick one we would both agree on, the “ Bad Cargo Capri Pant” that we see a lot of body styles wearing, and no matter what the body type is its just never a really flattering look. They seem to mostly be worn with a flat or sandal, which makes the cargo capri pant style even more frumpy. What are some of your golden rule style tips? Jamie: you shouldn’t wear something that you don’t feel gorgeous, confident, or amazing in, no matter what. Jenna: The right silhouette is key for your body, knowing what you want to highlight or disguise is so important.

style? Jamie: tights with everything, motorcycle boots, leather jackets, scarves, and hoops. Jenna: I always say a vintage piece... anything vintage is timeless and a never fail go-to.

What are some of your favorite designers? Jenna: Zac Posen, Missioni, Halston, Escada Jamie: Halston, Vivienne Westwood

What are some absolute fashion no no’s. Lip liner that shows, hair extensions that show, panty lines that show...and the biggest No No is the “Muffin Top”; What are your least favorite that is when your undergarments are styles? We are having a hard time What are some of your go- to tight which create a muffin top thinking of a particular style that we to styles that never go out of over your pants.

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The Hunger Games Trilogy: www.barnesandnoble.com Are you sad because your Twilight and Harry Potter series is finished? Well don’t be…The Hunger Games is a great trilogy that keeps you on the edge of your seat and the first movie is coming out in March so catch up on your reading! Mix/Match Plates: www.anthropologie.com Add some eclectic tabletop pieces to your dining table. Matchy matchy is out and mix/match is in! Find fun inspirational prints on places and combine them with fun glasses for a unique table setting.

Editor’s

Spring Picks! Gold hanging lamp: $299.00 www.zgallerie.com A great addition to your dining room

Tory Burch iPad case: www.toryburch.com What a fun and chic way to carry one of your most prized possessions!

Victoria sleigh bed www.zgallerie.com A romantic bed to spice up your bedroom

Candles sustained by nature: soy, 100% bees wax, and the wicks are lead free and cotton braided. www.wholefoods.com Kate Spade Shades: www.katespade.com This is one of the editor’s favorite accessories. Fun, fresh and works well with anything you wear.

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Amethyst Bloom Pillow: www. zgallerie.com $79.99 A great accessory to add a little feminity and romance to any room of the house.

Hanging swing chair: www.anthropologie.com How much fun is this? Not only can you cuddle up with your sweetie, but it is a great addition to your front/back porch or living area!

Sally Hansen Effects www.ulta.com 9.99 These are easy to put on and perfect for a fun occasion instead of regular nail polish.

Closet Make Over: www.californiaclosets.com Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring cleaning time and I know you need to organize your closet. What better way than hire a pro to come and make your word nightmare a dream room. Think Carrie Bradshaw in Sex & the City!

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y e l h As w a h s n Hi

Rising Star Ashley Hinshaw talks to ICON about her big leap from modeling to her new acting roles in LOL, Chronicle & Cherry which all hit theatres in 2012 By: Alyssa Ramos Photography: Josh Williams www.joshwilliamsphotography.com Styling: Gabrielle Lewis www.gabriellemlewis.com Hair: Casey Geren www.caseygerenhair.com Makeup: A.J. Fresquez | Assistant: Dean Elex Bais

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ull of wit, charm, and beauty, Ashley Hinshaw gives a glimpse into her exciting and fast-moving life while being prepped for her Icon cover shoot. From childhood dreams to dreams come true, her journey has been something you’d expect to see in a movie. Ashley says she always wanted to be an actress while growing up in Indiana, and laughingly admits she’d always get animal roles such as Toto and a bird in “Alice in Wonderland”. She even played a tree, but that never discouraged her. She wanted to move to Los Angeles after high school to be discovered, and as fate would have it, a well-known New York fashion photographer Bruce Weber discovered her, leading Ashley to Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister ads. Ashley’s modeling career excelled rapidly, landing her in shoots all over the world. She even had an apartment in Paris because she was back and forth between there and New York so much. “It’s crazy; starting in January I had never left the United States, and by June I had been all over the world,” she observes. During her modeling career, Ashley admits that she was a lot more stylish in New York compared to the more laid back vibe of Los Angeles. She used to wear a lot of black in New York and Paris, but in Los Angeles she loves to perk up an outfit with color. She likes looks such as Odelin, Parker, Ir Le Vigne and Alexander Wang, which she finds simple with a

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twist. Ashley also likes clothing that can be reinvented - clothing that’s versatile and comfortable. Ashley’s staple shoe is a suede boot, and her favorite boot designer is Elizabeth & James. In Los Angeles, Ashley rocks Converse, and says she is definitely not a fan of flip-flops. At the shoot Ashley wears a pair of worn flat leather boots she got from a movie she was in, keeping them because she liked them so much. In her makeup bag you would find Mac eye shadows, especially in natural neutral colors or a light purple. She’s also big on mascara, especially since she has blonde eyelashes, and loves her mascara by Dior. Recently she’s been getting into red lips, and admits that you definitely have to have the right mentality to wear it. She recounts, “I remember I wore red lips to the Teen Vogue party and was nervous at first; you definitely have to be bold to wear it.” As for those perfect blonde locks, Ashley says the hairstyles she’s trending toward now are the low ponytail, the fish tail, and the low braid, though she likes to change things up. She once dyed her hair red and loved it!

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Ashley says she loves modeling but wanted to act more than anything, and apparently destiny agreed. She fell upon a manager while in New York who sent her to her very first audition

PASOTTI OMBRELL www.pasottiombrelli.com Earrings by Tony Bowls

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(red feather strapless dress) Designer: Irina Shabayeva Style Name: Red Feather Dress Price: $6,995.00 www.irinashabayeva.com Misa Jewelry Vega Rays Bangle. $335 retail in vermeil, $340 retail in silver. www.misajewelry.com

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for a spot on the hit CW show, “Gossip Girl”. “It was so exciting, but I didn’t think I was going to get the part so I flew back to Los Angeles, and of course as soon as my phone got service when I landed I had a voicemail from my manager telling me not to leave New York and that I had gotten the part. I turned right back around.” Playing herself as a model as well as the notorious Chuck Bass’ love interest in the episode, Ashley recalls the cast being very friendly. It being her first major gig, Ashley admits to never having been around actors before but being very impressed by everyone’s sincerity. This was also her first time having a trailer. She playfully confesses to going camera crazy because she was so thrilled about it. Immediately after filming “Gossip Girl”, Ashley booked her second gig on “Fringe”. Everything happened so quickly, and in January of 2010 she moved to Los Angeles with no connections. She says that even though initially she would lose parts to bigger names, she was overly realistic, living in the moment, and extremely appreciative. Not being well known yet proved to have a bright side when it landed Ashley a role in the upcoming movie “LOL” featuring Miley Cyrus. Ashley says they were looking for someone lesser known to play Miley’s character’s best friend. Ashley says working

with Miley for her first big job was amazing yet intimidating, but that the star was very down to Earth and welcoming. Two weeks after finishing filming for “LOL”, Ashley was in South Africa filming the 21st Century Fox movie “Chronicle”. She claims it was probably her favorite to film because of the great location and cast. The movie follows three boys who accidentally obtain superpowers, using them for fun at first but eventually finding themselves in a whirlwind of predicaments. “Chronicle” hit theaters February 3rd. Next Ashley filmed the movie “Cherry”, set to debut in March and starring James Franco and Heather Graham. She plays an estranged prostitute, which she describes as interesting because it was the role furthest from her and a great opportunity to take a journey away from herself. Privy to my prying for juicy details about getting to make out with James Franco on screen, she laughed and told me he’s a great actor who gets very into his character.

In her downtime, Ashley enjoys hanging out in Santa Barbara. She’s big on antiquing and collecting weird things no one needs. One of her specific hobbies is collecting antique picture frames in which she displays artwork her ten-year-old goddaughter sends by mail.

As her dream of acting rapidly turns into an amazing reality, Ashley is so busy with acting that now that she only models as an actress, which she likes because now she’s “not just a clothes hanger”.

After such an amazing year, Ashley is excited and ready for her career as an actress, and shows truly genuine appreciation and gratitude for all of the opportunities that have presented themselves to her. spring 2012 iCON

LANVIN

LOVE

It is that time of year. It’s a time for new beginnings, the romance of Valentine’s Day and the fresh blooms of spring. These words alone bring to mind hearts and lace, romance and all things pretty. And when using the words ‘pretty’ and ‘romantic’ the first fashion label that comes to mind is that of the house of Lanvin. By Candice Sebring-Kelber

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Her signature style was marked with light, floral colors and famous for intricate elements including

eanne Lanvin, the founder of the label, was born in 19th century Paris in a time of great change in women’s clothing. She began her career in fashion at the tender age of sixteen working as an apprentice milliner and training as a dressmaker at Talbot in Paris. But it was the beautifully exquisite creations she designed for her young daughter that caught the eye of the fashionable and attracted the attentions of the wealthy who requested replicas for their own

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children. Soon, Lanvin was clothing the mothers as well, not to mention some of the greatest and most wellknown names in Europe at the time. And by 1909, Lanvin had joined the Syndicat de la Couture, marking her formal status as a couturier.

became lighter and less restrictive, especially with the entrance of the roaring ‘20’s. Jeanne Lanvin would become one of the most influential designers of this period. Her signature style was marked with light, floral colors and famous for intricate elements including delicate The early 20th century was a period beaded decoration, masterfully of transformation in the creative embroidered details and elaborate world. Art and design were evolving trimmings. from the strict, overbearing ways of the Victorian age into the free- Upon Lanvin’s death, the fashion flowing nouveau and deco styles house passed through a number and with this change came a new of hands including that of her sense of freedom. Women’s fashion daughter. In the 1990’s, the house

delicate beaded decoration, masterfully embroidered details and elaborate trimmings. was shuffled between various holding companies where the aging label’s image began to fade. But finally, a decade later the house landed back in the private hands of an investment group in 2001. And in October of that same year, Alber Elbaz, an Israeli fashion designer, was appointed artistic director of all activities of the oldest fashion house still in operation.

Saint Laurent and Krizia. Elbaz’s elegant and simple feminine style is often compared to Lanvin’s designs of the 1920’s and he has made great efforts to continue the founders work. With similar attention to detail and an eye for sophisticated beauty, Elbaz has become a media darling, as well as a favorite of many well know celebrities including the first lady of the United States.

only does he bring a refreshed but reminiscent sense with his timeless, ageless designs, he has also published a book containing more than 3,000 images documenting the evolution of the house of Lanvin. In keeping with this effort to reach the younger crowd, Lanvin partnered with retailer H&M in winter 2010 as their guest designer collaboration offering a well-priced line of Lanvin designed garments Before his appointment at Lanvin, Elbaz has also been instrumental in 200 stores worldwide. But Elbaz worked for a variety of well in bringing the house of Lanvin throughout all of these changes, known, high-end labels including into the 21st century and to the the Lanvin style remains; elegant, Geoffrey Beene, Guy Laroche, Yves eye of a younger generation. Not pretty and romantic. spring 2012 iCON

Ready-to-Wear

By Candice Sebring-Kelber

Spring 2012 Marchesa

Proenza Schouler

Ralph Lauren

f fashion is a forecast of the national mood, the good news is things are looking up. The collections from the Spring 2012 Ready-toWear shows in New York convey a light-hearted, colorful change of scenery from the previous seasons somber tones. Rich colors

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emanate as though from an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palette, dominating most looks with vibrant florals, sorbet-like pastels and bold color blocks. Simple, sophisticated silhouettes abound but in luxurious fabrics and textures. This refreshing blend heralds a new mood for a new year, a time to step out of the

darkness and spring forward into a fresh world outlook. Key trends for this season range from pretty florals and Gatsbyesque pastels to graphic tribal looks and bold color blocked pieces. And the broad spectrum doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there as designers put

Michael Kors

Narcisco Rodriguez

Calvin Klein

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For those looking for bolder style, the heavy influence of tribal Africa was recurrent in several shows. Michael Kors lead the pack with all out animal print paired with traditional khaki. Following the same thread, Gwen Stefani at L.A.M.B. displayed native inspired graphic print pantsuits and Oscar de la Renta did his duty with neutral, desert tones on soft chiffons.

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Ralph Lauren

Carolina Herrerra

to use every color of the rainbow pastels and florals stayed a common with varied tones and values. thread. Calvin Klein and Proenza Schouler created looks from delectable Sartorial influences of the past are sorbet colors and flowers sprung up evident in soft, elegant silhouettes and at Rodarte and Prabal Gurung like retro styling. Several labels known a burgeoning garden. Youthful and for their femininity including Ralph classic, the collections are at once Lauren, Marchesa and Oscar de la ladylike and graceful. Renta, showed looks reminiscent of the flapper styles of the roaring ‘20’s For those looking for bolder style, the covering silk dresses with beaded heavy influence of tribal Africa was fringe and feathers. recurrent in several shows. Michael Kors lead the pack with all out animal In keeping with the fresh, feminine print paired with traditional khaki. feeling of the blooming season, pretty Following the same thread, Gwen

Stefani at L.A.M.B. displayed native inspired graphic print pantsuits and Oscar de la Renta did his duty with neutral, desert tones on soft chiffons. But the boldest forms took shape in color blocking on everything from the simple dress at Carolina Herrerra to the multi-layered suit at Narcisco Rodriguez. Spring looks to bring 2012 out of the doldrums and depression of a bleak era, into a new, revived and refreshed global way of thinking. Here’s to a GREAT new year! spring 2012 iCON

How to Get a Guy to Want You

By: James Smith

If you really want to get a guy’s attention, whisper a secret to him and have your lips every so lightly touch his ear. That little move will have me entangled in whatever you have to say. Now, calm down there, sex kittens - I’m not saying you need to cop a feel on our man parts after we shake hands. Just give us something that lets us know you’re not afraid to get close.

Jokes

Turn-ons

There is a look my friends and I Ladies, there are many ways you always notice. We call it “the eye can switch a normal encounter to f@#k”, or “EF” for short. It’s that something unique. Here are some moment when you feel like you’re moves that definitely catch our at- being undressed and ravished just by a woman’s eyes. There’s no bettention. ter way to get our attention than with that one.

Eye Contact

Instantly, one of the first things I notice about a woman is her eyes. Some say they are a gateway to the soul, which makes sense. Eye contact is a powerful way to get someone’s attention, as well as portray intentions. 91

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Physical Flirting

Physical contact is another barrier you can cross that will surely spark our attention. Even a hand on the arm after you share a funny story won’t go unnoticed.

Nothing is sexier than a girl that can make me laugh. I have labeled someone as stuck-up and lifeless before finding myself in tears from laughter moments later, wanting more. Scared you might get friend-zoned after the jokes? Well, try to throw some compliments along with those looks I was talking about. We won’t miss an EF, I promise.

Laughter

It sounds similar to joking, but this is just an all-around good thing to use. Laughter is so powerful and energetic and should be used as much as possible.

I’m not saying to laugh at all of our jokes, especially if they’re dumb. In fact, let us know it’s a dumb joke while you laugh at us for saying it. We will appreciate it later.

you into a lost treasure we’re willing to scour the earth for.

Now, I’m not saying to hide every detail about yourself. If we can’t get your name and favorite pastimes, then we can’t so much as try to find out the other interesting facts. But if We like to stereotype women from we start talking about bedroom techthe moment we see you. Before niques and you’ve got some tricks up you’ve said a word, we have deteryour sleeve, hide some details from mined whether you are fun, slutty, us. We’ll begin to itch for more. snobby, intelligent, or just flat out boring. When I am caught offguard in a good way, my sex engine Wait, you’re telling me you’re an revs up a few thousand RPM. Olympic gymnast, but now you Surprises can be anything from a can’t do a cartwheel? Please. The fun fact, a special talent, an interest- more truthful you are about your ing story or a playful attitude. There opinions and preferences, the more have been many occasions where a genuine it makes you as a person, woman has sparked my interest by and that’s what we look for. It’s not flanking me with her dancing abil- fun to find out the naked truths later… especially if we’re naked. ity or her passion for surfing.

Surprises

Honesty

Spontaneity

I’m not asking you to tell me every little thing about yourself, just You want to do what? Hell, I’m don’t stretch the truth and attempt down. If we are hanging out, doing to convince me you wrestle sharks the normal routine of drinks or a for a living - although if you do, coffee, fine. But spice it up a bit! that is pretty hot. Any time a girl has offered up something random and exciting for the day, I have been up for the challenge. Again, you don’t need to get crazy with it, but try out a new hobby, go on a quick road trip, role-play… hey now, it couldn’t hurt.

Mystery

We crave the idea that there is something to you we don’t know yet. Your mysteriousness is a drug of knowledge that we need. It turns

Confidence

Tread lightly with this one. A woman’s comfort with who she is and how she holds herself is a very powerful tool. Acting like you own the world and that we should kiss the ground you walk on will leave you in a very lonely world. If you’ve got a certain belief or outlook on something, speak up, girlie! Even if we see it differently, it still shows that you’re passionate about something. That lets us know that you’ve got some spunk in you. We like spunk.

Playfulness

Wit & Intelligence

Drinking games, playful bets, dares, and dancing are all good ways that make our ears stand straight up with curiosity. I have never turned down a good thumb war.

If you have wit, you make the game a lot more fun and. I don’t know how else to say it - be more than a pretty face.

Oh, you have games? I like games. I like games A LOT. You are more intriguing to us if you’re playful. It’s something more than the same old regimen of questions: “Where are you from?”, “What do you like to do for a hobby?”, “What did you study?”

A girl who can discuss current events will always reign over a girl who can only talk about how her shoes match her brand new clutch. Don’t worry, we appreciate your fashion taste, but we’d like to have a conversation deeper than the reasons brown and black don’t go well together.

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to a lonely evening is to talk about yourself nonstop. We know you look good and we appreciate the time you took to dress up, but don’t make the whole discussion about you. I would take the girl who laughs and jokes over the one who can’t stop talking about how hot her dress makes her ass look, no matter which is truly the more attractive. That jabber gets boring, fast.

Your Phone

If we’re having a conversation, I prefer your attention to be towards something other than your Twitter feed. When you have a conversation with me and you’re head is buried in your Facebook app, I’m already planning ways to leave and find something more appealing, like someone who can talk face-to-face. It won’t kill you to text your friends later. The phone is a sign that the only thing you’re looking to play with later is an Angry Bird.

Vague Responses

Me: “So, what did you think about that movie?” Girl: “Um, it was nice…” Me: “Did you like it? Hate it? What was your favorite part?” Girl: “I don’t know. It was OK.” Wow, you’re exciting. Ladies, don’t be scared to speak your mind! It gawky pigeon in seconds. Please makes you genuine. If you give us try to avoid these approaches. nothing to work with, then there is As beautiful a creature as you are, nowhere to go. there are numerous things you can do that transform your elegance And if you don’t like the topic from that of a swan to that of a By far one of the quickest routes we’re talking about, change it. Just

Turn-Offs

Boastfulness & Cockiness

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Kicking our shin in the playground and running away doesn’t work anymore.

Lack of Adventure

If I run into a “Negative Nancy” about adventure, I’m off to find a different Amelia Earhart. Again, you don’t have to go skydiving and fire breathing with me (though that would be pretty awesome), but have a bit of curiosity toward as long as you don’t change it to out you were just talking the talk, the adrenaline-fueled lifestyle. how hot you look. we’re going to be upset when you If all the things the guy is mendon’t walk the walk. tioning sound absurd, suggest something more to your taste. Just Don’t get me wrong; being shy is don’t offer lying on the couch and cute sometimes. But if we have to We would prefer to engage with watching a movie as your daring pursue every move, we’re going to someone who has more life to night of adventure. feel like a creeper pretty quick. So them than Ben Stein. If it’s like please, help us keep the creepiness talking to a wall, you’re lucky if it out of our systems. remains exciting for a whopping As much as I’ve warned against 0.2 seconds. shyness and playfulness, don’t go If there’s a group of us talking to extremes. If you approach me about our dream vacation, don’t be scared to chime in. Even if yours is As much as we love to hear about at the bar and aim straight for my man bits before exchanging pleasto, I don’t know, Iowa. you, we don’t want to hear JUST antries, I’m going to want you testABOUT YOU. If you don’t want to ed for rabies. know anything about us, that tells With words comes life! This goes us you don’t really care. Looks may mean a lot for first enhand in hand with the shyness, but counters, but I’d like to get to know we can’t really go anywhere if you There’s usually a simple solution to some things about you before you this - every time you find something tear me to shreds and leave my cardon’t talk. you’d like to talk about (shopping, cass in the street. TV, hobbies, fantasies), ask us our Now, role-playing and toying with thoughts on it as well. It provides a people can be fun, but don’t take bit more life to the topic. If there’s anything you get from this,

Shyness

Boring Attitude

Sexual Brutishness

Selfishness

Quietness

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it to extremes. We actually want to get to know you.

Walls

Playing hard to get can be fun, but If you’re telling me you’re some there is a fine line to how hard it outdoors girl who loves hiking and should be (pun intended). You’ve kayaking, well then we’re going to got show us there’s some interest, go hiking and kayaking. If we find or we’re giving up pretty quickly.

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