FASHION MAGAZINE
SPRING 2011
TOP 5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU
GORGEOUS
COUNTRY CHIC
Re-think the Way You Wear Western
HOW-TO:
FAKE FLAWLESS SKIN
(It’s as Easy as 1,2,3)
SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER
Hot Yoga for a Hotter You
TEAR-OUT BONUS!
EAT RIGHT, FEEL GREAT Tips and Tricks for the Girl On-The-Go
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MARIA WARD Editor-in-Chief
from the editor
Deputy Editor Kelsey Isenberg Executive Editor Stephanie Kelly Associate Editor Katy Charles Fashion Editor Samantha Brody, Katie Wood Accessories Editor Kayleigh Winslow Beauty Editor MaryAnn Barone Design Director Sierra Piland Public Relations Director Nicole Holmes, Kati Blaylock Advertising Director Casey Brown Photography Editor Alexandra Brawley Treasurer Jena Collier Copy Editor Jacqueline Scott Blog Editor Jacqueline Scott Webmaster Moe Dabbagh
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Carly Fields Madeline Gregg Sarah Leonard Kaelyn Malkoski Caroline Zapatero
EDITORIAL
I’M PROUD TO SHARE that as Editor-in-Chief of Kaleidoscope, I recently received the honor of being inducted in to Carolina’s oldest and highest honorary society, the Order of the Golden Fleece, for my “exemplary contributions” to Kaleidoscope Fashion Magazine. I was presented this award for having made a “lasting contribution to the university”, as did other society members – Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm, by means of my work with Kaleidoscope. Perhaps I have made a lasting impression through my work with this magazine, but this magazine has also made a lasting impression on me. My experience with Kaleidoscope has truly defined my entire college career and enriched my life enormously over the past four years. When I joined the Kaleidoscope staff as a fashion assistant at the beginning of my first semester during freshman year, the magazine was just two years old with a mere two issues per year and our fashion shows and fashion spreads were compiled with clothing and accessories pulled from various staffers’ closets. Our name wasn’t very well-known across campus, and we struggled to stand out as a serious and credible publication because of the fact that we were a fashion magazine in a swarm of political, art and travel campus publications. Since my beginnings with Kaleidoscope, our staff has quadrupled, our number of issues and number of pages doubled, and of most importance, our name has been branded on the face of this university’s publication scene. I feel very lucky to have been able to see Kaleidoscope grow in to the magazine that it is today, and I am so proud of how far it has come. It took the dedication and devotion from many truly incredible staffers to bring it this far, and I feel honored to have had the chance to be a part of that experience. From where it began to what it has become, every moment with Kaleidoscope has made a lasting impression on not only my life but also on my heart.
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Maria Ward Editor-in-Chief
Rachel Allen Meghan DeMaria Missy Fournier Grace Joyal Sydney Leonard
DESIGN
Alyssa Bailey Melissa Cahoon Chelsea Capps Sara Creef Kelsey Isenberg Jasmine Lamb M. Christina Serrano Katie Steen Anna Thompson Elizabeth Trent Courtney Tye
PUBLIC RELATIONS Meghan Abernathy Lindsay Albright Austyn Canada Moe Dabbagh Charlotte Ekberg Wevine Fidelis Jordy Isenhour Casey Johnson Jasmine Lamb Jennifer Northington Ashton Overholt Chelsea Parker
ADVERTISING Dana Blohm Kate Farmer Amy Overton
PHOTOGRAPHY Kelly Bolick Emily Nycum
FASHION 10 STYLE STAPLES
Investment pieces worth saving up for
11 I HEART SOLDES
Style secrets of a French fashionista
14 COUNTRY CHIC
Kaleidoscope takes to the farm with these flirty and fun spring styles
FEATURES 22 HEAT UP YOUR WORKOUT
Crank up the heat and feel the burn – burning calories that is
23 CALORIE CARDS
Tricks on health, diet and other smart eating habits for the girl on the go
WEBSITE TO WATCH 25 BOUTIQUES.COM
Your very own personal shopper is just one click away
20 SUSTAINABLE STYLE
Animal-friendly and fashion-forward
21 BLAZERS AND SHORTS The new ‘it’ combo for cool-girl style
BEAUTY BIG COVER UP 08 THE A step-by-step guide to conceal, cover and camouflage your skin’s own worst enemy
09 BEAUTY ON A BUDGET Beauty-buys that won’t break the bank
TOP 10 MOST
26 FASHIONABLE FILMS
Some of the iconic screen-siren styles from our favorite flicks
ON THE COVER
spring 2011
CONTENTS
ON MODEL, REBECCA HART: RACHEL PALLY DRESS, $214; SCOUT & MOLLY’S. EARRINGS, $39; MONKEE’S. KARDASHIAN NECKLACE, $100; UNIQUITIES. HAIR AND MAKEUP BY YVETTE CANNAS. PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALEXANDRA BRAWLEY.
IN EVERY ISSUE 02 EDITOR’S LETTER 04 THAT’S HOT 05 TREND ALERT 06 ALL ABOUT ACCESSORIES 07 STUDENT WITH STYLE 12 HER WAY TO YOUR WAY This publication funded at least in part by Student Fees which were appropriated and dispersed by the Student Government at UNC-Chapel Hill
FASHION F STAF S PICK
That’s Hot
WHAT OUR STAFF CAN’T QUIT BUZZING ABOUT COOL EYESHADOW
In icy shades of blue, these refreshingly cool colors will make even the smallest peepers pop.
BRIGHT DRESS
Stand out in a good way and say ‘buh-bye’ to pastels this spring. Designer collections full of hot hued items burned up the spring runways and Joseph’s fuchsia frock is right on trend.
PLATFORM PUMPS
Shake up the 70s trend of the season with a pair of chunky platform pumps. Totally retro and amazingly comfortable – we can’t get enough of this groovy standout style. OPENING CEREMONY LACE PLATFORM PUMPS, $575; SHOPBOP.COM
SUE DEVITT MARINE MINERALS EYE PALETTE, $37.50; BLOOMINGDALES.COM
HOT HUED CLUTCH This clutch is both simple chic and downtown cool with just the right amount of luxe to polish off any ensemble no matter what your style.
BOLD BELT
This patent-leather belt is a simple and stylish way to wear this season’s color-pop trend and will add that perfect punch of color when paired with spring’s soft neutrals.
MARC BY MARC JACOBS LEATHER ‘BIANCA’ CLUTCH, $298; BLOOMINGDALES.COM
LUXE BANGLES
So very Nicole Richie and surprisingly versatile, the soft yellow shade of these bangles is one of those impossible-to-clash colors.
TOPSHOP PATENT LEATHER BELT, SIMILAR STYLES AVAILABLE AT TOPSHOP.COM JOSEPH SILK DRESS, $395; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
KENNETH JAY LANE 22-K BANGLES, $375 FOR A SET OF 5, AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM 4 KALEIDOSCOPE SPRING 2011
CAT-EYE SHADES
So very utterly glamorous, these cat-eye shades are the ultimate fussfree staple accessory of the season. DIOR ‘MY LADY DIOR 5’ SUNGLASSES, $295; BLOOMINGDALES.COM
FASHION
Cacharel
Prada
Missoni
Trend Alert: Pairing Prints DESIGNERS WERE ALL OVER THE PRINT-ON-PRINT TREND THIS SEASON. MIX AND MATCH STYLES AND SHADES FOR A FUN, ECLECTIC ENSEMBLE By Katie Wood MODEL KASHMIRA KALE WEARS A CHARLIE JADE TOP ($84), WAVERLY GREY SKIRT ($158) AND SWEETIE PIE ‘GRACE’ NECKLACE ($48); HADLEY EMERSON, (919) 537-8264. HAIR AND MAKEUP BY AVEDA STUDENTS. PHOTOGRAPHED BY KELLY BOLICK.
DIOR ‘TAHITI’ SANDALS, PRICE UPON REQUEST; NORDSTROM.COM
ROBERTO CAVALLI FLORAL-PRINT CREPE DRESS, PRICE UPON REQUEST; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
AURÉLIE BIDERMANN SILVER-PLATED BANGLE, $80; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
BURBERRY SILK SCARF, $450; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
BALENCIAGA OVERSIZED ROUND SUNGLASSES, $345; BLOOMINGDALES.COM SPRING 2011 KALEIDOSCOPE 5
FASHION
All About Accessories ACCESSORIES FOR SPRING THAT ARE AS STYLISH AS THEY ARE STRIKING By Kayleigh Winslow
SUMMER SCARF This stylish, silk scarf is just so effortlessly cool.
BRACELET
We’ll pair this bracelet with a soft summer maxi skirt for a little bohemian flair. AURÉLIE BIDERMANN 18-K SHELL BRACELET, $470; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
BAG The mod, color-block print makes this shoulder bag the ultimate statement piece.
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG HAMMERED-SILK SCARF, $165; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG LEATHER ‘HARPER’ BAG, $425; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
SUNGLASSES
These shades are classic, chic and so very Audrey Hepburn à la “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
WEDGES
So much style, such a great price.
JIMMY CHOO ‘PHOENIX’ SANDALS, $395; NORDSTROM.COM
VICTORIA BECKHAM ‘MODERN CAT’ SUNGLASSES, $470; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM 6 KALEIDOSCOPE SPRING 2011
FASHION
Student with Style
GET HER LOOK!
By Missy Fournier
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hile you’re strolling around campus, it’s easy to spot those girls who are obviously attempting to recreate the fashions seen on the runways. However, true style doesn’t have to be extravagant. Subtle sartorial choices often stand out more. PAIGE LAGER, a sophomore advertising major, keeps her style fresh with vintage-inspired pieces from her Georgia roots. Her go-to outfit is skinny jeans and a blouse-type, comfortable top. Walking the line between style and comfort takes expertise. Kaleidoscope found out what it takes to achieve her simple, timeless look. KS: How would you describe your style? PL: Classic. I like to buy things that I’ll be able to wear for a long time. KS: Where are your three favorite places to shop and why? PL: ShopBop.com, Saks Fifth Ave. and Madewell. I love ShopBop because it has everything, and I love getting packages in the mail. You can always find something great to buy in Saks or Madewell; they’re never hit or miss. KS: Who is your favorite designer? PL: Currently, it’s Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé. Chloé collections use very little color but are so beautifully designed, simple and elegant. I would wear all Vince and Joie if I could because they’re so comfortable and easy. If all my clothes had to be one brand, I would choose one of those two. KS: What trends are you excited about for the spring? PL: Neutral colors. I love wearing white!
PHOTOGRAPHED BY KELLY BOLICK HAUTE HIPPIE FEATHER-AND-SATIN VEST, $595; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
ACNE CREPE SHIRT, $270; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
MARC BY MARC JACOBS LEATHER ‘NATASHA’ BAG, $430; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
KS: What’s your best fashion secret or advice? PL: Heels make everyone look taller and skinnier! Throw on a comfortable pair of wedges and the outfit instantly looks better.
MOTO FLARED JEANS, $80; TOPSHOP.COM STELLA MCCARTNEY MESH-AND-CANVAS ESPADRILLES, $445; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM SPRING 2011 KALEIDOSCOPE 7
BEAUTY
The Big Cover Up A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO CONCEAL A BLEMISH AND FAKE FLAWLESS SKIN By MaryAnn Barone
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oes splotchy, spotty skin make you want to scream? The mere sign of a pimple can easily turn your day from great to get-me-out-of-here, but there’s no reason to hide when you’ve got the right tools to cover it up. Get a flawless face with our guide to using concealer to camouflage your skin’s worst enemy.
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Apply an oil-free tinted moisturizer to your entire face to even skin tone and smooth rough patches. Squeeze a small amount of concealer onto a thin makeup brush and dot it directly on top of the pimple. Using small brushstrokes, spread the concealer over the pimple until it’s completely covered. Lightly tap your ring finger from the edges of the pimple outward to blend the concealer into your surrounding skin. Finish by dusting translucent powder over the area to set your makeup in place.
E.L.F. CONCEALER BRUSH, $1; EYESLIPSFACE.COM
MAKE UP FOR EVER FULL COVER CONCEALER, $30; SEPHORA STORES AND SEPHORA.COM
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PHYSICIANS FORMULA MINERAL WEAR TALC-FREE MATTE FINISHING WEAR, $11.95; DRUGSTORE.COM
LAURA MERCIER OIL-FREE TINTED MOISTURIZER, $42; SEPHORA.COM
BEAUTY
Beauty Quick Hits
FOR DRAMATIC LOOK-AT-ME LASHES MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VOLUM’ EXPRESS ONE BY ONE MASCARA IN ‘BLACKEST BLACK’, $6.49; TARGET STORES AND TARGET.COM
THE PRICE IS RIGHT By MaryAnn Barone
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n a recent study by Sally Beauty Supply, 60 percent of the women surveyed responded that price is the biggest influence on what beauty products they buy. Want the best beauty products without spending lots of bucks? Check out our list below of the best for less.
FOR A HINT OF TINT ON LIPS ROSEBUD PERFUME CO. SMITH’S ROSEBUD SALVE, $6; SEPHORA.COM
FOR GLOWING LIT-FROM-WITHIN SKIN OLAY ‘QUENCH PLUS’ FIRMING BODY LOTION, 13.4 FL. OZ., $7.99; DRUGSTORE.COM
FOR SHINY, SILKY STRANDS PANTENE PRO-V ‘NATUREFUSION SMOOTH VITALITY’ SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER, $4.99-$6.99; DRUGSTORE.COM
FOR FLUSHED AND FLIRTY CHEEKS E.L.F. STUDIO BLUSH IN ‘PINK PASSION’, $3; EYESLIPSFACE.COM
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FASHION
Style Staples NO MATTER THE TREND DU JOUR, THESE WARDROBE STAPLES BELONG IN EVERY CLOSET By Grace Joyal
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hink about all the times you’ve walked by a store, fallen in love with the dress in the window, gone inside to check the price and been crushed by the triple-digit price tag.
pay” tab to enter your personal work details, taxes and daily expenses. Then enter in the price of whatever it is you’re dying to buy and see how long you’ll have to work before it’s yours.
If you’re a working woman, a pricey item doesn’t have to be out of reach, and a new online tool will help you see that. DaysToPay. com is a new online calculator that shows you how long you have to work to afford that next must-have item.
When you’re saving up for something, it’s important to know that some things are better to splurge on than others.
Select the “configure your days to
The key is to spend on pieces that you will wear again and again, including cashmere sweaters, LBDs, button-up shirts, ballet flats and trench coats.
CASHMERE SWEATER
BLACK FLATS Ballet flats are as classic as it gets. The ultimate ballet flats are the quilted Chanels. You can find them in a variety of colors and materials—from eggplant to sage, and satin to patent, a girl can never have enough ballet flats. They are the go-to footwear choice when you’re torn over what to slip on. And you’ll be happy you invested in a nice pair when you’re running errands all day.
TRENCH COAT Owning a trench coat is a nobrainer. It can make anyone look like they mean business. And with its built-in belt, it complements every body type. Trench coats are versatile— they’re perfect for when it rains, but also great for cooler summer days. And they can be worn over every type of outfit, for day or night. Wear your trench coat for an instant outfit pick-me-up.
The cashmere sweater is perfect for all year. Find one in a neutral color, like beige or grey, and look cool and casual. In the winter, layer it with other pieces, and in the summer, slide it on when the sun sets and the temperature drops. A good cashmere sweater will last you years and will retain its softness. J.CREW CASHMERE ‘MAUREEN’ SWEATER, $158; JCREW.COM
LITTLE BLACK DRESS Every girl needs a little black dress. It’s effortless to take an LBD from day to night—add some glitzy accessories, swipe up your locks and amp up the heel height and you’ll be ready for a night out on the town. Get inspired by Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” in that memorable Givenchy dress, and go for a longer, more elegant dress. Or if you’re feeling flirty and fabulous, find an LBD that hits just above the knee. 10 KALEIDOSCOPE SPRING 2011
SEE BY CHLOÉ LEATHER BALLET FLATS, $225; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
LEATHER BAG Investing in a really great structured bag is well worth the dollars. Toting a chic leather bag around town will instantly add sophisticated elegance to your look. A leather bag will retain its shape for years. Faux leather purses start to fray and crackle, while real leather purses get better with age. THEORY STRETCH-JERSEY ‘ALCOA’ DRESS, $325; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
MICHAEL KORS LEATHER ‘GIA’ SATCHEL, $695; BLOOMINGDALES.COM
MIU MIU TWILL TRENCH COAT, PRICE UPON REQUEST; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
I Heart Soldes
FASHION
HOW TO SHOP LIKE A PARISIAN By Katy Charles
Les soldes (n.) /solde/ 1. the French word for sales. 2. the most wonderful time of the year.
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n France, there are no permanent salerooms or sale racks. You can’t return to a store to find those pricey boots suddenly on sale...unless you’re shopping during les soldes. For two fiveweek periods each year, shopkeepers and department stores are allowed to roll out their giant red soldes signs and mark down their high-end merchandise to more reasonable and affordable prices. Les soldes d’hiver (winter sales) begin on the second Wednesday of January, and les soldes d’été (summer sales) begin on the third Wednesday of June; both signal a frenzied time of selective shopping and bargain hunting. My weeks spent in Paris have led me to wonder how the French can look so chic all the time (it’s a stereotype, but a true one) and still have money to pay the rent. The answer lies in their shopping techniques, as noted:
Avoid the stores at peak times. Clothing stores are usually busier on weekends and evenings than on weekday afternoons. Making a clear-headed decision about whether you really need another pair of jeans will be easier when you don’t feel pressured to hurry out of the dressing room. Find a signature item. Whether it’s a scarf, a watch or perfume, French women always seem to have something that makes them stand apart from their black-clad comrades (another true stereotype: French people love black). But don’t look too hard for it. There’s no surer path to frustration than by shopping for that perfect piece because it’s usually the one thing you’ll never find. As you window shop, see what naturally catches your eye.
Look for classic pieces you’ve been craving. Sales can be a great time to invest in something you’ve always wanted, be it a leather jacket, heeled boots or a timeless pair of earrings. While buying trendy items on sale is a great way to save and still look up-to-date, you’ll get more satisfaction from finding a piece you’ll wear forever. If you wouldn’t buy it for the full price, is it really worth it? Quality over quantity is an overarching theme in French wardrobes. But don’t let the price tag trick you; before you stroll up to the register with an armload of discounted clothes, ask yourself how much you would like the pieces as much if they weren’t on sale. French women only wear pieces they love - if they don’t love it, they don’t buy it.
TRÈS CHIC! FRENCH-INSPIRED FASHION FINDS: J BRAND COTTON-BLEND ‘HOULIHAN’ PANTS, $265; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
SONIA BY SONIA RYKIEL COTTON DRESS, $370; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
ETOILE ISABEL MARANT COTTON-CREPE ‘KIM’ TOP, $225; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SILK-CHIFFON SCARF, $295; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
H&M FAUX LEATHER SADDLE BAG, $34.95; H&M STORES
ROSEGOLD ‘CATHERINE’ WEDGES, $168; BLOOMINGDALES.COM
VINCE CAMUTO ‘NORDA’ BOOTIES, $129; BLOOMINGDALES.COM SPRING 2011 KALEIDOSCOPE 11
Her Way to Your Way ANNA SUI RUFFLED LACE CAMISOLE, $260; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
TOPSHOP LEATHER ‘SOPHIA’ CROSS-BODY BAG, $150; TOPSHOP.COM
LAUREN BY RALPH LAUREN GOLD HOOP EARRINGS, $44; BLOOMINGDALES.COM
PELLE MODA PLATFORM ‘FRANKY’ SANDALS, $180; SHOPBOP.COM
Rebecca Taylor
J. CREW PLEATED ORGANZA ‘JOSIE’ SKIRT, $120; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
WAL G SHEER BLOUSE, $56; TOPSHOP.COM
H&M SILK SHORTS, $24.85; H&M STORES
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG JACKET, PRICE UPON REQUEST; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
Christian Cota
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NINE WEST PLATFORM ‘ELONA’ SANDALS, $119; NINEWEST.COM
FASHION STEAL RUNWAY STYLES AND SCORE THE DESIGNER LOOK FOR LESS RARE BUCKLE SHOULDER DRESS, $90; TOPSHOP.COM
TOPSHOP FLAT TOP SUNGLASSES, $36; TOPSHOP.COM
FOREVER 21 STRETCH WOVEN BELT, $6.80; FOREVER21.COM TOPSHOP CHIFFON BOW KNOT ‘HARMONY’ SANDALS, $55; TOPSHOP.COM
MARC BY MARC JACOBS LEATHER CROSSBODY BAG, $230; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
FOREVER 21 ‘PSYCHADELIC’ MAXI DRESS, $27.80; FOREVER21.COM
Lanvin
TOPSHOP OVERSIZED SUNGLASSES, $32; TOPSHOP.COM FOREVER 21 MULTI STRAND CHAIN NECKLACE, $6.80; FOREVER21.COM
TOPSHOP ‘ETHNIC’ BANGLES, $40 FOR SET OF 3; TOPSHOP.COM
Milly FOREVER 21 LEATHERETTE SANDALS, $7.50; FOREVER21.COM SPRING 2011 KALEIDOSCOPE 13
country
CHIC THE WIDE-OPEN SPACES OF THE COUNTRYSIDE ARE MOVING IN ON THE CRAMPED CLOSETS OF WOMEN EVERYWHERE
PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALEXANDRA BRAWLEY
THIS PAGE: TULLE SWEATER DRESS ($70), RING ($15) AND NECKLACE ($38); FAB’RIK, (919) 918-7880. OPPOSITE PAGE: JOIE TOP ($198), CITIZENS OF HUMANITY JEANS ($228), EARRINGS ($32), SCARF ($30) AND HOUSE OF HARLOW BRACELET ($80); UNIQUITIES, (919) 933-4007. RING, $30; MONKEE’S, (919) 967-6830.
THIS PAGE: DREW SHIRT ($98) AND TRINA TURK ‘TISBURY 2’ SKIRT ($190); MONKEE’S. OPPOSITE PAGE: TIBI ‘SERGENTI’ SILK DRESS ($310) AND EARRINGS ($25); SCOUT & MOLLY’S, (919) 969-8886. BELT, $98; FRENCH CONNECTION.
THIS PAGE: RACHEL PALLY DRESS, $214; SCOUT & MOLLY’S. RING, $30; MONKEES’S. BELT, $58; ANTHROPOLOGIE. OPPOSITE PAGE: FAB’RIK BY FAB’RIK SKIRT ($40), ARK & CO. SHIRT ($40), RING ($15) AND EARRINGS ($12); FAB’RIK.
MODEL, REBECCA HART. HAIR AND MAKEUP BY YVETTE CANNAS, PHONE NUMBER (919)413-1452. SPECIAL THANKS TO LAZY TREE FARM AND BLACKWOOD & SON ANGUS FARM.
FASHION
Sustainable Style FASHION-FORWARD VEGAN STYLES FOR THE ANIMAL-FRIENDLY FASHIONISTA
VERY CUTE (AND VERY VEGAN) ACCESSORIES
By Stephanie Kelly and Jacqueline Scott
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egetarian, organic and vegan are words synonymous with foods, right? Just when everyone caught onto the latest diet trend, fashion, too, jumped on the bandwagon of the vegan phenomenon. Just like Andy Sachs was unaware of the significance of her cerulean, not blue, sweater in The Devil Wear’s Prada, you may be unaware of the origins of the clothes on your back. Vegan fashion comprises clothing and accessories made from cruelty-free sources. Instead of purchasing cattle hide animal products, look for natural man-made fibers, like cotton, hemp, linen, microfiber, ramie, pleather and imitation leather. Brands such as Alex and Ani jewelry, Matt & Nat handbags and Loomstate clothing and home goods are making stylish products that are trendy and are safe for the environment. Bags made by Matt & Nat, for example, look and feel like real leather, but contain no animal by-products. The company also uses recycled plastic bottles as the inside lining of bags. Alex and Ani jewelry products are handcrafted from recycled materials, avoiding destructively mined gold. Founder and creative designer, Carolyn Rafaelian embraces a philosophy based upon using eco-friendly, recycled materials made entirely in the U.S. Rafaelian believes that by creating these designs, consumers can use their purchases to make a difference in protecting our planet and our future. In response to the newfound popularity, ecofriendly clothing and accessories have been garnering celebrity and media buzz. Natalie Portman, a stringent supporter of “green” living, recently celebrated her engagement with a ring made entirely of earth-friendly, sustainable materials and craftsmanship. Portman’s ballerina beau designed her ring with recycled platinum, an antique center stone (her “something old”) and accenting pave diamonds taken from a conflict-free mine.
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MATT & NAT ‘ELM’ FAUX SUEDE HANDBAG, $220; MATTANDNAT.COM
MATT & NAT ‘HENDRIX’ HANDBAG, $165; MATTANDNAT.COM
THAKOON SILK ONE-SHOULDER GOWN, $1,865; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
In Nov. 2010, Lexus and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) collaborated to celebrate and support sustainable fashion design by establishing the Eco Fashion Challenge. Among ten finalists, three were selected to receive support for their Fall 2011 show or presentation in February. The Runway to Green collection, launched on March 29, sets to create awareness about the environment. Exclusive items from Thakoon, Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Tory Burch, Marni, Michael Kors and Diane Von Furstenberg, among others, are part of the collection. Items will be sold in retail stores and on Neta-Porter.com. While designs are not 100 percent green or vegan, designers integrated sustainable manufacturing practices into their production. 10 percent of the collection’s proceeds will benefit green organizations, including Alliance of Climate Protection, Natural Resource Defense Council and the United Nations Environmental Programme’s Billion Tree Campaign.
MATT & NAT ‘MEDEA’ PLUSH CLUTCH, $95; MATTANDNAT.COM
ALEX AND ANI ‘OYSTER-AND-PEARL EXPANDABLE WIRE BANGLE’ IN GOLD, $38; ALEXANDANI.COM
ALEX AND ANI ‘CHERISH’ EARRINGS IN GOLD, $68; ALEXANDANI.COM
ALEX AND ANI MINI SCRIPT INITIAL NECKLACE IN GOLD, $68; ALEXANDANI.COM
FASHION
Blazers & Shorts
MODERNIZE THE CLASSIC SUIT BY PAIRING YOUR FAVORITE BLAZER WITH TAILORED SHORTS AND A SPRING BOOTIE By Stephanie Kelly
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round that time when it starts getting warm during the day but stays chilly at night, it seems that spring fever infects just about everyone and causes widespread disdain for appropriately warm going-out clothes. It’s as if the first few warm rays of spring’s sunshine erase all desire to cover an inch more of skin than necessary, even if it’s still 30 degrees at night. In fashion’s defense, however, those in the loop understand that there is a fine line between being out of season and being dressed for the weather. That said, Kaleidoscope is happy to report a stylish and blazing solution hit runways this spring.
LOOKS WE LOVE
THE BLAZER
We love it for interviews and in the office because of its ability to add polish to just about any ensemble -- and keep us a little bit warmer in our icy cubicles. On days when you don’t want to sacrifice style for warmth, there really is no better solution. The blazer holds the same allure when you want to wear a light jacket out at night. But how do you avoid looking business casual in a blazer at the bar?
THE SHORTS
Though tailored and knee-length shorts made an appearance at the spring shows, stick with short, more casual styles for nighttime. We love white shorts with a navy blazer for a more American classic look, or for something edgier, try out a destroyed light-denim rinse with a black blazer. Add some wedges and your legs will earn a few mile points.
3.1 Phillip Lim PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHOPBOP.COM 3.1 PHILLIP LIM DOUBLE BREASTED ‘GARCONNET’ BLAZER ($650), MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘MORGAN’ TEE ($68), ROBERT RODRIGUEZ LEATHER SHORTS ($425) AND VERA WANG ‘CARA’ BOOTIES ($425); SHOPBOP.COM
RAG & BONE COTTON DINNER JACKET ($315), T BY ALEXANDER WANG TENCEL VARIEGATED RIB TANK ($96), DIANE VON FURSTENBERG ‘NOTRINA’ LEATHER CARGO SHORTS ($445) AND ALEXANDER WANG ‘NOEMI’ COMBAT BOOTIES ($685); SHOPBOP.COM
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Heat Up Your Workout JACQUELINE SCOTT SWEATS THE LATEST YOGA TREND
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’d heard about hot yoga through friends and friends of friends alike. So when it came time for me to step inside Open Door yoga studio of Raleigh for my first hot yoga session, I had naturally done my research beforehand. Hot yoga. I knew it was going to be hot; that was a no-brainer. I knew I was consequently going to sweat. And while it was yoga, I found the moves to be more complex – definitely not for a newbie. I completely underestimated just how much sweat would pour from my body. The first thing I felt upon walking into the studio was the heat wafting from the yoga room. The air of a hot yoga studio, comparable to that of a sauna, is a scorching 103 degrees and 50-percent humidity caused by bodies. The further back from the door you lay your mat, the less fresh air you’ll get; hot yoga beginners should show up early to get a place by the door. Only advanced hot yoga enthusiasts undertake the back of the room. Mirrors lined the wall and the early morning sun peeked through the window. I was half-awake and already feeling a repeat of the banana I’d inhaled while running out the door. Our instructor guided us through 26 poses, but the sound of cracking toes and heavy breathing could be heard, like some sort of music carrying over her motivational words. The poses are based on those from basic yoga but focus more on balance and strength; at one point, we balanced on our tiptoes while bobbing our bodies up and down by bending at the knees. The amount of concentration on balance and posture required for hot yoga, not to mention the heat, had the sweat dripping from my body. I felt like a wrung-out towel. Hot yoga instructors, like Renee Whitley, advise people to be wellhydrated and maintain an empty stomach prior to a hot yoga session. My mistake? Eating a banana on my ride over to the studio, thinking it would give me energy.
PREP
I’ve had tiny snacks prior to regular yoga sessions before with no problem so I didn’t take Whitley’s advice. Less than half-way through the session, I felt so light-headed. At the end of the class, Whitley eased us into meditation and advised us to head outside into the cooler air of the studio when our bodies were ready; moving too quickly from the hot sauna room to the cooler outdoors could cause dizziness or nausea. I didn’t feel great following the session, but I felt flushed of toxins and I burned about 1,000 calories. I would take another hot yoga class but because of the physical and mental preparation involved, I find spin classes and more run-of-themill cardio workouts more convenient. If you’re not sure if the hot yoga trend is for you - I didn’t - Open Door yoga studio offers different level hot yoga sessions by donation, allowing you to try out a class for however much you want to fork over to keep the studio running.
TIPS AND TRICKS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR YOGA WORKOUT MULBERRY TWILL FOLD-UP BAG, $265; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
HELMUT LANG JERSEY TANK, $150; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
WHAT (NOT) TO EAT Lots of water and no food. You’ll need to have an empty stomach and be well-hydrated.
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ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY LEGGINGS, $95; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE @ NET-A-PORTER.COM
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO WEAR
Make sure to bring a towel to lay across your mat. This will soak up the sweat that pours from your body. After class, the towel will be like a wet sponge.
Dress sensibly. Shorts are not recommended since sweating leads to slipping. Capris will absorb sweat while also allowing you to breathe, and a tank-top will allow you to move freely while breathing easy.
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Uncomplicated Calorie Control
Starbucks Coffee For most college students, caffeine in the morning is an integral part of our daily routines. Next time, make sure the kick-start to your day doesn’t also knock out all your calories for the day. Best Choice Iced Skinny Latte 60 calories
By Sydney Leonard
Worst Choice White Hot Chocolate 310 calories What’s the calorie content of my favorite item?
When eating meals on campus, it can be difficult to determine what is healthiest to eat. By making simple choices about the calories you consume on a daily basis, you can easily improve the overall quality of your diet.
Caffè Latte 100 calories Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Beverage 140 calories Caramel Macchiato 140 calories Gingerbread Latte 150 calories
Chick-Fil-A
Alpine Bagel
Everybody loves indulging in a little fast food on campus every now and then, but beware! Most fast food is laden with calories and easily throws off your food regime.
Who doesn’t love getting a bagel at Alpine while studying? But do you really know how many calories you are consuming with your morning bagel? Next time, utilize these numbers to avoid packing on the pounds while cramming for your finals.
Best Choice Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad with no dressing 180 calories Worst Choice Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe 570 calories
Best Choice Pilgrim’s Pride Bagel Sandwich without cheese 332 calories
What’s the calorie content of my favorite item? Medium Waffle Potato Fries 360 calories
Worst Choice Cali Club 691 calories
Chicken Caesar Cool Wrap 460 calories Chick-n-Strips 360 calories Chicken Sandwich 430 calories
What’s the calorie content of my favorite item? Rise and Shine 438 calories, without cheese 358 calories Mile High Club 511 calories Presidential Pardon 382 calories Pole Vault 502 calories SPRING 2011 KALEIDOSCOPE 23
FEATURES Subway Sandwiches Many students frequent the Subway at the bottom of Lenoir. When quickly grabbing your sandwich in between classes, consider these healthier options to improve your diet. (All based on 6” subs)
Saving Calories Around the Clock Breakfast
Best Choice Veggie Delite 230 calories Worst Choice Toasted Meatball Marinara 580 calories What’s the calorie content of my favorite item? Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki 380 calories Subway Club 320 calories
Lunch
Dinner
Toasted BLT 360 calories Turkey Breast 280 calories
Simple Solutions
for Cutting Calories
1 Skip the sweets Sugars contribute calories with very few nutrients, so be sure to opt for choices that are low in added sugars. 2 Watch out for unwelcome calories on your next night out Be sure to drink alcohol in moderation due its high calorie content. 3 Hold the Whip Whipped topping is a pesky source of unwanted calories.
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4 Miss the bus By walking to classes, you increase your physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior, therefore burning more calories. 5 Cut out the cheese By avoiding cheese-laden meals, you easily cut calories from your meal.
• Use a smaller size of bowl for your morning cereal or oatmeal • Enjoy a glass of non-fat milk instead of whole milk • Use cinnamon and nutmeg to flavor your coffee instead of flavored syrup • Choose chicken that is baked, broiled or grilled, instead of fried • Skip the croutons on your salad • Leave 3-4 bites of food on your plate • Order a cup of soup, instead of a bowl • Eat your food slowly to make your meal last longer • If eating out, ask for your waiter to hold the breadbasket • Have an appetizer as your main dish
Eat This, Not That As a college student, sometimes it comes down to the simplest decisions that make the biggest differences. By choosing “this” instead of “that” at your next meal, you can conveniently make that meal a little healthier.
This That
Water Mustard Vinaigrettes
Soda/Sweet Tea Mayonnaise Regular Dressing
Steamed Brown Rice
White or Fried Rice
Steamed Vegetables
Sautéed Vegetables
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Website to Watch: Boutiques.com By Rachel Allen
A NEW ONLINE SHOPPING WEBSITE BRINGS YOU THE CLOTHES YOU LOVE WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF SIFTING THROUGH THE ONES YOU DON’T
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ashion and technology used to be mutually exclusive forces the respective provinces of two very different kinds of geeks. The seductive pull of the Internet and its promise of information accessibility, however, lured in many fashion enthusiasts. Now, the World Wide Web can barely contain the abundance of online retailers and style blogs. The latest additions to this increasingly symbiotic relationship between fashion and technology are shopping websites with a social media slant, catered to individual tastes. Most prominent among these is Google’s recently unveiled Boutiques.com, a website that is equal parts Facebook, Twitter and Shopbop. Intrigued by the notion of a better-filtered shopping experience, I decided to create a “boutique” to see if the site lives up to the hype. Before the shopping can commence, Boutiques.com wants to analyze my style. I am shown photographs of various style-setters including celebrities, models on the runway and bloggers, which are displayed in sets of two along with instructions for me to choose the one whose style best matches mine. First up: Whitney Port in a colorful mini dress and booties versus Anna Wintour in a below-the-knee printed frock. I choose Port and continue on to Euro-trash fishnets versus California-cool harem pants. Finally, after at least two dozen rounds of this game, the site declares my style “Casual Chic.” I reject this label (I regularly sport loud prints and eye-catching furs) and decide instead to label myself “Bohemian and Edgy.” Strike one, Boutiques.com.
ONCE YOU SIGN UP, YOU CAN: See new items recommended to you. Browse categories and search in your style. Save items you like anywhere on the site and add them to your favorites in your boutique!
Fashion anywhere you go: Download Boutiques for your iPad.
The site redeems itself with the next step in Boutique creation, wherein I am asked to name the colors, prints and silhouettes I love (and those that I hate) for shirts, shoes, dresses and pants. I also select the designers toward which I do and do not typically gravitate. After I have revealed my love of Diane Von Furstenberg, Mara Hoffman and Alexander Wang, and my loathing for bubble hems, the website is finally ready to reveal its sartorial choices for me. The items I like, I can “save” to my personal boutique, a Facebook-esque profile of my fashion tastes and photos. One of my favorite aspects of the site is surfing through the boutiques of those whose style I admire and then “following” their fashion choices, Twitter-style. Within minutes, I am following the Olsen twins, Olivia Palermo and a handful of bloggers with particularly good taste. The true beauty of Boutiques.com is consistent with the beauty of all social media: it shrinks a big world (in this case, that of online shopping) to a more manageable and individualized size. For anyone who has ever grown frustrated poring over page after page of items that aren’t quite you, Boutiques.com is just the answer you’ve been looking for.
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(FROM LEFT): CYNTHIA NIXON, SARAH JESSICA PARKER, KIM CATTRALL, AND KRISTIN DAVIS IN “SEX AND THE CITY 2”
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Most Fashionable Films By Meghan DeMaria
There are fashion movies and then there are fashionable movies. While movies about fashion (“The Devil Wears Prada”, “The September Issue”, “Coco Before Chanel”, etc.) are fun, sometimes it’s an added bonus to see great fashion in your average film. Many cinematic undertakings have credited costume directors charged with making sure actors have the perfect outfits for their roles. Whether their work is en pointe can have substantial impact on the movie’s success.
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10. NINE (2009) With stylish stars Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman, “Nine” was destined for both cinematic and sartorial success. Cotillard exhibited the grace of Audrey Hepburn in dress and manner, and as the musical’s leading lady, Kidman needed to shine. Enter costume designer Colleen Atwood, whose dress selection for Kidman was elegant vintage.
09. SINGING IN THE RAIN (1952) This film made the cut not only for Debbie Reynolds’ fabulous dresses, but also for what it contributed to menswear. Still worn today, blackand-white spectator shoes have become a staple footwear style for both men and women. “Singing in the Rain” popularized these classic shoes and helped them rise to fashion fame.
08. SEX AND THE CITY (2008) Though chock-full of witty humor, invaluable advice and twisting plotlines, the true beauty of “Sex and the City”, both the show and the movie, is rooted in the wardrobe department. Carrie Bradshaw and her three best friends seemed always dressed to the nines in the trendiest designer outfits and accessories.
07. REAR WINDOW (1954) Though this film is known more as a classic Hitchcock mystery than a cinematic act of sartorial brilliance, the ever-stylish Grace Kelly cannot be overlooked. Edith Head, one of the most revered designers of the time, dressed Kelly in classy and elegant clothes for every scene.
You can always look to Molly Ringwald for 80s style inspiration. In “The Breakfast Club”, Ringwald’s preppy style, including cardigans and pearls, is a near-perfect reflection of the look of the decade. Bad hair day? Take a cue from Ringwald, who gave a headband hair makeover to the girl who snows dandruff, Allison Reynolds.
05. (500) DAYS OF SUMMER (2009)
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06. THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985)
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Rodarte brought each character to life... while the Black Swan tutu... was almost as breathtaking as Natalie Portman herself. ZOOEY DESCHANEL AND JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT IN “500 DAYS OF SUMMER”
Zooey Deschanel shined in the film as Summer Finn in a light blue, scallop-hemmed dress with white sneakers and a navy bow in her hair. In fact, director Marc Webb called for an overwhelming wave of blue to call attention to the blue-eyed beauty of summer. Co-star Joseph Gordon-Levitt also wore indie-cute clothes, including skinny ties and sweater vests.
04. ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953) It’s hard to get enough of Audrey Hepburn. From her tiara and ball gown at the opening of the movie to the crisp blouse, belted kneelength skirt and patterned scarf she wore as she and Gregory Peck explored the city; Audrey looked flawless from beginning to end.
03. MOULIN ROUGE (2001) Though the 2001 version is a remake of the 1951 classic, the story and clothing are as good, if not better, in the recent film. The designs were contributed by Karl Lagerfeld himself, and Nicole Kidman’s famous vibrant red gown and the dancers’ elaborate black bodices make this a memorable cover that presents originality as well.
02. BLACK SWAN (2010) The costumes reflected the dichotomy of the innocent White Swan and the captivating Black Swan. Rodarte brought each character to life – the White Swan costume was covered in ivory feathers and Swarovski crystals, while the Black Swan tutu, with its tulle pancake skirt and Swarovski headpiece, was almost as breathtaking as Natalie Portman herself.
01. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961) “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” continues to reign as the most fashionable movie of all time. Complemented by Givenchy’s black dress, a string of pearls and a tiara, Audrey Hepburn’s poise and grace are as in vogue today as they were in the 1950s and 1960s.
NATALIE PORTMAN IN “BLACK SWAN”
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