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// FEATURE HOUSING / FIND YOUR PERFECT SPACE / 16 EMPLOYMENT / HOW 2 ACE THE INTERVIEW / 26 FASHION / MOVING FORWARD WHILE LOOKING BACK / 34 ENTERTAINMENT / 1950’s MUSIC, MOVIES, AND NOVELS TODAY / 48
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08 // DEPARTMENT EVENTS / SUMMER SOUNDS / 08 BUDGETING / FAST, CHEAP, & CREATIVE / 12 NETWORKING / FIXING FACEBOOK / 58 THROWBACKS / SHOES, HATS, AND SUNGLASSES / 60
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EVENTS
mUSIC IS whaT FEElIngS SOUnD lIkE.
SUmmER SOUnDS MUSIC FESTIVALS One of the best parts of summer is all the great outdoor events. Every summer thousands of people flood to music festivals to listen to their
bOnnaROO Manchester, TN
favorite musicians.
JUnE 9-12 The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together
SUmmERFEST
some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complemen-
Milwaukee, WI
tary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and just about any contemporary
June 29 – July 3 and July 5 – 10,
music you can think of. In addition to dozens
The World’s Largest
Music Festival and
entertainment village buzzes around the clock
Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration
with attractions and activities including a clas-
attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, along
sic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy
with emerging talent and local favorites. The
club, theater performers, a beer festival, and a
23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater, 10 ad-
music technology village. For its peaceful vibe,
ditional stages, diverse selection of food and
near-flawless logistics, and unrivaled entertain-
beverages, marketplaces and interactive exhib-
ment options, Rolling Stone magazine named
its are set against the Lake Michigan and down-
this revolutionary entertainment experience
town backdrop, creating a festival experience
one of the 50 moments that changed the his-
like no other.
tory of rock and roll.
of epic performances, the festival’s 100-acre
WOODSTOCK: THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL Rolling Stone has called it “the most famous event in rock history.” The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, on a 600-acre farm in the township of Bethel,
lOllaPalOOZa
New York, from August 15-18, 1969,
Chicago, IL
represents more than a peaceful gathering of 500,000 people and 32 musical
august 5-7
performances. Woodstock has become
Lollapalooza is more than just a sensory overload of
an idea that has suffused our culture,
130 of the most notable and buzzworthy bands from across
politically and socially, as much as musi-
the globe. In between your must-see sets, Lolla has plenty of happenings to keep you hydrated, educated, satiated and happy as a clam.
cally. Joni Mitchell, who didn’t attend but wrote an anthemic song about it, once said, “Woodstock was a spark of beauty” where half-a-million kids “saw that they were part of a greater organism.” According to Michael Lang, one of four young men who formed Woodstock Ventures to
mUSIkFEST
produce the festival, “That’s what means
Bethlehem, PA
the most to me – the connection to one
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another felt by all of us who worked on
We’re not scientists
or mathematicians, but we’re
the festival, all those who came to it, and
fairly confident that Musikfest can be expressed by the fol-
the millions who couldn’t be there but
lowing equation:
were touched by it.” Musik + fest = awesome
Actually, the reality is probably slightly more nuanced than that, but it’s still pretty close. 10 days in August, filled to the brim with music, food and fun in downtown Bethlehem, PA? Sounds pretty darn awesome to us.
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BUDGETING
FAST, CHEAP & CREATIVE HOW TO BUDGET AND STILL HAVE NIFTY ELEMENTS! Budgeting is an important factor for those transforming into the Professional world. We know you are tight on money - who isn’t? Read more to save money on common household items while also spicing up your apartment or place into a more creative environment. Ya, we all have those UGLY CORDS that hang out around every TV and computer. Here are some quick cheap ideas to hide and organize them all!
OLD USED TOWELS MADE INTO A BATH MATTE. A GOOD WAY TO REUSE THINGS AROUND YOUR APARTMENT.
1. Wash the towels that you will be using for the mat.
TOILET PAPER ROLLS, YES THAT IS RIGHT, DON’T THROW THEM AWAY. INSTEAD PLACE THEM IN A BOX FOR ORGANIZED STORAGE FOR YOUR EXTRA CORDS!
2. Measure how large you want the matt to be. 3. Purchase a gridded matting an cut it into the dimensions (can be bought at a craft store). This usually sits under floor rigs to avoid slipping,
USE BINDER CLIPS TO HOLD YOUR CORDS IN PLACE WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN USE. THIS DE-CLUTTERS YOUR SPACE AND IS CHEAP! SO DON’T GO OUT AND BY THOSE EXPENSIVE ORGANIZERS.
also called an “anti-slip mat.” 4. Cut the towels into 5-6” long pieces around 3/4” thick. 5. Knot eat strip to the grid, making sure they are all facing the same way. COST: $3 (purchasing “anti-slip mat”)
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CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS IN HALF THIS SUMMER NOW SOMETHING SERIOUS! HOW TO CUT YOUR HEATING & COOLING COSTS!
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SEAL YOUR HOUSE: Close the fireplace damper; install a timer (available at hardware stores) on the bathroom exhaust fan; seal ductwork. COOL YOUR HOME NATURALLY: Open windows on cool summer nights. Use energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs (they emit less heat).
1. LIGHT FIXTURE MASON JARS ARE FUN VINTAGE WAYS OF MAKING YOUR PLACE LIGHT UP IN A NEW FASHIONABLE WAY. WHY NOT? LOOKS RETRO AND IS CHEAP!
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2. ORGANIZERS MASON JARS CAN BE USED FOR ORGANIZING DIFFERENT THINGS AND STORING THEM INTO A SHELF FOR SAFE KEEPING.
Hang washing out to dry, and grill food outside. Install window awnings. Plant deciduous trees on the east and west to shade your house and cool it by as much as 20 degrees.
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INSTALL AN ENERGY STAR: Certified ceiling fan (50% more efficient than others) and comfortably keep your home four degrees cooler. CONSIDER SWITCHING to a natural-gas water heater (which uses less than half the energy of an electric one). and turn the settings down to 120 degrees. Potential savings: $500 a year
3. SOAP DISPENSER IT’S EASY TO MAKE AND SAVES YOU MONEY IN BUYING A SOAP DISPENSER - WHEN THEY AREN’T AS ORIGINAL AS THIS!
4. DRINKING CUP THIS IS A PERFECT WAY OF REUSING OLD JARS AS CUPS. NO NEED TO BUY CUPS - MASON JARS ARE VINTAGE AND A GOOD WAY TO SAVE.
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A CLASSIC.
Please enjoy responsibly.
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THERE ARE FEW MORE exciting rites of passage than moving out of your parents’ house and into your very own apartment. No doubt you are thrilled and cannot wait to experience your first taste of true independence! But wait…panic starts to set in. Where will you find an honest and reliable moving company? How will you pay the bills? Following a few simple tips will to help ensure a smooth relocation.
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A FRESH START In a nEw PlaCE, amOng nEw PEOPlE, IS SOmEThIng manY REnTERS lOOk FORwaRD TO.
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LOCATION >>
YOUR IDEal CITY IS FUn, VIbRanT anD aFFORDablE.
PICKING THE RIGHT CITY WHILE MANY NEW GRADS tend to look for
cost of living in the most popular cities for young
jobs near their college or hometowns, scores
adults after college. For new grads who plan to
of them are considering locations they might
expand their job searches beyond their college
not have when they entered school four or five years ago.
or hometowns the “Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates.” We have listed the top five here in this article.
“Given the current economy, new grads looking
THE LIST IS BASED ON the ranking of the top U.S.
to relocate are becoming increasingly concerned
cities with the highest concentration of young
with the cost of living as they are faced with more
adults (age 20 -- 24) from the U.S. Census Bureau
competition for jobs than seen in previous years,
(2006), inventory of jobs requiring less than one
with these very real concerns weighing on the
year of experience from CBcampus.com (2009)
minds of many, we have come together to paint
and the average cost of rent for a one bedroom
a realistic landscape of both the job market and
apartment from Apartments.com.
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Indianapolis Average rent: $625
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2 Philadelphia
baltimore
Average rent: $1,034
Average rent: $1,130
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Average rent: $691
Average rent: $686
1) Indianapolis is a bright, growing city, with a
4) Cincinnati: With small town charm blends eas-
friendly population. If you’re young 25-35, Broad
ily into big city amenities, producing one of the
Ripple is a great place to look to rent. There are
most comfortable places in our country to live.
many bars/restaurants in the area - and some great sushi spots in the general vicinity.
5) Cleveland: With great festivals, events, and neighborhood hotspots, it’s a wonderful place
2) Philadelphia: Year after year, Philadelphia is
to visit. And with unbelievable affordability,
rated as one of the best walking cities in the coun-
phenomenal residential opportunities, walkable
try. And it’s no wonder why – the city layout is
neighborhoods, and proximity to everything, it’s
simple to master and our neighborhood streets
a great place to call home!
are filled with fun and diverse shops, restaurants, museums, parks and people. 3) Baltimore: Whether charming or eclectic, the feel of suburbia or the fast pace of the downtown life, one of Baltimore’s greatest assets is our diverse communities. There’s a neighborhood waiting for you to call “home.” June 2011 • VERGE 21
SPACES >>
FINDING THE ONE HAVING A NEW APARTMENT is an exciting mile stone. A fresh start in a new place, with new people, is something many renters look forward to.
Starting The Search Tour the Property The apartment itself is the most important place to examine, but it’s not the only one. For many reasons, prospective tenants should tour the entire property. Make sure the property has everything you need, such as laundry facilities or a business center. In addition, the condition of the public areas gives you a sense of how well the landlord or property manager maintains the property.
Do a Walkthrough Walk through the unit you intend to rent to inspect it for signs of wear and damage. List items that need repair and ask to have the list become an addendum to the lease. This will serve as proof of the landlord’s acknowledgment that the damage and wear existed before you moved in, and protect you against eventually losing a security deposit for damage you didn’t cause.
Talk to Other Residents The best way to get a feel for what it’s like to live in an apartment building or complex is to talk to people who already live there. Ask them whether they feel the staff is responsive to their needs and concerns. Discuss how strict the management is in enforcing rules, especially those that concern good-neighbor policies such as noise restrictions and acceptable uses of the property.
READ THE LEASE Surprisingly, many tenants sign apartment leases without reading them first. As a result, they agree to terms that benefit the landlord rather than the tenant, and they do so without question or negotiation.
* Read more about what questions to ask about your lease on next page!
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ON THE FOLLOWING pages is a list of basic
Determine what features you like best and use them as SEARCH CRITERIA when you’re on the lookout for your next great unit.
apartment information and amenities to be aware of. determine what features you like best and use them as search criteria when you’re on the lookout for your next great unit.
Layout & Size A large, one-bedroom may cost you more than double the rent of a studio apartment in the same neighborhood.
One Bedroom Apartment: An apartment that includes a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living area. A 1.5 bedroom has a separate room not as big as the actual bedroom.
Studio or Efficiency: A one-room apartment with a separate bath. Traditionally thought of as an artist’s space, the studio is usually a less expensive option and great for those who don’t need a big space.
Loft: A big, open space that has been converted into an apartment (often from commercial buildings). Due to the new popularity of lofts they are being built from the ground up. High ceilings & large windows are ideal for those who like to throw parties or need extra space. June 2011 • VERGE 23
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IT’S IMPORTANT to prioritize what features and amenities you desire. Make sure you know what you want & what you are willing to pay for.
LOCATION CITY UNITS are usually more expensive than suburban and rural apartments but low-cost urban rentals are available, too. The apartment is likely to cost more if it is near retail and entertainment areas.
WORKOUT CENTER THIS IS USUALLY PART of an upscale Good window seals can reduce electricity bills.
high-rise and also a premium rent feature. You may have to pay an extra fee to use the facility.
LAUNDRY FACILITY Don’t get stuck using a clothes line. Check laundry costs!
WHILE SOME UNITS DO have an in-unit washer and dryer, most have central facilities for the whole building. Having access to the machines might add a small amount to the rent, even if the machines are coin-operated.
KITCHEN AMENITIES: NEW (OR NEWER) APPLIANCES, dishwashers and the size of the kitchen will all make the unit more expensive.
TECHNOLOGY THIS INCLUDES high-speed Internet and cable connections, or at least the hookNew faucets and pipes can prevent future problems.
ups that make the technology less expensive to install. If your building offers these services, you will probably have to pay extra.
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(Rip it out!
LEASES
TAKE THIS WITH YOU
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW YOU’LL PROBABLY HAVE A MILLION THINGS on your mind when you’re moving into your new place. Probably one of the most important things you need to do is thoroughly read through your lease before you sign it.
THE LEASE
UTILITIES / MAINTENANCE
Are there any application fees?
What utilities are included in the rent? What is
How long is the lease?
the approximate cost for utilities that are not included in the rent?
What are the lease breaking fees? If there isn’t an in-unit washer and dryer, where is the laundry and what is the cost? How much is the security deposit?
When is rent due?
What are the penalties for late payments?
How is routine maintenance completed for the unit?
Are maintenance people on call 24 hours a day? (If not, who should you call if there is an emergency?)
THE PROPERTY Am I allowed to paint the walls?
NOTES:
Am I allowed to hang pictures with nails?
Are there any noise level restrictions?
Is there a pool? Can it be used by anyone? Are
there any additional fees for using the pool or
GET THE ENTIRE LIST AT APARTMENTS.COM
gym area?
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DECOR >> GETTING THE LOOK. Diners conjure up images of jukeboxes, 1950s memorabilia and cheeky wait staff that serves heaping plates of breakfast fare any time, day or night. The diner, a distinctly American institution, first grew in popularity by offering inexpensive meals and staying open during the hours traditional restaurants were closed. Nothing could be better than using the 1950s Diner inspiration to decorate your 1950s style room! The look that comes from this style is brightly colored and fantastically vintage. Memorabilia from this decade is a lot of fun and well designed. If this is a style you like then be prepared to have a lot of fun shopping around and finding those perfect 1950s pieces!
Coca Cola Clock – Circa 1950s. Nothing says the fifties like throwback Coca Cola merchandise! Not only does it have great design, but Coca Cola red was one of the most popular colors of the 1950s! Old School Posters – Ladies, you can’t go wrong with a classic! Audrey Hepburn in her black Breakfast at Tiffany’s dress! Or if you’re a little tougher than that, a Rosie the Riveter is a great piece! We didn’t forget about you fellas, this poster of a 1950s car is a must have for your Diner inspired room!
1950s Music – The record and record player of
course!
Now
this
Jukeboxes can cost a pretty penny, so they are for the dedicated decorator! But they have smaller replicas available for much cheaper! You get the same effect!
Phones – RING! RING! RING!
This
phone
will run you $94, but isn’t it cool! This payphone
replica
looks
like it walked right out a 1950s lounge in New York City somewhere! Its a splurge, but a must have! June 2011 • VERGE 27
JOB INTERVIEWING never seems to get any easier, even when you have gone on more interviews than you can count. You are meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills, and often getting the third degree about what you know or don’t know. Here are job interview tips to help prepare you to interview effectively. Proper preparation which help alleviate some of the stress involved in job interviews.
UnlESS YOUR RESUmE CaTChES ThE InTERVIEwER’S EYE In 10 SECOnDS IT’S OVER
INTERVIEW 101 YOU HAVE 10 SECONDS TO SELL OR SAY SO LONG
CELL PHONE OFF
Unless your resume catches the interviewer’s
of the people interviewed. Double and triple check
eye in 10 seconds it’s over, you’re done. So the
to make sure your cell phone ringer is turned off.
Obvious but easily forgotten, at least it was with 2
big question is how do I catch the interviewer’s eye? Here comes the best advice on how to get a job interview you’ll ever get. Cater your resume to the job description! I can’t stress this point enough. It’s imperative that you cater your resume to each position you apply for. And I mean taking each line on the job description and writ-
KNOW YOU WANT TO WORK THERE Google the company you’re interviewing for. Learn as much as you can about the company’s mission, objectives, goals, and future plans. If
ing a line on your resume to reflect your experi-
you’re asked why you want to work for the com-
ence with regard to that line.
pany, you best answer something better then, “I like the company’s location”, which was said.
Yes, it takes more time than sending the same resume to 100’s of jobs, but you’re far better off
BRING RESUMES
applying to a fraction of those jobs with a resume
Your interviewer(s) will likely have a copy of your
specifically written for each job. Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes. Their job is to hire the most qualified candidate. They’ve been given a set of qualifications to look for: aka the job de-
resume but bring spares. It shows you’re prepared and serious about getting the job.
scription, and that’s exactly what they’re after, so
BRING A NOTEPAD
give it to them!
Ve r y f e w p e o p l e b r i n g a n o t e p a d w i t h them to a job interview. It’s a very subtle thing that makes you stand out. Take notes when appropriate.
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FOR AN INTERVIEW It is best to dress conservative: 1.solid colors 2.conservative suit and tie 3.neatly trimmed nails 4.and minimal jewelry
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DRESS IN A CLEAN CONSERVATIVE MANNER. Make sure you go into a job interview having showered and wearing clean clothes. If you like wearing cologne or perfume, don’t wear any on the day of the interview. What’s subtle smelling to you may be overwhelming to your interviewer.
DON’T FLIRT WITH THE INTERVIEWER. Common sense but needs to be stated. Being overly flirtatious can be very condescending.
BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED BE SUCCESSFUL
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InTERVIEw QUESTIOnS Can RangE FROm DIFFICUlT TO waCkY, bE PREPaRED. WHAT YOU WEAR MAY NOT MAKE THE IMPRESSION YOU INTEND. KEEP IT CLASSY.
DON’T MAKE JOKES
HAVE GOOD EYE CONTACT
Too many people think they are funny when in
Staring at the floor, ceiling, or wall when speaking
reality they’re not. A job interview isn’t the place
or listening makes you appear disinterested.
to test your material. Be friendly and outgoing,
Again, simple and obvious but happens way
save the jokes.
more then you’d think. We personally (or a failure and what you learned from it).
DON’T BABBLE When answering a question, answer the question.
HAVE PASSION
Don’t start out answering a question and then
Be able to express why you want to work in
veer off to talk about something else. Make sure
that field/industry and what you do to further
your answer directly reflects the question being
your knowledge (books, blogs you read). The
asked.
more intelligent or informed you are the more impressive you’ll look.
DON’T BADMOUTH A BOSS Bad mouthing a previous boss in a job interview
ASK QUESTIONS
is a huge negative. They may have been the
At the end of the job interview make sure you
worst boss in the world but expressing that in a
have some questions to ask. If the interviewer
job interview is a huge mistake.
doesn’t offer you a chance, ask to ask. Again, it reinforces your strong interest in the job.
DON’T PLAY WITH YOUR FACE AND HAIR
SEND A THANK YOU NOTE
Interviews can be a nervous experience but
It’s easy to send an e-mail but take the extra effort
rubbing your chin, twirling your hair, or anything
to mail your interviewer a hand written thank
else along those lines makes you look like you’re
you note. It reinforces your interest in the job. It
lying or lacking confidence, both not good.
doesn’t need to be long, just make it sincere.
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WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST FAILURE, AND HOW DID YOU LEARN FROM IT? Bad Answer: I never finished law school — and everything that’s happened since has taught me that giving up, just because the going gets tough, is a huge mistake.” Good Answer: “When I was in college, I took an art class to supplement my curriculum. I didn’t take it very seriously, and assumed that, compared to my Engineering classes, it would be a walk in the park. My failing grades at midterm showed me otherwise. I’d even jeopardized my scholarship status. I knew I had to get my act together. I spent the rest of the semester making up for it, ended up getting a decent grade in the class. I learned that no matter what I’m doing, I should strive to do it to the best of my ability. Otherwise, it’s not worth doing at all.”
LOOK OVER THESE QUESTIONS TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE INTERVIEW While there are as many different possible interview questions as there are interviewers, it always helps to be ready for anything. So we’ve prepared a list of 100 potential interview questions. Will you face them all? We pray no interviewer would be that cruel. Will you face a few? Probably. Will you be well-served by being ready even if you’re not asked these exact questions? Absolutely.
>> MOST COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Basic Interview Questions > Tell me about yourself.
> When were you most satisfied in your job?
> What are your strengths?
> What can you do for us that other candidates
> What are your weaknesses? > Why do you want this job? > Where would you like to be in your
can’t? > What were the responsibilities of your last position?
career five years from now?
> Why are you leaving your present job?
> What’s your ideal company?
> What do you know about this industry?
> What attracted you to this company?
> What do you know about our company?
> Why should we hire you?
> Are you willing to relocate?
> What did you like least about your last job?
> Do you have any questions for me?
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BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS What was the last project you headed up, and what was its outcome // Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work // Can you describe a time when your work was criticized // Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it // Tell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it // What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it? // What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal with it // If I were your supervisor and asked you to do something that you disagreed with, what would you do // What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it // Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it // What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal with it // Tell me about a time where you had to deal with conflict on the job.
OnE OF ThE bEST PaRTS abOUT aUThEnTIC VInTagE ClOThIng IS ITS UNIQUENESS
ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN HER FULL COVERED 50s SWIMSUIT
HOW TO LOOK SEXY AND SOPHISTICATED! One of the best parts about authentic vintage clothing is its uniqueness. You can rest assured that you’ll be the only one with that great ‘50s belt or blazer and if worn correctly, people will take notice of your sense of style. Vintage is a fashion look that will never disappear through fashion trends.
ZOOEY DESCHANEL IN A TAN CARGO JACKET
VINTAGE INFLUENCES >>
MOVING FORWARD WHILE LOOKING BACK. Many of us love the look of vintage fashions, but worry about the amount of time it might take to care for vintage clothes. And, of course, new clothes are often much easier to care for. But
you don’t usually want to see other people in the same shoes every time you wear them, do you? However, with clothing, you can often easily get
when it comes to individual style, it cannot be
around this. It doesn’t take much to change the
denied that the clothes maketh the man (or, in
buttons on a cardigan, for example, or the ribbon
this case, woman!). So what’s the solution? Well,
on a shirt, or tie a belt or scarf around something
there are several, of course, and here are a few
to really make it your own. You get your own style
ideas to try. Many high street stores these days cater for all ages and all styles very well. The problem is that stores like these that make and sell in clothing in large numbers cannot help but produce clothes whose provenance is easily identifiable not only to the owner, but to the observer. Many is the time when I’ve spotted what I thought was a lovely pair of shoes, for example, or a handbag, and it was a lovely item, but I was put off it when I realized which store manufactured it.
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same outfit. If you buy a lovely pair of shoes,
clothes, from a high street store, at a fraction of the price you’d pay for original vintage or designer new clothes. Another option is to look for brand-new, original-packaged vintage fashion. It’s much easier to find these days than it was a few decades ago, thanks both to the Internet, and to the larger numbers of consumers looking for vintage clothes. However, also due to the wider market, original unworn clothes can be very expensive indeed. Fine if you’re after something very specific that you simply can’t find elsewhere, but probably not for everyday shopping for the
Buying from large producers means you are
vast majority of us. How’s that for a vintage fash-
much more likely to spot someone else in the
ion style coup?
CLASSY STRIPES A striped dress can make a very classical look. Try a striped shirt with a pair of denim bottoms for a relaxed look! Always classy!
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This vibrant yellow cardigan can add color to a vintage striped shirt that was originally popular in the 50s. Stripes are classy and never go out of style!
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Tuck in your tops into any bottom to make a more sophisticated element to your look, while also pairing it with a leather belt.
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A knee length skirt is professional and looks cute with a brightly colored sweater. Tucking in your top with the skirt makes the outfit more sophisticated and retro.
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7 TRENDY RETRO LOOKS JACKETS
SCARVES Scarves are year round. Try a light weight, thin scarf to add more style to your look. They come in many different patterns and colors.
DENIM
SKIRTS
Leather jackets are always a
Leggings and skinny jeans are
Skirts can be very professional
casual necessity. They can add
back and in style. Wear any pair
if the correct length is worn.
a retro feel to any ensemble
of dark denim with fitted T-shirt.
Do not wear a skirt past the top
and can also make an outfit
Jeans are always around, it’s
of your knee when attending
nicer.
A cotton one button
the style that changes. Right
a
blazer is a nice touch to a
now those skinny jeans and
(pencil skirts vary). A skirt can
Professional
environment
more professional look. A light
high wasted pants are in! High
be casual as well and looks cute
waterproof rain jacket is easy to
wasted denim looks vintage
with a fitted shirt tucked in with
carry and blocks wind and rain
when paired with a skinny
a leather belt. Skirts can easily
without weighing you down.
weaved belt.
dress up an outfit! Every girl should have one.
DRESSES
WEDGES
FEATHERS
Great summer must have! Long
We love heels and we know
Feather accessories add a fun
dresses are the way to go when
the issue of pain when wearing
retro look to your outfit! Try
going to a beach type area.
them! But wedges are the way
feather earrings to bring a more
Baby doll dresses are still here!
to go! Wedges look great with
natural feel to an ensemble.
These dresses are cute for going
dresses, skirts, and skinny jeans
They come in many colors and
out to dinner with some friends
for
months.
styles at places like Target or try
or even just running errands.
Instead of sandals try wedges
online at etsy.com. Try feather
When choosing a dress for a
they are very supportive and
hair extensions for a more
professional evening make sure
look fabulous.
vintage look (they are cheap
it is appropriate in fit.
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these
summer
and easy to tae out).
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JAMES DEAN IN A WHITE T-SHIRT AND DENIM PANTS IN STYLISH SUNGLASSES.
ThE POSSIbIlITIES FOR STYlE bECOmE ENDLESS
VINTAGE STYLES MADE SIMPLE For many people, style is an innate skill; others have to work at it. Armed with this information, head to a store (with new goods or stocked with vintage apparel) and learn how to see beyond the fabric and overall style. Chances are it has been influenced by some era in time.
RYAN GOSLING IN A PINSTRIPE SUIT AND VEST
PRIME STYLE >>
MOVING FORWARD WHILE LOOKING BACK. Once you understand that fashion is a neverending cycle that always takes on a modern-day twist, the possibilities for style become endless. Vintage clothing has always been a popular phenomenon, but knowing where to find it, how to wear it, and which era is “in” is the ultimate challenge of all time. From the ‘50s to the ‘80s (and soon the ‘90s), everything from saddle shoes and spandex to big collars and big hair eventually sees a reemergence on the fashion scene. Every era has a comeback, as today’s designers simply update the styles from other time periods. So basically, it’s the concepts from different decades that return, rather than the actual article of clothing. Even films are “recycled,” as they apply the same core storyline and disguise it by using different actors and settings.
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found all over: from your (or your dad’s) closet to a downtown thrift shop. Even look online at websites that carry thrift items.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS To avoid looking like a poster boy for time travel, stick to one vintage piece per outfit. You should make the retro article the anchor of your ensemble, and let it guide the look you’re going for. So if you’re wearing a ‘60s button-down shirt with retro cuffs and a big collar, wear it with a regular suit or a cool pair of jeans. As well, add a hint of nostalgia to your business attire by wearing a ‘70s tie (just make sure it’s not too
Although fashion designers take initiative and
flashy). Another easy way to go vintage is to sport
create lines that incorporate old-school looks
an ‘80s-looking jean jacket with your newest pair
and details, there are vintage pieces to be
of flat-front pants and a T-shirt.
RETRO MUST HAVES These essential accessories are sophisticated elements that will add diversity to your style. Bow ties, brown dress shoes, and a tan belt.
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These retro thick framed glasses are a vintage style brought back to bring a more classy and sophisticated look for men.
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Wearing a cardigan over a pinstripe button up shirt creates an urban but upscale ensemble for work or for a casual daytime look.
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A platinum watch brings back an original sense of time that will never go out of style. Wear a new gold and silver one to combine a modern but vintage sense of style.
7 TRENDY RETRO LOOKS T-SHIRTS Vintage-looking
BUTTON-DOWN SHIRTS Ts
have
DIRT DENIM Yes dirty Jeans are trendy! They are known as “washedout” or “distressed,” this denim is treated to give jeans and jean jackets a second-hand look.
TIES
a
Popular vintage button-down
Any tie with a ‘50s or ‘60s
“thrifty” appeal, so much so
shirts are always a classic.
pattern, in those unmistakable
that the color is faded, the fabric
Wear any button-down shirt
old-school colors, and either
is soft and practically worn-
with denim for a casual look. Or
extremely wide or extremely
out, and if there’s a logo on the
wear one with slacks for a more
thin. Speaking of thin, a very
T-shirt, then it’s sure to be retro.
dressed up and sophisticated
slim, knitted tie is a sure
You can find vintage-looking
appearance. Another popular
giveaway that it’s retro.
T-shirts in most stores in your
vintage detail is a shirt collar
area, as well as on websites like
made from a different fabric,
PalmerCash.com.
usually a knit.
CONVERSE & NIKE
JERSEYS/HATS
SUNGLASSES
These shoes are not hard to
Sports jerseys and caps with the
Oversized
find! The ‘50s have returned
team’s retro logo are presently
popular for men, and they’re
in full force, especially in the
very cool. You could find these
reminiscent of the good old
world of sports apparel. You
at popular sports specialty
‘50s and ‘60s. Even ‘80s-style
can find old-school white
stores or on eBay. Make your
aviators are flying high on the
Nikes with the original Nike
vintage items work for you! You
fashion scale. Retro sunglasses
“swoosh” in most sporting
know how to match a vintage
are always a must have and go
goods stores. Even ‘50-style
item with the new.
with any look. Try aviators for a
Converse All-Stars high-top have made a huge comeback.
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shades
are
cool summer accessory.
very
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JAMES DEAN
RYAN GOSLING
ICONIC REBEL
SLICK STYLE
He is an icon of fashion “rock stars, and other
Ryan Gosling sports a unique combination of
entertainers attempt to prove their bad boy
youth, success, power, and style. His clean-cut,
cachet by donning the rebel’s T-shirt, leather
form-fitting suit is professional and complements
jacket, and jeans” (Springer). The look he
the sharp intellect of his character. The ensemble
portrays implies his rebellious attitude in being
has an air of dominance and commands attention
informal and casual. He is iconic visually because
and respect, making this slick outfit perfect for
he was disobedient but was pretty. His slicked
interviews or other events where you need to put
back, full head of hair and his black leather jacket
your best foot forward.
signify the iconic image of “James Dean”. He was one of the rare stars that both men and women found sexy. It was not the drive to just become a James Dean fan but to become James Dean. Boys dressed up in Jackboots and leather jackets with the resentful hair and the skin-tight jeans, he was an icon.
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ELIZABETH TAYLOR TIMELESS BEAUTY When it came to style, Elizabeth Taylor was fearless. The diamonds, the hair, the cleavage: She rocked it out everywhere she went. In her younger days, she favored plunging necklines with straps poised to slip off her shoulders, her hair like a dark cloud around her thickly made-up eyes. As she grew older, her style got even bolder: The seventies brought tight miniskirts and more elaborate headpieces, and the eighties ushered in feather boas, bright blue eyeshadow, and poofy everything.
ZOOEY DESCHANEL VINTAGE DARLING Zooey Deschanel is known for her quirky beauty and ability to change her look and persona in an instant. She first got our attention in the film Mumford and has since gone on to playing the older stewardess sister in Almost Famous and the goth makeup-counter attendant in The Good Girl. She is the vintage darling of the fashion world with her flapperera sense of style. Zooey herself admits her love for vintage clothing in a recent article, “I love old music, old movies, screwball comedies, vintage clothes, and basically I’m an old-fashioned gal.”
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THE SO-CALLED “BEAT GENERATION,” REbEllED agaInST COnVEnTIOnal ValUES
THE DECADE OF THE 50s has a lot to offer even in 2011. The influence the influential had back then on today’s media is immense. They wrote the formula for film, novels, and beats that we still see in Hollywood block busters and hear on Billboard’s Top 100. Without Hitchcock, Orwell, and Bo Diddley, our life would be a little less cultured.
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PSYCHO The film depicts the encounter between a secretary, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), hiding at a secluded motel after embezzling money from her employer, and the motel’s disturbed owner and manager, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), and the aftermath of their encounter.
SCREAM The Scream franchise originated in 1996. Scream was credited with revitalizing the horror genre in the 1990s, which was considered to be almost dead. The film utilized Hitchcock’s famous plot twist similar to that of Psycho.
REAR WINDOW A
wheelchair
bound
photographer
spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Now that may not sound like much, but many film critics say this is one of Hitchcock’s finest.
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD The Die Hard franchise began in 1988 and continued to 2007 with three sequels. These action packed movies follow Hitchcock’s action/suspense formula quite well.
TIPPI HEDREN THE STAR OF ONE OF HITCHCOCK’S MOST FAMOUS FILMS
SUSPENSE GURU >> ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S INFLUENCE ON TODAY’S FILM When Alfred Hitchcock was originally shooting
that was showing the film sign a contract stating
Psycho (1960), he realized that it would make an
that the doors will close and be locked as soon as
impact on many viewers. What he did not real-
the movie begins. Breaking this contract meant
ize is the cultural impact that it would still have almost fifty years later.
that the theater could no longer show pictures by Universal Studios.
Hitchcock developed a formula for Hollywood. Before the movie Psycho, there were no real customs that were involved in movie going. A production of a movie was no more secret than the front page of the morning paper. Hitchcock changed all this by starting a long trend of nondisclosures on set. All actors and crew involved could be fined if the movie was leaked before it premiered in the theater. Hitchcock was so tied up in Psycho’s plot that he made every theater June 2011 • VERGE 53
POLITICAL ORACLE >> GEORGE ORWELL’S INFLUENCE ON TODAY’S MEDIA Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English author and journalist. His work is marked by keen intelligence and wit, a profound awareness of social injustice, an intense, revolutionary opposition to totalitarianism, a passion for clarity in language and a belief in democratic socialism. Considered perhaps the twentieth century’s best chronicler of English culture, Orwell wrote fiction, polemical journalism, literary criticism and poetry. He is best known for the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) and the satirical novella Animal Farm (1945). The concepts of Big Brother, Room 101, the Thought Police, thoughtcrime, unperson, memory hole (oblivion), doublethink (simultaneously holding and believing contradictory beliefs) and Newspeak (ideological language) have become common phrases for denoting totalitarian authority. Doublespeak and groupthink are both deliberate elaborations of doublethink, while the adjective “Orwellian” denotes “characteristic and reminiscent of George Orwell’s writings” especially Nineteen Eighty-Four. The practice of ending words with “-speak” (mediaspeak, Bushspeak etc.) is drawn from the novel. 54 VERGE • June 2011
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Nineteen Eighty-Four has been adapted for the cinema twice, for the
radio and television at least twice. References to its themes, concepts and plot elements are also frequent in other works.
1984 Apple Commercial An American television commercial which introduced the Apple Macintosh personal computer for the first time. It was conceived by Steve Hayden, Brent Thomas and Lee Clow. It was produced by New York production company Fairbanks Films, and directed by Ridley Scott. Anya Major performed as the unnamed heroine and David Graham as Big Brother. Its only U.S. daytime televised broadcast was on January 22, 1984 during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII.
Minority Report (2002) It is set primarily in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia in the year 2054, where “PreCrime”, a specialized police department, apprehends criminals based on foreknowledge provided by three psychics called “precogs”
The Simpsons In “To Surveil with Love”, the police force let’s a group of citizens monitor the town. They soon become power hungry and turn into a Big Brother force.
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“
bO DIDDlEY waS a mOnUmEnTal FIgURE In EaRlY ROCk ‘n’ ROll, a hUgE InFlUEnCE On EVERYOnE.
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— Bonnie Raitt
THE ORIGINATOR >>
BO DIDDLEY’S INFLUENCE ON TODAY’S MUSIC Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (usually as Elias McDaniel), and inventor. He was also known as “The Originator” because of his key role in the transition from the blues to rock & roll. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs. Accordingly, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and a Grammy Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He was known in particular for his technical innovations, including his trademark rectangular guitar.
Many recognized Jimi’s talent,
A band starting in 1997, 50
and his relationship to Diddley.
years after Diddley’s rock
“To me, he’s like the Bo Diddley
reign, used the Bo Diddly Beat
of a different generation, “ says
in their famous song, Screw-
Stevie. Jimi was different be-
driver. Unfortunately, the duo
cause of his touch.
broke up in 2011
Jimi Hendrix
The Rolling Stones
The White Stripes
The song that put The Rolling Stones on the top of the charts was a cover of Bo Diddley’s song Not Fade Away. This was their gateway into the world of rock and roll. June 2011 • VERGE 57
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NETWORKING
FIxIng FACEBOOK
GIVE YOUR FACEBOOK A MAKEOVER
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FOUR POINTS TO PAY ATTENTION TO
COmPanIES aRE USIng SOCIal mEDIa TO PROmOTE JOb OPEnIngS anD FInD CanDIDaTES.
1 ACCOUNT What many Facebook users tend to ignore, is this nondescript “Account” button. When you click on this tab, the user is able to set privacy settings. You can set who can view what on your page. You can also limit who can find you by typing in your full name. This can keep your profile unsearchable by a potential employer, although, don’t count on this.
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2 PROFILE PICTURE Your profile picture is the first thing someone sees when they access your Facebook page. First impressions,
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even if they aren’t in person, are a big
THEY ARE WATCHING
deal. So, put your best smile on and
It has become a standard of practice for young
don a nice polo, but don’t think that
professionals: logging in to monitor the pho-
a potential employer will stop at the
tos and videos that friends tag them in. In a recent interview with NPR, CareerBuilder.com found that one in five employers check Facebook profiles when researching a potential job candidate. One third of those that checked Facebook found a reason to reject an applicant.
profile picture. They more than likely will go through an album making sure their future employee isn’t doing illegal or embarrassing activities.
3 FRIEND’S COMMENTS Everyone wants to be loved, but if the loving gets too intense, maybe some healthy comment editing is in order.
4 STATUS UPDATES
Remove all questionable pics >> Don’t let your friends tag you >> keep it clean, but relaxed >>
Statuses let other users know how you are doing. Letting them know you are a pothead is probably not a good choice. Try telling people you are reading a good book, or writing.
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THROWBACKS
Some Summer Must haves SHOES/HATS/SUNGLASSES
1 SHADY BUSINESS Round: Make sure the top of the frames hits or covers your eye brows
Cat eye: Tone down the dramatic shape by picking
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a neutral color like black or white.
Square: Pick a pair with this frames—key to
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getting that vintage feel
FRESH KICKS Head-turning heals and high tops like these are the reason foot fetishes exist. Opt for seductive features such as multiple straps, snakeskin, and wicked back and detail designs.
SLICK LIDS
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Snap backs are back again. The retro vintage look of lids creates a trendy casual look that is in today.
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Try pairing vibrant lids with retro shades and high top sneakers to create a ultimate fresh look.
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A FEW REASONS WHY FASHION IS STILL RELEVANT Fashion shows your thinking is modern and flexible (e.g. willing to accept and process new ideas).
Fashion has escapist qualities to help you deal with the pressures of the world (For example: your country may be at war, but you’ve
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“escaped” by dressing in the season’s fluffy ruffles that make you look like you don’t have a care in the world.) Everything you put on sends a message. Even if you say you don’t care about fashion and don’t dress to make a statement, you are making
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a statement (that you don’t care about fashion).
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1. Sneakers $45 Dillards, 2. Sunglasses $10 Macy’s 3. Hat $20 Macy’s, 4. Sunglasses $15 Urban Outfitters 5. Hat $20 TJ Maxx, 6. High-Tops $65 Journey’s 7. Hat $20 Journey’s, 8. Sunglasses $15 Marshall’s 9. Hat $30 Sears, 10. Sunglasses $35 New York & Co. 11. Converse $40 Journey’s, 12. Heels $55 DSW
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