NOTED
Hello There!
I've been enamored with the glossy world of magazines since I was a little girl cutting out pictures of early aught Britney-esque 2000's style, pouring over Seventeen's makeup tips and Teen Vogue's left of centre fashion. In a way, magazines played a huge role in raising me. When my friends and I chose to create NOTED there was an excitement buzzing around that's been infectious. I feel so blesed for the opportunity to share my voice with kindred spirits. I hope you love our passion as much as we do!
XX, Bénja Gladden
They say you become like the people you surround yourself with; lucky for me, my best friends are some of the most innovative and driven women I know. There’s truly nothing as powerful as the creative spirit once it meets passion. The idea for NOTED materialized when Bénja, Danielle and I were in need of an outlet to let us express our thoughts outside of the guidelines of our internships. We’ve gathered inspiration from our daily lives at the office to the daring street style looks of New York women to the chaos that is fashion week and from our coveted fashion school classrooms to give you a peak at how we define creativity.
Kendall Becker
There is nothing more I enjoy more than being surrounded by
people that motivate me to be passionate about what I love. Kendall, Bénja, and I feel so strongly about voicing our opinions on female empowerment. It is important to us to share the ways you can feel confident in yourself and your work everyday. NOTED is an inspiration to all women who are ready to make steps towards entering the fashion industry whether it is today, tomorrow or a few months from now. You will be able to grab some tricks of the trade and guidelines on how to stay motivated, prepared, and excited for the future.
With Love, Danielle Casso
NOTED Summer 2017 FASHION & FEATURES 3 Street Highlights 4 Manhattan Streets 6 ReďŹ ne Your Wardrobe 8 OďŹƒce to Happy Hour
11 Being BOLD
THE LIFE
21 Take Our Word For It New York City intern survival Guides 22 Thriving & Surviving Post grads share how they turned their big city dreams into realities 29 The Nightmare of Dating in Manhattan City girls share their dating horror stories 30 It's a Sign! Using your zodiac characteristics in the work place
BEAUTY & HEALTH
24 Morning Motivation 10 ways to start your morning right 26 Tailor Made A look at the future of customizable and experiential beauty 28 Curl Quench 3 products to keep your curls soft & shiny from work to play
Refine Your Wardrobe Without Breaking The Bank By: Kendall Becker
Pearl Cross Body Bag, River Island, S40, at asos.com
Tassel Earring, Stella & Dot, $39, at stelldot.com
Oversized Shopper, ASOS, $40, at asos.com
A New Neutral
Update your accessories selection with mixand-match pieces to easily elevate any outfit. Mini Square Scarf, Ecote, $14, at urbanoutfitters.com
Metallic Block Heel, ASOS, $42, at asos.com
Cat-Eye Sunglasses, & Other Stories, $60, stories.com
Neon Gradient Bandana, & Other Stories, $29, at stories.com
Patent High Heels, Zara, $40, at Zara.com
Be Bold
Add wearbale pops of color to your latest look to make the perfect summer statement.
I <3 Pizza Earring, Bauble Bar, $36, at baublebar.com
Drop Earring, Bauble Bar, $58, at baublebar.com
Marbled Sunglasses, & Other Stories, $20, at stories.com
Backpack with Zips, Zara, $40, zara.com
Croco Hip Belt, & Other Stories, $55, at stories.com Floral Detailed Heels, Zara, $70, at zara.com
Colorblocked Bag, Zara, $60, at zara.com
Take it from
the Office to By: Kendall Becker
Striped Blouse, H&M, $30, at hm.com Silk Scarf, MOSCHINO, $220, at nordstrom.com
Happy Hour Noted: Try an uneven tuck or tying your blouse for a playful, new shape!
Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fiery, stila, $25, at sephora.com
Decorative Belt, & Other Stories, $75, at stories.com Bucket Bag, & Other Stories, $235, at stories.com
Metallic loafer, Aldo, $80, at aldoshoes.com
High Waisted Trouser, Topshop, $38, at topshop.com
Bar Earrings, & Other Stories, $25, at stories.com
Colorblock Pump, Aldo, $80, at aldoshoes.com
Be a Power Player
Giambattista Valli
Empower your style with bold red accents for a fiery statement this season. By: Kendall Becker
Ruffle Dress, Zara, $50 , at zara.com
Givenchy
Rose Bomber, Brass Bubble, $65, at bonanza.com Jil Sander
Patent Boots, Zara, $150, at zara.com
Square Clutch, & Other Stories, $75, at stories.com
Being BOLD
Conceptualization: Kendall Becker,BĂŠnja
Gladden, Danielle Casso Bookings: Kendall Becker, BĂŠnja Gladden Styling: Danielle Casso
Take Our Word For It...
New York City Intern Survival Tips
“The app Transit lets you customize your route to only show you the subway, bus or any option you want.” - Kennedy
“Wearing sneakers isn’t an ‘athleisure trend’, it’s vital to life when you’re spending the day going from the aesthetic walls in Soho to museums in the Upper East.” - Claire “Learn the difference between the local and express subway. It’ll save you from many unwanted trips to Brooklyn.” - Kendall
“Expect to earn your place in the office. Don't show comfortability too fast and be patient.” - Bénja “Although you may want to wear those fun heeled shoes to work, you will regret it when they send you running around the Garment District.” - Emily “Treat every small task as a big one because no matter how small it may seem it's supporting the big picture.” - Danielle
“Keep an ongoing list in the notes on your phone of every Starbucks bathroom code you go to.” - Claire “If you wear heels to work as a design intern, people will secretly judge you.” - Kimberly
Thriving & Surviving By. BĂŠnja Gladden & Kendall Becker
How did you land your current role?
Right after graduation I connected with multiple fashion industry recruiters on linked-in. I walked into an interview at 24/7 recruiting agency and walked out with an interview for a temp to perm Merchandising Assistant role at Tommy Hilfiger the next morning. After being hired and helping with the women's apparel team for about three months. I was hired on full time as an assistant buyer for women's dresses, tees and outerwear.
What factors did you consider when planning for your future?
Chelsea Ives @chelsea_ives Assistant Buyer
I knew I wanted to be able to support myself in NYC. I don't ever want to work at a company that doesn't inspire me or be in a role I don't see myself in for more than a year. After graduation it was pretty clear to me I want to be in the buying department of a well known company or brand. I wouldn't waste time in positions that didn't support my end goal.
How does your current job fit into your career path? Currently I'm an assistant designer at Macy's. I'd like to stay within the company, being promoted to associate designer, to designer, to design director, etc. I love being at a company that promotes growth from within. There's no short supply of opportunities to evolve and develop alongside your career.
Lydia Dallas @lydiadallas Assistant Designer
What's your favorite things to do in the city when you're not working?
Exploring! I love taking time on the weekends to wander around parts of the city I haven't been able to spend much time in. Especially during the summer it's great to take some time to enjoy the nice weather. Sometimes I even take my sketchbook to the park and draw inspiration sketches from the people I see walking around me.
How did you land your current role? I interned at NYLON in college, and stayed in touch with my supervisors. When I was a few weeks out from graduation, I reached out to them to ask for their advice on the industry, and as it turned out they were looking to hire an editorial assistant. I went through two rounds of interviews and submitted pitches that I thought would work well for the brand and got the job. After seven and a half months, I was promoted to my current position as assistant editor and I’ve been in this role since January 2017.
Austen Tosone @jane_aus10 Asistant Editor
Who’s been your most influential mentor over the years?
I think I’d have to say my mom! She was an editor back in the day, and although things are obviously much different from when she was in the industry, she’s a great person to bounce ideas off of, talk about my long-term goals, edit cover letters and resumes, and even let me vent to her when I’m stressed out.
What dreams and goals inspired you to succeed?
I always knew I wanted to be a writer, and that I wanted to do something creative. I guess the stacks and stacks of magazines in my room at home were a pretty clear indication that I would end up working at one! My longterm goals are pretty normal—I want to have a job that I love and make work that I’m proud of in the fashion and publishing industry.
"Some women choose to follow men and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you ahymore." -Lady Gaga
Tailor Made...
customizable beauty for the masses
In the last few years, it seemed like the customizable beauty movement had reached it's peak. Just when it seems like everything has been done, we're blessed with a new wave of amazing services, products and experiences that make us question how we "do beauty."
BIRCHBOX
After testing out the beauty products and seeing what works best for you, Birchbox has the products available to buy on their Birchbox can be considered website or at their flagship store. the empress to the land of customizable Their flagship store in SoHo, NYC is beauty when it comes to beauty box what really brings them above and subscriptions. beyond and is where you can BYOB They began way back in 2010 and have (Build your own box). You are given the continued to dominate within the realm of option to choose between a $15 box, that tailored beauty. A lot of people that want to allows you to pick five items, one from dip their toes into the beauty world are too each section (hair, skincare, fragrance, scared to because they do not know what is makeup, body) or $25 for any five items best for them or how to use certain products. of your choice. BYOB is geared towards Birchbox is able to lead the way into making the experience your own; and if entering that world by testing out products you have any questions regarding any of in small doses. The first step in building the products, the employees are more your own Birchbox than happy to help. It is a great way to is to fill out your profile online in order experience new products without to let Birchbox know your skin type, your completely breaking the budget for likes, and your dislikes. This begins the products that don’t suit your needs or process in which Birchbox learns who wants. Kudo’s to you Birchbox, keep you are and what suits you best for your kickin’ ass in the world of beauty! monthly subscription that includes five - Danielle Casso beauty samples each month.
ST. IVES The Mix Bar
The latest and greatest in skincare has been the ability to customize products based on your own specific needs.
This kind of luxury is usually reserved for those who can afford their high price tags. St. Ives scrubs and lotions are a drug store miracle; so when the Mix Bar pop up (located at 577 Broadway in the heart of Soho) was announced, New York women everywhere were buzzing with excitement. Initially, customizable skin care seemed like an unattainable dream for the everyday woman. St. Ives has found a way to provide an experience, service and product all at a price of $12. Now, that won't break your intern budget!
When you first step into the pop Sometimes we forget to pay up, you're immediately greeted attention to what ingredients with a variety of scents that create are in the products we use. an aroma only befitting of St. Ives. St. Ives deserves a round of Your customizable journey starts applause from the women of with a choice, body scrub or the nation for the forward lotion? You begin by filling out a thinking idea of the Mixing form and choosing your product’s Bar. level of intensity, ingredients and To see a drug store skin care a complementary scent. After brand competing so closely you’re finished, make your way with the products on Sephora's to the long beautiful wood bar to shelves that we covet so much pay for your product and watch is an exciting testament to the a personal mixer create your very future of effective and own body lotion or scrub. affordable skin care. -Bénja Gladden
Curl Quench
I didn't always love my curls.
$14.59 on Amazon.Com
$57 on Amazon.com
They were so overwhelming that Princess Leia buns were the only hairstlye my mother could master. Needless to say they were the bane of my excistence. It wasn't until about 3 years ago that I really began to embrace and appreciate them. For my first summer in NYC I knew my curly hair regiment would have to be humidity proof. I started my hunt for my own "bible" products in April.
$22 on Amazon.com
After plenty of trial and error I finally found them. It's a 10! plus Keratin is the perfect product for all hair types. I start by applying the leave in conditioner after t-shirt drying my hair for 15 minutes and follow with 2 quarter sizes of Miss Jess's Pillow Soft Curls. It's the perfect light styling cream and one of the few I've found that doesn't give me JT 01' ramen noodle curls. By.Bénja Gladden
The Nightmare of Dating in M A N H A T T A N
“I'm at this great bar on the Upper East Side and my date tells me that when he was bored in college he would watch YouTube videos on how to read people’s hands. Next thing I know this man is grabbing my hand and give me a 25 minute palm reading. I faked a call from my mom and called the uber from the bathroom.”
-Ciara, 22
"I was seeing this guy I'd met on tinder. We'd been on a few dates and I'd finally decided to bring him over. We're hanging out and watching tv and I went into the kitchen to grab a drink. I came back to him was profusely rubbing his eyes and crying.
I asked what happened; but with my pink pepper spray in his hand, the idiot tried his best to explain that he sprayed it “to see if it actually worked”. I should've known better than to date a guy from Queens with little to talk about other than his love of weed." -Kylie, 23
"I matched with Sam, a hottie from NYU. For our second date, he took me to a nice spot in Chelsea. Like, $18 drinks nice. I'd been day drinking prior to the date so when he orders dinner, I order a drink, finally he ordered dessert and I order a snickers martini. After walking me back home I proceed to throw up on his shoes and fall to the ground laughing about it. He took me up and left me with my roommates but will still text me to this day. I'm too embarased to text back!" -Anna, 21
“One time my friend and I started talking to this random man who ended up buying us pizza. He talked us into going back to his Penthouse to eat the pizza. The penthouse owner woke up and started talking to me and had me try on his ex-wifeʼs Harry Winston engagement ring. He turned out to be an app developer.
-Diandra, 20
It's a Sign!
Turn negtavity into productivity
We all know that nobody is perfect, but that doesn't mean we can't be the absolute best version of ourselves. It all starts with understanding your inner self: the good, the bad and even the ugly.
Aries
March 21- April 19 Positive Traits: Adventorous, Passionate, Lively, Courageous Negative Traits: Arrogant, Stubborn Confrontational How to use it: Just because you’re impulsive, doesn’t mean your risks don’t pay off! Trust your instincts and live a little.
Cancer
June 21- July 22 Positive Traits: Creative, Spontaneous, Loving, Faithful Negative Traits: Moody, Suspicious, Pessimistic How to use it:Check your moody ‘tude at the door and let your creativity be the characteristic your office remembers you for instead.
Leo
July 23- August 22 Positive Traits: Energetic, Loyal, Straightforward, Optimistic Negative Traits: Arrogrant, Headstrong, Dominating, Impatient How to use it: You’re a natural born leader, but don’t let those qualities get the best of you. Make sure to keep yourself in check and you’ll go far.
Aquarius
January 20- February 18 Positive Traits: Friendly, Creative, Loyal, Intelligent Negative Traits: Unpredictable, Aloof, Extremist, Inconsistent How to use it: Don’t let your unpredictability come across as unreliability. It’s fine to be extreme but hone that energy into an extreme passion for your work!
Libra
September 23- October 22 Positive Traits: Tactful, Romantic, Charming,Diplomatic Negative Traits: Superficial, Detached, Indecisive How to use it: Libra, your charm and need for justice make you one of a kind, but don’t let your people pleasing ways lump you into the nice girl category. Stand up for your ideas with confidence.
Gemini
May 21- June 20 Positive Traits: Witty, Intellectual, Versatile, Charming Negative Traits: Superficial, Indecisive, Anxious, Inconsistent How to use it: Let’s admit it, you’re a people person. Use your contagious charm and wit to reel in prospects.
Capricorn
December 22- January 19 Positive Traits: Wise, Disciplined, Ambitious, Practical Negative Traits: Stubborn, Pessimistic, Shy How to use it: We get it Cappy, you’re probably the most ambitious sign but don’t let it eat up your entire life. Take a vacation!
Pisces
February 19- March 20 Positive Traits: Imaginative, Kind, Senstive, Compassionate Negative Traits: Idealistic, Lazy, Ecapist How to use it: Sensitivity can be an important trait in life. Don’t let people get under your skin so easily, or the work will be a miserable pace.
Taurus
April 20- May 20 Positive Traits: Generous, Down to Earth, Persistent Negative Traits: Stubborn, Lazy, Posessive, Self Indulgent How to use it: Okay, so you like a good netflix and chill session? Don’t we all. Make sure not to let your need for relaxation overshadow your ambitions.
Scorpio
October 22- November 21 Positive Traits: Focused, Brave, Faithful, Ambitious Negative Traits: Secretive, Jealous, Manipulative How to use it: Iconic for passion and ambition, you can do basically anything you set your mind to. Just don’t get too fired up and overwhelm every situation to set your sights towards.
Sagittarius
November 22- December 21 Positive Traits: Kindhearted, Straightforward, Free Spirited Negative Traits: Careless, Impatient, Inconsistent, Overconfident How to use it: You’re quite the freespirit. Try to hone your need for spontaneity and adventure into your career path.
Virgo
August 23- September 22 Positive Traits: Analytical, Trustworthy, Modest, Intelligent Negative Traits: Overcritical, Judgmental, Conservative, Harsh How to use it: Virgo, perfectionism at its finest. Your organization and analytical skills will take you far as long as they don’t blind you from seeing the bigger picture.
Until next time...