Shacket up 34The Care and Keeping of Tattoos

Shacket up!

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Is that a jacket or a shirt? Both, actually; it is a new fashion hybrid: the shacket. Many fashion hybrids have tried and failed to keep up with the insatiable fashion world within the last century. In particular, skorts — a skirt and short combination — and jeggings — jean and legging hybrid — both came and went. However, the shacket is making it known that it is not just a fad. This shirt jacket has had continual growth in popularity over the last few years. It is simply a button-down that is a little longer on the torso with long sleeves and pockets on the side. As the colder months approach, everyone will want to have this wardrobe stable to keep warm.

The shacket originates from late-19th-century French laborers. They wore traditional workwear consisting of a jacket and trousers used to protect the civilian clothes, also known as bleu de travail. The making of workwear involved using hard-wearing canvas to create a boxy-fitting cut and dyeing it blue; indigo dye was relatively

cheap. Fast forward to the 21st century, shackets started being heavily introduced to the market in 2018. Since then, the shirt jacket has been adapting to the change of seasons and keeping up with the hottest trends.

Shackets can be found in all types of fabrics, designed to fit any style and occasion. They are notably found in cotton, denim, corduroy, suede, velvet, leather, patterned, etc. While the shacket is typically oversized, there are modern and sleek pieces as well. Functionality and versatility are the key reasons as to how the shacket continues to stay in our closets. Grab a colorful shacket and pair it with a monotone white look to let the piece speak for itself. Try a crew neck and jeans with a black shacket layered on top for an easy, but put-together look.

Celebrities have also been seen sporting their shackets. Bella Hadid took to Instagram to share her yellow shacket with nothing underneath but a pearl necklace. Paparazzi also spot and photograph other fashion influencers like Kendall Jenner and Rihanna wearing shackets. Heading to class, going to the office, or maybe hitting the town with friends? The shacket has you covered on all fronts; dress it up or dress it down. Adaptability makes it a necessary closet staple. The possibilities are endless with this hybrid, so try this trend out for yourself.

THE CARE AND KEEPING OF

BY ANNA MILLAR PHOTOS BY ZELDA THAYER-HANSEN

Tattoos as a form of expression has grown in popularity, and it looks as though that trend is going to continue well into the future. If you are going to spend time and money getting a piece for yourself, be sure to care for it properly.

Week 1

The first week after getting a new tattoo is the most crucial to getting the healing process off on the right foot. First things first, follow any and all directions from the artist — they know what they are talking about.

Most artists will say to keep a new tattoo wrapped for around one to four days, depending on the size of the piece. If the artist puts “second skin” over the piece, this part of the healing process is super simple — leave it alone. The second skin is meant to stay put and hold in all the moisture to help promote what is referred to as “wet healing.” Even if it looks gross (which it will), do not remove the second skin until the allotted time has passed. Now, if the artist does not use second skin, one would need to keep the piece covered with plastic wrap to hold moisture in. With this method, replace the old wrap with new, clean wrap about every four hours, and wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap each time before putting a new wrap on.

Weeks 2 - 6

This stage of healing is crucial: keeping the tattoo clean and moisturized. After removing the wrap, the piece will begin to dry (this is normal), but one does not want it to get too dry. A tattoo getting too dry increases peeling as it heals, which is very itchy and hard to leave alone, and over-dryness can also cause cracking. Think about having dry lips in the winter — do not let that happen to a new tattoo. Additionally, one wants to prevent infections now that the tattoo is susceptible to all the germs of the world.

During this stage, wash the tattoo with a gentle, unscented, antibacterial soap two to three times throughout the day and before going to bed. Brands such as Dial, Dove, or even a classic, like Tattoo Goo, work well. When washing the piece, be sure to use lukewarm water and use just fingertips to rub the tattoo; it is still fragile at this point and irritation should be avoided.

Following each wash, apply an unscented moisturizer as well to help keep the area hydrated and prevent cracking or flaking. Any unscented, lightweight lotion will do, but some commonly used ones include Tattoo Goo, Nivea, and Dove. It should be kept in mind, however, that moisturizing will not completely prevent peeling and flaking; unfortunately, that is part of the process. Do not peel the skin. Peeling risks pulling some of the ink out, which will cause blank spots and will require touch-ups later on.

Beyond Initial Healing

To keep tattoos vibrant and healthy, one should always keep them clean and moisturized, sort of like a facial routine. Another important thing to remember is to prevent tattoos from getting sunburned. Always apply SPF when going out, as sunburns can remove ink and contribute to faster fading.

BY KATY SNODGRASS | PHOTOS BY TOMMY HENSLER Coloring Outside the Eyes the Eyes

Classic or colorful? Matte or glossy? Smoky or striking? When it comes to eyeliner looks, there are lots of options to choose from today. With the revival of the early ’80s makeup and the grungy-groovy vibes from the ’60s and ’70s, eccentric eyeliner looks have become the hottest makeup trend. Celebrities in both mainstream and online media have especially taken a liking to the creative eyeliner craze, serving looks that continually evolve and elevate the liner game for everyone. Interested in creating eyeliner masterpieces? Here is some inspiration for beautiful, interesting, and fun looks. Doja Cat is one artist who has consistently been coming up with new and creative ways to express both her style and makeup. Miss Doja does not shy away from unusual colors or shapes when it comes to her eye looks, often rocking some form of a graphic and attention-grabbing eyeliner. A staple for her is a cut crease eyeliner extending into the wing. She has worn a multitude of different versions of this kind of liner shape in a variety of colors, designs, shapes, and even textures, rockinganything from a matte single-color liner to color-shifting glitters and gems fashioned into a large wing.

An easy version of a crease eyeliner is a simple black or white line following the natural upper crease of the eye. More creative looks can include overexaggerating the crease of the eye or using different geometric shapes such as a rounded end rather than a wing. A popular way of executing a crease-liner look is layering several different colors offset from each other to create a sort of 3D effect. However, bright and colorful eyeliner is not the only way to execute intricate eye looks; dark, grunge liner is making a resurgence as well. Celebs like Dove Cameron sport dark, smoky eye looks with sharp, black wings and heavy kohl liner in the waterline. The smoked-out waterline, paired with a sharp, winged eyeliner, makes for a sultry night look. For an even more dramatic effect, lining the inner corner of the eye creates the recently popular “fox eye,” a winged liner that elongates the shape of the eye rather than making it appear rounder, creating a sexier ambiance with the dark and purposefully messy look. Whether one prefers the striking colors and shimmers of Doja Cat’s abstract take on eyeliner, or the alluring, heavy, and dark smoked-out liner of Cameron’s, there is a way to rock fun eyeliner for all.

WITH MILEY CYRUS, one can expect the unexpected. She has worn many hats during her lifetime of fame: Disney Channel pop princess, twerking phenomenon, and stripped-down country pop star. Now, Cyrus is in her rock ’n’ roll phase, and it is clear she was born to play this role.

Billy Ray Cyrus, a country music star, practically raised Miley Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus) in the spotlight. However, most millennials and Generation Z will recognize Cyrus and her father from their roles in the series “Hannah Montana”, which skyrocketed Cyrus’ career. Once she took off the blond wig for good, she was free to express her “untamed” self and made headlines for her jarring transformation.

Cyrus is constantly evolving, musically and aesthetically. Her eras are starkly defined by where she was in life. During her Bangerz album era, Cyrus was a heavy partier and opted for the shock-factor. Younger Now was a brighter, more soulful album, framed by her rekindling with Liam Hemsworth. However, her divorce from Hemsworth prompted her recent, most hardcore release, Plastic Hearts. In everything she does, Cyrus has been unapologetically unpredictable.

This rock ’n’ roll era is sonically and thematically inspired by musical icons such as Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks and Billy Idol, all of whom are featured on the album. At her concerts, Cyrus is known to “cover songs by old people [her] fans don’t know,” she joked on her Instagram.

Cyrus’ voice is easily distinguishable because of its strength and rasp. Her Tennessee

roots also add a twang to her voice. When listening to her seemingly effortless vocals, her upbringing in the music world is evident.

Cyrus’ style reflects her striking voice, as her outfits are always loud and proud. She is a risktaker and often wears leather, sheer, and sparkly pieces. A lot of her recent style is Americanainspired, and she is often seen wearing cowboy hats, leather, denim, and sports-themed attire, which fit in with her classic rock persona. Cyrus is also notorious for showing a lot of skin, which is still a part of her style today, as she reminds us that she is a strong, confident woman who will not be censored. In her song “WTF Do I Know?” Cyrus sings, “I’m completely naked but I’m making it fashion,” which reminds listeners that Cyrus makes her own rules in the fashion world and beyond.

Outspoken about social justice matters, Cyrus founded the The Happy Hippie Foundation in 2014. The organization focuses on youth homelessness, specifically within the LGBTQ+ community. The Happy Hippie Foundation donates resources to youths in need, hosts social media campaigns, and presented the Backyard Sessions; videos where Cyrus performed covers live in her backyard to gain momentum for the organization and prompt donations.

Cyrus seems to be thriving in her rock ’n’ roll era and has proven herself to be a timeless artist and public figure because of her refreshing authenticity and unpredictability. Cyrus can’t stop; she won’t stop.

Willow Smith

Baby, are you coming for the ride?

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There are few young people in the mainstream today that are pushing blurring gender norms and contributing to alternative fashion as much as Willow Smith. Smith and her brother Jaden are the children of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, all of whom made a name for themselves in their own right. At only 20 years old, Willow’s list of achievements and influence in the alternative scene is comparable to none.

Smith has always been in the spotlight for being the child of two huge Hollywood celebrities, but she first made a name for herself when she released her platinum-certified 2010 single “Whip My Hair”. She was only nine at the time it was released, but with such a huge success at such a young age, Smith has stated it was hard on her. She continued to release music, slowly moved away from the pop sound, and is now a notable alternative artist.

Her most notable songs are her 2015 hit, “Wait a Minute!” and her 2019 song, “Time Machine”. Another song to note is “Meet Me At Our Spot”, a part of her project, THE ANXIETY, with Tyler Cole, which has recently found new hype after a live performance on YouTube. She also released an album in July, lately I feel EVERYTHING, which featured the song “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l (feat. Travis Barker)”.

While Smith’s fame stems from her music, she is also known for her experimental fashion; striking eyeliner and switching things up are her thing. She has explored pop, punk, alternative, and indie genres, but also the respective fashion styles as well. Most of her recent music and fashion lean alternative and pop-punk, as seen in her recent album. Still, putting labels on Smith’s fashion would serve her an injustice because she is constantly experimenting and pushing the box. She is also often seen with a septum piercing, but even that is subject to vary depending on the day.

To get the Smith look, do not be afraid to experiment and take risks. Be yourself, and express feelings through fashion. She loves a striking statement, but also knows how to create and style a casual look. Experiment with colors, eyeliner, bold lips, and different textures. There is not just one thing that contributes to Smith’s fashion. Her most important accessory is always her confidence.

Smith is notable for

more than just her music and fashion; she stars in the talk show “Red Table Talk” with her mother, Jada, and grandmother, Adrienne BanfieldNorris. Smith and her family are also avid philanthropists and are frequently doing things for charities and social and political causes. Not only is she talented, but she is kind, and a socially aware activist.

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