SAWYER Magazine // Issue #7

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August 2016 // Issue #7

Credits: editor-in-chief/creator/designer: Sarah Kendric featured writer: Clancy Smail featured photography: Lauren Diaz, Isabella Imbriano featured artist: Tamsen Simpson playlist coordinator: Tamsen Simpson About: Sawyer is an online magazine for those interested in fashion and beauty, art, photography, pop culture, and life in New York. Each bi-monthly issue of Sawyer has a different theme, main idea, or point of inspiration. The theme this month is ‘Sixteen Candles’ (1984). The outfits, art, and photography you will see in this issue are inspired by the movie , as well as the decade that it was filmed in (the 80’s). sawyermagazine.com / sawyermag@gmail.com fb: Sawyer Magazine / twitter: @sawyermag

ONE YEAR O F S A W Y E R I can’t believe that this issue marks 1 year of Sawyer. We’ve come a long way since last August, and I’m really proud of the work and people that this magazine features. That being said, I think we still have a long way to go and a lot more to accomplish. I want to work on including even more young, ambitious artists in the equation of each issue, and I’m hoping that Sawyer can become a platform for those people.

Since the past few issues have been more in the realm of the 90’s and 00’s, I wanted to bring back an 80’s theme once again with ’16 Candles’ (1984). ’16 Candles’ frequently gets looked down upon in the modern day for insensitivity towards race through the character of Long Duk Don, and/or for a scene that many deem sensitive for its possible connotations and implications of rape. Since our culture today is steeped in political correctness, some find it difficult to understand how things that are offensive now once translated as funny. We wonder if anyone at the time was insulted by such scenes and portrayals, or if they either didn't realize that they were hurtful or accepted them without thought.

When watching ’16 Candles’ now, keeping the culture of the early 80’s in mind is important when enjoying and understanding the now classic movie, but I sometimes think that it would be cool to see an updated version. Maybe Sam would be more empowered to ask Jake out herself, or maybe the geeks would be cool because they knew how to code. Possibilities like these are fun to imagine, but they would take away some of the authentic 80’s feel of the movies. We need to understand our mistakes in order to move on and improve, but in cases like these, it’s sometimes nice to be transported to a different time and culture in the form of a great movie.

Here’s to many more years to come!

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AGE 15

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Table of Contents 5 Street Style / In the Area 7 What to Watch on Netflix 9 Couture Week 13 Lauren Diaz 15 Why Being a Millennial Is Not So Bad After All

17 Broken Love Letters 19 Art Therapy and Me nd of the Best Ki n: so mp Si sa Li 1 2 23 Shop: Menswear 31 Party of One 45 Your New Lock Screen 47 Throwback: 1984

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IN THE AREA: MIDTOW

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What to Watch on Netflix This Month

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Stranger Things Stranger Things is an eight-part series set in the eighties that draws inspiration from Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and John Carpenter. The plot is centered around the mysterious disappearance of a young boy named Will, government conspiracy, and the paranormal. It’s insanely addictive and the performances by all actors are off-the-charts, especially in the cases of the younger actors, who play Will’s friends. If that wasn't enough for you, Winona Ryder flawlessly plays Will’s mother and is not to be missed.

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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

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The Fundamentals of Caring

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Ugly Betty

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Save the Last Dance

I did not have high expectations for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. At first glance, I found the seemingly random musical numbers slightly off-putting and the overall premise to be eyeroll inducing. Despite my initial impressions, I was completely hooked by episode two.

The characters and storyline are so humorous and fun to watch, and the musical numbers are impossible to get out of your head and seamless. The underlying issue of mental illness is unexpected and adds layers and irony to the ‘crazy’ in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. I consider this a must-watch and a new personal favorite.

This Netflix Original Film tells the short-and-sweet story of a young adult with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disorder that restrains him to a wheelchair. When his new caretaker persuades to leave home for the first time on a road trip, they learn more about each other and themselves.

Based on the wildly popular telenovela ‘Yo Soy Betty, la fea,’ ‘Ugly Betty’ follows Betty Suarez, an eternally optimistic and individualistic young woman trying to make her way at her job- which happens to be at one of the world’s top fashion magazines. Bright and funny, ‘Ugly Betty’ is an easy watch and has enough episodes to last you through August.

‘Ugly Betty’ is currently unavailable on Netflix, but all episodes are available for free steaming here!

If you're interested in a summer teen drama, Save the Last Dance may be for you! It stars Julia Stiles, whose character loses her mom and subsequently moves into an urban neighborhood with her father, where she reconnects with her love of dance and with others as well. It reflects a few social issues concerning race and violence as well, and has some great dance sequences!

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Earlier this month, we were all blessed with

Couture Week

Valentino

Elie Saab

(July 3-July 7) for Fall 2016. Here are a few highlights from shows that allow us to catch a glimpse into the elite world of couture.

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Dolce and Gabba na

Iris Van Herpen

Viktor & Rolf

Fendi

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Maison Marginal

Alexis Mabille

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Meet

Lauren Diaz

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a talented designer/photographer/artist combo proving that coolness and creativity can coexist with genuine kindness.

follow her on: twitter/instagram/tumblr/pinterest/vsco: @lxurenelizabeth

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Why Being a Millennial May Not Be So Bad After All

by Sarah Kendric, a millennial We live in an age where a lot of really horrible things are going on around us, like terrorism, prejudice, safety concerns, and a general feeling of distrust towards everyone from our government officials to our neighbors.

Millennials (those born between the 1980s and early 2000s) like myself seem to be the ones who grew up and are trying to succeed in such an environment. Being surrounded by all of these serious issues can put metaphorical dark cloud over our generation. Not to mention, millennials are sometimes looked down upon for our obsession with trivial things like butts. Common traits are also usually listed as idealism, a sense of entitlement, a need for political correctness, and links to technology. In summary, it’s really easy to get caught up on all of these negatives associated with the millennials and their generation. However, there’s a much more optimistic way to look at millennials. We're actually making a lot of progress and achieving great things. If you’re ever feeling down about growing up in 2016, remind yourself of these positive advantages.

We Have the Best Understanding of Technology:

The future is digital, and no one knows their way around computers like millennials. As paper turns into pixels, millennials will transition the most seamlessly because we’ve been around technology our whole lives.

We’re also more likely to succeed in careers rooted in tech that are sure to appear in the near future. Not to mention, we’re alive at the height of such advances. No-one before us has been able to enjoy things like touch screen devices or pretty much anything wireless. This generation’s technology is practically a symbol of our tremendous progress in that field.

We’re able to make our own success:

In this age, there’s nothing standing between millennials and our dream careers. With available platforms for every career like blogs and websites, SoundCloud, YouTube, and social media, its easy to put yourself and what you have to offer out there. Sharing your passion and skill is as easy as pushing a button. Millennials are also well-versed in building up an audience in the form of followers and views. Networking skills are essential to making connections and succeeding in the business world, and millennials are getting a head start by developing an online presence.

We're Understanding:

This generation is the first to finally have a grasp on the perspectives of previously overlooked minorities such as transgenders, people of different sexualities, races, and religions. Because we’re able to access such a wealth of information online, we’re able to understand these people, and as a result, have a more welcoming attitude towards them. Barriers are being broken as we learn the value of all lives and types of people. That also includes sexes- gender roles begone! Women are now being seen as powerful, professional, and capable, at long last.

We're Social:

While many would argue that technology addiction had cut millennials off from the ‘real world’ and prevented them from developing social skills, most millennials have learned to make real and long lasting friendships in a different setting- on the Internet. Personal interaction is easy online with advances such as FaceTime, and social media and gaming also allows people who would might not have ever met before to instantly connect over shared interests and passions, which is pretty cool. This type of socialization is especially useful to kids who feel as though they ‘don’t belong’ or have trouble fitting in in their hometowns by showing them that their community is out there and accessible.

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Art Therapy and

by Clancy Smail I have known I wanted to be a psychologist ever since the professionals themselves made an impact on me. I was hospitalized for anxiety and depression my freshman and senior year of high school. Through that experience, something came over me that made me realize I was put on this earth to help people like me, teens that need treatment due to these horrible invisible illnesses. My main goal in life is to make a difference through creative therapeutic outlets and become a role model to teens.

My passion for psychology and the arts mix perfectly together in the profession of art therapy. This is something that has helped me personally in my own therapy treatment. Not many people think of art therapy when they think of a mental health profession, I want to change that perception. A dream I have is to create my own art therapy coloring book. Unlike the ordinary coloring books that are advertised as “coloring therapy” through research of mental illness I hope to develop my own book where techniques are aimed specifically at multiple struggles such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and self esteem.

Some of my favorite ways to express myself through art would be through doodling, zentangling, journaling, and painting. Doodling and writing inspirational quotes in my journal is a great positive coping skill.

I am not a stranger to art therapy and psychology, though not a paid job, I have volunteered with PeaceLove art in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. I was introduced to them during my stay at Bradley Hospital. They are an organization that promotes peace of mind through art. I have helped them organize ideas, projects, and have helped them prepare for workshops. Their work truly inspires me to pursue psychology and art therapy.

I am extremely passionate about bringing a voice to those with mental illness who are too afraid to speak. I want to make a difference in the mental health world and end the stigma that so many people have towards mental health.

I encourage everyone to try art as a coping skill. You don’t have to be good at it, and your pieces don’t have to make sense, what matters is that you have a positive outlet that gets your mind off tough thoughts.

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Lisa Simpson: Kind of the Best Quotes to Live By

Lisa is the goal-oriented, saxophone-playing Simpson and the coolest eight-year-old you know. A vegetarian and feminist, she’s wise, insightful, and unwilling to stoop down to the level of her family’s foolish antics (although she loves them just the same). We also owe some of the best quotes to come out of the Simpsons to her. Here are a few of the best:

"Mom, romance is dead. It was acquired in a hostile takeover by Hallmark and Disney, homogenized, and sold off piece by piece.”

Truths from a gal who clearly gets commercialism.

Homer: "But I have to have a gun! It's in the Constitution."

Lisa:

"Dad! The second amendment is just a remnant from Revolutionary Day. It has no meaning today.”

"I learned that beneath my goody two shoes lies some very dark socks.”

If anyone can teach you not to underestimate a good girl, let it be Lisa.

“my interests include music, science, justice, animals, shapes, and feelings.” “come on. Who wants to complain with me?”

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On savoring the little things:

“life is full of pain and drudgery, but the trick is to enjoy the few perfect experiences we’re given in the moment.” “why is it when a woman is confident and powerful, they call her a witch?”

“Before I sing the National Anthem, I’d like to say that college football diverts funds badly needed for education and the arts!”

Lisa boldly states this gem in an attempt to make some good out of her Little Miss Springfield title, showing us that having a powerful voice means using it to speak out for good.

“It’s awful being a kid. no one listens to you!”

On complicated feelings:

“It's amazing how I can feel sorry for you and hate you at the same time.

I'm sure there's a German word for it.” on fighting for positive change:

“I will iron your sheets when you iron out the inequities in your labor laws!

“You can't create a monster, then whine when it stomps on a few buildings.”

Aunt Patty: "I'm just trashing your father."

"Well, I wish that you wouldn't. Because, aside from the fact that he has the same frailties as all human beings, he's the only father I have.

Therefore, he is my model of manhood, and my estimation of him will govern the prospects of my adult relationships. So I hope you bear in mind that any knock at him is a knock at me. And I am far too young to defend myself against such onslaughts.”

Lisa:

“I pick up books like you pick up beers!”

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Part I: OUTERWEAR

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Part II: TOPS AND BOTTOMS

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Part III: SHOES AND ACCESSORIES

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MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE, INK, CRAYON BY: TAMSEN SIMPSON

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Love ’16 Candles’ and our latest issue? Screenshot and crop to make this collage your new background!

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