CHICSHA
THE MAGAZINE
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ISSUE II
LETTER F
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Hello CHICSTERS! You didn’t think we would leave you hanging after Issue 1 of the magazine, did you? NO WAY! There are one too many great voices and talents to be heard about. I got so much love and support after Issue 1 came out that it was fitting to highlight more great talent in the the university sphere. In this issue, we hear from more upcoming musicians, designers, stylists, photographers, and awesome contributors. The university we attend is an invisible (but permanent) tattoo that we pride ourselves with and don’t get wanna (or can) get rid off. That’s why, in this issue, you will read about the p rideful ‘812’ shirts from the Single Thread Boutique. When I recieved it in the mail, I feel in love with it immediately. Many people stopped to ask me where I got them - 812 = Indiana Pride! I cannot describe it words how much I have learnt over the past two months when it comes to the publishing, fashion and business world. This is one step ahead of our last issue and I hope to keep pushing further and further to make CHICSHA-THE MAGAZINE a one-stop for all things college, including but not limited to fashion, music, crafts, start-ups, and muchhh more! If you are crazy talented or know someone who is, find us and tell us! We WANT to hear from you. Enjoy the second issue! xx
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SARA kamman OWNER, single thread boutique @SPOTLESSMINDD single thread boutique
HEATHER TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHER + CINEMATOGRAPHER @SPOTLESSMINDD VIMEO.COM/HEATHERTAYLOR SPOTLESS MIND PHOTOS
CHRISTINA HARKLEROAD FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER CHRISTINA HARKLEROAD PHOTOGRAPHY
SAMANTHA IVANCICH FASHION DESIGNER, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
JAYALI MUSICIAN @JAYALI_MUSIC jayali the great
mathew weaver stylist, indiana university @wiiver
Jon mcallister musician, shvs @jonnmacc SHVS
SPOTTED ON CAMPUS
SHVS BY JON MCALLISTER
Images by Kenneth Lee Averiett
Machine to Entertain SHVS originally stood for nothing. We bounced ideas for all of 30 seconds, and chose to be named after a weapon. Funny how shit sticks…
much slower than the nights of fistfights, woman woes, fuck ups, freak outs and whatever else. Each night left us loud, wild and dumb until the iPhone alarm clocks That was 3 or 4 miraculously woke us years ago, shortly up in time to be late after I tripped over the to work or school or beginnings of a staple both. pop song that came to be titled, “Yellow I began to realize Popsicle.” And upon that this SHVS idea writing more songs was not for fame. Not with simple, worda buzzband, not Pitchless hooks doused in fork’s Best New Music; ooh’s and Garageband none of that “ish.” reverb, I was under the impression that I am embarrassed this little concept of to ever desire such a a band would surely thing. catch on (i.e. “Internet famous”). SHVS was born as a machine to entertain Years passed and thoughtlessly but I members came and now understand that went, friends becom- we always did this ing strangers and crap for ourselves, and vice versa all while always will. It’s all songs were written, some cliché, but fuck trashed, reconsidered it. As we grew into and revived. The whatever we are now, hangover-plagued we learned of the days flew by, albeit immense amount of
bullshit that each day may hold, and furthermore how much time you may have to spend on a given day doing things that you don’t really want to do. In working full time, going to school, salvaging our personal lives and living another day to have a drink with each other, I can say that we feel one thing exactly the same: music is IT. The world weighs down and with this freakboy surf prog project, we yank that weight straight into the booze-fueled insanity of our own SHVS-planet until reality decides to back the hell off for a second. And because of this, SHVS stands for something far more aggressive than a mechanism for killing: live, play the game and do something other than bitch about it.
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Ch
hristina Harkleroad
Photography
Fashion photography wasn’t always a passion of mine. In fact, it wasn’t until my third semester at IU that I got into fashion photography. I worked with a fashion blogger, Patrick Gorny of Peter Fritz fashion blog, on a whim and fell in love with photographing people’s outfits. Fashion had always been an interest, but I had never considered documenting what people wear on the daily basis. After working with Pat, my eyes were opened to the fashion photography world. After my first taste of the industry, I couldn’t get enough. I started photographing my friends just for fun. I took photos of anyone and everyone who gave me the time of day. Since then, I’ve started noticing more and more of the fashion trends around IU. The change between seasons is always a great time to see the new trends and styles. Everyone wants to show off their new clothes before anyone else can steal their thunder. One thing that I’ve learned about fashion is there may be trends, but not everyone feels the need to follow the crowd. That’s why I love fashion so much while there may be a favorite style for a few weeks, it’s always changing. Fashion is like a living organism; it breathes and changes. It’s never the same for long. Fashion photography has given me a way to document all these changes that fashion sees especially on campus. IU has so many people that every person has a way to show their personal style and it makes for an interesting photo shoot. I love how fashion can change in the blink of an eye. While you may not always be 100% on point with the trends, you can still have fun with your clothes and do what makes you feel your best. Fashion isn’t about following the crows; it’s about making you look how you want to. Fashion photography has given me the opportunity to share other’s personal style with a large audience. It’s my passion.
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HEAR A MAN’S VOICE
Gentlemen, Express Yourself Mathew Weaver explores his EXPRESS-filled closet to help men look sharp with just a few essential pieces
CHINOS
INDIGO SLIM-FIT DENIM
Think of chinos a more grown-up jean. Rotate your chinos off an on with denim throughout your week for some variety. Paired with a button up or a pull over, this is a great go-to polished look.
Let’s start with the most basic item that can literally make or break your outfit: Jeans. This is the only piece I’ll recommend, with the exception of shoes, you to spend some extra cash. And even with that truth, you shouldn’t be spending more than $100 retail.
This will inevitably be the most flexible Key item to consider: Express Finn Slim item you purchase, hands down. They will dress up handsomely, and simulChino Pant taneously be as casual as needed. The key here is that they FIT. Grab someone for a second opinion, or venture off on your own, but make sure you SHOES spend some time in the fitting room getting a proper fit. These slim-fit jeans will definitely give you a modern I could have an entire list built around shoes every guy should invest in, but I will look that is guaranteed to turn heads. narrow it down to a few here. Everyone Key item to consider: Express Rocco has to start somewhere. The most versaSlim-Fit Straight/Skinny Leg tile shoes I own, hands down, are suede desert boots and brown leather wingtips. KNITWEAR Both of these are great options beyond the No, this isn’t to please your grandma. trainers most are accustomed to. These will seamlessly fit with everything suggest- A few “go-to” sweaters are GREAT additions to your essential list. A V-neck in ed, whether decidedly casual or a smarter a basic color, i.e. grey, black, tan, and date night combo. brown, thrown over a plain oxford for a more dressed up look, or bold patterns and colors for everyday casual. CLASSIC OXFORD BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT SMALL PATTERNED BUTTON-DOWN If indigo jeans are the staple to an outfit, the oxford cloth button down shirts are the For this you should think small. Big, bread and butter. bold patterns are so easily done incorrectly. The same effect can be achieved Severely underrated, this is always the with a small check, plaid, or stripe. Go second item I recommend in the store. Buy bold with your color choices here. They a few, you can literally wear it with everyare great layering pieces, under knits, thing, and every outfit you put together will blazers, or on their own over tees. For have a refined and deliberate feel. You’ll spring and summer brighter pastel ofdefinitely feel the difference with the oxford ferings are usually available and make shirt, and I’d recommend starting with a great alternatives to the basic oxford basic white, and another neutral color like mentioned. For fall and winter, a flanpale blue or yellow. nel can be substituted.
Style is a choice, and there is no reason for it to be a difficult one. You can totally revitalize your everyday wardrobe using a strategy built upon 4 to 5 (minimum) key pieces that can be reworked in dozens of ways. I’d like to make some generalizations about the majority of guys’ closets... 1) Jeans from high school that may or may not fit 2) T-shirts and tanks from a few extra-curricular activities (read: $2 Tuesday’s, let’s be honest) 3) A few button down shirts that someone (we assume) bought for you. 4) Trainers/sneakers, and for too many of you, Sperry’s. I don’t want to corner us in by calling this a short list of “essentials,” because fashion doesn’t work that way. It is your challenge to take these suggestions and make them your own. This is a place to start. And seriously, leave the Sperry’s on the pier.
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H e a t h e r P h o t o g r a p h e r
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T a y l o r C i n e m a t o g r a p h e r
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Enicidem 2014 1:00
Intellect 2013 1:39
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Videography is an incredible medium to work with and learn from, I love it because its tells a story whereas in photography you capture a moment within a story. Video is a journey for your viewer and audience to experience with you. If I notice something that can be created in video, even if it’s the tiniest detail, or focus on a subject, I’ll capture it. I took my first video course and was hooked, I even switched majors from photography to cinematic arts. Videography is such a beautifully painful and fucking stressful, yet therapeutic art form. The process of developing a concept, and the composition of a specific shots, working with actors, models and schedules can become heavy, but it’s all worth it in the end. Videography has changed my life profoundly,
I’ve found through this art form that I’m not
afraid of failure, in fact I embrace it as what’s learned from these experiences will and has made me a stronger person and artist. I believe the most transformative art comes out of poverty and hunger, and I myself have had a taste of that. I’ve been told that my work sets a mood, puts the viewer in another state, whether this is true for everyone I’m not sure. I want to create works that stops the world around the person viewing it, completely consuming them – that’s what good art should do right?
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N O . T H G I E A N A I D N I F O S E T A T S D E UNIT
When we talk about shopping local, it’s more than a marketing scheme to sell more clothes. Our connection to our community is more than just coincidental. We are Hoosiers by birth AND by choice. Our new line of 812 t-shirts, made in Indiana, showcase that to everyone who sees them – and everyone who buys them.
For us, 812 (Eight One Two) are more than three numbers. They represent us. They represent the people around us and our experiences together. We are proud of being from the 812. We are proud – not in spite of the small towns that raised us, but because of them. They instilled in us our values and raised hard working, family focused people. We love the 812, because we are the 812. When I left Indiana for New York to pursue a career in fashion, I left my roots, my connections, my life behind in the historic communities of Southern Indiana. As I popped into local boutiques in the big city, I savored the uniquely urban and New York feel. There was something distinct about those shops that linked shoppers back to the essence of their community. I dreamt of bringing that village feel back home. Opening my stores in Huntingburg and Evansville, Indiana, made practical sense. As every entrepre-
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neur will tell you, having the support of family and friends around you is absolutely critical. But it was more than that. I wanted the people of the 812 to have a place they could stop in, grab a coffee, catch up with their neighbors, and maybe pick up a new outfit. A place they could experience Southern Indiana life together. The 812 t-shirts are a tangible reflection of our shared experiences as we work, live, and love together in our community. Made exclusively for Single Thread Boutiques, the t-shirts are created by United State of Indiana, an Indianapolis based apparel company. With a commitment to Indiana jobs, United State of Indiana works with local screen-printing shops in Indiana. Designing and creating the shirts with them was a no-brainer, as they shared our commitment to the people of our towns. The 812 t-shirts bring a fresh energy to the push for local products and businesses. It’s not a corporate mandate or government mantra from above, but a movement of those who understand that local awareness is as important as global awareness. Knowing where you’re from and supporting the grassroots from which you sprouted keeps communities healthy and vibrant. 812 is what we wear, it’s where we’re from, it’s who we are. ISSUE 2 | CHICSHA - THE MAGAZINE | 25
EL. LA. BY.
Fashion designer Samantha Ivancich saw her designs walk down the runway and, now, she exclaims about her passion for fashion!
Thinking about how I got the fashion bug and to this point of being able to bring my designs to life on a runway almost seems unreal sometimes. Most credit has to go to my parents with a mother who insanely matched my sisters and I as kids, and a father who always told us “you never look bad looking good.” It all started when I was about 14 and had to go dress shopping for school dances. I fell in love with dresses because of the emotion of beauty and confidence it invoked in me when I found the perfect dress, but it also became increasingly frustrating. I remember lying in bed at times and I would just picture these beautiful dresses in my mind that didn’t exist, and even if I couldn’t draw at the time I would have to get up to make a quick sketch. This happened quite often! The same thing went for regular clothing, where I would picture the exact look I want-
ed but could never find it in store about wanting to design and ow backed my dream from the begi Columbia’s summer courses in h sent me off to Paris for studies. M always been art and helping oth style brand “EL.LA.BY.” I’ll be a things I love. With my line I want to ma confident in their own skin, and tion of the proceeds towards hel sionate about. Seeing my own p is rewarding after sleep deprive more fulfilling is creating pieces ing to make a performance gow
es. Seeing that I was serious wn a boutique one day, my dad inning by signing me up for high school and most recently My two greatest passions have her people, and with my lifeable to continue to do those two
ake all girls feel beautiful and to be able to use a good porlping various causes I am paspersonal designs on a runway ed weeks of work, but what is for a purpose like collaboratwn for Sylvia McNair, making a
conceptual piece to bring awareness to teen suicide, a purple dress for Professor Hasty for Chron’s disease awareness, and making looks for the annual Trashion Refashion Show for promoting sustainability. I was always that person that liked to mix styles and not be put into a certain trend category, but three words that will probably always represent my design lines are classy, edgy, and feminine. I’ve always had this “dare to be different attitude” because I believe dress is a form of artful expression and people should rock whatever makes them feel happy and confident. My only hope is for women who wear the ELLABY brand to bring out the inner beauty in themselves and to remember to “Embrace Life, Love All, and Be YOU”. ISSUE 2 | CHICSHA - THE MAGAZINE | 29
J A Y A L I
A SIT-DOWN WITH THE UPCOMING MUSICAL TALENT FROM BLOOMINGTON, IN
JAYAL MUSIC
When upbringing and culture collide to make sweet music
Where does the name Jayali come from? Jayali comes from the word “Jali”. Because of my Nigerian heritage, I feel the term Jali is fitting. Through Hip-Hop, I have added the “a” and the “y”, in order to leave my fingerprint on the title. Through this name, I seek to honor those who have come before my by maintaining a clear and concise message of progression
count spirituality, health, wealth, and peace when it comes to my craft. Do you think the intersection between your American childhood and Nigerian ethnicity gives you an edge that differentiates your music? The intersection between my American childhood and Nigerian ethnicity definitely gives me an edge in the music industry. Firstly, HipHop is an African art form cultivated in AmerHow has your Nigerian ica. There are many culture influenced your aspects of Hip-Hop that music? resonate strongly with Nigerian culture has Africans throughout the played a major role in Diaspora. crafting my sound and Secondly, being lyrics. Many of the beats able to identify with the I use have been ingrained roots of Hip-Hop gives in me from childhood, me the ability to conespecially from my parnect Africans outside of ticipation in an African the motherland to their dance troupe. Moreover, roots. I believe that I African culture has am capable of striking taught me to think holis- a chord with Africans tically, taking into acthroughout the world in
a way that brings about the solidarity of a people.
America has showed me the innovation and strength of Africans, while my Nigerian culture has provided the substance to be molded and directed by that same innovation and strength. Where did your passion come about? My passion came from my family. My older sister, Azuka, has played an influential role in shaping my affinity and love, towards and for music. Azuka would choreograph dance routines for my younger sister, Oge and I to dance to. She was always
recording music off the radio, and making her own tapes, especially during the 90’s. Her influence infected me, and I became infatuated with music. I would also see how affected my mom was by music, how happy it would make her and how it reached and touched her. It made me want to evoke the same emotion, and I saw music as a medium for that goal. You started off right at 18, how do you think the college years really gave a kick to your passion? College provided me an outlet to perfect the many aspects of music creation. I was able to gain knowledge and skills that I could incorporate into my lyrics. I was also able to take classes on poetry and audio engineering to further my knowl-
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edge in each respective field. Indiana University especially, gave me an incredible amount of artists, musicians, producers, and businessmen to work with. Notable collaborations include: Pearl Scott, Bobby, Martin Baker, Maha Morad, Latesha Parker, Amir Gray, Jiridon (Joshua and Nina), Linus Kurosaki, Ashley Gary, Isaac Lightfoot, and the Halfway Krooks. All of these people have played a major role in me being in the position and on the path that I am on today. How does being young give you an edge? What are some unique advantages that being young gives you? Youth gives me edge with the increase in technology. Things such as, social networks, online marketing, digital downloads, and lowered price of production and recording have all changed the landscape of the music industry. Being at or beyond the
technological curve, provides an incredible opportunity for any artist. Being young has placed this curve right in front of my face, and furthermore, I have grown up with these advancements, which gives me an edge.
ing for a true sense of freedom. What kept me going were two of my very close friends Rachel Awoyemi and Rex Parker. I met Rachel Awoyemi in October 2012 when I opened for the hiphop segment of the Bloomingtone Music Festival in Bloomington, Did you have to give up IN. Rachel saw me peron being an everyday form and asked to be my college students to focus personal manager after on being an artist? my performance. Since I did not have to give up October 19, 2012, Rachel the former for the latter, and I have been working because I used school as as business partners to a network and platform progress ourselves as artto express my artistry ist and manager partners. and was able to marry the two together. What are some great things you have lined up Many young musicians for the future? are scared to enter the Currently I am dangerous world of mu- finishing up my latest sic, what would you tell project called, Stable Life them? What kept you presents: The Mustangs. going? The album features art I would tell them ists such as Lennox Cool, anything worth doing is Charlie S.E.V.E.N. The going to be dangerous. God, Ambri Rosaria, and There is a cross that we Sully. I am also preparing all must bear for pursuto go on tour with Jess ing our life’s mission. By Jones for the 6th Annual going towards the fear Get Money Stop Hatin’ it liberates you allowTour for the Summer
of 2014. Lastly, I am in the process of forming a music production company along with my Personal Manager and Business Partner, Rachel Awoyemi. What are you hoping to achieve within 5 years? 10 years? Within 5 & 10 years I am working to be established as a national and international act and brand. I am also creating a music production company, Jayali Music Productions LLC which will house all content coming from myself while seeking to work with other music industry professionals. Additionally, I am planning to set up my own independent national, college, and international tours. Lastly, through my artistry I intend to partner with a non-profit organization, preferably one that caters to the needs of black people, in order to provide the same opportunities that were or were not provided to me.
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