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12 THE NEW BLACK Meet the three Pantone-approved additions to your fall color palette.
16 CZECH HER OUT
Celebrity aesthetitician Joanna Czech discusses what beauty means to her.
19
IT TAKES TWO
The Nasher Sculpture Center frames this season’s newest looks.
26 GENDER BENDER
Fashion’s new definition of androgyny.
Photograph by Amanda Bishop. Models Knox McKay, class of 2018, for the Campbell Agency, and Doreen Qin, class of 2019. Art direction and styling by Jade Taylor, Gianna Sciortino and Ali Mikles. Ray Ban Round Double Bridge in Bronze-Copper/Brown, $178. Elements Romance Was Born Skirt, $240. Free People Jeffery Campbell Red Matterhorn Western Boot, $198. Free People Quilted Chain Backpack, $58. Elements Caroline Constas, $485. Free People Miami Jumpsuit, $228. Steve Madden shoes, stylist’s own. Below: Photographs courtesy of Liz Martinelli and Kara Fellows. Goldoni font by Dennis Ludlow/Sharkshock.
CONTENTS Volume 2, Issue 1
contributors
What comes around, goes around. Our contributors weigh in on their favorite resurfacing trends.
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“I’m obsessed with platforms. I just bought platform Supergas. Being 5’4”, I’ll take any kind of added height I can get.”
“Velvet is everywhere this season. We’ve seen it in rich jewel tones and dusty pastels. It’s the perfect fabric for fall and an easy way to add a bit of luxe to any outfit.
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Kellie Conant Class of 2016
PRESENT TENSE
Growing out of your old shoes and into new ones is a concept we’ve always known and never let go of. I was once a curlyhaired kid perusing the rows of shoes at Stride Rite in Preston Center. Having outgrown my white velcro sneakers, it was time for change and, after careful deliberation, I chose a sparkly red pair. This past summer — 18 years after my Dorothy-inspired upgrade — I switched it up again, trading in my beat-up, babyblue adidas Superstars for a shiny, new pair of Gucci Ace leather sneakers (p. 6). Trends are cyclical in a similar fashion. When you outgrow them, you trade up for the best new version. Case in point: When you saw your favorite blogger wearing a denim skirt, you probably didn’t rush home to pull the one you last wore in 2009 out of the abyss of your closet. You see, trends don’t just come and go; they evolve. Because even as we desperately cling to what’s behind us, times are changing. Our watches have smart technology in them (p. 11), other people’s perception of our lives are carefully curated on social media (p. 24), and society’s expectations of what we can and can’t wear are constantly being pushed (p. 26). Maybe it’s a sign of the times we live in, or maybe it’s just nostalgia, but reminiscing on the past and worrying about the future has left us lost somewhere in between yesterday and tomorrow. As we try to understand the direction in which we’re headed, we have to look back at where we came from.
Samantha Klaassen Editor-in-Chief
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style file This impeccably dressed Texan is living the sartorial dream. By Samantha Klaassen
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resh off the plane from her sorority sister (and Bumble founder) Whitney Wolfe’s wedding in Positano, Sarah Bray (‘09) is at the Cooper Hewitt Museum for Tory Burch’s New York Fashion Week show. The following days are filled with brunch at Adam Lippes, photo booths at Michael Kors, and sparkly dresses at Carolina Herrera, not to mention shipping Town & Country magazine’s November issue off to the publisher. Surrounded by a sea of Louis Vuitton Speedy bags and Ralph Lauren polos at Southern Methodist University circa 2007, Bray and her classmate Christina Geyer launched the school’s first fashion blog, SMUStyle. Geyer, now the Editor-in-Chief of PaperCity magazine in Dallas, says the site was innovative in a time before social media was relevant. Today, Bray spends her time keeping up with fashion’s biggest power players, jet-setting around the world to locales such as India and Sweden, and sporting midi skirts around New York City as a style writer for Town & Country. But even when moving a million miles a minute (in a killer pair of Tory Burch slides), her drive has never faltered. Determination paired with a passion for storytelling is the trait to which Geyer credits Bray’s success. “She has always marched to the beat of her own drum,” Geyer says. “She is confident, outgoing and an expert at self-branding — all the while staying true to what she loves: telling important stories.” How would you describe your personal style? Sarah Bray: For me, fashion is never about what something costs or what brand it is. I do love Prada, Chanel and Gucci, but half of my wardrobe is vintage and they’re unbelievable finds I’ve uncovered at Housing Works, the Goodwill, Etsy, and other random stores. The most important thing is quality of materials, craftsmanship and how something fits your figure. How is fashion in New York different from Dallas? SB: In New York, at least in the media and fashion industry right now, it’s really less about fitting and more about standing out and getting noticed for being different. Unique personal style is celebrated and looking and acting like everyone else on the street goes, well, unnoticed. How did your time at SMU influence your career? SB: Everyone at SMU was so stylish and into fashion. I had never seen so many well-dressed and put together people my age in my life. It was heaven. I covered the walls of my tiny McElvaney dorm room in fashion spreads I had ripped out of magazines.
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LOOKING OUT
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There is no question that things change with time. Throughout history, we’ve seen countless trends become popular and then die out only to return again. Nostalgia for decades in which they were young is a common inspiration for designers and trendsetters. Whether it’s on the runway or the streets, 2017 has seen a plethora of vintage-inspired looks. With the growing power of social media, the life cycle of trends is changing. Dallas Morning News fashion writer Holly Haber says the way trends are born and reinvented today is a whole new process. “There are so many influencers right now,” she says. “Celebs are still king, I think, but obviously there’s a whole new cohort of bloggers and jet setters with a lot of sway.” But, just like a carton of milk, trends have expiration dates. So by the time a trend becomes mainstream, influencers have already moved on to the next big thing. — Emmy Berg
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Michael Jordan’s collaboration with Nike on the now-iconic Air Jordan 1 marked the inception of the sneaker’s evolution from gym-bag staple to high-end trend. Flash forward about two decades later and the sneaker has returned in full force, but its fan base has changed from the jersey-wearing, Diamond Supply Co. fanatic to the exclusive and avant-garde fashion circle. Designers are taking the classic sneaker and spinning it on its head. With features like intricately detailed embroidery à la Gucci and Stella McCartney platforms standing over an inch high, these shoes aren’t meant for your morning run. The best part? You can wear them with practically anything. From a mid-length silk dress to a simple jeans and T ensemble, these shoes pair well no matter what you don. And while the fashionable crowd has never placed too high a value on comfort, their feet will surely thank them for this. — Josie Washburn
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SHADES
Today’s 20-somethings are characterized by their ability to take a trend from the past and give it a modern twist. The most recent accessory subject to rejuvenation? Teeny, tiny sunglasses. Both on and off the runway, these specs have been gaining ground. Bella Hadid wore a pair of black, ovularframed lenses by Roberi & Fraud to LAX. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez preferred red-tinted shades by the Vintage Frames Company when out and about. In Balenciaga’s Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear collection, several models were seen in Matrix-inspired frames, showing doubters that flat-topped, rectangular, black frames can be worn for any occasion. — Colleen Betik
Gucci
No hands Fanny packs: you can’t live with them and you tried to forget them. That is until Kendall Jenner was spotted sporting them. After their initial high fashion entry at runway shows in 2014, the bag hit through the festival-going crowd and is now the newest celebrity trend. Rihanna, Bella Hadid, and even Leonardo DiCaprio have been photographed wearing belt bags. The fanny pack first caught the eyes of Instagram users around the time that Louis Vuitton released a red-hot version in its collaboration with Supreme. And as the line between streetwear and high fashion continues to blur, we’ve seen bigname brands like Gucci and Alexander Wang release styles on the catwalk. — Sasha Princip
Photograph by Amanda Bishop.
Sporty SPICE From catwalks to classrooms, everyone — Hadid and Jenner sisters included — is rocking tracksuits. Between monochrome sweats with white stripes down the side to floral pants paired with a sequin zip up, the mix and match options are endless. Leading brands for these corresponding two-pieces range from Juicy Couture and Ralph Lauren to adidas and Champion. Feel daring? Pair your comfy outfit with slender heels and a cute clutch. Roll out of bed and want to look cute quick? Throw on a baseball cap and sneakers and you’re ready to go. — Hayden Hickingbotham
Ray Ban SCUDERIA FERRARI COLLECTION, $208. Bandier Reversible Bomber Jacket, $159. American Apparel Cropped Hoodie, stylist’s own. Saint Bernard Split59 Track Bra, $72. Saint Bernard Distance Tight, $115.
PLAY LIKE A GIRL
Meryn Kennedy is hard to miss. Not only is she the tallest person on the SMU volleyball team at 6’3’’, she’s also the only one wearing purple eye shadow. By Isabella Diaz
Photographs by Keagan Snively. Art direction and styling by Jade Taylor. Model Meryn Kennedy, class of 2020. 8 • SMU LOOK
Kennedy has used fashion and makeup to express herself since she was a child posing for her mom. “I think fashion is such a great way to express who you are and you can incorporate who you are into what you wear,” she says. Loving what you wear and being comfortable in your clothes is something Kennedy has always believed in. “Playing sports my whole life, not a lot of people are into fashion,” she says. “I think it makes it more fun though because it’s good to be different and stand out.”
RUN THIS TOWN Bandier Monaco Crop Hoodie, $149. Saint Bernard Maaji Impulse High-Rise Legging, $76. Saint Bernard APL Techloom, $165. Saint Bernard Patagonia Black Hole Duffle, $119.
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ABOUt Time
The terms “wearable technology” and “smartwatch” have been synonymous with the Apple Watch and Fitbit over the past few years, but new fashion-focused competitors are rapidly entering this market to shake up the industry. Bulky, black, plastic watches have been replaced with fashionable accessories. Screens, no screens, leather, semi-precious stones, 18-karat gold — nothing is too much for this batch of smart style. — Courtney Kilborn
Ringly
Marc Jacobs Riley Hybrid
Louis Vuitton T. Horizon
Ringly is revolutionizing the industry by expanding past watches. The company has created one of the first available “smart rings,” which has no screens, chargers or buttons. Instead, it looks like a normal cocktail ring while syncing with your iOS or Android device to alert you via vibrations of any calls or messages you miss while your phone is in your bag. $99
For those conscious of both price and style, the Marc Jacobs’ Riley Hybrid watch is the perfect choice. The company is one of the newest players to enter the smartwatch market with this launch back in August. The watch comes in black and white with sleek, metallic details that match any outfit. The product features notifications, activity tracking and music controls. $175
While it may come with a steep price tag, this Louis Vuitton timepiece proves to the fashionsavvy that the smartwatch look can be more high-end than geeky gadget. The Tambour Horizon utilizes LV’s famous monogram and pairs it with some serious travel-focused tech to create a luxury jetsetter’s dream watch. $2,450
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ictoria Beckham, Jason Wu, and Prabal Gurung dressed their models in rich, dark hues of burgundy—Tawny Port to be exact. Fan favorite Emma Stone took over the red carpet in this color in a daring slip dress at the screening of La La Land. Tawny Port looks best with dark hair, olive skin tones and green eyes. Some designers took a more innocent approach to the runway color scheme with a soft pale pink, aka Ballet Slipper. Sies Marjan, Christian Siriano a nd Cinq à Sept filled their runways with the light hue, and celebs were definitely into it. Who can
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forget Lily Collins Zuhair Murad gown at the Golden Globes? Teen Vogue called her a “modern-day Audrey Hepburn.” Rock this color with any skin tone and hair color, but especially hazel eyes. Grenadine is pomegranate meets cherry red. This shade may be the most fabulous of the 10, considering Viola Davis, and Brie Larson have already rocked this look on the red carpet. Models in the Fendi show flaunted intense ruby boots while an Altuzarra model strutted down the runway in a powerful cardinal red plaid jacket. Try incorporating Grenadine into your look if you have blue eyes and dark brown to dark blonde hair.
Photographs by Merrit Stahle.
THE NEW
Each season, designers and fashion gurus look to the Pantone Color Institute for its report on the top 10 trending colors based on collections at New York Fashion Week. This fall, add these colors to your wardrobe. — Merrit Stahle
good looks
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A beginner’s guide to color correcting. By Samantha Klaassen
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olor correcting may seem like it’s only for the makeup savvy, but it’s actually as simple as basic color theory. Across from each other on the color wheel are complementary pairs of shades — such as green and red or blue and orange — that have the exact strength to negate the other’s intensity. The same cancellation that happens on canvas works on skin as well. What makes color correcting a powerful tool in any minimalist’s arsenal is that it allows you to use less foundation and concealer. “Try focusing on color correcting the tones you don’t
like, and then you will be able to apply a lighter amount of makeup over the new corrected tone,” beauty expert and founder of The Makeup Story Kayla Rae Combs says. “Whether it’s dark bluish circles or a bright red blemish that decided to rear it’s ugly head the night before pictures, you can disguise them by selecting the right color to put on top of it.” The goal is to make the unwanted color less noticeable. Following any color correction with your go-to concealer and foundation will leave you with an enviable complexion.
Pink tones brighten your complexion and make you look more awake when applied around the eyes, adding radiance to any sallow undertones. Those with paler complexions should stay away from most orange concealers, but warm tones can eliminate deep blue under-eye circles for those with tanner skin. Dark spots or bruises can be covered with a yellow concealer, which also doubles as a brightening base for your foundation.
Photograph by Amanda Bishop. Model Celine Horner, class of 2020.
A dab of green concealer can neutralize the biggest skincare sins: breakouts and acne scars. Subduing any redness on your face will help create an even base for your foundation. Blue adds radiance to the skin and brightens porcelain skin. It can also counteract any orange left behind from a self-tan gone wrong. Purple concealer will eliminate any unwanted yellow undertones and brighten olive skin.
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Molly Smith puts your favorite lipsticks to the test.
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e’ve upgraded our nails from plain polish to dip and gel. Our eyebrows have become thick and neatly trimmed thanks to the perfecting power of threading. Now it’s time to give our smackers an upgrade. Thanks to Kylie herself, the need to give our lips more attention has reached a new level. If you want fabulous lips without the painful (literally, ow) price, check out how these four lip products performed this week. Each was rated on a scale of one to 10 and was tested to see how well it lasted all day, while drinking a morning coffee and smoochin’ away.
All-Day Wear 3/10 No one likes red lips early in the morning, and I didn’t like reapplying them at 10am. Sip-Ability 2/10 By the time I finished my coffee, the lid looked like a murder scene. Kiss-Ability 1/10 Your poor date showed up looking sharp and now is leaving with red lips.
Shine, shine, shine! My lips became noticeable. It’s by far one of the shiniest glosses I’ve ever used, and it incorporates pink shades to add some color. It’s the perfect gloss to accent a simple, clean look. All-Day Wear 6/10 I was pleasantly surprised with how well this gloss stayed on throughout the day, although I did have to reapply a few times. It’s a thin gloss – I didn’t feel that uncomfortable goopy-ness. Damn Gina Gloss, $15 KoKo by Kylie Cosmetics
Sip-Ability 6/10 I left plenty of kiss stains on the lid of my coffee this morning. But somehow, I still had some shine on my lips after the coffee was gone. Kiss-Ability 3/10 Little was left.
This is the perfect matte lipstick. It filled in my lips and didn’t crust or dry them up. In fact, my lips actually felt moisturized by the end of the day.
Dimitri Rouge Coco Lipstick, $37 Chanel
Amazing. The gloss is plumping, so you feel like your lips are appearing fuller by the minute. It even leaves a little tingle for a cool, refreshing feeling. It’s easy to swipe a coat on before running out the door. Plus, the color is so minimal that it’s perfect for a casual day around the city. Bravo, YSL. Glossy Stain Plump Up, 200. $36, Yves Saint Laurent
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Pillow Talk Matte Revolution Lipstick and Liner, $34 Charlotte Tilbury
All-Day Wear 9/10 My lips felt and looked amazing all day long. Sip-Ability 7/10 Most of it stayed in place – and that’s saying a lot for a gloss. Kiss-Ability 7/10 If you leave a little behind, he won’t even notice.
All-Day Wear 8/10 It stays on so well that I hardly had to reapply. Plus, the liner is such a good shade that you could get away with wearing it by itself. Sip-Ability 7/10 My venti lid stayed clean all morning. Kiss-Ability 5/10 The color is matte, and so are your natural lips. When this color started to be “kissed” off, it was less noticeable.
Photograph by Ian Dooley. Product Photography by Mary Monroy.
Chanel didn’t score quite as high as you’d expect, but this shade is redeemed by being the perfect warm red that won’t wash you out. Treat these bright lips as a statement accessory and keep the rest simple.
COST OF
beauty Meg Bergstrom adds it all up.
Beauty expenses amount to a large chunk of a woman’s paycheck. And while it is a personal choice how much makeup a girl applies, how often she gets her hair done, or if she chooses to splurge on a manicure, all women are held to high beauty standards. Beauty comes at a price — and we’ve broken it down. MAKEUP Whether you’re buying drugstore mascara or swatching designer foundation, the cost of makeup adds up. A survey of SMU women revealed that the average female student spends about $25 on makeup a month, adding up to $300 a year. SKINCARE Your 20s are a vital period in developing a good skincare routine — and quality products don’t come cheap. Cleanser and moisturizer are just the beginning. Toner, serums, masks, facial oils and more are vital parts of most regimens. EYEBROWS Eyebrow grooming is unnecessary to some, but everything to others. Whether you prefer waxing or threading, having an aesthetician shape your brows up costs nearly $25-$30 per visit. NAILS A fresh manicure is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, but this treat can add up to over $60 each month. Looking for a time and money saver? Get a $10 polish change. HAIR Blowouts ($45), cut ($125), and color ($250) are just a few services that women seek at the hair salon. TANNING With the help of a spray tan, women are able to stay sunkissed even through the winter months. A typical spray tan costs anywhere from $25 to $60 and monthly memberships can reach over $100. EXERCISE Some say, if you can’t tone it, tan it — but that’s expensive too. Those ambitious enough to do a Soul Cycle class pay $34 to get their sweat on for just one 45-minute session.
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good looks
Czech Her Out
Celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech shares her skincare secrets.
Photograph courtesy of Modern Luxury Dallas. Photograph by Marc Montoya
By Samantha Klaassen
“If you’re not aging, you’re dead,” says celebrity aesthetician Joanna Czech. She’s against the term anti-aging and prefers to say aging gracefully. “That’s what I find beautiful, sexy and interesting.”
PRO-TIPS Use everything in moderation. “Don’t avoid SPF, but also don’t go crazy,” Czech says. And don’t freak out when you break out: “Younger people tend to over exfoliate because of a breakout,” she says. Breakouts are usually caused by a lack of oil due to dehydration. When your skin tries to replenish it by producing even more oil, that’s when you break out. Focus on your nighttime skincare regimen. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and follow it with toner. If you’re into serums (and let’s face it, there are two kinds of people in this world: those who don’t know what a serum is and those who have more than they can count), apply it before finishing with a proper moisturizer. “Those three steps are the most important,” Czech says. “Many people skip toners and it’s a very important pH-controlling step.” Find what works for your skin. “Doing what your girlfriend’s doing—that’s the mistake among anyone I think, starting with 18 going through 80,” she says. Wash your face before bed. “This is one of the biggest mistakes. Your skin will remain young for so much longer if you prepare it for the night time,” Czech says. “Everything penetrates easier during the rest time — 60 percent more than during the daytime.”
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eauty by Czech’s definition means intelligent, good, and healthy. “Sometimes when you see beauty as we understand beauty, and someone opens their mouth, the beauty is gone,” she says. “What do you really haveto offer? What do you really have to say? That’s more important to me because you can fix all other things.” As a child growing up in Poland, Czech never played with her dolls’ hair or makeup. Instead, she wrapped their arms in bandages in the hopes of one day growing up to be a doctor. But after graduating with a degree in biology, she didn’t pass physics when applying to medical school. It wasn’t until she began attending a beauty institute while being tutored in physics that she found her love of studying anatomy, physiology, and pathology. “I gave up the idea of needing to go to medical school because I felt already like a skin doctor,” Czech says. “I was able to recognize many illnesses or so on just based on looking at the nail plate of a patient.” It is this skillset that set her apart from other aestheticians once she moved to New York City. “When I arrived to the United States, everyone was just into makeup,” Czech says. In the eighties, skincare wasn’t a priority for most Americans. “It has changeda lot. I feel like many of us understand the influence from Europe,
Asia, and so on. And we are open to it.” Twenty-three years later, Czech moved to Dallas for her husband’s job. “It’s a slower pace of life in comparison to New York, but so is everywhere,” she says. In her free time, Czech can be found stopping in Brunello Puccinelli for a cappuccino, shopping around Celine, or grabbing a sandwich at Royal Blue grocery. “My favorite park is Highland Park Village,” the aesthetician jokes. Looking ahead, Czech plans to focus on e-commerce, checking off all the items on her ever-growing list. “My favorite things regarding skincare would be 70 percent of content,” she says. “And 30 percent other moments of lifestyle—favorite blankets or favorite towels or even favorite vitamins and health books and so on.” Czech will also continue doing pop-ups in various cities—her most recent was in the Hamptons—and getting ready for awards season. Her A-list clients include Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, and Kate Winslet, so come early 2018 she’ll find herself in Los Angeles to prepare the stars for their red carpet appearances. But no matter where her clients take her, she never wants to lose any of the highqualityservice she offers. “I don’t want to spread thin because I pay attention to details and that’s the most important thing to me,” she says.
I tried it :
Shaving
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This grooming ritual may (and should) become gender neutral By Harriette Hauske Before you judge, hear me out. Facial shaving removes the top layer of dull, dead skin cells and vellus hair — also known as peach fuzz — to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion, according to Fort Worth-based dermatologist Betty Rajan. For those who are worried: No, shaving your facial hair does not cause it to grow back darker or coarser. Moreover, facial shaving exfoliates the skin, which is great for wrinkle prevention. If you’re willing to try it out, there are two popular ways to shave your face, and neither option involves a big razor or cream. Dermaplaning is a manual method of exfoliating the skin and is performed by a licensed aesthetician, dermatologist or plastic surgeon. The process involves a No. 10 surgical blade and a very precise hand. “Most clients get dermaplaning done every four to six weeks,” says Rajan. An appointment typically takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs $75 to $150. If you’re on a budget, using at-home razors once or twice a week is a perfect alternative to dermaplaning. Tinkle and Touch N Brow razors
both cost around $5 and can be found at your local drugstore. There are also men’s razors developed specifically for the face, but never use the same razor you use on your body for your face. Ready to give it a try? Here’s a 4-step guide to at-home facial shaving. Step 1: Cleanse and thoroughly dry your face. Step 2: Hold the razor at a 45-degree angle against your skin. Always use a new blade. Step 3: Pull an area of your skin taut and shave with short, swift strokes. Make sure to shave in the same direction as hair growth, and limit the number of passes, says Rajan. Step 4: Apply a light moisturizer to your face after you shave to ensure your skin doesn’t get too dry. After shaving your face will be more sensitive to the sun, so you should apply sunscreen for a few days, says Rajan. Shaving also helps products better absorb into your skin.
POWER Product Photograph by Samantha Klaassen
When elephants eat the fruit of the marula tree, they stumble around. Local lore says the elephants are drunk off the fermented fruit, and the oil from the same tree has skincare benefits that are equally intoxicating. Marula moisturizes the skin, builds healthy collagen and reduces redness and wrinkles. As an unrefined oil, it is great for sensitive or dry skin. A few drops a day will leave you with softer, dewier skin even during dry winters. Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, omega-9 fatty acids and minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium, marula oil has been providing medicinal benefits to African communities for centuries. Today, brands like Drunk Elep hant, African Botanics, and Paul Mitchell have utilized the multi-use oil in a wide variety of their skincare and haircare products. — Samantha Klaassen Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil, Drunk Elephant
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Amy gives street style an everyday makeover for a more effortless look. Her cool girl style has a hint of badass, and when asked what her favorite New York Fashion Week trend was, she simply said she does not follow trends and wears what she likes instead. The designers that best reflect her style include Self Portrait, Anine Bing, Frame, and Veronica Beard.
Emily’s relatable style and approachable persona is the perfect match for the young shopper. In her words, she’d rather be someone’s shot of whiskey than everyone’s cup of tea. At a young age, Emily’s mother taught her about cost per wear and that no outfit is worth buying if it won’t get proper wear. To this day, this lesson influences her spending habits and provides her followers with attainable pieces.
You will often find Merritt showing off luxurious neutral pieces with gentle pops of color and textures, from cheetah patterns to quilted pumps. Her favorites are Lela Rose dresses and Chloe pieces, but do not be fooled: Merritt loves her Givenchy heels and Vince separates. She shares both style and beauty advice through her travel and fitness journeys.
What inspires you? Are there people you look to for inspiration? AJ: European street style and mid-century modern architecture inspire me. Olivia Palermo is inspirational, and Giovanna Battaglia is aspirational.
What’s your favorite thing in your closet right now? EH: I’m currently crushing on my pair of Kristin Cavallari ‘Starlight’ booties because they match everything –and they are perfect for fall!
Describe your style. MB: I love basics and neutrals, but I always add a trendy twist.
What is your best piece of advice for followers? AJ: Personal style is just that, it is personal. Do not try too hard and only wear what you like. But, don’t be afraid to think outside of the box.
Who inspires you? EH: My readers inspire me the most. I love getting their feedback and learning what trends they are drawn to. I love Coco Chanel – her style best reflects mine.
What five pieces should every woman have in her closet? AJ: 1. The perfect pair of skinny jeans. 2. Nude pumps –they elongate your legs. 3. A black blazer- easy to dress up or down. 4. Feminine tops, preferably black or white. 5. A black jumpsuit. It’s unexpected and always a crowd pleaser at events!
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What message do you want to share with your followers? EH: Always stay true to yourself and do what makes you happy. At the end of the day, you are never going to please everyone.
Let’s talk inspiration. MB: I have drawn a lot of style inspiration from my mother and grandmother. Both have impeccable taste and a love for fashion, so it is easy to see where I get my passion from. I feel most inspired when I travel, and am always picking up new ideas and style tips from around the globe when I am on the go! What fall trend are you most excited about? MB: The short suit look! I have a killer short suit from several years back by Alexander Wang that I’ve been dying to wear again.
Elements Caroline Constas, $485. Free People Miami jumpsuit, $228. Steve Madden shoes, stylist’s own. Elements Janessa Leone Hat, $205. Aritza Leather Jacket, stylist’s own. Elements Clare V Clutch, $210. Nasty Gal shoes, stylist’s own. Elements Bella Freud Shirt, $375. Free People Pant Pleated Denim Trouser, $128.
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Photographs by Abigail Savopoulos. Art direction and styling by Jade Taylor, Gianna Sciortino and Ali Mikles. Models Knox McKay, class of 2018, for the Campbell Agency and Doreen Qin, class of 2019. Fall/Winter 2017 • 19
SUGAR AND SPICE Elements Vetiver Dress, $195. Free People Teddy Peacoat, $128. Free People Black Cillie Vegan Mini Tote, $48. Free People Matisse Voyage Western Boot, $200. Gucci Set, model’s own. Free People Caleb Chelsea Boot, $98.
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SEEING STARS Starella Coat, $469. Elements Bella Freud, $415. Elements RTA Pant, $1,145. Free People Matisse Voyage Western Boot, $200.
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ALL WRAPPED UP Club Monaco Charlottah Coat, $398. Elements Caroline Constas, $395. Elements Alexis Top, $1,385. White fur coat, stylist’s own.
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INFLUENCE Can we untangle ourselves from social media? By Sara Habbas
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t’s been 30 minutes since my family and I ordered our food at dinner and I’m quickly draining my phone battery watching Snapchat stories, reading tweets, and doubletapping Instagram posts. As the spread of pizzas and pastas finally arrives to the table, I take my
phone out to post a story for all my followers to drool over. But to my surprise — and dismay — my phone dies. My first instinct is to casually ask my dad for his phone so I can log into my Snapchat account and post from his device. His response? “You have a serious addiction.”
If social media had feet, this generation would be kissing them. I may not be a food blogger, but Snapchat lets me pretend I am. As irrelevant as posting that picture may seem, knowing that none of my followers would be exposed to this mouth-watering sensation that was sitting on the table in front of me actually started to stress me out. I didn’t know how to live in the moment. Instead, I was so obsessed with showing others what it was I was doing that I even took it as far as to ask the waitress for a charger. It’s almost like I have a FOMO — fear of missing out. And I’m not alone. Social media targets natural human desires for connectedness, curiosity and social comparisons. Dr. Nikki Stillo, a licensed psychologist at SMU, says FOMO is actually something that can be triggered from the consistency of updates and notifications we are used to receiving on the daily. This is where the addiction comes into play. “Every push notification or like on a social media status provides momentary satisfaction, but also entices the user to keep rechecking their devices for even newer updates,” says SMU Journalism professor Jake Batsell. But why are we so obsessed with keeping up that we go to such extremes for minuscule things like keeping our phones charged and ready for any photo opportunity? For one, following celebrities, models and bloggers on social media plays a huge role in this obsession. Watching their every move in life makes us crave it. Kylie Jenner, for example, says
her online presence is mostly curated to please fans. “There’s an image that I feel constantly pressured to keep up with,” she told People magazine. “In order to stay relevant for the public, I have to be on Instagram and I have to be on Snapchat just keeping people entertained.” A carefully crafted social image creates a domino effect as the average person begins to feel as if they need to mirror the edited images presented on their feed. “Social media exposure can also have negative effects on body image and eating behaviors through social comparison, feeling the need to ‘alter’ and ‘filter’ photos, or generating critical thoughts of our own bodies after viewing photos posted online,” Stillo says. Today, SMU Junior Lana Chehabi considers herself to be someone who is not necessarily addicted or obsessed with social media. She admits, however, that her feelings towards it have shifted with age. “When I was younger, I based my self-worth and popularity on how many likes I would get on my posts or on how many followers I have,” says Chehabi. The future of social media will only intensify, but face-to-face interaction will always be relevant. “To truly develop and nurture relationships, we have to challenge ourselves to step out beyond the screen. Try to view social
media as an entry point, not the final destination,” says Stillo. “We’re all social creatures. Previous generations had the office water cooler or school playgrounds. Millennials grew up with social media, so it’s a natural extension of that communal gathering place.” Too much of anything is bad for you, and social media is no exception. Society is so caught up with the confidence boost that social media gives them that they tend to ignore the backlash that comes along with it. “Recent research has found that spending more time on social media has been positively associated with depressive symptoms and believing others are better off than they were,” Stillo says. “Experiment with taking ‘holidays’ from social media. Do you remember life without Facebook or Instagram or Snapchat? If you weren’t spending time on social media, what would you be doing? Who would you be with?”
“If you weren’t spending time on social media, what would you be doing? Who would you be with?”
the unspoken rules A friend shows you her phone, displaying a guy’s Instagram from six months ago. She clutches the device like a stress ball, making sure your fingertips don’t touch the screen. After all, God forbid you accidentally “like” the photo. If you have faced a similar situation, you know firsthand how social media has morphed our behavior. As a technological generation, we create rules of how we need to interact. — Anne Geisler Posting at 5 p.m. is the best time for maximum engagement. People tend to look at Instagram at the end of the workday, according to the Huffington Post. Don’t overedit your photos — no one’s teeth should look Orbit clean. We can all spot a frequent user of the Facetune app from a mile away. Graphic by Jolie Guz
SMU seniors Haley Mertz and Mary Charles Byers agree: Don’t post more than one photo a day.
Avoid the concert Snap story—no one wants to hear you singing semi-off key to Charli XCX.
Solo shots are the move: Instagrams featuring one face typically recieve higher amounts of likes.
“Boomerangs as an Instagram: so last year. Boomerangs as an Insta story: incredible,” SMU senior Grace Kim-E says.
Terrified of accidental double taps? Ensure your deep creep goes unnoticed by going on airplane mode after you let the profile load.
Avoid any awkward Christmas dinner chats regarding your last photo album. Facebook posts should be grandma-friendly. WWGMD?
If you’re really dedicated to the private Insta account game, create a fake profile and stalk as you please.
Want to keep a Snap story forever without the screenshot notification? Simply chat the poster of the story and save the story in your messages. Done and done. When it comes to captions, shorter is sweeter, always. Hashtags are best used #ironically. Don’t overthink it. Social media is fleeting. Loyal friends > loyal followers.
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Clothing is no longer just his or hers. Today, fashion has a new definition of androgyny. By Josie Washburn
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movement similar to that of the women’s liberation movement of the 1970s has spread across the nation in the past few years. Young men and women have become inspired to speak out on what they believe in, and one of the more prominent ideas in the forefront of debates is the idea that gender is non-binary, not simply black or white, girl or boy. And as is usually the case with widespread political movements, fashion has followed suit. The 1970s brought about a turning point in women’s fashion: Women grew their hair out and began making pants a normal part of their sartorial routine. Flash forward nearly half a century later and Hillary Clinton’s candidacy for President of the United States brought a resurgence of power dressing and the pantsuit to women’s wardrobes. This year, the movement to accept gender fluidity in normal society has brought on a new era of dressing: One which seeks to bridge the gap between men’s and women’s clothing. When Emma Watson spoke atthe United Nations about gender equality for the organization HeforShe, she ushered in a new political movement. Watson was attempting to break down the divide between masculinity and femininity, likely not knowing this act would usher in awave of feminism not unlike that of the 1970s. This summer, Vogue tapped Gigi Hadid and singer beau Zayn Malik to front the magazine’s August cover, titled “Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Are Part of a New Generation Who Don’t See Fashion as Gendered.” The couple sported complementary Gucci suits in plaid and floral patterns. Two years after Watson’s groundbreaking speech, the fashion industry, via its head honcho Vogue, has officially cemented gender fluidity as its movement du jour. But Hadid and Malik were hardly the first to toy with wardrobe androgyny. “I think androgynous dressing is cyclical like any fashion,” says Barney’s personal shopper Michelle Goodman. Sartorial gender fluidity, she points out, has been around for decades.Much like culottes, it comes and goes in different forms from time to time. Women wearing pantsuits became ubiquitous most recently about the same
time former J. Crew President Jenna Lyons rose to street style stardom. Lyons took the typically masculine pantsuit ensemble and made it feminine. Go back even further to Diane Keaton’s legendary vest and tie ensemble in Annie Hall and one can begin to chart when gender-fluid dressing became a prominent theme in American women’s wardrobes. De Lesseps, a European style luxury resort wear company founded by Sebastian Keitel, aims to take design elements from men’s and women’s clothing and create pieces that can be worn by either sex. Keitel cites the moment he realized his line could work for both men and women, when a girl stole his oversized smoking jacket and rocked it as a dress.
“We’re taking a concept that’s really old and just trying to make it sexy again.” While the concept of androgynous fashion may seem new to some, it has been evolving along with the political movement throughout history. Where women in the past were encouraged to wear men’s oversized t-shirts, now men are beginning to feel comfortable delving into their girlfriend’s closets as well. “We’re taking a concept that’s really old and just trying to make it sexy again,” he says. Men have started to dip their toes in androgynous dressing as well. From Kurt Cobain’s iconic floral print dress in the 1990s to Jaden Smith’s recent Louis Vuitton campaign in an embellished skirt, male style mavens have begun to experiment. Even Keitel has borrowed from the girls, often stealing his mother’s old cashmere sweaters and scarves. He and his brand, however, are not the only ones cashing in on this cultural movement. “Brands like Adaption, Off White, Dries Van
Noten, Unravel and Balenciaga are androgynous,” says Goodman. “It’s the streetwear fad that’s so strong right now.” Even 21-year-old actress Zendaya designed a gender-neutral line called Daya in hopes of setting an example of inclusivity. And while established brands like Calvin Klein are trying the trend on for size, new designers are coming out in support as well. Palomo Spain recently hit the fashion circuit’s radar when Beyoncé wore one of their gender-fluid floral dresses in her pregnancy announcement on Instagram. The Italian brand, started by Alejandro Gómez Palomo, boasts a line of clothing that crosses the divide between femininity and masculinity. Men are shown in feathered, beaded and lace tops as well as heeled gold boots. Their spring 2018 collection furthered this notion, with several male models walking the runway in floor-length skirts. One even donned a beaded, green dress reminiscent ofJ-Lo’s daring Versace dress at the Grammys in 2000. Palomo’s style is important not just in its gender fluidity, but also in its emphasis on feminizing men’s apparel. While the Vogue cover did feature both Gigi and Zayn, the editorial that followed had them both in a variety of menswear, not women’s. “Women shop in our men’s section, but rarely vice versa,” says Gregory’s manager Dina Nadolsky. As Watson proudly exclaimed in her HeforShe speech at the UN, “Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong.” And this notion carries over to clothing choices as well. “Borrowed from the boys” is such a common notion, but why should men not be able to borrow from the girls? The fashion industry has the power to effect change beyond just the confines of the runway. The current influx of gender-neutral clothing from well-known designers can likely make a strong impact if it continues the way it has. And w ith next-generation style stars like Zendaya and Jaden Smith leading the way, the future may well be heading in the direction of inclusivity, in both fashion and the world at large.
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Lavish styles fit for a sophisticate at Deep Ellum’s Truth and Alibi.
Photographs by Abigail Savopolous. Art direction and styling by Jade Taylor, Gianna Sciortino, Ali Mikles and Mary Monroy. Models Emily Ball, class of 2020, for Wallflower Management and Cole Johnson for the Campbell Agency. Hair and makeup by Hannah Hickman. 28 • SMU LOOK
Philomena Feather Dress, $895. Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong Sandal, $398. Austen Dor Burgundy Suit, $599. Austen Dor Pocket Square, $19.99. Thomas Mason White Shirt by Austen Dor, $179.
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DRUNK IN LOVE Left: Alice & Olivia Stila Embellished Short Fitted Dress, $795. Alice & Olivia Fawn Fur Jacket, $1,395. Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong Sandal, $398. Right: Alice & Olivia Ivy handkerchief sleeve top, $440. Alice & Olivia Wallace side ruffle pant, $395. All Saints Survey Leather Blazer, $670. Austen Dor Burgundy Pants, $179.
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LAST CALL Free People Jill’s Suit, $350. Sam Edelman lace shoe, stylist’s own.
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By Joanne Hershon
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A historical look at how America’s ideal woman has grown — and shrunk — over time.
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he ideal woman is ever-changing. Throughout history there are eras of various fashionable body types. Celebrities, music and technology all have a say in how women should look. What the majority of society deems beautiful is what becomes the standard — and no one is exempt. “Women are constantly judged on their looks, no matter who they are,” UNT Journalism Professor Tracy Everbach says. If a woman does not fit the mold naturally, she is pressured to do so through other means. These idealized societal molds take on different forms as standards shift. There is no single factor that influences these shifts, but rather a more complex series of variables. In a woman’s lifetime, she might experience many forms of beauty standards and struggle to keep up with the elusive idea of perfection. Fashion is cyclical and our present-day ideal is representative of an earlier, more extreme version. To understand how we got to today’s curvy-skinny standard of beauty, we must first look back. During the late 19th century, there was a focus on the hourglass silhouette with an emphasis on an extremely cinched-in waist. Moving forward to the 1920s, garments became looser and waistlines dropped. This was the beginning of ‘the thinner, the better’. According to the Survey of Historic Costume, a figure with a flat bosom and narrow hips was the ideal and the fashionable silhouette was straight with no indentation at the waistline. The dramatic shift is in part attributed to the historical environment of the time. World War I was over, women had the right to vote, and there was a greater sense of women’s personal liberty which correlated to more freedom in their fashion. Celebrities became prominent figures in society as technology allowed for higher-quality
1978 Marilyn Monroe Photo: Technicor Bros.
film and easier access to view them. The 1930s were filled with movie stars, and women began seeing these figures as ideals of how to look. Female celebrities wore garments which emphasized the natural body. Curves were back in style. Actresses such as Mae West, Rita Hayworth and Marilyn Monroe are prime examples. They were all curvy celebrities who women across America wanted to emulate. The 1960s brought a different desirable
“If women are always focused on how people perceive them, how can they focus on what really matters?” body type. A longer and leaner physique was favored due to the emergence of the first major supermodels. The thin, willowy figures of models like Jean Shrimpton and Twiggy exemplified the slimmer, ideal physique that continued on through the rest of the century. Music and social media were also major influencers. “In the ‘60s and ‘70s, [being curvy] wasn’t considered sexy, but then all of a sudden rap music [and] hip hop music kind of pushed this other ideal forward,” creative director at modeling agency Wallflower Management Tammy Theis says. Celebrities today still play a role in influencing what the ideal body looks like. Only instead of relying on television or magazines to see how a celebrity acts and looks, people can see every moment of their lives via social media. When a celebrity changes her look, gains weight or gets plastic surgery, the public knows. And when they utilize social media to promote their image and brand, people are exposed to images showing them how they should look. A large part of the Kardashian brand is their bodies: They are curvy girls with small waists who promote themselves heavily on both television and social media. “Once
something becomes sexy and more acceptable, then you’re going to see more women being OK with it and not hiding it, [but] wearing clothes that enhance it,” Theis says. Although healthy curves have become a more ideal woman’s figure in the present day, there is a difference in society’s eyes between curvy and too curvy. Once you cross the threshold of weighing what society deems too much, your body is no longer considered ideal. Body shaming is an unfortunate side effect to these standards. Due to the pressure to look a certain way, women can often develop low self-esteem and may also ridicule others who don’t fit the body ideal. “Women are so hard on ourselves and on each other and that all needs to change,” Theis says. Low self-esteem and a poor body image can push women to take severe action to achieve what society calls beautiful. Even though social media plays an integral role in society’s determination of the ideal woman’s body, it has also become a tool for body acceptance. Body-positive celebrities like Ashley Graham represent a new way of thinking about body type. Graham graced the January 2017 cover of British Vogue and was grateful for the stage she had been given. “The most rewarding part about the honor of being British Vogue’s January cover girl is knowing how many lives we are changing,” Graham says in Vogue UK online. “I’m hearing from thousands of women that they don’t feel invisible anymore, that they now feel that they have gotten their seat at the table.” Voices such as Graham’s are a step in the right direction for women’s body acceptance. However, these voices are still too few. “I don’t see universal acceptance of it,” Everbach says. “I know plus- sized models still get terribly harassed and called all kinds of names and people make assumptions about them.” Body shaming and harassment are issues that women have always dealt with. And, while men also have to deal with body standards, they are far less ridiculed than women if they don’t fit a certain mold. “We live in a patriarchal society in which men are at the top of the chain, and so they are just not subject to the same kind of scrutiny and the same kind of criticism as women,” Everbach says. This constant pressure can be a barrier for women: If they are always worried about how people perceive them and how they perceive themselves, then how can they focus on what really matters? The unfortunate fact is that people do judge you for the way you look. It’s up to you to find beauty within yourself.
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A Study in Fashion
Photo courtesy of the DeGolyer Library .
Madison Duffey and Ali Quintero dive deep into the DeGolyer archives to uncover more about SMU’s School of Design.
In 1944, the SMU School of Design opened as part of the art department in the College of Arts and Sciences. Stella La Mond founded the program as a way to develop professional fashion and home design skills for the Dallas workforce near the end of World War II. By partnering with Dallas Fashion and Sportswear Center and prominent fashion figures, such as Stanley Marcus, the school provided scholarships to help students excel in the design industry. The students participated in the annual Charm’s Traveling Fellowship Award. In 1946, Bonnie Jo Suchy was the first SMU student to win the annual Charm’s Traveling Fellowship Award. Her prize? $2,000 and the opportunity to study around the world. The fashion students also held an annual fashion show in Dallas Hall where they presented their designs to the Dallas community before the School of Design closed in 1965.
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