evan mason board of trade co. angela fama chinatown night market lords of gastown francesca belcourt style guides christin gilbert
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contents shops Board of Trade Co., p.8 Ellebay Bridal, p.10
profiles Chinatown Night Market, p.12 Lords of Gastown, p.14
music Francesca Belcourt, p.16 Neptoon Records, p.18
beauty Spring/Summer Beauty Trends, p.20
style guides Women’s Style Guides, p.24 Men’s Style Guides, p.28
fashion: stories ‘In-Between Days’ by Angela Fama, p.32 ‘You Don’t Know Jac’ by Fred Fraser, p.40 ‘Floating Girls’ by Samuel Olsen, p.48 ‘Cool Cole’ by Christin Gilbert, p.54 ‘She Travels’ by Poppet Penn, p.60 ‘The Goodbyes Club’ by Jeremy Jude Lee, p.68 ‘The Minimalist’ by Jennifer Dickinson, p.76 ‘Little Crush’ by Evan Mason, p.84
string volume
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spring . summer
. 2013
MARIA JOSE HERNANDEZ COS Editor-in-Chief editor@stringmagazine.ca KATHY NGUYEN Assistant Editor kathy@stringmagazine.ca SERENA MASON Fashion Editor serena@stringmagazine.ca JOYCE QUACH Music Editor joyce@stringmagazine.ca JEANETTE SCHWARZ Beauty Editor jeanette@stringmagazine.ca
Cover art by Celine Angue, photographed by Evan Mason. All content Š Copyright String Magazine 2013 issn 1918-3291 string magazine is published bi-annually. Reproduction in whole or in part without the written consent of the editor is prohibited. We accept submissions. Send yours in to editor@stringmagazine.ca and kathy@stringmagazine.ca. Photography, fiction, articles, illustrations, visual art, and music are all welcome. www.StringMagazine.ca
a letter for you
editor’s letter |
Dear friends and readers, This issue has been a long time coming, and its arrival has most certainly been awaited anxiously. Well, the wait is over: it’s time to savour it to the very last page. The masculin/féminin issue plays with the idea of what can be “masculine” and “feminine”, solely, in unison, in conflict, or in fluctuations. It explores how the two juxtapose, come together in harmony, and diverge. All in all, it is an issue about the beauty of the feminine and the male, and how everything and everyone has a bit of both inside. Please savour this issue to your heart’s content and we will thank you from the bottom of our hearts for it. Much love, maria jose hernandez cos Editor-in-Chief
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our contributors
| contributors
melody young
role: Stylist/layout artist muse: Intriguing people you in 3 words: Driven. Sensitive. Curious. your work in 3 words: Emotive. Honest. Minimalist. best lesson learned so far: Sometimes the last thing
you want comes first, and sometimes the first thing you want never comes. best thing about life: Happy coincidences. inspirations: Art, music, film, and language.
angela fama
role: Photographer muse: Life. you in 3 words: Open. Inspired. Alive. your work in 3 words: Simple. Clear. Emotive. best lesson learned so far: Stay in the present moment. Breathe.
best thing about life: Life. inspirations: Everything.
janelle gauthier
role: Fashion stylist & columnist muse: Clever design. you in 3 words: Ball of fire. your work in 3 words: Emotional. Compelling. Relevant. best lesson learned so far: Be authentic. best thing about life: Freedom and humour. inspirations: Visuals. My eye candy is people who wear their heart on their sleeve.
jennifer dickinson
role: Photographer/retoucher/workaholic muse: Beauty. you in 3 words: Dreamer. Geek. Go-getter. your work in 3 words: Clean. Strong. Progressive. best lesson learned so far: Never give up. best thing about life: Living! inspirations: Music. Dreams. Culture.
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words by serena mason
/ photos by evan mason
“We want to support young designers. It’s nice to be a part of their growth.” Board of Trade Co. Carrall, the latest endeavour from fashion wunderkinds Eunice Quan and David Lin, opened to great fanfare earlier this spring. At the steamy Gastown grand opening party the Jack Daniels pickle-backs were flowing and the glittering stylish young crowd overflowed out into the street, mingling with revellers from nearby Irish pubs. Fash pack meets frat pack. Quite a juxtaposition, but Quan, Lin, and new third partner Armin Tehrani take it all in stride. Pickle-backs aside, the latest brainchild of the dynamic trio is an invitingly cool, airy space with original honey-comb tile and a custom-built, rough-hewn wooden cash desk. Useable art objects are displayed on low tables and the clothing designed by up-and-coming talent from around the world is divided into feminine and masculine—boys on one side, girls on the other. Of course, that doesn’t stop Board of Trade’s customers from crossing the divide and shopping on the other side. “We do sort of blur the boundaries a bit,” says Lin. “We see a lot of girls shopping in our guys’ section. Not as many
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| shops guys shopping in the women’s, but I’m wearing a Priory of Ten sweater today.” Priory of Ten is a design project created by Quan, Lin, and New York-based designer Mei Liu. It’s a contemporary womenswear line that has a definite slouchy-cool factor—a dash of Phillip Lim and a hint of Alexander Wang-esque sportswear. The line is carried at the Union Street location as well. Board of Trade’s continual support of new and as-yet unknown designers is the bedrock of their business—they really serve as a platform for these designers. Lin explains, “We’re younger, trying to get somewhere ourselves, so we want to support young designers. It’s nice to be a part of their growth.” This energy, dynamism, and pure vision must lead to comparisons with another fashion duo, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony fame. Lin is a bit bashful when I draw the comparison but the similarities are quite striking. Childhood friends band together to create a unique retail environment that supports young talent, showcases fashion and art, and brings youthful energy to a staid, by-thebook fashion community. “We looked at them and saw that if you really put your heart into it, work really hard, and put your all into it, it is possible,” says Lin. In their new location, Board of Trade Co. is bringing art to the forefront. But again, with a twist. Functional art objects are the name of the game— cheeky welcome mats by Reed Wilson and gorgeous obsession-worthy ceramics by Brooklyn-based artist Suzanne Sullivan—adding another dimension to the shop’s unique mix of merchandise. Board of Trade Co. has always incorporated art into their concept (see the incredible undulating mural at their Union St. location), but bringing in more of these useable art objects demanded a change. “That was the impetus for the new space,” explains Lin. With a new location and a new partner who will be spearheading the shop’s online presence, business is ever-growing and ever-evolving for the team at Board of Trade Co. ◊ Visit them at 206 Carrall Street or 227 Union Street.
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words by jeanette schwarz
“I want our gowns to inspire people to be different.” – Gaby Bayona Walking through the once-forgotten but newly trendy area of New Westminster on Columbia Street, you will find a number of things: old and forgotten brick buildings slowly being brought back to life, antique shops along dirty alleyways awaiting their second wind, and confused lost souls meandering the sidewalks, seeking salvation. And no, I am not talking about the less fortunate—I am talking about our future brides. See, amongst all the construction and confusion that is New West, oddly placed but seemingly fitting is the antiquated and immobile bridal district. Each shop a stone’s throw away from one another, you can window shop bridal gowns for blocks on end, spending days and hours and weeks deciding on “the one”. And after you have exhausted yourself doing so, you ditch the silk, the sequins, the beads, and tulle, and collapse yourself into a coffee shop on Columbia and Begbie Street. As you wearily sip your hot bevy, you glance
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photography Jamie Mann makeup Jeanette Schwarz hair Harleen Purewal models Julia (freelance) & Elysse for Lexington Models
across the road and see the sweetest and most creative window display for miles. You look up at the sign…it says “Ellebay Bridal.” What you see, is that it’s an unpretentious little bridal shop. What you don’t see, unless you step inside, (and you’ll be enchanted when you do) is that this free-spirited little shop is a fresh, creative, trendy bridal gown shop. Ellebay is not your traditional bridal closet, so to speak. This is where you enter as a bride looking for the perfect dress, and leave as an individual who just created the dress of your dreams that you never knew existed (with a little professional help, of course!). Mother and daughter team, Merly and Gaby Bayona, have been in this little shop drawing, cutting, and sewing whimsical gowns for the last 3 years. The dresses are custom made, and the gowns designed by Gaby herself. Gaby, who joined her mother’s 10-year-old shop full-time in 2010, gave it her own personal touch both in the design of the gowns and shop’s branding, boosting business and giving it breath of fresh air. Gaby is now moving on to new ventures with her own wedding gown design line, Truvelle, but Ellebay as it is will continue on as the go-to shop for brides who want unique and beautiful, custom-made dresses. ◊
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words
& photo by maria hernandez
“You can rely on us to help you have a good summer night.” Ken Tsui, after a few minutes of witnessing me struggle through a very spicy burrito bowl, offers me his own, a more sensibly spiced version. He’s much too kind; I couldn’t possibly accept. And anyway, we’re here to talk about the new and improved Chinatown night market, not to exchange lunches. He’s instantly animated as we begin to talk about the project, which he took on at the request of Tannis Ling, proprietor of the very popular Bao Bei brasserie in Chinatown. Tannis, her restaurant located on the very street that the Chinatown night market takes place every summer, couldn’t help but notice the market’s small size—and its equally small crowd of visitors. It was time for some “colouring in between the lines,” as Ken puts it, so Tannis met with the vcma (Vancouver Chinatown Merchants Association) and once she got the go-ahead from
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the group, she recruited Ken as her partner in crime. The rest is in the process of becoming history. But what do you do with a night market that can’t possibly compete with the established Richmond night market—or even has any desire to? Easy: you make it into something completely different, a night market like no other in existence. Except it’s not easy, but Tannis and Ken—and the team that they have very smartly assembled (pictured left at the Chinatown Night Market sneak peek event a few months back)—have done a pretty damn good job of colouring in between the lines so far. “We’re doing something that is unlike anything that has ever happened in Vancouver. There’s nothing like it,” explains Ken, “We have something very precious and valuable that I want to make sure stays alive.” The market is indeed like no other: it combines the traditional night market, the one that has taken place in Chinatown for the last 18 years, with a very unique flavour that—for lack of a better name—we shall call the Vancouver flavour. There are workshops, movie screenings, ping pong tournaments, live podcasts visitors can contribute to (answer this question: What’s your favourite Chinatown moment?), musical performances from local orchestras and choirs, theatre variety shows, Taiko drummers, Aboriginal drummers, story-telling, family-friendly hip-hop karaoke, and so much more exciting stuff. And, it’s all free. “There’s a lot of bringing people together [in the programming]. It’s really about making it cool for everybody. About being inclusive,” says Ken, “Chinatown is not just Chinatown anymore. There’s so much Strathcona in it, Gastown, the Downtown Eastside.” With all these different events, which are inspired by both Chinese heritage and the Vancouver flavour that has hints of all the surrounding neighbourhoods and beyond infused into it, it’s easy to imagine that there will be something at the market for just about everyone. On a personal level, the mahjong workshops and performances by the Kingsgate Chorus sound especially appealing, but I’m also looking forward to some fried squid and bubble tea. The vendors that provide these delicacies are the “old school” regulars, the ones that have been part of the Chinatown night market year after year, the ones that “keep it real,” according to Ken, “Without them, it wouldn’t be a night market.” So you can expect to find the good ol’ electronic accessories, socks, trinkets, delicious food, bubble tea, and all the rest. Add to that the programming that has been especially designed to make the market accessible for everyone and you have yourself many a summer night well spent.
at bao bei chinese brasserie: (above photo, left to right) Tannis Ling, Paige Cowan, Michelle Fu, Hannah Reinhart, Ken Tsui, Michele Guimond, Megan Lau
“When you’re thinking back on all the great moments you had this summer, I want those moments to be from the Chinatown night market,” muses Ken, “I want [the Chinatown night market] to be responsible for some of those great moments. I want people to look back at it in the dead of winter and be excited about the next one.” The programming that Ken plus team have designed takes place Fridays and Saturdays, with Sundays reserved for the old school market. Every night is different—different events, food trucks, workshops, performances—so this is not the market to miss. But not to worry, the market runs until the end of September, so there are plenty of chances to check it out. I accept Ken’s kind offer in the end—that burrito really was too spicy—and look forward to the night market food I will get to enjoy on balmy, weekend summer nights. ◊
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& photo by maria hernandez
“Anyone that does some digging on us I’m hoping is in for an eye-opener.” Lords of Gastown is not what you think it is. It’s not a motorcycle gang or a wanna-be motorcycle gang, and it’s especially not a bunch of rich kids riding bikes who fancy themselves “lords”. The guys behind the name are friends who appreciate a good whiskey, and respect the art of living life. They happen to ride motorcycles together, wear a lot of leather, and have a tattoo or two—or twenty, give or take a few. The guys also happen to have a clothing line, a line that they make sure isn’t “soulless” by giving proceeds to charitable groups and being socially responsible. So these guys are no hoodlums or try-hards; they are interested in making a difference, and are doing so with this clothing line, which is named after a nickname they once got, and stuck.
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They were christened “Lords of Gastown” at a favourite local bar, and just for kicks, they started wearing T-shirts that they made with the moniker worked into the East Van Cross. Next thing you know, everybody wants one, more designs emerge, everybody wants those, too, and now there is a clothing line that needs line sheets, lookbooks, and a plan. The plan: “When we’re sick of it, we’re done,” Tyler Popinov, co-founder of Lords of Gastown, states simply. Jokes aside, Lords of Gastown seems to be going in the right direction. The plan is to start a sister line called Lords that will consist of custom-made clothing at a higher price-range. But as far as custom-made garments go, $150 to $600 for a one-on-one session and fitting, followed by the production of your very own, one-ofa-kind piece made right here in Vancouver, that higher price range isn’t bad at all. And then there’s the newly expanded women’s line, which now includes sweatshirts, more tank top designs, panties, and a new jacket. Women being Lords of Gastown’s biggest customer, the expansion was an inevitable move, and now it’s almost as extensive as the men’s line that started it all. “Unfortunately [for me], all my favourite pieces are sold—I guess that’s a good thing,” laughs Tyler. Case in point: the very first “Members Only” jacket, which was “Frankensteined” from one of Tyler’s favourite leather jackets and his grandfather’s Cowichan sweater. The “Members Only” jacket (pictured) is now one of their most popular pieces, and though the over-sized jackets can look damn good on ladies, I am officially requesting a women’s sized version. I can’t describe the feeling of wearing that jacket around, over-sized or not, better than “bad-ass”. “Bad-ass” looks an all, Lords of Gastown has from the very beginning been giving proceeds to organizations like Bikers for Autism, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter, Aboriginal Mothers Foundation, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, and to drives that provide lunches for low-income kids at school and winter coats for those in need. But they still are a bunch of guys that have a love affair with motorcycles, and also from the very beginning, there has been confusion about who they really are, and wrong guesses have been made, including that they are hard-core criminals or a “wanna-be” motorcycle gang. “Anyone that does some digging on us I’m hoping is in for an eye-opener,” says Tyler. Appearances are deceptive and those who have made these assumptions are indeed in for an eye-opener, from the motives they have as a group to the iconography they use on their pieces (for the record, the Aboriginal iconography is not just for kicks; it is in the heritage of Tyler himself and co-founder Nik Dean’s, who is Métis).
at the lords headquarters (left)
A neat clothing rack hangs out in one of the offices in the school. The “Members Only” jacket in full view..
There is, however, a sense of exclusivity that comes with Lords of Gastown clothing, from that “Members Only” jacket to the alternating names: “Motorcycle Church” and “Motorcycle Cult”. There is a suggested reverence for the motorcycle, but even then, the clothing also feels like can be worn by everyone and anyone, the tagline “Strong and Free” reiterating that (and its Canadian-ness). Wearing it can definitely have a distinct feeling, different from wearing just any old t-shirt. It’s a nod to the way of life of a motorcyclist, whose zen is that ride that gives the gift of freedom, something that we can all enjoy in many different ways, with our own versions of zen—our own sense of freedom. And maybe that’s why these pieces of clothing feel so “bad-ass” to wear, because they come from a place with a lot of soul. ◊
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words by joyce quach
/ photos by maria hernandez
“Man, I wish I was a rapper.” Francesca Belcourt sits by the window inside a lively café in the Chinatown neighbourhood of Vancouver’s Eastside. She is typing away on her MacBook Pro and simultaneously chatting on her cell. I decide to give her a few minutes before approaching to introduce myself. Between trying to schedule work and updating her social media band pages, turns out being an artist involves just as much work, if not more than any other full time gig. Considerately, though, she drops everything upon our greeting and gives me her undivided attention. What a pro. Francesca is a singer-songwriter hailing from Cortes Island, BC, but based out of Vancouver. Her music can be described as indie-folksy, but most recently, she’s been linked to her record mates 8prn and
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Indigo Kids of Jellyfish Recordings. The soulfulness of her voice, reminiscent of old jazz singers has been adapted and used in new soundscapes, like electronic and hip-hop, making her music not only enjoyable, but also exciting to listen to. Francesca found herself joining Vancouver hip-hop group Indigo Kids last year, which led to a chance meeting with Eli Muro, founder of Jellyfish Recordings. The rest is history. “I just stuck with that crowd and latched on,” jokes Belcourt. She also admits that it was shocking to be invited to join Indigo Kids since rap was never a part of her musical repertoire growing up. Even so, it seems that this new musical venture may have been written in the stars. She recounts, “I had just started listening to Shad before I had met [Indigo Kids] and was just getting into it. Shad has this song, ‘Keep Shining’ about having more women in rap and only hearing half the truth and when I heard that song in grade 12, I was like, ‘man, I wish I could be a rapper’. And then it happened. It was so weird”. And if that isn’t enough, Francesca contributes her artistic abilities to Chapel Sound, an artist collective that broadcasts live every Wednesday on ustream. In fact, Francesca even participated by doing a DJ set, which goes to show that in this day and age, a computer can function just as well as any stage, and that, literally, the world is your audience. Between all her musical endeavors, worry not, there is an ep on its way. Francesca is wrapping up a five-song electronic-themed album titled, ‘Hush Hush’. In addition to penning the album, she has taken on the task of producing it as well. She says, “The reason it’s taking so long is that I’m learning to produce as I go along, while recording it. It’s almost done. People have been helping me out…I kind of like that I don’t know what I’m doing. There’s kind of a natural sound to it. You can tell I don’t know what I’m doing, but it’s interesting in that way”. strathcona: (all photos) Francesca is at home in the east Vancouver neighbourhood of Strathcona. Ice cream, photos, and pink walls to stand in front of.
This likeable quirkiness about Francesca shines through as she continues to answer my questions with funny little anecdotes. For instance, when asked about her songwriting processes, she shared that it was her dad that originally taught her how to use GarageBand to turn her poems into songs. As for the content of those songs, Belcourt explains, “It hasn’t really changed. I always just write about boys, but in the most metaphoric way possible so it sounds less lame. I write about myself a lot because artists are narcissistic like that.” The interview wraps with a question regarding her taste in fashion and what sort of an image she adopts on stage. Despite her mother’s encouragement to dress up before performances, Francesca has grown accustomed to wearing her parents’ clothes and other “old things”. Francesca says with a childlike nonchalance, “I just want to be myself.” ◊ The Rundown: Nicknames: Frank, Franks, Fran-cheesy Age: 19 Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Covered myself in charcoal and body paint to scare a girl who was dating the guy that I really liked (with a group of friends). Where you can be found on a Friday night: I go to Fortune Sound too much. Greatest fear: People in big suits, like Mickey Mouse suits. Best piece of advice: Never chase a boy.
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& photos by joyce quach
“A record store has a duty to be more than just a record store.” – Rob Firth Tucked away between a strip of local shops on Main Street is Neptoon Records. Its storefront looks unassuming—forgotten almost, but if you watch closely, a steady stream of patrons can be seen passing through the modest shop all day long. Some are longtime customers. Others are just curious passersby. Though most certainly, all are music fans. Neptoon Records is Vancouver’s oldest independent record store. Owned by Rob Frith and managed by his son Ben Frith, the shop is one of only a handful of businesses left that caters to the music-buying public. And if you think that niche market is dead, think again. Despite the exponential growth in the number of people downloading music both legally and illegally, album sales, especially those in vinyl format have been steady, if not on the rise. Visiting the store on a typical mild Vancouver afternoon, I meet Ben first who is a cool and relaxed guy with a friendly boyish grin. I temporarily take him away from the front counter where he can usually be found dispensing music recommendations and shooting the breeze with other music aficionados. I meet Rob next, a confident, well respected, “old school” kind of guy. I catch him pricing out a big box of old records, likely from every decade records date back to. Both Ben and Rob are big music fans. Rob turned a passion into a successful business and Ben is continuing with that tradition. Might I also add, they both have matching goatees. Like father like son. how did you come to run neptoon records?
rob: In 1981 there was this big worldwide market crash. Everything was a real devastating time. I really had nothing to do. I collected records so I thought, “Gee, maybe I should open a store”. I was worried about it, never
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neptoon records (left, this page) ben frith (below) The colourful inside of Neptoon Records. Ben proudly holds up a piece of the collection for sale.
having done retail in my life. Once I made the decision to do it, it was a relief and once I opened up, things just went quite smoothly. It just worked out real well. It was a good time to open one. The economy for records was really good. Originally it was on Fraser Street. I moved to Main Street around ten years ago. Now my son is a partner in the business. how has the store evolved over the decades?
rob: When I opened, there was no such thing as home computers or CDs so that’s big change. You have to roll with the punches when it comes to format changes. When a new thing comes up, you start selling that. It’s a bit different now because a lot of people don’t want to pay for anything. That’s where records have come in and worked out well. [Records] are something that I’ve never not sold. Newer stores got rid of records immediately and I think it’s the reason a lot of them went out of business because they got onto the new “thing” and dropped the proven true thing. You can’t download the sound of a record. You can download the music, but it’s not the same thing. purchasing and collecting vinyl is like a subculture. do you feel like the shop represents a community and acts like an organization more than a business?
rob: I like the idea of it being a community. I really enjoy when bands play at my store and especially when younger people under nineteen that can’t go to a show and they can come to Neptoon to see those acts play. I like the casual feel of the store. We clean it up and make it tidy, but I think people like finding a box of records that are not priced in the corner somewhere and they can go through, pull out something and ask how much it is and then buy it. I like that people find it comfortable. It’s also an appealing store. I see people that see the outside and walk in and it’s like an oasis. It’s like in the Wizard of Oz when everything goes from black and white to colour. I know I have customers who meet there. That’s really cool. It’s nice to know that it’s a landmark where people can meet. ben: I think that’s a good way to put it. I mean, it is a store and business is important, but we do a lot of other stuff. We have bands play here to no profit to us. It’s a fun thing. It’s good for the music community in general to do stuff like that. A record store has a duty to be more than just a record store. You have to cater to the whole community as opposed to just yourself and we try to do that as much as we can. ◊
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photography Jamie Mann beauty Jeanette Schwarz models Devon & Nakissa for Lexington Models
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flawless face: à la valentino, dolce and gabbana, dkny
bold brow: à la marc jacobs, versace, zac posen
If you master only one makeup look, let it be this one. This is about looking flawless and illuminated from within; healthy and glowing.
If you haven’t been hiding under a rock for the past 5 years, you would know that brows are making a comeback in a huge way. Caterpillar brows? Yes, please!
On Devon, we applied concealer in thin layers, with a very soft brush and light feathery strokes, and a foundation which included moisturizing and illuminating benefits. We applied very little else.
For Nakissa’s bold brows, we used her natural fullness and accentuated it full-tilt; first by filling in the sparse areas (we all have them) with a brow pencil, and then brushing them upwards with a clear mascara (a.k.a gel for the brows).
Tip: Mix your illuminator (shimmer product) into your foundation before applying, or apply under your foundation for the ‘lit from within’ look. Add a little extra to your browbone, cheekbones, and cupid’s bow.
Tip: To balance out and polish the look, add a smidgen of neutral-dark eye shadow along the lower lash line, and a pop of almost-neutral gloss on the lips.
makeup used: youngblood:
Liquid mineral foundation, Eye Impact Illuminating cream, Ultimate concealer, and lipstick in “Rosewater”
benecos:
Natural powder blush in “Mallow Rose”, natural eye shadow in “lucky sky”, natural mascara.
makeup used: youngblood:
Ultimate concealer, pressed mineral foundation, eye shadow in “Bordeaux”.
benecos: natural powder blush in mallow rose ,natural eye shadow in “So What?”, natural eye brow-designer pencil, lipstick in pink honey
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the bold lip: à la oscar de la renta, missoni, prada
thin liner: à la lanvin, bcbg, roberto cavalli
The bold lip is a statement in itself, and should be worn as such! Don’t be afraid of color, but make sure to choose a complimentary shade to your skin tone. (Warm colors for warm undertones, cool for cool.)
This makeup look is almost as old as water itself, but a classic for a reason. Keeping the liner very thin and precise will accentuate this amazing facial feature without screaming “makeup!”
On Devon we created a flirtatious ‘smirk’ by lining her upper lip with just the slightest curve upwards on the ends. If you do this carefully, no one will be the wiser! *A trick: For all-day wear, make sure to line your lips with a matching color, and fill in the entire lip. (That way you have back-up when the lipstick wears off over time.) Apply one layer of lipstick, blot with a tissue, then apply again.
On Nakissa we applied thin, black eyeliner all the way around the eye. (Careful of this if you have a smaller eye shape; rather, stick to the outer corners.) We applied a bone-white, matte eye shadow to the lid and inner corners, for a natural yet contrasted look, and added a splash of color to cheeks and lips. Tip: To modernize this look, add a wash of light eye shadow of your choice on the upper lids for contrast, and finish with a playful lip color.
makeup used:
makeup used:
youngblood:
youngblood:
Liquid mineral foundation, Ultimate concealer, high-definition hydrating powder, bronzer/blush in “Riviera”, lipstick in “Vixen”, eye-illuminating duo pencil benecos: eye shadow in “So What?”, natural mascara
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Ultimate concealer, pressed mineral foundation, brow artiste, lipstick in “Envy”, eye liner pencil in “Blackest Black”, mineral mascara benecos: natural powder blush in “Sassy Salmon”, plus sappho eye shadow in “Chambrelle”
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blue-green: à la dior, stella mccartney, michael kors
lashes: à la jean paul gaultier, gucci, moschino
This is a daring look–we admit. However, if we consider the fact that we only live once and colour is the spice of life… then it seems wasteful not to at least try, right?
Like go-go dancing in a-line skirts? Then this look is for you!
On Devon’s hazel eyes, we lined the entire eye with a forest green pencil liner, then thickly added electric blue to the waterline, thickly. Throw a subtle little detail in the crease, and finish with a very light lip as to not distract. Tip: If you are new to the world of 80s inspired hues, then start small. Add colour to the inner waterline only (top and bottom of you like), and smudge it out with a cotton swab, to make it visible only upon close inspection. makeup used: youngblood:
Liquid mineral foundation, Ultimate concealer, high-definition hydrating powder, lip-gloss in “Demure”
benecos: blush in “Sassy Salmon”, lipstick in “Pink Honey”, natural mascara, plus prestige eyeliner pencil in heaven and annabelle eyeliner pencil in green
For Nakissa’s twiggy-inspired look, we placed white eyeliner onto her lower lash line, and grey liner just below it. Matte white eye shadow was used all over her upper eyelid, and charcoal grey shadow was blended into her eyelid crease. Then we placed false lashes upside down, just below her natural lower lash line (and onto the grey bottom liner) for drama. Finish with one million coats of mascara, and falsies on top for balance. Tip: Trim false lashes (which can be a tad too long) for a more natural effect. Use eyebrow scissors and cut off the outer corners, as well as cutting ‘into’ the lengths so that they are not one straight line across, much like a fan. makeup used: youngblood:
Ultimate Concealer, pressed mineral foundation, Brow Artiste, blush in “Blossom”, lipstick in “Debalicious”, eye shadow in “Storm”, mineral mascara benecos: Eyeliner in white, false eyelashes by m∙a∙c
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women's style guide
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casual
Wood Wood dress from One of a Few $340 | Aunts & Uncles backpack from Rowan Sky $379 | Dolce Vita shoes from The Block $200 | Illesteva sunglasses from Rowan Sky $299 | Fragment green necklace from The Block $80 | Fragment cream necklace from The Block $80 | JEX quartz necklace from The Block $100 |
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National Standards shirt from Motherland $86 | Insight shorts from Motherland $78 | Archival Clothing backpack from Rowan Sky $265 | Hudson loafers from The Block $195 |
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evening
Maurie & Eve top from One of a Few $198 | American Retro pant from One of a Few $220 | ASH heel from Rowan Sky $225 | Biko necklace from Rowan Sky $135 | Fragment green necklace from The Block $80 |
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National Standards shirt from Motherland $79 | National Standards pant from Motherland $98 | Rokin shoe from The Block $319 |
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IN-BETWEEN DAYS
PHOTOGRAPHY by DRESS by prada - holt renfrew HAIR + MAKE UP by STYLING ASSISTANCE by wendy cook STYLING by kerry PHOTO ASSISTANCE by agnes ciaciek MODEL jordan with
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angela fama marie pearce weinrauch lizbell agency
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COAT by lanvin howell - gravity 34 | string magazine | masculine/fĂŠminin duality issue | fw12issue | ss13
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holt renfrew PANTS by celine - holt renfrew SHOES by rag & bone - gravity pope tailored goods (right) TOP by mhl margaret pope tailored goods VEST by jil sander, PANTS by balenciaga - holt renfrew BOOTS by acne - gravity pope tailored goods | 35
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DRESS by paul smith - gravity pope tailored goods BLUE BLAZER by stella mccartney - holt renfrew 36 | string magazine | masculine/fĂŠminin duality issue | fw12issue | ss13
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LEATHER JACKET + TANK TOP by marni - holt renfrew PANTS (not seen) by oscar de la renta - holt renfrew
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You Don t Know Jac
photographed by fred fraser grooming by liz dungate using m∙a∙c cosmetics styling by wendy cook model is jac simpson (freelance)
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jeans: vintage (mintage) war paint: mac chromaline opposite page: shirt: vintage (mintage) cardigan: vintage jeans: vintage levi's (mintage)
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above: pants + suspenders: vintage right: jacket: vintage (f as in frank) tee
+ pants: topman
newsboy cap: vintage
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left: overalls: vintage levi's (f as in frank) tee: topman poor boy cap vintage
right: coat: vintage (duchesse) pants: topman belt + newsboy cap: vintage boots: john fluevog
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left: shirt: vintage pants: topman
right:
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pants + shirt suspenders: vintage boots: frye
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sailor shirt: vintage (duchesse) pants: topman
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on amber: dress by mintage | shoes by aldo
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photographed by samuel olsen | models are robyn reid + amber janz
on robyn: dress by forever 21 | shoes by aldo
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on robyn: dress by h&m | sweater by f as in frank | shoes by aldo
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on amber: sweater, handmade | stockings by forever 21
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on amber: top by h&m | skirt by champion jacks | shoes by aldo
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on robyn: top by forever 21 | shorts by f as in frank | belt by champion jacks | hat by mintage | shoes by aldo
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cool cole photographed by christin gilbert styled by natalie & cole tusznio beauty by emily cheng for armani cosmetics manicure carla mccullagh model is cole tusznio for mode models layout by melody young giorgio armani jacket & trousers at holt renfrew
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halston heritage blazer | oak + fort shirt | cĂŠline pants at holt renfrew
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giorgio armani jacket, vest, & trousers at holt renfrew | joe fresh shirt
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givenchy shirt & shorts, balenciaga leather jacket at holt renfrew
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marc jacobs blazer, burberry shirt, rag & bone leather pants at holt renfrew | h&m shoes
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dress pink stitch | bismuth ring adina mills
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she travels photographed by poppet penn
styled by janelle gauthier model is rachel for edge models
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tank funktional | blazer minimum | shorts one teaspoon
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bodysuit one teaspoon | trench coat minimum | shorts one teaspoon
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fashion | printed duster kimono one teaspoon
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bralette one teaspoon
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cocktail dress funktional | opposite page: sequins blazer one teaspoon
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t (t toque (s opsh op) upreme jean n s (l ew yor k) evi’ s) s sweat er ( neak co ers (jor mune) dan 1)
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The Goodbyes Club photographed by jeremy jude lee styled by joseph walia (holt renfrew) makeup by carmen tse model is trĂŠ danielles at charles stuart international model management layout by melody young
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harem pants (5cm) high tops (buttero) watch (seiko)
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hoodie (antisocial skateboard shop vancouver)
denim (naked & famous)
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oxford shirt (reigning champ) jeans (levi’s)
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5 panel hat (london alexander - vancouver) biker jacket (wings & horns)
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styled by serena mason beauty by jasmine merinsky models are ania and hamish for key model management creative direction by kathy nguyen layout by melody young
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l it t l l it t l e
crush
photographed by evan mason
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next page:
ania/ pants (iloveugly at board of trade co.); shoes (stylist’s own) hamish/ pants (skinny carrott at topshop); shoes (model’s own)
hamish/ hat (iloveugly at board of trade co.); jacket (a kind of guise at board of trade co.); top (h&m) ania/ hat (topshop); jacket (muttonhead at board of trade co.); top (topshop)
ania/ pants (topshop); shoes (stylist’s own); bag (topshop) hamish/ pants (iloveugly at board of trade co.); shoes (model’s own)
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ania/ hat (denim&supply by ralph lauren at the bay); jacket (topshop); top (pain killer at board of trade co.)
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hamish/ jacket (topshop); top (model’s own)
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ania/ hat (iloveugly at board of trade co.); sweater (priory of ten at board of trade co.); overalls (dungaree moto at topshop); shoes (stylist’s own); hamish/ top (london alexander at board of trade co.); shorts (topshop); shoes (h&m)
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the ´ masculin/feminin issue
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