the LOOK April 2019 by theLook Magazine

Issue 29 April 2019 Connecticut College

Acknowledgements Editors in Chief Annie Breakstone & Victoria Slater

PR and Marketing Director Hayley Zuckerberg

Executive Producer John Pearson

Senior Stylist Marianna Wells

Co- Creative Layout Directors Isabelle Cookson & Quinlan Low

Assistants to the PR and Marketing Director Samantha Barth and Elena Erdekian

Executive Web Designer Nadia Bednarczuk Events Director Jackson Bistrong Financial Director Rory Martin Executive Photographer Christian Carr-Locke

Executive Copy Editor Elena Erdekian Senior Stylist Marianna Wells The printing of this publication is made possible with special thanks to the Office of the President and the Office of the Dean of the College.

Table of Contents Letter from the Editors p. 3 Snack Attack p. 5 Spring Jacket Trends p. 7 New Kids on the Block p. 9 Active Makeup p. 25 My Week Without Color p. 27 La SoirĂŠe p. 29 A Room of Their Own p.45

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Happy May, everyone! Welcome to our fourth publication of the year and theLook Magazine’s 29th issue! This spring issue is filled with loads of new fashion, makeup and lifestyle trends and tips in hopes to inspire you as the weather gets warmer. New writer Steph Simon shows some culinary creativity with her D.I.Y. quick bites in Snack Attack on page 5. Emily Walker sheds some light on Spring Jacket Trends, with some inspo from Fashion Week and Pantone on page 7. Our very own Samantha Barth delves into the rising athleisure-makeup trend in Active Makeup on page 25. And Jayne Frost conducted a daring fashion experiment using herself as the test subject! Check out My Week Without Color on page 27. Lastly, did you miss a Room of Their Own?! We brought it back and better than ever, thanks to author Paula Jurado. Take a glimpse into one of Conn’s most aesthetically pleasing and coziest dorms, located on Harkness’ fourth floor. See it for yourselves on page 45.

Our photoshoots were especially fun this time around, with the long-awaited concepts of New Kids on the Block and La Soirée gracing our pages; both shoots highlight specific spring trends that particularly inspired us. New Kids on the Block, shot on New London’s Starr Street, is reminiscent of playful colors and streetwear style of the 90s. La Soirée brings a French 60’s flare to cocktail attire. Don’t think this is the last you’ll see of us as your co-EIC’s… we still have one issue left! “You can wear whatever, be whatever, do whatever you want” - Christian Siriano We hope you love reading this issue as much as we loved putting it together.

Xoxo, Annie and Victoria

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Snack Attack! Written by Steph Simon

When the hunger hits, do you reach for the apples and peanut butter, or the roasted salted almonds? How about when the craving is for something sweeter? Do you pick the greek yogurt, or the dark chocolate? Personally, I prefer fruit-based snacks like dried mangos. But let’s be honest, we tend to pick our snacks based on whatever’s easy and convenient when our hunger kicks in. It’s no secret that healthy snacking gets tougher when your schedule picks up. As a self-proclaimed health-geek, it is still challenging for me to find something to nibble on that’s both healthy and convenient. Running from class to class, I often don’t have time to stop and make a beautiful looking rice cake topped with peanut butter and sliced bananas. But, as many food bloggers acknowledge, homemade snacks fill our stomachs up better than the quick and processed ones. That means it’s worth the little bit of extra time it takes to prepare. You can even prepare a few homemade snacks on a Sunday night to stock up for the whole week. That carefully made, healthy and homemade snack just turned into your very own grab-and-go. When you hear the term “quick snack,” the most common foods that come to mind are probably something boring like a piece of fruit or a granola bar, or a salty junk-food like chips or Cheez-its. However, do these really fuel our body with the right ingredients? Fruit is a great healthy choice, but for me, it isn’t filling enough to boost my energy as much as I need for the

rest of the day. Yes, an apple is easy, but it’s only a temporary fix for hunger. Similarly, granola bars are just temporary energy boosts that can be misleading in nutrition due to their sneaky high sugar and calorie content. If you want an actual healthy bar that is low in calories and sugar and high in protein, RX bars are your new best friend. Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I always see an overwhelming amount of food posts of creative and healthy snacks, which made me realize that there are so many ways to snack even smarter. How about a homemade acai bowl? Or a slice of avocado toast? The options are endless, which leave us with the difficult task of choosing what to create for our picky palettes. Due to our fast-paced lives, I researched creative foods that are yummy, but also timely. Luckily for you, I’ll be sharing my favorite snack-hacks that satisfy all cravings, both sweet and salty. Although the best eats require more time to make, I can assure you it’s worth your time. Once prepared, you’re ready to kick-start your day, or even your whole week. No more stomach grumbling, no more ‘hanger’ and no more mid-afternoon slump. These are some of the most simple, smart and stylish snacks out there. So, take a chance, use your time wisely and give one of them a try.

“You will be hooked!” The photos are not ours and are used only for marketing purposes.

1. The Craving: Something Sweet

Your Snack Hack: Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries 1. Place a toothpick in each blueberry and dip in yogurt until fully covered. 2. Place yogurt-covered blueberries on baking sheet with wax paper. 3. Let them freeze for about an hour or until completely frozen. Fun Fact: This snack is fiber-filled and much healthier than store-bought yogurt-covered raisins or pretzels, which I am guilty of snacking on frequently.

2. The Craving: Something Salty Your Snack Hack: Kale Chips

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. 2. Cut or rip kale into small pieces. 3. Put on baking sheet and drizzle olive oil and salt on top. 4. Bake until crisp, turning the leaves halfway through. Fun Fact: These healthy chips taste even better with a sprinkle of parmesan!

3. The Craving: Something Nutty

Your Snack Hack: Fruit-and-Nut Peanut Butter Energy Balls 1. Mix ½ cup of peanut butter and ¼ cup of honey in a medium sized bowl until blended. 2. Stir in 1 cup of large flake rolled oats, ⅓ cup of dried cranberries chopped, and ½ cup of chopped pecans. 3. Roll into 20 1-inch balls, using about 2 tbsp. for each. Fun Fact: These snack bites can be refrigerated for up to 1 week before serving.

If you don’t have a fridge or an oven available to you, consider making a homemade nut mix instead. Or, if you want something easier without having to buy ingredients, consider the numerous options available in Conn’s dining halls. Next time you’re at the grocery store, restrain from reaching for that oatsand-honey bar and take an extra few minutes to make something yourself instead. Happy snacking! theLook Magazine

Spring 2019 Jacket Trends Written by Emily Walker

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In case you didn’t hear the verdict from the groundhogs, or you didn’t know that Spring New York Fashion Week ended on the 16th of February, then let me be the first to tell you… spring is on its way!! Along with the April showers and May flowers, the spring trends for 2019 are coming. Though spring doesn’t start until April, spring and summer collections grace the runway January through June. So while you might be huddled in your winter jackets now, it’s time to start thinking about what to wear when the air gets a little bit warmer. Jackets are a staple of both of the milder seasons. From bomber jackets to raincoats, light outerwear is an important component of any look for these transitional months. Here are some jacket trends that you might want to keep your eye on when you want to shed your parka. Every year, Pantone releases its famed “Color of the Year.” In preparation for the coming year, employees at the color-swatch company look through the past year’s color trends in all fields: fashion, social media, technology, and even politics, if you can believe it. The Color of the Year often inspires designers to make collections inspired by it. Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year is Living Coral, and designers have already taken notice. This year has seen a surprising number of bright and neon colors for outerwear. Loud, heavily saturated shades that almost require sunglasses to look at. Jasper Conran’s 2019 Spring/Summer Mens Collection featured pieces in special color and matched it with an equally bright yellow. Boxy silhouettes are also turning up.

On the flip side of vibrant neons, understated trench coats and military-inspired motos are also having a moment. Gender-neutral fashion is everywhere, and a huge trend for the approaching springtime is menswear inspired trench, robe and leather jackets. These coats are elegantlytailored, camel or jewel toned, tie-at-the-waist or billowingin-the-breeze. Borrowing shoulder-pads and ending at the thigh from men’s jackets, trench and robe coats are sturdy and conserve a lot of heat. They are also perfect for dressing up a causal outfit, like this Zara “Masculine Coat” does for a pair of jeans and a loose-fitting button down. Leather jackets can add a confident flare to any outfit, and also fit into the refined “biker girl” vibe that is expected to grab consumers. Debuting at Milan Fashion Week, Tod’s Spring/Summer ‘19 collection was filled with leather ensembles in every hue.

If you thought the Italians at Milan Fashion Week do leather well, they do patchwork even better. In the spotlight are handmade and ethereal robes for women and worn-in jackets for the men. Missoni’s 2019 Milan Fashion Week collection, complete with Timothée Chalamet look-alikes in menswear, utilizes darker, more muted patterns that make you think of running from black storm clouds on a rainy spring evening. The womenswear collection, adorned with tassels, fringe and sheer panels make you want to lounge on a sunny wicker chair, next to your apricot orchard, wondering whether you should drink red or white wine for dinner. There are a variety of style options this coming spring that includes something to fit everyone’s taste. Bespoke trench coats, unstructured cover-ups, blinding neons, and subdued leather. So, dust off your flats and put the winter boots away, because spring has sprung.

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New Kids on the Block

With a nostalgic vibe, our spring street style shoot aims to capture 90’s street kid culture. While we grew up watching shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Full House and other classics, our models embodied 90’s spunk with their bright colors and retro ‘fits.

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Active Makeup: The Future of Beauty? Written by Samantha Barth

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Drugstore makeup brand Maybelline recently released a collaboration with athletic brand PUMA. The PUMA x Maybelline collection, designed to be “high-performance” and inspired by streetwear, launched on Ulta Beauty’s website in February and will be available in Ulta stores in March. With its minimalistic blushcolored packaging and products that are reflective of many current beauty trends, it is clear that this line is targeting a young, freshfaced and sleek vibe. This collection is comprised of a single highlighter, mascara, and a stick complexion product as well as eyeshadow stick duos and liquid lipsticks. These products are multitasking, claim to last for upwards of 16 hours and are designed for effortless application, making them supposedly perfect for an on-the-go gal. Drugstore brands can be late to the party when it comes to makeup trends, but the PUMA x Maybelline collection is clearly trying to appeal to current looks: their eyeshadows and face stick, which includes a blush and a face gloss, are cream-based; this product design reflects the glowy, natural makeup aesthetic that many young women across the internet desire. Additionally, the small shade range of the lipstick is comprised of tones that are dusty and warm– similar lip shades that were popular in the 90s and are now making a comeback. The lack of true pinks, reds, or nudes indicates a step away from classic, traditional glam.

Makeup brands, both drugstore and high end, are no stranger to collaborations. Beauty companies frequently develop product lines alongside beauty influencers, celebrities, artists and fashion designers. However, a collaboration with a brand like PUMA, that is known for its casual athletic apparel and footwear, is unconventional. Although bizarre, this type of athleisure-inspired makeup isn’t new. More recently, beauty brand Wet n Wild also launched its gym-friendly “PUMP” collection of locker room makeup, for which fitness Youtuber Blogilates is the spokesperson. However, makeup developed specifically for a busy, active lifestyle and for the gym can’t help but raise (perfectly-filled in) eyebrows. Is this an extension of the athleisure trend? An attempt to extend their target audience to busy millennial women who are increasingly aware that they don’t have to cake on a full face to feel confident? And, arguably most importantly, does this collection serve to empower women, or perpetuate harmful and sexist beauty standards?

a lipstick called “Unapologetic” or an eyeshadow called “Warrior”? Nevertheless, the gym already comes with a host of insecurities regarding appearance and performance for many people, especially women. The pressure to not only run fast and lift heavy, but to also wear makeup and look pretty while doing it, contributes to the toxicity and exclusivity of the gym environment. Regardless of the implications, it is clear that fitness is going glam. But will makeup-wearers and gym-goers be receptive to Maybelline and PUMA’s new line and the idea of active makeup as a whole? Perhaps more importantly, do these products perform as well as they claim, and will they hold up under strenuous activity? That is still to be determined.

With the popularization of chunky sneakers and designer leggings, it is clear that activewear is being worn both on the streets and in the gym; athletic wear is now chic. As fashion trends develop and emerge, trends in beauty must follow suit so people can coordinate their face makeup to their outfit (duh!). Perhaps the real purpose of these products is to fill the niche for people who still want to look made-up, but not to the point where their full face looks too fancy for their black workout leggings and white sneakers. Although one might expect that active makeup would have a more natural finish on the skin to match the casual street style of athleisure, Maybelline’s line includes pops of color, notably, their red and purple eyeshadow sticks. Although wearing athleisure, and thus active makeup, outside of the gym is clearly becoming a popular trend, wearing makeup to the gym seems less likely to catch on. The gym should be the one place where this beauty standard does not hold. The idea that women are expected to look pretty even when they’re sweaty and working out demonstrates how society still prioritizes womens’ looks over their physical strength and capabilities. Interestingly enough, the product names are empowering and connote action and accomplishment rather than looks. How can you not feel like a confident badass while wearing

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My Week Without Color Written and photographed by Jayne Frost

When I was younger, I was flipping through some fashion magazine, (confession: it was Seventeen Magazine), when I ran across an article discussing what to do when you feel stuck in a fashion rut. Years later, this article has completely slipped through my mind, except for one tip that still stands out in my memory: going a week without wearing any color. Since of the start of this semester, I have felt completely devoid of any fashion inspiration and became increasingly curious about that old article I once read. So, I decided to strip my closet of anything that wasn’t black or white for a week. Let me preface by saying that there is nothing I love more than wearing insane colors. Although, I resonate heavily with early 80s goth scene’s ideology, you would never know by my clothing choice. If I had to choose one dream outfit, it would be a hot-red t-shirt with a pair of matching pants, which is why I thought this week would be my personal hell. The first day was rough. Not only did I almost sleep through my only class, but my outfit was pure garbage thanks to me forgetting to wash the jeans I was going to wear. So I had to resort to my least favorite pants I own: a pair of stretchy black jeggings that I virtually only wear on my period. Really, it had nothing to do with the fact that I was wearing all black, but more to do with my association of the pants with bloating, cramps, irritability, plus all the other nonsense my period brings. Nonetheless, I hated that outfit.

After finally washing my clothes, the week started to turn around. I was starting to feel pretty alright about my outfits, but then disaster struck. By the second to last day of the week I ran out of ideas. I hated having to wear basically the same outfit seven days in a row. It started to feel like a uniform. I hate uniforms more than you could believe; they drain me of energy and creativity. Back in my Catholic school days, the only thing that made me feel like an individual was my socks and my hair, loopholes in the dress code. Everything else was heavily mandated by my school. We were all just a sea of replicates of each other. Just as that uniform made me question my individuality, so did the constant black jeans with white tops. I noticed over my week dressed entirely in mostly black that I started to feel like I was just fading into the background. This may seem trivial or even shallow, but for someone who has combated endless internal battles with my fashion identity, clothing has a big impact on my self-confidence. I have always been known as the best friend or sister to the welldressed kids. I’ve always had a weird style, but I kind of love that. I couldn’t really be that weird Jayne this week. This week taught me a lot of things about myself and how I define my self-confidence, but if I could boil it down, I would say that it taught me to appreciate my freedom in my fashion. Some days I feel completely devoid of any creative ideas for a cute outfit. After this experience, I think I’ll appreciate those days more because I get to decide what to wear.

Day two was a little better than the first day, but I was still too lazy to wash any of my other black jeans and ended up wearing the same period jeans that I hate, paired with a white turtleneck sweater. I’ve got to say, the only redeeming quality of that outfit was the comfort. The stretch of the jeans alongside my warm, fuzzy sweater was a dream come true. Hey, I might have felt ugly, but you best believe I was comfy.

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La SoirĂŠe

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At a high class dinner party, no one knows how the night will end. Dressed to the 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in evening eleganza with an old Parisian twist, our dinner party takes a turn where things start to get a little weird and dogs are wearing handerchiefsâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Room Of Their Own Written and photographed by Paula Jurado

On the fourth floor of Harkness, juniors Claudia Slifka and Erik Grant live in a cozy double, overlooking the Arboretum and Admissions Office. Both returning from their semesters abroad, Slifka and Grant decided to live with each other to create a space where all of their friends could reconnect and feel at home once again at Conn. As huge fans of home decorating, the two had no problem adding pieces that would best represent their personalities. Grant, a fan of eccentric and unique decorations, brought items from both his home and trip abroad to the new double. Above his bed and around the room are posters and small art fixtures from

places ranging from Argentina to Madrid. As for Slifka, who prefers softer and lush decor, she brought lights, pillows and blankets from stores such as Urban Outfitters, Etsy and Pottery Barn to their room to foster a warm and inviting environment. Incorporating pieces from their personal homes and countries theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve traveled to, their dorm room encapsulates both of their free spirits, while also making a space that inspires a sense of familiarity. Near the closet, there is a neon sign that says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stay Wild,â&#x20AC;? and a variety of potted plants lining their window- that hands-down has the best view of the sunset at Conn!

To tie in all the individual pieces in the room, the two added a blue couch. Despite living on the fourth floor, Claudia and Erik put in the work (with the help of several friends) to carry the couch up four flights of stairs. This sofa is what ultimately makes their double a communal space and room the designated hang-out spot. Much like their friendship, their complimentary yet opposing styles work together in synergy to create what is now their home.

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Creative Layouts Cover

Quinlan Low

Table of Contents

Nadia Bednarczuk

Letter from the Editors

Isabelle Cookson

Snack Attack

Ezra Norris

Spring Jacket Trends

Ezra Norris

New Kids on the Block

Isabelle Cookson

Active Makeup

Quinlan Low

My Week Without Color

Nadia Bednarczuk and Isabelle Cookson

Paris Photoshoot

Quinlan Low

A Room of Their Own

Ezra Norris

Room of their Own

Ezra Norris and Isabelle Cookson

Credits

Isabelle Cookson and Quinlan Low

Back Cover

Isabelle Cookson

Photoshoot Credits Photography

Models:

New Kids on the Block Christian Carr-Locke: Inside front cover, 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 12, 14 Sydney Lamb: 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, Back cover

New Kids on the Block Ian McAleer, Nick Laezza, Kaya Blumenthal-Rothchild, Hannah Pozen, Elena Erdekian, Halle Palledres

La Soiree Helen Fulmer: 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, Credits Sydney Lamb: Cover, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38

La Soiree Mary Kate Fox, Jade Hui, Maja McCabe, Peri Hummel, Sterling Rowe, Dishane Luximon

Makeup & Hair Cal Nadeau, Samantha Barth

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