OCTOBER 2020
ISSUE 02
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CONTENTS FEATURES INTRODUCTION 3 Check Us Out 4 Meet the Team
INTERVIEWS
13 Beauty Standards Poem 14 Halloween Costume Ideas
6 Bengali 8 Punjab 10 Gujrati 11 Muslim 12 Bengali Muslim
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Carolyn You Artist
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Interviews
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Bengali
Can you tell us about yourself? My name is Shomdeepta. I'm 17 years old, in grade 12, and I'm from a Bengali household. I love performing arts, reading, and writing. How would you describe your fashion style? My fashion style is pretty basic and common. I mostly pick whatever looks good on me, I don't have anything in particular. My go-to look would be comfortable jeans, a t-shirt, and an unbuttoned shirt with accessories or a Kurti over jeans. What inspires your outfits and fashion sense? Is there anyone you look up to? My outfits and fashion sense mostly come from my comfort. I wear almost everything: traditional and western. My inspiration has always been Sabrina Carpenter. She teaches me how efficiently a simple t-shirt can be styled.
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What are your favorite apparel stores? Shein was one of my favorites. Zinc London is my go-to store for westerns. I'm obsessed with Boho and indo-western looks, and W has the best designs for me in Kurtis and Anarkali. They are the most elegant pieces ever. What colors do you like to wear the most? Black colors! Do you think that there are diverse styles in your area? Very! India itself is so diverse with culture. All my friends belong to various cultures.
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How does school or work influence the way you dress? My style is basic for most events. However, for professional events, I go for a different style.
Is there a story behind your fashion and stylistic choices? What does it reveal about you? My sense of styling depicts my comfort and effortlessness. Also, body shaming issues have always been prevalent in most teenage girls and I've been one of them. However, I soon recovered and discovered my own sense of style that I would never feel ashamed of. How do you come up with ideas for creating nice outfits that can empower you? I reuse all my clothes in different ways to create various looks.
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What advice would you give to teens and youths who are trying to express their individuality through fashion, finding their own style, and tools to feel confident in what they wear? There is no trend that you need to follow; don’t wear pieces just because your peers wear them. Only wear clothes that you feel comfortable and good in. Finding your own style comes with age, experiences, and from the people you are influenced by. Surround yourself with good vibes and try to listen to your heart. You don't need a glam outfit all the time. You can use accessories to turn a simple look into something chić.
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Punjab
Can you tell us about yourself? Hi, I am Simarjeet, a fun, loving, passionate, and carefree girl. I love to explore and travel around the world. Different cultural and social lifestyle of others interests me. How would you describe your fashion style? I wear anything that's comfortable! What inspires your outfits and fashion sense? Is there anyone you look up to? Comfort is my top priority. I always look up to different bloggers and celebrities for upcoming fashion trends. How does school or work influence the way you dress? Different organizations have different dress code. In school, they have a specific uniform dress code. However, in work, I need to dress in formal attire.
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What are your favorite apparel stores? For western apparel, Zara & H&M. For ethnic apparel, Kalki fashion and July. Specifically for Punjabi attire, Milan and Sansa. What colors and patterns do you like to wear the most? I like solids more than prints. My favorite colors are grey, black, and peach. However, whenever I want to wear Punjabi outfits, I look for bright colors with small prints. Do you think that there are diverse styles in your area? Yes. Of course!
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How do you come up with ideas for creating nice outfits that can empower you? I always like to mix and match my outfits to curate my own style.
Punjab
Is there a story behind your fashion and stylistic choices? What does it reveal about you? I don’t believe in one particular way of styling. I always try to update myself according to the current trends. My style varies as per the places I am about to visit. If it’s a cultural function, I prefer wearing a traditional dress. In my case, I would wear a proper patiyala suit. However, if I am supposed to attend a formal event, I would dress in formal office attire.
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What advice would you give to teens and youths who are trying to express their individuality through fashion, finding their own style, and tools to feel confident in what they wear? I would say to wear anything that's comfortable. I totally agree with the proverb, "Dress to impress". However we should not only focus on impressing others but to express as well. Express your personality! We should try to keep ourselves updated with the trends but also remember to not follow them blindly. Choose your own style by mixing and matching to confidently rule the world.
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Gujrati Can you tell us about yourself? Hi! I am Dhruvi, a 17 year old, living in Kolkata. I am a Vaishnav Gujarati by culture. I am extremely proud of my culture. The dresses in my culture are also very bright, flowy, and beautiful! How would you describe your fashion style? My fashion style usually consists of comfortable and bright clothes. I think originality is the key for having a good fashion sense. I like to experiment with unique choices and colors of clothes. Something that depicts my personality and mood is what I choose to wear. I usually like clothes that are handmade since I am highly attached to my culture. What inspires your outfits and fashion sense? Is there anyone you look up to? My outfits are highly inspired by my friends, accomplices, and celebrities. When I see unique clothing on others, it instantly catches my attention. I definitely look up to Deepika Padukone for her style and the way she carries her outfit with sheer grace.
What are you favorite apparel stores? Some of my favorite Apparel stores are H&M and Forever 21. What colors and patterns you like the most? The colors I like the most are Yellow, Red, Tan, and Maroon. Some of my favorite patterns are polka dots and checkers. Do you think that there are diverse styles in your area? Absolutely! There is utter diversity in my locality; each person holds a different kind of culture and their styles varies. Nevertheless, each variety blends in to form a union. How does school or work influence the way you dress? School has an influence on us. When we talk about some new trends and styles with our friends, we immediately get influenced. It may not influence my style that much but I certainly do make some changes here and there to make myself look more presentable.
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Is there a story behind your fashion and stylistic choices? What does it reveal about you? There might not be a specific story behind my style but I would say that I have had a certain kind of evolution. My parents used to pick outfits for me. Now, I have the freedom to choose my own clothes. My clothes usually reveal that I'm a free spirited and a jolly person. How do you come up with ideas for creating nice outfits that can empower you? Ideas and inspirations are usually provided by social media. I would say that social media has a big impact on the way I dress. I try to improvise with what I have to create interesting and unique outfits. What advice would you give to teens and youths who are trying to impress their individuality through fashion, finding their own style, and tools to feel confident in what the wear? Originality is key! Wear what you feel the most confident in. When you look good, you naturally feel good. Wear expressive colors and style yourself the way you feel most comfortable in. And finally, top it all with a smile!
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Muslim Can you tell us about yourself? I can be quiet. However, I am friendly with everyone. I like to be angry and unclear sometimes. I also like mystical things and animals, especially cats! How would you describe your fashion style? I would say elegant! I love to wear European and Bollywood styles. What inspires your outfits and fashion sense? Is there anyone you look up to? My outfits are mostly inspired by Hijab clothes. That's because I want to combine my culture with the current trends. I look up to a Hijab model, Halima, because of the way she makes Hijabs look gracefully and elegant.
Is there a story behind your fashion and stylistic choices? What does it reveal about you? Of course, it reveals about my culture, my personalities, and shows that I have a distinct fashion style. How do you come up with ideas for creating nice outfits that can empower you? I come up my outfits by looking at designs and clothes created by fashion designers from around the world. What advice would you give to teens and youths who are trying to impress their individuality through fashion, finding their own style, and tools to feel confident in what they wear? Don't be shy to embrace your culture and the traditional clothes!
How does school or work influence the way you dress? I would tend to dress more modest. What colors and patterns do you like to wear the most? Rainbow colors and curvy patterns. Do you think that there are diverse styles in your area? Definitely!
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Bengali Muslim Is there a story behind Can you tell us about yourself? your fashion and stylistic Hi I am Shirin, a sophomore in high school. choices? What does it reveal about I hope to become a lawyer in the future. you? I don't like to wear bright colors because that makes How would you describe your fashion style? me look really extroverted which I am not. I My fashion sense is classy, elegant and wear clothes that can make me feel formal. sophisticated. I also enjoy upcycling I like looking through Pinterest. I am my old clothes to be sustainable. mostly inspired by plain and light colors. For eastern wear, I like satin and net fabrics.
What advice would you give to teens who are trying to feel What are your favorite apparel stores? My favorite stores are Pantaloons, Myntra, confident in what they wear? Westside, and Shein. Don't overdo or What colors and patterns do you like to under do yourself. wear the most? I like plain fabrics and plain colors. My favorite colors to wear are Maroon, Black, and White. For fabric, I like floral prints. How does school or work influence the way you dress? My school has a uniform so it does not influence my style.
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Beauty Standards By Sanchi Stop breathing! Hey, you look a bit fat today! Oh! You have gained some weight? Start exercising... And you look so pale too. Look at those pores! Honey, you have dark circles. Did you not get enough sleep? Aww, what an acne sweetheart! Apply some concealer! Ah! you have gotten blackheads too? Get something done, no? Try some home mixtures or put on some makeup. Darling, you ain't pretty Why don't you try something new! Get a contour stick, for your double chin. Oh, you got a new hair cut? Isn't it too short? And that scar! Better hide it, honey!
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Halloween Costume Ideas
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Bob Ross
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The Shining Twins
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Vampire
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Annabelle a white net long sleeve frock.
Witch a blue frill top, a black net top, and a red checked skirt with black boots.
Zombie a ripped sweater along with a black net stockings.
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