Twenty Something February 2013
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Bethany Young Editor-in-Chief Co-Creative Director Photographer
Kelsey Self Fashion Director Co-Creative Director Stylist
Sarah Ethridge Music Writer
Denver Duncan Feature Writer
Meagan Owen Feature Writer
Chad & Mellisa Cosper Videography DCMGMT Creative, Inc.
Jeff Ragan Health Writer
Jeanne Young Copy Editor
Whitney Lynn Feature Writer
Emily Davis Decor Writer
TRIBUTORS
Fashion
Fashion
Spring Trends
As I gear up to head to the Big Apple for New York Fall Fashion Week in February to report on fall trends, I can’t let us just skip right over spring! Spring trends for 2013 are some of my favorite mainly because I, personally, was not a fan of the pastels in spring 2012 (somewhere, Fashion Editor Kelsey Self is gasping). But out with the old and in with the new! As here are my top five favorite spring trends this year: Black and White Oh, could it get any easier? When I logged into Pinterest in September and saw this (now semi-famous) picture from the Oscar deLa Renta show, I knew bold black and white was back. It has now trickled down to stores like J. Crew and Zara with some of their items currently in their stores. I am a huge fan of this J. Crew striped, sequin tee (they have it in black and white polka dot as well if stripes aren’t your scene). Basically, you have some black in your closet; you have some white in there as well. Mix the two in some color blocking or mix up some patterns and you are on point!
Lightweight Leather I see this being more of an early spring item, as I don’t know how well leather translates in May here in Oklahoma. But a touch of this fabric in different places can take you from maybe cotton and boring to interesting in a snap! You don’t have to go all Ross (from TV’s FRIENDS) in full leather pants to make this look happen!
Bright, Vibrant, Cool Hues I for one could not be more thrilled that Pantone’s color of the year is emerald. In 2012 I embraced the orange-tangerine movement with blonde hair, I switched teams to the reds for 2013, which makes me an insta-fan of anything green. Green has its place, but here in OK I know you all are excited that royal blue also belongs on this trend. Thunder fans alike will have just another excuse to add some more blue into their wardrobe.
Frill Think of fresh curls that spring back to place after you have tugged on them… I am talking about this kind of bounce. Something full of life and a trend you can basically take as far as you want to. Maybe it’s just a blouse with an interesting flouncy neckline or a big peplum on a skirt? Don’t be afraid to add it a little or maybe daringly, add it a lot!
Sheer Fabrics This was actually my favorite trend of 2012 and it is here to stay (thank goodness!) So layer up that tulle or chiffon and float on into spring with ease!
Written by Meagan Owen
Fashion
Awards Season Fashion
The Oscars. The SAGS. The Golden Globes. When it comes to high profile award shows, fashion is the talk of the town. Couture-like and glamorous gowns are what fashionistas are really interested in seeing. People flock to their television screens to get a glimpse of what stars are wearing on the Red Carpet. Watching Hollywood’s most famous stars on the awards’ Red Carpet is not only an event, but is a season for hard-core fashion lovers. This is called awards season. When it comes to fashion, the stars are expected to be on their A game. Award shows take place throughout the year. Whether it be for movies, theater, or television, award shows are a popular part of television programming. The most recognizable ones, like the Oscars and Golden Globes, take place during the first couple of months of the year. The Golden Globes start the season off, followed by other shows such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAGs) and the Academy Awards. If you think about that gorgeous, strong shoulder sparkling gown worn by Anne Hathaway in 2011, or that purple dress worn by Natalie Portman when she won her Oscar that same year, they were worn at one of these shows. An interesting fact about award show fashion is that most of the gowns that are worn by the stars are usually borrowed. Celebrity stylists request certain looks from designers in which they feel their clients will look great. Fashion on the Red Carpet during award season has been popular in both the past and the present. Before Anne and Natalie were defining their status as Red Carpet icons, iconic stars like Grace Kelly were already dressing the part decades past. Kelly’s green gown that she wore to the Oscars is considered a memorable gown in award show history. If you are a Red Carpet watcher like me, you have probably noticed that some stars wear the same designer over and over again. Actress Renee Zellweger usually wears gowns by designer Carolina Herrera. Natalie Portman is a popular celebrity client to the design house of Rodarte. However, stars of the past originated star-designer combos. Stars like Marlene Dietrich and Audrey Hepburn were known for their close relationships with some of the most famous designers in fashion history. Awards season brings some of the most glamorous looks of fashion right to your television screen. If swooning over those gorgeous and couture-like gowns is your thing, tuning in during awards season is a great idea. One can even get her own gown inspiration from a SAG or Academy Awards Red Carpet. You have the chance to not only see wonderful creations, but you also have the opportunity to be introduced to both well-known and up-and-coming fashion designers of this era. Written by Whitney Lynn
Beauty
Nude
Happy New Year!! I was super icky sick last month so it is great to be back talking shop with everybody! While on rest, I was able to research some upcoming trends for spring and the most prevalent trend right now is nakedness. Nude lips, eyes, and nails are all the rage on the runways and it is in every makeup and nail polish collection coming out! In Oklahoma, we like color, so this nude thing can be kind of tricky. I decided to put together a little ‘how to’ on the nude eye to help a girl out. I like doing the modern eye or as some refer to it, the smoky eye. Just because it is a smoky eye does not mean it is dark and heavy. It is all in the way you apply it. So let’s get started! It is all about the prep. So let’s start with an eye shadow primer. This is uber important because not only will it even out any discolorations and unevenness your eyelids may have, it helps your shadow last much longer. We love to use our house brand MUB beauty’s sha-liner to start. This product is also water and crease proof, making your shadow all day wearable. I use a light color named Champagne Wishes all over the lid from lash to eyebrow. Next take a medium flat color, and place it along the lashes and up towards the brow bone (usually above the crease). Then take the “smoke” color, whether it is a dark green, plum, grey, black, or chocolate and smooth it over the lashes towards the outer corner of the eye. At the outer corner, make a little V with the points going toward the lashes and the other up to the crease/brow bone area. Blend, blend, blend and you have the beginnings of the nude modern eye. Now it is time to line, smudge and highlight. Using a very dark chocolate or black, apply eyeliner all along the top lashes. You can make this as thin or as thick as you want. You can even go over it in liquid eyeliner, if you want, for a more dramatic look. You can line the bottom as light or as heavy as you like then smudge it out. Inside the inner eye use a little highlighter to create a little brightness. Remember to blend, blend, blend. I hope this helps you get in the groove for spring looks, plus now you know how to do a smoky, I mean, modern eye. Written by Alex Mendez-Kelley Owner of The MakeUp Bar
Decor
Powder Bath Planning
Powder rooms are one of my favorite rooms in any house. It might seem easy to not give these rooms a second thought, but they really are a great place to take some design risks! A lot of the great powder rooms I’ve seen include three distinct design elements: Pattern, sconces and homey furnishings. Pattern Powder baths are an awesome place to have pattern on the walls! Wallpapering or stenciling is really fun, but committing to it can be a big decision. Since powder baths are generally small and not a lot of time of spent there, they are a great place to add this design element! Sconces Fancy lighting is a perfect way to take any room to the next level. As not a lot of light is needed in powder baths, sconces are often a beautiful choice! Homey furnishings Powder rooms aren’t generally used like traditional bathrooms. Because of this you can add furnishings that wouldn’t be appropriate or useful in a regular bathroom. Plushy rugs, ginger jars, art pieces… the sky is really the limit!
xoxo, Emily
Photo credits: Andrea Schumacher, Ashley Whittaker Design, Natalie Clayman Interior Design
Fashion
Vintage Chic Photography:Bethany Young Hair & Makeup: The MakeUp Bar Styling: Kelsey Self Clothing: Gil’s Model: Trang C of Brink Model Management Llc
Feature
Kiss-O-Gram
Who remembers “Kiss-o-grams” from middle school!?! (I do, I do!!!) They either excited emotions you never knew you had in your pre/ongoing journey through puberty, or they struck fear up your opposite-sex-hating spine. A Kiss-o-gram could make or break your entire year! One of the cruelest aspects of a Kiss-o-gram was the manner in which they were delivered. Maybe you received all of yours in one big drop off in first period English, or you might have your fragile preteen emotions strung along all day by them trickling in hour after hour. I prefer the first method, the “bulk delivery”. Nothing feels better than hearing your name called over and over in social studies, and proving to your entire class that yes, indeed, eight people may or may not have a crush on you. Even if you may (or may not) have sent one to yourself from a secret admirer. (I would bet a hundred Pogs I’m not the only one who did this to boost his romantic stats). No one has to know all the details of the sender. That, friends, is the beauty of the Kiss-o-gram. The single act of you boldly, or anonymously, sending your love to the opposite sex by purchasing them two Heresy’s Kisses, incased in red tulle, and tied to a pink card with a personalized message on it, was monumental in your advancement for all future relationships. It’s a pivotal moment in your older ‘relationship-having’ self ’s life. What I did not appreciate, though, was receiving one in every class. The delayed method. This poses a few problems that can’t be covered up by the “bulk delivery” scenario. The first problem with this is ... since you only receive one in each class, the identity of the sender can cause you to break out in a cold sweat. It could be from the hottest person in school, who you’ve had a crush on for the entire year. Everyone already knows about your crush, so when you get it, read it and melt, you can never live it down! Second, you could receive one so far out of left field from a girl who eats her own hair, that by the end of the day everyone in your school, due to your so-called “friends”, thinks you are married to her! It’s much easier to hide that one down on the bottom of a pile when people are asking who sent one to you. Another bonus in receiving all of your Kiss-o-grams at once is it’s easier to hide your facial expressions of delight or disgust from others watching you like a hawk around the room. Especially the girl who eats her own hair. Did I mention a girl liked me who ate her own hair? With all this being said, I think we should reinstitute a Kiss-o-gram for adults. Maybe on Facebook? Maybe at your work or college? But in a way to bring back a little bit of that innocent fun and excitement to St. Valentines Day. This would be for all of you out there who want to dig down to that same courage their fifth grade self had and put it all on the line. The act of expressing ones feelings with an actual face to face consequence, good or bad, fail or triumph. Live or die by what you wrote on the gram, knowing you’ll see that person later that day. Just a thought. Show someone you love them this month. Love always, Denver Duncan
Feature
Combining the musical magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein, an elegant performance space and some of Oklahoma City’s all-time favorite performers, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will celebrate 50 years with Some Enchanted Evening at the Plaza Theatre, January 30 through February 16. We sat down with four of the cast members to find out more about the show and what you can expect.
involved with such a great Regional Theatre while they celebrate their monumental birthday is a dream and I am so humbled to have been chosen to help spread the joy of this celebration! It is a neat experience to feel a part of history and I am thrilled that I am here! What is your most memorable experience with Lyric Theatre over the years that you have performed for them? One of the greatest memories I have had was during “Bye Bye Birdie” this summer. It was the day we moved into the Civic Center to space out the show. I remember walking through the stage door and heading out onto the stage. It was an overwhelming feeling of joy when I stood on that stage looking out into the house. I felt part of something great, and big, and important. It’s a vision I probably will never forget.
Tell us about your preparation for Some Enchanted Evening, and a little bit about your role in the show. What I have loved the most is being able to work with such rich music and lyrics. There Ethan Spell : Will is a reason why Rodgers & Hammerstein Some Enchanted Evening is a are among the greats. Their work is so real celebration of the 50th anniverand sincere. That is the most important goal sary season of Lyric Theatre. How does it feel to be a part of of this show: to bring to life these words such a monumental celebration? and keep them extremely sincere and believable within the actors’ and directors’ It has been such an amazing experience getting to be part of the Lyric family. Being interpretations. That in itself has been the
toughest part. Every word that is in each song is there for a reason, so my preparation was first to learn these words and then to put it to music and keep the text alive. I am playing Will who is the “song and dance” man, of sorts. Within this revue I get the opportunity to sing a of couple songs that wouldn’t normally be in my repertoire, which is an exciting endeavor. Will serves as the lighthearted and fresh-faced love interest.
How does it feel to be a part of such a monumental celebration for Lyric? My first show here at Lyric was “The King and I” in 1983, so this is a very special and sentimental year for me. I have literally grown up on the Lyric stage and really consider this place a second family. This is an exceptional year to be a part of and, as always, it is a real honor every time I step on the Lyric stage.
What can patrons expect when they come to see Some Enchanted Evening? Boy, they are in for a treat! I share the stage with four of the most talented performers and I get to sing Rodgers & Hammerstein music every night. Who could ask for anything more? It is a lovely evening that will warm the soul and make the heart happy. From the extraordinary lighting and set design to the gorgeous costumes, it is like eye candy to watch. And then when you have these lovely people performing such classic and beloved music, there really isn’t a better time to be had.
What is your most memorable experience with Lyric Theatre over the years that you have performed for them? Well considering this is my 20th show with Lyric theatre, I have many, many memories, but I would have to say the most memorable for me was portraying Maria in “West Side Story.” The first time I did the role was in 1992; I was just entering my sophomore year at UCO and was so thrilled to have the opportunity to sing such an amazing score! Then when I came back and portrayed the role again in 2000, it was an even richer experience since I had already played the role previously. Joel Levine conducted and the story is so beautiful…. it was just an amazing experience! Tell us about your preparation for Some Enchanted Evening. Even though it is Rodgers and Hammerstein music, some of the shows I have never performed, so there was actually much more music prep than one might expect. Also, this is such a unique show because it gives the opportunity for each actor to sing repertoire that we might not otherwise ever have the chance to sing.
Heather Geery : Anna
What do you think patrons will get when they come to see Some Enchanted Evening? A really beautiful show highlighting beautiful music and wonderful local talent. Also
in lieu of the 50th year celebration they will have the opportunity to see a surprise featured past performer from the Lyric stage incorporated into the show...it is truly special!
Jamie Buxton : Nellie How do you feel about being a part of such a monumental celebration for Lyric? Performing the opening show of the 50th anniversary of Lyric is a huge honor. My professors at UCO, Carveth Osterhaus, Kay Creed, and Tamara Long, were part of the original 1963 season, so it is exciting to be a small part of that great legacy. We have some big shoes to fill! What is your most memorable experience with Lyric Theatre over the years that you have performed for them? My senior year of high school, I was cast as Chava in “Fiddler on the Roof,” but the show was at the same time as my show choir’s trip to London. I was devastated. Everyone told me that Lyric would “understand” if I didn’t do the show, but I knew in my heart that that was what I was supposed
to do. So, against the advice of almost everyone I knew, I accepted the job, and my mother chaperoned the London trip in my place. I still look back amazed at that decision, and that my parents let me! But to finally be a part of the theatre I had watched for so many years, singing “Matchmaker” with Beth Adele and Amy Eschman, and doing scenes with just me and Jonathan Beck Reed--I couldn’t imagine anything better. I’ve since been to London, and it’s pretty great, but Lyric will always hold my heart. Tell us about your preparation for Some Enchanted Evening, and about your role in the show. I feel like I’ve been indirectly prepping for “Some Enchanted Evening” my whole life! My dad had a book of piano music called ‘The Songs of Oscar Hammerstein II,’ and as soon as I could play well enough, I would flip through the book and pick out the melodies of my favorite songs and the ones I didn’t know. As a singer, the melodies of Rodgers are incomparable, but Hammerstein’s lyrics are what fuel the acting. I get a kick out of figuring out why in “Cockeyed Optimist,” Nellie could “appear more intelligent and smart,” instead of just more intelligent: what he meant by “smart” then; and whether in “In My Own Little Corner,” he meant for “Milan” to be a literal rhyme with “Japan.” I love that stuff! Nellie in “South Pacific” is one of my dream roles, so it’s been fun creating a new character arc as homage to her. What do you think patrons can expect when they come to see Some Enchanted Evening? Since it’s an evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein music, beautiful music by great singers is a given. But I think audiences will really love the duet of the two baby grand pianos. The arrangements are based on the original musical scores with Brian
Hamilton’s piano playing the main piano accompaniment and Mary Brozina’s playing the orchestral fills. Also, Ashley Wells and Matthew Sipress have done a great job of making the piece come alive visually. There are also some great comedic moments, especially in the second act.... Without giving too much away, I’ll just say that the show is sure to entertain!
many things about the run of that show that were significant to me: It was the first time for me to perform on the Civic Center stage since my dance recitals as a small child, I shared a stage with a Tony award winner, and I sat down to lunch breaks with someone I had watched as the Beast on Broadway when I was first becoming passionate about music theatre. I’m a pretty sentimental person, so that one production alone was immensely meaningful to me. Tell us about your preparation for Some Enchanted Evening, and a little bit about your role in the show. The first thing I did in preparing for the show was I sat down and took a completely fresh look at the lyrics, and considered how they relate to me personally. It’s been a really great journey since the first rehearsal - the more we worked the show, the more I would find within the text. My character’s name is Julie - she is sweet and passionate with a great amount of underlying spunk!
Melissa Griffith : Julie How does it feel to be a part of such a monumental celebration for Lyric? I am deeply honored to be with Lyric Theatre as they celebrate such an incredible journey. Knowing the history of the theatre’s growth, it’s quite moving and exhilarating to be part of something so amazing, and even more so to be included in continuing the tradition. What is your most memorable experience with Lyric Theatre over the years that you have performed for them? The most memorable experience I’ve had with Lyric Theatre so far has been the production of “Call Me Madam.” There were
What can patrons expect when they come to see Some Enchanted Evening? All of the music within the show is so well known, and can be easily associated to the show from which it came. With that said, I think the most amazing aspect of this show, for both the performers and the audience, is experiencing these pieces away from the context of their shows. Five performers are offering themselves whole-heartedly through the words and music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It’s fun, it’s sincere and it’s incredibly charming!
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Music
What We’re Li Album of the Month: June 2009, Toro Y Moi
I first wrote about Toro Y Moi A.K.A. Chaz Bundick in May 2011 when I was obsessed with his song “Blessa.” Being an active musician since 2007, Toro Y Moi has been an ever-changing project for this 26-year-old. First being identified with the iconic “chillwave” movement of the summer of 2010, Bundick has evolved from a dreamy electronic wonder to a more retro-acoustic sound that reminds me of a Simon and Garfunkel / Stevie Wonder lovechild. This album, June 2009, captures that journey of his when he was first recording music as a fresh college graduate from University of South Carolina. The exhibition of such talent at quite a young age undoubtedly must be shared with his listeners, no matter how delayed. Songs like “Best Around” and “Take the L to Leave” scream a ‘70s disco groove, but before it starts to seem redundant, the album takes on an edge with more electronic and hip-hop influences. “Drive South” and “Talamak” are perfect examples of that blend of retro electronic and the chillwave we all know and love from this artist. June 2009 ends in an acoustic, angelic sort of way with acoustic representations, which only seem appropriate for a vulnerable illustration of talent for Toro Y Moi.
istening To...
Song of the Month: “Load Your Eyes - Star Slinger’s Load Your 808 Mix,” by I Break Horses Thank goodness for Spotify radio. It has given me the pleasure of learning about new artists and songs that I probably wouldn’t have known otherwise. I learned of I Break Horses with their single “Load Your Eyes” and was immediately attracted to its bass appeal and layering progression. Maria Lindén, the singer of this Swedish duo, balances out the deep percussion with her sweet echolike vocals. Fredrick Balck is responsible for all of the instrumentals and for creating almost a pulselike drum rhythm, which serves as the backbone for this song. Naturally though, as for any decent song out there, it had to be remixed by someone else. Star Slinger, a DJ based out of Manchester, UK tends to make good songs great and certainly did so with “Load Your Eyes.” Remixing for other bands like Broken Social Scene and Washed Out, he has been improving others work since 2010. I know that I have a tendency to like and share a lot of electronic music, but this really is fantastic.
Artist of the Month: The Neighbourhood
The Neighbourhood was revealed to me through their single, “Sweater Weather.” Personally, it’s my favorite of their singles, but this experimental rock band is one of L.A.’s newest retro buzz bands. Rapidly making their mark, The Neighbourhood can somehow soothe you and make you want to dance. They resemble bands like Purity Ring, Oberhofer and Givers with their detailed orchestration but at times gives off a hip-hop vibe. Other singles like “Female Robbery” and “Let It Go” are noteworthy songs to check out. These guys are just getting started and only have 18 songs available for listening. Be patient and keep your eyes peeled, because I have a feeling we’ll be seeing more of them soon. Written by Sarah Ethridge
Fashion
Photography:Bethany Young Hair & Makeup: The MakeUp Bar Styling: Kelsey Self Clothing: Gil’s Models: Alex E and Joe S of Brink Model Management Llc
Valentine
Health
Write Your Life Story
Sadly, most people go through life haphazardly - aimless, random, and dependent on chance. At the core of haphazardly we have the word hazard. The definition of hazard is: an unavoidable danger or risk, even though often foreseeable. So piecing this together, most people living aimlessly will only leave them with unavoidable danger, even though they can see that’s where that path leads. And why is living randomly dangerous? It’s dangerous because you are not making the most of the one life you’ve been given. It’s dangerous because there is a ZERO chance random living ends up in the life of your dreams. Ladies and gentleman, you only live once. One time. Don’t leave it up to chance and take the proven path that only ends in danger, despair, and a sub-par life. Let’s live a better way. The best way. A way where everything we do is aimed at a glorious life of our dreams. A way where this life of our dreams becomes the reality we live day in and day out. To begin your ideal life journey you have to know what dream you are aiming for. You can do that by imagining what your perfect life would look like and writing your life story. You are the author and main character of the story of your life. You have complete freedom and full control on how the story unfolds. Every day is a new page of opportunity to write something excellent. Here are a few questions to think about when writing your life story:
What do you want your life to say after it’s over? What legacy do you want to leave? If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do? Who would you be? What type of person are you? Happy, loving, giving, hard working? Or moody, selfish, and lazy? What is your ideal spouse like?
Every great story is made of great characters. The two most important keys to great characters and classic stories are: Find your passions. What do you love to do? What makes you feel most alive? How do you best like to spend your time? Find your purpose. Who were you created to be? How can you best use your passions, skills, and strengths? Every great story has a main character that passionately pursues something bigger than his or her self, something they are inspired by and are willing to give their life for. Do you have this? Take some quiet time and think about your passions, purpose, and what a storybook life to you would look like. Don’t rush, as nothing else matters if we can’t clearly focus on what we are moving towards. Once established, write it down. Put it on your wall or desk and review two times daily. Align your actions on whether they move you closer to fulfilling the purpose of your story. Lastly, remember this is your life. Don’t ever let someone else take the pen and try and write it for you. Written by Jeff Ragan Founder of Kize Concepts Inc. www.KizeConcepts.com
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