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CONTRIBUTORS
Anna Editor-in-Chief <Undeniably Anna> Hunter
Katelyn
Advice Columnist <Prep on a Budget>
Gracey
Writer <Seersucker & Stripes>
Frannie
Writer <Stripes & Peonies>
Writer <The Blonde Prep>
Nancy
Natalie
Writer <Fancy Nancista>
Writer <The PDX Prepster>
Meredith
Writer <Endlessly Elegant>
Ajah
Writer <Lenon CotĂŠ>
Hello there! With Spring comes new beginnings, and I am so happy to present to you all Undeniable Magazine.
This project started in the
are a part of one of those new
beginning of April, and with the
beginnings this season brings.
work and collaboration of so many
Hopefully it has started to
wonderful people, we were able to
warm up in your part of the world,
have an amazing success for our
and you are able to spend most of
final product.
your days outside in the sun, with
When I realized how many
beautiful flowers blooming all
interesting and talented people are
around.
in the blogging community, and how
Read about the newest
everyone has so much to offer, I was
trends, see some beautiful pictures,
amazed.
and learn some ways to stay healthy
In late March-early April, I
and fit.
reached out to some of my favorite
I hope you enjoy our first
gals who run beautiful blogs, and
issue, and that you stay awhile!
with their support and hard work
You can look forward to our next
Undeniable Magazine was born.
months issue, and if you have any
This issue, we are focusing
interest in being a part of our team,
the commencement of Spring. It
feel free to email us any time!
seemed to be only fitting, since we
Anna
Editor-in-Chief
Fashion
8 10
Shopping List
12
Frannieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Picks
14
Stylish Budgeting
18
Spring Must-Haves
22
Fashion for a Cause
Spring â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 Trends
Beauty
Fitness
24
DIY Hairstyle
28
Be Fit
26
Spring Beauty Essentials
30
Fitness Picks
32
Get in Shape for Summer
Food
Home+Travel
art+Media
34
Spruce up your Home for Spring
44
Strawberry Lemonade
46
Spring Music
36
Spring Cleaning
45
Tabouleh Salad
48
Top Apps
38
FEATURE:
49
Spring Reads
50
T.V Finales
51
Movie Premieres
52
Gallery Trips
42
Kara Roselund May Wanderlust
Spring
Navy Casual Necklace // Glasses // Book // T-shirt // Shorts // Shoes
Shopping
Beach-Pool Chic Glasses // Purse // Dress // Sandals // Watch
Spring â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 Couture
Spring means a lot of things in the fashion world: another fashion week, a new season with a new color palette, and lots of new trends. In general, spring is just new. Fresh blooms and crisp air all emphasize the role fashion plays during this fun season. This spring, you can be sure Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have you covered with the essentials, decked in the colors of the season, and up-to-date on the most wearable trends, straight
Image via Arthur Elgort
from the runway.
Trends: Pastels are one spring staple that never seem to cease year after year. The best thing about pastels is each and every connoisseur's ability to customize their palette to their own specific style. Whether you prefer to don a peach, periwinkle, or pale pink, all shades of pastels fit for spring. In addition, pastels are being worn with metallics and bright whites this season. Crop tops were so last season, literally, yet the fad couldn’t seem to leave too soon without a chic farewell in the realm of jackets. Cropped jackets are big this spring, perfect for covering up in chilly weather, but cool enough to show style and give off that springy vibe. As well as any spring jacket, this season’s staple is seen styled dressy, casual, and even with business attire for a fun twist. Finally, something new and a little risky; the shift blouse is a boxy staple for spring 2014, nodding our hats off to our friends from the 50’s. It was a long winter, and I can guarantee you’re not alone if you don’t feel too in shape after being bundled in sweaters and layers for the past few months. The shift blouse is calling our names to add a chic and effortless twist to any simple outfit.
Essentials: This season it’s important to stock your closet with sporty, “borrowed from the boys” pieces, most importantly, a sporty a-line dress and boyfriend jeans. Anything sporty and cool should be sported (see what I did there?) with a feminine twist- like pairing pastels with boyfriend jeans, or a cropped jacket and dress. Another vibe felt this spring in the world of accessories is cheeky, retro, bright sunnies and bold jewelry, especially necklaces. Stand out this season by stepping out of your comfort zone, whether that be experimenting with color or a new piece entirely. Never worn a big cuff? Try it in silver. Even the celebrities are going crazy cool with mirrored, funky sunnies!
Frannieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Picks Shop all the spring trends!
Asos
Asos
Asos
Jeans // Glasses // Bangle // Belt // Cuff Bracelet // Shirt
Stylish Budgeting By: Hunter
Hey everyone! To start off my first advice column I figured I should start off by introducing myself. My name is Hunter and I blog over at Prep on a Budget. Anna, our lovely editor and founder, first asked me to write for Undeniable at the end of March. We got to talking and I thought it would be a great idea to take the advice column. For this first issue I am going to talk about how to find fashion on a budget! It is really pretty easy; it just takes a lot of looking around and taking time to find the perfect products. So, here are some tips to guide you along the way!
1. Look for Sales: This is obviously pretty
3. Separate Needs from Wants: I used to
simple, but it does take a lot of work;
be terrible at this, but it is absolutely
especially if you are looking for designer
necessary if you want to stay on a
items on sale. The best way to get good
budget. I always ask myself, “is this
quality items on sale is to go to discount
worth more money?” and “will I get
designer stores or outlets. My personal
enough use out of it to justify a
favorite outlet is Nordstrom Rack. They
purchase?”. If you ask yourself these
always have fantastic designer items!
questions every time you shop, you will
True story: I found a pair of Jimmy
be much better at collecting the things
Choos that were originally $1,000
you need and forgetting about the
marked down to $200. I didn’t buy
unnecessary wants.
them, but if you were in the market for some I would say that is a pretty great
4. Save: This is something I have learned
find. Always be on the look out for sales
to do over the years that helps me and
like that!
my wallet out a lot. Whenever I want to get something a little pricier, I always
2. Shop Cheap: I have never been a huge
save. By doing this I know if I really
fan of going for items just because they
even want the item down the road and I
have a low sale price, but sometimes that
won’t be spending all of my money at
isn’t a bad thing. When I think of this I
one time.
always think H&M. Their clothes are extremely bargain priced and it takes a
5. Wait: The last tip I have for staying
lot of rummaging through racks to find
fashionable on a budget is wait. If you
the perfect fit; however, some of the
wait to buy you have more time to
items I purchased at their store have
evaluate if you still want the item. I
lasted me for years. One of my favorite
usually wait two weeks to a month
shirts is from H&M and it is still in great
before I buy something, even if it is a
shape, and it was only $12 when I
small purchase. My mind changes a lot
purchased it!
and I have saved a lot of money by not impulse buying!
Splurges
PJs // Flip Flops // Nail Polish // Phone Case // Lipstick // Tote
Curated by:
Saves
PJs // Flip Flops // Nail Polish // Phone Case // Lipstick // Tote
Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Must-Have Item:
Boyfriend Jeans By: Nancy Sevilla Chicago's weather has been such a tease this season! As we thought warm weather was soon to come, we thought wrong....And instead snow came our way...tsk tsk. However I am hopeful that spring is soon to arrive some time within a week or so... Meanwhile, I have been browsing and drooling over the hottest items this spring! I already have a long list of this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must-haves! One of the items is something that can be worn many different ways;
Boyfriend Jeans. I have been wanting these jeans for a very long time, and finally found the perfect pair! There are various ways to style this particular item, whether it's dressy or dressed-down; I love this must-have! I decided to collaborate with a few other fashion bloggers and see how they would approach styling it their own way!
Jeans // Shoes
My Look:
So if you are wondering, yes I chose pieces from ZARA. If you have been there recently, their collection this season is to die for! Anyway... I would style these bad boys with a heel (preferably a pointy heel) to dress it up a bit since these jeans give off a more relaxed look. On top I would wear a loose fitted blouse. This particular blouse I am wearing fits perfectly, as it is loose but has a drawstring to fit to the size you'd like it to. I also thought that the little boat tubes design on the top give off a spring/summer vibe, as well as the striped heel! Oh and as for a clutch, definitely wear a color to give it some pop! You know how I LOOOVE my bright colors! Go big or go home. ;-)
Rathana’s Look: Fab Fashionare
“Styling boyfriend jeans, especially for a petite girl like me, can be a challenge. My biggest tip for you is to wear heels! Boyfriend jeans in particular tend to make your legs seem shorter, so wearing them with heels make you look much better. I also love adding a pop of color in shoes or accessories to give your look a feminine and fab touch.”
Jeans // Blouse // Heel
Kileen’s Look: Cute & Little
-First Look(Quoted from her blog) "More of a casual and relaxed look. Something quick and comfortable."
-Second Look“Mixing comfy and glam”
Jeans // Blouse // Heel
Jeans // Blouse // Heel
Get your own!
Gap
H&M
Rag & Bone
J.Crew
Fashion Targets Breast Cancer By: Ajah
As part of the CFDA, England based brand and store, TOPSHOP has chosen to participate in the wonderful campaign that is FASHION TARGETS BREAST CANCER (FTBC). Fashion Targets Breast Cancer was created by designer Ralph Lauren, and was first presented to the world in the spring of 1994. Now 20 years later having raised over 50 million dollars to go towards research, designers and brands still strive to get even more accomplished. Many CDFA members have designed merchandise inspired by the cause, along with partnerships from many different sources. This includes everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite shopping destination TOPSHOP! They have launched their love campaign and have design a special set of t-shirts and keychains that are available for purchase now! Another wonderful company who is giving back to breast cancer is Ralph Laurenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pink Pony Initiative. The largest donation you can give is by purchasing their Ricky Bag in pink, but they still have a large variety of other products to help support the cause!
Topshop
Pink Pony
Designers who give back
Michael Kors
Watch Hunger Stop
Tory Burch Foundation for Women
Marc Jacobs
Aid for AIDS
NYU Skin Cancer Institute
FISHTAIL HOW-TO BY: NATALIE
via
A
SEPARATE
Take equal sections and pull a skinny strand of hair from the outer side of the left (orange) section.
B
CROSS OVER
Cross it over and add it to the hair in the right section (pink) Pull tight.
C
MERGE
Join the skinny strand of hair to the right section (pink). Do not keep skinny strand separate.
D
SEPARATE
Now pull a new skinny strand of hair from the outside of the right section (pink).
E
CROSS OVER Cross it over & add it to the hair in the left section (orange) and pull tight.
F
ONE BRAID
After one cycle, the skinny strands will create an X pattern while still leaving two sections of hair. Repeat steps A-F until fishtail braid is complete.
Spring Beauty Essentials By: Katelyn
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Spring has sprung and with it comes plenty of new beauty trends. Some beauty looks stay the same every year, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always fun to try out the new trends if you get a chance. These are my spring beauty essentials featuring some of the latest beauty trends!
1. BB Cream BB cream has been a huge trend for quite some time now because it is lighter than a foundation, but still gives enough coverage. It also has moisturizing properties so it makes the perfect every day skin product.
2. Pink Blush Blush is always in season, but for this spring rosy pink blushes are the perfect way to go. This blush by Tarte gives a perfect flush to your cheeks and lasts all day (trust me, it totally does!).
3. Bronzer + Highlighter Duo After a long winter, skin tends to be pale as ever. You don’t have to be in the sun to get some color on your skin though. This Lorac TANtalizer is perfect for achieving the perfect sunny glow.
4. Metallic Eyeshadows Light eyes are super in this spring and I think these two Nars eye shadow colors are perfect. I am all for light, shimmery colors on eyelids and these will be sure to give your lids a bright pop of shimmer and look super natural.
5. White Eyeliner This is my biggest beauty secret! Especially if you’re going for a natural look this white eyeliner makes the biggest difference in brightening up your eyes while looking totally natural!
6. Mascara What girl doesn’t need a great mascara? I love this one by Benefit because it individually coats each lash with mascara and avoids clumps. This mascara is a great every day mascara because it’s semidramatic, semi natural.
7. Orange Lip Color Bright orange lips are HUGE this spring and this tinted lip balm is perfect! These Revlon sticks are a balm and a stain so they add a nice pigment of color without drying out your lips.
Be Fit By: Meredith
Exercise: As spring is quickly approaching, I've started doing more things outside since the weather has become so nice. Running has always been my favorite exercise since it relieves a lot of stress and puts me in such a better mood. Once I’m done running, I like to do at least 20 squats until my legs burn. No, it doesn’t sound fun, but you’ll feel better about yourself in the long run. After your done exercising and you notice that your stomach is cold, that means you’re burning calories. I started doing P90X, which is an awesome experience if you like to exercise in your own privacy. However, they are strenuous workouts and last around 45 minutes to an hour, so proceed with your own caution.
Eating: With my new health kick, I've started a new obsession with smoothies. I've always thought smoothies were such a hassle to make at home and never really put much time into making them. I went onto allrecipes.com and found some amazing and quick smoothies you can make at home. I am in love with avocados and would eat them everyday if I could. They are so good for your body and skin even. I bought an avocado mask, which is so refreshing and cleans your face so well.
Habits: Besides eating and doing healthy things for your body, it's also important to do healthy things for your mind. Clutter is stressful and puts a damper on the simpler things. Go through your closet and take out all the things you wouldn't wear. Think to yourself, "would I wear this tomorrow" and if the answer is no, donate it. You'll feel better about yourself and it gives you extra room to buy something you really love! Like a new spring dress! Clean out your junk drawer and make it a new organization drawer. Cleaning is healthy for you.
Clothing: While you're being healthy its also important look good while you're doing it! I've recently been in love with Lulu Lemon and everything that store makes, from headbands that actually stay on to leggings that don't sag while you run (which is very hard to find). If you ever get the chance to go into to one of their stores, you'll meet a whole bunch of goal setters who love to help you. Their clothes are so comfortable and fit like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re made just for you! Everything they make is great quality and most importantly cute! Although the prices arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the most affordable, I do not regret my purchases because I wear them ALL the time. They are definitely worth the money.
Meredithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fitness Picks Fresh made in-store face masks and soap to help your body cleanse in a new and healthy way.
Beautiful salads that are so yummy and filling. An earthy and cool place to eat.
An organic grocery store that has all sorts of interesting foods you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find anywhere else.
A frozen yogurt place that takes yogurt to another level with great fresh toppings. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to treat yourself!
Curated by: Anna
Sports Bra // Shorts // Bottle // Shoes // Hairties-Stack // Elastic Ties // Beats
GET FIT FOR SUMMER By: Ajah
With the summer holidays quickly approaching many of you are stressing on ways to lose those few extra stubborn pounds and to be bikini ready. Here a few of my favorite ways I use to get in shape.
1. Clean eating: like most people I’m not the best when it comes to eating healthy, although I’d like to believe I have a pretty healthy diet I know that I am a sucker for a pint of Ben & Jerry’s chocolate chip cookie dough! But I am also aware of the fact that what you eat plays the biggest part of getting that figure you want.
2. Exercise! Oh no! Yes the dreaded exercising, I am if not the guiltiest person of profoundly avoiding this as much as I can, then I don’t know who is. I typically try to workout 3-5 times a week, and I understand this can be a bit excessive so for those lowly days I cannot muster up the spunk to trek to my gym I give these babies a spin.
3. DIY People are usually more satisfied when they do something themselves. Finding a recipe online or in a magazine. Taking a trip to your local market to purchase the ingredients. Leading to my next suggestion. KEEP A FOOD DIARY! This will help maximize your weight loss- or goal to tone up when you are documenting what you eat. Not only are you controlling the portions and what you eat youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning how to make your new favorite thing! We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to learn a new cocktail recipe as well!
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Spruce Up Your Home for Spring By: Gracey
pillow // bowl // print // vase //throw // candle // sheets
Spring is a time for a fresh start a new beginnings, your bedroom included. I am constantly changing around my room to refresh and to add in some new pieces. I've curated some of my favorite stores for my favorite picks for sprucing up one's room decor. • This blue pillow is the perfect accent pillow for a bed or a chair. This pop of color is guaranteed to bring happy vibes to your room. • The blue throw is perfect for throwing across the foot of the bed for decoration and for lounging. I loved this one because of the color (it's colorful without being too much) and the subtle pattern. • The inspirational print it perfect for those days when you are just not feeling it. Walking into your room and seeing this could give you the extra boost of positivity you need. I recommend putting above your desk or next to a mirror so you see it everyday! • Who doesn't need fresh flowers in their room? I try to keep a fresh bouquet in my room, and peonies are just perfect. One or two stems in this mint julep vase fit for the derby. • This blue bowl is perfect for holding trinkets for jewelry. Decorative and functional! • Diptyque candles are my favorite and they smell amazing. I keep mine on my desk all the time! • Last, but not least, sheets. These sheets are adorned with simple navy stripes and they also come in other colors. Maybe you don't need a full on room makeover with a new duvet or comforter, but changing the sheets might just be the perfect amount of change.
Spring Cleaning By: Anna
Spring Cleaning isn’t a new
out to an old friend, or cutting out a
concept, but it can tend to get dull year
toxic one- you are bound to relieve
after year. The conventional spring
some weight off of those shoulders.
cleaning checklists contain things like vacuuming, dusting, mopping (yikes). The whole point of spring
Remember, all that is important is for you to be happy, focus on yourself a little bit more this time
cleaning is so you can feel more
around. Think about it this way- how
refreshed and wholesome. When
can you make others happy, if you
everything is clean, and feels like new,
aren’t truly happy yourself?
it’s hard not to have a smile on your face!
Well, download our checklist, read the small excerpts as categories
...That being said, spring
and get to work for an uplifting
cleaning should not just be limited to
“cleaning” experience!
dirty housework. Try cleaning up your life as a whole! Whether it is reaching
Spring Cleaning Download
ComputerSure, everyone always thinks of cleaning as housework, but your computer is just important! Go through iPhoto and clear all those pictures you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need, and organize the rest into files, clean up your inbox with unroll.me, and get yourself a beautiful new bright wallpaper that is a joy to look at every time you open your computer.
FriendshipsYour best friend who you just fought with? Go make mends. Your childhood friend from next door? Try to find them and see if you can meet up for coffee! Mending or rekindling friendships is one way to make you feel better and relieve some pent up stress.
EatingMaybe you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one for a full on juice cleanse, but detoxing your body never hurt! Especially when you want to feel refreshed for the spring season. Try taking a week of only drinking water. You might realize how beneficial it is to actually get in those 8 glasses a day! And if you have a big sweet tooth- try limiting yourself to either one or no sweet at all a day!
â&#x20AC;&#x153;photographer, stylist, adventurer and travelling wares retailerâ&#x20AC;? Blog // Shop
Kara Rosenlund By: Anna
For anyone who is a fan of bright,
Based on her skills, it is no surprise that
beautiful photos of antiques and seafronts-
she was awarded the acclaimed the Canon
Kara Rosenlund has you covered.
Australian institute of Professional Photography’s
Kara, a thirty-year old Aussie resident,
‘AIPP Photographer of the Year’ in 2003, as well
and stylist phenom, emphasizes the importance
as being honored with a solo exhibit at the
of doing what you truly love, and she is the first
Sydney Opera House.
to take that advice. As a woman with a passion
Kara, who was named by Elle
for vintage artifacts and stunning settings, she
Decoration as ‘A Modern Day Martha Stewart’,
puts her tasteful eye to the test as she road-
also teaches classes for prop styling and
trips through the country.
photography to achieve the classy and bright
Her professional photos capture ordinary and extraordinary sights that she
look you are searching for. Follow along her journey through her
stumbles along with her caravan full of her
blog, or see if you can catch her and Frankie
one-of-a-kind artifacts called Travelling Wares.
sometime soon! This photography virtuoso’s
Her caravan, affectionally named Frankie, has
prints and other items are for sale in her shop.
been with Kara since 2010- when she ‘started
She is such a sweet, and lovely woman, and
the second chapter of her career’, once moving
Undeniable is glad to feature her and her work
back to her home country from London.
for this debut issue.
Spring Wanderlust By:Anna
We have all felt that itch at one point or another; the itch to get away, to try something new, to explore. And I think that Spring time is the time when the itch goes viral- everyone is either rocking their stay-cation and wishing they were somewhere else, or you are just coming back from an amazing trip, with adventure in your veins, ready to go and do more. With summer right around the corner (finally) everyone is searching for some fun trips to plan, and the world is our oyster! So, here are some stunning pictures that inspired my own itch to go and travel, and that left me with a severe case of wanderlust.
All images via tumblr
Blackberry Lemonade Spritzer From: Temphgmag
Ingredients • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup fresh lemon juice • 4-5 cups seltzer water chilled
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Preparation • Combine berries and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until completely smooth • Pour berry and juice mixture into a pitcher filled with seltzer water and stir to combine • Add sweetener gradually to taste • Serve over ice and garnish with berries or fresh mint, if desired
Pear & Arugula Salad From: Food Network
Ingredients • 1/2 cup walnut halves • 5-6 cups arugula, cleaned and dried • 1 Bosc or Anjou pear, thinly sliced • 1 lemon • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 8 oz Gorgonzola, or blue cheese crumbles • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, halved
Preparation Toast nuts in small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Cool Combine arugula and pear in a salad bowl, add nuts, then dress the salad with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt / pepper. Top salad with lots of blue cheese crumbles.
Listen
Spring Curated by:
I Lived One Republic
The Cave Mumford & Sons
Californication Red Hot Chili Peppers
Ways To Go Group Love
The Man Aloe Blacc
Accidentally In Love Counting Crows
Songs Frannie & Anna
Wildfire John Mayer
Home Edward Sharpe
Best Day of My Life American Authors
Nothing More The Alternate Routes
In Summer Josh Gad
Happy Pharrell Williams
Top Spring Apps Nike + Running App Store // Google Play
Quizup App Store // Google Play
VSCO cam App Store // Google Play
Solar Weather App Store // Google Play
Pose App Store // Google Play
Top Spring Reads For the Memoir Lover... The Glass Castle
For the Young Love Enthusiast... Eleanor & Park
For the Classic Fiction Type... The One & Only
For a Good Cry... The Best of Me
For the Empowering Speech Reader... Congratulations, By the Way
T.V Finales New Girl May 6 9 p.m ET on FOX
The Mindy Project May 6 9:30 p.m ET on FOX
Once Upon a Time May 11 8 p.m ET on ABC
Revenge May 11 10 p.m ET on ABC
Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anatomy May 15 9 p.m ET on ABC
Modern Family May 21 9 p.m ET on ABC
Movie Premieres Spiderman 2 May 2
Fed Up May 9
Neighbors May 9
X-Men Days of Future Past May 23
Blended May 23
MAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Los Angeles
Chicago
Night In Day
Christopher Williams:
Hammer Building
The Production Line of Happiness
May 3-August 24
Art Institute of Chicago Present- May 18, 2014
GALLERIES Philadelphia
New York
Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love
Warhol:Jackie
Philadelphia Museum of Art
981 Madison Ave: Upper East Side
April 27- November 30
Until May 17
THANK YOU FOR READING!