Unhemmed
March 2012
staff
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF April Zhang
editorial & publishing FASHION Vivian Carlson, Victor Ha, Madeleine Luckel DESIGN Vikramaditya Sharma STREET STYLE BEAUTY Becca Gevertz, Samantha Rose Marissa Petteruti DIY ART Mo Hy Chelsea English ENTERTAINMENT THAT GIRL/THAT GUY Marissa Bergman Michelle Frea PHOTOGRAPHY HEALTH Erin Schwartz, Eve Blazo Marissa Ilardi BLOG COPY Tiffany Mendoza Camille Spencer-Salmon
business FUNDRAISING Liv Nam
PUBLICITY Liz Kelley
ADVERTISING SALES Hyoju Lim
editor’s letter
Happy spring break! Midterms are over, The Hunger Games is out in theaters, and we can finally relax a little bit. And in honor of spring break, we’ve put together a colorful, summery issue, with an international flair. Now that the weather is perfect every day, you all have been seriously killing it with your outfits, and I know the street style editors are loving it. This month’s street style features some of the best looks yet, with lots of bright colors and floral prints that scream fun. Whether you’re sticking around Providence or jetsetting to Miami or Europe, you can still be inspired by Mary Katrantzou’s gorgeous prints, try out colorblocking, and add neon statement necklaces to your spring fashion wishlist. For those of you lucky enough to be traveling somewhere warm, Lauren Warner helps you find the perfect beachwear and Katelyn Kondra makes sure you stay protected in the sun. Be sure to look at Victor Ha’s swimwear shoot (“Abby & Eve”), featuring vintage swimwear from NAVA.
But if your plans don’t involve lounging on the beach all day every day, go see The Hunger Games! (I went to the midnight showing and it was amazing - I highly recommend it.) Try the marbled nail tutorial with colors inspired by Katniss, the girl on fire. And learn all about Capitol fashions in this issue’s “Behind the Wardrobe” feature. And then go see the movie again. (It was that good.) Lastly, take a cue from our photoshoots and try out a retro glamour look or ditch the spring pastels and go for black and white instead. Stylists Eve Blazo and Erin Schwartz and photographer Katie Cusumano take you on a Thelma-andLouise-inspired road trip, while Taryn Riemer and Valeria Sanabria opt for androgyny over floral prints in their “Gender Studies” shoot. Most importantly, have an amazing spring break, sleep a lot, and wear bright colors! Much love,
contributors
Vivian Carlson ‘14 fashion editor hope Bhutan
Victor Ha ‘15 fashion editor love Kaua’i
Madeleine Luckel ‘14 fashion editor
Eve Blazo ‘12 stylist
editorial staff Samantha Rose ‘14 street style editor hope Venice Marissa Bergman ‘14 entertainment editor hope Slovenia
Marissa Petteruti ‘14 beauty editor love Capri
Mo Hy ‘14 diy editor hope Provence
Michelle Frea ‘14 tg/tg editor hope London
Chelsea English ‘14 art editor hope Egypt
Tiffany Mendoza ‘14 blog editor hope Rio de Janeiro Camille Spencer-Salmon ‘14 copy chief love Eastern Europe
Erin Schwartz ‘15 photography director hope Iceland
Becca Gevertz ‘14 street style editor hope South Africa
WHERE DO YOU HOPE/LOVE TO TRAVEL? Marissa Ilardi ‘13 health editor
Vikramaditya Sharma RISD ‘14 design editor
Catherine Gao ‘15 fashion writer hope Barcelona
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Hyoju Lim ‘14 ad sales director hope Paris
Taryn Riemer ‘15 stylist hope Croatia and Greece Liv Nam ‘13 fundraising director hope Iceland
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Liz Kelley ‘13 publicity director love Brazil
Katelyn Kondra ‘14 beauty writer hope Italy
Lauren Warner ‘14 fashion writer hope Amsterdam
Katie Cusumano ‘14 photographer hope Reyjavik
Caroline Bologna ‘14 entertainment writer love Bologna, Italy
Liliana Sykes ‘15 fashion writer hope Fiji
Michelle Chang ‘14 beauty writer hope Japan Carolyn Shasha ‘13 photographer hope Morocco
Valeria Sanabria Guillen ‘15 stylist hope Austria
Nicole Salvador ‘15 entertainment writer hope Turks & Caicos
Marina Camim ‘14 layout designer hope India
Anisa Khanmohamed ‘15 fashion and tg/tg writer hope Japan
Audrey Cho ‘15 fashion writer love the Maldives
ALEX JONES ‘13 MICHELLE SENTEIO ‘13
Photo by Erin Schwartz
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EVA CHEN ‘14
Never leave home without a scarf Spring break plans New York
Photo by Becca Gevertz
Photo by Erin Schwartz
EMRE ERSOLMAZ ‘12
Never leave home without a v-neck Spring break plans Miami for Ultra
Next must-have purchase skin-colored tights Spring break plans exploring Providence
MAHALIA CLARK ‘15
Never leave home without a watch Spring break plans going to see Maury Povich
Photo by Erin Schwartz
Photo by Becca Gevertz
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ELI COHEN ‘15
Next must-have purchase: something made of blue velvet
ADELINE MITCHELL ‘15
Photo by Erin Schwartz
CAROLINE SAGALCHIK ‘13
Never leave home without fingerless leather gloves Spring break plans watching absurd amounts of TV
Photo by Erin Schwartz
Ideal spring break road trip with friends without destination
Spring break plans Florida for Ultra
JESSIE LAFARGUE ‘13
Next must-have purchase Versace sunglasses Most memorable past spring break Miami
Photo by Becca Gevertz
Photo by Becca Gevertz
Never leave home without sunglasses
ISHAAN SETHI ‘13
Ideal spring break destination Montreal
Photo by Becca Gevertz
Next must-have purchase studded denim jacket
CECILIA SALAMA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12
Next must-have purchase embroidered peasant blouse Spring break plans Dominican Republic
ANA OLSEN ‘14
Never leave home without lip gloss Most memorable past spring break Atlantis Paradise Island
Photo by Samantha Rose
Photo by Becca Gevertz
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ABEBA CHERINET ‘15
Never leave home without colored tights Ideal spring break destination a beach anywhere
Photo by Becca Gevertz
EMILY WILKINS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14
Next must-have purchase bathing suit Spring break plans home to Puerto Rico
JULIANA UNANUE ‘14
Next must-have purchase sheer chiffon shirt-dress Most memorable past spring break Hong Kong
Photo by Vivian Carlson
Photo by Becca Gevertz
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MICHELLE CHANG ‘15
Photo by April Zhang
JESS DANIELS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12.5
Favorite place to travel Mexico Ideal spring break destination anywhere friends are
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MARIA KINKINA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12
Photo by Becca Gevertz
TREND REPORT PATTERNED SPRING DRESSES
Never leave home without necklace with wing charm Spring break plans London for a job interview
Photo by Samantha Rose
Next must-have purchase sandal wedges
Photo by Becca Gevertz
Ideal spring break destination the Caribbean
MIA ADDIS ‘14
Never leave home without earrings Ideal spring break destination Europe or the Caribbean MARA MCCRICKARD ‘15
Never leave home without rings Spring break plans Morocco
VIVIAN CARLSON ‘14
ALEXANDRA KORDAS ‘15
Next must-have purchase floral maxi-dress Most memorable past spring break Cabo, Mexico
Photo by Becca Gevertz
Photo by Becca Gevertz
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Next must-have purchase flowy, bright-colored chinos
Photo by Vivian Carlson
Spring break plans Florida with friends
MINJI CHA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14
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Spring is the ideal time to step out of your color comfort zone—now that the prospect of a well-deserved spring break is finally within reach. Color blocking, or the juxtaposition of contrasting solid colors, has been a notable trend highly visible on both high-profile runways and as an everyday street-style statement. If the Spring 2012 shows are any indication, it’s definitely here to stay. So how can you put a more interesting twist on this now-established trend? This spring, in the spirit of travel (and, of course, spring break), expand your fashion horizons by taking inspiration directly from the crazy-cool color schemes prevalent among houses, restaurants, and other buildings of the Caribbean. Whether it’s the rose pinks, tangerine oranges, cerulean blues, and sea foam greens of the homes that line the cobblestone streets of Viejo San Juan in Puerto Rico, or a freshly-painted mural depicting salsa dancers and La Virgen de la Caridad, find what appeals to you most and reflect it in the color choices you make in getting dressed. From the tropical environments beside markets in Cuba to the exteriors of the small, traditional homes in Antigua and Barbados, these sights can lend inspiration not only to runway collections but to your wardrobe as well. Perhaps you haven’t had the opportunity to see these visual paradises for yourself
—and maybe you won’t be leaving College Hill this spring break. Still, there’s no shortage of eye candy online (really, all it takes is a Google search) - enticing travel blogs and Flickr photostreams that can easily warm you up to this trend. For those who usually veer towards the safer side when it comes to wearing color, the prospect of dressing in uncoordinated tones may be intimidating. In that case, start slowly and progress! Try emphasizing just one or two bright colors in an otherwise “safe” outfit - if only with small accessories. Alternatively, try to develop an outfit based on a complementary color pair you find especially appealing. Now that spring has come, and many are dreaming of the beach, a bit more color can only help transport you and those around to that vacation place. So look to the energy of the Caribbean to get started, and color block away!
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ashion lovers everywhere know the key to a perfect outfit is the perfect accessory. A statement-making necklace can spice up any outfit. This season, we make that statement with the bib necklace. This trend is still going strong on the jewelry scene. The appeal of this super-dramatic accessory is its ability to transform any outfit – from t-shirt-and-shorts combinations to little summer dresses. Bib necklaces range from eclectic to tribal this spring. Neon is popular, whether in the form of glass beads or bright enamels. Tribal designs shine through woven materials and vivid colors. Also seen on the runway are mixed metals many bib necklaces feature chunky layering of gold and silver chain links and thin strands. Many designers have incorporated the bib necklace trend into their collections. Designers such as Kate Spade and Tom Binns have highlighted the neon trend. Their bib necklaces feature bright colors on structured designs. Oscar de la Renta’s Resort Line features tribal-inspired bib necklaces with ethno-colors and layers. Marion Vidal further explores this tribal
aspect by using wood in his necklaces. Erickson Beamon beautifully exemplifies the mixed media trend by featuring link chains and different gems in her bib necklaces. Janna Conner mixes different colored metals with different chains. Fashion enthusiasts do not need to empty their wallets at Oscar de la Renta to take part in the bib necklace trend. Many affordable stores are featuring the style. Forever 21is the best store to find bib necklaces featuring the tribal and mixed metal trend. ModCloth also has incredible options for the neon look, such as one that mixes different shades of lime green on bubble beads. This season’s bib necklaces are perfect for livening up any outfit by adding a pop of color or architectural design. Whether it is tribal, neon, or mixed metal, the bib necklace is this spring’s must-have accessory.
Fall 2012 RTW Right: Topshop collaboration
MARY KATRANTZOU hypersurrealist designer BY CATHERINE GAO
If you’ve never heard of Mary Katrantzou, you will soon. The Greek, RISD-educated, Central Saint Martins-trained textile designer is one of fashion’s rising stars. You could say she’s the Adele of the fashion world. Her signature hyper-surrealist aesthetic, a juxtaposition of bold graphic prints on a structured silhouette has won her numerous fans, including fashion icon Anna Dello Russo. One of Katrantzou’s most famous designs is the lampshade dress, a close-cut bold mix-andmatch of prints on the top, with a lampshadeshaped skirt that emphasizes the waist. Every piece in her collection is a wearable piece of art which incorporates prints of other works of art -- it’s like ‘Inception’ for fashion and art. Just look at her Spring 2011 collection, which features pictures of houses, rooms, and furnishings all printed on form-fitting dresses. It sounds terrible. Who would want to wear a living room or a café on their body? Yet, Katrantzou is redefining what it means to be innovative and what the limits of fashion truly are. Women who wear her pieces are, in a way, the frames for a painting. They become living, breathing works of art. You could say Katrantzou was born to design: her mother was an interior designer, her father a textile designer. Her ability to create otherworldly prints and mesh completely different elements into a seamless visual experience was evident from the very beginning. Even when Katrantzou was in school, she sold her prints to renowned designer Bill Blass. In 2008, she opened for the Saint Martins graduating class show. That very collection was soon nominated for the L’Oreal Professional and Harrods Award. Unlike other brands, Katrantzou embraces technology and incorporates it heavily into her work. It seems to be working. Today, Katrantzou’s distinctive computer-generated designs have found themselves in over 60 highend shops and on the bodies of many celebrities. However, Katrantzou seems to be concerned with the possibilities of a bigger consumer base and is developing a long-ranged perspective on the evolution of her brand. Although she is new to the fashion world, Katrantzou has already dived into the high-low collaboration pool, joining the likes of Marni, Karl Lagerfield, Lanvin, and Jason Wu,
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who have all tried to bring some mass-market appeal to their brand and expand their consumer base. Katrantzou has partnered up with Longchamp to create two special-edition tote bags and a print for the Le Pliage line. If it’s anything like her nearly sold-out collaboration with Topshop, it’s going to be a mind-blowing success. Even at the “low” end of her brand, dresses priced at $700 are still flying of the shelves. Despite her all success this year, the London-based designer is not finished yet. She’s been approached by Net-A-Porter to expand her lines to larger-sized women and redesign some of her pieces to accentuate a different shape. This is something new and radical for the fashion business, as most designers refuse to redesign and re-conceptualize their work for a size 16. In fact, many will not make clothes in a size larger than 12. Katrantzou was once quoted on her success, saying, “God gives us dreams a size too big so that we can grow into them.” In recent months, Katranzou has been embraced by the fashion industry, a dream for most new designers. Hopefully, she will push the industry to change and even make some closet dreams for curvy women come true. One thing’s for sure. Mary Katranzou is here to stay—for good.
Spring 2011 RTW Left: Lampshade-like dress for Topshop
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FASHION JOURNALIST
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arrived in Rio to gorgeous sunny weather and the smell of high fashion in the air. My aunt is an accountant for a large media conglomerate in Brazil, and after listening to me make jokes about crashing NYC fashion weeks, she introduced me to the lovely marketing staff of GNT - a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle cable TV network. After a few e-mails, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that GNT was able to get me into a couple of the runway shows in FashionRio and São Paulo Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2012. Due to the generosity of my GNT friends, I was able to get my friend Taylor Barnes, a Brown alum, a ticket for FashionRio as well. We kept each other company and enjoyed clothing that we imagined wearing in Providence mid-July (but certainly not fall or winter). Upon realizing Taylor and I were speaking English, a young Brazilian journalist asked if we could give an interview on our impressions of FashionRio as foreigners. We smiled, and I personally thought nothing would come of it -- until the next day, when we woke up to find our faces in a UOL.com article. They dubbed us fashion journalists and to our happy surprise included an insightful quote from Taylor Barnes: “I am enjoying the fashion here; I just worry about body image issues in this world...” We were stoked. Sadly, FashionRio came to an end, and so, I said goodbye to Rio and hello to rainy São Paulo. Upon showing my invitation to gain access to the SPFW space, the security guard chuckled and informed me that I was in the wrong place-- and that I had only about 25 minutes to get there. I managed to hail a cab and asked the driver to step on it. As I ran across the street for what seemed like an eternity to the main entrance of the university, I was pretty sure I looked disheveled and, well, like a hot mess. I took my assigned seat all the way in the back, and right when I was about to make some joke about being the silly girl who got lost, the gentlemen sitting next to me voiced his frustration first: “Ah, I won’t be able to see my shoes from all the way back here!” A mix-up in that gentleman’s seating would result in good fortune for me. The man sitting next to me, Robert Coelho, was not only close friends with most of the top tier designers in Brazil, but one of the directors of the company that manufactures the shoes and accessories that bear the most prestigious names
in Brazilian high fashion. He was the Coelho in Coelho E Amorim LTDA and the man who always sits in the front row. I explained that I was not a fashion student but rather an enthusiast, curious about all things Brazilian and working on a piece for my university’s fashion magazine. Roberto, in typical Brazilian fashion, quickly decided to take me under his very generous wing. He asked me a series of questions that I could never imagine someone saying no to: Would going backstage to meet the designers and creative team be something I was interested in? Would I like to visit his company to see the shoes up close? And lastly, would I like better seating for the Huis Clos show? In five minutes, I went from the nosebleeds to the front row, or as they say in Brazil, Fila A. I made my way backstage at Reinaldo Lorenço’s literally wicked fashion show and spoke to his design team about his theme for winter 2012: the urban witch. Later, I toasted with champagne backstage to the classically beautiful Huis Clos show. Reinaldo Lorenço, Clô and everyone
Reinaldo Lorenço
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else I met in their respective design teams were incredibly diverse in their craft, incredibly intelligent, and, like most Brazilians, incredibly hospitable. It was then time for a behind-the-scenes experience with Roberto Coelho. I realized that the more I engaged with Roberto from a novice point of view, the more he made an effort to make the inner workings of fashion known to me. He stressed the value of each purse and each shoe. He explained to me how finding the right material is “laborious, thinking about how we will treat said material is another level of exertion - and most are sewn by hand.” Each shoe is a masterpiece. Once in his factory, he showed me the beginnings of the shoe drawings and cutouts - and specific orders by the designers whose names would adorn the beautifully finished piece. Furthermore, his detailed explanation of time, material, and labor gave me the story behind the cost of high end Brazilian fashion. And to end the experience on the highest possible
note, Roberto presented me with a bag from a new line he is manufacturing for in Brazil, MIXED. You could say the stars aligned as I made my way south of the equator, but this experience is simply further proof of the hospitality that is so prolific in Brazil. When Roberto told the designers and their teams that I was American, they went out of their way to communicate with me in English. It was very difficult to feel like an outsider when they were making their home feel like home for me. And this is the case with most of the Brazilians that I have become long- time friends with. Upon meeting me for the first time, I would get an invitation to coffee, a caipirinha, lunch at their house with the entire family, or, in my case, a view from behind the scenes and an upgrade to the Fila A.
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t last! Spring break is just around the corner, and the lucky ones among us will soon be sashaying down the slopes or tanning on a tropical beauty. What better way to start your journey than to do it in style like the queen of travel, Victoria Beckham? Even after an exhausting plane ride, she is, without fail, always put together and ready for the paparazzi. Now, cameras won’t hound most of us as we commence our globe-trotting. But it is time to leave behind those grubby sweats worn out from squatting in the SciLi, and fly into the spring break mentality as a fashionable jet setter. Trying to mimic Beckham’s style may seem daunting; who else sports so effortlessly this elegant yet edgy mélange? But remember, Posh Spice wasn’t always Victoria Beckham. That is, Beckham had years to tailor her look from saucy songstress to revered icon. Still, having scrutinized her “traveling look,” it is much easier to adopt than one would think. The essential items are already in our closet! First, blazers are crucial. To transform what would be a simple white tank and skinny jeans, don a blazer before entering baggage claim to polish the entire outfit to a level of chic sophistication. Beckham prefers an all-black ensemble, but feel free to incorporate shades that suit you or your destination. Headed somewhere warmer? Beckham swaps pants for a pair of jean shorts. If a blazer seems too serious, opt for a dress. Beckham slips on a straightforward shift, or even a pink
printed doll-dress. Whether you warm it up with a wool cardigan or playful tights, I recommend a dress with sleeves or thick straps and a relatively conservative bodice to avoid fidgeting throughout the entire trip. And of course, above all, sunglasses are a must for every look. Next, sky-high Louboutins and Hermès Birkin seem to be an essential way for Beckham to top off her outfit. But for those of us from Brown, teetering on heels while lugging around multiple suitcases does not sound so appealing… or practical. But not to fret! Oxfords easily purchased from Urban Outfitters, or minimalistic Repetto ballet flats in nude (or, for a bit more spunk, in violet) maintain your über chic Beckham-inspired look with a functional twist. If still fixated on flaunting some height, booties give more structure for your ankles and are excellent to instantly vamp any style— even that gingerly sweet picnic dress. In the end, most of our wardrobe choices will not be so painfully surveyed as Victoria Beckham’s. This spring break, you may simply return home or nestle in your dorm room. But looking fabulous— Beckham shows us— is an attitude and a lifestyle, and it is not to be contained by security checkpoints or state borders. So to the fortunate travelers, bon voyage! I look forward to watching impeccably dressed Brown students sweep the Providence airport in style.
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pring break can only mean one thing (besides relief from midterms and paper) -- vacation! And what must every fashionable college student do before vacation? Pack, of course. But the better question is, what exactly do you pack? With so many new trends in for the spring, the possibilities are endless. If you’re off to a tropical, sunny destination, bathing suits with eccentric cuts, flowy cover-ups, and brightly colored shoes will transform your basic shorts and t-shirt look. Leave the simple triangle bikini at home and go with a more unconventional bandeau or top with one shoulder strap. Or, switch it up with a monokini that’s anything but monotonous. The one piece is no longer just for lifeguards or swim teams. Suits with daring cutouts and crochet layers are fun and creative, spicing up the basic full coverage suit. When you step off the beach or take a break from the pool, cover up with a breezy and comfortable, yet elegant tunic. The bell sleeves, embroidery, and rich hues of these tops make them a chic alternative to a towel or t-shirt. If you’re looking for something slightly more formal, throw on a lightweight maxi-dress. Bohemian patterns and layered tiers give these dresses a feminine yet laid back vibe. To pick up your stride after months of treading through snow and rain, step into a pair of brightly colored wedges or wooden heels that take the basic platform to a new level. If you’re looking for something a bit more casual with less of a lift, try a flat sandal to go with a boho dress. While your basic flip-flops might be comfortable, why not select something equally useful, but with a bit more flair? Strappy gladia-
tor sandals with embellishments and beading in a variety of colors are sure to complete the look yet keep it comfortable. And no ensemble is complete without its accessories. To shade those eyes but still catch some glances, invest in a pair of retro, colored sunglasses. Oversized circular and square frames are flattering on all faces. Need somewhere to put all these trendy items? Rather than keep all your daily needs in a basic beach bag, strap on a cute yet completely convenient backpack. Choose one with floral fabrics or colorful tassels to turn some heads even from the back. If you are staying local or braving the windy weather of March somewhere with a bit less sun, no need to fear - your fashion options are still infinite. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t still look pretty and put together. Ditch the plain denim for skinny jeans in shades ranging from hot pink to pastel blue. Pair the pants with lace up wedge style “booties” to create a semicasual, eye-catching combo. Block those March winds with a lightweight denim jacket and a floral eternity scarf and you’re sure to hurry spring right along.
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It’s spring break, and that means it’s officially time to swap your cashmere sweaters and boots for tank tops and sandals. You’re probably eager to soak up the sun, but remember to take precautions either at the beach or on the go. Here are a few easy ways of being safe in the sun while showing some skin. Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm and Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm are sure to become your new favorite chap sticks. Not only do they moisturize with vitamins and minerals, but they each have SPF 20 to protect your lips from the sun’s harmful rays. Bare Escentuals bareMinerals and L’Oréal Paris True Match Naturale mineral foundations provide flawless coverage and SPF 19.
Olay Complete All Day UV Moisturizer is great for everyday use. It’s oil free, has SPF 15, and wears well under makeup.
Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer and Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs will leave you with a healthy bronze glow rather than dreaded orange streaks. If you prefer spray to lotion, L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Clear Self-Tanning Gel is paraben free and comes in a handy messproof bottle.
Helpful Tips: •Clean and exfoliate your skin. •Massage the product into your skin thoroughly and evenly. •Take caution around your ankles, feet, elbows, wrists, and between fingers and toes. These dry areas can over-absorb the pigment. •Remember to wash your hands after use. •These tanners may be applied daily until the desired shade is achieved.
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CAT EYES RE-IMAGINED LEFT:For blue eyes: Instead of going with a traditional black liner, opt for turquoise or gray to bring out the blue in your eyes. TOP:For brown eyes: Classic black eyeliner will give you a sultry look, but deviate from the norm by lining your eyes twice. If your irises are a light shade of brown, try a rich chestnut liner instead of black.
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CAT EYES RE-IMAGINED For green eyes: Rusty shades of orange and yellow are great complements for green eyes.
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BOLD BURSTS OF COLOR
Bottom Row (L-R) For green eyes: Try a dark, metallic emerald eyeshadow to bring out the color of your eyes. Bronze and gold are also good choices, but try to stick to warm hues and avoid silvers. For blue eyes: Keep your metallic eyeshadow super light. Pale grays, blues, and even whites are best â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just make sure that the color you choose has enough shimmer to make a statement! For brown eyes: A warm gold or bronze eyeshadow is the best metallic for enhancing brown eyes.
Top Row (R-L) For green eyes: Purple is the absolute best color for highlighting your gorgeous green eyes. For blue eyes: Pinks, blues, and purples are all great colors foxar blue eyes. Try a shade of coral or aqua to spice up any look. For brown eyes: Bright yellow, orange, and blue eyeshadows will surely make you the center of attention at any event.
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MARBLED NAIL TUTORIAL
by Michelle Chang, Kadechanya Wilailik, and Celline Kim
You will need: a cup of water 2 or 3 colors of nail polish a pencil or wooden stick 1. Put a drop of the first nail color in the water and wait for it to spread. 2. Put a drop of the second nail color in the water in the center of where the first drop was placed. 3. Repeat with the first nail color, and keep alternating colors until you have a bullseye pattern of colors.
5. Dip nail into the layer of nail polish and submerge the finger. Using the pencil, drag excess nail polish away from where the nail is so that the water around the nail is clean.
6. Take the nail out of the water- the nail polish should have transferred onto the nail! Remove the unused remnants of nail polish from the water, and repeat for the rest of the nails.
4. Using a wooden stick or a pencil, gently drag the colors from the center outward to the edges to create a marbled pattern.
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staff favorites
The Unhemmed staff shares their favorite workout tunes. by Marissa Ilardi
I BET YOU LOOK GOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR Arctic Monkeys
THE WILD ONE Suzi Quatro CALL ME MAYBE - Caroline Bologna, entertainment writer
Carly RaeJepsen
“It’s so upbeat and it makes me work out harder!” - Michelle Frea, tg/tg editor
WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL One Direction “I think it’s a great song to run to because it makes you feel like and happy and full of energy!” - Victor Ha, fashion editor
THE NEW WORKOUT PLAN Kanye West “I don’t always work out but when I do, I listen to Kanye, mainly because this song is about getting sexy so ‘you could score a rapper, an NBA playa, man at least a dude with a car!’ ” - Camille Spencer-Salmon, copy chief
THE BAY Metronomy
“This song always gives me the energy to move a little faster during runs (and it feels so good).” - Anisa Khanmohamed, fashion and tg/tg writer
I JUST CAN’T WAIT TO BE KING The Lion King Soundtrack
STRONGER “Because Disney music is fun, and no one can hear what you’re listening to through your earbuds.”
Kanye West
“The name speaks for itself.” - Marissa Ilardi, health editor
LET ME THINK ABOUT IT Ida Corr
“This song never gets old.” - April Zhang, editor-in-chief
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8-MINUTE ABS Looking for something new to do at the gym? Try these staff-favorite ab moves. Do each move for thirty seconds and go through them twice for a short but intense ab routine.
by Marissa Ilardi
FULL BODY CRUNCH
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Lay on your back with legs extended and off the ground. Support your neck with your arms. Tuck your legs in to your chest and crunch inwards. Return to your original position and repeat.
TWISTING ROLL-UP
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Lie down with your hands behind your neck. Do a sit up, while twisting to bring your right elbow to your left knee. Return to start and repeat on the opposite side.
PARTIAL SIT-UP
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Sit with legs raised and arms placed behind you by your waist. Push up with your arms and bring your legs in.
RACE CAR
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Sit upright with legs bent and off the ground. Twist and touch your hands to the floor on one side. Quickly switch to the other side, and repeat.
BUTT-UP
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Lie on your back with your arms by your side and legs bent above you. Extend legs upwards and lift your butt and lower back off the floor. Slowly lower down to starting position.
OBLIQUE CRUNCH
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Lie down with your legs bent, feet on the floor, and hands by your side. Crunch up while reaching one hand towards your foot. Return to starting position and repeat on the other side.
ROLL-UP
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Start with legs extended and your back on the floor, reach towards your toes, rolling up off the floor. Slowly return back to starting position.
WALKING PLANK
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Start in plank position. Using one arm at a time, move into push-up position. Then return to plank.
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You will need: 1m of chain 1 lobster claw 5 jump rings jewelry pliers 1.Cut your chain into three pieces, two measuring 25cm and one measuring 50cm.
2.Using the jewelry pliers, attach the lobster claw to one end of the 50cm chain and one of the jump rings to the other end to form your base.
3.Attach two jump rings adjacent to one another at the middle of the chain.
5.Finally, attach the two 25cm chains from the center jump rings to side jump rings to form your mock peter pan collar.
4.Attach jump rings about 8cm or so from both ends of the chain.
6.Step back and admire your sweet handiwork.
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You will need: 10 pieces of fabric approximately 8-10 inches wide and 2+ meters long (Suggestion: Recycle old curtains!) Scissors Needle and Thread 1. Arrange the pieces of fabric in the order of your choosing. Feel free to experiment with different colors and textures for more visual interest. 2. Use packing tape to secure the ends to the surface youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on.
5. Repeat this process with the third and fourth piece. 6. Working towards the center to meet the first piece, repeat this process again on the right side.
3. Take the piece on the far left side and make the number four with the second piece beside it. 4. Bring the first piece under the second and through the loop you created, forming a simple knot.
7. Tie the first piece and the last piece together. 8. Repeat steps 3-7 on the next row. Continue to work until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reached your desired length. 9. Stitch the ends to the first layer with the needle and thread to secure it. (For a cleaner look, cut the ends to blend into the rest of the rug.)
10. Ta-da, all done!
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Photos by Dan Fethke
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f you know anything about the dance community at Brown, you’ve heard of Fusion. Actually, even if you know nothing about the dance community at Brown, you’ve probably still heard of Fusion. One of our most impressive student groups, Fusion Dance Company was founded in 1983 by Paula Franklin, when she choreographed a piece for the Fall Dance Concert with seven of her fellow dancer friends. The following semester, this group expanded into a full company of 23 undergrads with the mission to feature more student choreography on campus, across a spectrum of dance styles. Now, just weeks after Fusion’s 29th Annual Spring Show, it is clear that the group has remained true to its founding tradition of a diverse company not constrained by modern conceptions of choreography and dance styles. The show was utterly captivating, almost unbelievably good. From the uplifting, charming opening number set to a quirky Lykke Li tune, to the heartbreaking, beautiful piece depicting the
pitfalls of a relationship, I was increasingly more impressed by Fusion throughout the show. Not only are all the dancers ridiculously skilled, but I can barely fathom the talent required for choreographing such remarkable numbers. The show expertly exhibited the fluidity across dance styles of the troupe, but also conveyed the deep emotional spectrum that is expressed through dance. I left the show awestruck and wanting to see more, more, more (which you can do, by checking out their YouTube page). I was also lucky to have the chance to talk to a few members of the group about their experiences in Fusion. Julia Cabral ’12 is the company’s Publicity Manager, the force behind those sexy posters and table slips you saw around campus leading up to the Spring Show. She describes the entire process behind Fusion’s big show, starting with the beginning of the semester, when group members volunteer to choreograph and submit a piece. The choreographers then hold internal mini-auditions among their peers, teaching everyone snippets from their piece and afterwards drafting a list of their preferred performers. Here, the Artistic Director, Alyssa Thelemaque ’12, has the task of casting all of the pieces. She must try to fulfill the choreographer’s requests along with the dancers’ own preferences, while also ensuring that everyone in the group is featured in the same number of pieces. Another unique aspect to this casting process is that Alyssa tries to cast Fusion’s dancers in numbers that fall outside of their dance style. She cites this synthesis as one of her best experiences with the dance company, as it provides the chance to work with dancers from unique backgrounds she otherwise wouldn’t have
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encountered. “Being with Fusion” she explains, “has changed the way I dance because I’ve had the chance to work with so many people.” Perhaps that doesn’t seem possible to you, but after Cameron Donald ’14 outlines Fusion’s rigorous rehearsal schedule, I realized what a huge time commitment this group is. Each piece only gets 10 hours of rehearsal – only, I say, because you would never believe that given how precise the show was. Yet that time adds up, since members usually perform in 7 to 10 numbers. Cameron explains how the hardest part of the show’s process is keeping each piece polished in the time after learning it and the show’s opening. Performing in 10 numbers himself, it’s so impressive that he manages to dance for both Fusion and Dance Extension, Brown’s modern dance group. When asked about balancing both, he immediately and eagerly responds that “the time is absolutely worth it – I love every minute of it,” a sentiment shared by all of his peers in multiple dance companies. So, what makes Fusion so awesome? Cameron further glows about the community within the group, how “we’re all really good friends, so it’s more than just meeting up to rehearse together.”
Nathan Weinberger ’13 expands on this feeling as his favorite part of being in Fusion – other than the dancing, that is. He loves the group dynamic, with all members being really close, and how it makes dancing all the more fun. Also, he explains, what separates Fusion from the other dance groups on campus is the fact that Fusion acts like a professional company, with their internal auditions and attention to the technical aspects of a performance (like how they hired a lighting designer to take their show to the next level). And, of course, he cites the group’s ability to easily transition among dance styles as a key defining feature, as this versatility really is unparalleled at Brown. The heart of Fusion can be summarized in the words of Nicole Parma ’14, in that “Fusion has made my life at Brown so much more full and satisfying, and really helped me find a sense of community here. The show weekend is always literally the best weekend ever at Brown.” Now, it’s another year until Fusion’s next Spring Show, but I’m already telling you that you must not miss it. I don’t know how it could be better than this year’s fantastic performance, but I’m sure it will be – Fusion never fails to impress.
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fter a hailstorm of media attention, it is quite apparent that one of the most buzzedabout new releases of 2012 is The Hunger Games. The highly anticipated film is an adaptation of the first book in a young adult trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Set in a futuristic, dystopian society where the United States once existed, the story follows the adventures of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen as she struggles to survive an annual, televised fight to the death. To bring the oppressive world that Collins created in The Hunger Games to life on the screen, filmmakers placed special emphasis on elements like decor, props, and special effects. Another important component was the creation of a very distinct wardrobe and styling approach. From the costumes to the hair, every detail of the characters’ appearances contributes to the overall visual aesthetic of the film. There are several well-known wardrobe moments in The Hunger Games, and luckily for fans, filmmakers have provided a few glimpses into their cinematic renderings of these highly anticipated instances. Chief amongst these is the “girl on fire” costume that Katniss wears for her national debut. For this look, costume designer Judianna Makovsy dressed actress Jennifer Lawrence in accordance with the descriptions in the book. “I’m in a simple black unitard that covers me from ankle to neck. Shiny leather boots lace up to my knees. But it’s the fluttering cape made of streams of orange, yellow, and red and the matching headpiece that define this costume.” Early images of this costume, which looks to be skintight bodysuit made of shiny black material, showcase Makovsky’s talent. Having designed costumes for a many critically acclaimed films, Makovsky is no stranger to the sartorial sphere of Hollywood. She earned Oscar nominations for her work on Seabiscuit and the Harry Potter movies. Additionally, she has already collaborated with Hunger Games director Gary Ross on films like Pleasantville and Big.
A few other noteworthy costumes that Jennifer Lawrence wears as Katniss include a red floorlength, one-shoulder dress and a simple blue button-up dress. For her hunting outfit, Katniss sports a black long-sleeved thermal shirt, brown leather jacket, brown pants, brown leather kneehigh boots, and of course, her signature wooden bow (of the archery kind, that is). And, in the arena for the brutal battle, she wears the uniform of a black v-neck, cargo pants, a black hooded jacket, and ankle boots. On the styling front, the hair and makeup departments worked tirelessly to capture the unique style of the futuristic setting. On a single day of filming, 500 cast members and extras had their eyebrows bleached, and 400 wore colorful wigs. Regarding the rather striking wigs, head of the hair department, Linda Flowers, stated, “We went with odd permutations of colors like dusty rose and chartreuse. The challenge was to make them look couture and sophisticated.” Actress Elizabeth Banks, who plays eccentric adviser Effie Trinket, wore three different wigs: one pink, one green, and one purple. Actor Stanley Tucci also sported some fake hair, which was navy blue with a “Karl Lagerfeld-style ponytail.” Even the handling of the actors’ real hair required a great deal of thought. Stylists spent almost half an hour conceptualizing the simple braid that Katniss wears throughout the movie. With so much attention to detail behind each character’s look, it is evident that the visual aesthetic of The Hunger Games is an important aspect of this highly anticipated film. As Flowers told InStyle.com, “This was one of the most complex, detailed movies I’ve ever worked on. People are going to be blown away by how beautiful and breathtaking it is.” I know I’m not alone in saying that March 23rd can’t come fast enough.
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ZEALIA ANKS reggae-spackled beats and
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three-minute music video by a girl named Azealia Banks has caused quite a stir. Shot in black and white against a plain brick wall, the song, “212,” reverberates with its reggae-spackled beat and acidic lines about dominating a male opponent. With various shots of Banks dancing and closeups on her mouth, she romps around in a teenage Tumblr girl’s ideal outfit: an ironic Mickey Mouse sweater, denim “vintage” high-waisted shorts, and pigtails. Yes, this style has been rehashed multiple times these past few years, but on Banks, it looks intrinsic. Gwyneth Paltrow tweeted about the video and Banks became one of the five lucky people Sir Kanye follows on Twitter. Last month, Karl Lagerfeld invited the firebrand to perform the hyper-sexual, crude song at his humble home in Paris, after he made her the face of his Net-a-Porter collection. This experience was perfectly fitting for Banks, given that growing up in Harlem the first designer purchase she acquired was a Louis Vuitton bag (you know it, the one that we’ve all had a knockoff of) from her boyfriend. Since then, she’s been racking up even more designer credibilty, taking front-row iPhone photos with fellow shiny new toy, Lana del Rey at Mulberry. Plus, she recently had a casual Paris shoot for her new video, “Licorice,” directed by Lady Gaga/Thierry Mugler jugger-
naut Nicola Formichetti, who also debuted Bank’s song, “Bambi” at the Mugler show during Fashion Week. Now, let’s back up a bit. Who is this girl? So she has one of those inevitably tried-and-true scrappy New Yorker attitudes, the very classic girl-fromthe-hood story of un-gilded, raw talent. She grew up singing, dancing, acting, and doing musical theater, and dropped out of a little art school called LaGuardia that’s educated De Niro and Pacino, to rap. She’s been around for three years, making and recording songs herself, the YouTube route. Without a label, she’s sparked attention the oldfashioned way - with talent - if you can call YouTube old-fashioned. She just recently signed to a label, moved to London, and is going to work with the producer that earned a few statues with an album called “21,” by one sixties-sounding female singer who was just on the cover of Vogue. She came third in BBC’s Sound of 2012 Artists, has been photographed by Terry Richardson for T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and is performing in sunny Coachella this April. She’s covered “Slow Hands” by Interpol on YouTube, and I’ve listened to it approximately 30 times since I’ve started writing this article (I keep stopping repeatedly just to listen to her). Her song “Us” is slower and mellower, yet still filled with her acid-tongued
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opinions. All these songs have gotten thousands of views, and her debut album, Broke with Expensive Taste, isn’t even out yet. In fact, “212” is her only single. So enough about her music. Let’s talk clothes. As evidenced by the “212” video, her taste is very anti-glamour, Beastie Boys meets MIA meets Marina and the Diamonds, with pastel Lacoste shirts cut into crop tops (tucked into shredded denim), dunks, and a gold chain peeking out under waistlength ombre green and turquoise hair. Growing up, Azealia says she admired her fellow art school students, but couldn’t afford Urban Outfitters. (Honestly, Urban, 88 dollars for a silk ruffled tank with studs on it?) She would mix Forever 21 with the Spanish store finds from her neighborhood. Living in London, she now purchases big gag fur collars and creepers at Camden Market, and mixes her continuously growing designer gifts with day-glo nails and baseball caps. With all the accolades she’s been attaining, she’ll go from broke with expensive taste, to just expensive. Let’s hope the doorknockers and sneakers stay in the picture though.
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THAT GIRL TATIANA GASPAR DE SOUZA by Austin Rennacker
Tatiana Gaspar De Souza, a freshman from Rio De Janiero, Brazil, appears to be adjusting quite well to the Brown lifestyle. She is an International Relations and Economics double concentrator who seems to have mastered the delicate balance of social and academic life - impressive, considering her tough schedule! How are you adjusting to the lifestyle at Brown? How does it differ from your life back at home? It’s very different, because when I lived at home, it was very common to have people take care of the house, wash your clothes, and make food for you. Here I’m completely independent, and I have to shift my view of life. I lost a lot of comfortable things that I took for granted. It was tough to adjust because back home I was with my parents all the time and now I only see them every 4-6 months. What languages do you speak? I speak Portuguese, English, and French. I took French at Brown, and I thought it was definitely harder than in high school. My class pushed me to be the best I could be at that language. You’re definitely penalized for every single mistake. photos by Dan Fethke
What are some of the differences between how people present themselves here versus back home to go out? The first thing I think when I think differences is how people dress up to go out at night. I’ve seen two categories at Brown so far - the girls who don’t care, girls in sweatpants and flip flops at parties, or the girls in short tight dresses and plastic heels. Those are the stereotypes here. Back home, the dresses aren’t as short or as tight. Girls dress more modestly, and they accentuate their waist, letting the dress flow from there. Girls take more time and effort to get dressed back at home. I found it really odd that guys here don’t go to clubs in semi formal attire. That’s how they dress back home. What about just everyday clothing differences? I feel like Brown is so diverse that I can’t put it into any kind of stereotype. In my personal experiences from
back at home, I feel like girls put a lot of effort into getting dressed for everyday life. They wear makeup to school and straighten their hair ---they do everything they could to look pretty. What are some of your favorite things about being at Brown? Being independent! Not having to ask anyone to do anything - I don’t have to ask for permission or please anyone. You don’t have anyone setting boundaries for you. You can develop into whoever you want to be. The small campus makes friendships easier and much more intense - you see friends all the time. I obviously like the academic part, and my classes are really fun, but when I think back to my time at Brown, I’m not going to think about my classes first.
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THAT GUY ANDY CHAN
by Anisa Khanmohamed
For this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s globally minded issue, I was fortunate enough to speak with Andy Chan, a sophomore from New Zealand concentrating in Economics and Computer Science. At Brown, Andy is on the board of Buxton International House, and he has been involved with Model United Nations since his freshman year. He had some fascinating insights to offer regarding how his travels have influenced his personal dress style, how his unique hairstyle grew out of experimentation, and what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been thinking of fashion in general lately!
How does where you’re from and where you’ve been influence the way you dress? I was born and raised in New Zealand, but when I was eighteen, I spent my summer and winter in Hong Kong and I guess I was able to see different styles people dressed [in]. I wouldn’t really say I conformed to a certain style, but I took what I liked from different places and, you know, put [those things] together. In New Zealand, when I was in high school, cotton was pretty popular as a fabric that people wore, and I definitely still keep my base layer [of my outfits] as cotton or materials like that, but in Hong Kong, people seemed to wear a lot of interesting fabrics and materials like artificial [materials], synthetics and patent leather, stuff like that. I liked that as well so I have some jackets and stuff that are [made] of interesting fabrics or materials. Another thing I could add is that when it comes to pants, I don’t own or wear any denim or jeans, because I think the blue color clashes with sneakers...I prefer black or dark grey slacks. How do you style your hair? Basically I had a buzz cut for most of my life, and then my senior year of high school I tried to grow it out, and...it was kind of styled down in the front and like a messy, dirty mullet look in the back. But it required a lot of product, and my senior year I played a lot of basketball and it wasn’t maintainable with all the product so I kept getting a buzz cut again. Then my freshman and sophomore summers [of college] I grew it out. The back is definitely very [much] like [that] in New Zealand and Australia, the type of style that’s called “shufflers”—the type of people that, you know, listen to hot style, trance music, and perform the shuffle dance (like, “everday I’m shuffling”)—so, before, that was in New Zealand and Australia and the back was kind of styled like this and...I got another haircut that winter that shortened the front a lot. I didn’t really know what to do with it, so I just slicked it all back. It doesn’t take too long; it depends on how much wax I want to use. One minute to two minutes, I basically slick it back. Sorry if that was a quite convoluted explanation but there’s no like, I didn’t step into a, you know, a barber shop saying, “Ah, um, I want this hairstyle.” It was kind of like, as it was growing, I tried different things with it and then when the front got shorter I decided to pull it back instead of leaving it directly spiked up in the front ‘cause I don’t like that look. What are you most looking forward to wearing this spring? Definitely shorts. Yeah...I love sneakers, so I feel
photos by Erin Schwartz
like wearing shorts definitely enables you to, you know, show off your sneakers a bit more and see them. What are some recent fashion trends you’ve noticed and liked (and/or disliked)? I guess they’re kind of old now, but [I dislike] Crocs. And then...I’m kind of ambivalent towards guys wearing UGG boots ‘cause, I like, thought that I might want to wear them, but then there’s always the huge question, of, you know, whether it looks acceptable or not. I feel like a black pair [of UGG boots] with ink-black pants tucked into the boots could look pretty cool. So that’s something...I guess I’m pro-UGGs but anti-Crocs [laughs].
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aintings are wonderful in that they can be of anything: just brush strokes, realistic looking people, landscapes made up of tiny dots, and even pop art paintings of soup cans. Yet, wherever a painting may take its viewers, the subject never becomes something real, something three-dimensional (well, unless the paint is very thick, or there are nails or cigarette butts included…but that’s not the point). I hadn’t been thinking about this until I woke up one morning from a peculiar dream. In it, I was sitting at a table in some sort of lobby or hallway, reading a magazine, and listening to a make-up artist instruct her students on how to prepare the proper colors of eye shadow for blondes. I was secretly hoping she’d go over the ideal colors for red heads, but just as I started paying more attention she rushed out of the room. I know this isn’t exactly the craziest dream ever, but when I started flipping through my magazine again, there was a model who had eye makeup that consisted of a tiny flowerbed, and it was awesome. It made the whole sitting and waiting part of the dream worthwhile. I’m not sure if I was able to tell from the photo in the magazine, but in my dream world I have the wonderful ability of just knowing certain things (not everything, because that would be too overwhelming), and I knew that the “flowerbed “ had been painted on. Back in reality, this sparked my interest in body painting. This type of art adds an element of life and dimension that traditional paintings lack. After doing a little research, I discovered the makeup/body painting artist Joanne Gair, aka “Kiwi Jo”. Her work is an incredible combination of art and fashion, sometimes blending models into works of art, and at
other times making painted-on clothing look real. One of her most famous works is called Disappearing Model. Initially, it is a busy and colorful painting, filled with poppies and daisies. Not to claim that I’m psychic or anything, but it does look a little bit like the flowerbed eye makeup that I saw in my dream. Anyhow, when it’s viewed for more than a few seconds, it is clear that there is a woman who has been painted over, and therefore integrated directly into the piece. At certain points on the model’s body it is almost impossible to tell where she ends and the painting begins. This creates a strange illusion where parts of her body appear flat, making it almost as if she is emerging from the canvas. Gair goes back and forth between dressing people with art, and using art to dress people. Perhaps her most well known works is an example of the latter, it being a 1992 cover of Vanity Fair featuring Demi Moore “wearing” a painted on suit. Another play on the “birthday suit” phrase has been used for all of Gair’s work in Sports Illustrated, where she paints surprisingly realistic looking bathing suits on models (how does the paint stay on in all that water and sand?!) I’ve realized a few things from my quasi-revelation about body painting. Primarily, I wish that it was socially acceptable to waltz around with nothing on but a painted outfit. With that comes the desire to live with a talented body artist, ideally in a warm climate. I’m also beginning to understand how much the topic of art really encompasses. Who knew that art could actually come alive? It provides insight and interest into many aspects of society, and with that I have a newfound appreciation for it.
all images via joannegair.com
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ABBY&EVE Spring break is almost always equated with an unabashed indulgence in guilty pleasures. This month, who better to show us the art of being naughty while looking nice than the OGs of sin? But the leading lady of this Greenhouse of Eden is hardly the one presented in Sunday school. Our Eve is far less interested in whispering serpents and men made from dust than she is in NAVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vintage swimsuits and bookish blonde bombshells...
You Know You Love Me Conservative Abby may not be tempted by forbidden fruit, but no one could possibly resist the classic charm of this black-and-white print suit. by Victor Ha photography by Katie Cusumano models: Rosa Congdon, Annabel Greenberg
Hellooo! Eve is as playful and attention-hungry as the bright blue straps of her otherwise quiet one-piece.
Life of the Party Pool party, that is. Eve reminds us that girls just wanna have fun in this vibrantly colored swimsuit.
Fresh Cut The neon beach motif and fun cut make this piece feel tremendously current.
(Not So) Secret Garden Little is private when wearing something like Eveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backless bathing suit-- or Abbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s torsobaring ensemble.
An Apple Named Desire In a floral print number, Eve finally proves too hot to handle.
GENDER STUDIES by Taryn Riemer and Valeria Sanabria photos by Katie Cusumano models: Michelle Bailhe and Hannah Kimmel
ON THE ROAD by Eve Blazo and Erin Schwartz photography by Katie Cusumano models: Siera Dissmore and Miranda Steele
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