UP Magazine Spring 2015

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Eat Up | Summer Ice Cream

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Summer Denim Guide

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Miami Man | Joshua Allen

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Working with Retro Accessories

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Wash Over Me

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Tim Gunn’s Guide

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The Modern Hippie

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We Dare You

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The Modern Hippie 3 | Spring 2015

staff list Editor-in-Chief Rachel Ordway

Creative Director Morgan Holliday

Publisher Sabrina Toms

Photo Editors Jacklyn Hayes Alyssa Sato David Malone

Fashion Director Haley Spindler

Copy Editor Ellie Cook

Men’s Editor Brendan Lemire

Marketing Manager Margot Colwell

Online Editor Greta Hallberg

Blog Editors Molly Dougherty Alex Cooper

Event Planning Coordinators Emma Strupp Mariah Koeltl

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Photographers Francesca Peck Tiffany Visconti Kate Friedler Jessi Thorne Layout Designers Kayle Antony Darby Shanaberger Julie Norehad Nicole Berry Morgan Lawrence Sara Meurer Lydia Tissandier Stylists Hannah Jolly Madelyn Voigt Berkeley Combs Abby Bates Que Anh Nguyen Stephanie O’Loughlin Lily Manchester John Digiacobbe Kelly Nester Writers Jenny Henderson Mary Schrott Liz O’Loughlin Brendan Lemire Megan McTighe Michael Vostatek Francesca Peck Abbey Gingras Emmy Silverman Greta Hallberg Bloggers Blair Donovan Molly Nicholas Leah McCloud

Althea Perley Sheila Timmons Mary Schrott Kendall Mello Kristiana Csatary Kelsey Maloney Emmy Silverman Shervani Patel Sarah Gaertner Lauren Oliver Marketing Team Ibukun Ibraheem Elizabeth Colwell Madison Wray Madelyn Voigt Emily Carroll Sydney Medema Event Planning Madelyn Voigt Alli Robben Regina Icaza Valerie Fine Jenna Mrocko Jessie Wolfe Mackenzie Dietz Althea Perley Ashley Lewis Faculty Advisors Drew Davis Annie-Laurie Blair Founders | 2008 Lauren Kelly Kelly Phelan

editor’s letter Dear Readers,

Just a few short weeks ago, I was driving down Highway 1. Top-down, San Francisco Giants hat on my head (even though that pained me as an avid Red Sox fan), heading south toward Santa Cruz. It was a warm day for the Bay Area and the journey became warmer the further south I drove. It was in that moment, that I felt alive. My heart was beating from the sun on my face, the wind whipping through my hair, and Yip Deceiver blasting through my radio.

California is like a different world.

Driving down Highway 1 you smell fresh eucalyptus mixed with sea water; while this winding road takes you from grass-covered mountains, goat farms, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. At any given moment, surfers will cross with their boards in front of you and Volkswagen vans zip by with their stereo blasting some indie-rock band.

We want to take you to this different world. The casual, California-cool lifestyle that exudes happiness, being young and careless.

Allow Francesca Peck to transcribe how to get the most out of a road trip on page 40. Tiffany Visconti and Haley Spindler go on an adventure on page 14.

While Brendan Lemire describes the new fascination with the “man bun” on page 22.

With the summer rapidly approaching and this school year drawing to a close, there is this constant feeling of celebration in the air. Enjoy this time, because what is more beautiful than Oxford in the spring?

I want to give a huge thank you to Emma Strupp and WMSR for planning and helping produce our fantastic event on May 5. I also wanted to thank you readers. Thank you for your time, your eyes and your mind. You have made my time here as your UP leader so meaningful. Lastly, congratulations to my class, my staff, and my friends who are graduating in just a few short days and entering into this great big world.

I am also excited to introduce Greta Hallberg as your new Editor-in-Chief. I am certain that she will be a fantastic leader!

Enjoy your summer, readers. Create adventure for yourself. Be reckless and brave, because inside all of us is a wild thing.

Much UP Love, Rachel Ordway Editor-in-Chief ordwayrk@miamioh.edu upfashionmagazine.org Printer: Nielsen Co.

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Breaking Down Your Favorite Bohemian Staple

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his year, I wore my hair in pigtail braids and got mistaken for a 15-year-old. It was a low moment, but it still hasn’t broken me of my braiding habit.

Braids, if done properly, can give any wearer a bohemian edge without consuming ridiculous amounts of time – it’s summer after all, you want your “getting ready” routine as low maintenance as possible. Braids prevent tangling and give your hair a nice wave, too – a total win-win situation.

But where do we draw the line between cool hippie and Dorothy Halloween costume?

Braids were respected long before they were in our fashion magazines. From African tribes to ancient Egypt to the Native Americans, history reveals that hair styling can be about more than appearance: it’s about expression, culture, girlhood and tradition.

The braid style we love most at UP (and in the summer) is one that is inspired by 1970’s hippies.

Hippies surely associated braids with Native Americans, a culture they respected and felt aesthetically inspired by. Loose, messy braids have since been associated with everything natural and “groovy” – from fashion at protests to folk singer Joni Mitchell to our own music festivals.

Our pop culture landscape is littered with cinematically important braids. Princess Leia’s double bun is a classic, but it’s even funnier when Rachel does her own version on Friends. But braids are more than costume. Some simple styles take a trend threaded through history and make it everyday wearable. A few of our favorites:

The boho braided crown: A little more complicated to accomplish, the braid is best made by twisting several smaller braids up into a bun. Separate your hair in four sections and braid each section. Sweep them in the same direction, and twist the braid around your head. Bobby pin for security.

For these crowns, the messier, the more romanticized the style. For an extra bit of summer whimsy, stick a few wildflowers into the nooks of the braid.

The side braid: This one is especially trendy (thanks Katniss Everdeen). Add a twist by trying a fishtail braid.

To braid a fishtail, divide your hair in two sections.

Take a small piece over to the other section and then repeat. Alternate layering sections.

Bonnaroo-ready mini braid: This is one of my favorite summer looks based on easiness alone. Braid a small section of your hair tightly and then use hairspray generously to keep it in place. The mini braid is the perfect addition to the casual summer outfit with a hippie vibe.

Tousled pigtails: Ensure that your pigtails don’t make you look like a small child by roughening them up a bit, Bridgette Bardot style. Leave a few strands out to frame your face and pull the braids gently apart to loosen them.

Braiding expands past Pippi Longstockings – it’s a culturally rich tradition spreading across the globe. It links daughters and mothers and sisters, and though less popular, even some men today incorporate braids into longer styles such as man buns. So yes, a fishtail will definitely enhance your beach look, but it also has quite a history.

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Shape written by Jenny Henderson

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Longboard Culture: Criticism, Exercise, Creativity, and “Good Vibes”

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ongboard: slightly larger and more shaped than a skateboard and smaller than a surfboard (and with wheels), used as a mode on transportation, expression and cultural identification.

Remember in Clueless when Cher basically forbids Brittany Murphy from dating the grungy Travis because skateboarding is “so five years ago?”

Yes, we’re talking about longboarding here, but a lot of the stereotypes are the same: dreads, weed, laziness and dirtiness. While we know Cher came around to Travis eventually, how off base were her original preconceptions? What’s the story of the people on the longboard?

The longboarding subculture is richer than hippies and hipsters. It consists of agility, creativity, and yes, “good vibes.” Longboards are often critiqued for being middle of the road transportation. They’re bulkier, therefore tricks and ollies are impossible.

There’s a rivalry between skateboarders and Longboarders, especially in urban areas, with skaters seeing Longboarders as “kooks” and “losers.”

Willy Staley’s article in The Classical, eloquently called “Why Longboarders Suck,” likens Longboarders to ostriches for being “not only flightless, but also oversized, stupid, and cowardly.”

He considers longboards potentially dangerous to the athletic reputation of skateboarders. After all, longboarding is more about expedience and appearance than skateboarder sportsmanship.

Skateboarders also have to constantly practice tricks.

Despite this, I would argue that they are far more than the lesser cousins of skaters.

First of all, there is the exercise element.

Longboarding down the street to class may not seem like a lot of effort, but uphill or flat terrain boarding can be good for the heart. According to Livestrong,

“boardsports are a good way to get a regular dose of aerobic activity, strengthening your heart and increasing your lung capacity.” Longboarders are also always pushing and propelling themselves forward.

While this may look like minimal effort, it actually takes a lot to continually push yourself. This is great for building calf muscles and general leg strength.

While longboarding isn’t as intense as marathon running or spinning class, it’s still a great way to get your heart pumping.

Longboarding is also valuable for artistic purposes.

Riders treasure their boards and the design market for them is booming. It’s a true craft. One particular designer, Maxim Koposov of Handmade Longboards really represents the spirit of longboard woodwork.

Too poor to buy his own board, he began crafting them from scratch. In an interview with The Calvert Journal, Koposov describes the process saying, “You don’t feel the same dignity when you work with plastic.” His designs range from graffiti to traditional Russian gold-and-red floral.

These sort of creative designers are everywhere, from markets to etsy.com. Jillian Campbell of Longview, WA is famous for her unique prints. She does them all herself with paint pens, the designs ranging from the Seattle skyline to zombie Audrey Hepburn.

Campbell’s success – she sold 100 boards in her first year – is a testament to the pride longboarders take in their favorite accessory.

Finally, there is the essential essence of longboarding.

You can burn all the calories you can at the elliptical, but in the end, it will always lack the longboard’s freedom. Cher and Willy Staley’s opinions aside, there is a special joy to longboarders and their free sprit. A young rider’s quote in an article from The DePaulia perhaps sums it up best: “When I ride, I feel like a navigator of my environment. I feel at one with the geography of the land as I use it to my advantage to propel me forward. Riding is a relief from the everyday, standstill life.”

So take it from this young rider and take it from us, get out there, slip on some Converse, and give this growing trend a try.

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Eat written by Mary Schrott styled by Berkeley Combs and Alyssa Sato photographer by Alyssa Sato Models: Berkeley Combs and Haley Odle 12 | Spring 2015

Summer Ice Cream

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o matter your age, ice cream for dinner will always be acceptable in the summer time. From simple flavors to exotic colors, ice cream has evolved into a beautiful art form having sweet-toothers everywhere rejoicing. So rev up your Instagrams and get ready for the season of soft serve sweetness!

Lavender Rose Ice Cream

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 2 tbsp dried lavender (for culinary use) 1 cup granulated sugar 5 egg yolks Pinch salt 1 1/2 tbsp rose water (or more to taste) Purple food coloring (optional) 1. Mix milk, cream and lavender in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat and cover the pan with a lid. Let the pan sit at room temperature for half an hour, to infuse the cream with the lavender flavor.

2. After a half hour, add salt and sugar to the cream in the pan and whisk together. Then put the cream back on the burner on medium heat.

3. Nearby put egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk gently. Once the cream mixture is simmering remove from heat.Pour about one third of the hot cream mixture into the eggs and whisk constantly so the egg doesn’t cook.

4. Return the rest of the cream in the pan to the heat and start whisking while you pour in the egg mixture. As the mixture cooks continue to whisk the custard and cook it until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

5. Then remove the pan from the heat and strain the mixture into a bowl to remove any lavender or egg bits. Whisk the rose water into the custard and add purple food coloring if desired. Whisk occasionally as it cools.

6. Once the mixture obtains room temperature, press a layer of cling wrap on the tops of the custard and refrigerate until completely chilled. Once mixture is chilled churn the ice cream according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.

How To Make Ice Cream in a Coffee Can

1 pint of half and half 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons of any flavor instant pudding mix and/ or any additional flavorings (chopped fruit, chocolate chips, cookie bits, etc.)

1 lb metal coffee can 3 lb metal coffee can Duct tape Rock salt Ice (Be sure you get small ice pieces or crushed ice – the regular ice cubes from our freezer were too large and I had to crush them with a hammer!)

1. Stir together the first three ingredients in a bowl, plus any additional flavorings you desire.

2. Place your mixture in your smaller coffee can, duct taping the lid shut securely.

3. Place the small can inside the larger can and pack layers of ice and rock salt all around it. Now, take your can outside and get busy making some ice cream.

4. To get your ice cream nice and frozen (or at least soft serve), the object is to keep the can in motion by rolling or shaking it for a good 8-10 minutes!

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guide to

Denim

written by Greta Hallberg

UP’s resident Jean-ius, Greta Hallberg, shares her favorite style tips.

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mericans and the fashion world have long embraced denim into their wardrobes. Like most of American culture, it began overseas.

Two types of fabric, denim and jean, were composed of different cotton blends in France and Italy respectively. Both were strong and durable, popular among working men.

Around the 18th century, American textile mills

began producing both distinct fabrics. Manual laborers wore sturdy overalls made of denim, while working men wore fancier clothes made of jean.

The popularity of jeans as we know them today started with Levi Strauss. He was a German immigrant who opened a wholesale business in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. Jacob Davis, a tailor who worked with rivets – you know, the tiny round decals on the pockets of your jeans – contacted Levi about working together. They wrote a patent for riveted work pants made out of brown cotton duck and blue denim. The denim pants were sturdy for men doing manual labor and became wildly popular.

Levi Strauss & Co. stopped making the duck pants around 1911, but the strong and comfortable blue jeans continued to grow in popularity across the United States.

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Blue jeans became classic Americana in the 1930’s when movies about the West rose in popular culture.

The actors wore Levi’s blue jeans in their portrayal of rugged cowboys.

Teenagers in the 1950’s wore Levi’s – think James Dean or the movie Grease – earning their rebellious reputation. By the end of the decade, almost all teens wore their jeans everywhere, except church of course.

Since then, jeans have had a place in American culture as an icon for youth, new ideas and badassery.

Everyone knows the feeling – slipping into your favorite pair of blue jeans that fit just right. The make your legs look longer, your butt look bigger, and are an immediate confidence boost to any ensemble.

My irreplaceable denim is the Madewell Skinny Skinny High Riser. They’re a light wash, tight in all the right places, and destructed enough that it’s sexy, not grungy.

Junior Ellie Callinan prefers her Free People jeans.

“I know it’s crazy, but I feel somewhat invincible,” says Callinan. “They accentuate my curves in the right way.”

I’ll always advocate for a good pair of blue jeans, but there are ways to make a sartorial statement beyond the basics.

stylist by Haley Spindler photographer by Jackie Hayes Model: Maddie Bove

[High-Waisted] Denim lovers, rejoice. High-waisted jeans are the single universally flattering style, second to only the LBD. Thank the denim gods that low-rise pants went out of style. High-rise jeans elongate your legs to runway-model proportions.

They keep everything in on top – without the risk of them sinking a little too low. Rock them in superskinnies, cropped, or even flared to mimic 70’s icon Farrah Fawcett. Wear crop tops, tucked-in tees, or your flowiest sweater for instant style points. It’s impossible to go wrong.

[Overalls] Shout out to Madewell for making overalls cool again. Denim jumpsuits are an easy way to score style points and are surprisingly easy to style. Stripes are always a good idea, but you can never go wrong with a plain white tee. Stray away from plaids to avoid looking like you came straight from the farm. Stay cool in the summer heat by rolling them up and deconstructing the bottom. Jean short overalls, or Jortalls as my friends affectionately refer to them, are different enough to turn heads and surprisingly comfortable. Bonus points to all the pockets – you can even skip a purse.

[Shirts] Chambray shirts are an obvious staple. In a light wash, pair them with your dark skinnies for an updated Canadian tuxedo. They tuck in nicely to skirts, too, or wear them open with your favorite tee.“These shirts are so cute because they make you look put together but they’re so comfortable,” says Callinan. “They’re so easy to wear. My favorite thing is to wear them with leggings and converse.”Think beyond the basic button-down. I have a structured

denim shell that works perfectly under blazers and jackets. Skip the sleeves and opt for a tank top in the summer. “I think I have three chambray shirts,” adds Callinan. A girl after my own heart. [ Jackets/Vests] This trend is so rocker-chic. Denim vests are a great layer over anything and everything as temperatures start to rise. Pair them with skirts for brunch or over a skimpy tank top at the bars. I’m currently hunting for the perfect thrifted jean jacket that I can DIY into a vest. Denim vests look fabulous over a floral dress for music festivals or beach bonfires. They are incredibly versatile.“I love my jean jacket,” says Callinan. While visiting France in high school, all of the young Parisians wore denim jackets everywhere. Taking a note from French street style, Ellie bought hers at H&M immediately. “It goes with everything,” says Callinan. “It’s so cute, I love wearing it with sundresses.”

[Accessories] My denim obsession reached a new level when I ordered a pair of denim Vans. I spotted them while scrolling through Instagram during New York Fashion Week and knew I had to have them.

The fact that they were men’s shoes did not stop me from immediately placing my order at JCrew. com. These shoes have since seen their fare share of Oxford, both in class and at the bars.Don’t be afraid to expand beyond the expected. Shop in the men’s or kid’s sections, try a thrift store, or repurpose your old jeans into something new. Denim will add a touch of rustic sophistication to any outfit, from slip-on shoes to a baseball cap.

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B RO f low

MAN CODE

styled by Haley Spindler photography by Tiffany Visconti Model: Fred Couzens

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written by Brendan Lemire

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ver since Pinterest spread the concept of the messy bun to college aged women everywhere, the look has become ubiquitous. Over the past few years, it has even spread to men’s hairstyles. It all started with flow, lettuce, chop, or whatever you call it with hockey players and then carried over to lacrosse. As flow became more common with guys, it also became longer and more untamed and the hippie style of men’s ponytails combined with flow to create the man bun.

History—Man buns first came around with the Hindu deity Shiva who invented the top knot, which every artsy girl has copied, and then disappeared for centuries until samurais created the more relaxed messy bun.

Long hair for men then saw a resurgence during revolutionary times with powdered wigs and founding fathers rocking fake flow and braids. When the hippie movement of the 60’s and the 70’s rolled around, the hippie look became synonymous with long, unkempt hair and ponytails. Around this time professional hockey players began to grow their hair as well and gave birth to “wings” or the way that hair curls up from underneath a helmet or hat worn for long periods of time. Flow even spawned it’s southern redneck cousin, the mullet, famously known for having “business in the front, party in the back.”

Over the past five years or so, the style has spread around Hollywood, with everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio to Tom Brady to Colin Farrell experimenting with different versions of long hair styles.

The trend has certainly spread to Miami as well.

It’s nearly impossible to walk to class or go to a bar without spotting at least one male messy bun. It has spread from the commons of Farmer to the Art

building to the architecture studios of Alumni, and it seems like it is here to stay.

Maintenance—Unless you are trying to grow dreadlocks, long hair takes a little more work than you may be used to with shorter hair styles. You need to wash it, condition, brush it, and have the proper tools to keeping whatever style you are going for looking fresh. You probably want to talk to some of your girl friends to find out how they keep their hair Pinterest perfect. If you’re just trying to keep your flow in check and you don’t wear a hockey or lacrosse helmet several hours a day, you may want a hat to maintain your wings.

While you’re enjoying what may be the only time in your life when you can have your hair this long, be aware that your boss at KPMG or Ernst & Young may not be as thrilled with your Jared Letoesque locks. You should probably check what your internship/job prefers for hairstyles and should maybe consider going back to your swoop-part to look more professional.

Also be aware that girls in bars will definitely try to play with your bun or ponytail, but if that doesn’t bother you, then enjoy your long hair for as long as you can.

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written by Brendan Lemire

Brendan Lemire: Alright to start out what is your major, year and hometown?

Joshua Allen: Marketing major, Junior and North Bend, Ohio, outside of Cincinnati.

flannels, wing-tipped boots, with earth tone colors.

On the weekends my signature look is a paisley button down my girlfriend and I call the “Good time shirt.” Can’t not have a good time in a paisley shirt.

BL: What activities or groups are you involved with at Miami?

JA: I am involved with AEMP, which is Miami University’s recording studio, and I am a marketing intern with IMG College with Miami University.

BL: What are some of your favorite things about Miami, such as any favorite traditions?

JA: Best traditions that I’ve experienced were the Charter Day Ball, Hockey games could never get old, and of course Mac & Joe’s.

BL: What do you do for AEMP? JA: I am a recording artist with music on iTunes and Spotify. I haven’t been able to play as much because of school though, unfortunately.

BL: What is your favorite bar uptown and what is your go to drink?

JA: Skippers and Top Deck by far. If you see me uptown I will have a Gin and Tonic in my hand.

BL: What type of music do you play?

JA: Folk alternative similar to that of Fleet Foxes and Lumineers and Bon Iver.

BL: Do you have any role models?

JA: My dad is my best friend. So without a doubt I would love to someday be as patient as him.

BL: Are you planning to intern with IMG over the summer as well?

JA: No, I am currently employed at Level 27 Apartments and have been there for two years, but for this summer I found a marketing internship for the company Green Prairies. They’re a small sod farm outside of Oxford. IMG is only during the school year. I’m the guy dropping parachutes from the rafters at hockey games.

BL: If you were stuck on a desert island for a year and could only bring three albums, which ones would you choose?

JA: For Emma Forever Ago – Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes self-titled album after their EP. 1989 – Taylor Swift...

Just kidding but Emotionalism by the Avett Brothers works nicely.

BL: How would you describe your personal style and what are some of your favorite brands?

JA: Fall is my favorite season, I love wearing

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BL: What is your spirit animal?

JA: Definitely a bear.

BL: Interesting. And last question: What is your favorite place to eat on campus?

JA: Mac and Joe’s for sure, Mac’n cheese burger.

love wearing f lannels,

wing-tipped boots,

with earth tone colors.

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MIAMI UNDERGROUND: WHY “ALT” MAY BE IN HERE IN OXFORD WRITTEN BY MICHAEL VOSTATEK

photography by Jacklyn Hayes

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arlier this month, Sufjan Stevens released his newest album, creating buzz in the indie world of music.

Carrie & Lowell has already received widespread critical acclaim from notable music magazines such as Paste, Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, keeping in line with the trend of some of the better known “indie” musicians churning out the best albums available for listen each year.

But for so many readers of these magazines, including many of the students on this campus, the word indie is so unclear that it simply creates a negative and confusing stigma as to what elements even define the genre itself. Although indie technically comes from the word “independent”, it now covers a vast array of ideas that span the alternative world of art and music. Many different forms of art are labeled indie in genre but describe very different concepts or evoke unique emotions. For many, musicians like Sufjan, Bon Iver, Arcade Fire (the big names) are lazily niched together as the same brand of music and what’s more, a brand that belongs to snobby individuals who use music as an image builder.

Does the word hipster come to mind? It should, but it shouldn’t scare you. The hipster, alt, indie, dirty-word-ofyour-choosing-here, culture is growing here at Miami and we are all only going to be better for it. A bit of this type of culture here at Miami could help everyone grow and develop their personal tastes in many ways not only limited to music selection.

Four years of Greek-hosted house parties leading to drunken bar crawls seems to be the norm for most in Oxford. Although this is undeniably fun, it does not align with the experience that many envision college to be like.

However, just like at many other colleges, there is a scene away from what many know to be Miami’s social life. If you look in the right places or run into the right person, you might just find yourself at a house with a band playing in their living room, or a birthday party where everyone dresses like Riff Raff and drinks champagne. These types of parties – alternative or indie – are becoming more and

more frequent here and are opening up the Miami social scene to a different way of having fun. And aside from a slight deviation in music selection and maybe an extra scarf or two, the scene isn’t all that different from the one we all already know and love.

Indie culture is commonplace among many other colleges, even those within our area and there can be a lot to gain and learn from becoming a part of one. Aside from purely being a breath of fresh air and a healthy dose of culture shock, there are all kinds of great people that we close ourselves off from by committing to the same friend groups every weekend.

Alexis Moten, junior Political Science and Media and Culture major, is a frequent at these events and described the scene, saying, “These are the kids that you’re not going to see at the bars every weekend. They shake things up by choosing to do what interests them and are pretty much open to anyone who wants to join. Whether it’s going to a house concert or traveling in groups to go see bands, the music scene here really has become a channel for people to meet outside of Miami traditions.”

For some reason audibly blasting The Strokes through big headphones on walks to class, or referencing Pitchfork in daily conversations has become taboo for the Miami image. Despite the occasional ambiguous song lyric or pretentious quote from one of those two sources, there is a lot to be gained from the culture as a whole. Indie culture encompasses a wide range of thoughts and ideas that challenge us to innovate and expand our own tastes. If we were able to get passed the negative stigma that comes with it, the alt culture could add so much flavor to an environment here where many have become complacent.

Because although Miami has never been the leader of any indie or underground movements, it is slowly and surely evolving into a scene even Pitchfork may declare “somewhat contrived yet passable.”

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WORKING WITH RETRO ACCESSORIES

written by Liz O’Loughlin

With the arrival of spring, no longer are we sporting layered sweaters and oversized parkas – the warm weather gives us an opportunity to rattle the cold from our bones and embrace new styles and trends.

This season, the mod-bohemian style is essential to the wardrobe.

Think of cool hats and large sunglasses. Think of jewelry that would have come straight out of a 1970’s issue of Vogue. Think of mod fashion in a festival scene – imagine an icon like Twiggy at Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California.

Transitioning from a winter wardrobe to a summer wardrobe is easily possible when key pieces are established – there is no need for several hats and dozens of pairs of sunglasses. The trend is versatile enough that your accessories can work to create many different mod-boho outfits.

styled by Stephanie O’Loughlin photography by Jessi Thorne Model: Liz O’Loughlin Dress: Appletree, $128.00 Ring: Lane & Kate, $27.00 Bracelets: Apple Tree, $15.00 each Bracelet: Bluetique, $21.00

H AT S First and foremost, consider your triedand-true own personal style. The hats that have hit stores have been ranging from large and floppy to structured and small. It’s important to find a hat that suits you.

If you’ve always hated the look of small fedoras, don’t buy one just to keep up with the fashion. Opt instead for a sun hat, or a “festival hat” as they are sometimes called. If you’re into the festival look, consider the brim of the hat – if it’s too large it can overwhelm your entire outfit, not to mention your face.

Not only are the brims are hats something to consider, but the cap of the hat is important as well. If a cowboy hat never worked for you, avoid hats that have a cowboy-style cap. Instead, opt for a spherical or cylindrical capped hat. There are so many colors and styles that there will be a perfect match.

Check out Brixton hats (www.brixton. com) to see a great variety.

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SUNGLASSES Be bold. This season, think of channeling hippie icon John Lennon and his trademark specs. Circular and angled frames are on point with the retro vibe of the trend.

Circular and angular frames aren’t exactly for everyone though – the severity of the style can look cartoonish on some faces. Chunky styles will work best – a thick frame will balance the geometry as opposed to a wire frame.

Also, considering most people already have a pair of sunglasses to their names, use this season as an opportunity to go big on color as well. Don’t shy away from white and pale pastel colors when chances are you already have a safe pair of black or tortoise shell glasses. Australian brands such as Quay Sunglasses and CRAP Eyewear have been popping up in Free People, Urban Outfitters and Nordstrom. Trust the Aussies with this trend!

J E W E L RY Embrace the simplicity. Finding jewelry on trend with the style leads us to wearing things that are simple in design and color – look for chunky and monochromatic pieces. Cuffs and bangles are easily stackable and can instantly amp up an outfit; necklaces, either pendants or chokers, also have the same effect. This season is all about rocking an effortless vibe – your jewelry doesn’t need to overwhelm your look but rather act as a subtle enhancement.

Dress: Juniper, $66.00 Necklace: Juniper $18.50 Ring: Lane & Kate, $27.00 Bangles: Juniper, $9.50-$14.50 Turquoise Bracelet: Bluetique, $32.00

The mod-bohemian trend gives us the opportunity to escape Ohio and pretend we are living on sunny Californian beaches. Adopt the relaxed style and pair it with a sun-kissed glow for the ultimate summer wardrobe.

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a guide to

VINTAGE WRITTEN BY ABBEY GINGRAS

photography by Jacklyn Hayes

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ach piece of clothing we own tells a story. This story starts with the fabric of each article and continues throughout the life of the item and all its owners. Perhaps the best stories can be found in vintage shops, containing countless treasures from decades past.

Vintage clothing is distinctly different from thrift store finds due to the high quality of the goods, and how it is carefully curated by the shop owners to suit the character of the store. In order to be classified as vintage, clothing typically needs to be at least 20 years old. Therefore any high quality threads from the early 1990’s and before can be found in the depths of vintage collections.

Although the sometimes steep prices of vintage pieces can seem unattainable to a college student on a budget, there are almost always hidden gems and great deals somewhere in the crowded racks of clothing and shoes.

Casablanca Vintage in Cincinnati specializes in clothing, shoes and hats from the 20’s to the 70’s. This quirky and colorful store has something for everyone, if you have the time to search through the massive selection. Owner Tim Willig, who worked in the shop for nearly 15 years before owning it, thinks vintage beats out new every time.

“They [the vintage items] aren’t made in sweat shops, they last longer, they’re usually more stylish and tend to be timeless,” he says.

It’s also worthwhile to note that vintage shopping is environmentally friendly too, as it’s similar to recycling. Especially with items like fur, buying vintage diminishes the need for new products to be made.

Shoppers from the Columbus area can visit popular spot The Alley, Vintage and Costume to find clothing dating back all the way to the late 1800’s.

No matter where you hail from, it’s likely that there is a specialized vintage store near you full of items to choose from. Miamians from the city, or visitors like sophomore Lauren Kammerling, know all too well the benefits of having a plethora of vintage stores nearby.

“I vintage shop sporadically to get interesting pieces,” Kammerling says. “When I went to New York over J-Term, I did a lot of vintage shopping and found some great clothes. I love getting unique items that you wouldn’t be able to find in stores today.”

If you’re not quite feeling like driving to one of these locations or hunting through thousands of shirts and coats to find the one that’s just right, there’s always online shopping. Popular shopping website Etsy has hundreds of vintage shops run by people who go searching in vintage stores and then sell their finds online, thus saving you the time and energy of flipping through racks and sifting through bins.

If you choose to online shop for vintage, make sure the seller has a positive rating and a high number of strong reviews. The only time you should be really careful is with extremely expensive pieces or designer brands. It’s easy to be sold something that looks real and turns out to be fake online, since you can’t see it up close and in person before you buy it.

There’s definitely something to be said for the convenience of online vintage shopping, but the real beauty of buying vintage is going to the stores and wandering for hours amongst the racks to find that one exact item that suits you perfectly.

If you’re like me and you enjoy knowing the history of an item, plenty of vintage stores can tell you where a lot of their pieces came from. This is another great thing about buying vintage versus buying from a thrift store: you may be paying a little more, but you know you’re getting a quality item with a colorful past.

So whether you’re buying an 80’s band shirt or a 50’s sundress, you’re part of the history of that item and it’s continued story. There’s something about buying a classic leather jacket from a vintage store rather than off the rack at a department store that makes it feel more real and more alive.

Even if you think that these stores may not fit your style, I encourage you to go and experience the beauty of buying vintage at least once.

For more information on Casablanca Vintage in Cincinnati, visit their website here. For the Alley, Vintage and Costume in Columbus, visit here.

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photography and written by Francesca Peck

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omething about driving in the summertime is indescribable through words; it cannot be explained or defined, rather, it is felt – sunshine braising your bare arm resting in the open window, the smell of cut grass and blossoming trees, the chill of a nighttime breeze exciting goose bumps on your skin and a subtle fluttering sensation within your stomach. Yes, there are no words to describe such an inkling. Yet it is universal, undeniable, comforting.

Each year Miami University students are given the gift of 102 days to unwind during the sunny season, and how we choose to employ this time varies greatly. Many will return home, others to internships, and some soon-to-be graduates will begin their careers.

But for those itching to mature from life experience rather than work experience this summer, UP encourages you to get off your living room couches or lonely office cubicles and confront what has unjustly become a lesser-traveled summertime adventure: the All American Road Trip.

Travel journalist Pico Iyer once wrote: “We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves…we travel, in essence, to become young fools again – to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.”

As the car is a national symbol of freedom, and open road holds endless possibilities, taking a road trip may be the best way to do exactly this.

As long as we don’t let the gas tank run dry, driving gives us the ability to flee to any state, city, or town in the continental US. With any combination of campsites, youth hostiles, and affordable hotels near or within every major city, traveling by car seems an appropriate way to lose oneself in the diversity of American landscape and culture.

The learning available through road tripping is often undermined by the convenience of aviation, but the freedom of traveling by car allows for many more potential destinations. With this, we not only learn from researching said possible stops, but in discovery of them as well. We are able to watch the world around us pass by as we drive from state to state and region to region – through mountains into deserts, among cornfields and below skyscrapers.

In experimenting with the various cultures of these diverse locations, we can get a stronger sense of what we enjoy: the activities we like to partake in, and the people we wish to surround ourselves with. By losing

ourselves within these endless possibilities we can, as Iyer points out, actually find ourselves.

There are several tips to consider when embarking on the All American Road Trip. First, bring a journal.

With endless possible destinations, this trip may bring your group to a number of diverse locations.

Write down where and what you ate. Describe the places you saw and the people you met. You may learn about a location online or in a travel book, but genuine knowledge comes from your personal interactions with such things.

The second tip is crucial: pack lightly, but diversely.

Road tripping may take you places far from your group’s original plan. Bring clothes for a variety of climates, activities and luxury. Keep in mind your most versatile apparel: a tank top can be worn with or without a sweater in accordance with the climate, solid black leggings are perfect for activities from site seeing to hiking, and a pair of dark-washed jeans can be worn when strolling through town or going to a fancy restaurant.

Most importantly, all road trippers must disconnect.

Limit your social media exposure, text messaging and phone calls. This is your time to experience all that is in front of you, completely opening yourself to the mountains you’ll hike, curbs you’ll find yourself lost on, and the friends who’s shoulders you’ll sleep on in the long, overnight car rides. This is done most effectively without the distractions of your day-today lives at home, so it is important to tuck your phones away for minimal use.

This freedom is freely given for those who are willing to accept the journey – but this should not be taken advantage of without thought of where you hope it will take you. As such, here is a guide to the ultimate All American Road Trip from the suggestions of Miami University students:

Ohio • New York • Boston • DC • Louisville • New Orleans • Arizona • San Diego • Denver • Minneapolis • Ohio New York There is no better place to begin this journey than the Big Apple. Sophomore Kelly Whelan suggests stopping by outdoor concerts in Central Park, the Brooklyn Waterpark, and Governor’s Island.

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pizzeria in the entire city. “NYC is the best city in the world and it is even better in the summertime,” Whelan says.

Boston When in Boston, be sure to stop by Fenway Park for a ballgame. Outside you’ll find venders selling a variety of street foods and souvenirs. According to former resident Barrett Fitzgerald, “it’s like a block party every single Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.” Also go on a self-guided walking tour of the city for a little American history lesson by following the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail. Along the way you’ll find 16 historic sites including Paul Revere’s house and the Boston Massacre grounds.

D.C. The All American Road Trip would not be complete without a stop in our nation’s capital! Junior Erin Holden suggests grabbing lunch along the pier in Georgetown. Additionally, “the metro is extremely efficient and relatively inexpensive, which is awesome for college students,” she says.

Louisville Louisvillian Kate Hovious suggests music lovers to stop by their annual festival, Forecastle, held July 1719 on the city’s waterfront. According to Hovious, the crowd arrives with an inviting attitude making it second nature to meet new people and enjoy the music as a community. “I always discover new artists that I love,” she says.

New Orleans “New Orleans is a party city,” says Junior Kate Freidler. “People are always drinking, eating and celebrating” during its many food, art and music festivals. Freidler

suggests visiting the French Quarter where you will find shops, art and street performers.

Arizona Freshmen Kathryn Greenstone suggests stopping

by Scottsdale, located just outside of Phoenix. “It’s a great place for literally every age, and the food is absolutely amazing,” she says. Take a hike up the red rocks of Sedona, finishing your trip with Mexican dinner and round of margaritas in the mountains at Elote Café.

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San Diego Lifelong resident Daren Owen claims there is no better time to visit San Diego than the Fourth of July. A major naval base, the city’s patriotic nature “translates into a pretty special atmosphere” during this holiday, according to Owen. Other suggested activities include snorkeling at La Jolla and visiting the San Diego Zoo. Denver 10 miles west of Denver you’ll find Colorado’s renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater. When it isn’t hosting a concert, the grounds are open to hiking and yoga groups who gather on the rocks.

Sophomore Carly Weiner suggests getting a bite to eat at Cheery Cricket: “It’s a classic spot in a really nice shopping center in downtown Cherry Creek,” she says.

Minneapolis As a fellow Minnesotan, I would personally suggest beginning a summer evening at Minneapolis’s Lake Harriet band shell for free concerts on the water. When the sun sets, follow the Chain of Lakes to Uptown’s exciting nightlife.

Stop in restaurant and bar Chino Latino for highquality “street” food and their famous pineapple drink, “El Orgasmo”. During the day swing by the Walker Art Center for its contemporary exhibits and famous Sculpture Garden.

Chicago End your road trip in the Windy City for the classic “bean selfie” in Millennium Park and slice of Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza. Sophomore Jenna Riley suggests Lou Malnati’s for their unique chunky tomato sauce. And if your plans leave you in the city July 31-August 2, don’t miss the biggest concert of the Midwest, Lollapalooza.

Yes, soon the rush of final exams will end, the lawn parties run dry, and the bars will close. We will be leaving this town we came to gain extended insight on academia, life and ourselves; but what will always remain is summer’s invitation to utilize the open American road, mark-less maps and endless possibilities. So let’s kick it old-school this summer: pack your bags and load up the Chevy – it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

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styled by Abby Bates photography by Jacklyn Hayes Model: Rachel McGhee Palm print romper: Bluetique, $50.00

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Strappy print dress: Juniper, $36.50 50 | Spring 2015

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Cream sweater: Juniper, $32.50 Black tank top: Juniper, $32.50 Chunky gold necklace: Bluetique, $32.00 52 | Spring 2015

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photography by Jeff Sabo for the Lecture Series

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n our culture, we tend to elevate celebrities to an almost mythical level. People follow their lives and take things they say and do as inspiration for ways to live their own lives – their clothes, tissues and autographs can sell for thousands of dollars. Fans even faint at the thrill of a real-life interaction.

So then what happens when you stick a bunch of fashion fans in a room with Tim Gunn? You play it cool, or more appropriately – you make it work.

On March 9, 2015 Tim Gunn visited campus as a part of the Miami University Lecture Series. He spent the day hopping from smaller, more intimate events before taking on the sold-out lecture in Hall Auditorium.

UP received the exclusive treatment and had members at every event to soak up the sound advice from this fashion guru and keeper of life’s wisdom.

Gunn is best known for his role on the popular fashion reality competition, Project Runway. He also served as the Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne. Previously, he was a professor at Parsons The New School for Design for 29 years, credited with making it the powerhouse it is now once he took over as chair of the fashion department and revamped the entire curriculum.

Through these experiences and more Gunn has gained a unique perspective on living life and achieving your goals. From settling the debate and decreeing that leggings are not, in fact, pants, to calling out the fashion industry for propelling unrealistic body standards for women, his numerous

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talks had a little something of everything.

Gunn’s first and more intimate stop was a seminar with 20 students. As the group sat silently, hushed reverently as if sitting in church, Gunn strolled in bringing a sense of ease with him. The mostly female group tried to contain their excitement the way you do when your crush walks into the class you have together.

He took his seat in front and immediately beckoned the group to move their chairs closer to him, and continued to put the room at ease for the next hour.

As he discussed his career, every achievement earned through honest and hard work, he dropped bits of wisdom and reality.

“I’m a fairly blunt instrument. But I hope I’m never unkind,” he says, when talking about his motto to be a truth-teller.

“I really only believe in talking to people about things that they can fix, otherwise it’s useless,” Gunn says. “It’s why if you have spinach in your teeth I’ll tell you, because you can do something about it. But if you had some horrible haircut why would I say to you, ‘what did you do to your hair and why?’ It’s like well, it happened.”

He admitted how hard it is to consistently tell the truth and be upfront with people, but pointed out how important being honest is to remaining true to yourself.

“Know who you are, and be that person,” he says later in the day. It’s apparent that he takes his own advice because his own self-assuredness is hard to

TIM GUNN’S guide to never apologizing for who you are written by Ellie Cook

miss. Every word that comes out of his mouth drips with confidence and integrity.

Especially in the fashion industry, Gunn says he’s run into plenty of narcissistic people, and has caught some flack for the honesty with which he lives his life.

He was quoted, for example, outlining how Anna Wintour once had her security guards fireman cradle carry her out of a fashion show. Wintour demanded that he remove the quote and apologize, but Gunn refused, saying he was simply telling the truth, and hadn’t said anything about her character.

“If you’re going to allow your security people to carry you down five flights of stairs – own it!” Gunn says.

Even though the situation got a little dicey, Gunn never lost sight of himself and who he was. Instead of letting the conflict escalate, Gunn simply fought to keep the truth out there and did nothing more – he took the high road, which is another of his big lessons of the day.

“I really believe that when you’re faced with strife and consternation, and you’re feeling angry and just, pissed off, it’s so easy to lash out and seek retribution, punish someone – I really do believe in taking the high road,” Gunn says. “I’ve never once regretted it…that doesn’t mean rolling over, it really means walking away.”

Maybe the most long-lasting effect of Gunn’s presence is realizing how wholeheartedly he takes his own advice. Just as much as Gunn deals out reality checks and unwavering honesty about others, he’s

quick to do it about himself as well, and frequently shows he takes the high road.

He freely admits that he vomited every day in the parking lot during his first week of teaching and was so nervous he had to brace himself on a wall during the lecture. Or admits to the terror he felt when becoming the CCO of Liz Claiborne or when he was restructuring the curriculum at Parsons. Or the way in which he held his tongue when faced with disrespect from other department chairs at Parsons.

Although Gunn clearly has plenty of wisdom and hard-hitting advice to give, it is made even more poignant with the way in which he carries himself.

He doesn’t walk into a room and act as if he’s a celebrity – he has a way of being that naturally puts the air around him at ease. He makes you feel as if you are his equal.

“I’m such a sponge,” Gunn says. “There are very few people with whom I interact who don’t alter me in some way. I’m crediting today to be like that.”

And after he’s beckoned you closer in a private seminar, or engaged you in his lecture where he ignored the podium and freely roamed the stage, you really feel as if he means it.

So, make it work. Be a truth-teller. Take the high road. Three phrases, seemingly unrelated, yet three of the biggest take-aways from a day spent with the one and only Tim Gunn. And if they’re good enough for Gunn, they’re surely good enough for us.

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LIVING SIMPLY SIMPLY LIVING written by Emmy Silverman

Living simply or simply living?

Think about the things you cannot live without. It’s like that question we’re always asked to see what is most important to us – if you were stuck on a deserted island what three things would you need?

Many of us answer family, friends, food, maybe a bed.

We tend to fuss and stress the most over the things we can survive without– our designer clothes, our iPhones, our large and comfortable houses. But do we really need all of those things to live a happy and fulfilled life?

Many people are beginning to rethink the common notion that bigger is better and are starting to be more cautious of the environmental effects of their living habits. And most relevant, the tracks these habits leave behind, or more commonly referred to as our carbon footprint.

A carbon footprint is the effect our living habits have on the earth. To reduce our carbon footprint and lessen the negative effects we put on the environment, we need to downsize and begin to live simpler.

College students on low budgets can all rejoice at the fact that smaller houses are in. In fact, they are even trending across the country. More and more people are choosing to trade in space for simplicity and hop on the “Tiny House Trend”.

The trend is all about living with less and decreasing your environmental impact over time. The benefits living in a tiny house pile up: lower cost of living, lower taxes, little debt, decreased maintenance and a lower carbon footprint. Let’s compare that to the way the majority of us are living now: bigger houses

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equal more maintenance and more stress, both on the environment and our lives.

“Large houses require a lot of energy to heat and cool and a lot of resources to build and maintain,” says Holly Larson, Registered Dietitian and Miami University Nutrition and Dietetics Professor. “They also require a lot of money to pay the rent and mortgage. Which means people are spending more time paying for their house than enjoying it.”

They always say– reduce, reuse, recycle. Some people are taking this to the extreme and are converting busses, RVs, vans and even storage units into their homes. Not only are they space, money and energy saving, but they are also transportable.

“Being right out of college, and having little idea what I wanted to do with my future, living in a bus was a great option for me,” says Amie Phillips, renovated bus owner. “I was able to live in my bus in my friend’s backyard and on weekends we took it on road trips!”

You may be thinking with such a small house where will I put my couch, my bed, my dresser, my desk, my fridge…the list goes on. Many innovative companies are popping up in correlation with the trend and introducing ways to accommodate for the small space.

No it is not smaller furniture– we’re not trying to downsize your entire life. Companies like Resource Furniture are introducing transformable, spacesaving furniture. Transformable furniture allows for one space to hold multiple items of furniture. For example, a kitchen table can flip out into a bed and a

styled by Lily Manchester photography by David Malone Model: Hannah Jolly Black Dress: Juniper, $66.00 Fringe Sweater: Juniper, $64.00 Earrings: Apple Tree, $36.95

“Simple and compact. That is the direction we should be heading.”

couch can double as a storage area.

“Clients can actually live and inhabit a smaller space comfortably with these products,” says Ron Barth, President of Resource Furniture.

Living simply is not just about smaller houses, though. It’s also about using your resources and taking time to slow down and recognize what is around you. It’s important to look at what you have and not at what you want or think you need. Holly Larson believes that being cautious of what we eat and where our food comes from can contribute largely to the well being of our world.

“Natural living to me is living seasonally and focusing on resources that are reusable,” says Larson. “This is better for our health and the health of our planet.”

If you want to learn more about eating seasonally and recipes that are light on your budget and on the planet visit Larson’s website at www.hollylarsonrd.com.

We are not trying to convince you to change your whole life, but to be more cautious of the way you are living and how your living habits are affecting the world around you. McDonalds banned supersizing and the world is following shortly after. Simple and compact. That is the direction we should be heading.

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styled by Hannah Jolly photography by Tiffany Visconti Model: Leah Svoboda

THE MODERN HIPPIE.

written by Mary Schrott

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magine two people: one wearing a vintage inspired OBEY t-shirt that hangs effortlessly over their distressed skinny jeans, paired with scuff-free desert boots and munching on Whole Foods’ latest quinoa spring medley. The other is also wearing jeans with holes, a pair of their dad’s old grass-stained Birkenstocks, a flannel they haven’t washed in weeks with a white undershirt rocking a 6-hour-old ketchup stain. Can you tell the difference?

Ever since the term hipster became relevant in describing Millennials, we have struggled to understand who it defines and what it means contextually. The hipster persona often butts heads with the idea of being a hippie. While both lifestyles exude a sense of freeness, coolness and limitlessness they appear not to be mutually exclusive.

The hipster is someone who cares about how they look and what they do. They enjoy creating a selfimage that relies on subcultural trends while still maintaining relevance. Often hipsters are accused of “trying too hard” to achieve this certain look and lifestyle, while hippies on the other hand achieve their uniqueness effortlessly.

Hippies are the presupposed martyrs of a completely carefree lifestyle. Their ability not to care creates a complex where objective clashes with method.

Hippies are known in the past for staging protests, experimenting with drugs, free love and the ultimately sustainable lifestyle.

Though the lifestyle hippies led in the 60’s isn’t able to repeat succinctly due to cultural circumstance, many lifestyle choices and trends have resurfaced from that era today through a group we call modern hippies.

Stylistically, the trend young people today are striving to achieve is a mix of edgy and chic all while presenting an effortless aura. Vintage T-shirts, ruffed up jeans, patterned pieces, flowing fabric, intricate lace and even fringe are all dominating Millennial style.

The power this style has is so influential that it has perpetrated almost all clothing stores selling to young people. Think Urban Outfitters, Free People, even American Eagle or Forever 21 – all of these franchises carry apparel that mirrors this specific past trend.

However the trend doesn’t end with clothing – hippies created lifestyle trends as well. Eating more vegetables and overall organic products is so popular right now. Hippies were big advocates for loving one another, their bodies and the food they consumed.

Overall everything they touched seemed to have an ease of simplicity that we are recreating in today’s lifestyle trends.

Though today’s style isn’t identical to 60’s free spirits, people want to emulate the hippie look, not just to share an image but also to share an ideal. What makes the hippie style so attractive is that it supports a confident person.

The hippie is often seen as a person who isn’t emotionally affected by society’s judgments, a person who is secure in their identity, and someone who knows what they want. While hippies’ desires are indefinable due to the uniqueness of each individual, what can be concluded is that hippies know who they are.

The battle of self-discovery is one every young person faces and style is a huge factor in its reveal. In middle school I hand sewed an Abercrombie & Fitch label

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onto my Kohl’s T-shirt because I wanted to be apart of their identity.

How you present yourself says a lot about how you understand yourself. Though I eventually found my own style (which doesn’t involve Abercrombie & Fitch), I still admire individuals for using style to showcase their identities – whether or not these identities are influenced by society.

What is so appealing about the hippie style and mindset is it’s not judgmental. If I were to have run into a hippie in middle school when I had labels plastered all over my apparel, I’m sure they wouldn’t have looked twice. Hippies are accepting of everyone as long as they aren’t a detriment to causes they are passionate about like social issues or the environment. Therefore, as more and more people wear white Converse shoes, high-waisted shorts and lacey crop tops, who are we to judge?

Aside from a distinctly unique outward appearance, an additional element of the hippie lifestyle is consumption. While hippies may not be huge consumers of commercial goods, they continue to keep several franchises afloat. The biggest of which is the drug industry.

As notorious drug users, hippies are known to experiment with marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy or more modernly the ecstasy spin off – Molly. Despite the common calm personality trait all hippies seem to maintain, the drugs they consume fuel part of their disposition. Today, those with the hippie disposition are taking drug use to a further level by experimenting with harder drugs. Hippies have always harvested power through their attraction to testing limits.

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Creating a voice through the defiance of cultural norms has always been an important feature of hippie lifestyle and continues into today’s culture.

While hippies today may not have the Vietnam War to protest, Millennials are able to create waves through technology. The argument on hippies’ use of technology is undefined on whether they use it or not.

However, today many people who practice hippie lifestyles use technology to mirror the same energy hippies in the past had with protesting. Think of the ALS ice bucket challenge or Kony 2012; while these movements may have been short lived their power came from Millennials just like the power of war protests came from hippies. Whether you are a modern day hippie or 60’s hippie, what unites these groups of people is their ability to peacefully create a voice and project it to the masses.

Defining a hippie today is nearly impossible. So many people have differing opinions of what the culture means and who qualifies. However, if we want to argue the existence of the modern day hippie, shouldn’t we not argue at all?

The struggle all young people face to find their identities is inevitable and the hippie culture is an easy mold to fit when you are lost. As a part of the generation of young people right now, I believe we are all on this journey. We have the opportunity to choose who we want to be in the future, but in the present what we do reflects where we are in our journeys.

So if you want to call yourself a hipster, hippie, or even a beatnik, go for it. What should bring us all comfort is that everyone striving to assimilate into these lifestyles shouldn’t be judgmental, because what they all have in common is praising self-expression.

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written by Megan McTighe

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eing in your early twenties you are eager to explore, try new things and meet new people.

You have the freedom to do and see what you want. You can backpack through Europe, go on a road trip across America, or simply travel to an unfamiliar place. There is no better time to wander, travel or to seek adventure than now.

I spent an entire month in Los Angeles this past summer. I was able to explore and see the true beauty and heart of the city. Another young wanderer told UP her story about travel, education, and her ability to dive into another culture. Junior Sydney Pearson spent fall semester in Barcelona, and completely fell in love with its people, geography and youth.

“I could definitely see myself going back there after I graduate, it’s just such a fun young people city, it’s awesome,” says Pearson.

Pearson says Barcelona has a very youthful and international culture.

“I really liked how there was a younger crowd in Barcelona, that was really cool seeing the nightlife and even in the street there is a bunch of festivals going on with people who are your age from all over the world.”

Like Pearson, I found that the majority of the people who reside in Los Angeles were not originally from LA. They were not all from different countries per se, but they were from all over the country. For example, within my apartment complex I met a group of girls from Austin Texas, who moved to LA to study film.

Meeting new people is an important outcome of travel, and so is discovering new places, which become your new safe haven. One of Pearson’s favorite wandering spots was a place called Can Paixano, which is restaurant located right on the beach.

“The thing about Barcelona is that it is very hectic in

the city and you’re thinking about the real world and your school work but as soon as you hit the beach it feels like you’re just on vacation.”

In Los Angeles, I found certain spots where I liked to relax and spend time on the weekends. One was at a coffee shop in Venice beach called Menotti’s Coffee Shop. There I was able to relax and really appreciate the laid back and beachy atmosphere of LA. I also enjoyed to “people watching” at Venice beach: I was able to see so many different people that I wouldn’t have been able to see elsewhere.

Pearson traveled, wandered, and lived in Barcelona by assimilating to the culture.

“I really learned to assimilate to the culture because I speak Spanish and because Barcelona is much more of an international community than most of the other European countries, so it’s easier getting around speaking English.”

Pearson advises Miami students and anyone looking to travel to another country is to try and assimilate into the culture as much as possible.

“Its really easy to look like an American and have people speak English to you but it’s another thing to really force yourself to meet people who have lived in Barcelona all their lives and to speak Spanish and force yourself to learn,” says Pearson. “That’s the best way to do it. “

My advice is to not let fear of the unknown from allowing you to discover and explore. Yes trying new things can be scary, but if you don’t try you could end up missing out on a wonderful opportunity.

I had never traveled alone before this past summer and I was fearful of many things going wrong with my journey. I was able to meet and make some wonderful friendships, and see the true beauty and sense of hope deep within Los Angeles.

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