V Spring 2012
MAGA ZINE
Editors in Chief Nabilah Jiwani Chanel Parks
Production Manager Michelle Ross
Managing Editors Kelsey Field Michelle Ross Fashion Editor Glynnis Maynard
Photographers Amanda Henry Brendan Rijke Layout Artists Glynnis Maynard Sara Neel Chanel Parks Brendan Rijke Michelle Ross Staff Writers Dilsher Dhillon Kelsey Field Piper Gustafson Amanda Lim Tulip Majumdar Christian Paxton Elise White
On Joanna: Burberry silk vest, $125; Haute Hippie suede mini skirt, $125 (Vintage Vixen)
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Editors’ Picks................4 Student Leadership.......6 Unpaid Internships.........8 5 Best Films You’ve Never Heard ................10 Fashion For A Cause.........................12 Beauty Update..............14 Beauty trends...............15 Studying Abroad in Valencia and Lyon........17 Fashion: Bendong Trends..........................20
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C’VILLE DEALS We are all bound to have one of those days when class sucks, stress eats away at our sanity, and to top it all off--we go through these days, sober and poorly fed. In light of these events, there’s only one thing you can do: treat yourself. While it might be crazy to blackout on a Tuesday night (well, that’s one opinion) or blow your weekly budget, it’s okay to let loose every once in awhile, right? So, to all you Alderman regulars, Clemons dwellers, and pseudo-alcoholics--take a break, venture off-Grounds, and dabble (or indulge) in our favorite deals of the week!
Chanel Parks
Nabilah Jiwani
deals of the week Tuesday
Sunday
Nabilah: I’m a good girl. You’ll see me in Alderman Library on Sunday nights. However, you’ll see me at Blue Moon Diner for brunch (likely, every Sunday) Huevos Blue-Moonos for the win. Chanel: Fun fact, I only have one class on Mondays at 2PM and while I don’t like to stay at No. 3 that long (or for any amount of time, for that matter), they cater to the needs of a Sunday Funday. Their deals start at 11AM and don’t end until the bar closes...I mean, they’re talking $2 rails all day!
Monday
Nabilah: $18 two-course meal at Orzo and $5 glasses of winethat’s cheaper than restaurant week! Chanel: Perfect for when I get out of that 2 o’clock class, Trinity will provide me with a $2 craft pint, with some food, of course. And for the less classy Mondays, why not get a $1 Bud Light pint instead? Think fast, the party only lasts between 3PM and 6PM.
Nabilah: $12 Tuesdays at Maya was a new find for me. You can get a (slightly) smaller portion of a regular meal (normally priced between $20-$30) for $12. No drink specials, but it’ll satisfy your tummy before Chanel’s suggestion. Chanel: As a complement, get some dessert at Arches, where you’ll get double the toppings from 5PM to 7PM. Drink at home later--you can only sacrifice your cash for one of your indulgences.
Wednesday
Nabilah: Ok, this is my favorite day. Bang! Restaurant is the best hump-day present you can ever receive. $6 tapas and $6 martinis are the perfect way to eat and drink with champagne taste on a beer budget. From choices like kale tortellini, sesame tuna and honey ginger martinis, you’ll get the perfect amount of spicy and sweet from this Asian fusion cuisine. Best martini: Sin City. Chanel: By this time, I’ll probably need a break from the booze and rest up for the weekend. So, why not jet over to Biltmore and get a FREE virgin daiquiri? [This happens every night between 5PM and 8PM!]
Thursday
Nabilah: I’ve maxed out my credit card limit for the week, and movement past the corner is not imminent after this week. See Chanel’s response. Chanel: I’m trying to survive from 11PM to midnight at the Backyard with some $1 rails.
Friday
Nabilah: $0.25 drafts beginning at 5 PM at Backyard--goes up by $0.25 every 20 minutes--so you’ve got a great couple of hours to wind down after a hard week. You deserve it. Chanel: I like to venture Downtown on Fridays...but for some reason, the restaurants are lacking when it comes to Friday night specials. So maybe someday if I want to splurge, I might try a $6 margarita at Mono Loco.
Saturday
Nabilah: Easy--Farmer’s Market downtown. So many yummy bitings from Cville Coffee (breakfast burrito), the taco stand, the jam man, the donut place, Balkan Bakery treats--it’s a food fest that’ll last you through dinner...maybe. Chanel: Despite the past days...I’m actually not that heavy of a drinker. But, if there is one deal you need to find before you graduate--it would be drinking your friends’ liquor. There is bound to be some friend of yours that is throwing or knows of some house party where money doesn’t have to be an issue. If not, take a walk down 14th or (God forbid) find yourself the nearest frat house.
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Student-Driven
EXPECTATIONS UVA is exceptional among universities across the country for readily-apparent reasons—our history, our founding father, our historic grounds, our beautiful Rotunda— but perhaps most impressive of all is our ongoing drive towards student-leadership and student-government. Even our famous Honor Code was implemented by students, and Honor is still a student-run organization to this day. This ability to govern from within and run so many parts of the University is part of what makes UVA so special, and yet it is so commonplace around Grounds that it can be easy to overlook. Excellence has become a standard; leadership has become given. And sometimes, in this atmosphere of achievement and determination, it’s a relief to step back and truly appreciate all that we, the students, have accomplished.
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by: Piper Gustafson
here is no possible way to document everything students have achieved or implemented in UVA’s 193-year-long history. As of right now, the online database of Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs), or student-governed groups, is at a staggering 890, and there are likely hundreds more than have never found a need to register online. There is no way to measure the difference some of these student groups make,
whether they are philanthropic in nature or designed to raise awareness for a cause. Step back for a minute and think about every single facebook invitation or listserve email you get that supports a cause—from Dance Marathon to Take Back the Night to Lose the Shoes to GreekLife Philanthropies, every single one is amassing a huge support system and commitment and energy from our University. Like I said, the positive effect on our community is not measurable. And in this light, it is shocking that it is completely normal to us. However, some of our energies are not fo-
cused outward—they benefit our own community, our own University. Perhaps the most important project going on right now is the Rotunda Restoration Project, or RestoreUVA. No one can think of UVA without picturing our beautiful Rotunda—no one can walk past it without thinking how absolutely hideous the black tarps over the columns capitals are. Rumor has it that the tarps are black, not white, so that alums will be disgusted by the marred-image of the heart of the University and donate faster. Whether greedy extortion or brilliant strategy, regardless, it isn’t working fast enough. The renovations are expected to cost somewhere around $51 million, and only a small part of the University’s endowment and annual gift fund are slotted to go towards historical renovations. For the most part, it is the public’s job to raise the money. And as is tradition with UVA students, several have stepped up to take the initiative and help put a dent in that daunting number. Students are already making progress and reaching out to alums to find ways to donate or
fundraise. Most people have heard of the Restoration Ball or the Colonnade Ball, but an incredible project that has yet to earn as much recognition as it deserves is steadily gaining momentum: the Restoration Auction. This student-initiated project is offering an unprecedented collection of historic items—ranging from paintings to songbooks from the early 1900s—to be auctioned online with 100% of the proceeds going towards the Restoration Fund. The items are split into four price categories, the lowest category being less than $40 and the most expensive category above $1000. The sheer quantity of antique University-related items is unbelievable, and once again, the movement started with a student who realized he could make a difference. Excellence may be a standard and philanthropies may be commonplace, but Wahoos should always take a moment to stop and realize what we as a community accomplish every single day. Hopefully, soon, students will be able to look up to the Rotunda’s restored column capitals as just one more student-motivated achievement for our University.
Unpaid Internships: by: Kelsey Field
With summer in mind, students all over Grounds will be applying for internships all over he world. However, when it comes to an unpaid gig, should undergrads take it or leave it?
Internships have become a growing trend for young adults fresh out of college who want to receive a job in almost any field of work. The pressure of applying for internships in order to gain experience either over the summer, the school year, or both is immense. Many decisions are involved when applying for internships, especially pertaining to compensation. Unpaid internships are common, but what constitutes the legality? Controversy has surrounded the idea of unpaid internships for years, recently leading to lawsuits in the United States. The main concern with unpaid internships is the lack of compensation. Even with the interns’ initial knowledge of working without reimbursement; many people are still concerned with the legality of these internships. Legally, an unpaid intern needs to fulfill the six criteria of “The Test for Unpaid Interns,” constructed by the United States Department of Labor. Under these criteria, companies overseeing the internship may not receive any direct benefit from an intern, noting “the internship experience is for the benefit of the intern.” Students question how many companies actually oversee an internship without creating benefits for the business as well. While some complain that the test should be altered in order to mutually benefit both the company and the intern.
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On February 1, 2012 in New York, former Harper’s Bazaar intern, Xuedan Wang, filed a class action lawsuit against the magazine’s publisher, Hearst, for unpaid labor. Wang plead that she worked for Harper’s Bazaar for an entire year (December 2010 to December 2011), pulling 40-55 hour weeks where her work directly benefit the company. Under another criterion of “The Test for Unpaid Interns” states that “the intern does not displace regular employees, but works under close supervision of existing staff.” Wang, and her lawyers, felt that Wang acted as an entry-level employee at the Bazaar and was not financially compensated at all. However, could cases such as Wang’s really change how students approach their search for internships this summer?
“...many people are still concerned with the legality of these internships.” Alex Pawlowski, a second year student studying mechanical engineering, interns for the Virginia Department of Transportation in Suffolk, Virginia. Alex says, “I work on transportation planning projects, such as reviewing HOV [high-occupancy vehicle] traffic data and help them analyze the effectiveness of HOV in increasing carpooling efforts and faster travel times through HOV lanes than conventional lanes. I also handle site plan reviews for Land Use permitting purposes from Emporia, Virginia to Accomac, Virginia.” While Alex’s internship is paid, he feels strongly against unpaid internships. “I think there is something wrong with unpaid internships. Volunteering is one thing, but being responsible for a lot of actions within that business/organization (such as the government) should at least entitle a poor college student some type of stipend. It’s hard to consider
Pros and Cons Xuedan Wang interned for Hearst’s legendary magazine, Harper’s Bazaar. working for a Federal Government office as ‘volunteering’ when you have to go through so many background checks, application steps, and interviews. And then you have consulting jobs that do exactly the same, but reward their interns.” Alex, like many students enrolled in college, works over the summer to pay for his education. He says, “I can’t attend school if I don’t make money over
Did you knoW?
Some students even pay to have a one-credit internship, which could cost $1000+!
the summer. If I were to take an unpaid internship, how could I pay rent and feed myself when I don’t have the time to get a 40 hour job during the school year?” Alex concludes that unpaid internships make it impossible for students to continue their education if they have to pay for it themselves. “An unpaid internship may seem to provide more access to students in areas that couldn’t be funded, but in actuality, they hurt students more than they help. Especially those who live month to month on the money they made, hoping to make it until summer when they can earn money again.” According to the United States Department of Labor, unpaid interns who do not pass the test must receive some type of reimbursement for their work. However, many question if interns would actually stand up and say something. Considering the
time and effort put into obtaining an internship, students typically decide not to do anything about it in fear of harming their chances of getting a future job. Another U.Va. student who wishes to remain anonymous states, “Yes, I have an unpaid summer internship in my hometown. And yes, I do feel that my work directly benefits the company for which I intern for. Will I ever turn this company into the Department of Labor? No way! I feel that my internship will benefit me in the end by allowing me to land a job. I may even get a job with this specific company. I think that counts for a so called ‘reimbursement.’ ” This student proposes the idea that unpaid internships may pay in different ways. Interns gain experience, learn business etiquette, make connections for future jobs, build their portfolios and resumes, and some even receive academic credit. The same anonymous student says, “I guess it all depends on your perspective. I can understand when students get upset if they are performing intense labor or if they’re supporting themselves through college and not being paid, but find an internship that is paid. They’re definitely out there. Personally, I am majoring in a subject that I am truly passionate about and I hope to have a job where I look forward to going into work every day. My internship is enjoyable and I love the people I work with. When you’re doing what you love, money doesn’t seem as important at least at this point in my life.”
Check out these sites for paid and unpaid opportunties: www.career.virginia.edu www.internships.com indeed.com idealist.org www.ed2010.com
5FILMS
BEST
YOU’VE NEVER SEEN It was Oscar season and the Academy celebrated a bunch of so-called ‘cinematic greats’ that you’ve probably seen and can’t get enough of. Of course I love a good old blockbuster filled with dazzling special effects and one-dimensional characters and cheesy dialogue, but here’s a tribute to a bunch of obscure films that you need to see, because what they lack in box office totals and popularity, they make up for with some great storytelling and provocative direction. In a sea of tinsel town trash, these are a few gems that have largely gone unnoticed in recent memory. There’s more to life than Avatar, y’know. by: Dilsher Dhillon
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Boy A (2007)
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Dir. John Crowley
Limited in scale but extensive in impact, Boy A is the film that put Andrew Garfield on the map. Allegedly involved in a damning act as a child that saw him go to prison, A man tries to shed his former identity and start a new life in Manchester and discovers that his past and future are irrevocably interlinked. In an act of quintessential dramatic irony, it is his heroic feat of saving a child that allows everyone in his new life to discover his sordid past. Told in a series of flashbacks, the film is taut with suspense but culminates in wise resignation as the hero comes to understand he’s running from a part of himself. Andrew Garfield excels at embodying the grown, traumatized man experiencing emotional honesty, transparent kindness, sexual intimacy and genuine appreciation from others for the first time. It is an anchoring performance that carries a great film. Boy A will enrapture you while raising issues about forgiveness and just who deserves it.
Mean Creek (2004)
Dir. Jacob Aaron Estes
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Cold Weather (2010) Dir. Aaron Katz
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Shot on the kind of budget reserved for diaper commercials, Aaron Katz’s nifty little mumblecore mystery odyssey looked Packed with punch and intense verbal interplay between its great on paper and far exceeded my expectations. The plot characters, Jacob Aaron Estes’ feature debut is the comingof-age drama gone horribly awry. This film offers an unflinch- revolves around a wannabe-chef who moves back to Portland and becomes involved in the mystery of his ex-girlfriend’s ing glimpse into the casual cruelty of youth and the notions disappearance. The film has way more on its mind than the of atonement and responsibility. After a teen, played by Rory usual relationship drama and post-grad ennui. Turns out Culkin, is beaten up by a bully, his brother and friends lure nothing obliterates those Generation Z blues like turning the bully into the woods to seek vengeance. When their mean into amateur private eye when your ex-girlfriend goes misstrick goes too far, they’re forced to deal with the unexpected ing, something that also lets Katz’s protagonist and his pals, consequences of their actions. In the vein of Lord of the played by relative unknowns, mimic all sorts of cool detective Flies, Mean Creek is an astute multiple character study that behavior we’ve spent our lives watching on TV. For you kids leaves us with profound sympathy for every child involved in who manage to stay invested in its deceptively aimless story, the act. This is the movie about teens for adults only. Cold Weather proves a surprisingly delicious blend of film noir and indie production values.
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Little Fish (2005) Dir. Rowan Woods
The Last Detail (1978)
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Boasting a stellar all-Australian cast including Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Martin Henderson, and Sam Neill, Little Fish deals with the life of a recovering heroin addict, played by Blanchett, who is desperately trying to escape her past and achieve her goals and dreams. Set in the notorious Cabramatta district outside of Sydney, her plan to open her own video-store is complicated by the sudden reappearance of three men from her past who have their own plans for the future. What follows is a complex, often tragic, often sentimental and harrowing tale of love, trust and redemption and she is forced to take one last trip into the past to confront her greatest fears. Little Fish features beautifully subtle and powerful performances and a script that highlights the mundane and manipulative in an addict’s world. The music is to die for too.
Dir. Hal Ashby
The Last Detail is a rather unconventional road movie and uproariously funny social commentary, laced with Departed-like profanity, about two navy ‘lifers’ transporting a petty criminal from their Virginia base to a New England military prison . In an attempt to defy the Authority, they give this criminal one last ride of a lifetime. It was 1973, and Jack Nicholson, was the film’s star. But it was a lanky newbie by the name of Randy Quaid who stole the film, as well as an Oscar nomination playing the young sailor headed to prison. This is a bromance film for the ages. Move over Entourage, you never stood a chance.
FASHION FOR A CAUSE
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he night of Friday, February 11th, found Newcomb Ballroom packed with students waiting to be taken, in the words of the scientist narrator, “where no man has gone before...back in time.” UVA’s Fashion for a Cause presented “Chrysalis: The Evolution of Fashion,” exhibiting a fashion through the decades montage. The sold out production, from the models to the music, styles and showgoers, screamed “student union.” The show’s mad scientist narrator promised to teleport the audience back in time, and kept his word. We traveled through the Cold War with models donning fur jackets and wool peacoats, to the Jazz Era entitled “The Great Gatsby,” showcasing sparkle, feathers, and cloches. The audience began to enter familiar waters when the timeless music and fashion of their parent’s era emerged in scenes such as “American Bandstand,” displaying leather and faded jeans reminiscent of Grease, and the scene “Woodstock,” featuring bell bottoms, tie die, and the classic afro. However, audience members were roaring from their seats when “New Kids on the Block” made an entrance, featuring the fashion of their youth. It was back to the 90s, when a jersey, black t-shirt, and jeans were cool and “Jump” by Kris Kross, “Tricky” by
by: Elise White Run D.M.C. and “Waterfalls” by TLC dominated the airways. Following this act was “Hits from the Streets,” expressions of the models’ own personal styles and “Metropolis” showcasing lots of black, blazers with sharp edges, and glimpses of abs. The scene even featured Lady Gaga’s “Judas,” transitioning the audience back into the present. However, beneath the surface, sparkle, and glamour, the themes and model types conveyed an overarching sense of diversity. In the “Woodstock” scene, not only did models wear afros and their fists in the air, but they also wore tie die and threw up peace signs. In “New Kids on the Block,” guys wore their baseball caps backwards to “Jump,” and girls wore leggings and leotards to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” Throughout the show, models were able to introduce the audience to elements of themselves in dance and attitude. The music, models and fashion excited most every student in the crowd and came across as transgenerational as well as multicultural. Models of different shades, heights, athleticism, and personal tastes graced the runway. Director of Artistic Expression, Safiya O’Connor, exclaimed that they “all had a little soul...and were all unique.” Nevertheless, the clothes, models, music, hard
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work and time that went into each scene were all done in service to the cause. Fashion for A Cause (FFC) is a newly founded organization whose focus surrounds charity and community outreach including the mentoring of Charlottesville High School students. Assistant Director of Artistic Expression, Lauren Williams, exclaims “we want this to be a major organization; we don’t want it to just be in one community...we want everyone to be able to be involved.” FFC’s Director of Philanthropy, Erika Lee, proposed that the Emily Couric Cancer Center be the recipient of their show’s earnings this year. The rest of the executive board agreed. However, they didn’t anticipate how deeply and personally the act of supporting cancer patients would touch the members of FFC and the University as a community. The show drew in 400 people and raised $4,000 dollars to support the Cancer Center. Williams puts it this way: the rallied support behind the cause “shows the type of spirit of the UVA community, especially [when dealing with] something local...something that affects us right here,” it shows the spirit of the student union.
Beauty Update: Skin Deep by: Sara Neel
Almost no one will argue that “classic beauties” like Audrey Hepburn or Princess Diana were not attractive. Gorgeous celebrities are adored not only by their public audiences, but also by the media for their fortunate genes. With the media following their every move, we can’t help but be surrounded by icons of beauty on a daily basis; unfortunately, causing many confidence issues for young girls. Some of the leading issues are eating disorders and increased use of plastic surgery (breast enhancement surgery is one of the most common high-school graduation gifts for girls). However, within the past few years, society’s definition of beauty has altered as the media tries to counteract the self-esteem issues among women that they helped create.
Dove launched its “Real Beauty” campaign in 2004, celebrating the natural physical variation among women. The campaign consists of advertisements, videos, workshops, etc. inspiring confident women, who are comfortable in their own skin. These advertisements depict “real” women flaunting their curves, while videos such as the award-winning “Evolution” depicts the photographic and retouching process of an average woman turned into a supermodel. Other efforts have been taken by the media to help redefine beauty. for example the long-lived television reality show America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) that typically has at least one plus sized model in each of its competitions. This has led to the growing popularity of plus sized models, such as former ANTM contestant Whitney Thompson, now considered one of the top plus sized models in the industry. Some celebrities have also taken the redefinition of beauty into their own hands, such as the pop singer Adele, who consistently discusses her contentment with her size. Different forms of media have also contributed to the cause, with magazines printing more and more plus sized models. V Magazine published ‘The Size Issue’ in January of 2010, focusing on a variety of plus sized models featured under famous label names such as Karl Lagerfeld and Terry Richardson. Two covers were printed with this issue, one with the plus sized Precious star Gabourey Sidibe and the other with the very petite Dakota Fanning. Vogue Italia’s June 2011 issue also focused on the diversity of beauty and different body types, with three plus sized models featured on the cover. Along with the issue, Vogue Italia’s editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani launched a petition against pro-anorexia websites.
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Will the media’s current efforts change the western idea of beauty? It’s doubtful. But, if the media’s efforts can help at least one girl to think positively about herself, then that would be a success.
“I like looking nice, but I always put comfort over fashion. I don’t find thin girls attractive; be happy and healthy. I’ve never had a problem with the way I look. I’d rather have lunch with my friends than go to a gym.” – Adele Photo Courtesy: Rolling Stone Magazine
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Tulip Majumdar
elcome to our inaugural Beauty Section! Each issue, we’ll focus on one major beauty area, as well as give you more general tips in other areas as well. This issue, HAIR is our focus. Make sure your locks are just what you want them to be this spring! Best
hairstyles for the spring and going out!
Keep your hair out of your face in a fashionable braid or ponytail. Michael Kors models sported a chunky fishtail braid in his show at Fashion Week. Stylists took the hair of the models and divided it in half, finishing the look by weaving a thick lace through them. Ponytails are also a great way to keep your hair under control this spring. Carolina Herrera and Marc Jacobs invented new looks this season, with the former looping the hair into the tie to create a more sleek do, and the latter tucking the hair into a ponytail-knot. These dos not only allow your locks to be spared from the windy atrocities of spring, they’re also easy to recreate at night right before you hit the Corner or the nearest frat.
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Spring
Energize
tips to keep your hair happy and healthy:
Use the “cool” setting on your hair dryer to combat the warmer temperatures of spring which can lead to split ends. The April showers this season can cause your hair to frizz. Towel dry your hair if you think blow drying it makes it even frizzier. Make sure you pat your hair instead of rubbing it. Then add gel to keep it in the style you want. Have hair accessories on hand for those windy spring days! (Head bands were all the rage at Fashion Week, so you’ll be comfortable AND in style!)
and make your hair stand out!
Exfoliate! Bring your skin back to life after the dullness of winter. Avoid those facial scrubs with apricot pits or other ingredients which tear away at your skin. Use products with alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy acid, or even facial cleansing cloths to make your skin really shine. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Get some moisture back into those pores with a very inexpensive product: white petroleum jelly. This must-have for the spring can be found at any local CVS (there’s one on the Corner!) or other convenience store near Grounds. White petroleum jelly will work wonders on even the driest parts of your body, such as your knees and elbows.
Makeup Trend Alert: Big Bold Lips Bold lip colors were all the rage at Fashion Week this season. Models at Donna Karan’s show sported chocolate-red lips, while Jason Wu’s models donned explosive orange-red hues. If you really want to make an impact with your smile, take a page out of Prabal Hurung’s book and mix tones to make your lips a unique and definitely noticeable orchid color.
Dealing With Seasonal Alergies: Spring may be the time of year for warmer temperatures and sundresses, but it’s also the time when pesky pollen comes back into our lives. But there are still some basic tips you can keep in mind in order to handle your allergies. After you get home from classes, wash your hair! Pollen collects there very easily throughout the day. Also, depending on where you are, pollen count is usually highest early in the morning, which is when plants release their pollen. Since Grounds is covered with beautiful flowers all throughout the spring, if you have allergy problems, try to avoid the Gardens or other flower-populous areas early in the morning.
Express Yourself With Nail Art:
Crazy, fun nail polish designs are the talk of the town this spring. Recent UVA graduate Chelsea Churchill was happy to give us some pointers on which prints are in and how to achieve a truly unique manicure. VMAG: Is there a specific nail polish brand you love using? Chelsea: OPI is my favorite so far, and not too expensive. VMAG: How do you come up with designs for your nails? Chelsea: I draw a lot of inspiration from nail blogs and websites. There are so many out there! (http://blogs.nailsmag.com/Blogs/ is a really good one that categorizes various nail art designs by theme!) VMAG: Are there any specific techniques you use to make sure your manicures last? Chelsea: I always file and buff my nails before I paint them. And I make sure to use a base coat and top coat to make my manicures last as long as possible. VMAG: What kinds of nail art designs are popular right now? Chelsea: Animal prints and floral designs are really in. Linear designs are popular as well.
Chelsea was on point with her last tip. Designer Pamela Love showcased a provocative, black and white linear design on her models at Fashion Week this spring.
Valencia
by: Amanda Lim
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Favorite bar Anything in el Mercado de Colon. It’s this
huge enclosed marketplace with cozy bars all over the top level. There’s clay mosaics and paintings all over the walls and ceilings so it’s a great place to go and let your mind wander while you have something gorgeous to look at.
Favorite
nighttime hot spot
LA3, called ‘las tres’ by local valencians. This discoteca is a perfect mix of a big open area with huge house beats but also maintains a cozier feel with its casual dresscode and live bands that occasionally commandeer the normal DJ Booth. I’ve heard almost all of my favorite throwbacks here including some guilty pleasures like TLC, Craig David and Fat Joe. Yup, not ashamed.
Favorite
local delicacy
Fried ham and cheese pockets with pisto sauce on top, which is basically a fancier more natural version of ketchup. It’s my favorite thing to have for dinner.
Favorite local drink Agua de Valencia, of course! Favorite
place to shop
I absolutely adore wandering up and down calle del Marqués de Dos Aguas - Poeta Querol also known as “The Golden Mile” here in Valencia. This
Lyon
by: Christian Paxton Favorite bar
France
To pick just one is near impossible. A popular area to go at night for college students is called Rue de Mouffetard in the Latin Quartier. It is geared towards students so most places serve drinks that are typically less expensive than elsewhere in Paris. The scene is really great with a central square and pubs all around. If you are looking for a place a little more upscale, a personal favorite of mine is this place called Eden in the nearby St. Germain. It is located on Rue de Princess, a small cobblestone side street where the entire strip becomes a party with young people congregating in each bar and in the road. Eden greets you with an actual grass foyer and of course loud American dance music. Although it has a dance floor downstairs, it still maintains the pub feel with dark wood counters and exposed brick walls.
Favorite
nighttime hot spot
For late night? I would hit up La Cave on Rue Monge. Very cool, underground club/bar with an entrance from the road so narrow that you and your friends will have to entire in single file line. Although La Cave means “basement” in French, the walls actually are curved and the original stone so you do feel like you are partying in a cave. Looking for the glam and gloss? The Champs Elysees offers a strip of very high-end, very exclusive, and very expensive clubs. To name a few: Queen, No Comment, MadaM, and Le 1515.
Favorite
local delicacy
street hosts a plethora of my favorite designeres such as Carolina Hererra, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Bvlgari, Hermés and Ermenegildo Zegna. When I’m not drooling over all their merchandise I have yet to own, I usually stop by Massimo Dutti, Zara or this little boutique on the corner of my street called Shana. All of their clothes are street chic: perfect for everyday wear!
Favorite
weekend past time
Finding new flea markets with lovely kind people who give out FREE food! Or taking a stroll along the beachfront. There’s a restaurant about every 50 feet and they ALL cook paella over the weekend so the entire strip smells like a big bowl of succulent spanish rice!
Favorite
When done well…escargots. Amazing. Favorite local drink Honestly, the wine is just so good here that its always hard to pass up. Oddly enough too, they love mojitos.
Favorite
place to shop
The Marais quarter has an amazing array of clothing stores for young people. Looking for vintage? Grunge? Mod? Go here. The Marais has got it all.
non-nightlife activity
Catching a film or laying on the grass in the jardin, which is a drained river converted into a luscious garden that runs through the center of town. I use it to walk to class everyday.
Best Restaurant This tapas bar in Plaza Ayuntamiento called Orio: Gastronomia Vasca. The setting is super casual and very conducive to mingling with the locals! There are just plates of tiny appetizers sitting on high rise tables staggered all over the restaurant. You mingle, take as much delicious food as you want and at the end of your night you are charged a maximum of 10 euros. I’d say that’s a pretty sweet deal.
The
one tourist attraction you must
see
Las Fallas. It’s basically a five day non-stop fiesta where the entire city shuts down and all Valencians come out to drink in the streets, light fireworks, cook paella in all the town squares to hand out for free and parade around on pretty floats.
Most
Favorite weekend past time Going to the cinema is actually less expensive here than in the States, so my friends and I have a Sunday night weekly tradition. Favorite non-nightlife activity Seeing some museums, going flea marketing, reading in a café, or simply strolling around. Best Restaurant There is a phenomenal fondue restaurant called Refuge des Fondues in Montemarte that is famous for offering wine in baby bottles that I absolutely adored. And although I have yet to go, I hear the best restaurant in Paris is the famous La Coupole. But be ready to shell out the big bucks if you can get a reservation.
beautiful site
La oceanográfica
The
one tourist attraction you must
see
Chicks Effortlessly beautiful and very laid back.
Take a bateau mouche down the Seine at night and watch as the city and Eiffel Tour light up.
Guys
Most beautiful site The entire Paris skyline from atop the Tour Montparnasse at night. It is the same height as the Ei
Shorter (in height) than expected and not afraid to hold a stare for an uncomfortable amount of time.
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Valencia
Lyon
Favorite
ffel Tower without the lines or prices and you get to actually see the Eiffel Tower.
quality in a local dude
They will go out of their way to help you out if you are lost or need a recommendation for a good restaurant, bar or discoteca. They also all smile a lot.
Favorite
pastry shop
Caffe dolce. The woman, Lourdes, has my ham and cheese croissant warmed up for me when I arrive to pick it up every morning. And it only costs 1 euro!
What I
All just stepped out from the pages of Vogue. Classically beautiful and impeccably dressed.
cafe
Cafe Babel! I can eat and drink here for free or pay them way later. They also stay open late for me so I can finish my homework before returning to my flat!
Favorite
Chicks
miss most about the
States...
Guys
What Amanda said...
Favorite
quality in a local dude
Well depending on what you are looking for, it seems that the guys here are eager to fall in love. Hopelessly romantic and chivalrous, with a slight inclination to over text/call. Again, depends on what one is looking for.
Favorite café Impossible.
An abundance of outlets, clothing dryers, and safe tap water for drinking.
Favorite
Where I’ve
What I miss Netflix
been...
Andorra (yes, it’s a country!), The Canary Islands and Rome!
Where I’m
most
surprising
encounter
I’ve
had since arriving...
I got invited by a friend to go to Milan Fashion Week! Tragically, I have midterm exams during that time.
What’s
hot
Valenbici: a public, communal bicycle system where you can rent a bike to arrive at your destination, put it in a rack and leave it for the next person who will need to get somewhere quickly. A year’s worth of all access passes costs a grand total of 18 euros.
What’s
pastry shop
Impossible.
Where I’ve
going next...
Barcelona
The
been...
going next
Florence, Siena, and possibly Rome!
The most surprising encounter I’ve had since arriving
This “dance” done in clubs during which everyone sits on the floor in a single file line as a person is crowd surfed on top of everyone back through the line. Have yet to figure out that tradition.
What’s
hot
The male Longchamp. Oh yeah, it’s for real.
What’s
not
States
Metz in Northern France (random school trip)
Where I’m
most about the
not
The weather right now.
Eating before 2PM. Actually, doing anything before 2PM or should I say, 14:00 (they use military time over here!)
Valencia
Lyon
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bending
trends
Previous page: On Vanessa: Prada shirt, $40; belt, $65; Escada sweater skirt, $90 (Vintage Vixen) On Joanna: Vince sweater (stylist’s own); Polo track shorts (Vintage Vixen) This page: On Vanessa: Christian Dior floral silk dress, $350 (Vintage Vixen)
On Joanna: Equipment Blouse (stylist’s own); Current/Elliot ankle jeans, $178 (eg)
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On Vanessa): Tahari blouse, $45 (Vintage Vixen); Rag & Bone ankle jeans, $204 (eg)
“Fashion is about two things: the Evolution and the Opposite.” - Karl Lagerfeld From season to season, fashion has the wonderful yet exasperating habit of introducing us to the newest look, must-have accessory or color ensemble. This fixation on innovation can feel like a constant scramble to stay relevant and on point. The trick is identifying what trends are here to stay and which ones belong to the realm of the runway. True style is transcendent, but between you and me all it takes is the ability to bend trends and mix basics to create something eternal. Photographed by day and night, we played around with some of this season’s most notable trends for around-the-clock style. Models Vanessa Cao Joanna Fowler
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On Vanessa: Christian Dior floral silk dress, $350 (Vintage Vixen) would like to thank Christy Ford and Susie Matheson V Magazine for providing venues for our fashion shoots.
On Joanna: Tahari blouse, $45 (Vintage Vixen); Matta scarf, $235 (eg); Hoss pants, $204 (eg)
On Joanna: Equipment Blouse (stylist’s own); Current/Elliot ankle jeans, $178 (eg)
On Joanna: Gloria Sachs silk tank and skirt. (Vintage Vixen)
On Vanessa: Christian Dior silk blouse, $125; Piazza Sempione pants (Vintage Vixen)
On Joanna: laundry by design shirtdress (Vintage Vixen); J.Crew vest (stylist’s own)
On Vanessa Giorgio Armani blouse, $200 (Vintage Vixen); J.Crew dress (stylist’s own)
On the cover: On Joanna: Yves Saint Laurent floral robe and pants, $500 (Vintage Vixen) On this page: On Vanessa: Zebra print dress, $45; Valentino leather belt, $150 (Vintage Vixen)