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APRIL 2013 | ISSUE 11 | BRIGHT NEW THINGS

VEUX Magazine - Issue 11 - Bright New Things STAFF

Ada Adams Editor-In-Chief/Content Director/Public Relations ada@veuxmag.com

Vivien Hoang Editor/Advisor/Layout Design

vivien@veuxmag.com

Wales Wong Editor/Literary Editor/Photographer wales@veuxmag.com

Yawen Chan Web Producer

CONTRIBUTORS: Ada Adams, Vivien Hoang, Janet Ma, M. Andrew Patterson, Alissa Santiago, Danielle Taillefer, Chris Tranter, Wales Wong PUBLISHER VEUX Magazine is published every two months by AVW Publishing Inc. CONTACT www.veuxmag.com General Information: info@veuxmag.com Editor-In-Chief: editor@veuxmag.com Editorial Submissions: editorial@veuxmag.com Writing Submissions: write@veuxmag.com Advertising Inquiries: advertise@veuxmag.com Subscribe: subscribe@veuxmag.com FOLLOW www.facebook.com/veuxmag www.twitter.com/VeuxMag

COVER PHOTO Photography: Hong Li Make-Up: Cheri Chung Model: Adriana Chira

BACK PHOTO Photography: Ian Pool Wardrobe Styling: Volen Smith Model: Joshua Hyman

IN THIS ISSUE

CANADA Photography: Stephanie Bell Make-Up: Stephanie Roberts Hair: Matthew Genser Wardrobe Styling: Carly Young Model: Lora Tzaneva

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On Lora: Nylon eyeshadow by MAC Juxt eyeshadow by MAC Matte Bronze bronzer by MAC Faux lipstick by MAC Chic eyeshadow by Lancome Dhalia from Midge Flower Boutique (Toronto, ON)

FEATURES

5 Beauty: Gold Dust 8 Beauty: The Ultimate Pink 12 Feature: Trade School Teaches Toronto 19 Feature: Spring into a Renewed You 26 Beauty: Red(y) to Wear 50 Beauty: The Colours Within 68 Feature: Lunar New Year 112 Beauty: Beauty Unearthed 118 Beauty: The Colours of Raja

EDITORIAL

14 In Season 20 Dorothy’s Oz 34 Tribe 40 White Light 56 Fifties Again 62 Red Storm 70 Oasis 76 Memories 82 The Paint Job 88 Summer In the Air 94 Poppin’!

100 Warmth 106 Candy College

ARTS

32 Fiction: Sir Grumps-a-Lot 46 Visual: Janet Ma

IN EVERY ISSUE

4 Letter from the Editors

Letter from the Editor

We are so pleased by this issue’s submissions!

What better way to shake off the dreary greys of winter than with the bright and colourful contributions to Issue 11 of VEUX Magazine? The new season of Spring brings with it the promise of warmer weather, melting snow, budding greenery and a fresh sense of optimism and renewal. We are excited to share with you all the dazzling and creative new photographs, paintings, and stories that will inspire you for these upcoming months!

We would like to remind you that we have posted our next three upcoming themes and deadlines on our website – www.veuxmag.com – so we encourage you to check out our website for all the information on submitting to us!

•June - Issue 12: City and Sea (Deadline May 20, 2013) •August - Issue 13: Open Issue – No theme (Deadline July 19, 2013) •October - Issue 14: Masks and Monsters (Deadline September 16, 2013)

V.H. - On behalf of the Editors

CANADA Photography: Hong Li Make-Up & Hair: Irene Sy Manicure: Irene Sy Fashion Styling: Tasha Farrington (Behind the Image) Model: Josey (Plutino Group) Earrings by H&M Bracelet by Cocoa Jewelry & Stylist’s own Swimsuit & Pants by Bathing Belle

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BEAUTY

Gold Dust Fur Coat by Borbonese

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UKRAINE Photography: Iuliia Shyrokova Make-Up: Natalia Dankovskaia Model: Veronika Mykhailenko

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BEAUTY

The Ultimate Pink MEXICO Photography: Viviana Cardona (www.vivianacardona.com) Make-Up: Cuquis Macias Assistant: Mish Herrera Model: Marthis Escobedo

Make-Up on Marthis: Foundation by Sephora Eyeliner by STILA Viva La Glam Lipstick by MAC Mascara by CoverGirl Jewellery by CachĂŠ

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FEATURE

Trade School Teaches Toronto

By Ada Adams Photography by Chris Tranter and Wales Wong

In today’s society, learning usually has an inevitable dollar sign attached to it. Prestigious academic degrees can cost thousands of dollars and even exploring hobbies often adds up to a heavy financial burden on the student.

Trade School is an alternative, selforganized school that offers a different option by running a barterfor-knowledge system. It places value on “hands-on knowledge, mutual respect, and the social nature of exchange” by believing that “everyone has something to offer”.

Started in 2010 by a group of friends from New York and now expanded to different areas all over the world, the Trade School is focused on a very student-centered view of learning that enables people to pursue their passions without the limitations that a lack of funds may place on learning.

The team behind this alternative way of learning believes that studying under trained instructors doesn’t have to cost next month’s paycheck. Instead, instructors set other payment methods for their classes, ranging from bringing materials or snacks to simply attending with a positive attitude!

On March 7- 9, 2013, Trade School came to Toronto when its hardworking team of organizers and volunteers teamed up with the University of Toronto’s Hart House to put forth some exciting classes for people of all ages and educational backgrounds right here in our city!

Hart House’s mission to “create quality, co-curricular learning opportunities for on-campus constituents as well as the community at large” was put into practice thanks to the efforts of its coordinator Sam Saad.

Mr. Saad found the alternative learning model of the Trade School’s philosophy to be a great fit for Hart House and went on to say that he believed the students benefited from its enthusiastic and capable instructors, and from being “more involved in learning itself through being active participants in the program”.

Mr. Saad took part in an Improv class as well as the 8-Count Lindy Hop swing dance course taught by one of Trade School Toronto organizers, Anny Chen and her dance partner, Erich Gluck.

Joint advertising efforts between Hart House and Trade School Toronto made it possible for many new participants who previously had not heard about the program to experience the classes.

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made this educational experience available to a large and very varied group of people, especially since the offerings are made to be as accessible as possible, and to include at least one non-material item such as helping the instructor test a recipe or simply bringing a smile to class. “You feel like you’re part of the team and you’re contributing to the community,” says Mr. Saad of the barter system.

Trade School Toronto had a little something for everyone! From classes on Duct Tape Creations and Natal Chart Reading to Finances 101 and Beginner French, the variety of learning opportunities drew many university students as well as other people who may not have stepped inside a traditional classroom in many years.

While it’s true that you won’t be able to master the art of swing dancing or movie-making in one lesson, partaking in this program will provide you with a perfect way to sample an interest, learn about a hobby, or even explore a possible career! One skill that you certainly will be mastering is the art of smiling! The overall feedback from the students participating in the classes was that they immensely enjoyed their time and will be back for the next round of Trade school Toronto classes.

Rosemary, a UofT student who belongs to a dance club on campus, heard about the Trade School through the Hart House newsletter and thought that taking part in the Lindy Hop swing dance class would be a fun way to get in more practice before her next class.

Ramona, a Masters of Information student in the collaborative program in Environmental Studies, found the Toronto Trade School to

be full of “cool, unique workshops about stuff that you can’t always learn in an academic classroom.” She took part in both the Vegan Cookie Decorating class and the Natural Skin Care Workshop. What did it cost her? Not much! All she had to do was sign up to be a recipe tester for instructor Sarah E. Hoffman’s upcoming Orange Chocolate Calendar creation (which sounds delicious!) and when instructor Jenna Street requested some organic produce for her class, Ramona brought in organic carrots. Both of these classes yielded treats that Ramona was able to take home—cookies she decorated herself from Vegan Cookie Decorating and a natural bath bomb that she made in the Natural Skin Care Workshop. Ramona had a lot of fun participating in the program, stating that it made her “feel like a kid again”.

We caught up with Tara after she tore up the dance floor in the Lindy Hop class. She heard about the Trade School at Hart House from a friend and researched some classes online.

Though she loved them all, her background in Reiki and massage led her to explore Joanna Recine’s Reflexology Massage class as well as learn some swing dance in Lindy Hop. Tara had a great time and said that she learned a lot in both of her classes, advising that the T.S.T. is perfect for people “of all interests and income levels who think they want to try something new, but don’t want to spend money on a weekend-long workshop”.

One of our editors, Wales Wong, had the opportunity to sit in as a participant in the Page after Page: Survival Strategies for Longer Writing Projects class taught by Elisabeth Oliver.

“The class definitely helped me to see some of the options that are available to me whenever I am stuck on writing. Elisabeth was very helpful and knowing that the people who instruct these classes are basically doing it as a way of volunteering so that knowledge can be made accessible is inspiring. The conversations that I struck up with a lot of the other ‘classmates’ for that day were big motivators in getting me back into my writing. I’m excited for the next session held by Trade School Toronto!”

Laura Sultan, the instructor for Introduction to Bead Weaving: Peyote Stitch and Introduction to Tarot classes found that her students’ excitement and her own experience with the courses at the Trade School helped further her interest in creating other learning opportunities within her field. She plans on expanding her lessons by starting a series of beadweaving and wire crochet classes using similar low-currency payment methods.

Some other classes that were offered at the Trade School Toronto’s March event included: Lishai’s Intro to Spoken Word, Trina Mohan’s How to Exercise for Absolute Beginners, Karen Gottfried’s On the Open Road: Bicycle Touring 101, Fanny Martin’s Design a Festival, Rick Palidwor’s Super 8 Filmmaking, and even a class on How to Run a Workshop by Liam O’Leary who introduced Sam Saad to the Trade School.

The Toronto Trade School relies heavily on the generosity of the community and their volunteer organizers, host and partner organizations and businesses, as well as teachers’ and students’ interest. If you wish to get involved as an organizer or volunteer, they can be reached at Trade.School.Toronto@gmail.com.

To learn more about their upcoming events and explore other Trade Schools around the world (there may be one popping up in your area soon!), please visit www.tradeschool. coop.

If you wish to keep up with future events taking place at Hart House, sign up for the newsletter at www.harthouse.ca.

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In Season

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CANADA Photography: Hong Li (www.hongvision.ca) Make-Up: Cheri Chung (cherichungartistry.tumblr.com) Model: Adriana Chira All clothes from H&M All jewellery: Model’s own

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FEATURE

Spring into a Renewed You

By Alissa Santiago

Spring time is a great time to sit back and re-evaluate our lives.

As the earth around us comes alive again, so must we. We owe it to ourselves and the people we love to try to be the best version of ourselves. Change is difficult. Whether it is looking at how we do things or why we do them, it is important every now and then to do some critical self-reflection.

We don’t have to change all at once; it can be small - like saying today I will not react so negatively to things - I will instead breathe and take a moment to think. This is what I have been trying to do with my life right now: to adopt a better perspective.

My life isn’t where I would love it to be, but I believe wholeheartedly that I am making the right changes in my life to be the greatest version of who I am. I won’t quit my day job tomorrow to pursue a writer’s life; my reality is that I need my full-time job. Even better, I am learning so much on how to be a better leader and a better person that I know my journey in the corporate world isn’t done yet.

What has changed for me? It is simple: I decided to care despite my stubborn self, to be inspired at the possibilities of what being a strong leader could mean to those around me. I can help others realize and see for themselves what they can accomplish. For this reason alone, I decided to stay at my job for another day, month, or year. I don’t really know what the future holds; no one does. All we can do is hope and dream and aspire to be the things we want to be.

When I meditate, I sit in silence and allow my day to wash over me. In order to not feel overwhelmed, I simply let it go. I accept all the things that have passed, and am thankful for all of the wonderful things in my life. Am I where I want to be in my life in the grand scheme of things? No, but I am happy with how I am progressing. I am happy with my life and with the person I have become thus far. This is an accomplishment in itself.

So as the seasons change, we put away our winter wardrobe and take out our summer clothes, let’s commit to putting away the negative talk. For a moment, find stillness and find gratitude for the opportunity to take control of our lives and say, “What if I can?”

The old saying goes, “You never know unless you try.” What I am asking you is to allow yourself to do just that - try. Try to imagine you at your greatest capacity. I’m not talking about overstretching and overcommitting; I’m talking about making the small changes in our lives to no longer just cope with what the world slings our way, but to choose a direction and move toward it.

In steps, be inspired at the world of possibilities; choose to believe that you can change your life because you control the one thing that matters most - your perspective. See opportunity. See change as a gift. Be a leader in your own life. Model the behaviours you admire. Take a chance when you first thought it was impossible. Live - truly live each day - and take the little victories as you achieve them. They can lead you to the bigger ones down the road.

This year I’ve made a commitment to myself to be the greatest version of me. To accept compliments as they come. To help others when I can. To allow myself to go after my dreams and goals because they are important to me. I reject regret and self-sabotage. I choose my direction because it is my responsibility to live whole-heartedly.

This is something we all have the ability to do and what better time for a new you than at the start of a new season?

Life can be shiny and new for all of us if we only take the time to realize what could be and what already is. Some of us aspire to become the elite. Some may want simpler things like acceptance and worth. These things can only be realized if we stop our negative talk, the dead talk spoken by the fatalist in us all. If just for a moment, we believed in our own potential, it’ll take us farther than we can imagine.

Alissa Santiago is the author of the novel “On Stand By”.

She is a graduate of York University’s Glendon College and has travelled to many countries including China, France, and Japan. She lives and works in Toronto. www.alissasantiago.com Photograph by Wales Wong

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EDITORIAL Tin Man: Jacket by Veronica Stampacchia Skirt by Otto Sunglasses by Ottica Tullino Barton Perreira

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Dorothy: Shirt by Atelier Greta Boldini Skirt & Shoes: Stylist’s own Bag by Otto

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Scarecrow: Jacket by Atelier Greta Boldini Skirt by Otto Shoes: Stylist’s own

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ITALY Photography: Mario Caponi Make-Up: Andrea Lavinia Pop Hair: Nico (Toni & Guy) Wardrobe Styling: Alessia Caliendo Model: Margaux (Glamour Model Management)

Lion: Shirt by Atelier Greta Boldini Skirt by Yael Anav Fur Waistcoat by Trou aux biches

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Red(y) to Wear

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FICTION

Sir Grumps-a-Lot

By M. Andrew Patterson Illustrated by Danielle Taillefer

Once upon a time there was a knight who lived in a castle...and he was VERY grumpy.

No one knew why he was grumpy. He just was. All day long he would march through the castle GRUMP THUMP GRUMP THUMP GRUMP THUMP. He would yell at the servants. He would yell at the squires. He would even yell at the Lords and Ladies. He would yell at everyone. This had been going on for so long that everyone called him “Sir Grumpsalot”.

One day, Sir Grumpsalot was marching through the castle GRUMP THUMP GRUMP THUMP GRUMP THUMP when he accidentally thumped into the King! This made the King very angry. The King told the grumpy knight, “Sir Grumpsalot!

We are tired of your grumping and thumping and marching through the castle! You are to go on a quest until you can be a nice knight!”

Sir Grumpsalot crossed his arms, looked at the King, and said, “No!” The King couldn’t believe his ears. “What did you say?!” the King yelled.

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“I don’t want to go on a stupid quest,” grumped the knight.

The King yelled so loud that it shook the castle, “YOU WILL GO ON A QUEST OR I WILL TAKE AWAY YOUR KNIGHTHOOD AND THROW YOU IN THE DUNGEON!” Sir Grumpsalot did not want to be locked away in the dungeon and he didn’t want to lose his knighthood either. So he took his horse and left the castle vowing not to return until he wasn’t so grumpy.

Sir Grumpsalot rode his horse uphill and downhill GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP and through steamy jungles and freezing mountains GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP. But no matter where he went, he was still grumpy.

He fought fierce dragons, but he was still grumpy. ROAR! GRUMP! He battled evil knights, but he was still grumpy.

CHARGE! GRUMP! He even defeated dark sorcerers. ZAP! GRUMP! No matter how many dragons, evil knights, or dark sorcerers he fought, he was still grumpy.

FICTION One day he was riding by a beautiful lake -- which he didn’t notice at all because he was so grumpy -- GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP when he heard a noise. It sounded like it came from the dark and spooky forest nearby. And it sounded like a giggle. “Why would anyone be merry in such a dark and spooky forest?” Sir Grumpsalot asked himself. So Sir Grumpsalot bravely rode into the dark and spooky forest to investigate.

GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP GIGGLE. Sir Grumpsalot stopped his horse. Did he just hear the giggle again? Sir Grumpsalot looked around, but didn’t see anything but trees.

He shrugged his shoulders and continued on his journey.

GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP GIGGLE. Sir Grumpsalot stopped his horse again. Looking around he called out, “I am a brave knight! Who is that giggling?” Then he heard it again.

GIGGLE. Sir Grumpsalot started to get even grumpier. He got down from his horse and drew his sword. He puffed out his chest and in his loudest and grumpiest voice he yelled, “I am Sir Grumpsalot! I challenge you! Show yourself!”

Suddenly, he heard a giggle and it was right behind him! He turned but all he saw was his horse. “Who is out there?” he roared.

He looked every which way he could, but couldn’t see anyone. Finally, he got back onto his horse and continued on his journey.

“Someone is playing tricks on me,” he told himself. “Maybe if I ignore them, they will go away.” So, he continued on with his journey into the dark and spooky forest. GRUMP CLOP GRUMP CLOP GIGGLE...SIGH. Sir Grumpsalot tried really hard to ignore the giggles, but just when he thought they had gone away, it would happen again. GIGGLE! “Why do you bother me so?” he asked the unseen voice. “Why?” “Why are you so grumpy?” asked the voice. Sir Grumpsalot stopped his horse. Nobody had ever asked him that before.

“Ummm...” said the grumpy knight. He started to speak, “Well, you see...um...I’m a knight...and...” Sir Grumpsalot stopped, scratched his helmet and tried again. “You see, being a knight is important work. And...um...er...” he stopped again. “BECAUSE!” he yelled triumphantly and continued on his way.

“Well,” said the mysterious voice, “if that is the case, then...

DON’T SMILE!” “I am not smiling!” Sir Grumpsalot yelled with a muffled snort.

“Yes you are,” teased the voice. “Your hand is covering your mouth.”

“I am not SMILING!” Sir Grumpsalot said, a teeny smile peeking out from behind his hand.

Andrew lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife, two kids, three cats, and two dogs. He is a librarian by day and word slinger by night. He believes that you are never too old to have a happy childhood full of questing knights and fairy princesses.

“If you aren’t smiling, then why is your frown upside down?” asked the voice.

“Am not!” huffed the knight.

It was a losing battle. The more he thought about not smiling, the more he couldn’t stop himself. He tried so hard that his face got red and his eyes grew very large and round. He could feel it bubbling up inside of him, higher and higher until he couldn’t keep it in anymore.

And then...he laughed! He laughed so hard that he fell off his horse. He hit the ground with a thump and still he laughed.

Still giggling, he got on his horse and started to ride away when he heard the voice again. “Aren’t you going to say ‘Thank You’?” the voice asked.

“Um...” said Sir Grumpsalot looking around. “Thank you?”

“Up here, silly,” teased the voice from above him.

Sir Grumpsalot looked up and saw the most beautiful fairy princess that he had ever seen. “Wh--where did you come from?” stammered the knight.

The fairy princess laughed, “I’ve been here the entire time.

You were just too grumpy to see me.” With a smile, she gently floated to the ground.

Sir Grumpsalot got down from his horse. He was embarrassed because he was so grumpy and mean to this beautiful fairy. He got down on one knee and said, “Beautiful fairy princess, please accept my most sincere apology for being such a rude and grumpy knight. Let me take you from this dark and spooky forest to my home in the beautiful castle.

There we can be married and live happily ever after.”

The fairy princess smiled at Sir Grumpsalot. “Of course, but you must promise me that we will visit my friends here in the forest. For if you look around, you will see that it isn’t such a dark and spooky place.” Sir Grumpsalot looked around and saw that what the fair princess said was true. The whole forest was bright, happy, and beautiful. “Let me guess,” he said with a smile, “I couldn’t see it because I was so grumpy.”

“Of course,” said the fairy princess with a laugh. So, Sir Grumpsalot and the fairy princess rode off to the castle, laughing and telling jokes. GIGGLE CLOP SNICKER CLOP GIGGLE CLOP. When Sir Grumpsalot and the fairy princess stood before the King and told him what had happened, the King made a royal decree that day that Sir Grumpsalot would henceforth be called Sir Smilesalot. The following day Sir Smilesalot and the fairy princess were married. The now happy knight lived up to his promise and took his fairy princess to the forest every week to see her friends and Sir Smilesalot was never grumpy again.

Danielle studied Graphic Design and Communications in college and university respectively. Danielle has been drawing for over a decade and has always had a particular fondness for drawing portraiture and people.

Digital painting and graphic novels are her current passions and she hopes to soon get a web-comic called `The Dream Argument` off the ground!

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EDITORIAL Leopard dress by Blue Moon Jewellery by Auden

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Black wrap dress: Stylist’s own Calf hair bracelet by Baxter Art

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EDITORIAL ART

Creme skirt by Calypso Olive bustier top by La Petite Salope Belt: Stylist’s own

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Peacock feather boleto wrap by Ella Singh Swimsuit by Michael Kors

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UNITED STATES Photography: Diana Santisteban (www.dianasantisteban.com) Make-Up: Jonet Williamson (Make Up Forever; www.perfectedbyjonet.com) Hair: Portia Brittany & Ashlee RenĂŠ Wardrobe Styling: Jessica Rae Anderson (www.jessicaraeanderson.com) Model: Brit W (Wilhelmina Models)

Hand-made beaded top by Marcia Ganem

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On Melissa’s Face: Tinted Moisturizer in Fair by Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in 30 by YN Orgasm Blush by NARS Illuminating Highlight by Sophia Kashuk

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On Melissa’s Eyes: Hush and Vex Eyeshadows by MAC Frost Pigment by MAC Brunette Eyebrow Pencil by Anastasia Individual Lashes by Ardell

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In Melissa’s Hair: Aveda Particles Farouk CHI Royal Treatment Ultimate Control

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UNITED STATES Photography: Larry Wright Photography (www.l-wrightphotography.com) Make-Up & Hair: Bethany "Queen B" Bell (www.iamqueenb.com) Fashion Design: Trisha Will Collection (www.trisha-will.com) Artistic Director: Bethany Bell Model: Melissa Martinelli

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ART

Janet Ma

On facing page: “Welcome to The Mystic Forest” | Oil painting | 35”x40” On following pages: Untitled (Hybrid painting) | Oil painting | 24”x37

Janet Ma is a Baltimore based student-artist studying at Maryland Institute College of Art. As a traditional Chinese, she grew up in Hong Kong before having moved to Toronto, Canada. This stark contrast in location and inherent culture has greatly enriched her foreign relations and art fusion of the East and West. More recently, she has begun to incorporate themes of self-representation. Her work focuses predominately on drawing and painting, in oil, as a primary medium to explore human forms and aspect of nature present in life on daily basis.

Please visit her website at www.behance.net/janetmapy .

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The Colours Within CANADA Photography: Hubert Ye Hua (hubertyehua.com) Make-Up: Maria Li Model: Gail B. (Spot 6 Management)

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EDITORIAL

Fifties Again

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Dress by Aurora Potenti Coat by Le Gallinelle Hat by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Tights by Calzedonia Shoes by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture

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Hats by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Coat by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Shoes by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Tights by Calzedonia

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Dress by Aurora Potenti, Hat with Veil by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Gloves by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Tights by Calzedonia Shoes by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture

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Cape by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Dress by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Shoes by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Tights by Calzedonia Sunglasses: Vintage Gloves by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive)

Cape by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Dress by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Bag by Camomilla Gloves by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive)

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Dress by Alessandra De Tommaso Tights by Calzedonia Shoes by Antonella Rossi Haute Couture Gloves by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive)

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UNITED STATES Photography: Jim Hesterman Make-Up & Hair: Stevie Rosalie Wardrobe Styling: Shantia Veney Model: Shantia Veney

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Lunar New Year:

Year of the Snake Text and Photographs by Vivien Hoang

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Shops are filled to the brim with displays of lucky trinkets, cakes and treats. Impromptu flower markets spring up in parking lots and under awnings. Flower buds are symbols of a new beginning; traditionally, apricot and peach blossoms are preferred, and it is considered extremely lucky if your flowers bloom on New Year’s Day. Where it is legal, fire crackers are lit and fireworks light up the night skies.

New Year often involves visits to the temple, cleaning the house on New Year’s Eve to get rid of any bad luck from the previous year, and cooking many of the traditional foods, including banh chung – a sticky rice cake. For children, the New Year means new clothes as well as the red envelopes containing “lucky money” gifts from their parents and elders. Good wishes and words of wisdom accompany the gifts.

On February 10, 2013 millions of people around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year and ushered in the Year of the Snake.

In the United States, one of the largest Vietnamese celebrations of the New Year occurred in Orange County, California. For some communities, the Lunar New Year celebrations are the largest festivities of the year and can last a week or more. Many of the rituals and traditions are centered around getting rid of the old, and ushering in new good fortunes.

Many organizations sponsor “lion” dances, where two performers working together in a lion costume dance to the rhythmic drumming. The dance is supposed to scare away evil and bring good fortune and of course, you can help your own fortunes by offering the lion lucky money!

My own New Year experience was truly blessed: I was able to spend it with family I had not seen in years and was surrounded by much love and laughter. Here’s hoping the rest of the year is just as fortunate!

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CANADA Photography: Ian Pool (www.ianpool.com) Wardrobe Styling: Volen Smith Model: Joshua Hyman

On Back Cover: Underwear by Emporio Armani

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Dress by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive)

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Dress by Kokoro Shop Ring by Edo Design

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This Page Dress by Kokoro Shop Hairband by Le Gallinelle Facing Page, Left to Right: Pullover by Kokoro Shop Handmade hat by Le Gallinelle Gucci Trenchcoat by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Pants by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Shoes by OVS Industry Blouse by Kokoro Shop Skirt by Kokoro Shop Belt by Calzedonia

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Dress by Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive)

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ITALY Photography: Sara Pellegrino Make-Up: Giulia Schirru Hair: Bruno Gagliano Wardrobe Styling: Chiara Caputo Model: Edmèe Nicolis di Robilant (Zoe Model)

Dress by Kokoro Shop Ring by Mango

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CANADA Photography: Hubert Ye Hua (hubertyehua.com) Make-Up: Erin Heather Hair: Dorothy Kay Wardrobe Styling: Styled by Anastazy Model: Hayley (Spot 6 Management)

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Summer In the Air

Necklace by Cocoa Jewelry Ring: Stylist’s own, Purse: Vintage @ Public Butter Swimsuit by Bathing Belle Coat by Jomanda Allicock Designs

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Top: Necklace by Cocoa Jewelry Ring: Stylist’s own, Purse: Vintage @ Public Butter Swimsuit by Bathing Belle Coat by Jomanda Allicock Designs Bottom: Necklace by Cocoa Jewelry Bracelet by Cocoa Jewelry Ring by Aldo Purse by Karen Kalashnik Handbags Swimsuit by Bathing Belle 90 | VEUX | ISSUE 11 | BRIGHT NEW THINGS

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Necklace by Cocoa Jewelry Bracelet by Cocoa Jewelry Ring by Aldo Swimsuit by Bathing Belle

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Photography: Hong Li (www.hongvision.ca) Make-Up & Hair: Irene Sy (www.irenesy.com) Manicure: Irene Sy Fashion Styling: Tasha Farrington (Behind the Image - www.behindtheimage.ca) Model: Josey (Plutino Group) Fashion Design: COVEN by Sonia Kang (www.covensk.com) Bathing Belle Swimwear (www.bathingbelle.com) Karen Kalashnik Handbags (www.etsy.com/shop/karenkalashnik) Jomanda Allicock Designs

Bracelets by Cocoa Jewelry Purse by Karen Kalashnik Handbags Swimsuit by Bathing Belle Sweater by Jomanda Allicock Designs

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CANADA Photography: Wales Wong (www.waleswong.com) Make-Up & Hair: Esther Ng (www.makeupbyesther.com) Wardrobe Styling: Pauleanna Reid & Bianca Brown (La’Brown Styles - www.labrownstyles.viewbook.com) Assistant: Yawen Chan Model: Sam L. (SPOT 6 Management)

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Jacket by Atos Lombardini Necklace by Elena Miro Blouse - Marc by Marc Jacobs Skirt by Wolf Empire Clutch by FURLA

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Fur collar by Amores Fur by TOPSHOP Dress by COS

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Blouse by Wolf Empire Sweater and Bag by TOPSHOP Pants by TOPSHOP Shoes by Bally

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Ear muffs & Scarf by TOPSHOP Sweater by Akira Pants by Atos Lombardini Bag by FURLA

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Leather rings and bracelet by TERPAN Sweater by H&M Leggins by Topshop Belt by Patrizia Pepe

RUSSIA Photography: Anya Kozyreva (A.B.A. Group - abamoscow.com) Make-Up & Hair: Daria Dzuba (A.B.A. Group - abamoscow.com) Wardrobe Styling: Kirill Akimov Assistant: Sergey Shimanov Model: Anastasia Zlobich (A.B.A. Group - abamoscow.com)

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Coat by MAX&Co Blouse by Wolf Empire Pants by Topshop Bag by Coccinelli

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Dress by Christian Lacroix from Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Necklace by Liat Ginzburg from birikbutik.com

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Jacket by Le Gallinelle

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Dress by Pierre Balmain from Le Gallinelle (Vintage Archive) Plume necklace by Ngb Jewels from birikbutik.com

ITALY Photography: Maria Cristina Franco (mariacristina-franco.blogspot.it) Make-Up & Hair: Sabina Pinsone Wardrobe Styling: Chiara Caputo Assistant: Giuseppe Longobucco Model: Maria (VR Management) Shot on location at Spogliatoi Coni Swimming Pool.

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BEAUTY On Lora: Spiked eyebrow pencil by MAC Blanc Type eyeshadow by MAC Wedge eyeshadow by MAC Cherish Lipstick by MAC Bronzer by Clarins

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Beauty Unearthed

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CANADA Photography: Stephanie Bell (www.emergingphoto.ca) Make-Up: Stephanie Roberts Hair: Matthew Genser (www.matthewgenser.com) Wardrobe Styling: Carly Young Models: Ling (Elite), Lora Tzaneva, & Yana Shepelyova

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On Yana: Dior Nude foundation by Dior Jest eyeshadow by MAC Free to Be eyeshadow by MAC #30 individual lashes by MAC Coral Bliss lipstick by MAC Orgasm blush by NARS

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BEAUTY On Ling: All make-up by MAC - Phloof eyeshadow - Boot Black liquid liner - Breath of Plum blush - Up the Amp lipstick

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On Yana: Gesso eyeshadow by MAC Omega eyeshadow by MAC Well Dressed blush by MAC Angel lipstick by MAC Aqua Eyes Eyeliner Pencil White 14L by Make Up Forever

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On Ling: Goldenrod eyeshadow by MAC Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC 02 Smudge Brown eyeliner by Estee Lauder Dior Show mascara by Dior Ceremony Red lipgloss by Dior

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The Colours of

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UNITED STATES Photography: Irvin Rivera (www.graphicsmetropolis.com) Photography - Assistant: Benjamin Kui Make-Up: Sutan Amrull Hair: Anthony Pazos Hair - Assistant: Michelle Nava Fashion Design: Art of Raja Shop Wardrobe Styling: Joe Alimagno (www.stateofjoe.com) Artwork & Illustrations: Angel Muktan Model: Sutan Amrull Special Thanks: Minh Huynh (www.mahalstyle.com)

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