CONTENTS PAGE 4 THE HISTORY OF CURVY WOMEN
PAGE 8 DRESSING A CURVY BODY
PAGE 15 Working your Curves: Curvy Women Do’s and Don’ts
PAGE 18 WINK WAS THERE: URBAN OUTFITTERS
PAGE 24 A DAY AT CAROLINA COUTURE
EDITOR: ALICIA ZEIGLER Editor@winkcolumbia.com MANAGING EDITOR: ALERICK ZEIGLER Alerick@winkcolumbia.com
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ARTS DIRECTOR: TANARIC WATTS Tanaric@winkcolumbia.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: KATE HEATON KH@Winkcolumbia.com PHOTOGRAPHERS: Deborah Berard CONTRIBUTORS: KIMBERLY GRANT SUMMER BRONS EMILIE JOHNSTON BRANDIE CANNADY SHAQUANNA EPPS MISSY CAMERON SAJATA ROGERS TREVOR BARATKO DANA WELLS KIALEAH SUMPTER AMY NUNNAMAKER NATHALIE GREG
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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aving been on both sides of the fence (being a size 8/10 when I walked down the aisle, to the size 18 that I am now), I want to make very clear that this Curvy issue was not designed to alienate women who comfortably and naturally wear a size 0-6. We at Wink believe that beauty can be found in all women no matter what the size. This issue was created simply to take a moment and celebrate the beauty that often goes uncelebrated: The Plus Sized Woman. Throughout history, curvy women have always been seen as the epitome of beauty. Only in recent history has the image of beauty been shaved down to almost waif – like proportions. Historically, voluptious women were seen as affluent and wealthy. Having a full figured wife meant that a man had resources and could provide for his family.
In the 60’s, the era of the “waif model”, was ushered in by British model “Twiggy”. This era also ushered in the era of the “eating disorder”. As many curvy models who were once considered the standard in their comfortable sizes 10-14, were no longer desired by modeling agencies, out of work models began starving themselves, vomiting, and taking drugs to suppress their appetites. Models were quite literally killing themselves to stay thin. Knowing that these practices were growing more and more common as the years progressed, the modeling and fashion worlds had largely chosen to ignore these unhealthy pressures and practices until now. “Curvy Women”, sizes 8-22 began to demand not only that trendy, fashionable clothing be made in their sizes, but also that women who accurately represented the majority of American women, be used to model and promote these collections on the runway and in ads. The practice of “pinning” began in the 60’s when industry personnel began pinning the larger clothing onto tiny models until the designers began making the clothing smaller to accommodate the new trend in smaller models. The finest example of a model breaking these unrealistic ideas, would be the first Plus Sized Supermodel, Emme Aronson. As a model, writer, and a plus size clothing designer, Emme has largely been recognized as a pioneer in the fashion modeling industry. The first plus size model to reach supermodel status, and twice named as one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People, Emme has proven that size doesn’t matter. A driven catalyst for change, Emme has a women’s clothing line featuring sizes 2 thru 26 and is currently the highest paid plus sized model in the industry. Not to be outdone by Emme, A size 12 Crystal Renn enjoys a highly successful full-figure modeling career as well. The only plus-size model to appear on a Harper’s Bazaar cover, and appearing in four Vogue editions, Crystal has also attained very lucrative contracts with national and international clothing companies like Lane Bryant, Evans and Torrid. Crystal has also appeared on the runway for Vena Cava, Heatherette, and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Appearing in ad campaigns for H&M, Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Saks, Jimmy Choo and Nordstrom, Crystal is reporting a 7 figure income as of 2010. Although we are making great strides in the beauty and fashion industry to recognize beauty at all sizes, we still have a long way to go. Companies like Dove and their campaign for real beauty encourage women and girls of all ages, shapes and sizes to love themselves as they are and to make strides to be healthy and well maintained at any size. Removing the negative stigma society has placed on curves is a task that will require the continued efforts of designers, media, models, and petite and plus women alike saying “enough is enough”. Women come in a variety of sizes, and so should the clothes and the women who market these clothes to us in the media. We dedicate this issue of Wink Magazine to you, the Curvy woman. Whether you are curvy at a size 8 or a size 18, love your love handles, be proud of your booty, have no shame in buying your queen size pantyhose, hold your head up as you set down that medium and ask the retail clerk to hand you an extra large. Don’t whisper as you ask your Stella and Dot representative to include those necklace extenders in your order. Have sex with the lights on and stop hiding under the covers. Be proud of who you are and embrace your curvy selves!
The New F-Word EMILIE JOHNSTON
A Look into the Socioeconomic Implications of Being Fat At a hospital cozily situated in the lowcountry, a nurse turns a shining, sterilized door handle and walks into a painfully white square room where she finds the patient seated on the long bed in front of her. The thin layer of paper beneath the patient crinkles as she extends an engorged arm to shake the nurse’s hand. As the nurse goes through the standard run down of general health questions, one cannot help but notice a blatant contradiction in the medical condition of the patient and the description that, just a few years ago, would not have existed. The patient has been diagnosed with morbid obesity, yet the description reads, “BMI challenged.”
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hile these words describe the patient in different lights – morbid obesity evoking the image of a person with an out of control addiction, BMI challenged seeming to take away the patient’s contribution to her own health problems—both accomplish a common task. They do not use that accusatory word, that monosyllabic utterance that makes mouths hang open and eyes blaze, the word that, despite its mere three letters, is now being treated as a four letter word that condemns the person who said it as much as the person to which it applies: FAT. But I’m not here to tell you that you need to lose weight, nor will I catalogue any of the ways to do it. Enough has been written about that. What I’m concerned about here is exploring what it means that droves of people all over America have begun to regard the word FAT as mild profanity at worst and a whispered word at best. In skirting around using the word, Americans have created more than a few methods of circumlocution. Mostly, people just use nicer synonyms, like: big, hefty, overweight, curvy, stout, heavy, large, big-boned, voluptuous, or, my personal favorite, today’s woman. The very fact that Americans have modified their speech to avoid using the new F-word is proof that there is shame attached to people that fit that description; and Americans’ sensitivity to the issue is immense.
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it is often assumed that it is because they eat cheap fast food more than the less-reasonably-priced good food. In America, everyone can afford to be FAT, but not everybody can afford a gym membership – let alone the time to go to the gym—or to be educated about their health choices. Again, we see that money is the answer, except now instead of indicating a high socioeconomic status, being overweight is correlated with a low one. In a capitalist country that runs off of money, it is no wonder that this explains the stigma. More dangerous still, being obese is damaging to your physical health, but because of the tendency for people to consider slender women beautiful, it is also destructive to your emotional health. As I’ve said, Americans are very touchy when it comes to being called FAT. And considering the social stigma attached to it, who can blame them? The problem is that people who genuinely have a health issue hide behind the nicer terms, which ought to remain as descriptions for people who are truly stout, curvy, big-boned, or whatever adjective you care to insert. Don’t misunderstand me. A little curve never hurt anyone, but when your health becomes an issue, it’s time to make a change. A woman that is 5’1”, 300 pounds, and disguising her dilemma by saying that she is voluptuous is not only in serious denial, but also tarnishing the progress made by curvy women everywhere to maintain dignity in their reputations. Just because she doesn’t say the F-word doesn’t mean Plus Size Model 2 - cindythedeer.tumblr.com her problem disappears, which is why for the whole of this article I have been writing FAT instead of “fat.” We ll of this begs the question: why the stigma are citizens of the home of the brave, so let’s have the against FAT women anyway? Once upon a courage to not hide from our problems. The doctors time, FAT women were considered beautiful. say we have an epidemic. Diagnosis: obesity. As you probably already know, some of the most Description: FAT. famous paintings in art history have curvy dames as their subject matter. Today, however, to be stick thin is Rubens Three Graces what’s in. As with everything, the answer is money. At therottenlittlegirls.com the time that Rubens was painting his “Three Graces,” being plump was a blessing. It meant you had enough funds to eat a lot, which meant you had extra cash to throw around on nice clothes, a nice house, servants, education, and anything else you could possibly desire. This, in turn, indicated that you had a high social standing.
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Fast forward a few hundred years. Access to food is no longer a wide spread issue due to advances in industrialism and agriculture. In fact, food, much like everything else in America, has become a commodity that can be produced and bought for little money. Chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Hardees radiate neon signs from every corner. Meanwhile, a new entourage of Twiggys has been taking over the fashion industry since the 1960s. Now, what people think makes a woman beautiful has less to do with curves and more to do with bones. Sadly, cheap food does not tend to be especially nutritious, and a eating a lot of it can lead to some serious health problems, the least of which is obesity. If a person is FAT now,
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tatistics report that 62 percent of American women are plus size, meaning there is a substantial market for fashion which caters to them. Women who are plus size have traditionally been shunned from the world's catwalks in favor of their thin counterparts. This year, New York Fashion Week hosted its first show featuring only fuller-figured women.
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According to NPD Group, a marketing research firm, reports have shown that in the past several years there has been significant growth in the plus-size industry–averaging a 4 to 6 percent growth annually while the rest of the industry has averaged closer to 2 to 4 percent growth. Global Information, Inc. reports that the plus-size clothing retail market for adults and children totaled $76 billion in 2006. The report also forecasts that sales will continue to rise and reach the $100 billion mark by the year 2012. Consumers are obviously willing to spend in the plus-size market for both clothing and other essentials. PR Newswire quotes Sharron Lennon, PhD, a consumer sciences researcher at Ohio State University, as stating, “What retailers and manufacturers are realizing is that there are a lot of people out there that would be purchasing those kinds of products if they were available for them.”
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62% of American Women are size 14 or above.
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the average American woman is a size 14 which is considered a plus-size and 60 percent of the female population wears size 14 or higher. What does all of this mean for the fashion industry?
Considering all of the numbers, it is not surprising that interest in the plus-size market has definitely increased over the past several years. Retailers and designers have recognized the demand for the plus-size market. Now plus-size clothing can be found in a range of boutique stores, specialty shops, department stores and on-line. Some of the traditional stores in the plus size movement have been Catherine’s, Lane Bryant, and Ashley Stewart. Other stores such as Old Navy, American Eagle, JNY, Gap, H&M and Banana Republic have expanded their size offerings to include plus-sizes. Levis has released the Levis Curve ID: it is about a shape not a size. They have reinvented the way you shop for jeans. Levi'sŽ Curve ID celebrates the true curves of a woman with four distinct fits that address a diverse range of body shapes. Their fits are slight, demi, bold and supreme. Celebrity LisaRaye has also joined the movement to design jeans for women who have challenges finding a fit for their curves. She inspires women to celebrate their curves by giving them jeans that fit. No more challenges with being too tight in the hips and sagging in the waist. These jeans are designed to fit women with any fit challenge. The process continues to evolve. Clothes that were once designed to just cover are now designed to create a style statement. The forecast predicts that the plus-sized model is no longer a novelty but is here to stay.
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Dressing a Curvy Body
Dressing a curvy body can seem like a headache if you are unsure of what looks best, trust me I know. Dressing my curves has been a point of contention since my entering of the world. Although it has taken years to perfect my personal style; believe it or not dressing a curvy body and looking great is not as mindboggling as you may think. As we have seen recently in fashion, a curvy shape is certainly not a curse. Celebrities such as Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, America Ferrera, and Salma Hayek to name a few have been praised for their “womanly curves”. The key to dressing a curvy shape is simple, accentuate the positive. How I loathe seeing beautifully fierce woman whose clothes are ill fitting, such a waste and a MESS! It is my belief that when we know better we do better; let’s explore exactly what this means. The first step is to assess your body type/shape. Knowing how your body is shaped is essential in your quest to look great and become aware of styles that look best for your body.
The Pear Shape Pear Shaped women are characterized by wider hips and thighs with narrow shoulders and smaller bust. Celebrities such as Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, and Shakira are examples of pear shaped women. The goal for pear shaped women is to elongate your figure in efforts to look less bottom heavy. Accentuating your top half is essential to creating a cohesive look. Stick with darker bottoms; i.e. dark denim, knee length pencil and A-line skirts. Experiment with plunging neck lines, show off your shoulders, and make use of jackets.
The Apple Shape Apple shaped women are characterized by larger bust, broad shoulders, narrow hips, and a less defined waist. Jennifer Hudson, Rosie O’Donnell, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Elizabeth Hurley are examples of curvy and not so curvy women with an apple shape. Apple shaped women should find clothing that emphasize their legs and arms. Try torso trimming designs such as empire and loose fitted waists in conjunction with A-line
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The Banana Shape
The Hourglass Shape
The Rectangle Shape AKA the banana shape is characterized as an undefined waist, narrow hips, and a smaller bust. Women with a banana shape are considered to have a boyish figure. Mariah Carey, Wendy Williams, Hillary Duff, and the curvy exception Cameron Diaz are examples of women with rectangular shapes. Curvy women with a banana shape must choose their clothing wisely to “accentuate the positive” and create curves. Create a defined waist by wearing wider darker belts or cinchers. Go for jackets and coats that flare out from the waist. Wide or flare leg pants look best on rectangle shapes as well. The key to working your shape is to focus your attention on your waist to create an hourglass figure
Hourglass shaped women are characterized by a well-defined waist line and fuller hips and bust. Women like Kim Kardashian, Marilyn Monroe, and Scarlett Johansson are examples of Hour glass figures. The hourglass figure is a dream for many women. However depending on how you dress it, it can be classy and elegant or over the top and sleazy. Pardon my bluntness; however, properly dressing your hourglass figure and flattering it must be the primary focus. Draw attention to your small waist by adding a waist belt. Shirts with V or scoop necks helps your upper body appears smaller. There are many styles of skirts and dresses that work perfectly for hourglass shapes. Curvier women should choose skirts that accentuate their curves and compliment your legs. Pencil, A-line, wrap skirts and wrap dresses are key styles for women with curvy hourglass figures. Add belted jackets, cardigans and wrap style coats to show off your figure while remaining appropriately dressed.
knee length skirts. Curvy women with an apple shape often have trouble with waist of pants fitting more snug than the hip and thigh area. To alleviate this issue stay away from pants that are too tight, even if you have great legs, tighter pants on a curvy apple shape could cause the infamous “muffin top”. Opt for dresses that draw attention away from your torso are recommended i.e. Low V-necks, and drop waists.
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Working your Curves: Curvy Women Do’ s and Dont’s Being curvy is not the worst thing in world. But lets be honest ladies, curvy women cannot pull off what a size 2 without curves can. Have you ever heard the saying, "Everything isn’t for everybody?” This statement especially holds true when it comes to fashion and the curvy woman. Ever tried on a pair of jeans that read your size but didn’t quite zip or cover the top of your rear? This is a perfect example of a “Curvy Girl Fashion Don’t.”
“Curvy Diva Status!”
Don’t get me wrong having an ample shape and a curvier bust line does not disqualify you from having style and swagger. However, with a few rules and a couple of tweaks (no matter how curvy you are), you will turn heads wherever you go and not just because you choose the wrong outfit. Here are 8 sure fire rules to help you on way to “Curvy Diva Status”!
In conclusion, DO play up your assets! Boring and safe dressers never get the shine the may deserve. Stepping out the box and looking your best has nothing at all to do with size. Work it ladies, curves and all!
• If you are rounder in the midsection, stay away from whites or brighter colors on top. The key is to draw the attention away from the troubled area. • Do Figure out what colors look best for your skin tone and rock it! No matter how great your outfit may be, if it washes your skin out, your look may seem more dull than magical. • Don’t do horizontal stripes! Unless you are okay with the illusion of a wider body and the appearance of being 10 pounds heavier, horizontal stripes are not the best print to experiment with. • Do opt for an A-line dress in a solid color. Purchase A-line dresses with hemlines that may graze your calf. Doing this helps to accentuate your legs while distracting from trouble zones.
• Don’t go for large floral prints. These prints definitely obstruct the view of your face and frankly, if not worn right, can be fashionably outdated. • Do find a great tailor. Clothing that is made to fit your body makes a lot of difference in looking your best .Invest in a beautifully tailored pinstripe suit for classiness and style. • Don’t ever go a size smaller than the size you know in your heart of hearts you are. Although fitted styles may seem sexy; tight and constricting definitely is not. Squeezing into clothing that is not your size actually makes you seem bigger than what you actually are. • Do stay away from big blousy tops and dresses. Although they may be cute on the hanger they may also provide the tent effect on a curvier shape.
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Best Body Shapers and Shape Wear for Curvy Women “From as early as the 1800’s, women of Old Greece and the Victorian Era have been painfully cinching waists, lifting busts, and covering imperfections for the sake of fashion.”
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ave you ever wondered how some women appear so slim and smooth and a curvy body to boot? You may wonder what their secret is but it is quite simple. Finding the perfect shape wear and is essential to every woman who wants to look their best. Shape wear and body slimmers are not a new phenomenon. From as early as the 1800’s, women of Old Greece and the Victorian Era have been painfully cinching waists, lifting busts, and covering imperfections for the sake of fashion. Luckily, times have changed and shape wear has made extensive improvements; not only in comfort but in style and wear ability. In efforts to eliminate bra and tummy bulge, smooth thighs and hips and slenderize your waist and tummy, here are the perfect undergarments to choose.
Flexsees Waist Nipper ($36.00) Create an hourglass figure with Flexsees Waist Nipper. The waist nipper provides the benefit of a corset but is impeccably made to prevent the infamous “rollup” affect. This type of shape wear is ideal for rectangular or banana shaped women looking for coverage and a way to define your waistline.
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Spanx Hide & Sleek Strapless Full Slip (72.00) This strapless undergarment is essential for strapless dresses. It flatters your figure from the bra line all the way down through thighs. Another great aspect is that it is seamless, thus enabling you to wear under the thinnest fabrics. Spanx brand shape wear is made from the best breathable fabrics and is known for their knack of “making something out of nothing”. The hefty price is definitely worth what you will get out of this garment.
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Flexees Fat-Free Dressing Legging These slimming leggings flatten your midsection, lift the Gluteus Maximus, and smooth your hips and thighs. These leggings can be worn with a tunic or even to work out in. Fortunately, these leggings come in colors of black, brown and gray. Pear shaped women should own a pair in every color.
Bali Power Shape Cami
Dr.Rey Seamless Hi-waist Step-
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This lightweight cami provides sleek coverage to the tummy and waist. The Bali Power Shape Cami also eliminates the infamous “side boob.” Wear this undergarment underneath a turtleneck for a smooth finish and no bulge. Apple Shaped women who are more top heavy will find this cami essential in wearing fitted tops and defining their curves.
($30.00) Create a smooth and flattering shape with Dr. Rey Seamless High-waist Brief. The fantastic aspect of this shape wear is that it is seamless and essentially eliminates bulge by slenderizing the waist line and providing ample back support. Love handles don’t stand a chance in this shape wear!
Wacoal Embrace Lace Hiwaist Shaping Brief ($56.00) This high waist brief slenderizes your tummy and back. The Embrace Lace Hi Waist Shaping Brief provides considerable shaping to the waist and has a sexy lace front panel. Not only does this brief shape your tummy and rear it is also designed to disappear under clothes
Rago Padded Shaper Panties ($22.50) Who doesn’t want the perfect derriere? Achieve a flat tummy and the perfect bum in these shaper panties. Remove the pads when you choose or insert extra for a more round look. These panties look great in jeans or fitted skirts. A life saver for rear challenged ladies!
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by Brandie Cannady
was a perfect October afternoon in Columbia, South Carolina, with a light breeze and a temperature that’s just right for any shopper. Everywhere you turned people were dressed head to toe in fabulous “urban” outfits (no pun intended)! The sound of Indie music fills the air and for me, this is home. I was greeted by smiling faces and everyone seemed really excited to be there. After someone spotted my Wink media pass they directed me to Andie, the senior public relations manager. Andie is an extraordinary London native who now resides in Brooklyn, NY, but her adorable accent is still very present! She immediately gave me a tour and I began to understand what exactly a pop-up store is all about. Constructed from two 20’ x 8’ shipping containers, the popup store was a fully functioning mobile mini-store, which will visit three other cities following Columbia. From the outside looking in, the shipping containers appear to be almost identical to a typical Urban Outfitters due to the rustic detailing. Featuring everything from women’s and men’s apparel, graphic tees, accessories and electronics, this place was like nothing I had ever seen before. New mobile point-ofsale technology replaced cash registers giving the associates the ability to make sale transactions. Andie tells me this is the first time Urban Outfitters has ever taken the store on the road and they are extremely excited to see the outcome. “The best part (about my job) is meeting with customers and really getting a feel for what it is they like. Our goal was to create a fun atmosphere to show people what we’re really about,” Andie explains. Andie says Urban Outfitters would love to open a store here but they also know they need a strong customer base in order to do so. After seeing all the fans lined up, anxiously waiting to begin shopping, I would say they are off to a good start! Personally, my fingers are crossed hoping for a store much sooner than later. Urban Outfitters partnered with Dockers to create a mobile art gallery which featured South Carolina-based artist Hollis Brown Thornton. DRY soda, an all-natural, four ingredient soda, and Tortoise & Blonde, a family owned eyewear company also joined the Urban Outfitters brigade.
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by Brandy Cannady and Shaquanna Epps Peace, Love & Rocky Roast Coffee House & Creamery located in the Vista, is the new coffee spot that will give Starbucks (which is about three buildings down) a run for their money. The owner, Mr. Allen along with other team members created a very cozy spot that takes you back to the 60’s as soon as you walk in. A vintage coffee grinder welcomes you along with stacks of old coffee bean bags (for your visual stimulation only). In the back, you will find a cozy lounge with a few oversized chairs and a desk where you can enjoy a latte while doing some work. No current magazines were displayed in the shop, only throwback Rolling Stone reads and books about the Beetles. Murals that covered the walls (painted by local artist Chris Lane) added to the unique environment. Peace, Love & Rocky Roast opened on August 15, 2011. The coffee shop’s owner, Mr. Allen, a “flower child” got his inspiration for a Woodstock themed coffee shop from his parents, who were travelers that loved theatre according to Jonathan Fink, a barista at Peace, Love & Rocky Roast. Their coffee beans are imported from exotic places all over the world such as Brazil. When asked what makes Peace, Love & Rocky Roast so unique and different from other coffee joints in the area, Jonathan Fink responded by saying that all their coffees are fresh roasted, everything is hot based where the flavor is infused with the cream, and all of their edible goods are fresh baked. The peanut butter truffles were amazing having mixed rich milk chocolate and smooth peanut butter that created absolute bliss in my mouth as it melted. Their espresso was very rich and you have the choice of choosing from more than six added flavors such as cinnamon and caramel. I must say that the best, most unique aspect of Peace Love & Rocky Roast is their Gelato with options such as coconut, caramel apple, pumpkin pie, key lime, and “gamecock,” which is a black cherry flavor concoction with chocolate chips. Yum!
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I would recommend stopping by Peace, Love & Rocky Roast anytime of the day or night (open until10pm or later) and enjoy a hot drink, original food, good music and a “chill” environment.
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Question #1:
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#1 Dear December Grad, I’m sure you are already well aware that long distance relationships are extremely difficult as well as a lot of work at any age, but doubly so when you are young. That being said a LDR is definitely doable if it’s what you both want. It’s very important that the two of you get on and stay on the same page about your expectations of each other and your relationship, IE; how often will you talk? visit? Will you remain exclusive? And most importantly what are your plans for when he graduates in a year? Will he move to NY? Will you live together? Get married? It’s vital that you address the tough questions before you move so you know what to expect from your boyfriend as well as your relationship a year from now. The good news is that between video chatting, social networking and smart phones you can stay on top of each other all the time...figuratively of course!
xoxo Blue
“social networking and smart phones you can stay on top of each other all the time”
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I’ve been married for 5 years and our sex life is starting to get boring. I really love my husband, but I am no longer turned on by him. I used to get butterflies when he walked in the room and now I just hate the way his cologne smells when he’s near me. I feel like Im being a bad wife, but sometimes I think about stepping outside of the relationship. Thoughts?
A mutual friend set me and a guy up on a blind date. We had a really good time. He text me the next day to ask me out again. Maybe it’s just me, but shouldn’t a gentleman call instead of text? Am I not worth a phone call? My sister said I am overreacting because we live in the technological age and texting is what we do. She told me that a text is equivalent to a call. Am I reading too much into this?
#2 Dear Boring Um yes you kind of are being a bad wife. Five years!? That’s still two years away from the the infamous “itch”! While it is perfectly normal and healthy to occasionally (or more often) fantasize about hot guys from the gym or wherever , it is an entirely different thing to act on them. Butterflies are nice and all but there is something to said for familiarity, butterflies can come and go. If your main concern is to get back that level of excitement, then the first thing you need to do is determine how it is you are contributing to this “boring” sex life, and what you can do differently. Secondly, Talk to your man! The only thing men like more than having sex is talking about sex. Find out what his feelings are and if he feels anything is missing from your relationship and then share your thoughts with him. I don’t know about you but talking about sex in and of itself can be awesome foreplay. If talking to your hubby doesn’t move you, and trying to spice things up is a fail, perhaps are there are some deeper underlying issues for your disconnect. Good luck babe, and for goodness sake go and get you guy some new cologne!
#3 Dear Worthy I think you answered your own question. You said yourself that you had a really good time and that he contacted you to ask you out again the next day. So those two things should be your primary focus... for now...BUT I happen to agree with you. Texting is a little bit impersonal means of contact after only one date. The flip side of that is that the average person nowadays looks at texting as an extremely personal form of communication and in all honesty an easy way to quickly convey a message without all of the hoopla. If it’s really important to you I suggest you bring up your concerns face to face and be flexible I’m sure you can come to an amicable solution that both of you are comfortable with; if not text him your regrets complete with a sad face.
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Question #4: I have been dating this guy for over a month, and we have been having dinner at my place
everytime we get together. I finally asked him if we could go SakiTumi on Friday night and he said he loved staying in with me and being cozy on the couch. I am starting to feel like he might have a reason for not wanting to take me out in public. Am I imagining this? Should I just be thankful for the companionship or should I insist that he tell me why we can’t ever go out? - Desperate Debbie
#4 Dear Desperate
There are so many things wrong with this situation I don’t know where to begin. So let’s just start at the beginning, you’ve been dating this guy a little over a month, a few weeks. I’m unclear to why he even knows where you live at this point. Unless this guy came with reference letters (from mutual friends) and/ or a background check (facebook), the two of you should be getting to know each other in public places not on your couch. Even if you end up there eventually, living room romances don’t generally have the foundation to create staying power. Okay now to address the elephant in the room... men only keep their ladies DL for a few reasons: A. You are his side chick and he only takes his main chick out on dates and around his friends. B. He is only using you for food f@# and fun until something or someone serious come along or C. He can’t afford to take you out and he is embarrassed to admit it. Sadly I doubt any of those reasons sit well with you. Debbie, I’m going to need you to stop acting desperate and start acting deserving!
xoxo Blue
Question #5: I work in a family owned business in Columbia. i love my family but unfortunately my parents dont pay me what Im worth (even though they can afford it) because I’m family. I have been applying for other positions and I have been offered a job at a direct competitor of my parents business offering double my pay. I would be a fool for not taking advantage of this offer, but would I be a bad daughter if I leave?
#5 Dear Bad Daughter Working in a family owned business is not for everyone, especially if said family members are taking advantage of you. It is best that you are honest with your parents about your financial concerns and your intentions. Find out for certain if they can actually afford to pay you more. Who knows maybe they are just paying you the way they always have and just haven’t given it much though. Perhaps they just need a push in the right direction as often parents do. Let them know about the other job opportunity and tell them while you would rather work for them the potential for growth, independence and of course more money are too good to pass up. Whether they choose to match the other company or to let you go, be sure to communicate that your desire to leave is not at all personal. Money is a significant hot spot and can cause ill feelings in a family, but being open and honest with your parents should let them know you are serious and not trying to go behind their backs. Be considerate of their feelings and insist that they be of yours as well. Money is never a reason to have a family feud.
xoxo Blue
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WINK Meets Charlotte Fashion Week Official Shoe Sponsor - by Summer Brons
2011 Charlotte Fashion Week coverage continues The perfect shoe is essential to completing a great outfit. Whether donning a pair of sleek flats, sky-high heels or fabulous boots, fashion is not fashion without footwear. Thus, as we continue our coverage of Charlotte Fashion Week, it's time to introduce the event's 2011 official shoe sponsor, LaNore Dixon of LaNore Divine Boutique. WINK: Hello, LaNore! Thanks for taking a few minutes to chat. Tell us a little about your background in fashion and footwear. LaNore: Merchandising started as a passion with shoes from my own closet for friend and family on eBay over six years ago. I became a selfmade businesswoman after experiencing success in retail. Several years later, after building my own online retail homebased business, I decided to officially open my own online international shoe store. WINK: What can people expect to see from your designs? Talk to us about the style influence of your collection. LaNore: My influence is a mixture of a keen sense of style and fashion-forward footwear trends. The public can expect to see high-fashion couture, eccentric pieces and trendy styles that are affordable for every woman. I'm a big fan of triple platforms, hidden platforms and peep-toe slingback heels.
"...expect to see high-fashion couture, eccentric pieces and trendy styles." / "Shoes are the best accessory a woman can have." WINK: I love a sexy slingback! Where does your inspiration come from, LaNore? LaNore: I love shoes! simply put, shoes have always been a driving force for me when it comes to fashion. They are the best accessory a woman have! A great shoe can speak for itself. I've always put an outfit together by first starting with footwear and working my way up. WINK: What are your future goals in the fashion industry? LaNore: My future goals are to participate in other fashion week events internationally, to assist clothing boutiques with their shoe needs, and for LaNore Divine footwear to be some of the most sought-after shoes in the world. WINK: What is your motivation for
being a part of Charlotte Fashion Week? LaNore: My motivation for Charlotte Fashion Week is to be a part of fashion history in Charlotte and to introduce the city to LaNore Divine. Fashion plays a huge role in my business and being the 2011 official shoe sponsor for Charlotte Fashion Week is a great honor. Visit www.lanoredivineshoes. com and www.charlottencfashionweek.com for more information. Also be sure to look for WINK's own upcoming recap of the excitement that happened September 21-24!
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Let’s Get
Cooking! By Amy Nunamaker-Gilli
Cooking studio inspires and educates foodies and home chefs August is the time of year when I start to get really restless. Summer is drawing to a close, although the heat is usually still unbearable, and Fall and football season are still at least a month away. Looking for something new to do, I plan a girls night out with my besties. As I struggle to find something entertaining and different for us to do, I remember Let’s Cook Food Studio. A cooking class might be just what we need to spice things up a bit. Chef/Owner/Instructor John Millitello offers cooking classes featuring all ethnicities and varieties of menus. Classes feature visiting or area chefs as instructors and can be either instructional, where the chef prepares everything in front of you, or more hands on, where you actually prepare the meal. Either way, you get some amazing food for about the same price as a dinner in a restaurant. Millitello started the studio after traveling to other markets and seeing similar studios. He opened the Columbia studio in 2007. “After traveling for work all over the country and visiting several studios and cooking schools I was inspired to bring something similar to Columbia. [My goal was] to put professional chefs in front of small groups and give the public a chance to get to know the chefs in a intimate setting,” said Militello. In recent years, there has been an increase in the interest in the food we eat, how it is prepared and where it comes from. People are taking more responsibility for preparing their own meals at home, but still want the quality of a chef prepared meal. Let’s Cook offers a variety of classes, sure to please even the most sophisticated palate. Millitello offers classes from Tapas, to French, to Italian, and even farm to table. You can learn how to make your own fresh pasta, or wow your guests with amazing tapas plates at your next cocktail party. He even offers “Wild Women” cooking classes for a ladies night out and “Singles” cooking classes so you can meet other available food lovers in the area. The most popular class is the couples cooking class offered 2-3 Fridays per month. Instructors have the opportunity to interact with students while sharing their skills and techniques. Militello’s goal for each participant is to learn, taste, and experience great food, and therefore create a community of food followers. Future plans for the studio include a larger studio operation as well as a market atmosphere to include a bakery, meat market, fish market, kitchenware store and chocolatier.
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Chef John Militello listens to a question during his hands on cooking class.
This October the studio celebrates its fifth anniversary and Millitello has some great classes scheduled. Next time you find yourself searching for something new to experience, consider Let’s Cook. I’m sure it will be a unique, educational and fun experience. Mix up your food routine with a cooking class! Let’s Cook Studio offers participants the opportunity to interact with area chefs while learning new kitchen skills and techniques. Classes include French, Italian, Tapas, farm to table and many more varieties and ethnicities of food. INTERVIEW conducted by Amy Nunamaker-Gilli.
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Ingredients set up for a hands on cooking class at Let’s Cook Studio.
“Girls’ Night Out at the Food Studio”
September Class Schedule • September 1: Italian Supper • Registration: $35 • 6:15pm • September 2: Columbia's Famous Tapas Class • Registration: $ • 6:30pm • September 8: Italian Supper with Chef John Militello • Registration: $35 • 6:15pm • September 9: Couples Cooking Class • Registration: $80 per couple • 6:30pm • September 12: Canning the Harvest with Chef Shawn Apel • Registration: $40 • 6:15pm • September 15: Singles Cooking Class • Registration: $35 • 6:30pm • September 16: Intro to wine making with Wally Stewart • Registration: $35 • 6:30pm • September 19: Farmers Market Mondays • Registration: $35 • 6:15pm • September 22: Italian Cooking with Chef John Militello • Registration: $35 • 6:15pm • September 23: Couples Cooking Class • Registration: $80 per couple • 6:30pm • September 26: Regional French Cooking with Bertrand Gilli • Registration: $35 • 6:15pm • September 29: Hands on Pasta Class. • Registration: $40 • 6:15pm • September 30: Couples Cooking Class • Registration: $80 per couple • 6:30pm
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Southern Pride
with a Twist by Emilie Johnston
Anti-Gay Protestors George Hinchliffe
The Inside Scoop on the South Carolina Pride Festival Anyone that has lived in South Carolina during the summer months is well acquainted with the kind of moist heat that beams down from the sun and seems to radiate upwards from pavement in a steam that blurs the landscape. It was in just that kind of heat that I walked down Senate Street—complete with pencil skirt and heels— to Robert Jeffrey Salon in the Vista for an interview with its owner and Illinois native, Jeff March, about something that is just as quintessentially South Carolinian as the heat: the South Carolina Pride Festival. A blast of cool air welcomed me into March’s black-and-white chic salon. Striding past a queue of whimsical vases, we made our way back to styling chairs and yawning shampoo bowls to begin our parley. It’s hard to imagine that an event that had 15,000 attendees from all over the southeast last year started out with numbers in the hundreds. The festival has progressed a long way since. That was more than 20 years ago. This year, the festival, which was preceded by a walk around the Vista ending in Finlay Park, took place on September 3rd. Its starting location of Laurel Street was lined with a multi-colored sea of people dressed in rainbow bead necklaces, bikini tops, brightly colored mohawks, and even studded leather underwear—as in nothing but studded leather underwear. You might think that the atrociously hot starting time of noon would have deterred the walkers from coming out, but you would be wrong. This crowd was tough. In fact, they were so tough that they weren’t going to let the small army of protesters lurking on Main Street rain on their parade. Maybe they didn’t get the hint when they saw that it was decked with rainbow flags, a stunt that even Atlanta hasn’t been allowed to pull at their pride parades
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according to March. Regardless, the proud walkers strutted right past their intolerant audience’s blaspheming mouths.
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ntering the park was like walking into a party. Groups of people dancing to the blasting sounds of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s rendition of “Jump on It” polka-dotted the mat of green in front of me A couple of smiling teens darted past, laughing and skipping as they wove their way through the crowd. Seconds afterward, I encountered a couple of middle-aged men, donning the aforementioned studded leather underwear, casually ambling from one side of the park to the other. The main attraction was the stage, with its strips of colorful cloths cascading as noble as flags in the wind. A wide circle of vendors jutted out from the ends of the stage, all of which welcome LGBT patrons. Products ranged from apparel and moisturizing soy candles all the way to tattoos and palm readings. As with any good festival, there were plenty of overpriced drinks. If being thirsty wasn’t enough incentive to get you to buy a cold one, then the fact that every penny of the proceeds goes to bringing next year’s pride festival should have done the trick. George Hinchliffe
After promenading through the various vendors—during which a pint-sized associate of the psychic snatched an unearned dollar from my hand—I made my way to a patch of shade to seat myself among the cluster of people already exhausted by the mix of heat and humidity. Not long after, the renowned drag queen and one of the key acts of the day, Alexis Mateo, came onto the stage, complete with a hot pink, sparkly Bollywood themed costume. A stampede of fans rushed to the stage as she snaked her arms and hips to a Middle Eastern remix of Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls).” The rest of the day was just as entertaining, with singing acts like Martha Wash and Amber, as well as comedienne and emcee Jinx, who proclaimed her love of straight people, saying matter-of-factly, “They make more gay people!” Of course, no gay pride festival in South Carolina is complete without the mention of Harriet Hancock and her undeniably positive impact on the LGBT community in Columbia, which has expanded to surpass even a state-wide level. As I spoke with March about the Pride Festival, he humbly told of the great influence she’s had on it. The struggles her son went through inspired her to open the Harriet Hancock Community Center, which provides LGBT South Carolinians with encouragement, support, and resources. Perhaps it is due to her influence and the growing number of LBGT advocates that March told me with aplomb that he believes same-sex marriage will happen one day. One of the goals, he said, of the South Carolina Pride Festival is to educate the public about the pride movement and reach out to the community. Judging purely by the number of people in attendance, I would say that they heard his message loud and clear. Fall 2011
Pride Festival 2011 Alexis Mateo George Hinchliffe
Edgy Spots to Shop in Charlotte by Emilie Johnston
Belle Ville and Revolution Participate in Charlotte NC Fashion Week’s Sip n Shop Sip n Shop. At first, it sounded like a genius marketing tactic, a dreamscheme of corporate America. Offer potential patrons an inebriating substance while they peruse around your store like hungry lions pawing at the defenseless baby gazelles that are the new fall fashions. At least, that was my initial reaction upon learning about the event. Stoop to that level? I thought to myself. Certainly not. And yet, the more I thought about it, the less inclined I was to deny my soul the utterly perfect indulgence of combining shopper’s high with the feeling of class that accompanies balancing between one’s fingers the delicate stem of a glass of rose-colored wine. A week of bipolar South Carolina weather and a tremendous work-load finally decided it for me. I packed up my beloved roommate, my music, and a pair of flats, and with a slam of car doors, was making the hour and a half trip to Charlotte for Fashion Week. Charlotte couldn’t have contrived a better location to host a week of fashion than the metropolitan hub of the Epicentre. Its glass towers reflected a rainbow of colors and loomed above the quaint square buildings of the rest of the city. Whimsical and chic sculptures coexisted with brick sidewalks and the roaring busses of the transit station. Meanwhile, I joined the river of people flooding into the entrance. Walking into Belle Ville, with its impressive collection of large windows, was like walking into a section of blue sky with a treasure trove of trendy, reasonably-priced apparel. Upon entering, I was promptly met with a warm greeting and asked if I would prefer Riesling or Merlot. Yes, it was like walking into heaven. Riesling in hand, I began the hunt for something fabulous. Geared toward, but certainly not restricted to, young women with a tendency toward fun, eye-catching style, Belle Ville boasts a splashy assortment of brightly colored pieces such as clingy sweater dresses, boat-necked shirts with romantically flowing sleeves, and even a couple of tulle skirts reminiscent of tutus. But what really sets this place apart is its accessories. Scarves that pop with color sit comfortably across from oversized retro sunglasses. Intricately crafted bohemian earrings dangle over a table on which more earrings with big stones of earth hues are laid. Adjacent to these
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View of the Epicentre
Necklaces in Belle Ville are long, thin chains of necklaces with immense beads of cream, amber, and turquoise dripping from them. Needless to say, I couldn’t resist my long suppressed urge to purchase my first gaudy ring, which was a mere seven dollars. My next stop was just a flight of stairs above me on the third floor of the Epicentre. As I stepped through the doors of Revolution, I experienced a pleasantly surprising bout of culture shock. With its dimly lit interior, baroque couches, and quirkily posed mannequins, it offered a completely different visual experience. Imagine a slightly classier version of Urban Outfitters. It did not cater to an altogether separate clientele from Belle Ville, but perhaps a more artistically inclined and eccentric one. Revolution was certainly every hipster’s paradise. Complete with a TOMS shoes section, rows of big-buttoned pea coats, vintage-inspired skirts, and loose-fitting shirts with every sort of tribal and floral print imaginable, I felt well within my element. It was as I was stalking a flock of sage and rosemary scented candles that I discovered the defining characteristic of the store. Hidden in a back corner, behind the men’s clothing and a forest of eclectic knickknacks and vinyl records—among them Muse, Green Day, and the White Stripes—was a sign that read: Piercing Spa. Want to finally get that new septum ring while you wait for your boyfriend to pick out a fresh pair of TOMS? Come to Revolution, and you can do it. Although it took a little more coaxing to be friendly with the Revolution sales associates than with the more personable Mina and Nicole of Belle Ville, I was able to snap a shot of the inside of the Piercing Spa, which was very clean and much brighter than the rest of the space. As it was explained to me, the Piercing Spa contributes as just another one of the many access points to creating a cross-cultural experience. As a future holder of a B.A. in Anthropology, I can say that I definitely approve.
The Inside of Revolution’s Piercing Spa
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Shelly Castro STYLIST
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Southpole and Azzure Denim. Shelly’s work has appeared in Catalina Magazine, Sister 2 Sister,WWE Magazine, Maximum Fitness, Soap Magazine and NV Magazine, among others, as well as many music videos.
helly Castro is a celebrity fashion stylist and showroom manager at Dollhouse Footwear. The New York native started in the fashion industry in 2003 when a chance meeting on a Manhattan street corner led to her first assignment as styling assistant at Heart and Soul Magazine.
Shelly’s position as PR/Marketing manager at Dollhouse Footwear allows insight into other aspects of the fashion industry and to continue to build relationships with styling colleagues as well as publications, fashion shows and celebrities for product placement.
“Today, her client list includes musical talent LADY GAGA, Three 6 Mafia, Rocsi (106 &Park) Lisa Lisa, and DJ Envy, as well as WWE wrestler John Cena, All My Children actress Chrishell Stause (Amanda Dillon) and actor Michael B Jordan who plays Wallace in the hit HBO series The Wire. She has also styled advertisements such as Dollhouse,
This year, Shelly Castro aims to broaden her horizons, build her clientele and establish more ties with new, exciting designers. “I love making people feel great about themselves. It’s my passion. I express it through clothing, accessories and fit - I will continue that throughout 2011 and beyond.”
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The Wink Beauty Guide to Contouring & Highlighting by Dana Wells
Thinning the nose:
The purpose and key to contouring the nose is to use light and dark shades of powder to create definition. Using a small brush; apply the darker powder on both sides of the nose and then lightest down the bridge of the nose to give an thinner, defined appearance.
01__ Highlight
There are several ways to contour and highlight. Most often professional makeup artists will use a combination of light and dark foundations. For a makeup novice or the everyday woman, using powdered products would work best.
02__ Contour
Shaping the face and emphasizing the cheekbones: After applying your foundation and powdering to set; apply a very light shade of powder along the upper edges of your cheekbones to highlight. This will highlight and give the appearance of a more prominent cheekbone. Once you have placed your highlight, apply a matte bronzer or powder two to three shades darker underneath the cheekbones where the hollow begins to contour. Remember to blend, blend, blend!
03__ Contouring and Highlighting
Contouring and highlighting allows you to reshape your face, bring forward your best features, and minimize flaws. Contouring changes the shape and look of your face, while highlighting allows you emphasize your best features. The most important thing to remember when contouring and highlighting is that it must look natural.
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Highlighting brow bones:
Highlighting the brow bones allows for a more awake and youthful look. After applying your eyeshadow; apply a soft white or cream color directly underneath your brow along the arch. Soften the edges and be sure not to make the brow highlight heavy or overly dramatic. This allows for a subtly natural and flattering look. Products I love to use for contouring and highlighting personally and professionally: MUFE Make Up For Ever Sculpting Kit, available at Sephora or www. makeupforever.com Smashbox Smashbox Step by Step Contour Kit, available at Ulta or www. smashbox.com
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Alexandra Speer By: Brandie Cannady
If you love unique, one of a kind, handcrafted jewelry Alexandra Speer is the jewelry designer for you. A South Carolina native, Alexandra comes from a long line of artist which is likely where her creativity streams from. By handcrafting precious metals Alexandra creates out of this world pieces that can easily be taken from day to night. Featuring exquisite earrings, brooches, rings, necklaces, and cufflinks Alexandra truly has a talent for jewelry design.
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lexandra first began her studies at the South Carolina Governor School for art and humanities in Greenville, South Carolina. It was during this time in her life that Alexandra discovered her love for creating jewelry. Alexandra left the Governor school to continue her studies at Rhode Island School of Design. She completed her education in 2008 with a study in jewelry design and metalsmithing. After traveling through Argentina, Austria, South Korea, and Italy, Alexandra gathered inspiration from cultures and places all over, and her pieces really reflect that. Her earrings showcase a variety of styles and sizes, each one exceptional in their own way. Personally, I am obsessed with a fabulous pair that reminds me of a Middle Eastern hand fan. Not only are the earrings amazing, but the brush nickel bracelets are to die for! They have the appearance of tribal bracelets with a modern twist. The most dynamic aspect of Alexandra’s jewelry is that everything is so simple and delicate and can be worn daily or at night for a special event.
To see Alexandra’s amazing jewelry collection please visit www.alexandraspeer. com or check her out on facebook! I am certain you will find the same love for her jewelry that I have discovered.
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