Issue 4 (Summer 2012)

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June 2012

The

Neon Issue

XQUISIT CONTENTS

Xquisit EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Caileigh Kyle

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Eduardo Acierno Kim Akrigg Jennifer Crowder Dรกnae Cuesta Flora Deborah Arkadiusz Jankowski Hanna Kristina Rebecca Louise Parker Tina Rekdal Faye Sampson Emily Soto

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jacquelyn Clark Alison Smink

Cover image by Emily Soto

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IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Meet Our Contributors 5 Behind the Scenes 90 We Heart This Blog

FASHION AND BEAUTY 6 S/S’12 Best of Neon 86 Hey Sole Sister - Best shoes of the summer!

88 Ssssizling Summer Looks by Alison Smink

EDITORIALS 8 City Wild by Emily Soto 18 Dip Trip by Jennifer Crowder 24 She Sells Seashells by Kim Akrigg 32 Candy Pop by Hanna Kristina 38 Fluoro by Arkadiusz Jankowski 44 Fun House by Eduardo Acierno 50 Tribal Tones by Rebecca Louise Parker 58 Fresco Francesca by Flora Deborah 66 Freak & Chic by Dánae Cuesta 72 Polychromatic Lux by Tina Rekdal 78 Sugar Rush by Faye Sampson

LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE 87 Neon DIY: Necklace Tree by Jacquelyn Clark 86 Hey Sole Sister - Best shoes of the summer!

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XQUISIT BACKSTAGE

Meet our

CONTRIBUTORS EDUARDO ACIERNO pg. 44 “Fun House”

Dánae Cuesta

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KIM AKRIGG

JACQUELYN CLARK

JENNIFER CROWDER

FLORA DEBORAH

Arkadiusz Jankowski

HANNA KRISTINA

TINA REKDAL

FAYE SAMPSON

pg. 24 “She Sells Seashells”

pg. 66 “Freak & Chic”

pg. 58 “Fresco Francesca”

CAILEIGH KYLE

REBECCA LOUSIE PARKER

Editor-in-chief

ALISON SMINK

pg. 58 “Ssssizling Summer Looks”

Introducing the creatives that made this Neon issue come to life!

pg. 50 “Tribal Tones”

EMILY SOTO

pg. 8 “City Wild”

pg. 87 “Neon DIY”

pg. 38 “Fluoro”

pg. 72 “Polychromatic Lux”

pg. 18 “Dip Trip”

pg. 32 “Candy Pop”

pg. 78 “Sugar Rush”

BEHIND THE SCENES

WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER 2012 DIGITAL DREAMS MUSIC FESTIVAL (TORONTO)

(Fringe Festival, cont’d) creations that welcome 90,000+ patrons every year.

Electronic Nation presents the first and only multi-day EDM music festival in Downtown Toronto. Powered

by Rogers.

WRITERS DAY (INTERNATIONAL)

June 30 & July 1

CANADA DAY

July 1 - but you already knew that.

TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL July 4-15

Toronto’s largest annual theatre festival, featuring 150+ artistic

July 8

WORLD FASHION DAY August 21

Whip out your most stylish outfit today and show the world your amazing sense of style!

Bloggers and authors celebrate worldwide!

SUMMER OLYMPICS July 27-August 12

We are especially excited to see the opening ceremonies! Perhaps Prince Harry will make an appearance...

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XQUISIT FASHION

S/S’12 BEST OF

NEON

MALENE BIRGER G L O R I A S AT I N - J E R S E Y M A X I D R E S S - $ 3 9 5

STEVE BY STEVE MADDEN LARGE CROSSBODY BAG - $104.76

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BELLE SIGERSON MORRISON A N D R O M E D A L A S E R - C U T PAT E N T L E AT H E R B A L L E T F L AT S - $ 2 2 5

DSQUARED2 NEON YELLOW REFLECTIVE SUNGLASSES - $ 2 5 5 C A D AT S T Y L E B O P. C O M

ZARA NEON BOX BAG - $39.90

BEN-AMUN S K I N N Y R U B B E R B A N G L E - $ 1 2 6 C A D AT S T Y L E B O P. C O M

MSGM L O N G S K I R T - $ 6 3 0 AT T H E C O R N E R

NIXON T H E T I M E T E L L E R W AT C H - $ 7 5 AT B U C K L E

MICHAEL KORS C O L O U R B L O C K T R I A N G L E B I K I N I - $ 9 4 AT N E T- A - P O R T E R

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XQUISIT EDITORIALS

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City Wild Photographer: Emily Soto Model: Krystal Brown (LA Models) Hair: Hair by Nycole MUA: Kalie Johnston Stylist: Sallimar Lorenzana with select pieces

by Tim Nguyen and Sevenly

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DIP TRIP Photography: Stretch Photos by Jennifer Crowder Model: Geni Howard Makeup Artist: Ashley Renee Green

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SHE SELLS SEASHELLS Earrings & Necklace: BurfurtART; Swimsuit: “Cassis”

by Bathing Belle

Photographer: Kim Akrigg Makeup & Hair: Shawnna Downing Fashion Styling & Manicure: Tasha Farrington Model: Jackie S @ ELITE

Necklace: BurfurtART; Swimsuit: “Cartagena” by Ashley Zaba, Coat: S/S 2012 by INNA; Shoes: Mia Heels. OPPOSITE: Sunglasses: stylists own; Earrings: BurfurtART; Necklace: “Flared Out” by Felt Your Heart Beat; Swimsuit: “Vixen” by Bathing Belle; Shorts: by Phoenix Vintage

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Necklace: BurfurtART; Swimsuit: “Coconuts” by Ashley Zaba

Sunglasses: stylists own; Necklace: BurfurtART; Blouse: Phoenix Vintage; Swimsuit: “Nordic”

by Bathing Belle; Shoes: MIA. OPPOSITE: Necklace: BurfurtART; Blouse: Phoenix Vintage

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CANDY POP

Photography: Hanna Kristina Model: Lex (MandP Model Management) Stylist: Olivia Wright Makeup: Nuria Clothing designer: Elly Cheng

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FLUORO

Photography: Arkadiusz Jankowski Model: Marta Kowalska (Orange Models) Fashion Designer: Aleksandra Ozimek, Odio Tees Styling: Kamila Ostrowska & Jakub Pieczarkowski Makeup: Magdalena Giszterowicz Assistants: Rafal Ramatowski & Maciej Lisiecki, eliteProductions

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FUN House Photography: Eduardo Acierno Model: Jessica Blanco Styling: Lina Vargas

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TRIBAL TONES Photography & Styling: Rebecca Louise Parker Hair & Makeup: Siobhan Drew Model: Anastasia G @ Bookings Models

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Fresco Francesca

Photography: Flora Deborah Styling: Olivia Wright Makeup & Hair: Michelle Dacillo Model: Francesca (M+P Models) All clothes by Amy Hillyard All hats by Niamh Flanagan

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Freak & Chic

Photography: D谩nae Cuesta | Art direction & Styling: Angie G贸mez | Makeup: Ioana Oroian | Hair: Santi Gallego

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Photographer: Tina Rekdal Stylist: Pernille K. Setsaas Makeup and Hair: Pia Ruud Model: Cole (TEAM)

Shirt and Sunglasses from H&M. Opposite: Sweater by Vailent; Shirt by Vailent; Jeans by Lee; Shoes by Skopunkten

LUX POLYCHROMATIC

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Tank Top: H&M; Waistcoat: Marni VS H&M

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Suit: Kova & T, Belt: American Apparel, Earring & Ring: Kara Ross, Bracelet: Vintage, Shoes: Aldo

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Waistcoat: Levis; Headband: Fashion against aids, H&M

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Tshirt: H&M; Scarf: Vailent; Jacket: Vailent

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ye Sampson Photography: Fa idi Styl ing: Aliya Za tz oe G en Makeup: Carm ) s1 el od mel ia (M TTIE (Select) A LO t), ec am el rh (S Be ika : Stuart Models: Veron Photo Assistant

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XQUISIT FASHION

HEY SOLE SISTER

Check out this season’s most stylist neon kicks!

THE SPLURGE

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THE STEAL 1. Christian Louboutin Havana Paten - $715 CAD at 4. Zara High Heel Sandal - $69.99 CAD Net-A-Porter 5. JEFFREY CAMPBELL FLOAT - $144.95 AT SOLE STRUCK 2. Alexander McQueen Neon Navy Snap Sandal 6. Bracker Heel in Cognac - $45.49 at ALDO $355 CAD at SSense 3. Loeffler Randall Fawn - $120 CAD at barneys.com

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NEON DIY NECKLACE TREE

By Jacquelyn Clark of Lark & Linen

What You’ll Need:

+ a stick or thin piece of driftwood (should be relatively straight and thick enough to screw in eye hooks) + embroidery thread in colours of your choosing (yes, the stuff you surely made friendship bracelets out of as a child!) + 2 picture hangers and their nails + 3 (or more) eye hooks + a glue gun

THE RESULT

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Determine which side of the stick will be placed against the wall, and which side will be visible from the front. Add a small dab of hot glue to the back side of the stick and affix one end of the thread to it.

Allow the glue to dry completely before completing the next step.

Wrap the thread tightly around the stick.

For best results, ensure that there are no gaps between each bit of thread.

Once you’ve covered the stick to your liking, add another small dollop of glue to the back side and affix the end of the thread to it. Trim any excess bits as necessary.

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Repeat steps one through three with the remaining thread colours at random to achieve your desired look. For best results, vary the width in which you wrap each co lour, and don’t be afraid to put one colour against the next.

Affix the picture hangers to the back side of the stick.

Gently screw the eye hooks into the un derside of the stick. Ensure to space them at equal distances apart, and do not push too hard (you don’t want to split the stick!)

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SUPPLIES

Visit Jacquelyn’s blog at www.jacquelynclark.com

Hang and enjoy!

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XQUISIT FEATURES

ssssizzling

by Alison Smink

SUMMER LOOKS

Popping up with bursts of colour from hot pink to statement lime green, the neon trend is coming in as strong as the heat wave, melting the world of fashion in a big way this summer. How will you rock this here-to-stay trend? Three street style blogs – Fashionable in Montreal, Atlantic-Pacific, and Song of Style – contributed their take on this super trend that appears to be sticking around at least while the breeze is still warm. Get out your Ray Bans kids, it’s gonna be a long, hot, neon inspired summer!

Shirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Vest, Short and Shoes: Zara; Necklace: Ann Taylor; Belt: oh la la; Bag: NOVO

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See these shoes on page 86!

THE INSPIRATION: “An ever-evolving process which began in early childhood when, as a very little girl, I spent countless hours carefully leafing through a German pattern magazine called “Burda”. Over time, I moved on to glossies such as The Vogue and InStyle.

These days I also draw my inspiration from fashion and street style blogs and Pinterest.”

Shirt: Zara; Skirt: French Connection; Blazer: WITBOY; Shoes: Pour la Victoire; Pin: Chanel; Necklace: Ann Taylor; Bracelets: Banana Republic, H&M, Tristan America

surrounding women’s lives, I use my blog as a platform to not only express my personal style, but also as a way to question perceptions and break moulds and stereotypes surrounding women’s age, shape and position in society.”

THE JOB: “I work as an independent consultant for the United Nations and I run my blog.”

THE PROCESS: “It is a time consuming process fuelled by my sheer passion for fashion and life-long commitment to improving women’s lives and their posiTHE BLOG: “I started my blog as an affirmation that women can be emanci- tion in society. Given my blog’s nature pated, feminists, and fashionable. Deep- and its raison d’être, planning posts is a complex process which involves styling ly concerned by various social issues

THE STYLE: “Eclectic, colourful, feminine, glam and preppy.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: ANTON BILAVER

FASHIONABLE IN MONTREAL

an outfit; doing my make up; choosing a suitable location for the photo shoot; taking, selecting and editing photos; and finally writing thoughtful articles. The latter requires me to keep up with the issues and stay on top of the news cycle.

Since I am gregarious and light spirited by nature, I want my blog to reflect that.

This is why some of my articles have a “lighter” tone speaking purely of fashion or my personal life.”

Visit Fashionable in Montreal online at www.fashionable-in-mtl.blogspot.com

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SONG OF STYLE

Jacket: Topshop; Shirt: One Teaspoon; Shorts: Pencey; Bracelets: CC Skye, Hannah Warner, Anarchy Street Hamsa

Aimee Song is the author of the blog Song of Style and is based in LA/ San Francisco CA. Her street style blog is fun and inspiring. Flipping through the pages of her personal online look book, one can see her creative cornucopia of put together outfits. It’s a pleasurable and eager daily read! To visit Aimee’s blog, go to www.songofstyle.blogspot.ca

ATLANTA PACIFIC

Jacket: Zara; Top & Skirt: Alice+Olivia; Shoes: Zara; Purse: Celine; Necklaces: Max & Chloe and Saks 5th Avenue

Dress: Topshop; Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Dress: Tibi; Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Atlantic-Pacific is a fashion blog based in New York, its author Blair Eadie. With nearly 30,000 followers this fashion guru creates classic pieces and exceptional outfits! Her look is envious; let’s just say I’m officially obsessed! Check out Blair’s blog at www.atlantic-pacific.blogspot.co.uk

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XQUISIT COMINGUP

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THIS BLOG WHAT: I’m Breanna Rose WHO: Breanna Rose, print & web designer WHY WE IT: Bre is an incredibly talented de-

signer and always has the most interesting features on her blog. Some of her current series include: Art Food Fashion, Mixtapes, Branding Backwards (collaboration with The Veda House), and Be Free, Lance. If you want to get lost spending hours searching through amazing inspiration and arguably perfect design posts, then check out Bre’s blog.

WHERE: blog.imbreannarose.com

CONTRIBUTE Xquisit is looking for volunteers to build our creative team! We are also seeking writers, illustrators, and photographers to contribute features and articles to upcoming issues.

Some of the specific volunteer positions we are looking to fill include: + Assistant Editor/Copy Editor + Features Editor + Street Style Photographer – We are looking for photographers to shoot Canadian street style. Email xquisitmag@hotmail.com with examples of your work, the city in which you reside, and some information about your interests! + Xquisit Writing Contributors – depending on the issue, these individuals will be expected to either feature and interview a talented artist (gathering examples of their work as well), to write fashion, beauty, culture, or art related articles, or to create full features for the magazine related to those same topics. Please email xquisitmag@hotmail.com with examples of your work, and what you’d be interested in writing about! If you have a concept for a feature/article please include that as well!

For all applications, please email xquisitmag@hotmail. com!

XQUISIT SUMMER PLAYLIST Immerse yourself in these Xquisit contributorapproved summer tracks “FEEL THE LOVE” RUDIMENTAL

“This song makes me want to dance in the sun!” - Hanna Kristina

“EUPHORIA” LOREEN

“Eurovision is always a big event in my family, we all get together to watch it and usually spend much of the night in fits of laughter. I was really pleased when Loreen won this year as it was my favourite entry and a great summer party song!” - Faye Sampson

“SWEETNESS” PEARL AND THE BEARD

“It’s the perfect song for road trips, beach days or backyard barbeques (the epitome of summer, if you ask me)” - Jacquelyn Clark

“STRANGER LOVE” WHITE HEX

“This is a song I’m listening to a lot lately, mostly when I sit down to work at the computer (I like it so much I kind of dance even while sit!)” - Dánae Cuesta

Check out these tracks and other great summer tunes on our Xquisit “Summer 2012 Mix” on 8Tracks!

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