Hepburn's Closet
Winter 2012
THE OWLIDAY ISSUE
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Letter from the Editor
As we begin that one month of
glorious winter break after a semester of stressing over papers, exams and for seniors, theses, here is some holiday cheer for you to lift your spirits, give your aching brains a rest, and jump start your merrymaking! For our feature photoshoot we decided to do a modern take on the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. In addition, this issue is jam-packed with articles for you to peruse at your leisure (ideally in a cosy chair with a mug of hot chocolate and marshmallows). 2012 has been great for Hepburn's Closet: Our first issue received 1,052 views in the first four days following its release (not too shabby considering our total undergraduate student body is approximately 1300 students). Our For Sale/Free Extravaganza was largely successful and gave creative Mawrters the chance to showcase their incredible creations on the runway in the Duct Tape Fashion Show. We've got even more planned for 2013! So stay tuned, Mawrters, and we'll see you in the new year!
Cheers, Jessica Tan, Editor-in-Chief
Table of
Winter Trends for 2012....................
Fashion in Paris................................
MMM x H&M: Sneaky Fashion for
Well足Wired: The Whimsical Jewel
FEATURE: Holiday Fashion Insp
Great Runway Moments in Modern
Good Morning, Sleepyhead:10 Way
Words of Wisdom..............................
HepClo at the Mawr..........................
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r Everyone......................................18
lry of Hannah Frank...................24
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n History.........................................50
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Winter Trends for 2012 Written by Eutha Gyaltshen
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Winter Trends For 2012 by Eutha Gyaltshen
Incorporating Winter 2012 Trends into our wardrobes
While it is important to develop
a personal sense of style and not always mindlessly follow the whims of fashion, for those of us who love clothes, it is always fun to add pieces and participate in certain trends that strike our fancy. Also, if you plan on shopping at all over the holidays you will notice that many clothing stores have been guided by the shape and color of these winter trends.
Note: This article is not suggesting any major changes to the wardrobe, just new bits of color here and there to liven up the typical winter wardrobe of Mawrters. Add some pizazz to your collection of sweaters, scarves, and boots that help you survive the chilly weather.
Shopping Trends
The key to incorporating trends of a season into your wardrobe is to be selective of the tons of trends that are “fashionable” each season. An inexpensive and fun way to incorporate trends are through the use of accessories. If it’s a color trend, you can easily sport the new style by getting a belt or a scarf in the season’s hottest colors without breaking the bank.
And before heading off to buy a certain trend, whether it is to King of Prussia, South Street or even online shopping―shop your closet first. A lot of the times we forget that we may have some of these trendy items in our closets already.
Winter 2012 Trends to try
This winter instead of the normal black or grey wool coat why not go for one in a nice jewel tone color: a cobalt blue, a forest green, or a deep lush purple color? For many who might already own a jewel tone coat and may want to try something different this winter, you could try the faux fur trend. Also, many of us on campus practically live in sweaters during the months of winter, so make a bold statement with a comfy graphic sweater this season. However, the trend that is going to make the biggest impact this winter is metallic anything. From shoes to nails, metallic colors have been gracing the runways of Chanel and all the other big fashion houses for the 2012 winter collections. If you think this trend might be too sci-fi for you, try sporting a metallic nail color instead. May this winter be a stylishly comfortable one. Stay warm, and stay fabulous! ♠
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Fashion in Paris
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Written and photographed by Tirsa Delate
Fashion in Paris Written and photographed by Tirsa Delate
Although
fashion as self-expression is abundant in America, it is a global concept that is exhibited by people everywhere. Paris is arguably fashion’s place of origin and the epicenter of trends and haute couture. I am from New York City, so I love street fashion and always keep my eyes out for what is currently trending. This past summer, I went to Paris and observed terrific fashion on both the men and women and saw some absolutely beautiful clothing in the store windows. Paris is known for its gorgeous and unique boutiques― luckily, while I was there, I had the amazing chance to shop in some of them. What I love about Parisian fashion is that everywhere you look there is an interesting, aesthetically pleasing or fashionable ensemble. In Europe, particularly in Paris, fashion is for women and men. Men in Paris know how to dress well and make street fashion even more enjoyable. From what I observed, the men wore cool loafers or lace-up boots, neutral or colored pants, handsome jackets, and had great hairstyles to complement their ensemble. Even though their outfits were simple, they looked effortless, comfortable, and trendy. Another popular accessory I noticed was a messenger bag or small purse for men. It was refreshing to see guys using a bag (contrary to the American norms of the embarrassing “man purse”); Parisian men gladly embrace the ease of carrying things as well as completing their outfit. Ladies, it is possible to find a man who dresses well!
A young man crosses a cobblestoned street in Paris sporting a casual yet well puttogether look
One of the best places to see street fashion, other than the street of course, is on the subway, or, as it is called in Paris, le métro. The metro system is vast and is similar to New York’s subway system. Since Paris is a huge city, the metro was my primary method of transportation, and there were always people coming and going. Incredibly, I saw a lot of women with high heels, and one kind of shoe that was particularly popular was the spiked, chunky platform high-heeled bootie. Not only could these women walk in these shoes, in an enormous city no less, but they made it look extremely chic. I saw women who looked like they had just walked out of Dior’s fashion house and I also saw women who looked just as fashionable but without the name-brand designer. I loved walking around the city and feeling inspired by trends that looked affordable. After all, is it worth spending $600 on one jacket?
On the street I noticed that oversize bags, 1920sinspired dresses, colored tights, and high waisted pants were in style. Although the clothes were gorgeous, I think what really made the outfit was the actual woman wearing it. Attitude was an accessory that contributed to the totality of the look. All of these components added to the story of the ensemble. I saw a diverse array of women who differed in features, hair, height, body size, and personal style. Her outfit told me, the observer, what kind of person she was, and her style and her tastes.
Surprisingly, there were quite a few affordably-priced boutiques that had amazing clothing. Unlike my parents, one of my goals on the trip was to go shopping (duh!) and I found some really unique pieces. I found a great retro fedora-style hat, an adorable owl necklace (Bryn Mawr had some influence here), an eye-catching mustard-colored jacket, a patterned pair of pants and a few chic, fitted dresses. I love having these pieces from Paris because I feel like I brought a part of the city home with me. Window shopping was fun but going into the stores and boutiques was an even more surreal experience. From my personal experience, I felt that
even if you’re coming in just to browse but with no intent to buy, they don’t give you the stink-eye or look at you judgmentally. Parisian fashion is not that much different from New York fashion in that both cities are trendy and innovative and have really interesting street fashion: women of all classes and races and styles wearing distinct and fashionable clothing. Parisian fashion, however, differs from all other cities because of its deep and historical roots in fashion. It still has extravagant fashion houses and its boutiques are unrivaled even today. The clothes are beautiful and are ahead of their time. Paris itself is an enchanting city that characterizes the fashions and trends that people wear. Different from some cultures, women and men are on the same plane when it comes to fashion and this takes Parisian fashion to a whole new level. â™
Tirsa poses next to the storefront of a Parisian boutique in her newly purchased mustard jacket
EDITORIAL
MMM x H&M: Sneaky Fashion for Everyone Written by Veronica Maldonado
For some time I’d heard some
whispers floating through the internet, and eventually the truth came out: Maison Martin Margiela was set to collaborate with H&M in the fall. My initial thoughts can’t really be explained here, mostly because I don’t know how to spell guttural screeching. After the initial euphoria faded, the oddness of the situation struck me. Why would a house as secretive as Margiela’s collaborate with one of the largest fast fashion chains in the world? Now, I don’t mean to come off as some kind of anti-fast fashion elitist. I do have a number of problems with the fast fashion business (in which clothes move from the runway to stores as soon as possible in order to capture
current trends), but I often end up binge buying sweaters in Zara and H&M, so I guess you could say I understand the appeal. When it comes to designer collaborations, a lot of people throw hate at designers who choose to work with places like Target and H&M because it supposedly “cheapens the brand.” But really it’s all a load of B.S. to be honest. Personally, I think it’s great when designers decide to widen their market a little, making them more accessible to all of us fans with more limited resources. And really, who else but a loyal follower is going to lay down some decent money to strap themselves into a horizontal dress? One could always argue that a
company like H&M creates a lesserquality designer garment. I admit, it’s true. But I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked around Barney’s or Bergdorf Goodman (or any similar places) and found a cheap-feeling garment that cost over $900. Sometimes it just comes down to branding. This being said, I still felt rather strange about the MMM x H&M collection. It’s not something that came along with the release of the Comme des Garçons, Versace or Marni collections, but something unique to the MMM situation. Maison Martin Margiela has always been a not-sosecret fascination for me. I love the branding, the shows, the clothes, the stores, even the labels. For some unnamable reason, they both frighten and enthrall me. The backstory behind the line and designer are intriguing on their own, but I’ve admittedly added a few of my own mental flourishes. I could give you my own version of the Margiela line, but here are the highly condensed facts:
Diesel. • At some point after the acquisition, Martin left the label. • It is now headed by a shadowy team of anonymous designers.
And that’s about all you need to know in terms of timeline. There have been a lot of whispers about why Margiela left his own label, when, and who he’s offered it to, but it mostly comes down to speculation. The brand is as secretive and hazy now as it was during Martin’s time there. The cryptic nature of it all made me feel like a member of some secret club. Granted, one without a membership, but a member nonetheless. I’d consider myself to be relatively knowledgeable about the label and its work, but my lack of a single piece is still enough to feel inadequate about. I’ve been saving what I can for some time, pining after Tabi Boots, faux fur coats, and reverse-hemmed dresses, but I figured these would find their way into my closet long after graduating and finding myself a job. But then along came H&M, promising me cheap(er) Margiela I could have now. In a way, I felt stupidly confused. The brand was so secret, so hidden and mythical to me that for some reason I couldn’t understand how I’d react to seeing it inside a large retailer. I love MMM as much as I do CDG, but Rei’s desire to enter the fast fashion world didn’t feel as alien to me. I don’t
"Martin Margiela is extremely reclusive. He speaks through fax message and never appears at his shows."
• Martin Margiela is a real person (we think). • He designed for Gautier for a few years before launching his own label. • The first collection under the Maison Martin Margiela label was released in 1988. • Martin Margiela is extremely reclusive. He speaks through fax message and never appears at his shows. • In 2002 the company was sold to
know why, as both labels have reason to do so. Both CDG and MMM have a long history of deconstructing both garments and the lines of high and low fashion. Thus, in a sense, why wouldn’t they use H&M as a little fashion experiment? It makes logical sense, but I suppose that I didn’t want the brand to lose its mysterious appeal. Seeing deconstructed jackets in the window displays of H&M makes a large part of me want to grab an un-initiated customer by the shoulders and declare “IT’S MY SECRET, NOT YOURS!” But maybe I shouldn’t have worried. I didn’t make it to opening morning, but my perfect mother did, and she informed me that it was mostly just herself in line. I’ve seen pictures of the lines outside the big stores that morning, and from the interviews I gather that most are Margiela fans. A few others are people who discovered MMM through the H&M campaigns. I’ve personally visited the Margiela display in Philly and forced my way into the 5th avenue flagship in NYC during the Black Friday opening because I’d seen a full rack of trompe l’oeil bodysuits through the window. Every time I’ve been, I’ve only seen about one or two other people shopping besides myself. There are a few curious onlookers, but they usually dismiss the clothing with some detrimental comment. Hitched hem skirts aren’t for everyone, I suppose. The fact is, the mystique hasn’t left the brand for me. Watching people become bewildered at the concept of a duvet coat proved that I’m a chronic over-reactor. And overall, I’m extremely content with the collection. Where else would I be able to get some of
Margiela’s Greatest Hits? Some may think they are not “real” Margiela but they are and if you say otherwise then get out. These are my new children. I’m already making plans to go home and pile all my pieces atop my bed and sleep on them. ♠
Some of the designs from the Mai
ison Martin Margiela for H&M Collection
A necklace made with black, yellow, and silver wire.
On opposite page: A bracelet with exhibits Hannah's chainmaille style.
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Feldman, one of Hepburn's Closet's assistant editors sits down with Hannah Frank, a Mawrter who has a gift for making wire jewelry. How and why did you start making your jewelry? Did anything initially inspire you?
My mother initially inspired me to start creating jewelry. She makes all sorts of fine jewelry with gemstones and Swarovski crystals. She helped me to get started making jewelry and got me to my first show, and she still helps me with the business end of things. Why wire?
We started using anodized aluminum wire because it was easily pliable and quite colorful, which made it easiest to make rings with. Those were the first thing I made out of the wire, and for a while, the only things. What kind of things have you made?
As I mentioned, I started out making the rings. At first I sold them as a tiny sub-booth at my mother's own show. About a year or so after I first started making jewelry I expanded to chainmaille bracelets, then key chains and necklace charms. Most recently this past summer I've expanded farther and now offer necklaces and arm bands in various designs.
What sells the most?
It depends on the venue. Rings are always popular because they are pretty cheap, and were made with customization in mind, since they take no more than 2 minutes to make, on the spot. Some places the arm bands are incredibly popular, but really it always varies. What’s your favorite thing you’ve made?
I don't know that I have a favorite. I know that is kind of a copout but it's just too hard to choose. Each one of my pieces is really unique and different and I really like them all for different reasons. Do you take commissioned requests?
I definitely do custom orders! It's actually part of my slogan. "You design it, I'll make it!" That's how I started doing decorative names and initials, and most recently someone custom ordered a mask from me. How do you get inspiration for your pieces? What is the creative process like?
Inspiration for each piece comes from a combination of places: How I'm feeling, the person who ordered it, the colors they chose, if I want to try a challenge or something new, if I
want to reinvent a previous way of creating something I've made before. Sometimes I just twist things until they looks like something and then go from there. Once you have the basic form of making something down, there is a lot of room for personal improvisation on what the end result ends up looking like. How do you physically make them?
I actually get this question a lot. The answer I give to little kids who ask is always, "Magic." It's pretty difficult to explain only in words how I go about making each piece. Each type of item has a unique process when crafting. However, the long and the short of it is I take some wire, cut it to the desired length, and then twist it around until I end up with something pretty that I'm proud of. Where have you sold them?
I've sold them all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. I usually sell at craft shows and farmers markets. Each summer I do regular Tuesday and Saturday shows at Rice's Flea and Farmers Market in New Hope, PA. I also have an Esty shop,Etsy.com/shop/RingItOnGal, though at the moment I am still working on setting it up. Would you say that your jewelry is a reflection of your personality? Why or why not?
I think my jewelry certainly has a part of me in it. I am the one creating it,
after all. The material that I use is definitely one that appeals to me and is one that I love to work with and one that I would (and do) wear. My personal sales slogan is something along the lines of "For your benefit!" in that my goal is for everyone to walk away from my booth happy with what they received. I love doing custom orders and it's part of what has made me successful, I think. The part of me that is incredibly free spirited and loves choice definitely influences that aspect of my craft. Where do you want this business to go in the future? Do you have plans for it?
I absolutely have plans to continue this business into the future. It's a fun way to spend my time and a great way to make some money. This has been my "Summer Job" for the last 4 summers and will probably be a nice way to augment my income when I'm a struggling author surviving on ramen noodles in a one-bedroom apartment in New York, hahaha. But in all seriousness my next step is to get my Etsy shop up and running so that I can reach a wider audience and really get this business off the ground. â™
Above: an assortment of rings. Each of Hannah's pieces are unique.
Artist Spotlight:
Hannah Frank
Hannah Frank is a sophomore at Bryn Mawr College and is a member of the Lighted Fools, a Bi-Co Improv Group. She gladly accepts custom orders and may be contacted through her Bryn Mawr email or her business account, ringitongal1@gmail.com and offers delivery anywhere on the Bryn Mawr campus.
Left: A close-up of one of Hannah's rings reveals the intricate detail and craftmanship that goes into her work.
Feature cover page photographed by Jessica Tan Synopsis written by Sarah Bochicchio
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Sarah Bochicchio as
Clara
Sarah portrays Clara, the protagonist of The Nutcracker, dressed in a pale pink pleated dress and black tights.
Katherine Littrell as
Toy Soldier
Katherine embodies the toy soldier's spirit with a grey military jacket, leatherette leggings, and a kerchief for a pop of colour.
Sarah Andrew as
The Mouse King
Sarah strikes an intimidatingly fierce stance, channeling the defiant attitude of the Mouse King. She sports a satin corset top, cropped velvet jacket and red cape.
Lauren Malamed as
A Flower
The forest that Clara enters after her victory over the Mouse King is full of life: The essence of flowers is captured with Lauren's purple chiffon top over a wine-coloured velvet gown. A dark lip lends a gothic touch to the ensemble.
Sarah Friesen-Johnson as
The Snow Queen
In the forest, snow falls all around Clara. Sarah personifies the ethereal feel of falling snow with a delicate ruffle dress and an embroidered hair ornament.
Raquel Treichel as
Hot Chocolate
Raquel's outfit comprises an ivory lace top and flowing brown pants, completed with animal print heels and a satin bow. She captures the warmth and rich flavour of hot chocolate.
Priya Gupta as
The Sugar Plum Fairy
Priya does a modern take on the sugar plum fairy with a salmon-coloured dress with a plunging neckline accentuated by a jewel-encrusted collar necklace.
Great Runwa in Moder
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Great Runway Moments in Modern History Written by Morgan Turner
Runway fashion is an art; don’t
let anyone tell you otherwise. Like most art, it is metaphorical and at times selfreferential. The presentation of fashion within the format of a runway production allows a designer to give his or her individual pieces a dynamic sense—usually providing a theme or direction which an audience can utilize to interpret these works. Pieces you might have seen in a lookbook or ad campaign somewhere are suddenly moving, showcased by the gait of a model and surrounded in complementary lighting, with set
decoration and music. The best runway presentations always some sort of narrative, so the viewer has a story to follow as each look makes its way downthe catwalk. Some traditionally epic runway greats? Christian Dior, John Galliano, and, of course, Alexander McQueen.
Alexander McQueen S/S 1999
In one of the most unforgettable moments in fashion history, Alexander McQueen sent model Shalom Harlow down the runway and had her stand on a revolving platform while two robotic arms spray-painted the gown she wore. A carefully choreographed performance, this moment was inspired by Rebecca Horn’s installation of two machine guns firing red paint at one
another. It was an episode of performance art, the result of which lent insight into the creative processand the symbolism behind McQueen’s works. A designer with a notably distinct style that earned him great prestige in the fashion world, McQueen was likely the greatest visionary in history in terms of his presentation and his ability to convey meaning so wordlessly.
Chanel F/W 2010
Those of you who know fashion know Karl Lagerfeld, head designer and creative director of Chanel—and you know that “subtle” is not a part of his vocabulary. His only competition when it comes to over-the-top,
ridiculous production value is himself. So in order to outdo the impressive standard he has set for his shows, Lagerfield imported an entire iceberg from Sweden to feature in his winter show for Chanel in 2010. Sustainable? No. Meaningful? Not really. A statement? Very much so. The moment that fashion editors, bloggers, and writers entered the room, this thing made history.
On opposite page: Alexander McQueen, S/S 1999 Below: Chanel, F/W 2010
Louis Vuitton F/W 2011
Marc Jacobs is no stranger to innovation. While not as visionary as McQueen nor as bold as Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs still manages to be captivating. More than anything, his designs are likeable. Relatable. Slightly off key, yet alluring. In his fall show for Louis Vuitton last year, he managed to juggle an American in Paris-eqsue theme with an air of unmistakable elegance. In a feat that must have been painstakingly choreographed, Jacobs commissioned the use of four working elevators in his runway presentation, and had models arrive one by one as bellhops opened the elevator doors for them before their inevitable struts down the catwalk. Above and right: Louis Vuitton, F/W 2011
Alexander McQueen, S/S 2005, “It’s Only a Game”
Runway is about more than fashion; it’s also about production value and entertainment. For McQueen’s Spring/Summer 2005 show, he created a
living chess game in which the models were called forward as though they were actual chess pieces. While the result was somewhat less narrative than McQueen’s
usual fare, it provided a brilliant and humorous avenue through which an audience was able to interpret and enjoy the art before it.
Alexander McQueen S/S 2001 “Voss”
Honestly, if I didn’t have a page limit, I would tell you all about every single Alexander McQueen show that ever happened. You should see all of them; the man was a virtuoso. Each of his shows had a name, and with it, a personality. Mostly these are difficult to describe and are better seen and heard than read. During this particular show, Voss, McQueen had all his models shuffle into a room encased in one-way mirrors, so that the audience, sitting outside the room, had a full view of the interior though the models could only see themselves. Behind them, a gray box grounded the scene and provided something to which the eye could be
drawn. The walls, above and below the mirrors, were padded to evoke the idea of an asylum. Models wandered through the exhibit, touching the mirrors, batting at nonexistent bugs, dancing, and at times destroying the very clothes that they wore. In the finale, the sides of this mysterious box collapsed and revealed what lay inside: a woman, nude, who reclined on a chaise lounge wearing a gas mask and covered in live moths. McQueen’s work was always very political, and though he was a fashion designer, this show was meant to be a statement on the consequences of vanity—insanity… and monstrosity.
Fendi F/W 2007
Left: Alexander McQueen, S/S 2001, "Voss" Above: Fendi, F/W 2007
The only unusual thing about this particular runway production is that it occurred on the Great Wall of China, which is pretty ridiculous. If you’ve ever been to the Great Wall, you know that it is quite a hike to get up there on your own, much less drag an entire runway production and an audience to the site. I can’t imagine what the cost of this must have been; though it must have been a serious ordeal for Karl Lagerfeld’s people. ♠
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Good Morning, Sleepyhead 10 Ways to Keep it Chic Written by N.C.S. Barker
Good Morning Sleepyhead
Written by N
Do you have a huge pile of clothes on the floor, but nothing to wear? Well, it’s not my job to Here are ten tips I’ve learned to get dressed fast and fashionably in the morning. 1. Organize your closet by color.
If you’re like pre-Bryn Mawr me, then your closet is organized by type of clothes, if it’s even organized at all. (I used to operate out of a floordrobe, myself.) Well, I listened to my mom for once and tried organizing my closet and dresser by color. I can’t begin to say how many benefits there are to doing this. I could write a whole ‘nother article on reasons why you should organize your closet by color. My personal advice: don’t have an OCD attack like I did and make sure they’re in a perfect gradient. You’ll just drive yourself insane keeping them in the right order, and then you’ll revert back to the floordrobe. Just go by general color groups. 2. Get a color wheel and hang it near your dressing area.
Once you’ve got your closet organized by color, it’s often a lot easier to get ideas for what goes together or what will mix nicely. Sometimes, though, you just get stuck. That’s when your color wheel comes in; if you get a decent one, it should show you a variety of colors to mix and match with! They’re readily available at any art store you can find the time to travel to (there’s one within walking distance of BMC). 3. Pick out three neutrals as the basis of your wardrobe.
If you’re really pressed for time (looking at you, seniors), sometimes the fastest way to get dressed in the morning is to have a very basic wardrobe of things that are guaranteed to go together, no matter what you throw on. Let’s do a test case. I picked out some weird ones, because I have a strange skin tone to work with; my colors were black, cream and caramel brown. You need to make sure you have all your basics in one of these colors, and preferably one of each type of basic in each color. This can be an investment, so it’s better to do this when you have a bit of time. 4. Buy your accessories with an eye to your favorite color or colors.
If it’s your favorite color, you’re going to wear it a lot more than just about anything else. (If you’re not wearing your favorite color fairly frequently, then why aren’t you? That honestly mystifies me.) Find or buy yourself a pair of earrings, a scarf, a pair of shoes, and a purse in that color or those colors. You’ll instantly have a little something that makes your outfit pop! 5. Don’t be afraid of resale shops or free boxes!
Yes, they might smell funny. Nothing a wash and a dryer sheet can’t take care of. Plus, you can find some amazing things in those places; last week I found a pair of teal tights in one of the Radnor free boxes, and a robin’s egg blue eyelet shirt that fit my neighbor
d: 10 Ways to Keep it Chic
N.C.S. Barker
direct you to the laundry room, but once your clothes are clean, maybe I can help you out.
in the free box at the end of my hall. A word to my fellow froshlings: upperclassmen say to go free box shopping at the ends of semesters or at the end of the year. 6. Mix your fancies with your cheapos.
I’m lucky enough to have inherited some silk scarves from my grandmother. However, I’m not going to get dressed to the nines for my 9 AM class on Monday. Sometimes the best idea is to mix up your fancy things with your cheaper, every-day clothes. That way you can get the most mileage out of both of them! For instance, I’ve seen a few people around campus who wear a strand of pearls with every outfit. Classic and chic. 7. Keep an eye out for designerinspired pieces.
Unless your last name is the same as my dorm (Rockefeller), you probably can’t afford to buy all-designer clothes. Well, the designer-inspired market has a long and fruitful history! Target, especially, has had a bunch of them lately. Just last month I saw a pair of shoes that were dead ringers for a pair of $300 Jimmy Choos. The price? $1 9. (Too bad they fit my mother better than me.) Sure, they won’t last nearly as long, but these sorts of things go in and out of fashion very quickly. In my opinion, it’s only worthwhile saving up the money for a pair of Jimmy Choos if you love them and will wear them for years to come: if this is the case, then their cost-per-wear may end up being even less than that Target pair you bought! 8. Everything looks 100% better when it fits.
Only the volleyball team looks good in skin-tight clothes. Trust me on this one. When in doubt, buy a size bigger; you can always search out one of your cosplaying friends and offer to pay them to customize it for you. Lord knows we can all use some extra change! 9. Have a few pieces that are your style signature.
Some examples seen around campus: • Satin hair bows coordinated in color with your outfit • Vintage ties worn with other things than button-ups • Wearing a watch for each time zone your friends live in (Done by yours truly, when they’re actually working!) 10. Feel free to ignore all advice in favor of your own personal style.
If you’re expressing yourself and feel happy in your clothes, people will nigh-always think you look amazing. ♠
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