Scarlette Magazine Spring 2013 by Scarlette Magazine

Issue IV

Spring 2013

OHIO STATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S First fashion magazine

aPOEtheosis: A Fantasy Based on the Life and Work of Edgar Allan Poe

36TH Annual Jazz Festival

Carmen

Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 14 Roy Bowen Theatre

Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 7 Weigel Auditorium

Saturday, April 13, 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 14, 3 pm Thurber Theatre

ACCAD Open House Wind Symphony and Chorale: On the Waterfront Department of Design BSD and MFA Exhibition

Friday, April 19, 4 – 7 pm ACCAD Building

Friday, April 19, 8 pm Weigel Auditorium

Tuesday, April 23 – Friday, May 3 Urban Arts Space

For information on these events and more visit:

asc.osu.edu/arts

Editor-In-Chief Mitch McGuire

Executive Director

Managing Editor

Fashion Director

Photography Director

Amber Hammond

Alexander Singer

Kaylyn Thomas

Clare Gatto

Design Director Kelly McNicholas

Design Lennon Yuan Bonnie Bobb-Cheshel Collin Fankhauser Adrien Barrientes Muriel Co Style Rebecca Mentser Eduardo Caldazilla-Kolod Yvette Purser Alison Gaffney Patrick Hughes Assistant Marketing Director Heidi Liou Public Relations Coordinator Kelly Decker Fundraising Coordinator Ashley Jackson Campus Relations Coordinator Heidi Liou Secretary Petra Mourany

Marketing Megan West Alex Flores Amanda Sirosky Whitney Young Megan West Amanda Siroskey Assistant Photo Director Cassidy Balsitis Event Photo Director Michal Ware Photography Lisa Poirier Josh Orack Lexi Alley Austin Rogers

Writing Breanna Soroka Danielle Seamon Rachel Davidson Aja Goare Patrick Hughes Marissa Pacheco Bess Reis Qynshela Sanders Lisa Catlett Special Thanks to our Faculty Advisors Dr. Phil Schlosser Special Thanks to the following companies/ organizations Jinny Milk Bar OSU Housing and Dining Saks Fifth Avenue SmartyPants Vintage Royal Factory Atelier Brigade Jane Carroll Libby Eckhardt Jason Fatzinger Keith Monda

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Steel Witch: Interview with Daniro Elle Brown

Pair up for: Trouble Twins

Mid-Century Modern: Musicians helping us redefine menswear

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Wade into Watercolors

Scarlette goes Gee: Bow-ties

The Floral Dimension Garden Essence Fantasy Get Fresh With Me

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THE Rebecca Minkoff sits down with Scarlette

Travel in Style: Study abroad tips from Scarlette and Keith Monda

Recreate-a-look Teen Idol 2000 Edition

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Boy wonder: Interview with Sartorial Poetry: Is Akili Cooper of Jahi Style your outfit a sonnet or free verse?

When was your first time? Makeup Memories

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Photo by: Andrey Regalado

SPOTLIGHT: DANIRO ELLE BROWN

Daniro Elle Brown.

The sculptural pieces of Daniro Elle Brown, a Dayton native and Columbus college student, have been featured by The New York Times and illuminated with accolades. But no amount of honors could fully commend her geometric conceptions that flirt on the border of Avant-garde fashion and wearable artwork. Brown talked to Scarlette about her latest collection, her selfclassification and her future aspirations as one of the most promising young artists in the nation. Scarlette: Describe your Lumina collection. Daniro Elle Brown: The Lumina collection was about my journey through my freshman year, like all these secrets and obstacles that you have to go through as an adult starting out. That collection was just about finding the light and just trying to find acceptance in all those different things that hinder you. Those sculptures are supposed to be physical representations of those obstacles and challenges and hindrances that we have as individuals and just finding that beauty and finding the light, which is where the title “Lumina” came from. S: How does dance influence your work?

On DaNiro Dress: 38$, Royal Factory Necklace: DaNiro Elle Brown

DEB: I have such a high appreciation of the body and what it can do, and not just in a conventional way…In dance class, you have to really move your body and really appreciate it and don’t take it for granted, so that’s where the thought came from. How would it be for someone to try to dance with, you know, a limitation on their neck? A limitation on their hands or on their arms? What else can you do? And that’s what I want to start to go into later on in the future, and more things that are based around dance…try to get the audience more involved.

Dan Opposite dress: $110, Royal Factory shirt: DaNiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own necklace: DaNiro Elle Brown dress: $120, Royal Factory Jacket: Scarlette

niro S: Would you consider yourself a fashion designer or an artist?

S: How did it feel to be in The New York Times, because that’s awesome!

DEB: I consider myself to be a multi-disciplinary artist. I use different things to get my point across. I don’t feel like I’m just a fashion designer or just an artist. I don’t feel like my sculptural work is based from fashion. You have to have a fashion background because it’s on the body… [but] I don’t think other fashion designers do welding or work with steel or drilling and things like that…I do do fashion and things, but I feel like they are two completely separate things because my fashion is more readyto-wear, more flowy, while my sculptures are giant and bigger and things like that.

DEB: At the time, I actually did not know how big of a deal it was until…my teachers kind of broke it down for me when I was there with them. They were like, “Are you serious? This is awesome.” But you know my mom cried and all that stuff. At first, I didn’t realize how big of a deal it was, but I realize now. Like I always say, I’m so thankful for that opportunity, and you know being [one of] the Top 25 Young Artists of Ohio in 2011, those were all really huge things, and I don’t want those to be the only things that I can say as an accomplishment. I want to take all those things and just keep going, and who knows? Maybe get my own article in The New York Times and have everybody know more about me.

S: What do you find beautiful on the human body? DEB: Everything. I think everything is beautiful… sexuality influences me a lot. Actually, I was just talking to my professor and they were asking me if I had a 20-year plan…I’m 19 now, so when I’m 39, I actually want to maybe not be done with doing art, but maybe I want to get my PhD in sexology and become a sex therapist.

Danielle Seamon

S: Why is that? DEB: Do we have all day? There are a lot of different reasons why I want to…I have a lot of different beliefs that…it isn’t the right time to discuss it now, but I’ll discuss it later on in my work. I just think that the body is beautiful in general and I think these things that make people who they are, I think they should embrace them more than anything. S: What are your future aspirations? DEB: I hope things just keep going the way they are going. I really want to keep growing and growing but stay humble and trying to get as much people to see my work and appreciate and love it because I worked so hard on it. I’ve been trying to take all the experience and all the success that I’ve had before, like being in The New York Times and getting the exposure that I got at such a young age, at 17, and just trying to take all these different platforms that I have and just work my butt of to get to where I want to be.

Photographed by Lexi Alley Models: Travis and Brandon

Photographed by Clare Gatto Supportive Photography by Michael Ware and Josh Orack Styled by Mitch McGuire, Alexander Singer All clothes Scarlette 10

Models: Adrian Barrientes, Aaron Fleming, Christiana Mocny, Cassidy Balsitis

DOUBLE TROUBLE Match your outfit with a friend and go do something BAD! Wreak havoc, step into a jacket and wear it as pants.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as coincidence. Let everyone know with your matching blazers

WEAR NOW

Watercolor: A Stroke of Style S

pring showers are beginning to fill the weather map, but the fashion forecast can be kept pretty and soft with watercolor influences. Watercolor paintings, such as the famous works by Georgia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, are simultaneously soft and vibrant. An array of colors can be used and even dark colors can be made to appear delicate. When applying this artistic technique to your wardrobe, both color and material can help to reference this painting style. Opaque colors create a beautiful rainbow prism that is less tie-die hippie and more sweet earth child. When selecting colors, opt for lavender, teal, melon, and pale pinks. These colors are bold yet they create a serene compliment to one another. One way to create this style is putting a sheer white top over a colored camisole. Continue the watercolor vibe with fluid materials like silk, and take risks with materials like tulle. These styles provide a more comfortable and relaxed fit, just like the brush strokes in a watercolor painting. Some goto articles of clothing are long flowy skirts, scarves, and non-binding dresses. Remember, the key is to keep it loose-fitting and easygoing. If you are having difficulty putting together an outfit, gather some inspiration by marking a sheet of paper with magic markers and dashing it with a modest amount of water. The whirls of color could provide you with a work-of-art outfit idea, and who knows, you might just find a hidden talent! * Aja Gore 27

Photgraphed by Lexi Alley Model: Aleta Bouchard

Inspire Photographed by Lisa Porier Model: Joyce Zhang Stlyed by Mitch McGuire Makeup by Bess Reis

KAYLYN THOMAS

Boy/Girl. T

he bow tie is a quintessential gentleman’s item. Dapper dandies, such as Oscar Wilde, donned them just because. Most men reach for a bow tie to jazz up their ensemble; it’s a classic staple for important events, such as weddings and prom. Some, such as a high school teacher I had, and the current Ohio State president, wear them with aplomb daily; it has become their signature item. Bow ties add a whimsical touch to everyday outfits, and remain a defining statement for tuxedoes. But, bow ties aren’t just for the boys anymore. As far back at the 1930’s, screen sirens like Marlene Dietrich donned them for roles and real life—injecting

a little bit of sexy sass into the gentleman’s staple. Any woman could easily integrate a bow tie into her wardrobe—just think of it as a necklace, and style it as such. Look for a bow tie that’s patterned-think polka dots or stripes-or a bright, bold color (like a flash of neon, or a saturated emerald green). Paring it with a solid silk button up, a full, flouncy circle skirt, and some major heels (leopard print would add that extra oomph factor) would be a perfect balance between masculine and feminine. A collared dress (a peter pan collar would add another feminine layer) and some sassy loafers would also work well. A bow tie could be the pop of color to a double denim look (think a light

chambray and dark denim jeans) too. For a truly daring diva, make like Marlene in her film Morocco, and don a tuxedo for your next night out. Pair it with a perfectly lined inky cat eye, and a bold red lip. Shiny black stilettos and soft waves help inject some feminine mystique to this wholly masculine look, too. To keep the balance of boy/girl, don’t be afraid of make up: soft, romantic colors with lush lashes do well for day, and a brazen dark eye/ lip work for nighttime. Try incorporating quirky jewelry items: studs that are teeth, or a cuff in the shape of peacock, but try to shy away from necklaces, though, so your bow tie can stand out! Ladies, don’t let the bow tie intimidate you-grab one, rock it, and wear it just as well as Oscar and Marlene.

CURRENT

MIDCENTURY MIDCENTURY

MODERN We invited three local musicians to Grandview Mercantile to talk to 29the us about their music and model 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspired looks that push boundaries of menswear today

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DANE & Neil

Scarlette: Could you guys tell me your names and what you do, are you a collaborative act or what? Dane: Yeah we’re collaborative, I produce and he raps. S: And what’s your name? Dane: Dane, but I’m thinking of going for L. Fanning. S: Neil, do you have a pseudonym? Neil: I have many pseudonyms, I’ll give you a few of them: I got hawaiian o’brian, barry bee-bop, umm who else, 902youngdro, best known as biscotti pippin, there’s too many, get at me. We rap together. Dane: I don’t rap—I might do some hooks or vocals--but I’m more focused on production, some Ja Rule shit. S: Tell me about your song writing process, do you guys record together or do you come together with stuff you already made or what?

Dane: Its hard to record together since it takes a while to make beats so it’s easier when I make something then play it for him, but we’ve had times where I throw something together real quick and he freestyles on it, something good always comes from that. (contined on page 93). Patrick Hughes

Photographed by Michael Ware Styled by Mitch McGuire, Alexander Singer, Rabecca Mentser All clothes Scarlette

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STRANGE TRIBE Noel Hackman

Scarlette: So, what’s your band’s name? Noel: The band’s name is strange tribe, along with Mike Cambell and Stu Maxwell. S: What do you do in strange tribe? Noel: I play the drums. S: I noticed some electronic influence in your music, can you tell me about how you incorporate that into your music? Noel: I use a program called ableton live, just for [basically] drum and synth sounds, but we’re all really big fans of hip hop and R&B, and I myself am a pretty big electronic music fan, so it just felt natural to incorporate that kind of stuff into our music. S: Did you start the band? Noel: No actually, Mike and Stu had been trying to cook something up for a while, I had met Stu briefly at another one of my shows from my first band, Youth Sunday, and he just hit me up randomly and said ‘hey you wanna drum for us?’ I guess it all just kinda worked out naturally; we all became pretty good friends. It was nice how things worked out. (Continued on page 93). Patrick Hughes

INSPIRE

the floral dimension Photographed by Cassidy Balsitis Styled by Mitch McGuire and 36 Alexander Singer

Opposite page: Top by Betsy Johnson, Royal Factory, $32. Pants by Versace Jeans Couture, Scarlette. This page: All clothes Scarlette

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This page and opposite all clothes Scarlette

On Whitney: Shorts by Chrissy Buskirk. Royal Factory, $48. On Kara: Vintage Blouse Royal Factory, $32

Opposite page: on Priya, Dress by Chrissy Buskirk. Royal Factory, $65

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Photographed by Elle Shewmaker Styled by Alexander Singer and Allison Gaffney, Mitch McGuire

Models: Caleb Bell, Kavya Dalavayi Laura Payne

Photographed by: Clare Gatto and Lexie Alley Styled by: Mitch McGuire, and Alexander Singer Hair and Makeup by: Miriam Musa All clothes Scarlette, unless noted Fresh Flowers courtesy of Rose Bredl

50 Models: Jay Lafontaine, Alex Lawson, Sarah Bookman, Mia Hwang, Laura Pyne, and Akilah West

On Alex: Collar, DaNiro Elle Brown

Pants by David Siferd

Shirt by David Siferd

SPOTLIGHT: Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Scarlette Chats with the New York Designer

he night of November 7th was a perfectly starry eyed, bustling evening at Saks Fifth Avenue. However, on this night there was a special showcase that brought drinks, a hair braiding bar, an eye make up station and even henna tattoos. There was an abundance of beautiful jewel tones, and bright gold studs were everywhere. The look of the night was completed with a leather bag made by the featured designer, the “Downtown Romantic” herself, Rebecca Minkoff. Minkoff is a New York based designer that got her start with a unique hand bag collection. Scarlette was able to sit down with the designer herself for an exclusive Q+A about her unique brand and style. Scarlette: So, we wanted to ask you more personal questions about yourself, not so much about your line. First, however, we want to know-- what characteristics did you draw from that made you consider the downtown romantic? Rebecca Minkoff: Ohhhh good question, I would say that there is a tension in our girl and in us as a brand of wanting to be a duality, so you want to be, maybe you don’t live downtown but you wish you did or you don’t live in a city, but you imagine that its really glamorous to live downtown-what would that lifestyle be? You want to have little fancy arm bangles but then wear a leather jacket, so there’s a constant duality and I think those are a lot of the characteristics that we feel that this girl has and that I have. S: What was an influential moment, or a big break for you?

RM: I think that I have had several that I feel like each time it happened, it felt like a big break. But, I would say that the first one was when daily candy, in 05, wrote about the bags and [the] power of that is what launched this brand, so that was my first big break.

S: What is your favorite style motto, or phrase to live by? RM: To have fun with fashion and not take it too seriously. At the end of the day, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showcasing your personality through what you are wearing and that should be fun and not dyer. S: What is a key way that you make a brand, or look around your name? RM: I think my brand is different in that I am not trying to make my logo a piece of real estate, so I want the girl to buy the bag because she likes the design of it, and not because of my name on it. So I think we have done the opposite, where I care about what the bag looks like and there happens to be a small logo or a

very sudden logo, so I think that our girl likes to be discovered for her style and not necessarily a big plaque. S: What are 3 things you think every girl should have in her closet? RM: A great blazer! We happen to make a great one called the Becky jacket. I think a really fun like out there pair of shoes, because you may be having a lazy day, [where] you just want to wear jeans and a tee shirt then you will feel really dressed up with your crazy shoes and some great arm party bangles, and there ya go! Kelly Decker

CURRENT

Minimizing Luggage to Maximize the Experience. How to pack for studying abroad.

Photographed by Cassidy Balsitis. Styled by Alexander Singer. Fashion Assistants: Alison Gaffney, Yvette Purser.

Keith and Linda Monda International Experience Scholarships Fund for College of Arts and Sciences Students In 2011, Keith Monda (BS, economics, 1968; MA, economics, 1971) and his wife Linda established the Keith and Linda Monda International Experience Scholarships with a $5 million gift. Recently, they committed an additional $5 million -- bringing their total support for the international experience scholarships to $10 million. Within four years, the Monda’s initial commitment will provide 50 (depending on award amounts, which vary) arts and sciences undergraduate students with funds to participate in an international experience; the additional $5 million commitment is expected to roughly double the number of students when it is realized. “Linda and I are deeply committed to fostering opportunities for students to broaden their world view and deepen their understanding of global issues,” said Keith Monda. “Traveling and studying abroad is a life-changing experience and we must find a way to make study abroad accessible and affordable for all.” The average study abroad experience costs $5,000-$7,000, making it difficult for many students to participate without scholarship support. This scholarship pays for travel, housing, program fees, and other costs associated with living and studying in a foreign country (excluding tuition) and is open to undergraduate students with a declared major in the arts and sciences who otherwise would not be able to afford a study abroad experience.

SCARLETTE CHATS WITH KEITH MONDA ABOUT HIS TRAVEL EXPERIENCES AND WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY ABROAD Scarlette: What prompted you to create the Keith and Linda Monda International Scholars Fund, and why do you think it is so important for students to study abroad? Keith Monda: It’s our belief that, especially in today’s world, it’s important for people to have a worldview as soon as possible. The world doesn’t revolve around the United States and to really understand that, it’s important to be able to travel and see the ways other parts of the world work and experience different cultures. I think the world around us isn’t as good as it could be because not everyone gets the chance to have that worldview. We wanted to give the opportunity to young folks who might not otherwise have it. We wanted to make sure that a qualifying student would get funded for every aspect of their trip, from travel to lodging and food. S: What was your most transformative travel experience? KM: I’ve traveled a lot, and I believe that life is a real journey. Instead of picking one, I think I’m going to say that they’ve all made me a better person and a better thinker. I’ve spent a lot of time in Japan and the Far East. Last year, I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, [and] my wife and I went hiking in Spain and the Brazilian Amazon. I feel like I’ve taken amazing knowledge away from everywhere I’ve been. S: What’s in your suitcase when you travel abroad?

Annually, there are two application deadlines, in autumn and spring semesters, for the Monda scholarships for Arts and Sciences undergraduate students. Visit the following link for information on the application process and eligibility: asc.osu. edu/students/studyabroad.

KM: I’m embarrassed to say, I take my running clothes and running shoes, my blackberry, and my nook. It’s hard for me to really disconnect. S: What’s your dream travel location —from under the sea to outer space? KM: I’ve never been to Australia and New Zealand. I don’t want to go there and not spend enough time! I’ll need at least a month and right now I don’t have that.

On Zoe: Jumpsuit by G-STAR. Brigade, $160 On Ryan: Coat by Topman. Milk Bar, $170 On Caleb: Jacket by Royal Factory, $52 On Auri: Vintage Bazer Royal Factory, $36. Shorts by Royal Factory, $46

After receiving that letter of acceptance to study abroad, the number of items on your to-do list begins to exceed the number of contacts in your smart phone – getting financial aid, securing loans, finalizing courses, and grasping some degree of a foreign language. But what may go unattended to at first will certainly matter in the week before takeoff: what to pack. Every single last advisor that you are required to meet with will advise, “Pack what you think you need, and then take half out.” This mantra is mostly true, as it is more important to pack for utility than quantity, but you don’t need to sacrifice style for space. Rather than packing 20 different outfits, avoid the “overweight luggage” fee and spend that money on a souvenir!

Though it is important to consider the climate of your study abroad location, here is a general idea of what to pack: A coat – if the location has a windy or cold climate, take a coat with a lining and a hood. Otherwise, a sturdy fall jacket should do just fine. Three cardigans – try to vary the styles and colors. These will be essential to changing up your outfits, making Tuesday’s shirt and pants look totally revamped. Seven, count ‘em seven, tops. This might seem like a horrifying joke, but with the right seven tops, a world of endless outfits can be created. Try to pack an array of different materials, colors, and fits. Pair a top with a cardigan, under a dress, with a skirt, pants, or shorts – see!

Two pairs of jeans – and this is standard for both jean-wearers and non-jean-wearers alike. Even if you would rather date a Levi than wear one, having jeans available is a must. Many study abroad trips have planned excursions (hiking, touring, climbing) and jean material is necessary for those activities. Four pairs of bottoms – this includes shorts, capris, and pants. Ideally, pack at least one of each. Two dresses and skirts – this is probably the most difficult decision. Think versatile; something that can be worn with flats for a casual day of classes look, or with a blazer and heels for a night out. Shoes – this is not a sin, you can check the bible. Shoes are heavy and take up a lot of valuable space so choose carefully. A pair of heels, two sets of flats, and a pair of either boots or attractive walking shoes will do the trick. Undergarments – this is your chance to splurge on space (unless you wear granny panties, then you should narrow it down)! Laundry is often expensive and inconveniently located and, though you can get away with wearing your jeans three times between washings, undergarments not so much. Pack plenty! Two sets of Pajamas – something light and comfortable (not all buildings have A/C!). Accessories – try to pick versatile items that look good with an array of different materials, colors and styles. However, be smart about what you plan to take. Jewelry is in the top three most stolen items, so your grandmother’s $5,000 diamond earrings should stay in their velveteen box.

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On Lauren: Jacket by Milk Bar Femme, Milk Bar, $75. Dress Royal Factory, $46/ On Caleb: Vintage Coat Royal Factory, 48. On Zoe: Shirt by Rag & Bone, Brigade, $80. Jeans by Helmut Lang, Brigade, $195. On Ryan: Pants Royal Factory, $36. S 66 hirt Royal Factory, $28. Coat Scarlette On Auri: Dress Halston, $395.

Straightener – BEWARE! IT’s in your best interest to purchase a straightener (or curling iron) in your host country. Amperage and voltage will become two of your least favorite vocabulary words if you fail to understand the US to “insert country” conversion. Nobody wants to see a $200 Chi laid to rest. The bottom line is pack smart. It might seem like a good idea to divide your entire wardrobe into seven different bags, but the reality of the situation is that, unless you are a wealthy body builder, more bags equal more money and a bigger, heavier hassle getting to and from the airport. Packing just the essentials is tough and it may result in phantom wardrobe (limb) syndrome, but consider it a challenge: how creative can you be with the basics? AJA GOARE

SPOTLIGHT: AKILI COOPER

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> JAHI STYLE At an age where one is dressing for high school homecomings, AKILI COOPER is designing for high-end gallery openings. But don’t be fooled— this future design major is hardly a fashion 101 student. The Columbus native’s daring, urban garments make even the most conservative woman beg to flaunt her most elegant knickers in his sheer-skirted gown. His age, after all, is merely the element of surprise. Photography by Clare Gatto and Austin Rodgers All dresses by Akili Cooper Models photographed: Akilah West, Hayley Howard, Rischia Phinisee, Miriam Musa, and Maria Thomas

SPOTLIGHT

Following a Scarlette photo shoot, we sit down with Akili Cooper, 19, founder and designer of Jahi Style to discuss his beginning, his latest success, and his hopes that this will never end. Scarlette: Describe your aesthetic and your inspiration for your current line. Akili Cooper: I get inspired by different things. I did a spring collection, and… I was really inspired by diamonds and stuff. I had one white dress and it had crystals on the neck. I was inspired by crystals and colors of blue. And then I had a fall collection, and I like to work a lot with texture, so I had a lot of fabric that was something to feel. [For my favorite dress], I just saw the material, and I was like, “I want to do something with that.” That’s where most of my ideas come from. If I just see the material, I’m like, “Boom! I like that!” S: It’s interesting to me that you are fresh out of high school. When did you get started with all of this, and how did it escalate from there?

AC: Sixth grade in social studies class. It was a medieval times project. Somebody had to read or something like that, somebody had to write the research paper, and I had to draw what they used to wear. I was like, “Sure, whatever, just give me my grade.” So I did, and the teacher was so impressed. She was like, “This is so great, you’re really good!” “Whatever, no I’m not. I just like projects!” So then she started giving me magazines, and that was the first season of Project Runway, and I started watching that show and looking up different designers. First I looked up New York designers, like Marc Jacobs,

but I enjoy overseas designers more, like Christian Dior, Versace. But I just started looking stuff up, and I got excited. And then I [told] my mom, “I want to learn how to sew,” because I got to a point where I had 300 drawings. So then I learned how to sew, and I was sewing for like a year maybe, and I was like, “Mom, I want to have a fashion show.” And that took like two years to put together. I had my first fashion show August 27, 2009. So I went from my first show, and then I did Fashion Week Columbus. I was in the first year they did it and the youngest designer they’ve ever had, and now I’m in my 20th show, my last show. S: What kind of girl do you design for? Where do you picture these girls going in your clothes? AC: Very strong and confident because I like to use a lot of sheer [materials and fabrics]. I don’t think there is a way to be shy if you’re wearing a sheer dress. Very strong, confident, sexy, very about-herbusiness, very motivated and confident in what she is wearing. I like the whole little Hollywood life, quote-on-quote, but I really respect day-to-day things [as well], business casual. S: I’ve seen many of your past collections, featuring many of your dresses, both floor length and cocktail, as well as trendy business wear. There seems to be a very hiphop, urban vibe to your collections. What do you think is they key to transitioning this look from day to night?

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“I don’t think there is a way to be shy if you’re wearing a sheer dress!”

AC: When I [transfer from day to night], I just change completely. I think sometimes I design for two different people. Sometimes I feel she is very conservative, and sometimes she’s very not. I have a new dress that I’m working on that’s really deep-cut and highcut, it’s really, really sexy, but it’s so elegant at the same time. So sometimes I feel like my woman is a little older, sometimes I feel she is younger and wearing short mini dresses.

S: Tell me about that yellow dress over there. It is just so different from the other dresses. What inspired you to use that color? AC: That was in the spring collection. At first I was doing everything in whites and blues, one black thing, and I was like, “I want to do a pop of color, right in the middle.” And I was in LA because I was visiting the school, spring break, and it was right before the fashion show, and I

said, “I need this material, I know what I’m going to do.” I had a pop of color right in the middle of the show. At that show, I had a spring collection and fall collection, and in total, I did 30 outfits. And so spring collection, it was all going, like all whites, a little bit of blue, and then we had a pop of yellow, and I heard the crowd go “cheers,” it was great. S: What inspires you about Columbus? AC: There’s a lot of art in Columbus. The industry that is here has sort of helped me grow to what I am now, like a lot smarter. So it inspires me to go back into my first show, and other things in the Short North area. It’s really artsy. I love the galleries. S: Where do you hope to see your designs in the future? Where do you hope to go from here? AC: First, I would like to get college out of the way. [I’m going to study] fashion design, and a minor in marketing. After I graduate, I’d like to do a lot of internships. [My dream internship would be] Versace, right under Donatella, that’d be great. That’d be the best. DANIELLE SEAMON

Collier West Scarlette Magazine’s Rachel Davidson interviews Suzi West, founder of Columbus-born, Brooklyn-based boutique, Collier West.

Scarlette: What inspired you to open your own boutique?

S: What was your vision for Collier West?

S: Who is your target customer?

Suzi West: From the time I was a teenager, I felt someday I would own my own business. Over the years it changed from clothing store, to cosmetics/ apothecary, to shoes, to flowers, to home. The important thing was that I saw a formula: Deliver consumer needs to markets in need. Do your research. Where is the white space in a market? Where is a neighborhood being underserved? And then, if you love what you are presenting and selling - you have knocked out two strategies with one stone.

SW: [Laughs]. No one understood it. I had tear sheets with old French houses, country chic furniture, gilded chandeliers, taxidermy, blown glass and crystal.

SW: She is you. She is me. He is my favorite colleague. A compadre. So many of us define ourselves as unique. Individual. Eclectic. It can be hard to pinpoint how we want to project ourselves. We just know we like it our way; it is not mainstream. It’s special like we are. That’s my target customer. You know who you are.

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It began with having a weekend property. I don’t “rough it”. I am a city mouse that tolerates the country. So, for me, roughing it meant I still wanted quality and beauty. It didn’t have to cost a lot by any means, just bring comfort and elegance harmoniously mixed. My first set of dishes had a 24K gold rim, but they came from the Goodwill for, like $48, for a 112 piece set.

S: Why ‘Collier West’? SW: [It’s the] Maiden names of the founding partners. Named by an undisclosed famous singer songwriter….shhh.

S: What responsibilities do you currently have that you did not expect? SW: [Being a] Board member of the local business association. I believe you never fully run your business YOUR way. You are subject to your local government, your neighbors, your landlords, your community partners and your vendors. S: What made you decide to move the shop to Brooklyn? SW: Two things. [One] I had always wanted to live in NY. I was a protected suburban girl from Pittsburgh and opted out of F.I.T. when I was 17. Too naive. It took me 20 years to gain the moxie to feel like I could make it there. And, number two, I want to know. I want to know if CW has legs to go national. We had a great life and a great following in Columbus. But I have to present myself to the world in a bigger way. I want to be under the editor’s noses and the fashion folks and the bloggers. We did a great job of attracting Lucky, The New York Times and Apartment Therapy when we were in OHIO, but it was WORK. Now those editors and point persons are my neighbors. We buy coffee at the same café. Easier to rub elbows when you are elbow- toelbow, right? So, I guess you could call it 50% passion and 50% strategic.

S: If you could have done anything differently in the process of creating, moving, or sustaining your business, what would you have done? Why? SW: OY. That in itself is a 30 minute reality show. I thought I could do it all. I couldn’t. I fell hard after our first holiday season because I opened in 30 days and then hit the 4th quarter at an insane pace. By the time I got to January, I had injured my rotator cuff, killed my adrenals and lost my mojo. You cannot do it all alone. I realized that in my mind, I was just relocating - another day, a new address. What I was really doing was starting all over again. A very big strategic difference. I planned my first opening inside of 8 months. This one in 8 weeks. Not my best decision.

S: How is your business different now, in this new location? SW: One thing I had not considered: I thought I would be competing with all of Manhattan. There are a lot of incredible independent stores here. But Brooklyn is [a] hardcore locavore. It is really, really flattering. I thought I would have to dismiss lines like John Derian Decoupage or Michele Varian pillows because they were carried across the bridge in the lower east side. But when I first opened, the customer was like “Wow great! Now I don’t have to go into the city”.That taught me a lot about allegiance and proximity. When I was in Columbus, I spent a lot of time protecting my “territory” and lines - with places as far/close as New Albany. I learned here that it doesn’t matter. If they love you, if your brand is strong, if your customer service is authentic - they will buy from you and return to you. (cont. p. 95)

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SARTORIAL 76 All dresses by Smarty Pants Vintage. Paper pieces by Jessica Driscoll. Hair by Rendezvous Salon

he likeness between fashion and poetry is striking, though perhaps unexpected; the process of constructing an outfit is akin to the process of constructing a poem: beginning with inspiration, then drafting, assessing, revising, and, finally, making public. The tools of the poet are also comparable to the tools that the sartorialist implements.

Imagine, if you will, getting dressed: You decide how you’re feeling that day and how that impacts the image you want to project with your outfit, then you choose pieces from your closet that project the image. These pieces were thoughtfully chosen based on color, pattern, texture, structure and fit, relevance and trendiness (or lack thereof), practicality (read: trench and umbrella if it is raining), and a myriad of other factors. However, the point being, they were thoughtfully selected, just as the poet uses specific and purposeful diction to make his poetry accessible or inaccessible, colloquial or foreign, shocking or common, and so forth. You assembled pieces that exhibited your intended portrait of, say, old Hollywood glamour, Japanese kitsch, Stockholm streetstyle, or simply “lazy Saturday”.

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The careful art of how you wear your clothes— how you style them—is to the poet how he constructs his verse. You use tricks such as shaping pieces (cuffing, tucking, etc.), unexpectedly layering pieces, and unconventional use of pieces (i.e. scarf as belt), to draw the eye to certain parts of the outfit, whether that be for the purpose of showcasing an item or highlighting your figure. The poet, on the other hand, uses poetic form and lineation to establish—or, in the case of enjambment, to interrupt—a mental-reading pace for the audience. Both artists have the same goal: to command the audience’s experience in order to evoke a specific feeling and represent a particular idea. Continue on page 93.

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Becca Marrie can remember standing in her bathroom, getting ready for school one morning during her eight grade year. Her mother walked in with a handful of goodies and said, “I have something for you. You’re old enough to start wearing this,” as she revealed the contents of her hands: mascara, blush, and sparkly pink eye shadow. For girls who are new to the idea of wearing makeup, getting started can be a challenge. With advice from cosmetic experts and other girls, making the transition can be easy and stress-free. Marrie says that prior to this encounter with her mother, she had never even considered wearing makeup: “None of my friends did either, so why bother? I was such a tomboy,” she says, “I still am.” Marrie says she was a little thrown off when her mom approached her with makeup for the first time. “Why is she doing this?” she remembers thinking, “She doesn’t think I’m pretty?” “I just don’t think I was really comfortable with it. I was just like ‘What? That’s not me,” she says. “But I figured if she told me to, I probably should.” Of course, being her first experience with makeup, Marrie needed a little help and guidance from her mom. “She put it on me because I didn’t know how to do it” she says. Heather Schwartz, a Consumer and Family Services major had a somewhat less surprising first experience with makeup. Schwartz began wearing makeup at age 14 when she was getting ready for her freshman homecoming. “Since it was a special occasion, I went all out. I had the mascara and eye shadow, the works. My mom put it on the first time, but I observed. A lot of my friends had already been wearing makeup, so I was totally comfortable with it,” she says. Ever since that night, Schwartz says, “I feel better wearing [makeup]. It’s like taking off jewelry you wear every day, I just feel naked without it.”

Makeup is meant to enhance one’s natural features. However, learning to apply it correctly takes practice. Just about every girl makes mistakes when getting used to wearing makeup for the first time. While today, she keeps her daily makeup application to a minimum, in regards to her history with makeup; Marrie says, “I really don’t know what I was thinking.” The first day she wore makeup, when her mom applied it for her, Marrie says the day was normal, “but once I took it into my own hands, it got a little out of control,” she says. She says she wore way too much eye shadow, and one day had so much blush on her friend said “You look feverish—she thought I was sick,” says Marrie. “My cheeks just never looked rosy enough, so I would just keep applying it,” she says. “After that I laid off the blush.” “Mascara was rough too,” she says. “I had contacts at the time, so the minute anything got in them my eyes would water, and with the mascara, it was a disaster.” Over the years, Marrie says she has gotten better with practice and has learned that “less is more.” Her advice to other girls: “Try to look your age, not older.” Looking back on her experiences with makeup, Schwartz is not a stranger to makeup mistakes either. She remembers having lines of foundation around her neck. “You have to blend that stuff in, or else you look really stupid,” she says, but “It was an easy fix. [I] just had to double check that my face and neck were the same color and not separated by a line before I left the house.” Continued on page 94.

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When someone says the word “classic,” what do you think of? One person might envision the perfect muscle car from decades past, buffed to perfection and glinting in the sunlight as it speeds down the streets of the imagination. This word also evokes the thought of the most effortlessly or uniquely styled ensemble: a look that transcends the years and pops up in recreations too often to count. And who better embodies this idea than the wunderkind of the 1990s, namely Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Gwen Stefani? Take, for example, Gwen Stefani’s iconic, out-there look: it’s easily achievable with several key pieces. An ankle-length multicolored plaid skirt provides the right amount of balance for a copped white, ribbed, tank on top⎯it keeps the look classy by making sure too much skin isn’t being shown. Black wedge sandals help to lengthen the legs, so this look is guaranteed to be wearable for any height. To finish the look perfectly, a signature hairstyle from Gwen’s past can be added without looking too dated. Pigtail buns keep the hair out of the way of the outfit, and allow the now-visible neckline to be decorated with classic jewelry.

No doubt you’ll love these 90’s inspired looks!

Styled by Alexander Singer Hair and Makeup by Bess Reis Models: Corey Hirschhorn and Ella Matweyou

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MID-CENTURY MODERN Continued from page 30, 34 NEIL & DANE Neil: I like to freestyle over beats mostly, I don’t really like writing raps, I think it’s kinda corny. S: Do you guys have any collective influences or reasons you decided to start collaborating? Neil: Number one influence is Ja Rule, you know, “yo hips yo thighs” you know. Dane: Also Amy Winehouse, that soulful shit. Neil: Some Womack and Womack, you know, 80s R&B, I really like Michael Jackson, [too]. Dane: We have Michael Jackson’s biggest fan here (laughs). Neil: You know I like some of the new rap coming out of New York, as well as Oakland, [got to] support the bay. S: What kind of rappers are you talking about? Neil: I mean in New York like the whole Action Bronson, you know Das Racist, just the people who aren’t doing the same thing anymore—it’s all really unique. S: Are you guys trying to bring that uniqueness to Columbus? Dane: Yeah there’s not really anything rap wise in Columbus right now, so I feel there’s kind of an opening for that kinda niche right now. Neil: The word I like to use is intrinsic, you know, it doesn’t matter what I’m saying but as long as its cohesive and I like the way it sounds then I’m happy. S: So would you say you stray away from conventional rap then? Neil: When I rap it’s like whatever happens, happens, I feel the more time I spend on something just, you know, pollutes it, makes it worse.

Neil: We wanna acclimate ourselves intrinsically with what we’re doing, you know, I don’t wanna put anything out until its cool with me, that just wouldn’t feel real. Dane: Yeah, we’re perfectionists. S: For people reading, if someone had not heard [of] your music before, what is something you would want to tell them [to get out of it]? Neil: Just listen and don’t expect it to be obvious what we’re doing, it’s just a fun sound, take it as it is. Dane: We’re just trying to do something new. NOEL S: If you were trying to describe your band to somebody who’s never heard [of] you before, how would you describe your sound? Noel: That’s the toughest question. I guess a little shoegaze, a little bit of punk, a little electronic stuff, a little R&B and, I don’t know, whenever somebody asks us that I just tell them what we’ve been into as far as influences. S: What would you say your collective influences are then? Noel: Umm, that’s a tough thing to define. S: Well, tell me about yours then. Noel: I like a lot of house music like Girl Unit and a lot of hip hop, like more trappy stuff. Lil Ugly mane is really cool and Flying Lotus has always been a big influence. For Mike, as far as I know, he’s into a lot of R&B like R. Kelly, stuff like that, a lot of shoegaze too like My Bloody Valentine and Yo La Tengo, stuff like that. Stu is more into older stuff like Bob Dylan and a lot of shoegaze as well, so I think it’s a good thing we’re all on a different page, but at the same time we’re all part of the same book. S: What do you feel comes out most prominently in your music? Noel: Definitely the R&B and the shoegaze with the vocals [comes out,] and every once in a while, some hip-hop stuff.

Dane: I like the feel of freestyles, you know train of thought.

S: [And] Do you guys have anything released right now?

S: What kind of programs do you use to produce, Dane?

Noel Hackman: Yeah, yeah we have “gifts ep”. It’s on our band-camp HYPERLINK: “http:// strvngetribe.bandcamp.com/”strvngetribe. bandcamp.com

Dane: I use ableton sometimes, but I’d rather use keyboards and things like that. I don’t like to spend too much time on the computer. I have a microcorg and a small drum pad I use. S: What is your guys’ goal for the upcoming year as musicians? Dane: We’re mainly trying to put together a mix tape, once we have something we actually like, we’ll start to record and try to play some shows.

S: Is there anything else you want to tell me about strange tribe, what are you trying to do? Noel Hackman: We’re trying to have fun, but we also wanna make a name, we’ve been together for about a year and we’ve just been playing for our friends a lot, we just want new audiences, you know?

Collier West Continued from page 75 S: What has been the most rewarding experience you have had with Collier West? SW: I call it lobbing grapefruits. It’s like throwing a pitch…you give it your best arm. Sometimes you knock it out of the ball park. Sometimes it is just awkward and barely makes it over the plate. And sometimes it just is throwing a piece of fruit at a stage performance you wish would end. [Laughs]. But you just keep doing it. Eventually, you will hit something. S: What is your all time favorite product you have ever sold? Do you still sell this product? SW: We carry a line of tabletop and barware from a line called Match. It is a pewter based product and literally the second item for which I ever wrote an order. Not only do I love the aesthetic of the product, but also I have grown to love the president of the company and his team. See, when you are a retailer, you are also the customer. The same expectations you have as a shopper, a merchant has as a customer to a wholesale line. The Match people are moralistic, intelligent, caring, particular, authentic and principled. All qualities of integrity that align with what I have tried to showcase at Collier West. They feel like partners in my business. S: What inspires you on a regular basis? SW: Observation of Expressiveness. Inspiration is everywhere. It’s on campus. It’s on the street. It’s across the ocean. It’s across the dining table. It’s that March blooming crocus that pushes its flower out of the snow. It’s that performance artist that reinvigorates the Ukulele. It’s history. It’s the future. It’s imagination. I don’t know. I just have tried to make a career and discipline out of noticing things and not judging things. S: How do you make sure that your boutique is always fresh and inspired? SW: Gosh. The pressure. It’s not always fresh and inspired, I don’t think. However, that may just be my point of view from being there 24/7. The energy is always on. With every new person or every new item, you have a fresh moment to reinvent. S: What advice do you have for someone who wants to start their own business? SW: Drill down and meet yourself. Really drill down. Maybe ask some other people for feedback about your talents and weaknesses. You need a gut of steel. And a shit ton of confidence and will. Because you WON’T be good at everything. But somethings just have to get done and someone has to do them. One of my favorite quotes by Elizabeth Gilbert was about having a baby. She compared it to getting a tattoo on your face. Deciding to have your own business is that level of commitment. You best love it hard - all of the time - because when it is great - it is all yours to own and take a bow. But when the wind shifts, it is also yours to own. Best to still curtsy and say “ Hell Yeah. This is all mine. The good, the bad, the beauty and the ugly.”

S: What is your most memorable moment with Collier West? SW: I remember the customer who came into the store on her cell phone, early on in year two. She was speaking to her caller and rather than saying “Yeah, I’m in the Short North at this little store….yada yada….”, she said, “I’m at Collier West!” She used our name! I knew we had arrived. Recently on Court Street (Brooklyn) a woman stopped the dog and I on the sidewalk and said “Hey you have that shop on Atlantic.” It was the same feeling. Like “Alas, someone knows who I am and what I am trying to do here.” S: What are your goals for the future and what can we expect to see from Collier West in months to come? SW: Sister, I am living hour to hour right now. Predicting months to come is insanity. However, I will state this for your readers….I used to define myself by my titles. Collier West being one of them. The most educational and invigorating thing to come from my careers to date, is separating myself and my talents from my titles and just owning them. So for me, The Suzi West of Collier West - I am cooking on some things that will feed my soul and my intellect. I hope 2013 finds me curating in new countries, helping less fortunate but equally as driven women, designing a bar/restaurant for a kick ass brand, and hell, maybe even finding a little love in my life. (Yes folks, some things just don’t change from decade to decade.)

Cont. from Sartorial Poetry pg. 78 It is also notable how accessorizing parallels punctuation. The difference between a sophisticated, classic black stiletto and a wild statement boot could mean the difference between a period and an exclamation point. Even the smallest parts of an outfit are vital to its overall aesthetic. After you’ve dressed and styled yourself, though, an editing process takes place. You look in the mirror and remove pieces, add pieces, decide to wear distressed jeans instead of black cigarette pants. You resolve that this overall look will be more successful if you revise your original idea. Just as multiple drafts are necessary for the poet to create the most impactful and polished piece, multiple “drafts” of an outfit are necessary for the sartorialist. Finally, your outfit is presented to the public. It is published and subsequently open to criticism, interpretation, praise, and being a source for inspiration. You have shared with the world the final product of your creative process, inviting them to interpret your sartorial poetry.

CONT. A GIRLS FIRST TIME... WEARING MAKEUP. pg 81 Renee Carpenter from Clinque cosmetics says she often sees young girls wearing too much makeup on their faces or foundation that is too dark. She suggests visiting the cosmetics counter to get free foundation samples. “You can try multiple swatches on your cheek. The one that blends in best is the one you want to pick,” she says. Janelle La Cerva from MAC cosmetics is familiar with this phenomenon as well. “I see a lot of girls that have beautiful skin and really want to put a heavy foundation on,” she says, “When you’re young you have beautiful skin—just spot treat areas and leave the rest how it is”. La Cerva recommends a tinted moisturizer with SPF to young girls, “so they’re not wearing something cakey or heavy but are still hydrating and giving themselves a little color to even out their [skin] tone.” To complete the natural look, La Cerva says, “I’m a fan of a simple bronzer [girls] can use as a blush for a little color.” Both Carpenter and La Cerva are advocates for healthy skin. Healthy skin is the best canvas for makeup, so before you apply anything on top, you want to make sure your skin is in its best condition. Carpenter says that addressing skin concerns helps girls “fit in with their peers [and] makes them feel pretty.” La Cerva sees a lot of girls whose main concerns are in regards to sensitive skin, breakouts, and especially in college girls: under eye circles. A college lifestyle is known to deprive students of adequate sleep. La Cerva recommends under eye creams and concealers to help with puffiness and darkness under the eyes for those girls who “just need a little pickme-up.” In addition to concealer and eye cream, La Cerva advocates keeping it simple with a few coats of mascara on the top and bottom lashes. “Its what’s going to open the eye and bring it out more than anything else but still look very natural,” she says. To avoid clumps, she suggests sticking with a mascara with a smaller wand, as larger wands hold a lot more product, which can lead to clumping. Schwartz has some advice for girls who are beginning to experiment with makeup as well. “Start out slow,” she says, “If you make it into a daily routine, it’s easy. You’ll get the hang of it pretty quick. And don’t spend a ton of time doing the whole overbearing eye thing. You aren’t a movie star or on stage in a play. If you put all of that extra on the eyes, you’ll look more fit for the circus than the mall.” “I think I look better with makeup on…but I don’t think a girl has to wear makeup to be considered good looking. If she feels confident with the way she is, I think that is more beautiful than painting yourself up for someone else’s pleasure,” she says.

It is important for girls to understand that wearing makeup does not change their identity. Its purpose is to bring out natural beauty, not to cover up. While Marrie likes to wear some mascara and eyeliner on occasion, she says, “I don’t hide when I’m not wearing it. I’m me anyway.” How To’s Here are some tips and tricks from Jade Singleton, Assistant Manager of Cosmetics at Nordstrom Easton. Perfect Blush: Look in the mirror and smile. From here apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend up and out towards the iris of your eye. This will give you a natural, healthy glow. Flawless Concealer: To conceal a blemish, chose a shade that is true in color to your skin tone. Be sure to use a concealer brush, which has firmer bristles than a standard blush rush. The stiffness of the bristles will allow you to blend the makeup outward from the blemish for a natural look. Choose a concealer brush made with natural hair over synthetic ones. Brushes made with natural hair are easier to clean will last longer than synthetic brushes. To conceal under eye circles, you can choose between a shade that matches your skin tone, or a shade lighter to illuminate and brighten the eye area. Dab the concealer inward and down further onto cheeks as well as up into the inner corner of the eye. This will make your eyes look bright and wide-awake. Sultry Smoky Eye You can wear a smoky eye in just about any color (blue, purple, green, or grey for example) but what makes it a smoky eye is in the application and blending. Choose at least three shades of eye shadow to work with. The lightest color should be applied all over the eye and up to the brow with an eye shadow brush. This shade’s purpose is to highlight and accent the brow. Next, apply the brightest pigment just to the ball of the eye. You want to make sure to really blend so you don’t end up with a distinct line between shades. You can also tap and dust of your brush so the color does not go on as heavy. Using the deepest pigment, apply shadow to the upper lash line, from the base of the lashes around the eyeball in a V-shape. Blend down in the V so the line is not so defined. Finish off the look with an eyeliner color of your choice. Liner can be applied to just the top lash line or both lash lines for a more dramatic look. If you are worried about liner making your eyes look small, apply only halfway across the bottom lash line, which will keep the eyes looking open.

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