M VOLUME Ii, Issue i
Volume II, Issue v
BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION ‘22
Back to school Summer basics, the reemergence of tote bags, and how hot pink has bloomed into the perfect summer color
M Magazine Editor in Chief Ella Dodson mhsfashionclub@midlandisd.net Co-Editor Stella McDonald Creative Director Merit Gamertsfelder Media Manager Lilly Lujan Marketing Director Olivia Pester
Secretary Townsend Beachum
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Writers Townsend Beachum, Merit Gamertsfelder, Lilly Lujan, & Kambel Reece Models Ella Dodson, Merit Gamertsfelder, Zian Garcia, Lyla Horner, Lilly Lujan, Yaz Munoz, & Alfredo Sarinana Photographer Sophia Kaczor
Faculty Sponsor Edwyennna Walker
Alfredo Sarinana photographed by Sophia Kaczor
A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello, and welcome to the back-to-school mini-issue of M Magazine! My name is Ella Dodson, and I am the new editor of M Magazine for the 2022-2023 school year. Having enjoyed working on the magazine throughout the last school year, I was inspired to become the new editor to put forth not only my ideas, but inspiration for the year ahead of us. It is such an honor and pleasure to be this year’s editor and I am so excited for what’s to come. This back-to-school issue focuses on staple pieces, the history of hot pink, and tote bag essentials. Please enjoy our new issue and thank you to our readers, teachers, sponsors, photographer, and especially our incredible team for helping put this magazine together.
Thank you, Ella Dodson
Ella Dodson photographed by Sophia Kaczor
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This Summer’s Fashion Essentials An Article on Staple Pieces By Townsend Beachum
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his summer, trends are on a roll. From cut-out dresses to platform shoes to bright and simple colors, the trends keep coming in with no hesitation. While some of this summer’s trends are new ideas and designs, many come from past decades including the 70s, 80s and 90s. Seen on models later in the article, floral prints, baggy tees, and other
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accessories make an appearance in this summer’s trends. Seen on the right, our model Zian wears a basic black cropped shirt and patterned jeans incorporating this summer’s trend of patterned fashion and monotone colors. Zian creates a monotone outfit which is a perfect nonchalant look for those cool summer days. This summer, we predict trends such as simple clothing, oversize pants/shirts even on hot summer days, excessive jewelry and more. Turn the page for more staple pieces including this summer’s trends!
Zian Garcia photographed by Sophia Kaczor
A CLOSE LOOK AT STAPLE PIECES
Excessive Jewelry: One of this summer’s hot trends is excessive jewelry. Lyla wears earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings adding a touch of color and pop to her outfit.
Sheer Makeup: During the summer, light and sheer makeup is perfect for hot days. Lyla demonstrates a great way to wear sheer makeup all while pairing it with her outfit. Graphic Tees: Oversize baggy tees are a summer essential. Pairing a tee with any classy pair of shades, sneakers, shorts, or jeans will give you a crazed look for the season.
Lyla Horner photographed by Sophia Kaczor
× Sneakers: Trendy and stylish sneakers are a great way to incorporate a pop of color to the bottom of your outfit. Brands such as Nike, Vans, Converse, and Birkenstocks are perfect for school wear and those hot summer days. × Open Shirts: As seen on Yaz, open shirts with a light tank top underneath create a stylish look while still being the right material for summer. Wearing a white tank top with a colorful layered top is on trend for this summer. × Khaki Pants: Light weight pants are ideal for hot weather and pairs well with any shirt in your closet. × Baggy Shirts: This trend is seen on everyone because of its versatility in style, comfort, and wearability. Finding the perfect baggy shirt will have you wearing it all summer and school year long. × Cropped Pants: Seen during prom, nice events, and more, cropped pants have made their shocking appearance. These are great for formal events in the summer.
STAPLE PIECES FOR BOYS
THE
HISTORY OF
HOT PINK
By Lilly Lujan
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Lilly Lujan photographed by Sophia Kaczor
ating back to the mid-1700s, we get our first glimpse of the ever-popular, blushing, fresh hue of pink. Muted, powdery shades were most common amongst the European aristocrats and even Louis XV’s infamous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. A shade of pink porcelain was in turn named after her, dubbed ¨Rose Pompadour¨. At this point in time, pink was only considered a lighter shade of red, ultimately having a more masculine feel that was popular with boys and younger men. This followed suit through the 1800s. However, during the 20th century society’s interpretation of the color changed. As men in media were depicted in darker colors to reflect their WWll service, women were represented in contrasting, brighter shades to establish a “traditional homemaker” role. This perspective ultimately shifted upon the rise of the 21st century’s most popular “chick-flicks”. In 2001, with the premiere of Legally
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Blonde, audiences across the country were exposed to a powerhouse female lead, Elle Woods. Reese Witherspoon Portrays Elle as a beautiful, college-aged valley girl with a naïve outlook on life. However, as the film progresses, Elle’s character embodies traits not limited to determination, kindness, positivity, and excellence—overall inspiring others to look beyond the superficial opinions made from the first impressions. Her optimistic attitude and bright personality are reflected in her wardrobe throughout the film as she’s primarily dressed in vivid pink. Another iconic character that supported a signature rosy hue was Sharpay Evans in High School Musical. Her clothing would often reflect the intensity of her attitude, and the central color of her outfits would change from a muted salmon to an intense fuchsia. Ashley Tisdale portrayed Sharpay as a dedicated leader with a prominent aspiration for the spotlight. Mattel’s Barbie was yet another personality that contributed to an overall more progressive interpretation of the
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color pink. Initially, Barbie empowered young girls by normalizing and celebrating “traditionally feminine” aspects of society such as makeup, fashion, and of course, pink. However, this all changed when Mattel launched its first career barbie in1960. Barbie dolls could be seen dressed in nurse, ballerina, flight attendant, fashion designer, or generic “classy career girl” ensembles. This launch inspired girls to stray from aforementioned “traditional homemaker” roles and attain a career, and although those careers were limited, this was just the beginning for the rise of female empowerment. By the early 2000’s, Barbie dolls could be seen in a variety of different outfits that reflected nearly any professional career imaginable. The release of Barbie’s numerous careers coincided with Mattel’s
launch of a new slogan for the doll: “You Can Be Anything.” Thanks to these admirable female leaders, by the late 2000’s the color pink was seen as an unignorable symbol of femininity that represented the progression of women’s roles as dictated by society.
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They were no longer disregarded as “homemakers” but were seen and recognized for their brilliant minds. Today, we are accustomed to seeing the color pink being repped by people of all genders as hot pink seems to have taken over the world of fashion by storm. From everyday clothing pieces to accessories, the color seems to be more popular than ever. Considering its flagrant past, it’s refreshing to see the color pink in a hot new light that discriminates to no one.
So, the next time you throw on your favorite hot pink accessory, recall its symbolic reference of progression and pride, and be inspired to make a positive change wherever you see fit.
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Totally Tubular Totes By Merit Gamertsfelder and Kambel Reece As school starts you might find yourself wanting to go beyond the traditional backpack to carry your things. Don’t go with the dreary old purse you found in your mom’s closet, turn heads with your fashion forward tote bag!
Bags come in so many shapes and styles, so what bag is right for you? If you want a roomier bag to hold bigger items, go for a more mom bag! These include beach bags, wicker bags, and picnic bags.
If you don’t hold a lot of items in your bag, opt for a smaller bag such as a traditional canvas tote or just a small shoulder bag!
Merit Gamertsfelder photographed by Sophia Kaczor
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With Gratitude M Magazine would like to give a big thank you to our editors and team for their help in putting the magazine together, writing, modeling, and bringing in new ideas and inspiration for this issue. Without our team, this magazine would not be possible. We would also like to thank our readers for their support and feedback from the last four issues that were published last year, helping our team put together this issue. The M Magazine team hopes you enjoyed this issue, and we would love to hear any feedback from you, our readers, or anyone involved. Make sure to follow us on Instagram for frequent updates on our latest issues, modeling/writing opportunities, meetings, and more! Instagram: @midlandhighmagazine TikTok: @mhs.magazine Email: mhsfashionclub@midlandisd.net
Thank you, Ella Dodson
