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A Letter from the Editor Hello, and welcome to the spring issue of M Magazine! First, I would like to thank you for reading this issue, whether you be a first-time or repeat reader. Our readers are what make each new issue possible. Second, I would like to express my continued gratitude as editor to every person who makes this issue into a reality. I am so thankful to have such a supportive team working to create something so special. This spring issue centers around trends we predict, guides to prepare for graduation, help and suggestions for prom, and more! I hope you enjoy the hard work our team has put into our third issue!
All my love, Alyssa Diaz
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Staple Basics
For spring, we recommend making sure you have plenty of plain tees, tanks, button up shirts, shorts, skirts, and a solid pairs of denim jeans. From there, you will be able to make endless outfits, especially if you’re sure to incorporate a statement piece with your basic pieces. Here, you can see all our models base their outfit off a staple piece. 9︱M MAG
Pastels with staples Pastels are always perfect for spring. Be sure to incorporate pastel pieces with your basics, whether it be a button up, vest, skirt, or more!
Audrey’s light blue button down does well complementing her tan bottoms, allowing for a casual, yet chic look.
Madeline, on the right, combines a patterned cream and light green sweater and a matching undershirt which compliments her skin color and makes for a simple, yet stylish outfit for springtime. 10︱M MAG
Floral print is on the forecast this Spring!
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Prints can be statement pieces, too! Don’t be scared to experiment with florals, animal, graphic, or other prints!
This simple cheetah print dress creates a perfect look for Spring. Mia styles brown pants with a colorful strawberry printed top!
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Pink season
Pinks are always a hit during spring! Allow for your basic pieces to pair with pinks. This will allow for more vibrancy within the look! Dress from Aspen Threads
The vibrant colors on the top of the dress complement the neutral beige on bottom, making this the perfect spring outfit.
Mia is wearing a pink flowy dress that is perfect for more dressy occasions!
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2022 spring trends By Ella Dodson and Merit Gamertsfelder
It’s time for spring cleaning! Clean out your closet and bring new spring clothes in. Here’s what we think will be trending this spring! This spring, we expect to see new colorful, textured, and flashy clothes. Some of these trends include: ❊ ❊ ❊ ❊ ❊ ❊
Pastels White Boots Sheer Tops Fringing Knitwear Checkered Print Cardigan from Aspen Threads Boots from The Crowned Bird
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Pastel Tones
Millennial pink, lemon, and baby blue are just some of the reoccurring pastel colors we’ve seen in spring clothing. Although these pastels were huge in the 80s, they are making a comeback this spring. Clothing with pastel tones help create simple and clean looks, which are perfect for this season.
Pastels are seen not only in casual attire, but in designer fashion as well. Kylie Jenner’s lavender look at the 2019 Met Gala and Rihanna’s vintage Chanel pastel coat for a night out are some iconic examples of pastels used in designer fashion. Cardigan from Aspen Threads Boots from the Crowned Bird
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White Boots Originally designed by Balenciaga in the 1960s, white boots were a staple piece paired with dresses, skirts, and jumpsuits. Also known as “Go-Go Boots,” they have become widely popular and are making a comeback this spring.
Boots from The Crowned Bird
Sheer Tops
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Fringe
Seen on dresses, miniskirts, and jacket sleeves, fringe is a versatile texture that can be worn on anything. Fringe became popular in the 1920’s on “flappers” dresses and became a staple in everyday clothing. This spring, expect to see fringe on clothing!
Knitwear Knit is perfect for any season and pairs with most clothing. Sweaters, cardigans, and more are all great ways to incorporate knit into your everyday style.
Checkered Print
Popular in the 90s, checkered clothing became a pattern in knitwear, plaid, and flannels. 17︱M MAG
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The Blossoming History of Floral Designs .
By Townsend Beachum
Flowers are thought to be a beautiful and elegant gift from nature. Their vibrant colors and cheerful aromas capture our eyes with fascination. When flowers are mentioned, spring automatically comes to mind. The joy of wearing florals during this season has become a huge trend. With spring approaching, the history of floral designs in fashion made me wonder how the design first developed. Throughout centuries, florals have been worn from Asia to Europe mostly by the upper class. The reason for this was that the materials used to make floral designs were a luxury and highly expensive.
Dress from The Crowned Bird
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Floral clothing was mainly made from silk, which was only worn by nobles and royalty. The patterns have continued to trend in today’s age to inspire new looks and ideas in fashion. Floral fashion really made the scene in the 60s, with the term “Flower Power” being used to describe the patterns. Flash forward to today, and floral covers the runway each year. So, now that you know, don’t be afraid to participate!
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Grad Guide By Audrey Low and Alyssa Diaz
Spring is a busy time for seniors. From last ceremonies to grad parties to graduation, there’s a lot going on! Outfits, however, we can help on. Here’s our picks for this spring!
These events tend to range from casual to dressy. For more casual events, such as grad parties, we recommend chic, flowy tops, skirts, and trousers. For more dressy events, such as graduation ceremonies, we recommend more formal dresses. Both looks pair well with light wedges, heels, sandals, or booties. Good luck this season! 22︱M MAG
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How to: Styling Formal Wear By: Danette Hidalgo and Olivia Pester
Trying to dress down nice, dressy clothes can be hard sometimes. Maybe you don't know what shoes will go best with it or how to style a dress more casually. Dresses and nicer clothing can be hard to make casual, but here are some tips to make it happen! Here, our model, Elizabeth, paired her dress with some combat boots. This is a good way to dress down formal wear because the shoes act as the casual piece.
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For guys wanting to dress down dress wear, sneakers are always the best option. Wearing a wide leg or straight pants and a nicer shirt always can be paired with vans, converse, or regular sneakers. These outfits always look nice and thought out, but casual. Our model, Olivia, has paired a nice yellow sundress with a pair of white sneakers and a white cardigan. The sneakers help dress down what would otherwise be formal.
Our model, Merit, is wearing a black dress that she has paired with a denim button up. The button up is more casual than the dress and helps being down the look. Denim is great in helping bring together casual looks! She has also put her hair up, which helps add to the effect. 25︱M MAG
Outfit from The Crowned Bird
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Prom
By Madeline Garcia, Zacarias Olivas, and Elizabeth Aguilar
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Prom is a stressful time in a young woman’s high school experience. Attempting to find the one and only dress, the perfect makeup style, and the extraordinary hairstyle is all overwhelming. Here we include some tips on how to shop for prom and look gorgeous while being on a budget.
First and foremost, hair and makeup can be made easy with simple aid. Instead of going the expensive route and going to a salon, maybe try requesting help from a friend, or you can look on YouTube for video tutorials. Makeup is something to have fun with, and allows you to be unique. One more resource that will help a lot is looking online for references. You will be stunning regardless! 28︱M MAG
The simplest and most budgetfriendly way to shop dresses is through resellers. Resellers can be found online, in thrift stores, or in small shops in your hometown. There are plenty of websites with people trying to get rid of old dresses. You can also always try to find hidden gems in any nearby thrift store. Nevertheless, if none of these options are in your favor, family or friends can be called upon to help advance your look with some vintage wear.
All in all, have fun and be YOU at prom! Prom is the night to enjoy with friends! Have fun being innovative and stylish! We’d like to thank The Party Trunk for providing all the dresses pictured in this shoot! 29︱M MAG
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What in carnation? By Stella McDonald Prom is right around the corner. Something often neglected when perfecting your prom look is flowers. When selecting flowers for yourself or your date, you need to consider the color of your dress. There are two routes you can take when choosing your flowers. The first is to have a neutral base (like a white/cream) or choose a statement color.
Hot Pink/Orange Dresses With hot pink and orange dresses, you can either go with a pink or white base, then add different shades of pink/orange. Example Flowers: • Peony • Roses • Dahlia • Snap Dragon • Tulips • Cymbidium Orchid
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Yellow Dresses Yellow dresses look amazing with a white floral base or light pink with hints of hot pink and greenery. Since yellow is such a bright color it is complemented with a neutral, light bouquet. Example Flowers: • Carnation • Tulips • Lilies • Mums
Dark Blue/Purple Dresses Since dark blue and purple are such bold colors, it is best to select a white flower base and add in small color accents. For your accents, you will want to look at the tones in your dress and find flowers that complement it. Example Flowers: • Iris • Corn Flower • Poppy • Lilac • Lavender 32︱M MAG
Red/Green Dresses Red and green dresses look best with a white floral base with hints of greenery as filler.
White/Black/Light Pink & Blue Dresses When you chose a white or black dress, your floral options are endless. Since your dress itself is more neutral, you can go down any path with what flowers you chose. Similarly, light pink, light blue, and other pastel colors look great with most types of flowers.
White Flowers
If you choose to go with a neutral base, there are plenty of show-stopping white flowers to add to your bouquet. Example Flowers: • Lily • Rose • Carnation • Ranunculus • Star of Bethlehem Filler Flowers To make your bouquet look complete, you add filler flowers. These flowers are often white or greenery. They make your bouquet look full and well-designed. Example Flowers: • Baby’s Breath • Silver Dollar Eucalypts • Queen Anne’s Lace • Yucca • Rice Flower • Bells of Ireland
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Boutonnières Don’t forget the boys! A simply colored flower looks great for a boutonnière. Match it to your dress and pick a matching or corresponding ribbon color.
Boutonnières provided by Flowerama
You can purchase flowers for your date at your local florist or grocery store. We’d like to thank Flowerama for providing the flowers, boutonnières, and bouquets pictured.
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What’s your signature Scent? By Stella McDonald
1. What do you love the smell of the most? a. Peony b. Vanilla c. Coconut d. Pine
4. What is your preferred weekend activity? a. Getting all dressed up b. Watching a movie by the fire c. Cleaning your room d. Spending time outdoors
2. What is your go-to fragrance? a. Floral b. Gourmand c. Citrus d. Natural
5. When do you wake up? a. 9 am b. Past Noon c. 7 am d. 5 am
3. What colors are in your wardrobe? a. Bright Colors b. Jewel Tones c. Pastels d. Neutrals
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7. What is your favorite season? a. Spring b. Winter c. Summer d. Fall
9. What cuisine do you prefer? a. Traditional/Comfort b. Exotic/Spicy c. Light/Fresh d. Simple/Plain
8. What is your role in your friend group? a. The Party Planner b. The Book Worm c. The Chill One d. The Adventurer
10. What is your taste in music? a. Pop b. Classical/Indie c. Country d. Retro
Results Mostly A’s – Floral Mostly B’s – Oriental Mostly C’s – Fresh Mostly D’s - Earthy 36︱M MAG
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We Like Ryan has dressed down his outfit by pairing his button down with shorts and sneakers. This is a great example of how to dress down an outfit.
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Dash has incorporated floral into her outfit, which is fitting for this season! The dress is also a pastel pink that matches our predicated trends for this spring!
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With Gratitude
As editors, we’d like to dedicate this page to every person who made this issue possible. We are so grateful for the continued support that allowed for us to publish our best issue yet. First, we’d like to thank all our partners for this issue. The Crowned Bird (https://www.shopthecrownedbird.com/) has locations in both Midland and Big Spring. Aspen Threads (https://aspenthreads.com/) is based in Odessa but operates online. The Party Trunk (https://www.instagram.com/the.partytrunk/) is located in Midland and has dresses for anyone and everyone. We are so thankful for the opportunity that was given to us to be able to use their clothing in our magazine. We’d also like to thank Flowerama (https://www.floweramamidland.com/) for providing us flowers to use in this issue. We encourage you to shop locally and from small businesses! Second, we’d like to thank Helen Gunn, our faculty sponsor, who has been the reason for our success. M Magazine would not be possible without her support. Next, we’d like to thank our incredible editors, writers, photographers, and models who worked on this issue. We are so thankful for everything you have done! Most of all, thank you to our readers who provide us with feedback that allow us to get better with each issue and the support to continue. We will see you next time for our last issue this year!
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Credits Alyssa Diaz Audrey Low Alfredo Sarinana Aspen Threads Brianna Torres Charlize Jordan Danette Hidalgo Dash Hutt Elizabeth Garcia Ella Dodson Flowerama Helen Gunn Jade Lang Kathleen Dominguez Lyla Horner Madeline Garcia Merit Gamertsfelder Mia Pressler Olivia Pester Ryan Hernandez Stella McDonald Townsend Beachum The Crowned Bird The Party Trunk Zacarias Olivas
Editor Co-Editor Model Sponsored Boutique Model Model Writer/Model Model Writer/Model Writer/Model Florist Faculty Sponsor Model Photographer Model Head of Articles/Model Writer/Model Writer/Model Writer/Model Model Writer Writer/Model Sponsored Boutique Dresses Provided Creative Director 43︱M MAG