Blush Magazine - Fall 2018

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FALL 2018

editor in chief

beauty senior editor

creative director

culture senior editor

art director

managing editor

photo director

treasurer

fashion director

web director

beauty director

web ad sales director

fashion senior editor

faculty advisor

art and design

fashion & beauty

Danielle Smith

Lena Kourgouzov Elizabeth Hartley James Giammetta Nicole Plonski Abbey Zucker Emily Altieri

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RETROSPECTIVE the throwback issue

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Letter From the Editor

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Back to the Beginning: Meet Dianna Mazzone

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Tracing Trends Through Time

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Vintage Reborn

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Trip To the Thrift

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Get the Look: ’90s It Girl

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Iconic Accessories From the 60s

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Time Travel into Your Closet

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Sugar, Spice, & Passion for Fashion

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Kickin’ It Old School: Men’s Fashion from the ’70s

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Let’s Get Physical BEAUTY

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Recreating Looks from Beauty Icons

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Timeline of Beauty Trends

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A Permenant Trend: Acceptance of Tattoos

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Winging It

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The Advancements of Plastic Surgery

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Heartthrob Hair

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Widening the Spectrum

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Women, Beauty, and Brands Who Built Today

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Pretty Poisonous

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Vanity Hair CULTURE

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Denim Revolution

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Best 2000’s Music

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Going Viral

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The Power of the Bunny: Reconsidering Playboy

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Where To Shop Throwback Bops

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Muses and Music

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Blockbuster: Your Friday Night-In Movie Guide

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Me, My Home, & I

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dear readers,

Welcome to the Throwback Issue! As I write this letter, I can’t help but look back at my calendar to reminisce on it all: the days, weeks and months that was spent creating this issue, and my past year spent as Editor-in-Chief.

It was a whirlwind of a semester. We took on a multitude of challenges with this issue, and consequently hit quite a few speed bumps along the way. Yet, we managed to persevere and achieve all our goals — and for that I couldn’t be prouder.

Danielle Smith EDITOR IN CHIEF

In our last issue, “User: The Tech Issue” we looked into the future and explored the advancing world of technology. For this reason, I found it was only fitting that this semester we travel back in time and delve into the decades before us.

In some parts reminiscent and in other parts revamped, The Throwback Issue is an ultimate blast from the past; making readers feel nostalgic as they flip through each and every page.

To my Blush team — Thank you for bringing all of your insanely talented skills to the table and dedicating an immense amount of your time and efforts to create this exquisite issue.

Lastly, thank you to all of the writers, editors, designers, photographers, illustrators, stylists, makeup artists and models for making this publication possible. Without each of your contributions, this issue wouldn’t be what it is today.

P.S. — As you read this issue, remember that the best kind of paper cuts come from Blush.

Love,

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Lena Kourgouzov CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Abbey Zucker

BEAUTY DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Hartley ART DIRECTOR

Emily Altieri

FASHION SENIOR EDITOR

James Giammetta PHOTO DIRECTOR

Isabel Shepard

BEAUTY SENIOR EDITOR

Nicole Plonski

FASHION DIRECTOR

Melody Kiefer

CULTURE SENIOR EDITOR

Isabelle Hurtado MANAGING EDITOR

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BACK TO THE BEGINNING

by Danielle Smith Meet the founder and first-ever editor-in-chief of Blush Magazine, Dianna Mazzone.

Five years ago, Dianna Mazzone planted the seed that blossomed into Blush Magazine, constructing the foundation for the publication that today serves as the Fashion Institute of Technology’s fashion, beauty and culture magazine. Dianna talks with us about her motivation for starting Blush, as well as her experience as the founder, and how it’s shaped her life.

BLUSH: Since many students won’t know who you are, please tell us about yourself.

Ultimately, I wanted everyone to have a final product that they could be proud of and use as something to present to other people to Dianna Mazzone: I’m an alumna of FIT and showcase all of the work we had been doing founded Blush in 2013 when I was a student. the entire semester.

After founding the magazine, I also assumed Tell us about the first issue. the position of editor-in-chief and president of the club. Currently, I am a beauty editor at The first issue I published was called “The InStyle.

Transformation Issue.” The title stemmed from the idea of creating Blush and then Before I founded the magazine, I was a transforming it into a physical magazine. As part of the school newspaper, W27. I enjoyed I stated in my Letter from the Editor, in half working for W27, but I felt like hard news a semester, we had grown from a seed of wasn’t the direction that I wanted to go. I an idea to an actual glossy-paged magazine. wanted to create a publication that was not With that being said, the reasoning behind only creative but something that everyone the chosen theme of “The Transformation on campus could be involved in. I felt like Issue” was also to teach readers how to there needed to be a space for all students to transform themselves, whether it was with experience the process of conducting photo a 10-minute makeup tutorial or with tips on shoots, writing articles, illustrating, and laying how to reinvent their style. out a publication for print.

In 2013, internships were becoming much harder to attain, especially to earn school credit or to be paid. That created an even bigger incentive for me to create something that would give people real-world experience.

Overall, it seemed to me that FIT was a creative fashion- and beauty-centric school where there should be a student-run publication specifically dedicated to those topics.

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When you were a student at FIT, what did you study?

I was an Advertising and Marketing Communications major. I considered going into the Fashion Merchandising Management major, which is now FBM, before starting at FIT, but decided to go into AMC.

How many issues did you publish as editor-in-chief?

In total I published four issues; back then we also published winter and summer issues. The first issue was Winter 2013: The Transformation Issue. The second issue was Spring 2014: The Empowerment Issue; third was Summer 2014: The Vacation Issue; and the fourth was Fall 2014: The Social Issue.

Did you face any unique challenges when you started the organization? What was your budget like?

We began with a regular club budget of only $1,000. Our first issue was playbill-size, which wasn’t done intentionally to be adorable, but because of the budget restrictions. The first issue had a total of 48 pages and we printed 500 copies.

In terms of challenges, I definitely had plenty of hoops to jump through to get the club approved. Although, once we released our first issue in winter 2013, the magazine took off! After that, getting approved for projects and specific events became much easier.

Do you have any funny or fond memories from your time as editor-in-chief?

dianna’s first issues as editor in chief of blush — winter 2013`.

Besides the joys of unloading the boxes from the magazine shipments and running the many club fairs, a good memory I can recall is four of us sitting in the library from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday before we sent the first issue to the printer. We ordered from the Panera Bread by campus and spent about $100. We feasted pretty much the entire day as we finalized the magazine.

What is your advice for students looking to work in the magazine industry?

Is there anything else you want to tell readers about Blush’s beginnings?

I think that in today’s world it’s become much harder to land a magazine job. When I started, as long as you interned and you fulfilled the intern requirements, you would most likely gain an assistant role, and could work your way up from there. Unfortunately, that’s not really how it is anymore.

What impact has Blush had on your life?

What about on your career?

I definitely encourage students to look outside the traditional magazines and big players in the industry. Look at the Bustles, Refineries, and Elite Dailies of the world.

It doesn’t always have to be InStyle, Marie Claire, or Vogue. I would encourage everyone to work at an establishment that sees themselves as a brand. Where the magazine, website, events, etc., are all different functions of the brand itself.

When we started Blush, there were about 20 total students who were contributors. (photographers, makeup artists, stylists, illustrators, etc.). But after the first issue, students became very interested in the way that the process unfolded—how there was a place for everyone to be involved and how everyone had a unique talent to bring to the table. Personally, I think it’s super important to be a part of something that’s larger than yourself, and I want to tell all students to take advantage of the extremely creative community of FIT while you still can.

Blush truly taught me so much about myself. From my time as EIC, I learned so much about my own leadership skills, how I work, how to schedule and plan accordingly, how to delegate, how to write professional emails, how to communicate with others, and so on. The magazine also gave me something physically amazing to show for myself that I felt really exhibited my work ethic. Creating the magazine gave potential employers a visual representation of me and my work, which they would have never been able to see on a resume.

It’s also important to understand that even as a beauty editor, your job isn’t focused on one thing. In my position, I work on videos, social media, events, stories, and more. No one in the industry is just doing one thing anymore.

“I definitely encourage students to look outside the traditional magazines and big players in the industry. Look at the Bustles, Refineries, and Elite Dailies of the world. It doesn’t always have to be InStyle, Marie Claire, or Vogue”. retrospective

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TRACING TRENDS THROUGH TIME SHOT BY JESSICA HERZOG, MAKEUP AND HAIR BY TAYLOR RYAN AND JULIANNA PORTANTE, FASHION BY ISABELLA TERZUOLI, GEORGIA SOLLEY, AND NICOLE PLONSKI

by Ananya Panigrahi almost every trend that we see today is a modification of something that already existed in the past. Whether it’s the rebirth of bootcut jeans in the form of palazzo pants or the retro bell sleeves that we see in many of today’s blouses, fashion trends are constantly being recycled and presented to us in a new light. That said, if you want to get the inside scoop on the hottest trends from some of the most iconic decades, make sure to continue reading!

FRINGE FLAPPERS FROM THE ’20S

Who doesn’t remember flappers? They were young women of the 1920s who broke the stereotypical image created in the Victorian era. The “flapper look” consisted of a knee-length dress, a dropped waistline, no sleeves, and a straight or V-shaped front and back.

“This was the beginning of a female revolution, when women weren’t afraid to let loose and show some skin.”

Flapper dresses often featured beads, sequins, lace, fringe, chiffon, satin, flowers, shiny and shimmery fabric, uneven hemlines, and Peter Pan collars.

CO-ORDS FROM THE ’40S

“Something subtle, yet very sophisticated, this is a trend that we definitely want to come back!”

Due to war restrictions in the 1940s, frills and ruffles were banned and hemlines extended to just below the knee. During this time, A-line skirts and shirts with shoulder pads were introduced to fashion.

The skirt was a simple, boxy, A-line silhouette with kick pleats located in the back. The skirts were fitted at the natural waistline and flared at the hips. Women’s clothing also took on a masculine and militant look with the incorporation of shoulder pads. This change resulted in a box or square neckline.

PLASTIC LOVE FROM THE ’60S

Even though at Blush we support sustainability and environmentally friendly products and businesses, we can’t ignore how funky and fashionable PVC clothes are! Commonly known as the clothes of the Space Age, André Courrèges was among the first to introduce PVC and plastic to haute couture in the early 1960s. With technology transforming and the creation of substitutes for almost everything, PVC can easily be replaced by plastic made from wood, which is a great natural substitute!

After all, you can never go wrong with a little bit of quirk.

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VINTAGE REBORN

By Caroline Albert whether it is too soon to bring back an iconic look or the fashion statement just looks tired and dated, dressing vintage chic can be a challenge. The good news is, you do not need a time machine to rock an oldschool fit. Here are a few ways to freshen up your vintage finds to keep pace with today’s trends!

TRANSFORM THE TRAINERS

The chunky Nike sneakers worn by every standard American dad at a barbeque are making a comeback, but this time with a different crowd. While your old man has finally found Adidas, you can dig into his closet. Pair those dad sneakers with anything from trendy spandex shorts and a blazer to a simple pair of jeans and a T-shirt.

LOVE TO LAYER

We can all agree the 2000s were a dark time for fashion, but the turn of the new century did give us the love of layering.

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Layering four shirts over a pair of bootcut jeans may be more than anyone can handle (Balenciaga excluded), so instead aim for a basic T-shirt under a lace cami. If you’re daring enough, take it one step further layering a long sleeve with a crop top to channel not one, but two of our favorite retro looks.

FALLING FOR THE FANNY PACK

The ever-functional fanny pack is back, but this time with a twist. Say goodbye to the days of wearing it on your fanny; today we are rocking the fanny pack over our shoulder.

Not only is it trendy, it is perfect to keep your phone, money, and lip gloss safe at a festival or club without lagging around an easy-to-steal purse or wallet.

FROM RUNNING TO RUNWAY

No longer paired with a sports bra and running sneakers, track pants have been revolutionized into high fashion. The comfortable workout wear has been freed from its captivity in the gym. Pair Adidas pants with a crop top or lace cami and platforms to transform the pants into a sporty-chic look.

If you dare to go further, pair the pants with a sheer bodysuit, a bold necklace, and heels: perfect to be comfortable, sexy, and chic for a night out.

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TRIP TO THE THRIFT 10 Tips for Scoring Big at Thrift Stores

By Lydia Spencer GENERALIZE

LOOK EVERYWHERE

According to an associate at the Cure Thrift Shop, “A lot of customers pick things up and don’t know where they go, so they put the items back anywhere.” My advice is to search high and low because your new favorite shirt can be on a coat rack.

DON’T JUST SHOP FOR CLOTHES

Many thrift stores carry trinkets such as brooches, patches, and pins that can be used to customize clothing you already own. You can never have enough pins on a canvas bag!

BRING YOUR OWN BAG

Not only will you save the environment, but it’ll easier to carry your haul of cute clothes home. Some stores such as Buffalo Exchange even donate five cents to charity when you use your own bag.

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When heading to a thrift store, keep in mind a general idea of what you want to buy, but not a specific item. Thrift stores won’t have exactly what you’re looking for, but that’s the best part! You never know what you’ll find.

SHOP THE OPPOSITE GENDER

Shopping in the opposite gender’s section further widens your purchasing possibilities.

One gender might have something the other doesn’t, making your thrift shopping experience more abundant!

IF YOU LOVE IT, BUY IT

IF YOU DON’T THRIFT, JUST TAKE A TRIP

If you see something you really like on the rack, get it. If you can’t make up your mind, walk around with the item you like; if you can’t stop thinking about it, buy it, because it’s most likely not going to be there tomorrow.

Some people can feel uncomfortable wearing clothes other people have worn. If this bothers you, some thrift stores carry new and never-worn items.

Buffalo Exchange and Crossroads Trading are known to have both new and used clothing.

CHECK THE TAG INSIDE

DON’T BE AFRAID TO FIND YOURSELF

If you’re looking for more vintage than modern-day clothes but are unsure what’s truly out of the past, a manager at Housing Works Thrift Shop said, “Check the tags. Usually vintage clothes have a stiffer tag.”

DON’T BE SCARED TO TRY IT ON

If you’re not sure about the sizing, try it on! Most thrift shops have fitting rooms downstairs or toward the back of the store.

Thrift stores carry all types of clothes for all types of people.

Whether your style is grunge, boho chic, or if you’re a floral maniac, every thrift store is going to have something special.

However, don’t be afraid to branch out and try different things. You never know, you may find a style that takes your look in a new direction!

“Thrift stores won’t have exactly what you’re looking for, but that’s the best part!”

’90s IT GIRL Inspiration to take your wardrobe back a couple of decades.

FASHION BY NICOLE PLONSKI, MAKEUP AND HAIR BY LARISSA ANDERSON AND ELISABETH NDONGA, SHOT BY TINA DIROSA

By Alexa Nelson PLAID, PLAID, AND MORE PLAID

From grunge to preppy, plaid defined the 1990s. So far, in 2018, plaid has made an enormous comeback, specifically a la Cher from Clueless.

Today, many designers are taking notice of this trend. Versace’s fall 2018 show featured models in primary color plaid prints that definitely gave off Cher Horowitz vibes. Will Clueless-inspired fashion ever die? As if!

MATCHING SETS

Matching sets—or co-ord sets—were immensely popular in the ’90s.

This trend stemmed from the matching sets of the ’80s, which were characterized by a lot of neon and spandex. In the ’90s, these sets evolved to be more about skirts with a jacket or top of the same print. Plaid was an obvious choice of many because the pattern was so popular in the decade.

In regard to color, neutrals were definitely worn, but colorful matching sets were also a huge craze. Cher’s iconic matching plaid yellow blazer and skirt is a great example of how this trend was, and still is worn.

Today, you can easily find matching sets in some of your favorite stores, such as Urban Outfitters and Forever 21. Even stores like Target, which has recently launched a new clothing brand that features many pieces inspired by past decades, has gotten in on this revitalized trend.

COMBAT BOOTS

Combat boots, more specifically Dr. Martens, were the footwear of the ’90s. Made famous by the grunge and alternative aesthetic, they soon became wildly popular everywhere. Fast forward to today, and they are just as huge. Pair them with a dress for a girly look, or with mom jeans and a crop top for a true throwback outfit. If combat boots aren’t your style, try out some Mary Janes or oxfords. Bottom line, there’s a ’90s shoe out there for everyone.

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ICONIC ACCESSORIES FROM THE 60s

by Madison Hubert from the rise of the beatles to the first landing on the moon, the 1960s had plenty to offer in terms of pop culture and technological advancements. It was an experimental time with rapid change in all aspects, and accessories were no exception. While it’s likely for the best we’ve left the decade itself behind, here are some popular pieces in particular that still reign among the trends of today.

GO-GO BOOTS

André Courrèges, a French designer of the 1960s, is credited for having defined the term “go-go boot.” These initially flat-heeled, leather boots took the industry by storm and were quick to evolve, differing in height, color, and material. A shoe designed to show off and flatter the leg was a feat that had not yet been risked until Courrèges stepped in (no pun intended). In 1966, Nancy Sinatra released “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” a hit song that Tim Gunn commented on in his book, Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible, saying he believed Sinatra “helped establish the go-go boot as a symbol for female power.”

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MOD SUNGLASSES

Large, thick-rimmed sunglasses exemplify the “modernist” or “mod” approach the fashion world was taking on mid-late ’60s. Typically rounded, they took over the famous cat-eye shape from the ’50s. It might sound strange to hear that model Twiggy was one of the first to bring what we now call “clout goggles” to the mainstream, but it certainly goes to show that this accessory stood strong through the test of time.

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SCARVES

Though scarves were not accessories exclusive to the ’60s, there’s no doubt this decade had a lot to offer in terms of versatility. While her original iconic accessory was the pillbox hat, first lady Jackie Kennedy, was quick to make way for the silk scarf to blossom. As we trek further into the mod era, more public figures began bringing light to scarves as multipurpose accessories. Whether it was worn as a headband à la Brigitte Bardot, sported as a headwrap for natural hair, or simply knotted around the neck, silk scarves were, and still are, an essential item in the wardrobes of many.

iconic accessories 3 POLKA DOT SCARF JAWEAVER (AMAZON) PINK COLORBLOCK SCARF SOJOS (AMAZON) OTHER SCARVES FASCIGIRL (AMAZON)

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STATEMENT JEWELERY

Dainty rhinestones and chains were quick to become a thing of the past. The chunkier, funkier, and more vibrantly colored the better. Drop earrings often adorned a large sphere at the bottom, whereas hoops were large and bright; pearl necklaces, having often been small and delicate, took on a much bulkier form.

Abstract shapes were found on everything from pendants to earrings and rings. In other words, statement jewelry in the ’60s packed more of a punch than it ever had before, some designers even experimenting with unusual materials, such as PVC and metal.

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TIME TRAVEL INTO YOUR CLOSET

by Justine Golata

Results mostly A’s — You’re a ’50s Pinup with Her Chin Up! You’re the ginchiest (which means “the coolest” in modern-day translation)! You love the classy and simple elegance of fashion handled with the confidence of a queen. Enjoying solid colors and clean lines doesn’t stop you from strutting the streets in heels. If only we could all be so poised and sophisticated! Your style icon is Elizabeth Taylor!

1 — What color makes the most appearances in your closet? a Purple b Red c Green d Anything Neon e Yellow 2 — Thoughts on print? a Absolutely Never. b Only if it’s tie-dye c The occasional floral d Does a graphic tee count? e It’s the only thing I wear!

3 — You’re leaving the house—what do you reach for? a Hat. I’m having a bad hair day! b I’m good as long as I’ve got my sunnies. c Sweater d Can’t leave without my scrunchie! e Bandana 4 — What’s your go-to statement piece? a Red lips b Fur coat c Platforms d Bold earrings e Is my annel a statement?

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5 — Most favorable fabric? a 100% Cotton b Cashmere c Velvet d Silk e Denim 6 — Shoe of choice for the day? a Flats b Kitten Heels c Sandals d Adidas e My worn-in Docs 7 — You passed a display window and rushed inside immediately.

What did you purchase? a Handbag b Short skirt c Anything flare d Fanny pack e Whatever looks more comfortable than what I’m already in!

mostly B’s — You’re a ’60s Groovy Guru! Can you dig it? We sure can! Self-expression is everything. You’re not afraid to rock bright, lively colors with a multitude of mixed patterns. It’s important to stay fearless when it comes to fashion as you continue to inspire others with your bold, rebellious style choices. Your style icon is Jacqueline Kennedy! mostly C’s — Your look is Crazy Copasetic ’70s! You’re a blazin’ bunny! Both beautiful and down to earth, what more could anyone want to be? This brick-house babe dresses to embrace self-love and inner beauty. You enjoy the fun shapes of fashion and are always looking good whether that be morning, day, or night. Your style icon is Farrah Fawcett! mostly D’s — Hello, ’80s Bombdiggity Babe!

Everyone’s gonna need a chill pill when you pass by because your style is totally tubular! Just like in the ’80s, you’re always sporting statement accessories, whether that be the infamous and trusty fanny pack or the wornin slogan tees. Ready to go at anytime in sick sneakers, you take life by storm! Your style icon is Madonna! mostly E’s —You Go, Girl: You’re so ’90s! Duhhh, everyone knows you got it going on when this fashionista dresses day to day. You’re all about making comfortability look right off the runway. It’s totally common to be found in bold, geometric patterns one day, and all relaxed in your Doc Martens the next. You give off total grunge vibes and we are all here for it! Your style icon is Janet Jackson!

SHOT BY DANIELLE SMITH

What decade are you?

Take our quiz to find the era that best represents your fashion personality!

as a child, was one of your favorite cartoons the Powerpuff Girls? Did you love the Bratz and their passion for fashion? Did you sing along with the Spice Girls to “Wannabe”? Thinking back to the late ’90s and early 2000s, these three girl power groups shaped our generation and the fashion trends that we follow today.

First, the Powerpuff Girls rocked an ultimate trend that defined the ’90s: the shift dress. These Townsville defenders surfaced in their colorful shift dresses in 1998, creating a signature look. They showed the versatility of the dress and how you could be strong and fearless, while also being feminine and stylish. The popular trends you may associate with a shift dress are what we now call the “shirt dress.” The shirt dress is a modern twist on the shift dress. It is less form-fitting and more relaxed. The silhouette gives you more opportunity to add your own edge to the dress, such as pairing it with your favorite boots or adding a statement belt.

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Next were The Bratz dolls, who first made their appearance in 2001 with trendy styles and fierce makeup.

You may think, “How could a doll influence style so much?”

These girls with a passion for fashion left us with such trends as flare jeans, platform shoes, baker boy hats, and colorful faux furs, just to name a few. A lot of these trends also resurfaced in 2018. For example, the baker boy hat was an essential statement piece for this fall, going with almost everything in your wardrobe.

SUGAR, SPICE, & PASSION FOR FASHION A hearty thank you to the girl groups that shaped today’s trends.

By Coya Cager

Does retro sportswear, animal prints, chunky sneakers and small sunglasses all sound familiar as trends happening this fall 2018? Let’s all take a moment to thank the Spice Girls for some of these throwback looks. This fall, we’ve seen brands such as Fila, Balenciaga, Vetements, and Reebok revamp some throwback athleisure wear making these trends a must-have in your closet. From tearaway track pants, swishy nylons, and oversized logos, athleisure wear is a trend that’s here to stay! Other trends such as small sunglasses were worn by some of our favorite celebs, such as Rihanna and Gigi Hadid. The chunky sneaker, or “dad sneakers,” also made a resurgence when Balenciaga created its Triple S sneakers and the old-school brand Fila resurfaced with the Disruptor.

Can you find any of these throwback pieces in your closet right now? Thank girl power!

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by Avery McQueen “OLD SCHOOL STYLE”

one of the many phrases that people use today to describe how men and young boys were dressing in the 1970s. But what defines style as old school? Many can agree that men’s shoe styles of the 1970s remain a key aspect of what establishes the old-school look—a fashion many people are now replicating today in modern practice.

One shoe that stands out from many others when one thinks about old-school footwear is the Nike Cortez. Olympic track coach Bill Bowerman designed the first Nike Cortez, which was released at the height of the 1972 Olympic Games causing the Cortez to gain rapid interest by the general public.

For this, the Nike Cortez is thought to be a symbolic aspect to the initial success of the Nike corporation. Many track athletes wore the Cortez during competition after its initial popularity increase during the 1972 games.

Phil Knight, one of Bill Bowerman’s former athletes, worked alongside Bowerman in the developmental stages of the Nike Cortez. Knight went on to become the chairman of Nike in later years. Bowerman originally wanted to name the shoe Aztec in tribute to the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Following this, Adidas threatened a lawsuit to protect the Azteca Gold shoe that their label had previously designed. In a quote from Phil Knight’s memoir, Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, he recalls a conversation he had with Bowerman regarding the naming of what is now the Cortez.

“Who was the guy who kicked the shit out of the Aztecs?” Bowerman asked.

“Cortez,” I said. Bowerman grunted. “Okay. Let’s call it the Cortez.”

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timeline of the nike cortez, from the 1970s to now:

1972 — The Nike Cortez is released and debuted as Nike’s first-ever leather running shoe.

1975 — The first pair of Nike Cortez made from nylon are released.

1976 — The Senorita Cortez is released as the Cortez for women. The shoe becomes situated in Hollywood for the first time after being worn by actress Farrah Fawcett in the hit TV show Charlie’s Angels.

1987 — The Cortez becomes the footwear of choice for many New York City breakdancers due to their lightweight durability.

the Nike Cortez is what unlocks Forrest’s stride that enables him to run across the entire United States for three years.

1998­— The Nike Cortez is a staple shoe for George Costanza in the hit series Seinfeld.

2012 — The Cortez celebrates 40 years with an extended release of the classic footwear in different colorways.

2018 — Comme des Garçons reveals a platformsole version of the Nike Cortez as part of a collaboration between the two brands during Paris Fashion Week.

1994 — ­­ “Run, Forrest, Run!” Forrest Gump is one of the many films in Hollywood often noted for its strategic product placement. In the movie,

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From Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical” to Richard Simmons’ Sweatin’ to the Oldies, ’80s workout culture had a huge impact on the style of the time. the 1980’s were a time of boldness and excess. Aerosol hairspray, the power suit, shoulder pads, and baggy silhouettes were all a huge part of the decade’s maximalist dress code. In addition, women began entering the workforce and a flux of workout videos came a huge movement for workout clothes as more than just functional pieces to get sweaty in, but as fashion statements. Bold animal prints and patterns were contrasted with bright fuschia, cobalt, turquoise, and neons.

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Below is a timeline of some of the most influential moments in ’80s workout-wear history:

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Olivia Newton-John released the music video “Physical” where she got fit and hit it off with a bunch of hunky dudes at the gym. The video was later named the sexiest song of the decade.

Madonna embarks on The Virgin Tour, sporting workout leggings as pants.

1982 Jane Fonda released her first workout video ever, spawning an entire new wave of workout culture based on aerobics and jazzercise.

Salt-N-Pepa’s music video for “Push It” is released, which is full of spandex, and sporty tracksuits.

1988

The movie Flashdance premiered, inspiring girls and women around the world to pair oversized, off-the-shoulder sweatshirts with neon pink headbands and leg warmers.

Richard Simmons released his first workout video, Volume 1 of Sweatin to The Oldies, featuring totally rad hits like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “Peggy Sue.”

The movie Heavenly Bodies hit theaters, featuring tons of intense dance-offs and spandex.

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Also in 1985, Nike released the Air Jordan 1; a sleek white shoe to inspire dad sneakers for decades to come.

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Today, fitness classes like Crossfit, and SoulCycle have replaced old-fashioned workout videos, while social media fitness gurus have helped to make getting healthy so much more easy and accessible. Sportswear has undergone some serious changes as well, yet still tends to pay homage to its roots. The ’80s are constantly being referenced in both high and fast fashion; in fact, so much so, that they’ve forged their own category of clothing: athleisure. As life gets faster, so do our clothes. Athleisure emphasizes the idea of comfort in everyday life, as well as the need to keep moving.

While sportswear continues to evolve in meaning and fashion, brands such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Calvin Klein, and many more, continue to be reference the ’80s in style and color.

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Here are some key items that have forged a spot for sports in fashion: Primary colors mixed with bright gem tones, animal print, parachute pants, velour tracksuits, graphic tees, fanny packs, leotards, leg-warmers, bike shorts, highrise bodysuits, headbands, fitness briefs over spandex leggings, satin bombers, dad sneakers, windbreakers, slouchy socks

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RECREATING LOOKS FROM BEAUTY ICONS

by Mohua Goswami

DIANA ROSS

dazzling gowns with sultry slits, polished shoulder length bobs, glittering jumpsuits, oversized sunglasses, colorful furs- there is nothing that remains unchecked in her great, big fashion book. When someone mentions Diana Ross, my mind instantaneously conjures up this image of a charismatic persona in a shimmering Bob Mackie dress with fanning fuchsia feathers, glowing skin and a curled coif fit for a goddess.

There isn’t a hairstyle that Ross hasn’t experimented with - trust me, I’ve done the research! From her Motown-era bouffant to the fabulosity that is her billowing afro, Diana would wear her hair with pride. The singer consistently proved that there are a million and one ways to rock a bob. As she moved towards her solo career, she let volume take the center stage in her outfits and in her hair. The higher, the better.

She occasionally traded in more outrageous manes for slicked back dos. She experimented with braids, jazz-era finger waves, the 70s –pixie haircut, petrol blue afro and all kinds of hair accessories-her favorites being the black netted veil and blooms. She was undeniably the queen of tresses!

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“You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.”

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“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

MARILYN MONROE

norma jean, the fresh-faced brunette from California, had never thought that she would leave an imprint on the beauty world – an imprint so strong that its ripples travelled across boundaries and through time, to create a persona or one could say, a state of mind“MARILYN.” Marilyn Monroe was as naive as she was intellectual, as bold as she was shy and as cheerful as she was despondent. But, the one thing that remained a constant was her beauty, and the confidence with which she flaunted. Underneath the misleading portrayals of a sex symbol and a dumb blonde; there lies a powerful and feminine woman, who is defined by her signature look; The Marilyn. The Marilyn consists of: blonde hair concocted into perfect curls, voluptuous red lips and a classic white halter dress.

Pillow-case white was what Marilyn dubbed as her signature shade of platinum-blonde hair, which came with its own set of instructions. Marilyn used hair extensions to achieve her look, and she made sure to have them bleached and highlighted with peroxide every three weeks. She minimized washes by using makeshift dry shampoo (baby powder) on her roots. Finally, to achieve Marilyn’s glistening blonde hair, she spent hours in hot rollers to result in the perfect pin curls.

Marilyn was the entire Old Hollywood Glamour package with her pale skin, full lashes and red lips. To make her lips appear fuller, Monroe would have her makeup artist apply 5 different shades of lipstick and gloss to create dimension. Darker reds went on the outer corners, while lighter hues were brushed on the middle of the lips. She loved to rock the “cat-eye” look with a thick black winged liner on her top lids. If there’s anything Marilyn taught us, it’s how to unleash the power of the falsies combined with a high arched brow.

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“Her profound influence on the way an entire generation wanted to look, dress, and behave cannot be overestimated. She set the standards that American women strove to follow, and, on the world stage, provided a visual metaphor for the youth and promise of the Kennedy administration. She galvanized both the fashion world and the fashion press.”

HAMISH BOWLES ON JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS

it’s 1964. you’re sitting wide-eyed in front of the television — as is the rest of the country. You see a graceful figure descend the stairs from her flight in a double-breasted strawberry pink and navy trim collared suit with a matching pink pillbox hat and her trademark white gloves. Her hair coiffed, her eyebrows penciled in and her lips flush pink. An epitome of elegance and poise. Oh, and there’s her husband, John. F Kennedy, beside her! Their hands clasped together.

Their romance sweeping the country. Twelve hours later, the scenario would be radically different. Somehow that poignant image would forever be embedded in America’s historical conscience- that immaculate woman, exquisitely dressed and caked in blood.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a wife, a mother and a connoisseur of the arts and literature. But, to the greatest extent Jackie O - as she affectionately became known in modish circles and beyond – was a fashion influencer through and through. She made her well-tailored skirt sets that she often paired with a perfectly coordinated pillbox hat and white gloves- a whole look, that I like to call “the Jackie” that forever set the bar for First Lady fashion. She could effortlessly pull off-duty looks with the same grace and elegance she did any black-tie event outfit. All her looks are as relevant today as they were fifty years back- which is why she continues to remain a regular muse for most fashion designers.

Her signature hairstyle was a perfectly balanced softlayered bob with a deep side part, bouffant and flipped ends and it framed her face perfectly. Jacqueline proved time and again that big hair is always in style. Is it even

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possible for mere mortals to have such iconic strands? Her go to was essential oils (particularly lavender) on the ends of her strands for added protection and hydration. She swore by silk pillowcases to reduce frizz and to smooth her brunette tresses.

Jackie O got creative with her bad hair days. Her solution- iconic silk headscarves (added points if it’s Hermès) Jackie’s makeup look perfectly embodies the saying- “less is more.” It’s all about strong brows, minimal makeup, and statement lip. Jackie was big on skincare with most of her products (repair creams and face oils) outsourced from Hungary.

She followed the Hungarian doctor, Erno Laszlo’s rigorous double cleanse beauty regimen. Jackie had wide set eyes, so she contoured her eyeshadow by placing darker shades on the inner corner of her eyes and white eyeliner on the outer corners.

This balanced her face out. She had a perfect solution for the lazy days- skip the eye make-up, opt for oversized sunglasses.

Jackie had power brows way before power brows were a thingminimally tweezed, lightly filled. When it comes to lip shades, bold colors were not her thing. She liked to keep her lip color soft and neutral, so she opted for pale pinks and nudes. Her lip color was usually color coordinated with her outfits.

It’s been fifty-five years since that day in November. The fashion industry continues to cherish her and we the common folk adore her. Thank you, Jacqueline – for showing the world that a woman can be strong, resilient and well-read while being an eternal style icon- all with the world watching every sashay of your hemline.

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TIMELINE OF BEAUTY TRENDS From lemon juice and rouge to garden brows and wigs, beauty has come a long way.

by Kiana Clevinger although there have been times when beauty trends come back from the past with a modern twist, we still continue to push the boundaries of beauty. These are the beauty trends that have shaped today’s trends.

1900 - 1919: The concept of holding onto one’s youth began. Face tonics were created with ingredients like lemon juice in order to achieve perfect skin. Pale skin was still on trend and rouge was used on the eyes, cheeks, and lips. Blotting paper also became wildly popular during this time.

1921 - 1929: The Roaring Twenties gave birth to the controversial bob cut with finger waves, darker red lips, stained cheeks, and heavy kohl–rimmed eyes accompanied a powdered-pale face. During this time frame, mascara was merely a mix of wax and water being caked onto the lashes. Painted nails became a new sought-after trend.

1930 - 1939: Still inspired by old Hollywood, the bob kept its integral shape but grew longer. Über-thin red lips and pencil brows became of the moment.

However, brown or gray eyeshadow replaced the dark eyeliner of the ’20s.

1940 - 1949: The second World War created a new kind of woman, and with that came a new look. Simple, tight updos replaced the bob and lips become fuller. Nails were worn red and eyebrows were drawn on with a dark, prominent arch.

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1960 - 1969: The ’60s were crazy about achieving the mod looks of London. Women starting growing their hair out and wearing it only half up. Lighter, silkier waves were typically complemented by a small bouffant and parted bangs.

“The second World War created a new kind of woman, and with that came a new look.”

1970 - 1979:Farrah Fawcett’s feathered hair inspired fans to incorporate soft, waved layers into their style. Long, straight hair also became very popular due in large part to the hippie movement. As for makeup, the aesthetic was magnificently glowy, bronzed skin with an emphasis on shimmery cream eyeshadow.

hair trends. Frosty was on trend as lips and hair tips would frequent. Blue eyeshadow, brick-colored brown lips and über-bright foundation were at the height of popularity as well.

2000 - 2009: The 2000’s The 2000s brought back old trends like pencil-thin eyebrows, also bringing in chunky highlights and shimmery white eyeshadow. Intensely faux tans, heavy bronzer, colorful eyeliner, and pigtails came about as a result of the Britney Spears era.

2010 - present: Bold and feathered brows, strong contours, and blinding highlight all arrived with the millennial phenomenon, the beauty gurus of the social media world. Hair is frequently painted in bold colors like cotton candy pink and electric blue, and wigs allow you to switch up your hairstyle every day. The winged eyeliner and colorful eyeshadow are returning trends being welcomed with modern twists. Acrylic and gel nails are a norm in the beauty salon.

1980 - 1989: Men started to wear their long hair in ponytails and caked on the eyeliner. Mohawks, purple eyeshadow, twotoned hair, top knots, funky lip colors and neon hair colors were popular ’80s trends.

Skin care with collagen and retinol started to become popular products.

1990 - 1999: Crimped hair, chunky highlights, and baby buns were this decade’s

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1950 - 1959: The age of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Doris Day was arguably the golden age for cosmetics.

Products that fought skin conditions were

commonly chosen over “face paint.” Pink lipstick soon replaced red, while heavier cream products and eyeshadow palettes quickly became as popular as the cat eye.

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Now in 2018, young people are shaking up the status quo about the ever controversial ink.

While 40 percent of millennials have at least one tattoo, members of past generations—those hiring young people for jobs—still commonly view them as inhibitors of success. Through the years, people have developed both personal and fairly general reasons for getting these permanent marks. Here are a couple that might slip your mind: SELF-EXPRESSION

The human body is technically a clean slate. However, some people just don’t want it to stay that way. The addition of a tattoo to one’s body on the basis of self-expression may include abstract images or artwork that is visually, even emotionally, appealing.

IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE

Whether it be a date, a symbol, or an image, more and more people are getting their bodies tatted in remembrance of a loved one—humans and animals alike. The design of choice for many millennials appears to be the ever classic Roman numeral (shoutout to Ancient Rome).

SYMBOLISM

Instead of directly tattooing a name or date, some prefer to use symbols or images with a deeper message to represent something meaningful in their life. Influenced by the success and message associated with the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, along with her own personal experiences, you can find a semicolon tattoo on Selena Gomez’s wrist—a symbol of the continuation of life.

Amy Bluel, founder of Project Semicolon, says the semicolon means “the author is you and the sentence is your life.” Who knew a semicolon could become more than just your average punctuation mark.

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To be completely blunt, millenials are more likely to credit impulse as a reason for tattooing themselves, because sometimes a tattoo sounds right for the moment. It might not be satisfactory in the long run, but hey, it sure makes for a good story!

With fine link ink becoming the next wave of body art, tattoos don’t necessarily have to be as obvious and apparent as they’ve appeared in the past. Next time you head out, try to spot those who do and don’t have tattoos; it may be harder than you think.

While meanings and stereotypes have evolved, some trends stick forever.

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As a human collective, we’ve started to accept tattoos in the workplace.

regardless of their common presence in society today, the stigma surrounding permanent tattoos can still be problematic in the corporate and social world. Seen as an act of rebellion by many, for numerous generations body art was viewed as unprofessional, immature, and frankly, a decision one was likely to regret. Throwing it back to the late 19th century, tattoos were sported mostly by either military officials or those with less than desirable lifestyles.

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WINGING IT

By Makayla Grim

The history of eyeliner traces back to the glamorous rulers of Ancient Egypt. Eyeliner was originally used to protect its user’s eyes from the sun god, Ra, and ward off the infamous “evil eye” in 10,000 BC. It seems eyeliner fell out of favor between the first millennium and the 1920s, but because of poor historical documentation, we can’t be sure.

Luckily, the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the early 1920s caused an eye makeup resurgence and roaring desire for fashionable eyeliner à la the pharaohs.

Not everything about winged liner, the tools, nor its history have been so sharp. Our leading ladies of the movement—the Egyptians— were said to have made eyeliner with lead, copper, and antimony, which are all very harmful to our body and eyes. (Yikes!) Jumping forward in history, eyeliner was used by WWII-era women to draw lines down the back of their legs, creating the illusion of wearing silk stockings, which were a luxury during such a time of financial conservation.

The music scene of the ’70s and ’80s revolutionized how the world would view men wearing makeup. Many rock and pop artists began to sport eyeliner and eyeshadow to set themselves apart from the masses. It’s ironic that using cosmetics created for women somehow made these men appear more masculine.

Arguably, the two most cosmetically daring male artists were David Bowie and Boy George. Bowie used makeup to ditch his long-haired, British-rock style, in order to become a more worldly music icon. Boy George, on the other hand, used makeup to push the development of gender fluidity in the ’80s. Other famous male artists who were known to wear eye makeup include Mick Jagger, Prince, and Marilyn Manson.

Rock music wasn’t the only area of pop culture to use eyeliner as a statement. Winged eyeliner has carried on to become one of the most iconic and commonly worn looks on red carpets and runways, and in movies and music videos. A few memorable cinema and stage moments include Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million, the album cover for Adele’s 25, Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra, Tim Curry in Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Madonna at the 1985 American Music Awards.

“Maybe Cleopatra would have ruled Egypt for longer if she’d known about some of these deals.”

Contrary to the $100 foundations and $130 eyeshadow palettes the modern makeup-guru has become accustomed to, you can find some quality products at reasonably low prices, these days.

(Maybe Cleopatra would have ruled Egypt for longer if she’d known about some of these deals.) If you keep up with any of the current beauty vloggers you’re likely to have heard about how wonderful Marc Jacobs’ Highliners are, however, you can get a formula that’s comparable for only a fifth of the price. The ColourPop Creme Gel Liner is a great alternative and comes in several vibrant shades with the same lasting power as of that of your beloved Marc Jacobs product. For all of you liquid aficionados, we know you can’t live without MAC’s Brushstroke Liner, despite how much your wallet begs you to. The beauty experts as Blush recommend you give the e.l.f. Expert Liquid Eyeliner a chance, so you can create the affordably sharp wing of your dreams.

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THE ADVANCEMENTS OF PLASTIC SURGERY These days, body acceptance can be found at the end of a scalpel. Is it worth it?

By Rachel Seligman now more than ever, headlines about celebrity plastic surgeries are positive, supporting the bold decision to go under the knife, promoting the latest transformational trends. Deciding to get plastic surgery is hardly considered controversial anymore.

The prime example of public figures relaying the ever-changing body standards reside within the Kardashian family, sex symbols of the valued feminine body. The Kardashians set a prominent and lasting cultural influence on the 21st century, establishing voluptuous curves and a minuscule waist. Surgeries have since advanced to women’s high demands for this contemporary appearance. New technologies and techniques, such as fat transfers, have been instantly favored by many.

Fat transfer is defined by Ridenour Plastic Surgery as “the process of using the patient’s own fat to increase the volume of fat in another area of the body.” For those who seek an hourglass shape, doctors use liposuction to take fat from unwanted areas, such as the stomach, thighs, or hips. That fat is then grafted onto breasts or the buttocks (popularly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift). Although the results look promising, it is important to research the facts before taking any surgical risk.

Although uncommon, it’s also possible the procedure could cause “small hemorrhages in the neck, shoulders, or armpits since the fat may be blocking blood vessels in these areas.” Such a permanent and strenuous procedure also runs the risk of creating unavoidable cellulite or an asymmetrical look. These side effects and possible dissatisfaction with the final outcome are undoubtedly unsettling and often cause potential clients to second-guess dropping thousands of dollars.

At the same time that surgical options are evolving, society is becoming more body inclusive; several body types are finally being celebrated by the media. Gone are the days where millennials strove to look like stick-thin supermodels. Altered images aside, we must continue to embrace our beautiful imperfections that make each of us unique, necessary for a progressive society.

Though the procedure seems like a miracle solution for those who would change their figures, there can be unfortunate setbacks.

There is the ever-present chance of fat embolisms—blockages of blood supply that result in life-threatening implications. Dr. Manny Alvarez told Fox News, “If this complication occurs, the patient may experience an onset of symptoms quite suddenly. These include irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, and fever.”

“If this complication occurs, the patient may experience an onset of symptoms quite suddenly. These include irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, and fever.”

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WIDENING THE SPECTRUM The beauty community is finally becoming melanin-inclusive and positive.

by Isabel Yagerman light, medium, and deep. These were the three major foundation shades offered by makeup companies up until nearly a decade ago. At most, cosmetic brands would offer six to eight shades, not accounting for the fairest or deepest skin. For the extremely pale, even the lightest shades would appear too dark or orange, whereas the darkest foundation shades were much too light and ashy on darker skin tones. The far ends of the spectrum have been neglected for decades, because of the unfair beauty standard that light to medium is skin most desirable, and therefore more willingly accomodated.

Although contemporary makeup lines continue to modestly expand their shade range, in September 2017, Fenty Beauty launched an extensive selection of 40 unique foundations. Almost everyone can find their exact color because not only did Rihanna expand the general range, she also offered a variety of undertones within each shade.

Cool, neutral, or warm-toned, porcelain to espresso, every face can now be made up seamlessly. Fenty Beauty’s emphasis on inclusion and diversity gave the cosmetics industry a much-needed wake-up call to not only accept but celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, and individual faces.

Flesh, a makeup company that prides itself on its wide range of skin tones, which is made clear by the name.

Complementing the progressive expansion of foundation lines, several companies have been founded by women of color, made specifically for women and men of color. Black Up is a brand that specializes in tan to dark skin tones and is carried

by Sephora. Their product line exceeds foundation, including consumer favorites, such as highlighter, concealer, and powders, which are usually formulated too light for their customers. Beauty Bakerie is another company created by and specifically for women of color. Perhaps it is the promotion of inclusivity, or maybe it’s their bakerythemed packaging, Beauty Bakerie has an impressive presence on instagram with a staggering count of 608,000 followers.

Fenty Beauty started a colorful revolution, prompting other brands to follow along and introduce new products that cater to the demographics that had been excluded for so long. This year, Nigerian beauty guru Jackie Aina collaborated with Too Faced to formulate an additional nine shades for the Born This Way Foundation collection. Too Faced simultaneously released two new lighter shades to accommodate the fairest complexions, completing the line with a grand total of 35 options. Just before the summer of 2018, ColourPop Cosmetics released their No Filter Foundation with a whopping 42 shades. Ulta Beauty recently began carrying

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WOMEN, BEAUTY AND BRANDS THAT BUILT TODAY A look at three women entrepreneurs who changed the way we perceive personal care.

By Elizabeth Scheuerman for many centuries, beauty products were seen as taboo. Women disdained looking as if they were wearing too much makeup or any product at all. Some subtle solutions include the Ancient Greeks using ground-up berries and lead powder, and the Victorians’ affinity for pinching their cheeks and biting their lips in order to add color to their faces. Not only were cosmetics viewed as controversial, but the women who built some of the very first beauty brands were seen as such too.

HELENA RUBINSTEIN

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“There are no ugly women, just lazy ones” As the eldest of eight daughters, Helena Rubinstein was destined to be a self-starter.

Released in 1902, Rubinstein’s face creams received overwhelming attention, leading to the successful opening of her first salon in Sydney, Australia. Not long after, she went on to open additional salons in popular cities such as London (1908), Paris (1912), and New York (1915). Rubinstein offered the first systemized series of skin care regimens, requiring the use of multiple beauty products, which were presented to customers based on their concerns. In 1958, Rubinstein invented

the game-changing waterproof mascara as well as the first “tube and wand” automatic mascara. Along with further advancing the beauty industry, she established her own nonprofit foundation, which would fund the arts and colleges, particularly benefitting women and children.

ELIZABETH ARDEN

“To be beautiful and natural is the birthright of every woman.”

Elizabeth Arden opened her first cosmetics salon in 1910, in New York City. In a short five years, her innovative products were being sold internationally. She introduced eye makeup to American women, coined the term “makeover,” and developed the first travel-size options for beauty products. Arden supplied 15,000 protesting American suffragettes with her iconic red lipstick, and developed another shade to match women’s World War II nurses uniforms. Many of her iconic products, such as the eight-hour cream, are still wildly popular today.

MADAM CJ WALKER

“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come.

Get up and make them.”

Madam C.J. Walker was born on a plantation in Louisiana, on which her parents were enslaved, in 1867. After she and her daughter moved to Denver, she began working at a pharmacy. It was there that she learned about chemistry and healing scalp ailments, which helped her to formulate her own “Walker Method” hair care products, including pomade and hot combs. Walker soon moved to New York where she expanded her line of hair care for African-American women and opened the Lelia College of Beauty Culture. She hired door-to-door salespeople to promote her products, providing career opportunities for upwards of 25,000 women. Not only was she the first black woman to become a self-made millionaire, she also funded many scholarships for black students and donated to the YMCA and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

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PRETTY POISONOUS You won’t believe these strange beauty products were ever used.

by Melody Keifer in 1920, world war 1 had just ended and everything was changing. Along with all of these changes was a new era in which women began focusing on the international culture of beauty. Self-care brands encouraged women to wear makeup as part of their daily routine. Publications like Beauty Industry gave women the idea to look their best while competing with men for employment in the post-war economy. There was little regulation in what went into products in the bustling new market; as a result, the radioactive chemical element radium became a big ingredient in many products, from toothpaste to ceramic water crocks. Women who worked with the element in factories, often called “Radium Girls,” were known to use the cancer-causing chemical to brighten their faces, nails, and teeth. You can’t really blame them when they were led to believe that it was “completely harmless!”

Then women were encouraged to use face masks made from meat—there was no better way to take care of your skin! Suggested in the 1930s by makeup entrepreneur Helena Rubinstein in The Art of Feminine Beauty, meat masks were claimed to be the new technique to achieve flawlessness. Women were instructed to draw patterns in the shape of their forehead, chin, and cheeks. They were then told to give the patterns to their local butcher to be cut into customized masks. The meat was then placed over the skin and secured with a strip of muslin. These masks were intended to be left on the face for hours, sometimes even overnight!

“The Ancient Egyptians have been known for their innovative and often deadly beauty products.”

One in particular was bromine lip makeup. Women would redden their lips with a dangerous formula that contained the russet-colored chemical. Prolonged use of bromine can cause hallucinations, irritability, weakness, kidney failure, brain damage, and even comas.

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“Women of the Middle Ages had limited options for beauty products, but that did not stop them from attempting to change their appearance.”

Many Venetian woman found ways to alter their look using nightshade. The leaves and berries of the plant were mixed to make a skin care treatment that would redden the pigment of their skin. A tonic was also created to dilate the pupils of any woman looking for a wide-eyed, seductive look. The downside to the usage of this plant was the fact that nightshade, also known as belladonna, can be extremely deadly. Side effects of its use were vertigo, headaches, and blindness. This was all before it was discovered that nightshade is one of the most toxic plants in the Eastern Hemisphere, and that ingesting the sweet tasting berries was the perfect way to voluntarily poison yourself.

A much more recent trend was the use of Preparation H by many famous models in the 1970s. This hemorrhoid cream, which was put under the eyes to reduce puffiness, was sworn by many celebrities to get rid of any under-eye bags. There have been reports of burning and irritation occurring near the sensitive area of the eye and no real proof that it works. Among the list of ingredients within the cream is a yeast derivative that claimed to directly reduce puffiness.

This specific formula has since been changed due to an FDA inquiry, yet some celebrities still support the use of this cream today.

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looking back on the days of black-and-white television, post-war appliances, and poodle skirts, big hair has remained at the forefront of iconic beauty statements. From the likes of a 1960s Brigitte Bardot to a 1980s Madonna, hair styling had evolved immensely, with volume still remaining a major part of the equation.

Inside of this beauty editorial, we will be conjuring up a line up of fabulous throwback styles that can be sported in 2018. Enjoy an abundance of fun and flirty looks that can be recreated by anyone.

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SIXTIES HAIR: WELCOME TO THE BEEHIVE

Who would’ve thought that inspiration for a hairstyle could have come from a simple hat such as the fez? This hat was known for its anti-hat-hair superpower, and common adornments that resembled bumblebees. The 1960s beehive was created by stylist Margaret Vinci Heldt of Chicago when a beauty magazine inquired that she create a groundbreaking new look. The beehive would eventually shake things up for modern women who were becoming bored with the 1950s bouffant. A frequent wearer of the trend, Brigitte Bardot was perhaps the ultimate queen of the hive, sporting many creative variations of the ’do.

Get that look: Luckily for us, achieving this look is as easy as buzz, buzz, buzz. With the help of your nifty Bumpit and some teasing, layering, tucking and pinning, your hair will be the pollination stopper of the season.

MAKEUP: GET TWIGGY WITH IT

She went from being Lesley Hornby the salon assistant to Twiggy the celebrity. At the ripe age of 16, this new face became an immediate sensation in the international fashion scene. Hairstylist Nigel Davies was responsible for Lesley’s ultra-mod transformation, which consisted of her now signature boyish haircut, a lashy wide-eyed gaze, and the nickname Twiggy.

Credited for being one of the world’s first and most memorable supermodels, Twiggy was able to stay relevant for decades. She reached the height of her fame when named “The Face of ’66,” by Daily Express and woman of the year soon afterwards. Twiggy was then, and is still now, a force to be reckoned with.

Get that look: Your secret ingredients to this look include winged eyeliner on the upper lash line, parallel shadow creasing, drawn eyelashes on the lower lash line, excess mascara and false lashes.

If you’ve got freckles, let them shine through. Twiggy is best known for her youthful complexion, of which can be imitated by a hardly there foundation application and light pink blush. A modest lip gloss will also complement this look, best.

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SEVENTIES HAIR: FARRAH’S HAIR-RAH

She was a “Charlie’s Angel” and all-American girl. Farrah (originally spelled Ferrah) Fawcett stumbled into the public eye while she was still in college. When a prominent publicist asked her to model in California, she left her studies behind.

When she began acting, everyone fell in love with her blonde locks and feathery ’do, leading to the creation of her own shampoo line.

Get that look: A thick head of hair, chock-full of layers, is the perfect candidate for this hairstyle. By strategically waving a bulk of strands outwards and framing the center of the face, you too can be a Charlie’s Angel.

MAKEUP: CLOUDY EYES

During much of the ’70s, makeup lovers became enamored with the idea of large, soft eyes. Doe eyes were the beauty ideal, a look associated with perceived innocence. By incorporating pastel pigments beyond the eyelids, many women sought to embody the celebrity look of the decade.

Get that look: This look can be achieved by using a cerulian cream shadow, and lightly blending it out from corner to corner, lash line to brow bone. By adding white eyeliner to the waterline, the eyes appear to be brighter, and therefore more awake.

To give off the appearance of a sunkissed glow, bronzer was heavily applied with a frosted pink lip pairing.

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EIGHTIES HAIR: SIDEWALK TALK

When It Girl Madonna Louise Ciccone earned her stripes as a legitimate performer, the music business was predominantly run by men. She shocked the world with her carefree candor and rock-grunge appearance. Madonna pushed the many boundaries of music, fashion, and behavior by being an unapologetically sexual woman. Hear her roar!

Get that look: Walk like Madonna with a ’do that does all the talking.

The key to this rebellious mane is to blow dry from multiple directions, creating volume. By teasing multiple layers of the hair and shaking it out, you’ll ensure that the height is there to stay. You can use a hair straightener to crimp pieces of hair for a more edgy effect.

MAKEUP: GIRL GONE ROUGE

The ’80s was a decade full of controversy, empowerment, and boss ladies. Women were taking over the workforce by storm, giving birth to the infamous, football player–styled power suit. Were the shoulder pads necessary to the function of the outfit? Probably not. However, as Iris Apfel would say, “More is more and less is a bore.” Perhaps this is why women took on an even more bold approach toward the application of makeup. Darker, more intense eyes and lips were a favorite of the time.

Get that look: The easiest way to recreate a smoky eye is by splitting the steps into two. You can start by applying a neutral base color to your lid with a fluffy shadow brush, then working a darker color along the lash line, with an eyeliner brush. Blending is key, so it’s recommended to use the same fluffy brush to clean up any harsh lines. A strong contour will complement this look best, with an arched eyebrow and berry-toned lip.

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DENIM REVOLUTION From working men to timeless trend, denim has revolutionized fashion.

by Hannah Militano banned denim from being worn within the classroom environment. Levi’s responded to the controversy with ad’s reading, “Right for School.” By the times these advertisements took off, the age of the hippy began.

The first pair of riveted, patented, Levi Strauss jeans were created in 1873. They were created exclusively for men until the mid to late 1970’s when they finally began producing jean’s for women. Before then, it was seen as rebellious and inappropriate for women to wear denim trousers. According to our very own, Ms. Valerie Steele, director of the Museum at FIT, “In the 1950’s, there was a book called, ‘Wife Dressing’ by Anne Fogarty…she says, once women get married, their clothes should express their husband’s position. They should always wear a girdle, and they should not wear blue jeans, even around the house, because it’s seen as being too casual, too much of a teenage, youth style.”

The hippies washed, beat, patched, studded, and embroidered their denim. Individuality was key in expressing their style. Youth at the time gained even more access to this “blue gold” after Don Fisher opened The Gap and Tommy Hilfiger opened his first head shop boutique, People’s Place. Jeans were worn by college students all across America- both young men AND women.

In the past, society has always associated jeans with masculinity and the “working man.” After all, jeans were invented in the time of the California Gold Rush when durable work pants became a necessity. People often correlated jeans with miners, cowboys, the “Marlboro Man,” farmers, factory workers, and bikers. Now it was time for women to enter the mix. The Marilyn Monroe films, “Clash By Night” in 1952, “River Of No Return” in 1954, and the “The Misfits” in 1961 all had a unanimous shock value to them- the feminine, glamorous, sex symbol of America, wearing denim. The jeans she wore in each of these films were actually re-cut from pairs of men’s work jeans.

At this time in American history, jeans began to be viewed as a form of “cultural mutiny.” After having seen denim strutted by the likes of Marlon Brando in the film, “The Wild One” and James Dean in, “Rebel Without a Cause” straight and narrow parents began forbidding their children from wearing jeans and a few schools actually

“You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.”

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Giorgio Armani once said, “Jeans represent democracy in fashion.” They have been donned by the miners of the Gold Rush; strutted by the rebellious American youth of the 1950s, individualized by the hippies of the 1960s, and proudly worn by the strong women seeking equality in the 1970s. Denim blue jeans have always been a pivotal, American staple. Some might even call them the “single most important American contribution to worldwide fashion.” Jeans are worn by those of all different walks of life, always have been, always will be.

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in november of 1980, Brooke Shields uttered the now iconic words, “You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.” What would ever come between you and your blue jeans?

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BEST 2000’s MUSIC

by Sarah O’Toole

The decade of 2000-2010 was truly an iconic time for fashion, movies and of course music. We’ve put together a Top Ten Tunes playlist that’s dedicated to the era of the early 2000s that’ll make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. Go ahead, kick back, relax, and raise your glasses! This DJ is about to make you fall in love ... all over again!

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i gotta feeling Black Eyed Peas — ­ The E.N.D. toxic Britney Spears — ­ In the Zone umbrella Rihanna — Good Girl Gone Bad single ladies Beyonce ­— I Am… Sasha Fierce poker face Lady Gaga­— The Fame drop it like its hot Snoop Dogg — R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece empire state of mind Jay Z ft. Alicia Keys — The Blueprint 3 dj got us fallin in love Usher— Raymond v. Raymond low Flo Rida — Step Up 2: The Streets gold digger Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx — Late Registration If you find yourself dropping it like it’s hot to these hits, make sure to head over to Blush’s throwback-themed playlist on Spotify!

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GOING VIRAL The beginning of “like, comment, and subscribe!”

by Marissa Reckkio with youtube being the second-most used website in the world, it’s perfect place for people to find an audience. Although today YouTube is a site everyone if familiar with, it hasn’t always been that way. In the beginning, people saw YouTube as a way to share funny, homemade videos they made with friends or family; others it soon became a way of life, and even a way to earn a living.

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YouTube was launched in 2005 and has been evolving ever since. Google noticed YouTube’s potential in October 2006 and purchased it for $1.65 billion. Slowly, people began noticing that it was possible to make a career from YouTube. There are those who have been on YouTube from the very start … but only a select few were successful and are still popular on YouTube now. The term “OG” (meaning original gangster) describes these YouTubers, such as Shane Dawson, Kandee Johnson, Tyler Oakley, and many more. These YouTubers are are the ones who started uploading videos for fun on YouTube, and were able to make a living on this platform.

shane dawson joined YouTube on September 21, 2005. He currently has over 17 million subscribers, and over 4 billion views. Shane is most known for his conspiracy theory videos, podcasts, and his unique sense of humor.

nicole guerriero joined YouTube on November 26, 2006. She currently has almost 3 million subscribers, and over 325 million views. As a beauty YouTuber, her most popular videos are her celebrity inspired makeup looks. zoella joined YouTube on February 2, 2007.

She has over 12 million subscribers and just over 1 billion views on her main YouTube channel. She started off making videos about beauty and fashion. She now creates more lifestyle focused content, still with a focus on beauty and fashion.

tyler oakley joined YouTube on September 18th, 2007. He has almost 8 million subscribers and over 667 million views. Tyler is a popular content creator because as an LGBTQ YouTuber, a lot of people can relate to his videos, and they enjoy his humorous presence.

mindy mcknight from CuteGirlsHairstyles (CGH) joined YouTube on March 17th, 2009. This family channel has 5.6 million subscribers and over 1 billion views. CGH started off with tutorials for simple, cute hairstyles for girls, and has evolved into a channel with a mix of family vlogs, and hair styles done by Mindy and her daughters. bethany mota joined YouTube on June 8th, 2009. She has over 10 million subscribers and almost 1 billion views.

Her popularity came from her videos about makeup, fashion, and DIY’s, but her channel is now mainly focused on lifestyle, challenges, and collaborations. pewdiepie, also known as Felix, joined YouTube on April 29, 2010. He has over 66 million subscribers and almost 19 billion views. PewDiePie is known for his unique humor and video game commentary that sets him apart from other YouTubers. kandee johnson joined YouTube on January 3rd, 2009. She has almost 4 million subscribers and 449 million views.

Kandee is most known for using makeup to transform herself into iconic characters such as Disney princesses.

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columns. In 1965, Playboy released an article advocating for the legalization of abortion. And in 1971, Darine Stern became the first black woman to grace the cover, causing public outrage.

Since the conception of the magazine, Hefner made his support for the LGBT community very clear, advocating for equal rights and sponsoring various AIDS charities and featuring a transwoman inside the magazine in 1981. Playboy has also been a huge proponent of free speech during its time, fighting censorship and obscenity laws in the Supreme Court. Even today, Playboy is still seen as a controversial magazine for its support for these same rights.

But it’s not just the content and the morals behind Playboy that made it so controversial. Hundreds of women have graced the pages over the years, and because we live in a society that shames sexually open women, they’ve faced backlash, from losing their jobs or positions in schools to public ridicule and abuse.

THE POWER OF THE BUNNY Reconsidering Playboy

By Kirsten Lutley the word “playboy” has all sorts of negative connotations. It conjures up images of sleazy men manipulating young women with the promise of success, of sexism, and of stacks of porno mags shamefully hidden in the closet or under the bed. This reputation has continued throughout Playboy magazine’s lifetime, despite time and time again showing that these negative beliefs aren’t true. Playboy has long been a figurehead of sexual empowerment, challenging the norm, and freedom for all.

When the first issue of Playboy was released in 1953, America was at peak conservativism. For a magazine to be so open about something as simple as sex was already taboo. However, the controversy didn’t stop with centerfolds and sex

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Despite the negative reactions from the public, the women of Playboy have gone on to do amazing things.

When E! re-created seven Playboy covers in 2017, the women maintain that the magazine set them up for the future, whether it be financially or through brand connections, or simply by giving them the confidence to pursue their desires. Playboy allowed, and still allows, women to reach their goals by empowering them, and thus empowering women everywhere. After all, if she’s a girl next door just like you, why can’t you have the same confidence and power?

Today, Playboy is a symbol of freedom—and not just sexual freedom. It continues to break boundaries with its thoughtful articles. Its female readership has shot up in recent years. Women of all sizes are celebrated, and they even had their first transgender Playmate, Ines Rau, on the cover in 2017. In September, the Playboy Club in New York City opened its doors, and Cooper Hefner says there are plans for a gay Playboy Club in West Hollywood.

2018 seems to be the perfect time for the Playboy brand to use its power to the fullest extent, advocating for empowerment for all.

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The fact is, the women of Playboy are sex symbols and they know it. While there are exceptions to the rule (there always are!), women choose to be in Playboy to express and empower themselves. Some of them reinforced their position as sex symbols, like Marilyn Monroe, or they became the sex symbols of a generation, like Pamela Anderson.

WHERE TO SHOP FOR THROWBACK BOPS Audiophiles, vintage vinyl awaits!

By Logan Ciappa new york city is packed with some of the world’s most interesting and important history. While yes, the capital of the Empire State is known for its history of trade, commerce, and politics, you can’t overlook its history of music. From the days of Tin Pan Alley in the early 1900s to the Strokes forming and making rock ’n’ roll cool again in 2001, music has been to this city like crazy people are to Florida. It’s only makes sense that a city so rich with music history would be packed full of audiophiles and stores to cater to those audiophiles.

If you’re only searching for a retro-looking record player to play your new Halsey record, you would be better off picking up a $90 Crosley from Urban Outfitters.

But if you want some authentic, quality merchandise for (somewhat of) a fraction of the cost and with much more history to it, look no further than this list. Here you’ll find the best places in Manhattan and Brooklyn to pick up all the vintage music merchandise your little hipster heart could ever desire—and for a bargain too!

FIFTH AVENUE RECORD & TAPE CENTER

EARWAX RECORDS

439 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn

167 N. Ninth St., Brooklyn

This little Brooklyn gem looks like its closed from the faded sign on the outside, but it is very much open! The faded sign and the man who runs this place have been in the same spot since 1972, and yes, he knows a lot. Feel free to ask him any questions you may have about the area, music, and of course, his merchandise. Though, don’t be surprised if you don’t quite understand him—he’s often compared to Ozzy Osbourne. This place is chockfull of great deals and gems you may have trouble finding in conventional stores.

If you’re looking for a slightly more picturesque record store right in the middle of hipster-haven Williamsburg, look no further than Earwax Records. Despite what the look, name, employees, or location might make you think, this is the oldest record store in Brooklyn and hasn’t moved for nearly 30 years. Due to this, their selection of records and equipment is hard to beat. Just expect to pay that extra gentrified Williamsburg price.

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GENERATION RECORDS

210 Thompson St., Manhattan Closer to home—and the sister store to the late Bleecker Street Records which is now a Starbucks—is Generation Records. Sitting right next to Washington Square Park, this slightly more up-to-date shop is nearly bursting at the seams with new and used records. After swallowing all of Bleecker Street Records’ stock, Generation Records is sure to have what you’re looking for, or what you might not even know you’re looking for!

ROUGH TRADE

64 N. Ninth St., Brooklyn Vinyl? Check. Live music? Check. Alcohol? Check. An enormous space that is the combined size of every other place on this list? You know it. Rough Trade in Brooklyn is basically your one-stop shop for all your music needs … plus alcohol. It has a vast selection, with knowledgeable staff, and some really cool aesthetics. They also once put a bed on one of their catwalks and put it on Airbnb. If you want a fun trip, this is definitely your first stop.

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MUSES AND MUSIC An ode to music and fashion alike. By Hannah Blaseg

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music and fashion often go hand in hand. Even now, it’s easy to see that the streets are filled with sock boots and distressed shirts inspired by Kanye or funky colorful glasses as seen on Migos. People are inspired by their favorite artists. And this isn’t a new thing, either.

The relationship between music and fashion has been present for decades.

During the ’60s, there was a rise in Motown blues, surfer rock, and roots rock (a mix of folk, blues, country, and rock ’n’ roll). This emergence of liberating music came with the rise of styles such as bellbottom pants, mini skirts, and the iconic go-go boots. Music broke barriers and women weren’t afraid to take risks.

The ’70s kept the idea of liberation “stayin’ alive’ in their continuation of the styles of music and clothing seen in the 60’s, except now the previous trends were amplified thanks to Woodstock. Disco was a popular genre that was introduced and funk became increasingly popular. Fashion runways were overrun by tie-dyes, shearling, and western-influenced pieces.

Perhaps one of the decades most memorable for its clothing was the ’80s. Classic rock and pop music had its’ heyday while bright neons,

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fanny packs, and athleisure were adopted by the masses, as was permed hair that was, quite literally, ‘livin on a prayer.’ This was also the beginning of MTV, a way of listening to music that influenced music (and fashion) from then on.

The ’90s were ruled by grunge and hip-hop music, which caused clothing styles like flannel shirts, ripped baggy jeans, and layered chains to become popular. Not to mention, anyone who accessorized with a choker was an automatic ‘all star.’

Everyone was “crazy in love” with the early 2000s butterfly clips, low-rise jeans, and spiked tips. Rap and teen pop blew the charts and redefined the new century.

Fashion is more than fabric sewed to make a piece of clothing; it’s the feeling that comes with wearing that piece. For example, wearing a leather jacket might make you feel like a badass, just like listening to rock music might create the same sensation. Fashion is influenced by music because it strives to create the same feeling within people that music creates, just in a different form of art. It strives to create an unforgettable picture in your mind, even if that unforgettable picture is mullets and muscle tanks.

BLOCKBUSTER: YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT-IN MOVIE GUIDE!

by Emily Altieri

JUST STARTED DATING OR HAS IT BEEN A MINUTE?

#SOULMATES

ARE YOU GUYS FEELING ADVENTUROUS OR PRETTY CHILL? WE’RE WILDIN’

YOUR CREW

POPCORN (EXTRA BUTTER)

MOVIE FOR 1 ICE CREAM

Use the quiz below to decide what movie to watch next!

YOUR S.O.!

WHO ARE YOU WATCHING THE FLICK WITH?

WHAT’S THE SNACK TONIGHT?

tough and you could never decide on what genre to watch. Even today, we all feel that way while scrolling through Netflix trying to decide what to watch, only to give up and binge our favorite show for the fifth time. Binge no more!

CHILL IS THE VIBE

NEW FLING

before we had netflix and hulu, watching a movie at home consisted of a good ‘ole trip to Blockbuster! Aisles of VHS films and DVDs to watch on repeat until your rental time was up. The choices were endless and nothing was more fun than watching a film with your gals on a night-in. However, picking a movie was always SO

ARE WE WATCHING ON A PROJECTOR OR A TV? IS IT A FRIDAY?

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TOO BROKE FOR A PROJECTOR

HOPELESS ROMANTIC OR HEARTLESS WENCH?

SISTER, WHAT’S A HEART?

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IT’S A PROJECTOR NIGHT

1O THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

HEATHERS

FREAKY FRIDAY

DIRTY DANCING

A tale for the witty romantics! 10 Things I Hate About You is the epitome of a 90’s love story. Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are sure to make you laugh, cry, and eat your heart out in this twist on a classic Shakespearean tale!

What’s your damage? Let us not forgot all that Heathers has given us from the fashion, to the catchphrases, and of course- a young Christian Slater. The 80’s were topped off with this cinematic tale of highschool horrors, led by the queen of the decade, Winona Ryder herself.

Ah, the early 2000’s. Paris Hilton was the it-girl, Von Dutch was socially acceptable, and Freaky Friday was in theaters! Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are a dynamic duo in this classic comedy of how life can be turned upside down with a fortune cookie.

Nobody puts Baby in a corner, and Patrick Swayze meant it when he said it! Dirty Dancing has had a cult following since its release in 1987. The romance story between Baby and Johnny is a love like no other and can make your heart soar. Plus, the music is pretty great.

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me, my home, &I

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Will New York transit ever improve?

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By Grace Peisker swipe. swipe again. Card could not be read. Swipe again. Insufficient fare, refill your card. Now wait 10 minutes in a rat-and-sweat-filled sauna while an elderly Asian man plays an instrument that sounds like a waterfall. (It’s very relaxing. Give him a tip.)

This is our modern-day subway system. Its 5.7 million daily riders can affirm the laundry list of issues, such as long wait times, dirty stations, and outdated infrastructure.

The MTA even gave rise to gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon, who just recently shook up New Yorkers’ involvement in local elections. While losing in the primaries to Cuomo, she made a lasting impact on everyday citizens. Suddenly we were confronted with a long-ignored list of mounting problems in New York City.

TRAINS AND SUBWAYS

The New York subways are one of the symbols of the city and are a strong representative of its economy, city life, and culture. Starting in the early 1900s, New York installed some of the first underground tracks, establishing itself as a tech-savvy metropolis. However, by the ’80s, the trains were so poorly maintained that the number of riders per day had fallen to the ridership in 1910. Shockingly, the damage accumulated in this time is still being fixed today.

In a city where over half its residents do not own a car, New York faces immense challenges going forward trying to fix a system that has been broken for decades.

Until then, we will swipe and swipe again.

Nixon’s greatest supporters were not the 1 percent (or Sarah Jessica Parker) but middle- and working-class people looking for a change. These are the people who can’t depend on town cars or taxis. These are the people that make a city, well, a city. This is why fixing the transportation system is so important.

While the MTA rolls out a new plan to revamp the crumbling system—projected to finish in 2028—let’s take a look backwards. Because in order to address the troubles of transportation today, it takes more than a knowledge of mechanics; it takes knowledge of the city’s history and rich social background.

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BUSES

In 1905, around the same time the first subways opened in New York, the first buses in America began running along Fifth Avenue. Back in the ’70s and ’80s, they were used frequently by the middle-class workforce to commute. Since then, they have not

improved much. Known for being unreliable, New York’s buses are actually the slowest buses in America. The delays are so great, ridership has dwindled, and the city called for a bus overhaul this past April.

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TAXIS

The working class of the 19th century were the first to establish the taxi—in those days, it was a horse-drawn carriage. In the ’70s, cabs’ dirty yellow-and-black-checkered facades and worn leather-seated interiors exemplified the seediness and sketchiness that NYC was known for. Now, Uber, Lyft, and other apps cater to middle- and upper-class commuters who can afford to forgo the subway every morning, while tourists opt for the convenience of the classic taxi.

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y the way... notice anything different? This semester, our Art Director initiated Blush’s rebrand. Fresh and sophisticated, the logo was modified to represent a new era of Blush; emphasizing our desire to be progressive. By opening up the counter of the B, the new logo provides a recognizable edge while maintaining the structural integrity of the name. This simple and direct design allows the issue’s theme and personality room to shine for semesters to come!

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