Composure Magazine #10

ISSUE #10

Sarah Wayne Callies BREAKS OUT OF THE MOLD

Pretty in Spring New Beauty + Fashion To Look Your Best

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CELEBRITY SHARNA BURGESS KEITH POWERS DAVID ANDERS SARAH WAYNE CALLIES

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BEAUTY EDITOR’S PICKS: IN A SPRING MOOD RUNWAY BEAUTY TRENDS EDITORIAL: GLOSSED OVER THE BIG COVER UP DIY BEAUTY: OLIVE OIL MANE ATTRACTION LEAN & MEAN

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FASHION ROSY OUTLOOK THE NEW WAVE EDITORIAL: GRAPHIC GARDEN “APP”ROPRIATELY DRESSED MESH IT UP BORING NO MORE EDITORIAL: SCORCHED EARTH SHOPPER’S DELIGHT EDITORIAL: NEON MOON

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Editor In Chief Managing Editor Entertainment Beauty Fashion

Jane Hong Anna M. Park Sarah Yoo, Managing Entertainment Editor Matthew West, Talent Relations Anna M. Park, Beauty Editor Archangela Chelsea, Beauty Contributor Jordan Grossman, Editorial Director Robiat Balogun, Fashion Associate Min A. Lee, Fashion Contributor

Photographers

Randy Tran Amy M. Phillips Shanna Fisher Josefhaley John Hong

Videographer

Andrew Heiser

Writers

Fashion Stylists

Make Up Artists

Christine Chang Esther Lee Kathleen Rodgers Adrien Rabago Franzy Staedter Milton White Leia Pedersen Katey Denno Justin Tyme Tammy Yi Tiffany Lee Sarah Dougherty Betsy Briggs-Cathcart Jorge Monroy Joseph Adivari

Hair Stylists

Christian Marc Erin Skipley Karen Park Matilde Campos Kristen Saia Kelsey Gustovich

Manicurists

Nancy Angsuvarn

Models

Special Thanks

Brooke Buchanan, Two Management Dinara Chetyrova, Hollywood Model Management Kayla L, Industry Model Mgmt Miranda Abney, Eye Model Mgmt Nicole Feltes, Industry Model Management W Hotel Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills Composure Magazine (ISSN 2378-8135) is published by Composure Magazine, LLC Write to us at hello@composuremagazine.com

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Sarah is wearing a Bally dress with Zoe Chicco jewelry and Michael Kors boots. Photographed by John Hong and Josefhaley. Make up by Katey Denno and hair by Christian Marc. Story by Christine Chang. Photographed at W Hotel Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills, California.

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Burgess The resident fireball on “Dancing With the Stars” reflects on her star-studded journey.

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tarting from an early age, Sharna Burgess began training in ballet, jazz, gymnastics, and ballroom dancing, and her passion for dance has been evident throughout her burgeoning career.

As a professional dancer and choreographer, Burgess has performed on international stages in her native Australia, London, the U.S., and beyond. She is best known for ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” where she partnered with competitors like talk show host Tavis Smiley and Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter.

Burgess sits down with Composure to give us a glimpse into a typical day on tour with “DWTS,” as she trains for Season 22, premiering on March 21.

Composure Magazine: You started dancing at such an early age! Out of all the different dance styles that you’ve tried, what’s your favorite?

Sharna Burgess: Ballroom will always be my first love, but I have to say I love contemporary and hiphop, too. They are all so different that it is hard for me to choose just one!

CM: What does a typical day look like on tour for “Dancing With the Stars”? How many hours do you train every day?

SB: Every day is the same on tour. We arrive, I go to the gym for an hour or so, go back to the venue, get ready, go to “meet and greet,” warm up, and then do the show. After that, we eat quickly, get on the bus, and travel to the next city!

I have to say that I am grateful for the amazing group we always have on tour. What could have been

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a grueling schedule, and at times painful, is always enjoyable. We laugh all the time and genuinely love every single minute on that stage together. I miss it, actually. I miss my girl talk with all the amazing ladies that join me on tour.

CM: Aside from the “Dancing With the Stars” tour, you are familiar with the international stage as well.

What is it like getting to travel and dance all over the world?

SB: I have been so blessed to travel the world and dance. There have been so many incredible moments that will keep me smiling for the rest of my days.

Many of them were on “Dancing With the Stars,” but before that there was Broadway, the Olympic closing ceremony, and massive audiences in Japan and Korea. And I can’t forget living in London at 18. I am grateful every day that I have shared the stage with so many incredible talents and in so many incredible places.

CM: Dancing all the time must have a big impact on your body. What do you do to motivate yourself when recovering from an injury? What do you do to stay positive?

SB: The only thing you can do is focus on the rehabilitation and stick to it. It is designed to make you better, so you have to trust the process. You also have to make sure you are eating the right way to heal. I do not think we all understand the importance of what we put in our bodies, but it makes a massive difference. Comfort foods will not help you get stronger. They will only slow you down.

Lastly, positivity is key. Energy flows through our bodies constantly, and we are affected by energy all the time. Negative energy creates a negative

response. The more positive you are and focused on healing, the better your body will respond.

CM: Speaking of eating right, many dancers maintain strict diets when they train. Do you personally follow any specific dietary guidelines?

SB: These days I am much less about a “strict diet” and much more about learning to eat to stay healthy and live longer. Once you fully understand how you are poisoning your body with the foods you eat, there really is no other choice. Simple steps work, such as cutting out sugar, corn, corn byproducts, wheat, whole grains, pasteurized dairy, soy, and soy byproducts. I introduced things such as coconut oil and ghee into my diet, and have discovered amazing substitutes like cauliflower rice (YUM!).

I finally understand the importance of drinking enough water. It sounds like a lot, and believe me, I thought it would be, but once you understand and get into the swing of it, it is second nature. And the fact that I am surrounded by people who eat the same way definitely helps!

CM: How would you describe your personal dance style?

Do you see your style reflected in your choreography work?

SB: I think my dance style is my alter ego. It has many parts of me. I am a very strong, independent woman, but when I dance I have an extra sexiness and sassiness that I most definitely do not have in real life. It is fun to be fierce on the dance floor.

I love that when I dance I can be anything I want. I get to tell stories and make people feel something. I think that is probably how I label my choreography style; I always want to strike an emotion and take you on a journey. I am not limited to a style of dance because I do most, if not all, of them. So I am a mix of everything and anything I feel in the moment.

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SB: This is a very hard question! It is almost like asking which of your kids do you love the most. I do not think I can choose between Noah [Galloway] and Nick [Carter]. They were both special for very different reasons.

With Noah I feel like we achieved something that most people thought could not be done. Who on earth thought that a man missing his left arm and left leg could ever make it to the finale of “Dancing With the Stars”? Creatively, I had to think outside my comfort zone and outside of anything that has ever been done before. I look back at our routines and am still in awe of this incredible human being that just continued to rise to the challenge, and I also look back with pride at the choreography.

Dancing with Nick was a dream! Being a Backstreet fan from way back, it was an amazing experience to teach him and watch him grow under my instruction. I remember learning the “Backstreet’s Back” dance moves from the music video when I was a kid, and to be performing them nearly 20 years later on the show with Nick Carter himself just felt so surreal. I never would have dreamt that life would give me that moment.

Now to call them both family is a blessing. They are both such special individuals and they made a great impact in my life. I adore them both.

CM: What is your biggest goal for 2016?

SB: I really want to get involved with more charity work. I love going to children’s hospitals and visiting, but I want to do more and help make a difference. Also I would love to get involved with PETA; I believe so much in what they are trying to achieve for animals across the nation and want to be a part of it.

Oh, I also want to win that dang elusive mirrorball trophy! I will get there one day.

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Brighten not just your spirits but your wardrobe with the happiest of hues: rose quartz, one of Pantone’s 2016 colors of the year.

Anne Sisteron Moonstone Pear Cuff, $1,125, iconery.com.

Jordache Skinny Jean in Rose, $16.44, walmart.com.

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keith Powers Hollywood’s up-and-coming star talks “Straight Outta Compton,” tackling hard topics on television, and falling in love on set.

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o l l y w o o d newcomer Keith Powers is well on his way to becoming a household name.

Powers first moved to Los Angeles from Sacramento just five years ago, at the age of 17, and started his career as a model before making the transition into acting. All his hard work in different facets of the industry is starting to pay off, with notable roles on MTV’s “Faking It,” Freeform’s “Recovery Road,” and the mega-hit film “Straight Outta Compton.” And this is only the beginning.

Hot on the heels of an incredible year, Powers reflects on working with hip-hop legend Dr. Dre, taking on teenage addiction and homosexuality on television, and what’s to come in 2016.

Composure Magazine: You’ve had an incredible run since moving to L.A. What do you love most about this new chapter of your life?

Keith Powers: How open-minded people are! It’s been refreshing to meet people I never would have met in NorCal because my environment up there was the same everything — same sports, same music, same clothes. Out here in L.A., I’ve met so many different types of interesting people that have helped me grow as a person, and I needed that at 17 because it really opened my mind.

CM: You’re currently starring in Freeform’s new drama, “Recovery Road,” which focuses on teenage drug and alcohol addiction. What do you think about tackling that kind of topic on television?

KP: I think a lot of people are going to love the show because of the story it tells. Anything that has a touchy subject always does well because they’re brave enough to make that leap. There are people who really go through this, and this is what we need

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on TV — shows with messages. I know there are people who don’t want their kids to watch that kind of thing, but honestly, they are going to run into this stuff out in the real world, and I think for them to put it on TV and let kids touch the subject and learn from it, that’s super cool.

CM: Diving into this show, is there anything you’ve learned?

KP: It’s mind-blowing to me that there are high school kids who go to school drunk or high and are into hardcore drugs. When I was in high school I played sports, and I wasn’t thinking about doing any of that stuff. I also learned that there are so many resources to get help for kids like this, like recovery homes. I think it’s amazing that kids can have that outlet.

CM: Prior to “Recovery Road,” you played Theo on MTV’s “Faking It,” which is probably your most well-known TV role to date. It takes on the issue of homosexuality in the high school social structure.

You’ve definitely done some very culturally sensitive projects! How do you decide which projects to take on?

KP: Right now, being a new actor, I can’t pick as much as I’d like to. So I basically take on whichever script is the best. Right now I play more of my “type.” Later I would want to play different characters, because I feel like that’s what a great actor is, someone who can do character work.

CM: Is there a dream role you’d like to play?

KP: I’d like to do a biopic some day. I’ve always wanted to play Michael Jackson. I really admire his work ethic and who he was as a person, artist, and performer.

CM: You kind of did that with “Straight Outta Compton,” which is based on a real story. What an incredible film! What was it like to be part of it?

KP: It was amazing! I think about the future and how if I have kids, they can know I was part of it, watch it, and see the young me in that movie. Every time I look back, I’ll know that was the point in my career when I knew what it was like to make a classic. To make something that’s great and bigger than money, a legacy.

CM: Tell me about the audition process for “Straight Outta Compton.” How long did it take?

KP: It was crazy. I auditioned for two years. I went for a couple different roles, and finally I went out for Tyree. I read for our director, and when I was done he asked me, “If you left this room right now, how would you feel? How do you think you did?”

And I straight up told him, “Despite whether you feel like I did well or not, I am always going to think that there was something I could have done better.”

No matter what, that’s just how I always am. And he said, “Alright, then go out of the room and come back and do it again.” I did it again, and he said I did an amazing job.

CM: You played Dr. Dre’s younger brother, Tyree, and Ice Cube and Dr. Dre were producers on the film. Were they on set much?

KP: They were on set a lot. Dre was on set everyday until he got too inspired and left to go write more music. Ice Cube was on set after he finished shooting “Ride Along 2.” It was amazing to be around people I grew up listening to my whole life.

CM: Did Dr. Dre give you any words of wisdom, since you were playing his brother?

KP: You know, he was always shy when it came to us communicating because I reminded him so much of his brother, so it was kind of weird for him. But he always gave me good feedback. The most I took away from Dr. Dre was how observant he was. It made so much sense to me because I feel like the best leaders are ones who listen. I feel like a lot of people, when they get to a certain level, they like to hear themselves talk too much, and they don’t learn or continue to improve because they don’t COAT BY L PANTS BY L SHIRT TOPMAN BELT TED BAKER

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pay attention. Dre was very observant, and I really appreciated that.

CM: What kind of music do you listen to?

KP: I grew up listening to R&B, hip-hop, rap, pop, and alternative rock. Now I just listen to anything that sounds good. I really love R&B though — the love songs and songs about heartbreak. But I also grew up on hip-hop, so I’m really into those artists.

CM: Do you have a favorite artist right now?

KP: I’d say it’s Drake because I watched him since the first episode of “Degrassi.” I think Kendrick [Lamar] is the best lyrically, and J. Cole is the most relatable. Drake is going to give you those hits, Kendrick is going to educate you with his lyrics, and Cole, you can just relate to him so you’re gonna fall in love with him. Drake does that too — he’s very relatable because he talks about emotions.

Those three are my favorites.

CM: Wow, it certainly has been a year of success for you! What’s next in 2016? We hear you’ve just shot a pilot, “Famous in Love,” with Bella Thorne?

KP: Yes! Man, I cannot wait for this project! I’ve been thinking about this literally every day. It’s based on Bella’s character coming to Hollywood and booking a film. The show is focused around these young, famous actors, showing what it’s like to fall in love behind the scenes. I think that’s very interesting to a lot of people because how do you cope with being famous and being in love? Having someone like Marlene King [“Pretty Little Liars”] behind it makes it even better. And a lot of people know about our pilot, way more than I’d expect.

It just makes me more excited because it has some type of buzz behind it. And we’ll see what else pops up along the way!

“Recovery Road” airs on Freeform Mondays at 9/8c and on freeform.go.com.

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The cult classic I can’t live without in a gorgeous limited edition design. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Limited Edition, $229, saks.com.

You’ll love whipping out this cushion tip blurring concealer in the prettiest rose gold tube.

Physicians Formula Nude Wear Touch of Blur, $12.95, target.com.

My happy toes shade. CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Beckoning Begonia, $10.50, ulta.com.

in a spring mood...

Call me a girly-girl, but a pretty package is half the battle when selecting beauty products.

Thankfully, all these goodies work amazingly well, too.

The entire LAFCO line boasts luxe, layered scents derived from natural essential oils that will make you feel like you’re lying in a bed of flowers. LAFCO Watermint & Neroli Protective Hand Cream, $18, lafco.com.

The scent of a unique strand of peonies cultivated in the French countryside is captured in this fragrance. L’Occitane Peony Pivoine Flora Eau de Toilette, $50, loccitane.com.

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A sugar lip scrub on one side, a sheer tinted balm on the other in the cutest little macaron-shaped tub. Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub & Lip Balm, $19.50, clinique.com.

Just enough juicy color to please even the bright lip-phobic. Tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Watermelon, $17, qvc.com.

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For spring, the must-have beauty looks are eminently wearable.

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Makeup artists used words like “effortless,” “glowing,” and “inner beauty of the soul shining through” to describe the luminous skin seen at many a runway show. To achieve that inner glow, everyone from Altuzarra to Zac Posen started with a dose of hydration — moisturizers, eye creams and even Dr. Jart sheet masks at Opening Ceremony. Use a concealer or velvet matte foundation, like Diane Kendal used at Thakoon, to even out skin tone and then a pale pink strobe highlighter for a “natural, healthy” glow. On the other side of the spectrum, at Opening Ceremony, NARS Director of Global Artistry James Boehmer used a gold highlighter and lip gloss on the high planes of the face to channel a “botanical green house with moisture and condensation on the skin.”

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Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation, $48, sephora.com.

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Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick, $24, clinique.com.

RMS Beauty Master Mixer, $38, rmsbeauty.com.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Mood Light, $45, hourglasscosmetics.com.

Alexander Wang, Opening Ceremony and Thakoon courtesy of NARS; Dolce & Gabbana and Rachel Zoe courtesy of beautypress.com; all others courtesy of the companies.

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Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lip Color in Rebel Red, $7.99, ulta.com.

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The new matte lip looks luminous, not dry or severe. To achieve this, matte lipstick was pressed on with fingers at Dolce & Gabbana, while at DKNY, Maybelline’s new Matte Liquid imparted a velvet finish. To mattify your favorite lipstick, apply a nude lip liner or concealer and press lipstick on with fingers.

Le Metier de Beaute Moisture Matte Lipstick in Cinema, $32, neimanmarcus.com.

Gucci Luxurious Moisture-Rich Lipstick in Lilac, $40, saksfifthavenue.com.

Inspired by a jet-setting lifestyle, designers like Diane von Furstenberg and Rachel Zoe were all about hair’s natural texture — effortless, loose and, yes, even fluffy.

Redken Global Creative Director Guido emphasized each model’s texture at Alexander Wang with Redken Wind Blown 05 for a “downtown feeling.” At Rachel Zoe, TRESemmé stylist Jeanie Syfu rough dried hair to bring out the natural texture, and then created pin curls with a 1-1⁄4 inch curling iron, enhancing horizontal ridges with the clamps.

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Anders Everyone’s favorite bad guy on balancing “smarm” and “charm” in today’s TV landscape.

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ou may have come to know and love-to-hate David Anders as your favorite onscreen villain throughout the years. Whether you were onboard with him from the beginning as Julian Sark on “Alias,” followed him through his arcs on “Heroes,” “24,” “Necessary Roughness,” “The Vampire Diaries,” or “Once Upon A Time,” or are just getting to know him as Blaine DeBeers on “iZombie,” you’ve felt the power of Anders’ ingratiating lure.

What you may not know is that Anders, beyond the incredible artist, is just a guys’ guy who loves running, skiing, getting out on the golf course, watching his teams, and, of course, his mom. The Oregon native now finds himself back in the Northwest, currently living in Vancouver while filming “iZombie.”

Composure catches up with Anders to talk life as an actor and as a Ducks fan.

Composure Magazine: You have experience in many different arenas of entertainment — TV, film, and stage. How does each arena help you evolve as an actor and performer?

David Anders: They all have their highs and lows, but in my experience, nothing can top the high of being on stage with an audience only feet away, in the grip of your hands. It’s incredible.

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CM: You’ve established yourself as a very strong dramatic actor. Was that by choice? What does dramatic acting require that differs from comedic acting or live stage performances?

DA: I had it in my head that if I were to succeed in this business, it was going to be as a comedic actor, but that’s easier said than done. Comedy is a lot harder than drama, and I think every actor will attest to that. But with many “no’s” in both comedy and drama, I was lucky enough to audition for a little show called “Alias,” which, after four auditions with four different accents, I was able to emerge victorious, part in hand. Evidently, my team and I had been approaching the whole thing in the wrong way. I should have been going in for British parts 10 years my senior all along.

CM: How do you like to get acquainted with your onscreen characters? What does it mean to you to “live in” a character?

DA: A man is only as good as his word, and an actor is only as good as the words provided, so I let the text do the talking and flourish in my bits where I see fit.

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to hate.” What’s the best part of getting to play the villain? What’s the greatest challenge?

DA: Finding that sweet between smarm and charm is the challenge here, and over the years, I’ve been told I’ve found it a good many times.

CM: Is there a particular role throughout your career that has especially resonated with you? How and why?

DA: Sark [from “Alias”] will forever be my favorite, as it was my first and made such a huge impact on me as a human and professional. And it was my first foray into playing a terrible dude who somehow had enough charm not to be completely despised (by the viewers, anyway), which then of course, I’ve played exclusively ever since.

CM: It’s been interesting watching the TV landscape change over the past decade. Can you share your insights on working in television back in the “Alias” days versus today?

DA: If you’re referring to the social media aspect of it, I wholeheartedly agree. Back in the day, all we had were magazine reviews, your parents’ take, and a few chat boards to check in on and see if the people were picking up what you were throwing down. And now, obviously, you can’t swing a cat without hitting an opinion. Everyone has a voice and isn’t afraid to shout it. We live in an age of content and contempt.

CM: You’re right — social media and fan engagement certainly comes with the job nowadays. What aspects of it do you enjoy? What aspects do you find challenging?

Best fan story?

DA: I’ll answer a question here or there on social media but really use Twitter for my own amusement, frankly, and picture-posting, breaking news, etc. I do enough conventions the world over where I really get to have meaningful interactions with fans in person. There are so many “bests” as far as fan stories go that I’m hard-pressed to single

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one out, but recently I did a Q&A in Houston and ran the gamut of emotions. I tickled, “truthed,” and tore my way through an entire hour, which ended up feeling like a therapy session conducted

by Barbara Walters. And the audience was with me on every level, it seemed, and was really touched by my transparency. It was a pretty special experience.

CM: How do you think content and programming has evolved in the past decade? Where do you hope to see it go in the next decade?

DA: With all the different avenues, platforms, and channels with which to tell stories these days, it’s impossible not to have at least five “favorite” shows, and as an actor it’s an exciting thing to have so many opportunities to be a part of said shows.

I can’t predict where it’s headed from here, but I can’t see it devolving in any way. Sky’s the limit.

CM: In the meantime, what are some things that you find invigorating?

DA: Any performance by Phil Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Daniel Day-Lewis or Tom Hardy. A good runner’s high when you power into some unknown gear, which turns the fatigue into extra kicks. A come-from-behind victory by my Oregon Ducks.

CM: Humbling?

DA: My mother, triple black diamond runs whilst skiing, 230 yards from the green on the golf course, Sam Rockwell.

DA: I’d love to be in a Paul Thomas Anderson film opposite any and all actors in that repertory stable of his (Reilly, Moore, et al). He’s the best in the business as far as I’m concerned, and I would give up the right to bear children to star in one of his projects (I think).

Or play Marius in a Broadway production of “Les Miserables,” the Wolf/Prince in “Into the Woods,” or King George in “Hamilton.”

CM: What’s the most influential piece of advice you’ve received, and from whom?

DA: Ron Rifkin once said, “Always be 10 minutes early, and know everyone’s lines.” Johnny Depp once told me over a cigarette in his trailer on the set of “Pirates [of the Caribbean”], dressed as Captain Jack, “Hey man, we’re all lucky,” which could’ve meant as humans or as actors — I really don’t know. Whatever the intent, it was prophetic sounding to a 21-year-old kid who had just got his break on “Alias” and was having a sit with an idol.

CM: What are your career goals for 2016? Five years from now? Ten years from now?

DA: I’m barely able to keep track of the present, let alone five years from now. The year 2020 might as well be written by Phillip K. Dick, frankly. I’m somewhat content with how it’s gone to this point.

Regrets? I have a many. I’m all for the forward and the forgetting.

CM: When you’re not working, what are you doing?

CM: How about comforting?

DA: My mother. Dianne Wiest. The golf course.

Watching one of my ball squads (Oregon Ducks, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Vikings) “comfortably” dominate a game. The “Hamilton” soundtrack. A quality facial. Post-gym sauna.

CM: If you could indulge in a passion project, what would it be?

DA: Laughing, golfing, indulging at good eateries, working out, reading books, studying lines for upcoming eps and/or auditions, watching movies and/or TV shows, spending time with m’mates.

Watch David Anders on “iZombie,” Tuesdays 9/8c on the CW.

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In an ever-growing digital world, it’s no surprise that online dating has rapidly become the new normal. And whatever type of relationship you may be looking for, the saying “there’s an app for that” has never been more apropos. From friends-withbenefits to something more serious, you’re spoiled for choice, so be sure to send the right message and dress the part.

BUMBLE THE WINE TASTING DATE You’re In Charge. Bumble is like Tinder in that you swipe left to dislike and right to like. The difference is once you find a match, it’s up to the woman to initiate conversation in the next 24 hours before the match vanishes.

WHAT TO WEAR Being comfortable is always key on a first date - you’re nervous enough, so you don’t want to be fidgeting with your outfit. A simple, printed maxi dress with accent jewelry keeps things light and easy.

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THE SUNDAY BRUNCH DATE Let’s Mingle. More than just an app, OkCupid connects users based on preference, allows you to see who’s online, gives you a match of the day, and hosts singles mixers for inperson matches.

THE COFFEE DATE One Match at a Time. For the dater looking for more, Coffee Meets Bagel matches you based on personal preferences. The focus here is on chatting with one match per day.

WHAT TO WEAR For a casual date, throw on your favorite jeans and a cute top and blazer. Either way, you won’t be under- or overdressed.

WHAT TO WEAR Pair a flirty dress with a light jacket for an effortlessly chic day look.

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TINDER THE DRINKS AND DANCING DATE The App That Started It All. Swipe right to like, left to pass. Make a match with as many users as you like, whether as friends-with-benefits or something more.

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THE ART GALLERY DATE Friends of Friends. This app makes connections based on your mutual friends via a rating system and weeds out the “randoms.”

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WHAT TO WEAR Experiment with textures and shades that play up your personality.

WHAT TO WEAR A little black dress is always a YES for a night out. Choose a dress with interesting details to show off your confident and daring personality.

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A unique foil-backed sheet mask allows 25 times faster penetration of the brand’s cult favorite Advanced Night Repair formula.

Bonus: just save the foil and reuse for your next masking session.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask, $79 for 4, esteelauder.com.

Models were treated to a Dr. Jart sheet mask backstage at DKNY’s fall/winter 2016 show.

As the beauty world’s obsession with face masks grows, so do the variety, technology and efficacy.

Here, the latest in masking to unveil your best glow.

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Korean brand Amorepacific finally offers its version of the serum mask, long popular in Asia, to U.S. customers. Just apply the ampoule before the mask to stimulate keratinocyte production to strengthen the skin barrier.

Amorepacific Moisture Bound Intensive Serum Masque, $90 for 6, neimanmarcus.com.

This luxe mask, with its signature bio-volumizing proteins to encourage skin to increase elasticity, volume and density, combines two of the latest obsessions in skin care: overnight masking and a youthful fullness in the face.

Révive Masque de Volume, $185, reviveskincare.com.

A two-part mask with activated bamboo charcoal to detoxify and binchotan white charcoal, Japan’s most prized charcoal, to hydrate and balance.

Boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding, $38, boscia.com.

Korean beauty e-tailer Beauteque offers an extensive collection of sheet masks, from the adorable lip masks by Tony Moly to eye masks that are totally worth a #facemaskselfie.

Sexy Look Moisturizing Hydra Black Eye Mask, $11 for 7, Tony Moly Kiss Kiss Lovely Lip Patch, $5, Mediheal Mask Dress-Dress Code Violet, $3, beauteque.com.

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Most people have at least one bottle of olive oil in their kitchen. And sure, it’s great for a healthy diet, but we’ve also found that 100% virgin olive oil (preferably organic) makes a great natural beauty product that you can incorporate into your daily beauty regimen.

Here’s how.

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To hydrate hair and stimulate growth, apply 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to your hair and massage into strands and scalp. Leave the oil on for about 10-15 minutes, and then wash your hair afterwards.

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Another option is to mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 egg yolk and massage the mixture into your hair. Wash it out after about 10-15 minutes, and you’ll have smoother, shinier hair after just one treatment.

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FAC E S C R U B Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with one teaspoon of organic brown sugar (or just regular sugar will also work). Gently massage the scrub onto your face and also on your lips for a nice exfoliating treatment. If you prefer a gentler scrub, simply add more olive oil.

Repeat twice a week for maximum results.

D A I LY M O I S T U R I Z E R You can also directly apply olive oil on your skin as a facial moisturizer or body lotion, but we recommend mixing the oil with a little bit of water to give you a lighter, fresher feeling.

MAKEUP PRIMER Olive oil makes a great makeup primer. Simply pat a little olive oil on your face before applying foundation or mix one drop of oil into your foundation for a glowy finish.

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Incorporate a bit of sporty luxe into your spring stylings with netted mesh.

Designers continue their modern revamp on athletic textiles with strategically placed panels, contrasting open weaves, and asymmetrical draping to create flirtatious movement.

DKNY Mesh Dress, dkny.com.

Cooper St Some Nights Skirt, $149, ivvyonline.com.au.

Cultro Village Dress, $325, cultroclothing.com.

French Connection Nikki Perforated Pointed Toe Flats, $110, bloomingdales.com.

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Escada Nomi Blouse, $895 Escada boutiques.

TOSS OUT YOUR OLD WHITE BUTTON-DOWNS. THE 9-TO-5 OFFICE STAPLE HAS BEEN GIVEN NEW LIFE, STYLISHLY REIMAGINED WITH EDGIER AND TRENDIER DETAILS.

DKNY Silk Shirt Dress with Print, $495 dkny.com.

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Sarah Wayne Callies

From portraying strong female characters on “Colony” and “The Walking Dead” to her passion project, the animated feature “Elena’s Serenade,” Sarah Wayne Callies defies expectations.

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hen Sarah Wayne Callies is not filming, she is in her house in the woods with her husband and daughter, where she enjoys a noncity life chopping wood and cleaning chicken coops.

Despite more than a dozen years in Hollywood, Callies says she nonetheless feels like an outsider. “I’m still not comfortable being around so many hair and nail salons and people who are obsessed with all of these things — my friends are farmers, teachers, and horse trainers. I’m completely outside of it.”

only one way to be a wife and a mother. ‘Katie’s a wife and mother. You’re a wife and mother. Aren’t they just the same character?’ It reveals something interesting about women’s identity because that seems to be one of the first things people focus on, which makes a lot of sense — we see Katie care for her family — but we also see her articulate a whole range of personality, from her sexuality to her sense of fashion to her sense of political engagement to her ability to convincingly tell a lie. All of these different things are also who she is.”

“I get to play a woman who is actively engaged in what she really feels like is a solution.”

Yet drive along Sunset Boulevard this past December and you would have seen Callies’ image splashed across billboards (as Katie Bowman, along with actor Josh Holloway, who plays her husband, Will), promoting USA Network’s “Colony,” a sci-fi series about a family living in Los Angeles after being occupied by outside forces.

Callies is a woman who defies definition — she is still surprised that many of the questions she gets during interviews focus on her being a wife and mother. “With any character that you bring, you use your own mind and our own voice to articulate the character. Wife and mom experiences are useful, but there seems to be the assumption that there’s

Indeed, Callies’ character, Katie, often blurs lines as you watch her play the wife and mother card in unexpected ways, whether it’s to get more information about the enemy or to draw strength from these assumed roles to do unexpected and revolutionary things. And apparently Callies is not so different in that respect.

Once known to her friends as “Norma Rae,” Callies finds Katie’s story personally meaningful. “[Katie’s] doing what I think so many of us want to do, which is to take action. There’s a lot of really scary stuff going on in the world today, and I think a lot of us often look around and feel that our hands are tied. But I get to play a woman who is actively engaged in what she really feels like is a solution.”

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assumptions about women and upends them. Best known as Lori Grimes in AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Callies fondly remembers the first season and how, though the cast believed fully in the show, others weren’t so sure.

“Back then, Andy [Andrew Lincoln] and I would tour countries together doing press, and the reporters would almost make fun of us in interviews,” she says. “’What’s this zombie show? Why would I watch that?’”

In “The Walking Dead,” Lori is alone, forced to take care of herself and those around her under dire circumstances. But as Callies looks back on filming the show, it was quite the opposite for her, as the strength of the cast and crew proved to be her fuel for success.

“We’re always on location, and we’ve become family for each other,” she says. “In Season 1, almost everyone was in every scene, and we were on location in Atlanta.

We couldn’t go back to the trailer until the day was over because it was so far of a drive, so we got a lot of time to talk to each other. Frank Darabont [the creator of the show] is a genius for many reasons, but the casting was brilliant. Every actor who came on would just raise the bar. It’s a culture that started with the question of ‘What can I learn from these actors that I’m working with?’ I wanted to tell this story that was almost experimental. And when you set that tone, everything that follows becomes really exciting and fun.”

For Callies, the experimental trumps the mainstream (for the most part — she does love “Lethal Weapon 4”).

This is manifested by her next project, an animated feature that’s currently in production, “Elena’s Serenade.” Adapted from a children’s book by Campbell Geeslin of the same name and illustrated by Ana Juan, the story is about Elena, a little girl from Mexico who has dreams of being a glassblower.

Callies wants “Elena’s Serenade,” for which she wrote the screenplay, to continue the trend of empowering future generations of women. “I’m always digging

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around and finding little things that for whatever reason are external representations of what is already inside of me — things that are strange, weird, and new.

‘Elena’s Serenade’ felt so pandemic to all of that. This book felt like it filled a little niche in my creative world that I have been looking for for such a long time. When I first wanted to bring it to a wider audience, I wasn’t sure if it would work at all, but everyone I’ve given it to, it has been a revelation.”

And the community once again proved to be her fuel, first with much encouragement from friends and family, and then with Kickstarter supporters successfully funding the completion of the film. “There’s a nice personal component as well,” says Callies. “Really good friends who have been able to guide me technically along the way on how to get it made. I am even at the point in my career where a colleague offered to lend me a talking donkey when I was considering a live action version. A talking donkey!”

Callies’ international clout is also apparent, with “Elena’s Serenade” helmed by international talent — a director from France, musicians from Mexico, and animators from Canada, just to name a few. And though it’s an animated feature by category, Callies feels “Elena’s Serenade” will appeal to all audiences.

“When I was growing up, animation was only for children,” she says. “Since then, advances in technology make animation a truly worldwide art form. If you look at animation today, they’re essentially crossover films, for adults and for children alike.”

Meanwhile, it’s only full-steam ahead for Callies.

“Colony” has its season finale March 17 and has been renewed for a second season. She also stars in the new horror film, “The Other Side of the Door,” which released March 4. And be sure to catch Callies in a reprise of her role as Dr. Sara Tancredi in Fox’s reboot of “Prison Break,” currently in pre-production.

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MANE ATTRACTION If your hair is your crowning glory, the latest products in hair care will make you feel like royalty.

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SHAMPOO IS SO 2015 A moisturizing cleanser that removes dirt and build-up without stripping the hair and scalp — antd you don’t need conditioner after. Unwash Bio-Cleansing Conditioner, $36, unwash. com.

CONDITION ON THE GO Deep sea mineral Bali sea salt and coconut oil plump, smooth and shape. Just apply on damp or dry hair and go. Nexxus New York Salon Care Hydra-Light Leave In Conditioning Foam, $17.99, ulta.com.

ADD A FRAGRANCE FOR YOUR HAIR

Use this oil on your scalp before you shampoo to hydrate and soothe.

L’Occitane Aromachologie Soothing Scalp Oil, $26, loccitane.com.

SAY GOODBYE TO THE LOB Everyone from Miley Cyrus to Gwyneth Paltrow is using this to grow out short haircuts faster. Oh, and it works for those with actually thinning hair as well.

Viviscal Extra Strength, $49.99, viviscal.com.

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In addition to imparting a soft floral scent, this adds subtle shine and fights frizz. Fekkai Hair Rose Fraîche Hair Fragrance, $19.99, fekkai.com.

UPGRADE YOUR TOOLS

Warm steam rollers meet argan conditioning treatment for volume and hydration. Hot Tools Cool Tools Conditioning Steam Setter, $50, hottools.com.

An easier alternative to the flat iron that increases shine and seals the hair cuticle. Head Kandy Hair Straightening Ceramic Brush, $59.99, headkandybrush.com.

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This must-have is a serum (it’s got snail mucin!), hydrator, medium coverage foundation and sun protection, all in one. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+, $38, itcosmetics.com.

A little goes a long way with this mini tube. Dot on lips and cheeks for a matte powder finish on the go. Chosungah So Tiny Lip & Cheek, $14 each, sephora.com.

Sure, you can use it as a cleanser and to remove eye makeup, but leave it on for 5-10 minutes and you’ve got an exfoliating mask.

You can even use it to clean your makeup brushes. Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser, $32, indielee.com.

The ingenious cushion format of this liquid eyeliner is so cool, you may forget that the formula also contains a lash-boosting serum.

Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Cushion Eyeliner + Serum, $11.95, physiciansformula.com.

Can’t decide whether it’s a red or orange lip day? Do both: One side changes to give you a customized-for-you magenta, the other an orangey-red. Combine the two for a poppy red.

MoodMatcher Split Stick Lip Color, $6, moodmatcher.com.

If you can’t wait around 20 minutes for your mask to work, get your weekly vitamin C facial in just one with this unique water- activated treatment. Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial, $48, renskincare.com.

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Dreaming of owning a Louboutin or Louis Vuitton but low on funds? Online consignment and resale can turn your fashion dreams into reality, and they’re changing the way we shop, one sale at a time. STORY BY MIN A. LEE

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he retail world is constantly transforming as designers and brands navigate the economic roller coaster, boosting some to success while leaving others to reevaluate their strategies, a struggle Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors and GAP Inc.’s Piperlime division have all faced. But the latest challenge to both independent and established designers is adapting to a landscape that turns more digital by the day as consumers become more tech savvy. Just Frequent resale shopper Morgan Schadegg’s stash of Christian Louboutin shoes, type “Helmut Lang top” into any search engine, and most of which she purchased for under $150. a shopper can find a plethora of retailers and prices, allowing her to ultimately set her own price range for what she’s willing to spend. Indeed, looking for discounts and resale items is no longer just a necessity but as trendy as the latest Chloé bag. So it makes sense that online consignment websites and resale software have emerged as the cool new things.

HOW TO SHOP RESALE SUCCESSFULLY • Knowing the type of item, such as a leather jacket, or specific designers you’re looking for will allow you to take advantage of all the available filter tools and save you hours of endless searching.

• On community-based apps, get to know the sellers who love the same brands you do. Chances are you’ll always find great buys from them.

• Become a seller yourself. For those purchases you don’t quite love, you could potentially recoup what you spent.

With the buyer in mind, resale and consignment companies are creating interactive reselling platforms, allowing people to shop for luxury to mid-tier brands at budget-friendly prices from individual sellers. And it’s no passing fad: The resale industry is estimated to gross around $16 billion annually, according to the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops (NARTS).

Hop on Instagram, and you’ll find thousands of photos from excited shoppers sharing their highly discounted treasures. (Just look at these three hashtags: #thrifting, #thrift, and #fashionfinds — the sum of their posts combined soars over a million.)

“If you look at what’s happening in America today, there is an increased awareness of being able to recycle and restyle your wardrobe with secondhand fashion,” says Vijay Ramani, the founder of Totspot, a mobile application focused on the resale of children’s clothing. He attributes this uptick to a variety of reasons: “You can actually find great pieces of fashion, you can find some A model styles that are not in the stores, you can actually save money, and you can save a shows off carbon footprint.”

For Morgan Schadegg of fashion blog Between The Racks, being able to shop designer while on a budget is key. “It not only helps save money to buy secondhand, but having the option to easily sell clothing that you no longer wear is what keeps me in check,” she says. “Being able to shop secondhand online, I have definitely gotten more picky about the quality of clothing I buy, and let’s be honest, the brand, too. I mean, where else can you score Christian Louboutin shoes for $150?”

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some of resale seller and shopper Antolette Dalnay’s fabulous finds.

And while price is a driving force, for Antolette Dalnay of high-end discount site Haute-Shoppe.com, convenience is just as important. “My wardrobe choices have definitely changed because I’m able to browse to suit my needs,” she says. “I don’t have to drive to a mall and shop an infinite amount of stores to find what I’m looking for. I find that just by searching for a particular designer, hundreds of items pop up on whatever device I’m using.”

So is there a chance that mobile and web could replace brick-and-mortar? Perhaps not completely, but Ramani does see how digital platforms have cast a more positive light on resale. “The ease with which you can have conversations with sellers and upload quickly made it really easy for people to share their lives even more and share their interests,” he says. “You have a confluence of things: fashion, mobile apps in general, and increasing usage of photo sharing apps, such as Instagram, and interest sharing apps, such as Pinterest. All this happening over the last few years, people have become a lot more open to the idea of fashion from your phone, restyling and re-sharing your closet.”

It’s something the fashion industry itself is going to have to adjust to, as well, according to Manish Chandra, the founder of resale e-commerce and mobile platform Poshmark. “We believe the fashion industry can learn quite a bit from the closet-sharing movement in how they think about their products’ true lifespan,” he says, “as well as exactly what motivates consumers to engage with each other beyond just transactions.”

Ready to shop? Here, six websites and mobile apps that are changing how we buy fashion.

This community-oriented app allows sellers and buyers to communicate easily, so you can ask to see more pictures of listings, receive exact measurements and negotiate prices with a streamlined offer tool. Poshmark.com, iTunes, Google Play.

Shop the covetable closets of the featured women, from designers and fashion execs to actresses and producers. Chances are you’ll score some hard-to-find luxury items at amazing prices. Vaunte.com.

Thredup does the work for you — everything on this site has already gone through a thorough evaluation process.

And if you’re a seller, unlike other sites, pieces that are accepted under $60 are paid out immediately. Thredup. com.

The name says it all. Totspot is the place to find children’s clothing, from infant and up, allowing budget-minded parents to keep up with their kids’ growth spurts. Available on iTunes and Google Play.

With well-curated daily sales and clearance events at prices up to 60% off already reduced prices, TheRealReal has more promotions and promo codes than other sites, allowing buyers to really aim for their dream investment pieces. Therealreal.com.

This European site features a large selection of hard-to-find European brands, like AllSaints Spitalfields, Isabel Marant and Maje. While shipping to the U.S., after going through Vestiaire’s review process, is $40, it’s worth it if you are looking for something particular. Vestiairecollective.com.

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