FLASH Issue No.6 Fall / Winter 2015

FLASH editors-in-chief: kathleen-mae ramas emily tiberio

creative director: liz saco

fashion editors: ruby buddemeyer franchesca sampeur

beauty editors: rachel lung danica talon

culture editors: karen kapoor kate madigan

online editors: katie coombs gillian nelson

asst. to creative: kyoka millard

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content fashion 6

meagan ollari 8 appreciation vs appropriation 13 power of the infinity scarf 14 walking in a winter wonderland 16 athleisure wear 18 fashion + feminists 22 ones to watch 24 fashion timeline 30

beauty 32

beauty advice 34 crossing the line 35 inspiration remixed 36 setting new beauty standards 40 contouring 101 42 au naturel 45 you’re gonna have to cover that up 48

culture 48

kpop playlist 52 remix your playlist 53 get kooky for cookies 54 met gala 59 riding solo in nyc 62 one interesting conversation 65

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e d i t o r ’s letter It’s been such an honor and a pleasure working to put this magazine together and to make it what it is today. What with so many difficulties along the way, the team here at FLASH has worked tirelessly to try and continue bringing you the best in all things fashion, beauty, and of course, NYC culture. With a team that is passionate about creative freedom and expression, the semester has proved difficult - yet fruitful - with the results, and we’re ready to show our readers, who are just as passionate about all these things as we are, something that they can look forward to.

As we prepare to ring in the new year with some record high temperatures, we’re ready, nonetheless, to find ourselves in cozy nooks with friends to celebrate the holidays and share stories from the past four months. We will no doubt be telling our friends and family about our busy internships, our new favorite NYC moments, and all of the hard work put into this issue of FLASH. We are continually thankful that we are able to act as a resource for students to gain experience in writing, designing, photographing, modeling, and editing for a magazine. We pride ourselves on being a magazine where students can take steps to reach their goals, whether that goal is getting an awesome magazine internship or eating all of the best cookies in the city. And to top that all off, we are thankful that we are officially a club at Fordham University! We look forward to growing and expanding our horizons to work with even more students who love FLASH as much as we do.

Kathleen-Mae Ramas & Emily Tiberio Your Editors-in-Chief

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fashion

fash¡ion (noun): a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior. What is your definition of fashion? From the sleek, uptown sophisticate to the boundary pushing Brooklynite, fashion holds an array of labels and meanings. The beauty of fashion is that it rests in the eye of the beholder— there is no right or wrong.

This section offers an assortment of style profiles, some of the most alluring trends of the season, and compelling industry focused pieces. Whether you are seeking physical motivation with on-point fitness style, focusing on functionality and warmth through the season, or even engaging in conversation surrounding cultural diversity, our section shows the omnipotence of fashion.

meagan ollari

Meagan Ollari debuted her Spring/Summer 2016 collection ‘Bollywood Babydoll’ at AMCONYC Fashion Week this past fall.

We caught up with Meagan after the show to ask her about her personal journey as a designer.

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Well I guess we’ll start with something that’s not exactly on the list. Tell us about yourself, your story, everything.

I started designing when I was 7 years old. I would just draw little weird stick figures and my mom made me little business cards saying ‘Meagan’s Fashion’ and I started sewing when I was super young too. When I was little I always had my own sense of style. In school, I would always be the first one to wear a hairstyle, so I think I always had that trendsetting sort of aesthetic about me. That’s sort of me growing up. I mean, I played sports, I was athletic, which is hilarious, I played basketball and cheerleading and softball and soccer, so I did it all.

But even now, I think that plays a huge role in who I am as a designer because I understand athletic women and wanting to just run out in basketball shorts but yet come home and wear something that’s comfortable and still be sleek and sexy. I feel like I can relate to a lot of different women, I feel like I can relate to men, there’s different components where I feel like I’m very understanding and relatable to different peoples and markets and ages, so I think that’s really important as a designer to kind of understand not just your clients but everybody.

What is the Ollari brand, who wears it, and why is it so personal to you?

The woman who wears my clothes has a similar personality to me, very outgoing and empowering, kind of feminist, a strong, independent woman.

That has been instilled in me for a long time. My mom kind of embedded that in me raising me when I grew up, so to her, it was work hard, be independent, and do what you love. I remember when I was little I always wanted to be in beauty pageants, but my mom would always say,“Don’t you want to be known for what’s up here rather than what’s on the outside?” And it didn’t really click to me until probably a couple years ago. Even now I take that and I’m like “Oh my gosh, she’s so right.” In my work, even who I am as a woman is hugely in part to my mom. Fashion isn’t something that is accepted in every family or culture so I was very blessed to have a woman like that to support

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me. I kind of have my own stamp on women’s fashion and being bold and colorful and sassy, but yet classy and the Ollari woman is still sort of grounded and humbled, and chic, but she has her sass and frass to her, you know? I think I’ve been blessed with a very creative intuition. And that plays like a huge part, a huge role, in my line, and what I want to do for women and how I see them dressing, how I see fashion evolving.

How did you begin your career in fashion?

I went to school in California, where I studied fashion design and put all my passion and my hard work into it. When I was 20 or 21, I came home from school for the summer and I got an internship with a junior multi-line contemporary showroom called Steve Martino & Associates.

They had boutique lines and higher end, smaller, more contemporary brands that did boutique business. Then he had the other side which was mass market, so like the Delia’s and the Urban Outfitters, all the big retailers. Working in a showroom was probably the best thing I could have done because I learned all facets of the business from sales and merchandising, to having buyer relationships, to the upkeep of a showroom, I mean POs and trade shows and stuff like that, and also design. I got to see the sales reps in action and kind of be their right hand so that was a huge component in helping me with gaining all of the industry knowledge I could. I just worked so hard, I would change garbage cans, it was like “what do you need?” — in my interview I said I would scrub the floors. To this day I’m still really good friends with the girls they’re like my big sisters, they’re super sweet. I was really blessed with an amazing internship and they sort of guided me through the years. You can’t get enough industry knowledge and experience so I’m constantly working back to back doing what I love basically, every day, pushing my line which I started two years ago.

Tell us a little bit more background about what goes on behind the scenes

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at Ollari, and how it has grown since the beginning.

I was brought up learning with an Indian factory which is a lot of woven fabrication, which is what I do now. So I feel like that was the beginning of my love of embellishments, and embroideries, and novelty fabrics, and all the soft georgettes and chiffons. I definitely feel more comfortable and at home with wovens, and all the bold prints and embellishments. I think I always knew I wanted to have my own line, and I always knew it was going be my last name. It’s funny because, when I started, designing for the junior contemporary market - walking into the mall and seeing your designs hanging, it’s awesome, it’s great! You know, I cried like a million times. So that was really cool, but I always knew I wanted something more luxury, more established, something that had more value to it than just some sort of fast fashion disposable piece. I think just my love of the whole contemporary market, and being ahead of the game and more trend savvy, that too just kind of drove my brand and it was because I actually got to do what I wanted. I wasn’t taking directions from a buyer and saying this is what we need, we’re filling spaces, like we need a crop top with a lace back.

I’m like I’ve seen that like a million times, you know I’ll do it but we’ve seen it a million times.

To me, having control over my own brand and having control over every asset of the brand and the growth of it was really exciting for me.

I’ve been really blessed to have amazing and talented friends to help me out with photoshoots and makeup and hair, in my beginning stages. That’s sort of where I’m at now and this is my third fashion week so I plan on expanding, obviously.

Now I have my production for four of my bestselling pieces. I’m selling that on my website and getting into boutiques soon so that’s where I am now. It’s a lot.

When do you find the time to work on your own line?

It’s so hard. Honestly, it’s so hard, because I’m

tired, or I come home at 9:30 at night and I’m like ugh, I have to do this. But throughout the day I’ll just try and check my email or just try and get on something, sketch an idea out, constantly look for inspiration for new color palettes, new seasons.

I’m constantly booking trips. My travel definitely inspires me for all of my collections. My next trip is in March and I’m going to South Africa… I just planned that like last week. That’s going to be the inspiration behind my Spring/Summer ‘17 Collection, so you guys get a little sneak peak of that. With the colors and the culture, it should be amazing.

How do you think your designs have evolved since your first line under the Ollari brand?

My Dragonfly Oasis line was very sort of bohemian, mystical, feminine, airy, which I love and it was inspired by Twiggy and a mix of African influences for beadwork. I think that collection I started in January and debuted it in September so with that collection, I had a ton of time. And it was great to have that for the first collection because I really got to work with the factory and see their strengths and their weaknesses and then we got to see how we work. As far as my fall collection how that evolved, it’s definitely darker, has a more gypsy vibe to it, darker colors, kind of a more mysterious woman, but very strong.

With this collection, the evolution of Ollari was sort of focused on more wearable pieces I think.

With my first collection I really wanted to go above and beyond, which is something that’s really easy for me because my brain can go all the way up here with creativity and different silhouettes and being so trendy and so different and so forward. I also have my experience working in the junior market working with brands that, say ‘okay, our end goal is to be able to wear it.’ So I think with this latest collection it’s the most successful as far as merging the two where it’s wearable and they’re at a good length, but they’re flirty, sexy, and bohemian, with a kind of Bollywood touch, very babydoll and soft, feminine, and super wearable.

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Was there a certain moment where it felt like you had “made it” as a designer, or do you feel like you’re still getting there?

Well there are certain times where I think other people would look at me and be like, ‘oh my god you’re already there,’ like no, I’m not. I think just with me being super hard on myself and striving for the absolute best, I probably won’t be fully satisfied until I’m like 70 years old, honestly. So far I’m content, but I wouldn’t maybe say I’ve had that moment yet.

What is your favorite part about being in the industry?

The industry in general, it’s really fast-paced and I love that, I love the energy and the passion and all the creative minds coming together. The social aspect of it is great and I think it’s really a positive asset for a career and networking and that’s huge too. Another thing I love is just collaborating with new photographers, new stylists, hair and makeup, you know I think the one thing that I’ve learned is that you can’t do this on your own. I do a lot by myself but I have a team coming up with me that’s been really helpful and I’m learning that I can’t do it by myself. In the very beginning I could do everything but as the brand evolves it’s hard to do that. I’ve learned that it’s better and it’s okay, and you can’t be successful without people helping you. Just being in the industry and having other talented people that know your vision that you trust that, you’re like “okay you can handle that” and you know, have a little more ease. I can kinda sit back and just stick to what i’m good at, as opposed to wearing twenty million hats when I should only be wearing like, 19,000.

What do you think are the qualities that it takes to succeed in the fashion industry and do you think they are the same as or different from the qualities it takes to be a good designer?

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I think the fashion industry just in general to succeed it takes consistency, passion, and drive, and motivation. I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but I think the number one thing is passion.

I say this a lot and I don’t mean this in a bad way but, a lot of girls will just say I like fashion, I want to be in fashion because I like to shop, you know stuff like that. And a lot of people don’t succeed in the fashion industry because it’s not really what they love. It has to be something embedded in you, in who you are, and I think passion is the number one thing you need to succeed in the industry in general because it’s so competitive and so challenging that if you don’t have the passion you’ll just fall through the cracks, honestly.

I think you also need to really have a good handle on your customer and all the other things like fittings, sketching, and sewing. I think definitely school is 1000% unless you’re Oscar de la Renta’s niece and you don’t need anything. But I think it’s really important to just know your customer, know the market, and know the business. People think, ‘oh, designers don’t need to know any of those things,’ but to have a successful line, you need PR, you need marketing, you need sales, you need financials, you need a business mind­– ultimately, your goal is to sell and to be seen and worn in the industry. So I think having a good handle on who your customer is and being able to relate to them and their lifestyle and what they can afford or what they’re going to wear. I think you have to have a special vision as a designer, a vision unlike anyone else, and I think you have to have an aesthetic and stay true to it.

Photos courtesy of AMCONYC Fashion Week

appreciation vs appropriation kyoka millard

In the Spring/Summer 2013 Ready-to-Wear collections showcased during Fashion Month, editors noted ‘oriental-inspired clothing’ as a consistent, popular trend.

Giorgio Armani, Proenza Schouler, and Dries van Noten were some of the many brands that featured this trend on their runways, with their designs seen on countless celebrities and luxury department store racks. Thus, a larger string of designers began taking inspiration from Asian cultures during the years that followed, and the popular trend culminated at the 2015 Met Gala, based upon the theme, “China: Through the Looking Glass.”

This year, for the Spring/Summer 2016 Ready-to-Wear season, fashion insiders recognized the rage for next spring: tribal-inspired clothing. Its influence: Valentino’s runway show. Valentino was also the brand most criticized for its work, as the show featured an almost entirely white set of models adorned with cornrow braids as they walked to the “Out of Africa” theme song.

This begs the question; at what point in fashion does cultural appreciation blur into the lines of cultural appropriation? Indeed, taking inspiration from the artistry of other societies is nothing new and has played an important role in the conveyance of cultural knowledge and understanding. For example, Vincent van Gogh took note of the techniques of Japanese woodblock prints in the composition of many of his paintings, and even now one would be hard-pressed to find a majority that believes “The Sower” is full of racial aggressions. In the case of Valentino’s most recent collection, there is a strong chance that most people would find the meticulous beadings, that were created from lengthy research, to be beautiful pieces of artwork.

It is more likely that the issue of cultural appropriation lies less in the clothing and more in the ways of the industry. Valentino’s creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were inspired to create the collection due to the refugee crisis happening in Europe with migrant boats coming from places such as Mali and Gambia. They sought to create an appreciation of “cross-cultural expression,” according to Piccioli, “and tolerance.” Thus, their hearts were certainly in the right place. But, when you look at the statistics of Valentino’s show, as reported by Fashionista, you see that 10 out of the 91 looks shown were worn by black models, with less

than 10 black models actually being cast since many of the models walked twice. Furthermore, the collection used the “tribal” label as synonymous with “African” which perpetuated the stereotype of a completely primitive continent.

This, combined with the lack of diversity in the models, illustrates that the Valentino brand failed to include people of the culture the brand had attempted to represent through its garments.

The same can be applied for the Asian-inspired trends of 2013. ThinkProgress reported for that season that nearly 80 percent of the models hired to walk the runway were white, with only 8.1 percent being Asian. This spring, it was reported by The Fashion Spot that after examining 577 women’s fashion campaigns from 2015, only 5.7 percent of them used Asian models while 5.1 percent of the ads fea-

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tured Black models. The overall observation of the fashion industry is this: though designers are quick to absorb the artistic aspects of a different culture, they very rarely act on the idea of supporting individuals who actually come from the culture they are inspired by. And, the fact of the matter is, you cannot truly respect a culture through any artistic representation if you are not willing to respect its people as well. Though the designs of Valentino and Armani may be beautiful, they ultimately fail to include members of each culture in the creation process, creating an image of ignorance that takes much more than fine silk and intricate beading to erase.

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the power of the infinity scarf

samantha wei

Every year as Summer comes to an end, we’re reminded of the inevitable cold that will soon hit the East Coast. Its chilly return leaves many of us scrambling for the perfect accessory to keep us warm; whether that be a knitted hat, a cute pair of gloves, or a cozy scarf. While some trends come, some accessories are classics-- like the infinity scarf. Sold at almost every store in New York City, it’s hard to miss them when you’re browsing the winter accessory displays. With so many amazing things to say about them, here are four reasons why the infinity scarf is the perfect accessory.

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There’s no need to learn fancy ways to tie your scarf a & struggle trying to get it right. All you have to do is loop it once or twice & throw it over your head.

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Most knitted ones are extremely warm. It’s the power of a scarf that’s been looped twice! Double the loop, double the warmth. The winter won’t be able to stop you as you brave the concrete jungle.

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You’ve got something that instantly improves your outfit’s vibe. It’s a great way to tie together what you’re already rocking.

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They come in a wide variety of designs. You can find knitted infinity scarfs or ones made out of fabric. If you want one that you can also wear in the Spring, stick to fabric. Fabric infinity scarves are not as warm as the knitted ones, so you won’t be sweating when you pair it with a cute Spring dress come March or April. Made in almost any color and pattern imaginable, you’ll be able to find one that suits your personal style!

So pop on one of these bad boys and brace yourselves because winter is coming! With this awesome accessory, you’ll be able to take your style to infinity and beyond!

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walking in a winter wonderland

nick chow

The last leaf of autumn has fallen and temperatures outside are dropping fast. We have officially entered winter, my friends. Does this mean we have to sacrifice style for warmth? Heck no!

There’s a common misconception about winter fashion. Many people think that you can’t look good in bulky sweaters and coats. I’m here to reassure you that Jack Frost can’t stop us from being stylish in the snow.

Need a New Sweater? Ask Your Dad. The ‘70s called. They want you to have their sweaters. And I’m not talking about those ironic ugly sweaters either. If you want to make a bold statement this winter, you best believe that this season’s retro inspired sweaters are for you. From simple thick stripes to bold bright patterns, these graphics will help add the spark you need to stay hot until spring.

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Get Wrapped First, let’s talk about scarves. Scarves are wonderful accessories, but nothing makes less sense than thin or loose scarves that still leave the neck exposed. That’s why you should be thankful that long blanket scarves are trending. Not only do they look great, but they actually keepyour neck warm!

Just make sure they aren’t as big and thick as an actual blanket. We want to stay warm, guys, not suffocate ourselves. If you want to be a little more adventurous (and a little more dapper) go get yourself a turtleneck. Yes, I’m serious. Turtlenecks are making an outstanding comeback. Long thought to only be worn by Carl Sagan, you can look less like a science professor and more like James Bond (both men are still equally cool, though). Pair one with a tweed suit jacket or with your winter coat. Either way, you’ll be crushing it in no time.

Winter Armor A coat is essential for the winter, no doubt about it. Remember, the name of the game is Stay Warm. Lucky for us, there are a few options to choose from, and all of them are as fashionable as they are functional.

Do yourself a favor and get yourself a nice thick double-breasted topcoat. This item alone will bump your wardrobe up a notch. You’ll start feeling more powerful the minute you button it up. Similarly, you can invest in a shearling coat. It’ll give you the warm fuzzy feeling that comes with looking like a tough guy on a mission.

If you want something more heavy duty though, look no further than the parka.

This is the perfect coat to own if you want maximum suaveness and protection. The magical thing about owning a parka is that it can be thrown over anything. Want to go out wearing a suit? Throw a parka over it! Sophistication has never felt so cozy before.

Color Is The New Black We all know that black is normally the go­to color for a man’s winter wardrobe (“And if you don’t know, now you know”), but never be afraid of a little color. If you’re already getting sick of the snow and longing for the return of spring foliage, splash a little green onto your outfit. Or how about a camel colored trench coat?

It’ll keep you warm and looking clean.

And yes, “camel” is technically just another name for “khaki,” but think of it as khaki’s winter alter ego. Cool, right?

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athleisure wear anna palmer

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Hallelujah, for it’s fall once again, the season of coziness. As the temperature steadily declines, we begin to pack back on the layers of clothing that we shed off for the summer. The fall wardrobe is almost synonymous with “comfortability”— oversized sweaters, leggings, high socks, boots, fuzzy jackets, and flannels all allow us to hibernate beneath layers of clothing. This fall, however, seems to be taking comfortability one step further.

Activewear is gaining traction in today’s fashion world. Designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, whose NYFW 2015 runway show was set on a football field, introduced a new era of sporty style. While the average person may not be wearing football cleat style lace-up heels out everyday, there are plenty of ways to incorporate a sporty edge into your everyday wardrobe. Celebrities like Carrie Underwood and Kate Hudson are bringing aesthetic to traditional gym clothes. Their lines, CALIA and Fabletics respectively, allow for fashion lovers to bring sophisticated style into the gym through fashionable and chic prints, interesting cuts, and unique silhouettes to traditional

gym and yoga gear. Even more so than fashionable workout wear, this season’s “athleisure” style is about bringing workout clothes out of the gym and onto the streets.

Especially popular this season is the jogger style pant that everyone seems to be sporting. Versatile enough to be worn with everything from a cute sweater, flannel, or even a bejeweled top, the jogger pant can replace the typical legging in your everyday wardrobe. Stores including Levi’s, Aerie, Victoria’s Secret PINK, and Forever 21 are jumping in on the jogger trend. The ease of the jogger pant coincides perfectly with a fall wardrobe and can be substituted into any outfit for a sporty vibe.

While the jogger pant is one trend that has gained popularity in the past few months, the presence of athleisure pieces has been growing in everyday fashion. Sneaker wedges have become a staple in fashion athletic wear, as well as yoga leggings, or a tech friendly quarter zip from Lululemon. American Apparel has been promoting ballet and dancewear as everyday style for years. Athleisure pieces are interchangeable and designed to conform with

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other styles providing versatility, and more importantly, warmth, which is especially appealing as we enter into the colder months.

Despite these other brands, it seems that Adidas is really taking over the athleisure game. Trendy stores like Urban Outfitters feature Adidas’s classic flower logo and brand name as staples of their fall lookbooks.

An oversized white Adidas shirt paired with a cool windbreaker, black beanie, leggings, and stylish sneakers is a classic fall outfit for this season. Clearly, the athleisure trend isn’t just for the traditional sporty girl, and can be incorporated into virtually any style. Even throwing on a black leather jacket over your athleisure wear can take the outfit out of the gym and turn it into a trendy shot of street style. Pairing a chunky necklace with your gym sweater and colorful sneakers is an equally easy and chic way to embrace the activewear trend this season.

While athletic wear is no new thing— brands like Nike, Adidas, Converse, American Apparel, and Lululemon have been capitalizing on the sporty-chic style for years— their pieces are becoming more integrated into everyday fashion. These clothes are no longer reserved for yoga classes and gym sessions. The ease and versatility of workout gear is tempting to throw on for errands, class, meetings, and even work.

Combining your own wardrobe with a cool athleisure wear piece is easy, and is a great way to switch up your classic fall style. The sleekness of workout clothing provides for a refreshing everyday style that may even convince you to get to the gym today.

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fashion + feminists

pictured: Anna Barbano is a junior at FCLC majoring in psychology. She’s a passionate advocate of gender equality and reproductive justice and the promotion of safe spaces for and proper care for survivors of sexual assault.

She may one day be a mental health psychologist for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Some of her favorite contemporary feminists are Roxane Gay, Lila Abu-Lughod, Amy Poehler, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Aziz Ansari. She cautions against these sneaky contemporary misogynists: Drake (seriously, get over the problematic “good girl” trope!), Mike Rowe, and Steve Harvey. She hopes to continue growing as a feminist and ally to other groups experiencing oppression and marginalization. She invites learning curves and rising above.

caroline cocossa

Feminism is a seemingly clear concept in the 20-teens. Queen Bey is almost universally recognized as one of the most talented artists and powerful icons of our time, bar none. Nicki Minaj has been celebrated as one of the strongest rappers in the game and makes no qualms about calling out sexism within the industry. Actresses like Uzo Aduba are speaking out against everyday microaggressions. They have also declared themselves Feminists, with a capital “F.” Powerful women (aka Feminist Icons) are everywhere you look lately, and the rise of feminist discourse in the mainstream represents a huge step forward. We rightly praise stars for passing on the feminist torch to their fans through ideas like “Girl Power” and “Girls supporting Girls.” As these messages gain a larger presence in pop culture, we are able to ground those ideas and talk about them outside of academic settings. The release of Beyonce’s concert apparel with “FEMINIST” emblazoned across the front in her elegantly bold font appears perfectly timed - because it is. And as women in public roles emerge as Feminists, the good word is further spread in the form of merchandise. From a marketing standpoint, it’s adapt or get left behind.

This trend of “girl power” themed apparel has been almost impossible to miss. Featuring quips like “Feminist as Fuck” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-Damental Human Rights,” these fashionable declarations haven’t been restricted to artists’ merch. Shirts and sweatshirts have appeared in many online stores. The store, “Feminist Apparel,” emerged as a stand-alone business catering to that need by providing “the trendy, socially aware t-shirts we’ve been waiting for!” as the blog “feminspire” writes. As the phrases make evident, these tee’s take no prisoners and leave no room for doubt about the wearer’s views.

As a small business, “Feminist Apparel” caters to women who know their politics and want to share their views with the world.

I jumped for joy when I first noticed the surge of these “Feminist” products. Finally, a means of expressing my views! I could make the personal, my personal, political! I love the snarky, unapologetic tone. In a social landscape that expects

women to take up less space and constantly apologize, the clothes represent a wearable challenge to those expectations. They are a war cry, of sorts.

It seems like these are the products we’ve been wanting and waiting so long for.

In a recent talk given at the New School, acclaimed author, feminist, and social activist known most popularly by her pen name “bell hooks,” tore into the girl-power brand of feminism we have seen in the twenty-teens. She lamented over the fact that many pop-feminists today don’t truly represent the complex politics of feminism, politics that made feminism a dirty word in the past. Hook’s words hit home, because it made me realize that feminism has, in some instances, become more about the brand, rather than the message. (For instance, certain performers who tokenize women as performance props in the name of their “girl squad.”

But that’s another article completely). While popularity is a blessing that opens up opportunities to talk about feminist issues, the monetization of the movement also opens up the possibility of its depoliticization. We are living through a very interesting time in fashion and feminism. If the fashion industry is taking cues from society, then perhaps we are, in fact, an informed public. But, we must remember how capitalism has the capacity to depoliticize movements. While I bet Che Guevara would be proud of students seeking higher education, I’m not so sure he would love that his image is most well known today as trendy dorm decor.

This is not a death sentence to feminism in the mainstream or feminist-themed clothing, but a request. We embody identity through self-presentation and I fully believe that it is possible to weaponize that presentation. Clothing can serve to adhere with and honor our values. But as consumers, it is necessary to discern where these messages are coming from and ask about our own intentions.

Badass clothing does not inherently make a person the political; the way we wear it does. As the saying goes, if you’re gonna talk the talk, you best be prepared to walk the walk.

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ones to watch

Elisabeth O’Neill

Katy Wong, Nicole Rajic, and Oliya Clarkson are making their marks on the world with their creative talents and unique styles. Nicole is an Olympic figure skater who spends her time competing all over the world while rocking crystal adorned skating dresses. Oliya, a student with both smarts and a killer fashion sense, dreams of changing the way we experience nightlife by combining her passions of art and science. Katy is a world-class harpist who expresses her love for fashion into her performance gowns. With so much in store for these girls, we think they are definitely ones to watch.

1. katy wong At only 18, Katy Wong is a world-class musician.

Music, Katy says, has always been a part of her life. She first started playing the piano at the age of 4 and then transitioned to the harp at age 12.

Katy has come a long way, starting her career on a cardboard harp and diligently practicing in after school programs. Today, Katy attends The

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Julliard School for harp performance.

If Katy isn’t creating harp renditions of popular songs (her latest one includes “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen) or playing at gigs during the week, you can see her performing on some of most prestigious stages in the world. Her most recent accomplishments range from performing at the World

Harp Conference in Sydney, Australia to playing alongside Katy Perry in a show during this year’s New York Fashion Week. In addition to music, Katy’s other passion is fashion. The industry first caught her eye in high school, when she started to see fashion as a form of self-expression. Katy says bloggers like Jessica Stein (from Tuula Vintage) are her biggest fashion inspiration. Her go-to wardrobe pieces include brown, lace-up Steve Madden boots, Free People Trapeze Dress, and rose gold jewelry.

Katy uses her harp performances as an outlet to combine these two passions, either rocking elegant gowns or chic maxi dresses. She says, “One thing I always try to do is add-to or match my gown/outfit with the theme of the event. For instance, I played a wedding proposal in August on the NYC High Line in a white boho dress, because it was the perfect look for a summer romance!” Katy also gave us a piece of advice when it comes to motivation. She

says, “The fact that the impossible can become possible inspires and motivates me every day to push my limits. This past month, I performed at Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala, after [a long day of]…breaking down into tears, spraying my hair into a bun midday, missing lunch, and carrying a full length gown to Carnegie. After such a stressful day and the evening gig, a picture of me performing happened to land in Vogue!” Katy emphasizes that you never know what’s going to happen, even when things don’t seem to be going your way.

In the future, Katy sees herself performing and teaching classical harp with a pop twist. Additionally, Katy hopes to take her love of music into the business world. She dreams of starting her own PR agency to help musicians fuel their talent into the industry.

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age of three. She now represents Slovakia in international figure skating competitions each year. How does one accomplish all of this while still being a full-time student? Nicole explains, “My training routine and schedule is quite interesting, considering I have to combine it with being a full time student at Fordham. I usually start the day off by going to class, then from class I go to New Jersey for a few hours which I spend training, and then I head back to class. Afterwards, I go to the gym to do an hour of off-ice strengthening and conditioning, and then I go home and do schoolwork.

Twice a week I also skate before class.” In result of her hard work and dedication, Nicole made her biggest dream a reality, catching the attention of the entire world as a contestant in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

2. nicole rajic

Nicole Rajic is a 20-year-old Fordham University student in the Gabelli School of Business studying Global Finance and Business Economics.

Nicole is also making leaps and bounds across the figuring skating world, as a world renowned figure skater. Not your average college student needs to worry about whether they’re going to skate a perfect program or not. But for Nicole, this just comes with the territory. Nicole Rajičová (as she is known in the skating world) has been skating since the

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If it weren’t for the striking jumps and spins, the fashion of figuring skating alone would catch a viewer’s eye.

Throughout history, figure skating has been well associated with fashion for its elegant pairings of apparel and performance. Nicole explains that it is impossible to choose her favorite skating outfit, explaining “A lot of thought goes into the creation of each and every one of my dresses, so I end up loving all of them”. When

Courtesy of Jan Sukup Nicole isn’t wearing a dress adorned with hundreds of crystals, she is usually rocking Lululemon or Nike during practice. Leggings, athletic tops, and pull over sweaters are her go-to when she is skating. When it comes to every day clothing, Nicole’s go-to stores include Bloomingdale’s, Urban Outfitters, and Aritizia.

An outfit you might see Nicole rocking is jeans,

a sweater, and a cute jacket to top off the look.

Comfortable yet chic!

What is next for Nicole? Nicole plans on continuing her Olympic Career by competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Following graduation, Nicole hopes to take her passion for math and business to an international level and work in global business.

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3. oliya clarkson Oliya Clarkson is 18 years old and currently a junior at New York University, studying neural science. If you she’s not setting her own fashion trends, she’s probably modeling for Wilhelmina, working in NYC’s nightlife, or studying in the library.

Her inspiration in life is said to be the unknown. No matter the occasion, Oliya is always presenting herself in chic street wear with twists of European simplicity and a hint of classic, downtown NYC style. When asked what her go to outfit is Oliya says it all depends on the season. When its warm weather, Oliya gravitates towards oversized t-shirts and jersey on top and either heels or high tops on the bottom. Her go-to accessories are statement necklaces and chokers.

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When cold weather rolls around, Oliya says she lives in her navy blue parka, black leather pants, a warm sweater, boots, and a good baseball cap. Oliya explains that her mother is a huge influence for her interest in fashion.

She describes her mother’s closet as a playground of clothing, ranging from avant-garde designer pieces to basic, everyday t-shirts. In addition to being a fashion connoisseur, Oliya has a passion for art, lights, music, and science. In the future, Oliya plans to create art environments or multisensory events. She explains: “I will manipulate the way we perceive information from light waves to sound waves, curating life changing experiences. These events can range from concerts to art installations, to social gatherings, to company fundraisers, to festivals and so onthe options are limitless.” Additionally, Oliya hopes to enter the fields of art, medicine, and science.

Ideally, she would like to “start a charity celebrating the world of art while benefiting needed international aid and help fund necessary medical and scientific groundbreaking research.”

For now, Oliya plans to graduate college and experience the world. No matter where she lands her ship, we know she will be leaving her mark in more ways than one.

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fashion : 2015 kyoka millard & ruby buddemeyer This year alone, the fashion industry saw seven major fashion houses change creative directors, two magazines find new editor-in-chiefs (EICs), and the expansion of the Vogue empire into the e-commerce world. To help our Flashionistas keep up with all the new changes taking place in the fashion world, we’ve created a timeline highlighting the major fashion events of 2015.

jan JANUARY 21:

Alessandro Rich is named Creative Director of Gucci, after Frida Giannini’s departure.

jul JULY 31:

Alexander Wang leaves Balenciaga.

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feb FEBRUARY 13:

Peter Copping debuts his first Fall Collection for Oscar de la Renta, following de la Renta’s death in October 2014.

sep SEPTEMBER 25:

Ralph Lauren resigns as CEO of his company, but states he will remain active as its designer.

FEBRUARY 28:

Peter Dundas announces his departure from Emilio Pucci and is appointed Creative Director of Roberto Cavalli.

oct OCTOBER 22:

Raf Simons leaves Christian Dior, citing personal reasons.

5 in review

apr APRIL 27:

Style.com becomes Condé Nast’s new global e-commerce site, as Vogue Runway.

OCTOBER 28:

Albar Elbaz is forced out of Lanvin after 14 years as its Creative Director.

jun APRIL 29:

JUNE 30:

Eva Chen departs as EIC of Lucky, later becoming Head of Fashion Partnerships for Instagram.

Donna Karan steps down af Chief Designer of Donna Karan International.

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NOVEMBER 11:

Linda Wells departs as EIC of Allure and is replaced by Michelle Lee.

DECEMBER 8:

Jonathan Saunders – who has designed for Kate Middleton & Michelle Obama – shutters his label for personal reasons.

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beauty

It’s a new time. We push the boundaries with makeup to be different, we have tattoos and piercings to express ourselves. Being told to look a certain way just because it’s popular is not beautiful. Beauty is showing the world what you have to offer. It’s a new era: a time to be unique, a time to be bold, a time to be you.

y t u a be ice adv samantha wei grad year: 2019 “The best thing to do when you’re feeling insecure about how you look is to stick your head up, tell yourself you’re beautiful, and remind yourself that there’s someone else out there who has the same insecurities as you.”

danica talon grad year: 2016 “Any occasion calls for a dark lip.”

anna palmer grad year: 2017 “Positive energy radiates beauty.

Keeping a positive attitude and confidence, whether you’re trying a new look or bracing the day with no make-up, will attract others with a similar outlook.”

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The beauty writers of FLASH share their best advice to help become an even more beautiful you

rachel lung grad year: 2017 “Always have your eyebrows on fleek.”

frances sosa grad year: 2016 “A Youtube tutorial recently led me to try Nivea Men’s After Shave as a primer, and it works better than most expensive ones! The second ingredient is glycerin, which is known for having great sticking properties. It is only 7 bucks for 3 ounces. It even works as a great makeup remover.”

jayanna roberts grad year: 2019 “Remember to put a moisturizer and primer on your face before foundation for the smoothest application!”

crossing the line danica talon

connect the dots

ombré waterline

a little twist

floating eyeliner

For an intricate yet simple eye look, extend your eyeliner above your crease & add dots.

Line your eyes as usual but instead of connecting the bottom liner to your inner corner, let the line taper out for a little bit of a twist.

Let the bottom lid stand out by applying chromatic colors all along the waterline.

For a unique look straight of the Marchesa runway, create a stark line using any eyeliner color just in your crease.

Illustrations by Liz Saco

Eyeliner isn’t just to line the eyes anymore.

For years, models have been sporting distinguishably unique graphic eye makeup on the runway. The looks debuted in renowned fashion shows can now be part of your style as well. Changing your eyeliner is one of the easiest ways to update your makeup. Don’t be afraid to try something new! Be bold! Try out these looks!

fine lines

To create a more edgy look, add two thin straight parallel lines underneath a heavy winged liner.

feline flick

Extend your eyeliner into the inner corner of your eye to create a sexy, cat-like look.

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inspiration

REMIXED frances sosa

Inspiration can be found in the most unique places – even your iPod! For both looks: Start out with a fully-primed face and complete your normal foundation routine. Because both these looks are bold, it would be best to lean towards heavier coverage.

FALL OUT BOY: AMERICAN BEAUTY / AMERICAN PSYCHO You will need: eyelid primer, olive green eyeshadow, dark green eyeshadow, black liquid eyeliner, black eyeliner pencil, clear lip gloss, bronzer STEP 1: Prime the eyelid. Place olive green eyeshadow on your lid close to the lash line. Begin to blend upwards to smoke out the eyeshadow. By the end of blending, the color should be all over the lid, with the most pigment in the center.

STEP 2: Place a dark green eyeshadow in the crease and blend to remove any harsh lines.

STEP 3: Create a cat eye using the black liquid liner. Extend it out to where you are comfortable.

STEP 4: Line and fill in the lips with the black pencil eyeliner (Make sure to sanitize the pencil with alcohol once you are done!).

Place clear gloss over your now black lips.

STEP 5: Bronze the t-zone and cheek bones of the face. Black lips make your face look pale in comparison, so you want to add warmth back.

ZEDD: TRUE COLORS You will need: eyelid primer, black & white liquid or gel eyeliner, nude, bright pink, yellow, green, blue, purple eyeshadows, pink blush, bright pink lipstick.

STEP 1: Prime the eyelid & place a wash of nude eyeshadow all over your lid. The nude should not be more than one shade lighter than your skin tone.

STEP 2: Begin to create a cat eye with the black liquid/gel eyeliner. Extend it farther than what you would do normally.

STEP 3: Place white eyeliner right above the black eyeliner. Make it the same length and shape as the black eyeliner. There should be no skin showing between the two sets of liner.

STEP 4: Line your under-eye starting with the bright pink shadow in the inner corner. After laying down a bit of that color, switch to the bright yellow and continue the line, making sure to blend the two colors. Repeat the same steps with the green, blue and purple.

STEP 5: Place the pink blush on your cheeks and apply your bright pink lipstick.

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w e n g settin standards y t u a e b “Beauty comes in many different shapes and sizes” is a phrase we are often told as we grow up.

However, the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries do not stay true to this phrase as countless advertising campaigns and magazines are often filled with retouched photos. With modern technology, it has become easier for fashion and entertainment companies to alter their photos in order to create the image of the “perfect” body.

Through the use of these tools, celebrities are made to look flawless with no stretch marks, slimmer waistlines, and airbrushed skin.

While this is the common trend among the fashion and entertainment industries, there is one major company that is taking a stand against retouched photos. Aerie, the sister store to popular retailer American Eagle, launched their “#AerieREAL” campaign back in the Spring of 2014. Their most recent ad campaign features actress Emma Roberts in the brand’s lingerie. In this campaign, Roberts appears in photos that have not been retouched— her curves and so-called “flaws” have not been airbrushed to the glossy media definition of perfection. As the company’s first #AerieREAL celebrity, Emma Roberts’s inclusion in these advertisements shows that even celebrities have “imperfections.”

With their campaign, Aerie has taken a stand against the flawless, retouched photos often seen in the media today.

Their message is meant to convey the idea that unedited images are even more beautiful than

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the ones that display unrealistic body standards.

It proves to us that even celebrities are imperfect and that to aspire to the perfection that we see on billboards and in magazines is silly, because our flaws are real, acceptable, and beautiful.

Although Aerie is the first major retailer to discontinue the altering of their models, there are a few other companies that have also criticized the practice of retouching photos. ModCloth, an online retailer that specializes in vintage-inspired and independently made clothing, created the “Heroes Pledge For Advertisers” back in 2014. By signing this pledge, ModCloth agreed to stop editing their photos in post-production. Lush Cosmetics, a skincare and makeup retailer, also recently released an unedited advertisement in 2015 featuring four women of varying shapes and sizes.

Aerie, ModCloth, and Lush Cosmetics’ campaigns are a step in the right direction to changing the public’s standard of beauty. When one company makes a difference, it allows other companies to take a stand as well. We’re all human beings, which means we all have cellulite, stretch marks, freckles, and other things commonly viewed as “imperfections.” These markings that make us unique are not imperfections and it is time to stop thinking that they are. Retouched photos that we see in most advertising campaigns and magazines portray unrealistic standards of what the “perfect” body should look like. It is time to start embracing ourselves for who we are, with our so called imperfections, flaws, and all!

society tells us this is okay:

let’s make a change.

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Scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, we often come across pictures of celebrities or models with chiseled cheekbones and a gorgeous glow. It may seem hard to believe, but we don’t need to hire a makeup artist or go to a fancy photoshoot to achieve a flawless look. Contouring, a technique that involves using makeup to create definition, is quickly becoming a part of many people’s daily beauty routines.

We can easily go online and look up what contouring and highlighting is and how to do it. However, learning various terms, figuring out which products are best for your complexion, and practicing the technique can be a lot to handle, so we broke down everything there is to learn about this hot makeup trend.

What is Contouring?

Contouring is used to give shape to your face and enhance your features. Applying contour “pushes back” your facial features, which gives the illusion that they are smaller or sharper. Cheeks, jawline,

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forehead, neck, and edges of the nose are areas where most people contour their faces. This can vary depending on what facial features you would like to enhance.

Highlighting, which goes hand-in-hand with contouring, “pulls forward” your facial features by adding light to areas you would like to enhance or emphasize. Cheekbones, center of forehead, above and below brow arches, bridge of nose, Cupid’s bow, and chin are areas where most people highlight their faces.

How is Contouring Different than Bronzing?

Many people use contouring and bronzing as interchangeable terms. Contouring creates definition in your facial features, while bronzing is meant to bring more color into your complexion. Bronzer can either be matte or shimmery and are usually warm-toned.

Warm undertones in bronzers add warmth and glow

I applied dark concealer to facial features that I wanted to be rescinded, such as my cheeks, jawline, sides of my nose, and forehead. Since I have a more circular face, I focused on and applied the most product to the cheeks and forehead to make them appear smaller and sharper than they actually are. To highlight, a lighter concealer was applied to the under eye area, center of the forehead, Cupid’s bow, and chin. Additionally, I highlighted underneath my cheeks to sharpen and emphasize my contour.

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into your complexion. Similar to contour, bronzer can be applied in the same facial areas. Instead of using a contouring brush, a medium-sized blush or tapered brush are recommended for light application to achieve a natural, sun-kissed glow.

What is Baking?

Along with contouring and highlighting, you may have also heard of the term ‘baking.’ Popularized in the drag community, baking is a contouring and highlighting technique meant to make creases, pores, and fine lines disappear. Mario Dedivanovic, Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist, explains that baking is not ideal for everyday use, since it is more time consuming and leaves you with a more dramatic finish than regular contouring and highlighting. Baking refers to applying concealer and translucent powder to the facial features that you would highlight and allowing your makeup to sit on your face for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. By allowing your makeup to sit on or “bake” your face, your body heat will make translucent powder set your foundation and concealer. Once you dust off the excess powder from your face, you are left with a prominent contour and a creaseless finish!

What Products Should I Use To Contour?

Several factors like skin tone and skin type come into play when picking the right contouring and highlighting products. In order to mimic the effects of shading, contouring products are usually cool toned brown or taupe colors. Contouring products come in powder or cream form.

Although there are no strict rules in makeup, most beauty YouTubers, such as Jaclyn Hill, swear by a matte contour. Most powder contour products have matte finishes, however, cream based products, leave a more dewy finish. These can easily be made matte with a translucent or contour powder. Generally, powder products work best for those with oily skin and cream products are recommended for those with dry skin.

Highlighting products come in powder or liquid forms that usually come in white, pink, yellow, and peach colors. A pearly white or pink color will work well with those with fair to light skin tones, while a warmer yellow or peach color will

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complement those with tan and darker skin tones best. Instead of highlighting specific facial features, you can also mix your foundation with a little bit of liquid highlighter for an all over dewy glow. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit ($40, Sephora) has become a cult favorite in the past year since it has been released because of its variations of formulations and shades. This kit comes in both powder and cream form, and has three different shades for each formulation. It is suitable for a wide range of skin types and colors. Each powder and cream kit comes with three highlighting shades and three dark brown contouring shades.

What Tools Should I Use To Contour?

It’s best to have a few brushes & tools handy when contouring to enable the best product application and blending. The E.l.f. Studio Contouring Brush ($6, Target), with its flat top design, is perfect for applying contour to hollow out your cheekbones and slim down your forehead and jawline. A smaller fluffy brush, such as the MAC Cosmetics Brush #217, is ideal for applying contour on the sides of your nose. The Beauty Blender ($19.95, Sephora) can be used for blending any cream or liquid makeup on its rounded side. A fan brush, such as the Smashbox Fan Brush #22 ($18, Smashbox.com), is ideal for highlighting because of its thin, lightweight design. When using powders, remember to tap the off the excess product to ensure that you’re applying just the right amount to your face. No matter where you’re applying, blending is the key to success!

au naturel jayanna roberts For the last few years, I have stopped using chemical products on my skin. Once I actually read the labels on my skin care products, I questioned what I was putting on my face. Unsure of and unable to pronounce practically any of the ingredients, I decided to research healthy skin care options. My skin care routine changed forever when I discovered easy-to-make recipes recipes with ingredients I could find at my local store.

This simple recipe that uses natural ingredients such as lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and sugar, provides a number of skin care benefits.

Lemon juice is a natural exfoliant that is filled with natural antibacterial properties to help cure acne and diminish dark spots. Honey and olive oil are also filled with natural antibacterial properties and antioxidants. These natural ingredients will leave your skin glowing because they are moisturizing and will not clog your pores. This recipe takes five minutes to make and is free of chemicals and full of nutrients to keep your skin glowing! I recommend trying this scrub out and to notice the difference in your complexion when you stop using skin care products loaded with harsh chemicals.

Natural Lemon Honey Face Scrub

½ Lemon Local Honey Olive Oil Brown Sugar White Sugar

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Directions: 1

Get a container to make your scrub in. You can use a mini mason jar because glass will keep these ingredients fresh and clean from chemicals, such as BPA, that can be found in most plastic containers.

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Squeeze lemon juice into your container. Since only half of a lemon is needed for this scrub, lemon juice from the other half can also be used to brighten your nails.

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Pour approximately a spoonful of honey into the container, along with the lemon juice. Pour approximately a spoonful of olive oil, as well. Pour equal amounts of brown and white sugar in the liquid mix until the consistency is thick like paste.

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Mix all the ingredients and your scrub is ready to use! This recipe includes all edible ingredients and is tasty, so you can also use it as a lip scrub!

After using this scrub, apply a moisturizer with natural oils to prevent your skin from becoming dry. Coconut oil is my favorite moisturizer and I have been using it since I first switched to using natural skin care ingredients. This past summer, I also discovered the benefits of using sweet almond oil. Sweet almond oil is proven to treat acne because it contains certain fatty acids that break down sebum, an oil that can clog pores. Additionally, sweet almond oil lightens dark under eye circles and its emollient properties can soothe chapped skin or lips. Tea tree or melaleuca oil is another natural ingredient with antibacterial properties. Instead of using chemical spot treatments, tea tree oil can be used to get of acne. Tea tree oil can be used to get rid of acne; sometimes they even disappear overnight. It disinfects pores, unblocks sebaceous glands, and dries out pimples. If you are worried that applying tea tree oil directly to your face will be too harsh or drying for your skin, it can be diluted with organic honey.

Healthy skin can be hard to maintain in college, especially when schoolwork starts to pile up. Adjusting to college life usually adds stress which can cause unwanted acne. The frequent late night studying for a test or finishing an essay at two in the morning can damage the quality of your skin. Sleep-deprivation causes an increase of cortisol, a stress hormone, which leads to inflammation of the skin that reduces the natural glow in your face. It can be hard to take care of your skin in school, but remember to treat yo’self and try out this face scrub and natural ingredient alternatives for a better, healthier beauty regimen!

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you’re gonna have to cover that up

My whole life, my mom told me to never get tattoos: “You don’t need that on your body.”

“They only get worse as you get older.” “They end up looking awful.” “Employers won’t like you if you’re covered in tattoos.”

As a fifteen year-old in high school, I promised my parents that I would never get a tattoo if they allowed me to select a few ear piercings and a belly button piercing. My parents agreed as long as the piercings weren’t distracting. Fast forward four years and thirteen piercings later, I found myself in a tattoo shop with a small, simple design in mind.

When I got my first tattoo, I hid it from my parents.

It was only when I made the wrong move while wearing my swishy tank top that the small tattoo on the left side of my ribs was exposed. My mom

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caught her first glimpse of the permanent ink on my body and she scolded me with a disappointing tone—“You better not get any more.” Tattoos and piercings, which were once seen as rebellious statements, are now more likely to be considered forms of personal expression. Because of this stigma against these bodily adornments, having tattoos and piercings was once seen as a taboo in the working world—there was no way you would be hired or taken seriously in the workplace if you were covered in them. In general, cultural views of tattoos and piercings have changed notably over the past few years— are we now also seeing a similar trend of acceptance in the workplace? This seems to be a difficult question to gauge. After talking to a few people who have had different experiences with employers regarding their tattoos and piercings, the consensus seems to be mixed. Vanessa Tatulli, a junior at Fordham College Rose Hill, has been interning at NBC Studios for the past

year. She has most recently been working at Dateline as a production intern. Her most noticeable tattoo, outlines of three birds flying, is often exposed on her left wrist:“I always make sure my tattoo is out at interviews,” she shares. “I want to make sure they notice it and know I have tattoos. I wouldn’t want to work at a place where they made me cover it up…” She noted, “All of the producers at NBC have full sleeves.” Working behind-thescenes where you may not necessarily be working directly with clients and customers in a traditional “professional” setting, such as an office, may allow for looser restrictions on tattoos and piercings.

This specific case at NBC may not ring true for all production interns, but perhaps it is the company and the position that dictate the rules in the workplace regarding visible tattoos and unconventional piercings. This experience is not necessarily the same in other career fields. With more rigid rules regarding dress code, the corporate world does not seem to be budging on the old school ideas of tattoos & piercings not having a place in the office.

Erica Mendoza, a senior at Fordham College Rose Hill, recalls her interview with a human resources director at Vera Wang:

cover up any of my thirteen piercings or three tattoos. Any people that I have met at my job are surprised when they discover that I have multiple tattoos and piercings and state they have never even noticed them before.

Even though tattoos and piercings are commonplace in western culture these days, they are still not universally acceptable in the working world. If one wishes to work in the corporate world, or a field where tattoos and piercings are generally deemed “unprofessional,” then then those are certain sacrifices that may have to be made. Dress codes have to be complied with in any place of work. Tattoos can be covered and piercings can be removed. Maybe we just have to pick and choose our battles in this case.

However, the fact that tattoos and piercings are acceptable in even some working environments proves that times are slowly but surely changing. Perhaps, by the time our generation has taken over, tattoos and piercings may finally be universally accepted. Perhaps we will not have to change the way we express ourselves to be accepted and respected in the workplace.

In the second round interview, the HR Director [who was conducting the interview] asked me if I had any questions. I jokingly asked about if the rumor that all employees had to wear all black was true, and she replied ‘Yes’ with a smile. But suddenly, she went into a sort of lecture explaining what the dress code was, which eventually got around to the topic of my hair and my piercings… she told me that, if I were to work there, I would have to dye my hair back to it’s natural color [because Vera Wang “is not an ‘alternative’ fashion establishment] and that I would have to remove my piercings every time I would come in because they weren’t ‘professional.’

Are tattoos and piercings really “unprofessional”?

How is having a piercing in your cartilage different than having a piercing in your ear lobe? How is a small tattoo that much different than a birthmark? These questions pose a valid opposition to the corporate world’s shunning of tattoos and piercings. As someone with body modifications, I have never personally experienced anyone questioning my professional ability nor asking me to

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culture

Hey, you! Yes, you in the blue sweater! What have you been doing this season in NYC? Maybe it is time to catch up on the cultural events around NYC. Start with turning the page to read up on what you missed at this year’s Met gala, “China: Through the Looking Glass.” Once you’re done reading, you might have a craving for something sweet! Venture out with our exclusive NYC cookie guide and enjoy the top ten best cookie spots around Manhattan. In the market to discover some new music and artist recommendations? Well, we have arranged a brand new playlist consisting of the ever-inspiring genre of K-Pop. Groove on and enjoy the rest of this issue’s Arts and Culture section!

curated by paige bryan

l y a l p p o p ! t !k ylis p o a l p ! p t !k ylis a p l bad // infinite o p shadow // beast k-p s ! i view // shinee l y a fantastic baby // big bang l if you do // got7 p

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go crazy // 2pm danger // bts face // nuest mamacita // super junior eoeo // uniq might just die // history good boy // gd x taeyang gotta talk to you // seungri ah yeah // exid red light // f(x) catch me if you can // girls generation

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No matter what is on your daily playlist, limerick-y lyrics and catchy cantos can help get you through morning commutes, diffuse awkward moments at parties, get you ready for a night out, or a comfortable night in. Nevertheless, it is possible to over play your favorite songs. So are you always tired of having to listen to the same playlists and saved artists on your Spotify or iTunes? Fret not, here are a few tips to help diversify your musical affinities.

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While surfing Spotify on your computer and cruising your favorite Artist’s page, click on the “Related Artists.” Duh!

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This one is a no-brainer but often overlooked: Use the weekly discovery playlist Spotify has curated especially for you. Crazy algorithm technologies detect your preferred genres of music and compile a playlist of related beats and songs from a variety of artists. Yee-haw!

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If applicable, listen to your favorite artist’s playlists to hear what they listen to… It’s like having a personal shopper for music. Gasp!

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Sometimes you have to switch over to Pandora and listen to your stations.

The stress of choosing the perfect song can be too much. Phew!

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While on Pandora, keep an ear out for beguiling bangs. Then switch over to your Spotify premium (it’s totally worth the investment) and explore your newly discovered artist’s albums, singles, click on their “Related Artists” tab, listen to their playlists… MUWAHAHA!

happy tunes are here again!

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get kooky for cookies emily bruno

C is for cookies, that’s good enough for... pretty much everyone! Cookie Monster and all you honorary cookie monsters out there can find cookie heaven with the ultimate list of the best cookies in NYC!

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15 W 56th Street After tasting these cookies, you will be saying this name a lot (and please don’t screw it up or your mom will wash your mouth out with soap). The range of cookies goes from the confetti cookie to the popular “compost cookie” that includes many yummy ingredients such as pretzels, potato chips and coffee! Even Karlie Kloss has her own line of cookies here, so you know they must be pretty super.

magnolia bakery

1240 Ave of the Americas, 49th Street As two wise men once stated, “Let’s hit up Magnolia.” Those two men may have been the comedians Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell, but they are two angels with a message, “Go to Magnolia.” Yes, it is a touristy spot, but the cookies are solid. I would suggest purchasing an assortment of Magnolia cookies, going home, turning on Netflix, and eating straight from the box like it was your own “Lazy Sunday.” If you only want one sample, the classic chocolate chip is a favorite.

insomnia cookies

237 E 53rd Street Just like the name suggests, these cookies will have you up all night just thinking about their gooey goodness. The chocolate-chip is a classic, but the sugar and the double chocolate chip are all-stars as well.

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bouchon bakery

Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor Bouchon is not just a bakery; it is also a brunch, lunch and dinner spot. It is impossible not to order their delicious entrées, like their quiche and butternut squash soup. Yet, they do have a solid bakery with delicious cookies. Try a little TLC (Oatmeal Pecan Cookie) if you feel like chasing waterfalls (I had to). Even tap out on a TKO (Thomas Keller Oreo). Either way, “satisfaction guaranteed” without the long commute back to Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus.

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schmackarys

362 West 45th Street Schmackarys is dedicated to making people happy since all they do is create cookies. Look out for their online calendar, as they invent different cookies every day and for every season.

The Funfetti and Sch’mores cookies are for sure notable, but you cannot go wrong in your choice here. You can even send cookies to your favorite Broadway stars. So please contact me when Bradley Cooper comes back to Broadway.

levain bakery

167 West 74th St These cookies have “the look”! Levain’s cookies are homemade and so delicious there is often a line out the door! These round morsels of perfection satisfy your palate just like your grandmother’s secret recipe. The dark-chocolate peanutbutter chip and the chocolate-chip walnut are to die for. The website even has a webcam so you can see a live stream of customers enjoying their purchases on any given day. So when you go, make sure you show your pearly whites; and try not to get any crumbs on yourself because it will be on the Internet for the entire world to see.

milk and cookies

19 Commerce St. Grab a glass and a plate and head on down to Greenwich Village for some good ol’ fashioned milk and cookies. Indulge with your favorites ranging from the classics to Snickerdoodles to the Bacon Smack. The quality is sublime. The store bakes their cookies every day so you are lured straight into the bakery by their irresistible, mouthwatering aroma. They even deliver for those days where you do not feel like dunking Oreos in 2% in your kitchen.

birdbath bakery

160 Prince Street A branch of The City Bakery, Birdbath Bakery offers a melted chocolate chip cookie but mostly other assorted bakery goodies. However, these treats are so good that they earned a place on the list. This cookie is guaranteed

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cookie road

94 Franklin Street, Brooklyn From a vegan cookie to a cookie that is literally called “Everything,” this cute and colorful bakery will have you smiling from ear to ear. The Peanut Butter Cup cookie is perfect for any Reese’s fan in your life. The Ginger Spice will make any season feel like Christmas. The bakers even decorate cookies for special occasions. Their designs include intricate flowers, to snowmen that help elicit winter cheerfulness. Yet, they are not hiding behind their artistry. Cookie Road has such a great atmosphere you will be going back for the experience and, of course, for the delicious cookies.

city cakes

251 W 18th St While scrolling through my Insta feed, I stumbled across a picture of a half pound chocolate chip cookie! It took me about .03 seconds to double tap the picture and just a little longer to physically get to the bakery. The Red Velvet and the Triple Chocolate Spice might add to your cookie pouch, but it is totally worth it. I would suggest the 6 pack of assorted cookies so you can enjoy all the tasty flavors. Those cookies can also serve as a 3 pound weight as you walk home. Thus, providing you with a small workout opportunity, leading to you not feeling as guilty when you devour every last scrumptious bite.

eat your heart out!

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the met gala : diversity within the gown paige bryan The Met Gala is considered the premier red carpet event for the arts in fashion. Occurring in the spring around mid-May, the Met Gala could even be likened to the more opulent and antiquated, Debutante Balls. Guests including international celebrities and high profile diplomats, glide up the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Red Carpet for one stunning night.

The media coverage is immense, including the paparazzi, the news reporters, and the everyday city slickers fortunate enough to stand on the carpet. The Met Gala is a step above the Oscars, Golden Globes, the Cannes Film Festival, as well as any other high profile awards ceremony.

It could simply be the location, the venue being the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York City is the beating heart of the fashion and art worlds.

‘china : through the looking glass,’ centered on refocusing the perceptions on chinese fashion and history throughout the decades.

This international tradition, where an invitation is the most coveted “social-in” throughout the world, began in 1971 with the theme Fashion Plate. For an individual not on the list of honor a single ticket to the Gala is upwards of $25,000. Since 1995, Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, coordinates each year’s gala. The elite board of directors, headed by Wintour and flanked by honorary co-chairs, decides upon the theme. The gala relates to a specially curated exhibit showcased inside the museum. Without fail, each year at the Met Gala one honored guest is bestowed the coveted award of ‘best dressed.’ Such recognition in the fashion world promotes one to the status of near-royalty and requires a distinct combination of avant-garde edge and sophistication. On the other hand, it does not take much to look like a costumed TV character, the fear of many.

The creative fashion license that is allotted to the attendees, the guest list consisting of only 600-700 specially invited guests, is the true appeal of the Met Gala. It is more than haute couture, it is the simple liberty to decide and, to a certain extent, design a dress that could encompass a theme so broad, but so pliable. The moment Anna Wintour announces the theme for the upcoming Met Gala the frenzy begins.

There is constant research and questions on what

boundaries can and cannot be crossed. This May, the theme was “China: Through The Looking Glass”, an exhibit curated by Andrew Bolton. Rihanna and Beijing designer Guo Pei, who had two stunning pieces on display, exhibit this clearly and thoroughly. The 27 year-old pop singer reportedly searched “Chinese couture” and came across the stunning canary yellow dress designed by Guo Pei in 2010. Rihanna was one of few attendees to wear a Chinese designer and thoroughly encompass this year’s theme.

“China: Through The Looking Glass,” centered on refocusing the perceptions on Chinese fashion and history throughout the decades. Each gallery held a history behind the dress of that period, galleries 980, 981, and 132 presented the clothing and cultural progression from the Qing Dynasty, Republic of China, and the People’s Republic of China. Galleries 206 through 218 presented the collective fantasy of China. Gallery 218 emphasized the importance of the color red, symbolizing good fortune and happiness, with Valentino contributing ensembles from its 2013 Manifesto collection. The exhibit, as a whole, was incredibly mesmerizing as Guo Pei’s designs stole the show once again. “Magnificent Gold,” taking 50,000 hours to handcraft, stole the show by being the only solitary piece on display in all its golden radiance.

“Blue and Porcelain” invoked a culture connection, the dress taking 10,000 hours to handcraft, expressing the designers’ views of China and the Chinese people. Both dresses held a jaw dropping and other worldly level of beauty and elegance that was simply unimaginable.

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Illustration by Renata Francesco

This year’s theme was not an abstract concept like 2014’s Charles James: Beyond Fashion, it was a culture on display, showcasing the progression of a region of the world. Each gallery held reinterpreted and recreated dresses of prominent Chinese signifiers, such as calligraphy, the literary genre of wuxia, and silk. It’s not surprising that a gala held on American soil would be filled with the who’s who of celebrities, especially with New York City being one of the ultimate international centers of social visibility. However, as many bloggers have noted, the guest list was unsurprisingly limited in diversity. Notwithstanding, of course there was a taint of diversity, but for a showcase dubbed “China: Through the Looking Glass,” is it not important to have a substantial number of Chinese celebrities in attendance? This year, of the total number of guest in attendance, only around 20 were of Chinese nationality.

The lack of attention placed on high profile Chinese celebrities during this “showcase and readdressing of the West’s depictions of the East and China,” presents a problem. Too often, Americans hold their view as the first and foremost in the world as a reason to use other cultures as props. Cultural appropriation is almost a hallmark of American society, taking the traditional chinese qipao and traditional dresses from other countries and using them as costumes for “themed” parties. It goes beyond the simple concept of “taking,” but also having a blindness on how to properly incorporate and respect other cultures, especially when it comes to choosing a theme for one of the most high profile events in the fashion world.

In Elle magazine, of the 97 photographs featured for the Met Gala on their website only 3 were of Chinese celebrities. Vogue magazine fares only slightly better with 7 of the 61 photographs including Chinese attendees as a part of their “Best Dressed” online spread. The lack of media coverage of Chinese celebrities point to the air of superiority that the US exudes. Perhaps the lack of attention towards the Chinese celebrities and diplomats attending an exhibition focused on their country and culture reflects upon some the attitude or even the ignorance of the directors. There should have been more focus and media attention on the Chinese celebrities, especially because of the theme. These representatives were the social markers of China’s pop culture and evolving political culture. Fan

BingBing is ranked fourth on Forbes list of highest paid actresses in world, but is practically unheard of to many US moviegoers. Liu Wen is the first model of East Asian descent to walk in a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and the first Asian model to become a spokeswoman for Estée Lauder. These actresses and models hold positions in their culture that can and should be able to cross over into ours. This night represents the mixing of international icons and dignitaries, American and Chinese alike. The Met Gala allows for the creation of new partnerships, friendships, and business ventures, and arguable gives way to a new era of globalization due to simple face to face interaction, like actresses Anne Hathaway and Ni Ni’s photo together shows.

The most pertinent question is, “do Americans care about foreign celebrities attending high profile events?” The answer the media has chosen is “no.”

After wading through a sea of websites such as International Business Times and Harper’s Bazaar it became quite clear it would take more than a Google search to find a full guest list. Each popular media page either mentioned three Chinese actresses in attendance or none at all. It took obscure blog pages and Chinese websites to find a list of Chinese attendees that extended past actresses Gong Li, Zhu Zhu, Zhang Ziyi, and model Liu Wen. There is significant work to be done in regards to the opening up of US viewpoints and appreciation of pop culture originating from beyond New York City and even Los Angeles. There are a plethora of movies, music, art, and fashion trends that lie beyond the US sphere of what is acceptable. It is all too often ignored or forgotten because of the overwhelming noise of US media. Media coverage may not need to be refocused heavily on the celebrity gossip of Sweden or France, but when foreign celebrities attend high profile events in the United States they should receive just as much of a feature as any other American celebrity. Many of the Chinese actresses who were overlooked brought a higher level of sophistication, class, and authenticity to an event that could otherwise be confused for a fancy costume party. I’d like to see Fan Bing Bing on the cover of Vogue and displayed as the center of a few dozen editorial spreads across American media, to let everyone in the U.S. see her presence and see her dazzling yellow and emerald green sequin dress.

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riding solo in nyc emily bruno

From Taylor Swift’s glamorous group of gal pals to Kylie Jenner’s snapchats of her with her clique, people love to have friends with them 24/7. Everyone wants to be able to Instagram and snapchat those “on point squad goals” for the world to see.

We all want to feel like the coolest person in the room surrounded by stylish people. We all want to be that person that everyone wants to be seen with. This desire is natural. Ever notice how girls always go to the bathroom together? Whether you are conscious of it or not, there is safety in numbers and people feel more secure walking down the street if they have a group of people walking around them. However, without anyone to walk alongside us, we sometimes tend to move faster with our heads focused downwards as if we were ashamed of our loneliness. In a place like New York City with so much hustle and bustle, it seems like people are always doing something and surrounded by others. It is no wonder why people feel so lonely when they do not have anyone to accompany them throughout their busy day. Conversely, one of the most overlooked strengths in NYC is the important ability to be comfortable while being completely by oneself. Maybe, “being alone is the new black.”

It is important to acknowledge that the psychology of “squad” is all fair and good. These legitimate feelings of longing for social interaction are normal of human experience. But, the more I walk down the streets, the more I see people walking in complete confidence by themselves. I think the new trend should be walking down 5th Avenue… unaccompanied. It seems as if the whole notion of Swift’s clique struttin’ down the street in the “Bad Blood” music video is a little too much for New York City. People have places to be and there is already little sidewalk space with tourists suddenly stopping to take a picture of, yet again, another tall building. Walking down the streets of

New York by yourself alludes to the fact that you have priorities. It screams, “I am comfortable with being by myself and I am going to own it.”

However, it is not easy for everyone to embrace his or her inner “lone wolf.” In reality, some people are more fearful and shy. Nonetheless, here are a few tips you can use to perfect the “Confident Solo New Yorker” image:

the earbuds While everyone listens to their jams while they are commuting, chat with a friend or coworker and mention how great your day is going! While weaving through the sidewalk traffic people will overhear and think, “Wow, this must be a V.I.P.” Plus you build in that precious time to catch up with family and friends.

the outfit Don that picture-perfect outfit! You will feel self-assured if you know you look good. A chic ensemble will make you feel even more like a star.

People’s heads will turn and they’ll wonder if you accidentally wandered off of a movie set. However, it is not just the material things that will make you seem more confident.

the strut The “Confident Solo New Yorker” image manifests in the way you walk. Carrying yourself with more poise can actually help improve your internal confidence. If you keep “faking it,” you will definitely “make it.”

the look Your gracefulness and facial expressions work together. Remember that the typical New Yorker “Do Not Mess With Me” face is not always your only choice. Cracking a smile at a friendly tourist or

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politely saying no to the man jostling his mix-tape in your face goes a long way. Besides looking “the part,” here are a few things you can do while riding solo in the big apple:

1. the solo lunch date All of these tips come into play when you find yourself alone in a café for lunch. Try not to be on your phone too much, read a magazine instead!

Eat your food as you would any other time. Also, go ahead and order dessert (or two) if you want.

No one is judging.

2. retail therapy for one Whether it is window shopping or actually buying that sweater you have been eyeing up, the key to shopping by yourself is confidence. Don’t try to hide behind the racks of dresses! While browsing the store, walk through the entire store with your head held high. Go straight to the register and ask the cashier how their day is going. Sometimes being friendly can get you a discount. Score.

Now having read these points on “ Riding solo in NYC,” when everyone is busy and you are craving that salad go ahead and walk out to the bodega instead of seamlessing it. Have a big history test and want to go to that cool café to study? Get out there! Do not let your plans depend on someone else. Perhaps the collective mental well-being of New Yorkers will improve after learning to be by themselves. As long as you are safe, it is absolutely normal to be alone. The best part in New York City is that everyone is so busy, no one cares what you do. No one will stop his or her day to judge your friendless state. You do you, boo. Walk down the streets like Beyoncé in her “Crazy in Love” video and own it.

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one interesting conversation karen kapoor As I stood on a street in the East Village, many people refused to give me a moment of their time.

But one man encompassed all I had been trying to explain about the different types of people living in the city, and the quotidian contradictions they entertain. This is the story of that one encounter. I met a man on the street. He seemed to be doing what so many people do on the streets of New York – staring into the distance watching the city change instantaneously; he watched it flutter before I walked up to him.

“Hello,” I said. “Do you have a minute to talk to me?” He looked at his watch, searching of a way to say no I was sure, and said “I have a doctor’s appointment just down that block in seven minutes.

I’m sorry, but I just don’t have quite enough time.”

This refusal to spend a few moments speaking with a stranger was much more polite than the few I’d already received today; it was a refusal nonetheless, I thought as I began to walk away.

He stopped me, however; it was a silent pull that brought me back to face him. He asked what I wanted to know with a warm smile not often seen on the streets of the East Village. Typically, when you see a smile like that on the streets, the New Yorker in you generally tries to avoid the imminent interaction by diverting your gaze, or swerving out of their path. However, this was a different situation. I began a conversation, asking him what he thought of the city. He asked what I meant. I explained how I found the ever-changing city fascinating; I explained that him and I both walk up and down the same streets as everyone else but we cannot recognize a single person we pass. “In fact,” I told him,“we probably won’t see each other ever again.”

His expression changed: he was sad. I felt like I had suddenly hit him with a boulder of truth. As he returned to his warm smile, I realized he was now interested in hearing what I had to say. He checked

his watch once again and said, “Now that I’ve wasted more time, I really can’t stop to speak with you.” This contradiction made me laugh, though I assured him it was alright and thanked him for the time he did grant me; time with a stranger on the street is not a commodity of abundance in New York City. He asked for my name, and gave me his.

His name was Todd and he had the gentle handshake that all of the other New York passersby would never experience. No longer having qualms about revealing the details of his day to a complete stranger, he nonchalantly explained that his wife had recently passed away. “I’ve got to go see a doctor for my head actually, something funny is going on up there.”

As he made his way past me, he said the most wonderful thing. “I’m leaving now. But I hope that one day, I meet you back at this very corner and then we’ll know.” “Know what?” I asked. “Know that we were that one-in-a-million. Know that we were meant to be of course! New York is a crazy place!

And when that happens, if it happens, I’ll give you the biggest hug of your life!” Then he was gone,

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lost in the crowd of people who surrounded each other, but never let themselves be surrounded.

Todd didn’t have enough time to speak with me, as every other New Yorker who’d become accustomed to not having enough time for anything. Yet it was one of the best conversations I’d had all day.

It is the most exhilarating experience to live in the steel jungle called New York City. The one place where everything you hear about it is so true and so far from the truth at the same time, New York City hosts every thinkable contradiction. There are all sorts of people: white, black, and every other color, rich and poor, young and old, the list goes on. There are all sorts of jobs, restaurants, stores, conversations, ideas, and situations; there are all sorts of moments—every kind of moment.

What is special about the city is its unique inheritance of Murphy’s Law with a positive twist; everything that can go on (rather than can go wrong), irrespective, all at the same time, just does in New York City. This is well displayed by the five boroughs of New York and their subsequent neighborhoods. These streets defy all expectations

and refuse to fit any mold one tries to impose upon it, yet manage to build their appeal on that very trait. New York is a pompous city built for everyone and everything that strives to make it here. Every place, minute, person, sight, smell and sound is different in New York and they all coexist. The city boasts this coexistence, always making the impossible possible. Simultaneously, New York fuels its own irony; it makes living in an uncomfortably grimy place impossible, yet the most desirable way to live and something to strive for. Life in New York for every New Yorker is an accomplishment they accept despite the poor, inhuman parts of their daily routines. At the end of the day, it’s New York City; there is no other place like it and it just does not get any better than that.

E H T AILY D RI NDO T N I G LOOK T OF A E AR TH YING A T S RM A W

camel overcoat: zara sweater: all saints button-down: j.crew biker jeans: zara

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black overcoat: zara, turtleneck: bcbg max azria

leather jacket: thrifted purple top: free people checked skirt: banana republic location: gasoline alley coffee

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right: white dress from f21, knit sweater and heeled boots from paris. location: ground support cafe

on right: plaid coat: h&m blush sweater: h&m stilettos: forever 21 on left: cape: nasty gal grey dress: forever 21 white sneakers: nike location: happy bones

left: black lace-up boots: madewell middle: jeans: hollister brown boots: frye location: gasoline alley coffee

on left: cropped turtleneck: escada jean jacket: topshop leather skirt: adeam on right: sunglasses: quay australia

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peacoat: zara, grey sweater: h&m, flannel: asos, jeans: hollister, boots: frye

white dress: f21 knit sweater: shop in paris location: ground support

credits photographers: maryanna antoldi caroline coccossa kyra conroy joanna dibiase tori li brianna rivera sabrina polkowski emily tiberio

models:

marien alejandro anthony ali kelly armetta anna barbano alexa elmy sami jumper rachel lung jessica nosal leela mitra jayanna roberts emily rubino dorien russell eavan schmitt andrea stanovic sri stewart danica talon

illustrators:

renata francesco liz saco

hair & makeup:

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joanna dibiase rachel lung jayanna roberts frances sosa danica talon

location: maman

special thanks to: gasoline alley coffee ground support cafe happy bones maman