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from head to toe, we’ve got your spring & summer style must-haves COVERED
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from the editor...
There’s just something about
this spring business that makes even the most tightly wound & mature of us feel like frisky little school kids playing hop scotch in a pair of pink jelly shoes. We all have different traditions for ushering in the season of sunshine-- some hit up the PrettyBeauty Nail Salon for some mani-pedi action, some go a little blonder, others break out all the flashy sunglasses that collected dust all winter long as we trudged to class under a perpetually gray sky. One thing’s for certain with a capital C; as soon as that first warm day rolls around we are all itching to fill our closets with a spanking new spring wardrobe. Times are tough, the economy sucks, blah blah blah. With less money floating around there’s less to dispose on fancy threads and pointy toed shoes. Therefore, we’ve stocked this issue with ways to completely update your closet without dropping a dime. You’ll find inspiration not only from musical decades of the past, but trends of the here & now. Plus we’re bringing you brilliant little-known tricks for saving when shopping online. Who could pass that up? Celebrate the end of a particularly long & dreary winter with all things bright and citrusy-- from your jeans to your jewelry and all that good stuff in between. Oh, and invest in a pair of pink jellies for me. Just because you’ve grown up, doesn’t mean your silly inner summerling has to. :) And now for the mushy part. Little Red Book’s Spring 2009 issue brings with it more than just the change of a season, but the end of an editorial era. Managing Editor Nicole Dushman and Executive Assistant Editor Sara Idacavage will be bidding us farewell in May as they GRADUATE COLLEGE and uninhibitedly fling themselves into the real world. If the two of you didn’t exist, neither would Little Red Book, and for that I owe you nothing short of my LIFE. I’ve yet to figure out how this thing’s going to run without you two; you’re my right & left hand. Nothin’ but LOVE & LUCK to you ladies. Congrats!
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about the
cover girl If you don’t already know this hot fashionista on the cover, you definitely should! This Fashion Merchandising senior from Washington D.C. is Jackie Little. When she is not doing her VP duties with The Student Merchandising Association or helping make our Little Red Book so fabulous, she is on the go. You may catch her traveling the world, riding her chic bike to class, or having a fabulous breakfast at Mama’s Boy. This green-eyed blondie enjoys watching some guilty pleasure reality TV, snuggling up with a Thomas Friedman book and a good glass of wine, and making great food like her pear and brie croissant obsession. Jackie is going places-- watch out world!
sneaky signature makeup moves from the Lrb staff
jackie’s hair & makeup were perfectly styled by LRB’s own Jessica Price. Her fabulous dress is by Betsy Johnson & can be found at Flirt.
black cat liner on top, heavy “ Liquid mascara, and a bold colored eyeliner on the inner corners of my eyes sandra sou, staff writer ”
put on some nude lipstick, pinch my “ Icheeks, fix my hair and I’m done! ” josie skinner, photographer
stretch my eye with my fingers, and flick my liquid “ Iliner to the outer corners of my eye, smoothing out the line as I sweep it across towards the inside of my lid. ” brittany robertson, graphics for smoky eyes, I use a dark brown or black
“on the lid, brownish copper above that and use an angle brush to line my eyes with then a light taupe color near the brow. “ Ipurple, green, or blue eyeshadow. It’s caroline blackwood, PR ” softer than black liner and just as sexy! ” kelundra smith, PR probably not so sneaky or signature... but to make eyelashes appear more “ It’s clean crisp & longer (minus the clumpiness/tarantula look), I first apply clear
mascara to straigthen out the lashes more precisely. Then I apply regular mascara for the bold, full, & beautiful lash appearance. marlyncia pierce, staff writer/graphics
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Whenever my feet are cold, and that is often, I always wear my ballerina style slippers from My College Footwear. These are much lighter, stylish, and comfortable than the average clunky slipper. Because these slippers have the Georgia G, I can wear them while lounging around or when I have friends over to watch away games. They even have no-slip rubber soles so they can be worn outside while going to my friendʼs house or on the back deck reading a great book. You can get your affordable pair at www.mycollegefootwear.com. -Nicole Dushman, Managing Editor
books that help us get dressed in the morning
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I have a chronic problem of buying random pieces that I think will be easily incorporated into my wardrobe, only to discover that my closet is a cornucopia of styles, a hodgepodge of haphazardly selected items, none of which really amount to anything. Oh, but I wanted that signature style. I wanted people to be able to identify my style as something unique… or maybe just as something, anything. But no matter how many magazines I read or other people’s outfits I tried to recreate, I always seemed to fall short of developing any real “look”. And then I found the “Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style: Creating Iconic Looks and Making Them Your Own”, written by Kim France and Andrea Linett. This book is amazing! It outlines ten iconic styles, giving you examples of key pieces you need to create the style, outfit inspirations, and advice from women who embody the fashion, all of which can be modified to your personality. If you’ve ever wanted to look as bohochic as Sienna Miller, as classic as Jennifer Aniston, or perhaps a combination of the two, and have been unsure of exactly how to get the look, this book is for you! Get yours today at your local bookstore, $30. -Kate Parham, Senior Copy Editor
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styling Katie Deray Lauren Rausch Caroline Blackwood Megha Agrawal Meg Goggans Megha Agrawal Bonnie Rose Elizabeth Foss Sarah Hosker Iris Lieu Lauren Hook Katelyn Schiavone
editor in chief Julie McGuire managing editor Nicole Dushman editor at large Katie Deray executive assistant editors Sara Idacavage Kaki Read Rebecca Sellers
advertising Danielle Edwards Sara Idacavage Nicole Dushman Rebecca Sellers Cassie Therrien
styling director Sara Hosch director of photography Rasaan Wyzard director of graphic design Rachel Harrington
copy editing Ashley Strickland Marianne McGoldrick Haley McNeal Amy Stillwagon Anne Connaughton Lilly Workneh
advertising director Stacey Joseph director of marketing & public relations Hillary Traylor
photography Lauren Hook Rasaan Wyzard Josie Skinner
senior copy editor Kate Parham webmaster Alex Rothbaum
DVF dress, Heery’s
Overseen by faculty advisor Jose Blanco, Little Red Book is a product of the College of Family & Consumer Sciences and produced entirely by students of The University of Georgia. All elements including photography, illustrations, graphics, and written copy are property of Little Red Book and may not be reproduced in any way. Our office is located in the Tate Student Center, UGA. To be a part of our staff, contact juliemcguire.lrb@gmail.com. Published by Burman Printing 7890 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville GA 30677 Little Red Book would never see the light of day wihout the help of our many sponsors: UGA’s College of Family & Consumer Sciences Matt Sellers Deborah Mulford Sam & Fey Traylor Ruth Hazel Little Allie Bashuk A special, huge, warm, & fuzzy thank you to Dr. Ian Hardin for all his help and support. This program is supported in part by the President’s Venture Fund through the generous gifts of the University of Georgia Partners
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graphic design & layouts Sarah Wormser Alex Rothbaum Elaine Stephenson Lauren Hook Yolanda Favors Kaitlyn Foley Lindsey Willingham Anne Connaughton
Contributing Writers Sara Hosch Sara Idacavage Rebecca Sellers Katie Deray Kaitlyn Foley Imann Gad Chloe Knoblock Sarah Wormser Jessica Price Nancy Larksukthom Lauren Rausch Katelyn Schiavone Lilly Workneh Marianne McGoldrick Kathryn Brown Abriauna Welch Kate Parham Marlyncia Pierce Yolanda Favors Kelli Hammock Miranda Lee models Jackie Little Jamie Leigh Brooks Victoria Kroell Hannah Higgins Sheila Bilimoria Betel Mulungota Imann Gad Netta Ruth Shiri Armack Rhapsodi Douglas
marketing & public relations Virginia Dent Laney Pait Laura Czerepak Caroline Blackwood Lauren Richardson April Vinzani Jackie Reedy Erica Morgan Nancy Larksukthom Cristina Wanamaker LRB spr/sum 09
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a deliciously inspired rant from Katie Deray, editor at large
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he recession. The word that shapes the lips of every individual, is branded in black and white, and the reason for every recent action. It has even conformed the runways of London, Paris, and New York. When fashion is a reflection of the world, an image we wear on our backs, why have we chosen to mirror the gray and the gloom, rather than the light on the horizon? “In difficult times fashion is always outrageous”. These were the words spoken by Elsa Schiaparelli, the words that shaped her collections and lined her lips. These are the words that should be whispered along the catwalks, rather than “recession” behind conference room doors. Fashion is fantasy, an escape, but the economist and fear have tied a “recession” blindfold over the eyes of the fashion industry. Imagination has been harnessed and restrained into simple silhouettes that lack inspiration, monotone color palettes that mute the runways, and the same pragmatic creations that resurface in every Fall 2009 collection, harking a reinvented eighties, a return to minimalism, and the domination of the skirtsuit and coatdress. Outrageous fashion in difficult times. Glamour in the face of adversity. These were the notions that inspired hope in the consumers of the Great Depression (a similar era we find ourselves in now); Americans sought refugee in the images of the glamorous starlets they saw on the silver screens. Bathed in their silk, bias cut gowns and secured in a fur wrap, these women inspired faith in the future. History may have marked the 1930’s as “The Great Depression”, but fashion marked it as “The Optimistic Thirties”. How will we mark this time?
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I choose optimism. There does exist a light in this bleak moment of fashion… and it is shocking pink! It is Dolce and Gabbana. As the fashion world shied away from luxury and fantasy, Dolce and Gabbana refused to deny their design philosophy and drew inspiration from a fellow past Italian rebel, Elsa Schiaparelli (a designer I clearly admire and have an apparent slight obsession with) and the 1930’s. This defying design team incorporated furs, brocades, luxe fabrics, and of course Schiaparelli’s signature shocking pink into their collection and added an element of whimsy with displaced elbow gloves as hats and scarves. Dolce and Gabbana choose rebellion and selfidentity and so do I. When concern and worry are tangible forces that fill the air, why must we not only carry it on our shoulders, but wear it everyday. Looking in the mirror, I don’t want to see a girl dressed in a gray tapered, tailored garment that mirrors the economic plight. I want to see myself, an outward reflection of my beliefs and my views, not the politician’s. I want color, fantasy, a sense of the unknown that excites the eye and stimulates inspiration in others around me. When we look good, we feel good. A simple formula and a solution to the gloom of the “recession”. Looking good does not mean money, it means creativity and courage. Like Elsa Schiaparelli, we must be obstinate in the face of difficulty; we must be outrageous.
spring summer 010 shocking pink:
a first person account of finding optimism via fly fashion in the face of a struggling economy
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012 a Sale like No Other:
if you missed the first go around, you must be wearing your lucky undies. It’s baaaaack!
013 Say yes to Barbie Lovin’: 014 Yooou Are So Beautiful: summer beauty Field Guide
022 Candy Girls: to love
But you knew that. Check our
those saucy citrus draped bombshells we love
026 Allison Weiss:
google her.
030 Trends of the Times: bubblegum colored denim
shake your tailfeather in some
034 Spring Clean your Closet: again.
036 L’Art de Triomphe: 044 String Magic: generation y
oooh....trippy.
cause mama’s not gonna buy you a new
050 Mecca to Fashion:
need a bigger suitcase for
this is one journey you’re going to
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don’t make us tell you
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046 Recession Chic: pair of shoes
the chick’s 50. who knew?
dude, your shoes are hideous.
on Victoria: Roy Becca top, Robert rodriguez vest, Blonde. On JamieLeigh: Designer Remix top, Blonde.
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ines of women, clamoring hands, sifting eyes, no this is not “Black Friday”, the notorious shopping day after Thanksgiving; it was the first boutique warehouse sale of Athens’s, hosted at Athens’s very own blonde. boutique, the originator! This historical event took place on February 6,, 2009 and continued on to the following day. Having walked into either one of blonde.’s entrance doors and you would have walked into a barricade of women, rifling through racks of garments, carrying stacks of clothing, or waiting in a zigzagged line (though prices may have be cut, services were not with a band of employees standing at attention). To feed this need for quality fashion items at discounted prices were the local retailers, blonde., Red Dress, Sonia Says, and Slippers. When the clock had struck midnight on December 31st, we had prayed for a clothing miracle, and they answered it! To ring in the New Year, customers’ rang in amazing clothing at low prices, creating a whole new wardrobe for a whole new year.
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coming August 2009
Prices were up to 90% off, a number that makes every money-conscious college girl VERY happy. Dreams of “sugar plums dancing in their heads” from Christmas were transformed to dreams of coats, jackets, dresses, and tops dancing in their minds. The weaver of such dreams was Brandy Chandler, the owner of blonde., who recognized the need for a local warehouse sale and put her ideas into action. With the success of the first Athens Area Boutique Warehouse Sale, the dream continues with a second sale to be expected in August 2009. So ladies, as you read these words, I want you to open your planners or iPhone calendars (even a postit on your bathroom mirror) and write down August as the month the clothing miracle will come again at blonde.! Back to school shopping will never be so much fun. Remember, blonde. is “like no other”.
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Big
boobs, an
unbelievably microscopic waist, and a closet full of perfectly feminine and classic clothes that reflect the highpoints of the past half century. Every girl, age three to 100 knows her and idolizes her. The girl has everything, including a miraculous anti-aging appearance that immortalizes her as forever 18 – even on her fiftieth birthday. Who else could it be but Barbie, the Mattel doll that revolutionized a country? Modeled after a promiscuous Swiss doll, Barbie made her stateside entrance in March of 1959, brought to life by Elliot and Ruth Handler (owners of a then small toy company in America). She immediately became the darling of American dolls, setting standards of femininity and success that still dominate society’s view of gender roles. While some criticized Barbie’s originally sexual appearance and predicted her eventual demise, she has easily defied the odds and stuck around in the most influential of ways. And what better way to recognize the Queen of Mattel than with a dedicated fashion show at New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fall 2009 Fashion Week? The event – while reported as uncomfortably crowded and having no shortage of tutu-clad youngsters – was star studded and wildly anticipated: not only is everyone’s love for Barbie limitless, but the looks were created by some of today’s most influential designers. Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Rachel Roy,
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Marchesa and Brian Reyes among many others all took pleasure in their fashionable tribute to Barbie. As could be expected, most of the looks were directly inspired by renowned outfits of the actual doll, including the debut black and white stripe pin-up bathing suit. Poofy, tulle-enhanced evening gowns and extravagant shimmer were also in frequent supply as Barbielook-alike after Barbie-look-alike stalked down the catwalk. One lucky beach blonde version was even lucky enough to be escorted by her own personal Ken. The looks offered modern twists on Barbie classics; what with towering ponytails and extreme uses of metallics and bug-eye sunglasses, the line represented a Jetsons view of the beloved doll. And while the majority of the dresses, bathing suits and rompers were straight out of a designer’s creative license, there were some that could easily make a natural transition into the Ready-to-Wear markets. Sadly, for all of us who would love to own a little piece of designer Barbie, the pieces are not for sale; some will, however, be on display at – where else – Bloomingdales in NYC. Thankfully, Barbie’s Bicentennial Bash didn’t end when the lights turned up at Bryant Park on Valentine’s Day: according to style.com, the world’s largest Barbie store is opening in Shanghai this March. The Mecca will house a spa, clothing, accessories, and a bridal salon equipped with a $15,000 Vera Wang beauty (if
Beauty^
Fifty and still Flawless
the 411 on keeping your skin beeeeautiful in the sun
1.) ANTIOXIDANTS: These agents fight against the toxins that are produced from sun exposure, pollution, and stress. So if you if you want your skin looking healthy and radiant eat fruits such as oranges, grapes, and switch out that iced coca-cola for that iced green tea.
you buy the dress, a life-size doll of the purchaser will be thrown in as an extra treat). And what could possibly top that?
2.) ICE: No doubt ice cubes will be in every beverage this summer, but besides staying cool, you can also look cool. Ice is a great way to get rid of under eye bags. To spit some science for you: The coldness of the ice constricts capillaries which forces blood and redness away from the skins surface!
A true-life Barbie Malibu dreamhouse mansion, decorated by Jonathon Adler. Sign us up! So, here’s to you Barbie: may your irritatingly good looks and uncanny knack for always having the coolest jobs, parties and gang of designer cohorts last you another happy, frivolous 50 years.
Oops^ ! QUICK FIXES for
BEAUTY WOES
to erase unsightly deodorant marks, rub the garment with a nylon stocking.
to preserve your new hair color better than any other way, wash with baby shampoo! to make your lips look bigger and fuller, highlight the cupid’s bow with shimmery gloss or even a touch of eyeshadow. to reduce the redness of a pimple, apply a drop of Visine to the problem area. to make teeth appear shinier & whiter, wear red lipstick with blue undertones.
3.) JUICE: Grapefruits, Orange, lemons, or limes offer more than a tasty beverage, they contain fruit acids that break bonds that hold together old cells. Yuck! So, instead of having to deal with harsh facial scrubs to get rid of old dead skin drink on some juice. 4.) SUNSCREEN: Believe it or not, sunscreen helps prevent early signs of aging. Dryness, and irritation caused from the sun. Oil-free is better for the pores and its recommended to use an SPF 30 or higher. (I recommend Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer, SPF 30) 5.) MAKE-UP: Lighter is better. If you are trying to cover up dark circles use a light water-based concealer so that your pores do not get clogged and brush on a light powder or bronzer if you want to spice things up! 6.) H2O: Definitely a MUST! It makes up 60% of our body weight. When your body is sufficiently hydrated it shows through your skin. Drinking lots of water and applying any moisturizer where water is the first ingredient can reduce signs of aging, wrinkles, and inflammation.
WE DARE YOU TO:
go day-glo bright with your nail polish. the trick pulling it off is shortly cropped nails with squared edges. try it!
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oing to the pool or beach? Don’t forget these 22 fabulous products this season. Starting with a best kept secret (19) this waterproof mascara clings and doesn’t crumble, with a hold! Nothing is better than a natural highlighter for your hair - sea water or lemon juice spray (2 & 6). Time to condition? Smother your hair with this thick, but light and delicious flavor of Orchid/Coconut (16). Cocoa butter lotion (15) is known for its moisturizing, sun-healing powers - Vaseline got it right. Smells great too! Skin enhancing eyeshadows (11 & 21) bring a gentle flavor to bronzed skin, plus M•A•C shadows resists water surprisingly well! Cute prints are good on anything, especially this makeup tote (18). Enjoy the juicy tracks by Katy Perry while relaxing in these 80s inspired shades. Don’t over look the little things: Grandma’s closet (22) and orange Tic Tacs. Enjoy your twisted summer!
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1. Floppy Orange Hat, Target $12.99 2. Clear Spritz Bottle by Gossip, Target $.99 3. Katy Perry “One of the Boys,” Best Buy $13.99 4. Coppertone SPF 8 sunscreen, Target $7.89 5. Sunglasses, Target $12.99 6. California Lemons, Kroger 3 for $1 7. Ink A Dink A Pink by Nicole, O.P.I, Target 8. Orange Tic Tac, Target $1.09 9. Raspberry Splash Wetslick Fruit Spritzers by Covergirl, CVS $5.99 10. Cherry ChapStick, CVS $1.99 11. Nylon Eyeshadow by M.A.C, Belk $14.50 12. Boho Bracelet, Target $11.99 13. Pink Loofah by Apothecary, Target $.99 14. Flirty Mango by Skintimate, Target $2.24 15. Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Lotion by Vaseline, Target $2.99 16. Orchid & Coconut Milk “Hello Hydration” Moisturizing Conditioner by Herbal Essences, Target $3.24 17. Focus by Vitamin Water, Target $1.02 18. Print Cosmetic Bag, Target $12.99 19. L’Oreal Lash Out Lengthening & Separaating Waterproof Mascara in Black, Walgreens $8.49 20. Blue Streak nail polish by Sally Hanson, Target $4.99 21. Mythology eye shadow by M.A.C, Belk $14.50 22. Stone Necklace, Grandma’s Closet!
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Look for firm bristles with a flat, thin line (this ensures an accurate placement of eye liner)
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Look for an eyebrow brush with a comb attached to it. The brow brush is used to comb your brows into place and the the eyelash comb is used to comb out any clumps your mascara has left behind.
h rus b ng ndiSmoothes out your makeup by blending and softening. Usually has soft bristles e l b and tapered.
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A medium brush is good for sweeping over the lid or highlighting under the brows, while a firm, smaller brush helps when working around the crease of the eye. Helps blend eye shadow so it looks smooth.
rush erandbround with synthetic bristles work great to cover those blemish or dark concealFlat spots under the eyes and around the face. A smaller, more precise brush can also be used to hide imperfections with concealer.
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Rogan for Target Leopard Print Beach Towel
Neutrogena Oil-free Sunscreen
Bumble South Surf Spray
Sunglasses
Best-selling Novel, Firefly Lane
Nicole fuchsia nail polish
Great Lash Waterproof Mascara
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summa summa summa-tiiime
you’re so hot the sidewalk isn’t the only thing we could fry an egg on
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h rus b shideal blush brush is flat and has soft bristles. The smaller the head, the blu An easier it is to control how the color will be applied to the apple of your cheeks.
Time spent at the beach should be the most relaxing days of the year. Don’t let any of Mother Nature’s elements put a damper on your only escape from reality. With a properly stocked beach bag, there will be nothing between you and absolute bliss.
beach bag lady
MAKEUP BRUSHES 101
1. Raspberry Lemonade (4 servings) • 1/4 (12 fluid oz.) can frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate • 2/3 cup water • 1/8 teaspoon lime juice • 1/4 (12 fluid oz.) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage 2. Iced Mocha (4 servings) • 1 1/2 cups cold coffee • 2 cups milk • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup • 1/4 cup white sugar 3. Strawberry Banana Smoothie (4 servings) • 4 small bananas, broken into chunks • 2 cup frozen, unsweetened strawberries • 2 (8 oz.) containers vanilla, low-fat yogurt • 1 1/2 cups milk 4. Mint Iced Tea (1 gallon) • 1 qt. water • 4 family size tea bags (recommended: Luzianne) • 2 cups sugar • 1 bunch mint leaves 5. Pina Colada - for those who are 21 ;) (4 servings) • 2 cups crushed ice • 3 cups pineapple juice • 1 cup light rum • 1/2 cup coconut cream • 1/2 cup heavy cream
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how did you get your
like that?
So, we girls all know that having great hair is essential for achieving “the look,” and when it’s not done right it can ruin our day. Well, I have good news: bad hair days are no more! I went around UGA campus and Downtown Athens to ask fashion forward gals like yourselves about their daily routines and some tips and tricks they’ve picked up over the years to get their cool coifs looking oh-so-fabulous. Here’s what some lovely ladies had to say:
Darline Nguyen^
Marlyncia, or Mar as most of her friends know her by, oozes funk and sass. She washes her hair once a week with Head and Shoulders 2 & 1 Refresh and repeats with Pantene’s Relaxed and Natural AntiDandruff Shampoo and conditions with the same conditioner. While her textured hair is still wet, she sprays on Cantu’s shea butter oil moisturizer to lock in moisture and blow dries while simultaneously brushing and combing her hair out to make it extra big. After that, she sprays the oil moisturizer once again and continues blow drying and brushing. She doesn’t use any picks in her ‘fro because that’s old school, she says.
Allison has beautiful, golden locks that glimmer in the sun. She says to get it that way, she washes her fine hair every day with Bath & Body Works’ Lime and Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner. To get the hair straight and smooth, she blow dries immediately after coming out of the shower, or else the hair won’t be as straight and smooth. With a flat brush, she brushes her hair while blow drying continuously to make it straight and curl out at the ends. This is her secret to having healthy hair—she doesn’t use a flat iron to straighten.
Marlyncia Pierce^
Allison Wolven^
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Anjali has Indian roots, so her hair is naturally thick and wavy. Because she just recently dyed her hair a subtle chocolate brown, she uses Garnier Fructis Fortifying Colorshield Shampoo and Conditioner. Twice a week, she doubles her washing with both the Garnier and John Freida’s Brilliant Brunette Shampoo after. Once a week, to protect her color from fading, Anjali conditions with Clairol’s Perfect10 Nice ‘n Easy Conditioner. To style for an every day look, she straightens her with an iron by Conair and walks out the door looking ready to take on anything.
Anjali Khosla^
Darline has amazingly cute hair with lots of volume. She claims that her hair is actually thin and fine, and so to give the illusion of thick hair she likes to tease it. Darline washes her hair on a nightly basis with Tresemme’s Silky & Smooth Shampoo and conditions it with their Extra Volume Conditioner. Afterwards, she gently towel dries and sleeps with her hair wet, because she wakes up with more volume and it gets frizzy when blow dried. In the morning, she straightens her tresses with a flat iron and separates it into sections. To get “big hair,” she then teases at the crown with a finetoothed comb and sprays it with Got2be Glued Freeze Hairspray. Afterwards, she teases those sections again, and styles accordingly.
Uche Ukuku^ Uche, originally from Nigeria, has naturally beautiful textured hair that is also thick. She washes it once a week to prevent damage from drying out and uses QP Elastic’s Leave-in Conditioner. After washing, she blow dries it with a comb blow dryer. Every night, Uche brushes her hair and wraps it in a silk cap and in the mornings she combs it out. To style, she uses a flat iron and bumps the ends under to create subtle curls. Every 6 weeks, she also gets a relaxer for her hair by Organics, and when her hair needs a little quenching she uses some grease for moisture.
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(This Page) on Netta: Romper, Fetish. Necklaces, Flirt & Agora. On Jackie: Lauren Moffat Dress, Blonde. Earrings from Agora. (previous Page) On Shiri: Estam Top, Kensie shorts, Bracelets & compact, Flirt Fashions
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We sat down with singer/songwriter Allison Amling Weiss to find out what’s rocking behind those glasses. She gave up a sunny Saturday to kick back and invite us into her happening world *Interview & photographs by Lauren Rausch & Kelli Hammock
Allison Amling Weiss is a 21-year-
old star in the making. Being a local from Athens, she is a musician that finds spare time to study graphic design at UGA. Aside from the fact that she has a few albums released, she is your average college student who loves to blog, take photos, and party. She loves music and playing the guitar. This quirky, fun, and cute local will inspire you with her music and hard work. We were able to have a chat with Athens own rising star to get the inside scoop on her life, inspiration, and of course, her style. LRB: Where do you go to get inspired? A. Weiss: Deep into my heart! Just kidding. I’m inspired by everything and everyone around me. Typically inspiration comes from relationships. LRB: When do you do most of your writing? A. Weiss: My writing is really sporadic. Sometimes I’ll work for days or weeks on a particular song, and other times things will happen more quickly and I’ll write something in a matter of minutes. Some of my best and most successful songs took me under an hour to figure out. LRB: What are you working on right now? A. Weiss: Right now I’m working on demoing new material and filling out the arrangements with my band. I’m planning to record a new record in the early summer. It’ll either be a full length or another EP, depending on how many songs I’m confident in releasing. LRB: How would you describe your look/style? (eclectic, bohemian/hippy, cheerful, artsy, quirky, etc.) A. Weiss: Hip and comfortable. I guess it’s a little quirky. I like to mix
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and I think if you know me well online than you probably already know me pretty well in person.
LRB: How does your style change between student and singer/songwriter? A. Weiss: When I’m going to class, it’s all about comfort. I’ll usually just wear a t-shirt, skinny jeans, and a pair of sneakers. When I play shows, I put more effort into my appearance. I like to wear dresses onstage. Something about rocking out on a guitar while wearing a dress feels really awesome to me. I also love bandanas and like to wear them with my school outfits and my stage outfits.
LRB: “Allison Weiss is music. Allison Weiss is me.” You are confident with yourself and your style. It shows in person, in your music and in your digital form. How have you developed your image and stayed the same? A. Weiss: I’ve always gone with my gut feeling. I’ve never done anything I didn’t want to do, and I only follow through with ideas if I know for certain that they’ll work. So far, I haven’t had an unsuccessful idea. Let’s hope that luck holds out! There’s nobody in the world who believes in me as much as I do, so I trust that I know what’s best for me and my music.
LRB: What are 3 fashion items you could not live without? (like concealer, lipgloss, a cool hair pin, dress, etc.) A. Weiss: Skinny jeans. Summer dresses. Scarves. LRB: How do you think (or hope) that people perceive you? (by listening to your music, or seeing you online or in class?) A. Weiss: I hope that people think I’m an interesting and approachable person, because I am. I love meeting people and I want to know everyone! LRB: You have developed a strong online presence (I Googled you!). How did you go about creating and harvesting your online image? A. Weiss: I spend a lot of time online. I really enjoy the Internet for its ability to connect people all over the world. I’m a regular blogger and I have an account on almost every social networking site you’ve heard of. My online image is really just me. I don’t really hold back on what I say or do on the Internet. I’m all about being myself no matter what. My online image is very personal
LRB: If you had to choose, where do you think that your style fits in the diverse Athens community? A. Weiss: I think I’m very obviously a part of the music and arts community of Athens. I think it’s important to surround myself with smart and creative people who have the same interests as I do. That said, I’m not confined to one particular group of people. I believe I can find a common bond with any person and I strive to do that, in my personal life and through my music.
LRB: What do you think about some of the styles that you see everyday? A. Weiss: I’m glad that skinny jeans are still going strong. I love them. I also didn’t think I was going to enjoy the grunge comeback as much as I do, but I’m in love with buffalo check and oversized tops. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can rock a simple outfit and make it look fashionable with the right pair of boots or a fun scarf. I am also super jealous of the kinds of people who can wear anything look great. I strive to be that kind of person. I believe the most important fashion item is confidence! Haha, what a lame thing to say. But it’s true. If you’re confident in what you’re doing, then you’re doing it right.
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LRB: You effortlessly incorporate our generation through your style: wardrobe, music and website. How do you fit in now- 2009, Athens, Ga.? A. Weiss: I’m not sure how I fit in now. I kind of just wing it and hope everything turns out alright. I pay a lot of attention to what is going on around me in all aspects of life and I adapt to incorporate the things I like. In my music, design, and personal style, I like to stay current and feel fresh and modern while still being reminiscent of great things from the past. I don’t really spend a lot of time thinking about it, though. Like I said before, I really just follow my heart. LRB: One last thing! What do pancakes say about you? A. Weiss: The pancakes are about being satisfied. There’s nothing better than the first time you go out for pancakes with a person you care about. I feel that if you’re sharing pancakes with someone, it means you’re in a good place and you enjoy spending a lot of time together. And I’m not just talking about romantic relationships. Pancakes are a food shared with friends, family, and anyone you love. It’s hard to be upset with a full stack of pancakes in front of you. I love them. They’re so delicious! LRB spr/sum 09
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4 decades of musically inspired threads From remixing to sampling, hit songs today are rarely brand, spanking new. Yet, we still hear these revamped songs banging from you iPod headphones; because, let’s face it -- sometimes the remix is better than the original! Take that idea and transfer it to fashion and you have the newest trends in Athens! The past five decades are influencing
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“Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole (remixed from Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable”)
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“Touch the Sky” by Kanye West (sampled from Joe Farrel’s “Upon This Rock”)
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Skinny jeans are not the only pants that make a fashion statement, a wide-leg, linen, white pants matched with a loose-fitting silk shirt and peace-sign earrings scream 1960 and cute outfit all at the same time!
Going with a completely 80s hairstyle and acid wash jeans paired with graphic t-shirt mixes two different popular trends from the 80s: grunge and hip-hop. A pair of Nike Dunks do not hurt this cause! It takes a special umph to pull of this outfit and you could be the one that has just that!
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“Where Did Our Love Go” by Pussy Cat Dolls (remixed from The Supreme’s “Where Did Our Love Go”)
If you are dressing up for a night downtown with the girls, attending a chic art gallery showing, or going to one of the millions of formal events UGA organizations throw, a 50s inspired outfit is perfect! Just think cute heels, a high-waisted skirt, pearls and a delicate headband. You’ll have an outfit that exudes sexy, but is super classy!
outfit after outfit and we Athenians look AMAZING rocking them! So below are five revamped songs, from the past four decades, that are definitely better than their original. And in true fashionista style, included with each and every BOMB song is an outfit from that decade, spiced up with a little bit of that 2009!
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The relationship between a girl and her shoes is sole deep! They make you walk tall. Hello, stilettos! They are with you in the stickiest of situations, like when you walk over gum on the sidewalk. One pair can trek the world over and serve as reminders to your fondest memories. For instance, my favorite pair of shoes and I have tripped on the steps of Saint Paul’s Cathedral, walked the London Bridge and wandered the Royal Mile. So as spring turns to summer, take a step into your new sole-mate and make memories! With so much variety, the possibilities are endless! This season, make an effort to protect those retinas with the ultimate accessory for sunshine - sunglasses. Along with making you completely invisible, sunglasses add a flare and attitude to your typical day outside. Whether you are strolling the streets of downtown Athens, trying to disguise puffy-red eyes from last night’s breakup, cruising in your car down East Campus Road, or rushing to that 8 am class in MLC, wear them! As Tim Gunn would say, “Make it work!” 1.Dior, sunglasses-shot.co.uk 2. TopShop, topshop.com 3.Mirrored Aviators, Wet Seal 4. Vintage, Dynamite CLothing 5. Vintage, Dynamite Clothing 6. Turbo Shield Shades, Wet Seal 7. 70’s Lucite shades, mytheresa.com 8.Vintage, Dynamite Clothing 9. Vintage, Dynamite Clothing 10. fred flare 11. vintage Dior, love-worn.com 12. fred flare, fredflare.com 13. Fashion Pheonix, sourcingmap.com 14. Ted :apidus, love-worn.com 15. neon Corey shades, Delias.com 16. vintage, dynamite clothing
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A variety of boots is great for summer. Ankle boots (especially with peep toes) can glam up some curve hugging cropped pants. More casual, cowgirl inspired boots can be fun and flirty for a daytime looktake your pick! Let Clayton Street know that “One of these day’s these boots are gunna walk all over you!”
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After Before
Spring Cleaning: Time to cleanse your closet
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after 21 years of being obsessed with fashion, my closet has grown quite a bit. I’m at the point where I have two closets, one dresser, and a free standing hanging rack packed full of clothes. Excessive? Maybe. But regardless, I decided that it was time to take inventory of what I had accumulated over the years and weed out, gasp, what I no longer need. So here are the steps that I took to cleanse my closet and hopefully they will help you do this same. By the end of your spring cleaning, you will have multiple piles; “keep as is,” “keep and alter,” “maybe,” “throw away,” “give away,” and “memories.” 1. I started by going through my closet by styles. Pants first, then skirts, dresses, and tops. Within each category I tried every single item on (did I mention this process is time consuming?).
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If it didn’t fit and I could not easily alter it to fit, it was out. If it did fit, but I hadn’t worn it in the past three years, it was automatically out. **The only exception to this rule is if the style truly has made a comeback and you can put together three legitimate outfits with that item. ** 2. While doing this first step I developed a “maybe” pile. A “maybe” pile is dangerous; this is what clutters up your closet and in turn causes you to say, “I have nothing to wear,” every time you look at your full closet. At this point it may help to have a decisive friend join you and try to weed out your “maybe’s.” If you do not have this luxury, as I know decisive friends are rare, go through your pile and make sure you don’t have anything too similar to each item in either of your “keep” piles. Do this until your “maybe” pile disappears.
3. The other pile that you will have accumulated by now is the “I won’t wear this anymore” pile. I separated it into three distinct piles, “throw away,” “give away,” and “memories.” The “throw away” pile consists of clothes that have stains or holes and are no longer wearable. The “give away” pile consists of clothes that are in a decent enough condition to be worn by someone else. And lastly, the “memories” pile consists of clothes that have too much of a sentimental attachment to throw or give away. 4. Lastly, I went through my “memories” pile and decided which pieces meant the most to me and developed ideas of how to transform them into useful things. For example, if you have a t-shirt that has a logo on the front, you can cut around the logo and frame it. You can transform the fabric from your favorite summer dress into a pillow or even
go old school and take a few of your favorite memory pieces, cut out fabric squares, and sew together a quilt! Lastly if you lack the sewing abilities to complete some of the ideas above, you can always take a picture of each item in your “memories” pile and collage the pictures together. Helpful Hint: Organize your closet according to clothing types and then by color. It will make your closet look much less cluttered and make it very easy to find things.
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TheBudgetFashionista.com: Truth be told, there’s nothing overly glamorous about budget-friendly shopping. While I’m the first to admit when I scored a great deal at Target, I can’t say I don’t secretly wish I could afford to peruse the racks of Neiman’s on a more regular basis. That was until I stumbled upon this site. The Budget Fashionista is in a league all its own. From coupon codes to outfit inspirations, shopping guides to sale alerts, this site has it all.
Sale Alerts
ShopItToMe.com: If you’re like me, you will be shocked to find out that you don’t actually have to check every online store on a daily basis to see if they’re having a sale. There’s actually a site out there that will do all of that for you. On Shop It To Me, you simply input your favorite apparel brands and sizes and the site sends you an e-mail summary of which new items are on sale. Finding a good deal has never been so easy!
Coupons
Retailmenot.com: Most online retailers have a box where you can input coupon or promotion codes and receive a (sometimes rather hefty) discount. Retail Me Not is by far the easiest to navigate, and they even give you a success rate, so you know which coupons are faulty and which ones will save you the big bucks.
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Cash Back Site
Ebates.com: Want to be rewarded for all of your valuable time spent shopping? Enter Ebates. The site gives you up to 26% cash back—although most retailers offer around 5%— every time you shop online. Every three months you’ll get a “big fat check”, thanking you for all of your hard work. They even have daily doubles, where-- you guessed it-- you get twice the cash back you normally would. Over 1,000 stores are linked with Ebates, giving you one more reason to spend all of your time shopping online—as if we needed another.
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he calming practice of knitting is not restricted to just the colder seasons and senior citizens. Although the handmade creations act as a comfy yet tough shield from the cold the art can easily be transformed to fit your spring and summer needs. By switching yarns from winter neutrals to bright lighter yarns the look and purpose totally change. Knit a headband, a thin scarf, a shrug, even a bikini. To get a light feel, use a larger needle giving more breathing room and actually allowing wind in. Update your old carry all tote with a new knit covering. The possibilities are endless and if none of this spring or summer gear appeals to you, get a head start on winter necessities like hats, socks, and blankets which can take some more time and practice. Many free, easy to follow patterns and instructions can be found online ranging from written instructions to YouTube videos. For example, http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php is a great site for patterns because it connects to dozens of other websites for more instructions raging from flowers to purses. If watching someone is easier for you, watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uwnUvGrBY&feature=related, easy to follow instructions for beginners. Instructions and ideas can also be found in any store that sells knitting supplies, I recommend the book 1-23 Knit!, and for supplies an easy Athens stop is the closest Wal-mart or JoAnns Fabric with a large selection of needles and yarns and any other supplies you may need. Start with a few of these simple summer styles so by the time winter rolls around again, you will already be a pro!
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lilly workneh lays it all out for us It has been said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. If that is the case, then a girl’s purse is definitely her sister. It is dependable, efficient, cute and a reflection of herself, what more could a girl want. Varying in sizes, styles, shapes, and designers, a girl’s purse is not only a bold fashion statement but also quite a useful accessory. Purses serve a dual function: they help add to the stylistic appearance of the individual, while simultaneously creating space for carrying the daily essentials and “junk” every girl needs. However, curiosity still remains and what resides within the secret compartments of every stylish bag still remains a mystery. Some girls get very sensitive when people sneak a peek within the metal zipper straps of their Gucci bag while others carry their Prada opened wide and proud. The hidden compartments of these purses contain a lot of the most common daily items anyone can expect. Yet the contents really depends on a girl’s daily activities and the items she may need to get her through the day. The lifestyle of a female college student at UGA is often fast paced, hectic, and busy yet her purse accompanies her while she runs all her errands. It can hold her pens for class, keys for the car, ID to enter the dining commons, makeup for touch ups, loose change to buy gum, sunglasses to block out the sun, and lotion to soothe the skin. The items listed are the key items you are most likely to find in a girl’s most prized possession that is, beneath the snacks and crumbs accumulated in our purses.
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However, a few surprising items may be placed along with the common essentials listed above. Some girls choose to carry their frisbees around to have a little fun in the sun before and after classes. IPods, umbrellas, socks, hair spray, agendas, sticky notes, bangles, bobby pins, medication and sharpies are just a few other things that you may not have initially thought about. The stylish appearance and clean exterior of a girl’s purse has no comparison with what lays within the leather or suede material. Unzip the straps, unhook the button, and be amazed with its contents. Girls may have a lot more in common than you thought!
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Every year when spring rolls around, the weather gets warmer and the new fashion trends pop up. This usually means shopping and getting new clothesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;But not this year! One of this years spring trends is the Recession Chic Look. It is the best-case scenario for these hard economic times because you do not have to go anywhere but your own closet. That means you do not have to spend a dime! It is all about revamping your wardrobe and taking those adorable winter colors and clothes and sprucing them up for the spring. Here are a few tips and pictures on what you can do with your wardrobe to make it ready for the springtime.
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A final suggestion for a fun date is taking a walk through the State Botanical Gardens. The Gardens, located off South Milledge Avenue, are perfect for a sunny Saturday. Located on 300 acres and full of exotic and native plants, this environment gives you a lot of time to talk, get some exercise on the trails, and even practice some photography. After seeing all of the beautiful wildlife, you can go in the café for a snack and beverage. Best of all, entry into the Gardens is free and with warm weather, you can finally pull out those colorful shorts and tank-tops out of the back of your closet. Forget the long wait and expensive dinner. Athens in the Spring is full of fun and interesting things to do, especially since you aren’t planning your weekend around football games. So pull out your causal spring outfits and catch a movie in style, go for a bowl, or enjoy the beautiful outdoors with one of your favorite people.
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Upon inspecting the garments closely, I realized that this was more than just a college student fashion show. These girls had the creativity and skill to create some truly cutting edge designs. Surprisingly enough, some of these girls had never sewn a stitch before joining the Fashion Design Student Association and many are self-taught couturiers. Although UGA does not have a program for fashion design, some very motivated students started the club a few years ago in order to attain their own education in the field of design. A few fashion shows and countless trials and errors later, FDSA has established themselves as a large group of talented young designers with the will to work and
learn in their spare time. Each designer has their own background story on how they went from fashion lover to fashion maker. Fourth year fashion merchandising major Leslie Buchanan spent all last year studying at Parsons school of design and now designs her unique creations on the side while obtaining her fashion merchandising degree from UGA. For other students that have never taken a lesson in the art of design, there is always hope. A little creativity and some nice glue work can go a long way. So how does one turn an idea into a piece walking down the catwalk? Unfortunately it’s not always as easy as it looks on Project Runway, but there are lots of different ways to design fashion. Usually the first step is to find inspiration and begin sketching. Lisa Brörmann, a fourth year fashion merchandising and French major, started brain storming with designing partner Jillian Multrari. “Because we already knew we needed to pick an era in time, we both immediately thought 1960s Brigitte Bardot meets Jackie O vibe,” she explains. After finding their inspiration the two sketched privately and then mixed and matched elements from their separate designs to create their final pieces. Lisa was so dedicated to her designs that she even included her own wedding dress in the fashion show, designed by the bride herself.
amount of work, so by the time its over you realize that just the little things that go right make you happy,” she says. Many people don’t understand the pressure of walking in front of a crowd while balancing their weight upon a slim stiletto in constricting clothing, but models are in fact a very important part of a successful runway show. Although some models are seasoned veterans with a few shows under their belts, most of the models that I spoke with were walking for their very first time. Second year student Justine Shan started modeling in high school but chose to have her schoolwork come first. She has done fashion shows in Atlanta and has walked in two of the previous FDSA shows, one SMA show, and been in three Little Red Book issues. “I’ve always had a passion for modeling, but school is my top priority so the FDSA fashion show is the perfect happy medium!” says Justine, showing that brains and beauty can truly coexist. Whether you enjoy designing, modeling, directing, or promoting, local fashion shows are a good way to get experience, if you are interested in fashion. Go ahead. Channel your inner Karl Lagerfeld and see what happens.
There is a lot of planning and backstage work that goes into a fashion show. Jillian Multari should know; she had the pressure of being a co-president of FDSA in addition to designing a collection with Lisa. Fortunately the marketing and productionaspects of fashion come rather easily to Jillian, who intends to use her business major skills in her future career. Putting on a fashion show is a tremendous LRB spr/sum 09
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ike any college student I live for the weekend. I love getting dressed up, meeting up with my girls, and going out to get my groove on. I’ve found that no matter where I go I am guaranteed to have a good time, especially when I’m being serenaded by the sounds of Patrick Babatunde Adeleye, better known as DJ Tune. I sat down with the 3rd year food science major to talk about how he got started, what Deejays he looks up to, and how to book him for your next event. -Abriauna Welch LRB: At what age did you decide that you wanted to be a DJ? DJ Tune: It was actually my Senior Year in high school. I was 17 and it was right before my birthday. LRB: What made you say to yourself,” I want to be a DJ”? DJ Tune: It was actually a long process. I grew up with three older brothers who listened to a little bit of everything so music has always been a part of me. In 9th grade I started producing music by making beats. I also made mix CDs, which were pretty popular, because I always put the latest songs on them. My senior year of high school people started asking me for party mixes. In fact so many people request d them that I started thinking, “If everybody likes my party mixes,
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I could actually become a DJ and just do the parties myself.” Coincidentally, at the same time, a friend of mine had a DJ set that he was trying to get rid of so I picked up his DJ set and took it from there. LRB: What was the first event that you ever DeeJayed and how did you feel? DJ Tune: My friend’s 18th birthday party. I’ll never forget it. I was confident in my song selection but I was nervous because I was new to the actual DeeJaying aspect of it. I hoped that I switched
the songs correctly, I hoped that nothing cut off, I hoped that no one would come up to me and request a song I didn’t have. I was mic shy, and didn’t really use the mic, so I hoped no one asked me to announce anything. Everything went well and everybody enjoyed the party though.
LRB: Who decided to name you DJ Tune? How did that happen? DJ Tune: I actually had the name a couple of years before I started DeeJaying. My middle name is Tunde and everybody at school called me Tune for short. It just so happened that Tune sounds like tune as it relates to music so I made it my DJ and producer name as well. LRB: How did your DeeJaying career get to where it is today? DJ Tune: Actually I have to put that all on my brother Henry. He was a junior when I got here and a lot of his friends were in different organizations. Over the summer we decided that we would DJ as a duo and take over the campus. A friend of his had just become an Omega so we DeeJayed for his probate and then DeeJayed the after party. Everybody liked the after party. A lot of people wanted to know who the DeeJays were so that got our name out. Since we were just starting out we also charged really low prices. That, in combination with our skills, created a buzz around campus and here I am today.
Atlanta based entertainment companies, and many others. I’m very versatile.
LRB: Who are some of the groups that you have DeeJayed for? DJ Tune: Delta Sigma Phi, Fashion Design Student Association, University Union, NPHC, some
LRB: Who are some of your favorite DeeJays and why? DJ Tune: One of my favorite DJs is DJ Tay Rock. He has an ear for what’s going to be popular. If he hears something that he knows is
LRB: What was the most unique event you ever DeeJayed and why? DJ Tune: I would say the most unique event I’ve ever DeeJayed was the Unity Ball because I had to find music that I had never heard in my life. It was also a challenge because since I had never been exposed to some of the music I didn’t know what was considered a popular song and what was considered not so popular. However, DeeJaying different events has helped me develop a like for musical genres that I had never considered before.
going to be popular he’ll play it even if no one has ever heard it before. Then hype it up so that people love it. At every party he does he also plays music from different regions and genres. So he’ll have A-town music, music from up north and the west coast, reggae, and even old school music. He also has a great personality. I will never forget one party I went to where he cut the music off completely and was just talking on the mic. And everyone was still into it so it still felt like a party was going on. I was like “This is a great DJ.” Another one of my favorite DJs is DJ Montay. For some reason, when people have a hot song they give it to him first. So every time I hear a hot song for the first time it’s coming from him. He makes mixtapes too and I like them because he mixes old school beats with new school verses. I would say he’s definitely at the top of my list.
LRB: If you could DJ any major event or party what would it be and why? DJ Tune: I would probably have to say something related to Spring Break because it makes a Deejay feel good when people are having fun and they get excited when you play their favorite song. So maybe at a big beach party in Cancun or Miami. That would make my day. LRB: If someone wanted to book you to DJ their event what would be the best way to contact you? DJ Tune: Honestly, the best way to get in contact with me is on Facebook because I check it at least once a day.
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Now, I know it’s unfair to make the comparison of dogs and boys—but how can we help it if they show up on date night looking like one?
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So you can’t get the boy into a pair of slacks…No big deal. Get him into a pair of jeans with a nice fit. A good fit in a pair of men’s jeans is similar to a good fitting pair of pants on you; the fabric hits the widest part of your hip and either slims slightly inward or falls straight down. Also, a good fit is useless without a good colored jean. Try a two-toned dark washed jean with minimal details. This will ensure that your man gets the most mileage out of them and he will still be able to dress them up or down.
Get him a nice sweater! Instead of topping off the outfit with his go-to-Northface fleece, invest in a navy or charcoal gray cardigan or a half zip-up sweater in merino wool. They can style the sweater any way they like including my favorite way—by wearing a tie and shirt that peeks underneath. It will probably be difficult to get him into a cardigan, but convince him that the half-zip sweater is just stylish enough to go under the metrosexuality radar. Plus they look adorable.
Tell him to notice the seams in his clothing. A nice shirt, t-shirt, or button-down can make still make your guy look like he’s playing dress up in Daddy’s clothes. If the fit is too big, the seams serve as idiot-proof indicators if they do not hit the body. For example the seams on your sleeves should hit under your armpit and follow around to the top of your shoulder bone if it is a proper fit. Any puckering or stretch lines indicate that the fit is too tight. He’s been a bad boy but let’s let the boy breathe.
Please get him some dress shoes. Let him pick them, we don’t care! We’re just sick of seeing a tuxedo with Tevas, Clarks, or Rainbows!
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I can’t promise you that he won’t break out some of those un-fitted short-sleeved button downs once in a while, but these are a few “compromise” pieces and suggestions to boost your boy into a (GQ-editorial-spread-worthy) man.
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to a broke college kid with a dream Thanks SO much to all the Athens businesses who hosted Little Red Book Percentage Nights. We truly appreciate your support and willingness to help fund the publication of a magazine that means so much to us!
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