Off the Cuff - Issue 01

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CONTRIBUTORS editor-in-chief vince calvi art director helen pena managing editor angelina hulbert account manager angelina pizzulli features editor avery chang associate editor veronica cheng assistant editor megan kirk copy editors jenna lanvin elyse da silva associate art director seraphim osiakwan advertising director hannah rhee director of photography rebecca shinners writers tiana gallinaro rachel nguyen photographers barron roth madeleine atkinson coke du nirupama vellanki heather goldin makeup artist isabelle epskamp hair stylist krista langevin

A MAGAZINE THAT CELEBRATES THE CREATIVE COLLISION OF FASHION, ART AND CULTURE.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

As we launch our Winter Issue, I reflect on how Off The Cuff came to fruition. Yes, you read that right, Off The Cuff. The premiere of this issue showcases our team’s focused vision. In the beginning, My Executive Board and I were too ambitious for our own good. So many ideas and goals flowed out of our mouths as we all schemed over the summer and starting meeting in the fall. After a few weeks we realized we needed to focus our vision and that’s exactly what we’ve done.

But why change our name, you might ask? Off The Cuff has been chosen for its simplicity and edginess, representing everything this magazine embodies. We are a young organization aimed to showcase the art and culture embodied through fashion as seen through the lenses of college students walking down the Boston streets.

Now as I reflect on the build up to this launch, I can only think of the hard work and dedication every single person who, both past and present, has contributed to Off The Cuff. Were it not for the time and energy put in from our writers, fashion spies, the Executive Board, etcetera, we would not be able to present the community with a spectacular issue that not only solidifies our publication, but also showcases what we stand for.

I must extend a special thanks to two individuals. First, to our advisor Safoura Rafeizadah – she agreed to work with us without hesitation and has extended her hand with grace and finesse.

Second, to my Vice President, Helen Peña – she has dedicated herself to this organization and has been my right hand throughout the entire process. Were it not for the countless hours this ambitious woman has spent working on every aspect of Off The Cuff, we would not be able to present this issue to you at its best. And decided unanimously by the rest of the Executive Board and myself, this issue is dedicated to the awe-inspiring Ms. Helen Peña.

With the innovative team we’ve created at Off The Cuff, our future is bright. We will continue to grow with the continued engagement of you and the Boston college community. And on that note, enjoy this issue and continue to be your fierce selves. But most importantly…

Stay Stylish, VC

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THIS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO THE AWE-INSPIRING MS. HELEN PENA.

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WIN 2013 Top 5 Must-Haves for Study Abroad

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Top 5 Bloggers You Should Be Following

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It’s all in (or on) your head

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#almost bubd /19

LONG LIVE PUNK

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NTER 3 Copley Catwalk

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Pretty in Punk

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Le Nouveau Noir

Queen of Glam

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GLOW

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TOP 5 MUST-HAVE’S FOR STUDY ABROAD

By Rachel Nguyen

Spring semester study abroad is just around the corner. Acceptances are being sent out and students are rushing to get their cover letters written, visas approved, and internships selected. What more to add to their list of things to do other than choosing outfits? Keeping up with fashion trends is a fun addition to their list of things to do. Whether you’re going abroad to London, Madrid, Geneva, Argentina, or LA, there are five trendy must-have pieces versatile for any escapade.

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First, the Transport Tote by Madewell. An all-leather, durable tote bag that can carry your 13-inch MacBook pro, Machiavelli’s The Prince, French-made vintage notebooks, and other school supplies. It is a spacious bag that is great for travelling; it even has enough room to fit all of the souvenirs you pick up during the weekend.

Transport Tote

by Madewell $168.00

When you’re touring the Stonehenge and other sites requiring

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long walks, you can put your Nikes away and trade them in for a pair for Billie Boots also by Madewell. These sophisticated thick-heeled ankle booties are not only stylish, but also unbelievably comfy because of the wonders the boot’s thick heel works. These boots will pair perfectly with skirts or dresses too.

Billie Boots

by Madewell $228.00

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Everyone needs a multipurpose jacket fit for both

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warm days and chilly nights. Asos’s Parka with Contrast Sleeves in a dark olive dye is the perfect jacket to layer over edgy, classy, and bohemian styles. The faux leather sleeves are not only animal-friendly; they add a sleek and classy feel to an otherwise casual parka.

Parka with Contrast Sleeves by ASOS $74.75

Since leather is making a huge comeback this season, French

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Connection’s leather skirt is a vital piece of any wardrobe.

If you’reon a gondola in Italy, this skirt pairs perfectly with a patterned, cotton button-down, but on late night out in Madrid, this skirt can also create a sleek outfit paired with a silk blouse.

For crisper nights in France, cute tights or fun leggings style well with the skirt.

Leather Skirt by Judy Jegs New Skirt at French Connection $128.00

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Finally, you’ll need H&M’s classic graphic pullover with beautiful abstract floral details. No matter where you are going to be, floral is always trendy. Frolicking in Ireland, looking pensive in a café in Paris, or walking in downtown in London: this is a sweater you can wear by itself as a statement or layer up with a simple scarf.

Graphic Pullover by H&M $49.95

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By: TIana Gallinaro

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bloggers you should be following ALL RIGHTS TO THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS BELONG TO THE RESPECTIVE

sarah vickers www.classygirlswearpearls.com If Kate Middleton had an American cousin, it would be Sarah Vickers. She and her equally attractive boyfriend Kiel, reign alongside one another as king and queen of classic American preppy and as the co-owners of Kiel James Patrick, a nautical accessories brand. If that name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen their special collection with Brooks Brothers or their amazing line of Boston University accessories available at the BU Bookstore. Sarah is a master at mixing vintage and modern brands and proves classic style doesn’t have to look stuffy. Oh, and all of her blog posts look like photo shoots for Ralph Lauren, complete with perfect New England scenery and a cast of gorgeous friends.

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blaire eadie www.atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com

Blair Eadie, or simply known by her monogram “BEE”, is known in the bloggersphere for her bi-coastal look. Her Atlantic-Pacific style is rooted in her experiences as a merchandiser for GAP in San Francisco and her East Coast upbringing. Currently a consultant for Tory Burch in New York City, Blair’s high fashion style is edgy, yet chic. Few others could successfully pull off neon hues, leopard print, or any style of sunnies quite like Blair.

adam gallagher www.iamgalla.com Though blogging is essentially the new black, there is a significant lack of male fashion bloggers. However, one blogger who stands out in that small arena is Adam Gallagher. In 2010 at age seventeen, Gallagher started his men’s wear style blog as a fun hobby. The blog, titled “I Am Galla”, has become an inspiration to stylish dudes looking to be trendy yet impeccably classy.

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carly heitlinger www.thecollegeprepster.com

A recent Georgetown graduate, Carly Heitlinger hosts a blog that offers a wealth of information and advice for college students who are diving into the waters of adulthood. Like a good Taylor Swift song, Carly’s blog posts are relatable and honest; she isn’t afraid to share her personal ups and downs of life as a Gen Y woman. Whether she’s going to meetings, rushing to fashion shows, or reading at the library, she’s not afraid to mix classic pieces with modern trends. Like a real-life Blair Waldorf, her style is not only polished and preppy, but also attainable.

alexader liang www.alexanderliang.com Alexander Liang is the founder and editor in chief of Kenton Magazine, a fashion magazine with experienced writers from all over the world. A native of Vancouver, Canada, Alexander is a graduate from Parsons The New School of Design in New York City. His style is always fresh and daring yet still features classic pieces and silhouettes. And forget about his outfits, how can you not LOVE his hair?

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IT’S ALL IN (OR ON) HEAD

By Elyse da Silva

Didn’t your mother ever tell you not to leave the house without a hat during the winter? Keeping your head warm—and your mother happy – shouldn’t be a drag.

Don’t worry your pretty little head. Here are some winter essentials to top off any cold-weather outfit.

Zaffre Fedora, $48 at Anthropoligie

Palais Floppy Hat, $49 at Urban Outiftters

FLOPPY WOOL HATS Carry this fall trend into winter. Pair your hat with some skinny jeans, an oversized sweater, and riding boots for a warm boho-chic look.

Floppy Wool Hat, $45 at American Apparel

Ava Hat, by Hat Attack, $58 at Free People

BEANIES Feeling a little funky-fresh? Pull on one of these super-comfy and totally cool beanies to compliment your favorite high-top sneakers.

River Island Embellished Beanie, $26.70 at ASOS

Furry Pompom Beanie, $29 at Urban Outfitters

Boyfriend Knit Beanie, $14 at Tobi

Homies Hat

by Brian Lichtenberg, $48 at Nasty Gal

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ANIMAL HAT REDUX The animal hat trend has carried over into winter 2013 with an amazing toned-down new style. Is “cute” your look? If so, try one of these on for size.

Ears Beanie, $10.68 at ASOS

Knit Hat, $9.95 at H&M

Animal Ears Beanie, $24 at UrbanOutfitters

FAUX FU R

Traditional Fur Cossack, $45 at Topshop

A classic winter style that’s not from your grandmother’s closet.

Controversial as real fur may be, here are some cute faux styles that are sure to keep your head nice and toasty on those chilly winter days in Beantown.

Faux Fur Rabbit Trapper Hat, $75 at Saks Fifth Avenue

River Island Faux Fur Beanie, $32.04 at ASOS

#almost

BU BEST DRESSED HOW BUBD WORKS:

So you’re walking down Comm. Ave one day in your swanky, chic outfit and some random person stops you. No, it’s not some creeper... it’s one of our fashion spies. They’ll snap a snazzy photo of you and write down what you’re wearing. All photos of that day are collected and voted upon and voilà! You win BU Best Dressed and get to be featured on Off the Cuff’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. we felt these students’ outfits were #BUBestDressed worthy, so we are giving them their well-deserved moment of fame now!

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justin soto

Miriam brito

lindsay ladner

com’15 Club Monaco jeans, j crew sweater and indigo booties.

cas’14 Forever 21 Blazer, UO Shirt, Gap Pants, Dolce Vita Oxfords.

Burberry Sunnies, Old Navy Sweater, J Crew Sweater, Banana Republic shirt, AE Jeans, Aldo Boots

Supriya Sharma

Elizabeth ryan

EMily allison

smg ‘16 J Crew Blouse, Hopes Skirt, Ecco Boots, LV purse

cgs ‘16 The loft cardigan & dress, Betsey J watch, Sperry shoes.

cas’17 UO Shirt, American Apparel Jeans, Gap sweater, UO Shoes.

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discover fashion online.

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www.asos.com @asos_US

LONG LIVE PUNK

BY TIANNA GALLINARO

One of this year’s biggest trends in fashion is punk, but it’s far from being a new trend. Punk was originally a music movement in the late ‘70s that eventually influenced designers like Alexander McQueen and John Galliano to make some of their most iconic designs. It became a cultural movement that went against the hippie age of the 60’s and the overthe-top styles of the early 70’s. The movement was about rejecting materialism and embracing the edgy, grungy look of t-shirts, tartan, jeans, and leather.

Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren in the 1976

Punk was born across the pond in London where its biggest music

and fashion influences like Sex Pistols and The Clash, designer Vivienne Westwood and punk icon Malcolm McLaren, owner of the first punk clothing shop SEX, emerged. They took clothing laden with paint splatters and safety pins and bodies covered in piercings, popular among punk musicians, and combined them with sexually graphic images on t-shirts, tartan, ripped hems, and bondage-inspired pants and created punk’s iconic style.

THE PUNK: CHAOS TO COUTURE EXHIBIT AT THE MET PAST SUMMER

One of this year’s biggest trends in fashion is punk, but it’s far from being a new trend. Punk was originally a music movement in the late ‘70s that eventually influenced designers like Alexander McQueen and John Galliano to make some of their most iconic designs. It became a cultural movement that went against the hippie age of the 60’s and the over-the-top styles of the early 70’s. The movement was about rejecting materialism and embracing the edgy, grungy look of t-shirts, tartan, jeans and leather.

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READ SOME OF OUR FAVORITE TIPS ON WAYS TO

Punk was born across the pond in London where its biggest music and fashion influences like Sex Pistols and The Clash, designer Vivienne Westwood and punk icon Malcolm McLaren, owner of the first punk clothing shop SEX, emerged. They took clothing laden with paint splatters and safety pins and bodies covered in piercings, popular among punk musicians, and combined them with sexually graphic images on t-shirts, tartan, ripped hems, and bondage-inspired pants and created punk’s iconic style.

O CREATE A PERFECT BALANCE OF EDGY PUNK AND CLASSIC PREP!

Lace always adds a vintage touch, but when paired with leather it creates an updated edgy look that reads anything but matronly.

Punk is all about the attitude.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with a pair of slouchy boyfriend trousers in a dark wash—or even tartan if you’re brave! Try pairing them with a fitted oxford and a cardigan for a polished preppy twist.

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In punk fashion, everything is better in leather. Stay warm this winter season by wearing leather leggings, tops, or jackets. Don’t want to look too biker chic? Look for leather pieces with playful asymmetrical zippers and seams.

When accessorizing, don’t be afraid to layer on chains, spikes, and studs. Try pairing them with preppy pearls for a more refined punk look.

Try pairing some punk Doc Martens with some preppy knee socks. Argyle anyone?

Try a smokey eye to add some punk drama, but use dark purple eye shadow instead of black so your eyes don’t look too harsh. Skip the blush to attain that punk pale look, but add a preppy pop of nude lipstick to keep from looking too washed out.

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Ladies, don’t be afraid to steal your boyfriend’s favorite band t-shirt. Punk is based on music! Pair it with a preppy boyfriend blazer or pencil skirt for a polished finish.

“Marketing for the modern generation.�

E-board members from left to right: Jan Kwek(top left CDO) Justin Chiccarine (Bottom left COO) Katrina.

GMS meets Tuesdays 5-6pm in SMG Room 228.

GMS is a unique club that partners with companies near the Boston University community to create and implement marketing tactics. Utilizing guerrilla marketing philosophies and creative thinking processes, students work in teams to create marketing proposals.

Learn more at: http://www.guerrillamarketingsociety.com @GMS_BU https://www.facebook.com/guerrillamarketingsociety

COPLEY

CATWALK

Photography & Text by Rebecca Shinners

Oct. 2, 2013 – During Boston Fashion Week, design students were given the opportunity to showcase their own work in Copley Catwalk.

Student designers from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design displayed their work in a runway show back to back with professional designers at Copley Place. The student designs were works of wearable art, made out of everything from mirrors to twist ties.

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Text by Elyse Da Silva Photos by Elyse Da Silva & and Heather Goldin

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This semester’s show was entitled “Glow: a Night of Fluorescent Fashion,” and while few of the 13 designers and 1 collab incorporated the theme into their designs, some creations shined above the others.

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First-time participant,” Anh Ngyuen designed a line that was short but sweet. Despite showing only two designs, Anh’s construction was nearly impeccable and her vision was clear compared some of her fellow designers. Her hard work was obvious. Anh’s first design was a white and red floral print dress with a black chiffon overlay on top of the skirt(1). One of the most memorable designs of the night, this dress was proof that Anh knows the point at which femininity and edginess meet.

I feel like I had a right to be a little worried when designer Marina Vukicevik introduced her line by saying that almost all of her designs were black. Monochromatic lines are dangerous because designs are likely to get lost in the midst of the whole line, but Marina designed her line thoughtfully.

The line was full of differently structured silhouettes that made it anything but boring. The two hooded pieces made the line…if only the models used them to their advantage!

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On Saturday November 16th it was that time of year again: time for this school year’s first BU Fashion Retail Association (aka FAB) fashion show. All of Boston University’s who’s who of fashion—including some BU Best Dressed familiar faces— was in attendance and looking fabulous.

I would wear the black hooded dress in a heartbeat, while the blood red hooded cape(2) was reminiscent of Little Red Riding Hood without making the line seem kitschy.

With a line of 7 pieces, design team Matt Dwan and Annie Yang were truly last but not least. When I saw the name and description of their line, VELVET PUSSY, in the program I wasn’t sure what to expect. Their black and gold-studded line (with a hint of bondage) gave a sense of sexual maturity to the entire night that not many young designers would be courageous enough contribute. VELVET PUSSY is for a girl who doesn’t take herself too seriously—one who is willing to mix feminine silhouettes with edgy sheer fabric only barely covering a studded bra(3-5).

I dare say it was a line fit for NYFW.

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Honorable mention goes to Jaquelyn Yuen who expertly used black sweatshirts as canvases for her amazingly realistic lion paintings(6). She was also the only designer to put a male model on the runway. Major props.

Queen of Glam Looking for a way to update your wardrobe without having to actually go out and buy all new clothes? Look no further! Statement necklaces are the latest jewelry trend. Add some sparkle to everything and anything from a t-shirt for class to your formal dress to take your outfit from ordinary to completely glam. You’ll be looking like a queen in no time! This shoot features jewelry from Jeweliq, an online fashion jewelry retailor.

Photography by Rebecca Shinners Make up by Isabelle Epskamp Hair by Krista Langevin

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(Left to Right) Sarah Manning wears Jeweliq Aqua Fan Bib, $25 Amberly Moody wears Jeweliq Phoenix Shards Bib, $25

Amberly wears Jeweliq Shiny Triad Necklace, $25, Jeweliq Sapphire Stones Necklace, $25

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"Use a bright colored necklace to add a pop of color to your winter neutrals."�

Sarah wears Jeweliq Opulent Tortoise Necklace, $25, Jeweliq Electric Blue Gems Collar, $25

Sarah wears BaubleBar statement necklaces, Jeweliq Rope Tassel Necklace, $25 Amberly wears Jeweliq Pave Triangle Pendant, $20, Jeweliq Black Glam Spikes Necklace, $25, Jeweliq Spiked Mosaic Necklace, $25

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PRETTY IN punk This season’s all about polar opposites: ladylike brilliance vs raw edginess. Midi skirts and pink coats vs leather zippers and cut outs. Now the question is: will you embrace your inner Jackie Kennedy or will you take a walk on the wild side with the Joan Jetts of our era?

photography by madeleine atkinson & barron roth styling by helen pena / Makeup by Isabelle Epskamp

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Heidi Auvenshine wears thrifted lace top thrifted coat ASOS skirt steve madden heels

“I like being a woman, even in a man’s world.

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-Whitney Houston

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Heidi wears thrifted crop top h&m skirt: ASOS leather jacket: ASOS beanie ASOS boots

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le nouveau noir

Principle photography & styling by COKE DU contributing photography by rebecca shinners & vince calvi make up by isabelle epskamp La noveau noir showcases Kevyn Garcia (SMG’16) as she channels a dark, modern hippie. Shot entirely in the 808 Art Gallery, the shoot captures the elegance and edginess Ms. Garcia exudes through the four awe-inspiring looks.

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Kevyn Garcia wears jacket: thrifted dress: theory

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kevyn wears a thrifted dress

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kevyn wears HM shirt thrifted skirt

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kevyn garcia american apparel headband ray ban sunglasses thrifted dress forever 21 heels

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