Strike Magazine FAU Issue 04

ISSUE 04

SIMON GROSSMANN by LOGAN RELIFORD

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Simon Grossmann, Victoria Paris, Valentina Hernandez, Ella Chan, Kaia Chaumer, Lili Jahromi, Shannon Brady, Keandra Mentor, Francesca Cella, MJ Booker, Michelle Goldman, Vendela Busbee, Espero Supplice, Danielle Veasley, Martnae Brown

MELANIA ZILO Editor in Chief

FASHION & BEAUTY

SAGE WEST Head of Fashion Communications ELLA CHAN Fashion Assistant FRANCESCA CELLA Styling Director SAM SCHOONOVER, KENNEDY CARBERT, KEANDRA MENTOR, NICOLE RUIZ, VENDELA BUSBEE, ALLY NELSON, BRANDON BROWNSTEIN Stylists SARAH GLYNN, CORA BRADY Key Artists

MERCHANDISE

ANGELINA ENNIS Merchandise Director FRANKIE NAPPI, EMILY ALPERSTEIN Merchandise Assistants

PRODUCTION

LOGAN RELIFORD Production Director VALORIE WISEMAN, EMMA SAUNDERS, SAGE HOLAWAY, ALEC CUPELLI, RACHEL HIRSCH Photographers ROMINA AMAT Video Director SOPHIE FREID, EMMANUEL CARRE Videographers

EDITORIAL

JOLIE TANNER Editorial Director GRACIE WIPFLI Copyeditor SAMMYA MUFARREJ Assistant to the Editor in Chief AUBRIE HENRY, LILY ELLIS, EMMA SAUNDERS, CRISTINA JIMENEZ, GRACIE WIPFLI Content Writers

ART AND DESIGN

MICHELLE GOLDMAN, ADRIANA GIOENI, SERENA BRUNO Graphic Designers

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YASMINA LOWTHER, ANIKA CHHABRA Creative Assistants

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

CINDY ALONSO Castings Director LILI JAHROMI, PATRICIA URBONAITE Castings Assistant JENN LANOSA Account Executive DANIELLA DRAGONE Marketing Campaign Director SARAH GLYNN, TAYLOR FRICKE, JOI DEAN, HAYLEY ALDRICH Marketing Campaign Assistants BROOKE MCCOSKEY Social Media Manager AMANDA SIEGEL Social Media Assistant

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fashion 08 sex-appeal, optimism, and the occasional fever dream 16 the blueprint 28 spring has sprung b*tch 30 8vo ático music + culture 34 the only girl in new york: victoria paris 36 speaking with empathy: a how-to guide 37 it’s not me, it’s you 38 should celebrities speak?

40 the best albums of 2021 42 café con leche con simon grossmann beauty + wellness 52 hot girl mindset 56 the era of the green juice girl 59 in conversation with valentina hernandez 62 beauty of rebellion science + tech 68 hot girls’ guide to cryptocurrency 70 rich space nerds unite 72 green goddess 74 digital girl

Photos by Alec Cupelli Beauty by Sarah Glynn Styled by Melania Zilo Dress by A.L.C Shoes by Zadig et Voltaire Next page Sweater and shorts by Sandro

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Internal Musings

Our fashion editorial, The Blueprint, encapsulates a visual diary through the lens of Black culture and its influence on high fashion. It serves as an homage to the pioneers that paved the way as we recognize and appreciate the cultural significance and historical importance of Black culture in the fashion industry, a loud reminder that Black women will always be the blueprint.

Hello, world. Welcome to my first Issue as Editor in Chief of Strike Magazine. Muse is the name of this season’s Issue as we delve into a new era of inspiration, expression, and identity. When it came time to create our fourth Issue, I looked to my team, old faces and new, with gratitude, knowing that the possibilities were endless. I knew from the moment we started, the art lies within each of us. For our team, the word muse meant looking inwards and finding the ways in which we reflect our individuality and purpose into the world.

A successful Issue does not exist without a proper challenge.

In search of that, we looked to 2021’s most exciting technological innovation in the fashion industry. The rise of digital fashion has opened endless opportunities for the world. Using only digital garments for this editorial, we toy with a new sense of creative expression and escapism.

When we were planning this Issue, I couldn’t help but think of Simon Grossmann, whose sound transports us to feelings and places we didn’t know existed. The Venezuelan-American artist was photographed for our cover by the talented Logan Reliford and Sage Holaway, who both managed to emanate the same vibrant energy and nostalgia that we feel when listening to Grossmann’s music in their photographs.

Thank you for supporting this team of young creatives. We have so much to offer the world, and we are just getting started. Between the artist and the muse lies an idea, and if this Issue has taught me anything, it’s that beautiful things can be accomplished if you just look deep enough.

The Issue would not be complete without the authentic voice that is Victoria Paris. With her genuine craving for intimate connection, it felt necessary to revisit a conversation that we all felt was too real and intimate not to share with you all. We also sat down to speak with Miami Muse and Queen of Wellness, Valentina Hernandez, as she shares all things self-love, rituals, and wellness.

Love, Melania Zilo, Editor in Chief, Strike Magazine

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Sex-Appeal, Skin, Optimism, and the Occasional Fever Dream by gracie wipfli

The Looks That Defined SS22 Fashion Month Finally! Fashion Month is back!

With the reinstallation of in-person shows and events, Spring/Summer 2022 Fashion Month made its triumphant return to the runway as major fashion capitals reopened to a post-pandemic world.

While some houses opted for digital-only events, others maintained in-person shows with smaller yet more traditional audiences. The heavily anticipated Spring-Summer collections of New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week certainly succeeded in offering diverse, exhilarating inspiration for the near future of fashion ingenuity.

From which collections to shop, which designers flopped, Moschino to Max Mara, Proenza Schouler to Prada, we compiled the most awe-inspiring, muse-worthy moments from SS22 Fashion Month.

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irst, from September 8th to the 12th, Fashion Month was kicked off by New York Fashion Week. As this was the first in-person week since February 2020, the overall essence of the events felt overwhelmed by an outpouring of love for the craft. Invigorating the concrete streets of New York was a slate of 91 shows from a variety of designers. Although many looks this year were perceived as a tad commercial, they were also noticeably more wearable, likely reflecting the immediacy in sales and accessibility after such a lengthy fashion recession. New York’s eclectic aesthetic was reflected in a bold mix of patterns and fluorescents, deep-rooted in the diversity of cultural expression.

The Proenza Schouler show on September 8th exhibited bold, acid-tone colors and dreamy textures, representing the excitement of post-lockdown life. Vogue coined the house’s silhouettes as “stunning, spirited, sexy, spectacular, and refreshing.” The collection’s low-to-the-ground loafers, sport-influenced sandals, and gauze jersey gowns were strutted by supermodel Gigi Hadid and rising star Ella Emhoff.

Inspired by the island of Kauai, creative directors Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough aimed to produce rather “uncomplicated” garments, stating that “they’re joyful clothes to step out in the world again.” And that they were!

Moschino was one of the most buzzed-about shows of the week, although perhaps for the wrong reasons. King of “camp” and creative director Jeremy Scott debuted “Ladies Who Lunch” on September 9th at Bryant Park, “It’s very ladies who lunch, but it’s also nursery rhymes, so it’s baby lady,” Scott said backstage of his seasonal theme. Considering this, it was somewhat odd that the collection featured relatively seductive cropped jackets and short, fitted skirts adorned with various decorative rubber duckies, toy elephants, and children’s refrigerator letters. Modeled by Winnie Harlow and Precious Lee, the Moschino show just didn’t quite hit its intended mark, meanwhile sorely misplacing both fun and poignancy.

LaQuan Smith’s historic showing at the Empire State Build ing on September 9th undoubtedly emphasized “unapologetic sexiness.” Smith’s SS 22 collection utilized the see-nowbuy-now format, introducing a prominent motif of terry cloth fabric, mimicked in multiple looks such as the cropped white robe completed with an embroidered monogram. With an abundance of draping, jersey fabrics, and lace to highlight his muses’ assets, the most significant change may have been the inclusion of Smith’s new partner, Puma, embodying more of the increasingly popular athleisure vibe. All in all, the show was a success, and the French poodles undeniably added to the glamorous flair—if only they were included in the seenow-buy-now. Sigh.

“...stunning, spirited, sexy, spectacular, and refreshing.”

Other highlights from New York Fashion Week included Theophilio’s Rastafarian-inspired aesthetic celebrating Jamaica’s spirit and iconography, Peter Do’s highly anticipated and very first runway debut, Tory Burch’s fashion block party, Larry David plugging his ears at the Staud show, and, of course, the launch of Telfar TV and their new, sleek duffle bag.

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Next up, undoubtedly known for housing the epitome of peak Italian design, Fashion Month took over Milan from September 21st through the 27th. Milan typically places itself at the forefront of craftsmanship in the industry, and these Spring-Summer collections indeed presented an array of exquisitely tailored, high-octane glamour looks. The organizational body of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana set out a slate of 173 shows and presentations, 125 of which were held in person. The week’s vibe was centered around the concept of “energy,” accompanied by similarly vibrant, captivating colors and textures.

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Held at the Palazzo della Civiltà on September 22nd, Fendi’s SS22 runway perfectly exemplified artistic director Kim Jones’ new vision for the brand, “My Fendi is multi-generational. It’s for all different kinds of women- anyone who wants to feel good about themselves.” Jones accredited his inspiration for the collection to the late Puerto Rican fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez and the influential spirit of Studio 54, a former disco club located in Midtown Manhattan. On exhibition was a white to black color progression with the most colorful pieces sandwiched in the middle. The essence of the show amalgamated into one idea- continuity.

A personal favorite from the week was the September 24th Prada and Raf Simmons collaboration. Two simultaneous shows were staged, one at home in Milan and one at Shanghai’s Bund One, “Doing this simultaneously demonstrates a new possibility… Community is a vital idea,” noted Simmons. Titled “Seduction, Stripped Down,” the collection was focused on “redefining sexiness.” While there were many references to historical pieces, the looks ultimately investigated the present state of fashion. This was exemplified in familiar tropes of womanhood such as bra cups and the show-stopping Duchesse satin sheaths unbuttoned to the lower back.

Versace’s SS22 collection, presented on September 24th, was nothing less than striking, lively, and thrilling, “The confluence of Dua Lipa, Naomi Campbell, Emily Ratajkowski, and Lourdes Leon on the Versace runway tonight almost broke the internet. It crashed Versace’s website momentarily, so heavy was the traffic to its live stream,” Vogue reported. Pop star Dua Lipa made her runway debut by opening the show in a cutout jacket, slashed skirt adorned by the house-famous safety pins, and an iconic chain mail dipped in hot pink. Versace honed in on youthfulness and playfulness, represented in an array of neons, epitomizing the notion that “there’s no upstaging Donatella Versace.”

There were a few recurring trends at Milan Fashion Week, such as the timeless blazer silhouette on display in Emporio Armani’s denim look and MM6 Maison Margiela’s white variation with a deconstructed sleeve.

Other notable moments include Blumarine’s newly appointed creative director launching “skimpy, hotterthan-hot,” and “sexed-up” looks in their September 23rd show, Max Mara’s chic, tonal accented collection, and the legendary collaboration between Versace and Fendi, otherwise known as “Fendace,” to wrap up the week.

Finally, Fashion Month came to a close in Paris from September 27th through October 5th. Organized by the French Fashion Federation, Paris boasted a slate of over 100 shows, featuring some of the industry’s top houses and producing the most coveted “Haute Couture” of the season. Evidently influential, this week’s enthusiasm was distinctly marked by liveliness towards the return of celebrating innovation and love for fashion.

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“The confluence of Dua Lipa, Naomi Campbell, Emily Ratajkowski, and Lourdes Leon on the Versace runway tonight almost broke the internet.”

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Influenced by the 1960s, Dior was the first major show to take place on September 28th. Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri strove to emphasize past creative director Marc Bohan’s most renowned collection, the Slim Look, “It completely changes fashion, just as the New Look did in 1947.” As for the looks themselves, there were delightful color-block paneled coats and skirts, single punches of orange and pea green, cross-laced sandals, and modernized square-toe, tiny block-heel Mary Janes that grafted the comfort of sneaker technology onto the idea of a classic shoe.

Chanel’s Spring-Summer collection was showcased on October 5th, “where the itsy bitty bikinis seen on many runways this season were worn with the maison’s signature bouclé miniskirts.” The show flaunted an array of high-cut maillots in gold or white trimmings, big shopper bags, short dresses in pink or mauve tweed, and floaty black chiffon maxi dresses with colorful butterfly prints to add to the air of glamorous escapism. The collection oozes charm, happiness, and optimism for the reopening of fashion events.

“...there’s no upstaging Donatella Versace.”

The house of Louis Vuitton closed the week with their runway at the infamous Louvre’s Passage Richelieu. The looks were considerably “futuristic glam,” offering a spin on regality and royalty. Creative director Nicolas Ghesquière took inspiration from styles donned by Marie Antoinette, maximally accessorized with models dripping in glitter and satin, “Mixing textures and colors, this 28-look show was easy on the eye, with each look becoming more and more intricate as the show progressed.” In tandem with this show, the company was also celebrating the 200th birthday of the brand’s founder, and it was nothing less than triumphant- perhaps beside the protestor who crashed the runway at the end of the show.

Paris was also graced by Lacoste’s athletic shapes and fabrications, Loewe’s experimental, underground runway, Alexander McQueen’s “storm chaser” silhouettes, Rick Owens’ smoky, “Fogachine” vibe, Coperni’s flesh-baring tops, and Raf Simons’ detailed, gender-fluid collection. Overall, Paris Fashion Week wildly succeeded in closing out SS22 Fashion Month, further spurring excitement towards the return of the runway.

-Although the SS22 festivities have come to a close, be on the lookout for similar designs and patterns in everyday wear, such as strategic minimalism, extravagant hues, sexy silhouettes, and retro redux. Follow these trend forecasts, and you’ll be ahead of the game in no time! Until next season, I will be here, patiently refreshing my Telfar TV, rewatching Prada’s dual runway, and wondering if the Moschino show was really a fever dream or not.

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Denim skirt set, earrings, and shoes are stylist’s own Necklace by Vitaly Nails by Martnae Brown

Shirt and jewelry are model’s own, jeans are stylist’s own, shoes by Nike via Cold Shoulder Kicks

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Shirts and pants are stylist’s own Shoes by Nike via RELUXE Jewelry is stylist’s and model’s own

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG B*TCH

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t’s your Fashion Fairy Godmother here, coming to you with the latest fashion trends of the season. The groundhog must have come out of hiding early because it’s officially spring in the fashion world.

And with every new season comes a new set of fashion do’s and don’ts. This season it’s said to be cloudy with a chance of fringe.

FRINGE

Trigger Warning: Fringe is back. While this season’s rendition isn’t quite like the 2014 style fringe bag you wore with galaxy print leggings and ugg boots, it still feels like deja vu as we see designers like Proenza Shouler and Dior incorporate fringe into their SS22 collections.

We’ve compiled a list of trends that we predict will be making their way into the hearts and closets of your fav fashion girlies this spring.

Ten points if you pair it with a grande pumpkin spice flavored frappuccino, take a photo and caption it: “Just Girly Things.”

Prepare to empty your wallets because this is #STRIKETRENDWATCH

Mini MINI SKIRTS

I personally have decided to hold Miuccia Prada responsible for the lecture I got from my mother after participating in this trend. If you thought clothes today couldn’t get any more revealing, you were wrong. This season, we’re leaving little to the imagination as designers like Miu Miu and Versace have taken mini skirts and made them even mini-er. How camp. You can skip the “bend over” test; there’s no hiding from this one.

SHEER

If you’ve ever dreamt of having your own Kate Moss 1993 naked dress moment, you can this spring. They say less is more, but in this season’s trend of scandalous sheer garments, completely see-through is even better.

ITTY BITTY TITTY CARDIGAN

Best known for its original appearance on the green carpet, that is Jacquemus FW21 “La Montagne,” this loosely fastened cardigan has remained on top in the ranking for spring’s hottest trend. And in SS22, we see designers like Brandon Maxwell and Blumarine closely following suit.

Simon is the best, no?

THE WILD WEST

The yeehaw agenda has been planning its takeover for a while now, even making it so far as the runway with designers like Kim Shui creating a collection entirely comprised of cowboy couture.

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It’s soon to be springtime, so naturally, you’d expect us all to be draped in florals and soft pastels. Not this time. Rumor has it that we are ditching florals and replacing them with a new, more sophisticated kind of pattern. One word, gingham.

THE WALKING DISCO BALL

This spring, you can expect to bring the club home to your closet, with the popular disco-ball-esque fabric becoming the latest fad for upscale looks. A close runner-up is this sequin-studded fabric’s emotionally fragile step-sister, chainmail. This trend can be best recognized for its appearance in the Versace and Fendace SS22 collections.

ARE YOU FROM NEW YORK EVEN?

Looks like Kanye West might be a visionary after all *said with disdain*. After West’s collaboration with Gap this past summer, selling a two-color option puffer jacket (which we are only now receiving around 6 months later, might I add) broke the internet, we are seeing the puffer trend take a turn. This spring, you can expect to see all things puffer, with designers like Telfar offering totes, Area with their Ready-to-Wear puffer vests, and a big black puffer jacket even?

OVERSIZED TOTES

Last season it was the micro bag. You know, the bags only big enough to carry apple pay and vibes? I’m talking to you, Jacquemus. Well, this season, we have finally been blessed with bags large enough to carry our keys, laptops, and emotional baggage. What more could you need?

NOT SO BASIC BASICS

Basics just got a makeover, with designers like Ottolinger and a personal favorite, Acne Studios taking this micro trend to a whole new level. From crazy cutouts to subversive silhouettes and patterns that look like a game of tetris.

SHEARLING

The I.AM.GIA Pixie Coat is quaking right now. This spring, nostalgia seems to be a theme as shearling is back and has completely taken over our closets.

From coats to totes, it’s 2018 all over again.

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You can thank me later. But until then, I’ll be back next month with another...

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Photos by Alec Cupelli and Sage Holaway Beauty by CoRa Brady and Sarah Glynn Styled by Kennedy Carbert and Samantha Schoonover Shirt and pants by Paris Georgia Glasses and ring are stylist’s own

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Strike sits down with the only girl in New York: Victoria Paris

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t's Tuesday morning, and I'm hanging on to the week by a thread. The only thing holding me together is the fact that Victoria Paris (otherwise known as @victoriaparisf to her cult following of over a million) is in my Zoom waiting room. We’ve already agreed on today's dress code (pajamas and caffeine of choice).

Still, I jumped up last minute to brush my hair and throw it into a laid-back, effortless high pony (this was going to be a conversation with the coolest b*tch on the internet after all).

I am instantly greeted with the warmest good morning by the queen and cult leader Victoria herself, who jumps to show me her iced coffee and acai berry caffeine drink. This conversation is going exactly how I expected. At this moment, I realized that when it comes to Victoria, what you see is what you get. She's confident, collected, and, more notably, sans filter.

Her hobbies, you might ask? an food reviews, hitting the and casually holding athleisure brands hostage social media. In less than four months, Victoria has proven that all it takes to make it big in the industry is an authentic voice, a genuine craving for

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intimate connection, and a willingness to have real conversations. What sets her apart from other influencers is the level of honesty, openness, and transparency that she provides on her platform, which has become one big group chat or private story. Her energy is magnetic, and her content is real.

How she got here is not a straight line. After ending a relationship, losing her job, and moving back to New York City mid pandemic, Victoria decided to start TikTok on a whim to drive traffic to her Depop store. After trying it out for some time, she realized that she had found her voice and passion and decided to ditch everything else and make videos for fun. A typical day for the emerging TikTok star now consists of posting 30-50 videos. Whether it’s a rant on sustainable fashion or an advice session on how to build a positive relationship with food, no topics are off-limits. As Victoria's platform continues to grow, her values remain intact. "I've always hated the word influencer, and I guess I never really understood that world. I had always been a lowkey person when it came to social media, and it all just seemed fake to me," she shares, "I still think it's fake, honestly. Most of these influencers don't reply to comments and are out of touch with how they're resonating, and don't understand their audiences. I think that's why it's so important to me to make people feel seen and make room for discussion and genuine connection."

Over 1.2 Million followers and a few comment bans later, Victoria has remained consistent with interacting with every individual on her page. She has also made an effort to take accountability for her actions and has vowed to always be transparent and honest about what it's like to be an influencer, even if it pisses off a couple of bikini brands here and there (shoutout 437 Bikinis, we love you in this house).

"Some people get a lot of followers, and all of a sudden nobody can touch them or talk to them and put them in their place, and I think it's important to recognize that you can still be in the wrong," Victoria says, "you can still apologize and make mistakes and owning that from the start is important to me and also just trying my best to use my platform to be that person that someone can talk to.

Why not try as hard as I can to keep up with replying to everyone and being that person for people?"

Strike: Replying to every comment means consuming a plethora of thoughts and opinions all at once. How have you managed to gain that confidence and push past the inevitable criticism?

Victoria Paris: "Honestly, I thought it would be so much worse. There is no shame in my game, and I've never met a person in my life where I feel like we can't find a point of agreement. I reply to hate comments, and more often than not, we make up. People's opinions can change after an open discussion. I'm also not perfect, and I know I make mistakes. It's kind of like an analogy of tripping and falling on a busy sidewalk. I can get up, laugh it off, and move on from it. It's really not about confidence but more

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Strike: Do you think TikTok has changed your perspective on the world?

VP: "I think there is a lot more good to be done. I thought we were a lost cause, and I slowly realize that we're not. There are so many formative conversations to be had, and I believe that we can actually make a difference. Like the other day on Tiktok, we held Bandier hostage, and yeah, maybe it was an unusual circumstance, but to see people mobilizing around a cause proves that we can collectively make a difference. We do have the power to come together and do the right thing."

Strike: What's something people should be talking about more today?

VP: "Mental health, physical health, sexual health, the list goes on and on. I think the conversations happening on my page need to stop being so broad. It's important to explain to people exactly what I'm doing when it comes to things like eating sustainably or shopping ethically."

We see people on TikTok specifically having big conversations on complex subjects while using such jargonistic language that is impossible to break down. It begs the question.

Are individuals really trying to have a conversation, or is this a lame attempt to seem intellectual and above others for 60 seconds? "I think people need to break down some of the abstract language to make information accessible to the public," Victoria shares. "This behavior is dangerous and stops people from articulating and advocating for their best interests. It reminds me of how politicians speak in a way that is literally unintelligible to the average person. They say stuff that sounds appealing to a lot of people, but their meanings and intentions actually work against them."

Strike: How has the industry been treating you lately?

VP: "So I know earlier in our conversation I was bashing on influencers and begging you not to go on a date with someone with more than 10K on Instagram, but I have to say that other influencers have been nothing but kind to me throughout this entire process. If there has been any beef, it's been because I have started it."

Victoria also explained the sort of symbiotic relationship that we see in this specific industry. She says, "It's interesting because there is no 'minimum wage' for influencing. There is no 'Glassdoor' to see how much you should be getting paid.

There's no rubric. It's incredible to see influencers in the industry connecting and helping each other out because guess what? If someone accepts less pay than what they're worth, it brings all of us down. People don't really understand that it's culty as F*CK, but it seems like a lot of people are looking out for each other and constantly pushing each other's work." She recalls that when Emma Chamberlain first started following her, she truly lost her sh*t and began to question what all of the newfound fame meant. "You eventually come to realize that we are all human beings that recognize each other's worth and talent. It's awesome," Victoria says.

A woman-dominated field comes with its own set of struggles. "I've realized that a lot of women do not recognize their worth. TikTok has taught me that I can hold brands accountable and ask for what I deserve and still know my worth at the end of the day," Victoria says, exuding confidence with every syllable. She has the words "I'm just doing me, and you're welcome to come along for the ride" written all over her.

Strike: What needs to change in the industry?

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VP: "More people need to apologize. If I make the wrong move by partnering with a brand that doesn't represent my values or my followers' values, and over half a million people see it, it's my job to take responsibility for that. If you fail, accept and acknowledge it, move on, and do better next time.

The influencer also spoke out on how hard it is to properly vet the brands she works with and how as a consumer, it can seem that you're driving yourself crazy trying to figure out if everything you buy was made ethically, "it really shouldn't be our job" she says. "Companies need to be more upfront when it comes to ethical production and operations."

We also discussed the nature of media culture and how since the beginning of technology and social media, there's been a heavy emphasis on consuming and not creating. Victoria's solution? "I think there needs to be a saturation of content so that there is no judgment or perception. The fact that there are troves of TikTok accounts with 0 content is the scariest thing to me, and I would really just love to see my followers creating more and putting themselves out there just for the fun of it."

We ended our conversation rambling about our random todo lists for the day and the weird yet gratifying feeling of hustle culture. Even though it can be chaotic and difficult to navigate at times, Victoria stressed the importance of trying everything and exploring all her options before graduating from The New School this semester. She shares, “I was a personal trainer, I worked at a finance startup, I worked for a celebrity stylist, I was a nanny, I did all these random wackass jobs and even after all that I realized I still had no idea what I wanted to do or pursue. I think it’s important to remind yourself that it’s ok to not have it all figured out. It’s okay to change majors 7 times, work while you’re in school, pursue your passions on the side. We’re still so young and truly have nothing to lose.”

Strike: Finally, what is it you want to be known for?

Victoria: “Doing more good than bad.”

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by aubrie henry Listen to what the other person is saying

Allowing someone to communicate their feelings and opinions doesn’t mean that you have to agree with them. Sometimes people just need someone to rant to and express their feelings without judgment or remorse.

Recognize their situation & show compassion

This also does not mean that you have to agree with them.

Whether or not this person is a friend or acquaintance, you will never know what happens behind closed doors. This is another reason why it is so important to speak with empathy.

Consider how you might be able to take action in this situation: How can you help? How can you encourage them?

Each one of us plays a role in this life- if my part is to lend a helping hand when I can, be kind and loving, and make someone else feel like they exist, then I will have felt like I accomplished more than I had by living for me, myself, and I alone. Do what you can. Be kind. Be empathetic. Give all of the love that you desire to receive in return.

Sometimes stepping outside of your own “bubble of beliefs” means opening your mind to others’ situations and opinions.

Just because you recognize someone’s side of the story and empathize with where they are coming from does not mean that you have to relate or change your own beliefs. The way you can empathize with friends, family members, significant others, acquaintances, strangers, etc., says a lot about who you are as an individual.

Speaking empathetically might come easy to you, while others may struggle to accept another person’s opposing opinions. If you find speaking with or showing empathy difficult,

this may be a sign that you need a little self-evaluation. It may be time to check yourself.

Speaking with empathy can include discussing politics, social issues, religion, feelings, relationships, and even the environment. How you handle yourself, your words, and your body language can make all the difference.

Showing love and kindness towards anyone and everyone regardless of how they think or feel is our world’s ultimate shortcoming. You don’t have to associate yourself with people you disagree with if you don’t want to, but you should still show warmth and respect- especially if you’re going to preach it on your social media. It’s easy to repost a quote saying “love others,” “throw kindness like confetti,” or a graphic that people share to make their feed look good. If you’re going to say that you treat others how you like to be treated, you better hold yourself to it.

Speaking to someone with empathy could change their entire day, week, month, or even life. You never know what someone is battling, just like no one knows everything you face. I know it’s easier said than done but be kind. Be the possible change in someone’s life by taking time out of your day-today, listening to them vent, hearing them out, and respecting their beliefs without belittling them.

Taking action with our words can make all the difference, and it’s about time we start practicing what we preach.

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nd on the sixth day, God breathed life into man, and the world went downhill from there.

Maya Angelou knew what was up when she said, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” The colloquial definition of a “red flag” is when a potential partner does something that would warrant a double-take. Often, we will make excuses for the people in our lives because we want to believe that they are what we are looking for, but in reality, people are rarely who we want them to be.

Now, the purpose of this article isn’t to point fingers or say that a whole subspecies of Homosapien is at fault.

Think of me as your spirit guide to red flags. Some of the following topics may be triggering (mentions of Jordan Belfort to come), but I hope you stick with me and learn something from this, or at the very least, have a laugh. Another thing to remember is the difference between an ick and a red flag. Icks are more niche and specific to the beholder, but red flags are more of a universal concern.

No, The Wolf of Wall Street is not biblical Don’t get me wrong, I love a Martin Scorcese film just as much as the next guy, but if a man has a deep love for The Wolf of Wall Street, run. Yes, there are arguments to be made about the plot of the movie, as well as the cast and cinematography, but if someone sees past that and starts to worship Jordan Belfort, they are crossing into dangerous territory. Sex and drugs aside, the moral compass and ethics of everything that transpires in that movie should

be called into question. If a man can compartmentalize enough to set aside the actions in that movie, he should be able to express his emotions, but we all know that’s like asking for rain in a drought.

If he doesn’t tip, dip Moving on from their likes, how a potential partner acts says a lot about them and who they are. Pay attention to how they treat others because it reflects directly on what kind of person you’re dealing with. If you go to dinner and your date disrespects the waiter or doesn’t say please and thank you when getting their food, you should go to the bathroom and sneak out of the window.

How someone treats staff, in general, speaks to their upbringing as well. Although people like to disagree, we are a direct product of our parents. Whether that be a good or bad thing, it’s a scientifically-proven fact. So unless you want to deal with horrible in-laws and just overall unfortunate people, steer clear from people who don’t respect customer service workers.

If he wanted to, he would Another thing to look out for is their texting habits. When he texts you, there should be a natural flow of conversation throughout the day that consists of both parties equally sharing their thoughts. If he only talks about himself, only texts you at night, and you find yourself waiting hours between textsblock him. If he wanted to, he would.

So, if he was truly busy with schoolwork or personal things all day, he could say, “Hey, I’m gonna be busy all day, but I’ll text you later to grab sushi.” But then

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again, if men knew how to communicate, all would be right in the world.

But most of the time, they will receive texts and go hours without responding just to view your story and text in three groupchats. They are showing you that you aren’t their top priority, and to be frank if you’re not their top priority, then they’re seriously missing out.

Saturdays are for therapy On a more lighthearted note, if the guy you are talking to unironically has a “Saturdays Are for the Boys” flag, he probably doesn’t wash his butt. I’m a firm believer in balance, and if a man can’t balance having a social life and a romantic life, I’m gone. When people say that they’re too busy for a relationship, they really mean that they don’t want one. If the President of the United States has time for a wife, so do Chad, Brad, and Justin.

The lesson to be learned from all of this is to try not getting caught up in puppy love or looking past all of the signs the universe is giving you, especially when a partner messes up. When a potential partner exhibits concerning behavior, take a step back and wonder if it’s just a fluke or if it says something deeper about them. If you find that it doesn’t define them, proceed with slight caution, but if instead, it does, recede and move on to the next finance bro that will be more than happy to talk to you about stocks in bed.

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hile it is clear that celebrity figures appear integral to our society, stars should be careful not to misuse their platforms. Undoubtedly, we’ve all witnessed their abundance of ignorant comments and shoddy apologies.

Although everyone makes mistakes, influencer controversies are much more amplified due to scrupulous evaluation by the media and society.

Therefore, should they speak up? What would be in their best interest? Does voicing their opinion on controversial topics do them more harm than good?

Recently, Jesy Nelson, a former member of the girl group Little Mix, released her debut single, “Boyz,” featuring a guest verse by the iconic Nicki Minaj. However, both artists came under fire as accusations began to spread that the music video depicted Nelson engaging in Blackfishing—a term used to describe when white public figures and influencers do everything in their power to appear Black. In the video, Nelson is heavily tanned, her hair is styled with wigs or braids, and she wears basketball shorts and gold teeth. Yet, during an hour-long Instagram Live on October 11th, Minaj came to Nelson’s defense, stating that “singers tan a lot” and that’s “different than when someone comes out and pretends to be Black.” Nelson herself denied the allegations, stating that she was just praising what she loves. By speaking out, Minaj caused much confusion among fans and sent Twitter into a flurry, user @septimusajprime commented, “goodmorning to everyone except nicki minaj and jesy nelson mandela.”

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Other controversial celebrity statements include DaBaby’s disparaging comments regarding the LGBTQ+ community on July 25th during his set at Rolling Loud. Attempting damage control, DaBaby then reluctantly posted an incredibly messy apology that would later be deleted. This caused the rapper to receive widespread backlash and he was dropped from several other festivals, including Lollapalooza, “dababy just lost all of dabookings and now hes going to be dabrokey soon,” user @bailacongomez tweeted.

And how could we forget the controversy spurred over Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s mishandling of her racist past?

When her season was airing, around January of 2021, screenshots of Rachael’s account resurfaced, exposing cultural appropriation in photos and liking and sharing dangerous rhetoric regarding QAnon theories. Rachael kept quiet for weeks, stating that she felt pressured to stay silent as the world openly debated the controversy, “I had a lot of people in my ear saying, ‘You’ll have your time. Don’t make it worse. You’ll have your time to speak.

We’ll give you a platform. Just wait it out.’” Regardless of her past wrongdoings, Rachael’s silence on the issue ended up further damaging her reputation in the public eye and caused her much strife.

So, to speak or not to speak? Ultimately, it’s up to the individual celebrity—no one’s stopping them. However, it would be wise to practice what they preach by carefully considering such statements before speaking out. Time for a new publicist perhaps?

About a week ago, another notable celebrity, Demi Lovato, also made some strange comments in her interview with Pedestrian TV. Lovato took this opportunity to speak out against calling extraterrestrials “aliens.” She argued that it was offensive, stating, “But I think that we have to stop calling them aliens because aliens is a derogatory term for anything. That’s why I like to call them ETs!” And yes, to clear up any remaining confusion, she was referring to the fictive little green people from outer space. Many found this ignorant as the word “alien,” is considered controversial, dehumanizing, and derogatory when used in reference to immigrants or those who come from other countries. On this, Twitter user @ KR13_R said, “Why can’t Demi Lovato just stick to singing? Like why ruin your career?? How is word “alien” offensive?”

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LISTEN UP: THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2021... SO FAR Donda

As of late, Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, ended a lengthy hiatus from music with the release of his long-awaited album, Donda. Managing to keep the public on the edge of their seats waiting for this drop, the amount of hype surrounding the album was unreal. From listening parties when the album was still unreleased to Kanye live-streaming himself sleeping backstage at the stadium he would eventually perform in, Donda is finally here… well, not quite. According to West himself, the album was released by his label without consent. Fans believe it was due to the high demand for this music and individuals getting impatient. But Ye made clear this isn’t an album; it is a tribute to his late mother, Donda West. Reflected in the intensity of the album, Ye and Donda’s relationship was strong, and he cared for her very much.

Further, Donda encompasses West’s emotions and feelings following his divorce from Kim Kardashian, ultimately revealing how he believes the public perceives him. The most popular songs on the album are “Hurricane,” “Jail,” feat. Jay Z, and “Off the Grid.” This much-anticipated album certainly lived up to the expectations of Ye’s fans. Overall, West successfully crafted a loving tribute to his mother while expressing authentic emotions towards recent events in his life.

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Drake’s newest album, Certified Lover Boy, was also released around the same time as Donda.

Drake and Ye have been engaged in a decade-long feud that has included shading each other in songs and criticizing each other’s albums. Certified Lover Boy talks about Drake’s love life and reputation for being a “ladies man.” While it is a solid, well-produced album, his fans expected more from him, especially considering the hype. The most popular songs from the album are “Way 2 Sexy,” feat. Future & Young Thug, “Girls Wants Girls,” feat. Lil Baby, and “Fair Trade,” feat. Travis Scott.

They are all songs you would expect from Drake, but his fans definitely expected more considering the circumstances.

SOUR

Olivia Rodrigo has arguably become the it-girl of the moment. Her fame rose fairly quickly, something she probably did not expect after releasing her first single, “Drivers License,” which amassed 1 billion streams. Shortly after, she released her first album, Sour, which instantly charted No.1 on Billboard for three consecutive weeks. The tracks speak of a breakup, which many fans believed to be with Joshua Bassett, considering they had split before this album was released. While most of her songs charted highly, the most popular songs have been “Good 4 U,” “Drivers License,” and “Brutal.” After this album, Rodrigo quickly amassed a huge following. The album has received great reviews due to how relatable and easy to remember the lyrics and beats are. Sour details the stages of a breakup, and honestly, it couldn’t be more accurate. This album definitely resonates more with an audience of teenage girls since the songs are written from the perspective of someone around that age. Overall, it’s an excellent album for those going through a hot girl breakup.

The Off-Season

After four years, J. Cole released his new album, The Off-Season. Cole has managed to steer away from controversies surrounding this release. His most loyal fans have long awaited it, and within the tracks, Cole highlights themes such as sin and trying to live a modest life regardless of fortune. The most popular songs on the album at the moment are “My Life” feat. 21 Savage & Morray, “Amari,” and “Pride is the Devil” with Lil Baby. The song “Pride is the Devil,” mainly represents how Cole appreciates his wealth accumulation over the years and talks about the seven deadly sins.

The majority of reviews for The Off-Season have been positive; however, there were a few negative critiques because some fans disliked the features on his songs. Since Forest Hills Drive, Cole has not had any features with other artists on his albums, which seemed to be a signature mark. Overall, this album contains deep and meaningful songs where Cole discusses his difficulties in staying true to himself. The Off-Season contains great lyrics, which, for the most part, are better enjoyed by his loyal fanbase.

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With his latest album debuting, Latin star Simon Grossmann sits down with our Editor in Chief and opens up about his creative process, current musings, and evolution of his sound and style.

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cross the street to a cozy local coffee shop in the neighborhood situated in between a quaint bookstore and a new natural wine and record bar. Coconut Grove is quiet at this time of day, its creative and eccentric charm speaking for itself. Quirky stores scatter along the main street, busy with green juice girls picking up their morning oat milk latte and men in their late twenties in head to toe Rick Owens, appearing way too cool to be sitting at an office desk, despite it being 10 a.m. on a Monday morning.

Outside, Simon is waiting for me with a relaxed smile on his face. Face to face, he’s everything you would expect: warm, calm, and collected. He takes his sunglasses off as I approach, leaning in for a hug. I’m two minutes late, but he doesn’t seem to mind. “Let’s get you some coffee,” he says to me, holding the door open.

Grossmann just released Bahia Margarita, an album inspired by his dreamlike memories in Margarita, a Venezuelan island 40 kilometers north of the mainland that he holds close to his heart.

“I was stuck in my room d u r i n g lockdown, longing to be somewhere else,” Simon shares, “I wanted the album to transport people back to that one special place that we all wish we could go back to, and the memories and feelings associated with it.” The songs are light, filling your ears with a fuzzy sense of warm nostalgia, a feeling that could only remind you of that one fling you had a few summers back. The visualizers are nothing short of the kind of magic we only get to see in fairytales and books by Gabriel García Márquez.

himself in New York for spring break recording his first album, Ciclo. When Simon finished the album, he returned to Gainesville to continue his studies at the University of Florida. “I remember sitting there thinking to myself that this is what I have to do now.”

Simon graduated a year later with a degree in Communication Studies and a small dose of clout. “When I graduated, the album was doing really well, and I told myself that I would give myself a year to pursue music and see what happens.” Every year gave Grossmann a little more hope and motivation.

Five years and three albums later, Simon’s music has stood the test of time, his sound and lyrics evolving with him. “Something that I’ve always said about the evolution of my sound is that you are what you eat.”

His music proved to be a consequence of his experience and growth. He reveals that the pandemic accelerated many things for him and his music. After his second album, Mujer Electrica, Simon found himself stuck creatively, not co nv i n ce d with his skill anymore. This is when he started playing around with his creative process, m a k i n g beats on his computer in his newfound free time, “I had no idea what I was doing, but I knew it sounded good.” The process reminded him of when he first started out. “It became fun again,” he says. When asked about his inspirations, Simon reveals, “A project is 20% inspiration and 80% consistency and finishing the work. You can be inspired and write the first verse of a song, but if you want to finish the piece, you can’t wait for the inspiration to come to you; you have to sit there and finish what you started.”

“I wanted the album to transport people back to that one special place that we all wish we could go back to, and the memories and feelings associated with it.”

Music has always been the answer for Simon: “I first learned my way around the guitar when I was twelve years old, and I remember playing and writing songs in my bedroom. In college, I began to record my songs on my phone and upload them to Soundcloud.

At the time, I was working as a counselor at a summer camp. I would play the guitar for everyone by the campfire, strumming songs by Jack Johnson and Oasis. Occasionally I would sneak one of my own songs in there. About a year later, I went through a breakup and was at a stage where I was tired of being sad and wanted to do something about it.”

Naturally, I couldn’t resist asking Simon about his musings, already anticipating his vague and dreamy response. “I’ve always been really obsessive about things, and I find it very hard to not write a song about things or people that are on my mind, so that’s usually what ends up happening,” he says, “A lot of my songs are based on the idealizations of people in my life.” He shares that Mujer Electrica is a love story about a past girlfriend, while Bahia Margarita explores the feeling of liberation associated with the freedom of being on your own.

January of that year, Simon curiously emailed a producer in Venezuela, certain that he wouldn’t receive a response. Fast forward a few months, he found

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“Amor Nuevo, for example, talks about finally understanding what you want and deserve after having been through relationships with people letting you down. I think it best describes the mental state I was in at the time,” Grossmann remembers.

When asked to reflect on the highlights of his career, he shares his regret for not savoring those special moments more. “It’s crazy how you don’t realize that you’re accomplishing previous goals until after the moment has already passed.” His favorite moment so far? “After I released Bahia Margarita, I turned off my phone and had the best weekend ever.” Simon also shares an upcoming collaboration in the works, “I’ve recently had the opportunity to work with an artist that I’ve looked up to since I was a child, and it was definitely a surreal moment for me.”

With the world slowly opening up again, the sky is the limit for Simon. He shares details of his upcoming North American tour, “We’re going to be playing at the North Beach Bandshell in Miami, which is absolutely legendary,” he says with a sly grin.

“We’re planning a very different show than anything we’ve done before. We’ve evolved from playing at small bars to playing these really incredible venues, which means higher expectations now. It’s not just about playing songs anymore; it’s about the lights, the clothing, the experience.”

A few shots of espresso and some dialogue later, I asked Simon if he had any advice for young artists. “Focus on developing your own style. There will always be a place for you in the industry. Understand your identity, and stick to it. Don’t get lost in the optics. Focus on your craft and perfect it, and the rest will follow. It’s about the music. Only release music that you’re proud of because it’s tough to turn people into fans after they’ve judged your music. First impressions matter, and you have to always take that into account.”

After our conversation, we decided to go on a walk around the neighborhood. The sky is gloomy, but the light breeze feels nice on my face. Simon walks at a New York pace, pointing out his favorite Thai place around the corner and a new boutique that wasn’t there a week ago. It’ll rain soon, but for now, he shares an anecdote about his memories here as a teenager, his words filled with the same vibrant energy as his music.

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HOT GIRL MINDSET by emma saunders

What does it mean to be hot? It doesn’t have anything to do with a beauty standard, a certain look, or a specific personality; it comes from within. Confidence in yourself is what makes you hot—walking into a room and reminding yourself that no one there is you, and no one can ever compare.

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he first step is to clear your mind of anything society has ever taught you about standards: how to look, walk, talk, and any other measure of worth that people have created. Everyone was born the same way. Everyone was born to be exactly who they are and do amazing things. Rather than looking to social media, influencers, or the people around you, take a moment to look at yourself each day. What are some things you love about yourself? What are your best qualities or features? What are some things in your life that aren’t serving you that may need some reevaluation? The only person who truly knows you is you.

The way the world sees you is a reflection of how you see yourself. If you walk into a room knowing you’re intelligent, beautiful, and kind, everyone else will have no other way to see it. In order to connect with your higher self, it is crucial to make time to do the little things throughout the day. Pay attention to yourself, whether that means meditation, unplugging for the first hour after you wake up, or self-care rituals. Journaling is a great way to check in with yourself and how you’re feeling.

Write down what makes you happy, and incorporate those things into your everyday life. If you enjoy playing piano, cooking, or writing poetry, take time out of each day to do those things. Odds are, you will notice a difference in your mood. Happiness is hot.

You are your number one priority. If something or someone in your life isn’t serving your highest self, it may be time to make some changes. It’s hard, but some people are only meant to be in your life for a short amount of time, and you learn something from every experience. Hot girls don’t settle for anything less than what they deserve. Once you realize that certain people don’t deserve the power to control your emotions or how you feel about yourself, it brings a new feeling of confidence and a sense of self-actualization. No one should have the power to drain your energy or dull your aura. Toxicity and negativity are your biggest enemies, and they’re definitely not hot. People tend to project how they feel inside onto others, and when they see someone who radiates light and positivity, some may take advantage of it. It’s important to have compassion for everyone, but don’t let people abuse your empathy. As long as you’re the bigger person, you can’t lose.

Protecting your physical, mental, and emotional health is very important; self-care also means drinking water and eating well. A hydrated girl is a hot girl.

The bottom line is that being hot is a state of mind, and you already have it in you.

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here’s something so aesthetically pleasing about bottles of $12 juice, walking into Whole Foods, and seeing the colorful section of miracle elixirs. They’re almost impossible to resist, from the packaging to the colors and names. Who wouldn’t want to try something called Green Goddess that claims to cleanse your body of all toxins and keep you energized and glowing? When we think of this juice culture, we all think of the same thing—a girl in leggings who just completed a yoga class with a bottle in hand, probably consisting of liquid kale, cucumber, and celery.

Green juice culture is nothing new, it has been around for several years now, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. That must mean there is some truth behind the claims, right? Juice cleansing began as early as the 1970s when Stanley Burroughs released his novel, The Master Cleanser. The “lemonade diet” was started to support weight loss and consisted of only water, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup, and water. It was a 10-daylong cleanse, and the lemonade concoction was the only thing to be consumed through its entirety to cleanse your body of toxins and leave you feeling more energized. It was done by Beyoncé in 2006 when she aimed to lose twenty pounds for the movie Dreamgirl, and it actually worked! She ended up losing twenty pounds in two weeks. Although the cleanse did its job, this practice also received much criticism due to its lack of sustenance. Doctors argued that the diet led to muscle loss, fat loss, and symptoms of malnutrition. It was perceived to be an intense way to detox your body, a complete reset, in a sense. Proceed with caution, though.

Since The Master Cleanse, juices have been filling grocery store shelves with more than just lemonade.

They are even available online and can be shipped right to your door. Buying pre-made juices comes with a price, though, and if you are a green juice fanatic, it might be cheaper to buy a juicer. One site, Raw Generation, sells a 12-pack of juice made from apples, kale, spinach, collard greens, and lemon juice for $194. They claim to support gut health, energy levels, and overall wellness. The marketing tactics of companies like these are genius, between the benefits and the visual appeal of the packaging.

The price, alternatively, begs the question: is green juice a wellness symbol or a status symbol? The convenience of these juices is a nice touch, but it seems a bit extreme to have one bottle cost $16.

Knowledge is power, though, and since there is evidence that this juice supports a healthy lifestyle, it just takes a little research and some ingredients to make your own detox solution. There’s truth to the benefits of green juice because your body needs the vitamins and minerals in the elements, and it’s an easy way to get these… so it does make sense. Especially if you are on the go, individuals often place nutrition on the back burner. All it takes are a few healthy ingredients and a blender or juicer. Green powders are also a great way to get these vital nutrients. Powders contain things like wheatgrass, spirulina, beets, green vegetables, and chlorella. All of these are superfoods that contain high levels of essential nutrients. You can even purchase the green powder in gummy form to make it even easier.

It is not unreasonable to purchase a bottle of juice while you’re out at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods, but if it’s something that is a staple in your diet, there are ways to bring an array of juices for all your health needs into your own kitchen. Happy juicing!

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recently sat down with the Queen of Wellness, Valentina Hernandez, and dove into how her love for skincare led her to create an experience curated for each individual: Sana, a skin studio with only you in mind. In our conversation we discussed all things self-love, daily rituals, and taking the time to develop a personalized wellness routine.

Tell me a little bit about Sana and what inspired you to create your own wellness studio.

VH: “Personally, I’ve always loved the experience of skincare and putting it on at the end of the night; I always thought it was very relaxing. Growing up, I didn’t have perfect skin, and my mom had pretty good skin, so I didn’t have anyone to look up to regarding this. I had to learn everything on my own, but it quickly grew into a passion of mine. When I got engaged, I started getting facials for the first time. I really loved the experience, but there were a lot of aspects that I didn’t favor, like going to a high-end hotel, an esthetician’s home, or a dermatologist—it was a once-a-year splurge. I always craved something different.

What pushed me to start was the clean skincare bit. I watched a documentary about the dark side of the beauty industry. I learned that in Europe, there are over 1,400 banned ingredients, and in the U.S., there are only 12. I started doing my research and began examining a skincare product I had been using for 15 years, my go-to face wash. Unfortunately, I found that one of the ingredients was linked to breast cancer tumors. From there, I was really mad at the industry; it’s supported by women but doesn’t always have women’s best interests in mind. When these components came together, that’s when I knew this was what I wanted to do, and that’s when Sana came about. All of our facials are customized to what your skin needs. They are very educational as well! We want you to leave your appointment with more value than just the actual facial itself. We want you to become your own skin healer, considering the meaning of Sana is rooted in the Spanish word sanar which means to heal.

What is the mission of Sana?

VH: “It’s more than just a skin studio. We are a movement toward healthier skin and self-love. Even though we do facials, our mission is overarching. It’s rooted in the idea that everything starts with self-love, and I really want to empower everyone to take the time to care for themselves. Whether coming in for a facial, taking a walk, or journaling, we try to talk about more than just skincare, especially if you follow our social media. We want to encourage everyone to be well and be their best selves.”

What do you believe is the most important thing people can do for their overall health and wellness?

VH: “Definitely find a routine that fits you. Test out what works, what doesn’t, build a routine, and follow it consistently. Although, I would say the most important thing is cleansing and hydrating properly. Sometimes we forget to do this, but these are the skincare basics. Definitely prioritize cleanser, moisturizer, and finding a good routine. Also, don’t be so hard on yourself. I think society shows us this picture of perfection, and then we become disappointed when we don’t have a good skin day. We have to realize that, especially as women, our hormones and bodies are changing every week, so it’s expected that our skin is also changing. Keep loving yourself and have patience.”

Besides skincare products, what do you recommend for people who come in with acne and other skin issues?

VH: “I would say to build a consistent skincare routine and to find the right products and ingredients. You have to find components that aren’t going to irritate your skin or be too

harsh. That’s why I love clean skincare. Most of the products are not as severe as the mainstream skin products. Also, speak with your skin healer. We call our estheticians’ skin healers because they understand the exact recommendations for your skin type. If you can’t come to Sana, find an esthetician that really understands and will go on a journey with you in healing your skin.”

What have you learned on your wellness journey?

VH: “The most important thing is patience and love for myself along my wellness journey. I feel like this started when I began meditating because that led to many other things, so I would encourage people to start building a little toolbox.

This wellness toolbox will help them in everyday situations.

That can be meditation, journaling, or going on a walk every day for some people. Others might make sure to call a friend every week to talk about their day, to laugh, or to dance.

Whatever it is, get those things into your routine. Something I also learned in my wellness journey is the power of rituals.

We rush through life so much. We take a shower, run around, and get our breakfast on the go. Anything to get those moments into rituals is going to change your life. Instead of rushing through your shower, use a special scrub that you love because it wakes you up and makes you feel good, or take time to prepare your breakfast and sit outside. These little things are essential, such as doing your skincare instead of putting it on quickly, massaging your face a little bit at night, even saying some affirmations in the mirror. Whatever it may be, even the simplest things, do them more mindfully.

It makes us slow down a little bit and allows us to be more centered and grounded throughout our day.”

What is your current skincare routine?

VH: “My skincare routine changes a lot because I am always trying new brands for Sana, but I always try to keep my steps the same. I start out with a cleanse because I have oily skin, so I like to have something foamier in my formula. After that, I always follow with a toner. We thought of toners as drying back in the day, but now, we recommend them for different skin goals, and there are great hydrating or brightening ones, so I go for whatever my skin is feeling. I always like to do a toner before going into my skincare because I feel like it absorbs into the skin and makes a difference. Then, I prefer using a serum that hydrates and brightens. I usually go for a hydrating SPF in this Miami heat and use that as my moisturizer. I love to do masks once or twice a week as well, whenever I have time.”

What products that are on the market now would you consider clean beauty products?

VH: “For skincare, everything on our website! We have some amazing skincare brands that I’m obsessed with. For makeup, we actually don’t carry any yet, but we hope to next year.

Some makeup brands that I love are RMS—it’s a great one.

I love their concealer because it looks like your skin. I also love Merit Beauty; their Lip2Cheek and mascara are amazing. I’ve been meaning to try Kosas because I’ve heard many good things about that brand. I also love Ilia because they have great mascara. I think it is the best one, called Limitless Lash Mascara. I have so many favorites for skincare, but Naturopathica is a brand that we really love at Sana. Lanae as well—I’ve been loving them too. Josh Rosebrook is another great one. I love them all, and they’re each my babies.”

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How does your approach at Sana differ from other skincare studios?

VH: “I wanted to redefine the skincare experience and how everything has been done in the industry. I wanted to create something that I would personally prefer. The way we do things is pretty new, and we didn’t want to have a huge menu of facials that you usually see at spas. We wanted the menu to be super simple and effortless, just like the rest of the experience. We also wanted it to be educational because, in most places, you just sit down, they rub your face, it feels pretty good, and then you get up and have no idea what happened. We want to guide you through every step, why we’re using it, why these ingredients are great for your skin, etcetera, so you can come out with that added value and knowledge. Also, most spas have either one brand exclusive to their facials or maybe three max. We have over ten brands in our bar and completely customize the facial to what your skin needs. So, in your one facial, you could be using ten different brands if it’s appropriate for your skin. We’re not brand-focused. We’re skin-focused. We only carry the best from each brand, and even the way we display our retail is by the routine, so it’s effortless to go through and see what you need or what you’re missing. Everything is focused on the customer experience versus how things were in the past.

Even with the music, you won’t find spa jams at Sana; it’s more lively and fun. It’s a refreshing experience. We’re not for everyone, but we’re focused on the new generation.”

What are your most popular services or products?

VH: “Our most popular service is our 50-minute signature facial because that’s the one our membership is based on. It includes extractions, masks, hydration, and really whatever your skin needs at that moment to maintain it. We have addons to boost your facial; our most popular one is our AHA peel. It really gives you an amazing natural glow, and it’s a natural exfoliation method. Our Gua Sha massage add-on is also super popular. For products, right now, there’s one that people really love, the Lanae renew serum because it’s anti-aging and brightening. It constantly changes month to month, though.”

Finally, who is your muse?

VH: “Not in a vain way, but I would dare to say that my muse is my highest self because it’s something that I am always cognizant of, whether it’s what decisions I’m making or how I take care of myself. I always want to make my highest self proud, work for her, and live up to my true essence. My highest self is my muse.”

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Beauty of Rebellion

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ow are we to define beauty? What about universal beauty? Does a definition exist capable of wholly encompassing such vast, varied notions?

Stereotypes and standards drive our society, perpetually placing measures on virtue, social value, and humanity. Beauty has been an apparatus exploited to manipulate and distort, enforce and impose. It seems as though we no longer own the rights to what we deem beautiful, our bodies quickly becoming a political war ground. When we do not conform to such immortalized standards, society tells us we are not desirable, accepted, and beautiful. Perhaps, it is time for a new definition.

Beauty should be diverse and infinite, focused on existing as who you truly are, unafraid of disapproval, and unwilling to alter or censor authentic appearance. Modern beauty urges us to welcome and respect any dissent from such standards, and it asks us to arrive at this idea under the assumption that each and every one of us deserves this. We should encourage and bolster the voices defying constraints and restrictions, challenging the convention, and reshaping our notion of the beautiful. While our generation has toiled in striving to promote diversity and individuality, there is still much work to be done.

Therefore, we revolt against such standards. We admire the transcendent. We refuse conformity. We cherish the divergent. We muse in the presence of rebellious beauty.

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hat even is cryptocurrency? Basically, cryptocurrency is a new form of digital money.

Although relatively similar to regular digital currency, cryptocurrencies operate much differently. Digital currencies, such as Apple Pay or Venmo, are centralized, meaning that transaction within the network is regulated in a centralized location, like a bank. Cryptocurrencies (a sub-type of digital currency) are mostly decentralized, and the majority of the community governs the regulations inside the network.

Cryptocurrency presents a multitude of advantages, especially when considering the state of our world’s monetary system. For instance, current payment methods such as credit cards or wire transfers are outdated, transactions are slow and costly, and banks usually charge fat fees for their services. Worse, financial inequality is rapidly spreading across the globe, and around 3 billion underbanked people do not even have access to financial services. That’s literally half the population on the planet.

Fortunately, the rise of cryptocurrencies may be able to solve some of these issues.

Trust us. Crypto is in.

What makes crypto so advantageous is its blockchain technology. A blockchain is a public digital ledger of transactions that records information to make it difficult to hack or alter. This technology allows a secure way for individuals to make exchanges directly without an intermediary like a government, bank, or other third parties.

In 1990, Bitcoin became the first cryptocurrency and blockchain to be developed as a peer-to-peer version of electronic money (an exchange of assets without the involvement of central authority). Bitcoin remained the only cryptocurrency until 2011, when “altcoins” were created to improve speed, security, and anonymity. Therefore, by relying on such a decentralized system, the future of crypto could likely rid the world of banks and other centralized middlemen while also providing benefits such as reducing corruption and eliminating extreme money printing.

platform in Africa called BitPesa; and Galia Benartzi cofounded Bancor, a liquidity protocol that makes it easier to convert cryptocurrencies.

The OG queen herself, Paris Hilton, recently sat down with Elizabeth Stark to discuss cryptocurrency’s rising influence on the creator economy, revealing, “I’ve been involved in the crypto world since around 2016… I really saw it as the future.” Clearly a crypto enthusiast, Paris was also quoted in a Coindesk interview stating, “It’s important to encourage and empower more women to join this movement…

I’ve always been a strong female in male-dominated industries.” Now, that’s hot.

Hot girl crypto habits to adopt right now.

To protect yourself and your investment, before buying any cryptocurrencies, make sure to read through the company’s terms and conditions carefully. Also, remember to use secure internet, change your password regularly, and fortify your personal device. To buy or sell crypto, you will need to open an account at a cryptocurrency exchange or trading platform. Some of the most well-known cryptocurrency exchanges are Coinbase, Gemini, and Binance.US. According to Forbes, these companies’ standard trading interfaces offer user-friendly and easy purchase options.

Ultimately, it is best to keep in mind that cryptocurrency can be a risky investment. Unexpected changes in the market could lead to sudden dips in price and value. But, like all high-risk investments, it can also offer high rewards. Currently, the total market capitalization for cryptocurrency has reached a staggering 2 trillion dollars. So, as long as you invest responsibly, why not give crypto a try?

Crypto for the girls.

Although cryptocurrency is generally believed to be highly male-dominated, a recent report by CoinMarketCap suggests that emerging trends indicate a more inclusive sector for women. Analysts found that in the first quarter of 2020, the number of women working in cryptocurrency increased by 43.24%. “There’s a massive opportunity here to change the global financial structure [and] change a lot of ways that society interacts with technology… it is crucially important that women participate,” says Elizabeth Stark, the “Bitcoin warrior queen,” CEO, and Founder of Lightning Labs.

Cryptocurrency sectors have also seen a surge in women filling some of the top posts: Amber Baldet helped lead the Blockchain Center of Excellence at J.P. Morgan for more than two years; Elizabeth Rossiello founded a foreign exchange and payment

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AT ASTRONAUT ORIENTATION

In case you’ve ever considered going to space, the luxury travel company Pelorus has got you covered. You can now experience what it’s like to travel in zero-g at Astronaut Orientation: A Guide to Suborbital and Orbital Spaceflight.

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Pelorus offers extreme travel experiences in various destinations. Although space isn’t on the list of destinations yet, they can provide the next best thing during this highly exclusive 3-day, 4-night simulation with guided tours, virtual reality, stargazing, and astronaut food tasting. This experience takes place in France and the U.S., led by experts in the field of astronomy, available for the pretty price of $30,000(!!). You’d think for a year’s salary, they would at least take you to the moon, but I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Let’s get into exactly what this experience involves.

Upon arrival, astronauts-in-training will be introduced to the team, brought to a luxury hotel, and enjoy cocktails on a terrace at sunset. Say less.

Day 1 is your first introduction to space travel; you sit in a

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classroom and learn all things space missions, spaceships, and destinations among the stars. You are then immersed in the Virtual Reality Experience of being in a real spaceship, led by an astronaut trainer, without actually getting to be in a spacecraft. After you have had your virtual fun, you are brought to a space food lab to taste the astronaut diet. You’ll attend a VIP luncheon hosted by triple-time award-winning Michelin Star French chef Alain Ducasse and his team. During this event, you’ll hear from members of the French government’s space agency, The National Centre for Space Studies. After your glamorous luncheon, you’ll attend an individual session to mentally prepare for space travel. Your first day will come to an end with a fancy dinner and stargazing—a cute date night idea?!

Day 2 will be your first experience with zero-gravity. You’ll go

from your hotel to an aircraft and undergo a parabolic flight, or a type of simulation that astronauts use to study zero-gravity on Earth. During this, gravity levels follow a parabola, going downward and upward to simulate space’s environment for a total of seven minutes.

On Day 3, your final journey at orientation will be a high grav-

ity simulation supervised by a combat pilot. This g-force experience will probably be less intense than the high-g training that astronauts practice. Professional high-g training is pretty dangerous, as the high gravity can cause tunnel vision, color vision loss, and even loss of consciousness. Let’s hope paying $30,000 for a simulation includes some insurance. If you do survive this intense high gravity flight, you’ll be greeted with champagne, a nice dinner, and a ceremony certifying your astronaut training before returning home safely.

This trip is certainly a rockstar version of the legitimate experience, as you’re staying in a resort located in either La Co(o) rniche, France, or Orlando, Florida. Nothing like a spa day and a deep tissue massage after a long trip to pseudo-space.

Personally, I would probably hang out by the pool and show up right in time for dinner and cocktails. □

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WELCOME TO THE GREEN GODDESS SERIES: A SPACE FOR DESTIGMATIZING AND RELEARNING EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT MARIJUANA. Many people like to smoke their tree without doing any research or knowing what’s in it, which isn’t uncommon, considering the fact that a lot of us don’t do much research about what’s in the foods we eat or the products we use. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t.

You might’ve been told before that cannabis is good for the following: anxiety, depression, stress, sleep deprivation, PTSD. While cannabis can help these conditions, it might also worsen them.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive substance in marijuana that gives you the feeling of a “high.” While this might seem like the best part of ingesting marijuana, it could be the exact opposite for others. Cannabis can help with anxiety and PTSD, but in some cases, it can also heighten those feelings- serving the opposite purpose you had originally intended for it to.

A psychoactive drug or psychotropic substance is a chemical substance that acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it alters brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior.

If you’re someone who struggles with any of the conditions listed above, I would recommend using CBD products before THC-infused products (cannabis). Unless you are already acquainted with using cannabis products and feel that it works for you—keep doing you.

And if you aren’t familiar with cannabis, and struggle with anxiety, PTSD, etc., proceed with caution if you are considering trying it.

being more accessible, this might make it easier and “safer” to obtain and ingest. If you’re looking for a relaxing, chilled-out effect—CBD is definitely your friend. It has been known to help reduce mental health disorders and promote sleep. CBD allows the body and mind to get the calming effects of marijuana without the euphoria or “high.” It has been said to reduce anxiety by relaxing you when you find yourself overthinking or panic takes over. If you’re struggling with falling asleep early at night or insomnia, CBD can be beneficial in this sense. Often, people struggle with falling asleep or insomnia because their thoughts are keeping them up, and they’re most likely not good thoughts. While there is a recommended intake amount, you still could not overdose on CBD-infused products.

The psychoactive substance, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is what gives you the feelings of euphoria and the “high.” THC isn’t necessarily dangerous, it is just a more complex substance in comparison to CBD. While CBD is very beneficial and healing, with the THC mixed in, cannabis isn’t as bad as you might think it is.

The THC adds a stronger effect that some people and conditions might need. It can alter your mood, thought process, and even pain in the body. Medical marijuana has been reported to have aided those with chronic pain, inflammation, nausea, schizophrenia, seizures, ADHD, cancer, etc.

What you’re looking to treat or the side effects you desire will help determine whether CBD-infused or Cannabis products are your best option.

Cannabidiol (CBD) produces anxiolytic (reduces anxiety) and antipsychotic (treats symptoms of psychosis) effects, whereas THC can enhance these disorders. Not all cannabis concentrates or products are mind-altering; it usually depends on how high the potency levels are. CBD is not mind-altering while THC is; so cannabis concentrates with more CBD than THC will have a lessened “high” than if it were the other way around.

CBD is obviously legal, whereas Cannabis has yet to be legalized in several states. With CBD

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id you ever think the day would come when you could shop online and not need to wait an eternity for the items to ship?

A future in which you won’t have to track your order incessantly, and you won’t even have to go out to wear these new pieces. You are only one click away from having your new fit right on your device with digital fashion. DressX, a digital fashion store, allows you to upload your photo of choice and purchase your outfit. Within 24 hours, a picture of you wearing the garment of your choice is sitting in your inbox as a high-quality image. Motivated to be more sustainable and produce less waste, digital fashion is 2021’s most innovative fashion outlet.

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Digital fashion—an aggressive way to combat materialism?

It’s exciting to buy something that you’re obsessed with because you love how it looks and feels on you.

The anticipation when you slip into your brand new, satin mini dress is unmatched—the soft, silky materials hugging your curves in all the right places. You can’t wait to go out and show everyone how hot you look in your new fit. But with digital fashion, the only people seeing this unique outfit are your followers via their phone screens.

I can’t go out; all my clothes are digital.

In taking away our ability to express who we are and what we like through our everyday outfits, would digital fashion cause us to subdue who we are in real life versus social media? Technology is everything right now. It is how we communicate with one another, advertise, and go for both work and play. Suppose digital fashion became an addition to physical fashion; in that case, I could see this being a super fun, innovative way to show off some new clothing on our social media platforms when we’re feeling lazy and don’t want to do a photoshoot in several different outfits.

Would digital fashion pack on the pressure?

If digital fashion became our primary source, would this allow people to be more comfortable in their skin? If everyone dressed in similar clothing, then it could potentially deduct from our originality and self-expression. Still, it could also make those who can’t afford or don’t know how to dress comfortably feel a little more at ease. Depending on the prices of each piece of clothing and the selection, it could undoubtedly limit the way we choose to dress.

The struggle to pick out an outfit goes digital.

If we’re all just casually dressing throughout the day yet posing in our hot new fits online, everyone is going to be logging on to see who’s wearing what. It’d be like a never-ending fashion show, but with only pictures.

If the shoe fits Will digital clothing brands be able to fit the clothing to our bodies accurately? What if it’s not as fitting as it would be if we were physically wearing it?

Or maybe it’s a little too fitting, and we just paid for

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a picture in an outfit we don’t like on ourselves. You don’t just “return” digital clothing. But what if this could provide an individual even more shapes and sizes with the fit of their dreams? Imagine not having to go to the store and be disappointed about not fitting in the outfit you spotted when you walked in.

It’s giving… Stardoll?

DressX is over here playing Stardoll with our sample photos and dressing us up. Are y’all hiring? Because sign me up! Just as physical fashion constantly produces new techniques, trends, materials, and new outfit combos, digital fashion wouldn’t disappoint us in doing the same.

We had to see this coming.

Technology has completely overtaken our society, economy, and the fashion industry. Utilizing technology in the fashion world is nothing new to us. 3D printing is elevating the fashion industry with new designs and materials, making the fashion supply chain more and more sustainable. Iris van Herpen, a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture, was founded in 2007 and uses 3D-printed materials and digital designs to create pieces that are nothing short of exquisite and striking. It doesn’t stop there.

Never would we have imagined that a robot would have more followers than most influencers and even celebrities. The digital icon and 19-year-old robot on Instagram, Miquela Sousa, has broken the internet with how shockingly realistic her appearance and day-to-day life are. Whoever is behind her creation and her social media is one hell of a marketer, keeping Miquela up with the trends of drinking matcha lattes, wearing the newest Chanel and Supreme, hanging out with all our favorite influencers and artists, and working with brands as big as Calvin Klein and Prada. Imagine a robot getting a brand deal before you did. Didn’t see that one coming, or did we? If robot models are in, digital fashion sure is too.

Is authenticity still an option?

The answer is yes. Authenticity is a choice. It is totally up to you to decide how you allow digital fashion to express who you are. Digital fashion allows you to explore a more sustainable, innovative, and unique way of dressing. Log on and play dress-up; all the cool girls are.

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