The Directive, Vol. 1, Spring Issue, 05/13/22

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Welcome to the Directive! The Dispatch’s first Digital Newsmagazine. We made this magazine to open up the world of digital readership while inspiring students to see the beauty in the things we are surrounded by every day.

This issue is especially important, not only because it is the first but because it will inspire our future publications. Each semester issue of the Directive will surround a central theme. The theme we chose for this first is-

sue is solely based on fashion and its impact here on campus. Finally being back in person has re-introduced the element of what we wear to school compared to the pajamas we wore behind the screens.

The effects of digital school has been a huge topic for the Dispatch, everyone has been affected by the pandemic in one way or another. We hope that you enjoy our first effort. You can expect to see another Directive or two next year.

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Thank you everyone who made this possible!

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Keep Austin Weird Grace Harris Through the Decades Sydney Crum Where To: Thrifting Lillian Hoover “Bespoke” Mazzy Warren

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Expression Made Elegant Kate Davis Hair Trends Audrey Hagen Sole Stopper Sophia Sanchez Cars Are Accessories Too Isabella del Nido

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Onoccasion Grace Harris Section Editor

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Vivid Colors On the Dance Floor Lauren Wright The Movement of Makeup Ava Wong & Isabella del Nido

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What Aesthetic Are You? Quiz Emily Loewe Fashion & Gender Donna Kim

The Impact of Fast Fashion Lucille Price

Spring Trends Amilia Velez

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“When I was little I always felt different, I always really wanted to fit in. But then some time in middle school I started hanging out with this really cool crowd, and they really helped me discover my identity, and that inspired me to develop my style. My style is directly correlated to my queerness and my neurodivergency. I decided, why not just embrace it? I’m so lucky to be surrounded by a community of people who accept me for the way I am and encourage me to dress and express myself fully, without any shame. Live life shamelessly, that’s the message I want to send.”

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Initially I bought the banana outfit as an impulse purchase on Amazon. I wore it on superhero day back during spirit week, and I just said that I would wear it the next week because it was funny, and then I kept doing it. I kinda just thought, why not do something positive with it.

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I dress the way I dress because a lot of people can’t express themselves fully. I remember this senior came up to me and was like, how do you get past your parents in a crop top, cause his parents don’t allow that. I really thought about it and honestly, I dress the way I do because I can. I can express myself and not everyone can do that.

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The 1960s introduced a variety of new styles for both men and women. More color and patterns were present in outfits than past decades with plaid, stripes, and polka dot fabrics seeing a rise in popularity. Trends and clothing also became more casual overall as the decade progressed. Women’s fashion in the sixties consisted of bright colors, dresses and skirts, and was the first time women started showing more skin than in previous years. For men, fashion became increasingly influenced by rock stars and musicians of the sixties and bolder choices were made when it came to colors, patterns, and style in general. Towards the end of the decade, some new influences were also introduced into the fashion world. The popularity of hippie culture among young people influenced many trends such as flowing skirts and dresses, flower patterns, and overall simplistic outfits.

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Many trends still carried over from the 1960s into the 1970s with the influences of hippies continuing into the new decade.

Bold colors and patterns both men and women were also just as, if not more, popular in the seventies. Newly introduced synthetic materials used to make clothing, such as polyester, made trendy clothing more accessible and less expensive. The popularity of disco music and dancing also caused the rise of certain shiny and colorful styles. Some of the main trends for women included bright colors, plaid patterned clothing, bell bottoms, tie-dye, and maxi dresses. Pants for women also became more acceptable in the fashion world while in previous decades dresses or skirts were the norm. While suits continued to be very popular for men, it continued to become more common for brighter and bolder styles to be worn. Long hair for men was also popular at this time.

The 1980s in general were full of bold, bright colors and patterns. This year introduced a lot of very dramatic fashions.

Athletic wear became trendy for not only working out, but also as everyday wear. Leggings and off-the-shoulder tops were in style for women. “Power-dressing” also was used to describe a lot of the new trends for women, meaning that the clothing reflected how women were beginning to step into roles of power or traditionally male dominated careers. Many of the trends for men followed a similar pattern as women’s fashion during this decade. Styles such as fitness wear and “preppy” outfits were very popular. Clothing trends for both men and women during this era included lace shirts, spandex, high-waisted jeans, neon colors, and statement patterns. When it came to hair, the style was to go very big and bold with trends such as perms, mullets, and side ponytails.

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During the 1990s, fashion became increasingly more focused on casual clothing becoming popular trends. With previous decades being defined by bold, larger-than-life looks, this was a drastic shift in the fashion world. Grunge looks, loose clothing, and minimalist styles became increasingly popular for both men and women. For women, the combination of a flowing dress and combat boots was one of the most common looks of the decade. Flannel shirts and baggy or worn jeans were also popular during this era. In addition, some of the sportswear looks from the eighties, such as leggings and oversized sweatshirts, continued to remain popular into the start of the nineties. This focus on less formal fashion continued to affect fashion throughout the following decades.

With the rise of new technology and the internet, trends became influenced by celebrities now more than ever. Public figures such as Paris Hilton, Brittney Spears, and Justin Timberlake, had a major influence on the majority of fashion trends during the time period. The September 11 tragedy also impacted fashion by causing more conservative looks to be worn than in past years, in the time following 2001. Overall, some of the primary trends for women included low-rise skinny jeans, miniskirts, and cropped shirts. For men, leather jackets, chunky shoes and cargo pants were very common during the early 2000s era. For both men and women, denim was the most common trend throughout this decade.

Modern-day fashion has been shown to be greatly influenced by the trends of the past. There has been a revival of styles and trends from the early 2000s that goes by the name Y2K. There has also been a resurgence of 70’s styles. Flared pants, bell sleeves, low rise, rhine stones, and many other trends have come back to haunt the fashion industry ounce again. Although it has clearly evolved from previous time periods, many of the same popular styles have returned to the spotlight in recent years. Thrifting and second-hand shopping has greatly influenced the fashion we wear today as many people gravitate to thrift shops rather than fast fashion. Loose and high-waisted jeans, combat boots, leggings, flannel shirts, and various other trends have become popular among teens during the 2010-20s.

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Texas Thrift on N 1-35 is a great place to thrift due to its huge volume and clothing turnover. This shop definitely requires patience and a lot of digging, but there are treasures to be found! It can also be crowded on weekends, so find a slower time during the week. While clothes are reasonably priced, the downside that I’ve run into is that sometimes the clothes can come very used. And by used, I mean they need to be laundered. A small price to pay for a recycled bargain though.

Without a doubt, Uptown Cheapskate is my favorite thrifting store. It does offer a more curated selection and surprisingly, the shop is a franchise with more than 100 locations across the US. This shop tends to do a much better job of filtering used clothing before offering for sale. Their clothing tends to be cleaner, stylish, and in better condition. They also offer more name brands. The downside is that their clothing is a bit pricier than other thrift shops.

Goodwill is the classic thrift shop. High turnover, high volume, but not enormous enough to be overwhelming. Goodwill is convenient too; there are over a dozen locations in the Austin area, and a few Goodwill Boutiques as well. My favorite locations for best selection are the shops on North Lamar and Lake Austin. But we also have a great location not far from Bowie on Brodie Lane.

Buffalo Exchange on Guadalupe Street has long been a favorite of UT students for fun, vintage, and retro fashion finds.

The shop has plenty of unique inventory, and always a great place to shop for a special event. The downside to this location is that parking is always a pain or costly. I would recommend visiting in the summer or when UT is on break. But remember to clean out your own closet and make some money selling your gently used clothing here!

What’s better than thrifting, than supporting Austin Pets Alive! At the same time?! Austin Pets Alive! now has three Austin locations for thrifting to your heart’s content. All the shops’ net proceeds benefit the non-profit which finds homes for animals at risk for euthanasia. In addition, there are some great finds at reasonable prices. And often – another benefit of thrifting is the joy of the “hunt.”

Pavement on South Lamar is a unique thrift store that works to sell the most tasteful items for their customers. This large store contains a plethora of awesome clothing, shoes and accessories. Their trained buyers will take your gently worn clothing items and give you back a portion of the retail price!

The only downside I have found is that some clothing pieces can be overpriced given the quality and value of the item.

REDUCE, REUSE, REPURPOSE: Goodwill offers tons of different items like furni-

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PURSES FOR DAYS: Various hand bags and purses can be found around Goodwill for any occasion.

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CHANGING THE GAME: Uptown Cheapskate features popular brands like Urban Outfitters and Free People, and only excepts clothing in good condition with potential to be repurchased.

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CREATIVE HISTORY OF CRAFTING CLOTHES: According to historians, early examples of the knitwear often featured Arabic blessings weaved into the cloth. Knitting emerged in the Middle East in the 5th century, and by the 20th century, it became a popular item of mainstream practical fashion. Now, this style of clothing continues to influence today’s fashion trends.

All throughout COVID-19, people tried their hand at learning the craft, and many found projects like these were a great way to relieve stress. Knitting continues to be a popular creative outlet today, and unique creations can be found all over.

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more Lee Terrell’s mismatched pants get complimented often for their unique pattern.

BESPOKE BIKINI: Freshman Sanvi

Patel proudly wears a bikini top that she knitted herself, using only yarn and a knitting needle. PHOTO COURTESY OF Sanvi Patel

TEARING THEIR TIGHTS: Sophomore

Genevieve Hill customizes her tights and stockings by ripping holes into them using silverware.

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Walking down the hall, Terrell smiles as they receive another compliment on their outfit. Their clothes featured unique pins and patches that reflected their favorite bands, as well as their ideas and opinions on the world around them. They put a lot of work into making sure their clothes gave off the right impression, so it makes them happy to hear that others like it.

“Self-expression is important because it allows other people to express themselves,” Terrell said. “It shows other people that it’s okay to be expressive, and it’s okay to put yourself out there. Plus, without self-expression, everything is just so boring. I love doing this because it’s so fun to take clothes and make them your own.”

PATCHED UP: Terrell displays

one of their bespoke jackets. They bought the jacket blank, but filled the empty space by adding their own pins and patches, turning it into something they could love.

SHARING STYLE:

Sophomore Lee Terrell shows off their customized clothing.

NEEDLES FLYING: Freshman Sanvi Patel knitted her own bikini top. She did this project using only some yarn and her knitting needles.

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ADORNED WITH HEARTS:

Sophomore Tatum Wilson shows off triple band gold rings from Amazon and a rainbow stoned heart necklace from James Avery. All other pieces are family heirlooms.

GOLD STARS GALORE: Senior

GOLD The debate of jewelry color has been around for years, intriguing people of all ages. Bowie students have formed their own preferences when it comes to accessorizing.

“I like gold jewelry better than silver,” sophomore Tatum Wilson said. “It makes people really dainty and elegant rather than silver. And I just generally own more gold and I think it contrasts well with my skin tone.”

Alongside the delicacy that gold jewelry brings to an outfit, it can also display warm, positive energy.

“Gold makes my skin glow,” senior Sadie McDonald said.

“It makes me feel the summery, happy vibes.”

Some jewelry fans also appreciate the traditionalism of gold jewelry, and the historical connotation that comes with it.

“I prefer gold because it’s historically more valued than other metals,” sophomore Karen Merryman said. “My family also has passed down more gold jewelry from generation to generation so it holds a special place in my heart.”

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I use jewelry to express myself and my personality. I like to wear gold jewelry if I’m feeling glowy.

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SILVER Silver jewelry has gained more appeal as more people have transitioned their aesthetics to something a little less classic.

“I started wearing silver first,” sophomore Aisley Bennett said, “I think gold is very much elegant and I feel like I’m not a very elegant person. And I think silver is more bold on a tan skin tone. So for me, silver is better.”

Silver jewelry provides a much bolder, intense look for those who aren’t looking for a high luxury aesthetic.

“I prefer silver jewelry because, one, it’s a lot cheaper,” sophomore Sophia Sanchez said. “And I think the designs on silver jewelry are a lot cooler and it goes well with my skin tone.”

Though some people prefer silver for the edgy look it may provide, others appreciate it for its simplicity.

“I prefer silver jewelry because it goes with more outfits and it’s simple,” sophomore Karsen Young said. “I also can’t find any gold rings I like so I just wear silver all over.”

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SLEEK SNAKES: Sophomore Sophia Sanchez displays her ‘Silver Star’ and ‘Silver Dot’ chokers from Fransesca’s Jewelry. Triple band ring from James Avery and single band ring from Disney World.

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Senior Sadie McDonald shows off her ‘Silver Open Sorrento’ ring and ‘Let Love Soar’ ring from James Avery. Silver heart choker and Texas pendant also from James Avery.

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while he was trying to synthesize quinine, a medicine commonly used to cure malaria. Instead of quinine, he ended up making the first synthetic mauve dye. This dye was commonly used for things like fabric, but this opened an opportunity for August Hoffmen, Perkin’s science professor, to discover para-phenylenediamine, a chemical that is still used in hair dyes to this day The creation of the first commercial synthetic hair dye, however, is credited to Eugene Schueller in 1907. Schueller also created the popular beauty brand L’oreal.

After his invention of hair dye, his brand as well as the amount of people dying their hair took off. And, beginning in 1969, American passports, which had previously banned dyed hair in ID photos, stopped being as strict about a person’s hair color.

Now, hair dye has become more developed and safer for skin and hair, making it easier and less risky to use. According to a survey conducted

by The List, somewhere around 75% of women in America color their hair regularly. This percentage has skyrocketed from the original 7% of women dying their hair in 1950.

While hair color is popular, there are more ways that people express themselves through hair– one of those ways being through unique hairstyles. Hairstyles can describe a person’s mood, tell a story about someone’s past, or even represent the hairstyles of a given time period. All of these things are especially brought out in the media.

In movies, most commonly period pieces, hair styles and trends are a big deal. They can help immerse a viewer into the content and add an extra layer of creativity, even if it isn’t exactly time-period accurate. One example of this is Bridgerton, a Netflix show set in the early 1800’s. The costumes and hair are not at all time-period accurate, especially in the second season, but they don’t need to be accurate to give the viewer a sense of regality. Hair in movies can also give the watcher some insight into how a character feels. For example, in the drama series Euphoria, Rue’s hair is unkempt and loose, reflecting her character’s mental state.

Another thing that can help someone express themselves through hair is accessories. Things like clips, head bands, and even religious headwear can help people express themselves. Hair accessories, like hair color, is another thing that has come a long way throughout history. It’s no secret that trends come and go, but this is especially true when it comes to hair accessories– butterfly clips, for example, were popular in the early 2000’s and in recent years have made a return to popular hair fashion.

There are a multitude of ways to use your hair to show who you are.

Hair color, accessories, and styles have come a long way throughout history, and they will continue to progress in the future, and people will continue to learn to express themselves in different ways.

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SHOE IDENTITY

No shoes, no service.

A sign you have probably seen at your local stores. An outfit is not complete without shoes.

Not only do shoes get you into stores, but they also add flare and pizzazz to the simplest of outfits. Some of the most basic outfits become iconic all because of the shoes. For example, a simple blue jean and t-shirt outfit can be spiced up with a simple pairing of Jordan 1 Retro highs. Jordan’s come in simple color combinations and other qualities that make them comfortable and easy to style.

Shoes create connections for all ages. From a very young age, parents enjoy dressing their children up. Shoes are a must. Squeaking shoes were extremely popular for children who were learning how to walk, and were always an attention grabber. As a person grows both physically and mentally they start to find their own callings. The first pair of shoes a person gets for themselves is always memorable. Shoes represent a starting point in a person’s life, from standing up and walking on.

Over the years, popular shoe brands have marketed new designs of shoes for the public. Platforms, embroidering, glitter, you can name it all. The limit for shoe design is endless. A new addition to shoe companies is the ability to design your own shoes. Dr. Martens have regained popularity in the last decade, and people want to spice them up. Dr. Martens offer many different designs on their shoes containing dragons, roses, and other aspects customers love. The combination of Mary Janes and Dr. Martens have also gained popularity because of their design. Dr. Martens and many shoes alike have brought a comfort and connection to people’s personalities and style across the world.

Fashion would not be the same without shoes. They provide an inspiration to people’s daily lives and give people across the world a little skip in their step.

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I got my car from my mom, she got it in college and kept it in good shape so her kids could have it as their first car. My car and I are similar because we both like to drive fast.

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What I love most about my car is that when every one else says that they have a car that can go 150mph or they think they can beat me on the highway, I don’t care. My car actually goes on a race track on a regular basis, has won races with me in it.

Paul Galletti

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I got my car a couple months after school started, it has a straight pipe, carbon fiber duck bill and chrome deleted. My favorite part of the car is the red interior and the tone of the exhaust.

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I have a 2005 wrangler unlimited rubicon I got it handed down to me for my 16th birthday. I put in an exhaust, intake, tune, lift and lights on. It gets me anywhere I want to go.

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Revival of Vivid colors this prom season

Painting the town red, pink, blue, & green Walking into prom, the wind blows on all of the “Some dresses are too over the top with all the colors colorful dresses, drawing everyone’s attention to the and sparkles.” different aspects to make each dress special.

Shopping for a prom dress takes lots of time and This year there has been a revival of colors when effort in order for a student to pick out which dress is picking dresses to wear to school dances. Some of the perfect for them. A lot of different factors determine more popular colors this year are red, blue and pink, what type of dress someone will pick out: the color, and this year’s prom was “garden-themed,” which will the shape, the length, and whether or not it is sparkly affect the colors present. are all deciding elements.

“I picked a blush pink sequin dress because I just “I don’t like dresses with awkward tight necklines,” really liked the color. It was neutral, but sparkly at the York said. “I feel like they look weird and they make same time,” senior Kate Oelkers said. “I didn’t have a my arms look big.” specific color in mind when I went shopping. I went Shopping for a dress online versus in person are into it with an open mind and just chose my dress over very different experiences,due to the options availwhich fit the best.” able and how the experience will go. When buying a Prom dresses come in lots dress online, there is no of different colors and shapes, way to know what the but what makes everyone’s dress actually looks like, dress’ different are the little because all of the photos I picked the color of my dress because it reminded things. Dresses differ in slits, are of a model. me of a princess. The color and fit of the dress was sparkles, trains, neck cuts, “I preferred shopsuper flattering on me so that’s how I knew that was and lots of other aspects. ping for a prom dress the perfect dress.

“My favorite aspects of my in person because I dress are the sheer moment really wanted to have Cressida Rodriguez 11 on top of it cause you can see the chance to try it on. my red shoes through it,” If you are spending that junior Kierra York said. “I much money on a dress also like that it was $35 from Goodwill because I was on I think it is important to find one that you really a budget.” like,” Oelkers said. “When shopping online, you can’t Every year different schemes of dress colors are in try things on and find specific things that don’t work style for the majority of the dresses at every school about a specific dress. Although sometimes dresses dance. For homecoming, most students wore darker colonline can be cheaper, I didn’t want to take that risk ors that featured more winter tones, and for prom most and get stuck with a dress I didn’t like.” students wear brighter colors.

Students can shop for prom dresses online or go “I would probably predict pink and blue dresses to be into a store to pick out their dress. Some popular onmost popular this year, but I am not sure. Pink and blue line stores are Lulus and Windsor, and popular local are normally pretty popular dress colors and I have seen stores are Camille La Vie and Nordstrom. a lot of my friends with those colors too,” Oelkers said.

“I think that people will just pick a dress that looks “Prom is also garden themed this year, so I wouldn’t be good on them or that they just like,” Colby said. surprised to see some green dresses too. Green has also Color is one of the first things that someone will been a popular color recently.” notice about a dress, and every person has a different This year most students are picking out colorful favorite and least favorite dress color. dresses like yellow, green, blue, pink, red, and purple.

“My favorite prom dress color is classic black and With there being a revival of colors, this year’s prom red because they are classy, or green because my could be more colorful than any in recent years. favorite color is green,” York said. “My least favorite “I think sometimes colorful dresses look good but I prom dress color is a neon yellow because I look like a like neutral colors more,” junior Michelle Colby said. highlighter.”

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I got my dress from z-couture. The people were really nice and there were a lot of cute options. It was also really organized and I knew what color I wanted so it was easy to find one.

Camilla Cooper 12

I usually wear all black when I go to school and a lot of my closet is black clothing so it’s always just been my style. So I wanted a suit that fit my usual style.

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I got my dress from Windsor at the mall. I love it because there were tons of different colors and designs but all of them were very pretty and not too expensive.

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I prefer to shop for dresses in person because I would rather see how it fits and looks on me before I commit to a dress. Dresses can also be very expensive and if the dress ordered online doesn’t fit, you have to return it and get a new one. The dress may also not be shipped in time so ordering online is a lot more stressful.

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The Movement

Makeup as self expression and art

People have been wearing makeup for hundreds of years, though its use has changed over time. one thing will always be the same, makeup is a form of self expression and a way to add to your overall look.

In this current day and age, people are able to make careers out of makeup by using makeup products to tell a story about who they are. Makeup artists around the world use products to transform their faces in order to portray their culture and uniqueness as an individual to their viewers.

“Makeup to me is a way to express myself and my queerness in a way. It’s a way to feel more like myself and more comfortable with my body and face,” junior Olivia Watt said. “I really struggle with body image issues and being able to shift the focus away from my body and onto my face can be

Tarte Shape Tape Councelour The Shape Tape councelour has been around for years and continues to be an absolute must in any makeup routine. It doesn’t look clumpy under any other products and has a very simple applicator.

really refreshing.”

We can link cosmetic products all the way back to ancient Egypt, where elaborate looks were a way to mark wealth and were also viewed as a way to appeal to the gods. Throughout history, makeup was used in many different ways but in later years it transformed into a form of art.

“I have been doing makeup since middle school and I got a lot more into it during quarantine because I had literally nothing else to do,” junior Claudia Nybo said. “For me makeup is a huge part of my confidence and my self expression and is such an art form for myself and so many other people.”

Just like in fashion, different trends within popular culture have affected people’s perception of makeup and the looks that the general

public decide to wear. When the show Euphoria premiered in 2019, there was an explosion of Euphoria-inspired looks, and people taking inspiration from the show to express their own identity.

“I think pop culture and trends have definitely affected our generation of makeup. 2022 makeup is way different from 2010 makeup and it’s really cool to see how that style changes,” Watt said. “I think a lot of it has to do with celebrities and what is ‘in’. I have definitely been influenced by trends and I am always open to trying new things. I think pop culture affects my makeup in the way that if I see someone doing a look that I like , I try to recreate it and put my own spin on it. I like to use inspiration to create looks. finding new colors and concepts always excites me.”

Glossier.

Glossier Boy Brow The Boy brow is super easy to you as it has a mascara looking wand. It comes in a variety of colors and makes you brows pop in any look. It does come in a smaller bottle but lasts for months.

Hourglass Ambient Blush Pallet This blush pallet has the perfect blush colors for any look and can be even used for the eyes since the colors are just so pretty. This pallet is perfect to finish any look.

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Loreal Lash Paradise Mascara This mascara is fantastic and a staple for a reason. It gives lots of volume to your lashes while also adding the classic Mascara tint that gives your lashes a pop. It is a great size for on the go or at home as part of your daily makeup routine.

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The Milk Makeup products are fantastic but this bronzer is particularly good. As a bronzer stick instead of a powder you won’t have to worry about the mess . In this form it can be quickly applied and then you just blend it out with whatever sponge or brush you like.

Thrive Cosmetics Lip Topper

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Spring Fashion Trends

As the weather gets warmer, styles are changing Sophomore Selena Magallanez models a blue Lululemon tennis skirt. These skirts can be styled multiple ways including, athletic tops or simple tank tops.

Junior Cressida Rodriguez poses in a purple floral dress. These dresses are very popular in the spring time and can be worn for multiple occasions.

Cressida pairs the dress with simple silver jewelry such as rings and a pearl necklace. There are a variety of different shoes that can be worn with these dresses but white sneakers are the most common.

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Junior Kyndall Taylor wears a fun spr floral skirt with a solid color top is an spring fashion trends. There are many patterns for the skirts and tops to mix outfit can be worn with many different but something simple like Converse or good option.

“I really like spring fashion trends because they are colorful and remind me that summer is coming. My favorite part is all of the floral patterns in dresses and skirts.” Sophie Moawad, 12

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“Spring fashion trends are really fun and it’s easy to be creative with all the different pieces. I like spring fashion better than other seasons because it,s bright and fun.” Sydney Cabello, 10

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With the weather getting warmer, students are finding new ways to express their sense of style. Fashion at Bowie is making the transition from warmer winter pieces to more fun spring apparel. Spring fashion commonly consists of pastel colors and flowy clothing. Tennis skirts, flare leggings, and colorful shorts are only some common trends that are circulating around our community. While there are extravagant ways to express style, the majority of Bowie students take a simple approach to fashion because comfort is important when learning. There are many staple stores that have cool spring fashion pieces that can be worn on multiple occasions. Some of these stores include Urban Outfitters, Pacsun Brandy Melville, Aritzia, Target and even Amazon. Thrift stores also carry some cool pieces for spring. Spring fashion is usually similar each year but we do see some variation.

Yoga pants or flare leggings are a new trend this year as well as new types of athletic shorts. Overall, spring is a great season to branch out and experiment with your personal style.

Spring dresses are very popular this season and yellow is a great spring color. This dress can be found at Target for $24.99.

Senior Kira Sanders poses with her bright pink spring shorts. These flowy shorts have recently gained popularity because they are comfortable and at first glance, they look like skirts. Sanders is wearing the brand Keiki Kona, which sells the shorts on their website and on Amazon. These shorts come in multiple colors and are relatively inexpensive. There are endless options for tops to style with these shorts but a simple, solid color tee is always a great choice.

A skirt and crop top is a common combo during the springtime. Both of these pieces can be found at Brandy Melville, the top for $15 and the skirt for $25.

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What Aesthetic are YOU? SCORING:

A-1pt B-2pts C- 3pts D-4pts What does your weekend look like?

Where is home?

Whats your preferred footwear?

A. Doing homework B. Relaxing and sleeping in C. Shopping or going out

A. With friends and family B. Somewhere homey C. Traveling D. In nature

Favorite go-to outfit?

Pick an item for your room or car!

Favorite place to hang out in Austin?

A. Dressy pants, skirts B. Athletic shorts/ leggings C. Jeans, funky pants D. Tie dye, dresses, loose pants/ materials, patterns

A. Dashboard ornaments B. Plants C. Posters D. Crystals

A. Zilker B. The Mall C. Housepark D. Barton Springs

A. Sandals B. Athletic shoes, tennis shoes C. Boots, docs, platform shoes D. Barefoot

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You’re aesthetic is PREPPY. you like a more dressed up style and typically a wear lighter color pallete. You love being with friends, but always keep up with your school work.

You’re aesthetic is ATHLEASURE. You love being comfortable and prefer a more sporty style. You like to spend your weekends sleeping in or relaxing and your almost always wearing tennis shoes.

You’re aesthetic is ALTERNATIVE. Your style is a little more out there, but not in a bad way! You express yourself through your style and are always down to hang out.

You’re aesthetic is HIPPIE. Your style is colorful with lots of flowy materials. you’re never opposed to being in nature and have quite a crystal collection.

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I really like wearing lighter colors and coordinating my outfit and shoes. I’ve been really into low wasted pants recently, and you can never go wrong with a classic crop top.

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FASHION & GENDER

HOW ARE THEY CONNECTED?

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Fashion is constantly changing. The shirt that was popular five years ago that you wore everyday is probably on a rack in a Goodwill now. Jeggings that were in high demand in the 2000’s are now shunned by many teenagers, and deemed as an ugly piece of clothing item. Trends are always coming in and out, and what people wore 100 years ago is not what people will commonly wear in the present.

Pants were seen as a symbol of rebellion by women in the 19th century, whereas now, people fight over whether a man can wear skirts and dresses. Gender stereotypes have been rooted in fashion for as long as fashion has been a thing, and is something that we see in our everyday lives.

Gender stereotypes in fashion is something that we see daily, but as fashion trends gradually start to become more progressive, we see how these stereotypes become more visible. Something that has gradually become more popular is baggy/masculine clothes among girls, especially Gen-Z girls. This type of fashion is considered stylish, comfortable, and attractive when worn on girls. However, something that is also heavily debated is feminine clothing on boys. This raises the question, why is masculine clothing accepted on women, but feminine clothing seen as unacceptable when worn by men?

(Spoiler alert: it all has to do with stereotypes.)

Celebrities who try to combat these stereotypes, like Harry Styles, are starting to normalize that fashion style shouldn’t be tied down to someone’s gender.

With this in mind, how do we combat gender stereotypes in fashion? The first thing to remember is that fashion is considered a form of art and self expression. Everyone wears different things, and everyone styles things differently. You shouldn’t care about what you wear, as long as it makes you happy and makes you the most confident. The first step to eliminating gender stereotypes in fashion is to simply wear what you want. Trends are always coming and going, but they don’t stay forever.

You don’t always need to follow the latest trend in fashion, and you shouldn’t worry about what others think of what you wear on YOUR body. Another thing anyone can do is not judge people for what they wear.

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“I was influenced by Emma’s fashion in middle school, and started wearing scrunchies because of her.”

Leyna Huynh 12

Emma’s channel would always bring comfort to me, because she was realistic and not scared to be herself.

Claudia Nybo 11

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EMMA CHAMBERLAIN Emma Chamberlain started her career by vlogging her daily life in San-Fransisco California. She quickly blew up as people loved her vlogging style and the way she talked to the camera like it was one of her best friends. Chamberlain has been influncing fashion trends for years. First with scrunchies and teddy bear jackets, and then with flared yoga pants and all sorts of accessories. She has become one of the faces of Louis Vuitton and frequently attends fashion week across the world. As the fashion icon she is, she still vlogs about her new fashion finds and continues to be an icon to many teens and adults around the world.

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THE REAL COST OF CHEAP FASHION Fast fashion. Defined as “inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends” according to Google. While it sounds innocent enough, trendy and affordable, the reality of this industry is dark and harmful. Fast fashion allows us to purchase clothes that are on trend, fast, and cheap. Leading fast fashion brands such as Zara, only require five weeks to mass produce a new clothing style. This is incredibly detrimental to the environment as they release carbon emissions, make up nearly twenty percent of water waste, contribute to landfill, and enter the ocean.

Next to fruit and vegetable farming, the fashion industry has the second highest water consumption, 79 billion cubic meters of water annually, according to FSU sustainable campus. Perhaps the most harmful contributor towards water waste within fast fashion is the production and irrigation of cotton, which most clothing is made of and requires the most water of any crop. According to WWF, making one kilogram of cotton requires 20,000 liters of water. This causes water scarcity, depleting aquifers and groundwater with the irrigation of the crop.

Producing cotton rapidly drains our vital water resources. The Aral Sea and Indus River have been devastatingly depleted almost

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completely due to cotton irrigation.

In addition to the water waste accompanied with irrigation, FSU sustainable campus states that every kilogram of fiber made in processing textiles requires up to 150 liters of water. Water waste in fast fashion also occurs during manufacturing with dyeing clothes.

According to Sustain your Style, one ton of dyed fabric can require 200 tons of water.

Not only does producing clothing require a large amount of water consumption, fast fashion is responsible for one-fifth of water pollution according to UNEP. As clothing is produced, it is dyed and finished with harsh chemicals. In weakly regulated producer countries such as China and Bangladesh where cheap, fast garments are made, wastewater is dumped into rivers. Sustain your Style states that 22,000 liters of toxic waste is dumped into rivers by tanneries in Bangladesh every day. Wastewater contains heavy metals such as lead and mercury, chemicals, and dyes from the finishing and dyeing processes. According to CNN Style, the World Bank has identified 72 toxic chemicals and solvents from textile dyeing which end up in waterways. This is extremely detrimental to the environment as they kill all aquatic life and pollutes drinking water to communities nearby.

While the effects that fast fashion has on the environment are incredibly devastating, I do understand the convenience and popularity of shopping this way. As someone who wants to stay on trend, spend less, and as a teenager, fast fashion is incredibly convenient and is the norm for our generation.

However, starting to make a change in our lives and adapting to a more sustainable way of fashion is the first step to a healthier planet to leave to future generations.

It’s important that we research the brands we are buying clothes from first. Apps such as Good on You, Save Your Wardrobe, and Depop are all great resources to use before purchasing clothes. Good on You allows you to see how ethically your clothes are sourced before purchasing.

Another substitution for supporting fast fashion brands is to shop at small businesses and second-hand stores. Increasing the wear life of a piece of clothing by purchasing at a second hand store is one of the most sustainable options. This saves more clothes from reaching the landfill and is a cheaper option as well. Supporting a small business also supports ethically sourced clothing. By purchasing from a small business, the clothing was likely made with much less waste, is of higher quality, and will last longer.

The fashion industry consumes 79 billion meters of water annually

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There are 72 toxic chemicals that end up in our waterways

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