GONG XI FA CAI! OR GUNG HEI FATT CHOI! It’s the year of the dog, baby! We’re thrilled to ring in year 4715 with issue three of the zine, and by clinking Tsingtao bottles with y’all at a rad party hosted by our friends at Bushwick’s own zodiac-and-Wong-Kar-Wai themed spot Mood Ring. If you haven’t been yet - now is the time, friends! With the new year comes new beginnings, so we’ve got tons of stuff in this lil red envelope to keep you puppies fresh, from wisdom for your winter-weary face to some new new for your playlists to tips from a couple of vintage experts on how to bring new life into old clothes. And activities!! Who doesn’t love a good activity page? So, yes, 2017 was rough, to say the absolute least. But we got through it together, and we are (lashauwn) BEYOND ready for what’s next! Here’s a few things we’re already looking forward to in the Year of the Dog: • the goddamn midterm elections! • a new kanye album, probably • men facing consequences • kylie jenner’s reinvention as a mommy blogger • last warped tour induced emo nostalgia • atlanta season 2 • more timothee chalamet • the end of tide-pods as snacks • retiring “thot” from our vocabs • neon athleisure • a cardi b vogue cover crazy rich asians: the movie
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CHUNE GANG Hoity Toity - Alex Mali feat. Melo-X Rude - 03 Greedo Nothing New - Charlotte Day Wilson Close But Not Quite - Everything Is Recorded ft. Sampha Teenage Witch - Suzi Wu Ultra Pink - NADINE Liquid Deep - Dreamcast Beginner’s Luck - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Worry Bout Us - Rosie Lowe Imagining My Man - Aldous Harding Poem - U.S. Girls Block Game - Rozwell Fitzroy Bns - Standing on The Corner Locket - Crumb Full Screen - Adult Mom Slicked - Weaves Everybody Wants To Be Famous - Superorganism Cruise - Francis and The Lights Track 10 - Charli XCX Lil Favorite - Ty Dolla $ign Level Up - Kodie Shane Frost Burn - Half Waif Ice Boy - Corbin Soft As Snow - My Bloody Valentine Chill Out - RAY BLK Sunnyside - Cuco Everybody Loves the Sunshine - Roy Ayers
ASK YUM CHA
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I feel like I’ve spent the entirety of this seemingly endless winter digging out snow-salt pebbles out of my shoes and watching Drag Race reruns to avoid the polar vortex. Naturally, not only has my social life plummeted between the months of November-March, but so has the moisture level of my skin! Do you have any tips, advice, remedies to achieve that post-winter glow up and get my face fresh for the spring?
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YUM CHA feels you, Yung Bork’s skin was so dry one winter that her skin bled and was mistaken for marinara sauce. So, we get it, and though there are steps you can take to get dewy, a lot of these symptoms can be blamed on Mother Nature. There’s no sun rays for that organic vitamin d glow, winter winds can be merciless on the pores, and having the heat blasting dries out yr skin. So while we’ve got some tips that work for us, everyone’s skin is different - so if something isn’t working, don’t overdo it! Over-exfoliating can trigger your skin to overproduce natural oils so like anything else health-related, moderation is key. Here’s what we do!
Humidifiers: turn that ish on at bedtime and you’ll wake up dewy A weekly face mask: Our faves are Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, Boscia Luminizing Black Mask, and K-beauty rockstars I Dew Care’s whole line, especially Berry Bubbly. Eat good, look good, feel good: Good skin glows from within, which means staying away from flaming hot cheetos and eating more foods with antioxidants and vitamins that keep your skin healthy. Think: sweet potatoes, citrus, kale, eggs, avocado, whole grains, dark chocolate, etc. DRINK MORE WATER like ya mama told you: The average google search recommends at least half a gallon of water a day! Kill two birds with one stone and add lemon or apple cider vinegar to help increase your metabolism and clean out your gut, or don’t, because that sounds pretty gross Brighten up: when I’m feeling gross, a pop of bright makeup distracts from drab skin, draws focus to the part of my face that feels best while I go minimal on the rest, and makes me feel confident! I love an electric cobalt mascara or cat-eye (Sephora’s brand is cheap and vibrant), an ultraviolet lip, or a peachy cream blush (like Glossier’s cloud paint in Beam).
FUNNY BUSINESS a lil pup’s adventures in the new year
say HELLO: mc
saunders CURRENT CITY: New York, NY FOLLOW: @mcsaunders mc-saunders.com YUM CHA: When and how did you first get into vintage collecting?
MC: My love of clothing was passed down from my mom. She is a seamstress, and a fastidious and painstaking laundress, who taught me that if you take care of your clothes they’ll last well into your next lifetime. In high school, my mom was raising us as a single mother and money was tight, so I trolled thrift stores for my classmates’ brandname cast-offs. I came across a 1950s baby blue fit-and-flare dress and remember thinking, wow, this thing gives me curves? I was struck by the fact that this was one-of-a-kind; no one else would have it. And that felt empowering and freeing. Today, with everything in the news about H&M and their horribly ignorant sweatshirt and fast fashion brands not paying fair wages, I love that vintage offers a more socially and environmentally conscious way to shop. YC: What are your favorite spots to hunt for vintage in the city? MC: Curated vintage and boutiques in New York can be extremely pricey and picked-over. I’ve gotten more into thrifting —Buffalo Exchange on 11th, L Train in Bushwick, Housing Works on 23rd, and any/every Goodwill are my go-tos. I also love Dusty Rose’s warehouse in Greenpoint, and lately I’ve been collaborating with Davis Tisdale Vintage, who has amazing pieces. Also, it’s expensive, but I hit up A Current Affair when it comes to the city and usually treat myself to one dynamite piece. This winter it was a pair of wool lip-print pants ------>
YC: Do you ever come up with characters for your looks? MC: I wouldn’t say I come up with characters per se, but I’m definitely into theme dressing: a celestial print chiffon mini-dress for the solar eclipse, a vintage American flag sweater on Labor Day. Some days, when I’m breaking out or have period bloat or just general low self-confidence, I use my wardrobe as a costume. It sounds backwards, but it really does help me to put on a blue fur coat and rhinestone sunglasses. It’s like power posing, but fashion. YUM CHA: What vintage trend do you see coming back in 2018? MC: So many! Puffy white blouses have been having a moment for sure. For good vintage ones, try Gunne Sax. I’ve been seeing tons of 70s influences like plaid and bellbottoms on the streets, too. But I may be biased — seventies silhouettes are my absolute fave. YC: What do you look for in a vintage piece? MC: To me, the point of vintage is to be bold and different, so I look for pieces that are rare and exciting. Lately, I‘ve been into strong, unique shapes, interesting details, and bold, colorful prints. One of my favorite prints is on a dress from Mercy Vintage. It has comic book words like “Zoom!” and “Pow!” all over it along with superhero-looking women, who are riding rockets and trains and other vehicles. Oh, and they’re topless. It is glorious. YC: What’s your advice for people who feel they can’t “pull off” vintage? MC: It’s something I get asked all the time and feel very passionate about. Anyone can and should wear absolutely anything they want and not give a damn what anyone else has to say. Of course, you shouldn’t feel pressure to wear something you don’t feel comfortable and beautiful in, but really the key to “pulling off” a look is just fucking owning it. Every body is beautiful and every person should feel empowered to wear whatever crazy (or not) thing their little heart desires.
say HELLO: maganda pa AKA: Patricia Nygaard CURRENT CITY: Washington, DC FOLLOW: @shop_magandapa YUM CHA: What inspired you to start Maganda Pa, and what keeps you going day-to-day? PATRICIA: Maganda Pa was created out of necessity. When I started the store about two years ago, it was out of frustration with the fashion industry and its exclusion of POC. I was fed up with the lack of representation and eventually I channeled that frustration into creating change myself, rather than waiting to see it somewhere else. The name Maganda Pa means ‘still beautiful’ in Tagalog and is a reminder that despite maybe not feeling visible in fashion or not feeling represented, you’re still beautiful and you’re still valued. If even one person finds comfort in the space I’ve created at Maganda Pa, I’m satisfied. That’s what keeps me going. YC: How would you describe the Maganda Pa aesthetic/lifestyle? PN: Maganda Pa aesthetic is always evolving, but whats consistent is always its comfort and timelessness.
YC: What draws you to a piece when you’re curating the shop? PN: When curating pieces for the store, I’m always drawn to natural fabrics, particularly silk. There’s something about the energy in silk pieces that changes they way you feel when you wear them. Personally, they make me feel more powerful and confident. If I’m having a mediocre day and put on a silk fit, I’m brand new. I love being able to pass that energy on to customers with the pieces in the shop. YC: How do your experiences with an online shop based on Instagram versus a physical pop-up shop location compare? PN: Being an Instagram based business is unique in that it allows me to interact with customers on a more personal level. We can chat directly from their personal accounts via comments or DMs, which can be a lot more relaxed than being in a store talking to a sales associate. Selling online versus in person has also been cool because it allows customers to see what all the pieces look like styled on models, rather that just seeing them hanging flat on a rack. It helps put everything in a more wearable context. YC: You are a total powerhouse! As the creative director, stylist, photographer, and HBIC of Maganda Pa, what advice would you give to young people - especially young women of color - looking to become creative entrepreneurs? PN: I won’t sugarcoat it and say it’s easy, because it’s definitely not. It can be stressful as hell at times, but it’s important to be consistent despite that. Having the grit to push forward and learn from failure is necessary. There will be endless challenges, but having a strong support system to be your cheerleaders when you’re down makes it a whole lot easier. Always trust your vision. YC: Where do you hope Maganda Pa is going in 2018? PN: I’m hoping for more pop ups in 2018! I love the digital community around Maganda Pa and it would be awesome to bring that out irl. I’m also hoping to transition away from being solely Instagram based and open an online shop.
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SCALLION PANCAKES!!! Ingredients: 2 cups flour (plus a little more cause this is gonna get dirty) 2 bunches of scallions sesame oil 1 cup of water 1. Boil the water then add into flour while still hot and mix with a spoon. Once the mixture has cooled down, use your hands to knead the dough into a ball. Put the ball in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for a half hour. 2. Once the dough is rested, cut the ball into 6 even pieces. On a flour dusted counter top, flatten out one of the sections with a rolling pin or if you’re ratchet, a wine bottle. Roll it out thinly in the shape of a disc, being careful to not tear the dough. 3. Rub sesame oil on the dough, just enough to cover the surface. Roll the dough up very tightly, like a joint until you have a big log. Start with one end and roll into a spiral like a cinnabon. Then roll flat with a pin (see diagram!) 4. Repeat step 3 but after adding sesame oil, sprinkle thinly sliced scallions evenly on the dough before rolling and flattening again. 5. Once you have repeated steps 2-4 with the remaining dough, you can start cooking the pancakes. In a pan, heat 1/2 cup of sesame oil to medium high heat. Cook the dough until golden brown, the green onions will brown quicker than the dough which is ok. Flip once it is the desired color. Repeat with the rest of the pancakes, replacing the sesame oil as needed. 6. Dip that shit in soy sauce
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