Zipped Magazine Fall 2018

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Beauty & The Bong Mary Jane’s makeup secrets unveiled.

14 Transparency

Clothing curated for the authentic and free spirit in us all.

26 Who Is She?

Defining what it means to be a modern-day Renaissance woman.

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From Blush To Boss

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A Conversation With Milk Makeup COO Diana Ruth.

Is plastic surgery botching the legitimacy of the body positivity movement?

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Canceled, Accordingly Beep beep, moral police here!

The Plastics

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Renaissance Woman A wardrobe worthy of boss ladies everywhere.

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Cosmetic Cookbook

We’re serving the tea during this lunch break.

Quick, natural, and inexpensive DIY recipes that you didn’t know you needed.

F*CK The Dresscode

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Executive Editor in Chief Taylore Ratsep

Creative Director

Fashion Director

Nick Resnicow

Dylan Rheingold

Editorial Director Nadia Suleman

Styling Fashion Assistant

Fashion Assistant

Chloe Martin

Isabel Souza

Fashion Assistant

Fashion Assistant

Marina Fernandez De La Cuesta

Ariel Smith

Print Editorial Features Editor

Features Editor

Chloe Greenwald

Danielle Clough

Asst. Features Editor

Copy Editor

Amelia Lytle

Sandhya Iyer

Art Direction Graphic Designer

Assistant Designer

Melanie Dujmich

Lauren Hurwitz

Assistant Designer

Assistant Designer

Kristiana Morell

Nila Nejad

Photographer

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Nico Gilmore

Rachel LeClair

Business Operations PR Director

Financial Director

Emily North

Sharan Kaur

Advertising Director

Social Media Strategist

Lauren Brenner

Claudia Africano

PR Assistant

Social Media Assistant

Gabby Robles

Sonia Wee

Web Editorial

Web Design Director

Web Fashion Editor

Web Lifestyle Editor

Vivian Cheng

Jonathan Chau

Taylor Steiner

Web Editorial Director

Web Beauty Editor

Web Lifestyle Editor

Staci Soslowitz

Sandhya Iyer

Daniella Petrocelli

o me, self-expression is the most important aspect of fashion. Personal style encompasses so many things; what garments you choose to wear, why you wear them, how you wear them, to name a few. I’ve had to learn to grow out of being self-conscious of what others think about me when it comes to my own appearance and style choices, despite how eccentric it may be perceived as at times, because honestly it’s just so exhausting being worried about that sort of thing. It’s my appearance, I like it because it represents me, and that’s an attitude I hope everyone can have for themselves.

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It’s tricky though because what you wear on your body in terms of makeup or clothing, or whatever physical alterations you do to your appearance, both does and doesn’t say a lot about you as a person. And, often in our society, there are implications for individuals that do not fit a certain mold. Read F*CK Your Dress Code (p.

34) or The Plastics (p. 12) to understand more on what I’m getting at here. I’ve come to understand that shallow judgements do not address meaningful contexts that may tell completely different, yet authentic narratives.

So how about some context on this semester’s issue of Zipped—I feel like our team really wanted to rebrand a bit, and in doing so strengthen our collective values and visions as creatives. By offering unique perspectives on controversial topics in fashion, we hope to inspire our readers and really get them thinking about why certain exciting or intriguing trends are also culturally significant.

Despite covering some more serious topics related to fashion, we didn’t forget about the role it plays in our lives as something free-spirited and creatively fun (Transparency, p. 14). Sit back, relax, indulge in some well-deserved DIY self-care (Cosmetic Cookbook, p. 8), and browse through our Stylist’s Lookbook (p.

38) for some fall/winter inspo.

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BEAUTY & THE BONG To put it bluntly, these “high”- end cosmetics might just be the next new thing.

Sorry, did someone say weed you can wear? We’re here for it. Cannabis cosmetics have nothing to do with the bong in your college dorm room.

While the term “high beauty” makes for an intriguing title, it isn’t necessarily accurate when describing the latest trend in the cosmetics world.

Cannabis cosmetics tend to be made out of CBD, which is one of the 80 cannabinoids that make up the marijuana plant. Even though THC is the best-known cannabinoid, and the one that gets you “high,” CBD has a completely different set of properties, none of which are psychoactive.

CBD works by urging the body to produce more of its own cannabinoids. Our cannabinoid receptors handle coordination, movement, pain, emotions, appetite, and inflammation. By stimulating such receptors, CBD derived cosmetics can improve and intensify their necessary functions.

See? That’s almost as good as the munchies…

The scientific benefits behind the effectiveness of CBD infused cosmetics explains why more and more major brands and retailers, like Estée Lauder and Sephora, are adding the polemic medicinal herb to their products’ ingredient list. Product benefits include leaving the skin feeling significantly more moisturized, toned, and healthy. The use of CBD and hemp oils is spreading fast and it can be found in an array of different products, from mascaras to moisturizers to perfumes. Some fan favorites include CBD for Life’s CBD Rub, Vertly’s Infused Lip Balm, and Lord Jones Pain & Wellness Lotion. Hemp seed oil, which comes from the sativa plant and is used to derive CBD, has also become an increasingly popular alternative to the commonly used beeswax in “vegan” cosmetics, attracting an environmentally conscious audience.

Regardless of the proven benefits of using cannabis cosmetics, some people are reluctant to try them due to societal stigmas associated with weed. The controversy brought by marijuana’s preceding reputation has influenced the marketing strategies that companies have chosen to advertise their CBD products. Brands have either integrated the “stoner culture” into the presentation of their goods, or tried to redefine the idea of hemp oil by emphasizing its wellness component. Brands like Milk Makeup or The Body Shop, for example, have embraced their ingredients’ relation to marijuana culture by including “Kush,” a popular strain of marijuana, in their product names, and have plastered the easily identifiable marijuana leaf right on their packaging. More conventional beauty brands, like Origins, have shied away from such a blatant allusion to weed by attempting to glamorize the idea of using marijuana to better one’s health and appearance.

While CBD infused products used to be uniquely perceived as your hippie friend’s skin care routine, there has been a huge shift in audience.

Cannabis skincare is increasingly reaching an ethically-informed, young customer base that knows the benefits of using marijuana go beyond taking the edge off of a stressful day. In 2016, a report by Hemp Business Journal revealed that the CBD industry is on its way to reaching a value of $2.1 billion by 2020, almost ten times its value of $202 million in 2015.

The recent popularity of CBD derived beauty products has resulted in a large offering of cosmetics within a vast price range and diverse brandings. Whether you are looking for a trendy, unique gift for your “stoner” friend or a glamorous face cream that just happens to be made with cannabis, you’ll find it--but probably not sold by the same people that you’re used to copping that good good from.

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FROM BLUSH Dianna Ruth, COO of Milk Makeup, enlightens us about her experiences in the beauty industry

Edited by Nadia Suleman Interviewed by Chloe Greenwald

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Can you explain to me how you became interested in the cosmetics industry and how you first got started in it?

I was a junior at FIT and I was studying fashion merchandising. I wasn’t really into it, but I felt like I had to go to college. I had a friend named Julie who had found out about the cosmetics program and she was like, “Hey I’m going to go meet the chairwoman of the major and she’s going to interview me… come with me for moral support?” And I was like, sure. So, I went to this meeting with her and because she was so nervous, I ended up going first. The chairperson was like, “Take out your makeup bag from your purse.” She told me to dump it on the table and to explain why I liked all the items in the bag. Basically, at the end she was like, “You’re in!” I didn’t even really know I was interviewing for it, but she accepted me into the major. I kind of fell into it. As a little girl, I used to want to be a manicurist. It wasn’t even because I loved painting nails, it was because I wanted the card with all the shit on it. I was interested in the beauty industry from a really early age.

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You have worked on several successful brands such as Hard Candy and Benefit in the past.

What was it about the concept of Milk Makeup that made you commit to starting this company back when it began?

Really what started it was Georgie (Greville) came up with the concept and she sent the tagline to me back four years ago, “Milk girls do their makeup quick.” And when she said that it stuck with me. I loved and totally understood it because I’m definitely a fresh-faced girl. I don’t wear foundation, none of my friends wear foundation. I understood what she was trying to capture. There was no one doing that yet. It was also that me, Georgie, and Zanna (Rassi) were all busy moms at the time. When we were all trying to do this startup, we had like three other jobs. We were juggling so many things and I think it was a really hectic time, but all that kind of stuff is what made the product streamline. It all came out of being busy moms, busy working women, and wanting easy solutions. I think we were also very interested in wellness and good ingredients. It kind of all grew out of where we all were in our life at that point.

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This issue of Zipped talks a lot about transparency and naturalism in cosmetics. Milk Makeup has definitely embraced these ideas with its minimalistic packaging and convenient stick-products. Did you, Zanna, and Georgie have these intentions in mind when founding Milk Makeup? And how have they changed since then?

I think we still stick to that idea in different ways. We have definitely expanded our product mix, but we still always want things to be easy, affordable and hold up to a busy lifestyle. We’re not the kind of brand that’s going to make complicated packaging or something that’s like a four-step smokey eye. That’s just not going to be something that would resonate with our customer and with us. We’re still all about beautiful, fresh skin with pops of color and unique effects. I think we’ve definitely expanded, but we haven’t strayed from our core.

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This past September, you were added to the Female Founders Collective. What does it mean to you as a successful businesswoman to be on this list? How, in your mind, has the Female Founders Collective changed the way women are viewed as bosses/leaders in the workplace?

I think it’s a wonderful initiative that they’re trying to get more women founders to go out, share their journeys, and share the challenges and the benefits of being in these kinds of roles. There really isn’t many female role models out there who people can look to, that are raising children, running businesses, leading healthy lifestyles, giving back to their community, and trying to make a difference in the world. They’re choosing all different industries and types of women because you can find somebody who maybe you identify with more or who is more similar to your interests.

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What qualities do you believe are necessary or important for a woman to be a successful leader in the cosmetics industry?

I think to be a successful leader in any industry you have to be able to stick to your guns and stand up for what you believe in. To have longevity in the industry, you need to be a good person at your core. You have to take care of not only the people above you and think about impressing them, but you’ve got to take care of the people who are below your title.

Because in the long run, these younger generations who might be looking up to you now, might not still respect you in the future if you didn’t treat them properly. Have respect for them and treat them like the talents they are. Despite not having the years of experience you have, they might still have talent and creativity.

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Which Milk product means the most to you/ is your favorite and why?

The most rewarding product, I think, to date has been the Kush Mascara.

That was one of the hardest, most painful processes I’ve ever been through as a product developer. Like, it actually broke me as a person. It was so traumatic and challenging. I’m so happy that it’s a success, it’s selling well, people love it.

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The Plastics We cut deeper into perceptions on body-altering procedures to better understand cultural attitudes about going under the knife.

Written by Lauren McLaughlin Edited by Chloe Greenwald Artwork by Dylan Myones

s the numbing cream was rubbed on her forearm, and the needle administering the anesthesia pricked her skin, she had a brief moment where she second-guessed herself. Was this really what she wanted to do…?

2018 has been the year of body positivity for women, who are constantly under pressure about their appearance. There has never been a better time from women to celebrate one another and what makes them similar, but just as importantly, different. With a President in office who has referred to women as “dogs” and “pigs,” among other foul things, and encourages “locker room talk” as he coined it, loving and being true to yourself and your body is an important message to spread among young women across the country.

Curvy is the new “it” body type, as made apparent by celebrities and Instagram models who recently started to run Instagram feeds with “thirst traps” of their bodacious bods and whose appearances are worshiped in the comment section for their “thickness.” Brands like Fashion Nova and Shop Love Yourz herald the curvier girl and use these so-called “Instagram Models” as their main marketing tool. This trend isn’t exclusive to affordable fashion. September’s Spring 2019 Fashion Month, the month of Fashion Weeks around the world, featured more and more non-traditional models across luxury and couture brands including Mara Hoffman, Christian Soriano, and Sies Marjan. This shows how successful the body positivity movement has been so far in dominating a culture that promotes troubling standards of beauty.

Certain physical features on women, aside from the obvious boobs and butt dynamic duo, have traditionally been deemed more attractive than others even to the point of fetishization. One especially common place where ladies feel they need a little extra thickness in order to be seen as attractive is in their lips. Plumped up pouts are crucial for young girls lately as many celebrities have normalized them. In a 2015 episode of “Keeping up with the Kardashians” that aired after the rumors of Kylie Jenner’s lip injections broke, the then 17-year-old completely denied having them. Kylie had vocalized in the past how she was unhappy with her smaller lips and how she had been made fun of for them. However, after finally admitting to having had fillers put in her lips, Jenner faced even more backlash all over the media. People criticized her for setting such a poor example for young women by altering her body. This begs the question, how can someone win? You’re damned if you

do and damned if you don’t. Kylie was made fun of online for her thin lips, then criticized for getting fillers to cope with her insecurities. One could say that Kylie’s largely enhanced pout is what helped the now makeup mogul start up her cosmetics business and turn her into the youngest billionaire ever thanks to “Kylie Lip Kits.” They say the devil works hard but Kris Jenner works harder, and nothing could have been better timing than Kylie’s momager helping her market her lip kits on big-lipped models when so many young girls were lusting after her full pout.

“It’s possible to be a woman who considers herself a champion of the body positivity movement, and a woman who supports artificial enhancements.”

The full lips look was so coveted that it sparked a viral internet sensation called the “Kylie Lip Challenge”, in which people would stick their lips into a small homemade suction device, normally a shot glass, hoping to blow up their lips at home sans surgery. Now, fast forward to when Jenner had her lip fillers removed earlier this year because she felt they were no longer natural looking. Large pouted girls who had been spending thousands of dollars a year on injections felt cheated. Surrounding the controversy, Kylie claimed that she was more into the “natural look” after giving birth to her daughter Stormi, leaving her wannabe large lipped fans in the dust. Active users on Twitter and Instagram went on a field day of producing memes and viral tweets making fun of women who had gotten these refinements in the name of Jenner and who were now left with big lips while their icon’s were back to their natural size.

However, it’s not just lip injections that are all the rave. Breast implants and surgical butt enhancements are also rising in popularity with young women. According to Dr. Lee B. Daniel of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, millennials are getting more plastic surgery than any other age group.

He attributes this to the influence of triggering content constantly consumed on social media and overwhelming societal pressures that specifically target young women. He brought up an interesting point on how plastic surgery used to be exclusive to the Hollywood elite and the rich, but now at a time when it is so accessible to

the masses, it has become much more popular. Dr. Daniel also stressed the importance of researching the risks of going under the knife when toying with the idea of plastic surgery.

Some of the most common risks include hematoma, which is a pocket of blood that eventually needs to be drained, as well as nerve damage and infection of the incision sites. So, in a time period when accepting yourself and having self-confidence is more widespread than ever, does it make sense for plastic surgery, with all of its risks considered, to still be commonplace?

For some women, plastic surgery ties in well to the body positivity movement and it even inspired them to get their artificial enhancements.

Arianna, 21, from Pennsylvania State University states, “After years of feeling uncomfortable with the way I looked, I decided to get breast implants at the age of 21. I did extensive research regarding doctors and the kinds of implants I wanted, and fortunately ended up with the most incredible results I could have asked for. I feel much more confident in the way I look and overall feel so much better about my body and myself.” Arianna shows that for some people, surgery can be a complete game changer and a confidence booster. There are always two sides to the story though, and some are using surgery in the complete opposite way. Rachel, a Senior at Texas Christian University, has battled her natural double D breasts since middle school. She has toyed with the idea of getting breast reduction surgery and claims “It’s extraordinarily frustrating trying to find clothes that fit as well as having a lot of back pain… some days are so bad that not even medication can help.” For Rachel, plastic surgery offers a potential means to much needed comfort and loving her body more.

These different testimonies demonstrate how body positivity can take many different forms. It’s possible to be a woman who considers herself a champion of the body positivity movement, and a woman who supports artificial enhancements. Embracing the body you have is equally as important as the idea that there’s nothing wrong with making changes to be happier and more comfortable in your own skin, as long as you reflect upon why you are making changes to yourself, research the risks, and are okay with the answers you discover. Always remember that it’s your body, and only you deserve have a say in what comes or what goes, be it surgery or au naturale.

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Canceled, Accordingly The uprise of online cancel culture has made survival tough for some companies, brands, and celebrities who are at the mercy of morally-fueled consumers itching to #CallItOut.

Written by Skyler Murry Edited by Nadia Suleman Illustration by Dylan Myones

urberry thought they could just burn millions of dollars worth of unsold clothing and perfume? Canceled. LPA thought selling a $168 sweatshirt that read, “Being fat is not beautiful. It’s an excuse,” would be okay?

Canceled. H&M thought putting a black child in a hoodie that read, “Coolest monkey in the jungle,” was cute? Canceled—at least, so says the internet.So...what does it really mean to be “canceled?”

If a business or public figure does something wrong, they’re going to be called out for it. This is the pillar of cancel culture that runs rampant in online spheres. Welcome to the Internet, a digital battlefield where consumer frustration and brand social irresponsibility hash it out, often resulting in a bloodbath where designers and brands end up #canceled by loyal customers and critics alike. Fashion loves controversy. If the issue is cultural appropriation, controlling images of race and gender, or prioritization of eurocentric beauty standards, then it’s going to be discussed vehemently across social platforms. And with social media giving consumers a viable way to interact with their favorite celebs, brands, and designers, consumers are able to let them know directly when they’ve stepped out of line—the line being typically fair but still relatively subjective moral and political judgments— and publically cancel them, accordingly.

Lisa Nakamura, a professor at the University of Michigan who studies the intersection of digital media and race, gender, and sexuality, told the New York Times cancellation is a “cultural boycott.” Social media platforms have become key avenues for debate where “canceling” can thrive, as found in a report by the Pew Research Center which indicates that about 53-percent of Americans have engaged in some form of socio-political-minded activity on social media in the past year. Kim Foster, editor-in-chief of For Harriet, a digital community for black women, attributes this increase in social media activism to marginalized groups finally getting a chance to be heard. “We can speak to them in a way that they cannot pretend like they don’t see us, where they don’t hear us,” Foster says.

Ultimately, canceling is about accountability.

“I think that fashion is now so global, and I think that as consumers sometimes we feel like we have a lack of control,” says Kirsten Schoonmaker, Assistant Teaching Professor of Fashion Design at Syracuse University. Foster agrees that cancel culture is about getting brands to understand that there are consequences for social no-no’s.

Fashion as a three trillion-dollar industry holds weight in our society not only economically but culturally as well. Fashion enables us to show off who we are without saying anything (unless you’re wearing a hoodie that literally fat shames, @ LPA). It also inherently captures the social and cultural zeitgeist of a society. Right now young people are more socially and politically engaged than ever, so millennials and gen z’ers aren’t only looking for good clothes. They want clothes that reflect their morals, not foster problematic societal values.

“Ultimately, canceling is about accountability.”

Take #Hoodiegate for example. After the frenzy around H&M’s photo of a black child model in a monkey hoodie, people took to social media to express their outrage at the company’s apparent lack of social mindfulness. In the following months, as reported by Bloomberg, H&M’s profits fell 62-percent in the first quarter and they accumulated piles of unsold clothes worth $4.3 billion. On the contrary, Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad campaign saw a surprisingly positive outcome. While Nike’s sales did indeed dip right after the ad drop, not to mention all the white conservatives who took to burning their personal Nike products as an ironic effort to boycott the brand, it was a hit amongst their core demographic of young black and Latino men. By the end of the week, Nike closed their shares at $83.49, gained 170,000 followers on Instagram, and saw a spike in likes on Twitter and Facebook. For us, this is a prime example of how subjective ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ truly can be. An ad that was deemed wrong in the eyes of one consumer demographic was celebrated and embraced by another.

In its annual Global Corporate Sustainability Report, Nielsen writes that 81-percent of millennials expect their favorite brands to have some sort of philanthropic or socially conscious aspect baked into its business model. Sometimes, though, a brand’s social responsibility is just a marketing scheme. Schoonmaker boils this down to the fact that big brands use consumer data to replace creativity and genuineness.

“What does it mean when Dior says, ‘We Should All Be Feminists’?,” Schoonmaker asks. “And how does that stack up against shirts coming from small, scrappy women-centric designers?”

Retailers like Bulletin offer an answer.

Alana Branston and Ali Kriegsman started Bulletin in 2016, and it has since become a learning community for female lead brands and a safe space for their consumers. “We felt like using our real estate in the Williamsburg store would be a way that we could make a tangible difference,” Kriegsman says. “So we decided to turn it into a space where our customer could wear her values on her sleeve and help safeguard our reproductive rights just by shopping.” 10-percent of Bulletin’s store proceeds get donated to Planned Parenthood NYC. They regularly hold events and programs at their stores to bring awareness to issues that have many nuanced implications for women, from the effects of incarceration to supplying women’s shelters with menstrual products. Kriegsman notes it can be difficult to do social good and generate revenue, but so far they’ve been doing great. So it is possible! This is what Twitter is chirping about.

Canceling gets a bad rep for the initial punch.

If you’re #canceled, there seems to be no way out. The current social media cancel culture doesn’t appear to have a plan of action following cancellations, it’s #CallItOut and wait around for the next cultural controversy. Schoonmaker says consumers should ask themselves if they want actual systemic change in fashion because canceling can get in the way of progress. “I think cancel culture ends up hurting and stifling creativity more than it ends up creating an actual shift,” she says. So be mad, Internet! But don’t be complacent in your anger. People (and brands) are capable of changing by learning from their mistakes. Losing all their customers and followers can be a much-needed incentive, for some. “I believe that everybody can be recovered,” Foster says. “...we have all been wrong and hurtful, and because I recognize that, I also am very invested in creating pathways for people who have done wrong shit to be reintegrated, for us to have reconciliation.”

Burberry says it will stop burning its unsold merchandise and even begin phasing out the use of real fur. Turns out, LPA was trying to highlight cyber bullying and totally regrets their marketing error, while H&M has taken much-needed action by hiring a Diversity Leader.

So maybe, un-canceled? Someone help us find the undo button...

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Who is She? The woman who does it all.

Written by Elizabeth Salter Edited by Danielle Clough

33 feet of the Old Testament’s sprawling scenes line the walls of a 545-year-old chapel in Vatican City, Italy. A pair of eyes that follow tourists, yet seemingly never move, hangs silently in a gold frame on a wall within the Louvre of Paris, France. A 17-foot tall man of marble poses nude in a rounded room of the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy. Works of the Renaissance blanket Europe like individual stars sprinkled throughout the night sky. French for “rebirth,” the Renaissance was a period characterized by explosions of proliferation in the realms of art, music, literature, science, and politics. The works of famous artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci are revered and possess the power to leave tourists wideeyed and speechless. But, where is the work of women from this time period? Does it not exist?

Although the Renaissance was a time of mass creativity and expression, most of the individuals sculpting marble and waving a paintbrush were male. In fact, women of this time period were heavily repressed, having little to no social or political rights. It was only a man’s job in the 15th and 16th centuries to employ the use of their brain and talent. In 2018, everything has changed. Women today are rewriting the script in bold red lipstick. Inspired by a Renaissance mentality—where well-roundedness is a must—women are finally getting to chip away at the glass ceiling by making decisions, taking names, and running multi-million dollar companies.

Take LOLA as the perfect example. Founded in 2014 by Jordana Kier and Alex Friedman, the two took a very simple question: “What’s actually in our tampons?” and turned it into a successful business that now produces boxes of customizable 100-percent certified organic, cotton tampons. “If we care about everything else we put in our bodies, from our food to our face creams, this shouldn’t be any different,” said Kier.

Although the pair initially sought to establish transparency in a seemingly murky market, they also wanted to create and maintain a brand that was made for women, by women. “We believe in empowering women through equipping them with all the information and resources they need to feel confident about their reproductive health and make informed decisions on behalf of their bodies,” said Friedman. “Starting this brand together has been a journey, but a very fulfilling one that is helping to educate men and women alike about reproductive health and feminine care.” Empowered women empower women; a seemingly simple statement that packs a big punch. While a woman’s power can unfurl from knowing her strengths and weaknesses, it is not enough in 2018 to keep this all to oneself. Maybe what this country needs is an army of determined woman to push society towards more change.

Tracy Chamberlain-Higginbotham, creator of Woman TIES, a network of successful business woman who together inspire entrepreneurial success, believes in this badass girl gang.

“I believe very strongly in women supporting other women,” said Chamberlain-Higginbotham. “We’re 52-percent of the population, we need to speak up. Men don’t know what it’s like because they aren’t living our life.” In creating Women TIES, Chamberlain-Higginbotham has strung together a tight knit community of women in an attempt to persuade them to buy from each other. “I have the mission to inspire women to think about buying from women first and foremost before putting their money in the hands of a man.” 150 members strong, this organization is making strides towards furthering women’s outreach which will in turn promote more visibility and recognition.

Despite all of these individuals and the companies they head, women are still facing adversity

throughout the United States. On the 2018 Fortune 500 list of chief executives, there are 21 white men by the name of ‘John’ listed; there are only 23 women acknowledged. Fortune 500 literally recognizes the same amount of ‘Johns’ as it does women. This underwhelming lack of representation in top positions of power is an ongoing struggle for women. On top of simply not getting placed in senior level positions due to gender bias (a whopping 24-percent of senior roles reported in 2018 are held by women, the rest all men), women are also often undervalued for their work and time. A study conducted in 2014 concluded that women on average make 79-percent of men’s median annual earnings, regardless of the fact that in that same study, almost 41-percent of women over age 25 held college degrees compared to men’s 37-percent. As Chamberlain-Higginbotham explained, “there isn’t enough of a reason for there to still be a wage gap. Time has advanced enough to prove that woman are equal to men.”

“Empowered Women empower women; a seemingly simple statement that packs a big punch” Simply stated, women are still not getting what they deserve and the time for waiting is over.

Ladies, grab those sculpting tools and paintbrush like Michelangelo and Da Vinci. In the wake of #MeToo, #Equalpay, #AskHerMore, #TimesUp, and #HeforShe, we have to keep putting in the elbow grease to effect much needed change.

Now, onto shattering that glass ceiling. Hammer, anyone?

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Photographed by Nico Gilmore

Location: Syracuse

F*CK THE DRESS CODE Traditional professional appearances and taboos are being challenged by a modern workforce.

Pause for a second, and consider this: what comes to mind when you think of the word “professional?” When prompted with this question, it’s unlikely that you’d imagine a person with numerous facial piercings, visible tattoos, or a controversial hairstyle as the embodiment of professionalism.

This is most likely because appearance has traditionally been interpreted as indicative of success in white-collar professions. In some industries, appearance matters just as much as merit. Not that it necessarily should, but the aesthetic choices an individual makes to express themselves undeniably comes with a slew of personal prejudices and stigmas from others that can lead to consequences for non-cookie-cutter individuals.

Professionalism encompasses many moving parts, such as the way an individual presents themselves in the workplace and the experience they bring to the table. Companies give different meanings to and place different weights on these aspects of professionalism. The question we have is, how do these criteria influence companies’ hiring process?

Tattoos, piercings, and certain hairstyles have routinely been viewed as unprofessional and out-of-the-ordinary. Skinfo, a specialty skincare boutique, cited 42-percent of people of all ages think visible tattoos at work are inappropriate and 37-percent of human resource managers noted tattoos as physical attributes that limit career potential. These statistics conflict with the 86-percent of young professionals who do not think tattoos or piercings reduce their professional value. Younger generations entering the workforce have shifted the ideal of professional etiquette, even if older generations are less-than-willing to comply.

As someone who works in a traditional office setting, Helen Chathams, a Senior Branding Manager at Crowdsurf, is able to provide a first-hand experience with redefining professionalism. Chathams considers herself beyond the conventional norm as she has had “multiple visible tattoos and every hair color, most notably bright lime green.” Although these characteristics have previously been regarded as inappropriate, Chathams explains she has “more professional clout because of [her] personal style choices.” These attributes allow Chathams to be more relatable to her clients. This advancement in professionalism highlights that these standards can change drastically across different industries.

Not all issues related to appearances are equal, especially when it comes to hairstyle. In certain states, it is in fact legal to ban dreadlocks in the workplace. Companies can choose against hiring or decide to fire individuals with certain “ethnic” hairstyles that are seen as unkempt and unsuitable for a professional climate, without technically violating rules related to equal opportunity employment.

So yeah, there are more-than-qualified candidates out there being tossed aside simply because of how they wear their hair. Let that one sink in.

Thankfully, many people in the modern workplace are saying enough is enough and are challenging skin-deep meanings of professionalism with piercings all-in and tattoos on display. It really is time for a change--of policy, not appearance.

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Cosmetic Cookbook

Here’s to living more simply and sustainably.

Out with the cakey cover-up and in with the fresh-faced and natural dew. Attitudes towards beauty and wellness are transforming to celebrate natural beauty. Shape, a women’s lifestyle and service magazine, declared, “more than half of millennial women made self-care their New Year’s resolution for 2018.” People are striving to eat healthier and live healthier lifestyles, which includes being conscious of what they put in and on their body .

Since makeup is a part of many daily routines, people are becoming increasingly mindful of the ingredients in the products they regularly use. One of the most popular beauty brands repping dewy skin and a natural look is Glossier. With the slogan “skin first, makeup second,” Glossier emphasizes that their products are designed to “bring out your best before reaching for makeup.” For instance, their Lightweight Coverage: Perfecting Skin Tint evens out discoloration in your skin and leaves you with a glowy finish. But don’t worry, it won’t “hide your freckles, spackle your pores or erase any evidence that you are, in fact, a real human being.”

Kristin Adams, the founder and CEO of Afterglow, an organic and certified glutenfree makeup brand, believes the minimal makeup look is here to stay. Adams is eagerly looking forward to the day when there will be “comprehensive natural preservative systems” for makeup and a “wider range of vegan pigments/colorants.”

Makeup is meant to enhance natural beauty, not create beauty. Afterglow’s Infused Mineral Foundation and Perfecting Under Eye Concealer are their two best sellers and Adams vouches that, “they create the best overall, ultra-natural look and finish of any under eye concealer or foundation I have ever used.” Also, for the customers who choose products based on their ‘do no harm’ ethics, all of their products are PETA and Leaping Bunny certified.

The production of natural skincare and beauty products reflects the growing trend of the minimal beauty aesthetic. In order for your makeup application to look it’s best, the canvas you put it on must be smooth and primed. When it comes to skincare, face masks are easy, effective and instant. Face masks come in all varieties, from sheet to splash form to clay masks. To be eco-friendly, sustainable, and self-care conscious, swap out store-bought masks for a DIY version customized to your skin type. Usually an afterthought when it comes to sustainability and naturalism, some store-bought perfumes contain chemicals that are bad for the environment and your skin. It could be worthwhile to experiment with DIY perfume recipes that allow you to craft your own natural and unique scent.

Writen By: Vivien Lee Edited By: Amelia Lytle Artwork By: Dylan Rheingold Recipes From:Wellnessmama.com

DIY PERFUME RECIPE: When it comes to making your own perfume, the oil ratio is extremely important. Perfume making is a science, where certain mixtures with the same ingredients can smell differently based upon the order. It is recommended that you let the flavors meld together for at least a month in order for it to reach its full potential.

Directions:Mix all oils together in an opaque bottle to get a scent you like. Let this mixture stay in the bottle alone for a few days to let scents meld. Add the alcohol and cap tightly.Shake and put in a cool, dark place for at least a month (preferable). This is optional but helps the alcohol scent fade and the scents of the oils intensify.

Ingredients: Approximately 12-20 drops total of Base Essential Oils like: Cedarwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Sandlewood, etc 1 tsp of homemade vanilla extract (optional) 25-30 drops of middle tone oils like Rose, Lavender, Chamomile or Geranium 12-15 drops of top note oils like Bergamot, Wild Orange or Neroli 4 ounces of alcohol to preserve and meld scents- I used non-GMO spiced rum

DIY FACE MASK RECIPE: Lemon and honey are the two most popular ingredients used in DIY face masks because their traits give a radiant and healthy touch to your skin. Matcha is another alternative that gets its benefits from chlorophyll, which is a detoxifier that helps protect skin from harmful toxins.

Directions: Mix ingredients together to form a paste.Spread the paste evenly across your face, creating a mask that will nourish and moisturize your skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then wash off with warm water to reveal your skin transformed into a silky smooth canvas.

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of raw honey

DYLAN RHEINGOLD WEARING FREE PEOPLE YELLOW SWEATER, DAISY STREET UK CHEETAH PANTS, DOC MARTENS. MIRA KOHLI WEARING CHILDREN’S PLACE TIGHTS.

STYLED BY DYLAN RHEINGOLD, ISABEL SOUZA & ARIEL SMITH

POLAROID PHOTOS BY NICO GILMORE & TAYLORE RATSEP

DYLAN WEARING REALISATION CHERRY DRESS. MIRA WEARING TOP SHOP TANK, THRIFTED SKIRT, DVF STRIPED SHIRT, & FENDI BELT. GUY MORRIS WEARING THRIFTED YELLOW SHOES, THRIFTED WHITE PANTS, & CHAMPION HOODIE. JONAH AMOS WEARING RICCHEZZA HOODIE. BULLETIN BAG.

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