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ODE<br />
Issue 3/ <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
Steal<br />
or<br />
Splurge?<br />
There's an<br />
APP<br />
For That!<br />
ABOUT<br />
ALLENTOWN<br />
Local Businesses,<br />
Global Perspective<br />
Diffusion<br />
A New Way to See the World
dif·fu·sion<br />
dəˈfyo͞oZHən/<br />
The intermingling<br />
of diverse ideas and<br />
beliefs to create<br />
something new.<br />
Our campus is in the middle of a transformation. We have a new<br />
College President, a new (and highly controversial) “M” logo, a new<br />
GQ design, and dozens of new clubs and activities<strong>MODE</strong> being<br />
one of them. In the spirit of this period of transition at Muhlenberg,<br />
we’re dedicating this issue to the spirit of “diffusion” though maybe<br />
not the kind you can measure with a graduated cylinder in New Sci.<br />
Our brilliant team of writers has penned articles exploring the<br />
influences of International fashion, food, and media on our own<br />
college culture. We have indepth pieces that bridge the gap<br />
between Allentown and the ‘Berg Bubble, like Sasha Cheer’s love<br />
letter to our favorite eclectic destination downtown. We even<br />
focused in on a more literal take on diffusion with Sophie Barnes’<br />
effervescent photo editorial, allowing the mingling of color and light<br />
to highlight the diverse beauty of our featured models.<br />
Of course, while change and growth are things to be celebrated,<br />
they can be painful too, and creating this ‘Zine has been particularly<br />
bittersweet, as it marks my last time as EditorinChief before I<br />
graduate. That being said, I’m so thankful that I’ve had the chance<br />
to be a part of our publication’s journey. I know that under the<br />
creative, collaborative, inspirational leadership of our board, <strong>MODE</strong><br />
will continue to flourish.<br />
And so, by means of a final farewell, and a welcome to our new<br />
issue, I invite you to embrace difference, accept change, andof<br />
courseenjoy our <strong>Spring</strong> ‘Zine.
Text & Illustration by Sasha Cheer<br />
A Vintage Rose:<br />
Clothing for the Unique Individual<br />
F<br />
or vintage shoppers and<br />
second hand clothing<br />
consumers, there is<br />
something undeniably<br />
exciting about wandering<br />
into a store where you are<br />
guaranteed a fashion<br />
that will be noted as<br />
both classy and<br />
unique.Vintage stores<br />
hold the secrecy of their<br />
excitement within the idea<br />
that not every article of<br />
clothing is a duplicate upon<br />
the rack, but a oneofakind<br />
piece just for you that<br />
hides between the nautical<br />
blouses and wool pea coats<br />
and felt skirts. Like how a<br />
seemingly simple blouse of<br />
endless wearability might<br />
sneakily hide sandwiched<br />
between a ‘70s jumpsuit<br />
and a bold patterned ‘60’s<br />
"I'm a very carpe diem<br />
kind of person."<br />
sweater, so too do good<br />
vintage shops tend to hide<br />
among the streets. Despite<br />
the prevalence of the<br />
internet, not many know that<br />
just a few blocks away from<br />
our campus of Muhlenberg<br />
College, located on Tilghman<br />
Street (and marked most<br />
notably by a Marilyn Monroe<br />
statue boldly posed outside<br />
the door) is a place called RC<br />
Moore: For the Unique<br />
Individual, so named after the<br />
owners—a wild woman<br />
named Rose and the heartfelt<br />
Clayton Moore.<br />
The very first time I walked<br />
into RC Moore I knew<br />
that the neighborhood<br />
had been graced with<br />
something unique.<br />
The interior of the shop had<br />
glass counters with all kinds<br />
of shiny and beautifully grimy<br />
and geared accessories.<br />
There were shelves that<br />
contained necklaces shaped<br />
like fascinating animals and<br />
fabrics that draped and<br />
pinched and flowed in vintage<br />
styles inspired from around<br />
the world. And all around the<br />
shop, presented on foam<br />
heads on top of counters<br />
and boxes and tables were<br />
hats of fantastical<br />
imagination: Silk top hats,<br />
and cloches, cocktail hats<br />
and woven sun hats and<br />
headdresses with curling<br />
feathers and bright<br />
medallions, elegantly looped<br />
chains and ribboned roses.<br />
Music seeped through a 20’s<br />
radio. It presented to me a<br />
world that was different
from the outside—more fun,<br />
more beautiful, more<br />
untamed and better. You<br />
will be greeted by Rose, a<br />
freespirit with a lot of<br />
spunk. If you ask, she’ll tell<br />
you that she has clothing<br />
from as far back as the 18th<br />
century though the 1980’s<br />
and ask if you need any<br />
help, (also, the hats were<br />
made by her). If you say no,<br />
she’ll let you go to explore<br />
the shop’s fantastical<br />
collection of old memories.<br />
I asked her once how this<br />
world of hers she calls a<br />
business came to be. She<br />
told me that the store nearly<br />
happened by itself—“I’m a<br />
very carpe diem kind of<br />
person” she said. She and<br />
her husband Clayton run the<br />
shop together with love,<br />
bringing in clothes from all<br />
over—“being vintage myself<br />
I know a lot of these<br />
fashions” she told me with a<br />
laugh. I inquired about her<br />
customers, as I imagined<br />
that the people who entered<br />
this store must be as<br />
interesting as the clothes<br />
they wish to inhabit. Rose<br />
agreed, leaving me with<br />
the impression that she<br />
and Clayton got everything<br />
from drag queens to<br />
burlesque dancers and<br />
college kids, to porn stars<br />
to folks all the way from<br />
New York. Within this<br />
world she calls a<br />
store,everyone is<br />
welcome. “In here” she<br />
said, “we practice<br />
tolerance.”<br />
You can find the store on social media—check out “RC Moore Unique” or visit their<br />
website—or better yet, take a walk down and go experience these sewn fabrics of<br />
individual expression in person. Clothing is a way to express one’s personality. Are<br />
you an unique individual? Then be proud of it—dare to go a little off the path of<br />
blended society, in fact, go ahead of it. Be your own rose, unafraid to bloom in the<br />
overwhelming brightness of society, make people look twice, make them pause for<br />
a second, and walk the world as who you truly are.
WITHOUT<br />
LIMITS
When owner Billy Mack greets me at the<br />
threshold of his new Allentown café, I know I’m<br />
not in a coffee shop; I’m in a coffee house.<br />
"We like to keep<br />
things homey<br />
here"
Here, people<br />
served are more<br />
than business
Student<br />
Spotlight<br />
-<br />
Gabrielle<br />
Hondorp<br />
GABRIELLE HONDORP is a firstyear<br />
Muhlenberg student. She intends to major in<br />
biology, as well as either English or dance.<br />
Describe your personal style in 3 words<br />
Well, I wear a lot of neutrals, so I’ll go with that,<br />
neutral. Probably classic, for the most part; I<br />
like a lot of ‘50s fashion. I think the problem is<br />
I’m so different I’ll wear a ‘50s dress one day,<br />
then I’ll do more menswear another day, it’s<br />
kind of all over the place, so...eclectic, but in a<br />
good way.<br />
Do you think that theatre and dance affect<br />
your personal style?<br />
I think they could. Because I’m dancing all day,<br />
a lot of what I wear is an easy dress to put on,<br />
or leggings and a sweater; I kind of have to<br />
dress that way. It’s practical, while still<br />
aesthetically pleasing.<br />
How did you get started in theatre and dance<br />
and for how long have you been doing<br />
them? I’ve sort of been performing...always. I<br />
started ballet when I was six or seven, but I had<br />
always been dancing around the house. My first<br />
play was when I was in fourth grade; it was The<br />
Wizard of Oz. I was a munchkin. I was also<br />
really involved in church, where I sang a lot. We<br />
would do the nativities there, so that was my<br />
first real theatre experience, and I would go with<br />
my mom to choir, so ever since then I’ve been<br />
singing.<br />
Overall, what do you think about your<br />
experience as a firstyear student at<br />
Muhlenberg?<br />
I’m really happy with it. A lot has<br />
changed, since I came here to be a<br />
theatre or dance major, and I’m not<br />
anymore. It’s not because I don’t like the<br />
program; because I do, I think it’s a<br />
great dance program and I think the<br />
theatre opportunities are great. I think<br />
it’s more been about me discovering<br />
what I really want to do. I love the<br />
school, and I love that because it’s not a<br />
conservatory program, I’m still able to be<br />
involved and perform.<br />
by Emelie Schubert
1<br />
Tinted lip balm can<br />
add a bit of color,<br />
with the added bonus<br />
of protecting your<br />
lips from the sun.<br />
2<br />
.Prefer to keep<br />
makeup neutral in<br />
the heat? Get in on<br />
the fun with bright<br />
nail polish!<br />
3<br />
This season on the<br />
runway, bold was in.<br />
Models were rocking<br />
candy apple red lips<br />
and colorful eye<br />
shadow, so don’t be<br />
afraid to play around<br />
with bright colors!<br />
4<br />
5<br />
Protect your natural<br />
beauty while still<br />
embracing a healthy<br />
glow with a dusting<br />
of bronzer over<br />
foundation.<br />
Summer is the time<br />
to experiment with<br />
unexpected pops of<br />
color, like a ruddyorange<br />
blush!<br />
2<br />
4<br />
3<br />
1<br />
5<br />
5
If there’s one makeup product that I know, it’s liquid eyeliner. Rare is the<br />
day that I go anywhere without a healthy line of black ink on my upper<br />
eyelid. I’ve used the same liquid eyeliner (L’Oreal Telescopic Liquid Liner)<br />
for the past few years. However, I was recently inspired to get out of my<br />
makeup comfort zone and try out some new liquid liners to see if any of<br />
them could top my old standby. And, because I’m a college student, I<br />
wanted the eyeliners to be as cost effective as possible. So naturally, I<br />
turned to drugstore makeup brands to see what I could dig up.
Maybelline’s Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner<br />
Pros: Easy to hold, tapered tip allowed for<br />
precise application.<br />
Cons: Not very pigmented, smudged easily.<br />
Would not recommend to a friend. X<br />
NYX Matte Liquid Liner<br />
Pros: Highly pigmented, easy to use, long<br />
lasting.<br />
Cons: Small amount of product.<br />
Would recommend to a friend.<br />
L’Oreal Lineur Intense Brush Tip Liquid Liner<br />
Pros: Extremely pigmented.<br />
Cons: Thick tip that made precise application<br />
difficult, flaked off as soon as it was dry, stung<br />
the corners of my eyes in the first few minutes of<br />
application.<br />
Would not recommend to my worst enemy.<br />
X<br />
NYC Liquid Eyeliner<br />
Pros: Extremely pigmented, long lasting,<br />
easy to use, by far the cheapest option.<br />
Cons: None.<br />
Would recommend to literally<br />
everyone.
By Rachel<br />
Solonsky<br />
Paint your nails with two coats<br />
of a pastel shade.<br />
While base coat dries, select and<br />
prep three complimentary polish<br />
colors<br />
Pour a nickelsized drop of your first<br />
color onto a plastic bag, and dilute with<br />
an equal amount of polish remover.<br />
Blend with a paintbrush and dab the<br />
mixture onto nails until fully covered.<br />
Repeat steps three and four with<br />
the other two colors<br />
When nails are slightly dry, use a<br />
foam sponge dipped in remover to<br />
blend for a watercolor effect.
C O L O R T H E O R Y<br />
by Emelie Schubert
With spring upon us and summer rapidly approaching, the black leggings and grey<br />
sweaters in our wardrobes are being switched out in favor of bright florals, cheery<br />
sundresses, and colorful accessories. With all of the colors in the Crayola box to<br />
choose from (Mango Tango, anyone?), it can be difficult to know which hues are<br />
flattering and which will make your look flop.<br />
The simplest way to determine what colors look best on you is to break down your<br />
skin tone. Within the spectrum of light-to-dark skin tones, everyone has one of<br />
two base undertones to their skin: cool, and warm. To find out what yours is, have<br />
a look at the veins in your wrist: if the veins appear more purple-blue, you’re<br />
probably cool-toned. If they appear more green-blue, you’re probably warmtoned.<br />
Of course, these colors are mere suggestions! Get to know the color wheel to play<br />
with complementary colors and analogous colors. Experimenting with the color<br />
wheel can be a great way to find accessories that pop, but don’t distract from (or<br />
clash with) your outfit.<br />
Whether your skin is peachy, olive, or espresso, you can find colors that will make<br />
your spring and summer wardrobe as vibrant and beautiful as you are.
Scarf Spectacular
<strong>2016</strong> IS<br />
by Rachel Szachara
DO YOU LOVE<br />
YOUR M ELON?<br />
The Newest Campus Trend is Here<br />
I<br />
f you haven?t heard<br />
already, the clothing<br />
brand ?Love Your<br />
Melon? has recently taken<br />
over college campuses since<br />
its founding in 2012 by two<br />
college students, Brian<br />
Keller and Zachary Quinn.<br />
This brand specializes in<br />
beanies and baseball caps,<br />
but also produces a variety<br />
of stylish shirts and<br />
accessories.<br />
Love Your Melon isn?t any<br />
ordinary clothing brand;<br />
what sets this brand apart<br />
from any other is that it was<br />
founded under the principle<br />
that for every hat sold, one<br />
would be donated to a child<br />
battling cancer. This<br />
concept has since evolved,<br />
as Love Your Melon sold<br />
enough hats for every child<br />
with cancer in the U.S. Now<br />
50% of proceeds go<br />
towards cancer charities, the<br />
Pinky Swear Foundation and<br />
CureSearch.<br />
The brand is run by groups<br />
of college students who are<br />
split into ?Campus Crews?,<br />
groups of students on<br />
college campuses who<br />
actively spread Love Your<br />
Melon?s positive mission.<br />
Already, there are over<br />
11,000 students involved in<br />
campus crews. Adding to<br />
this number is the recently<br />
established Muhlenberg<br />
College Campus Crew. Crew<br />
Captain, Sophomore Carly<br />
Press, decided to bring a<br />
crew onto campus because<br />
of Love Your Melon?s<br />
amazing mission and the<br />
lack of funding for pediatric<br />
cancer research.<br />
?Thousands of children<br />
undergo rigorous<br />
treatments with drugs that<br />
were designed for adults<br />
[and] end up dealing with<br />
the aftermath,? Press says.<br />
As of now, the apparel is<br />
sold online, but when<br />
checking out, customers can<br />
support their college?s crew.<br />
When a crew sells a certain<br />
number of products,<br />
members dress as<br />
superheroes to deliver a<br />
beanie to a local child with<br />
cancer. The crew then plans<br />
a variety of activities to<br />
bring the child some fun<br />
By Rachel Solonsky<br />
and smiles. The more<br />
support that these crews<br />
get, the more children that<br />
get to experience these<br />
superhero days. ?If I can<br />
bring joy to these little<br />
warriors and their families<br />
during their time of need, it<br />
is a good day,? says Press.<br />
Out of Love Your Melon?s<br />
selection, the most popular<br />
items are the knitted<br />
beanies. The beanies are<br />
available in a variety of<br />
colors and styles, from grey<br />
to pink, cuffed and<br />
non-cuffed, to topped with<br />
a pompom. The pompom<br />
beanies have removable<br />
pompoms that can be<br />
swapped for other colors.<br />
The beanies go perfectly<br />
with a casual and comfy<br />
cold weather outfit, or can<br />
be paired with your<br />
everyday outfit in the fall or<br />
spring, adding a little<br />
personality and a pop of<br />
color.<br />
Press mentions, "These hats<br />
are of high quality, but Love<br />
Your Melon's mission is<br />
even better."
DO YOU LOVE<br />
YOUR M ELON?<br />
The Newest Campus Trend is Here<br />
By Rachel Solonsky
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Fashion and Photoshop<br />
The fashion landscape is constantly changing,<br />
and advertising plays a huge role in directing<br />
trends. However, when it comes to media, the<br />
fashion industry has a dirty little secret:<br />
Photoshop.<br />
The photos of models online and in<br />
magazines are edited and retouched<br />
drastically, creating an ideal of beauty that is<br />
physically impossible for women to achieve. In<br />
recent years, there has been pushback<br />
against such unrealistic beauty standards. In<br />
response, certain companies have taken the<br />
step to stop retouching their models. For<br />
instance, in 2014, American Eagle’s swimwear<br />
and lingerie store, Aerie, launched the<br />
campaign Aerie Real, wherein none of the<br />
models used in their advertisements are<br />
retouched, and Modcloth and Seventeen<br />
followed suit.<br />
These campaigns experienced<br />
overwhelming success and positive<br />
responses. So, what does this mean for<br />
fashion? And why haven’t more companies<br />
jumped on the bandwagon?<br />
I decided to interview Muhlenberg students<br />
about the media and how it affects them. I<br />
spoke with Dana Kneisley, ’19, Victoria<br />
Castillo, ’19, Annu Suresh, ’19, and Francie<br />
Koitz, ’19. When asked how unrealistic<br />
images in advertising have contributed to<br />
their selfimage, they were all in agreement<br />
that constantly seeing models that look<br />
nothing like them has negatively impacted<br />
them. However, they were optimistic about<br />
Aerie’s campaign.
"It's good that if<br />
people look at<br />
these images,<br />
they see<br />
themselves"<br />
"If society doesn't<br />
change, I don't see the<br />
media changing"
“I think the fact that they’ve stopped<br />
retouching is good if only because it<br />
creates a more realistic view of what<br />
society expects of you as a woman,<br />
which shouldn’t factor in as much as it<br />
does but, in the world that we live in, it<br />
does matter a great deal. There are<br />
impressionable girls that are seeing<br />
these models in magazines and<br />
thinking, ‘Oh, I look like that,’ as<br />
opposed to, ‘I’ll never look like that.’”<br />
–Victoria Castillo<br />
Still, we have a long way to go in<br />
adequately representing diverse<br />
women in the media. While companies<br />
like Aerie may not be retouching their<br />
models, specific types people, and<br />
specific types of bodies continue to be<br />
the only ones that are represented<br />
“They continue to use people that, from<br />
a societal standpoint, don’t even ‘need’<br />
to be retouched… I think the thing that<br />
bothers me the most is when they use<br />
people that aren’t that typical modeling<br />
body type, they always make a big<br />
deal out of it.” –Dana Kneisley<br />
“I don’t think we can fix how women<br />
are viewed in the media until we fix<br />
how people view their counterparts in<br />
the real world around us. Hopefully by<br />
educating ourselves and by educating<br />
the younger generations of America,<br />
we’ll turn one day and see that we’re<br />
adequately represented in the media<br />
the way we should have always been.”<br />
–Victoria Castillo<br />
While we still have a long way to go,<br />
it is clear that we are making<br />
progress. Hopefully, in time, other<br />
companies will follow suit and stop<br />
retouching their models. And,<br />
hopefully, with the help consumer<br />
demand and enthusiasm for more<br />
diverse representation, we can<br />
continue to make progress towards<br />
more realistic and bodypositive<br />
media.
Home Sweet Dorm<br />
T I P S O N<br />
H O W T O<br />
M A K E Y O U R<br />
N E W R O O M<br />
L O O K A S<br />
C H I C A S<br />
C A N B E
Now that the chaos of choosing<br />
housing for next year is over, it's time<br />
to start thinking about how to<br />
decorate your new dorm room or<br />
apartment<br />
Room decor is highly essential and the perfect way to turn<br />
your new living space into your own, so here are some cute<br />
and trendy ideas on how to spice up your room:<br />
1. Twinkle Lights<br />
Although a bit Tumblr cliché, twinkle lights add a chill and<br />
relaxing ambience to your room.<br />
Tip: Turn your room's main lights off at night leaving only<br />
your twinkle lights on to set a peaceful environment.<br />
2. Posters<br />
Ranging from inspiring quotes, cute sayings, favorite<br />
celebrities, or favorite sports team posters can add a<br />
splash of color and a flavor of your personality to<br />
your room.
3. Pillows<br />
Whether placed on your bed or a couch, pillows are<br />
always a fun addition to any room and can definitely<br />
contribute to the aesthetic and quirkiness of your<br />
place.<br />
4. Vinyl<br />
Frame your favorite records by your<br />
favorite artists to add a unique, artsy,<br />
urban outfitters chic look to your<br />
room.<br />
5. Quote Wall<br />
Write the inspiring or funny quotes your<br />
friends have said on a sticky note to put on<br />
your wall. They will always be there when you<br />
need a good laugh or some motivation.
6. Tapestry<br />
Cover one of your walls with a<br />
tapestry that has a cute design or<br />
pattern to make your room<br />
immediately more decorative.<br />
Tip: Take pictures in front of your<br />
tapestry and immediately become<br />
99% more of a hipster.<br />
7. Curtains<br />
Although a basic element in any<br />
room, curtains can add some<br />
spunk and color to your room.<br />
They also block out the sun in the<br />
morning as you’re sleeping<br />
through your 8 AM class.
By Carly Latta<br />
Ah, tapas. Everyone's favorite<br />
excuse to eat snacks and<br />
Sangria for dinner.<br />
Though today's tapas are<br />
synonymous with good times and<br />
leisurely evenings, legend has it<br />
that the Spanish tradition got its<br />
start from King Alfonso X, who<br />
decreed that innkeepers serve<br />
their wine with small plates of rich<br />
food for "reasons of health."<br />
Sounds like our kind of<br />
prescription!<br />
Tragically, there's no longer a<br />
law in place to ensure fancy<br />
olives every afternoon, but that<br />
doesn't mean you can't whip up<br />
some tapas of your own!<br />
In this section, we've rounded up<br />
some quick, easy, delicious<br />
recipes perfect for classy<br />
entertaining (or longer Netflixandchilling).<br />
This summer, snack the<br />
Spanish way. It's what the king<br />
would have wanted.
• 6 hardboiled eggs<br />
• 3 Tbs mayonnaise<br />
• 1 tsp Dijon<br />
• 2 tsp Sriracha<br />
• 1 jalapeño pepper<br />
• cilantro leaves<br />
• black sesame seeds<br />
Peel and slice the eggs in half lengthwise.<br />
remove the yolks and set aside.<br />
Smash the yolks with a fork and mix well<br />
with mayo, Dijon and Sriracha.<br />
Fill eggs with yolk mixture. Garnish with<br />
cilantro leaves, black sesame seeds, and<br />
slices of jalapeño.<br />
Make the cucumber cups by cutting each<br />
cucumber into 1 inch cylinders. Scoop out<br />
the insides of cups and put the scooped out<br />
cucumber with tuna, dijon, garlic powder<br />
and avocado in a bowl.<br />
Add ½ a tablespoon of dill and mix well.<br />
Place tuna in cucumber cups, garnish with<br />
remaining dill and strips of red onion as<br />
desired.<br />
• 1 (12 oz) can of tuna,<br />
drained<br />
• 2 avocados, mashed<br />
• 1 ½ Tbl of Dijon<br />
• 1 Tbl dill<br />
• 2 tsp garlic powder<br />
• 1 package mini<br />
cucumbers<br />
• 4 Tbl red onion,<br />
minced<br />
• French bread<br />
• Olive Oil<br />
•Fruit (I used<br />
strawberries,<br />
blackberries, and<br />
nectarines)<br />
•Raspberrychocolate<br />
dessert sauce<br />
Slice french bread and brush with olive oil.<br />
Lightly toast under a broiler. Thinly slice the<br />
fruit, and arrange on each crostini. Drizzle<br />
chocolate sauce and serve.
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Getting to Know<br />
GABRIELLE<br />
ROSS<br />
Emma Steiger talks<br />
music, fashion, and<br />
finding yourself with<br />
the rising star.<br />
To start off, I’d love to hear a<br />
bit about your music!<br />
My EP is called “Things Are<br />
Going To Change.” It comes out<br />
in May. To be honest when I<br />
started the EP I was in a kind of<br />
difficult place and my life has<br />
evolved and I came out of that<br />
place into a really positive place.<br />
I was always a positive person<br />
but we all go through things.<br />
And this was kind of my journey<br />
getting through it and learning<br />
that you can learn from hard<br />
times. There’s always a light at<br />
the end of the tunnel. You<br />
realize eventually things will line<br />
up.<br />
So when you started performing,<br />
did you have to cater to any<br />
specific look to form an image?<br />
It’s really funny, when I was<br />
younger and I was bullied, my mom<br />
actually put me in acting and<br />
performance. For a little while<br />
people would say, “what’s your<br />
look?” Once time passed and I grew<br />
up I decided that my look is me and<br />
I want to dress the way I want to<br />
dress. People stopped asking<br />
questions because they knew. Just<br />
be yourself.
Did you have any inspirations in getting<br />
to that point?<br />
I knew what I liked (I’m obsessed with<br />
glitterit’s always somewhere on me), but<br />
going through life and realizing what I was<br />
willing to compromise helped me really own<br />
myself. With that came my style. I used to<br />
be nervous that I would wear something<br />
and people would judge me but now I think,<br />
“say whatever you want.” People really<br />
appreciate that because the people who<br />
have something negative to say are the<br />
ones with their own insecurities.<br />
So, has being locationally fluid inspired<br />
you to dress a certain way?<br />
I actually prefer to shop in LA but not LA’s<br />
style. I think being from New York has<br />
definitely influenced me. Even like Sex and<br />
the City and Carrie Bradshaw. I will wear a<br />
rainbow fur walking down the street or<br />
pumping gas!<br />
How did you go about getting involved<br />
in the music industry and obtaining<br />
backup dancers?<br />
That has been such a journey. It’s such an<br />
evolution finding your sound, look, who you<br />
are, and then owning all of that. I always<br />
wrote from a “me” place. I guess now with<br />
my EP dancers fit my set best. However,<br />
when I tour Europe this summer it’ll be an<br />
acoustic show. So my music lends to<br />
different vibes.<br />
For any aspiring musicians or artists, do<br />
you have any advice?<br />
Never give up. Stay true to yourself. I have<br />
a hashtag. It’s always<br />
#Ieatglitterforbreakfast and #beYOUtiful. A<br />
lot is rejection but you just have to keep<br />
going on the wild rollercoaster ride because<br />
it really is a journey.
THERE'S AN<br />
APP FOR THAT<br />
by Carly Latta<br />
It seems like there's an app for everythingfrom<br />
picking out what to wear in the morning<br />
to ordering pizza. But, when it comes to<br />
fashion, not all apps are created equal, so we<br />
figured out the best of the best, so there's no<br />
need to swipe left.<br />
Covet<br />
Fashion<br />
What it is: A dressup game where<br />
players are judged by other users around<br />
the world to win fashion competitions<br />
Pros: Voting system is cool, and you can<br />
create looks with real designer pieces<br />
Cons: It takes a long time to earn enough<br />
clothing to actively compete.<br />
M O D E<br />
R A T I N G :<br />
3.5/5 Kiss Emojis
What it is: A shopping app<br />
that lets you arrange and<br />
curate outfits using real<br />
products.<br />
Polyvore<br />
Pros: Easy to filter, search<br />
for, and put together specific<br />
kinds of clothing.<br />
Cons: The products are too<br />
expensive for most college<br />
students (the lowest price is<br />
around $50).<br />
M O D E R A T I N G :<br />
3/5 Sassymojis<br />
Swackett<br />
M O D E R A T I N G :<br />
What it is: Swackett is a weather app<br />
that tells the user what type of outfit<br />
would be good for the day based on<br />
the weather forecast.<br />
Pros: Intuitive interface makes it a<br />
breeze to use.<br />
Cons: Clothing suggestions can<br />
sometimes get a bit to elaborate and<br />
don’t stick to the basic "jacket or no<br />
jacket" premise.<br />
4/5 Tongues Out
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