The Natural Issue (v.14)

Volume 14 The Natural Issue Summer 2017

photography
Hayley Rheagan
Jennifer Carrillo
Quinn Felipe
words
Anaiah Lupton
Chauncey Dominique
Mia Vu
good eats
Andie Fuller
editors
Darnell Thomas
Mariah Romero
illustration & design
Lydia Abernathy
Mariah Romero
cover photography by Jennifer Carrillo | cover design by Mariah Romero

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Welcome to the Natural Issue! Hello and happy summer! We would like to thank
all of our contributors and influencers for making this issue come alive. When it
comes to clothing, the food you consume, your body, or societal gender roles, do
what’s most natural to you! In this issue you will find summer style inspiration, a
drink to keep cool, some Santa Fe local recommendations, and young creatives who
influence our ideas on style. This is the natural issue. Enjoy!
Darnell & Mariah
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SUMMER GREEN
Hayley Rheagan | Darnell Thomas
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EDITOR’S SUMMER PICKS
Lydia Abernathy
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STYLE PROFILE
Mia Vu
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A FOODIE WITH A MISSION
Anaiah Lupton

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STYLE
Jennifer Carrillo
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MAP OF SANTA FE
Andie Fuller | Mariah Romero
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DUBLIN DONKEY
Andie Fuller
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MEET: CHAUNCEY DOMINIQUE
Quinn Felipe
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photographer, Hayley Rheagan | art direction, Darnell Thomas | model, Diego Medina
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EDITOR’S WISHLIST
䔀 搀 椀 琀 漀 爀 匀 甀 洀
illustration by Lydia Abernathy
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洀 攀 爀 倀 椀 挀 欀 猀
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illustration by Lydia Abernathy

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I don’t really have a style inspiration, I typically just wear what makes me feel good.
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STYLE PROFILE: Mia Vu
Mia Vu resides in Los Angeles, CA and is the founder of Shop Reea
Who is your style inspiration?
Who are your favorite designers at the moment?
Mattew Williams of ALYX
Samuel Ross of A Cold Wall
Verbal and Yoon of Ambush
Henry of Enfants Riches Deprimes
Would you rather less or more? Why?
I would rather have less pieces that are versitle and essentially worth more. I feel like in general the
less you have the more you appreciate what you have. Also learning about the effects the clothing
industry has on the environment has pushed me to buy more vintage or not at all. Over all I try not
to buy into consumerism very much which sounds strange from someone who works in clothing.
Would you say that social media has an influence on your style?
Not so much social media, I think most of my style is influenced by the music I listen to and its culture.
I grew up on new wave, post punk, and punk. I wear a lot of vintage and clothes my friends
make -side note: if you live in Los Angeles you should support my friends at Descontrol Shop in
dtla, real punks no oogles.
What are your favorite style accounts that you follow on social media?
@kleeheelk, She is very anti “current” fashion. She mostly wears vintage Comme Des Garcons and
Yohji Yamamoto
@therosenrot, She is one of my favorite bloggers because she is so educated on the brands that
she wears. Each post is like a history lesson
@stopitrightnow, I’ve read every interview and blog post she’s ever written, I’ve listened to her
podcast interviews, and watched her YouTube interviews. I think she’s just a cool girl who I feel like
I can relate to. If you go to her Instagram you probably won’t see any of her outfits where she’s not
wearing crocs or dickies but I like both of those. I’ve seen her in real life, her style is very tom boy
but then she throws on a good pair of booties
What advise would you give those who are struggling to find their style identity?
To not compare themselves to others. I think what holds me back the most is finding out someones
accomplishments followed by their age then counting how much time I have to get to that point.
What is the REEA COLLECTIVE and how does it inspire you to make style choices?
Reea Collective is an online retail store and creative outlet to makers and doers wanting to collaborate.
I created Reea in hopes of cultivating a community for creative minds to find each other.
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a foodie with a mission
written by Anaiah Lupton
My mother raised my sister and I to be conscientious about food and nutrition. She
values the quality of food she eats and is choosey about where and how she eats.
Ironically she is not the best of cooks. Despite her cooking skills, she has educated
herself in nutrition and dimensions of wellness. When teaching us about quality food
and nutrition she would contextualize her argument by discussing food resourcing
and food insecurity. She would always use the example of her fruit and veggie trays.
She loved to prepare snack trays that displayed berries designed like flowers and arranged
fresh vegetables into decorative shapes and patterns. She would explain that
these trays were twice to three times as expensive as a burger meal, half as filling and
required a commute to a sufficient grocery store. Her example helped me realize that
it is important to work towards a healthy diet but even more important to address
issues of equality within the food industry and public health. A large factor in public
health is the environment and the way in which an environment’s resources are distributed
and industrialized.
The American Nutrition Association uses the term “Food Desert” to describe a community
facing food insecurity. A food desert is a product of an insufficient supply,
and distribution of nutritionally dense foods. A lack of proper nutrition has lasting
affects on public health that can harm those communities for long periods of time.
Communities living in a food desert are more susceptible to diet related diseases and
major health concerns. The ANA can trace food insecurity to low income communities
whose health concerns are often neglected or perceived as self-inflicting. The
perception of communities living within a food desert is often misguided, filled with
judgments, and lacks context for their situation. These perceptions fail to acknowledge
the correlation between public health and food deserts. It is important to address
the correlation between impoverished communities and available food sources
because it points to flaws within the social structure they live in rather than flaws
within their community. The food industry plays a major role in the resourcing and
distribution of nutritionally dense foods and communities are often removed from
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the process. Allowing people to take part in the resourcing and distribution of food
through leadership opportunities can create positive communal experiences, which
improves public health and wellness.
Mount Holyoke College graduate, Samantha, designed her own major which included
community gardening and education. She has worked very hard to address food insecurity
and has proposed alternative means for tackling these issues. Eliminating food
insecurity and food deserts would require a massive change in infrastructure, transportation,
healthcare, and education. Changing these social structures is daunting as well
as time consuming and public health for example, is a time sensitive issue. It is more
effective to make changes to these social structures by working the problem in a way
that is community driven and oriented. One of the ways Samantha creates community
oriented change is through gardening education. Education is an important factor in
her work because it offers leadership roles in a positive learning environment. She explains
how many academic environments are highly competitive and inclusive to many
communities, which can have a negative impact on learning. By creating a positive
learning environment for the community, one can engage in the reconstruction of their
environment beginning with food resourcing and distribution.
Food is essential for our health, well being and holds an important role in social
equality. It is important to first contextualize food insecurity and then address ways
of approaching this important issue. My mother’s insight compelled me to learn
more about food deserts and seek alternative methods such as community gardening
to combat inequality within the food industry. Some cases of food deserts are vast
and barren but others nuanced and complicated. Regardless of their scale, we must
address public health in terms of social inequality and look into the industries that
enable food deserts to exist.
1. Jamie Pearce, Karen Witten, Rosemary Hiscock, Tony Blakely; Are socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods
deprived of health-related community resources?. Int J Epidemiol 2007; 36 (2): 348-355. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyl267
2. Kiernan, Patrick. “Eradicating Food Deserts: The Industry Should Be Proud of What It Has Done so Far to
Improve Access to Affordable Nutritious Food, but There Is More Work Ahead.” Grocery Headquarters 1 Oct.
2010: n. pag. Web.
3. Nestle, Marion 2010
Safe food: the politics of food safety. Berkeley: University of California Press
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photographer, Jennifer Carrillo | model, Melissa Cambara
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written by Andie Fuller | design, Mariah Romero
SA N TA FE
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Railyard
A gathering place for locals and tourists! Stop by for some
fresh produce from the Farmers Market. Catch a movie, see
some art or live performances and grab some great food.
1. 2nd Street - A local brewery with two locations serving
an array of beer and comfort pub food! A great spot to
catch up with friends or see some live music.
2. Farmers Market - Santa Fe’s Farmer’s Market was
named “Top Ten Farmers’ Markets”by Sunset Magazine,
and it can’t be missed. It’s a great place to run into friends,
stroll the Railyard and pick up locally grown goods!
3. La Choza - A New Mexican restaurant serving delicious
traditional food and some of the best margaritas in
town! Get the Silver Coin, and order your meal “Christmas
style”.
Plaza
The main plaza is the heart of downtown Santa Fe, has
has been for 400 years!
4. Todos Santos - A tiny chocolate and confections store
that is tucked away in the historic Sena Plaza. They carry
handmade truffles, toffee and have a wonderful eclectic
selection of confections.
5. Santa Maria Provisions - “Eclectic provisions for a welllived
life” and this store is just that! You’ll find something
for yourself, your Mom, your friend, neighbor. It’s a go to
spot for finding the perfect gift.
6. Rainbow Man - The Rainbow Man is the leading store
in authentic Native American and Hispanic arts and crafts
since 1945! They carry antique and contemporary items.
7. Design Warehouse - The place to stop in for artfully
designed home accessories or even furniture!
8. Doodlets - The most whimsical shop in Santa Fe, it’s
been open since 1955 and is filled to the brim with little
treasures. It’s a great stop for a one of a kind souvenir.
9. Seret & Sons - A one-of-a-kind experience for unique
collections of central and south Asian imports and antique
Tibetan furnishings. It’s a great place to get lost in!
10. Kakawa Chocolate House - Famous in Santa Fe for
their, authentic and historic drinking chocolates elixirs.
It’s a must stop especially on a chilly afternoon!
11. Cross of the Martyrs - Don’t want to leave the buzz
of downtown Santa Fe but still want to do a little “hike”
- check out Cross of the Martyrs, it’s a few flights of rock
stairs to the top but it gives a beautiful view of downtown
Santa Fe.
12. Monroe Gallery - A gallery that specializes in black
and white photography. Their exhibits change often and
usually have a huge emphasis on humanist/photojournalist
imagery.
Canyon Rd
Canyon Road is an art district in Santa Fe with over a
hundred art galleries and studios. It’s great to spend an
afternoon strolling in and out of galleries to get a feel for
the Native American art and antiquities, historical and
contemporary Latino art, and our own Southwestern regional
art.
Beals & Co. - A gallery on Canyon Rd. has new shows/
exhibits up frequently. It sits across from the Tea House and
is always fun to include in your Canyon Rd. walkabout.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi - Located right
up the street from the main plaza downtown, it’s probably
the most iconic photo opportunity in the city! Catch it at
sunset and it will really show off that wow factor!
Big Tesuque Hike/Campground - A great hike or walk-in
camping spot only about 30 minutes from downtown Santa
Fe. It gives you a great tastes of the Santa Fe National Forest!
Aspen Vista Hike - Perfect if you are visiting or hiking in
the Autumn season, but wonderful anytime of year. This
spot is loaded with Aspen trees and if you catch it at the
right time, when they are all yellow, it’s a golden hour you
can’t resist!
Meow Wolf - An art collective that was started in Santa
Fe in 2008, they’ve gone on to open their first permanent
exhibition, The House of Eternal Return, on Rufina Circle.
It’s the top attraction in Santa Fe right now and you
can’t miss it!
Jackalope - Home decor with a unique and Southwestern flare!
Counter Culture - A hip, (cash-only) spot that has great
coffee/tea, soups/sandwiches and a great patio for working
on your computer or catching up with friends!
Betterday - A great local coffee spot with professional
baristas and great food!
La Lecheria - A local ice cream shop that prides itself on
its selection of creative seasonal flavors.
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Dublin Donkey
recipe by Andie Fuller | photographer, Andie Fuller
Summer is the perfect time for trying new things. For instance,
I was hoping to share a healthy “nicecream” recipe for coconut
milk ice cream. It’s gorgeous and full of lemon, maple syrup
and a bit of saffron. It’s the perfect cool down treat for hot
summer weather. But, I couldn’t get my coconut milk to transform
into ice cream, I gave it three attempts and just wasn’t
happy with the result.
It’s a bummer when things don’t go the way we planned but
it’s important to carry on anyway. Remember there is no such
thing as failure. There is only education. When we don’t get the
result we want, we must not give up, we must find new action.
So, I encourage you this summer to keep on keepin’ on. What
goals or dreams have you set aside? It’s the perfect time to put
new action behind them. And also know, the action itself is it’s
own reward.
After three attempts at my Lemon-Saffron Coconut Ice Cream,
I took new action. To be honest, I needed a drink and I thought
I’d share my family’s go to cocktail. The Dublin Donkey. You
don’t need a shaker or a fancy glass, just some limes, ginger beer
and Irish Whiskey (which I always recommend you have on
hand for emergencies).
All the love,
Andie
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Ingredients & Instructions
What you need
1 fresh lime
2 oz. of Irish Whiskey (I recommend Jameson)
Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic)
Ice
What you do
Juice 1 fresh lime and pour into an empty glass
Pour 2 oz. of Irish Whiskey into glass, stir together
Drop in a few ice cubes
Fill almost all the way with ginger beer, add remaining ice cubes
Give it a good stir and ENJOY!
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photographer, Quinn Felipe
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meet: Chauncey Dominique
Chauncey resides in New York, NY and is the founder of New Masculinity.
What is new masculine and what inspired you to create it?
New masculinity is a source of inspiration and style options to enhance the male
sex wardrobe. A social platform that provides innovative and high fashion personal
style, with a social conscience, that has a positive impact on society norms
of gender role. The idea was birthed from my struggles of being a black African
American born and raised in the South where freedom to express myself as stylish
male was very limited and unsafe. Breaking free from traditional masculinity,
I am redefining masculinity using my personal style as a political statement and
being masculine in my skin the way I want.
What is your personal definition of style?
Style tells a story by revealing identity, culture, and history of an individual
What is your spirit animal?
My spirit animal is The Wonder Woman of Vogue, World’s Best Vogue Dancer Leiomy
Maldonado. She has these moments where she moves in ways that seem almost inhuman,
or superhuman. Truly electrifying!
What makes you feel “sexy”?
I love to wear sexy clothing that shows off my masculine physique. Lingerie shorts, a silk
robe, and stilettoes are always my “go tos” when I want to feel sexy.
What does the modern day male look like to you?
The modern day male is a social media popping guy that is celebrated for expressing his
masculine and feminine energies. It is the future of fashion.
Why do you think masculinity is still so fragile?
Masculinity is fragile because men are fragile. We live in a world that abuse men
for expressing themselves through style, attitude, and all things that are considered
“feminine”. Therefore when one’s masculinity is being challenged, it strikes a
nerve. There is always the need to “prove you are a man.”
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I’m masculine
because I’m a
man. and that
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when I’m crying,
expressing my
feelings or any
other “feminine”
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