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The Paradigm
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BORJANA
RADOVI
ANTIPODE SEASONAL
PHOTOSHOOT
WINTER
TREASURE
DECEMBER 12 NO.001
Amalia Vogler
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10 BIO FASHION DESIGNER
Marc Jacob
12 ROSE CHARLES
The Different Fashion Styles
16 SEASON ACCESSORIES
In the Cold of Winter
19 PRISCILLA RACHEL GUÉRINI
A passion that grows years after years
20 LAETICIA PROSPER
Ethnic Chic
24 CLOSET A LA MODE
Coats Winter 2012
26 LINDSAY TROPNAS
The Diary of a Fashion Rebel
27 GUILENE GREFIN
Thrift Store or Heaven, what is the difference?
28 KESHIA LANGEVILLIER
The simple life of a Blogger!
34 FASHION BLOGGER
Borjana Radovic: www.BeesWonderland.com
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Rose Charles
Editor in Chief / Photographer
Alana Walker
Assistant Photographer
WRITERS
Priscilla Rachel Guérini Laeticia Prosper Keshia Langevillier
Guilene Grefin Lindsay Tropnas
MODELS
Antonio Harvey Justin Wiggins Shanique Walker
Amalia Vogler Roshoir Elliott

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Marc Jacob
Marc Jacob was born in April 9, 1963 in New
York City, Marc Jacobs held an early interest in
fashion, working as a stock boy at Charivari, a
NYC clothing boutique while attending the High
School of Art and Design. He graduated in 1981
and quickly enrolled at the Parsons School of
Design. Not one to be held back, Jacobs had
already designed and sold his first collection
before he had graduated from Parsons.
After graduation, Jacobs landed a job at Perry
Ellis, who had awarded Jacobs with their coveted
Gold Thimble award while he was still at Parsons.
However Jacobs was dismissed after creating a
'grunge' collection that was not in line with the
Ellis aesthetic.
Not deterred, Jacobs pressed on and teamed with
Robert Duffy to start designing his own creations.
Though he no longer worked for Perry Ellis,
he would soon be bestowed with another
award bearing the now-deceased legend's
name, the The Council of Fashion Designers
of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New
Fashion Talent.
By 1994, Jacobs had designed his own full
collection of menswear, his first. French fashion
house Louis Vuitton took notice, hiring Jacobs
to be their Creative Director, a title he has held
since 1997.
Jacobs is as famous for his advertising and
social life as he is for his clothes. Using such
irreverent stars in his campaigns as child actress
Dakota Fanning, director Sofia Coppola,
R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe and actress
Chloe Sevigny.
Some of these choices have fueled free
advertising for his lines, catching the interest of
people around the world and helping keep sales
crisp. This success in turn led to the creation of
boutiques bearing his name, seemingly making
the Marc Jacobs machine unstoppable.
Marc Jacobs' most popular bag (released in 2005)
is the "Stam" satchel, named after the model
Jessica Stam. The Stam is large sized quilted
leather satchel available every season in an array
of colors.

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The Different Fashion Styles
by Rose Charles
We all have one thing in common: we want to be unique and be seen as unique. It is important
for us to be significant and stand out in the crowd. On the other hand, we also want to fit in.
Yes! It is a contradiction. We want to be noticeable but to an extent and, whether you realize it
or not, the way we dress is the first thing people see. It is not our intelligence, our sense
of humor or our cooking skills. Fashion is a form of expression; it is a way to show the world
who we are. However, even in fashion there is conformity. Indeed we all fall into specific
categories and styles. Is it necessarily negative? No not at all, because we will always be distinct within our own
fashion style.
There are many fashion styles out there but I have successfully classified them into six different categories.
Classical Chic: This is usually the kind of style you want
to have for an interview. The classical chic girl likes to wear
timeless clothes. She is always put together and loves being
basic yet sexy. Always on the top of her image, she likes to
keep up with fashion trends and wants to impress at any
time of the day. A good example of this style would be the
one and only Audrey Hepburn.
Boho: Do you like ethnic print and feeling relaxed and
free in your skin? Well you probably fit into this category.
Boho is the perfect mixture of bohemian with hippie style.
Not only a style, Boho is a state of mind. The Boho girl is
a rebel. She likes to make her own rules and doesn’t follow
the fashion trends. A typical boho girl lives for accessories.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Vanessa Hudgens and
Nicole Richie are the queens of this style.
Rock Edgy: Wild would be the perfect adjective to define
this style. The rock edgy girl wants to look fierce on an
everyday basis. She possesses plenty of destroyed shorts,
silver/gold chains and she always has a leather jacket in
her wardrobe. However let’s not muddle rock edgy with
gothic glam style. Colors are very important in this style.
Gothic Glam: If you have to remember one thing about
what characterizes the Gothic Glam style, think of dark
colors such as black, dark grey and dark blue. Make up is
the jewelry of the gothic glam girl. The darker her eyes
and her lips, the better. Twilight fans will love to adopt
this style.
Preppy: Is pink your favorite color? If yes, no need for
you to look further. You've just found out your fashion
style. This style gives you a charming and young feeling.
Indeed it is usually a style meant for teenagers but mature
women can manage to successfully pull off this style. Just
as the classical chic style, the preppy girl is crazy about
timeless clothes.
Urban Hip-Hop: It's all about comfort, similar to Boho
style. The urban hip-hop girl chooses her outfit based on
the way she feels. She usually loves sports and fitness. She
finds happiness in her boyfriend's wardrobe for accessories
and sneakers are her best friends. She is boyish but still
wants to look pleasant.
So what’s your fashion style?

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Rock Edgy Urban Hip-Hop

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Fur Hats Cloche Hats
Fur hats of the Fall/ Winter
2012/ 2013 fashion season
come in a variety of colors.
There are hats in dark and
neutral tones, which are similar
to natural fur shades, or bright
and eccentric hues which are
designed to attract attention.
Cowboy Hats
Western style is not very popular
with fashionistas. We do
love cowboy boots and shirts
sometimes, but that is usually
all. However, cowboy hats are
going to play a significant role
in the new fashion season.
Cloche hats are super feminine.
They have come to us from the
1920s and brought elegance
and sophistication our fashion
era lacks. We all admire
gender-bending fashion now but
returning to our true selves is
always good.
Beret
Beret is a famous type of hats.
These kinds of hats are so
trendy and stylish. In the year
2012,berets are going to be
big trend among the people.
Different colours and various
designs of berets are available
that fashion designers have
launched in the runways of
fashion 2012.
Hat

Lacing Boots Ankle High Boots
Lacing, which used to be rather
delicate and feminine in Spring,
has become sexier and more
aggressive in Fall and Winter.
See Alexander McQueen, Marc
Jacobs, Rag & Bone for lacing.
High Knee Boots
Very high boots is one of fall
2012 trends, which are not
going to get unnoticed. You will
probably see a lot of above-knee
boots this fall. If you watched
Altuzarra Fall 2012 Collection,
you would know exactly what I
am talking about. There were
many other collections, which
presented above-knee boots as
one of the hottest trend for fallwinter
2012-2013.
Boots
We have seen them in many
major fashion houses collections.
Some of them are more
feminine than others, some of
them are more sporty-looking,
but there is no doubt that
ankle-high boots are going to
be one of the major fall 2012
fashion trends.
Leopard Printed Boots
Boots are one of the ideas. Not
that we haven’t seen leopardprinted
shoes ever before, but
Bluemarine collection gave this
print a new meaning. All leopard
printed outfit would have not
been that unforgettable and
bold if it was not for leopardprinted
boots!

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When I was young my mother used to dress
me up to go to school. I remember I had the
tendency to stand up for myself by telling
her how I felt about the clothes that I wore:
«Mother, I don’t want to wear these clothes,
they look ugly together» (And I wasn’t lying, it
really didn’t look good). So we can see here that my interest in
fashion started way before I discovered it.
What I discovered from experience and from what people
told me, the black community love being overexposed. We
love being well dressed, why? Well, I am not sure probably
because we were in other people’s shadow for so long that the
only thing we are looking for is to be in the light. I am aware
that not everything has to be related to slavery, but it is just a
common theory.
Physical appearance and feeling good about oneself is
something that I was always taught. To tell you the truth, three
years ago, I was the simple girl that no one really noticed. I
just wanted to fit in. And sometimes, for the important days
I showed up in the best outfit out of my wardrobe. It
was only in those rare occasions that I felt a little
bit more like myself.
In high school, I started to really get
involved in everything that was related to
fashion. I used to wear braces, therefore I
had to compensate the attention somewhere
else. Appealing to other people was my
motto. My favorite store at that time was
H&M. If it wasn’t for school I would of
stayed in that store all day. This store was
like a dream; except of the fact that this
dream was real. It was full of cheap and
beautiful pieces; I tried to make over
and add to my wardrobe each
weekend. Today, aside from a
few collectibles ephemeral
pieces, I am not a big
fan of this store.
A passion that grows years
after years
by Priscilla Rachel Guérini
After high school, I was able to move more easily in Paris
(mostly because my mother couldn’t stop me from moving
around after my 18th birthday). So I found an alternative
to H&M and all those big brand name stores. Undeniably, I
became more aware of the fact that I wanted to be different.
I wanted to be unique and be noticeable, so I decided to go
for stores that offered more originality, such as thrift stores.
I wouldn’t be a euphemism to say that most of my current
clothes come from thrift stores.
My looks are now more detailed, more wacky, and unique,
which describes perfectly the women that was hidden inside me
for so long. All this is enhanced by a reddish kind of hairstyle
(it is unclear yet, even for me). I no longer go unnoticed and
this is something that I’ve learned to love. Blend in with the
scenery wearing a pair of Jordan and a slim jean does not
interest me, in the sense that we now judge people on their
appearance and we are giving them an “identity” that is most
likely not theirs. I want people to wonder who I am, instead
of assuming at the first glance of me. I am my appearance;
my appearance is me. Each piece of my wardrobe is exclusive,
when I wear one, I feel good inside and I know it’s me. Each
purchase is love at first sight. This is how I describe my
relationship with fashion.
What inspires me:
The traditional outfits of the world,
Africa and Guyana pattern and texture.
Key pieces in my wardrobe:
A good high-waisted trousers, a blazer
(printed african patterm)
Favorite location:
Thrift store, thrift store, and thrift store
again. Then Asos, Nastygal,
Solestruck. If I want to head
to a more original and not
too expensive creation
I’ll go to ETSY.

The ethnic style can be chic. Many designers,
such as Dries Van Voten, have shown this
by using one-of-a-kind outfits or African
prints, giving them style and elegance. It is
impeccable to highlight Dries Van Voten’s
love for the African culture, while leaving this
classy touch. But be aware, this is a dangerous style to adopt.
The results can be wonderful or disastrous. There is no inbetween
with this style; it is all or nothing. Balance is an
important term to understand if you want to be an adept of
this style. You need to have the perfect equilibrium between
the prints and the color that you will use.
For those who are bold, I recommend the ethnic tribal chic.
First of all, it is a mix of warm colors and geometric prints.
You could find accessories such as tote bags with python print,
a large gold necklace as Cleopatra would wear, or beads and
bracelets made of wood or leather, topped with a braid.
But for those who prefer a simpler style, and who do not want
to make any fashion faux-pas, the ethnic chic soft is for you.
Indeed, it is more focused on a simple outfit, completed with
some accessories that make all the difference.
Ethnic Chic
by Laeticia Prosper
For instance, a zebra printed scarf or leopard, big long or hoop
earrings accompanied with a bun to enhance the earrings.
This is ideal for the evenings.
For the nail polish, it is often said that the color of our nails
reflects our state of mind, but above all it has to be consistent
with our outfit; flashy colors to give a bit of fun and sparkle
to your style. It is also better to opt for a simple makeup, the
foundation for those to whom it is essential, a little mascara
to give volume to your lashes, and I recommend a flashy red
lipstick if you are heading to the club.
For my part, the ethnic chic, is a very particular style that
requires a lot of self-confidence and a lot of courage to adopt.
We must dare to mix colors and prints, and do not necessarily
reproduce the style of Solange Knowles, Gwen Stefani or
Erykah Badu, but create your own ethnic style.
It is a fresh air in the fashion world. It brings novelty and
originality. This style was revived thanks to brands such as
Prada and Antik Batik and is perfect for those who want to
add exoticism to their wardrobes.

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Quilted
Oxblood Red
Coat

The Diary of a Fashion Rebel
by Lindsay Tropnas
Genevieve Únic has made
her mark on the daring
streets of New York City
with her swanky and
deviating look. Every
morning, she walks into
her huge closet, and puts together an
outfit that stirs the curiosity of many.
Genevieve’s fashion sense comes from her
passion behind photography. She admires
models she observes from magazines,
such as Bazaar, W and Elle, and those in
her photo shoots.
Genevieve comes up with an outfit
that makes her stand out from the rest.
She is constantly breaking the rules, as
she decides on a unique outfit (Carved
Shoulder Lace Dress and Jeffrey Campbell
boots) from her wardrobe to continue her
journey on the fast track of life; you can
say Genevieve is a misfit and does not care
what others think about her distinct look.
Through her fashion, Ms. Únic represents
Black Power because she identifies herself
with the political ideology; she believes
that there is no color behind beauty. On
top of her unordinary outfits, Genevieve
rocks a natural look with hair as long as
Rapunzel. She has been a part of the
natural hair movement for many years
and embraces her African traits, inspiring
women to throw away the creamy crack
and cherish the curls. Ms. Únic believes
that being natural has bought her closer
to freedom; freedom to live life without
pleasing the rest.
The hosts of the 2012 Met Gala: Fashion
Police, Anna Wintour, Miuccia Prada and
Carey Mulligan, invited Genevieve to the
red carpet affair. This year, fashions finest
was celebrating Prada as well as Elsa
Schiaparelli, who together incorporated
the Costume Institute’s new exhibition,
“Impossible Conversations.” Ms. Únic
saw this cordial invitation as a chance to
show the world what makes her “unique”.
At this event, Genevieve was portrayed
as a black goddess with graceful ethnic
features and her long natural hair was
pinned up. Ms. Únic wore Luisa Beccaria
(a lace on silk tulle long dress) from the
collection of Givenchy and Christian
Louboutin’s limited edition peep toe,
butterfly embellished pump covered in
lace and Swarvoski Crystals (featured in
Disney’s Cinderella Diamond Edition).
Genevieve also wore a lace mask to veil
her identity. All eyes were on Genevieve,
just as she expected, as she strutted in
front of paparazzi in this red carpet affair.
Though Genevieve Únic is depicted
as different from everyone else, she is
best known as a rebel with the drive to
revolutionize the fashion industry.
Just like many others, Genevieve Únic
has been waiting patiently on her prince
charming. The moment Ms. Únic was
waiting for has come to reality. As Ms.
Únic pranced across the marble floor into
the exquisite ballroom, lots was racing
through her mind, considering all eyes
in the room quickly fixed at her every
move. At the dashing event, “Impossible
Conversations,” there was a fullness of
networking, choreographed and singing
performances and dancing.
Genevieve met her prince charming at
the center of the dance floor; the scene
represented a Cinderella story, since she
was the only one masked on the dance
floor. The lucky man intrigued by her
mysterious features swept the black
goddess off her feet. Ms. Unic perceived
the night as very eventful and was able to
show those who were present at the gala
why she is “unique.”

You’ll never stop hearing
that another man’s
thrash is another
man’s treasure,
especially when it
comes to fashion.
Thrift stores have become the new
malls and history has become our
framework for our fashion trends.
I call myself a professional
thrifter, but it’s something I had
to grow to love. When going
thrifting, you never know
what you’re going to get. This
experience isn’t like going to
Forever21 where you see a
shirt and there are different
sizes. If you find something,
you’ll have the sense of
individuality knowing that
you’re going to be the only
one who owns that item.
My first thrifting experience was one
that I’ll never forget. I was extremely
standoffish when I saw that Goodwill
sign. The sign Goodwill screamed,
“used and old people use to wear
those clothes.” When I first entered
the store, nothing called to me like
something off a mannequin usually
did when I went to the mall. I let go of
all the expectations and just shopped.
Thrift Store or Heaven,
what is the difference?
by Guilene Grefin
The blazer section was a mess, but I’ve never seen so many
wonderful vintage pieces. With patience, I found
the perfect floral print blazer for $2.50. At
that price, I could’ve purchased seven
blazers and it still wouldn’t be equivalent to
the price of Forever21, H&M or Express
blazer. After tackling the blazer section, I
decided to take on the blouses, pants ans
shoes section. Within ten minutes, I found
a high-waist purple pants, black heels, and
military boots, but sadly I couldn’t find
any blouses. My expectation was very low
when I first entered into that store. Never
I thought that such wonderful pieces of
clothes could come out the thrift store, I
was wrong. After walking around all the
section, it was very hard for me to leave
this place.
In one day, I fell in love with thrifting
and so did my pockets. I spent the
whole day just basking in the decades.
I found blazers, shorts, skirts and pants
all for the low price of $20, something you’ll
never get at a mall or a department store.
Thrifting represents originality. In order to
have a successful trip, you must go in the
store with an open mind and no expectations.
Expectations limit your fashion sense, your
ability to try to new trends. If you want to
stand out from the cookie-cutter fashion
crowd, go thrifting and be unique. I can
guarantee what you will leave the store with,
no one else will have.

The simple life of a Blogger!
About three years ago, I told myself: “Go
Keshia, you can do it! You already spend your
time reading a thousandth fashion blogs that
inspired you. It is the time to share your own
style, so become a blogger!” I thought it was
going to be simple, but it was not as easy as
I thought it would be, especially at the beginning. Being a
blogger is a full time job.
First of all, as bloggers, we spend our time exploring our site
and try to make it better every single time. We become real
web designer! We find every day new features and we cannot
help but go surf other blogs for inspiration and sometimes
appropriate their good ideas.
Bloggers also lose a piece of their love lives. Because when
they are not on their computer to respond to messages and
comments, the cell phone vibrates to alert them of a comment
to read again. Then they connect and reconnect again
and again…
Sometimes we try to be polyvalent, we want to answer in
all languages:
by Keshia Langevillier
French, English, Spanish and even Dutch, you name it. Thank
you Google Translate.
Being a blogger also means being dependent on comments
and rate of visits to our blog. If they do not take off during the
day, we start to ask ourselves questions: “Did you boycott me?
Maybe people have something against me.” Then when we go
to bed, to see that our readers are nocturnal.
Let’s talk about the readers; the aim of being a blogger is to
have loyal readers. It is therefore best to post topics worthy
of the name, have beautiful photos, and submit all fashion
products. In short, being an expert means being culturally
aware and always informed.
Finally, being a blogger means to be there for others, to always
be connected, to not sleep, to meet great people and to learn
a lot about other blogger. It is a good experience that I do not
regret at all, I encourage you to start your own blog is you have
any kind of passion. It will be a good way to engage and share
new tastes, desires, meet nice people, as well as meet business
partner. I will always publish again and again, for the sake of
my faithful readers!

“
Shoes transform your body
”
Christian Louboutin
language and attitude. They lift
you physically and emotionally.

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Tell me something funny about
yourself:
I can’t remember the day when I wore
something nice and didn’t ruin it with
food stains.
Describe your perfect day:
Summer day spent on the beach with
turquoise sea in front of me, fashion
magazine in one hand and cocktail
in other.
Describe your personal style?
Since I’m dressing depending on my
mood, I just can’t put my style in one
box. And I don’t want to, it’s way more
fun like this! Girly, rock chic, trendy,
androgynous, everything is possible!
Where do you find your
fashion inspiration?
From other blogs, fashion week, street
style pictures. It’s hard not to be
inspired when I’m surrounded by so
many amazing bloggers!
What’s your favorite outfit you’ve
ever worn?
Whenever I’m wearing denim shorts,
leather jacket and cool pair of shoes, I
feel the most like myself!
What is your favorite season?
Every season has its beauty: Fall and
Winter because we can play around
with all that layering and still look
warm and cool, and Spring and
Summer because we can be bare legged
all the time!
What trend are you most loving
for winter season?
Leather, faux fur coats, cool boots, hats,
it is impossible to pick one!
Who is your favorite designer?
Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, Isabel
Marant, Celine, Balenciaga, I could just
go on and on!
What is your favorite store:
It’s impossible for me to go out of the
H&M store without a shopping bag,
but Zara and Topshop are my
number ones!
If you could choose one job in the
fashion industry, what would you
choose and why?
It would be great to walk in Anna
Wintour’s shoes, but I wouldn’t mind to
be a fashion or accessories editor, too.
Name 3 most overrated and 3
most underrated fashion trends?
Even though I think everyone should
wear that the hell they want and
how they want if that’s what makes
them happy, I really can’t stand Uggs
anymore. Come on, girls! Throw them
away, already!
Stiletto’s or wedges?
Wedges during the day, stiletto’s
on weekends.
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird. Nothing like enjoying my
first coffee in piece and quiet. But on
weekends, my alter ego “Night Owl” is
coming out.
You got 5 minutes to get ready.
What are the 5 items you’d wear?
Denim cut offs, printed sweatshirt,
leather jacket, heels, and hat.
Tell me more about your blog:
My blog is a place where I share
my outfits, my inspirations and my
everyday life with people that care
what I have to say. And to know that
someone is coming back every day to
see what you have prepared is priceless!
What made you start your blog:
When I moved out from my parents
from Bosnia to my husband in Austria
I felt like Alice in Wonderland. Like
a new born child, without knowing
anybody and knowing the language.
It turned out as a lifesaver, since it
brought me a lot of opportunities and
joy in the past year! You can’t run away
from your destiny, it seems.
Do you have any tips for people
starting a blog?
Stay true to yourself, to what you
believe in, and don’t let anyone tell you
what you can or can’t do. Life is not
easy, work hard and it will pay off!
I promise!
The URL of your blog:
www.BeesWonderland.com

Borjana Radovic

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