JAYE December 2010 by JAYE magazine

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‘tis the season to be stylish!

279 ideas: must-wear

trends, eco-friendly fashion lines, and under-$50 steals plus perfect outfits for all your holiday happenings protect your skin from the winter chill 10 ways to help fight aids page 88

December 2010

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“Bloggers are the new celebrities”

Let’s Talk About Sex

Clever comebacks for when your guy wants to go without a condom

online anxiety

the downside of our addiction to social networks

one girl’s battle from multipledegree burns “I used to regret what happened, but now I’m almost glad it did”

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Cover Reads

Let’s Talk About Sex Clever Comebacks For When Your Guy Wants to Go Without a Condom

Tis the Season to Be Stylish! 279 ideas: Must-wear trends, ecofriendly lines and under-$50 steals + Perfect outfits for all of your holiday happenings

Protect Your Skin from the Winter

Chill

One Girl’s Battle From MultipleDegree Burns “I Used to Regret What Happened, But Now I’m Almost Glad It Did”

Online Anxiety The Downside of Our Addiction to Social Networks

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10 Ways to Help Fight Aids

fame is the celebrity sex tape. But do the pros outweigh the cons? By Ashley Horning

Stronger Than Yesterday Supriya Dass suffered multipledegree burns in a school accident. After surgeries, physical therapy and mental rehabilitation, she’s dedicated her life to helping others in similar situations By Emily Ramsey

Digital Drama How are dependence on all things tech-related causes trouble in our relationships By Siobhan Cassidy

Sex Wars Abstinence-only vs. comprehensive sex ed: which method is better? By Kam Pamulapati

Chelsea Simmons “Bloggers are the New Celebrities”

Fighting AIDS on the Forefront 10 ways to help find a cure By Siobhan Cassidy

Features

Fashion

Tale of the Tapes For A-listers, it seems like the quickest claim to

The Truth According to Chelsea Hofstra undergrad Chelsea

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Simmons chats with JAYE EIC Michael Jones about personal style, the challenges of blogging and what’s next after graduation

Postcard From Paris Parisian designers are known for their ability to create sexy, sophisticated pieces that are also wearable. We pick the cream of the crop

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The Velvet Touch How to wear the season’s surprisingly versatile It fabric

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Plaid News Tartan patterns are back in a big way

heavy Christmas; gift ideas for the girl on a budget; more Shopper Apple-inspired duds, pretty pastels, sexy snowwhite pieces

Fashion Scoop Rebecca Minkoff’s versatile carryalls; cute stuff you can afford; Reem Acra’s cocktail-friendly resort collection

Notebook Your monthly culture agenda; how to know if he’s Mr. Right; light foods for a

Fashion Bulletin A super-talented designing duo; a report on why counterfeit luxury goods are bad news

Cheat Sheet Five stylish outfits for all the events on your holiday calendar

In the Know Perez promises to stop bullying; why women apologize more than men; spray-on clothing; more

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Fashion Briefs How to decipher partyseason dress codes

Glam Bold and beautiful party looks; winter skin care tips; our Beauty Director’s gift guide

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The Regulars 7 Memo From Mike 8 Financial Aid 9 masthead 10 Fashion Diary 120 Till We Meet Again

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the front memo from mike m e m o r a n d u m To: The Smart, Stylish and Sophisticated JAYE Readers From: Michael Jones, JAYE Editor-in-Chief Date: December 2010 Subject: We Wish You a Merry Christmas! At JAYE, we’re all about personal style — reinterpreting what’s shown on the runway, pushing the boundaries of how a piece can be worn and making it work for your body and budget. Celebrities are so good at this, and we turned to some of faves in our new back-page column “The Dean’s List of Style.” You’ll fall in love with how Whitney Port’s elegant tuxedo blazer juxtaposes a pair of tattered boyfriend jeans to perfection and be smitten with the brown woven belt Claudia Schiffer used to cinch her blouse-sweater combo. So much inpsiration squeezed into one page — indulge! Sadly, one thing young people are indulging too much of is unprotected sex — look no further than the stats that show teen pregnancies and STI contraction is enormously too high. To combat these startling trends, most people believe education is the answer. What those same people can’t agree on, though, is which method of learning should be implemented in public schools: abstinence-only or comprehensive sex education. Kam Pamulapati, another one of our formidable correspondents, thoroughly encapsulates the arguments of both sides in “Sex Wars” on p. 82. JAYE wouldn’t exist without the Internet; my editors and I rely on it to produce and publish the magazine each month. But as with most frills, there’s always another not-so-savory side to the story, which Siobhan Cassidy, one of our intrepid correspondents, discovered in “Digital Drama” (p. 78), her illuminating dispatch on how technology, namely social networks, have led to break-ups, frayed relationships, ill-advised snooping and less faceto-face contact than our Boomer predecessors had when they were our age. The gist of the piece: Use technology to supplement verbal and in-person communication in your relationships and don’t hide behind the veil of a computer screen to solve your problems. Speaking of problems, one that so many readers face is what to wear during the holidays. Always up for a challenge, our fashion team studied the fall and resort collections to build a robust look book full of wearable threads perfectly styled for events ranging from a Christmas cocktail party to last-minute gift-hunting. Check out Cheat Sheet on p. 117; I’m certain you’ll find some fresh ideas. “Tis the Season to Be Stylish!” we proclaimed on this month’s cover, but it’s also a great time to give back. Just in time for World Aids Day, on p. 88 we’ve got a list of 10 charities that could use your time, money and/or ideas to help end this blight that affects far too many. As the semester ends, and we celebrate family, food, fashion and fun, remember it’s always better to give than receive. Happy Holidays and have a ball reading the issue!

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rag & bone

Earn Your Stripes

Bundle up with one budget-friendly sweater for three different occassions

madewell, $75; madewell.com.

class ◄american eagle, $40; ae.com.

work ◄Sandro Poetique, $295; net-a-porter.com.

going out ◄high feelings, $110; high-feelings.de.

►j. crew,$98; net-a-porter.com.

►banana republic, $16; bananarepublic.com. ◄viktor & rolf, $750; lagarconne.com. ▼mulberry, $795; mulberry.com. ▲yves saint laurent, $480; harveynichols.com.

►asos,$110; asos.com.

Try a pair distressed denim cutoffs paired with opaque tights and shearling-lined boots. A tomato-red bag adds a pop of color.

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▲ami clubwear, $25; amiclubwear.com.

Update your chambray top from spring by layering it under the sweater and teaming the combo camel-colored pants and navy pumps.

►stella mccartney, $830; matchesfashion.com.

Play with textures like sequins, velvet and leather to elevate an all-black supporting cast to another stylish level.

the frontwho’s who on the staff

jaye Michael Jones Editor-in-Chief

Fashion Director Julianna Hamett deputy editor/beauty Director Margaret Francois features Director Brianti Downing executive editor Courtney Ward managing editor Sescily Coney style/fashion news Director Ashley Williams Fashion market Director Arriel Ginter senior Fashion editor Natalie Comstock senior accessories editor Anna Marcum Fashion News Editor Carissa Chesanek Fashion News Writer Jill Scherr features News editor Ashley Horning senior editors Britney Darnell, Chloe Metzger copy chief Justin McCraw correspondents Talia Cadet, Siobhan Cassidy, Brittney Fennell, Shannon Kirk, Kate Marcus, Kam Pamulapati, Emily Ramsey, Artieka Smith special thanks Brittney Wells, Apollonia McFadden Copyright © 2010 by JAYE. All rights reserved. General inquiries: jayemag@gmail.com. Editorial inquires: jayestaff@gmail.com. Letters to the Editor: jayespeakyourmind@gmail.com.

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the front fashion diary

skirt $57, Lipsy; oli.co.uk.

Sheer brilliance: A top in a thin, seethrough fabric is stylish when paired with a blazer.

pants $74, Malene Birger; theoutnet.com.

shirt $77, See by Chloé; theoutnet.com. jacket $100, American Eagle; ae.com.

inspiration station

>> The Life of a Fashion Editor

From blogs to the street to the virtual pages of this magazine, there are tons of bright ideas at every turn. Fashion Director Julianna Hamett has the secrets to help turn those ideas into chic outfits ■ Every season as I’m sifting through collections marking looks that you’ll want to wear, I can’t help but be inspired too. At the magazine, we build inspiration boards with designer trends that catch our eye and stimulate our creative juices, and you can do the same to give your look a pick-me-up and maximize the pieces in your wardrobe. Update your board every couple of months and reference it each time you take a trip to your closet. Maybe you’ll try combinations you’d never considered before or attempt a daring trend item you may have forgotten about. As holiday mayhem kicks into high gear, and we prep for the new year, I want all of you JAYE girls to resolve to start a trend board! E-mail me at jhamett@ gmail.com with images that inspire you! Happy holidays!

Adopt a moreis-more credo when it comes to extras: Pile on the bracelets and rings! bracelet $20, Topshop; topshop.com. bracelet $16, Girl Props; girlprops.com. 10 DECEMBER 2010 jaye.com

polish $3, Forever 21; forever21.com.

boots $31, Forever 21; forever21.com.

ring $400, Erickson Beamon; harveynichols.com.

blazer $485, Vince; net-a-porter.com.

sunglasses $24, Monsoon; monsoon.co.uk.

Take cues from Mary Kate and update a tee with chunky jewery.

necklace $41, GUESS; zappos.com.

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inine side with frilly Show your fun and femsque colors. tele pas h feathers in fres

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RSVP Madness!

No fashion-forward gal wants to be the only girl in jeans at a cocktail party or in a come-hither minidress at a casual get-together, so we’ve put together a primer to help you decipher, decode, and crack the season’s craziest dress codes By Anna Marcum

Casual: Hostesses of casual affairs want their guests to be relaxed, but put together, so feel free to go as your stylish self. But beware: casual does not mean Nike shorts and a sweatshirt. Pull out a pair of nice jeans, a pretty top, and cute shoes. You can also opt for a casual skirt and top combo or a day dress. A call for casual dress means that the hostess wants everyone to be relaxed but put together.

$79; ardenb.com.

Pleaser pumps, $60; heels.com.

Hobbs Winton jeans, $85; johnlewis.com.

Diane von Furstenberg skirt, $385; neta-porter.com.

Diane von Furstenberg clutch, $425; net-a-porter. com.

Spiegel blouse, $59; spiegel. com.

cocktail: Dust off the little black dress, invest in some modern statement jewelry, and attention-grabbing heels. Pants are acceptable in this situation, but they should be in a dressy fabric like velvet, paired with a chic top, sophisticated jewelry, and cool heels. Metro Park dress, $69; metroparkusa. com.

festive: A festive dress code, similar to cocktail (see below), is synonymous with dabbing in the holiday spirit with sparkle and shine. Sequins, chunky jewels and metallic finishes are perfect options for Arden B. tunic, the occasion.

Mod Retro necklace, $50; modcloth. com.

Forever 21 bracelet, $10; forever21.com.

semi-formal: Think of semi-formal as a happy medium between black-tie (see below) and cocktail (see left). Short cocktail dresses are called for, especially in dressier fabrics such as satin or silk, with Camilla and elegant accessories fit the bill. Ami Clubwear pumps, $27; amiclubwear. com.

Marc dress, $490; net-aporter.com.

Marc Jacobs shorts, $315; brownsfashion. com. Viyella trousers, $255; johnlewis. com.

A.L.C. dress, $320; browns fashion.com.

black-tie: This code calls for formal gowns, high heels, and beautiful little evening bags. With black-tie optional, you have the choice of formal dress, but it is not required; creative black-tie dress code gives you leeway to experiment with an ornate look with more personality. Pacific Plex dress, $37; amazon.com.

Chloe dress, $215; Inge Christopher houseoffraser. co.uk. clutch, $112; lorishoes.com.

Patricia Field pumps, $88; patriciafield. com.

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Scarlett Johansson in Do lce

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perez vows to stop e-bullying to avoid hypocrisy

n light of the tragic suicides of young women and men due to harassment, blogger Perez Hilton has been at the forefront leading the charge to find solutions to end bullying. But many insist Hilton is part of the problem, thanks to his popular site, known for relentlessly attacking Hollywood celebs with his Photoshop doodles and no-holdsbarred writing style. “That’s not how I want to be perceived and that’s not what I want to put out there into the world,” he says. So the 32-year-old personality made an appearance on Ellen to turn a new leaf and vow to take his blog in a different direction, far from the mean-spirited, hurtful posts he’s known for, and more towards a kinder tone. “I still want to be sassy and critical, but I can do it without having to be mean or nasty.”

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in the know ► Our Apologies

Sorry to break it to you, but a new study finds that women apologize more than men. Conducted by psychologists at the University of Waterloo, it was concluded that men apologize less often because they have a higher threshold of what they deem offensive. Another reason why women were found to apologize more was because they know how it feels to be on the receiving end of an apology.

◄ Red Alert

Someone let the men know that they can stop with the fancy come-ons. A study done at The University of Rochester deems that women are most attracted to men who wear the red. The color mostly associated with love or anger also sends a message of status and wealth.

▼ goodbye, Acai!

The trend of the acai berry is over. Meet the next super fruit that is sure to be in everyone’s diets: baobab. The baobab fruit boasts to having six times the calcium as an orange and twice the amount of calcium found in milk. This African fruit is grown on trees in 31 one countries and is slowly moving into super markets in the UK. Keep your eyes open for baobab smoothies, sure to be the next big thing!

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▼ Disconnect!

A report by the Mental Health Foundation found that young adults 18-24 are lonelier than ever-and the web is to blame! Because it is so easy to iChat, shop online, and catch up on everyone’s lives through the Internet, people are becoming more and more attached to the web and spending less time meeting friends in person. Is it time we need to begin to set aside specific hours of the day to be unplugged?

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in the know ▼ teaching tolerance

Muslim women at the University of South Florida organized an event called “Hijab 101” where they welcomed people on campus to ask about their headgear and hoped to dispel negative or incorrect assumptions. This came just days before National Public Radio fired news analyst Juan Williams for his comments against Muslim-Americans and Bill O’Reilly spewed disparaging comments towards Muslims on ABC’s The View.

▼ Baby (food), You Look So Good

Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon are just a few of many who are reportedly taking 14 servings of baby food a day to lose weight. (Grown up meals are allowed for dinner.) DietsinReviews warns that the baby food craze won’t lead to long term loss and like many diets, is unhealthy for prolonged use.

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▲ Spray It On

Spanish Designer Manuel Torrres has pioneered a new trend: spray-on clothing. The short fibers in the spray dry when it comes in contact with your skin creating a thick coat, which mirrors a T-shirt. It takes about 15 minutes to create an entire top and can be removed and worn later. ▼ Being married and staying married increases your net worth by 77 percent…

Says The Daily Beast’s Anneli Rufus in “15 Signs You’ll Be Rich, a list of statistical conclusions that shed insight on your perceived financial success. According to Rufus’s piece, “Divorced people ‘experience an average wealth drop of 77 percent,’ according to the study that yielded this stat, and married people’s ‘wealth increases on average 16 percent per each year of marriage.’ ” Jay L. Zagorsky, author of Marriage and Divorce’s Impact on Wealth, has a simple suggestion: “My best advice for those who want to be wealthy is this: Get married. Stay married.” Visit jaye.com for the complete rundown of Rufus’s other signs.

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▲ bigger equals better A recent study out of Turkey found that men with a little tummy performed longer in the sack than those with washboard abs. The study found that chubbier men, on average lasted on average 7.3 minutes with men from the thinner group barely lasting two minutes. Now there’s a reason to support your beau’s pizza and beer diet.

Senior Sorrow A study by John Pottow, professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, discovered that senior citizens are filing for bankruptcy faster than any other demographic in the country. The major culprit, says a Reuters report: credit cards.

▲ Female Friendly uniforms!

Women make up for about 15 percent of those serving in the US Army, but until recently, all uniforms were made to fit males. Though women previously had trouble with ill-fitting gear, soon they will have 13 different jackets and pants choices, along with pocket repositioning for easier access. Now, that’s equal opportunity! Reported by Ashley Horning and Courtney Ward 20 December 2010 jaye.com

▼ flaws and all

The Wall Street Journal reported that models with a gap between their two front teeth were valued over models with million-dollar smiles at fashion week casting calls. Apparently, it makes their face more memorable. Models with flawed smirks strutted their stuff throughout Fashion Month in September, and who knows, it could be a savior for everyday women who don’t all look like an airbrushed magazine cover.

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december 7 After Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey’s wildly successful New York Times Bestseller, he’s back with Straight Talk, No Chaser, an information-rich book with candid details on how to get the truth out of your man, a decade-by-decade dating guide, plus pointers on what to do to get the most of your relationship.

women we love: get these albums now! Natasha Bedingfeld: The British singer-songwriter is back with Strip Me, full of soulful tracks that remind us why we fell in love with her in the first place. In stores December 7. Ciara: Production duo The Dream and Tricky Stewart teamed up with the Atlanta to create Basic Instinct, released December 14. One of our favorite records: “What He Wants for Dinner.” Duffy: This Grammy Award-winning Welsh singer, who grabbed or attention with the single “Mercy” off of her first album Rockferry, is back with Endlessly, avaliable December 7.

December 7 On the hills of a probation violation that resulted in his return back to prison, hip-hop artist T.I. releases No Mercy, the seventh studio album, which according to Rolling Stone, is the final album in a trilogy that started with T.I. vs. T.I.P. and included Paper Trail.

December 10 Johnny Depp stars as an American tourist used by an Interpol agent (Angelina Jolie) to jettison a criminal with whom she has a history in the thriller The Tourist.

December 22 After 10 years, Greg (played by the hilarious Ben Stiller) has finally made headway with his father-in-law Jack (Robert Dinero). But in Little Fockers, will it last when friends and family visit for the twins’ birthday party?

December 13 Recently married songstress Katy Perry’s teaming up with Clint Eastwood, Dr Mehmet Oz, Russell Simmons, Donna Karan, hubby Russell Brand and other celebrities at the second annual Change Begins Within Benefit to support the Lynch Foundation’s efforts to help the tens of millions of people all over the world who are suffering from traumatic stress. The will take place at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. To contribute to the cause, visit dlfprojects. org for more information and payment options.

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notebook movies Winning Over Your Rival

Natalie Portman stars in the psychological thriller Black Swan, about a ballerina and a contending dancer.

Reese Witherspoon plays a girl caught in a love triangle with Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson

isa, a former athlete played by Reese Witherspoon, finds herself in the ultimate love triangle having to choose between her baseballplaying boyfriend (Owen Wilson) and a corporate guy (Paul Rudd) in a huge legal mess. In the film How Do You Know, Lisa struggles to find out how you know someone is “the one.” Before the film opens on December 17, we’ve got seven ways to help you find Mr. Right—or at the least, Mr. Right Now. You have fun with him. If you have can laugh with someone, then all other aspects of the relationship come easier. He gets along with your friends. Friends usually can see qualities you may not see in a guy (positive or negative) before you do, so if they give him the thumbs up, it’s

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usually smooth sailing from there. He has goals. Surrounding yourself with a goal-oriented person will encourage you to achieve your goals as well and together you two can take over the world. He treats you well. If you always feel like Cinderella at the ball when you’re with him, he’s definitely a keeper. Your parents adore him. If he can get through your mom’s passive-aggressive questions about his past and your father’s comments about his gun collection, then he may have crossed the toughest obstacle. He respects your values. Keep a guy around who accepts you and your beliefs without pressuring you to change. He makes you happy. If one of his top priorities is to keep a smile on your face, don’t let him go. – Chelsea Boone

■ In the movie Black Swan (in theaters December 3) a veteran ballerina, played by Natalie Portman, is battling for the coveted spot of the lead role in the production of Swan Lake. She becomes consumed in a twisted relationship with a younger rival ballerina (Mila Kunis) that begins to lead with her demise. When the rivalry turns into a dark friendship, it becomes apparent that not everything is how it seems. Throughout life, you’ll encounter a hater or two. Here are some tips on how to handle a rival with class. Never let her see you sweat. Make sure you are always on you’re A-game. Even when you aren't at your best, be sure to keep your cool, so she’ll never think she’s gotten to you. Kill her with kindness. Enemies hate when you take the high road. If you are nice to your rival she'll eventually lose interest in going against you because it is obviously not affecting you. Ignore her. If your rival becomes too much to handle, just ignore her. Realize she's doing trying to make you lose her composure. and draw attention to herself. Consider befriending her. Keep your friends close, your enemies closer: If they see you as a friend and not as a threat, the rivalry will likely come to an end. Show her how it’s done. The easiest way to shut-up a rival is to do an awesome job at whatever you two are up against. She can talk all they want, but no one can argue results. – C.B.

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Some cool recipes to spice up this holiday classic By Brianti Downing

CHOCOLATE EGGNOG (serves: 8)

Ingredients: ■ 8 eggs ■ 3 cups chocolate milk ■ 2 cups milk ■ 1 cup cream ■ 1 cup Kahlua liqueur (or delicious, freshly brewed strong coffee) ■ 1 cup dark rum ■ 1/2 cup brown sugar ■ ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ground ■ ¾ teaspoon nutmeg, ground ■ Pinch cinnamon, ground (as garnish) ■ Pinch chocolate, grated (as garnish) Directions: ► In a large saucepan over a medium heat, pour the milk and chocolate milk. ► Heat the milks, but do not boil. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar until they are well combined and of a reasonably thick consistency. ► When the milk mixture is hot (but not boiling!), add approximately half of it to the bowl containing the beaten eggs and brown sugar. Whisk well. Pour all of the egg, sugar & milk mixture back into the large saucepan. Reduce heat to low. ► Slowly and gently, add in the Kahlua liqueur/coffee, and then the cream. Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened enough to be able to coat the back of a spoon. Remember not to ever allow the mixture to boil. Remove the eggnog from the low heat. ► Stir in the dark rum, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (at least 3 hours). ► To serve, ladle the eggnog into individual glasses, and garnish with a little grated chocolate or ground cinnamon.

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Light foods for a heavy winter In between your Christmas feasts and evening cocktails, try these spry meals (that don't skimp on flavor!), courtesy of thefoodnetwork.com, to keep you on the fast track to a healthy 2011

BREAKFAST: Ethiopian Fruit Salad 1 mango, peeled and cut in pieces 1 small, papaya, peeled and cut in pieces 1 navel orange, sectioned with peel removed 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes 1 banana, sliced Directions * Combine all the cut up fruit. Add the banana at the last minute. Save the leftovers to snack on later. LUNCH Cowboy Caviar 1/3 cups canned black-eyed peas 1/6 medium red onion, chopped 1/6 serrano chopped, seeds and veins removed 1/6 green bell pepper, chopped 1/6 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 Roma tomatoes, chopped Pinch of cayenne pepper Directions * Mix ingredients in a bowl and serve.  DINNER: Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil and Salmon 1/8 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta 1/4 clove garlic, minced 1/8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 1/4 tablespoon olive oil 1 (4-ounce) piece salmon 1/16 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 3/4 tablespoons capers 1/4 lemon, zested 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves Directions * Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiled water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender, but firm enough to bite. Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss. * Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the salt-andpepper-seasoned fish to the pan; cook for about 2 minutes per side. Remove the salmon from the pan. * Add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and toss. Place 1/2 cup spinach; top with 1/4 of pasta and add a piece of salmon.

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Put your health before his pleasure and thwart any reasons your guy has for wanting sex without a condom with our handy guide By Risa Dixon

he HIV/AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44, according to a study done by the Associated Press last November. Our bodies are often referred to as temples because they are considered valuable and irreplaceable, and must be treated accordingly. Being sexually active can be very pleasurable, but with that pleasure comes responsibility, especially when it comes to sexual health safe sex. Here are some responses to give that gorgeous guy who thinks he can sweet

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talk his way into your panties without protection. Excuse: “But we have been together for a long time, don’t you trust me?” Response: “Trust isn't the point; people can have infections without realizing it.”

Excuse: “But I’ll pull out.” Response: “No, you’ll stay out if you don’t put on a condom. Pre-ejaculation contains enough sperm to cause pregnancy and transfer STDs. You can’t control when you pre-ejaculate.”

Excuse: “Baby, I’m clean, I just got tested.” Response: “Well I’m glad you’re clean and I want to stay clean, so wrap it up.”

Excuse: “Just this once, you’ll enjoy it. I promise.” Response: “Do you also promise to take care of the child that may be conceived? Do you promise to pay for my medical bills after I contract an STD? I enjoy life and if you want to enjoy me, you better put that condom on.”

Excuse: “Latex takes all of the feeling out of it.” Response: “OK, well there are lambskin, ultra thin, and Polyurethane options. If you don’t like those we can look up other brands or you can use your hand tonight.

Excuse: “I don’t have a condom.” Response: “I do.”

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Instead of rotting your brain with daytime television, cozy up by the fire with these great classics By Kate Marcus

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Now that the semester is over, you can concentrate on napping instead of organic chemistry. While you might be burnt out from your strictly-for-class reading, these picks are sure to make winter laze melt away. Catch up with one of these classics.

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◄ The Inferno by Dante Allighieri Craving warmer climates? Well, you can’t get much warmer than the fire and brimstone that await Dante in the circles of hell as he searches for his beloved Beatrice.

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◄ Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys In this retelling of Jane Eyre, Jamaica is the backdrop in this sensual novel, told from the point of view of Eyre’s madwoman in the attic.

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◄ Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson This perennial favorite is perfect for anyone craving sun, exotic locales, and rum-based cocktails. Or fried food with Long John Silver and an urge to say “AAAAARRRGH!”

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► Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak  If you prefer to match your reading material with the weather, Pasternak’s epic love story—set against the backdrop of the Russian revolution—is as moody and atmospheric as icy stars in a Siberian sky. ► Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy  What’s that chill you just felt? Not the wind. It came from reading this novel’s famous opening line, told by a writer at the top of his craft: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” ► Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene  Perhaps the ultimate winter break book is this Cold War satire set in a tropical climate, providing the best of both worlds.

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5. Arrested Development; “In God We Trust”: Shenanigans involving a pair of denim cut-offs, a taser, and a “frontspiece” force the Bluth family to spend Christmas Eve in jail. 4. South Park; “It’s Christmas in Canada”: In this Wizard of Oz parody, Colorado’s favorite sons travel through Canada to rescue a younger sibling. It also features a crude albeit loving ode to Quebec, which makes a great song to add to your Christmas repertoire. 3. The Simpsons; “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”: The Simpsons have been on for so long it’s easy to forget its origins. This was its first full-length episode, a spin-off of the shorts that originally aired on The Tracey Ullman Show. 2. The O.C.; “The Best Chrismukkah Ever”: Seth Cohen introduces us to the new holiday courtesy of his interfaith upbringing. The holiday theme turns out to be drama with drunken teenagers, love triangles and unlocked family secrets. 1. Seinfeld; “The Strike”: Whip out your aluminum poles and prepare for the feats of strength! This quirky episode added a new winter holiday to the already-crowded mix and even inspired a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor— Festivus. While the hilarity of the episode still remains, the ice cream has been discontinued.

Need to watch some TV to take your mind off of your family’s annual airing of grievances? Here we present some the best and most bizarre holiday episodes that wil make your family squabbles seem routine—well, almost.

The top 5 X-mas TV episodes everyone should see

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DIY gifts for your tight budget By Ashley Horning

Strapped for cash this holiday season? The pressures of finding that perfect gift for your friends and family combined with studying for finals can be a deadly combo and the requisite lack of funds at college students' disposal can make your gift-giving seem bleak. Fortunately, there are ways to give great presents from the heart to your nearest and dearest with our homemade holiday gift ideas. ► DIY Tote bags These tote bags are great for anyone and the recipient will use them for seasons to come. Buy any plain canvas tote bag from your local craft store ($7), paint, a paintbrush and paper doilies. Place a paper doily on a lower corner of the bag and paint the holes of the doily. Stencil the first letter of the receiver of the tote bag’s name in the circle of the painted doily. Paint in the letter with the color of your choice. ► Homemade Headbands Buy any plain headband from your local dollar store and decorate with feathers, beads, faux pearls or flowers from craft stores.

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► Knitted Scarves All you need are a couple of knitting needles and some yarn. Watch some “how to knit a scarf” YouTube videos and you’re in business. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to make the scarves anywhere, including the long drive back home after finals. ► Personalized Picture Frames Turn any plain frame into a personalized picture with some puff paint. Names, shapes and dates will instantly add customized flair that will make your loved ones' hearts melt. ► Cookie trays What a better way to tell the men in your life how much you care by baking

Clockwise: Personalized picture frame; knitted scarf; cookie trays; handmade headbands; DIY tote.

some holiday cookies? Bake a few batches of cookies; peanut butter, chocolate chip and sugar cookie and arrange decoratively on a holiday serving platter that can be found at your local dollar store. Cover with colored cling wrap and you’ll have the boys wrapped around your finger.

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Michael Kors, resort 2011

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destination chic >> Instead of “resort” or “cruise,” Michael Kors opted for the word “destination” to describe the clothes he supplies for the traveling jet-set. Designers followed suit, producing pieces versatile enough for an easygoing staycation or exquisite holiday at the Hamptons. The trends to shopping: ■ Mixed Prints: Fruit motifs, polka dots and stripes — mix ‘em all! ■ Pretty Pastels: Subdued hues are the way to go. ■ The White Suit: For evening, a nice change of pace.

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Apples inspired many of Miucca Prada’s resort looks.

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fruitful frenzy

Inspired by apple motifs, mix and match prints to create a smorgasbord of looks tempered by timeless extras in gold and butterscotch hues pants $30, Tiki; generalpants.com.au.

bag $2,400, Prada; barneys.com.

necklace $155, Rosita Bonita; farfetch.com. skirt $66, Lelesso; fashion-conscience.com.

shoes $450, Mr. Ingelmo; intermixonline.com.

Miu Miu

bracelet $75, Kenneth Jay Lane; charmandchain.com.

earrings $22, Finding King; amazon.com.

coat $506, Malene Birger; 25park.com.

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top $245, Comme des Garçons; farfetch.com.

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Nicki Minaj shows how to confidently wear color.

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pastel perfection Opt for casual staples in modest tones like rose and lavender for an stylish alternative to hip-hop starlet Nicki Minaj’s look-at-me bright tones dress $1,250, Paul Smith; paulsmith.co.uk.

pumps $535, Ballin; farfetch.com.

Dior

shorts $53, Bonnie K.; theoutnet.com.

sunglasses $145, Ray-Ban; nordstrom.com. bag $250, Inge Christopher; endless.com.

necklace $150, Tuleste Market; charmandchain.com.

sandals $113, Chloé; lagarconne.com.

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shorts $165, J Brand; net-a-porter.com.

top $95, Cala; senseoffashion.com.

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Yves Saint Laurent’s “Le Smoking” tuxedo suit revolutionized the way women dressed in the ‘60s.

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white out

Shake up your evening wardrobe with a snowy pantsuit packed with infinite sex appeal. Kick itup a notch with black and gold accessories shirt $175, Barlow; farfetch.com.

earrings $250, Kenneth Jay Lane; pret-a-beaute.com.

Lanvin blazer $2,285, Ralph Lauren; stylebop.com. ring $2,750, Posey Ring; georgianjewelry.com. sunglasses $22, AJ Morgan; shopseventhdoor.com.

pants $99, Vanessa Bruno; theoutnet.com.

shoes $235, MICHAEL Michael Kors; my-wardrobe.com.

bag $940, Reece Hudson; kirnazabete.com.

ring $72, Rachel Leigh; zappos.com.

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Go Green!

This heel’s the real deal! Not only will it update anything from casual basics to dressy night looks, but at under $100, it’s easy on the budget too Green concealed platform glitter pumps by ami clubwear, amiclubwear.com; $79.99

■ If you’re like us, the holiday season welcomes a combination of excitement (Christmas break — enough said!) and trepidation (what to wear to the infinite end-of-year events?), and while we’re sure you don’t need any help celebrating the conclusion of another semester, we can offer up a solution to your cocktail wardrobe connundrum , in the form of a glitter-coated platform pump, ringing in at 80 bucks. You’ll love the shoe for techincal purposes: it’s five-inch heel supplies the height you crave to stand out from the crowd and the concealed platform ensures maximum comfort so you can dance the night away. But, you’ll also be surprised as its versatility: whether you’re out to lunch with friends home for the break or headed to an exclusive gathering, you can ground any look — from a jeans-and-T-shirt combo to your fits-like-a-glove little black dress — in these gorgeous green stunners, and you’ll be stylishly walking in a winter wonderland.

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Bag Lady

Known for designing carryalls that go the distance, Rebecca Minkoff now lends her genius to footwear

ebecca Minkoff (right) designs for the quintessential JAYE girl—casual, stylish and smart. Ever since the introduction of her “Morning After Bag” in 2005, Rebecca Minkoff has been the go-to designer for girls dying to look effortlessly chic. For spring 2011, Rebecca introduced a 25-piece footwear line along with her apparel and handbags at New York Fashion Week. The footwear is not only covetable and on-trend, but also practical and wearable. Beautiful staples like nude booties and flat zip-up oxfords, as well as fun heels with cool dots and straps make up Rebecca’s inaugural footwear line. Rebecca Minkoff’s cute casual chic footwear line hits stores this spring. – A. M.

shop minkoff’s bags ▼Lust, $395; rebeccaminkoff.com.

Minkoff’s fall 2010 presentation.

▲Morning After Mini, $499; zappos.com. ▼Belle, $295; rebeccaminkoff.com.

▲The BF, $295; endless.com.

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The Mad Hatter

Add a touch of vintage to your wardrobe with Janine Basil’s batch of one-of-a-kind hats

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I’m inspired in all sorts of ways. Things I see day to day sometimes spark thoughts. Everything is an inspiration!” – Janine Basil

alk into any antique store or vintage boutique and chances are you’ll stumble upon gorgeous, intricate retro hats that used be an integral part of a woman’s wardrobe. But where do vintage hats stand today? London resident Janine Basil loves her retro hats, but she often found them too fragile to wear. So, Janine began making her own kitschy, comical, retroinspired headpieces. Though she’s known for her

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playful, comical, Roy Lichtenstien-esque headbands that scream “POW!” or “BAM!”, Janine is no onetrick pony, she also has a stunning array of beautiful head toppers adorned with bows, feathers and little top hats. She also makes wonderfully crafted and unique berets, cloches, and bowlers. The best part about Janine Basil’s beautiful hats is that they are all affordable. There are tons of stunners for only $25, and what’s more: Janine does custom orders! Go to www.janinebasil.com to learn more. – A. M.

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fashion scoopcute stuff you can afford forever 21, $14; forever21.com.

urban outfitters, $16; urbanoutfitters.com.

go jane, $29; gojane.com.

dorothy perkins, $45; dorothyperkins.com.

forever 21, $4; forever21.com.

1928, $38; 1928.com.

arden b., $39; ardenb.com.

tinley road, $46; piperlime.com.

Savvy Steals

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re adding a few extras like a chunky bracelet or multichained necklace to the mix, or investing in bandage skirt to see you through the party season, these under-$50 finds are equal parts fashionable and functional Fashion editor: Anna Marcum

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eem Acra is noted for her glamorous and iconic red carpet looks. Acra was discovered by a fashion editor while studying at the American University of Beirut. The editor was instantly taken by Acra’s intricately embroidered gown that she made out of her mother’s tablecloth. She put on her first fashion show ten days later and then proceeded to study at the Fashion Institute for Technology and its Parisian counterpart. Reem Acra’s designs ooze femininity and luxury. With collections full of color, rich fabrics, fun patterns and regal silhouettes, it is hard not to covet ever Reem Acra that walks down the runway. The Lebanese designer’s resort 2011 collection is the epitome of the holiday chic. Chockfull of luscious lamé, vivid color, jewels, and jacquard, the Acra girl is set to be a stunner this winter. The 49-look set has a worldly feel with its bright caftans and regal fabrics. Acra’s dresses were perfectly unique and luxe, with shiny fabrics, intricate draping, and interesting feather details, yet also very wearable. This cocktail season, you can definitely look to Reem Acra for the portrait of an exotic lady. – A. M.

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The Gilded Age

For Resort, Reem Acra turns to burnished fabrics, rich colors and lush textures to transport her girl on a jaunt around the world

The designer (right) with actress Perrey Reeves during the Reem Acra Spring 2011 presentation. Below: Looks from Acra’s resort collection.

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fashion scoopthe green scene

▼ Vaute Couture

Vaute Couture, spelled like “haute couture” with a V for Vegan, is a vegan clothing line, composed mostly of fabulous, 100 percent vegan coats. Leanne Mai-Ly Hilgart launched the Chicago-based brand and attracted celebrity fans such as Alicia Silverstone and Emily Deschanel. Not only are the clothes equal parts fashionable and eco-friendly, but they are also ethical: The entire collection is made in Chicago and workers are paid living wage or above. With Vaute Couture, you can look and feel good too. For mre, visit vautecouture.com.

On Our Radar

Do good and look even better with these four eco-friendly designers

▲ bodkin

Bodkin is the brainchild of fashion writer Eviana Hartman. Hartman, who had written a column for The Washington Post about ecological topics, created the line in 2008 in an effort to merge her fashion aesthetic with sustainable design. The collection is full of simple shapes and modern silhouettes, made out of recycled fabrics and salvaged textiles. The aim of Bodkin is to create a look that is sleek and sustainable. Now that’s green chic. See for yourself at bodkin.us.

► CHARLIE BOOTS

Charlie Boots is an adorable online British boutique dedicated to creating one of a kind frocks out of ethically sourced vintage, sustainable and recycled fabrics. Not only are the designs eco-conscious as can be, but they’re also unique—no more than ten garments of each design are created. Head to www.charlieboots.com to snag an original (like the dress and top at right) of your own.

◄ popomomo

Popomomo stands for post-postmodern movement, meaning that the line focuses on creating new idea based pieces. After designing for Urban Outfitters and Free People Lizz Wasserman started POPOMOMO for the girl who “is the type to wear heels while riding a bike, drink wine all night, and wa poetic on politics, philosophy, and popculture.” Popomomo’s designs are hip and classic at the same time for a chic, timeless look. By Anna Marcum 54 december 2010 jaye.com

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fashion bulletinprofile Ash&Dans pieces are as versatile as they are chic, and serve as seasonless essentials in the stylish girls’ wardrobe.

just the two of us

Ashley Cook and Danielle Danker are the visionaries behind Ash&Dans, an on-the-rise collection of soft, stylish jersey must-haves. Melissa Howell catches up with designing duo to see how they are making their big dreams come true in The Big Apple Ashley (left) and Danielle of Ash&Dans wearing two of their scarves. Photo credit: Niki Dankner (WashU Class 2011).

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he best designers aren’t successful without pure creativity and a talent to bring personality out of every piece of fabric. Ashley Cook and Danielle Danker, owners and designers of the private label, Ash&Dans have carved out a comfortable niche with a line focused around signature jersey pieces, and there is no questioning comfort and class. Both girls moved to New York City after graduating from Washington University and since then, have seen their dreams become reality. Where do the girls get their inspiration? Well, for Ashley and Danielle, the simplest message inspired them to follow their dreams. “We are inspired by a message we got in a fortune cookie the night we came up with the idea of starting our own company. The fortune was short and sweet: ‘Keep it simple.’ To this day, we maintain this motto,” Danielle says. With two very different styles teaming up to create each design, the outcome has been quite pleasing for the young

designers: Says Danielle on their wensite: “When Ash, the color-loving Coloradan, and Dans, the nothing-butblack-wearing New Yorker, married their distinct styles and personalities, Ash&Dans was born, the perfect blend of classic and cool.” Today with new designers diving deeper into the industry everyday, it’s important to stand out. So I asked Ashley and Danielle, what makes Ash&Dans so different from the many designers out there today? “We came to be known for our signature embellished jersey scarves. When we first launched our line, there was nothing else like it out there. One thing that makes our scarves different is the easy to wear pre-cinched styles. We have a line of cinched infinity scarves that takes the effort out of wrapping and draping the scarves.” While being unique is important, having your own line to share your

are so successful: We put our all into certain division, but for us we have to the brand.” do it all, everything from design, to Along with the hard work of design- marketing, to sales, to merchandising, ing their own label, Ashley and Danto PR, to distribution, etc. The list is ielle don’t hesitate to share the small never-ending.” fringe benefits that are rewarding Like any hard-working designer, it after a hard day’s work. “The biggest takes more than persistent business perk is getting to use our creativity,” savvy but also a keen eye for what is Danielle says. “Both of us love to think hot in the fashion. “Expect to see a lot outside of more lace and crushed the box. We velvet in the fall. We Sometimes we will are creative have a new ‘tube’ wake up in the middle individuals infinity scarf coming and thrive out showcasing both of of the night and BBM on having these trends. Sheer maeach other a new idea. fashion as an terials will also be big It is nonstop. But that’s outlet for our for holiday — we have probably why we are so a sheer, champagne imagination.” Like many sparkle wrap scarf and successful: we put our industries, tube scarf that you will all into the brand.” the challenge not want to miss,” the – DANIELLE of beginning ladies explain. a business Starting any busihas its rewards but it’s different from ness begins with a dream and the

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: The brooch-scarf, that according to Danielle, put Ash&Dans on the map: “Wall Street Journal listed it as one of the top scarves of 2009.” Ruched chiffon navy wrap scarf; black lace and camel jersey tube scarf; crushed velvet navy tube scarf. See ashanddans.com for prices and availability.

personal style isn’t always easy, as Danielle explains. “Having our own label is a lot of work, but the work is very rewarding. Because we work so hard and love our job so much, sometimes it is hard to separate work from our own private lives. Sometimes we will wake up in the middle of the night and BBM each other a new idea. It is nonstop. But that’s probably why we

boarding a fashion label that has already established itself as a brand to be reckoned with. “There is a lot more work and personal added pressure involved in designing your own label. Your label is your baby and you are responsible for supporting it and making it grow. For a larger company, you typically are responsible for certain tasks in a

ability to realize nothing comes without sacrifice and dedication. Ash and Dani’s words of wisdom for those with dreams of entering the dog-eat-dog world of fashion: “Educate yourselves constantly and surround yourselves with people who know more than you do. Never be afraid to ask questions or take risks. We learn something new everyday.” ■

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What happened to keepin’ it real? When you’re in the business of making and selling counterfeit goods, regrettably, fakes are always fashionable. And while the dream of owning luxury look-a-likes at a fraction of the price seems sweet, the reality is a nightmare that has the global fashion industry screaming “all hands on deck” to solve the problem. Melissa Howell reports

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s college students, we are naturally always on the prowl for a deal, a dollar, or a dose of the good life for less than the cost of a semester’s meal plan. With the increasing number of knockoffs sold on busy street corners, there has never been a time when the saying “you get what you pay for” has been more true. A phony Prada bag for forty dollars will never contend with the craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail as the real thing, but one thing it is guaranteed to succeed in: undermining the brand name. One of the biggest obstacles the fashion industry faces today is the illegal manufacturing and distribution of poor quality knockoff merchandise. While it may seem to be a harmless way to get the look without dishing out the big bucks, supporting the illegal trafficking of fake luxury goods is nothing short of a crime in some of the world’s fashion capitals. Italy, one of the top distributors in the designer world, has begun taking the luxury goods counterfeit business seriously. In an effort to prevent the devastation of their brands, MHLV, Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, spends over 15 million dollars a year and in the past has employed 400 lawyers and investigators to protect its brands against illegal imitations. The country also confiscated a total of >>

At face value, there appears to be no harm in scoring a phony handbag like these fake Louis Vuittons, but counterfeits are a global problem that put a huge blemish on the fashion industry.

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fashion bulletinbusinesS 974 tons of knockoff goods in 2005. over 150 years and this can partly be contributed to Louis Fines for the purchase of a fake handbag in Italy can V never having a sale on any of their products, ever. LVMH cost up to $12,100, which is more than the purchase of any has even gone as far as suing Google for pulling up designauthentic designer bag in many cases. Why so steep? The er discount websites under the search engine keywords damaging sales of fake bags that discredit the brands pro“Luis Vuitton.” The main problem is this case is unauthorducing authentic luxury goods resulted in a loss of 80,000 ized sellers purchasing the trademark name of LV to genjobs in the industry in 2001, accorderate search engine results, which raises ing to a trade association, Sistema the cost for LVMH to use their own brand Easily engulfed by Moda Italia, out of Milan. name on Google. eBay has also faced law In the United States, luxury suits from LVMH and is making efforts to society’s definition of brands like Kate Spade even have prevent the online auctioning of fake bags. status and luxury, it is federal jail time on the agenda for Many may still not completely underhard to turn your eyes the sale of fake purses and accesstand the importance of stopping the from the man yelling sories. As a cash-only, tax-free busicounterfeit business, but walking down ness, the profits from these sales the money-hungry streets of China Town “Prada, Prada!” or to go to fund child labor, drug cartels, in New York, where knockoffs crowd the refuse a sale on the and more bags. Where there is a sidewalk, puts the illegal business into demand, manufactures will continue nearly perfect LV Speedy perspective. Easily engulfed by society’s to ensure there is also a supply, definition of status and luxury, it is hard 25 knockoff. regardless of the costs. to turn your eyes from the man yelling The production of knockoffs in Asia account for almost 9 “Prada, Prada!” or to refuse a sale on the nearly perfect percent of world trade and cost businesses over 300 billion LV Speedy 25 knockoff. Remembering where these bags a year, according to the European Union. No authentic come from and the state they will be in after a few months designer bag will ever read “made in Taiwan” on the tag so of wear and tear should clarify the seriousness of purchasno matter how convincing it may be, it’s still a fake. ing illegal fake designer goods. One of the immediate ways to identify a fake Louis Encouraging the preservation of the established brands Vuitton is through the advertisement of a sale online or in that make fashion what it is today isn’t easy, but it is worth any boutique. Louis Vuitton is a prestigous brand that has keeping around the names that created fashion to be more upheld a name of excellent quality and precise design for than just cheap bags, but a form of art. ■

how to spot a fake

Don’t find yourself in a counterfeit quandry — refer to our handy guide to scope out Louis Vuitton handbag imitators. – M.H. ■ Louis Vuittons are always made out of one continuous piece of leather or canvas, resulting in upside down V’s on one side of the bag. ■ New bags are a pink flesh tone or a dark honey tone when vintage. Yellow or brown tones are fakes. ■ Louis V handles never come with plastic wrap upon purchase. ■ Check the designer’s website to make sure the bag exists before purchasing. ■ The inside of Louis V’s should be lined with suede or cross-grain leather. ■ Louis Vs are only made in Spain, France, the U.S., Germany, or Italy.

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An authentic Louis Vuitton bag from the brand’s Spring 2011 collection. Photo credit: The Purse Blog.

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Winter’s all about embracing change through fearless ambition. As summer’s shades of green graudate to golden auburn hues, up the ante by embracing these sexy and sassy trends that will make even the edgiest glam gal blush

The Bold & the Beautiful

By Margaret Francois

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Plum-colored pouts are giving the classic red lip a run for its reign as the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top staple. Try pairing matte purple lips with little-to-no makeup for a vampy statementmaking look. get the look: Mac Smoked Purple Lipstick, $24; bonanza.com.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense 49, $19; sephora.com.

get the look: LUSH Double Choc Lip Tint, $10; amazon.com.

Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in Beige Velvet, $18; macys.com.

A perfectly natural-looking lip gloss illuminates any look, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re preparing for an event-filled day, or cocktail-worthy night; go matte and nude with the Double Choc lip tint by Lush. Add gloss for a neutral shine to accent this shade.

Blumarine

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Hot pink blush brightens up winter neutrals.

Soft pink cheeks are an essential accent to a mastering a glowing, clean makeup look. Add a little shimmer to the T-zone and you’ll nail the look of a gorgeous nymph. get the look: Jill Stuart Blush Blossom Dual NEUTROGENA Cheek Color, $58; Custom Glow yesstyle.com. Brush and Bronzer, $13; walgreens. com.

Bold get the look: Victoria Beckham

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CHANEL Pink Explosion Blush, $48; sephora.com.

SMASHBOX Blush Proof Sheet in Pink Coral, $28; yesstyle.com.

Hot pink cheeks leave little to the imagination, and we love it. Remember that depending on your skin tone this look can be a little tricky. Don’t be afraid to go brighter if your skin tone is darker.

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Fishtail braids give you a clean, symmetrical look, but allow you to break the rules and get a little messy by purposely leaving out strands of hair for an intentional unkempt style. >> The Fish Tail Braid in

1. Pull hair back into a Six, Easy Steps tight 2. Separate the ponytail ponytail. int 3. Once you have separa o two strands. ted strands in your left hand the pony, start out by holding the 2 . 4. Now, take a thin pie ce from the outside of th e right strand and join it with the left strand 5. With your left hand take strand and join it with th a thin piece from the outside of the left e 6. Repeat steps 2 and right strand 3 until you desire. Then finish with an elastic or rubber band.

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get the look: PAUL MITCHELL Super Skinny® Serum, $19; fragrancenet.com.

Infiniti by Conair You Style, $29; target.com.

Sleek tresses paired with a deep side part is a fresh take on the ‘90s tomboy, grunge trend. Use a flat iron to get bone-straight locks and add a little smoothing serum for to tame stray hairs for a chic finish.

get the look: GOODY Ouchless Hair Elastics, $3; walgreens.com. JOHN FRIEDA Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation Smoothing Creme, $6; drugstore.com.

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Add some shine to your cocktail look with metallic polish.

glamthe look

While nude nails rocked our world for the past year, neutral nails colors in rich tones have come to the forefront.

ESSIE Sew Psyched #731, $7; enailsupply.com.

get the look:

CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Colour, $48; nordstrom.com.

get the look:

Christian Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Color Polish Black Sequins, $23; izzysbeautyshoppe.com.

Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer Across the Universe (left) and Bad Romance, $16; whatshebuys. com.

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Neutral hues work in almost all settings and are super chic.

Dark metallics will take nails back-tothe-future. Not quite as dominatingly demure as black nails, this look is the perfect balance of sophistication and fun with a dash of 70s glamour.

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A cat-eye inspired instantly updates your look.

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MAYBELLINE Eye Studio Duo in Lawless Lavender, $6; walmart.com.

Get pastel pretty with lavender shadow for sultry, flirty lids. The cat-eye look is back and heavy, emphasized eyeliner is the latest rage. Get the look of feline royalty with MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline or get a creamy-smooth finish with Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaEyes Creme Eyeliner. get the look: MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline, $28; beautygirl4makeup. com.

Wet n Wild Megaeyes Creme Eyeliner, $10; americanrx.com.

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Buh-bye brittle skin. Hello, smooth complexion!

Cold temperatures and snow should not be the hinder your pursuit of an effortless glow.

Mona Gohara, a dermatologist and co-founder of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Diversity Task Force, shares her expert tips to help you say buh-bye to brittle skin and hello to a smooth complexion

What are some things that young women need to keep in mind about skin protection? The most important thing to remember as cold weather approaches is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Those hot winter boots are a much better winter accessory than dry, lusterless skin. Parlay ash into radiance by making sure cream makes a cameo in your daily routine. What are some of the most common mistakes that young women make when it comes to caring for their skin? One of the most important things to remember as a young woman is the importance of sun protection. Daily use of SPF helps to prevent premature aging and gulp-skin cancer. Everyone, regardless of skin tone, should apply sunscreen 365 days a year—even when it snows. Yup, ultraviolet light reflects off snow, comes through the clouds, and even through the windows of your car, office, or home. Forget about thick, greasy, coco-nutty products that we throw in our luggage before a Carib-

bean getaway, instead channel newer cosmetically elegant products like powders, lip glosses, tinted bronzers and facial moisturizers that also dub as sunscreens. Thank God for the marvels of modern cosmeceuticals. What are some preventative actions that can be taken early on to avoid potential skin-related health disease? Sun protection is the most important preventative measure a young woman can take to avoid premature aging, and God forbid, skin cancer, later in life. Tanning is a no-no, and tanning booths should be outlawed. Daily use of sunscreen helps to ward off unwanted wrinkles, sun spots, and skin discoloration from old pimples, eczema, cuts from shaving, etc. Weekly exfoliation with a salicylic acid wash helps to prevent acne, and keeps the skin looking young.

Mona’s Picks

1. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, $8. “This over-the-counter cleanser is great for conditions like eczema.” 2. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30, $14. “Use this plus sunscreen helps to fade unwelcome blemishes that seem to linger forever.” 3. Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, $6. “For acne and to zap zits, try OTC Neutrogena wash with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. 4. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, $3. This medicine-cabinet must-have helps relieve dry, cracked quickens the healing process for cuts/scrapes, and cold sores.

All products available at local department stores. For more information on Mona, visit www. advanceddermcare. com.

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Sonia Kashuk “Glitters Glows” Eye Palette, $17; target.com.

Glitter equals glamour, especially in the case of the eye palette to the right.

Deborah Lippmann “Today Was a Fairytale” Nail Color, $20; barneys.com.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend: The brush kit (left) will help you create the silver shadow, the perfect accent for holiday bliss.

Sonia Kashuk Dripping in Diamonds 7-pc. Cosmetic Brush Set, $25; target.com.

Lorac Set of 4 Tie Dye, $19; qvc.com.

Go for the gold with a chicly packaged Tarte set (below), which also comes with a detachable necklace.

Pretty Presents

JAYE Beauty Director Margaret Francois’s gift guide They say it’s better to give than to receive, but if you’re anything like us, you’re accustomed to having the best of both worlds. The holiday season is well in tow, and I’ve already compiled my list of desired goodies. To honor this golden rule of giving, I’ve decided to share a little sugar, spice and everything nice with these sassy stocking stuffers. Happy giving—and receiving.

TARTE The Jewelry Box, $52; sephora.com.

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Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume III, $54; sephora.com. forever 21 Cream Blush & Lip Tint,$4; forever21. com.

Swap some southern sunshine for some NYCinspired hautness with an Urban Decay (left) eyeshadow kit.

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digestcultural trends Status, luxury and glamour are a few of the benefits stars like Kim Kardashian pocket thanks to sex-tape scandals. But is the inital embarrassment and shame worth it?

Taleof the tapes

Barely a week goes by without the blogosphere being saturated with rumors of A-list trysts caught on tape, primed for release to a scandalhungry, star-obsessed audience. But are celebrity sex tapes a desperate cry for attention or a too-oftenused recipe for success? Ashley Horning reports

hat do Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian all have in common? Fame tied to a sex tape scandal. When Hilton’s “One Night in Paris” romp was released in 2004, it generated magazine covers, book deal offers and a reality show. Most recently, Karissa Shannon, one of Hefner’s former twin girlfriends, and Montana Fishburne, daughter of actor Laurence, seem to be taking the same route to stardom, hoping to gain as much, if not more, than their celebrity predecessors. In a society where you can become famous for being famous, are sex tapes an easy way to go? What was once a sure fire

way to ruin one’s career has turned into a career builder. Before the release of her 2007 sex tape with R&B star Ray J, Kim Kardashian meant little to the pop culture. Kardashian filed a lawsuit against the company releasing the tape, but later dropped the suit and reportedly settled for $5 million. Today, her face and name are everywhere — gossip sites, reality shows and magazine covers. As a regular stint on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, now in its fifth season, and the producer of another reality show, Kim is no stranger to Hollywood and Hollywood’s loyal followers. Kardashian, who recently celebrated her 30th birthday, isn’t the only celebrity (nor was she the first) who has turned her pornographic misfortunes into money. Pamela Anderson’s release of her tape in 1998 is now one of the earlier celebrity sex tapes that have had led to

positive side effects. Anderson was doing well for herself with a stint on Baywatch, one of the hottest shows at the time with one of the hottest bodies at the time. Her Playboy spreads didn’t seem to hurt her either. But suddenly when her honeymoon sex tape with then-husband Tommy Lee was released to the public,

“Could what once was a celebrity’s poor judgment now be the key to unlocking A-list status?” Anderson was everywhere. Today, Anderson uses her celebrity status to raise awareness to causes, like PETA campaigns against wearing fur. So is this the route for those seeking celebrity status? Could what once was a celebrity’s poor judgment now be the key to unlocking A-list status? Montana Fishburne, who earlier this year had no reservations plugging

her sex film, seems to think so. Upon releasing the sex tape herself, Fishburne commented, “I view making this movie as an important first step in my career.” Adding, “I’ve watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape.” With two sex tapes under her belt, topped off with a charge for prostitution, it seems as though Fishburne will go to any length to raise her profile. But is it worth it? As more celebrity sex tapes and photos are released, whether with their permission or not, it becomes less surpising to the public. And as the shock value declines, will the benefits that come with the release of a sex tape subside as well? Until another, more provocative celebrity comes about, the stream of celebrity sex tapes seems to be alive and well with tapes being released as rapidly as the next. ■

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digestprofile After overcoming endless obstacles — multiple surgeries, physical therapy and a bout with depression, by-products of an accident, which resulted in severe burns — Supriya Dass learned that it’s not always about what happens to you, but how you bounce back from adversity. Here, she tells Emily Ramsey how she found the courage to help others going through similar circumstances

Stronger

Than Yesterday

ost children live their lives focused on having fun and making friends. Supriya Dass was just another carefree kid growing up in Hyderabad, an Indian city in the state of Andhara Pradesh. Her memories of home are filled with summer days playing cricket and badminton with her brother and the neighborhood children, chasing away monkeys from her family’s backyard mango trees, socializing at Chaat roadside stands (India’s version of fast food), riding bikes through the city, and enjoying her country’s culture. At 11 years old, Dass and 15 other children’s lives were changed after they received severe burns during a school activity gone wrong. Her legs and face received first- and second-degree burns, and her hands and forearms, which were the most seriously injured areas, had third-degree burns that required skin grafts and various reconstructive surgeries. The next two years were filled with major hurdles for Dass. Immediately after the accident, she spent two months in the hospital, followed by eight months of daily physical therapy sessions to help regain full use of her limbs. These trying times of sacrifice caused her family to become even closer. “I owe so much of my recovery to my parents,” she

“Living through and coping with this experience has caused me to become more humble, compassionate and caring of others’ needs.”

says. “They were so strong; they gave up so many things for me.” Dass recounts how her father would massage her hands twice a day to stimulate blood flow, wrap her in blankets and make her wear a sombrero when she went to the therapist because she couldn’t be exposed to the sun. Her mother would boil eucalyptus leaves every morning and help her

bathe in the water. “They followed all of the rules, all of the rehabilitative protocols, no matter how much I fought them at times,” she says. “I wouldn’t be who I am today, and I wouldn’t have succeeded in my therapy without their help. I am so thankful for them and proud of their strength.” It wasn’t until her adult years that Dass found reconciliation with her childhood trauma. “I used to regret and question what happened to me, but at this point, as strange as it may sound, I’m almost glad it hap-

pened,” she admits. “Looking back at myself before the accident, I recognize the vanity I was beginning to display, being very focused on appearances,” Dass says. “Living through and coping with this experience has caused me to become more humble, compassionate and caring of others’ needs.” Dass also recognizes the important role that her physical therapist played in her success and the shaping of her future. “I am very grateful for him now, even if I wasn’t then. I screamed, cried, fought, and struggled, but he never stopped pushing me—even in my most depressed moments,” she says.

His good influence helped to plant seeds for her future. Dass’ experiences gave her the passion to help others, so she decided to study physical therapy in college. However, during the early stages of her undergraduate career at the University of Florida, she was introduced to occupational therapy, a field that provides rehabilitation and aids in regaining an aspect of life that can be lost in debilitating accidents, an aspect that is precious to Dass: Independence. “Loss of my independence was the biggest struggle for me, even at such a young age,” she says. “I hated having no privacy, with no ability to function on my own. Occupational

that things get better and life goes on.” Dass also knows that even though the outside wounds heal, the inside scars are not as quick to disappear. “I was depressed for two years,” she says. “But I finally realized that I have so much to live for. I could have died, but I didn’t. I became so thankful to be alive.” She started building her self-esteem by losing the weight she had gained during therapy and getting involved in activities that she enjoyed before her accident—sports and dance. “These things helped me to gain a renewed perspective on the value of life,” she says. “They have also helped me therapy is all about helping make peace with my accident. people do what is meaningful People ask about my scars, and important to them, helping and I welcome their questhem to reach their maximum tions.” functioning level.” However, she says the Within her occupational hardest thing for her to deal therapy studies, acute care with is some people’s ignoburn patients will be Dass’ forance. “There are individuals cus, which I have met who means “I finally realized were afraid to she will shake my hand. that I have so constantly I remind myself much to live for.” be surthat what my rounded experience has by reminders of her childhood taught me, they may not have trauma. learned yet—that there is “I am nervous about how so much more beyond the it will affect me psychologisuperficial.” cally, but regardless of those Dass reminds us, “It’s all feelings, I am excited to see about the heart,” reinforcing how I can make a difference in a mantra she lives by, and my patients’ lives,” she says. doesn’t plan to change any “I want to be a living example time soon. ■

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digestsocial media Social networks have made it hard to get over significant others and frenemies because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so easy to snoop and stalk. Experts suggest cutting all ties, even virtual ones.

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digital drama From looking for Mr. Right to snooping on significant others, the social networking revolution has changed the way we communicate and defined how we form relationships. But have we become so accustomed to behind-the-screen chats and informal texts that we’ve forgetton how to communicate and resolve issues face to face? Siobhan Cassidy investigates

ommunication is the key to any relationship. The emergence of social media has taken how we interact with each other to another level by giving people the ability to tweet, BBM, update Facebook statuses in what seems like a nanosecond. Our infinitely open window of communication has caused us to replace intimate relationships found in smaller groups with casual relationships among

dozens of people, according to experts. According to research done by Jacqueline Olds and Richard Schwartz, professors at Harvard Medical school and authors of The Lonely American: Drifting Apart in the Twenty-First Century, the technology we depend on to stay connected somehow backfires, making us feel alone. Perhaps it’s our loneliness that compels us to seek online relationships with people we barely know, or

leads us to casually stalk Facebook profiles lending the proverbial stamp of approval—also known as “like”—to statuses about minutiae, that often tread too closely to TMI territory. You know what’s next: A flirtatious conversation in a message and, ultimately, an exchange of phone numbers, to text message one another, with no verbal dialogue in sight. In a 2007 survey conducted at Michigan State University researchers >>

digestsocial media found 94 percent of undergraduates surveyed were Facebook users. Participants admitted to using Facebook to communicate with people who they do not associate with offline. The impossibility of the awkward face-toface chat makes some people more comfortable with forming relationships online. An online conversation allows more time to give a calculated response, which is appealing to people who may come off shy or awkward in person. Websites like match.com or eharmony.com give people the freedom to choose their mates based on certain criteria, eliminating the trial-and-error approach of real-world dating. Thanks to social media, women virtually know where their boyfriend is every hour of the day. Which also means your beau can track you down. “It’s great to be connected with [your spouse] all the time, but sometimes it just gets so overwhelming,” Kristin Pellettier a student and Facebook user at Ithaca College, admits. “[My ex-boyfriend] was the type of person that needed to know what I was doing every second of every day. Even when I was just studying, we would be glued to the phone all the time and if I didn’t answer relatively soon he would get mad.” For long-distance relationships and relationships with people in the military, the ability of constant communication can be positive. “In difficult situations, a soldier can maintain his support system and survive the terror and violence of war,” Robert Morrissey, professor of social psychology at Suffolk County Community College, says. In other cases, constant communication creates a direct roadway to drama, and there are now more ways than ever to discover evidence of infidelity. It is easy to question a lover’s inten-

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There are countless advantages to online media, but don’t sacrifice face-toface dialogue in favor of strictly e-communication.

tions when he is tagged in pictures on Facebook with a random girl all over him, but they may not be reason enough to start an investigation. Morrissey reinforces the idea: “Trust begets trust,” he says. Danielle Ramirez, 21, knows firsthand how affective social media is when it comes to investigating infidelity. She suspected her boyfriend was being unfaithful and asked his brother for advice. He suggested that she check her boyfriend’s text messages. When she went through her boyfriend’s phone, Ramirez found text messages between her boyfriend and another girl describing a night they spent together. “I think that without the text messages I’d have no solid evidence,” Ramirez says. Jessica Rehrmann, from Long Island, New York, knows how things are on the other side of the coin. After returning home from work one night, she texted her boyfriend to wish him good night—his reply: “I’m done with you.” When she called him to find out why, he told her he knew she was flirting with a mutual friend on Facebook.

It turns out, a friend signed on to her Facebook account and flirted with this mutual friend under Rehrmann’s name. “Without Facebook, that situation would have never happened,” the 19-year-old Rehrmann declares. “It broke a lot of trust between us because I had no proof that it wasn’t me.” Rehrmann and her boyfriend have gotten back together, but she learned a lot about trust from the experience. Nelly Santa Maria, clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Suffolk County Community College says, “If you’re have a feeling that something’s going on and you feel compelled to snoop, maybe there’s already a problem in the relationship.” Social media not only makes it easier to be cheated on, but makes it that much easier to cheat. A recent New York Times article, “I Need to Vent. Hello, Facebook,” discussed users’ public vents on social networking websites. “To some couples who fight on Facebook, the battle for public opinion seems to be a driving force,” the Times piece says. These websites have

the premise of making people feel like their account is completely private, so some result to ranting and raving about the good, the bad and the ugly, even their girlfriend who is sitting directly next to them. The article discussed James Gower and Ashley Andrews, an engaged couple from Spring, Texas. Several months ago, Gower vented about his fiancée on Facebook. Not wasting anytime, Andrews fired a comment right back. “Mr. Gower replied by calling his fiancée a name that can’t be printed here, until the exchange became the social networking equivalent of shat-

Shows like Gossip Girl thrive on digital communication to circulate drama, set up casual hook-ups and stay one step ahead.

“We would be fools to tear down our oldfashioned bricks-andmortar friendships, connections shaped by the proximity of two bodies in a physical world.” – Jacqueline Olds and Richard Schwartz tered china at a dinner party,” the story continues. Traditionally, couples would keep their fights private. Over the years

the norm became the opposite, with people ushering friends and family into their disagreements to see whose side they will take. With all the sneaking around and bickering, it’s easy to forget that digital media is still a neutral source; how a person uses it creates a bias. If someone is using these tools to communicate with the same friends they have had all along, it can be a positive experience, but if someone replaces face-to-face communication with social media, that can cause a problem with those lifetime friends, according to Olds and Schwartz. The authors explain a series of studies have shown humans are built to make getting along an “inherently physically enterprise.” Without tone of voice, facial expressions and body language it becomes difficult to decode what friends mean via social media. This may affect a relationship deeply. “We would be fools to tear down our old-fashioned bricks-and-mortar friendships, connections shaped by the proximity of two bodies in a physical world,” Olds and Schwartz state. A recent article from Yahoo! Shine discussed how to move on from a break up when social media is involved. “[Facebook] perpetuates the idea that you’re still in some kind of relationship,” psychiatrist Scott Hartzman, MD and author of The Secrets of Happily Married Women, told the popular online women’s destination. “It’s very difficult to extinguish an emotional connection to something if you’re constantly exposed to it.” Developing a relationship with a guy not found through a social networking site is proven to have a better chance of becoming a long-term relationship, according to research by Olds and Schwartz. When a couple is together, they can engage in certain

activities, like a face-to-face conversation, which deepens the relationship. Say the authors, “You don’t scratch your head and wonder before each encounter, ‘is this the best option?’” Strong bonds develop best when relationships begin from a whim as opposed to when people are carefully chosen. “People can come across completely differently on the Internet. Sometimes there’s tons of chemistry online, and much less in person,” the clinical psychologists caution. In the past, getting over a boyfriend was as simple as resisting the urge to pick up the phone, but now people have 24-hour access to their past partners through their online profiles, which makes moving on enormously tougher. You can still peak into his life, see how his day is going, and see if he is dating someone else. “I would constantly see if he was talking to anyone else, though I wasn’t talking directly to him about the situation,” Hughes explained. She then cut off connection with him all together, including deleting her Facebook. “I don’t want to be a part of that form of communication anymore.” The Yahoo! Shine piece recommends that spurned exes cut all ties on Facebook and other social websites; abstain from the dubious “It’s Complicated” relationship status on Facebook; and perhaps most importantly, restrain from venting through status updates and block negative people from viewing your profile. When Nick Silvia discovered his ex-girlfriend kissed a former friend of he “attacked with what I knew best, Facebook and texting. I got enough people to look at all the shit the guy was talking and even turn on him,” the St. Joseph College undergrad confesses. “I’m not saying I’m proud of it, but it just shows a negative side of social networking.” ■

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sex wars As we recognize World Aids’ Day on December 4, an impassioned debate on public sex education is at the fore. Proponents of abstience-only curriculum point to the rise in STIs and unplanned pregnancies to support their agenda, while advocates of comprehensive modules are determined to prove that when you know better, you do better. Kam Pamulapati reports ■ “Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant. And die. Don’t have sex in the missionary position, don’t have sex standing up; just don’t do it, promise? OK, now everybody take some rubbers” If you’ve ever watched Mean Girls, a film starring Lindsay Lohan (back when she was famous for acting, and not failed drug tests and multiple trips to rehab), you’ll recognize these lines from a memorable scene in which the health instructor, Coach Carr, is educating — a word used loosely in this instance — a group of high-school students about sex. Although this portrayal is fictitious, it represents the real-life fears and nightmares of many citizens who are troubled by the state of sex education today. Few topics attract more attention and more response than sex, and even fewer are as fiercely debated about

as sex education. With 18.9 million cases of sexual transmitted infections (STIs) reported each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sex education is of critical concern. Proper sex education for youth is even more relevant given the fact that 15-24-year-olds account for nearly half of all new STIs each year or roughly, 9.1 million cases, even though they represent only one-quarter of the sexually active population. As for teenage pregnancy, preliminary data released by the CDC shows that the birthrate for those ages 15-19 decreased by 2 percent in 2008. Before 2008, teen birthrate had increased by 5 percent for two consecutive years from 2005-2007, halting a 14-year decline since record high rates in 1991. Overall, the total number of teenage birthrates has plummeted by 33

percent since 1991. While this data may seem like good news, these statistics are sobering when compared to the teen birthrates of other developed nations. Teen birthrates in the US are one and a half times higher than those in the United Kingdom, three and a half times as high as Canada’s and an astounding eight times higher than birthrates in Japan, according to statistics from the United Nations. The need for formal sex education is no longer a question of if, but a question of what kind. ■ Generally, sex education is divided in to two opposing categories: abstinence-only and abstinence-plus, also known as comprehensive sex education. While abstinence-only supporters can vary in their beliefs, all promote the message that staying

in the 2004 hit movie Mean Girls, Coach Carr, a health teacher, resorted to fear tactics to persuede his students into abstaining from sex.

abstinent until marriage is the healthiest and best option when it comes to sex. In contrast, comprehensive sex education programs teach students about all their options, including information about abstinence, contraceptives, and safe-sex practices. The controversy over sex education lies in which program should be taught. Currently, there is no federal law that mandates sex education as a curriculum requirement for public schools or what form of sex education should be taught. Rather, each state and individual school districts can decide in what manner to educate their youth.

For those who support abstinence-only sex education, the alarming statistics are proof that abstinence programs should be chosen over comprehensive programs. One such organization that endorses abstinence education is the American College of Pediatricians (the College), a national organization of health care providers that specializes in the care of infants and adolescents. According to its website, the College not only promotes abstinence, but also believes that “adolescent sexual activity is detrimental to the wellbeing of all involved.” Dr. Michelle Cretella, the Chair of the Adolescent Sexuality Committee for the College, explains that abstinence education takes on a “whole-person-health” approach to sex education, stressing that “teen sex carries not only physical risks, but also emotional, psychological, social, economic and educational consequences.” “Whole-personhealth programs promote one clear, single value: optimal health, and therefore encourage young people to save sexual expression for the best place and time: a loving, faithful and committed relationship, such as marriage,” said Cretella.

However, critics of abstinence education argue that a majority of teens will not wait until marriage to have sex given the fact that seven in 10 teenagers have sex by the time they reach age 19, according to a report by the Guttmacher Institute. Opponents of abstinence education point out that teaching abstinence-only leaves teens uninformed and ill-equipped to act safely and responsibly when it comes to sex. Dr. Sandy Caron, a professor of family relations and human sexuality at the University of Maine, attributes abstinenceonly education to the lack of knowledge that many teenagers have when it comes to sex. “Withholding information and services in the hopes that young people will act responsibly has not and will not work,” Caron says.

“Withholding information and services in the hopes that young people will act responsibly has not and will not work.” – Dr. Sandy Caron Dr. Caron explained that college students arrive at school with lots of questions about sexuality and while

there is a certain group that is knowledgeable and familiar with where to get information, there’s another group that has what Caron likes to call a “junior-high mentality,” meaning that they know nothing more on sex than what they learned in their junior-high puberty-ed class. Dr. Caron believes that college students’ ignorance on sex reflects the lack of proper sex education in grades K-12 and highlights the failure of the abstinence-only approach. “Clearly there is a need and an interest for comprehensive sex education,” said Caron. ■ Contrary to what some pro-abstinence individuals may think, comprehensive sex education does not promote adolescent sexual activity, assures Caron, nor is comprehensive education a program of sex instruction. Instead, comprehensive programs present adolescents with all their available options to help them make informed decision about sex while being as safe as possible. The problem that some pro-abstinence supporters have with comprehensive sex education is the emphasis that is placed on condoms. Proabstinence >>

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digesteducation individuals say comprehen- safer, more fulfilling option: sive sex education proabstinence. grams are misleading when While Rios’ decision to it comes to condom use. remain abstinent is largely “These programs give influenced by religion, she teens the impression that believes that abstinence is condoms make sexual activ- also the most logical choice. ity safe,” said Cretella. “The only 100% prevent According to Cretella able option is abstinence. and other abstinence supAnd right now, I don’t want porters, “condoms do not to put myself or my future offer complete protection in jeopardy by engaging in from either pregnancy or sex,” said Rios. STIs.” Although Rios believes Abstinence education that teens should be curricula, however, do informed of all their opnot discourage the use of tions, she finds fault with a condoms or other forms of comprehensive sex educacontraception, nor is infortion program for its neglect mation about such means of to inform students why they protection never taught to should chose abstinence adolescents, says Cretella. over sex. Rather, abstinence education teaches “Education should that chastity elimibe about teaching nates the need for what’s true. such protection. Religious classes or Abstinence-based home is for teaching organizations are religion” gaining popular– Laila ity among college students with abstinence organizations However, not all individucropping up in some of als who practice abstinence America’s finest universibelieve in abstinence educaties like Harvard, Prinction. eton and MIT. Laila, 22, a student Stephanie Rios, 20, a at MIT, while abstinent student at the University of herself, does not support Florida, is hoping to start abstinence education. Laila a similar organization at is critical of abstinence her school. Troubled by because she believes it is not the casual attitudes that an effective means of premany college students have vention and is particularly towards sex, Rios hopes disturbed by the religious to inform students of a connotations of abstinence

education. “Education should be about teaching what’s true. Religious classes or home is for teaching religion,” Laila says, in reference to abstinence education. Dr. Caron also shares Laila’s concerns about the religious association of abstinence education. “Abstinence-only advocates seem to be more interested in the morality than the reality” of adolescent sex, Caron reiterates. Laila is worried that the morals embedded in abstinence-only programs may create negative selfimages for those teens who experience natural feeling and impulses to engage in

sex. “Kids shouldn’t feel bad if they slip up or if they decide that abstinence isn’t for them,” Laila says. ■ The fundamental problem that Laila and Dr. Caron have with abstinence-only education is their belief that it tries to impose a certain set of values on others. “Religion factors heavily into my decision to stay abstinent, but I wouldn’t force my own moral values on anyone else,” Laila adds. However, Dr. Cretella of the College, argues there is no such thing as “values neutral” sex education. “Comprehensive sex education values contracep-

Shows like MTV’s Teen Mom that highlight the struggles of teenage mothers reinforce the idea that today’s youth need to be educated on the pros and cons of being sexually active, say comprehensive sex-ed champions.

tive sexual experimentation and serial monogamy no more or less than sexual abstinence before marriage. This is a double message and a form of moral relativism,” Cretella says. Cretella even goes so far as to say that comprehensive sex education is “rooted in an ideology that places young people at risk.” Unlike comprehensive sex education, Cretella argues, abstinence education promotes the optimal health of adolescents. However, opponents respond to these accusations by contending that abstinence is not a realistic option for all teenagers. Sex education, they argue,

should prepare teens for the realities of what may happen. By not doing so, abstinence programs are putting teens in greater harm. A report by the Guttmacher Institute claims that most teens have sex for the first time at age 17, yet do not marry until their mid-to-late 20s. This means that adolescents are at risk of unwanted pregnancy and (STIs) for nearly a decade. For comprehensive sex education supporters, this data is yet another reason to teach comprehensive sex education in lieu of abstinence education. Yet, organizations promoting abstinence education say that comprehensive sex education has not been proven to be effective in the prevention of teen pregnancies or STIs. According Dr. Cretella, there has not been one school-based comprehensive sex education program that has successfully demonstrated both increased condom use and a delay of sexual involvement in the same curriculum. Therefore, “there is no evidence-based advantage to using school-based comprehensive sex education programs,” Dr. Cretella explains. On the contrary, abstinence programs have proven effective in delaying

the onset of sexual activity among teens, claim abstinence supporters. In fact, a study published in February in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that within a two-year period an abstinence program was more successful than other sex education programs in its efforts at delaying sixthand seventh-graders from having sex. ■ These findings are a triumph for abstinence education supporters, as is the federal government’s revival of funding for abstinence-only programs issued under the healthcare legislation signed by Presi-

dent Obama. The newly passed healthcare reform bill grants $50 million in funds per year over the next five years for abstinence-only sex education. Each state can choose whether or not to use this funding, but those states that do must contribute some of their own money. States are required to use $3 of their money for every $4 given to them by the federal government, according to the U.S. department of Health and Human Services. To receive this funding, programs must not only teach that abstinence is the only way to avoid physical risks, but they must also teach that sex before >>

the more you know... Sex is something that is always at the back of our minds. If we aren’t thinking about doing it, we’re thinking about who else is. Here’s some information about how many young adults are getting busy and how they’re protecting themselves. Since a lot of people use a combination of methods (which are explained in detail on the next page), these results include overlap as well. – Courtney Ward About 8 million people age 18-24 are sexually active  Pull Out Method: 58%  The Pill: 55%  Male Condoms: 95%  Female Condom: 1.4%  The Shot: 17%  Rhythm Method: 17%  2-3 partners in 12 months: 8.3% Source: The National Survey of Family Growth conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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digesteducation marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and emotional effects. The federal government’s support of $250 million towards abstinence-only education is a huge blow for comprehensive sex education supporters. While the bill also allocates $75 million per year for comprehensive sex education or “personal responsibility education” as it is named in the bill, comprehensive sex education supporters are disappointed by the renewal of abstinence funding. They view the funding as a waste of money for programs that they say have shown no evidence of effectiveness. Opponents of absti-

nence education base their were even less likely to use opinions on a study mancondoms or birth control dated by congress in 2007 when they become sexually that found that out of four active. abstinence programs, none showed a clear positive ■ With both sides adamant effect on adolescent sexual in their opinions, the debate behavior. Additionally, a over sex education does not study published in January seem likely to end anytime 2009 by the Journal of the soon. Ameri Howcan ever, the Acaddebate “We teach the three emy of over sex Rs: Reading, writing, Pedieducation and arithmetic … We atrics may be need a fourth R found misguid[relationships].” that ed, ac— dr. caron religious cording teen who to some. took a virginity pledge were “Sex education is only just as their peers to have part of the picture,” Caron sex before marriage and says, who believes that

the focus on sex education should replaced by a much broader education which she refers to as family-life education. According to Caron, the basic component of family life education is relationships. “We teach the three Rs: Reading, writing, and arithmetic … We need a fourth R,” Caron, who believes that relationship-based education can prevent the problems associated with adolescent sex, says. Caron insists, “The sex education crisis is a reflection of a much larger issue, an issue that needs to be addressed for the health and well-being of our youth.” ■ While Dr. Sandy Caron thinks we should add another layer to the sex-ed curriculum and focus on relationships, opponents are steadfast in their belief that abstinence-only is the way to go.

protect yourself!

Planning comes before pleasure when it comes to sexual responsibility. With the so many forms of contraception — some more infalliable than others — you’ll need to decide which option works for you. Here, an easy guide with the best of the best – C.W. ■ Abstinence:

No sexual intercourse or related sexual activities of any kind.  Effectiveness: 100%  Cost: $0  Pros: This is the only fail-proof method; it gives you a chance to weed the garden: If a guy knows you aren’t putting out, then you can avoid the ones who are just looking for one-night stands or friends with benefits.  Cons: For some, abstaining from sex is difficult so this method will take a lot of strong willpower and caution. Side Effects: None.

■ Outercourse:

Sexual activity without vaginal penetration; foreplay. Effectiveness: 99%  Pros: You can still enjoy the benefits of another person. Cons: Any activities that involve touching and/or kissing on your genitals puts you at risk for getting an STD; with this method you have to be mindful of your partner’s bodily fluids. Once the swimmers are out of the gate, it’s important that you clean up and keep them away from your body.   Side Effects: There are no medical side effects.

■ Condoms:

Latex coverage that works as a barrier between genitals and prevents sperm from making contact with the egg.  Effectiveness: Male: 98%; Female: 95%   Cost: Female: about $4 each, usually sold in multi-packages;

Male: about $2 each, usually sold in multi-packages. Pros: Male condoms allow intercourse that protects you from becoming pregnant and gives you a limited amount of protection from certain STDs; they are easy to obtain and there’s no schedule you have to set for use. Female condoms, if inserted correctly, stay in place throughout the duration of intercourse which, for some, is an advantage over male condoms.  Cons: Some men prefer not to use condoms because it decreases sensitivity for them; female versions may reduce your sensitivity and extra lubricant is usually required. Side Effects: While most women are not, there is still a small population that is allergic to either latex or some of the lubricants and spermicides in condoms.

■ The Pill:

A daily dose of hormones that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. Effectiveness: 99% (only if used correctly) Cost: $15 - $60 per month  Pros: There are also several types of pills; all pills will help to regulate your period and some may make it lighter or shorter; some pills also have an acne fighting component. Cons: You have to take it every day around the same time — your risk of getting pregnant increases with each missed pill. Occasionally, the pill will cause you to gain weight, but is rare today with

newer versions. If you stop taking the pill, miss several or take them out of order, chances are your period will come on. Effectiveness may also be decreased if taken with certain vitamins. There is no protection from STDs. Side Effects: Vomiting or nausea are common, so make sure your prescription has the right level of progestin; decreased sex drive has been reported as a result of the pill.

■ The Shot:

Also known as Depo-Prevera, the shot is an injection of hormones that prevents pregnancy. It works in three month intervals.  Effectiveness: 99% for three months after the injection.  Cost: $35 to $75 plus exam costs  Pros: The shot is a worry-free method of birth control; some women report that the ease of not having to worry increases their sex drive; the shot is also believed to help prevent uterine cancer.  Cons: Dishing out this cost four times a year may be more than some women want to pay or can afford; there is no protection from STDs.   Side Effects: During the first six months of use, spotting may occur. Within the first year, there are usually changes in your period ranging from very short and light to heavier than normal.

■ Pulling Out:

Removing his member right before he climaxes.  Effectiveness: Some couples are able to use this method

and never have a pregnancy scare while others are more cautious and combine it with the Rhythm method (see below).   Cost: $0  Pros: This is the most costeffective method of birth control that still allows you to turn up the heat; you don’t need to worry about pills or who remembered the condoms.  Cons: Pre-ejaculation can carry an undeterminable amout of sperm. Some studies show there is none, while others say there is very little or that it’s conditional; this method offers no protection against STDs.  Side Effects: None.

The Rhythm Method

This technique, also known as the fertility awareness method or calendar method, works by restricting sex to the times of your cycle when ovulation is least likely to occur. Effectiveness: About 75%  Cost: 0% Pros: This method is low cost and doesn’t require medication Cons: There is a lot of planning, and if you make a mistake, you may get pregnant. There is also no protection against STDs.    Side Effects: There are no medical side effects.  Editor’s Note: JAYE wants to make sure you are healthy and happy, but we aren’t doctors. Check out PlannedParenthood.org or visit your physician to find out more about these methods.

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digestphilanthropy ■ AVERT AVERT has built a strong relationship with local organizations to help those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. It reaches people across the globe with their website, which is the HIV/AIDS site with the most traffic. Current HIV/AIDS and partnership projects are taking place in South Africa, an area where the rate of HIV infection is abnormally high. Get involved: AVERT makes getting involved fun. You can get sponsored for running, reading and even ski diving. Hold a poetry night or concert in your neighborhood in order to gather donations. ■ One Heartland One Heartland commits themselves to supporting children who have been affected by HIV/AIDS through the work of a children’s summer camp. The camp, Camp Heartland, is the largest camping and care program according to their website. This national non-for-profit organization welcomes children from 40 different states. Besides helping children who are associated with HIV/AIDS, they also help children who experience foster care, Tourette’s syndrome and poverty. Impact: Hundreds of families every summer in their summer camp projects Fundraising: $1,146,695 in 2008 according to guidestar.com

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Get involved: One Heartland is always looking for volunteers; you can also host a party to raise funds for organization. ■ Elton John AIDS Foundation EJAF has been supporting HIV prevention, granting to support services and helping eliminate the discrimination that often comes with HIV/AIDS for nearly 20 years. This charity outreach program was created by Sir Elton John in America and the United Kingdom. EJAF collects donations to support community-based HIV/AIDS programs in 55 countries. Impact: EJAF has raised over $150 million and influenced a separate $315 million to support community-based HIV/AIDS programs. Fundraising: Over $220 million Notable Supporters: Elle McPherson, Jasper Conran, Geroge Michael, Diana Ross, Sharon Stone, P. Diddy, David and Victoria Beckman, Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger, Sir Favid Forst, Pierce Brosnan Get involved: Anyone who is interested in supporting EJAF can donate by going to their website www.ejaf. org ■ Arts for AIDS International For 10 years, this unique organization has put the power of spreading HIV

and AIDS awareness in the hands of the artists. Arts for AIDS has offices in six countries world wide. They participant in projects in Africa, Zimbabwe and Johannesburg. Impact: Arts for AIDS done their funds to projects in Africa, where the impact they are involved in is impossible to tract. Notable sponsors: Canadian Teachers Federation, University of Johannesburg and Educational International and many more. Get involved: Bring out the artist in yourself by joining a workshop with Art for AIDS in communities around the globe. Artwork can be purchased by going to their website, www.artforaidsinernnational.org ■ AIDS Walk New York AIDS Walk New York is the largest AIDS fundraiser in the world. Last year 45,000 people came to Central Park for the walkathon fundraiser, according to their website. Created in 1986, this charity outreach program has been raising the most amount of money for to stop the spread of this infection. The funds raised are donated to local AIDS service organizations in order to keep their services alive and thriving. Fundraising: over $105 million Notable supporters: Michael Urie, Gayle King and daughter Kirby, New York State Gov. David

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Paterson, Leslie Jordan, Hilary Duff Get involved: register to walk, as an individual or team ■ GAAP Gainesville Area AIDS Project also known as GAAP provides a place for those with HIV/AIDS and their families to feel free of the discrimination that sometimes comes with being HIV positive or having AIDS, their websites said. This organization serves weekly meals free of charge and host social events. Get involved: As their website said, their organization cannot function without volunteers. Volunteers help cooking, writing for their newsletter and working fundraisers. GAAP also accepts the donation of TREE also known as the replenishment of everyday essentials. ■ Children With AIDS Project This organization was created by Joy and Jim Jenkins, a couple who adopted two HIV-positive and drugaddicted babies, James Michael and Arlis Jerkins. Also known as CWA, this organization works with orphans who have HIV, AIDS and are born addicgted to drugs, their website states recruits families to adopt these children, and tracking down these children who need a loving home across the country. Impact: Over 1,000

families Get involved: Be that loving, caring family CWA searches the country to make an orphan a part of your home. ■ ACRIA Also known as AIDS Community Research Initiative of America, this charity has been providing clinical drug trails for people who are affected by HIV/AIDS. According to the ACRIA website, the organization offers workshops and counseling, “arming people living with the virus with the information and skills they need to participate actively and knowledgeably in their own healthcare.” Fundraising: ACRIA art’s program had raised more than $2 million Notable supporters: Jeff Koons, Eric Fischl, Damien Hirst, Tom Saches, Michael Callen, Joseph Sonnabend Get involved: Purchase art at a discounted price from their online gallery by going to their website. ■ amFAR amFAR is determined to use contemporary research to combat the AIDS epidemic. They have awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide. An example of the work of amFAR is their involvement in the first study for a potential DNA vaccine that can slow the progression of the disease. Impact: Funded studies for new treatments, established

research for prevention, vaccines, diagnostics and clinical studies since 1985. Fund raising: Over $307 million Notable supporters: Sir Elton John, Yves Carcelle, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Natasha Richardson Get involved: Attend an amFAR event near your hometown. Through the ticket purchase the profits are donated for goods and services. ■ MAC Cosmetics AIDS Fundraiser According to their website, this organization has a mission to work directly with those who experience HIV and AIDS in the most neglected areas around the world. MAC uses their cosmetics, a line directed specially to the fund, VIVA GLAM to raise funding. The profits are donated to the MAC AIDS fund, also known as MAF. MAF uses the donations to support HIV and AIDS organizations around the globe. Fundraising: Over $150 million Notable supporters: Sir Elton John, Lady Gaga, Fergie, Cyndi Lauper, Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, Missy Elliot, Linda Evangelista, Chole Sevigny, Boy George, Mary J. Blige Get involved: Purchase MAC VIVA GLAM lipstick or lipglass and the complete profit is donated to the MAF fund. ■

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After changing careers paths and recently launching a new blog, Chelsea Simmons, a senior at Hofstra University, shares her thoughts with JAYE Editor-in-Chief Michael Jones on everything from her approach to fashion to what she does for fun

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e fell in love with Chelsea Simmons’s Pink Rock Candy, a blog that blended of fashion news, cultural commentary and style advice, but weeks after confirming her cover and this interview, she launched Dear Winnie, where Simmons cleverly writes open-letteresque posts to “Winnie,” also known as Anna Wintour, Vogue’s legendary editor-in-chief. Simmons took a few moments out of her crazy-busy schedule to answer our probes on personal style, what makes bloggers so appealing and how her plans for success after graduation this spring. JAYE: Where do you go to school? What’s your major? Chelsea Simmons: I attend Hofstra University [in the Village of Hemstead, New York] and major in Public Relations with a minor in French. JAYE: Why did you start blogging? CS: I started blogging after my first semester at college. I was attending Northeastern University and majoring in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science, but while I was supposed to be learning great things in all my science classes, I was utterly bored and reading fashion magazines. So, I talked to my sister and told her I wanted to change career paths, swapping bio for fashion, and she told me I needed to be able to prove that I was good at fashion for my parents to take my decision seriously. She gave me her old unused blog and told me to write, then she helped me get my first fashion internship and I fell in love with the industry. The rest is history! JAYE: Pink Rock Candy was pretty successful, so what made you decide to launch Dear Winnie? CS: I once read that bloggers usually stop blogging for one of three reasons: a change in their job, a change in their relationship, or a change in their

“While I was supposed to be learning great things in all my science classes, I was utterly bored and reading fashion magazines.” schooling. During summer and earlyfall, I had all three happen, sometimes more than once. I found myself not writing on Pink Rock Candy enough, simply because I didn’t have time, and then because I didn’t really know what to do with it. I let myself have a bit of time to just mull it over, and realized it was hard for me to write on PRC because I never really felt I had a direction. I knew I still wanted to write and have a blog, I just didn’t know how to do it on PRC the way I wanted without doing a complete overhaul. So, Dear Winnie was born. It’s sort of the more grown up version of Pink Rock Candy, and I really took the time to decide what type of fashion and beauty brands and news I wanted to focus on. I want it to be a guide for young women just getting into the working environment and still trying to balance the trend-loving girl they used to

be with the go-getter career girl they are now, and the kicker is every post is written as a letter to [Vogue Editor-inChief] Anna Wintour who my sister and I nicknamed “Winnie” a while ago. I’m not sure Pink Rock Candy is officially dead a buried, but for now it’s on the back burner. JAYE: What’s the most challenging part of blogging? The most rewarding? CS: For me there are two challenging parts about blogging. The first is that I’m oddly busy because I’m graduating in the spring and have an internship and still want to have a life, so finding the time to write posts that I would want to read can be difficult. The other challenge is, knowing that I’m taking a completely different path than most bloggers. Instead of concentrating on my outfits or other editorial imagery, I’m focusing on a story and connecting verbally to my readers, and it’s harder to connect with online readers using words than images because being successful on the web is all about catching someone’s attention quickly. The most rewarding part is when you actually manage to capture someone’s attention and you start reading super nice comments or tweets. It makes me feel good to know that I’m not crazy for doing what I’m doing. JAYE: Why do you think there is such an interest in bloggers by companies and brands to wear their products and promote their merchandise? CS: In the sense of creating the illusion of being unbiased, bloggers are the new celebrities. Companies and brands are going to bloggers because social media is still assumed to be the last unregulated platform where people can and do write their unadulterated opinion about things. And, now the general public is hip to the fact that celebrities don’t always

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cover story buy what they wear and products and clothes are given to them in the hopes of receiving a little publicity making them seem to be part of the “system”, brands have turned to bloggers to create that objective publicity, though that’s slightly oxymoronic. JAYE: Why do you think there is so much animosity harbored towards bloggers? CS: To be completely honest, I think it’s the bloggers who are creating

the animosity toward themselves and each other. I’ve interned in both fashion PR and the magazine industry, and never has being a blogger worked against me. It actually has always worked in my favor because I’m “skilled” in an up-and-coming media platform. Sure, an editor may say something slightly snarky regarding one blogger or another, but I don’t feel as if it’s malevolent, yet the blogging community will pounce on that one

thought and do what we do best, give our opinion on 10 words out of 100, making it the scandal of the century. There are so many bloggers in comparison to journalists and publicists it’s really easy to create mass hysteria. JAYE: Do you think the blogging craze has staying power or it’s just a phase? CS: I think blogging will definitely be around for a while, whether the platform will be used more by “nonjournalists,” “citizen journalists,” or actual journalists is hard to say. I know magazines, newspapers, and even television stations are turning the blog to create content outside of their actual editorial content to create a constant flow of info and feedback with their readers. I’m interested to see if independent blogs have the staying power of corporate blogs. JAYE: Any advice for people wanting to start their own blog? CS: Don’t be a follower. If what you are doing is done by thousands of other bloggers, your new blog will just get lost in the chaos of the Internet. Be yourself, and let your voice be heard through your text and/or images. Also, don’t give up just because you don’t receive 100 comments on each post. Blogging should be done because it makes you happy, not because you want to be famous, only a small percentage of people in the world become famous, so you might as well do what you love. Last but not least, if you have nothing to talk about, take a break until you do. You’ll feel better in the end. JAYE: How much time do you devote to your blog each week? CS: I try to take a couple hours each weekday and as much time as necessary during the weekend. Blogging is like a part-time unpaid internship for me. JAYE: How would you describe your style?

CS: This is always the hardest question, because I’m still finding my personal style. Right now, it’s some strange amalgamation of both Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp’s characters in Chocolat— rebellious late-’50s, early-’60s housewife and swashbuckling gypsy. JAYE: What are your career aspirations? CS: I’d love to be a fashion or beauty editor at a magazine, then end up working in-house PR for either L’Oréal, Phillip Lim, or Marc Jacobs. JAYE: Where do you get style inspiration from?

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“I totally dress by mood, and it’s funny because my best outfits are always worn when I feel like total crap and am trying to give myself a kick in the butt.”

CS: I watching movies made between 1930 and 1960. During this time, women still dressed very feminine, but they were still able to exude power and confidence. When I get dressed every morning, that’s my goal, to look like a lady but take over the world like a man. JAYE: What are your favorite resort and spring 2011 trends? CS: I’m sort of obsessed with what I call the ‘70s sexy secretary dress. It has some form of fluttery sleeves, a deep v-neck and it’s a maxi dress or hits just above the knees flows like you’re a wood nymph because it’s

made of silk chiffon or some other super-flowy fabric— that’s a technical term. I first saw it at the Ports 1961 show, and it showed up everywhere from Alice + Olivia to Christian Dior. I’m also in love with the fact that we’ll be seeing more wide-leg trousers because when worn with a high-waist and high heels, they make my legs look miles long. Last but not least, I’m glad the full skirt trend started by Louis Vuitton this fall will pick up some speed. JAYE: Outside of blogging, what do you enjoy doing? CS: I’m usually at school or doing

something that pertains to school or at my internship, and I actually end up blogging for them as well. When I do get a bit of free time, it’s usually spent shopping, flipping through fashion magazines, or at some little bar drinking beers a cheering for whatever sports game is on the TV directly in front of me— I’m a big sports fan. JAYE: Who are your favorite designers? CS: Anna Sui, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Max Azria, Phillip Lim, and Yigal Azrouël. JAYE: What types of music do you listen to?

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cover story CS: I’m a sucker for any music with at least a guitar, bass, and drum set, but I generally listen to whatever. I’m not very picky and try to appreciate the skill behind most music. JAYE: What are some of your suggestions on balancing school with other obligations? CS: If I know that I’m going to have a busy week, then I try and create my posts ahead of time and just schedule them, so I won’t have to think about blogging during the week. Having an editorial calendar also helps, because then I know I’ll have ideas for posts when I have writer’s block. And, when push comes to shove, school and work will always come before blogging, because a college degree and career experience is something I will have forever, and it’s sort of the old standby when applying for jobs. JAYE: Do you have any pets? CS: I have a dog. He’s a one-year-old Wheaton Terrier named Riley. He sort of looks like a stuffed animal and even when he tears through my house like a tornado — he especially like socks and bras — I can’t be angry at him because he’s so adorable! JAYE: Were you into fashion growing up? CS: I’ve been in love with high heels since I was very little, but growing up in the Midwest, I was never really exposed to the fashion industry. I flipped through fashion magazines, including Vogue, when I was at bookstores, but my mom since my mom wasn’t into fashion, per se, I never really thought of it as a career. I just liked to dress

chelsea’s wardrobe staples shoes $89, Jessica Simpson; nordstrom.com.

jacket $65, Oli; oli.co.uk.

well, and of course, I followed all the silly trends, but I didn’t start think sartorially until I moved to the East Coast. JAYE: How do you get dressed? Do you pick out items at night? Is it by mood? CS: I totally dress by mood, and it’s funny because my best outfits are always worn when I feel like total crap and am trying to give myself a kick in the butt. By the second or third compliment, I usually feel amazing! JAYE: Do you have any favorite bloggers? CS: All of my favorite bloggers are bloggers who don’t quite follow the trend like Dara Adeeyo (who also happens to be a bestie), Sarah Conley from StyleIt (I worked with her once and she’s always been so nice to me), Jackie Johnson from Some Notes on Napkins (I met her right before she moved to CA, and I wish we could have known each other longer. She’s great!) Eileen from MissWhoever You Are, Ev’Yan from Apricot Tea, Lindsay from Broke & Beautiful, and Melissa from Fashion Trend Guide.

tanks $10 each, American Eagle; ae.com. belt $90, Topshop; topshop.com.

■ Black platform pumps: I don’t leave the house without heels.

■ My faux leather biker jacket: It goes with everything and keeps me warm.

■ Slub jersey tank tops: I’m not one for

lots of flash on top, so I have a ton of simple, sort of sheer tanks that I pair with everything. ■ My corset belt: I firmly believe every girl needs at least one belt that will cinch their waist to nothing, and I wear this belt as often as I can because of that.

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Postcard From Paris >> Paris designers earn their reputation for being risk-taking trendsetters thanks to their unparalleled ability to merge fanciful extravagence with practical realism to create those must-wear looks we swoon for each season. So as the semester ends, and holiday break begins, join us as we travel to the City of Light and recognize our favorite Parisian brands, highlight can’t-miss hot spots and supply you with editor’s picks to help you get the look By Chandler Stephens

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Saint-Merri Church

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Saint-Merri Church: Located

in downtown Saint Martin, this historic church houses free concerts on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons featuring classical and jazz music, among other eclectic entries from around the world. Locals dubbed Saint-Merri Church, established in 1550, “Little Notre Dame,” as it sports similar architectural characteristics to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Extra Credit: As of 2009, Paris’s population is an estimated 2,201,578.

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top $315, Anna Sui; net-a-porter.com. shoes $23, AMI Clubwear; amiclubwear.com.

Saint-Honoré Fashion District & Boulevard Haussmann:

Saint-Honoré Fashion District

Shopping and fashion occupy the streets and sidewalks of Paris, but the best place to shop like an authentic Parisian is in the Saint-Honoré fashion district. Stores feature such designers as Hermes, Versace and the late Yves Saint Laurent. For a more familiar feel, just blocks over from the fashion district is Boulevard Haussmann. The famous boulevard is home to amazing Parisian department stores whose depths may engulf foreign shoppers.

dress $105, Lipsy; oli.co.uk. lip gloss $20, Bobbi Brown; nordstrom.com.

Chloé top $34, Spiegel; spiegel.com.

Extra Credit: In the Paris region, there are 17 public universities, with close to 400,000 registered students.

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cape $135, Miss Selfridge; missselfridge.com.

Musée d’Orsay: Formerly a

train station built for arriving visitors at the 1900 World’s Fair, the Musée d’Orsay holds the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings and sculptures.

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The Eiffel Towe coat $175, Great Plains; coggles.com.

Extra Credit: Paris is the largest city in France and welcomes 45 million tourists annually.

boots $187, Miz Mooz; nordstrom.com.

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sweater $40, Deliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; delias.com. Maison Martin Margiela

shoes $690, Miu Miu; barneys.com. bag $33, Forever 21; forever21.com.

The Eiffel Tower:

Paris is a most fortunate city to have one of the most internationally-recognizable structures in the world: the Eiffel Tower. The massive iron tower is the tallest structure in Europe and is available for touring from 9:30 a.m. to around midnight daily. Tourists can view the city from a panoramic view on one of three levels of the tower, with the restaurants 58 Tour Eiffel on level one and Le Jules Verne on level two.

Notre Dame Catherdral:

Since 1345, the Notre Dame has been a famous site of French history. The Notre Dame is a National Historic Landmark and is noted for its French gothic architecture. It is the Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris. Notre Dame Cathedral

Extra Credit: The Paris region has one of the highest Gross Domestic Products in Europe.

Laduree

Nina Ricci

Laduree: Wind down after

a full day of taking in the Parisian lifestyle with a sweet treat or savory snack from this delicious pastry shop. belt $32, House of Fraser; houseoffraser.co.uk. dress $420, L’Agence; net-a-porter.com. shoes $99, Bebe; endless.com.

Lanvin

Extra Credit: The city’s architecture is the result of mid-19th Century urban remodeling.

skirt $228, Marc Jacobs; theoutnet.com.

Taillevent

Taillevent: Eating authentic

bracelet $345, Merle O’Grady; my-wardrobe.com. shoes $24, AMI Clubwear; amiclubwear.com.

native food should be at the top of the list when deciding what to do in foreign cities. The Taillevent is a Parisian mainstay for its marvelous French cuisine. After sightseeing and shopping, you’ll leave fully satiated on its food’s strong flavors and the restaurant’s aromas of wine and cheese.

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givenchy

When paired with a ruffled sheer blouse that harkens back to Victorian opulence and elegance, Ricardo Tisci’s interpretation of velvet trousers are mystifyingly on trend.

the velvet touch Upgrade your evening look and breathe life into daytime basics with pieces rendered in soft, supple fabrics ready for cocktail parties, laid-back lunches and everything in between Photographs courtesy of style.com Fashion editor: Chandler Stephens

With his affinity for embellishments in tact, the Singapore-born, Paris-based designer supplies the perfect cocktail party option for the holidays. Be prepared for all eyes to be on you.

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cerruti

Cozy up with a velvety cardigan, strategically cinched at the waist to carve out a coveted hourglass silhouette. Show off some leg to keep the look modern and youthful.

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To stave of the stodginess of some velvet pieces and keep the look chic, instantly update your wardrobe with a pair of YSL’s famous Tribtoos ($880; net-aporter.com), in gray and black animal print.

 the essential

 cheap & chic

Wide-leg trousers are cocktailappropriate when rendered in lust velvet, like these by Hobbs Mayfair ($160; johnlewis. com). Pair them with a white button-down shirt and tuxedo jacket for a feminine twist on the menswear classic.

Cashing in at a budgetfriendly $40, this draped skirt by British retailer Fashion Union (fashionunion.co.uk) begs to be teamed up with a simple black turtleneck and pumps.

 worth the splurge

Don’t save this lush material just for evening. Upgrade your ho-hum jeans-and-tee combo with a blazer by Isabella Oliver ($329; isabellaoliver.com), reminiscent of YSL’s gamechanging Le Smoking jacket of the ‘60s.

 wear it three ways

 you already own it

Shop your closet for a crisp white button-down (or snag one from a guy in your life!) ($13, Old Navy; oldnavy.com). Opt for slouchier versions that lend a casual edge to velvet’s dressy sophistication.

ring $41, Avalaya; avalaya.com.

Get optimum bang for your buck with a black sleeveless velvet dress and mix and match extras — chunky platforms for day; lace-inspired pumps for night; classic black pumps for the office — to make this trend work for all aspects of your life. Don’t be afraid inject smart pops of color to liven the look up.

necklace $212, Fallon; charmandchain.com.

earrings $38, Fantasy Jewelry Box; fantasyjewelrybox.com.

 finishing touches Chunky baubles elevate simple velvet basics to evening looks that are equal parts stylish and elegant.

bracelet $88, Juicy Couture; zappos.com.

class

work

turtleneck $74, See by Chloé; theoutnet.com.

going out

tights $16, J by Jasper Conran; debenhams.com. belt $14, ASOS; asos.com. shoes $620, Casadei; endless.com.

dress $61, Dorothy Perkins; dorothyperkins.com.

shoes $112, ASOS; asos.com.

shoes $210, Carvela; kurtgeiger.com.

bag $135, Topshop; topshop.com.

cardigan $62, J. Crew; jcrew.com.

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winter remix: Camel, the season’s quintessential neutral, modernizes prosaic plaids, to create fresh looks ideal for day or night.

winter remix: Marc Jacob’s cosmopolitan circle skirts for Louis Vuitton are a godsend for no-nonense girly girls who embrace winters’ return to elegance.

plaid news

This page: j. crew opposite page: louis vuitton

Long reserved for the lumberjack set, tartan patterns were remixed with camel classics, ‘50s staples, cozy capes and sophisticated separates, creating a winterwonderland personified + 8 ways to get the look Photographs courtesy of style.com Fashion editor: Arriel Ginter

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kenzo

winter remix: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to love about the new-age grunge? Black extras like kneehigh boots and to-the-elbow gloves keep the look from steering to severely.

sacai

winter remix: If you thought the cape was too humdrum for you, pair it with basic jeans and sexy platform heels to instantly update an old standby.

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winter remix: When worn with a polished skirt, a plaid blazer is an innovative office option.

emporio armani

jaeger london

winter remix: The best way to tone down of-themoment trends: stick to simple silhouettes and dark colors. DECEMBER 2010â&#x20AC;&#x201A; jaye.com 113

top $25, Volcom; tillys.com.

cape $520, Vivienne Westwood; net-a-porter.com.

jacket $495, Alice + Olivia; net-a-poter.com.

pants $200, MSGM; farfetch.com. top $70, L.K. Bennett; johnlewis.com.

jeans $260, Adriano Goldschmied; farfetch.com.

shoes $795, Yves Saint Laurent; ysl.com.

shoes $240, All Saints; allsaints.com.

clutch $930, Alexander McQueen; brownsfashion.com.

>>â&#x20AC;&#x2030;8 fresh ways to wear plaid

cape $268, Fidelity; stevenalan.com. shorts $135, Topshop; topshop.com.

shoes $845, Christian Louboutin; mytheresa.com.

dress $3,758, Christian Dior; brownsfashion.com.

shoes $550, Loeffler Randall; loefflerrandall.com. bag $860, Tila March; matchesfashion.com.

mittens $20, Mod Cloth; modcloth.com.

scarf $235, McQ by Alexander McQueen; my-wardrobe.com.

top $365, Barney’s; barneys.com.

cardigan $565, Moschino Cheap & Chic; net-a-porter.com. bag $1,760, Lanvin; barneys.com.

scarf-cardigan $550, Alexander Wang; farfetch.com.

pants $1,405, Chloé; matchesfashion.com.

top $61, Acne; start-london.com.

clutch $979, Alexander McQueen; zappos.com.

skirt $450, Vivienne Westwood; net-a-poter.com.

shoes $895, Hortense; saksfifthavenue.com. jeans $92, Levi’s; 7trends.de.

top $545, Wunderkind; brownsfashion.com.

shoes $895, Givenchy; barneys.com.

bag $1,665, Chloé; matchesfashion.com.

coat $2,335, Moschino; farfetch.com.

dress $335, Paul Smith; my-wardrobe.com.

boots $925, Lanvin; collette.fr.

flats $575, Christian Louboutin; net-a-porter.com.

bag $278, Juicy Couture; zappos.com.

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the chic ideas you crave to get the most out of your wardrobe

hangin’ with the family bag $110 ASOS; asos.com.

pants $85, Aubin & Wills; net-a-porter.com.

shoes $160 Jeffrey Campbell; solestruck.com. top $27 Alloy; shop.alloy.com.

Chill out and catch up with relatives in a pair of cozy sweats, a slouchy top and on-trend accessories.

hat $6.90, Forever 21; forever21.com.

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Rag & Bone

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cheat sheetthe fab five

holiday cocktail party dress $315, Forever Unique; foreverunique.co.uk.

shoes $95, Steve Madden; stevemadden.com.

Oscar de la renta

earrings $145, Alexis Bittar; alexisbittar.com.

Take your evening look to the next level by playing with textures and colors. A ruched, one-shouldered teamed with a satin clutch, snakeskin pumps and gold earrings will make you the life of the party.

bag $342, Forzieri; forzieri.com.

new yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; party

blazer $555, Jasmine De Milo; farfetch.com.

shirt $595, D&G; net-a-porter.com.

shorts $990, Valentino; net-a-porter.com.

pumps $25, AMI Clubwear; amiclubwear.com. pants $143, Catherine Malandrino; theoutnet.com.

skirt $51, Miss Selfridge; misselfridge.com.

Nix your little black dress and consider an outfit comprised of eveningready separates to ring in the new year. Punchy extras keep the look modern.

bag $50, La Regale; amazon.com.

lanvin

burberry prorsum

winter walks scarf $12, Forever 21; forever21.com.

coat $88, Deliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; store.delias.com. Gloves $18, Merona; target.com.

sweater $40, Old Navy; oldnavy.com.

Stay warm during those coldweather strolls in tried-and-true skinny cords, chunky sweaters, and bright pea coats. A cloche hat, flat boots, leather gloves and sunny scarf will help stave off the chill.

hat $15, Mossimo; target.com.

boots $49, Rampage; piperlime.com. pants $35, Old Navy; oldnavy.com.

last-minute christmas shopping pants $230, Marc by Marc Jacobs; net-a-porter.com. shoes $71, Pleaser; endless.com.

cardigan $300, Acne; startlondon.com.

A chunky cardi and comfy trousers are stylish options for an impromptu gift-buying spree; platforms polish the look.

alexander wang

tights $38, Wolford; barneys.com.

bag $875, Alexander Wang; shopzoeonline.com.

shirt $35, American Eagle; ae.com.

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till we meet again

The Dean’s List

Victoria Beckham

Claudia Schiffer

Whitney Port

Steal their style:

shoes $133, ■ Show skin strategically. Victoria Steve Madden; stevemadden.com. Beckham’s legs are the focal point

because her dress (from her spring collection) is long-sleeved. Another boost? A tangerine color perfect for the risk-taking style setter. ■ Cinch layers. Control otherwise bulky pieces with a waist-whittling belt. Claudia Schiffer’s dove-gray blouse and navy sweater combo is spot-on, thanks to an assist from a brown woven belt. Invest in a pair of wide-leg pants — a huge trend for

jeans $20, Old Navy; oldnavy.com.

Sarah Jessica Parker

spring! ■ Eveningwear for day. Make a nighttime-friendly piece like a tuxedo jacket work for casual settings by pairing it with slouchy boyfriend jeans, as Whitney Port shows. Classic peep-toes keep the look trendy, not sloppy. ■ It’s okay to be slouch. Sarah Jessica Parker wears a roomy gray knit with an above-the-knee skirt and chunky boots, showing that you don’t have to sacrifice chicness for comfort.

skirt $18, Nancy’s Gone Green; nancysgonegreen.com.

jeans $49, Dorothy Perkins; dorothyperkins.com.

sweater $175, Vanessa Bruno; net-a-porter.com. sunglasses $32, Coggles; coggles.com.

sweater $145, J. Crew; jcrew.com.

bangles $15, Metro Park; metroparkusa.com. 120 december 2010 jaye.com

bag $895, Marc Jacobs; barneys.com.

blazer $81, Miss Selfridge; missselfridge.com.

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