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FALL FASHION
56 Fall Fashion Focus The season’s colors, designers, trends and shapes you need to know 80 Oldies But Goodies Add some zest to your wardrobe with these updated basics 88 Fall Accessory Report Fall’s top six extras 94 This Season’s Trends Under $100 100 Style Q&A 103 Sharpen Your Look With These Easy Styling Tips Chic fall fashion is a snap with these simple tricks to spruce up your fall wardrobe
FASHION & STYLE
9 Trend Watch Hollywood starlets love their scarves 10 Style Star Eva Longoria-Parker 12 The IN Thing Rock-and-roll chic, zipper details and menswear-inspired separates will keep you in style. Plus, tips on layering, one of the season’s biggest trends 17 Designer Spotlight Phillip Lim 18 No Payne, No Gain Fashion Director Christina Payne shares why fall is her favorite season and the pieces she must have to stay stylish all season long
BEAUTY & HEALTH JAYE honors and remebers the iconic and revolutionary designer Yves Saint Laurent. YSL passed away in June. Read our tribute to Saint Laurent on p. 42. Cover image via: curatedobjects.us
20 Beauty Tidbits with Tee Beauty Director Tieranee Jones hips you to fall’s beauty trends and shares a few simple makeup tips 107 Fall in love with fall’s latest hair trends 5 pages of the season’s most attention-grabbing ‘dos 112 Celebrity Inspiration Meagan Good 113 Health Headliners Why it’s important to get your sleep
FEATURES
27 You Know You Love Her: XOXO, Gossip Girl Why we can’t get enough of GG By Jillian Risnes 38 Textual Revolution How text messages have changed the way communicate By Dara Adeeyo 42 Yves’ Evolution A look into how designer Yves Saint Laurent changed the fashion industry By Robyn Sapenter 48 Taking My Life Back LaQuanda Davis’ life was shattered apart after her rape until she decided to rebuild what she lost 52 No End In Sight How the economy is affection college studentts By Britney Darnell
REGULARS
8 Memo From Mike 11 Masthead 23 The Scoop The terrific Tyler Perry, Amanda Palmer and Jordyn Taylor, MySpace artist of the month 33 Up-to-the-Minute Digest How to recession-proof your life, 9 ways to commemorate 9/11 and the iPhone craze 114 Wyndi’s World JAYE contributor Wyndi Veigel-Hoyle thinks the single life can also mean the good life 115 JAYE Lady Amy Ly 116 20 under $20 117 Horoscope 118 ‘Til We Meet Again Bits of interesting pop culture at your disposal
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a man ahead of his time
design mastermind Yves Saint Laurent, known for his unsurpassed attention to detail and his admiration of the strong, powerful working woman, for whom he designed for. In 1972, he asserted, “The people I detest are the jet-set. My real public is the working woman.”
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erhaps my adoration for all things fall fashion stems from the countless options women have at their disposal to shape their personal style. This season welcomes an array of trends, shapes, colors and talented designers that will make trekking to class in style easier than it’s been in seasons past. Of all the trends that caught my eye at the fall collections during New York Fashion Week in February, pants surely got my mind visualizing all of the ways they could be styled and put together in a fresh, modern manner. It’s an unfortunate irony that Yves Saint Laurent, the amazing Algerian designer, who at just 21 years-old, was tapped to lead French designer Christian Dior’s house and save it from financial wreckage, peacefully passed away this June in Paris, France on the cusp of the season where pants stepped back on the scene as the bottom of choice. You see, it was Saint Laurent, who sought to empower women with his revolutionary designs and during the 60s, he put women in pants for both day and night — against swift
resistance — and changed the way the modern, sophisticated woman dressed. So, it’s no surprise that with this, our first “Fall Fashion Explosion”, my staff and I are honored to commit our cover to Saint Laurent as an appreciation for his mark left on this industry, which we love so dearly. Treat yourself to our YSL homage, penned by Robyn Sapenter, JAYE executive editor, on page 42. To echo and impose Saint Laurent’s declaration that “Fashion fades, style is eternal”, I challenged JAYE Fashion Director Christina Payne to spearhead our mammoth fashion issue. Starting on page 55, Payne and her team of editors provide you with 52 extra pages of this season’s hottest trends to keep in you in style! And don’t worry, the beautiful thing about this season is that the pieces you invest in this season will carry you through many seasons to come. Don’t forget to e-mail me at jayemagmike@gmail.com and let me know what your favorite pieces for fall are and how you intend to wear them. In the meantime, happy shopping and have a ball reading the issue!
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From a leading role in the hit television series, Desperate Housewives, to the fresh face of Bebe Sport, Mrs. Longoria Parker is juggling a sundry of tasks, however, she still finds time to travel with her husband Tony Parker, star guard for the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and shopping during her down time. This fashion pacesetter is in a style league of her own.
woman's best friend ELP on the town stylishily running errands with her pup in tow. (imagevenue.com)
Eva Longoria-Parker's personal style
SUBTLY ELEGANT ELP looking radiant on the red carpet at this year's Screen Actor's Guild Awards. (celebglitz.com)
check me out In a boldly black jumpsuit and sexy sandals, ELP steps in style with a friend. (uppix.info)
Pretty in pink ELP glams up her pink frock with metallic accessories at this year's CFDA Fashion Awards. (vettri.net)
"Robert Verdi, my stylist, told me, ‘Wear my Birkin with everything—even to bed. This is going to be handed down in your will.” Longoria-Parker gushes about her beloved, and hard to obtain, Hermes Birkin bag in an In Style magazine interview discussing her personal style choices. By Christina Payne
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the staff Michael Jones Editor-in-Chief executive editor Robyn Sapenter managing editor Paul Barree FASHION Director Christina Payne Beauty & HeALTH Director Tieranee Jones design director Omega Hensley Fashion SENIOR FASHION EDITOR Stephanie Taylor market Editor Chandler Stephens Accessories Editor LaJasley Ray Fashion Editor Daveon Williams Features Deputy Editor Jackie Ihekwaba senior Editor Dara Adeeyo ASSOCIATE EDITORS Onikeh Brown, Jillian Risnes, Britney Darnell Art Art & Design Consultant Brittney Wells ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TaNesha Spratling
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IN Thing September welcomes a barrage of chic cool-weather classics fit for anyone's personal style. Ask yourself, What will your fall wardrobe consist of? By Christina Payne
the in thing
Blazer $520.10, Chloe, net-a-porter.com Scarf about $14, Miss Selfridge, missselfridge.com
Bag $1,042.50, Be & D, net-a-porter.com
Jeans about $60, Topshop, topshop.com
Sweater $15, Old Navy, oldnavy.com
pile it on Layer a sweater over a black turtleneck and add a chunky necklace.
Cuff $132, Marc by Marc Jacobs, zappos.com Belt about $30, Asos, asos.com
Shoes $42.99, Michael Antonio, electriqueboutique.com
Mary Kate Olsen struttin' her stuff in a dark, punk-inspired look. Photo credit: blogs.djrays.com
rock-n-roll chick Get punk'd with this season's tough rocker girl trend. Jeans $39.50 or 2 for $55, PacSun, pacsun.com
the in thing Heidi Klum is able to hold ice cream thanks to her stylish zipper-clad bag. Photo credit: popsugar.com
Dress $1,190, Narciso Rodriguez, net-a-porter.com
Jeans $39.50, Alloy, store.alloy.com
zip it up
Zippers add an unexpected touch to many of your fall essentials. Bag $32.90, Windsor, windsorstore.com
Necklace $140, Toy Me, aplusrstore.com Shoes $132, Go Jane, gojane.com
Jacket $22.99, Charlotte Russe, charlotterusse.com
pink panther Pair these neon zipper leggings with an oversized sweater and pumps for a casually cool and modern look.
Leggings $140, LNA, bunnyhug.co.uk Shoes $22.99, Charlotte Russe, charlotterusse.com
the in thing Trousers about $27, Monsoon, monsoon.co.uk
tweed, indeed Pair these inherently masculine trousers with a soft, frilly femine blouse and high heels.
Blazer $150, Morgan de Toi, oli.co.uk Janet Jackson shows how menswear is done at last year's Billboard Music Awards. Photo credit: popeater.com
(wo)man in charge
Command the classroom in these menswear-inspired must-haves. Booties $26.99, Charlotte Russe, charlotterusse.com
Vest $34.50, Delia's, store.delias.com
Blouse $50, Dorothy Perkins, stylefinder.com
Hat $59.95, Cole Haan, colehaan.com Trousers $16.99, Wet Seal, wetseal.com
Bag $110, Fiorelli, debanhams.com Jacket $350.40, Erotokritos, electriqueboutique.com
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Tips on how to layer properly When fall arrives, the season signals it’s time to pile on the layers. Layering is always one of fall’s most prominent trends and is, thankfully, painless to achieve. Don’t fret, you most likely already have all of the necessary staples in your closet, it’s just a matter of pulling a few pieces together to keep you warm yet chic. Bundle up!
"Have fun with your layers and don't take getting dressed to seriously! Choose knits that flatter your body type and mix-and-match accessories and you'll be good-to-go all season long." – Christina Payne, JAYE fashion director
Cardigan, $1,458.75, Chloe, net-a-porter.com; jeans, $60, Topshop, topshop.com; layering t-shirt, $17.99, Target, target.com; boots, $180, Aldo, aldoshoes. com; belt, $36, Asos, asos.com; hat, $7.80, Forever 21, forever21.com
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styling tips
■ If you have a printed piece, layer the rest of your look with solid colors. ■ Don’t be afraid to mix textures. Tweed with silk, wool with sheer — fall is all about experimentation. ■ A cardigan, vest or coat always looks best cinched at the waist with one of fall's hot skinny or chunky belts. ■ It is okay to layer with a mini dress — they look great with tights, boots and a chunky cardigan, oversized blazer or biker jacket. ■ Wear hats with everything! They are a huge trend this season, and they come in countless shapes and sizes. ■ Keep layering to a minimum; three or four pieces maximum. You don’t want to have a hard time taking all of those clothes off later!
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Designer spotlight
Phillip Lim
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“Each collection is my jouney — moving forward.”
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nly a few years in the fashion runway spotlight, and Philip Lim is already making his mark. From flirty, romantic dresses to slouchy pantsuits, this designer’s collections are like no other mainly due to his close attention to detail. This label has been spotted on Ashlee Simpson, Sienna Miller and Lauren Conrad, to name a few. Named 3.1 after the age Lim reached when he got his big break, with the 2008 fall collection, one must expect the unexpected. Everyone has their journey to tell,” Lim explains. “Each collection is my journey—moving forward.” With his easy-onthe eyes designs chock full of cool color palettes ranging from plenty of gray, pale gold and black. The line is available in over 200 stores nationwide and well-known in almost 30 countries worldwide. Lim was nominated twice as a finalist by the CFDA and Vogue for the Fashion Fund Award. He did win the Fashion Group International award in the Women’s Designer ‘Rising Star’ category in 2006 and the Swarovski Award in 2007. 3.1 launched a menswear line in Spring 2007 as well as its first store in New York City. This spring saw a children’s line and an eyewear collection is underway. To view recent collections and store collections, visit 31philliplim.com.
>> Fall '08 << Resort ‘09
Looks from Phillip Lim's fall 2008 collection. For more, visit style.com. photo credit: style.com
Alexander Wang, Fall 2008 Photo: Style.com
Left to right: Dress, $2,300, Zac Posen, net-a-porter.com; blazer, $400, Elizabeth and James, pinkmascara.com; jeans, $135, J. Crew, jcrew.com; pencil skirt, $940, Moschino Cheap & Chic, jacket, D&G, $1,895, net-a-porter.com.
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i keep on fallin’
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all is on the horizon and there is much to be done before it arrives. Although ‘tis the season for bundling up, it is also the most joyous time to play dress up. I’ve monitored the latest trends and updated basics and my eyes are starry from the array of choices designers are offering. You never know what to expect from the under-the-radar designers and the established innovators. Now, of course, there are classic staples that will always need to be included in your fall wardrobe: the Little Black Dress, the trouser, the trench, the boots, the cardigan, and the turtleneck. The latest fall trends include the lace LBD, slouchy, wide-leg trousers, trenches in all shapes, lengths, prints and textures, open toe booties, chunky cardigans and the oversized boyfriend blazer (to be worn with the sleeves rolled up, of course). Lots of zippers and everything plaid were all over the runways this season. Make sure you bring your leggings and tights back out to pair with your minis. If you aren’t com-
fortable wearing either one, a long trench with booties is a worthy substitute to keep those gams warm and toasty. Some of my favorite readyto-wear collections included, 3.1 Philip Lim, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, BCBG Max Azria, Betsey Johnson, Calvin Klein and Chanel. Since I am a fan of slouchy pieces, Lim’s offerings were at the top of the list. I was particularly smitten with the knee-length cardigans and blazers as well as the slouchy cropped trousers. The pencil skirts and dresses are taking new heights, with higher waists and shin-bearing lengths. The color palette included pale gold, green, blue, grey, black, off white and orange. The unexpected yet inspiring color combination of gold and grey is sure to be a trendsetter. Paired leather biker jackets and elegant evening gowns that were showcased in this collection are already making their mark. Alexander McQueen’s edgy all- black designs offered a limited color palette unlike many of the
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Fall — Christina Payne, JAYE fashion director’s favorite season — is here in full force. To get ready for the drop in temps, Payne has disected the collections of her favorite designers and pinpointed the key pieces that she’s jonesing for this season.
other collections, but were equally intense. From excessive zippers to high volume, skirts and dresses were more exaggerated than ever before. Imagine royalty draped in ruffles and leather skirts swallowed in zippers like what was seen on the runway! Asymmetry and one pieces also graced the runway so look for them in heavier textures and slouchier sizes. Remember everything belted and cinched at the waist as was seen in the BCBG and Chanel collections this season. As always, Alexander Wang’s androgynous designs set the stage for the masculine versus feminine trend. From loose-fit, distressed denim to ripped tights and slumped and slouchy basics, (trousers, blouses, skirts and blazers) we will be sure to find inspired pieces from this collection. Fall Fashion Week 2008 has labeled the season with high volumes, loose-fits, longer lengths, daring zippers and plaid in a new and exciting way! ■
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Simple make-up tips Booming Blues
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Blueberry hues have been revisited for the fall season and are making a comeback. Tidbit: Use blue mascara or eye shadow; for lips and cheeks use a toned down look. Don’t overdo; keep your face light.
Shimmer & Shake
Bronze eye shadow on the lids create a metallic effect and offers a fresh alternative for fall. The shimmery offerings available on the martket are ideal for your make-up regimen because they subtly brighten up your face without having to use brighter, more attention-grabbing colors. Tidbit: This trend fits well with dark colors and gold highlights; nude lips and bright eyes. Take chances with this look and don’t be afraid to try different shiny shades to find the perfect color that compliments your skin tone and lifestyle.
Beauty is everything you make it
beauty tidbits with tee >> It’s the fall explosion, and in order to prepare you for a beau-Tee-ful season, Tieranee Jones, JAYE beauty director, has
the key beauty trends to keep you fresh and chic throughout the season. Turn the page for more Tee’s tidbits! >>
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Lips should be in neutral, nude, and pale colors of your choice. Tidbit: Try using white eyeliner to open the eyes and light blush. Tidbit: Wear this trend with a natural look or smoky eyes.
Fall 2008 Lipstick Trends: Pucker up!
Smoky Eye with a Twistâ&#x20AC;Ś. let the smoke take over
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Stained Lips
Tidbit: Allow for the smoke to be seen. Wear with nude lips.
Chic Cheeks: Soft blushes & pastel pinks
Lady in Red
Fiery red lips should not be thrown away just yet. Command attention with this eye-catching color all season long. Tidbit: Wear with a subtle face and black eyeliner. Red stands alone, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to add any extra additives other than a hint of black eyeliner.
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Fair skin: use soft pink blushes. Medium skin: use neutral, brownish, pinks and golden colors to highlight the lightness of your skin tone. Yellow skin: use corals and copper blushes. Olive skin: use petal pinks and peach colors. Ebony skin: use bright plums, oranges, deep auburns, bronzes and burn red.
jaye beauty bulletin >> Fall Beauty Trend Alert: Trends From Beginning to End
Dark & bold lip colors in dark shades, from
burgundy, blues and blacks. Remember when darkness falls only the strong will survive. Tidbit: Wear with confidence and attitude. Only the confident will conquer; not everyone can pull this look off. Pair these high-voltage beauty looks with the tough androgynous fashion trends of fall.
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The trends you need to stay fresh, young and chic for fall!
>> Dark rimmed & raccoon eyes make a big
statement this fall. If you haven’t noticed yet, fall beauty isn’t for the timid — take risks, have fun and command attention in all your endeavors. Tidbit: Play up your undertones: Rich ebony complexions often have a cool understated look for colors in the blue family. Brown and caramel complexions may have warmer undertones, so look for golden colors.
huge for fall. If you haven’t started now it’s time to grow those brows for thickness and darkness. Put away those tweezers this season; strong eyebrow are back. ■ Trish McEvoy Brow Builder $32 “Trish McEvoy’s revolutionary new brow pen offers the ultimate solution to thin, sparse brows. The most up-to-date technology allows the pen to release nylon fibers in a smooth, lightweight gel that will wow you as your eyebrows magically fill out!”
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>> WHAT’S HOT IN MOVIES, MUSIC, TV & POP CULTURE
the scoop
By Onikeh Brown
In his latest flick, tyler perry shows that a family that preys together doesn’t always stay together
Tyler Perry, American playwright, actor and film director, is back with another projected blockbuster hit.
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yler Perry’s sixth feature film chronicles the inner workings of two families that become inextricably linked by scandal, one of upper class wealth and the other working class. Alfre Woodard plays Alice Pratt, the mother of a working class family of high ideals, who shares a lasting friendship with Charlotte Cartwright (Kathy Bates), a wealthy socialite. Suddenly, their worlds as they know it are thrown into mayhem and lives of all involved begin to unravel, as their adult children’s extramarital affairs, dark paternity secrets, and unethical business practices come to light. This fast pace comedy/drama will keep you on the edge of your seat as the scandals ricochet. This film was written and directed by Tyler Perry. >>
on september’s movie menu RIGHTEOUS KILL This adrenaline filled psychological thriller follows two veteran NYPD detectives, Academy Award winners Robert De Niro (Raging Bull) and Al Pacino (Scent of a Woman), on their final call to investigate the murder of a notorious pimp, whose death seemingly appears to have ties to a case they solved years previous. The stark similarities between the two cases raise the ultimately tormenting question. Did they put the wrong person behind bars? This film was directed by Jon Avnet (Fried Green Tomatoes) and written by Russell Gewirtz (Inside Man). Hold on to your seats for this action-packed thrill ride.
The stark similarities between the two cases raise the ultimately tormenting question. Did they put the wrong person behind bars? My Best Friend’s Girl
my best friend’s girl Dane Cook (Tank) is a professional master seducer and woman offender. In other words, when guys get dumped by their girlfriend, Tank is hired as the witty obnoxious date that will send the women running back to their ex’s. Naturally his steps in when his best friend, Dustin (Justin Biggs), gets dumped by his ex. For the first time Tank meets his match and must decide between his loyalty to his friend or his love for his best friend’s girlfriend. This film was directed by Howard Deutch.
IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY SEEN IT >> Vicky Cristina Barcelona In Search of a Midnight Kiss Swing Vote Pineapple Express
Righteous Kill
The Longshots
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
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myspace artist of the month Jordyn Taylor: Pop/R&B/Hawaiian A former model for L.A Models/L.A. Talent, Jordyn Taylor has stepped over to the music side of the entertainment industry. Her highly anticipated project entitled “Heaven on Earth” is among some the most requested music on island radio today. All the songs from her island promotional tour were co-written by Jordyn alongside the island hit making crew Hawaiian Soul Productions. Jordyn sound is a fusion of the smooth mellow tones of R&B, with the rhythmic feel of Hawaiian music, crippled with the likeability of Pop music. Taylor has worked with Lou and Jerrold from Manta Productions who helped in the development of her sound. For more information about the model/songstress or to listen to her music, visit her MySpace at www.myspace.com/jordyntaylor. With a mix of sultry and sweet, former model Jordyn Taylor is quietly making her mark on the music industry with her warm personality and endless ambition. Her song “Get up to get Down” recently retired as a 5 time champion on 98.5 Island Rhythms Battle of the Bands in Honolulu and the Manta Producers she is working with have produced songs for Destiny’s Child, Fantasia, Raven Symone, and Jill Scott.
Amanda Palmer Who Killed Amanda Palmer Set to release September 16th, 2008, multi-talented songstress Amanda Palmer’s album, Who Killed Amanda Palmer, is her experiment with a broader musical styling. She makes up one half of the creative force know as The Dresden Dolls, and toured with the group as a vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter. It is with the experience in creativity Amanda is able to bring us a well-mixed combination of the mundane and the sentimental, with magical and the macabre, through nearly ten years’ worth of songwriting. Her solo album unveils sides of her not typically seen in her work with The Dresden Dolls. The album will feature liner notes written by celebrated graphic novelist Neil Gaimen. Robin Thicke Something Else In his highly anticipated third solo album, Robin Thicke’s soulful evolution continues on as he shifts from Jimi Hendrix spiked soul to Marvin Gaye mellow. Thicke immediately jumped into the studio after the tour for his sophomore album The Evolution of Robin Thicke. The album features guest appearances by Pharrell Williams, Lil Wayne, and Keyshia Cole; and also features production from Thicke alongside The Neptunes, and Pro Jay. Plain White T’s Big Bad World Big Bad World set to release September 23rd is the band’s most developed album thus far. Band member Branden Higgens says, “I don’t want to use the word mature because I don’t think it’s about maturing, but it’s a more universal Plain White T’s album.” The Band aimed at making a record that would be appealing for a universal audience, something a teenager and adult could love track-for-track. The T’s developed an immense amount of confidence while recording this album and it shines through each track. Robin Thicke
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OTHER ALUBM REALEASES THIS MONTH: Syleena Johnson Chapter 4: Labor Pains Faith Hill Joy to the World X-mas album Raphael Saadiq Hey Ma T-Pain Thr33 Ringz
Novel notes: must-read book! Stephenie Meyer’s debut novel, Twilight, is a exhilarating love story with a little extra bite. The first in her Twilight series, the novel follows a 17-year-old young lady, Isabella and her move to a small town in Washington. The novel sets stage for a timeless romance between Bella and her classmate Edward- who happens to be a vampire. Twilight is a heart-stopping romance and mystery novel that captures Bella’s struggle between defying instincts and satisfying desires.
“Twilight is a heart-stopping romance and mystery novel that captures Bella’s struggle between defying instincts and satisfying desires.”
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
This just in... viewers prefer to watch tv shows online
■ According a report by Reuters, a fifth of U.S. television viewers are putting down their remote controls and clicking on a mouse instead to watch primetime programs online -- particularly professional women, according to a new survey. It showed that 50 percent of people viewing TV on the Web are watching programs as they become available and “appear to be beginning to use the computer as a substitute for the television set,” Integrated Media Measurement Inc. (IMMI), which conducted the poll, said. The other half are using the Internet to watch programs they have missed, or to re-watch segments or episodes they have already seen, IMMI, a company which links media exposure to consumer action, added. “This is the first study to show there are a significant amount of people watching primetime shows online who are not watching some portion of those shows on television,” Amanda Welsh, head of research for IMMI, said in a statement. Details in the report showed that the largest group of online TV viewers are white, affluent, well educated, working women aged 25 to 44. IMMI said women are busy with their work and personal lives and don’t have time to be tied down to live television-viewing schedules. They may not have time to watch their shows live, so they may use the online episodes to fill in the shows that they missed live. IMMI recruited 3,000 teens and adults in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston and Denver for the survey and gave them cell phones with special software that tracks their media viewing.
NBC VP OF NEWS NAMED RUSSERT’S REPLACEMENT
Tim Russert on the set of “Meet the Press.”
>> According to a published report from the Associated Press, Mark Whitaker has been named to replace Tim Russert as head of NBC News’ Washington Bureau. The former Newsweek editor, who joined NBC last year as senior vice president of news, will assume many of the off-camera duties held by Russert, who died suddenly of a heart attack in June. As bureau chief, Whitaker will be in charge of “Meet the Press,” as well as NBC News’ election and political coverage. He also will make occasional appearances as an on-air analyst, the network said in its announcement July 28. ■ The Game
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Gossip Girl Runway fashions, rumors and relationships. It’s official: Gossip Girl has taken over and it seems as if it’s here to stay. To celebrate it’s second season starting this month, we’ve put together a all-you-need-toknow guide to GG and it’s allure and we’ve taken a look at why we love to gossip so much.
Blair Waldorf, also known as “Queen B” is extremely sensitive behind her bitch-on-wheels exterior. Known for her preppy fashions and witty one-liners, B has become a GG favorite.
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The Gossip Girl cast Blake Lively, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Jessica Szohr, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester and Taylor Momsen (clockwise from bottom)
Why we love Gossip Girl By Jillian Risnes
■ Obsession. Scandal. Manipulation. Wealth. Corruption. Separately these words would seem negative or unwanted, but thrown together into an onscreen jambalaya these words are infamous and desired. What production successfully makes use of these rather deviant practices? It is none other than the revolutionary television series phenomenon, Gossip Girl. Remarkably, since its September 19th premiere, Gossip Girl has become an overnight sensation. In GG’s infancy, ratings did not immediately shoot through the ceiling, but a fashion explosion and a technological craze are just a few results of the CW’s primetime adaptation of a story once painted through words, and has now evolved into one portrayed using pretty faces and Jimmy Choos. It’s a fact: This show has stunningly embraced its audience by using the thoughts of writer Cecily von Ziegesar to thumb at the heart strings of the greater population affected by this universal combat, better known as gossip. Is it possible for a show to so accurately relate to its viewers that they continue to grant it full attention long after each episode has ended? Often shows cause a wave of OFF-SCREEN BUDDIES chatter, but in the case of Gossip Girl this “I assure you we are all discussion flows much deeper. This show fun and charming as hell,” says GG actor Penn is the subject of numerous blogs, a tie that Badgley to People binds a digital and social network, and the magazine when asked if launch to a few of the nation’s newest fashhis castmates and he got ion trends. along. Image courtesy of A virtual conversation, which allows very people.com. different people to express >>
jaye culture opinions might have otherwise been unheard, blogging, is now considered an ordinary Web feature. In the case of Gossip Girl, these exchanges of ideas cover topics ranging from viewers personal experiences to some very strong opinions as to what is to come this fall. It seems that the topic for discussion is not important at all, but instead it is a connection and a feeling of suspense that draws fans to take part and to join others in a world of imagination. Recent college graduate, Desiree Pedrami, naturally lumped Gossip Girl with the likes of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and Entourage, an HBO sensation, when she described CW TV series as, “One of those shows where people will deny other social activities in order to watch the latest episode.” She continued, “My friends would get together every week to watch.” This is a scenario for which many students and even adults are familiar. Television series have brought people together. There have been the Desperate Housewives nights and the One Tree Hill cocktail evenings, and now, Gossip Girl can join the ranks as it has been rated tv.com’s 11th most popular show. And, this national craze by no means stops at the social whirlwind and technological frenzy. Retailers and trend forecasters seem to be in agreement. All a store needs to do to boost sales is paste its items on our Gossip Girl’s mouthwatering cast. In fact, a recent New York Times article shared a quote from a fashion director at Bloomingdale’s
saying, “This show has a profound influence on retail.” Trends start on Gossip Girl and end if they aren’t seen on Gossip Girl. So, will this season’s Gossip Girl experience cause a similar flurry amongst viewers as that of the eventful season one? With the foundation that’s been laid, it is quite likely. This season takes viewers on a trip to the Hamptons for the September 1st premiere and will offer an extended season of the shows wicked desires and infectious schemes. See you in the Hamptons!
Who is Gossip Girl? Gossip Girl is narrated by a seemingly omniscient character, “Gossip Girl” (voiced by actress Kristen Bell, right), who runs a blog about her fellow Upper East Siders — consequently stirring the pot and creating potential rivalries in this exclusive and vicious circle of friends. The quickest method to transmit hot information is to text “GG” — and she’ll take care of the rest!
GGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resident stable couple took a turn for the worse in the season one finale. Fed up with the lies of socialite Serena, Dan turns down her tries to work things out. Could Serena turn to Nate, with whom she already has connections to? Will she attempt to work things out with Dan? What about Chuck? I know, but anythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible on Gossip Girl? Or will she stay single for a while to sort through the chaotic events of season one?
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Gossip: A real-life issue Why do we enjoy these tantalizing tales so much?
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n one Wednesday night, a story about privileged teens in New York delivered to a digital audience a much deeper message. Gossip Girl cleverly tells a story about one little word, gossip, and the effects one person’s words can have on even those that might seem otherwise indestructible. Gossip seems to be one of those interesting little quirks that many try to avoid, but honestly, few do it successfully. Elizabeth Cantrell, a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, casually explains gossip as, “a real form of miscommunication.” >> How to deal with Gossip Most of us have been the subject of gossip at some point in our lives, and we’ve all felt the sting of humiliation that goes along with it. On the other hand, we’ve all done some gossiping of our own, and we may have hurt someone else’s feelings as a result. Tips courtesy of ehow.com. ▪ Step one: Be direct with people who are gossiping about you or others. Tell them that what they’re doing is hurtful and that you refuse to participate in
While gossip is very often exactly that, miscommunication, it is sometimes quite truthful, and regardless, can have extremely harmful effects. The greatest shame of it all is that gossip is often done with such ease that whether done deliberately or by accident it happens all the same. We’ve all heard it, you know, the negative effects of gossip. So, why is it that so many people choose to continue with no thought as to what their words might do? Gossip Girl shows very extreme cases of this contagious spread of rumors as the show’s pervasive “Gossip Girl” sends mass text messages to the entire student body. However, all too often, it is those words spoken in confidence that have the ability to hurt a person the most. Cantrell described the effects of gossip as she mused over the last decade of her life. “I’ve had friends who lost friendships as a result of gossiping, and even after the situation had been cleared up, the friendship was still very much bruised.” It seems impossible that we could or have hurt those people we care for the most, but is it? What are the reasons people choose to gossip? Is it, popularity? Revenge, perhaps? Maybe it’s hatred? Or is it simply a way to pass time—a way to spark conversation? According to Devin Thomas, a 23 year-old aspiring actress living and working in Los Angeles, such discussions. Be firm. ▪ Step two: Change the subject. If your boss, a coworker or a close friend is gossiping and you feel uncomfortable asking them to stop, change the subject so that you don’t have to participate in gossip that may end up hurting someone else’s feelings. ▪ Step three: Prevent gossip by paying attention to what you do and say around others, especially around those who tend to gossip. While it may not be fun to censor yourself, at least you
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“People don’t want to take the time to find something informative and educational to talk about. Sometimes it is just easier and more fun to talk about other people, and often, it makes people feel better to turn the spotlight off themselves and talk about others.” Whether it is teenage, work, celebrity, gender, political or one of the many other types of gossip, this illusive talk is found everywhere. Technology has even allowed people to spread gossip farther and faster than ever before. Web sites such as that of Perez Hilton’s, Juicy Campus, and Gossip Rocks feed some of the world’s most notorious gossip with the ability to update the information continuously. Even E! Television and Access Hollywood play a part in the notion that gossip may not be all that bad. Is the GG tagline true then, “Your not anyone until your talked about”? Well, it may be for those individuals receiving money each time they show their face to the world. For the rest of us, maybe we should leave the gossip to those creating the unparalleled Gossip Girl and live vicariously through their twists and turmoil. The fact of the matter is no one really feels good on any side of the gossip tree. So, curl up on your couch with your best friends, prepare to be entertained and spend your time talking about the show’s upcoming season. –J.R. won’t be providing any new material for people to spread rumors about. ▪ Step four: Tell your secrets only to trusted friends to be sure that no one is spreading your business around town. ▪ Step five: Let it go. If you’ve already asked the gossipers to stop blabbing about you or others and they’re still at it, move on and let it go. The gossipers will eventually get bored and move on, and you’ll be happy that you didn’t spend any more of your time worrying about what they had to say. ■
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Recession-proof your life
Don’t let the rising costs of surviving as a college student get you down. Here are few tips to help you cope.
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NN has dubbed it “Issue # 1” on their daily telecasts filled with constant reminders of how poorly the economy seems to be fairing. Some college students may be feeling the brunt of the falling dollar and rising cost of living, but fret not, we’ve got a few tips to help you continue to live a fruitful life. Save for a rainy day. This semester, don’t spend your entire financial aid refund check. Set something aside for an emergency to keep you afloat until you land back on your feet. Tackle tasks as a team. Carpool (or walk!) to class with friends, chip in to buy groceries and share a healthy dinner together, share clothes to create new looks — basically take advantage of all the benefits of teamwork!
The struggling economy has loved one tugging their dollars in every direction.
Don’t turn to credit cards. Even though the going may be tough, don’t look to plastic to save you — credit cards will only sink you! And if you already have credit card balances, try to pay them off — this will subtract hundreds of dollars from your semester’s living budget, which could free up a few extra spending dollars. Hone your skills. Learn as much as you can in class, intern if you can, read a book or two, or even take an extra class in an outside field (a foreign language, an extra computer course, etc.) to increase your worth. This will help you sell yourself when you apply for jobs and internships if you have more to bring to the table. Then if job cuts must be made, you will be less expendable because of your versatility. >>
americans and the economy >> Nine out of 10 Americans said they are cutting back expenses or discretionary spending because of the economy. >> Only 11% of Americans believed it was a good time to buy things they want or need, down from 16% a year earlier. >> Many Americans are leaving the car in the garage and staying on their living room couch — 50% of Americans plan to buy an HD or flat-panel TV in the next year. >> 9% of Americans plan to take a trip of 100 or more miles in the next six months — only slightly below the 61% average of recent years. Source: recent study from market research firm GfK Roper Consulting.
Find your other half! These 25 cities have highest percentage of singles (According to CNN.money.com): Hoboken, NJ; Cambridge, MA; >>
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Remember 9/11
September 11th Memorial wall in Second Life is etched with nearly 3,000 names of victims of the 2001 terrorist attack against the United States. Photo courtesy of secondedition.wordpress.com.
>> Fly an American flag. Outside your door, on your lawn, or on your car. It’s the one symbol that binds us, and we’re all in this together. >> Take time to reflect on the loved ones you have lost during your lifetime. Think about how much they meant to you; it will help you relate better to the emotions of the 9/11 victims’ families -- as well as the families of all those who have died in war and terror in 9/11’s wake. >> Treat people the way you did in the days immediately after the 9/11 attacks. Don’t honk your horn in traffic. Smile and say “good morning” to strangers you pass on the street. Call your friends and relatives just to tell them you care about and love them. >> Listen at least twice as much as you talk. If you have a disagreement or confrontation with someone -- over politics, religion, work or relationship issues, sports, you name it -- try this exercise. Count it off in your head if you need to. Listening is learning; talking isn’t. >> Don’t watch the major cable news channels. Why? They simplify issues and stoke divisiveness to attract ratings; they’re about the heat of ego rather than the light of reason. If 9/11 taught us anything, it’s that the world needs more light and less heat. >> Don’t listen to talk radio. Same reason as above. >> Don’t read political blogs. Ditto. >> Read the 9/11 Commission Report. We can best pay tribute to those lost, to those fighting, and to our own children by accepting our duty to be an informed citizenry. As Lee Hamilton says well, “In a democracy, public misperceptions carry an enormous cost.” >> Finally, read the Bill of Rights. Consider it carefully, savoring every word. For original post, visit http://www.ideagrove.com/blog/2007/09/nine-ways-tocommemorate-911.html.
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Gadgets & On July 11, Apple Gizmos released the iPhone 3G,
the do-it-all phone/iPod/ Web browser—and sold one million in three days. “iPhone 3G had a stunning opening weekend,” Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, said. “It took 74 days to sell the first one million original iPhones, so the new iPhone 3G is clearly off to a great start around the world.” According to Apple’s Web site, during its first weekend, iPhone and iPod touch
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Media Orchard, a media news, marketing views, celebrity culture and political spin Web site, featured “Nine Ways to Commemorate 9/11” last September. The activities are as followed:
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customers downloaded more than 10 million applications from the new App Store. The groundbreaking App Store now has more than 800 native applications, including over 200 offered for free and more than 90 percent available for less than $10. The iPhone 3G, which Apple touts is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;twice as fast. Half the price,â&#x20AC;? includes many of the same features as the original device, only with faster and more visually appealing details, and perhaps more importantly, for $199. Many consumers waited on lines to get the coveted gadget. For more information, visit apple.com/iphone.
Consumers wait outside to purchase the inventory from the first iPhone released in 2007.
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In April, a 19 year-old student at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix was found fatally ill at Michael Todd’s, her psychology professor, condominium. According to an ABC News report, Paramedics found Andria Ziegler — Todd’s student for two semesters — unresponsive. She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Todd has cleared in the student’s death. In a perfect world, students would learn; professors would teach, but those lines seem to blur more and more. Some experts note that large number of non-traditional students saturating colleges shrinking the age gap between the student and teacher. However, critics deflect that theory, mentioning that most professors and students who are involved with each other share such an age disparity that they could be seen as father/daughter, not lovers. Many colleges and universities across the country have implemented policies prohibiting professors from being involved with students, but do these rules work — and are they being tightly enforced to serve any purpose?
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Want to start a business? Here’s where to do it! More and more students are serving as their own boss after college by starting their own businesses. If you think entrepreneurship is the way for you, here are the top 7 places to start your business, according to CNN.money. com. Why, you ask? Because they’re all tax free — they either have no income tax, personal business tax or neither! >> Wyoming, Nevada, Florida, Texas, Washington, New Hampshire, Tennessee
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Top 5 Random Facts That Will Stump Your Friends ■ In the US, murder is committed most frequently in August and least frequently in February. ■ Almost 1.2 billion people are underfed - the same number of people that are overweight to the point of obesity. ■ The people killed most often during bank robberies are the robbers. ■ The can opener was invented 48 years after cans were introduced. ■ The first electronic mail, or “e-mail”, was sent in 1972 by Ray Tomlinson. It was also his idea to use the @ sign to separate the name of the user from the name of the computer. >> Facts retrieved from didyouknow.cd.
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A 2006 Student Monitor student cell phone usage study provided by Campus Media Group discovered 80 percent of college students send and receive text messages, and average 115 messages to and fro per month. Today’s generation is all about instant-everything: Instant messaging, instant soup, instant you-name-it, wewant-it, and text messaging feeds that need. Text messages are ideal when needing to briefly communicate with someone; therefore, there’s no need for a short, and potentially awkward, phone call. “I love sending text messages. For me they make talking to a lot of people easier. For instance, I was planning a get together with my three best friends and This illustration of students instead of calling one and then hanging texting from a fall 2007 issue of The Continuum, the magazine of up and then calling the other, I just sent the University of Utah shows out a mass text asking the ladies if they students taking a minute to send text messages. Researchers say wanted to hang out at a certain and at a text messages have certain date,” Brittany Epps, a sophomore revolutionized the way we communicate with each other. at Villanova University, a Roman Catholic, Augustinian university located in Villanova, PA, says. “With each response, I was able to decipher what day would Txt msgs have changed the way we tlk be perfect for us. It was quick and it was to each other. But is that a gud thing? easy. And that’s what I like, easy.” By Dara Adeeyo Accessibility is vital to college students, and although text messages provide instant access to communicate, it also provides convenience. Apart from being easy and accessible, Epps agrees that sending text ell phone text messaging has messages is much more convenient than been around since the mid-1990s, but it phone calling, “Let’s say I’m in a place wasn’t until the turn of the 21st century where I don’t want to share my phone that its popularity kicked into high gear. Let’s face it: College students swear by the text mes- conversation with anyone or I can’t speak, like the classroom. I just simply sage. From lovers, to friends, to family members, text someone and presto! I’m having a and even coworkers, text messaging has played an full-fledged conversation with another important role in our day-to-day lives. person. It’s just so darn convenient!” In a world where the new generation has an And when users thought text obsession with constant interaction, it’s no surprise that text messaging is most popular among teenagers messaging couldn’t get any more convenient, mobile phones eventually became and college students.
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equipped with T9, or simply predictive text, developed to make text messaging easier. T9 allows words to be entered by a single keypress for each letter and then allowing the possiblity to change the word if the keys pressed spell out the word not desired. Although convenient and practical, this can cause misunderstood text messages. “I use T9 all the time. It makes sending my text messages faster and easier. I’m a quick texter and not having to press a key two or three times to get the letter I desire is wonderful,” Alice Wang, a sophomore at New York University, expresses. “Although, because I am a quick texter, I sometimes don’t stop to check that T9 created the right text for me. In one instance, I told my my mom ‘I’ll in good,’ instead of, ‘I’ll go home.’ She was confused and worried and I had to call and explain what happened. Otherwise, I think T9 and text messages are heaven sent!” College campuses have realized the great communication power text messaging possesses. The fact that text messages can reach more than one person at once, have given many campuses nationwide the reason to add mass text messaging to their campus security systems. On-campus catastrophes nationwide, namely the school shootings at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University, have alerted colleges and universities to the practicality of text messages. Text messaging allows each and everyone of us to connect on another level—on a continuous level.
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Text and instant messaging are negatively affecting students’ writing quality on a daily basis, as they bring their abbreviated language into the classroom. As a result of their electronic chatting, kids are making countless syntax, subject/verb agreement and spelling mistakes in writing assignments
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However, there are some detractors towards the boom in this favored mode of communication. “Text and instant messaging are negatively affecting students’ writing quality on a daily basis, as they bring their abbreviated language into the classroom. As a result of their electronic chatting, kids are making countless syntax, subject/verb agreement and spelling mistakes in writing assignments,” notes Kate Ross, an instructional coach for the Alpine School District in American Fork, Utah, in an article published in American Teacher this past November. Ross explains that the text message writing style aims at getting as much said with as few words as possible. This rushed form of writing neglects to consider the audience or appropriate voice. The shorthand style is not suitable in formal or classroom writing, “and the fact that it is becoming students’ primary form of writing is a serious problem.” “Communication is never a bad thing, and having students text one another is great. I also believe it is our job as educators to prepare our students for the real world and instill in them the formal writing skills they need to succeed. Maybe the answer is to embrace that same technology in a different way and help further their writing capabilities rather than hinder them. In any case, text speak is a problem we all need to figure out together.” ■
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Iconic designer Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the way women dressed. Without his pioneering designs, many of the trends you love, would never have been. Although he is no longer here, his imprint on the fashion world is still being seismically felt — with no signs of a retreat. Here we celebrate and remember the great YSL. By Robyn Sapenter
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rom rising hemlines, to the inclusion of women of color on his runways, the indelible mark of Yves Saint Laurent (pronounced Eaves-sahn Lore-rahn) is evident in every aspect of the fashion world. Credited with revolutionizing modern fashion, Saint Laurent introduced countless cutting edge designs, and garnered a reputation as not only an intense and stimulating artist; but truly a fashion hero, and an inspiration to anyone who adores fashion appreciates different representations of beauty and elegance. As a young boy, Saint Laurent attributed his advanced fashion sense to this mother’s timeless style. With her encouragement—and his fascination with fashion—he began study at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, a Paris couture school. While his stretch at the school was short lived, the stint allowed him to create a design portfolio impressive enough to present to Christian Dior, renowned French designer. Saint Laurent’s unique designs earned the respect of Dior, and he was given the opportunity to design at Dior House, at age 17. Yves success was immediate, and his designs became featured in many of the Dior collections. His styles exploded onto the fashion scene and soon became a fixture on the international runways. The designs were considered as
extraordinarily innovative, and Saint Laurent became known as a next generation designer due to his ability to anticipate desires of the Dior woman — an intuition many designers were attempting to attain.. In 1957, Five years into his career, at the tender age of 21, after the death of head house designer Christian Dior, Saint Laurent was named head designer of Dior’s house—in hopes of saving the fashion house from financial ruin. In 1958, Saint Laurent designs headlined the Dior collection. The highlight of the collection was the trapeze dress, a frock that instead of nipping at the waist, the cut juts out and away from the body. The design launched Laurent to international acclaim and fit the ideals of women’s liberation movement of the 1960s, and appealed to a new, growing female consumer. Shortly after his success at the Dior Fashion House, Saint Laurent was summoned to serve in the French Army. During his short time
“I found my style through women. That’s where its strength and vitality comes from, because I draw on the body of a woman.” – Yves Saint Laurent
in the French Army, Laurent suffered a nervous break down, primarily due to hazing from other soldiers and reportedly resigned 20 days into his post in the army. During this time, Laurent took the time to envision the trends others could only anticipate. With the help of his life-partner Pierre Berge and US millionaire J. Mack Robinson, Saint Laurent opened his own fashion house. During the late 60s early 70s, the house capitalized on international markets by centralizing on the chic beatnik look with the creation of unique provocative designs. They focused on the cultivation of fashion by understanding the woman of that era and the sophistication and elegance the possessed. The house incorporated thigh-high boots with thigh-high hemlines and tight pants, a pioneering action during the early 60s. With an affinity toward the female shape, Saint Laurent’s designs blurred >>
“I have always given the highest importance of all to respect for this craft, which is not exactly an art, but which needs an artist to exist.” – Yves Saint Laurent during his farewell address in 2002
traditional gender styles and, at least in the fashion arena, put women on the same playing field with their male counterparts. Saint Laurent famously created the classic tuxedo suit for women —legendarily tagged “Le Smoking”. Designed as women were trickling into the work force, this stylish suit made traditionally masculine standbys acceptable for women in the workplace. The Yves Saint Laurent fashion house used a variety of ethnic women as a muses, an unheard of practice at the time, and openly supported the use of African-American women in his shows. As the YSL house attracted a wide spread crowd, they established their designs as a couture powerhouse, and concentrated on keeping that stronghold far into the approaching 80s. During the 90s into the millennium, his designs appealed to the masses because not only because they were and still are a complete visual mastery; but also because they are available as readyto-wear. From runway to weddings, YSL’s designs appear as the indi-
vidual pieces of art they truly are. YSL officially retired in 2002, and on June 1, 2008; Saint Laurent passed in his home from a brain tumor, with Pierre Burge, his adored partner of over 50 years, by his side to watch him peacefully depart this earth. His inspirational designs touched not only those who wore them, but everyone who has seen or heard of them. His designs remain intriguing today because of their ability to make women feel powerful, as well as sexy. He courageously pushed the limits of what the typical women should wear — despite the raised eyebrows along the way — and set the table of what the women’s fashion revolution would be known for: Elegant, sexy, and groundbreaking designs for all women. His designs encouraged women to not merely be fashion forward, but confident, attention-grabbing trendsetters. For five decades, Saint Laurent’s empire has grown to include men’s apparel, jewelry, fragrance, and fursand and enforces YSL’s mantra that “fashion fades, but style is eternal.”
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>> “Coco Chanel, everyone knows, liberated women. Which allowed me years later to give them power and in a certain sense to liberate fashion.” >> “I’ve known fear and terrible solitude. Tranquilizers and drugs, those phony friends. The prison of depression and hospitals. I’ve emerged from all this, dazzled but sober.”
From top: Saint Laurent’s famed classic tuxedo suit; a prize-winning design for a cocktail dress that caught the eye of Dior in 1954; an African-inspired dress in 1967. All images courtesy of news.bbc.co.uk.
>> “I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence.” >> “I want to thank all the women who have worn my clothes, the famous and the unknown, who have been so faithful to me and given me so much joy.” >> I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: The most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity — all I hope for in my clothes. >>We must never confuse elegance with snobbery. >> To be beautiful, all a woman needs is a black pullover and a black skirt and to be arm in arm with a man she loves. ■ The 1980s saw the designer still in his element. In 1985, he was awarded the French Legion d’Honneur. Caption and image courtesy of news.bbc.co.uk. Yves Saint Laurent quotes courtesy of a CNN special report on January 8, 2002 reporting on Saint Laurent’s 2002 retirement address in Paris (http://archives.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/ News/01/07/ysl.retires/.)
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How do you cope with being raped before you become a teenager? If she’s Laquanda Davis, she picks up the pieces, fights through endures all of the pain and takes control of her destiny. but she’ll tell you, it wasn’t easy.
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or the first 12 years of my life, I grew up the way most kids did. I had my parents who were both remarried, brothers, sisters, a few stepsiblings and a roof over my head. Now, 20 years old, I long for the days when there was no confusion, when there was right and wrong and you always knew which direction your life was headed in — even if you didn’t like it. But, sadly, those days are long gone. I was raped a month before I turned 13 by a complete
stranger. I felt life no longer had any meaning. I could not enjoy going out with friends at night for fear of being attacked. The nightmares and headaches never ceased, the flashbacks crippled me, and I felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. For the longest time I truly believed that I had done something wrong. It took me almost seven years to finally convince myself that it wasn’t my fault, and sometimes I still feel guilty. I did not ask him to force me inside an empty, dark room. I did not deserve to be raped.
Yes, I was young. Yes, I was naive, Yes, I flirted with him. Yes I kissed him. But I did not ask to be raped. No really does mean no. Months of doctor visits, counseling sessions and a lot of support from my friends and family did help, but I still had guilt inside of me. I wouldn’t get out of bed for days at a time. I wouldn’t even sleep; I couldn’t sleep. I would toss and turn in my sleep screaming, “No, stop, no let go of me!” I would wake up to my mother lying beside my rubbing my head saying >>
Yes, I was young. Yes, I was naive, Yes, I flirted with him. Yes I kissed him. But I did not ask to be raped. No really does mean no.
“Baby it’s okay, I’m here no one can hurt you now.” He took away my innocence. Something that was supposed to be so special now was ruined. My first time would never be with the one I love. Being raped has scarred me for life; you can never get over something this tragic. There’s not one day, one minute, one second that this does not slip my mind.
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hen I finally accepted that I had to deal with it for the rest of my life, and I no longer had to see the rapist again, he was released from jail — without me being notified. When I saw him I went into complete shock, panicked and collapsed in the middle of a high school football game. The paramedics rushed over to me and put me on the stretcher, called my parents and took me to the hospital. When I came home from the hospital, I crawled into bed and pulled the covers over my head and cried for hours. That’s the night that I decided that I was no longer going to let that guy affect my life or me. I lost tons of friends that year. My personality changed for the worst. I went from being the sweet little innocent girl to this person who was angry at the world and everyone in it. I just had so much anger pinned up inside of me, and I was mean to everyone. My life has been one emotional rollercoaster since
Being raped has scarred me for life; you can never get over something this tragic. There’s not one day, one minute, one second that this does not slip my mind.
March 10, 2001. I wish I could go back to that time and day and redo everything. I close my eyes tight, rock back and forth praying I’ll wake up a 12 year-old again — before the whole event happened — and take a different path. I often
wonder how my life would be now if I had not been raped. How much different would things be? I just don’t understand it. I was so angry with myself for letting this happen to me that I had lost respect for myself. I went through many relationships, many of them ending because of me. I just had this bad attitude that people couldn’t tolerate anymore. My mother always said things would get better in time, but it was one thing after another. When I was 16, my >>
grandfather died. I was extremely close to him; I called him my good luck charm. Whenever something good happened, he was the first person I called. When I lost him, I felt I lost a part of me. The next year, my senior year of high school, my little brother, at age 15, had a massive stroke and was in a coma for three months. The doctors didn’t think he was going make it. I missed more than half of the academic school year, and I almost didn’t graduate. I couldn’t concentrate at all. The thought of losing my brother nearly killed me. Two years later, I lost a best friend. He had a heart attack while playing football; he was only 18. He was the only guy I would talk to about my rape. We were dating at the time of the incident, so when it happened, he was the one who befriended me and was there for me. He is the person I would run to when I was feeling down.
why I have been able to finally realize my worth, and that there is someone out there who loves me just the way that I am. I couldn’t thank him enough for putting up with my mood swings, the complaining and crying I do — I know I stress him out. But at the end of the day, he’s still there for me, and he doesn’t see me any differently — and that’s what I love about him. He doesn’t try to change anything about me. We now live in our first apartment together in North Carolina. I work at an amazing cardiologist’s office as a Certified Medical Assistant and I couldn’t be happier. I was only 12 years old when my life turned upside down, but I am now 20, and my life is finally turning around for the best. Rape can happen to anyone at any age, no matter how young or how old you are. It can happen by a complete stranger — or even worse someone you know. Realize that no one deserves it; don’t be
Opposite page: Finding a reason to smile in spite of the horrific circumstances she’s endured. Above from left: LaQuanda and her boyfriend share a moments moments together; LaQuanda at her graduation, she is now a certified medical assistant.
I’ve gone through more tumultuous events in eight years than some people endure their entire lives. People wonder how I am still sane to this day; sometimes I wonder too. After being in the hospital with my brother for almost a year, I was inspired to pursue a career in the medical field. So when I graduted highschool, I enrolled into a school for medical assistants. Proudly, I graduated at the top of my class with straight As and a spot on the Dean’s List. Upon my graduation, I landed a great job! Things have changed a lot in the past eight years, some for the best and some for the worse. It took me a long time to overcome these obstacles, but slowly I am. I have an amazing boyfriend whom I truly love and adore. We’ve been together for a little over a year, and he is actually the first male I started to trust since the rape. He’s the reason
scared to report it. I wish that I could close my eyes and all of my problems would magically disappear, but I know that will never happen. All I can do is appreciate that I am still alive today. I would like to thank all of my friends and family, especially my mother and my godmother, who have put of with more mood swings than I think anyone in this world should have to handle. You have truly all supported me through this difficult time in my life. Without them, I probably wouldn’t be here today. I now have a new outlook on life and I live by the motto “What does not kill you will make you stronger.” Yes, I am a rape victim, but I am a rape survivor. Now, I feel that I have the power to help girls my age overcome their fears and the tragic experience they went through as I once did. ■ – as told to Dara Adeeyo >> Find rape prevention facts and statistics at jayemag.com.
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t’s great to be in college, huh? Just go to class, go, make good grades, and upon graduation, leave, a great paying job with good benefits will be waiting, right? Well, in this point in time, the answer to that question would be: Wrong. The weakening of the economy has devastated many college students in the last several months. They may not realize the downfall now, but college students will soon comprehend the struggle it is to find a good full-time job once they graduate, or how hard it is to obtain a loan for a house—or even their own apartment! Contrary to the Feds’ consistent nudging at the notion we’re not in recession, many think we are. And with recession, comes the depreciation of the U.S. dollar. The result? Several hundreds of thousands of Americans that are unemployed, hungry and moneyless competing for apartment space, careers, and groceries. Thanks to soaring gas prices—with no signs of relief on the horizon—many college students have been forced to take the college bus transit, carpool, walk, or ride a bicycle to class, as opposed to driving their cars to school. Sarah Diesi, a junior radiological technology major at the Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, La., says that the choosing of apartment space is solely based on how close the complex is to the school attended. “I think there is more competition for apartment space because many students look for ways to avoid from driving their cars to campus by selecting an apartment with a bus route,” Diesi says. With the Presidential election looming, the topic that has been on most college students’ minds is the weakening economy and how it affects us.
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Some students are having a hard time figuring out how they are going to pay back the loans that they have extracted to pay for college. As the economy weakens and credit tightens, the number of education loans available to college students is declining. “Federal aid is a hot topic to me because I need every penny the federal government aid can give to me to attend college so I can make a better future for myself and my family,” Jay’me Herndon, a junior business marketing major at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, says. Herndon fears that her financial aid could possibly be in jeopardy due to the weakening of the economy and is feeling the pressure more than ever. “With war, high gas prices, expensive groceries, and rising taxes, financial aid for college students, >>
Too cool for school or maybe too broke. Is the weakening of the economy affecting college students? Britney Darnell investigates the causes of why our country could be leading to recession, and how it effects students in college and once they graduate.
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Tips for Battling the “I Ain’t Got No Money” Blues: >> Look into CCs. You may be dying to get into that Division 1 University, but universities will always be there; instead, look into taking community college courses in your hometown that will transfer as credit hours to the University of your choice. >> Budget wisely. College students want to buy all the designer fashions, but if you budget correctly, you can buy those designer labels, gas, and groceries! >> Look for on-campus help. Look for jobs in a resident hall at your university. Positions as resident assistants, dorm parents, or hall directors could help you out tremendously for housing as an undergraduate and once you graduate. Also, working in the offices of some of the off-campus apartments could give you really good rent cuts. >> Get on the bus!Get an apartment with a bus route! You will love the transit because you do not have to spend a dime to get to and from campus — and it’s economically friendly. >> Don’t procrastinate with your loans. Start saving the money to pay off your loans NOW! Many college students make the mistake of waiting until they graduate to pay off their loans, and they end up finding themselves in debt. >> Take a break. If all else fails, take off a semester or two until you get back on your feet and can pay for college again. This day in age, people are going back to college starting at age 40!
seems to be last on the list,” Herndon says. Financial aid has also had more declines in recent years than ever before. Students are finding out that they are being rejected for financial aid that they were accustomed to receiving in previous semesters. “At this point, it seems harder to find a job because all the companies I apply for are taking a harder look at where they are spending their money,” DeShaun Harris, a public management graduate at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., says. Harris explains that although she had the luxury of not having to pay back loans once she graduated, she realizes finding post-graduate employment is not as easy as it used to be. Harris also states that the companies are not taking into consideration that you have just graduated; instead, because of the economic downturn, employers
seem to favor the prospect with the most expertise and seniority for the position. Another major concern on college students’ minds is the state of our nation’s energy source. “I care about finding long term energy for the US or looking into other ways of reserving our energy because the oil that we are now using is not sustainable,” Harris says. Health care is also a major concern amongst college students. Financial expenses for health are in question because some college students cannot afford it. Hopes of a better health care system are in the hands of the next elected president, because as of now, it is extremely difficult to find health care at a rea“At this point, it seems harder to find a job because all the companies I apply for are taking a harder look at where they are spending their money”
sonable price. In addition to loans, gas prices, living expenses, and other staples, sadly, health care is the last thing on our minds. With tuition increasing nine percent since the economic downturn, there are more and more students taking community college courses for their core curriculum before transferring to a larger university to save more money. Although Herndon has not taken any community college courses, she was very surprised to know that there is an increase in tuition, and urges college students to take the community college courses in the near future as a mean to save more money. “I’ve come too far to turn back! I just have to bite the bullet, but to think about a nine percent increase in tuition for universities nationwide is just ludicrous,” Herndon says. ■
College students across the country are seeking financial relief in the midst of the dwindling economy. Photo: greenpandatreehouse.com.
jaye Fashion Giambattista Valli Fall 2008
fall fashion explosion Everything you need to know to keep you stylish all season can be found on the following 50+ pages. In this eruption of all things fall fashion, you’ll find ideas galore and trend-after-trend — at every price point for every size and shape.
“There are so many options available this season. The key is finding what pieces work for your body and lifestyle, stocking up on them and mixing-andmatching your favorite items to create new and fresh looks all fall long!” – Christina Payne, JAYE Fashion Director
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fashion focus Model Agyness Deyn showing her wacky side before the Narciso Rodriguez show during New York Fashion Week.
We know it can be a chore trying to disect all the style choices that the new season brings. To make your journey trouble-free, the fashion team at JAYE put together this encyclopedic guide filled with the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest colors, must-know designers, of-the-moment shapes and number-one trends.
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evening reinvented Reward yourself for working so hard in the classroom by updating your evening dresses with a tough biker jacket.
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mix it up Step out on a fashion limb this season and fuse prints that you didn’t think could be paired together.
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all is the season to break all the fashion rules and live as the young, vivacious free spirit that you are. Designers like Alexandre Herchcovitch mixed plaid with stripes — two enormously popular fall trends — and did it in a way that didn’t look unkempt and disheveled. When the temperature goes down, the number of layers you pile on go up providing the ideal backdrop to take advantage of this trend. The key to mixing prints is to choose a singular color and correspond the prints with that color. For example, a striped turtleneck in classic black-and-white paired with a slouchy, menswear-inspired turtleneck with the same black-and-white detail — just in a plaid print — is perfectly divine and on-trend. Use your accessories to add even more individuality to this trends. Pumps and oversized satchels in colors that compliment the hues of the mixed prints up the style quotient and show that you’re not afraid to take risks. Speaking of accessories, you can mix prints with your extras too. Take one of this season’s hugest trends, the printed scarf, and blend it with a cashmere sweater with eye-catching stripes and simple, dark skinny jeans. What’s so brilliant about this trend is the practicality it provides. You can wake up with 20 minutes to spare before class and take basic staples and jazz ‘em up with printed accessories. Don’t take this trend too seriously; drop the matchymatchy principles of yesteryear and jump on the mix-prints-and-look-chicly-put-together bandwagon this season. – Christina Payne
A look from Alexandre Herchovitch’s fall 2008 collection. Photo: style.com
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green with envy No, not you! But you may get a few bitter glances rocking this season’s hottest jewel tone.
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here’s a giant misconception that fall’s color palette consists only of earth tones and drab neutrals. Gratefully, designers did their part to banish that trivial illusion by injecting copious amounts of color into their collections. Malachite, a heavenly rich shade of green, made an appearance on countless fall runways — namely Diane von Furstenberg, Tuleh and Doo Ri — and served notice as one of the signature colors to turn to for a punch to your personal style. Equally alluring alone or paired with formerly mentioned classic neutrals, malachite works on many skin tones. Imagine how strikingly gorgeous you’ll look for an interview or meeting with high-ranking university officials wearing a charcoal gray pantsuit with a malachite blouse. This powerful color has the potential to command attention in numerous settings! And if you’re apprehensive about wearing it from top-to-bottom, start minimally with a malachite bangle, necklace or bag — accessories are always the easiest way to incorporate the season’s trends and add a modern and fresh update to your already existing wardrobe. Don’t save this dazzling hue just for the neutral staples in your closet. Pair malachite with other jewel tones — think violet or coral; we know, we know, but don’t doubt it, ‘til you try it! — and the brighter shades of the season like bubblegum pink and lemon drop yellow. The key pairing colors with a color as strong as malachite is to keep the color scheme to a maximum of two colors — wear the trend; don’t let it wear you. – C.P.
Top to bottom: Fall 2008 looks from Diane von Furstenberg, Tuleh and Doo Ri. Photos: nymag .com
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belted beauties Defining your figure and showing off your shape is a cinch this season as belts are still the go-to extra.
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esigners are focused on emphasizing the true feminine form this fall. The silhouettes are all about accentuating the bust, the waistline, and a woman’s natural curves. The cinched waistline is popular among both American and European designers and were featured in look-after-look at during the fall collections.. Belts do wonder to exemplify smaller midsections, define hips, and elongate the legs. It is an easy way to draw attention to the angles of a woman’s body. In Diane Von Furstenberg’s Fall 2008 collection, a skinny belt is added to almost every look on the runway. But chunkier, thicker belts are a welcome addition to the foray when paired with the season’s “lumberjack” trend featuring tougher, masculine pieces pared down with traditionally feminine accessories like the belt cinched at the waist. Belts immediately pull together the most simple outfits. Take a pair of wide-leg jeans and a white t-shirt, grab a blazer, cinch it at the waist — don’t forget a necklace and bag — and you’re ready for class. Or for a night out with friends, cinch your little black dress with a colored skinny belt to add flavor to a classic go-to look. Whether added to business attire, casual wear, or evening outfits, a cinched waistline is a sure way to bring onlookers’ eyes to the most beautiful parts of the female figure. For more inspiration, check out 3.1 Philip Lim, BCBG Max Azria, and Chloe for more fall lines tha feature the cinched waist. – Chandler stephens
These designers show how the cinched waist is done. Top to bottom: Fall 2008 looks from Diane von Furstenberg, Chanel and Bill Blass. Photos: style.com
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camel knockout Sick of the same â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ol neutrals season-after-season? Just add camel, a lighter shade of brown, to your fall look.
Costello Tagliapietra Fall 2008 Photo: nymag.com
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specs ondeck Eyeglasses aren’t nerdy anymore! This season’s new spectacles are subtly smart and sexy
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lip into something sexy this fall: eyewear. Eyeglasses don’t have to be something dreaded to put on. Consider glasses an extra accessory to an already glamorous and smart wardrobe. Designers have update this trend in an impressively creative way. Every category of clothes and accessories has trend patterns to follow, whether it is sportswear or eyewear. The latest trends in glasses include prints and patterns, retro looks, and engraving. Chic glasses often work best for JAYE Ladies whom are on the go, working Uptown, Downtown, and around town. When wearing glasses, pair with a more subdued earring and necklace. Too much plastic or metal can make the face and neckline appear cluttered. Give the eyes a rest, take the contacts out and try something new with a sophisticated look. – C.s.
>> pick the right frames for your face shape.
Round: To make the face appear thinner and longer, try angular narrow eyeglass frames to lengthen the face. Oval: To keep the oval’s natural balance, look for eyeglass frames that are as wide as the broadest part of the face, or walnut-shaped frames that are not too deep or too narrow. Oblong: To make the face appear shorter and more balanced, try frames that have a top-tobottom depth, decorative or contrasting temples. Diamond: To highlight the eyes and bring out the cheekbones, try rimless frames or oval and cat-eye shapes. Square: A square face has a strong jaw line. To make the square face look longer and soften the angles, try narrow frame styles, frames that have more width than depth and narrow ovals.
Above: A look from Carmen Marc Valvo’s fall 2008 collection showcasing the season’s hottest frames. Photo: nymag.com
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rodarte’s the real deal These two sisters have instantly taken the fashion world by storm with their innovative designs.
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ince the fall of 2005, sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy have found success in Rodarte. The swamp-like yet elegant designs connote an underworld adventure. From floor-length evening gowns to not-far-fromperfect cocktail dresses, this fall collection is like no other. Since their first collection of ten pieces in New York City, these young designers have won a number of awards, including the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award in 2006. There were also nominated two years in a row for the prestigious CFDA Swarovski Womenswear Designer of the Year Award. This collection was “a continuation of something that started last season,” Kate tells Style. com. They channeled inspiration from “the connection between the Kabuki tradition and that of modern Japanese horror films.” An instant fall favorite were the “cobweb” tights (pictured right) that were shown multiple looks in both stark black and pure white. It’s the Mulleavy sister’s unique interpretation of traditional, basic trends like hosiery that continues to draw attention from fashion-lovers everywhere. The sisters’ designs have been spotted on celebrities like Cate Blanchett, Kirsten Dunst, Keira Knightley and Dita von Teese. The collection can be purchased at Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. The line was named after the Mulleavy sisters’ mothers’ maiden name, Rodarte was conceived in Pasadena. – C.P.
Top to bottom: The Mulleavy sisters receiving a well-earned applause after their fall 2008 show; looks from Rodarte’s fall collection. Photos: style.com
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waist one minute Embrace your curves with this season’s crop of stylish high-waist pants and skirts.
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s temperatures drop, hemlines are on the rise. Designers waved hasta la vista to low-cut bottoms and welcomed an array of high-waist options to carry you sustain you through the season. Take the contemporary Tracy Reese, for instance: She paired tawny high-waist trousers with a black blouse and a long, loose green cardigan — an ideal look for class or a meeting. Of course college is more than the classroom, so for your more social events, look no further than to Yigel Azrouel and Abaete for inspiration. Azrouel’s ready-made-for-a-date look consisted of a simple black high-waist pencil skirt and coupled it with a beige tie-neck blouse. To ensure it’s appropriate for the season, tights and boots finished the look. Abaete anchored a vibrantly purple asymmetrical top with polished high-waist trousers with a full, wide-leg. For a little bit more coverage up top, grab a fitted blazer in charcoal gray and couple of girlfriends and you’re set for an evening out Sex and the City style. The key to getting the high-waist right is to make sure what you choose for the top half of your body. Fitted, feminine and close to the body blouses work best with this trend — and don’t forget the heels to ensure maximum leg elongation. Some trends aren’t for all body types, and this is an example of one of them. The high-waist isn’t forgiving on women with short legs and torsos; however, if you have long legs, this is a trend you may want to give a try this season. – C.P.
Top to bottom: Fall 2008 looks from Tracy Reese, Yigal Azrouel and Abaete. Photos: style.com
Milly by Michelle Smith Fall 2008
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milly mania Known for designing clothes for the “smart, confident woman,” Milly by Michelle Smith is perfect for the gal-on the go. QUESTION
I’m looking for chic and stylish pieces that I can easily implement into my fall wardrobe. I want to look professional, but I still want to look like a young college student. Are there any designers you recommend?
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illy by Michelle Smith is quoted as being “the fashion dream of today’s smart, successful, and confident woman”. The exquisite materials and silhouettes create a look that is distinctive, yet classic and timeless for fashionforward women worldwide. Michelle Smith studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology before Hermes hired her part-time. She then became the first American employed by the French high fashion house in Paris. Shortly after her time with Hermes, she also interned with Louis Vuitton, Torrente, and Christian Dior Haute Couture. Her line features attractive looks with rich color and bold prints that will make any JAYE lady turn heads. Michelle’s Fall 2008 collection includes flirty silhouettes that are both chic and functional. Milly is available for purchase in various boutiques across the country and in department stores including Bergdorf-Goodman, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Celebrities known to sport this fun and chic line are Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, and Gwyneth Paltrow. – C.S.
Top to bottom: Michelle Smith, designer of Milly waves to the crowd during the finale of her fall 2008 runway show; looks from Milly’s fall 2008 collection. Photos: nymag.com
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billowy basics The seasons of strictly skinny are gone. Now designers are featuring volumnious pieces.
Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 Photo: style.com
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tights are right Don’t put all your warm weather favorites away just yet! Get maximum mileage out of ‘em with fall’s hosiery. QUESTION
Every fall, I stock up on black opaque tights. But this season, I saw all sorts of colored and textured tights that I’d like to try. What should I pair these assorted tights with and are thier any rules to wearing them?
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t is easy to follow suit when design houses such as Anna Sui, Chanel, and John Galliano are setting the trends. A hot new look for fall is textured and colored tights. Leave boring black and simple nude in the past to make way for the vibrant colors and artsy prints of this style. This new development in hosiery adds punch and depth to an outfit. Pair with simple skirts or dressy shorts to not only keep your stems warm, but to also make a statement of innovation and creativity. Textured tights also work well with knee high boots and another fall trend for shoes, the bootie. High fashion designers prove the trickle down theory in that they set the tone and other smaller designers mold their lines around the other designers’ concepts. The rule for fall fashion: There are no rules, and that notion rings true for this season’s tights. Fret not about matching your shoes with tights, or making sure they are in the same color family — feel free to let your fashion inhibitions go out the window! More designers and stores featuring the bold change in hosiery include DKNY, Banana Republic, and Miss Sixty. – C.S.
Top to bottom: Anna Sui, Chanel and John Galliano show how this season’s crop of tights are worn. Photos: style.com
Chris Han Fall 2008
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han’s genius The seasons of strictly skinny are gone. Now designers are featuring volumnious pieces.
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ashion risktakers stand up... and sprint out to pick up a few gorgeous, gottahave pieces from designer Chris Han’s fall collection. Han masterfully mixed fabrics — namely chiffon paired with wool — in an exploration of textile matching that showed fashion lovers how to combine textures for an amazing updated fall look. On a budget? Take a cue from Han and mix your favorite fabrics to create fresh looks. Han designs clothes for the young woman who doesn’t care to ignite a stir with her personal style; she creates masterpieces that subtly make a statement that says: I care about fashion, I am comfortable with my style and I don’t need to wear flamboyant pieces to garner attention. Her olive offerings combined with gray looks and Han’s use of gloves were fresh additions to the fall fashion scene. The pieces featured in her collection were simple and unfussy and stay in place throughout the day — no matter how active one is — and easily work well in various settings: Day or night, casual or put-together. Bring out your highest heels with pieces fron Han’s collection. For inspiration, look no further than the slouchy knee-boots, feminine MaryJanes, prim peep-toes she sent her models on the runway in that will pull together the most simplest looks and send you out the door fashionable — and with time to spare to grab a bite of breakfast. Food and fashion? Two Fs that are acceptable in academia, don’t you think? – Michael Jones
Top to bottom: Designer Chris Han taking a second to snap a photo backstage during her fall show; looks from Han’s fall 2008 collection. Photos: daylife.com; Getty Images
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bubbly personality The bubble dress is megahuge this fall. Do yourself a favor and add a frock with this striking hem.
Willow Fall 2008
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willow and grace Thanks to this awesome Australian, you can afford to look pulled together and refined in no time.
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t’s apparent that Kit Willow designs clothes with a “less is more” approach, which is why her fall collection is perfect for the college girl with much on her plate and little time to invest in getting dolled up each day. Willow’s fall collection, stocked with pieces that add fresh updates to your current wardrobe, consisted of modernized classics with simple shapes that beautifully align with sensibilities of the on-the-go student. Loose wide-leg trousers that somehow show exhibit feminine figures amidst the ton of volume, blazers that spruce up the most basic of tops, tees and sweaters, and dresses that will make being the first one dressed for girl’s night out easier done than said made up Willow’s fall collection. Tough details like zippers and grommets add a sophisticated edge to the pieces and go far in helping women demonstrate a sense of individuality without having to try too hard. The color palette was simple: Gray, black and burnt orange — colors subdued enough to allow the clothes to do the talking, but strong and fresh enough to indicate your fashion know-how in regards to what’s in and out this season. Willow employed a the higher-the-better attitude with her sky-high boots paired with evening dresses and skirts that thankfully provide a solution to those who aren’t quite ready to stow away their summer staples. And the belt was the statement accessory of choice as Willow fell in line cinched waist movement that resonated through collectionafter-collection. – M.J.
Top to bottom: Designer Kit Willow taking a second to snap a photo backstage during her fall show; looks from Willow’s fall 2008 collection. Photos: Getty Images, newyorkcool.com
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fringe benefits Details are what sets your look apart from the rest. Add some fringes to your style and show off your personality.
Angel Sanchez Fall 2008 Photo: nymag.com
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red hot Push that basic LBD to the side to make room for this season’s fire-red, attention-grabbing getup.
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all 2008 is a season of change, according to Pantone’s Fashion Color Report. “Fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says. Aurora Red is one of the colors listed among the sea of vibrancy in the color palette. Pantone notes that the color is “versatile and universally appealing” and “adds a splash of energy”. Different shades of red adjoin futuristic looks to otherwise classic and traditional fashion. Bravo’s third season of Project Runway birthed a talented designer named Malan Breton. The thirty-five year old featured three striking red dresses in his Fall 2008 collection, making red the alternative for the Little Black Dress. Other designers who set the tone for this color are Marc Jacobs and Tracy Reese, whose red dresses were on the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2008 in February. – C.s.
>> LRD STYLING TIPS
>> Choose your accessories wisely. Let the radiant red shine. Go for neutral accessories in brown, gray and black. >> Grab a sleek cover-up. Blazers and jackets are perfect companions for your LRD — especially when the temps drop. >> Tights are OK. Opaque tights are ideal pairings with your dress. They provide coverage for you and keep you on-trend at the same time.
Top to bottom: Malan Breton, Tracy Reese, Marc Jacobs, Fall 2008. Photos: Google Images
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somthing ‘bout peter Peter Som caught the attention of onlookers at his fall show with his rendering of classic staples.
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f you were surveying the fashion scene for one designer who impeccably presented a collection of everything that’s right about fall fashion, turn to Peter Som’s offerings for all the answers. Som exercised flawless balance with his baggy-on-bottom versus ladylike-on-top contrasting silhouettes; his assemblage of seperates which included: unfussy, tailored tops paired with strong tweed jackets — smartly cinched with doublewrapped skinny belts — and roomy wide-leg trousers; cocktail dresses galore that provoke women to go on the prowl looking for evening socials to get glammed up for; and scores of curve-accentuating pencil skirts that embrace the shapely woman that the fashion industry too many times fail to properly represent — without seeming erratic and misguided. In other words, all of the pieces had a personality of its own, yet still harmoniously fused together to make a polished collection. Menswear staples mixed with girlish essentials like his tough leather jacket braced with a delicate dress that emanate a tenor of graceful elegance that represents the spirit of the season. Blues and purples were Som’s hues of choice, and classic neutrals served as their companions as model-after-model sauntered down the runway radiating a confidence that only cleverly designed pieces like Som’s can induce. Som’s “reality-based and fantasy-oriented” pieces, are just what the doctor ordered in a season where fashion takes us back to her elegant roots. – m.j.
Top to bottom: Designer Peter Som waves to the crowd at the conclusion of his fall show; looks from Som’s fall 2008 collection. Photos: style.com
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midnight love Navy is this season’s alternate to black. Grab of few midnight blue pieces to immediately jazz your fall wardrobe. QUESTION:
It seems as though there were tons of black on the runways this season. Don’t get me wrong, I love black, it works for both day and night, but I want a fresh substitute for fall. What is the hot neutral for autumn?
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t’s all about navy this season. In big or small doses, this classic shade of blue instantly updates your fall look. United Bamboo paired an navy a-line skirt with a polka-dot blouse that will work wonders for those last-minute style dilemmas where professional, yet modern, attire is called for. Make a statement this season by investing in a coat in navy. It will provide warmth, it’s inseason, and it makes an immediate outfit — try a navy coat with dark denim trousers, a simple white turtleneck and brown oxfords pumps — for those mornings you wake up a little late. BCBG Max Azria showed how sleek and trendy navy can be mixed with black. Incorporate Azria’s accordian pleated blouse into your wardrobe and pair with your black pantsuit for an interview with for your fall internship or wear it to your current job and command the attention and respect of your superiors. Wear navy like black: With everything! The pieces you can wear with the color of the season are limitless. – C.p.
Top to bottom: Looks from the fall 2008 collections of United Bamboo, Nicole Miller and BCBG Max Azria . Photos: nymag.com
oldies but goodies LBD Reborn Dress, $44.50, Deliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, delias.com; blazer, $249, Iisli, net-a-porter.com; boots, $130, Topshop, topshop.com; clutch, $260, Angel Jackson, asos.com; cuff, price upon request, Kara Ross, kararossny.com; sunglasses, $12.99, Target, target.com.
Fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must-haves are nothing more than updates on traditional pieces. On the following 8 pages, we show you the classics that will carry you through the season. Fashion editor: Stephanie Taylor
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a trench This page: Trench, $67, Buckle, buckle.com; pants, $14.99, Wet Seal, wetseal.com; pumps, $169.99, Corso Como, heels.com; bag, $225 Juicy Couture, eluxury.com.
Tailor-made Opposite page: Pants, $166.80, Marc by Marc Jacobs, top, $304.85, Vanessa Bruno, net-a-porter.com; blazer, $99.99, French Connection, usa.frenchconnection.com; belt, $65, Cole Haan, colehaan.com; bag, $395, Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, ebags.com; pump, $89, Steve Madden, endless.com.
Call of the Wild Blouse, $17.80, Forever 21, forever21.com; jeans, $160, 3.1 Phillip Lim, brownsfashion,com; blazer, $120, Topshop, topshop.com; pumps, $36.95, babygirlboutique.com; bag, $700, Nancy Gonzalez, vivre.com; sunglasses, ring, $8.50, Claireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, claires.com.
Neck of the woods Turtleneck, $24, Buckle, buckle.com; pencil skirt, $22.50, bangle, $6, Wet Seal, wetseal.com; tights, $27.75, Falke, mytights.com; necklace, $15, Zulu, oohboutique.com; bag, $86.99, Max New York, Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, bloomingdales.com; pumps, $221, Guess, raffaello-network.com; ring, $10, Fred Flare.
Smarty Cardi Cardigan, $19.80, Forever 21, forever21.com; jeans, $80, Topshop, topshop.com; camisole, $22, debenhams.com; pump, price upon request, Christian Louboutin, myprestigum.com; bag, $17.49, Target, target.com.
Sparkles galore Skirt, $850, Proenza Schouler, saksfifthavenue.com; cardgian, $34.50, Deliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, delias.com; camisole, $78, D&G, oli.co.uk; belt, $24, Asos, asos.com; satchel, $245, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com; pumps, $49.99, Jessica Simpson, piperlime.com.
Cute as a button Shirt, $371.25, Vivienne Westwood, net-a-porter.com; pants, $56, Topshop, topshop.com; pump, $89.99, Guess, guess.com; bag, $149.99, Lush, shoplush.com; necklace, $46, Offerings, offeringsjewelry.com; ring, $14.99, Target, target.com.
JAYE FALL ACCESSORY REPORT Compiled by Jackie Ihekwaba
News flash: Shoes can either make or break your look. This fall, complete your fall ensembles with the countless shoes of the season. Take advantage of everything fall has to offer, because not only can you pull out those boots and booties you’ve been dying to wear, but you can also still hold on to your cute flats and other stylish canvas shoes. Get to the back of your closet and dig out those peep-toe flats because they are back! If you are getting ready for class and unsure about bringing an almost-but-not-quite-fabulous outfit to completion with heels for fear of suffering from shoe pains midday, consider wearing booties! These are here to stay for the fall and provide not only fashion forward appeal, but also actually prove to be on the comfortable side. Another big shoe for the fall is the flat boot—and remarkably, some go as high as your thighs. We saw these boots last fall stop at the calf and they are back with a vengeance. Find your favorite style of these boots in leather, canvas, suede, and more. Thigh high flat boots can be worn over jeans and tights or with dresses or shorts. And if you still have your flat calf or ankle boots from previous seasons, don’t worry, they are still relevant this fall. Turn up the volume of your outfit this season by taking advantage of all the choices in shoes we have.
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it’s a shoe in Get ready to show your stuff with these season’s array of footwear
Chloe
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tempting tights Keep those summer favorites current with these essential cover-ups for your legs
Vera Wang
Tights are a tricky accessory that once mastered can be useful and incredible for an outfit. If worn properly, they can actually be slimming. If you are trying to make your legs look smaller, avoid wearing lighter colors and go for dark navy and black opaque tights. Tights can be added to a dress or skirt, shorts, and even oversized t-shirts. Patterned tights were a welcome addition to the fall foray with their many different colors and designs. Expect to see extra large sweaters over these tights with tons of prints, patterns and just about anything else you can think of. These new tights might be intimidating at first, however, if coupled with a monochrome outfit — think a black sweater dress — these of-the-moment tights are just right. Wear opaque tights with chunky platform heels and once it starts to get cooler this season, you can wear those platforms with ribbed tights. We know the never-ending controversy regarding the idea of wearing tights with open-toed heels, but this season you can put those worries to rest. Don’t hesitate to pair your tights up with opentoed heels, platforms, and booties. Tights can also add a dose of class to an otherwise risque look. This fall, instead of throwing out that huge, oversized tshirt or itty-bitty, short skirt, just see what adding a pair of tights might do!
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fasten your belt This season, simply whittle your waist with best belts
This fall, belts continue to be a vital fashion accessory in the wardrobe a chic woman. Patent leather, embellished, metallic, or plain colored belts can all be used this season to add flair to a dull outfit. Skinny belts are in for fall, but extra wide belts with some extra flavor and style are still on the scene. Belts are key because they they also define your waist and reign in the volume of the most unstructured pieces. Nipping in the waist with a belt automatically elongates the body. By providing shape to an oversized blouse or dress, belts give that hourglass figure every lady desires. Belts also do wonders for those menswear-inspired staples—think blazers, grandpa cardigans and those oversized oxford shirts borrowed from dad—because they tone down the masculinity of the hottest trends of the season. For a more slimming look, try wearing a thick, chunkier belt higher on the torso or a cinch belt that is smaller or thinner in the middle. Be courageous with your belts this season. Don’t be afraid to venture out into style territories that you only once dreamt of. Use contrasting colors to add pop to the neutrals of fall. Beware of over accessorizing, many times, a belt is the solitary extra you need on the top half of your body—throwing on too many accessories can detract attention from the belt itself, so keep that in mind.
Yves Saint Laurent
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This fall, bags will continue to be important for any outfit. Fret not, you don’t have to buy high-end designer bags to make a bold statement and add flare to an outfit, but if you are going to splurge this season, invest in a bag that will carry you through the season. Keep in mind that if you can’t afford the labeled bags, retailers like Aldo and Urban Outfitters offer some of the same looks for a much more reasonable price point. Both clutches and oversized satchels are closet staples this fall. A colorful bag added to a monochromatic look is, and always will be, a classic outfit for class, a meeting, or a night on the town. This season, a leather tote added to jeans and a chunky knit changes an otherwise ordinary, on-the-way-to-class look to a polished ensemble. It’s hard to get out of the mindset that your shoes and bag must always match, but not this season! Oddly enough a bag that doesn’t perfectly match your shoes or other accessories adds style and flavor to whatever you are already wearing. This season also calls for any size of bag. For a long time we have been used to following the “bigger the better” rule when it comes to bags, but thanks to the runways, smaller bags and purses are back too! So when you’re on the way to class with your book bag in hand, don’t forget to grab that trendy bag too.
Miu Miu
it’s in the bag
Throw it all — from notes to class to invites to a party — in an eye-catching carryall this season
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When it comes to turning an OK outfit into a headturner, scarves an effortless way to do it. Scarves are versatile and fun. They can be casual and laidback or dressed up and elegant. Silky scarves can be added to a tailored suit this fall and linen scarves can complete any look for the season. Even if its still rather warm outside and you decide to sport a tank top, a lightweight scarf can still be added to your get up for extra finesse. What makes scarves diverse is the luxury to pick and choose the way in which you tie them. With skinny jeans and a tee, you can simply loop a checkered scarf or let a linen scarf hang freely around your neck. And don’t let the joy with scarves end at the neck. Scarves can be tied around your head in knots and headbands or can be playfully tied around the waist as a belt. When it starts to get cooler later in the fall, scarves become a necessity but can still remain a fashion statement. Thicker wool, knitted, and cotton scarves can be pulled out and cleverly tied around the neck with jackets, coats, and trenches. When it comes to picking the right colors and prints on scarves you can mix and match anyway you want. Dark and light, scarves with patterns or designs, floral silky scarves and most other scarves can be put with just about any outfit or theme this fall so stock up!
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wrap it up Stay warm — and chic — with the plethora of scarves at your disposal
Dolce & Gabbana
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head games Throw on one of the fall’s jaw-dropping hats
Marc by Marc Jacobs
photos courtesy of style.com
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Hats are not only the solution to bad hair days, but they can also be the finishing touch to any look. An essential for fall, hats can also add flair to an otherwise boring outfit. When on the prowl for trendy headgear, make sure to go towards hats that complement the shape of your face. Slouchy berets, fedoras, and paperboy hats are all reigning supreme this season. A simple look like jeans and a v-neck can easily be taken up a notch with a knitted slouchy beret or a burlap fedora. In a hurry or late for class and have no time to fix your hair? Gather your hair in a lightweight beanie or cabbie hat for a stylish look in no time! Quirky hats have also made noise on recent runway shoes so it is no wonder why they are popping up in stores and boutiques everywhere! Tap into your risky side and indulge in this trend. Instead of going for an ordinary straw or canvas fedora, try to pull off a felt or patterned fedora. These hats are multipurpose and can be dressed up or down. Another benefit to this season’s hats is they complement all types of hair. Whether you have bone-straight hair, crimped or curly hair, or just a tasseled low ponytail you will still look great under any type of fedora! So this season instead of constantly stressing over an untamable mane, try something different and resourceful with a stylish hat. ■
this season’s trends under $100 Don’t let the fact that you’re a college student keep you from getting runway looks like this one from Peter Som’s fall collection. On the following five pages, all the trends of the season — all under $100. Fashion editor: Christina Payne
photo courtesy of style.com
>> Offset the femininity of a satin a-line skirt with a square-neck jacket with tough zipper details. A hardcore clutch and pleasantly purple booties bring the look together.
Jacket, $76, Topshop, topshop.com; skirt, $26.99, Charlotte Russe, charlotterusse.com; booties, $99, Nine West, macys.com; clutch, $19.99, Botkier for Target, target.com.
>> Neutrals aren’t drab when they’re tailored and fitted like this khaki trench coat. Tall, flat boots in rich chocalate brown paired with wool tights add warmth and protection, and a tote in eye-catching concrete gray holds all you need for class and extracurricular activities.
Trench, $69.50, Delia’s, store.delias.com; tights, $39.95, Witchery, witchery.co.au; boots, $99.99, Wild Pair, bakershoes.com; bag, $74.99, Jessica Simpson, piperlime.com.
>> Animal prints, like this zebra pencil skirt are always appropriate, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too wild with them. Temper the print with a stark black vest, graphic scarf and textured bag. Inject some pop into the look with a colorful ankle boot.
Skirt, $22.99, IL Gilet, overstock.com; vest, $16.50, Wet Seal, wetseal.com; clutch, $78, Jessica Simpson, macys.com; scarf, $60, Diesel, store.deisel.com; pumps, $89, Nine West, piperlime.com.
>> A tuxedo jacket and chunky platform pumps add a dose of sexiness to your fall look, but structured basics like khaki rolled-up trousers and a patent bag make the look less risque.
Jacket, $90, Love Label, greatuniversal.com; trousers, $70, Topshop, topshop.com; bag, $24.80, Forever 21, forever21.com; pumps, $99.95, Steve Madden, stevemadden.com.
>> Bright colors are huge this season, so a vibrant corduroy blazer paired with a feminine dress, rough-and-tough ankle boots and a tote in a complimentary color are ideal pieces for a one-of-a-kind look.
Dress, $44.50, American Eagle, ae.com; blazer, $54.50, Deliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, store.delias.com; bag, $$63, Ryu Ryu, yesstyle.com; bootie, $99, Nine West, ninewest.com
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How can I work my summer dresses into my fall wardrobe? You don’t have to put your summer dresses away just yet! Pair leggings or tights under your summer dress (unless it’s a maxi) with booties and a chunky cardigan or leather jacket. If you don’t want to wear leggings or tights, a long trench will do just fine. A solid colored dress is a great option because of it’s versatility ability to be easily paired with other pieces.
Dress, $19.80, Forever 21, forever21.com; jacket, $200, Topshop, topshop. com; tights, $9, DKNY, dillards.com; bag, $675, Botkier, bloomingdales. com; pumps, $300, Marc by Marc Jacobs, shopbop.com.
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styleQ
Got a question about one of this season’s trends? We’ve got an answer. Fashion editor: Christina Payne
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Should I wear the oversized boyfriend blazer with slouchy pants together? Yes! Slouchy, loose, menswear inspired pieces were all over the fall runways. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to couple the boyfriend blazer with your baggier bottoms. To contrast the menswear inspired look, pair those pieces with a feminine top and a scarf.
Blazer, $598, Burberry Prorsum, net-a-porter.com; trousers, $850, Fendi, blouse, $19.50, Wet Seal, wetseal.com; pumps, $149.95, Steve Madden, stevemadden.com; hat, $5.50, Forever 21, forever21.com; clutch, $395, Botkier, bergdorfgoodman.com.
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What types of shoes, other than boots, are appropriate for fall?
There are so many options when it comes to shoes this season, but the classic closed-toe pump in a dark color that matches with all of your fall staples is a must-have.
Sweater, $417, Superfire, net-a-porter.com; turtleneck, $70, James Perse, jamesperse. com; skirt, $98, Tara Starlet, dollydagger. co.uk; pumps, $90, Aldo, aldoshoes.com; satchel, $19.99, Charlotte Russe, charlotterusse.com.
Christian Lacroix Fall 2008
sharpen your look with these easy styling tips Implementing runwayinpired trends into your current wardrobe isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as hard as you think. With a few smart styling tricks, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be set for the season. Photo credit: style.com Fashion editor: Christina Payne
The key styling piece:
the vest
>> Vests are big this season. Throw one over your favorite sweater dress and one of this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest trend: the open-toe bootie. Mix in feminine pieces to counter the masculinity of this menswear staple.
Vest, $64, Topshop, topshop.com; sweater, $158, J. Crew, jcrew.com; leggings, $25, Hue, hue.com; booties, $995, Giuseppe Zanotti, intermixonline.com; bag, $30, Aldo, aldoshoes.com; ring, $12, Asos, asos.com.
The key styling piece:
the jacket >> A leather jacket is a must-have for the chilly nights autumn bring. Stray from traditional styles to add some flair. It’s okay to mix textures — for example, patent leather with suede. Be sure to keep the rest of your look simple.
Jacket, $599.95, Witchery, witchery.co.au; dress, $40.80, Simply Vera Wang, kohls.com; booties, $199.95, Steve Madden, stevemadden.com; bag, $119.99, Charles David, piperlime.com; necklace, $28, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com.
The key styling piece:
the dress >> Plaid is here to stay! Pair with a chunky cardigan and riding boots for a relaxed look. Use this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assortment of accessories to distinguish yourself from the bunch and show off your personal style.
Dress, price upon request, Alloy, shop.alloy.com; cardigan, $50, Topshop, topshop.com; boots, $198, Frye, bloomingdales.com; bag, $1,595, Balenciaga, balenciaga.com; beret, $12.80, Forever 21, forever21.com.
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photo credit: Chris Han Fall 2008 collection, fashionsing.com
fall in love... auburn fever From the runway to hallways, auburn is the gotta-get color for the fall Auburn. Don’t mistake it for red; this color’s in a class of it’s own.
...with fall’s hottest hair trends. Fringe or fringeless, short or long, the best looks of the season are here. Now, let’s see you take it to the next level with your unique style. By Tieranee Jones
photo credit: time.inc.com/essence
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easy bobbing The asymmetrical bob, an update from last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut, is an ideal change of pace to match your edgy fall wardrobe.
photo credit: thehaircutresume.blogspot.com
pixie stick For a more all-overthe-place-but-stillput-together look, go for the always-instyle boyish cut.
photo credits (both pages): fashionsing.com
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fringe is in Take a cue from It girl Kate Moss and rock a fringe-cut. The trend is back after a short-lived run last fall.
side kick If a sharp style is what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for, the subtly sweet side-sweeping part is perfect for you.
JAYE Beauty ■ Makeup is used to enhance natural beauty, not overpower it. Many times the true beauty that lies within is lost by allowing make-up to define the wearer. Beauty is not just external and true beauty actually begins after a genuine internal search for natural beauty. Actress Meagan Good is this month’s celebrity inspiration because she knows what works for her.Take hints from this stunner and implement some shimmer and shine this fall.
Celebrity Inspiration Now that fall is here, take a few chances with your makeup regimen. If you get lost amid all the beauty trends of the season, look to actress Meagan Good: She’ll be your guiding light. By Tieranee Jones
Eyes
Good uses a light bronze eye shadow and purple liner for the bottom lid. Apply a light dusting of bronzer, tan or other shimmery transparent color for a gentile hint of shine. Looking for eye shadow that stays with you all day? Try using a damp brush and apply a layer of face powder to set and see how it works! When applying mascara, allow for the first coat to dry before putting on the second in effort to prevent unwanted clumping.
Eyebrow
Light brown eye liner to accenutate the arch. Choose a pencil and powder in the correct shade for your skin color, and for highlight, use a concealer on the brow bone one shade lighter than your natural tone.
Lips
Good decides on a simple nude lip to maintain a soft, yet sexy, and cohesive look.■
jaye health
HEALTH headliners
Just sleep on it According to Dr.Rob, family physician and program director of Family Practice Residency Frankford Hospitals, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, Pa., dry air causes skin to lose more moisture and become itchy. The most common symptom of dry skin is that itchy feeling, not the dry-skin flakes. Just because your skin is flaky, doesn’t mean it’s dry. If your skin is itchy use a moisturizer to add a protective oil layer so that it decreases the amount of moisture lost to dry air. Avoid long bath and showers. To keep your skin hydrated applies moisturizers and use creams for rough areas such as elbows, knees, hands, and feet. Remember drinking water replenishes and hydrates the skin and keeps it nourished. College students are among the most sleep-deprived people in the country. This may be due to the irregularity of their sleeping habits according to Brown University’s health Web site.
Tips: >> Go to bed at the same time each night, and wake up the same time each morning. >> Avoid large meals before bedtime. >> Make your bed comfortable and use it only for sleeping and not any other activities.
Falling asleep in class is a consequence of not getting enough sleep. Photo credit: ontheu.com
“Sufficient sleep is not a luxury — it is a necessity — and should be thought of as a vital sign of good health.” – Wayne H. Giles, MD, MS, Director
What happens when you don’t get enough sleep?
Sleep debts result from not getting enough sleep for several nights. Building up your sleep debt results in a decrease in daytime function. It can affect your physical health by weakening your immune system. It can affect your mental health by resulting in tension, irritability, depression, confusion, and generally lower life satisfaction. These mood changes may also result from irregular sleeping patterns, including sleeping in on the weekends. (Brown University health Web site)
the 411 on sleep apnea According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, the Greek word “apnea” literally means “without breath.” There are three types of apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed; of the three, obstructive is the most common. Despite the difference in the root cause of each type, in all three, people with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer. Untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease, memory problems, weight gain, impotency, and headaches. Sleep apnea is very common, as common as adult diabetes, and affects more than twelve million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. Moreover, untreated sleep apnea may be responsible for job impairment and motor vehicle crashes. Fortunately, sleep apnea can be diagnosed and treated. Several treatment options exist, and research into additional options continues. Editor: Tieranee Jones
jaye Wyndi’s World
single and not ready to mingle JAYE contributor Wyndi Veigel wonders why so many young people think the single life can’t equal the good life. She thinks it can and she shares her thoughts on living solo.
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elow is a recap of a conversation I had today and have about once a week. I went to lunch with a friend who shall remain nameless so I will simply call
Right: Journalist Wyndi Veigel who blogs her thoughts at “The Inner Portions of My Mind... Weak Ones Beware.” Below: The Loyal Ladies of Sex and the City made being single fabulous and popular. They showed that with your great girlfriends, you can do without lousy men.
photo credit: tvguide.com
her A. A: So what have you been up to? Me: Nothing much. Work, church, single’s group, hanging out, oh I went to see The Happening the other day. A: With who? Me: By myself. A: You go to the movies by yourself? Me: Yes. A: Don’t you feel pathetic going alone when there are all those couples there? Me: No. Why should I? I have a job that lets me go to the movies when I want, the transportation to get there, and I love the movies. A: Oh. Well I know this guy.... Me: No thanks. I’m great being single. I’m not trying to make myself seem like allthat-and-a-bag-of-chips or for tons of people try to set me up but rather to ask.... Why do people think it’s wrong to be single? Now don’t get me wrong, I like men. In fact, I have lots of guy friends, but I am not so anxious to get into a relationship just for the sake of a relationship that I settle for the wrong person. I’m single and yes, occasionally I feel pathetic, want a hug from a guy whose not a friend
“Now don’t get me wrong, I like men. I have lots of guy friends, but I am not so anxious to get into a relationship just for the sake of a relationship that I settle for the wrong person.” and miss sharing M&Ms with that special person at the movies (I don’t do popcorn), but I honestly am happy being single. Why do others see this as an issue? Such an issue that they push any male who is available towards me without even considering whether we have anything in common or will get along. I’m sorry, but don’t push me towards someone who has only a high school degree, can’t spell the word impossible or who isn’t a Christian. ■
>> Want more? Read Wyndi’s blog at wyndi-mswriter.blogspot.com.
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>> Amy Ly
Equally stylish and compassionate, this stylish fashion lover enjoys helping others rather than self-indulgence Q: How would you describe your style? A: I used to describe myself as a southern girl with a bit of an edge. However, I think I am still finding myself. I am trying out new styles and trends, and seeing what suits me best. I love taking risks now, and I didn’t really before. I can’t honestly tell you what my style is today. I basically see something I want to try out, buy it and work it in with the rest of my closet. That’s what’s great about personal style” Q:Who or what are your fashion inspirations? A: Right now, Carrie Bradshaw (Played by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex in the City). Sure she’s fictional, but I look up to her fashion risks and love her addictive personality. I adore Rachel Bilson because she’s so cute and petite! I also love magazines that offer alternatives to high-end pieces because I am just a college student and part-time worker. Q: What are you hobbies? A: That’s a given, my hobby would be fashion. I work quite a bit and cannot get enough of styling the mannequins, merchandising clothes, and helping my customers. During my free time, I will go vintage shopping, scope out the Internet for great deals and read up on other fashionistas’ blogs. Besides fashion, I like to play video games with my boyfriend and cuddle with my puppy, Java! Q: Which school do you attend, and what is your major? A: I just transferred to the University of Houston from Houston Baptist last year. I just switched to Business from a double major in Biology and Chemisty. I felt that a degree in Business would offer me more opportunities and give me a chance to shine. I still would like to work in the medical field, but maybe the business side of it. Q: What are you career aspirations? A: Helping others, whether through fashion, business or health. I have been a nurse’s assistant, a tutor, a sales associate, and a stylist — I love being all of those things, but the one thing in common would be helping other people. Q: You like keeping busy! A: Definitely. I don’t like to be idle. Q: What words of inspiration do you live by? A: Yves Saint Laurent said, “Fashion fades, but style is eternal.” Like I said before, I am still trying to figure out what my style is. I also find words Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl amusing, “Whoever said money couldn’t buy happiness didn’t know where to shop!”
Ly wearing an outfit inspired by her favorite designers, Proenza Schouler
I have been a nurse’s assistant, a tutor, a sales associate, and a stylist — I love being all of those things, but I the one thing in common would be helping other people. Q: Is there anything else you would like to say to our readers ? A: I will try to find ways to mix higher-end classic pieces with cheaper pieces from vintage shops, Forever 21 and the sale racks. I rarely splurge on clothes or shoes, but I am a sucker for handbags! – Christina Payne
jaye 20 under $20 Editor: Chandler Stephens
stay in style with these bargain basement finds! Left to right: Belt, $18, Anthropologie, anthropologie.com; pants, $8.98, Bitten by SJP, bittensjp.com; coat, $8.98, Bitten by SJP, bittensjp.com; tank, $19.99, Go! International, skirt, $19.99, Merona, target.com; shirt, $19.50, Express, express.com; camisole, $19.50, Express, express.com; blouse, $19.99, Lux, urbanoutfitters.com; skirt, $19.99, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com; jeans, $19.80, Forever 21, forever21.com; peep-toe flat, $19.99, Bakers, bakersshoes.com; vest, $18.99, Charlotte Russe, charlotterusse.com; clutch, $12.80, tunic, $15.80, Forever 21, forever21.com; tights, $14.99, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com; dress, $17.80, Forever 21, forever21.com; earrings, $11.99, earrings, $18.00, Arden B., ardenb.com; bangles, $12.50, Alloy, alloy.com; ring, $9.50, Old Navy, oldnavy.com.
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September alerts Virgo gals like Beyonce Knowles to focus and avoid making any tough decisions. Also, be careful who you trust because there are tons of snakes in the grass trying to steal your shine! this month when it comes to any business opportunities. However, you can throw caution to the wind in matters of the heart. Unusually, you will feel comfortable about sharing your innermost feelings with someone special this month.
tively there could be an opportunity for greater recognition at work or school. Love will feel especially contented towards the end of the month. Pisces February 19-March 20 As the oldest sign in the zodiac you have a natural respect for authority. However, this month you may need to rebel at least a little if you are going to achieve your aims. You may surprise yourself at how forceful you can be and it will impress someone special in your life too!
Sagittarius November 22-December 21 Thanks to your natural optimism you are always willing beyonce knowles to embrace change and new ideas. You have the chance to be a leader this Virgo month as those around you August 23-September 22 are less convinced of the You are still feeling on something of a high after last benefits of a new approach. Emotionally, you will grow in months successes. This is sensitivity and understand- Aries a risky time as you may be March 21-April 19 inclined to invest unwisely or ing this month. After all the excitement to trust someone who may of last month you will be not have your best interests Capricorn pleased to learn that things at heart — so be careful. Treat December 22-January 19 should begin to settle this month as a time to focus You run the risk of causon day to day tasks and avoid ing major tensions within a down for you now. There relationship if you continue may be an opportunity for any major decisions. to put your work agenda promotion and youngsters ahead of home life. A should also expect some Libra trusted friend has some extremely positive financial September 23-October 22 wise advice about your news. Romance may be Venus is strong again this tricky though! month, although now the em- insecurity relating to some phasis is much more on your closely held ambitions. Try and open up a little more Taurus love life rather than friendand all will be well. April 20-May 20 ships. Single Librans may Success should be your well meet someone special Aquarius watchword this month as it by the middle of the month is finally within your grasp. and attached Librans will re- January 20-February 18 Your social life may suffer, member what it is about their You have a naturally restlessness streak and this but it will be worth it in the partner that first appealed. is brought to the fore right end. A friend will try and now. You are keen to expe- distract you and it may be Scorpio rience new challenges and necessary to put your foot October 23-November 21 Exercise your natural caution if you channel this construc- down during the month.
Gemini May 21-June 20 You need to get out a little more this month. Work or school is going well and you should give yourself a break from the pressure. Travel is looking good as are friendship groups, so a trip away with your circle of pals may be just the tonic that you need now! Cancer June 21-July 22 You have reached some important milestones in your life so far this year and now is the time when you can sit back with some contentment and look at all you have achieved. Spend time with your family and recharge your batteries ready for a busy autumn ahead! Leo July 23-August 22 Reflection is not your favorite activity; you much prefer to be active. However, you need to spend some time thinking about the direction of one relationship in particular. Towards the end of the month, it may be a good idea to give more time to socializing and relaxing with friends. ■
Morsels of pop culture to tide you over for the month
Till we meet again
September There are plenty of rumors buzzing around Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry being the new Hollywood power couple. It has been reported that the two were spotted on vacation with Oprah’s best friend, Gayle, in the Hollywood hideaway vacation spot, Portofino, Italy. Perry hopes to make noise this fall with the release of his sixth movie, “A Family That Preys” in theaters this month.
The New Yorker’s political satire leaves a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. A recent issue featured a cover of a turbanwearing Obama offering a fist pump to his gun-toting wife. Though the cover was meant to be a satirical lampoon of the caricature Senator Obama’s right-wing critics have tried to create, it was just viewed as distasteful.
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Some of the music industry’s top stars step up for the Fashion Rocks Show. Artists including Beyoncé Knowles, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown were among the talented artist donating their time to cause.
Rapper DMX, Earl Simmons, was arrested and charged with giving a false name and social security number so he could skirt on medical bills. It is reported he visited Scottsdale’s Mayo Clinic in April and gave his name as “Troy Jones” before skipping out on a $7,500 bill. Batman flees away on bail after allegedly being arrested for assaulting his 61-year-old mother. Christian Bale denied the allegations and according to authorities remained completely cooperative throughout the entire ordeal. Terrell Owens
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The van that Jolie and Pitt drove away from the French hospital in days after the birth of their twins
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, into the world in Nice, France. The twins’ pictures were sold to People magazine, reportedly for between $10 million and $15 million for exclusive rights to the first photos, with the proceeds to go to charity.
Sam Alipour, a writer for ESPN’s page 2, was hit by a car after the ESPY’s in July. He was rescued by none other than Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens. Alipour sustained no major injuries and Owens was gone before he could receive acknowledgment or thanks for his good deeds. << Reality “stars” Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, here being goofballs, are taking their show on the road, as they travel to Iraq to perform for soldiers.
All photos courtesy of the Associated Press
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Lil Wayne’s The Carter III hit the platinum mark despite the songs being leaked to the web prior to its release.