tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61082259860328691102024-03-19T04:53:11.450-07:00the style passageUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108225986032869110.post-78472129146967299852017-04-30T08:22:00.000-07:002017-05-01T12:21:21.227-07:00THE BED SHEET CROP TOP: A SLOPPY DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A ripped bed sheet and a </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">sudden </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">obsession </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">with cropped white blouses: it was inevitable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know when or why it happened, but it seems as if everyone suddenly has a cropped white blouse: kind of baggy and hitting just at or above the ribcage, often frilled or ruched to give the perfect nod to beer maidens or renaissance fairs. Perhaps Australian label (and it-girl favorite) DAISY is to blame; perhaps a general fascination with vintage and thrifted clothing in the fashion industry ethos. But, one thing is sure: these tops are a look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was only a matter of time before I forayed into the style and, while there were contenders a many on Etsy and Ebay that were a tenth of the price of these designer renditions, I never found myself actually doing the deed: the twenty or so dollars seemed steep for a top that might be a fleeting addition to my wardrobe. But when I was faced with an exorbitant amount of similar fabric from a ripped fitted bed sheet, inspiration hit. Below, a how to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- flat white bed sheet with elasticated ends</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">- safety pins (or, if you sew, a needle and thread)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">- a tape measure & pencil if you want to be precise</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">- dedication to the look</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Measure your chest, mark this measurement on the fitted sheet and cut a segment out with the elastic @ the top. Keep it as long as a regular shirt.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Cut a piece of elastic from another part of the sheet that's about as long as the elastic at the top of your segment. Set this aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Wrap this segment around your chest and safety pin it a few times at the opening. You can either keep it open in the back (what I did) or close it by way of sewing, a lace-up structure or more safety pins.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Flip the shirt back around so it's forwards. Take the loose strip of elastic and tie it around your waist; flip it around and poof up the blouse accordingly (see below). You're done!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The beauty in this project is that it's a bit unfinished and thus super customizable. Sick of the length? Take off the bottom elastic band and adjust accordingly. Too simple? Sew in some ribbon at the top or bottom elastic hems. Want a different silhouette? Add some elastic straps at the top. Rather than getting sick of and immediately discarding a piece like this, you can just change it to your liking. A worthwhile project, indeed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Or, rather, how to cope with a sudden </span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">The goth phase: everyone knows it, most everyone goes through it, and some live to tell the tale (at least, that seems to be the popular understanding). Yet, in the scheme of the average American teenager, who likely entered and exited their goth phase at the tender age of twelve or thirteen, I went through a fairly late and fairly soft goth phase, never braving the crammed aisles of Hot Topic or having purple hair, heavily lined lids <i>and </i>braces at the same time (the former thankfully took place years prior). My staples were seemingly as inauthentic as could be, faux leather leggings purchased from American Apparel (RIP) and upside down cross necklaces and black leather creepers hesitantly purchased from Urban Outfitters one summer eve. It was a phase that was contained and a bit artificial in its nature, detached from the larger post-punk landscape that was likely brewing in my hometown's music scene at the time; lasting less than a year, it soon transitioned to an all-consuming obsession with minimalism by way of monochromatic basics and selective pieces of gold jewelry. </span><span style="font-size: large;">That is, until the other day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It seems like this particular pair of shorts saw me before I saw them, symbolically beckoning me back to my high school goth phase by way of my local thrift store's dustiest corner. They felt a bit too out of place for my current sartorial fixings and </span><span style="font-size: large;">a bit too long to hit a flattering point on my already slightly disproportionate body</span><span style="font-size: large;">, but I tried them on anyway, perhaps out of genuine curiosity or perhaps out of a subconscious desire to replicate the authentic goth phase I never had. Ten dollars and two minutes of Hot Topic cash register small talk later, they were mine; after a bit of adjustments and fixings (see: raw hem and attempted tube top), they were truly mine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, in the moment, I didn't realize how much of a gateway they would become, ushering in a reincarnation of my previous goth phase by way of a sudden fascination with grommet belts, netted fabrics and other so-called "goth" fixations. Though I never thought I would dip my toes back into these dark waters (and don't necessarily anticipate a particularly long dip), it is comforting to know that style phases don't always have to be confined to the clumsy years of adolescence. For, after all, what is style without experimentation?</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108225986032869110.post-17058309856640682702017-03-20T21:23:00.000-07:002017-03-22T10:40:45.990-07:00STYLING PUFFER JACKETS x FLASH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Secondhand shopping among those who need not do it out of necessity is a layered phenomenon, inherently intersecting with factors of class, ethics and the environment. While the original intent of thrift stores was to offer lower and working classes access to affordable clothing, shoes and home goods, lately the demographic has been filled with anything but—a fact that can surely be observed at Goodwill Outlets and Salvation Army’s on Brooklyn or Chicago’s increasingly gentrifying streets. The modern-day "hipster" who may occupy these stores can more often than not be drawn to pieces previously associated with the blue collar class, inverting prior notions of what it means to wear embroidered workwear shirts or painter pants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This poses a multitude of questions: Is thrifting among those who do not do it out of necessity inherently classist? Is it wrong to wear workwear staples such as then when other populations have previously been looked down upon for doing just that? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In broaching these points, it is important to first clarify that there is nothing inherently problematic with the thrift store as an institution; it serves a very distinct purpose of raising money for charities and doing its part for the environment, and does so in a fairly straightforward way. However, problems and ambiguities do arise when certain conversations are not being had about the demographic of the customer, and what it means to suddenly regard a practice as “cool” and consequence-free when those of lower classes have been doing it for decades (often in a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>society in which brands and logos are seen as innate markers of wealth, feeling the very inverse of “cool” while doing so). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Further, this adoption of clothing pieces traditionally associated with lower classes—trucker caps, work boots, kitschy sweatshirts and flannels—among a very certain millennial subset (I hate the word “hipster” as much as the next person) can be viewed itself as problematic, as these items are worn under an almost faux ironic mentality, accessorized by phrases like “Isn’t this so funny!” and “I’m just joking!”. In the conquest for individuality and uniqueness, we have in a sense lost any concept of self-reflection or consciousness, instead resorting to an almost feigning of identity and self-expression. As <i>New York Times </i>writer Christy Wampole states in “<a href="http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/17/how-to-live-without-irony/"><span class="Hyperlink0">How to Live Without Irony</span></a>,” a scathing critique of the hipster ethos, “For the relatively well educated and financially secure, irony functions as a kind of credit card you never have to pay back. In other words, the hipster can frivolously invest in sham social capital without ever paying back one sincere dime. He doesn<span lang="FR">’</span>t own anything he possesses.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am as guilty as anyone in inhabiting this realm of so-called ironic fashion. My bottom dresser drawer holds three pairs of white painter's pants and counting; despite being neither named "Vinny" or having a job as a disco instructor, one of my latest Etsy pick-ups is a vintage Dickies shirt that proclaims just that. Carhartt and Dickies are some of my favorite brands, particularly when they're vintage and oil-stained. I have more than once considered in investing in a true vintage trucker jacket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">Of course, irony as it relates to fashion and class is a very niche and complicated notion, one that was far more prominent during this <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/fashion/normcore-fashion-movement-or-massive-in-joke.html"><span class="Hyperlink0">normcore movement</span></a> of the early- to mid-2010s in which Wampole’s piece positions itself. It is not irony itself that can be problematic, but irony in relation to the mentality behind thrifting among those of privilege that orients it as so. So, go ahead and appease your visceral urge to thrift even if you can afford the mall: it’s cheap, it can give to local communities, it draws money away from exploitative fast fashion companies and, of course, it’s fun. But if certain implications and internalized classism as it relates to already exploited groups and communities are never discussed, if we fail to be conscious of the act and how it can have an effect on those who do it out of necessity, all of these benefits render themselves almost useless. Or, at least, that is my humble opinion.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>There is a certain childlike cadence to returning to one's hometown: a drowsy lightness in the air, resounding memories instilled in every sight and smell. It makes for a very weird whirlwind of past, present and future, a foggy in-between that beckons more questions than answers. </i></u></span><u><i><span style="font-size: large;">Though this shoot was originally intended to be a collection of summer denim looks, it ended up manifesting itself into a more playful rendition, invoking an eerie sense of nostalgia that seems almost unique to this time of year. </span></i></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first time I saw Adidas Superstars, I was impressed. Effortless, minimal and undeniably 90s, they were everything I looked for in a shoe, refreshingly relevant despite having a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas_Superstar">rich and enduring history</a>. I nabbed my all-white first pair midway through 2014 and have been hooked ever since, perennially repurchasing a new pair every time the white inevitably was tainted by city dust. They went with everything without looking like they were intended to, making me feel connected to an exclusive network of 3-stripe fans. I convinced my friends to buy them, befriended Adidas Originals employees back when I was the only girl in the store, even connected with one of my college best friends through the brand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yet, upon moving to the East Coast, my appreciation for them dissipated. By the end of 2015, they (and their kelly green <a href="https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/how-did-the-adidas-stan-smith-become-the-ultimate-fashion-shoe">Stan Smith counterpart</a>) were everywhere, on everyone. A once-enduring passion subsided; I tearfully said goodbye to shoes that were my staple, indifferently allowing them to get muddied and worn as I explored new terrain. While it was sad to say goodbye to something that I previously thought was my own, I realize now that it was inevitable--and certainly not unique to that particular pair of Adidas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, in the age of increased access to style inspiration (whether through the amassed popularity of platforms like Pinterest and Instagram or live-streaming of fashion shows), "buzzword" items are paradoxically becoming diluted by their trendiness. As they are made the norm rather than the deviant, their iconic status becomes tainted and immemorable, reappropriated into markers of the current generation rather than generations past. While this claim certainly does not apply to every trendy item, it applies to most; as fashion is a constant cycle of remaking past trends, it is no surprise that items like Adidas Superstars have become <i>en vogue</i> once more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When considering current styles, it is important to think of the mark that our generation is making; will the early-to-mid 21st century be remembered for reusing past trends, or creating trends itself? In the age of seemingly limitless inspiration and resources, why is it so difficult for iconic pieces to manifest themselves? Analyzing current and recent fashion, it is hard to think of popular pieces that were completely new or memorable. While trends like normcore are fairly unique to the 21st century, other trends equally individual are few and far between. As we enter into a new age of innovation and production in the fashion industry, these are all questions to consider. Reuse and recreation are an inevitable aspect of the fashion cycle, but creation and originality are just as important. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, for the record, I am considering buying another pair of Adidas. C'est la vie☺ </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108225986032869110.post-36989143737103857332016-03-21T09:19:00.000-07:002017-05-01T12:19:11.708-07:00THE DM INTERVIEW: MADELYNE BECKLES<div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Instagram just provides for a more "democratic" way of looking at and making art-aside from their fucked up sexist community guidelines; it's a great way to curate what kind of images you want to see and make connections with like minded artists and people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I think as long as we live within a capitalist, hegemonic, homophobic, racist and sexist paradigm, it will always be a struggle for people who are Othered to be heard, seen and compensated. That being said, I think that right now since feminism has become a hot commodity, it's allowing more opportunities for young women, however we have to remain critical about what it implies when feminism becomes sell-able.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first time she said this to me was probably five years ago, a time in which I was struggling with an aggressive bout of acne and sought out her facialist expertise, needles and all. And, every time I come back, she drilled it into my head again, occasionally adding a "tell your friends" to the mix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While her relentlessness has paid off (I rarely ever wear face makeup), when I first heard those words, tears streamed down my raw cheeks. At 13 years old, I was in the peak of makeup experimentation; all the girls in my grade sported neon eyeshadow, lip gloss and, yes, the dreaded foundation. I felt robbed of an important life experience and so, as the rebellious tween that I was, I joined in, smearing drugstore concealer all over my spots, never forgetting to douse them in cakey powder afterwards. It was a routine that I enjoyed at first but soon resulted in acne so three-dimensional that it could not be covered up (and more tears than one). I battled with the aftereffects for nearly three years, time in which I visited the dermatologist monthly, tried almost every spot treatment under the sun, and had really, really bad eyebrows.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Primed, poreless and glowing, the ideal beauty look has largely remained consistent with Donna's advice for the past year or so, placing much of the burden on skincare rather than makeup. Fashion week after fashion week, models have sported [seemingly] little to no makeup, allowing for the clothes to really stand out; the insanity following <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwih-8yPwbrLAhWEvoMKHSDfCsoQFggcMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fintothegloss.com%2F2014%2F04%2Fkorean-beauty-skincare%2F&usg=AFQjCNHRo65aXbaywPkDE_ASzhnvZyRu2g&sig2=Pa5zGnyURXkZZZ0h220WDQ&bvm=bv.116636494,d.amc">Korean skincare practices</a> has spread to the West, and companies like Glossier have followed suit, building a cult of dewy-faced cool girls (and guys) in the process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yet, except for a select few blessed with impeccable genes, achieving this look takes a lot more than waking up and splashing one's face with cold water; it requires a specific combination of products tailored to your skin type--and a high degree of patience. Below are some of my tried-and-true products ("holy grails", if you will); whether you follow Donna's advice is up to you, but here is my routine, adding to the hundreds of other narratives floating around on the internet.</span><br />
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Once, when asking an enviably clean friend for organization advice, her response was remarkably simple: "everything has it's place." It's an assertion echoed by many others whom I've asked, most of whom have responded it in a similarly nonchalant tone as if to say "Lily, it's<i> so </i>obvious<i>."</i> But what stuck out to me in this interaction wasn't the matter-of-factedness in her statement but, rather, what followed it; "I always picture what I'm going to wear in my head before I go into my closet," she added, "never trying on more than a few pieces of clothing."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">According to the Census Bureau, the average American household made $51,939 per year or, roughly, the equivalent of a few outfits from Opening Ceremony (take your pick <a href="http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=2&catid=0&page=1&productssortby=2">here</a>). The fact that it is so unattainable for the majority of Americans to possess more than a few pieces from a store like Opening Ceremony (or, for that matter, other retailers like <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiiw7-mo83KAhUB7R4KHfHEAucQFggpMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftotokaelo.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNHLB0feefmAAnF5bl8PeahC8pO65g&sig2=3XaZ3gQj-CgNDgsFQFJ_cw">Totokaelo</a>, <a href="http://shop.hlorenzo.com/">H Lorenzo</a>, <a href="http://saksfifthavenue.com/">Saks</a>) means that the intent behind the retailer is not one of convenience or accessibility for the average buyer; rather, stores like these have begun to function as salons of inspiration, displaying pieces that are not only inconceivable but also assert themselves as objects that don't have the sole purpose of being attained. Once the potential buyer realizes this imperative function, the disappointment of not being able to own these pieces is replaced by an almost overwhelming sense of inspiration, a change in mindset that liberates the individual from being a dissident slave to consumerism. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In light of the not-so-recent influx of online retailers, this change could not come at a better time. Just like how many within the industry have recently predicted that in-person fashion shows will soon be limited to the elite </span><span style="font-size: large;">(but with <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/9/10/9279091/new-york-fashion-week-live-stream-shows">live streaming</a> or <a href="http://www.vogue.com/13375247/virtual-reality-future-fashion-week/">forms of virtual reality</a> making the shows increasingly more available for consumers), p</span><span style="font-size: large;">erhaps high-end retailers are beginning to follow suit, serving their original purpose only to the few who can afford to shop there on a regular basis, and morphing into more of a showspace for the rest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is little deference to be projected upon one's surroundings when submerged in an environment for an extended period of time. Upon returning home from school for the first significant period in months, this deference takes the form of discovery (or, rather, rediscovery--of one's prior surroundings and sceneries). From a personal context, this rediscovery was most directed towards, as mundane as they might seem, bathrooms. Perhaps a result of being constrained to a bathroom shared with three others that was often ridden with mold and a general disregard for cleanliness, the bathrooms of my childhood home suddenly carried a much greater significance in the span of my time off, often serving as the background to selfies and a source of general admiration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward to slurping soup and reading the first few pages of Grace Coddington's new <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/grace-grace-coddington/1005323116/2687607452258?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+greatbookprices_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP23969&k_clickid=3x23969">memoir</a>, and this feeling of rediscovery was awakened once again, this time to the tune of sniffles rather than four-year-old <a href="https://soundcloud.com/arca1000000/aaliyah-x">arca</a>. Suddenly I found myself pouring clementines into a bathtub flowing with water--blame it on Coddington's signature reddish orange mane (or the fact that everything targeted towards sickness is orange-flavored). Rediscovery had truly never tasted (or smelled) so good.</span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">I've been on the verge of having a unibrow for a good portion of my life. Akin to others blessed with similarly thick, bushy, wirey brows, commentary consisted of my relatives begging me never to touch them and my friends looking the other way when I sported the soon-to-be unibrow, neon braces, small brown glasses and my signature knee-high Converse boots, all at the same time. (Maybe the sprouting hairs between my eyebrows weren't the worst of my troubles.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">But, alas, I followed my family's sage advice and resisted the urge to tweeze, pluck, wax or thread my eyebrows (at least, for a while). Then came the rise of thin, arched brows; after reading about the importance of the "face-framing" brow and arch, I was convinced that mine were somehow defunct, that by removing a few select hairs I could transform my beauty identity. After a few select hairs turned into chunks, I knew I was done messing with them. Long live the unibrow.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Enter Glossier. You've probably heard the name before and, if you know me, you've seen their stickers adorning basically everything I own. Though their </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/glossier/" style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Instagram-launched</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> line has previously been known for perfecting real life beauty through a series of basic products aimed at achieving a glowy canvas that enhances what you already have, they have since expanded into the land of brows with </span><a href="https://glossier.com/#!/products/boy-brow" style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">BOY BROW</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">, a pomade-inspired, all-in-one gel that grooms, thickens, and fills, in a few small strokes. The formula is available in three semi-sheer colors, delivering face-framing coverage that still looks natural. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuSHJZ58DBI" style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Swipe up and outwards</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> to enhance your brows' face-framing properties, or focus on those center "sprouts" to create more dimension--because, let's face it, good brows don't have to be hard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">I'm not one for trends, but there was something about this fall's fashion month that resonated far beyond the usual, sometimes forced breakdown of categorizing a series of looks into definitive styles. You see, while there certainly were noticeable trends, recognizing them wasn't so much a matter of interpretation but rather fueled a more distinct sense of inspiration, synonymous with flipping through a European fashion magazine (I'm partial to </span><i style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://thegentlewoman.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: large;">The Gentlewoman</span></a></i><span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">) or scrolling through a street style photo series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps this change in perception can be attributed to significant ends (and beginnings) within the industry; Alexander Wang celebrated the <a href="http://www.papermag.com/view/gallery/55f59994b6de82085de9147b#1">ten year anniversary</a> of his namesake brand, a week or so later finishing off almost <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC4QFjAGahUKEwilxaaa-rrIAhXHGh4KHWneBng&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2015%2F08%2F01%2Ffashion%2Falexander-wang-is-out-at-balenciaga.html&usg=AFQjCNFBaFrf0bln-N61sZbifY1APJPenw&sig2=hMaiEIIVtoWtX105G6fxZw&bvm=bv.104819420,d.dmo">three years at Balenciaga</a>, which featured models like actress Zoe Kravitz and longtime muse Lara Stone; Public School designers Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow showed their <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDkQFjAGahUKEwj2o5On-rrIAhXDGB4KHd8fBxc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F9%2F9%2F9291957%2Fdkny-public-school-designers&usg=AFQjCNFR9toGYVXW43KjQ6hj_SiIXfLYZg&sig2=gJbKkOsQAHHSOVr56Rmv5A&bvm=bv.104819420,d.dmo">inaugurative</a> DKNY show as the brand's Creative Directors; Eckhaus Latta finally secured <a href="https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/10-emerging-new-york-designers-you-should-know">a more definitive spot</a> as a brand to know, scoring a slot on <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/">Vogue Runway</a>'s (<a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/9/1/9238937/style-com-vogue-runway">R.I.P.</a> Style.com) online coverage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's so special about these ends and beginnings is not necessarily the reactions to the actual events, but the talent that the circumstances inevitably showcased; whether they were starting their first year at a house or showing their final collection, the designers certainly aimed to make a statement, perhaps more so than usual. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, with that being said, here are some of the best sartorial moments from the season, ebbing and flowing with each other to serve more as a moodboard than anything else.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">public school</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">hood by air</span></td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">For the second installment of <i>TSP's </i>"cool girl feature" (<a href="http://www.thestylepassage.com/2015/07/lisa-williams-buyer-turned-gah.html">the first</a> of which talked with Lisa Williams, founder of <a href="http://lisasaysgah.com/">Lisa Says Gah!</a>), it's Belle Kröl--a creative/art director who has worked with the likes of Vogue Uk, Grazia Italia, Daily Telegraph, WGSN and--most recently--Glossier (more on this later).</span><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">A</u><i><b>:</b> </i>Not really. I was always a very image-driven and artistic girl when growing up. One thing led to another. In my illustrations, I always focused a lot in details, clothes, colors and faces..</div>
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<span class="s1"><u style="font-weight: bold;">A</u><i><b>: </b></i>It’s pretty difficult to be honest, maybe not to be in it, but to be able to make a career. My advice is to be passionate. It’s a very tough one and there’s so many people that do what you do or would love your job so they will be fighting you for it. You have to be sure of who you are, try to learn from everyone and be humble. Starting from the bottom, it’s not [as] cliché as it sounds.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><u style="font-weight: bold;">A</u><i><b>: </b></i>A LOT! I was 18 when it all exploded, got my blog, connections, that’s all you need.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><u style="font-weight: bold;">A</u><i><b>: </b></i>I prefer NYC for almost everything, although I miss my family and some things like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_(beverage)">Mate</a>, or the accent and jokes from my friends. But I balance it by coming and going regularly.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">They are pretty similar in the sense of how tough they are, they can chew you up and spit you [out] and you have to be strong and keep going. </span>I’ll retire to the countryside one day, if I ever do.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://archivemelbourne.com/shop/chanel-pink-cashmere-jumpsuit/">A Chanel jumpsuit</a>. </span><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">Two sizes too big, pink, made of </span><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">cash</span><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">mere</span><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">, </span><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">and $560. So begins the tale of a lapse in possession. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Let's cut to the cliché: I have always had an eye for vintage, for wearing something with a history that doesn't involve foreign labor or questionable workmanship. Vintage pieces are innately unique; you will never find someone donning that same silky slip dress or monogrammed varsity jacket, as it is unlikely to find a duplicate of that exact piece. That's where the paradox comes in: what I love about vintage is also what I hate most.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, despite all of this, I have managed to find some pretty great pieces that quench my sudden love for everything remotely suggestive of the 70s. Here are a few of the best:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For <i>TSP</i>'s inaugurative cool person feature, it's Lisa Williams--founder of San Francisco-based online store <a href="http://lisasaysgah.com/">Lisa Says Gah</a> that aims to provide a destination for like-minded, high-quality and ethically-sourced pieces of clothing, in turn achieving simplicity over trendiness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Read on to discover how she left a coveted position @ <a href="http://nastygal.com/">Nasty Gal</a> to form her own online store--and the lessons she has learned along the way.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">My first internship in fashion was in Italy. I interned for a PR firm that worked with fashion houses in Milan and Florence. I handled prepping and assisting during photo shoots and runway shows, along with email correspondence in English with American clients. While that was super fun and eye opening, I decided I wanted to be closer to the product. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">For free clothes during college I modeled for showrooms at their buying appointments. This unlikely gig was my introduction to an unknown side of fashion - the showroom. Most people don't realize that a showroom manages the sales of a designer by working directly with buyers. While modeling, I was able to eavesdrop on conversations with big time buyers and their reps. They discussed their buying strategy. It was all shopping and all business at the same time. I was intrigued! </span></div>
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After graduation, I got my first job as a showroom assistant in downtown LA. There I learned the process of production, marketing, and sales. But I quickly grew bored of the repetition in sales and found myself more interested in product development and merchandising. So on the side, I produced look books for brands that I represented to get my creative fix - the extra cash didn't hurt! </div>
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<span class="s1">By 2010, I was Nasty Gal's sales rep for One Teaspoon and worked closely with the owner Sophia Amoruso- Nasty Gal was still in San Francisco. When I found out they were moving the company to LA, I jumped at this opportunity to interview for a buying position. I remember how nervous I was throughout the interview process. After three rounds of interviews, I was hired as a Junior Buyer. That was my breakthrough moment. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Q</span></u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">What made you want to start an online store of your own after working at Nasty Gal? What were some of the greatest challenges that you faced in creating the store/site?</span></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></b>Ultimately my move from LA (or from Nasty Gal) to SF was personal. My boyfriend has a business in San Francisco, and we had done four years of long distance. I felt accomplished and ready to leave Nasty Gal. I had gained wonderful experiences and was ready to embark on a new venture. It wasn't until after the move and my unsuccessful search of an inspiring fashion job in SF that I decided to start my site. I started working on the site in October of last year and launched the end of January. I started with a Journal "blog" and reached out to vendors. I got a lot of no's but the yes's came through and after that I got to work. <span class="s1"></span></div>
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<span class="s1">The challenges have been, trying to do it all on my own (I now have a small, but amazing team!), finances, and getting the word out. I'm sure these are typical problems. I've found that the best way to move past them is by making do with what you have and getting creative. Always use the network you've already got! </span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Q</span></u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span> </i><span style="font-size: large;">How would you describe your creative process (in sourcing the brands, curating the site, etc.)?</span></b> </div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span> </i></b>This process is hard to describe. I rely on the fact that I am naturally hyper aware of what's happening in fashion, and where the eyes are headed. I can comprehend and communicate well through visuals. I'm most curious about what's to come. I look for things that surprise me. <span class="s1"></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span> </i></b>Planning, emailing, looking at everything from social to journals, delegating, budgeting, updating the site, more planning and brainstorming and emailing. My mind is full of ideas, and I spend the day putting those ideas into plans and eventually actions. A lot happens in a day, in a week. I launched the shop six months ago, and we've already come so far, it's exciting!<span class="s1"></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Q</span></u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span> </i><span style="font-size: large;">Where do you garner the most inspiration from? </span></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span> </i></b>Gah is an expression sparked by a feeling of unannounced joy/pleasure/excitement. Indeed, these pieces evoke that inner Gah! We hope our customers have a similar feeling as they engage with us via the shop, interview series, journal, social platforms, etc. <span class="s1"></span></div>
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<span class="s1">As far as the history, it all started as a type of nickname. "Lisa Says Gah" references my flare for the dramatic in not so dramatic situations and the way I get it out via an audible "gah." Gah fits with the brand, and I love how interchangeable it is. We often use <b>#gahgirls</b>, #saygah and #SFsayGah, #LAsaysGah, etc. for pop-ups and traveling. It's fun and not so serious, which is what we are about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finding high-quality, neutral undergarments can be more difficult than necessary. Based in Spain, <a href="http://www.lisasaysgah.com/the-nude-label/">Nude Label</a> is everything one would hope for and more: super cool pieces hand-crafted in Valencia, complete with cut-outs and retro silhouettes in neutral colors...because what you wear underneath is just as important as what you wear on top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nassir Zadeh's line is one that I have been lusting after for a while, not only because I dislike wearing high heels but also for the shoes' undeniably minimal 70s look, shown perfectly in these burnt coral suede mule slides. Though they are unfortunately sold out, you can find similar, equally fabulous shoes here or on <a href="http://mnzstore.com/">the designer's website</a> (I'm partial to <a href="http://www.mnzstore.com/collections/maryam-nassir-zadeh/products/sophie-slide-caramel-patent">these glossy caramel versions</a>)</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Though known largely for their <a href="http://karastore.com/pages/store#&panel1-1">backpacks</a>, this pale pink carryall proves that there is much, much more to the <a href="http://www.lisasaysgah.com/interviews/#/sarah-law/">brand</a>. Bonus: take an extra 15% off of sale items like this with code '15OFFSALE.' You're welcome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">NU Swim is a </span><a href="http://www.lisasaysgah.com/interviews/#/nu-swim-gina-esposito/"><span style="font-size: large;">San Francisco-based swimwear line</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> full of "innovatively simple" pieces in cool retro colors, like the lilac piece pictured above. Be sure to check out their <a href="https://instagram.com/nu_swim/">Instagram</a> for some super cool inspiration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">I guess you could blame my aversion to color on the matching neon pink-and-brown polyester sweatsuit I was lovingly forced to wear one particularly brisk autumn day at the zoo. I was eleven, with pink and green braces, matching pink and brown hair ties, and a pigtail on each side of my head. Those two hours remain one of my most poignant memories to this day. </span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sliding through the used shoe department @ a local thrift store, many would not gravitate toward the inevitable pile of grimy and tangled white tennis shoes. Their identity is almost nonexistent when pummeled together on a metal rack, but each piece reveals a different story, a different wearer, a different use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I guess you could say that my white sneaker obsession first manifested itself when I found a pair of Adidas original lookalikes in the distant suburbs. They were men's, a size too big, and fairly beaten up. I fell in love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The allure of the white sneaker--be it New Balance, Adidas, Nike--is not practicality or comfort. Rather, it is an almost inexplicable sense of cool brought to fruition by a history of rebellion and street, style and ease. Their lack of color asserts them as a reflection of the owner's lifestyle like no other, allowing them to metamorphosize throughout their lifespan, from an untouched caterpillar</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to a grimy butterfly. And though it sucks to realize that they will never be as crisp and clean as they were fresh out of the box (or, rather, the shaky thrift store cart), they will always be fresh in your heart.</span></div>
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I discovered ASOS about a year and a half ago and, suffice it to say, it was love at first site (ha). But, even though the majority of my online browsing has occurred on this very website, I have only actually bought a handful of items. This is partly due to my fear that the item will not fit nor look as anticipated and the fact that, well, funds are limited. </div>
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Whether you're on the go or just can't be bothered to wash your face, wipes are the ultimate alternative. Not only do these Korres ones have amazing packaging, but they also contain pomegranate and Vitamin E to tone skin and tighten pores.</div>
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The red is the perfect hue and would add a much-needed pop to some of my looks. Not to mention that they look insanely comfortable!</div>
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I have steered away from culottes for a while now, partly because I am not sure if they would be flattering on me and partly because they bear a striking resemblance to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Attack-Womens-Stretch-Gaucho-Banded/dp/B0006I3ILY">gaucho pants</a> (though they thankfully aren't brown nor velvet, as mine were in 2007). These wool ones are the perfect minimal addition to spring/summer outfits. I would keep the whole look monochrome so the look comes off as more purposeful.</div>
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Shift dresses are the ultimate staple. They are easy to throw on, and require little else (other than shoes, of course) to complete the look. This one is perfect, as pockets and a raw hem make the classic silhouette a little more zesty. </div>
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And while I tend to not wear any face makeup or foundation, this primer might be the exception. It has garnered a multitude of positive online reviews, boasting about its "subtle smooth finish" and how it gave a "noticeable glow." Maybe it's time for me to branch out.</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://us.asos.com/NARS-Pore-Refining-Primer/w7znq/?iid=1636061&r=1&mk=VOID&mporgp=L05hcnMvTkFSUy1Qb3JlLVJlZmluaW5nLVByaW1lci9Qcm9kLw..">NARS</a> </i>Pore Refining Primer, $46</div>
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There you have it! Please don't forget to vote for me <a href="http://bit.ly/1zwcKOa"><b>here</b></a> (you need a Facebook for the vote to count) for the internship competition. Thank you!</div>
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The last time I went to New York, I did not completely understand the hype, largely because I only explored one area of the city. This time around, the feeling was the exact opposite. (And meeting Jim Carrey and being two feet away from <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/video/on-the-street/">Bill Cunningham</a> had little to do with it.)*</div>
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<a name='more'></a>This past weekend, I traveled back to New York after <a href="http://www.thestylepassage.com/2013/06/new-york-lights-action-and-of-course.html">more than a year</a> to visit my friend Shereen. The trip was eventful, to say the least. We went to everywhere from a three floored Topshop with a live DJ to outside of Lincoln Center (Bill Cunningham may or may not have taken a picture of my shoes) to the exit of Radio City Music Hall at 12:30am. <br />
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<b>Wearing: </b>Thrifted <i>turtleneck</i> (<a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/tops-70498/long-sleeve-tops-3341921/ribbed-polo-long-sleeve-3554120?refinements=Color%7b1%7d~%5bblack%5d%5ecategory~%5b1894666%7c208637%5d&bi=1&ps=20">similar</a>) <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Rosarivo, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">| </span> Zara <i>corduroy dress </i>(<a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/trf/dresses/denim-jumper-skirt-c358031p2399524.html">similar</a>)</div>
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<b>Wearing: </b>Thrifted <i>turtleneck</i> (<a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/tops-70498/long-sleeve-tops-3341921/ribbed-polo-long-sleeve-3554120?refinements=Color%7b1%7d~%5bblack%5d%5ecategory~%5b1894666%7c208637%5d&bi=1&ps=20">similar</a>) <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Rosarivo, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">| </span> Aritzia <i>knit drawstring skirt </i>(<a href="http://us.aritzia.com/product/penbrooke-skirt/55306.html?dwvar_55306_color=1274#start=8">similar</a>)</div>
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<b>Wearing: </b>Topshop <i>t-shirt </i>(<a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/tops-70498/sheer-sleeve-top-4089382?refinements=Color%7b1%7d~%5bwhite%5d&bi=1&ps=20">similar</a>) <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Rosarivo, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">| </span> Topshop <i><a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/denim-2622336/mom-jeans-3311778/moto-black-mom-jeans-3420223?refinements=category~%5b1070109%7c208641%5d&bi=1&ps=20#BVRRWidgetID">mom jeans</a> </i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Rosarivo, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">| Dr. Martens <i><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24970683&color=001&cm_mmc=SEM-_-Google-_-PLA-_-82530844864product_type_l1m%26product_type_l2shoes%26product_type_l3dress%26branddr_martens&adpos=1o2&creative=59141293624&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQiA8MSkBRCP5LaRlcOAusMBEiQAiqldkkYeeh-S3HZaeTkev_zxJKVDJVmYxMlGlSQd0f5frs4aAv5c8P8HAQ#/">1461</a>s</i></span></div>
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House plants have long been looked down upon as creatures of corporate offices and suburban carpeted basements. But, like most other things today, what was once considered undesirable or ugly is now making a comeback in <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/room-ideas/g188/hip-houseplants-62926/">a very major way</a>. Many previously barren spaces are now adorned with plants of varying shapes and sizes, creating an urban garden of sorts, even in the deadest of winter.</div>
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I relied on the latter this evening, choosing to document my #OOTD (I hate that abbreviation as much as you do) through capturing my reflection in various art pieces and playing around with others. It encapsulated both my style and the <a href="http://artic.edu/">Art Institute</a>'s eclectic collection, all in one shot. Talk about multitasking.</div>
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