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Is Your Black not Beautiful Enough? Aaliyah Nurideen Staff Writer Yes, I was looking through Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and Allure, but that underlines my concern. Why are only black people and Black magazines like Ebony, Essence and Black Enter prise recognizing the beauty and ex clusiveness in being black? Doesn’t the high fashion world need to acknowl edge that too? There is no argument that black representation in fashion has increased throughout the decades with high fash ion super models such as the legend ary Naomi Sims, Roshumba Williams, Veronica Webb, Beverly Johnson, Iman, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. However, these models are no longer current nor characterize the 2011 black model. Years ago, black models almost dominated the runways, so what hap pened? When you think of current fashion black super models, who are the first to come to mind? Perhaps, Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn or Sessilee Lopez. That’s fine, and kudos to them for making such a mark on the fashion industry. Now let’s rephrase the ques tion: When you think of current dark skinned black fashion models, who are the first to come to mind? Hmmm, I’ll wait. Model Alek Wek from Sudan comes to my mind, but that’s it. That is the problem. She is only one girl. She is the token black girl. I’m a fan of Alek, don’t get me wrong. I love her rich skin and strong features, however, she alone cannot bear the weight of representing the black community. Now, it’s either Chanel Iman in everyones ads, or Alek Wek, no in between. Where are the rest of the girls? Why isn’t there more of a range and amount of black models? There needs to be more black models of all shades in the industry. The token Black girl should not be the same for each and every runway, ad, or cam paign. Now, designers such as Chanel, Versace, and Dior have been obsessed with representing “exotic” models. So not only is there room for just a select few types of black models, there is now no room for average African-American models. It seems to me that the fashion industry has it all wrong. The plethora of skin complexions, body types and variety in hair are just some of the things that make being a black woman beautiful. As a race, black people come in all hues and colors which is what makes us unique and unlike any other. Fashion should embody our unique ness and represent every and all types of black beauty. We are slowly making progress, but we still have a long way to go. When I look through magazine ads, I want for everyone to think that at least one of the models shown can represent them. This shade can be worn in the daytime and in the evening. The great thing about a nude shade is that it can be worn on all skin tones. Pair this with natural makeup. Light blush and gold eye shadows are ideal. Adding a bronzer to your cheekbones will give you a summertime glow no matter the season! TKYTHESEI Revlon Colorburst Lipstick 070 Soft Nude Mac ‘Viva Glam Gaga’ Lipstick Viva Glam Gaga Laura Mercier Satin Lip Color Barely Nude Writer Though many are scared to venture to look pretty in pink, trust me, there is a shade for everyone! MadameNoire.com says that this shade can be worn “with really dark ‘fits’: black cocktail dresses or a pair of jeans paired with a dark top.” Accompanying this look with a smokey eye can turn simple evening attire into a bold look! TRYTHESEI MAC Lipstick in Saint Germain NYX Lipstick in Narcissus Elf Lipstick in Classy From the \eJranaeA to the big and bold lip colors have been on the scene lately. We have seen celebrities, such as the pop star Ri- hanna, who never ceases to bring avant-garde lip shades, to those such as Kerry Washington who frequently rock the more subtle looks. Here is a list of three shades that are bold and eye catching, yet tasteful and tactful. Check it out! This timeless shade has been worn for years! However, many do not know that everyone cannot wear the same shade. HelloBeautiful.com, a website designed for African American women to learn about healthy living, gives a guide on what shades of crimson look good on the myriad of shades that we, Women of Color, come in. For women of a fairer complexion, HelloBeautiful. com suggests colors “in a slightly apricot shade.” For medium and darker skin tones, the shade of red that you choose can be a little darker and have hints of browns or purples. TRYTHESEI MAC in Ruby Woo (This lipstick is great for EV ERY skin tone!) L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Real Red Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Ravish Me Red Adrienne Porter & Aaliyah Nurideen Staff Writers Have you ever seen a guy and wondered “Hmmm, would he like a girl like me?” We’ve all been there, lingering and pining over someone, and questioning if we even meet their criteria. It’s hard to know right off the bat, based on first encounters, if there is an initial connection. From button down blazers to grey sweatpants and Jordans, guys come in a variety of categories. We met up with a handful of guys; everyone from the prep to the artist, to uncover their styles, as well as, what they like to see their ladies wear. well as, what they like to see their ladies wear. ^Disclaimer Not every guy is into appearance. Many of them are more concerned with your personality and how you present yourself.’ 1 |With that being said, let’s begin! IThe Prep: “The Prep” is one we |are all familiar with. He is the clean- |cut guy, with a closet full of Ralph lLauren Polos, cardigans, moccasins, Icorduroys and Sperrys. A classic ?rep example is Solomon Mastin. fMastin is an international studies fmajor from the class of 2013. When re asked about his personal style he jjdescribed himself as “swagged out”. |His attitude regarding style was all labout how you wear your clothes. fMastin referred to his te Jock: HIKE, HIKE! “The Jock” is the kuy we always see getting rough on and off the field. He is always sporting his sweat suit uniform, comfy sneakers or Nike shower shoes. Jeremy Harris, a member pf the class of 2013, is on the Division II lationally accredited Morehouse College football Team. When we met with Harris, re could automatically see that he’s a Gun- ler the Gridiron. He described his ideal lady as one who dawns business suites Ind heels rather than leggings. He belives fhat a woman who leaves something to the lagination ideal girl as one who wears more formal attire. Classic boots and scarves appeal to him in the cold weather. is very appealing. The Business Man: “The Business Man” is the guy who is always on the go and sports a suit five out of seven days a week; in almost every shade of black, gray, or blue. Our “Busi ness Man”, Bryan Morris, a business marketing major, says he likes his girl “to dress like a girl”. He doesn’t want to see his lady wearing sweatpants and a baseball cap every day. There should be no reason for the business man to want to raid your closet. The Bookworm: Do not mix up our Bookworm with the infamous Steve Urkel! Our Bookworm saunters down Brown Street in a classic button down, simple denim jeans, and vintage 1950’s glasses. Addison DeMoss, a member of the class of 2013, and a host of other organizations in the AUC, describes his style as simple yet urban. What would his dream girl wear? An urban chic style: fitting skinny jeans and bold color cardigans. Mr. Laidback: This low key, comfortable, yet stylish guy loves to throw on his college hoodie, slip on his dark denim jeans, add a baseball cap, and grab his backpack. We found “Mr. Laidback” in Thomas Conley a class of 2013 biology major. He agreed with us in saying that he is “definitely laid back” when it comes to his sense of style. He said he loves to see women in conservative ap parel and believes in women not showing everything in order to impress. When asked if he could give a little tidbit in regards to attire for women, he simply said, “Leave something to the imagination.” The Artist: An eclectic man of many tal ents, whether photography, fashion, poetry or film, the artist is into it all. Usually spotted with a camera in hand, Ian Paul Ruta, class of 2012 and co-founder of Posh Snob Clothing, fits this description perfectly. Although the artist may be pro ficient in expressing himself, he had a hard time communicating his ideal fashionista. There aren’t any specific styles or fashions that he is immediately drawn to. For Ruta, “it is all about attitude and the way she car ries herself.” Can’t expect any less from the artist, now can we?