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SpelmanPaper@gmail.com October 2013
FASHION & Beauty
Fashion Must-Haves
$20 vs. $200
By: Andrella Muffy Gaynor C2015
Want to make sure more people are focused on
your style than Homecoming events this semester?
Are you looking for those grab and go pieces that
you can’t go wrong with? Here are a few must-
haves for this fall.
Every lady wants to be ready for those
impromptu occasions when last minute things
come up. In order to keep your closet prepared for
these surprises, here are a few fashion pick-me-up
pieces with options at $20 and $200.
$22.80 Forever21.com
Faux Leather Varsity Jacket
$128-$275 VictoriaSecret.com
Pink Varsity Jacket
-$24.95 HM.com
Imitation Suede Pumps
-$168 Coach.com
Suede NALA Pumps
-$25 BrandyMelville.com
Black V-Fringe Faux Leather Purse
-$225 Boticca.com
Boho Oversized Suede Fringe Purse
$19.95 HM.com
Super Skinny Super Low Jeans
$178.00 TruReligionbrandjeans.com
Hand-Picked Skinny Low-rise Jeans
$24.00 Newlook.com
Black Leather-look Pencil Skirt
$190 US.TOPSHOP.COM
Leather Panel Pencil Skirt
$20.25 us.ASOS.com
ASOS Twisted Mix Ring pack
$185.00 MaxandChole.com
Kanupriya Druzy Triple Gemstone Ring Set
FASHION WEEK SPOTLIGHT:
African-American Designers
By: Lauren Hawkins, C’20l4
Twice a year after many months of hard work
and dedication, fashion professionals, celebrities,
and designers come together for a common cause:
the love of fashion. Every February and September
New York hosts the Mercedes Benz’s Fashion
Week. This year’s Spring 2014 debut was held
from September 5th-12th. Fashion Week designers
hosted invitation-only runway shows to display
their latest fashions.
In more recent years, there has been a
lot of discussion about the presence of African-
Americans on the runway and in the fashion industry.
As in many other industries, African-Americans
are creating a positive name for themselves and
proving that they can and will diversify the field of
fashion. The following fashion designers should be
recognized for their influence at this past New York
Fashion Week.
LaQuan Smith is a
native of Queens, N.Y.
He first cultivated his
passion for fashion
design at the age of 13
when his grandmother
gave him her old
sewing machine. At
the age of 17, Smith
was diagnosed with
cancer. Despite his
illness, Smith was able
LaQuan Smith
to land an internship with Blackbook, a magazine in
New York. In 2008, he launched his self-titled brand.
Since then he has designed custom pieces for
various celebrities and continues to pursue fashion
opportunities. Smith did not let any adversity deter
his goals and dreams.
Tracy Reese is a
native of Detroit. She
attended Cass Technical
High School in Detroit
and received her
undergraduate degree
from Parsons School
of Design in New York
City. She began as an
apprentice for designer
Azede Jean-Pierre was born in Haiti and raised
in Atlanta. She received
Tracy Reese
Martine Sitbon and later worked for Perry Ellis
as the director for Women’s Portfolio. She has
released many collections and opened two flagship
boutiques in New York and Japan. Her clothing is
featured in many department stores and she has
collaborated with various brands. Although she has
been in the industry for more than 15 years, her
brand continues to grow. Reese acts as an example
of how an African American woman from the inner-
city can make it in the fashion industry.
her undergraduate
education from
Savannah College of
Art and Design, where
she exceeded the
norms of the average
design student. Jean-
Pierre had her creation
displayed in the window
of Neiman Marcus,
hosted runway shows,
AzedeJean-Pierre
and designed for Atlanta’s former mayor, Shirley
Franklin. She also worked for Ralph Rucci and Ohne
Titel before she launched her label in 2012. Be on
the lookout for more to come from one of Atlanta’s
own.
COME HOME IN STYLE:
Where to shop for Homecoming
By: Kaitlin Mills, C’20i5
Find outfits for any and every Homecoming
Event in the stores listed below. All shopping outlets
are accessible by either Marta or AUC Shuttle.
Remember not all stores will have what you want
in-store, so don’t be afraid to buy your perfect piece
online.
$40 and Below
Atlantic Station / Lenox
. H&M
. Icing
. Forever 21
Edgewood
• Target
• Ross
West End
• It’s Wings (Hu
man Hair) *
• Rainbow
Online
• LuLu’s
• Angl
• Sally Beauty Sup
ply (sign up) *
$200 and Up
Lenox or Phipps Plaza
• Saks Fifth Avenue
. Anne Taylor *
. Club Monaco *
. Madewell *
. Kenneth Cole *
. Bloomingdales
* ^Student Discounts
Accepted
From $40 to $200
Lenox or Phipps Plaza
•
Cache
•
Nordstroms
•
Bakers Shoes
•
Arden B
•
Banana Republic
•
BCBG
•
Macy’s
•
Jcrew *
•
Bebe
•
Bath & Body
Works
•
Aido
Edgewood/Little 5
Points
•
American Apprel
•
Rag-O-Rama
Ponce DeLeon
•
Urban Outfitters
•
Buffalo Exchange
Online
•
Ebates
•
Tobi
•
Torrid
•
Arden B
TOP 5 BEAUTY LOOKS
FROM INTERNATIONAL
FASHION WEEK
By: Lydia Hayes, C2014
1. Dolce & Gabbana Milan Fashioon
Week (#mfw).
Makeup Artist - Pat McGrath, Dolce &
Gabbana Makeup Creative Advisor.
McGrath created this
Photo Credit: www.huffpost.com
for a colorful, yet
understated look.
Westman combined
three different eye
shadow shades to
complete this look:
peach, purple, and
brown. Westman
finished off the look
with a clear glossy lip.
This is a fantastic example of how to pull off
bold eye colors during the day.
Photo Credit: www.bellasugar.com.
fresh faced, dewy skin
glow by using bronze
liner on the eyes, a
nude- pinkish colored
lipstick and finished
off with a bronzer for
the summer glow. To
complete this ultra
feminine, romantic
4. Kate Spade, New York Fashion
Week, (#nyfw)
Neil Scibelli, Jouer
Makeup Artist
Cosmetics
look, the hair was twisted into an up-do and
held into place with jeweled headbands.
Paris Fashion Week
2. Givenchy,
(#pfw)
Makeup Artist-Pat McGrath
~ The focus during
the Givenchy show
was not only on the
elaborate clothes,
but also the intense
makeup. The models
wore multicolored
gemstones mixed
with glitter as a mask
over most of their
faces with netting over their eyes. The models’
lips were bejeweled with colors that starkly
contrasted with the net masks.
Scibelli gave the Kate
Spade models a new
! twist to the classic
cat-eye. By adding
, white eyeliner along
| the lower lash line, it
made the eyes pop.
With such a dramatic
eye, it was a great
choice to go with a
nude lip. The makeup paired with a chic topknot
completed this modern Audrey Hepburn look.
Photo Credit: www.kontrolmag.com
Ham, London
Photo Credit: Riccardotiscil7’s Instagram
3. Oscar de la Renta, New York Fashion
Week (#nyfw)
Makeup Artist - Gucci Westman, Revlon
Global Artistic Director
Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta went
5.Michael van der
Fashion Week (#lfw)
Makeup Artist - Lauren Parsons, MAC
(The look Parsons
created really focused
on the eyes. Parsons
used gold eye
shadow and glitter to
create the look above.
She aimed to portray
, sense of opulence,
and she nailed it.
Parsons effectively
created a mature look using glitter, which can
come off juvenile.
Photo Credit: www.cosmopolitan.co.uk
WHAT TO WEAR:
Homecoming Edition
By: Lauren Coggins, C’2014
There is an unspoken rule that one must dress to
impress during homecoming week. That time of year has
come once again, as SpelHouse’s 2013 Homecoming is
right around the corner.
Students have a series of dilemmas between deciding
on which events to attend and maintaining a balance
between having fun and managing schoolwork. One of the
biggest factors of participating in homecoming festivities
is choosing what outfits to wear each day. While many
students have already begun to search for the perfect
ensembles, others are still wondering where to start
looking.
Luckily there are some events that don’t require
much thought about clothing choices. Festivities such as
the Kick-off Jam, Hump Wednesday, the comedy show,
and the powder puff game require no more than casual
comfort. Though being comfortable is key, it is best to
refrain from wearing sweatpants and hoodies.
The fashion show, hip-hop concert, and neo-soul
concert are the main events during homecoming week and
are also some of the most important for outfit selections.
For the fashion show, dressing up is not something that is
only reserved for the models. Students tend to wear chic
clothing-some ladies pair leather separates and heels.
Others choose a sultry look to match the mood of the
neo-soul concert. The hip-hop concert brings out trendier
looks, with students displaying their best creations and
personal style.
The Miss Spelman & Miss Maroon and White
Coronations call for attendees to wear their best semi-
formal attire. Cocktail dresses paired with blazers and
heels compliment gentlemens’ ensembles of dinner
jackets and slacks.
Senior Psychology major Brittany Magee plans to
attend Black Love, an alumni event following coronation
in an outfit that is sure to turn heads.
“I’m going to wear a fitted dress with some cute
pumps to Black Love,” Magee said. “I will also rock my
Michael Kors bracelet and necklace.”
As one of the final homecoming events, the tailgate
and football game is the time to throw on your best
school paraphernalia. Because homecoming occurs in
late October, it is typically windy outside and not the best
occasion for lighter clothing. An oversized sweater with
leggings and boots is a popular choice. Some also decide
to pair heels with jeans and a blouse underneath a light
jacket for warmth. The Step Show follows the football
game; there is no need for an outfit change in between.
The most important thing for students to remember
when they put their clothing lineup together is to always
keep comfort in mind. No matter what clothes you wear, a
positive attitude at all times can help anyone enjoy every
event. The best accessory for any ensemble is a smile.
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