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Spelman’s Sassy Spring Trends in 2014! Fashion news reporters have spoken and the next color report for this month of February 2014 has been determined. Reports from fashion analysts show that pink is the new black, yes PINK! However, not just any shade of pink will be flaunted amongst trendsetters this month, according to Trend Council Magazine. Exhibited throughout today’s most popular clothing, including off- the-shoulder sweaters, high-waisted bottoms, crop tops, and thick heel pumps, will contain the finest shades of pink. These precious tones of pink will be made up of Gerber daisy, melon, French rose, coral, fuchsia, and magenta. As we dive into the color trend of February, it is also almost time to acknowledge the upcoming arrivals of what the fashion trends of spring 2014 holds. Spring week fashion shows have shown that the transition from the trends established in the year 2013 to that in 2014 will be an interesting one. Metro fashion news provide that given the intermixing colors of pink, white and black along with hints of pastel By: Tytianna Kaniese Johnson C2017 colors, this season’s colors and styles will result in happy trendsetters all with heterogeneous modes and styles of representation. A few decided 2014 spring trends will include an invasion of crop tops of various and more unique styles versus what has already been revealed to the public eye. Thus, exposing the midriff area will become even popular. Aside from such, short and medium length pleated skirts will be in high demand, more specifically with deep knife pleated designs. Bermuda shorts will also make its way back into the public, however worn with a few of today’s most recently adopted trends. Bermudas can be worn with a bandeau top underneath of a jean button-up style shirt or either with the shirt wrapped around the waist area. Creatively designed sandals or wedges can be worn with the outfit to give off an at ease yet cutesy fashionable look. Sheer brilliance fabricated bottoms, whether it be pants, shorts or skirts, can be worn with a light sweater on cool days, or a box crop top on hotter days. Fashionable yet comfortable pool slider sandals can also set off the completion of one’s look in a creative manner. A bucket luck sack purse will be more suitable for holding all of your paraphernalia while adding glamour to your outfit. Calf-length shirt dresses are also a perfect look, whether it’s for a nice day out of enjoyment or a day on the job. Also, expected to be seen amongst these fashionable trends will include pastel colors of placid blue, violet tulip, Paloma, ad hemlock. As we begin to encounter the transition of these fashion trends one thing is clear. Fashion trends will differ greatly either with additions of creative jewelry, stylish hairstyles or other accessories which all adds flavor and spice to one’s outfit of choice. That is where the true beauty of fashion lies! Kanye West Embraces the Confederate Flag in New Clothing Line By: Lauren Coggins C'2014 As a controversial celebrity figure who can’t seem to stay out of news headlines, Kanye West has positioned himself once again for criticism in the public eye. However, this time his antics don’t involve any run-ins with the paparazzi. African-American leaders such as Rev. Al Sharpton are blasting the rapper for using the U.S Confederate flag in the promotion of his new album. As a design on merchandise for his Yeezus tour, the flag is accompanied by a skull on concert t-shirts and bags, along with a clothing line that is being designed by West. Dating back to the days of slavery, the confederate flag was adopted as a symbol that represented slave owning Feb/March 2014 SpelmanPaper@gmail.com states during the time of the U.S. Civil War. White supremacist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan have also adopted the flag as their emblem. Due to such a racially charged history behind the icon’s usage, many have been left to wonder why West would place the flag on his clothing. Is it simply a design used to make a fashion statement, or does it have an underlying message that the artist wants to portray? In a radio interview with Los Angeles 97.1 AMP, West addressed the issue without sympathy for critics as he stood behind his creative standpoint. With the recent unveiling of his sixth album, the Yeezus paraphernalia may be support for racially charged songs including Black Skinhead and New Slaves. “Any energy you got is good energy, I represented slavery, my abstract take on what I know about it, I wrote New Slaves, said West, “So I took the Confederate flag and made it my flag. What are you going to do?” Despite what some many perceive to be as insensitivity to slavery, the fact remains that the rapper is still entitled to freedom of expression. However, according to the opinions of influential civil rights leaders, the clothing line should be boycotted along with any stores that sell it. Whatever West’s intentions may be, he has managed to ruffle everyone’s feathers again as being the topic of discussion. The BluePrint %•