Vuelto - Sept/Oct 2012

VUELTOSEP OCT 2012 DRESS TOIMPRESSFASHION FOR SELF EXPRESSION

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OBAMACAREFOR THE AMERICAMASSES

IPAD VS.

MACBOOK PROARE YOU AN IPAD OR MACBOOK PERSON?

FUTURE TREND OFDIGITIZED FASHION

5TIPS TO DECIDE YOUR LOOK TODAY

TOO YOUNGTOO THIN

DRESS FASHIONABLY

WALK ADMIRABLY

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Poetry

A monarch TALE Luly yang

Too young too thin NO LONGER IN

Dress fashionably walk admirably

5 tips to decide your look today

Obamacare for the American masses

Cover story Raw Meat

Ipad vs mackbook pro

Leap of faith

Conveying message through baking

Sseko interview

Future trend of digitized fashion

Dress to impress

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ashion is a tool that is used to express ones beliefs, express ones creati vity; it can also be used to defi ne your characteristcs, or blend into the crowd. Just as a person cannot meas-ure his or her life numerically, fashion is an artf orm that depends enti rely on perspecti ve. Fashion can be absolutely anything you want it to be.

Looking back at the teenage years of my life, I recall that I was oft en confused with myself, my personal life, and my responsibiliti es. I didnt know who I tru-ly was, or why I did the things I did, so I drew those around me into deep, convoluted conversati ons with-out knowing the reason. Refl ecti ve of my personality, the way I dressed was unsurprisingly out of trend.

Now, I dress up to look good but not to impress. My appearance is simply the expression of who I am, what I do, and whom I serve. The one reason why I decided to dress fashionably was because I fi nallyunderstood why I wanted to redefi ne my personal style. I realized the things I truly believed in, and de-cided that it was worth investi ng my ti me and energy. I believe that everyone deserves to dream big, and those who are diligent and persistent shall have their desires granted. The real world is not all that diff erent from the fashion industry: only those with a strong identi ty and fi rm beliefs will climb to the top.

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EDDIE AMINTOHIR

ANDREAS IMANUEL

TIMOTHY TANDIOKUSUMA

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EDITORIALChief Editor Eddie M. AmintohirManaging Editor Stephanie Tjiu

Feature Writer Emily MundyContributi ng Writers

Emma DelsohnMichele Tan

Paulina Felicita Daxi Tang

MODELCover Model Akvile Bukauskaite

Model Sara Lovrien

MARKETINGExecuti ve Marketi ng Timothy Tandiokusuma

Media Strategist Vanesha Simanjuntak

ART AND DESIGNExecuti ve Designer Andreas Imanuel

Graphic DesignersStefh anie Winny Amin

Janet YangCandy Chan

FASHION DEPARTMENTStephanie TjiuMichelle Teh

Gabriella Katherine

PHOTOGRAPHERHead Photographer Aaron Alifen

Contributi ng Photographer Lauren LaPlante

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Interesting reads!

Quotes/Poetry on Inspiration, Identity, and Introspection

A compilation article by Emily J. MundyDesign by:Janet Yang

Excerpt from The Informati on Man, by Buddy Wakefi eld, Seatt le-based slam poet and two ti me winner of the Individual World Poetry Slam Competi ti on (2004 and 2005):

I know everything is out there.Thats why they call it everything.

I know there are ti mesWhen you will lay your head to restAnd have a moment of brilliancyThat grows into a perfect order of words,But you will fall asleepInstead of putti ng it down on paper.When you wake up,You will have forgott en the idea completelyAnd miss it like a front toothBut at least you know how to recognize moments of brilliantBecause even at your worseYou are absolutely incredible.It comes honest.

So return to yourself,Even if youre already there,Because no matt er where you goOr how hard you tryOr what you doThat only person youre ever gonna get to be(and I know it)Is you.

Short Poem: I Can Heal ThisBy Emily J. Mundy

If I am deceived to see di erently,Let me believe in stolen wishes unti l I learn to own my glitches.I cannot be xed.

I must feel myself enti rely.

There were ti mes before us, and there will be ti mes aft er,When the worlds on a branch ti ed too loosely with laughter.We were born to survive, butThe Universe cannot behave itself.

So, I scratch and scrapeWith an ink-blotti ng snakeUnti l my poem takes shape And mybodymychurch stops shaking.Not much.Just a story, a sorry, a tomorrow.But at least I came back To the mouth of the jungle - Stripped and gleaming,Knowing that my steps mumble forwardAnd my moti on rolls ready.

I conti nue to know myself too deeply.I choose fury; I choose freedom.

Poetry and creati ve writi ng have been mediums through which people throughout the centuries, of all ages, and possessing extreme di erences

have learned to express themselves, release themselves, challenge themselves. It is a raw representati on of original thought. When it comes to individual

identi ty, dont sell yourself short. Be bold. Be wild.

To share a slice of yourself, contact Vuelto Magazine at [email protected] for submissions.

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Monarchs Tale

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Take an inspirational, sensational, decade-long journey with Seattle-based couture fashion designer:

Luly YangArticle by Emily J. Mundy

PHOTOGRAPH BY XALANTI

Design by Candy Chan

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PERHAPS YOUVE SEEN IT: A MONARCH THAT HAS BEEN TACTFULLY AND GRACEFULLY TRANSLATED TO SILK, LOOKING AS IF IT IS SIMPLY PERCHED BEHIND A GLASS WALL BE-FORE FLYING OFF ABOVE THE CITY AGAIN. On wet and grey afternoons in downtown Seattle, it sparkles behind the shop window on Fourth and University just off the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, waiting patiently to astound unsuspect-ing passerbys with its organic and raw beauty. Created as a symbol of a career metamorphosis 10 years ago, the trademark monarch butterfly dress by Seattle designer Luly Yang only marks the beginning of this young artists journery to the heights of cou-ture fashion. When asked to think back a dec-ade, Yang recalls that the butterfly dress was born as a contest entry aimed at graphic de-signers all entries were required to be made entirely of paper. I thought, oh, Ive always liked butter-flies, said Yang, who is said to be soft-spoken and resolute. I like what they represent, I like that they morph from one thing to another, I like the evolution and change. It was settled: Luly decided to make a monarch butterfly. Working from a picture only 2 inches square in dimension, Yang manipulated the image on her computer over the span of many hours in her small condo. From this tedious process came a change in direction: Luly Yang decided to switch mediums of expression, fo-cusing on fashion instead of graphics. The co-coon opened; a designer blossomed. Born in Taiwan, young Luly moved to Bellevue with her family, and would at-tend Newport High School to eventually graduate from the University of Washington. Yang fondly remembers wearing the dress-es made for her by her mother and grand-mother, watching as the clothes they lovingly fashioned for her took shape. Noticing her daughters enthusiasm and talent for sketch-ing dresses, Yangs mother began teaching her to sew in middle school. The birthplace of Grunge and REI might seem like an unlikely town for cou-ture fashion, but its where Yang fluttered as a child, and still the place she calls home at age 42. After the birth of the butterfly dress, Yang examined the pros and cons of her im-petuous and carefully planned career change. Out to dinner one night, Yang received a for-tune with a quote from Jonathan Winters on it, saying: I couldnt wait for success, so I went ahead without it. Inspired by the mo-ment, Yang took her fortune as a sign, and be-gan planning to open her very own studio in downtown Seattle.

In 2000, the designers dreams came full circle with the grand opening of her Seattle-based couture studio. Each year, Seattle awaits Luly Yangs unique and inspir-ing creations in anticipation for the debut of each new collection. A French word meaning fine dressmaking, couture implies excellent artistry with the customized fashioning and construction of garments. Couture garments are sewn from the most exquisite fabrics and assembled by skilled hands, made specifically for the wearers measurements and body type. The perfection of Yangs one-of-a-kind dresses are achieved by hours of meticulous hand labor, using expertise and specialized techniques to fabricate her masterpieces, bal-ancing form and function in all of her pieces. Specializing in evening dresses and bridal gowns, Yang was named the Best Cou-ture Dress Designer for eight consecutive years by Seattle Bride Magazine, and received the prestigious Nellie Cashman Woman Busi-ness Owner of the Year Award in 2007. In 2012, she was inducted to be one of the Puget Sound Business Journals Women of Influence, an award recognizing local women for out-standing business and philanthropic contribu-tions to the Puget Sound community. Yangs new line, Urban Unveiled 2012, will debut on October 11th, 2012 at Benaroya Hall for the Northwests premier wedding celebration. The inspiration for this years show comes from an overwhelm-ing overflow of rose and cream tones, vin-tage-styled dcor, and softer, more sophisti-cated florals to create the romantic theme At First Blush. Luly Yangs cheerful blue window seals and crisp large displays continually charm local Seattleites and international visi-tors alike. The butterfly dress not the origi-nal, but a fabric copy made by Yang in 2004 serenely watches over the elegant displays in a weightless haze. Seattle Times Magazine reported Yang saying, Dresses are like peo-ple, her eyes focusing on the minute details of her butterfly masterpiece. They should be nice on the inside, too. With a determined spirit, a sharp eye for beauty, and an passion for innovation and creation, Luly Yang has truly lived up to her personal slogan sometimes life is bet-ter than the dream. She continues to use her gift in design to inspire countless individuals to pursue personal success, a sense of positivity and fulfillment, and of course, happiness.


Fashion model and young womens dieting fads can lead to severe health problems, but understanding how to main-tain weight healthily using a few simple techniques can help boost body image and increase positivity and productivity. Article by Emily J. Mundy Design by Candy Chan

LETS FACE IT. we dont have to ven-ture far from our homes to be pelted with endless advertisements, many of which plaster beautiful, ultra-thin fe-

male models wearing the latest and sexiest fashions. Though its typi-

cally accepted that lingerie and clothing models, for instance, will

maintain a certain body image that is usually very slim and

fit, we must ask ourselves whether fashions idea of beauty is a healthy one.

Its important that mod-els and artists stay in tip-top shape, but it is

imperative that they keep their health

and daily nutrition-al balance without

co m p ro m i s i n g

their creative productivity. Un-fortunately, a surprising number of women seek unhealthier op-portunities such as diet pills and plastic surgery to shed pounds quickly, and these compromising techniques are trickling their way down to younger and younger generations of females.

Concern for the health and pro-jected image of fashion models has spread around the globe. CP World News reports that lawmak-ers in Israel are fighting the fash-ion industry in hopes that they will encourage a healthier body image among teens and young girls. To accomplish this, the in-dustry has banned models from looking too underweight in photo shoots and advertisements, as

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well as passed a law requiring models to have a body mass in-dex (BMI) of no less than 18.5%.

In agreement with Israels opin-ion, Vogue Magazine has made a pact to promote the image of healthy fashion models, not only for the sake of the young models themselves, but also to lessen the body comparison complexes displayed in a growing number of teenagers.

The day-in -a -life of an American fashion model is a hectic one, to say the least. Dealing with jam-packed schedules and eating properly to remain energized throughout the entirety of

photo shoots can be a great challenge.

Casey Daly-Walker, a Seattle artist pursuing a career in fashion photog-raphy, says she can always been found with a water bottle in her hand or within her reach on long photogra-phy days. Its so important to have healthy snacks and drinks up for grabs, because everyone needs rejuvenation after such a draining day, exclaims Daly-Walker.The truth is that its not just fashion models that encounter ad-versity trying to maintain a certain body image its also the majority of young girls, teens, and women. With

the media mass-projecting thousands of images of tiny, gorgeous models, its impossible not to feel intimi-dated even discouraged by the standard of beauty in America. The skinny-hype needs to be ad-dressed in light of good health and nutrition. Luckily, there are a plethora of alternatives for maintaining a slim and fit phy-sique and feeling active and healthy for fashion models, girls, and women alike!

One of the most effective ways to keep a balanced and healthy lifestyle

while loosing weight or maintain-ing a figure is to make small, daily changes its as simple as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking instead of driving, adding a multivitamin and a bowl of fruit to your morning, and, yes, finish-ing your vegetables.

Doctors in Womens Health Mag-azine recommend the phenom-enal Vitamin D as a daily kick for boosting womens energy and motivation. Also recommended is a natural diet as a good al-ternative to a more intensive, unhealthy diet simply, combin-

ing nourishing but non-fattening foods with a good amount of exercise and adequate sleep will make you feel cleansed and reju-venated, and look healthily fit.Remember to stray away from high-protein diets dont trade your health for temporary weight loss! These types of diets, often seen on TV or in commercials, are wrong by design. Taking away massive amounts of carbs makes the body run out of glucose, forc-ing it to burn second-hand fat; though your body looses a great amount of weight very quickly as it has entered a state called Ke-tosis it is much too stressful on the body and the brain.

Dieting for quick results will make you feel drained and unhealthy, as it is nev-er medically recommended to compromise being smart, alert, and energized for be-ing skinny enough for soci-etys ridiculous standards.

Inevitably, fashion models serve as role models for many women young and older and should be well-cared for and educated in ways that will encourage them to address the pressing issues relating to ill-health in the industry as realis-tically as it can be tackled.

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dress Walk Admirably

Fashionably,

Design by: Janet Yang


Fashion is not only about letting people see how you want to look; rather your personality should define your fashion picks. Fashion leaves an impression, while your actions leave a legacy. Dressing well gives your confidence lev-el a boost because it makes you feel good about yourself! You will gain respect from those around you, in a way that will act as a natural mood lifter. Not only would it increase your confidence but also inspires other people to and even motivates them to think upon their own fashion sense. Fashion trends keep on changing. This doesnt mean you simply follow them blindly. Rather build your own fashion identity. Wear what you are comfortable in and look good in. Dress smartly, groom well and act extraordinarily. Mix and match fashion trends and create your unique fashion brand. Exterior expressions do reflect our interior preferences. You dress to express your per-sonalities, emotions, and needs. When you invest time and money in dressing up, you are showing others that you care about yourself and it radiates your sense of confidence. It isnt wrong to flaunt what you have got, be it great style, killer confi-dence, or amazing legs!

From Milan and Paris to London and New York, beautiful models trot down runways clad in stylish apparel from the leading fashion houses to set fashion trends that will influence what people wear around the world. Fashion designers get their inspirations from everywhere; art, music, film or TV. With a constant struggle to make you look ravish-ing and inspiring for others, fashion designers mix, match, blend and transform threads into creative outfits. When you put some effort into dressing yourself up and looking good on a regular basis, you feel good. Thats right. Dressing up in style is not re-served for special occasions only; rather have fun with fashion and infuse it your everyday lives. Simply said, life is too short to blend in, why settle for the average? Wearing fashionable clothes is form of self-expression. If you want people to know who you are, give them a glimpse of your personality with the way you dress and accesorizie. Remember: first impressions are lasting im-pressions. The first few things others notice about you are your general demeanor, the way you dress, and your grooming and overall appearance. Although it would be somewhat shallow to base judgements about others upon first sight, good first impressions bring a postivie light to any judgers critique. Of course, your physical attributes are be-yond your control, but at the very least you can con-trol your behavior and personal style. Get out there to make a statement about yourself with your attire. Dressing fashionably is a great way to exhibit your personality traits. Make sure to dress up in what you are comfortable and what represents you rather than dressing in brand names simply because they are Prada, or Armani, etc.


Everyone has a diff erent body shape and for sure, diff erent ways to bring out the best of it. First, sti ck this into your mind, everyone is beauti ful, no excepti on. Everyone has their superiority and none should hide it. Some people have long beauti ful legs, others have fl awless skin. No matt er what, we should be proud by showing it off the best way pos-sible. An idea could be wearing shorts or a skirt above the knees to show off your beau-ti ful legs or wearing fi tti ng dress to enhance your bodys curves.

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Deciding the way we look everyday is not a simple and easy thing to do, but not a hard and complicated thing either. A lot of people have trouble and spend more than the necessary ti me in front of the mirror deciding what to wear that day. Based on some readings and personal experience as a woman, here are some ti ps on how to make it easier choosing an outf it each morning.

What, where, when, whoWhats the event or what are you going to do today? Where is it? When is it? Who will be there? Those are some simple questi ons to start your thinking ritual in front of your closet. This will defi nitely eliminate some of your opti ons.111What, where,

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Sept/Oct 2012 Vuelto 2 444Never ever use make up excessively or over-dressed. Apart from making yourself uncom-fortable, it will also makes you look ridicu-lous, even someti mes older. Looking fresh and natural is easy. Taking care of your self in daily basis with doing simple things will help a lot. Drink enough water everyday, clean your-self thoroughly in each bath, apply some skin care to protect your natural beauty skin like body loti on or lip balm, etc. There are piles of simple things you can do everyday to achieve the fresh and natural look.

Look fresh and natural

Always prepare everything the night before, or at least start to think about your tomorrows plan ahead. With full preparati on in the morning and know exactly what to do, we wont be rushed by ti me. Rushing things in the morning can cause a lot of troubles. Forgetti ng small things would be unbearable and we wont get our nice appearance. The morning-rushed face is totally diff erent than freshly prepared face.

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Relati ng to the previous ti p, showing off your bodys superior-ity doesnt mean you have to en-hance your looks in a trend that doesnt suit you. Find the perfect way to show it without taking away your own identi ty. Remem-ber to choose things that youre comfortable with. Showing off your beauti ful legs doesnt always mean you have to wear a super ti ght and short skirt.

Those ti ps are simple enough to be done in everyday life. Last cou-ple things to complete the simple everyday look are your smile and be confi dent. Those two will al-ways give you the best yet simple look. Be simple and spread the happiness!

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ObamacareFor theAmericanMasses Arti cle by: Emily J. MundyDesign by: Stefh anie WinnyThe American public debates the pros and cons of the sweeping reform in the nati onal healthcare system, considering overall costs, taxes, and medical eld changes that will occur in 2014.

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ObamacareFor theAmericanMasses

With electi ons right around the corner and consid-ering the dire state of the economy, American citi -zens are split and bearing fi sts over Obamas new healthcare policies, arguing to relentless lengths whether or not the changes are benefi cial to our country.

.Another concern arises with the idea that those who do not purchase the nati onal health insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid will have to pay a penalty of $95, start-ing in 2014. It is projected that about 4 million people will be paying this penalty.

Additi onally, taxes will be raised on one million individuals whose annual income exceeds the threshold of $200,000, and on four million couples fi ling taxes jointly with incomes in excess of $250,000.

Lastly, about 30 million people who currently purchase their own private insurance may need to buy another plan if their insurance doesnt meet with the minimum standards un-fortunately, the minimum standards have not yet been es-tablished (simply another frustrati on for the opposers of Obamacare).

But, we must remember: the Act was designed to reduce overall health care costs by making services available to the 32 million individuals who currently cannot get insur-ance. People who cannot aff ord medical insurance oft en use a hospital emergency room as their primary care phy-sician, increasing costs for everyone.

Under Obamacares plan, the Federal government will pay the states to add those who cannot aff ord health insurance to Medicaid, so that they will be taken care of in case of medical emergency without consequence.

Individuals with existi ng health insurance will keep it, in al-most all cases, and businesses that prefer to off er a tax-free insurance as a benefi t to att ract good workers may conti nue to do so. Furthermore, parents are allowed and encouraged to keep their children up to age 26 on their health insurance plans, increasing premiums without higher costs for healthy individuals and reducing costs for young college students, who otherwise could not aff ord insurance.

So, what does Obamacare mean for the medical fi eld? Health care is costly, though everyone wants state of the art machines and highly qualifi ed people to make us bet-ter when were sick. We need to, somehow, keep costs at a minimum while paying the providers of healthcare so that we all receive the best medical treatments we can.

Additi onally, insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage for children (under the age of 18) with pre-existi ng conditi ons a benefi t that applies to everyone at the start of 2014. This means that insurance companies can no longer drop anyone from coverage once they get sick; if a company denies someone coverage, that person can and should go through an external appeal process.

Obamacare is a common term used by criti cs of President Obamas eff orts to reform healthcare and to describe the Pa-ti ent Protecti on and Aff ordable Care Act of 2010. Those who oppose the act are concerned that it gives the Federal gov-ernment too much control over personal health care deci-sions and benefi ts, while those who are in favor want lower healthcare costs overall by making it aff ordable for a greater number of people.

Most opposers of Obamacare present the cons from the perspecti ve that healthcare costs will be increased.Because many people oft en receive preventati ve care and testi ng for an illness that is ulti mately not there, American citi zens will need to account for additi onal net medical spending.

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Another concern arises with the idea that those who do not purchase the nati onal health insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid will have to pay a penalty of $95, starti ng in 2014. It is projected that about 4 million people will be pay-ing this penalty.

It is reported that more money will fl ow to pharmaceuti cal companies, doctors, hospitals, those in the medical fi eld, and even insurers. Job growth will most likely be the strong-est in the primary care and home care fi elds, as the demand for healthcare workers like dieti ti ans, social workers, and hospital administrators will increase.

Furthermore, healthcare technology sectors including those that help digiti ze, manage, and secure healthcare systems and medical records are expected to see a boom in job creati on.

Clearly, Americans will argue unti l the clock runs out con-cerning this new healthcare reform imposed by President Obama. Considering both the pros and cons, the Supreme Court upholds Obamacare for the masses, but the public opinion conti nues to fl uctuate.

Americas healthcare system needs a serious and drasti c overhaul, and just maybe Obamacare will provide the tools necessary for providing aff ordable health care to all Ameri-cans and move toward creati ng a more just, more humane, more compassionate society.

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Vintage, Bohemian, Punk, and GrungeIn the heart of Los Angeles on September 12th, 2010, thousands of men and women elegantly dressed, drenched in a stunning array of gems, and holding sparkling champagne glasses fi led into the Nokia Theater for the MTV Video Music Awards. The audience grew quiet as suspense crept over the venue, waiti ng for the Video of the Year Award results to be announced, only to break into erupti ve applause as the voice of host Chelsea Handler echoed, Bad Romance by Lady Gaga!. Shock spread like wildfi re over unsuspecti ng faces as the 24-year-old pop singer waltzed on stage to accept her award wearing a dress made enti rely of raw beef.

So, why wear 50 pounds of meat to the VMAs? Gaga explained following the awards ceremony that the dress was meant to highlight her distaste for the US militarys dont-ask-dont-tell policy, and to urge the viewers to fi ght for their beliefs. Though condemned by animal rights organizati ons, Time Magazine named Lady Gagas meat dress the number one fashion statement of 2010.

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The story of Western fashion begins in Europe, just before the 12th cen-tury. Historically, the garments one wore represented the social class and wealth of a parti cular family or area; fashion acted as model for society; it stood for self-expression, for freedom. The ever-morphing fashion world has withstood the test of ti me itself, only growing in mag-nitude of beauty and personal expression.

Thankfully, living in the 21st century gives us the luxury to pick and choose clothing considering unique taste, individual sense of stylisti c ex-pression, human and/or animal rights, politi cal preferences, aff ordabili-ty, reusability, and the list goes on. The idea of mixing luxury fashion with aff ordability is very societally modern, simply because wearing head-to-toe designer has become the opposite of ideal, and a bit pass. It seems as if the fashion world is on our side: this harmonic blend between high-end style and individual value should inspire our generati on to express ourselves however wed like to, and in whatever way we so choose.

But back to the basics. Vintage clothing known as second hand gar-ments, or clothing produced before the 1920s is referred to as retro, meaning that the clothes imitate the style of the previous era in retro-specti ve. Weve seen a dramati c peak in the sale of reproducti on cloth-ing, as designers and buyers are fi nding a greater value in newly made but faithful copies of older garments, and for good reason! As economic and environmental awareness grow, so does the market for recycled clothes in the interest of sustainability.

The funky clashing of fabric textures layering sleek, knee-length pea coats over high waisted, laced dresses cinched with wide belts brings a certain sophisti cati on to the Vintage look. The classic vintage women will strut a teetering pair of pale pink or mauve colored heels. For the gentlemen, neatly tailored trench coats bring the eyes att enti on to a handsome pair of Brogues for men. .Vintage style clothing is reclaimed, genuine, precious its less about brand name and more about the experience of searching for inimitable items for ones own collecti on. The subsequent cool-factor is fi nding Vintage stores at a local level, as most genuine Vintage pieces are stumbled upon at stores like Cross-roads, J. Crew, Red Light, and the Buff alo Exchange.

as most genuine Vintage pieces are stumbled upon at stores like Cross-roads, J. Crew, Red Light, and the Buff alo Exchange.

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inspired by bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash, Punk-rock fash-ion became an intenti onal rebutt al of the perceived excess and pre-tension found in mainstream music and media culture.

The deviance and angst associated with Punk culture clearly dis-plays the appearance of a social uprising. Diff erences between male and female Punk fashion is non-disti ncti ve, as both can model torn, painted, or ripped jeans paired with an old black leather jacket. Men accessorize with chains, studded belts, and safety pins, while girls fol-low suit in fi shnets and fi tt ed mesh.

The fi nal touches to a Punk-rock inspired ensemble come with hair-style and cosmeti cs. A head full of brightly colored, edgy styled hair and a few facial piercings can add personal detail to Punk fashion, as well applying generous amounts of dark eye shadow, thick liner, and a vibrant red lipsti ck.

Punk-rock is yet another put together style, requiring one to seek strange items at stores like Hot Topic and All Saints, where trash-chic expands on an internati onal level, namely in the US and the UK.

Similar to the gentle but declarati ve Vintage style of dress, Bohemian fashion came about in the beginning of the 21st century, when the term bohemian the French word for gypsy applied to people who lived unconventi onal or arti sti c lives. Because bohemians were traditi onally travelers or refugees from Central Europe, fashionable girls wore a great deal of fl orals and ru es in hopes of looking no-madic, and non-bourgeois.

Bohemian fashion is a blending of cultures, with an emphasis on wild and exoti c patt erns, Nati ve-American style fabrics, and earth-toned garments. Meaningful bangles and homemade jewelry add personal touch to this free-spirited fashion sense, all topped off with a trusty, canvas messenger bag for an organic look. Stores such as Free People supply collecti ons of Boho-inspired garments and ac-cessories in light of honoring the more natural, less tapered woman.

And that is precisely it: Gypsy girls are sexy and delightf ul simply be-cause they have no care for fashion at all! Each piece is unique, of-ten infl uenced by fl ea markets and the local curve of culture, giving Bohemian clothing a certain anti qued edge. As the year 1970 rolled around in the UK,

designers Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren made it big when Punk fashion exploded into a subculture and art movement. Originati ng with the garage band scene in underground London and

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Grunge

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The year 1991 marked the genesis of two sweeping shift s in Western fashion: the rejecti on of fashion trend began, followed by the adopti on of tatt oos, piercings, and body modifi cati ons. Inspired by bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains, a new style spiraled into existence in highly populated urban citi es like Seatt le, New York, and Hollywood. The absolute anti thesis to the yuppie, clean-cut and bright styles of the 80s, Grunge fashion was a messy swamp of fl annel, plaid, greens, dark browns, and indigos.

1990s Grunge saw the exit of short, spunky hair styles and the entrance of too-long-to-be-tried straight or wavy hair; ti ght jeans were out, while loose, ripped, and dirty leans were in. Female hips were decorated with studded belts for a sexier appeal, contrasted by some badass, lace-up boots or a pair of dock marti ns. Grunge girls of-ten caper confi dently in high-waisted shorts with ripped ti ghts underneath, paired unmatched with old favorite band t-shirts or hand-me-down converse.

spiraled into existence in highly populated urban citi es like Seatt le, New York, and Hollywood. The absolute anti thesis to the yuppie, clean-cut and bright styles of the 80s, Grunge fashion was a messy swamp of fl annel, plaid, greens, dark browns, and

1990s Grunge saw the exit of short, spunky hair styles and the entrance of too-long-to-be-tried straight or wavy hair; ti ght jeans were out, while loose, ripped, and dirty leans were in. Female hips were decorated with studded belts for a sexier appeal, contrasted by some badass, lace-up boots or a pair of dock marti ns. Grunge girls of-ten caper confi dently in high-waisted shorts with ripped ti ghts underneath, paired unmatched with old favorite band t-shirts or hand-me-down converse.

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Vintage


Asos, All Saints, Zara, Urban Outf itt ers, Anthropology, and many other popular clothing stores have a wide selecti on of Grunge fashion, on top of local exchange stores and mass-market priced items found at random.

A great deal of Grunge culture consists of the high percent-age of people with tatt oos, piercings, and body art. Tatt oos and piercings have gained recent popularity among the youth for purposes of personalizati on and biographing, as well as contextual representati on of the self. Subcultures that were once considered taboo are slowing emerging as powerful, change inducing groups of people.

Personal style choice and individual touches can be uplift -ing, powerful, even moti vati onal. Fashion can make state-ments about beliefs, belonging, and ideas of beauty. To some, Lady Gagas VMA meat dress seemed ridiculous, though her intenti on was to use her sense of fashion to make a self-expressive statement. This raw girl simultane-ously defi ed the laws of fashion and grabbed the att enti on of 11.4 million viewers. Id say it was a success.

Alexander McQueen, creator of the innovati ve Savage Beauty line, made a brilliant point when he said, Its a new era in fashion where there are no rules its all about the individual and personal style. Its easily seen that from the 12th to 21st century, the fashion world has weaved through many changes in trend, style, generati on, and era. Sti ll, fashion itself has not yet rusted, nor does it seem to be dwindling in the slightest; rather, fashion is loud, proud, and gleaming with societys att enti on. Whether ones personal style is simplisti c or detailed, thrift store or high-end style inspired, fashion remains an inti mate medium through which the personality can be proudly worn.

BEHIND THE SCENE

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New Technology

vs.iPadMacBook ProTechnology nowadays has had to advance at a tremendous rate, simplyto keep up with the fast-paced modern world. Two of the most prominent gadgets for this summer are the new products from Apple: the new iPad an3d the latest MacBook Pro with Reti na Display. It is been known that Apple comes out with the most updated gadgets that appeal to much of the public. Stati sti cally speaking, half of U.S. households have at least one Apple product. The fruit-branded products though helpful can be on the pricey side, though, especially for college students who pay the increasing prices of annual tuiti on. that increases with every passing year. So lets get to which product is best and right for you!

Arti cle by: MIchelle Tan Design by:Stefh anie Winny


All in all it comes down to usage and needs. Both have pros and cons, but the end conclusion is that each is helpful in their own way. So which will you choose?

When looking to buy a new gadget, the fi rst questi on you should ask yourself is: Am I a tablet or a laptop person? Some prefer laptop over tablet, or visa versa regardless, fi nd out which best suits you.. Another questi on is: What kind of work do you do? If you do a lot of typing, then the MacBook Pro is a bett er choice. If you do more web browsing or have an app that works best with the type of work you do then go with the iPad. Other several questi ons one might consider are: What programs or applicati ons do you need? What advantages do you want to att ain from having this technology at your fi ngerti ps? How will it help you to be more producti ve or even study?

Now for the specifi cs. iPad lets one do work on-the-go and was designed for light-computi ng while the MacBook Pro is powered by the Intel Core i7 and has the full OS experience. Then again the latest MacBook Pro is 25% thinner than the previous model. This is due in part to using fl ash storage which takes less space compared to using hard drives. There are also design innovati ons that laptop users wont actually see but will experience. The iPad a magical pane of glass has many diff erent uses, including but not at all limited to editi ng photos, reading online books, playing games, surfi ng the web, chatti ng with friends, and other device upgrades.

Both products integrate the state-of-the-art Reti na display which lets the user see everything in a detailed fashion. In additi on, the resoluti on is four ti mes bett er than the predecessors of each product. For the MacBook Pro, the resoluti on is 2880x1800 pixels. For the iPad, the resoluti on is 2048x1536 pixels. The MacBooks display screen removes the need to have cover glass, making the picture look even closer to the viewer.

With the new iSight Camera on the iPad, users can shoot 5-megapixel images and record HD video in full 1080. Additi onally, the iPad can be ordered with a 4G opti on, to get online almost anywhere; its data connecti on can also be used as a personal hotspot to connect up to fi ve devices.

Are you an iPad or


Are you an iPad or Macbook person?

Tablet or laptop?a. tabletb. laptop

What kind of work did you do?

b. mostly includes a lot of writi nga. mostly includes web browsing

What program or applicati ons that you need?

b. Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.a. Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint.

What advantages do you want to att ain from having this technology at your ngerti ps?

b. 10 hours batt ery, bett er resoluti on.a. Comfort and portability.

Calculate on which one that you have the most score in (a or b) and see whether you are an ipad or macbook person!

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Leap ofFaith

Harvard Business School is probably one of the highest recognized credit-able business schools on the face of this planet. Students who are enrolled into such a business school enjoy the privileges of be-ing associated with being prestigious, highly-admired and having a high status lifestyle. In addition, business students from such schools are always labeled as smart, capable, and competitive and have strong arithmetic skills.However, simply having these traits are not enough to get you ahead in life it takes more than an anylytical mind to make the right decisions in life.

Articleby: Daxi TangDesign by: Stefhanie Winny


ofFaith

So, what do you actually need in order to make good decisions? Having a logical mind would only be able to get you so far, everyone would inevitably reach a wall that they cannot climb pass and sometimes a leap of faith is required to overcome this hurdle. It is good to have the ability to estimate risk and pick the best options for the right situation. However, not everything can be estimated nor calculated, just like Jones, we have to put ourselves out there and take a leap of faith that everything will turn out how we want it.

As someone walk into a business school, the person would realized that it is very clean and well-organized; the blue print of the business school was logically, intelligently and rationally, sensibly thought through. From the height of the tables to the size whiteboards, everything is designed to give the user the maximum amount of utility. The individual can sense it as he or she walks into the business school as everything is very well calculated even right down to the size of the toilet seats and very well structured. Inevitably, the values of the business school will be instilled into the students, who will be taught to be logical, rational, sensible, and intellectual. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having those values but you can sense something is missing in the heart of the business students.

In the never ending quest for prestige, wealth and status, the business students have let go the very basic instinct of being a human being; they have forgotten how to have faith in things. Everything that they do has become a calculated risk and nobody is willing to take the leap of faith any longer.

On the contrary, fashion designers are always taking the leap of faith. As most of you know, fashion changes with the seasons. There is no way for fashion designers to know exactly what the consumers want to buy; there isnt an arithmetic formula that helps fashion designers to calculate the probability of what consumers want nor look at previous market trends to figure out what consumers want. Fashion designers are always taking the leap of faith and hopefully the one that they designed will be the best seller. You have to admire the courage that the fashion designers have as if their design is a complete flop, they might just lose their job. Unfortunately, most business students would shy away from taking such a risk. Most business students would gladly take the safest route, instead of taking a leap of faith.

In the third installment of Indiana Jones - pursuit of the Holy Grail - Jones was forced to cross a cavern that was linked by an invisible bridge that was floating above the white water. Reluctantly, he placed his foot onto the bridge and to his amazement, the bridge solidify itself in front of him. According to this scene, having faith and human reasons are usually the opposites of each other. Jones couldnt comprehend how it is possible for him to the cross when the bridge wasnt physically present. At that very moment, he was forced to surrender his intellect and take the leap of faith. However, business students will never surrender their intellect and take the leap of faith because it is against everything that we believed in.

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and spontaneously surprise someone with a special treat. Clearly, there are diff erences in cakes when bakers simply bake, and go the extra mile with their baking. Cooking as a whole is creati ve thus the act of cokking is experimental. Chefs always take risks in what they should add as an ingredi-ent to the recipe. They are always trying out new things to see the colors that bring life in just one taste of a certain dish. So this sum-mer, why not have a litt le fun and experiment with yourself, whether its cooking a dish you have been waiti ng to try out or baking a cake for your neighbor. You never know how much you can express yourself through food. So go ahead! Bring out your apron and utensils! Then once youre all done, its bon appeti te!

Cooking is one of the most creati ve ways to express a chefs own personal taste. Out of many varieti es of cooking, baking is one type that is enjoyable, simple to do, and can be quickly prepared. Lets have the caske to be an example; each ingredient necessary to make a cake is important, from the fl our to the amount of sugar, from the baking temperature to thickness of the cake which all require meti culous precision and certain creati vity that make the cake to have a desirable taste. When it comes to the frosti ng; should it be butt er-cream or whipped ? Have a plain or complex design? There are many opti ons in what diff erent aceeents could be added regarding to the venue. It is impor-tant to go the extra mile in cake preparati on Aft er all, the best work preformed whether the cake you make is for yourself to enjoy or for a special some-one has inner value. To add even more additi onal value, one can add a card with a special message, a short speech before giving the cake, or even adding a video to watch before taking a bite.

The cakes vaule goes beyond physical appearance; it lies in the taste of the cake. It can be a stress re-liever taking ti me of work to think, be by yourself,

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Design by: Janet Yang


Ingredients of Strawberry Cupcake

For the cupcakes:2 cups all-purpose flour

cup cake flour1 tbsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 cups sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract3 large eggs plus 1 large egg white

1 cup milk2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries*

For the frosting:1 cups fresh strawberries (8 oz.), rinsed, hulled and

coarsely chopped*4 large egg whites

1 cups sugar3 sticks (1 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature

For garnish:Additional fresh strawberries*

Source: http://annies-eats.com/


Sseko DesignED

The

FUN of

SANDALS

Fashion with a cause? Yes please! Get yours at:

Dream3427 Fremont Place North

Seatt le, WA 98103(206) 547-1211

www.ssekodesigns.com

Vuelto: How did the idea of the sandals come about?Liz: Before I found Sseko Designs, I had created hand-made sandals made from rubber and loose ribbons which often received compliments when worn out. During the

process of brainstorming for ideas to help the women

in Uganda, my friend suggested on doing those sandals,

hence the birth of the Sseko sandals.

Vuelto: What was the biggest obstacle you had to face?Liz: The biggest obstacle that I had to face were the beginning phases as we had to start everything-designing of

sandals, fi nding and getti ng materials, hiring, training-from

scratch. Today, Sseko is the largest producer of footwear in

the country.

Vuelto: What is one ti p you would give to aspiring busi-ness owners?

Liz: take one step at a ti me. Starti ng up a new business can be very overwhelming. Thus it is important that one breaks

it down into doable steps, one day, one year at a ti me. Also,

it is important to look back from where we were to where we are, to see how far we have gone, and take this as a form

of encouragement; to look back and celebrate.

It is amazing what a di erence one person can do to change many lives.

I had the privilege to interview Liz Behannon on her experiences through

the company as a whole

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SSEKO AdventureSseko Designs is a sandal company based in Uganda. We make beautiful leather sandals with interchangeable fabric straps that can be styled in hundreds of ways.

http://ssekodesigns.com/


FutureTrends of

DigitizeDFashions

Design by: Candy Chan

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Dramati c changes in fashion thanks to advanced technology are not far away in the future; in fact, theyre currently hap-pening now, and fast. Due to the new digiti zed way of fash-ion adverti sing and marketi ng, worn merchandise can be accessed, browsed, and purchased instantly, allowing indus-tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage succeed at exponenti al rates.

Digiti zed fashion isnt as futuristi cally complex as it sounds. Its about using the new Internet and social media-induced generati on to adverti se and market designer goods. The web is full of marketable opportuniti es, and in recent years, theyve been used eff ecti vely and almost eff ortlessly.

You may not even realize it, but your view and opinions of fashion and purchasing designer goods has changed tremen-dously, and its due to digiti zed fashion and the evoluti on of technology. Our growing generati ons have simply adapted to this change in fi nding and buying clothing from online stores.

For example, clothing companies that allow users to view and purchase products automati cally incorporate a digi-ti zed atmosphere for fashion. Many pieces that come in a multi tude of designs and colors are digitally enhanced and multi plied, so the use of models on web-based shops is not even necessary.

Many clothing websites now off er programmed meas-urement tools that allow users to see the exact look and fi t of their clothes aft er entering their informati on. This allows users to now try on clothes without even physi-cally wearing them; this is a huge step up and evoluti onary change for fashion marketi ng. Some argue that this could even deplete the need for going to real life store chains to purchase clothes.

Other websites; in parti cular, online shops that off er foot-wear, allow users to custom design shoes with their own chosen images, patt erns, materials, and colors. One noted retailer thats popular for starti ng this trend is Converse. The allow users to customize their shoes to a very detailed and personal extent. Because of this new trend, other online re-tailers have created web-based applicati ons where users can now customize handbags, swim wear, and many other arti -cles of designer goods.

The trends

Upcoming TrendNewer digiti zed fashion functi ons mostly take place in areas of social networking. For example, users who are signed up for certain social network-ing sites have interests and other personal prefer-ences that theyve added to their profi les. Search engines that use adverti sements on social media websites in turn create and show ads to that user based on their personal preferences. Thus, users can view clothes they may like on many websites that they didnt even need to search for in the fi rst place. Upon viewing these designer goods, they could already have their banking informati on saved on their social networking profi le, allowing them to instantly purchase and have their clothes shipped.

Many retailers could use this new online trait to their advantage. Some retailers, mostly online shops that have many categories of products avail-able, already do this. Users who view an item will noti ce in certain areas of their screen other view-able items that are recommended to them based on something theyve purchased or viewed before.

All of these new digiti zed designer traits create amazing opportuniti es for businesses and con-sumers. If all used together and incorporated on technology such as tablets and iPhones, users would have the ability to have constant and in-stant updates about recommended items on their phone, allowing them to instantly purchase any item they please. The possibiliti es for this new convenience are extraordinary and nearly endless.

pening now, and fast. Due to the new digiti zed way of fash-ion adverti sing and marketi ng, worn merchandise can be accessed, browsed, and purchased instantly, allowing indus-tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage shipped.tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage

Digiti zed fashion isnt as futuristi cally complex as it sounds. Its about using the new Internet and social media-induced generati on to adverti se and market designer goods. The web is full of marketable opportuniti es, and in recent years, theyve been used eff ecti vely and almost eff ortlessly.


For example, clothing companies that allow users to view and purchase products automati cally incorporate a digi-ti zed atmosphere for fashion. Many pieces that come in a multi tude of designs and colors are digitally enhanced and multi plied, so the use of models on web-based shops

shops that have many categories of products avail-able, already do this. Users who view an item will noti ce in certain areas of their screen other view-able items that are recommended to them based on something theyve purchased or viewed before.

All of these new digiti zed designer traits create

web is full of marketable opportuniti es, and in recent years, theyve been used eff ecti vely and almost eff ortlessly.

You may not even realize it, but your view and opinions of fashion and purchasing designer goods has changed tremen- All of these new digiti zed designer traits create

amazing opportuniti es for businesses and con-amazing opportuniti es for businesses and con-sumers. If all used together and incorporated on technology such as tablets and iPhones, users technology such as tablets and iPhones, users

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For example, clothing companies that allow users to view

tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage

Digiti zed fashion isnt as futuristi cally complex as it sounds. Its about using the new Internet and social media-induced Its about using the new Internet and social media-induced generati on to adverti se and market designer goods. The

ion adverti sing and marketi ng, worn merchandise can be accessed, browsed, and purchased instantly, allowing indus-tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage shipped.tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage

Digiti zed fashion isnt as futuristi cally complex as it sounds. Its about using the new Internet and social media-induced generati on to adverti se and market designer goods. The

Many retailers could use this new online trait to their advantage. Some retailers, mostly online shops that have many categories of products avail-able, already do this. Users who view an item will noti ce in certain areas of their screen other view-able items that are recommended to them based on something theyve purchased or viewed before.

web is full of marketable opportuniti es, and in recent years, theyve been used eff ecti vely and almost eff ortlessly.

You may not even realize it, but your view and opinions of All of these new digiti zed designer traits create

technology such as tablets and iPhones, users

All of these new digiti zed designer traits create All of these new digiti zed designer traits create amazing opportuniti es for businesses and con-sumers. If all used together and incorporated on technology such as tablets and iPhones, users

are not far away in the future; in fact, theyre currently hap-pening now, and fast. Due to the new digiti zed way of fash-ion adverti sing and marketi ng, worn merchandise can be accessed, browsed, and purchased instantly, allowing indus-tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage

Digiti zed fashion isnt as futuristi cally complex as it sounds.

accessed, browsed, and purchased instantly, allowing indus-


For example, clothing companies that allow users to view and purchase products automati cally incorporate a digi-ti zed atmosphere for fashion. Many pieces that come in a multi tude of designs and colors are digitally enhanced and multi plied, so the use of models on web-based shops

fashion and purchasing designer goods has changed tremen-dously, and its due to digiti zed fashion and the evoluti on of

technology such as tablets and iPhones, users

ion adverti sing and marketi ng, worn merchandise can be ion adverti sing and marketi ng, worn merchandise can be accessed, browsed, and purchased instantly, allowing indus-tries that know how to use the digital age to their advantage accessed, browsed, and purchased instantly, allowing indus-

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Dramati c changes in fashion thanks to advanced technology

them to instantly purchase and have their clothes shipped.shipped.

convenience are extraordinary and nearly endless.


DRESS TO IMPRESS

FASHION FOR SELF-EXPRESSION

Whether its a pair of ripped jeans and a favorite flannel, or a suit from the latest designer collection at Banana, ones personal style and fashion choices can reveal a lot about him or her. Though the gen-eral consensus on fashion remains that it is a tool to follow a crowds growing trend, ones unique style can indeed be used to express an individuals char-acter or personality its not always about meeting societys expectations.

Urban cities all across America continue to set the bar high when it comes to designer fashion collec-tions. Highly populated cities like Los Angeles and New York Citys fashion trends are centered more around brand name items and rich-quality (and very expensive) clothing.

Providing a different perspective, Seattles folk seem to spend less time trying to imitate the trends of the fashion world, simply because many of the residents are of a younger age and culture demographic. Cheaper, thrift-store-like fashions are worn in place of the designer clothing choices. Seattle shoppers have a handy knack for creating colorful, one-of-a-kind styles based on reuse and affordability.

Due to the recessive state of the economy, design-ers such as Rockin Republic Jeans are teaming up with places like Target and Kohls clothing lines, to prevent themselves from going bankrupt. Clearly, economic standards of living have a huge effect on how much designer fashion product is being pro-duced, and bought.

With less opportunity to express personal style in an affordable manner, many people have turned to other mediums for the sake of personal expression. Its easy to see that there has been an explosion of body-modification trends, ranging from tattoos to piercings to hair color, etc. Its not an abnormality to spend just as much money if not more on tat-toos, rather than on garments.

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Design by: Candy Chan


In a way, fashion trends are inescapable especially in large, urbanized cities. But buying in to the de-signer collections or thrift-store styles does not have to mean conformity.

Specific trends have always been associated with certain groups of people. Adjusting trends to fit a personality type does not have to mean conform-ing; in fact, following a fashion trend is an expres-sion in itself, along with other means of altering your appearance.

A group of peers wearing the same style or trend of clothing is a medium through which they can express their individuality, as well as their sense of belonging in that particular niche. Regardless, the niches fash-ion sense is a part of self-expression - in this case, the self being composed of number of people!

Ultimately, one should never feel the need to buy into the local fashion-trend-of-the-month, or feel obligated to dress a certain way to meet the expecta-tions of society. A persons sense of style should come from someones inner-self and unique identity, and not be influenced by superfluous external factors.

At the end of the day, ones choice of clothing, their tattoos and piercings, and their attitude toward oth-er people all reveal what kind of person you may be. Regardless of the clothes worn or the money spent on them, the fashion world continues to help define a persons uniqueness, and should remain a valuable medium through which we create our own personal sense of style.

And, inevitably, dressing to impress implies present-ing your distinct and exclusive personality, using fashion for the ultimate self-expression.

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PercheNoPercheNoPasta & VinoPasta & Vino

1319 North 49th Street | Seattle WA 98103 | [email protected] | www.perchenopastaandvino.com

Italian Cuisine

Inspired by the wild similarities between Asian and Italian cuisines, the Kong family opened their unique Italian eatery in 1992, in hopes of providing locals with a fabulous, family-run restaurant,

serving only the fi nest, most authentic ingredients.

Today, Perch No Pasta and Vino is located in the Wallingford neighborhood, and remains committed to providing a uniquely personal dining experience with meals made from scratch, including a

selection of over 300 bottles of wine, recommended expertly by Chef David.

Perch No is home to some of Italys fi nest wines, including Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Reserva from Tuscany, as well as Barolo and Barbaresco the king and queen of red wines. Taste

some of Italys most excellent beers, such as Scaldis Prestige, voted Belgiums Best Beer of the Decade by the Bush Brewery in Belgium, and Peroni, which was the Best Selling Pale Lager from the

Peroni Brewery, located in Rome, Italy. Th eres always something new to try at Perch No! For more information, please call 206.547.0222.

II Inspired by the wild similarities between Asian and Italian cuisines, the Kong family opened their I Inspired by the wild similarities between Asian and Italian cuisines, the Kong family opened their Inspired by the wild similarities between Asian and Italian cuisines, the Kong family opened their unique Italian eatery in 1992, in hopes of providing locals with a fabulous, family-run restaurant, I unique Italian eatery in 1992, in hopes of providing locals with a fabulous, family-run restaurant, unique Italian eatery in 1992, in hopes of providing locals with a fabulous, family-run restaurant,

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Regular hours:Tuesday - thursday: 4pm-10pmFriday & Saturday 4pm-11pm

Sunday: 4pm-10pmMonday: Closed

For questions, feedback, and/or comments, Vuelto can be reached at [email protected].

Upcoming events:

Monday Malaysian NightSeptember 24th & October 19th

4pm-10pmPlease join us for our Malaysian Night!!

* We are open for Malaysian food on Monday

Cooking ClassSunday | October 21st | 12:30pm

Join Chef David Kong as he opens his kitchen to customers who want to learn more about the deli-

cious details behind Perches Nos cuisine.$49.00 per person (plus tax & tip),

lunch included. Prepayment required.*Reservations are required for Malaysian Night

and Cooking Classes.


Actual view of apartment

1 bedroom starts from$1010

The Nelson Apartment is located in the bustling Seattle Washington area that is an attractive community with a welcoming atmosphere. Its ideal location puts its residents within minutes of Green Lake Park, Northgate Mall, The University of Washington and all of the great areas Seattle has to offer, The Nelson is also within close proximity to the I-5 and Highway 99.

Pet friendly

Affordable

Great location

For more information, please contact the Nelson Apartment at 206.363.5766, or visit www.thenelsonapts.com.Schneider Homes Inc.([email protected] Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133

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