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Table of Contents • California Cool Pages Table of Contents -pg. 1About the Editor - pg. 2

• Fashion & StyleTrend Spotlight- pg. 4#OOTD -pg. 7A Queen Within - pg. 10

• Hair & BeautyHippie Braids Hair Tutorial -pg. 13Eye Brightening Makeup Tutorial -pg. 16Easy DIY Bath Salt Body Scrub -pg. 17

• LifestyleHealthy Living: Recipes -pg. 19Monthly Horoscope -pg. 22

• Works Cited - pg. 25

About the Editor

Paige Smith is a fashion marketing student at the Art Institute of St. Louis and she plans to pur-sue a career as a fashion buyer for a small fashion forward boutique. Her inspiration for California Cool came from flipping through pages of fashion magazines, research-ing upcoming trends, and observing the latest street fashions. With this magzine Paige hopes to inspire young women to be creative, unqiue, and themselves. Her personal style consists mainly of cute casual clothing and fun bohemian pieces.

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Trend Spotlight:Rose Quartz & Serenity

Fashion & Style

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Picking up some new threads this spring? Be sure to pick up fabrics in rose quartz or blue serenity, the hottest colors this upcoming spring season. Rose quartz is a beautiful blushing pink, the ultimate touch of femininity. You can find this color in makeup, perfect for giving your skin a gorgeous glow and your cheeks the right amount of rosiness. You can also find this pretty pink in many different shades and tints of nail polish. This spring, we’re styling gladiators with sundresses for our dates, ballet flats with jeans for the weekends, and heels with playsuits for a more dressed up occasion because spring calls for a more playful,youthful vibe and using colors like Serenity, a soft pastel blue, will play a huge role in the outfits we style this season. A blue like this will catch the eye in a fun flirty way without being too bold. Serenity blue will also play a big part in the beauty de-partments as well, dominating in the eyeshadow aisle. You may be thinking that blue eyeshadow is outdated and so 80s retro but...“the trick, for making the look modern? Dick Page, who created the blue-eyed looks at Marc by Marc Jacobs and Tess Giberson, kept other make-up to a minimum to let the eyes really stand out, whilst Pat McGrath applied the colour in graphic blocks across the lids to prevent it from looking too retro.” (Vogue) Whether you are creating a smokey eye, a subtle hint of color, “a flash of electric blue on the lower lash line or in bold blocks of opaque colour across the lids” (Vogue) you can easily pull of this ultra spring look by keeping the rest of your makeup neutral and natural. Still looking for other ways to incorporate the hottest color trends of the season into your closet? Accessorize! Use jewelry, phone cases, handbags, sunglasses, and scarves to showcase your spring style. Gather inspiration from street style, bloggers, magazines, online stores, and runway shows or you can check out everything we’ve been looking at to add a bit of springtime color to every part of our ward-robe.

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#OOTD

Chicwish Layered Chiffon Crop Top in Pastel Pink$34 @ CHICWISH.COM

Bandana Bow Headwrap$6.90 @ WETSEAL.COM

Tory Burch iPhone 5/5s Case - Robinson Hardshell$45 @ BLOOMINGDALES.COM

Hole Fringe Rivet Shorts$24 @ ZAFUL.COM

Lucky Brand Openwork Cuff$11 @ LUCKYBRAND.COM

Womens Low-Top Trainers Converse All Star White Canvas Trainers$64 @ HARVEYNICHOLS.COM

Goldsign For J.Crew Jenny Jean$220 @ JCREW.COM

Goldsign For J.Crew Jenny Jean$220 @ JCREW.COM

Creme Stacking Two Ring Set$11 @ AMERICANAPPAREL.NET

Valia Gabriel Pink Gin nubuck sandals$120 @ NET-A-PORTER.COM

Rebecca Minkoff ‘Leo’ Clutch$95 @ NORDSTROM.COM

Bobbi Brown Sandy Nudes Nail Polish$15 @ MACYS.COM

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striped fabric satchel$34 @ MAURICES.COM

SheIn(sheinside) Navy Spaghetti Strap Embroidered Cami Top$13 @ SHEIN.COM

Mirror Gold Pineapple Acrylic Post Earrings$16 @ UNIQUE-VINTAGE.COM

Soda Hat Tan Strappy Platform Wedge Sandals$31 @ LULUS.COM

maurices Crocheted Lace Shorts$34 @ MAURICES.COM

A Queen Within “In the game of chess, the queen is considered to be the most powerful and most unpredictable piece” (World Chess Hall of Fame). The queen is considered the most important chess piece because the player is able to move the queen any number of squares, in any direction on the board including horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. “In chess, it is theoretically possible for a player to attain a maximum of nine queens simultaneously on the board” (World Chess Hall of Fame). Just as Jacqueline Piatigorsky once said, “…with a chess set, it is impossible to be bored” (World Chess Hall of Fame). At the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis there was an exhibit called A Queen Within. This exhibit “…ex-plores the unique relationship between power, risk-taking, and the queens evolving roles of femininity in chess and so-ciety…” (World Chess Hall of Fame). One person who was greatly inspired by the game of chess and overall the queen’s position in the game of chess was Alexander McQueen.......(Continued on next page)

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In 1992 McQueen graduated from very presti-gious course work at Central Saint Martins College of design in London. During this time of his life he formed a society with Isabella Blow who was the Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue. He later on moved into her home and set up his own little studio. A few years later in March of 1995 McQueen presented his collection “Highland Rape”. This show was so controversial that it put him on the map and secured his position as Britain’s very own bad boy of the fashion industry. Several years later in 2007 McQueen’s very close friend and mentor, Isabella Blow, committed suicide. This took a toll on Alexander McQueen and he dedicated his spring collection to Isa-bella, La Dame Bleue. The collection by Alexander McQueen that brings us back to the World Chess Hall of Fame that was most definitely inspired by the game of chess and the all-powerful queen was his collection It’s Only A Game. The concept of this collection was a chess match. The knights were in prosthetic corsets, the queens wore poufy skirts, and the bishops were dressed in kimonos. These “chess pieces” were placed on an illuminated chessboard and were instructed where to go by a robotic voice over an intercom system. This was portrayed as a real life chess game with real life people as the chess pieces. McQueen’s main inspiration for this collection, other than chess, was the queen. The queen is considered the most important and most powerful piece in the game. The queen is also extremely unpredictable considering the fact that she is able to move to any position on the board that she wants. She always has two sides to her, light and dark. Alexander once stated, “I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.” (Vogue) This quote could be directly related to the queen since she is the so powerful and unpredictable, which would be a good reason for anyone to be afraid of her. In conclusion, while I was at the World Chess Hall of Fame I had a great experience. While looking at all the displays I shocked and extremely impressed with all the pieces. They were all incredibly amazing and creative. One of my favorite pieces that I saw at this exhibit was a piece by Alexander McQueen called The Girl Who Lived in the Tree. This piece was a white dress with embroidery and was created in 2008. This dress was definitely one of my favorites because it’s so simple com-pared to all the other garments in the exhibit. The dress is also flowy and reminds me of a tree nymph. I would most definitely buy and wear this dress if I were able to. While I was at the World Chess Hall of Fame I also learned that many of the pieces were actually worn by quite a few celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez. I suggest that anyone who is interested in fashion or chess should see this exhibit for the simple reason that it’s interesting and everyone will something whether it’s about chess or not. Hair & Beauty

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Hippie Braids Hair Tutorial

Begin by grabbing a 1-2 inch sec-tion of hair from the front side of your head and securing it to the back of your head with a bobby pin.

Grab a 1-2 inch section of hair from under the piece you pinned back and braid it; then tie it off with an elastic.

Grab another 1-2 inch section of hair (next to the braid you just made) from under the piece you pinned back and braid it; then tie it off with an elastic.

Grab another 1-2 section of hair from the other side of your head and braid it;then tie it off with an elastic

Use a finishing gloss to tame flyaways and frizz

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1. Use a clean blending brush to blend the white and brown shadows together on the eyelid and to soften the harsh contrast of where the shadows meet under the brow.

2. Use your favorite mascara to finish off the look by making your eye look brighter and more awake!

Eye Brightening Makeup Tutorial

3. Begin with a flat eyeshadow brush and pat a shimmery white eyeshadow all over the lid, in the inner corner, and under the eyebrow.

4. Grab a neutral brown eyeshadow and use a round eyeshadow brush to swipe the color into the crease and outer corner of your eyelid.

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Easy DIY:Bath Salt Body Scrub

1. Gather all of your materials: Epsom Salt for soaking, lavender essential oil, lavender & orange peel, ribbon/trim, mason jar, scissors.

2. Pour the Epsom Salt into the mason jar. Use any type of Epsom Salt you like, we chose to use lav-ender to make the salt scrub more fragrant.

3. Open the packet of lavender & orange peel and pour about ⅓ of each packet into the mason jar.

4. Put the lid back onto the mason jar and vigorously shake the jar until all the ingredients are mixed together well.

5. Use a pair of scissors to cut a large enough piece of ribbon or trim to tie a bow around the mason jar.

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Healthy Living: Recipies

Better Than Chipotle Burrito Bowls

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rice1 cup salsa, homemade or store-bought3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1 (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed2 Roma tomatoes, diced1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leavesFor the chipotle cream sauce1 cup sour cream1 tablespoon chipotle paste*1 clove garlic, pressedJuice of 1 lime1/4 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste

Instructions

To make the chipotle cream sauce, whisk together sour cream, chipotle paste, garlic, lime juice and salt; set aside.In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook rice according to package directions; let cool and stir in salsa; set aside.To assemble the bowls, divide rice mixture into serving bowls; top with lettuce, corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.Serve immediately, drizzled with chipotle cream sauce.

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Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled1/2 cup fresh basil leaves2 cloves garlic2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juiceKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1/3 cup olive oil1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained and rinsed

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.To make the avocado sauce, combine avocados, basil, garlic and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.In a large bowl, combine pasta, avocado sauce, cherry tomatoes and corn.Serve immediately.

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Aries: 2016 will be full of colorful experiences for you! You may find yourself interested in many new hobbies such as photography, hiking, or even poetry. Keep your mind open and embrace new ideas, you may be surprised at how well things turn out! You tend to be stubborn because you fear that you will face but trouble, but relax and good things will come to you.

Taurus: You may not be accomplishing much when you consider all of the time and effort you have been putting in. You may not be focused and scattering your energy overt too many things at once. Take a break and and create a schedule to stick to, this will allow you to be more effective and efficient in the work you do.

Gemini: This year may be a difficult one for you so keep your head up high! Life is going to take you for a few twists and turns and even knock you on your ass but if you stay positive you will have a pros-perous 2017. To keep a positive mind frame try meditation, yoga, cooking, or scrapbooking.

Cancer: You are a social butterfly and right know you are at your peak in the social realm. You are say-ing and doing all the right things, emanating an amazing, intriguing vibe. Take advantage of this time, people are gravitating towards you and now is the perfect time to make connections, relationships, and deals with those around you.

Leo: Sometimes you let your insecurities get to the best of you and right now you may not be feeling the best about yourself. However, you can take advantage of exciting and fulfilling opportunities that life has to offer by faking confidence. It may not seem easy to ‘fake it till you make it’ but if you keep it up, eventually you will actually become confident in yourself. Don’t be so hard on yourself, Moon-child.

Virgo: You are not a quitter, Virgo but sometimes it’s better to let things go. If you aren’t receiving the love, attention, respect, gratitude, or affection that everyone deserves from a loved one then you must break it off. Sometimes your vision is foggy but ultimately you will know to do what’s best for you.

Libra: You may be hiding they way you are feeling from someone you are close to. You may be fright-ened of the outcome or you may not want the other to know how strongly you feel but nothing will change will you do not face the subject. Share your perspective with others, if you really want a change then you must be honest about it.

Scorpio: This year will be full of good luck for you, Scorpio! But sometimes you fail to see the good in life. Keep your eyes open for good fortune and appreciate the little things, then many things will fall into your favor this year.

Pisces:2016 will be one of your best years yet! You will have many adventures and accomplish many challenging tasks. Mercury is on your side and will align the moon’s in your favor. You must be grate-ful and give thanks for the blessings in your life or they will be taken from you quicker than you can blink, Take photos of your adventures this year, they will make great memories and bring you much happiness.

Sagittarius: It may seem like you are going around in a revolving door of relationships and it may be hard for you to stick to a primary relationship. Use this year to get to know yourself. You need to stay single for the year to evaluate your needs in a relationship and find out what you really need and want from a relationship. Knowing this will help you decide whether someone is relationship material and if you should continue dating them.

Capricorn: You will meet someone new this year who will not be like anyone else to you. You will grow close to them but beware, they may not be who you thought they were.You have a tendancey of putting too much trust into people, try not to do that with many strangers. Mysterious things will begin to take place so keep an eye on your new friend, Moonchild.

Aquarius: You need to take charge of your life, Aquarius Start by throwing out your outdated clothes and freshen up with a haircut and new spring trends, you will feel in control and confident enough to stand up for your beliefs. This year will be full of challenges but if you stay true to yourself you will be rewarded greatly.

Works CitedBrochures:World Chess Hall of Fame. A Queen Within. St. Louis, MO 63108: World Chess Hall of Fame.

Allred, E., & World Chess Hall of Fame. Jacqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer. St. Louis, MO 63108:World Chess Hall of Fame

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