trend954

F a l l / W i n t e r

1 TREND 954 Mast Head TREND 954 Meet the team 2

Faculty AdvisorHeather Shea

Editors in Chief Kristina Feulner

Jeannine McQueenAlain Rapallo

Fallon RoySade Tobin

Laura Zegarra

StylistsBreanna Hutchings

Hallie PomerantMariajose Serrano

Emily Vernon

Creative DirectorsStefany BorjasAna Escalante

Madsa MarcMeagan Murtagh

Daniela NeiraKayley Stewart

Letter From The Editors of Trend954

The September Issue is a view of the ever-changing fashions and various cultures of Fort Lauderdale. Featured in this edition are stories including the Fashion King of AIFL, the creative minds behind the Shopping Bag Competition designers, Fall’s must have fashions, and our hope for change in support of causes. These articles exempli-fy our South Floridian lifestyle. The magazine is filled with seasonal events and undertakings that occur in our very own backyard. Such events mentioned include The Miami Carnival, The Pumpkin Patch

gathering, and Rocktoberfest.

Our team looks forward to the magazine leaving an unforgettable im-pression on our viewers. Turn the page...

Fashion-Forward

EDITORS IN CHIEF

Kristina Feulner - Jeannine McQueen - Alain Rapallo - Fallon Roy -Sade Tobin - Laura Zegarra

5 TREND 954 Contents TREND 954 Preview 6

47

PREVIEWS

Poverty AwarenessFashion Show produced at the art institute of

fort lauderedale

Dress For

What’s your priority?

15 28

23

The Ocassion

Table of Contents

Mast Head ....................................................................................... 1 Team Photos .................................................................................... 2 Letter From The Editors ................................................................... 3 Table of Contents ............................................................................. 5 Previews .......................................................................................... 6 Fall/Winter 2012 ............................................................................ 7 Freeze Miami’s Heat ........................................................................ 9 Miami Carnival ................................................................................. 11 Denim Derriere ................................................................................. 13-14 The Torch Song ................................................................................. 15 Hop on the Wave! .............................................................................. 16 Fancy A Feast? ................................................................................. 17-18 Rocking Rocktoberfest .................................................................... 19 Shopping Bag Dress Competition ...................................................... 20-22 Events in the Sky .............................................................................. 23 And the Golden Spoon Goes To .......................................................... 25-26 Fashion for a Cause .......................................................................... 27 Agua Bendita Unleashed ................................................................... 28 Fashion King ..................................................................................... 29-32 Bitter Rejections, Sweet Dreams ..................................................... 33-36 Eco-Friendly or Eco-Rupt .................................................................. 37 RA Sushi .......................................................................................... 38 I Do, But I Won’t ............................................................................... 40 Exit Through the Gift Shop ............................................................... 41-44 Soles with Style .............................................................................. 45 Dressology 101 ............................................................................... 47 Voicing Awareness ........................................................................... 48 Fashion Over Food ............................................................................ 49 Fall Frenzy ....................................................................................... 50 I Dye for Fashion .............................................................................. 51

Phot

os c

ourt

esy

of S

tlesi

ght

7 TREND 954 Fashion TREND 954 Fashion 8

FW twenty twelve

The ultimate guide in mastering this season’s trendsAs we cruise out of a scorching summer and into the harsh climates that annually await us, women across the globe find themselves in a state of perplexity. Whether it be the gloomy days, chilly conditions, or stressful holiday season, we are knocked slightly off path and all of a sudden, “A” seems a heck of a lot fur-ther than it used to from “B”. Gone are the days of our easy summer regimen, as winter comes, our skin, hair, and fashion approach tend to shift into full-throttle high maintenance. Make life a little easier on yourself, kick back with some hot cocoa, and follow our guide to this winter’s hottest fashion statements.

By K

ayle

y Ste

wart

Accentuate your waistline. From Zac Posen to Tory Burch, the peplum look was a hot commodity all over the fall 2012 runway. Embracing elegancy and boasting fashion consciousness, the 40s inspired look is one of our favorite fashion state-ments of the year.

Suit up! Matching trousers, blazers and vests are focus this season boasting a wide variety of pat-terns and textures. Turn heads in a daring print or casually experiement with a basic set accompanied with feminine details.

Royal Orders. With the royal wedding and 2012 London Olympics, there’s no surprise that the recent happenings across the pond have also influ-enced the runway. Gold embellishments, military influences and touches of brocade were seen in col-lections from Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney and Dolce & Gabanna.

Fall/Winter

Slow down, sister! Before you hit the ground running, take a moment to look through what staple pieces you already own. Many of this season’s looks are achievable though the com-bination of basics and trendy accessorizing.

Peek Your ClosetButton Down

ChunkySweater+ =

Shop The Runway

Express,pants $79.90,

top $29.90

ReptileInspired

Fur Touches

Top Shop $110

Left: Zara$69.80

Right: Forever 21$29.80

FrenchConnection

$268.00

Metallics

But Wait!!!

Photos courtesy of Stlesight Phot

os c

ourt

esy

of S

tlesi

ght

9 TREND 954 Culture TREND 954 Culture 10

Freeze Miami’s HeatPopsicles Can Help You Get through Miami’s Heat

By Alain Rapallo

Miami is globally known for its beautiful beaches and sunny skies, but what lies behind that clear luminescent propaganda is a strong summer heat who has been married to humid-ity for as long as we can remember. Surviving in Miami during summer season can be quite chal-lenging, but it has been easier to cope with since the invention of the popsicle. The first popsicle was invented by accident at the dawn of the 20th century by a young man who left a stirring stick inside of a cup of soda in the freezer overnight—he called it, epsicle. The young man introduced his new invention to his family and friends, and ever since, many variations of Epsicles have been created. Miami is a cultural anomaly, shelter-ing many immigrants from different parts of the world. These mixtures of cultures and tradi-tions have affected the way we think of popsicles and its glorious taste. For example, Hispanics introduced a different name and taste to what nowadays seem like a regular popsicle. Accord-ing to Vogue Magazine, the name Paleta, (which comes from the word “palo”, stick in Spanish) is what many Hispanics refer to as popsicles. These Paletas usually have crunches of fruit or candy trapped in their solid structure; adding more taste and texture to the joyous snack. popsicles or Paletas, are available in any near by supermar-ket, but from own experience, I recommend you create your own at home. It is very easy! Here are some tips you can follow:

•Purchase Popsicle filling shapes and stirring sticks•Purchase fruit and candy flavors and even alcohol, if you are old enough. •Mix flavors together, cut some crunches of fruit, throw a little alcohol in it•Put it in the freezer overnight, and voila.

You just made your own homemade Popsicle, and I can assure you it can taste better than the over-frozen ones you will purchase at the supermar-ket. Now that you have some tips on how create your own popsicles to survive Miami’s heat, I would like for you to share your story with us. Tell us about your experience what flavors you mixed, and the outcome.

Mod

el: N

icol

e K

rief H

air S

tylis

t: M

aria

Jose

Ser

rano

MU

A:N

icol

e K

rief P

hoto

grap

her:

Hum

bert

o V

idal

Sty

lists

: Em

ily V

erno

n, M

aria

Jose

Ser

rano

Im

age created by Alain Rapallo

11 TREND 954 Event TREND 954 Advertisement 12

Miami Carnival

Miami Carnival! It’s that time of year again here in South Florida when Miami gets ready to put one of the biggest annual events. October 7, 2012 is the official date that carnival will kick off. The parties and festivities are endless. Carnival happens only once a year in South Florida and we all get pretty excited about it, mainly people who are from Caribbean Islands where the carnival is ex-tremely popular. Carnival started hundreds of years ago and in some islands like Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S Virgin Islands, and Jamaica to name a few, it is definitely a highlight of their year during carnival time.

2012

Carnival is a massive street parade with lots of dancing, food, fun, and music; the main type of music played at Miami Carnival is calypso, soca, and lots of reggae. The music really defines the main cultures and where it really originated from. Everything about carnival just screams islands! They serve all different types of Caribbean foods that people really enjoy and appreciate, a lot of people come for the festivities but most people also come for the food and to try all the different island dishes that they offer. Take it from someone who attends every year the food is awesome.

Another great and fun aspect about carnival is the costumes they wear. They are very fun, bright, colorful and really beautiful. Some costumes are more elaborate than others but they are all breath-taking. Carnival bands are groups that are made up of people who purchase costumes made by designers. These people who volunteer to dress up, march in the streets to different type of bands such as steel bands, soca bands, or regular d.j’s, this is called “play-ing mas.” Attending a Miami Carnival and actually dressing up and walking in the bands are two completely different things. It’s great to go with your family and have fun but it’s also a really great experience to actually be involved and march with the bands in costumes. It’s really easy to sign up to walk with a band online on the carnival websites. The bands love having a lot of people involved because the more the merrier and the more fun it is to compete against other bands that are also marching.

Overall Miami Carnival is a great experience, anyone who attends loves it. It’s fun and exciting and something you can do with the entire family from children to teenagers to adults. Everyone is guaranteed to have a good time. Another good thing about Miami Carnival is that you can purchase pre sale tickets online so there’s no waiting in line to get into the parade. Miami Carnival 2011 was great and this year it’s expected to be even better, so let the festivities begin.

All im

ages from Thinkstock

By Sade Tobin

Styl

ist:

Emily

Ver

non

M

odel

: Brit

tany

Vas

quez

Hai

r/M

UA

: Kris

ten

John

son

P

hoto

grap

her:

Hum

bert

o Vi

dal

13 TREND 954 Fashion TREND 954 Fashion 14

Denim Derriere

Are you tired of the same plain,

boring, back pockets on your jeans? The

revolution of denim continues to grow dra-

matically. Jeans, classic piece that never

out of style, fits into everyone’s wardrobe

around the world.

Designers have stepped up their

creativity and come up with more detailed

innovations to giving you a more personal-

ized look. Here are some new trends that

will help you define your denim style and

express yourself freely...through your

back pocket.

We’re so used to the common 5-pocket jean. But have you ever considered having a sixth pocket? Here you can stash a little extra something in that hidden pocket that only you

How about adding pleats to your jeans? Usually we’re trying to get away from pleats, but here we can enjoy them with that little 3D effect it gives.

Roll out in style with geometric shapes, graphic patterns and vibrant colors that give an illusion one remains curious about.

Talk to people without speaking. Let the stitches form words to talk for you. It’s a sure way to get a conversation started.

Rips, tears, cuts, and slices are guaranteed to give the look of rebelliousness and complete destruction.

By Jeannine McQueen

Photos provided by Stylesight Phot

os p

rovi

ded

by S

tyle

sigh

t

15 TREND 954 Cause TREND 954 Culture 16

Phot

os c

ourt

esy

of w

aves

tree

tcar

.com

The Wave consists of steel wheels that will glide along rails built onto the street. It boasts an environmental friendliness by running on electricity and housing solar powered waiting stations. To ensure safety, new traffic signals will be included with the installation of The Wave, as well as, pedes-trian crosswalks, improved sidewalks. and lighting provided for the stations. Modern technology will enable the wave to display a time table of upcoming streetcars, close tourist destinations, and upcoming community events.

The installation of the wave hopes for cultural, as well as, tourist advancement by creating friendlier ways of seeing the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Recently, Portland, Oregon introduced a similar project and succeeded by bringing more attractions, businesses, and homes to the area where the transportation was avail-able. The project development is currently in the works, with a construction plan

beginning in early 2014, and a projected debut in 2015.

If you frequent of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area, you are well aware of the difficulty there can be parking on a busy weekend. With so many cultural attractions in one place, it is hard to avoid vehicle congestion. This past June, Fort Lauderdale announced their plans to launch “The Wave”, an environmentally friendly streetcar, with the help of an 18 million dollar federal award. The Wave is a 2.7 mile streetcar transportation system to circulate Fort Lauderdale downtowners between destinations. This project is a result of a mobility study conducted by the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale. The proposal of The Wave stands to replace the current

bus system Sun Trolley.

Arts & Entertainment District FAU/BCC/Nova Campuses Judicial Complex School Board Administration South Andrews Business District

Parks (Riverwalk, Huizenga Plaza, Stranahan, Flagler, Esplande Park) Himmarshee Entertainment District Riverfront Flagler Village/Sistrunk Broward County Transit Terminal Historic District

Where To?The project will help connect the following points of interest:

Publix @ SE 6th St South Side School/ ComMunity Center Main Library Financial District/Las Olas Government Complex

Ho p

o n The W

a v e!

By Meagan Murtagh

For more info on this project visit

www.wavestreetcar.com

Fashion Students’ New Technique to Aiding Poverty Awareness

The Torch Song; Lighting the Way....

Students from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale created a virtual fashion show to aid poverty awareness called the Torch Song. World hunger affects billions of people in our society, but the ones who pay the highest price are the helpless children. As a result of extreme poverty in many re-gions of the world, we open pathways for individuals, like Joseph Rao Kony, to abuse children and devas-tate innocence for their personal agenda. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale be-lieves in equality and as students we do our best to spread goodwill messages throughout our com-munity; thus, students have created a concept for a virtual fashion show to aid their cause. The Torch Song is an unconventional and institutional concept that allows fashion students to express their cre-ativity and social responsibility. The technique used for this show is very different. The creators painted blunt messages on model’s backs and had them pose; straight into the camera, the message the world needs to see. The producers believe that by merging fashion shows with beauti-ful models and social issues they will attract a wide range of audience members.

The Torch song is available to view on youtube.com The Torch Song - Poverty Awareness

By Alain Rapallo

Photos Courtesy of M

ichard Guillaum

e Photography


Fort Lauderdale Participants

By Word of Mouth

The Capital Grille China Grill at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Coco Asian Bistro & Bar Dapur, Asian Tapas & Lounge

Dos Caminos East End Brasserie at The Atlantic Resort & Spa

15th Street Fisheries Grateful Palate

Grille 66 & Bar at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-SixHi-Life Cafe

ilios at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Indigo Restaurant at the Riverside Hotel

Johnny V Mai-Kai Restaurant and Show

Market 17 The Melting Pot, Fort Lauderdale

Morton’s The SteakhouseNorth Ocean Grille at the Pelican Grand

Ruth’s Chris SteakhouseSAIA at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale

SoLita Las Olas Spazio

Steak 954 at the W Fort Lauderdale Sunfish Grill

Tee Jay Thai Sushi Wilton Manors 3030 Ocean at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Tower Club Tuscan Grill

Truluck’s Via Luna at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Is your stomach bigger than your wallet? If

you enjoy fine dining but can’t necessarily afford the

expense, you may be in luck! Starting on October 1st,

Fort Lauderdale’s top restaurants will be offering

three to four course meals at one flat, bargain price

of $35. Lasting for 6 weeks through November 8th,

“Dine Out Lauderdale” participants include Steak

954, Trulucks, Morton’s Steak House, and 32 other

delicious and popular destinations. Each restaurant

will have a specially prepared menu of several options

to choose from per course, that will be available to

view online prior to the starting date. Though the of-

fering is up to 50% off of regular prices, the courses

will not be of smaller portion than the usual plates.

Dine Out Lauderdale 2012 will be the 5th

consecutive year celebrating Fort Lauderdale’s one

of a kind atmos phere, exquisite chefs, and abun-

dant cuisine. The celebration not only brings the

community out of their homes, but allows them

to enjoy local restaurants at a discounted price

that they may not often get a chance to visit. Dine

Out Lauderdale also assists in boosting sales and

revenues, challenging the slower summer season

that South Florida’s restaurants experience an-

nually. Participating restaurants are listed to the

right. For more information on the event, or to pur-

chase tickets, visit http://www.sunny.org/dineout

By Kayley Stewart

Fancy A Feast?!

photos courtesy of Google ph

otos

cou

rtes

y of

Goo

gle


Rockin’ Roctoberfest

Rocktoberfest is currently going on its 5th annual year celebration at Riverwalk, Fort Lauder-dale! Have you ever wondered why you hear of all these beer festivals going on during late September through October? Thank Oktoberfest, which origi-nated from the royal wedding of Princess Therese and Prince Ludwig on October 12, 1810 in Munich, Germany. To celebrate their marriage they invited the citizens to celebrate festivities such as horse races. The tradition has followed for years to come and is known as one of the most famous events in Germany. Rockin Rocktoberfest is a 16-day festi-val that starts the third weekend in September and has become one of the largest fairs ever since.

By Kristina Fuelner

Unfortuneitely, there will be no horse races at Roctoberfest! However, on the flip side there will be jamming music playing, while you enjoy drinking your refreshing beer of choice from countless vendors. The tickets range from $20-$40 and will all go to benefit two local charities, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Purchasing the $40 tickets will not only help benefit the charities, but in return they will give you the VIP treatment. The VIP treatment will consist of an exclusive lounge to enjoy the premium experience of extraordinary cocktails, comfy seating, appetizers, as well as giveaways. It’s a win- win situation! Purchasing of the tickets for Roctoberfest can either be bought by prepaying online or at the doors of the event. Come out for one of the most talked about events of the year and support the two local charities, while engaging in entertaining activi-ties. Don’t forget to save the date for October 18th, 2012!

Photos courtesy of Google

Styl

ist:

Hal

lie P

omer

ant

M

odel

: Jul

ie W

agne

r

Hai

r/M

UA

: Hal

lie P

omer

ant

Ph

otog

raph

er: H

umbe

rto

Vida

l

21 TREND 954 Event TREND 954 Event 22

Look out fashionistas! Join Worth Avenue onSeptember 6th as they cel-ebrate fashion’s night out filled with fashion shows, luxury automobiles, and a complete red carpet experience. For the first time ever Worth Avenue will be partially closed exclusively for this event. The biggest highlight of this night is the Shopping Bag Dress Competi-tion where design students from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale will be creating garments out of shopping bags from the Worth Avenue retailers. Among the participant retailers you’ll see gar-ments created for Michael Kors, Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren, Escada, St. John and many more. The winner of this competition will receive a $2000 award and a People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award will be decided by you with your vote of your favorite garment! The student that receives this award will also get a $1000 scholarship.

Take the night off September 6th and join us for a fun event hosted by Worth Avenue Palm Beach and the Four Sea-sons Resort. For more information and updates on this event you can like us on Facebook at facebook.com/fashionsnigh-toutpalmbeach.

Fashion’s Night Out - Shopping Bag Dress Competition

By Stefany Borjas

1st Place Pleople’s Choice Award

Honorees Honorees

Photos provided by Fashion’s Night O

ut Phot

os p

rovi

ded

by H

umbe

rto

Vida

l


Events in the SkyAn extraordinary and unique way to celebrate the best times in the sky

By Carolina Rendon

The company Dinner in the Sky Events enhances iconic dining by offering an experience that will fulfill your senses. Giving you the opportunity to explore the city skyline while you dine, the concept is known as one of the ten most unusual restaurants in the world, serving top of the line food and wine.

So how does it work? Diners will be seated in a highflying box that takes a maximum of 22 guests to a viewing height of 180 feet. The leather seats are extremely secure strapping guests in without making them feel uncomfortable.

In the middle of the platform there is enough space for 2 to 5 personal, offering the best services ranging from exquisite meals and beverages, guest entertainment, and elite photography, making it a night to remember.

The reservations are available for a maximum of 8 hours depending on the client’s preferences. It’s never too late to be adventurous and try new things, so what are you waiting for?

Dinner in the Sky is located in Coral Gables. Though it can be a bit expensive, it is defiantly worth it!

*For more info take a look at their web page: www.dinnerintheskyevents.com/florida

Photos Provided by eventsinthesky.comSt

ylis

t: H

allie

Pom

eran

t

Mod

el: K

risti

Torr

es

M

odel

: Iss

am V

illam

il

Pho

togr

aphe

r: H

umbe

rto

Vida

l


Have you ever wanted to go out for a nice meal, but didn’t know which restaurants were con-stituted as “the best” in your area? Well you’re in luck. Chris Sherman, editor of Florida Trend’s Restaurant division, has come to save you from the misery of a bad meal on what you hoped would be a great night out. Every year, Sherman travels from city to city, taste testing all of the foods that Florida has to offer. He then compiles an annual list of his fa-vorite restaurants, giving only the best a Golden Spoon Award. It just so happens that this year,three of the restaurants on his prized Golden Spoon list are in our own backyard. The

following restaurants that have been honored with the Golden Spoon Award this year.

3030 Ocean

With an oceanfront view and an array of only the freshest seafood, 3030 Ocean is definitely worthy of the Golden Spoon. Only open for dinner, you can grab a seat from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., but the bar stays open until 1:00 a.m. However, be sure to make reservations ahead of time, as this is a very popular place to dine. A night out will run you anywhere from $15.00 to $50.00 per plate, excluding alcohol. For more information, visit www.3030ocean.com.

AND THE GOLDEN SPOON GOES TO...

By Breanna Hutchings

Johnny V

Co-owned by the famous kitchen master Johnny Vinc-zencz, Johnny V is a great spot for good wine, an eclec-tic mix of dishes and some delicious desserts. Johnny V is close to home, located right on Las Olas. It’s open for lunch, dinner, and a happy hour in between, with meal prices up to about $40.00. So stroll on down to the Las Olas strip, or visit www.johnnyvlasolas.com to find out more.

Sunfish Grill

Last but certainly not least is Sunfish Grill. They offer a delicious spread of fresh seafood, and a large list of good wine. However, the best part is their desserts. Not only do they have a mouth-watering dessert menu, you can also pick up baked goods made fresh every day. But don’t delay, they’re a crowd pleaser and they sell out fast! For more information on Sun-fish Grill and their yummy desserts, visit www.sun-fishgrill.com.

To see what other restaurants were honored with Golden Spoon Awards, visit

www.floridatrend.com/restaurant_guide.

Photos courtesy of: Florida Trend, Dine M

agazine, 3030 Ocean, Johnny V, and Sunfish G

rill Phot

os c

ourt

esy

of: F

lorid

a Tr

end,

Din

e M

agaz

ine,

303

0 O

cean

, Joh

nny

V, a

nd S

unfis

h G

rill

www.3030ocean.com

www.johnnyvlasolas.com

www.sunfishgrill.com

www.sunfishgrill.com

27 TREND 954 Cause TREND 954 Culture 28

Agua Bendita Unleashed

Agua Bendita is a Colombian inspired swim-wear company, created in 2003 by Mariana Hinestro-za and Catalina Alvarez. Agua Bendita positioned its name in the swimsuit market 7 years ago and it continues to be one of the fastest growing swimwear brands in the world. The quality and exclusiveness of each garment has allowed Agua Bendita to have a great deal of exposure within the industry, Agua Bendita’s most recent fashion show took place at the Miami Swim show on July 20th, 2012. As said within the industry, “Agua Bendita is a brand that is here to stay.”

Agua Bendita does not want to impose as a Colombian brand; they want to be known for their cul-ture in making the garments as an international brand which everyone is comfortable wearing. Agua Bendita wants to bring awareness about the people and how they work. Camilo Mendez, USA Sales Representative says, “Our artisans work in a very humane way, they work from home and get paid by each piece they turn in allowing them to be their own boss.”

This swimwear brand is not only manufactured in Colombia but also catches the true essence of the Colombian culture. Mariana and Catalina give us a vanguard touch but still very modern, dynamic, and catchy. There are at least 700 agile and expert hearts behind the dreams of Agua Bendita. The exclusive handcrafted work characterizes their swimwear. Every piece is one of a kind and these artisans can take up to 3 days on one single piece.

Agua Bendita has an interesting concept of its “ONE WORLD” Collection. The message behind the col-lection is to tell all in the world that they are blessed, beautiful, eye-catching, and famous. This doesn’t only leave an impact on women, but also on young adults who are going through difficult times.

Phot

os p

rovi

ded

by A

gua

Bend

ita

There are at least 700 agile and expert hearts behind the

dreams of Agua Bendita!

Fashion Designers Expo presents Let the Runway Meet the Cause which is one of the most anticipated events of the year. The beauty of fashion collaborating with Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness is noth-ing less of amazing! Nationally, breast can-cer awareness month is recognized every Oc-tober. This month enables family and friends to be touched by the stories of the survivors who have won the battle with breast cancer. This fall, the event will be taking place in the sizzlin’ hot city of Miami on October 18-20 2012. Who says you can’t sur-vive in style? Talented designers from the Caribbean and the tri-county areas will be showcasing beautiful pieces in the pink color used to represent breast cancer awareness. Models will rip the runway in these gorgeous garments! The most inspi-rational part of the night is when cancer survivors get to walk down the runway, and showcase some of the designers’ pieces.

Photos courtesy of FDE

ashionCausefor a

By Madsa Marc

This event is being brought to you by the Fashion Designers

Expo who also host Fashion Week for emerg-ing designers throughout the West Palm, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami areas. On this same night, local and international emerging designers will showcase their latest collec-tions from ready-to-wear, menswear, chil-dren’s wear, and much more. Fashion for a cause, you won’t want to miss this!

Visit www.fashiondesignersexpo.com, and www.komenmiaftl.org for more info.

By Daniela Neira

29 TREND 954 Feature TREND 954 Feature 30

Tell us about yourself. Well, I’ve always loved the expressive art of fashion. I know when I started envi-sioning my career I wanted to be like Alexan-der McQueen and Thierry Mugler because it was bigger than ready to wear. It was more like an art statement. Then,as I was execut-ing the creative art work I noticed that it was a lot more work… (He laughs), and that’s when I decided to do ready to wear. However, now I have the opportunity to use my maximum inner creativity because The Shopping Bag Dress Competition contest expects designers to show their influences through their designs.

What was the first article of clothing you ever designed? When I started attending The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, The Chair of the Fashion Department, Andre West told me, and I’m paraphrasing “You are going to create your first garment and realize it’s the worst garment you’ve ever created.” Please don’t tell him I said that (He laughs). So my dress was this bad-black layered tulle….ballerina, it was just a hot mess. I look at that piece of work and what I do now, and it feels like two completely different universes. The only thing I can take out of that garment was to get better from that point on.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale mentors brilliant talent from many different fields. Kawande King, a student at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale who is majoring with a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design, recently surprised many spectators of the institute’s biggest fashion show, Utopia. This fashion show occurs every semester and invites all designers to exhibit their latest collections to industry professionals, peers, and professors. King’s collection was nothing but extraordinary. I had the privilege of sitting down with King to ask some questions about his art, inspiration, and The Shopping Bag Fashion Show Contest in which he is

competing. What does fashion mean to you?

Fashion means… freedom. When I was in middle school we wore uni-

forms and I hated that, we looked as if we were all related. For exam-

ple, do you remember the old tacky family photos where everyone is wearing khakis with a beach set-

ting in the background? Yes, I never liked that. I wanted to be different, not from the group, but as an indi-

vidual… if that makes sense?

How long does it usually take you to construct a piece?

There is always a back story to that. I’m here every day out of

the week. I never really put a clock on any garment, I would come in

the morning and accomplish as much as I

can and then do the same thing the next morning.

Time is not important only the deadline is.

The Fashion

Rising Fashion Designer By Alain Rapallo

What are some of your accomplishments as a designer? On June 8th, the Utopia Fashion Show was a remarkable accomplishment and I was privi-

leged to receive positive feedback from professionals, family, friends, and professors. I was very proud of myself.

Do you consider yourself an artist? Many people don’t see fashion as art. I consider myself an artist be-

cause my designs reflect my perspective and how I interpret it in terms of fashion. Even when you see a simple pattern there is so much depth and analysis that goes into that piece of work, and as a fashion designer we have the privilege to see our art being worn by the masses. It’s an in-describable feeling that I have when I create my work.

What is your concept for The Shopping Bag Fashion Show Contest?

Well, we had to choose three brands and I chose, Tiffany, Juicy Couture, and Saks. I wasn’t chosen for the three but was selected to apply my designs for Escada. I created a corset base that will support the weight of the bags along with the pleated and geometrical shapes. Also

Do you visualize your collections in Fashion Week in the near future? My ultimate goal is to show my work on a higher platform. I’m keeping my realistic fin-gers crossed in the hopes that maybe in five to ten years from now I will be able to have a high demand for my work.

What is your legacy? When it’s all said and done, I want my brand to be synonymous with unique style and high quality.

What are your plans after graduation? I hope to get a job in the fashion industry that will help me become a greater designer.

King Photos provided by K

uwande K

ing Phot

os p

rovi

ded

by K

uwan

de K

ing


Kaw

ande

Kin

g’s C

olle

ctio

n M

odel

: Jes

ika

Lee

Hai

r Sty

list:

Jesik

a Le

e M

UA

: Jes

ika

Lee

Phot

ogra

pher

: Jon

Cio

tti G

arm

ent D

esig

ner:

Kaw

ande

Kin

g Kaw

ande King’s C

ollection Model: Jesika Lee H

air Stylist: Jesika Lee MU

A: Jesika Lee Photographer: Jon C

iotti Garm

ent Designer: K

awande K

ing


Imag

e C

ourt

esy

of L

aura

bitter rejections sweet dreams

By Laura Zegarra

“DANCE gives me an escape from my every-day life... it’s a reason to forget about daily stress.”

Hip-hop dancer, Michelle Griffith, is a free spirited young adult who has just begun her journey in life. Through dedication, hard work, and a

sense of humor, she obtains a new outlook on her past experiences.

Michelle’s gymnastic experience has broken the ice for her dance career. The 20-year-old has been dancing hip-hop for four years and even though it hasn’t always been picture per-fect, she still manages to keep a smile on her face. She has gone through up’s and down’s with various auditions and competitions, such as America’s Best Dance Crew, Hip-Hop Internationals, and the Miami Heat Dancers. But not until recently, in 2011, when she was able to set her dance perspectives in motion, Michelle booked several dancing opportuni-ties. Michelle’s talents were broadcasted across the nation among hit films and music award ceremonies. The broadcasts she was involved in were the cinemas Step Up Revolu-tion & Rock of Ages, and the Spanish award shows Premios and The Latin Billboards. Mi-chelle gladly admits that her recent success is due to extensive training,

observing peers, and striving for the best. Al-low her to explain why she was never okay with hearing the word no…

Laura: What inspires you to dance?

Michelle: I’m inspired by other danc-ers; they motivate me to improve my skills and talents. I actually spend a lot of time researching and studying other dancers that inspire me. When I’m hit by rejection, it makes me want it even more, so when I audition again I’m motivated to offer something new.

Continued...


“You need to have tough skin in the dance industry. I believe it’s important to absorb constructive criti-cism and use it at your

best abilities.”

“EVERYTHING Happens For A

REASON.”

Laura: What is your core motivation behind dance?

Michelle: I honestly just love to dance. Right now, I view dance as my hobby because there is no one pushing me.

Michelle:To tour! I want to go on a world-wide international tour in the next two years. My ultimate goal would be to tour with Justin Bieber, Usher, or Justin Timberlake.

Laura: Do you feel like you have done it all for a 20-year-old hip-hop dancer?

Michelle: No way! In the dance industry, age isn’t anything but a number.

I want to keep pushing myself because I feel like I have something to prove to myself.

Laura: What are your obstacles in achiev-ing your dance goals?

Michelle: School. My first priority is to finish school here in Florida. I know a lot of people who have dropped out of school in order to pursue their dreams. Truthfully, the dance atmosphere in Florida does not guarantee an opportunity for growth. Once I finish school, I hope to open my availability to spontaneously go dance in California when-ever I get called to.

Laura: How do you see yourself in ten years?

Michelle: Well, I’m a very easy going per-son. I like to set short term goals instead of setting long term goals, and I take my life day by day because of the atmosphere here in Florida. It’s difficult to answer that because I am undecided about my profession. Right now, I’m going to school for Marine Biology, but I also have an interest in photography [Laughs], but my passion is to dance.

Laura: What is your favorite motto?

Michelle: ‘Everything happens for a reason.’ I learn from my downfalls and I take advantage of new opportunities. When some-thing gets in the way, there is always another open door for new opportunities.

Top 5 Studios Michelle Recom-mends:

Sean’s Dance Factory, West Palm Beach

U4ria Dance Studio, Coral Springs

Focal Point Dance Studios, Kend-all

ShowStopper Studios, Hialeah

Excel Dance Center, West Palm Beach

Imag

e C

ourt

esy

of F

lixst

erA

bove and Left Image C

ourtesy of GEM

Michelle rehearsing at Focal Point Dance Studios

37 TREND 954 Fashion TREND 954 Culture 38

Funat

RA Sushi.Bar.RestaurantBy Mariajose Serrano

SUNDAY

Nothing to do or no-where to go on a Sunday night with friends? Ra Su-shi Bar Restaurant is the perfect spot to not only in-dulge with exquisite Japa-nese cuisine but also enjoy happy hour, lively music, and a vibrant atmosphere in the Flying Fish Lounge event. There’s truly no place like it, from the décor to the crowd; it gives you a sense of a night out for half the price.

The Flying Fish Lounge is the best of both worlds, it con-verts the usual casual res-taurant to club scene. Per-fect for those who like to have dinner and enjoy good music. RA was given the award “Best Restaurant in South Mi-ami Dade” by Miami New Times in 2010, maybe it’s their well known sake bombs or Viva Las Vegas sushi rolls, but whatever the reason could be there’s no place like it. So no more excuse to a boring Sunday, here is your chance to have a great time with friends or make some new ones.

LocationsPalm Beach Gardens (561) 340.2112

Pembroke Pines (954) 342.5454

South Miami(305) 341.0092

Phot

o co

urte

sy o

f RA

Sus

hi w

ebsi

te

Eco-friendly or Eco-rrupt?

With the green movement having such a powerful impact on the fashion industry, it makes one wonder, how do these companies define going green? Are these brands really putting in their part to better to our planet or are they just jumping on the eco-bandwagon with false claims of becom-ing eco-friendly? According to Timo Rissanen, Parson’s Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Sustainability, some companies advertise as being green overall without actually changing any part of their overall production process. The terms “eco friendly”, “organic”, “green”, and “sustainable” tend to be meaningless to some brands and are rather an effort to reel in consumers turning to environmentally friendly ways. It all seems to come down to one solid point: companies falsly advertise. There is not one definition for what it means to be “eco-friendly.” In deed, there are numerous meanings for sustainable design. For some, it may mean helping preserve our planet by means of production, transporta-tion, energy sources, working environments, while for others it may tie in with the company’s overall ethics. Just because the term may reflect part of a collection or brand, doesn’t necessarily imply its truthful meaning. Apparently, being an honest brand is a tad bit tricky for some. Even though there are so many companies in the industry that falsely accuse themselves of go-ing green, it doesn’t mean that consumers should steer you away from trying to be eco-friendly.

There are legitimate brands out there that make it their mission to help the planet by in-corporating sustainable designs into their lines. Check out these ten companies and be sure to shop the real green way!

Sustainable Brands:Study NY - Alabama Chanin - Titiana Inglis - FeralChilde - Awamaki Lab - Carrie Parry - Loomstate-

M.Patmoz - 100% NY - Elroy

By Fallon Roy

Photo courtesy of Ecouterre

“Fashion brands jumping on the eco-bandwagon for the right reasons?”

39 TREND 954 Advertisement TREND 954 Culture 40

Don’t plan a wedding to please your family members.

Plan a wedding that is centered on building memories, not centered on a party. Remember: The core purpose for your wedding is to build new memories as two families are joined together.

Don’t be a ‘Bridezilla.’

It is very important to NOT stress over the small things. If you are constantly worrying about things that could go wrong, you will not have a chance to fully enjoy your day.

Don’t forget the basics.

The last thing you want to do is walk down the aisle feeling drowsy and hungry. A good suggestion would be to take a 20 minute nap after having a light meal at brunch.

Don’t allow your fiancé to drink too much before the vows are said

You don’t want your fiancé to resemble a bad image in front of your wedding guests, and especially your father! So, before the guys go out on the golf course to relax their nerves, have your Maid-of- Honor pack a cooler that guarantees a good time, while still keeping every one intact.

Don’t be late.

Even though is it your day, it’s very important to not be more than 15 minutes late to the ceremony. You want to avoid having cranky guests, especially if the wedding is at an outdoor venue.

I Do, but I Won't...

By Laura Zegarra

When planning for your big day, brides are constantly overwhelmed with the Do’s of the wedding. Everyone always seems to forget to mention the most important part of the event- the Don’ts! Here is a list of the top five Bridal Don’ts that is guaranteed to leave every bride walking down the aisle with joyful tears…

Imag

es C

ourt

esy

of ©

Vig

enfo

rum

| S

tock

Fre

e Im

ages

.com

& P

hoto

Cou

rtes

y of

“If

the

Ring

Fits

”Stylist: Em

ily Vernon Model: K

risti Torres Hair/M

UA

: Stephanie Wright Photographer: M

arinna William

s


Exit Through the Gift Shop is the title of the summer line for the popular streetwear brand TRSN SPLS (Treason Specials). TRSN SPLS is a streetwear brand that started in 2003. The CEO and founder, Plus Givens, start-ed off his career by buying designer bags such as, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi he did cut the bags using the fabric to cover and add to sneakers. He would sell these to friends and a few local urban stores. Plus Givens also began screen printing T-shirts for himself. One of the first shirts he printed said “Hustler, Hustla, Husolah.” While visiting Orlando,

a stranger asked him where he bought his t-shirt.Givens then sold him the entire box of shirts he had in his car and took the man’s order for more t-shirts. From then on he created concepts and designs for his new t-shirt line. When he returned to Miami he sold his ideas to Sam, the owner of an urban store in Pembroke Lakes Mall called Player’s Image. His family also owned a few other urban stores around the US and they all decided to place orders and carry TRSN SPLS. In the first year, TRSN SPLS was carried in over 50 stores domestically and successfully grossed over $300,000.

Q&A with Plus Givens Emily: What does Treason mean to you?Plus Givens: Treason is an acronym for The Realist Emerge After The Survival of Negativity.

Emily: What was your inspiration for Exit Through the Gift Shop concept? Plus Givens: I got the title from watching a documentary on Banksy and Mr. Brainwash – graffitti artists – and I felt like this line sheet was free and didn’t have direction like my sea-sons prior to this one. It was just open.

Emily: What does the future hold for TRSN SPLS? Plus Givens: I’ve already done luggage, bags, and a comic book. I’ve done cut and sew abroad. In the near future, my goal is to develop toys and a video game.

EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOPBy Emily Vernon

Behind the Concepts with Plus Givens

“The idea for Mick Swagger came from a 1973 Rolling Stones Europe tour poster. When I saw the image, I fell in love and altered the color wave to give it a South Beach Miami Vice feel and changed the title to Mick Swagger Rolling Stoners.”

“Leaders Ambition speaks to any go getter or self motivated person. It is Don Shula’s photo from the 72’ Dolphins when they were undefeated, it speaks for itself as leaders ambition and represents Miami, the city that I’m from.”

”The idea came from growing up and hear cousins say Gazelle’s when referring to the popular Cazal glasses. When I could finally afford the glasses, I went in to purchase them and realized they are pronounced Cazal not Gazelle”

“It is a staple concept for TRSN SPLS that features the character Young Buddy. There is a different rendition of Kidnap the Bootlegger every season”

Mick Swagger

Leaders Ambition

Kidnap The Bootlegger

Gazelle Wearing Cazal

Lookbook Preview

Photo left page (bottom)

Model: Plus G

ivens Stylist: Em

ily Vernon A

rt Director: Janelle G

utierrez Photographer: Jon C

iottiPh

oto

right

pag

e (b

otto

m)

Mod

el: C

alin

Jam

es

Styl

ist:

Emily

Ver

non

Art

Dire

ctor

: Jan

elle

Gut

ierr

ez

Phot

ogra

pher

: Jon

Cio

tti


Photo left page (top left) M

odel: Mike Prieto

Stylist: Emily Vernon

Art D

irector: Janelle Gutierrez

Photographer: Jon Ciotti

Phot

o le

ft pa

ge (r

ight

) M

odel

: May

ne L

emon

St

ylis

t: Em

ily V

erno

n A

rt D

irect

or: J

anel

le G

utie

rrez

Ph

otog

raph

er: J

on C

iotti

45 TREND 954 Fashion TREND 954 Advertisement 46

Taylor Reeve is a Californian artist who has worked for several sport companies designing men’s clothing such as Quicksilver, Dragon, Bell Helmets, and Skull Candy. Reeve’s young spirit and outgoing personality have always pushed her to create unique art and make her dreams come true. Having her own personal brand named ‘Taylor says’ has always been one of them.

Reeve has been influenced by art styles such as graffitis, pop art, “kustom culture”, and tattoos. One day Reeve came up with an idea; She thought of creating shoes that looked normal on the outside but had a unique touch that would make you stand out from the crowd. Reeve’s sylized, artistic hand- painted and personalized pumps are the first of her kind. She is now recognized and admired by the youth culture movement.

A brilliant idea and a brilliant artist are joined together to create shoes that stand out!

By Carolina Rendon

Reeve decorates shoe soles with bright un-usual pictures such as portraits, cartoon characters, skulls, butterflies or what the client desires. “I’d love to have a little intrigue in my look. Just imagine the re-action of your friends when you show that your shoes aren’t that simple.” She is totally right by saying this.

For more info visit http://soon.taylorsays.com

Her greatest selection of edgy pumps can be customized to suit your personal style. Reeve’s shoes are amazing and they come with an extra trea-sure that only the very observant will find. Each pair of pumps range from $150 - $350. They aren’t the cheapest, but they are truly worth it.

Soles With Style

Phot

ogra

pher

: Jon

Cio

tti

St

ylis

t: Br

eann

a H

utch

ings

M

odel

: Qui

nton

But

ler

47 TREND 954 Culture TREND 954 Cause 48

Want to feel good? Start by dressing the part. It is obvious that dressing well for circumstances such as a job interview is key to making a good first impression with potential employers. However, they aren’t the only ones that become affected by the outfit you’re wear-ing. Recent studies suggest that the clothes you wear highly influence your overall behav-ior. Online class? Reconsider those pajamas you’re wearing and dress to impress instead. Psychologists Hajo Adam and Adam Ga-linsky suggest the term “embodied cognition” can also stand true for the clothing you wear. Embodied Cognition is the idea that our bod-ies strongly influence our minds. With that said, they have coined the term “enclothed cognition” implying that not only your body but your clothing as well can shape your behavior. As a means for testing their theory, they observed the effects of wearing a white lab coat, which is linked with that of doctors. An assign-ment given to the partakers showed improved performance when the garment was worn. When the coat was referred to as that of a painter’s uniform, performance was not as strong. In conclusion, the psychologist assumed that the symbolisms of the clothing worn as well as the physical experience are interconnected.

Other explored experiments such as sports players and their uniforms prove similar theories. A player in a black jersey is seen as more malicious and self-assured versus that of a player wearing a white jersey. Again a study conducted by Mark G. Frank and Thomas Gilovich found that NHL teams associated with black as there predominant team color tend to rack up the highest number of penalties. Even refer-ees are inclined to give penalties to the team in the darker colors rather than the other. The overall studies conducted with the lab coats are credible results that our choice of ward-robe highly encourages our behavior. However, this evi-dence will not be enough to sway people into believing it’s true.

Here are 5 tips on how to “Dress to Impress”

DRESSOLOGY101: By Fallon Roy

The “Feel Good Effect” of Your Clothes

Photo Courtesy: StyleBistro

1. Always be clean and neat.2. Wear properly fitted clothing.3. Stick with a specific color scheme or style.4. Get the right accessories.

Check out this link for secrets to proper attire:www.career.fsu.edu/employment/attire-guide.html

Voicing Awareness Through Fashion...PRICELESS.

Styling your wardrobe does not only revolve around the current fashion trends in the industry anymore. The big craze in the industry today is to modify your ability to give back to the community. Fashion companies across the nation are standing up and submitting themselves to raise awareness through fashion. It’s time for our society to stop living for them-

selves and start living for others. A simple way to fulfill this mission, while staying trendy: is to purchase apparel from fashion organizations that commit to providing opportunities for the ones in need.

1 2

3

Krochet Kids

International:

A non-profit organiza-tion that provides women in Uganda and Peru with an opportunity for growth in the future through an income and an education. [www.krochetkids.org]

Half United:

A humanitarian clothing and accessory company that offers a week of healthy meals to chil-dren around the world with every purchase made. [www.halfunited.com]

TOMS Shoes:

A company that is com-mitted to matching each purchase with a new pair of shoes to children across the world. Toms is partnered with humanitarian and health organizations around the world which allows the company to continually provide children with shoes. [www.toms.com]

When you purchase merchandise from Krochet Kids Interna-tional, Half United, and TOMS Shoes, you are not only satisfying

yourself, but you are also making a difference in our society.

Spread awareness through fashion.

Pair with your fav Maxi[www.urbanout-fitters.com]

By Laura Zegarra

Imag

es fr

om: w

ww

.kro

chet

kids

.org

; ww

w.h

alfu

nite

d.co

m; w

ww

.tom

s.com

; ww

w.u

rban

outfi

tters

.com

49 TREND 954 Fashion TREND 954 Event 50

This of course is an exciting event for Floridians of all ages to experience the true autumn spirit that we might not normally get to see. The mastermind behind this family friendly event is Promo Moxie Marketing owner Vanessa

Goodis, whose goal in creating this event was to fill the void of an

absent autumn here in Flori-da. Vanessa and her team,

including two Art Insti-tute interns, have been working diligently since spring to coordinate this event. With their hard

work and enthusiasm they are striving to make Co-

conut Grove’s first pumpkin patch an event to remember, as

well as create many autumn memories for all families.

Don’t let Florida’s warm fall weather get you down when it comes to this year’s fall festivities. This September, join the fun at Coconut Grove’s first ever pump-kin patch and festival held at Peacock Park. For two days only, September 29, and 30th from 10 am to 6 pm bring the entire fam-ily out for an array of activities such as hay mazes, dress your own scarecrow, pump-kin decorating, shows, and shop-ping from local ven-dors. Choose your pick from over 2,000 pumpkins that made their way thousands of miles from Amish farms in Michigan, to right here in South Florida.

Event Info

September 29 and 30th 10AM-6PM

Peacock Park 2820 McFarlane Road,

Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Admission is $5 for children, $10 for

adult

For more info check out:

www.coconutgrovepump-

kinpatch.com

Fall Frenzy! By Meagan Murtagh

The majority of women spend around $5,000 on their fashion appearance a year. This may sound like a high number until you add the cost of clothing, handbags, acces-sories, undergarments, per-fumes, and shoes into the mix. Retail stores are still making enormous sales while the res-taurant business is starving to survive. Statistics show that retail businesses have a steady flow of traffic and a higher rate of sales compared to the majority of restaurants.

Photo Credit: G

etty Images

By Hallie Pomerant

FASHION OVER FOOD

The show “Sex and the City”, also displays how Carrie would rather go shopping or buy an ex-pensive pair of Manolos than pay her bills, and eat well. Women are spending al-most double the amount of money on appearunces than on what they eat. Living this unhealthy lifestyle will keep increasing the obesity rates, and setting a bad example of money management for gen-erations ahead.

Imag

e co

urte

sy o

f Goo

gle

51 TREND 954 Fashion TREND 954 Advertisement 52

Around June, emails were sent out to faculty members at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale to create paintings for the gallery’s summer exhibition. Once their paintings were submitted, a panel of judges deliberated and picked out the ones they felt were best for the gallery. They then went on to pick the school’s best designers and assigned each stu-dent with one of the faculty members to create a garment where their paintings are brought to life and printed. These garments ranged from simple and classic to dramatic and edgy. The Fashion Honors group and Fashion Show Production class decided to host a closing ceremony for this exhibi-tion and produce a fashion show at the Mark K. Wheeler Art Gallery at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale on July 31, 2012 from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Rachel Stone Ruiz, the project manager for the Dye Gallery Fashion Show, went into planning a month before the show and assigned each stu-dent in the class to a garment and had them find a model as well as sponsors for the event. On the day of the event, the models walked downstairs from the third floor and strutted their stuff in front of students and faculty towards the gal-lery. They then stood next to the painting that corresponded with their garment and posed for pictures, they also posed for the audincethat came to take a look around the gallery. Thanks to all the students’ hard work and commit-ment, the event was extremely successful and a great way to close the Dye Sublimation exhibition.

The Mark K. Wheeler gallery is known to showcase several ex-hibitions with works of students, alumni, and faculty mem-bers since it first opened. This particular exhibition entailed garments and paintings done by both faculty members and students using a new and very popular technique called dye sublimation. Dye Sublimation is a technique of print-ing images and color onto fabric by using a dye-sublimation printer. This printer uses heat to transfer dye onto medium materials such as a plastic card, paper, and fabric.

By: Ana Escalante

Photos provided by Karina G

alarsaM

odel

: Van

essa

Eug

ine

Styl

ist:

Brea

nna

Hut

chin

gs H

air/

MU

A: B

rean

na H

utch

ings

Ph

otog

raph

er: J

on C

iotti

trend954

Documents