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JOCELYN LAMEUNIE KIM

KIKI KOLAKOWSKIHANNAH HWANGPATRICK HAMMIE

EDITOR IN CHEIFART DIRECTORPRODUCERMARKETERSPONSOR

This publication is a creative colloboration between the individuals lsted above. A fashion magazine directed towards fine art majors, it is our honors project for the James Scholar program for the Spring semester of 2012. All images are taken by us, or taken from Cre-ative Commons for non-commerical reuse unless otherwise noted.

MODELSSHADES OF SPRING‘TIS A GIFT TO BE SIMPLEKEEP CALM & PUT A T-SHIRT ONFIT FOR THE JOBSPRING LOOKBOOKSPRING LOOKBOOKSPRING LOOKBOOKSPRING LOOKBOOKSPRING LOOKBOOKSPRING LOOKBOOKSPRING LOOKBOOK

MARISSA FENCLSARA TIMBERLAKE

SADIE TEPERCHELSEA CHOI

PHOEBE MEICHRISTINE LIU

VERONICA MOSQUERANAOMI MORIMOTO

PHOEBE MEIMADDIE WOLFE

TAYLOR CARLSON

EDITORIAL BOARD

spring is when

EDITOR’S NOTE

a fresh start is awaiting. Now, it’s safe to pack away your coveted Uggs and Nordic prints. Your heavy puffed coats can now retreat into a slumber, and soft pastel colors and chiffon tops suddenly reappear on store racks. Warm sunrays shine on patterned rain boots. A clean closet is filled with fitted clothing and show-stopper shades. This is why I love spring. In this first installment of thread, you’ll learn to lose all the charcoal covered t-shirts you’ve ever owned. You’ll have a new approach towards fashion: having a stronger sense of style seamlessly blended with the aesthetic sense of your artwork. As art students, sometimes it gets really easy to invest so much time on projects that you don’t have time for yourself. I, along with the rest of our editorial board, am here to change that. From designing your own graphic tees to choosing a memorable interview outfit that says, “I am THE artist,” I now bestow our best style tips on the new trends of this spring. Here’s to the future of fashionable, young artists and the publishing of many more great issues.

JOCELYNLAM

Hi readers!

happy reading!

TABLE OF CONTENTSbody shape

co lor theor y

s imp le s ty le

d iy t -sh i r t

in te r v iewat t i re

bestdressed

spr ing lookbook

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po l l : t ime

po l l : wardrobe

meet us

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S H O W O F F T H AT B O D Y Y O U G O T

HOURGLASS RECTANGLE

Also known as the “ruler,” this sil-houette can look good in almost anything. Just avoid turtlenecks or tops with necklines that are above the collarbone. Tops like this will make your body look formless. Be careful of choices of clothing that highlight your lack of curves, such as tight clothing or low cut tops.

Most women favor this curvaceous body shape, despite the unique-ness of other shapes. Flaunt off your tiny waist with belts or gath-ered-waist dresses and tops. Just make sure to steer clear of baggy clothing and anything that has a busy pattern or ruffles because it will overemphasize your curves. 1

E veryone is born a different shape and size. We weren’t born into a one-size-fits-all world, so we’ve broken down body types into four categories. Remember, no two girls are exactly the same size, and no size is fitted perfectly to any girl. To determine what

body type you are, the key areas to measure are the width of the shoulders, waist, and hips. Find out what your measurements are and see which sketch is closest to your own body.

INVERTED TRIANGLEPEAR

V-necks and scoop necks help elongate the neck and minimize broad shoulders. To even out the balance of your heavier top, try bot-toms that hug your hips like pencil skirts or some hip hugging jeans. Try to avoid narrow collars because they can make your neck look small against the form of the shoulders.

Choose bottoms that flow and do not hug or wrap around your hips. To even out the proportion, try hug-ging tops and chunky necklaces that make your torso busier and draw attention away from the hips. Try an A-line skirt to elongate the hips, and avoid baggy clothing that emphasizes your heavy bottom.

illustrations by JOCELYN LAM // stories by JOCELYN LAM

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SHADESOFSPRINGphoto by KIKI KOLAKOWSKI

stories by JOCELYN LAM

F rom pure pale to deep um-ber, our skin tones dictate the way certain colors appear

on our bodies. Color is a power-ful tool that can translate our emo-tions: warmth, coolness, boldness, and softness. Nice clothes aren’t cheap, especially for art students who have expensive supplies to buy. Read our theories on color to ensure that your money will be well spent on clothes that are the right shades, hues, and tints for you.

photo by HANNAH HWANG3

PICK Y UR P A L E T T E

MINT

LIGHT YELLOWPOWDER

BLUE

CREAM RUBY RED

With a cool and pale skin tone, colors near pink, blue, and pur-ple best fit. Try to avoid anything murky or colors that have an olive tone. Remember to com-pliment your skin, not pair it with any clashing colors.

Pastels are back in business! This spring, update your wardrobe by trying out our favorite pastels.

Most neutral skin tones go with warm or cool colors. Your body will look good in any color your heart desires. Just make sure you don’t mix too many at once and end up looking like a con-fused rainbow.

With undertones of olive and gold, warm colors tend to suit dark skin tones well. Red, gold, yellow, orange, and dark brown all look great on dark skin. Avoid anything bold because it tends to appear harsh.

FAIR SKIN NEUTRAL SKIN DARK SKIN

photo by HANNAH HWANG 4

5 all polls designed & compiled by HANNAH HWANGresults as voted by the UIUC Art Foundation class of 2015

‘tis a giftto besimple

photos by EUNIE KIM, KIKI KOLAKOWSKI

Our style secret this spring? Simplicity. Lend an eye to our styling tips for an ef-fortless and clean-cut look.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE

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UMBRELLA

BASICARTICLESLAYERED

NECKLACES

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checkliststyle//UMBRELLAS

SHADES

SCARVES

NECKLACES

Umbrellas aren’t only good for protecting you from rain; they can be as much a part of your outfit as anything you’re wear-ing. Choose flashy patterns that suit your aesthetic taste.

Anyone can sport cheap, plain Ray Ban knockoffs. But it takes an artist to sport iconic stun-ners that make you look like you’re worth a million bucks. Choose playful, bright varieties.

Take your taste of design to the next level by buying pieces that have an elemet of spunk to them. Look for sparkles, intri-cate prints, bold color combos, and loop them in unique ways.

Buying jewelry pieces that are fashionable, unique, cheap, and versatile may be chal-lenging. Make the best out of your purchases by scoping out adaptable pieces you can alter.

umbrella and sunglasses photos courtesy of POLYVORE.COM, story by EUNIE KIM 8

EDITORS’ PICKS

kiki joyeunie hannahMy favorite article of clothing this spring is a pair of jeggings. They look like a nice pair of jeans, but they’re just as comfortable as leg-gings. I love the dark wash ones because I can wear them with almost any top.

The best way to spruce up a simple outfit is with a pair of colorful patterned Nike high tops. You can tell a lot about a girl from the shoes she’s wear-ing, so if she’s wearing bold ones, you know she’s fearless.

My must-have piece is a classic pencil skirt. They’re so basic; you can customize them to create different types of looks. I like to pair it with a collared chiffon top for a professional look or a printed top for a casual look.

My one-charm, simple necklace is my favorite accessory because it has sentimental value. Its silver chain and whimsical charm don’t draw too much attention to my neck, but wearing a dark top can subtly play it up.

our favorite pieces this spring

photos by HANNAH HWANG9

KEEP CALM & put a T-shirt on

photo by KIKI KOLAKOWSKI

story by HANNAH HWANG

DO-IT-YOURSELF

GRAPHIC TEE

STEP 1Using cardboard or some thick paper like your Bristol pad, figure out what design you want and lay it out with a pencil. Use your Exacto knife to carefully cut out your design.

STEP 2Lay newspaper or news-print paper on the inside of your shirt so the paint doesn’t bleed through. Lay some of that paper on top of your shirt near your design to prevent any mess.

STEP 4Let everything dry. Now you can wear your very own original graphic tee!

STEP 3To create, you can use fabric paint. Dab some of it onto the sponge and then apply it on top of your stencil. Use a paint-brush or different tools to change up the resulting texture of the design.

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MATERIALSBristol pad or cardboard, 2HB pencil, Exacto knife, newsprint, fabric paint, paintbrushes, extra dec-orations

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The debate between skirts and pants is finally over, according to the class of 2015 Art + Design stu-dents. Students voted and decided whether they prefer pants or skirts.

Whether it’s an interview for your major or for your dream job, you need to dress to impress. We asked students who had recently been interviewed advice on what to wear. The results conclude that black pants, pencil skirts, and scarves were key items students wanted to sport at their interviews.

fit for the jobphoto by NAVEEN RAJAstory by EUNIE KIM

what to wear to your next interview

The manner in which you adorn your body for an in-terview is a direct reflection

of your artistic vision and taste. Long story short – if your clothes are boring, they’ll think your ideas are boring too. Choosing articles inspired by traditional suit pieces can be effective, but distinct and unique details are a must. If you’re going to sport your tra-ditional blazer, grab your em-ployer’s attention by wearing a unique maxi dress that sets you apart from the crowd. Traditional silhouettes of business casual dresses, too, can make a state-ment with a pop of color (i.e. on a skinny belt) or a subdued print that reflects your personality.

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JIMMY LUUJIMMY LUUMOST FASHIONABLE

PROFESSOR

Personally, how impor-tant is fashion to you?

photo by KIKI KOLAKOWSKIinterview by KIKI KOLAKOWSKI

poll compiled by HANNAH HWANG

GRAPHIC DESIGN UIUC

as voted by the

ART FOUNDATION

class of 2015

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“It’s important in that I think it’s an interesting thing to have be a part of your life, I guess. I consider it a part of my life as a designer.”

SPRINGFORWARD

JIMMY LUUMOST FASHIONABLE

photos by KIKI KOLAKOWSKI

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meet the team!meet the team!

HANNAH HWANG

EUNIE KIM

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

EVERY GIRL NEEDS: sweatpants, but

walking out nicely dressed makes my

day brighterINDUSTRIAL DESIGN

OBSESSIONS:- Vera Bradley items- nifty keychains- crewnecks

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meet the team!meet the team!

photo by NAVEEN RAJA

JOCELYN LAM

KIKI KOLAKOWSKI

GRAPHIC DESIGNART EDUCATION

FAVORITES: - the color blue- stylish pencil skirts- electronic, indie, pop

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

IN HER WARDROBE:mostly dresses with

floral prints, lacy fabrics, and light

chiffon tops

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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

JAMES SCHOLAR | SPRING 2012

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