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EDITORIAL: MR. AND MRS. JONES
STYLE ICON OF THE MONTH: JACKIE O.
DOG & PONY: An Interview with Star Lee
FALL BEAUTY TRENDS
DESIGNER OF THE MONTH: Christian Dior
FASHION EATS- FOOD AND FASHION
OUR TEAM
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Trees shed their green leaves, as vibrant reds and yellows fill their branches. The wind picks up, and there is a frigid nip in the air (if you’re not in Texas anyway). The aroma of apple cider and pumpkins on aisle two signal the advent of the fall season. People stream into the stores and begin cramming their carts with hams, turkeys, and a bunch of items in glistening wrapping paper that will wind up re-gifted. There’s nothing quite like the holidays. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a wonderful time to see old friends, or family, but it seems that the holidays have become more commercialized over the past few years.
After musing over the November issue, the Spark team and I found ourselves longing for a time when there was time to see, feel, and experience everything despite the stresses and obligations of the day. Instead of taking a cold shower, grabbing a hot pocket in the morning, and rushing off to school, work, or an appointment, you sit down at the breakfast table, pick up a newspaper, and just take a moment to breathe.
In this issue, we spent A Day in the Life of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and revisited an austere age. We interviewed Star Lee, owner of Dog and Pony, who realized there was more to life than the “perfect career”. We indulged ourselves with food and fashion in Fashion Eats, and we took a personal day with Fall Beauty Trends.
In a world whirling on its axis, the November issue is about finding the time to take a moment and appreciate the little things in life.
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Managing Executive Editor
OUR TEAM
IAN MILAN Co-Founder, Editor-in-Chief
Co-Founder, Managing Executive Editor AUTUMN ASHLEY
CHRIS NGYUEN Head of Production, Head Photographer
Lisa Siva
Writing Staff Production Staff Andie Salazar Arianna Gazis
Ayanna Estelle
Jarie Maldano
Rachel Core
PR Staff Jocelyn Lo
Emily Gossen Roberta Ezquierdo
Batli Joselevits
Shirley Luong
Contacts Bobby Jenkins
Jenny Choi
Edited By Autumn Ashley
Food and fashion are the two pillars of French culture, so there is no better place to turn than Paris. If you find yourself admiring the elegant je ne sais quoi of Clémence Poésy and Charlotte Gainsbourg or salivating over creations by Céline and Isabel Marant, try your hand at the legendary chocolate macaroon. A favorite of Marie Antoinette, this dessert is composed of two meringues sandwiching a rich chocolate ganache – guaranteed to make you feel like royalty!
Meringue Shells
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup almond meal
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 large egg whites aged*, room temperature
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
Chocolate ganache
½ cup heavy cream
8 oz dark chocolate
1) Preheat oven to 350° F
2) Have four baking sheets ready and line two of them with parchment paper.
Using a food processor, blend powdered sugar, almond meal, and cocoa.
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The sixties may be over, but its sartorial influence is not. Those who stray toward a boho aesthetic, floral prints, and an overall relaxed vibe can count themselves in good company, namely Anna Sui and Vivienne Tam. Flowing fabrics, eye-catching prints, and earthy colors lend themselves to a carefree, anything-goes attitude that can extend into the kitchen. Enjoy the fruits and vegetables of the season with this hearty soup that pairs creamy butternut squash and crisp apple.
2 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot
1/2 tsp dried sage (optional)
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it begins to brown, add the shallots and let caramelize.
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2) Stir in the sage, if using. Toss squash and apple to coat, about 1 minute, and add the chicken stock.
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, until the squash is soft.
Purée and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley, crème fraîche, or scallions.
3 cups butternut squash, diced
1 apple, diced
3 cups chicken stock
Sometimes, going back to basics is the best. Those whose hearts stop at the sight of the perfect little black dress or crisp, white blouse may gravitate toward the looks at Ralph Lauren and Carolina Herrera for investment pieces that will never go out of style. At the same time, these fashionistas are sure to add their own flair, just like this silky panna cotta, to which a lush hint of lavender adds a twist to an old favorite.
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1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
¼ cup warm water
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds (1 tablespoon fresh)
2 cups buttermilk
Place the water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
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In a large saucepan, bring heavy cream, honey, and lavender to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the gelatin mixture and buttermilk.
Divide between 4-6 ramekins and let cool for half an hour at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving and top with fresh or poached fruit.
Those fashionistas who appreciate the darker side of the fashion spectrum, experimenting with edgy fabrics and surprising silhouettes, will find kindred spirits in designers Comme des Garçons and Alexander McQueen. Daphne Guinness leads the pack with her dark panache, and we think she would like this unique seared scallop appetizer. The shellfish is paired with a balsamic reduction, rounded out by a sinfully dark 88% chocolate.
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 -1/2 oz chocolate (the darker the better)
4 sea scallops
salt
pepper
olive oil
1) In a medium frying pan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil. Reduce the heat and add a chocolate
Let simmer until the liquid has reduced by a two-thirds. To plate, take a teaspoon of the reduction and lightly trace an arc on the plate.
Store any remaining chocolate balsamic reduction, if desired, and wipe the pan. Heat the olive oil on high. You will want to make sure the pan is extremely hot, so that you sear the exterior of the scallops without thoroughly cooking the inside.
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4) Salt and pepper both sides of the scallops and place in the plan. Let brown on each side, about 1 minute
5) Transfer two scallops to each plate and serve with a salad.
All Photos Courtesy of: Style.com, Tooklookbook.com,Polyvore.com, Celine.com, Apocketfulofchocolate.com
Men and women with an eye for all that is eclectic and eccentric will no doubt enjoy pieces by Proenza Schouler and Etro, The houses create refreshing looks that challenge the scope of fashion with their vibrant hues, mixed patterns, and unusual shapes. Dutch model Iekeliene Stange is known as much for her eclectic style as her immaculate walk, and her pairing of daring silhouettes and colors translate into bold flavors in the kitchen. This fig and prosciutto crostata, complemented with savory goat cheese and nutty arugula is perfect for mixed print and color aficionados.
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
9 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
balsamic vinegar
5 figs
honey
black pepper
2 slices prosciutto
arugula
basil
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1) In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar and salt. Cut the butter into the flour and combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the egg, whisking until combined. Add the water and knead by hand until the dough forms and detaches easily from the bowl.
Divide the dough in half and roll each on a floured surface into a circle about 10 inches in diameter. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until golden. Arrange the prosciutto around the figs and garnish with fresh arugula and basil.
~Written By Lisa Siva
Christian Dior was born on January 21, 1905 in Granville France. He created one of the world’s most famous couture houses, Christian Dior, and has been named “the perpetual boy of couture.”
His first line debuted in 1947 and became famous, known as post World War II’s “New Look”. The New Look redefined women’s silhouettes and clothing of the time period. He made shoulders smaller, waists tinier, and skirts more voluminous in a time when shoulder pads were all the rage and skirts were typically one layer. During the war clothing and many other necessities were being rationed; however, Dior was designing and producing dresses with voluminous skirts containing lots of fabric. This new, more feminine silhouette pushed Dior to the top of the fashion world.
LEGACY
MUSE
Christian Dior’s original muse was Dovima, born Dorothy Virginia Margent Jube. Dovima was described as embodying Dior’s “New Look” woman. She became famous from her photograph “Dovima with the Elephants”. This photograph was shot by Richard Avedon, and featured Dovima in a black floor length gown by Christian Dior, surrounded by elephants from a French circus.
Awards
BIRTH & LEGACY
Remise de la legion d’honneur a Christian Dior, 1950
Parson’s School of Design Distinguished Achievement Award, 1956
Fashion Industry Foundation Award to House of Dior 1990
EDUCATION Dior studied political science at École des Science Politique, Paris from 1920-1925.
SPARKINESS
To earn extra money during college Dior sold his fashion sketches on the streets for 10 cents each.
MEMORABLE COLLECTIONS
His first line debuted in 1947 and became famous, known as post World War II’s “New Look”. The New Look redefined women’s silhouettes and clothing of the time period. He made shoulders smaller and softer, waists tinier, and skirts more voluminous in a time when shoulder pads were all the rage and skirts were typically one layer. During the war clothing and many other necessities were being rationed; however, Dior was designing and producing dresses with voluminous skirts containing lots of fabric. This new, more feminine silhouette pushed Dior to the top of the fashion world.
~ By Rachel Core, Edited by Autumn Ashley
In the fall of 1960, Jackie commissioned French-born American fashion designer and family friend, Oleg Cassini, to create a “new look” for her years as First Lady.
Cassini’s first task was her “inaugural look” which consisted of a daring, Day fawn coat and Inaugural gala gown. For every day wear, Cassini designed A-line dresses, clean suits, and pillbox hats. The wardrobe was an overnight success and became known as the “Jackie O” look. Jackie also wore other designs from French powerhouses such as Chanel, Givenchy, and Dior.
After her years in the White House, Jackie revamped her style. The inspiration that she picked up from different cultures around the world in places such as India, Europe and Pakistan collided with her wardrobe. Jackie was often seen in bright colors, silk Hermes head scarves and large, dark sunglasses. She also experimented with wide-leg pantsuits, large lapel jackets, lots of jewelry and hoop earrings with her hair pulled back.
Today Jackie O is more than just a memory. Depictions and traces of her are found in cartoons, books and movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Since the 1960’s Jackie’s large glasses have pervaded our sense of style and Chanel still carries her classic clean suits.
It is the way she carried herself in a large crowd, and her effortless style that made our hearts flutter. She was the reason why we stole our mothers’ pearls, and wore our Sunday's best on a Friday. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis had a sense of style incomparable to her predecessors and started a revolution that never truly left the fashion industry. Following her marriage to John F. Kennedy, Jackie shook up the fashion industry. As the White house was being restored, Jackie was restoring the integrity of dress for women.
Written by Jarie Malado, Edited by Autumn Ashley
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
TRENDS
Edited By Autumn Ashley
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Red Lips
Dark Lips
With the rise of the lip stain, they tend to be a little more reliable in not “bleeding” over the outer corners of the lips like lip sticks are notorious for doing.
Fall 2010 RTW, Dolce & Gabbana, makeup artist: Pat McGrath
Red lips. The classiest of classic makeup looks to date and definitely the most “ladylike”. Dolce & Gabbana used the powerful lip statement and coupled it with a basic, fresh look for the rest of the face.
Fall 2010 Luca Luca, makeup artist: James Kaliardos
This rich, dark color makes a statement and is encouraging for us to step outside our comfort zone from the normal nude or red lips usually seen dominating the fall trends..
Luca Luca exudes a goddess-like look with the deep berry lips and an overall bronzed look for the rest of the face..
NATURAL
Makeup artist Pat
McGrath reinforces
her idea of a
flawless foundation
and a look that
brings out the
natural beauty, not
create it.
Nina Ricci Fall
RTW2010
Makeup artist:
Pat McGrath -
Tip: smudge some
of the color you
used for your
highlighter and
outline the inner
corners of your
eyes for some
subtle, but extra
pop.
For Marc Jacobs’
show, the focus
was on thick
lashes and the new
peachy Nars lip
color debuting this
fall.
This look is an easy
one to imitate. The
mascara helps
outline and define
the eye without
being too time
consuming, while
the peachy lip is
subtle, but healthy
looking.
Marc Jacobs
F2010,
makeup artist
François Nars
Two-Toned
This season Tahari
mirrored their
models’ makeup
after the earthy
colors in the line. -
Makeup artist:
Bobbi Brown;
Tahari during New
York fashion week).
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-Color coordinating
this way is a chic
way to tie your
look all together. -
Michael Angel
FRTW 2010,
makeup artist:
Charlotte Willer
Smoking out the
top lid in a navy or
plum and lining the
bottom with a
shimmery gold is
sure to be a very
entrancing evening
look.
The unique reversal
of dark and light
shades create a
very capturing look
this fall.
This season Chloe’s makeup
artist, Charlotte Tillbury,
captured the essence of one
of the classic fall looks: the
smoky eye paired with nude,
glossy lips.
This look is so versatile with
virtually limitless
combinations to match any
wardrobe.
Smokey
Fall 2010, makeup artist for
Chloe, Charlotte Tilbury
Eye
Chanel, Fall 2010
If trying to create this look for yourself,
make sure to make these dramatic eyes
the main focus-no need for color on
lips or cheeks for fear of looking
positively abominable.
Chanel has not failed us this
season for making a
statement. Aside from
Icelandic runways and furry
pants, this intense look may
be borderline to couture as
opposed to for everyday, but
it’s still risky and beautiful.
Cat Eye
Double cat eyes: in addition
to the previous eye liner
extension to the outer
corner of the eye, try
mirroring the same line with
the dark shadow used in the
crease for a more dramatic
dimension.
Chado Ralph
Rucci FRTW
2010
MaxMara F2010,
makeup by Tom
Pecheux for M.A.C.
-MaxMara’s cat eye is
remnant of the ancient
Egyptians. While not at
dramatized as Elizabeth
Taylor’s character in
Cleopatra, the thick liner
still exudes a look of
mystery thousands of years
later.
Brow Emphasis
Emphasis on your
brows is a fresh,
simple way to
create a defined
and clean look.
Here, Narciso Rodriguez
used the prominent
brows to draw attention
to the eyes, even if they
are a darker shade than
hair.
Narciso Rodriguez
F2010, makeup
artist: Dick Page
FRTW 2010, Prada
The trend of the
“feathered brow”
has been spotted
on runways, but
none more so than
Prada. These ultra-
groomed, precision
eye brows provide
a great frame for
the whole face.
Brow utensils come in waxes,
powders, and pencils so there’s
something for everyone to achieve
this powerful, yet simplified look.
~ Written by Arianna Gazis
An interview with star lee Edited by Autumn Ashley
DOG or most, vacation might entail kicking
back on a white-sanded beach, marveling at the
iron lattice structure of the Eiffel Tower, or curling
up beside a crackling lodge fire while snowflakes
swirl outside the window. No matter which flight
you catch, the idea of vacation rarely comes with
work attached.
Surprisingly, Star Lee considers her time spent in
Austin, opening and running of her own clothing
store in the past few months, an extended
vacation. Compared to the hustle of New York, the
capital of Texas must seem like a cool sip of water
after a marathon.
Lee’s shop, Dog and Pony, first opened its doors
Sept. 1, 2010 after four months of building,
stocking and prepping. In the short seven weeks
since it’s opening, people have taken notice and
students have embraced the newest addition to the
much-loved “drag”. Most business owners struggle
to achieve a following in their first months, and so
Lee, a veteran of the fashion industry, can’t
express her gratitude enough.
PONY Dog and Pony has an indie- urban
atmosphere, yet there is something very
whimsical about it. From the neon
sunglasses strung on a net, draped
over twisted limbs of sun-bleached
wood to the brilliant colors in a pair of
tribal-printed leggings, the store
combines whimsy with sophistication
and vintage maturity. The floors are a
rich wood; the counter is constructed
from scuffed red brick. A board propped
on top of the counter displays necklaces
with rabbit and calf head pendants
dangling from chains.
“People walk in here and I think what’s
interesting is that they can kind of get a
sense of me just from being in the
store, because it definitely is like my
aesthetic,” Star says, dressed in a top
whose brothers can be seen hanging on
a rack five feet from where she sits. “I
feel like people connect to me already
before they even talk to me.”
Though she wanted a career in fashion, design was not her cup of tea.
Growing up as the daughter of a diplomat for
the Korean government, Lee’s family was, in a
sense, nomadic. From Seoul, South Korea to
Washington D.C., her numerous childhood
homes make it hard for Lee to give a simple
answer to where she is from.
Once old enough to live on her own, Lee made
her way to Milan to study fashion
design for two years at the Italian equivalent of
the U.S.’s Fashion Institute of Technology,
Istituto Marangoni. It was there she realized
that though she wanted a career in fashion,
design was not her cup of tea.
After a six month interval spent in Austin, where
her parents reside, Lee took
a leap of faith and relocated to New York City.
“I moved up to New York because,
And for someone with no set plan, the risk paid off.
obviously, if you want to work in fashion
in the States in any serious capacity,
there’s really no other place to do it,”
she explained.
And for someone with no set plan, the
risk paid off. After interning and working
at a fashion casting agency for four
years, casting shows during New York’s
fashion weeks, Lee moved to Alexander
Wang for a year. There she climbed her
way from intern, to intern manager, and
eventually to working in corporate sales
communicating with buyers from both
small boutiques and larger chains like
Barney’s New York.
Some might dream of such a career in a
successful design company, but for Star
this was also not the career she wanted.
After five intensive years in the fast-
paced city, the twenty-seven-year-old
decided the time was right for a break
“I have stuff from L.A., I have stuff from Brooklyn, New York, Sydney, Australia, London.”
and some soul-searching. She caught a flight
back to Austin to spend quality time with the
family she hadn’t seen in a while.
During her time spent sitting back, letting the
experiences of the past five years sink in and
figuring out her next move, Lee has taken on a
side project.
With financial and building support from her
mother, the concept of Dog and Pony came to
life. Lee’s original plan was to stock the racks
of the boutique with local Brooklyn brands,
bringing a taste of New York and Williamsburg’s
indie, DIY movement to Texas.
“But then I started looking around and I saw all
this other stuff that I like. So it
became a mix of whatever I liked from these
great little cities,” said Lee. “I have stuff
from L.A., I have stuff from Brooklyn, New
York, Sydney, Australia, London. I do feel
like interesting cities have interesting creators
living there.”
The name is derived from the phrase, “Dog and pony show”, and signifies the store’s freedom from being bound by any specific category of merchandise.
This mix is reflected in the name, which is
derived from the phrase, “Dog and pony show”.
It signifies the store’s freedom from being
bound by any specific category of merchandise,
but rather is an outlet to carry anything and
everything that she likes.
Despite straying from her original concept, she
still does keep a bit of that Brooklyn home
close in the exposed antique brick counter. Lee
explains that it was one of the first things she
decided the store needed. Though the project
only took a few days, it was quite a task
bringing the salvaged bricks, each weighing
about five pounds, from the Bastrop prison they
are recycled from. The counter adds a rustic
grunge look to the space and brings her back
to her New York influence.
Much of the merchandise sold comes from
cities she has visited or would like to visit.
Some are pieces from brands she knew about
previously, but most are new contacts she has
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So what exactly does Dog and Pony carry?
Lee explains that she tries to buy from smaller
designers to lend them support and because
she enjoys being able to communicate
personally with them, though it is rarely in
person.
“People ask me all the time, ‘Did you have to
go meet with your vendors in person?’ And
these vendors have these markets like in
Dallas, like L.A. has a huge one, New York
has several, but I’ve never even had to visit
any of those. I only met with my Brooklyn
vendors in person and for the rest it’s just been
a lot of internet contact. It’s really amazing
these days what you can do with internet,” Lee
says with a laugh. She does admit that her
fashion background helps when buying from
designers online. From her studies in design,
she can judge fairly accurately what a garment
in a picture will look like in real life. So what
exactly does Dog and Pony carry? Everything
from floral printed sunglasses imported from
Star Lee describes the style of her merchandise as indie and sophisticated, without sacrificing the fun.
Australia to triangular pillows screen-printed with
Egyptian hieroglyphs. Beyond selling new pieces,
she also stocks several racks of vintage clothing at
the back of the
store. She purposefully combines the new and the
old as a representation of the way that she feels
people really dress.
Her vintage comes from all over the world, from
Holland to London, and from her time
spent travelling while in school. The vintage sold in
the shop is not bought online, as Lee prefers to try
it on herself before purchasing. And for those new to
vintage buying, she advises both paying careful
attention to the quality of the fabric and trying
everything on, because something unexpected might
jump out at you.
Star Lee describes the style of her merchandise as
indie and sophisticated, without
sacrificing the fun. She references her high-end
fashion background as an important part of her
current aesthetic that she tries to keep intact, while
Her price point is fewer than two hundred dollars for nearly everything in the store.
not breaking customer’s banks. She
claims that her price point is fewer than two
hundred dollars for nearly everything in the
store.
“I really do like that fact that people can
come in and find something that they can
afford if they really like it,” Star explains. “I
wanted to keep it accessible that way.”
Perhaps in part due to the accessible price
range, the store is also accessible to a wide
range of customers. The target market she
determined for Dog and Pony is 18-to-35-
year-olds, but Lee says that many women
even older will come through the door and
walk out with a purchase. She again cites
her attention to details such as fabric quality
as an appealing trait to more mature women.
But the pendulum swings both ways, and
high schools and younger also browse the
store. “It’s been great that kind of like anyone
I like putting something on and feeling different, better, confident, and positive.
can walk in and find something. Like I
have moms coming in here, and they’re
about 35, and they’ll bring their
daughters in, and they’re like
11, and like they’ll both be able to find
something.”
Star truly does appreciate her
customers. She says without hesitation
that her favorite part of this job is
getting the opportunity to meet people
and get to know them.
“I like asking them what they’re looking
for and why and being able to find
something for them that they feel good
in,” she smiles. “It really kind of takes
me back to the beginning of why I got
into this business in the first place.
That’s what I really liked about it you
know, like putting something on and
feeling different and feeling better and
feeling confident and positive. Being
able to share that with other people is
really a gift.”
Written By: Andie Salazar, Photos by Chris Nguyen & Balti Joselevitz
CREDITS
Special Thanks to:
©2010 Student Fashion Cooperative
Wilhelmina Brown: Models
Dog & Pony: 2712 Guadalupe St Austin TX 78705.
Dog and Pony
Premiere Realty: Location www.praustin.com
Jeffery English: Make-up
Justin Plant: Hair
Kick Pleat: Clothing 918 West 12th Street, Austin, TX 78703-4118
916B West 12th Street, Austin, TX 78703
Underwear: Clothing
www.wilhelminabrown.com