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.

3)

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.

1)

3) 4)

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.

1)

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.

2)

3)

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.

3)

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

2)

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).

-

-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