Cliche Magazine: June/July Issue

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SWIMWEARthat will make you look
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JUNE/JULY 2014
THE 1975
MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA
TAKING BACK SUNDAY
THE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE!
www.clichemag.com
Serinda
SwanON CRAVING ADVENTURE,
GRACELAND, AND
KICKING BUTT

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but still relaxed and unpretentious. He had an impeccable style, and loved to wear his
vintage watches on old weathered Nato straps. His name? Well, Daniel Wellington
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
Megan Portorreal
STAFF
WEB EDITOR Valerie Oppelaar
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Meme Jackson
GOSSIP & NEWS BLOGGER Chanel Daniels
COPY EDITORS Kristin Backert, Emilio Giron, Maria Harrington,
Rachael Segal, Tatiana Stec, Gregory Trutner
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Amanda Curran, Imani Givertz, Heather Glock, Selina
Gonzalez, Brittany Huskey, Jasmine Moustafa, Victoria Olmo, Anjelica
Oswald, Cheyenne Prosper, Rachel Sacks, Antonella Saravia
INTERNS Emily Bruno, Emma Dyer, Nancy Huang, Nelly Martinez, Brianna
Rittinger, Gabriela Salvador, Emily Surpless, Shawn Szczesny, Ana
Valentin
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jennifer Avello, Jerry Fill, Ion Mardare,
Tanu Muino, Alexandre Paskanoi
COLUMNISTS
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST Marina Anderson
ART COLUMNIST Terry Check
BEAUTY COLUMNIST Jamie O'Neill
GUEST COLUMNIST Stacey Camacho
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IN EVERY
ISSUE
024 Contributors
026 Ed Letter
028 We Hear Ya!
030 Street Style
031 Pintastic!

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COVER
STORIES
032 Defeat the Frizz
Humidity alert! Keep
your locks sleek for
days this summer with
these anti-frizz crèmes
and conditioners.
059 Sunshine Solutions
Avoid the harsh UV
rays this summer and
opt instead for these
luxurious self-tanners
(you’ll thank us later).
060 Swap ‘Til You Drop
Swapdom’s CEO and
co-founder Petros
Georgopoulos tells us
about his ever-growing
(and genius) business.
061 Beach Babe Hair
We share tips on how
to score tousled beachy
waves, whether you
have beach access or
not.
106 Breaking
Boundaries
Serinda Swan opens up
about her acting career
on Graceland and how
she is always craving
adventure.
114 Work It Like Whelan
Nicky Whelan chats
with us about sports,
her love for acting, and
what it means to be a
workaholic.
« BONUS! p. 122
Photographer Imani
Givertz captures Taking
Back Sunday, The 1975,
and Manchester Orches-
tra live in Florida.
DIRECTOR
SPOTLIGHT
033 Summer
Survival Kit
From sunscreen to
waterproof eyeliner,
Beauty Director
Elizabeth Masci
gathers her must-have
summer essentials.
043 Summer Comfort
Fashion Director
Katherine Rivera
shares effortless
fashion pieces that are
perfect for summer.
070 #NowPlaying
Entertainment Director
Jennifer Castro shares
what she’s reading,
playing, listening to,
and watching this
summer.
128 The Newcomers
Music Director Laura
Anderson shares her
Top 5 bands to watch
out for this summer
(and beyond).
BEAUTY
034 The Blonde
Vegan
Jordan Younger (and
her vegan lifestyle
blog) inspires us to live
a healthier, happier life.
036 Staff Beauty Picks
We’ve gathered our
staff-approved all-time
favorite summer
beauty products.
040 Glossy For Days
From lacquers to
balms, we’ve gathered
our favorite products
for all you lip-lockers.
041 Melt-Proof
Must-Haves
Maintain your makeup
longer this summer
with these long-lasting
products.
055 Nail Art
We spotlight some
of Impala's chicest
nail polishes.
GIRL POWER
086 Let There Be Light
Actress Bailey Noble
chats about True Blood
and why she decided to
get into acting.
092 Beauty and Moxie
Actress Tanna Federick
opens up about her
bustling acting career
and her recent films.
093 Faking It
We spoke with actress
Rita Volk about her
role on MTV's hit
show, Faking It.
094 For All Shades
and Sizes
Reality star Karlie
Redd tells us about her
new beauty campaign
and lingerie line.
095 The Never Grimm
Bitsie Tulloch
The beautiful and
talented actress Bitsie
Tulloch opens up about
Grimm and fairytales.
ART
152 Fine Artist
We chat with
Australian-based
British artist Ali
McNabney-Stevens
about her creative
evolution.
154 Emerging Artist
We chat with British
Columbia-based artist
Luis Lopa about his
kaleidoscope-fashio-
ned art pieces.
p. 34
Serinda Swan for Cliché
Magazine June/July 2014
Photographer: Quavondo, Stylist:
Ja'Niya Walker, Makeup: Iris Moreau,
Hair: Lucie Doughty. Top FINDERS
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JUNE/JULY 2014
THE 1975
MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA
TAKING BACK SUNDAY
THE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE!
www.clichemag.com
NICKY
WHELANON SPORTS, HER LOVE
FORACTING,AND BEING
AWORKAHOLIC

NICKY WHELAN
Photographed by Quavondo
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FASHION
EDITORIALS
046 Eternal Summer
076 Black and White
098 Everlasting Light
146 Vintage Frames
164 Multiple Manikin Miseriae
July

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MAN'S
WORLD
071 A Man with
Many Talents
We chat with the
handsome Jay Ellis
about his role on
The Game.
072 Raphael in
the First
Raphael Sbarge opens
up about his work on
Murder in the First
and Once Upon a
Time.
074 Renaissance
Writer
Horror and nonfiction
author Thomas D.
Taylor opens up about
his most recent book.
FASHION
042 Beauty Sleep
Designer Galina She-
veleva tells us about
her lingerie boutique.
044 The Cashmere
Boutique
Get cozy this summer
with silky smooth
cashmere.
045 One Tough Cookie
We chat with G-Loves
Founder Hedda Royce
about her business
and her passion for
weightlifting.
054 Closet Makeover
Stylist Kimberlee
Tokarz shares tips on
how to rebuild your
closet from scratch.
056 Flowing with Milq
Honey Designs
Gabriella and Kelly
Davids tell us about
Milq and Honey’s
new collection and
Africa-Malaysia
Fashion Week.
057 Sandal Style
From sporty slip-ons
to strappy heels, we
highlight the best
summer sandals.
058 Heritage Fashion
Designer Tina Lo-
bondi opens up about
her new collection
and Africa-Malaysia
Fashion Week.
062 Bold Swimwear
We chat with NYC-
based designer
T'masia Sade' about
her custom and edgy
swimsuits.
064 Just Like A Dream
We chat with the Oda
founders about their
newest collection,
Castle in the Clouds.
RISING
STARS
131 Flower Child
Free-spirited Lauren
Wilhelm tells us about
her music career and
Warped Tour.
134 The Power of
Songwriting
Former American
Idol contestant Ethan
Thompson opens up
about songwriting
and his new life in
Los Angeles.
136 The Big Come Up
Country singer
Marshall Dane tells us
about his influences,
tour plans, and his
songwriting process.
141 Major Music
London-based singer
Bruno Major opens up
about his first (live)
EP and his pending
debut album.
PRESS PLAY
132 It’s a Mad World
Singer Cassie Steele
opens up about her
music career and her
single “Mad.”
133 Battling the
Elements
We take a closer look
at YouTube artist
Kinna Grannis's new
album, Elements.
133 Just in Time
We chat with Gina
Cutillo about her
single “In Time.”
137 Carefree Summer
The ultimate summer
playlist for nights,
days, and road trips.
138 It’s A Wonderful
Life
The band American
Authors tells us about
their debut album and
summer tour.
142 The Art of Asking
Terry Check catches
up with Amanda
Palmer, the queen of
punk cabaret.
COLUMNS
038 Get the Look:
Beauty Trends
Beauty Contributor
Stacey Camacho
recreates beauty looks
worn by Cameron
Diaz and Lucy Hale.
156 Travel Talk:
Nicaragua
Contributing Writer
Antonella Saravia
reports on the beauty
of Nicaragua.
158 Corsetry At Play
Terry Check reports
on the rising (and
undeniable) popula-
rity of corsets.
p. 42
Nicky Whelan for Cliché
Magazine June/July 2014
Photographer: Quavondo, Stylist:
Ja'Niya Walker, Makeup: Anthony
Merante, Hair: Michael Kanyon.
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Contributors
TERRY CHECK, a passionate but not too serious lover of art and fashion, travels the world
to art openings and fashion shows always looking for a good story and a little fun. Whether
it’s Art Basel in Miami or fashion week in Paris, he explores the collaboration of art and
fashion from the 1920's to conceptual, sometimes understanding the work, and other times
having no idea whether it’s fine art/fashion or child’s play. A native of upstate New York, he
shares his perspective about contemporary art and fashion of emerging artists to industry
icons. Multi-facetted as an artist/writer/photographer, his work is widely exhibited in the
USA, represented by the Fay Gold Gallery and Chic – Evolution in Art, and is published in
Mode Lifestyle, Fashion Xchange, Le Style and of course, Cliché. He says, “Let’s enjoy art
and fashion together, gaining a better understanding of the artist’s message or dialogue with
the viewer. Finding the message is sometimes difficult, and at times there is no message but
our interpretation.” terry@clichemagvip.com
GET TO KNOW OUR COLUMNISTS AND CONTRIBUTING WRITERS IN CLICHÉ MAGAZINE!
ANTONELLA SARAVIA is a New York based writer from Nicaragua. Antonella writes in both
Spanish and English. Her exposure to both finance and marketing have provided her with a
unique skill set for content creation, which she has exercised with various start-ups in New
York and Nicaragua. Nothing pleases her more than helping someone tell his or her story.
Antonella also enjoys writing about matters of the heart, which, in her case, includes dinner
tables, confessions, and the outfits at the table. Obsessed with theme parties and particularly
spontaneous moments, Antonella always has her camera in hand, ready to capture the mo-
ments she's hoping to write about when the time comes. She encourages stalking via Insta-
gram (@tsaravia) and her blog (antonellasaravia.com). antonella@clichemag.com
STACEY CAMACHO has been a certified makeup artist for over five years. She had attended the
School of Makeup Esthetics, one of the top makeup schools in Toronto, Yorkville. She has
applied makeup on celebrities, politicians, models, television personalities, and athletes. She
has lend her makeup skills for TV, such as talk shows, music videos, and commercials, plus
for several photo shoots. She has been on TV as a beauty television personality offering her
beauty tips, tricks, and techniques, along with being published as a beauty writer. Stacey has
a beauty blog that has reached over 12,000 views in its first year, almost quadrupling by the
end of its second year. There have been large cosmetic companies that have used her articles,
even having to collaborate with her. Lastly, Stacey has interviewed Peter Nygard on his latest
innovation, Nygard Slims. All in all, Stacey has a passion for all things beauty, fashion, and
writing. stacey@facebystace.com

xactly two years ago when I first became the
new Editor in Chief of this magazine, I was
putting this thing together at my kitchen table,
collecting photographs from talented, generous
photographers, and writing articles with a small
group of friends at my university. Although I still sometimes
work from my kitchen table, now I have a whole team backing
me, lending their support, thoughts, and passions—and I
couldn’t be more grateful. The day I launched my first issue,
I had a small celebration at home—with a few drinks and a
delicious cake—and I wished that, someday, this magazine
would be where it is today.
TocelebrateCliché’s5thbirthdayandthelong-awaited
arrival of summer, I wanted this issue to be about fun—because
what is fun anyway, if not doing something you love, something
that makes you happy? I’d be the first person to defend the idea
that you can have fun all by yourself—by reading an exciting
book, putting together new outfits, practicing new hairstyles
and makeup tricks, and the list goes on! And for those who
crave the warmth of company and laughter, head to the beach
this summer, go traveling, and share some of your favorite
music with someone special. I encourage everyone to just do
what they love this summer, and just have fun.
The people I know will be having fun this summer
include Ethan Thompson, former American Idol contestant,
while he tours California to promote his debut EP (read my
interview with him on pg. 134), our beautiful cover girls
Serinda Swan (pg. 106) and Nicky Whelan (pg. 114) as they
further their careers, and the ton of other musicians, actors,
and artists we interviewed this issue. And we can’t forget our
writers, who will reporting on their favorite summer findings
and activities—both in this issue and on our blog—as well as
soaking up some sun. More than anything, I hope this issue
inspires you all to let loose and enjoy the summer.
And as far as anniversaries go… here’s to many more.
ED LETTER
MEGAN PORTORREAL
EDITOR IN CHIEF
MEGAN@CLICHEMAG.COM
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Pintastic!
Editor in Chief
MEGAN PORTORREAL
shares her Ed Picks from
Cliché's Pinterest account!
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Urban Decay Cosmetics
Naked3 Palette, $54
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L’Oréal Sleek It Iron
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Butter London Nail Lacquer
in Macbeth and Jaffa, $15
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ho doesn’t
love those long
summer days that
are either spent at
the amusement
park, catching
waves at the beach, lounging around the
poolside, or just taking a road trip with
friends? That all sounds great, but all
that fun can leave your hair feeling brittle
and frizzy. It happens all the time—we
get ready to conquer the day and our
hair is just the way we want it... until we
take one step out the door and poof, we
look like we just got electrocuted. We
all know no matter how much hair spray
we pile on and how long we take getting
ready, the moment our hair meets the
humidity, it’s over; yet we do it anyway
in hope of a miracle. Well, there is hope.
Below is a list of five great products that
will help defeat the frizz. BY JASMINE
MOUSTAFA
Living Proof No Frizz Leave-In
Conditioner
This leave-in conditioner leaves hair
looking healthy and rehydrated. It’s
packed with Living Proof’s signature
Healthy Hair Molecule that is said to be
70 percent better than other humidity-
defying silicone and oil treatments.
Another plus about this product is that it
is sulfate-, silicone-, and oil-free.
John Frieda Unwind Curls™
Calming Crème
Most of the frizz tamers out on the
market are made to work on straightened
hair, but what if you just want to manage
those curls? Look no further than John
Frieda Unwind Curls™ Calming Crème.
It loosens and smooths tight curls,
leaving them feeling soft all day.
OGX Ever Straight Brazilian
Keratin Therapy Shampoo and
Conditioner
If you want to start managing frizzy
hair while you’re in the shower, I
suggest using OGX Ever Straight
Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo and
Conditioner. Together they are designed
to leave hair looking healthier, straighter,
and frizz-free over time. If you love
your curls and don’t want to go for
that straightened look, this product still
works wonders—just don’t flat-iron your
hair afterwards.
Bumble and bumble Defrizz
This product is a really light serum that
works great with fine hair and in just
about any climate to manage curls, frizz,
and flyaways. It leaves hair looking
shiny and healthy. Just apply a few drops
to damp hair and you’re ready to take on
any weather headed your way.
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Garnier Fructis™ Sleek Shine
Intensely Smooth Leave-In
Conditioning Cream
This product contains argan oil which
repairs and nourishes damaged hair,
leaving it moisturized and feeling soft
for up to 48 hours. It is said to stand up to
97 percent of humidity, so why not give
it a chance?
Defeat the
Frizz
Living Proof™ No Frizz
Leave-In Conditioner
sephora.com
John Frieda Unwind
Curls™ Calming Crème
ulta.com
Bumble and bumble
Defrizz
bumbleandbumble.com
Brazilian Keratin Therapy
Shampoo and Conditioner
ulta.com
Garnier Fructis™
Sleek Shine
Intensely Smooth Leave-In
Conditioning Cream
target.com
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Beauty Director
ELIZABETH MASCI
shares her summer
beauty picks!
very month when I sit down to write this
column, I think of reasons why that specific
time of year is so amazing for beauty junkies.
From finding red-hot lipstick shades for
holiday parties, to picking out pastel nail
polish shades for spring, there really is
something I look forward to with each passing
season of the year, especially when it comes to beauty products.
But there’s something special to be said about summer. Maybe
it’s the touch of sun-kissed skin, the natural highlights in my
hair after a few days on the beach, or the fact that I can get
away with Barbie pink lipstick for three months out of the year.
In the spirit of my (maybe) favorite season, I’ve compiled a
list of my go-to summer essentials—a “summer survival kit,”
if you will. In the meantime, enjoy the sun, wherever you may
be. Stay fabulous, always. XO, ELIZABETH
Ocean Potion Sunscreen
Need a sunscreen that goes above
and beyond and smells amazing?
Ocean Potion Sunscreen (Walmart,
$6.67) has been my absolute
favorite sunscreen for years. Their
flawless formula includes sea plant
botanicals, antioxidants, and tons
of Vitamin D3 to keep your skin
looking youthful and rejuvenated
as you soak up the summer rays.
Ocean Potion also features a non-
greasy formula and Vitamin E to
fight off free radicals, making it the
perfect addition to your beach bag
essentials.
Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls
I used to hate what the summer
humidity did to my already frizzy
hair, until I
found Miss
Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls (Target, $22).
This styling lotion promises frizz-free,
soft and bouncy waves, without the
crunchy curls we all try to avoid during
the summer months. I love the soft
hold of Miss Jessie’s and the fact that
it works wonders both ways: air dry or
with a diffuser.
STILA Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
There’s nothing better than waterproof
mascara, except for waterproof liquid
eyeliner. I recently started using it this
past spring when my watery, allergy-
ridden eyes were messing up my
eyeliner on a daily basis. STILA’s Stay All Day Waterproof
Liquid Liner (Sephora, $20) features a thin, marker-like tip
that creates a smooth, smudge-free look with quick precision.
The best part? The liner comes in fifteen different shades,
including playful summer colors like Paradise Pink, Cobalt,
Light Turquoise, and Periwinkle Blue.
CND VINYLUX Polish
VINYLUX is the next big thing in manicures, featuring week-
long wear (really!), self-adhering color, and only two steps for
faster service. Think of it as somewhere in between a regular
mani and gel. It’s lighter and more convenient than gel but
boasts more staying power than your run-of-the-mill mani. It’s
perfect for people like me who like to change their polish color
often, but need the durability of a gel manicure. Check out their
website at cnd.com and find a CND salon near you!
E SUMMER
SURVIVAL KIT
COLUMN | ELIZABETH'S PAGE

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THE BLONDE
VEGAN
here’s something
special about Jordan
Younger, a.k.a. The
Blonde Vegan. Is it
her bubbly, warm
personality? Her
relaxed, straight-off-
the-Cali-beach mentality? Or maybe it’s
her enviable, bi-coastal lifestyle. Okay,
so it’s probably all that and more. But
what we love most about Younger is her
super approachable vibe and surprisingly
accessible vegan blog. Unlike other
health junkies on the web, Younger
passes no judgement, and instead invites
her followers to make food and health-
related choices that are best for them
and the lifestyle they want to live. From
delectable recipes to restaurant reviews
and updates on her yoga journey, The
Blonde Vegan is the perfect hotspot for
anyone interested in living a healthier
lifestyle, whether you’re ready to make
the vegan commitment or just want to
dabble in healthy eating. We got the
chance to sit down with Younger and
talk about her blog, her health-driven
lifestyle, and all things vegan. Thanks
to her, we’ve realized that the vegan
lifestyle is not so scary and can be totally
delicious! We have a feeling you’ll think
so, too. BY ELIZABETH MASCI
T
©Tynan Daniels
BEAUTY | BLONDE VEGAN
JORDAN YOUNGER
(and her vegan lifestyle
blog) inspires us to live
a healthier, happier life.

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IF YOU ARE MADLY
PASSIONATE AND
EXCITED ABOUT
YOUR TOPIC,
THAT WILL SHINE
THROUGH IN
YOUR WRITING AND
YOUR READERS
WILL LOVE IT.
—JORDAN YOUNGER
Cliché: How has your life changed
since you decided to go vegan?
Jordan Younger: My life has changed
in so many positive ways since my
decision to go vegan. The greatest
change took place within me because,
for the first time in my life, I am feeding
myself with foods that do not bother
my extremely sensitive stomach. I have
lost weight and gained a ton of energy,
but most importantly the stomach
problems and migraines I had suffered
from my entire life have disappeared.
I am happier and more confident, and I
have significantly less stress in my day-
to-day life. It’s crazy how much food
can stress you out if you aren’t eating
the right foods for your body. I have
also been given the wonderful gift of
helping others transform their lifestyle
through my blog, which has given me
a new sense of purpose with veganism.
Connecting with like-minded individuals
and helping others find the healthiest
version of themselves has become a huge
part of my life, and without veganism, I
wouldn’t have found any of that.
What role does exercise play in
your vegan lifestyle?
Exercise plays a vital role in my vegan
lifestyle. Without exercise, a healthy diet
cannot fully do its job, just like without
a healthy diet, exercise cannot really do
its job. My fitness philosophy is similar
to my food philosophy: find what works
with your body, and then be consistent
with it. I practice yoga every day because
I am in love with the exercise, the yogic
philosophy, and the way that it makes
me feel. I also run anywhere from 3-5
days a week, I swim and bike in the
summertime, and I am a pretty huge Soul
Cycle fan. When you eat well, there is
no excuse not to be active, and you will
probably find that you end up falling in
love with it! The two go hand in hand.
What is your biggest challenge
when it comes to your vegan diet,
and how do you deal with it on a
daily basis?
The biggest challenge would have to
be the social aspect. It’s hard to strike a
balance between being that token vegan
friend who can’t eat anything when
you’re out and totally going with the
flow and not mentioning your dietary
restrictions. Because of the difficult
nature of eating out on a plant-based
vegan diet, I’ve had to make sure I am
surrounded by very supportive people.
Certain people get annoyed when you
make a huge lifestyle change that doesn’t
align with the way they live their life,
and if it becomes an issue, I’ve had to
learn to let some people go. Once you
adopt veganism as a lifestyle and you get
used to the changes that come along with
it, the people in your life get used to it as
well. Things that were challenging in the
beginning are much easier now. Oh, and
I’ve learned to plan ahead! I always bring
snacks with me, especially if I know I am
going to be in a situation where there is
not going to be a whole lot for me to eat.
What made you decide to blog
about the lifestyle you’re choosing
to live?
I started an Instagram account to share
my food photos when I first got really
into vegan cooking. There was such an
outpouring of support on Instagram,
and my following grew pretty quickly.
At a certain point it became apparent to
me that I needed an outlet to share the
recipes and to share tips and tricks that
I had learned along the way by living a
vegan lifestyle. That’s where the blog
stemmed from, but it has evolved into so
much more. Now I share quite a bit of
my personal life on the blog, restaurant
reviews, yoga details, QA’s with
industry professionals, and my struggles
with stomach problems. You name it—
it’s on there. The blog has become such
an incredible personal space for me. Not
to mention, I love to write, so it ended up
being a very natural fit!
For many people, food is the
centerpiece of their social life. How
do you manage to keep your cool
and maintain your vegan lifestyle
without compromising your social
life?
It can definitely be a challenge. I’ve
had to learn (through major trial and
error) that going out to eat with friends
is so much more about the company
than about the food itself. It can kind of
suck to be that girl who shows up and
only orders water or a side salad with
no dressing, but you’ve gotta do what
you’ve gotta do and there’s no sense in
paying for a meal that you’re not going
to be able to enjoy. I have learned to plan
ahead and eat beforehand if I know there
isn’t going to be anything for me at a
restaurant. But I have made it a big point
to never allow my veganism to deter
me from doing things with my friends.
I go to all the same places with them
that I would have gone before; I just
steer clear of the food aspect! And I’ve
also found that people are inclined to
follow by example, so a lot of my friends
have developed the “healthy bug” after
watching my lifestyle transformation.
That has been fun for me because I get to
take them to healthy restaurants and try
fun vegan or vegetarian spots with them.
We like to do a trade off. If we go out to
a nice “regular” restaurant one night, the
next time they will try a healthier place
with me. It’s all about finding a balance.
How is your blog different from
the slew of other foodie/health
blogs, and what do you hope to
do by journaling your experiences
online?
My blog is different in a few ways. First,

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STAFF
BEAUTY
PICKS
ere at Cliché,
we have a tiny
obsession with
all things beauty.
Okay, it’s more
like a serious
addiction. And
while I might be the resident beauty
junkie, I love getting cosmetic tips
from my trusted colleagues. And let
me tell you, they sure know their stuff
when it comes to beauty and cosmetics.
Below are staff picks for our all-time
favorite summer-inspired products. BY
ELIZABETH MASCI
“My favorite summer beauty product
is the Garnier Skin Renew Miracle
Skin Perfector BB Cream. It’s the
perfect lightweight BB cream to use in
the summer that helps control shine on
your skin all day. It also has SPF 20 in
it, which helps hydrate and protect your
skin from the sun.” —Victoria Olmo,
Fashion Beauty Writer
©Target
I make it a huge priority to respond to
each and every one of the comments
and emails I receive. When people first
realize that I do this, they are pretty
blown away. I receive several hundred
emails per day and usually even more
comments. I think that the purpose of
a blog is all about the interaction and
the communicative aspects. I have
never wanted to be closed off to my
blog readers, and I always want them
to know that I am available to answer
their questions and help them reach
their goals. I think that has something to
do with the fact that my blog stemmed
from my Instagram, which is such
a personal space. I want my readers
to feel like we are in conversation.
Anything goes! Another way in which
my blog is different is that it goes
beyond the recipe creation. I discuss
everything from my
stomach issues and
disordered eating
struggles to posting
interviews with my
favorite authors and
health bloggers.
I try to make the
vibe as community-
oriented as possible.
By journaling
my experiences
online, I hope to
continue connecting with like-minded
individuals and growing my brand.
Eventually I would love to expand to
the point where the blog will be my
full-time job. I just launched my t-shirt
line, I am in the process of creating an
app, and ultimately I want to write a
book. The blog is the home base for all
of those projects and goals.
What are your top three favorite
super-foods?
Cacao (total chocoholic over here),
maca powder (energy boost!), and
coconut shreds. I’m obsessed with all
three.
Anyadviceforaspiringbloggers?
Blogaboutwhatyoulove,andyoucan’t
go wrong. If you are madly passionate
and excited about your topic, that
will shine through in your writing
and your readers will love it. Invest
in a good camera, because photos are
worth a million words on the internet.
You can link the photos to Pinterest,
Facebook, and Instagram and start
driving traffic to your blog from those
different outlets.And reach out to other
people in the blogging community
who are writing about similar things!
Collaborations are huge. The blog
community is an incredibly supportive
one. Don’t hesitate to ask others for
advice. Finally, be consistent. The
more often you post, the better!
BEAUTY | BLONDE VEGAN
H
©Tynan Daniels

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“My favorite summer beauty
product is NARS Pure Radiant
Tinted Moisturizer (I use the color
‘Martinique’). It’s my favorite foundation
substitute for summer because it covers
well, but allows my skin to breathe, and
it doesn’t melt off my face! An added
bonus: it’s SPF 30, so it protects my skin
from skin-damaging UV rays.” —Meme
Jackson, Newsletter Editor
“Ever since last summer, I’ve been
obsessed with Ouidad Wave Create Sea
Spray. I love rocking the beachy wave
look all summer long, and this product
is perfect for creating a sexy, tousled
look in no time.” —Elizabeth Masci,
Beauty Director
“After a long winter of sporting dark
nails and nudes, I am eager to start
wearing more cheerful and fun colors this
summer. My current lacquers of choice
are from Butter London, particularly the
coral shade ‘MacBeth’ (for the English
major in me) and the orangey ‘Sunbaker’
(because, well, obviously).” —Megan
Portorreal, Editor in Chief
“My favorite summer beauty pick is
Neutrogena’s Shine Control Primer
(the liquid one). It is an affordable
primer that keeps my face shine-free and
my makeup fresh, even on those wild
summer nights! —Valerie Oppelaar,
Web Editor
“Nars Lovejoy Blush: this gorgeous
shimmer blush is absolutely perfect for
any skin tone, especially in the summer!
While you work on your tan, this coppery
rose hue will accentuate any bronze tints
you’ve picked up from the sunshine. Say
hello to skin that glows!” —Jennifer
Castro, Entertainment Director
“I’m obsessed with Fig+Yarrow’s Body
Scrubs, so when summer comes around,
I make sure to restock on their Sea Scrub.
It makes my skin look and feel just as
amazing as it would after a long day at the
beach… without the sunburn, of course.”
—Selina Gonzalez, Art Writer
©Ouidad©Sephora
©Target
©Fig+Yarrow
©Butter London
©Sephora
BEAUTY | STAFF PICKS

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Contributing Beauty Columnist
STACEY CAMACHO recreates
these stunning celebrity looks that are
perfect for summer!
GETTHE LOOK:
Lucy Hale
Face
Mattify the complexion with a
foundation brush and HOURGLASS
Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation,
as the complexion is matte.
Eyes
Keep the eyes simple by applying
mascara on the top and bottom lashes,
more so on the top to curl and lengthen
them. Applying a lighter eye shadow,
such as champagne, on the inner corner
of the eyes will cause them to open right
up, so they look awake, as well as make
them pop. Top it off with eyeliner by
applying it on the upper lash line and the
bottom line, but only apply it at the outer
corner of the eye. With an eye liner or
angle brush smudge the pencil eye liner
on the bottom lash line three quarters,
continue to line the eyes to the inner
corner lightly, so it’s subtle. For lasting
application, set it with talc-free powder.
As for the brows, well, it
isn’t something to forget, as it's just as
important as all the other features. With
an angled brush, apply brow powder on
the arch, working your way to the tip.
Lastly, with a little brow powder left on
the brush, fill in the inner brow that is
near the inner eye. Powder is much more
natural than pencil, and it also prolongs
the makeup.
Lips
Take your matte coral red lipstick and
lip brush and apply the formula to the
centre of your lips, working your way to
the edges. For a more intensifying look,
apply the lipstick directly to the centre of
your lips, working your way to the edges
by using the tip of the lipstick. Line your
lips after the application with the exact
same color of the lipstick or, with a
powder foundation, tap it at the lip line
to ensure bleeding does not occur.
©GaryMiller/GettyImages
HOURGLASS IMMACULATE
Liquid Powder Foundation, $55
hourglasscosmetics.com
OBSESSIVE
COMPULSIVE
Cosmetic Color
Pencils, $16
occmakeup.com
CHANEL SUBLIME
de Chanel in 10 Deep Black
chanel.com
BITE BEAUTY
Luminous Crème Lipstick, $24
bitebeauty.com
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
Brow Powder Duo, $23
anastasia.net

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Eyes
Keep the eye makeup simple by applying a
brown eye shadow to define the eyes. Silver
eye shadow applied in the inner corners of
the eyes will make them pop, as well as
make tired eyes appear awake. Next, line
the eyes with eyeliner, preferably powder
eyeliner (black eye shadow) that can be
used wet or dry. To intensify the black eye
shadow, place the angled brush that already
has product on it into a damp paper towel,
remembering to always remove any excess
product onto a dry paper towel before
applying your makeup. Lastly, line your
eyes; be sure to line them at the lash line top
and bottom. Powder prolongs the
BENEFIT COSMETICS
Brow Zings, $32
benefitcosmetics.com
application. Last is mascara, and because
it is summer, waterproof mascara would be
best to use. For clump-free lashes, wipe off
any excess product onto a paper towel and
apply in a zigzag motion. Don’t forget the
eyebrows; they must be filled in. With an
angled brush, apply brow powder on the
arch, working your way to the tip. Then,
with a little brow powder left on the brush,
fill in the inner brow that is near the inner
eye. Remember: powder is much more
natural than pencil, and it prolongs the
makeup.
Cheeks
A light sweep of light pink blush is needed
upon the cheekbones. Smile so you see your
cheekbones, and then apply the blush from
the apples of your cheeks to your hairline.
Lips
Take your matte fuchsia lipstick and lip
brush; apply the formula to the centre of
your lips, working your way to the edges.
For a more intensifying look, apply the
lipstick directly to the centre of your lips,
working your way to the edges by using the
tip of the lipstick.
DIORSHOW ICONIC
Mascara in Noir, $28.50
sephora.com
MARC JACOBS BEAUTY
Love Marc Matte Lip Gel, $30
marcjacobsbeauty.com
NARS BLUSH
in Orgasm, $30
narscosmetics.com
©AnthonyHarvey/GettyImages
GETTHE LOOK:
Cameron Diaz

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n the beauty world, there’s
no shame in calling certain
lip products our absolute
favorites. There are some
that we just haven’t been
able to keep off our minds
since they’ve touched our
lips. These incredible products have
mastered long-lasting color, pigment,
and flawless finishes. Take a look at what
we’re talking about for some lip-loving
just for you! BY VICTORIA OLMO
TANYA BURR
A newbie on the beauty block, YouTube
makeup guru Tanya Burr has recently
launched her own line of lip gloss and
nail polish. Her lip glosses have already
become a fan favorite for the moistur-
ized, pouty texture they provide. They
are available in several colors with
styles ranging from sheer to shimmer.
You’ll want to own the whole collec-
tion! Everyone will be compliment-
ing you on your lips’ “wet look.” It’s
no wonder they are quickly selling out;
you better get them while they last!
SHOW OFF
Rimmel London already grabs our atten-
tion with their modern, edgy commer-
cials. So when a new product of theirs
hits the drugstores, there is no doubt it
will be raved about. Rimmel London’s
Lip Lacquer is one of their many suc-
cessful products. Their creative take
on a lip product has resulted in neither
a lipstick nor a gloss, but something in
the middle. A perfect combination of the
two, this lip lacquer is extremely rich
in color! It’s absolutely a keeper in our
makeup bags, as it gives our lips that
satin finish that is perfect for every look.
BUTTER GLOSS
NYX never disappoints. It’s a brand that
beauty lovers everywhere can depend
on. You won’t be able to live without
NYX’s Butter Gloss once you’ve tried
it. This buttery lip gloss has a scrump-
tious scent that you will just want to eat
up. It can be worn alone or over your fa-
vorite lipstick for the perfect lip combo.
Lip-a-licious much? We sure do think so!
I
GLOSSY
NYX Butter Gloss, $5
nyxcosmetics.com
WHITENING LIGHTNING
Color Your Smile Lighted Lip
Gloss, $24
whiteninglightning.com
FOR DAYS
BEAUTY | LIP GLOSS
TANYA BURR
LIPGLOSS, $12.23
feetunique.com
RIMMEL LONDON
Show Off Lip
Lacquer, $5
Rimmellondon.com
COLOR YOUR SMILE
A recent contender in the lip-lovin’ game
is Whitening Lightning. This brand is all
about creating the best smile for yourself!
Their product Color Your Smile Light-
ed Lip Gloss is available in a variety of
bold colors that are perfect for this sum-
mer. It’s made with collagen peptides to
enhance hydration and create that full lip
look. You’ll fall in love with the amazing
lip magic this gloss performs. Be sure to
add this gloss to your own collection!

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Melt-Proof
Must-Haves
e have been wait-
ing all year for
brilliant sunshine
and enviable tan
lines, but with
summer comes
heat—and a lot
of it. The rising temperature is a welcome
warmth when you’re lounging poolside
or lapping through the ocean, but when
you’re standing on line at Starbucks dur-
ing your lunch break in the middle of July
and can almost feel your makeup drip-
ping from your face, the sticky heat is
not welcome. Luckily for you, before the
escalating weather can ruin your make-
up, we’ve compiled a list of melt-proof
must-haves to get you through the sum-
mer in style! BY AMANDA CURRAN
CAMERA READY
When it’s 90 degrees and the sun is shin-
ing a little too bright, you don’t want to
clog your pores with a mask of founda-
tion. Instead, opt for something lighter,
like the Smashbox Camera Ready CC
Cream. This all-star product packs a
powerful punch as it protects your skin
from the sun with SPF 30. It also primes
your skin and smooths over large pores
and uneven texture while hydrating and
color-correcting (hence why it’s called
CC cream) any dark spots or post-acne
marks. Because the cream is so light-
weight, it will feel less like makeup
and more like skin, all while still offer-
ing sheer to medium flawless coverage!
GO WATERPROOF
Looking like a raccoon will never be
trendy, which is why we suggest invest-
ing in a good waterproof eyeliner that
won’t bleed halfway
through the day and
give you runny, inky
circles around your
eyes. The Sephora
Collection Con-
tour Eye Pencil
offers 12 hours of
wear that will not
budge or smudge,
even while you’re
sweating it out in
the summer heat.
These pencils come
in an array of col-
ors with dense pigmentation that will
allow you to play up your eyes without
having to worry about the mess later.
PRIME TIME
The key to keeping makeup on your
face is primer, and a good one at that.
Benefit Cosmetics has struck gold with
their Stay Flawless 15 Hour Primer.
Unlike most primers that come in a tube
or a jar, this fool-proof formula comes
in a stick that can be applied directly to
W
the face and worked into the skin with
your fingers. A couple swipes of this
primer will protect the natural oils of
your skin (and sweat) from breaking
down your makeup, giving you flaw-
less skin for up to 15 fabulous hours.
CRAZY FOR COCONUT
What goes good with a tan? A healthy
flush. Josie Maran’s Coconut Water
CheekGeléesarecream/gelhybridblush-
es that give your sun-kissed face a natu-
ral pinch of color. Made of coconut water
and infused with argan oil, these blushes
are applied like a gel and dry like a stain,
infusing rich pigment and hydration into
the skin to give a long-lasting flush that
won’t disappear under the summer sun.
©Sephora
BEAUTY | MAKEUP

| JUNE/JULY 201442
hile it is true that
diamonds are a girl’s
best friend, lingerie is
a very close second,
and perhaps Galina
Sheveleva, the creator of GSintimates,
would agree. The Canadian designer
has always found herself interested in
beautiful, luxurious fabrics and uses silk
and lace respectively in all her designs.
From dainty, creamy white babydoll
nightgowns and silk shorts to ultra-
feminine sleep masks and stockings,
there’s something to fit every girl’s taste,
style, and fantasy. Below we chat with
Sheveleva about her designing process,
her favorite pieces from her shop, and
even better things to come. BY MEGAN
PORTORREAL
W
BEAUTY
SLEEPCliché: When did you realize you
wanted to open a lingerie boutique?
Galina Sheveleva: I have been making
garments here and there for years now.
However, I started to play with the idea
of opening my lingerie boutique last
summer and within a few weeks, I had
fully undertaken that initiative.
What is your designing process
like?
I always carry a notebook with me
because it is often in the weirdest places
and situations that an idea hits me, and
if I don’t sketch it, I will forget it. Once
I have many designs in my notebook, I
pick which ones I want to play around
with and make samples of. I buy different
fabrics and do several versions of the
garments, noting which ones work best.
Which piece from the collection is
your favorite?
I’ll cheat a little bit and give you two. One
is the golden sleep mask. Why? Because
it’s a great sleep accessory. It is very soft
and comfortable, looks amazing, and is
fully functional. The other one would
have to be the silk slip. The fabric is a
silk satin, which feels wonderful against
your skin. When I put it on, I feel like a
movie star from the 60’s, pampered and
gorgeous at the same time.
Have you ever wanted to design
other types of clothing?
I definitely want to expand my brand
in the future and design all kinds of
garments. My inspiration is not limited
to lingerie and sleepwear.
What can we look forward to from
GSintimates in the near future?
More diverse lingerie and sleepwear
collections. Also more creative designs,
more assortments of garments, and a
more interactive online store.
Visit gsintimates.com today to discover
your next favorite lingerie pieces!
©DwayneEvans
Model: Sara Sue Vallee; Photographer: Joanna Vnukovska;
Designer: Galina GS
FASHION | GSINTIMATES

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think it’s pretty obvious,
after writing this column
each issue, that I love fashion
and I love being a fashion
director. One direction of
fashion that I love delving
into is effortless, comfortable
fashion, especially in the summer
months. We all lead busy lives, myself
included. Girls should be able to throw
something on and bing, bam, boom—
look fashionable! Effortless fashion is
not only easy to accomplish, but easy
to pull off. So, this month, ladies, think
about what effortless fashion means to
you. We all have that one piece in our
closet that we beeline to when we’re
looking to be comfy, yet cute. Is it your
most comfortable sweater or tee, or
perhaps your go-to slip-ons? For me, it’s
my Childish Gambino tee and my black
Keds. Whatever it is, make it easy, make
it comfy, make it, most importantly, you.
There’s only one of you, after all. Here are
my latest comfy, effortless fashion and
entertainment favorites. Happy summer!
'Til next time,
Katherine
IBANKRUPT by Phoenix
amazon.com
Double Midi
Cheveron Set, $14
kristinperry.com
HUE DENIM LEGGINGS
hue.com
HIGH TOP SNEAKERS
by PF Flyers, $75
saturday.com
I FEEL BAD ABOUT MY NECK
by Nora Ephron
amazon.com
MADELINE BOOK
COVER SWEATER, $42
outofprintclothing.com
Fashion Director
KATHERINE RIVERA
shares her favorite things
for this summer.
SUMMER
COMFORT
COLUMN | KATHERINE'S PAGE

| JUNE/JULY 201444
T
he “diamond” of textiles,
cashmere has always been
loved by many for its soft
and rich texture. For the
last fifteen years, Cashmere
Boutique has been providing quality
cashmere products to its customers at in-
credibly affordable prices. Their timeless
products range from winter necessities,
such as cashmere coats, sweaters, and
scarves, to everyday items such as slip-
pers, robes, and throws.
Although purchasing a fabulous
winter coat like the ones offered at Cash-
mere Boutique may not be the first thing
on your shopping list this summer, Cash-
mere Boutique has many other incredible
products that will allow you to integrate
the comforting texture of cashmere into
your life all year round!
Our top picks include their
Pure Cashmere Unisex Slippers, Pure
Cashmere Full Length Robe, and
Pure Cashmere Throw. BY REGINA
ALVARADO
Pure Cashmere Unisex
Slippers
Available in three neutral co-
lors (black, grey, and camel),
these luxurious slippers will
make all your other shoes jealous! Treat
your feet every day by slipping on these
cable-knit gems. Classic and chic, no
lounging outfit is complete without a pair
of these beautiful slippers.
The ultimate item of luxury,
the Pure Cashmere Full
Length Robe, is available
in seventeen rich and vibrant
colors including Sage Green
(pictured on the left), Raspberry Sor-
bet, and Blue Sapphire. Made in Nepal,
each robe is made of three-ply cashmere,
ensuring the utmost quality. Each robe is
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A home is not complete wit-
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mere Throw, which is per-
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ll of these products make
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are posted each day that bring custo-
mers even more savings. It’s no wonder
that Cashmere Boutique has become a
notable and trusted brand. So go ahead,
wrap yourself in the comfort and luxury
of cashmere.
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ounder and President of
G-Loves Hedda Royce
is the real Superwoman
to ladies in the world of
fitness. This Connecticut
native and Business School graduate
followed her dreams in creating women’s
workout gloves that fit properly and look
great. This certified personal trainer
accredited by the American Council on
Exercise (ACE) and the Aerobics and
Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
has the brains, strength, and looks. From
Los Angeles, Royce talks to us about
her determination for her business, her
passion for weightlifting, and her joy of
drawing comics. BY TATIANA STEC
Cliché: You graduated from Tufts
University in Massachusetts. Are
you from the area?
Hedda Royce: I was born in
Connecticut, but I went to Massachusetts
for college and I worked in investment
banking after I graduated. I actually
moved back to Connecticut when I went
to Business School to get my MBA.
How did you get the idea to start
G-Loves?
After I received my MBA, I didn’t feel
like I was inspired by anybody that I met
or any companies. I’ve been dreaming
about the gloves since I was 10 years
old because I played tennis and started
lifting weights to balance my body.
When you play tennis, you use your
dominant hand when you hit the ball, so
one half of your body gets developed and
the other half doesn’t. I was introduced
to a weightlifting program and that’s
when I fell in love with it. I was always
looking for gloves because my hands
were so tiny and small, and I could never
find anything that worked. I kept talking
about it over the years as I lifted weights:
“Why can’t anyone make gloves? Why
can’t anyone do this business?” So I just
decided, you know what, that’s it, I’m
going to do it! Up until I made gloves,
I really felt like the women’s gloves that
were made were basically men’s gloves
cut smaller. Women’s hands are much
more narrow, I think they just used men’s
gloves and scaled them down instead of
making them thinner around the width of
the hand.
G-Loves is such a cute and slick
name. How did you come up with it?
Oh my god—many years ago, when I
was maybe 15 or 16, I thought, “If I made
my own gloves, I’d call them G-Loves.”
The glove idea was something that I
abandoned, then came back to. I would
always work out and think of it, and then
I decided to fuse all my passions together.
I’m a business graduate, so I know a lot
about finance, and I love fitness. The love
of my life and passion is lifting weights,
so I combined all these skills.
Do you sell your products in any
retail stores?
We don’t carry our products in any major
chain stores, but we would love to be in
Sports Authority or Dick's. As of now,
I have distributors in Australia, South
Africa, and Canada. There’s a couple
little gyms in Los Angeles that carry
them and there are boutiques around the
country in North Carolina, Florida, and
Iowa that found me and wanted to carry
G-Loves. It’s a whole different animal
when you’re dealing with such a specific
product.
What is your favorite glove that you
have designed?
I love the Purple Rain glove. I named it
after the Prince song from the 1980’s.
How many times a week do you
work out?
Every day, twice a day, I make time to
work out. I work out for an hour in the
morning because I usually take a Pilates
class, and then at night I do cardio where
I run and lift weights for another 30-90
minutes, depending on how much energy
I have. I used to compete in shows, but I
can’t train anymore with my schedule for
work. I just try to eat every two hours. I
eat very healthy, clean, and drink a lot of
water.
What are some of your hobbies
when you aren’t working out?
I like painting. I paint with acrylic and
I like to paint mostly cartoon characters
and comic book stuff like He-Man and
the Masters of the Universe because it’s
all muscle men. I also like Spider-Man,
Superman, all the different comics. I also
draw with stencil and charcoal, but as far
as painting, I like to do more whimsical
stuff.
Are you working on any other
products to add to your line?
We recently added weightlifting belts
to the company. I just kind of feel that
I should stick with the niche that I have
because it’s doing really well.
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Swimsuit BOHEMIAN SWIMWEAR
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Photographer: Ion Mardare
Stylist: Rita Alves
Model: Viviana Marinho (L’agence)
Makeup artist: Victoria Marie Goulding
Hairstylist: Mariana Leitão
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| JUNE/JULY 201454
irls can go through
several style phases
and at some point
in time, a major life
change. So let’s face
it, a new job or going
to college can call for
a serious closet revamp. Cliché spoke
with Hollywood’s Elite Stylist Kimberlee
Tokarz and asked a few questions about
how to rebuild your closet from scratch.
Read on for all the amazing tips she gave,
and have fun restyling your wardrobe!
BY EMMA DYER
Cliché: What would you say are
the three key concepts to consider
when building your wardrobe?
Kimberlee Tokarz: First: who are you,
and what is your style? A lot of people
like a lot of different looks and styles, but
narrowing that down to help you come up
with your style will definitely help you
figure out what is needed to complete or
start building your wardrobe.
Second: quality. Choose to buy
a quality piece (even if it means spending
a little more) rather than a bunch of cheap
items that will be out of style next season
or that will end up sitting in your closet
with tags for the next couple of years.
Third: be patient. A perfect
wardrobe doesn’t happen overnight, and
it’s never-ending. Don’t expect to find
everything at one store or in one day.
Take your time and figure out the right
pieces for you, your body, and your
lifestyle.
Why should you rebuild your
wardrobe?
Your wardrobe says a lot about who you
are, so if you’re not happy with how
you look and are dressing that way, it
can affect other areas of your life. When
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you look good, you feel good, and you
do better! So, rebuilding your wardrobe
gives you the opportunity to create a
“new” or better you.
Should you change your wardrobe
once a year, or per season?
I think it’s smart to consistently work
on your wardrobe. Obviously budget is
always a concern, but it’s hard to put a
timelineonworkingonyourcloset.When
I rebuilt my wardrobe from the ground
up years ago, I chose to save a little out
of each paycheck I received. I set a goal
for myself, and once I reached that goal,
I went on a “shopping spree.” The only
reason I say this is because when you
feel stuck in a rut with your wardrobe,
buying an item here and there isn’t going
to help. Not to mention you’d probably
buy a new piece and then wear it out by
the time you bought the next new item,
so I highly recommend setting a goal and
going to get a few items together. Once
I did this, my basic foundation was built,
and then each season I look for the fun
items I can add!
Any pre-game tips to do before the
big task?
The first thing I do with my clients is
edit their current wardrobe. [You should]
get rid of pieces that are old, outdated,
or the pieces you never wear. Once you
do this, you’ll have a better idea of what
you have left and what you need to fill
in. If you know what your style is, then
it’ll be easier to go out and shop for
replacement items and/or new items that
work with your remaining pieces. If not,
I recommend doing some looking around
and figuring out what your look is and
who you are in fashion. That way, you
can look for items that will work for you
and your lifestyle.
What category of style should you
start with?
I would always start building with
neutrals, like a great-fitting and quality
pair of jeans, good-fitting neutral tops,
sweaters, jackets, shoes, etc. Once you
get this foundation, if you want to add
bold colors and prints, do it! But having
a solid foundation in your wardrobe will
make it easier to style and create different
looks with bolder colors and prints.
So, what do you hang and what do
you fold?
Most of this is dependent on each person,
but there are a few categories that should
be one or the other. You want to hang
blouses (button downs, silk, anything
that could be wrinkled easily), pants/
trousers, suits, skirts, dresses, jackets and
blazers, and coats. You can fold sweaters
(because a lot of times they grow if hung),
casual tees and tanks (but these can also
be hung if they’re nicer or if preferred),
and jeans. But it’s alright if you also want
to fold knits, skirts, or dresses.
What's the one item everyone
should have in their closet?
A great-fitting pair of jeans. Most people
live in jeans and most people don’t see
the benefit of having a great-fitting and
quality pair of jeans. This is so important
because not only will they last, but they
work well with almost anything else in
your closet. They’re insanely versatile in
season, style, day or evening.
How many shoes does a girl really
need?
That depends. For example, I’m on my
feet all day long, I buy quality pieces,
and I’m super picky, so I only have
about 15 pairs of great “perfect” shoes.
But I also have clients and friends that
work in different environments and have
certain events that would require them
to have a wider variety. With that being
said, depending on your budget, I think
as long as you focus on quality and not
quantity, you can go crazy!
Should we avoid statement pieces
or add them?
If you have your wardrobe foundation,
then there’s nothing wrong with cycling
in a few statement pieces. Again, this
also depends on your budget and what
your lifestyle is. If you are trying to
rebuild your wardrobe from the ground
up, wait on the trendy pieces and focus
on what you really need first.
For more information, please visit
www.kimberleetokarz.com
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e love painting
our nails, and
the pastel colors
from Impala are
the latest buzz!
With the arrival
of summer, it’s
time to put away our dark nail polishes
and say hello to the fabulous colors by
Impala.
We received seven nail polishes
from Impala: a light creamy blue called
Marina, a pearly purple/grey color called
Água Viva, a grey color called Crochê,
a pearly mint green color called Sea
Shell, a light pink color called Pétala, a
pearly pink color called Pérola do Mar,
and a clear nail oil called Óleo Secante.
The pearly colored nail polishes are part
of the Cores do Oceano (Colors of the
Ocean) collection. Finish any of these
wonderful colors off with a coat of Óleo
Secante. They are such exquisite colors,
they make us want to lay out in the hot
Brazilian sun. Our favorite colors were
the Sea Shell and Pérola do Mar because
we love the dazzling pearl effect it left on
our nails—the colors even compliment
each other!
Impala is “the color of fashion,”
so you better get your nails painted in Im-
pala colors! Trust us, your hands will be
happy with their lovely colors. A bottle
of Impala nail polish retails at $6.99. To
learn more about Impala, check out their
website: mundialimpala.com.
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ilq and Honey
House of Fash-
ion, Health and
Beauty caters to
inner beauty and
outer beauty. The
Davids sisters
opened the beauty spa, health kitchen,
and clothing boutique to empower wom-
en by making them feel beautiful and
promote a healthy lifestyle. Gabriella and
Kelly Davids live by the philosophy of,
“Keep dreaming and dream big. It does
come true!” Cliché caught up with the
sisters to discuss their new SS14 collec-
tion and Africa-Malaysia Fashion Week.
BY CHEYENNE PROSPER
Cliché: What inspired you to start
Milq and Honey?
Kelly Davids: Milq and Honey
House of Fashion, Health and Beauty
is a reflection of our lifestyle and taste
for life. When our late mother Tamara
Davids passed away three years ago,
she inspired us to make sure we live life
to the fullest and follow our passion.
Gabriella Davids, the managing director,
is a former international model and
was featured in campaigns for major
companies and brands all around the
world. I am the creative director, and I
fell in love with fashion design when I
bought my first sewing machine and
started making my own clothing. We
are both vegetarians and only use 100%
organic products.
Milq and Honey is a spa, organic
kitchen, and clothing line. How do
you juggle all three?
Gabriella heads the beauty spa and
organic kitchen and has the most amazing
team that she works with. I head the
fashion with my beautiful and creative
team. However, Gabriella and I come
together when it comes to any decision
making in the beauty, health, and fashion
department. Gabriella and I jumped into
the deep end of the sea with regards to
starting a business and managing people.
Two years later, we still learn every day
and every second! We are so grateful
for our father, Gerald Davids, who is a
successful business man
who guides and walks with us every step
of the way.
Milq and Honey is centered around
celebrating women. How does
your clothing encourage women?
When I create and design any garment,
I have a healthy and confident female’s
body, silhouette, and form in mind. I
design for confident and healthy women
simply because that’s what I want to
promote and encourage. Our garments
are made of bold patterns and colors,
and you have to be confident in order to
wear it. There is nothing sexier than a
confident, healthy woman.
What was the inspiration behind
your SS14 collection?
When we create a collection, my sister
and I do our research on location. For
our SS14 collection, we were inspired
by Morocco. We explored
and drew inspiration from the
markets, the architecture, the
cultures, the flora and fauna,
the tastes and smells.
Why do you think it is
important to have a fashion
show that showcases
African and Malaysian
fashion?
I feel that the world’s eyes focus
on European and American
designers as the trendsetters
in fashion. By encouraging
and showcasing African
and Malaysian designers,
we promote and expose the
amazing talent that we have
and by doing so, trends are set
by us.
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t Spring 2014 Fash-
ion Week, sandals
made their debut
as this season’s go-
to shoes. Available
in heels and flats,
these shoes have the fashion-obsessed
in love. Sandals won’t be leaving our
shoe racks any time soon. For all the
outfits you’ll be shining in this sum-
mer, there is a sandal for each look. BY
VICTORIA OLMO
Sporty Slip-On
This sandal style is familiar for all of you
90’s kids out there. Their appearance,
however, has been redesigned into a
more modern style. Following the sporty
trend, these shoes will make you look
both cool and laidback. These slip-ons
are available in metallic tones and ma-
terials like real leather. Paired with boy-
friend jeans, these sandals will provide
style and comfort perfect for a leisurely
weekend.
Strappy Heels
With buckled straps and a wide, chunky
heel, these sandals are definitely com-
fortable. They provide that Club Monaco
feel and can be easily worn with maxi
dresses, cuffed jeans, and playful romp-
ers. The wide heel allows you to feel sta-
ble on your feet and provides long lasting
comfort. You’ll want to show these shoes
off on your next tropical vacation or even
just your next outing on the town.
Lace-Ups
For an effortlessly sexy look, the lace-
up sandal is a definite must. These bad
babies pair well with just about every
look, whether you’re going out dancing
or spending the day shopping. They’re
one shoe that you’ll want to wear all the
time! And how could you say no to wear-
ing them? If the sandal fits, wear it.
A
Far out Man Leather
Sliders, $57
asos.com
STRAPPY HIGH HEEL
SANDAL, $80
zara.com
The Classic
Flat sandals like gladiators—consid-
ered to be “the classic” in the sandal
world—are another hot shoe this sum-
mer. Available in various prints, heights,
and shapes, these shoes have our sandal
collection growing. Recently, Nord-
strom released the Kendall Kylie col-
lection for Madden Girl. Flat sandals are
just some of the shoes that are available
in the collection, and they’re absolutely
adorable. Toss them on with shorts,
skirts, or flowy dresses, and you’re ready
for wherever the summer takes you.
NINE WEST AUTHORITY
SANDAL, $100
piperlime.gap.com
KENDALL KYLIE
MADDEN GIRL, $47
nordstrom.com
SANDAL
STYLE
FASHION | SANDALS

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ina Lobondi is
a London-based
Congolese designer
who established her
eponymous clothing
line in 2011. Lobondi’s
designs exude classic
style with unique accents from her rich
heritage. Cliché chatted with the budding
designer about her AW14 collection,
Heritage, and her upcoming appearance
in Africa-Malaysia Fashion Week. BY
CHEYENNE PROSPER
Cliché: What influenced you to
become a fashion designer?
Tina Lobondi: I have always made
a lot of drawings. I wanted a job that
allowed me to express my creativity, so
fashion designer was my first option.
How is Congolese culture reflected
in your designs?
My designs are inspired by the fashions
I used to see when living in Congo. The
women in my family were very stylish
and feminine.
Why do you think it is important
to display African fashion on an
international platform?
It is important to display all kinds of
fashion on an international platform.
Any art deserves to be seen and Africa
has a lot to show the world.
What was the inspiration behind
your AW14 collection?
I wanted to create a collection inspired
by my mother and what I remember of
her. She used to like red and wore very
trendy clothes. This collection is called
Heritage in reference to what she taught
me.
What are you looking forward to in
the Africa-Malaysia fashion show?
I look forward to the event to be grand
with a lot of exposure and I hope that it
will have a big impact for the designers
attending. I want to know more about
Malaysian culture and the fusion it can
have with Africa.
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Designer: Tina Lobondi
Model: April Williamson
Photographer: Mariah Vale
Hair: Daniele Meddi
Makeup: Tamash Sharkan
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hat is the first thing that comes to mind when
you think of summer? Probably the beach
(hopefully somewhere tropic, with palm
trees, crystal-clear water, and fruity cocktails
with little umbrellas). And what does one do
at the beach? Tan. Although we all want to be
bronzed goddesses, we know that overexpo-
sure to the sun’s harsh UV rays can cause more damage than beauty.
Fret not, though, my fellow tan junkies, for there is a solution: self-
tanners. Before you worry about orange fake ‘n bake and stubborn
streaks, check out these self-tanners that will make you think twice
about skipping the sunscreen for the sake of a sizzling tan.
BY AMANDA CURRAN
GET GLOWING
If you’re new to this self-tanning trend, you might want to start off
slow and steady with Jergens’ Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer.
This mild moisturizer gives you a subtle glow that develops over
time, gradually adjusting a perfect tan to your skin without a discol-
ored, patchy mess. This product’s varying formulas give you options
that include firming, hydrating, and revitalizing benefits, all while
providing a perfect dose of sun-kissed radiance.
THE RICHER, THE BETTER
For the daring few who desire a rich, deep tan, Vita Liberata’s Dark
Tan Lotion will quench your skin’s thirst—literally. This tanning
lotion comes in a decadently hydrating formula that nourishes skin
while infusing it with silky, dense pigment. Using cutting-edge tech-
nology, this product guarantees 2 to 3 weeks of color that mimics the
reddish-bronze hue of a natural tan without the baking heat.
GO BRONZE
St. Tropez have staked their claim on the self-tanning market and
may have struck gold with their Self-Tan Bronzing Mousse. This
luxe mousse has a light, airy texture that blends into skin with mini-
mal effort and gives the ultimate golden tan. The streak-free formula
sets into skin in just 60 seconds, making the application process quick
and easy. After four (or more) hours, rinse the product off to reveal a
dazzling glow that will last up to two weeks and fade naturally, just
like a real tan.
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SWAP ‘TIL
YOU DROP
wapping your clothes
is an inexpensive and
eco-friendly way to
revamp your wardrobe,
so imagine a whole
website dedicated to
exactly this! Swapdom
makes swapping simple and easy to
use by creating group swaps that allow
individuals to get the perfect item they
want. This multi-person sharing site is
leading the way in online swapping by
expanding to include gear for even babies
and kids. Below, Cliché caught up with
Swapdom’s CEO and co-founder Petros
Georgopoulos about his ever-growing
(and genius) business. BY CHEYENNE
PROSPER
©Swapdom
Cliché: So, what exactly is
Swapdom?
Petros Georgopoulos: Swapdom
is an efficient tool that finds multi-
party swaps. Our algorithm is a vital
component for peer-to-peer exchange.
We firmly believe that the sharing
economy is our home, a space to develop
peer exchange environments for physical
goods. You simply post items you’d like
to trade, then you browse for items you’d
like to receive in exchange. Then the
Swapdom algorithm does its magic to
figure out a loop where everyone gets an
item they’ve requested.
How did you come up with the idea
for a swapping marketplace?
I realized that the classic form of
swapping, where two swappers attempt
to exchange items with one another, is
rather inefficient as the chances of each
person wanting what the other one is
offering at the time are rather slim; sizes
differ, tastes differ. Moreover, even if
they find two items to exchange, the two
swappers enter a bargaining situation
where they have to mutually agree
that it is a fair exchange. Swapdom is
unique in featuring multi-way swapping,
and changes your perception of what
swapping is. It is a fundamentally
different experience.
You recently launched a baby
section on Swapdom. Why is
Swapdom more convenient
for parents to use instead of
purchasing new items at a store?
Parents spend thousands of dollars on
things their kids outgrow quickly. With
Swapdom, they can trade gear their kids
have already outgrown in exchange for
items they need, or even exchange kids'
gear items for fashion or home finds.
What encouraged a baby and kids
platform to be added to Swapdom?
We added the kids' gear and (very
recently) home marketplaces because we
listenedtoourusers.Ourresearchshowed
a high demand for these marketplaces, so
we decided to dive right in.
The fashion industry has made
steps to be more eco-friendly.
How does Swapdom contribute
to environmentally friendly
practices?
Swapdom's fashion marketplace helps
to reduce textile waste by finding new
homes for unwanted fashion items, and
it now does the same for baby and kids'
gear and home goods as well.
Where do you see Swapdom in
five years?
We hope to be a leader in the sharing
economy movement and plan to have
many marketplaces available. Our app
will be launched very soon, and in five
years' time, when people think of peer-
to-peer exchange, we want them to think
of Swapdom.
THE SWAPDOM
BROTHERS
FASHION | SWAPDOM
Start swapping today
at Swapdom.com!

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he beach is not every-
one’s cup of tea—the
scent of saltwater,
the constant call of
seagulls, and sand
sticking to just about
every part of your skin—but many of us
beauty fans can agree that we love those
sexy, tousled waves the beach gives us,
especially when they last for days. While
textured waves are styled naturally by
saltwater and the overall beach atmo-
sphere, there are some tricks to getting
this look without the trip to the shore.
Sea salt products can help you create
beautiful beach-inspired hair right at
home. BY VICTORIA OLMO
Scrunch and Air-Dry
An easy method that you can do right
after you have washed your hair, the
scrunch and air-dry technique takes sec-
onds to do. Flip your damp hair forward,
and then scrunch it with your hands.
Since you’re starting with wet hair,
you’ll achieve a longer more textured
finished hairstyle. Using a few sprays
of Sexy Hair’s Healthy Sexy Hair Soy
Renewal Beach Spray can help your
hair form even more waves! With ingre-
dients like sea salt and algae extract, this
product, once it’s set into your locks, will
make those beachy waves appear like
magic. All you have to do is let your hair
air dry naturally.
Overnight Braids
A safe way to create tighter waves or
curls without using harsh heat is with
braids. Before you go to bed, or while
you are getting ready to go out, tightly
braid your hair into a few sections. Ei-
ther leave them in for a couple of hours
or the entire night while you’re sleeping,
and then let the braids loose. You’ll have
gorgeous tight curls! If you desire looser
waves, simply run your fingers through
your hair to soften the style. Adding
one of our favorite sea salt products Not
Your Mother’s Beach Babe Textur-
izing Sea Salt Spray to your hair will
make that sexy and tousled look even
easier to achieve!
Quick Updos
A great benefit to a beachy hairstyle is
that you can do just about anything with
it, including updos. Slick it back into a
trendy low-pony by brushing back all of
your hair and securing it with an elastic,
and show those waves off from behind.
Or style it into a thick braid, letting some
pieces stick out for a chic, messy look.
To keep your hair out of the way, throw
it up into a tousled, textured bun. The
choice is up to you!
Beach Babe Hair
HEALTHYSEXYHAIR
Soy Renewal Beach Spray, $20
Urbanoutfitters.com
BEACH BABE
Texturizing Sea Salt Spray, $8
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Model: Victoria K; Photographer: Samson Debela. Necklace YOMEGZ; Swimsuit T'MASIA SADE’
Bold Swimwear
ased in the heart of New York City, a
place known for its innovation and rule
defying scene, T'masia Sade's custom
swimwear designs are not out of place
in this fashion mecca. Founded in 2012
by designer T'masia Crowder, this
brand is unlike any other. With each
design, T'masia Sade' accomplishes an electric balance
between fierce femininity and bold edginess.
Beach season is here, and what a better way to
celebrate the sunshine than with an original design by
T'masia Sade'? You are guaranteed to feel fabulous in any
of these pieces. All one has to do is bring the empowered
attitude needed to rock such boundary-defying swimwear!
Planning a beach vacation? Going on a cruise? Check out
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THE
EMERALD
CITYSigh. Yes, we also think this is the
Beyoncé of bathing suits. The rich eme-
rald color, the bold and angular cutouts,
and that incredible golden jewelry ac-
cent… what’s not to love? Imagine your-
self—a water nymph—in this breathta-
king design, sure to make jaws drop. It's
an essential for any style diva.
STAY GOLDThis bikini is the bikini to put all other bikinis to shame! The smooth gol-
den, shimmering fabric is a beautiful contrast to the multicolor rope used
to clasp the top halter piece. The simple bottom piece is hip-hugging,
curve-flaunting perfection! It's perfect for lying on the beach with your
summer read or for turning heads at the next pool party. Pair with some
cute espadrilles to match the rope detailing and you’ll be ready to take on
the summer heat like a goddess!
THE
BLUESThis cerulean treasure is among T’ma-
sia Sade’s more “conservative” de-
signs, yet it packs all the same energy
as her more adventurous designs. This
bold hue is certain to flatter every skin
tone and summer tan. The geometric
cutouts on the sides effortlessly give
the wearer a flattering and timeless
hourglass figure. And we can’t get
enough of the delicate silver button
details! If you’re the kind of woman
who is always looking to stand out
by wearing original, show-stopping
pieces, then this is the swimsuit for
you!
hatever your summer plans, every woman deserves a fa-
bulous bathing suit. Best of all, T’masia Sade’s designs
come in sizes XS to XL, making them accessible to
women of all shapes and sizes. Complement with some
shimmering suntan lotion and you’re ready for sand,
sunshine, and good times. Show off your fierce perso-
nality with a T’masia Sade’ bathing suit and make this
summer a memorable one! BY REGINA ALVARADO
STAY GOLD AND EMERALD CITY
Model: Lexii Fielding; Photographer: Marley
Billie D. Swimsuit T’MASIA SADE’
THE BLUES
Model: Kema Simmons; Photographer:
Marley Billie D; Makeup: Mekeba Simmons.
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JUST
LIKE A
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FASHION | LOOKBOOK

e’ve all had our
own clothing
fantasies: being
lavished only
in the finest
of fabrics and
organic fibers or
wearing highly-detailed garments, made
from planet–friendly dyes. The Oda
founders have managed to make our
clothing dreams a reality.
Sisters Angie Kim and
Maggie Kim met Mandalyn Begay as
undergraduates studying at Dartmouth
College. Later, studying at the Fashion
Institute of Design and Merchandising,
the three women created their fashion
company, Oda. Their newest collection
for spring/summer, titled Castle in the
Clouds, is an “ode to the dreamer.”
The collection, influenced
by Oda founders’ love of art, fashion,
history, and nature, appears to draw
inspiration from fairy tales, including
such archetypal characters as the
brave warrior and the evil mistress.
Each of the featured looks, made from
environmentally sustainable materials,
embodies classic fairy tale themes like
dark versus light and the good versus
evil. The pieces, though fantastical, take
form in modern-day apparel that women
(and men) can wear both day and night.
Photographed by Sarah Kehoe
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Cliché: What inspired this collection?
Angie Kim, Maggie Kim, and
Mandalyn Begay: We were inspired by
a few different elements. One was old
school candy that we all love to eat late
at night while working, things like Fun
Dip, Nerds, Lemon Heads, and Starbursts
from when we were kids. We were also
inspired by the circus and some of the
darker, dreamier elements. Lastly, we
were inspired by the trio of books Sabriel,
Liriel, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix about
a necromancer who can raise the dead by
playing a bandolier of bells.
What are some favorite pieces?
We love the Forgotten Kisses meringue
dress (the white asymmetrical dress), and
the bubblegum pink frothy dress.
What do you hope for in this
collection?
We hope it brings a smile to people’s faces,
and we hope they buy this collection.
Anything interesting you can tell
us about the collection or one of
the pieces that we wouldn’t know?
All of the colors were hand-dyed, usually
at least 5-6 times to get the colors
right, and often in small strips of fabric
individually dip-dyed or squeeze-dyed.
On the Forgotten Kisses meringue dress,
we burned over 100 yards of silk gauze to
get the “meringued” look on the edges of
the ruffles.
ust like a dream, the
pieces in the collection
will be gone before you
know it—they are only
available for a limited
time! So before this
dream slips away, take a
look at the collection, splurge a little, and
create a story all your own. Any of the
pieces can be purchased from Odafashion.
com. For wholesale orders, contact
orders@odafashion.com. BY VICTORIA
OLMO
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ith summer
finally here,
you’d think I’d
be out enjoying
the gorgeous
weather and
the break from
being indoors. However, being a true
entertainment junkie, I find myself still
glued to my electronics. Also, it doesn’t
help that I can watch TV, listen to music,
and read a book from my phone; let’s
just say that my face has yet to bask
in the light of day. Who needs healthy
social interaction anyway? Especially
when you can stay glued to a screen all
day (totally joking—go make friends).
Here’s what I currently have on rotation.
BY JENNIFER CASTRO
Listening To:
Bangerz by
Miley Cyrus
So we all know
Hannah Montana-
no-more has gone
clinically insane
circa Britney
Spears 2007. Still, despite how repulsed
I am by her new persona, I’m completely
obsessed with her Bangerz album—
though if you tell anyone, I’ll deny it.
It’s very rare that I find an album where I
like almost every single song, but believe
it or not, this is one of them. However,
this shouldn’t come as a surprise when
she’s been collaborating with artists
such as Will.i.Am and Pharrell. Album
highlights include fan-favorites like “We
Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball,” pretty
vocals like “Adore You” and “Drive,”
and of course finger-snapping beats like
“Hands in the Air” and “Someone Else”;
and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The
ill-fitting hairstyles, crazy antics, and
unbearable new personality might turn
you away from Miley, but there’s no
denying that this album rocks!
Reading: Brunette
Ambition by Lea
Michele
This shouldn’t come
as a surprise to our
readers. I love all
things Lea Michele.
In her debut novel—
which is both memoir
as well as a how-to for the young and
ambitious—we get to hear revealing
untold stories and never-before-seen
images of the multi-tasking starlet. From
beauty tips to fitness advice, Michele
describes this as “the book [she] wishes
she’d had in her teens and early twenties.”
I may have been newly inducted into my
late twenties, but that didn’t stop me
from pre-ordering my copy.
Playing: Yoshi’s
New Island for
Nintendo 3DS
If I told you that
I prepaid for this
game before its
release date just so
I could play it right
away, would you judge me? Call me a
#nerd if you will, but I have no regrets.
This is basically a “midquel” between the
original Super Mario 2: Yoshi’s Island
(SNES) and Yoshi’s Island (DS). It plays
much like its predecessor, with theYoshis
helping to reunite Baby Mario and his
kidnapped brother. What could be more
adorable than diapers and dinosaurs? I’ll
admit I still favor the original, but I’m
happy to get my fix of flutter jumps, egg-
tosses, and ground pounds.
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#NOWPLAYING
Entertainment Director
JENNIFER CASTRO
shares the things she is
currently loving this summer.
Watching: Game of Thrones
(Seasons 1-4)
Despite all of my self-proclaimed
entertainment savviness, I will admit
that I am usually the last person to know
about a hit show (thank goodness for
Netflix and on-demand). So although
HBO’s Game of Thrones just wrapped
up its fourth season—and I’m sure it
was phenomenal—this late bloomer is
still waiting on Khaleesi’s dragon eggs
to hatch. Though I’m far behind and
social media has long-ago informed me
of some of the show’s major events,
there’s something fulfilling in watching
the storyline from the beginning and
at my own pace. Sure, I don’t have the
excruciating, albeit exciting experience
of waiting for the next episode week
after week, but I have literally hundreds
of hours of viewing pleasure at my
disposal! And so far, I’ve been as
enthralled as King Joffrey in a room full
of dead puppies.
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A MAN WITH
MANY TALENTS
ay Ellis, who was born
in Fort Sumter, South
Carolina, began his
career as an international
print model. Since then
he has turned into one
of BET’s breakthrough
actors, starring as Bryce Blue Westbrook
in the television series The Game. He has
also been seen on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy,
the CW’s Heart of Dixie, and CBS’ How
I Met Your Mother. When this heart-
throbbing actor is not filming, he enjoys
playing basketball, cooking, playing guitar,
and staying fit. He is also an advocate for
community service, higher education, and
motivating youth to pursue a career in the
arts. Below we chat with Jay Ellis about
his role in The Game and the rest of his
rapidly growing career. BY JASMINE
MOUSTAFA
Cliché: Can you tell us a little bit
about this season of The Game
and where your character, Blue
Westbrook, is with his career and
love life?
Jay Ellis: He’s trying to figure it all out. Is
he in love or does he really see a future with
Kiera, and what would his life look like
without her? As for his career, I think he’s
focused on doing what it takes to perform
at his best on the field. He has also learned
to be a better teammate in order to be the
leader.
What can we look forward to in the
next season of The Game?
[Laughs] More drama as always. But I
hope we see these two (Kiera and Blue)
finish what they’ve started. And I hope
Blue wins a championship, but that’s the
athlete in me.
Can you easily relate to the
character?
I definitely think there is some relatability
(is that a word?) there. [Laughs] I
definitely can appreciate his passion for
success, winning, and love.
Where did your inspiration for
acting come from?
I love how powerful good acting can be.
It literally can change lives in a single
moment, and the effect storytelling has
had on me made me want to pursue acting.
Did you always know that you
wanted a career in acting?
Yeah. I think I was afraid to actually
pursue it for a long time though. It seemed
so hard and elusive, and I was afraid of
failure. But it’s something I wanted since
I was a kid.
When you’re not busy working
on set or at your pilates studios,
what are some of your hobbies and
favorite pastimes?
Surfing, hiking… and I love music. I’m
always trying to be a student of some
kind, especially of music, language, and
the world.
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MAN'S WORLD | JAY ELLIS

MAN'S WORLD | RAPHAEL SBARGE
| JUNE/JULY 201472
RAPHAEL IN
THE FIRST
aphael Sbarge may not be a household name,
but he sure has captured a lot of hearts and
minds over the years in his many roles. He has
proven to be a man able to play a wide range
of characters, from a mad man in Criminal
Minds, Kaidan Alenko in the Mass Effect series, to the famous
conscience Jiminy Cricket in Once Upon A Time. With truly
a heart of gold, Sbarge shares his thoughts with us on past
and current projects, such as Green Wish and Murder In the
First. BY BRITTANY N. HUSKEY / PHOTOGRAPHED
BY LESLEY BRYCE
Cliché: Unfortunately, your character Jiminy Cricket
hasn’t been seen a lot this past season. What do
you think Jiminy has been doing in the missing year
no one can remember?
Raphael Sbarge: [Laughs] Probably trying to do a lot of
therapy with all residents of Storybrooke. I would imagine
that Jiminy/Archie was very busy.
Archie’s been transformed, physically, a number of
times throughout the series. How does he feel about
being flipped back and further so many times?
He has definitely been bounced around. Look, this is a huge
canvas, right? So, they have so many things that they have
to balance and I think they are trying to take care of a lot
of characters storylines at once. In trying to make sense of
Archie’s storyline, I love the fact that he became a Cricket
in order to try to do the right thing and find some penance
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for something that he kind of did early on in his life and his
commitment with being a cricket, a therapist, and helping
Emma and Henry navigate having two mothers, which is
always hard for him.
I think that Archie has been Henry’s advocate and
champion. There’s a lot going on with him being a cricket then
a human, among various other things. I believe that Archie/
Jiminy, ultimately, is always there to do the right thing. I believe
that he has with Regina. You know she is both frightening, on
the one hand because of how she is, and on the other hand he
notices that perhaps with her being shown and given the right
kind of care she would be able to move in the right path. So,
he’s been there to be kind of the people’s champion in their
journeys. But his main connection has always been with Henry
and I think that is where he really shines, where I hope he does
the most good.
Besides being in Once Upon A Time, you will also be
appearing in Murder in the First, a crime- and trial-
based show. How is this show going to be different
from say Law Order?
Murder in the First is airing now on Monday nights at 10/9c on
TNT. I have been doing it concurrently with Once Upon A Time
and I am a regular on the show. It is a Steven Bochco series.
He is sort of permanent writer and executive producer in the
form of television that is more procedural and cop driven, such
NYPD Blue and other icons in the television universe.
He has conceived, with a new young writer by the
name of Eric Lodal, a case that takes place over the season. So,
it’s one case that we travel with throughout the whole season.
He has this incredible cast which is Kathleen Robertson, Tom
Felton, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff, and Steven Weber.
It’s just an astonishing cast. Steven Bochco has given us all this
wonderful opportunity as explorers, as opposed to doing the
whole thing in one episode, to do this in over ten episodes. It’s
kind of like a long movie.
So, you get to play this detective named Molk assigned
to the case. How different is his character from Jiminy?
I play a single dad, divorced, who’s dealing with the pressures
of being a civil servant. So, in this case, do I think that Archie
could help Molk?Yeah, sure. I think that we could all use a good
therapist and someone to talk to. Who doesn’t want someone to
talk to? But it is a very different universe. I have gone from the
fantasy and magical universe of Once Upon A Time to the gritty
reality for a cop show set in San Francisco. It’s a big arc, but as
an actor it’s so wonderful to be able to do different things. I did
so much work before Once Upon A Time and I will do so much
after it. I love being a part of that show, but I am always excited
about the variety of things that come my way.
Speaking of the variety of things that come your way,
you are also involved with Green Wish, a nonprofit that
you helped build and support. Can you tell us a little
about why you helped to start this program?
Basically the reason I started Green Wish was in regard to
being a parent. My daughter Gracie was born and it’s a magical
moment when you are handed your child. You feel connected
with everything, sort of one with the world in that moment, and
yet at the same time you feel how vulnerable to what the world
will bring. I had this profound sense of looking around the
world and sensing some real concern for what is happening in
the world. It’s pretty intense from the callossing bee population
to ice melting and dropping off into the ocean, and so further.
There’s so much going on.
I, in a desire to make a difference, come up with an
idea, and approached Ed Begley Jr. about it, of creating this
umbrella organization that opposed to supporting one group,
because there is so much need out in the world, but the definition
are all local and green. For example, the chapter in LosAngeles:
we support earth, air, water, and sustainable education, but in
the various cities that are now opening chapters around the
country, we give them the tools to set up their nonprofit in
their area. For very little money, they elect their own board,
they get free banking from People’s Bank, and from there they
get access to all our resources. They then go out to their own
area and identify the local community-based nonprofits that
really need support. We give them fundraising tools, as well as
them finding their own, and 99 cents on the dollar goes right
back into their community. So, it’s community-based giving
program that goes to green, sustainable projects. We now
have chapters spurting up all over the country. As opposed to
stumbling around in the dark, this is a way of handing people a
lantern to shine a light to bring not only money, but awareness
to these community projects.

MAN'S WORLD | THOMAS D. TAYLOR
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RENAISSANCE
WRITER©Elyse Bruce
homas D. Taylor is an
author who writes in
manygenres,including
horror, science fiction,
mainstream fiction,
and nonfiction. His
horror books force his characters
and his readers to descend into dark
underworlds and reemerge with moral
lessons learned. Two of his nonfiction
books dispel much of the ignorance and
misinformation about autism. His most
recent nonfiction book, Autism’s Politics
and Political Factions: A Commentary,
explains some of the differences between
the many warring factions of the autism
community. Cliché sat down to talk with
him about his most recent book and
more. BY GREG TRUTNER
Cliché: What inspired you to write
horror?
Thomas D. Taylor: A good part of my
childhood was spent watching creature
feature and Grade B horror movies on
TV. I also read a lot of horror books.
But I found faults with most of what I
was seeing. Movies and books rooted in
myth and legend seemed to have taken
liberties. “True” stories often turned out
to be factually incorrect, and “scary”
stories didn’t seem to scare.
Thus began my endeavors, first
to improve upon what others had written,
and eventually to produce all original
material. It is, of course, the original
material that I have published.
When you write your horror books,
is there any research you need to
do? If so, what kind?
Every story I write, every novella,
every novel, no matter what genre I
am writing in, requires research. For
a horror story to work for whoever’s
reading it, for example, a writer has to
convince the reader to suspend disbelief
so that the reader can come to believe
that something totally fictional, yet
absolutely terrifying, can happen to
them. The best way to do this is to make
sure that if you are writing about real
things, you get those things right. This is
because, aside from not being distracted
by inaccuracies, if readers can trust that
an author has the facts right about what
is real, they are willing to believe the
author might be telling the truth about

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