bubble magazine spring 2012

Spring 2012Fashion

STANDING APART FROM THE NOISEInterview with DJ Swiss About His Passion for Music

BORED WITHYOUR WARDROBE Three Ways to Make One Item Feel New Again

MY LITTLE FOURTEEN-YEARRELATIONSHIP How I got into the Fashion Industry

www.kupcakekutiecosmetics.com

Editor in Chief

Min Jung Jamie Kwak

Feature EditorLila Habermann

WritersMalika Begum, Emily Rosenberg, Skylar La Torre-Couch

Style Editor

Raphaëlle King-Houis

StylistsConnie Fan, Rachel Simoff,

Alison Chetkof,

Emily McCutcheon

MakeupJamie Shulman,

Stephanie Llanes,

Saneika Thomas,

Sara Hagey

Web Editor

Katie Kuo

BloggersDanielle A-Smith, Lindsey

Cohen, Rana El-Nahas,

Johnny Pham

Art DirectorMichael Simon

Layout StaffJennifer Abovich,Emily Bi, Jasmine Cohen, Justina Ho

Internal Affairs DirectorStephanie Llanes

Internal Affairs StaffHaemin Shim, Jiyoung Lim, Jamie Shulman

Photo DirectorJiye Lee

PhotographersCindy Park, Charlotte

Watts

Copy Editor Elizabeth Scott

Copy StaffMary Nguyen

External Affairs Director

Jacqueline Choi

External Affairs Staff

Reem Krisht, Jazmyne

Dodd, Suemin Jeong

03BUBBLE Spring 2012

Time sure flies—our third issue is already here!

In order to strengthen our bonds with the Emory community, Bubble has enlarged its inner workings and created an Internal Affairs committee. Hoping to increase interaction with our readers, we participated in on-campus activities such as Wonderful Wednesday and hosted makeup workshops.

Apart from these changes in campus involvement, the magazine itself has undergone some changes (you might have already noticed!) as well as our blog. Our magazine now contains even more articles and photo shoots in order to accommodate all the great and innovative ideas that our staff members and readers came up with last semester. Our blog has been updated and we now have a proper domain (www.bubble-magazine.com) for our readers to gain access to.

In terms of the content, Bubble has openly welcomed this coming spring season by integrating the season’s spirits into our photo shoots and articles. We’ve included several “How-Tos” examining the current fashion trends for makeup and clothing appropriate for the new season. We’ve also introduced several notable on-campus figures, such as fashionable Emory faculty members and the famous DJ Swiss. Last but not least, this new issue includes an interview with one of our very own esteemed Bubble members, an Emory graduate, who jumped into the fashion industry.

There have been several changes in terms of the changing season—Bubble’s interactive involvement with the Emory community, modifications to our inner workings, and new additions to our issue. Another change that we are facing is the parting of our own Bubble editors this spring. On behalf of the entire Bubble team, I’d like to thank these editors for all their hard work and devotion to Bubble this year. They will truly be missed! I’d like to dedicate this issue to them.

To all our readers, as always, please enjoy this semester’s issue and we’ll see you again next semester!

Min Jung Jamie Kwak

Editor-in-Chief

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Makeup Guide for the Spring and Summer

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Prime lids with base or eye shadow primer

2 Add a champagne color eye shadow on the lid and a medium brown color on the crease and outer corner of the eye

3 Add a shimmery highlight eye shadow (peral ivory here) on the brow bone and inner corner of the eye

4 Use the same medium brown eye shadow as before under your lash line

5 Fill in your brows and set with a clear brow gel

6 Use a cream or liquid liner to the upper lash line for a thick cat eye effect

7 Add false lashes for a dramatic effect (optional)

8 Add mascara to the upper and lower lash line

9Add a subtle and light application of blush.Finally, add a matching bright lipstick (here Cassy is wearing bright pink fuchisa).

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Makeup artist: Stephanie LlanesNail designer: Anna PerlmutterStylists: Raphäelle King-Houis, Emily McCutcheonPhotographer: Jiye Lee, Charlotte WattsSponsors: Kupcake Kutie Cosmetics & Ooh La La Fashion Boutique

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Model: Cassandra NovickEarrings: from Ooh La La, pearl and diamond earrings by Sophia Fashion, $23


9 final touches:blush & lipstick

1 Prime lids with base

2 Add a brown cream color on the eyelid and lightly into the crease to make the color pop and last longer

3 Apply a warm rose color to the lids

4 Apply a matte light brown on and slightly above the crease (this is a base color)

5Apply a darker warm brown on top of the matte base color. Then apply a dark brown or charcoal color to the crease, concentrating on the outer corner of your eye (apply lightly and build color intensity to desired choice) and BLEND BLEND BLEND!

6 Apply a highlight color on the brow bone and inner corner of the eye

7 Apply the darker warm brown eye shadow on the lower lash line

8 Fill in your brows and set with a clear brow gel

9 Use a cream pencil or liquid liner to the upper lash line and go over it with a black matte eye shadow to last longer (optional)

Apply false lashes for a dramatic effect (optional). Add mascara to the upper and lower lash line.

Contour face with a matte brown bronzer and add pink blush. Finish with a nude lip liner and nude pink lipstick.

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Model: Kamila Matiz-GihwalaEarrings: from Ooh La La, leather earrings are a handmade original by Spoiled Diva, $33

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11 final touches:blush & lipstick


Spring in Atlanta started early

this year, which means now is

the time to get fully equipped

with the latest fashion trends for

spring and summer. Naturally,

when we think of spring, we

think color—bright colors!

And, that is exactly what this

season is all about! Put away

those jackets and leggings,

because it’s time to add a

splash of color to your everyday

look! Whether you’re going for

casual, professional, or a night

out, there are a few trends that

are must-have’s in your spring

wardrobe. Runways predicted

a particular trend and Emory

co-eds are quick to catch on:

neutral colors with bright, even

neon, accessories is the hot

trend on campus as the weather

warms up.

Next time you leave your

room, opt for a fun yet casual

Burst Springinto

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look by throwing on a colorful

scarf over your usual jean

shorts, white t-shirt and sandals.

If you’re going for an interview,

try a beige or ivory dress

paired with brightly colored

heels for a professional and

glamorous first impression.

Hair accessories also go a

long way, from headbands to

hair wraps; there is no limit

to the variety available. A

messy braid combined with

a colorful headband can add

a touch of sophistication to

this traditionally playful spring

hairstyle.

When going for a night out,

don’t let yourself get stuck in

the LBD rut. There is never a

better time than spring to try

out a new look. Pair a nude

chiffon blouse with a black mini

and heels for a classy night out

on the town. Limiting yourself

style-wise keeps you from

discovering new looks. It is

always good to try on various

things before picking one outfit

that is just right for the night

you have planned. Redbridges

the gap between classy and

sexy, so pair a red top with

black jeans and nude heels for

an ultra chic look fit for any

occasion.

Spring and summer are the

times to be creative and try new

things. Sticking to a neutral

staple, like a dress or blouse,

and layering on the color is the

perfect way to achieve a look

that you can reinvent for every

occasion. Bright accessories are

the perfect way to polish your

look, or spice it up, depending

on the occasion. Spring fashion

is all about having fun, so try

mixing different prints, colors,

and silhouettes to achieve the

perfect new you for the new

season. Don’t be afraid to rip

out a page of Vogue and take

it to the thrift store to make

a new look, or dip into a new

trend you’ve been waiting to

try. Burst into Spring at Emory

the right way and express

yourself—be original and have

fun with your look using a few

of these hints. ■ Malika Begum

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One of the most common complaints among Emory students is that it’s too difficult to visit all the shops around Atlanta. Although Atlanta is more difficult to get around than a major metropolis like New York City, thanks to the Emory Experience shuttle and a few unique Cliff routes, there are ways to discover the fashion boutiques Atlanta does have to offer. New stores and special events are always popping up around the city, and most often at the

neighborhoods and shopping centers within the reach of these free bus rides. Saturday evenings are the times when the Emory Experience buses head out to shopping conglomerates like Atlantic Station, boutique-lined streets of Virginia Highlands and the more independent enclaves like Little Five Points. Before you arrive at Woodruff Circle, here are some highlights from each of these locales to visit during your next Experience!

How to Use the Emory Experience Shuttles to Your Fashion Advantage

Getting Out of the Emory Bubble


If you’re from a smaller city or town, make sure to skim through the overflowing racks at H&M. This trendy fashion retailer is known for its inexpensive, yet good-quality basics, as well as collaborative collections with fashion designers. This March, the store is featuring a Marni collection based on the house’s signature

bright dotted patterns. Walking around, you can also find a few unknown names at the corners of the larger chain stores. Pinkheart is one of these “chainless” boutiques, selling inexpensive but unique jewelry and accessories. They even sell a few boldly printed clothing items. If you need an inexpensive pair of heels or a

bright clutch, take some time to look around this small but well-stocked store. Before you return to campus, stop by Kilwin’s for a bag of candy or ice cream. Everything there is made in the store, including the waffle cones spinning out like crêpes by the front window.

Atlantic Station


through scrapbooks of images and quotations, pick one, and print it on a custom T-shirt. As a last stop, even if you’re not one to buy yourself marabou feather tops, look around the Psycho Sisters consignment store. After ten minutes or so, you’ll understand why this closet of costumes does so well in a neighborhood with its own Halloween parade. After a day of shopping, or at least browsing, around the eclectic intersection of Moreland and Euclid Avenues, try a cup of the famously strong brews at Aurora Coffee. This is undeniably the oldest coffee shop in the neighborhood, as you will see from the loyal customers and the store’s signature logo adorning a shelf of coffee mugs.

You can easily spend too much on a vintage pair of boots in this neighborhood, which is famous for its authentic thrift stores. Luckily, there are more than a couple stores selling vintage goods along Moreland Avenue. Rag-o-Rama is one of the best thrift stores you’ll find here, or even in Atlanta. The workers do a great job organizing a massive collection of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. For those who have never gone thrifting before, the prices and quality of the clothes for sale here is hard to find anywhere else. Little Five is also a great place to find bizarre but fun stores that wouldn’t be the same in a normal shopping mall. At Bang-On, the concept of making your own clothes starts to turn into a genius idea. You can look

Little Five Points


The stores on this street are charming and definitely worth a look, if not a splurge. If you like independent boutiques, take a chance to walk along the sidewalk and window-shop. Most travel guides will tell you that Mitzi & Romano, along with its smaller shoe store Mitzi’s Shoebox, is the most popular store along the intersection of Virginia and Highland Avenues. Both are pricey, but the quality and style are worth it. Free People, the brand you may know as the boutique cousin of retail stores Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, is a major draw before you start exploring some of the lesser known brands in Mitzi & Romano. Bill Hallman is another Atlanta icon that has made its home in the Virginia Highlands. Hallman

is already famous in Atlanta and New York for his simple, yet well-made line of clothing. His combination of flattering cuts and silhouettes with bright colors mirrors the techniques of popular lines like BCBG Max Azria. The namesake line, set next to the pieces from up-and-coming designers, will doubtless catch your eye as you walk by the storefront. Virginia Highlands may include a clothing splurge or two, but the trip here alone is certainly worth the free shuttle ride, which usually occurs once a semester. The best part about shopping here is that even if you don’t have success at the stores, you’ll still have a chance to try a French macaroon or éclair at the original Alon’s Bakery. ■ Emily Rosenberg

Virginia Highlands


RITES OF SPRING1 Accessory, 3 WaysMakeup: Jamie Shulman and Sara Hagey Stylists: Alison Chetkof, Connie Fan, Raphäelle King-Houis, Emily McCutcheon, and Rachel SimoffPhotographers: Charlotte Watts, Jiye Lee, Cindy ParkSponsored by Rollick and Evolve Boutique


Models (left): Yemesrach Tadesse, Jessica Wahi, Eleanor Spencer


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If you’re a member of the Emory community, you may have a difficult time counting the number of cups of coffee you’ve gone through since the start of the semester. Coffee is an integral part of college life—we drink it in social settings, and it is frequently our drink of choice during an exam period. On February

25th, the student-initiated nonprofit organization Action 4 Words dedicated an evening of Ethiopian fashion, culture and celebration to the drink that keeps us invigorated and motivated on a daily basis.

This organization’s self-described mission is “to affect community-driven change through equal

opportunity for children, in education and quality of life.” Its members work with existing infrastructures to provide educational tools to students in Ethiopia by raising public awareness and funds to build schools and provide children with books. Action 4 Words’ Ethiopian Coffee and Culture Celebration successfully achieved its fundraising goal while catering to our love for coffee and fashion. After a welcoming meet and greet session where guests interacted with the organization’s members and a screening of the documentary Black Gold, Action 4 Words surprised its attendees with a rich and vibrant fashion show. The Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters’ warehouse where the event was held transformed into an animated runway, where models showcased a wide array of styles ranging from traditional to modern, all set

The Aroma and Essence of Ethiopia: Students Through Food and Fashion


to the exhilarating rhythm of Ethiopian music. The first styles to make their appearances on the runway were distinctly traditional—they stood out for their sheer white, cotton-like material called shemma, A-line silhouettes, and pops of color above the lower hem or in the center of the dress. Models accessorized traditional clothing with metallic bangles and shawls made from the same fabric as the dresses. As the fashion show continued, the color spectrum gradually shifted from more traditional colors such as white, green, yellow or red to pastel and metallic shades. Dresses that fell into a category somewhere between traditional and modern were made from the same fabrics as traditional Ethiopian dresses, only tinted in bright turquoise or yellow. As the fashion show transitioned into its modern

portion, the dresses changed in length and were made from new materials. The host opted for one of these more contemporary pieces, wearing a knee-length dress in pastel and rose gold hues.

The event felt exceptionally meaningful due to the obvious level of passion and dedication invested in the cause. The models in the fashion show danced and entertained the entire audience—some even followed the Ethiopian custom of showing their gratitude by placing dollar bills on the dancers foreheads during their performance! But Action 4 Word’s evening of coffee and culture also made us feel a part of something larger than ourselves by exposing us to the fashion and customs of a different part of the world. ■ Raphaëlle King-Houis

The Aroma and Essence of Ethiopia: Students Through Food and Fashion


■ Skylar La Torre-Couch


Jonah Kupperstock has been sharing his love of music with those around him ever since he can remember. Known to his friends and fans as DJ Swiss, Kupperstock has come a long way from the mashups he first put together on a $15 mixer.

Now his gigs consist of everything from Emory social functions to 1500 person warehouse raves in New York City. The DJ and I sat down to dish on everything from getting paid in beer to why music really is his drug, but most importantly how for him it’s all about Love. Jonah rolled up to our interview on his bike—blue and adorned with red and white DJ Swiss stickers. He smiled when I pointed them out. “The Swiss mobile,” he said, laughing. When I asked about the nickname’s origin, he said that although he was the first of his family to be born

in the United States, he considers himself Swiss at heart. “I’ve always had Swiss as a nickname, so then DJ Swiss was just natural; that was pretty much guaranteed to be my name.”

Jonah’s career as a DJ seemed to come about just as naturally. His enthusiasm for the music he loves and his desire to share it with others are what took him down the path that would eventually lead him to becoming a DJ. He says, “I was always the friend who made the playlists for parties and loved throwing parties. People would come to me for new music and I love showing people new music, finding new music, I just love music in general. From there it was just a natural progression into DJing.” Though it began as something he did just for fun, Jonah’s friends

eventually took notice of his undeniable musical talent and encouraged him to take his hobby more seriously. “I would mess around in my room [in Beta Theta Pi] and everyone would always support me and be like ‘Yo, you’re so good!’ and I would just be like ‘yeah, its fun.’ But then the guys started offering me a six-pack of beer or something to DJ one of their parties and I was like ‘yeah, I’ll do it’ and that’s where it all started.” The brothers of Beta Theta Pi aren’t the only friends he credits for the exceeding number of gigs he has racked up throughout his years at Emory. “For that I’ve got to give a shout out to my fans. Honestly its 100% them. Everyone is always looking out for me, it’s so beautiful,” he said with a smile. “They’re the ones who get me gigs, who talk to social chairs for me, I haven’t even had to do too much work because the people who like my music really are great people. [The success] really is all my fans. I know every DJ says that and it’s so cliché, but it’s so cool to see people—even when I’m just walking across campus and they’ll high five me and say ‘hey, that was a great show last Friday.” During his interview, Jonah’s main goal came across loud and clear: to take the love he gets from his fans and give it right back to them through his music. He talked about the shirts he made (Red tanks that seem to be popping up all over campus with Jonah’s slogan, MUSIC IS MY DRUG/DJ SWISS IS MY DEALER, pictured). “The reason why I got the shirts is because people wanted to support me, and I wanted to give them a way

DJ Swiss: Standing Apart from the Noise


to support me. I bought the shirts for $9.87 each and sold them for $10 because I’m not trying to profit off my fans. They’re everything for me.” While talking about the slogan on his shirt, Jonah explains that although drugs and music have long been associated with one another, that’s not what the shirt is about. “The reason why I chose MUSIC IS MY DRUG as my slogan is I feel like it really does apply to me and I do hold it to be true. Because, really, what are drugs? They’re something that can change your feelings, make you feel something that you wouldn’t normally be feeling, and that’s what music is to me. When I get out of a test and I just did horribly, and I put on my headphones and listen to some Sander Van Doom or something, I just can’t do anything but smile. Music is my drug, I’m addicted to it.” Jonah’s graciousness, humility, and love of music are characteristics that, for him, define electronic music. “In my mind, every genre has a feeling to it, and I see EDM (electronic dance music) as having a very happy and energetic feeling. Which fits me personally and that’s why I like to play it.” The feeling is not limited to the music alone, explains Kupperstock, the fashion and culture surrounding the genre are all about the love of music. “It’s such a broad genre, there are so many different kinds of artists out there. As far as the fashion, it’s the same thing: you do your own thing. There’s no proper way to dance to it, there’s no proper way to dress when you go to an EDM (electronic dance music) festival, you just be yourself. There are no brand names, no nothing like that. It’s just you and you’re in your own little zone: you do what you want, everything else comes along with that. I think it’s defining our generation.” ■ Lila Habermann



Amaan Lakhani and Sunny YueT-shirt from SwitzerlandOld Navy Shirt, $20PacSun, Bullhead Dillon Skinny Stretch Original Twill Pants in Maroon, $39.50Envy, Swoon Blazer in Green, $68Envy, Naked Zebra Pleated Top with Necktie in Orange, $45H&M Peplum Skirt


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Location/Artwork: Emory Visual Arts Gallery, Contemporary Mandala: New

Audiences, New Forms exhibit featuring Faith McClure


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Location/Artwork: {Poem88}, Living Color exhibit featuring new work by Julia Kjelgaard and Mehmet Dogu


Michelle ChoiUrban Outfitters, Sparkle & Fade Ponte Blazer in Ivory, $59Envy, Uniq geometric top, $38Envy, Pixie Dust High Waisted Shorts in Red, $39.95Diesel Sandals

Location/Artwork: Emory Visual Arts Gallery, Contemporary Mandala: New

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Victoria RoismanLila Boutique, Purple Stone Pendant, $26Urban Outfitters, Truly Madly Deeply Skull Reflect Dip-Dyed Tee, $34Envy, Freeway High Waisted Ribbed Skirt in Highlighter Yellow, $68Nasty Gal, Gallista Platform in Yellow, $155



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I must say that it is strange to be introducing myself again on Bubble, but in a good way. After a year of absence, I am glad to be a part of it again—at least as a one-time writer! Just as a short introduction, my name is Jamie Lee and I’m originally from Korea. At Emory, I majored in Economics and minored in Visual Arts. Last school year, I started Bubble with a group of friends and am very proud to see it growing so rapidly!

‘Proud’ is not strong enough of a word to explain my feelings for what Bubble has become in one short year. I know how much work goes on behind the pages and the difficulty for full time students to dedicate their time to something

other than academics, which we all know how much Emory students love. This is why I am very thankful for all the current staff on board, for continuing on with Bubble, but especially to those who started this with me last year.

I believe I was always interested in fashion but didn’t realize it until my freshman year at Emory. After surviving the first year, I needed an excuse to spend the summer in Korea, but I didn’t want to take classes. Therefore, the solution was to find an internship. This is when I started to seriously think about my future career. Unlike deciding my major, figuring out what I want to do for living was surprisingly easy. I think the passion was always in me because as a kid because my father was in the fashion magazine business for ten years, and I religiously read his monthly magazine since I was eight years old. My father and I

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used to joke that I should be his successor for that company since I was the only one so interested in the magazine among my family members.

Naturally, my first couple internships were in the fashion magazine industry: One at Elle Girl in Korea and another at Teen Vogue in New York. Unlike what most people think, I didn’t find my first job through job listings nor through my father, but I found it through television. At the time, there was a reality television show in Korea and Editor-in-Chief of Elle Girl magazine was one of the judges. On one episode, I found out they had a fairly private blog where all the editors posted interesting tidbits about fashion. On the Editor-in-Chief’s page, I ‘begged’ for an internship. Now I realize how

unprofessional it was and I am a bit embarrassed, but it worked at the time. Later, I heard from a fellow intern that the editor-in-chief hired me because she never saw anyone more passionate

nor more eager for an internship. Luckily, there was no Editor-in-Chief’s assistant at the time so I became the temporary assistant, but it was more like ‘everyone’s assistant’. Unlike other interns who were assigned in one department (fashion, beauty, feature, or art), I got a chance to dip my toes everywhere. One day, I was on photo shoots assisting fashion editors, and the next I was shuffling through a pile of beauty products, looking for the “right” red lipstick. There was another reality television show being filmed with a group of singers so I got a chance to peek in on television production

as well. During the filming, I bought and took care of a parrot name Stewart, snapped behind the scene photos, organized a party, bought 23 tickets from Seoul to New York, interviewed

Alexander Wang, made celebrity friends, and ran around everywhere from the office to New York streets doing whatever the producers and/or editors needed me to do.

The following summer, I got my first internship in the states at Teen Vogue. This time, I was a fashion intern, which involves lots of running around with a bunch of clothes on your hands. We had to keep track of all the samples, and we get A LOT of them. Thus, filing and organizing were my duties. I also got a chance to assist in a couple of the photo shoots, which

I believe I was always interested in fashion but didn’t

realize it until my freshman year at Emory.


is always fun even though they tend to last all day long and end around midnight.

After that, I had two more internships in public relations. At Yves Saint

Laurent on New York City’s famous 5th Avenue, my duty as an intern involved maintaining the showroom in its best condition, tabbing magazines for any YSL products, compiling Excel files, answering emails and making coffee runs. There was one week where the YSL Paris team, including Stefano Pilati, came to New York for the presentation of the Cruise Collection and I was allowed to help out with event planning as well. Last year, I interned at a fashion PR firm in Korea, which was a lot different from interning at a PR department within a brand. At YSL, there were five interns for one brand,

but here I was in charge of five brands by myself. As you can imagine, it was one of the busiest internship experiences I had but it was exciting as well.

Before starting Bubble, I had these internship experiences and wanted to do something during the school year and not solely during the summer. Since there were not many fashion internships available, I decided to find something to do within the school. I also wanted to experience the other side of the ladder (from lowly fashion intern to Editor-in-Chief ) in a smaller environment before pursuing a job in the real world. I had to be sure that I really loved the magazine industry because even after two summers in the industry; I have to say that my experience with Bubble

helped me prepare for my career.

Some people say ‘do what you love’ and others say ‘don’t do what you love because you’ll start do dislike it’. I am a firm believer in the first. I also think that you should work because you love it, not because you need it. However, loving to shop and loving fashion are different stories. Unlike what many fashion insiders say, I believe fashion industry indeed is glamorous. It’s only hidden behind all the hard work you need to do before seeing a hint of the glamour. I think I saw more interns decide to leave than to stay in the industry. Of course, there are also people like me who not only decide to stay but also fall in love the whole industry. If you also think fashion is your path, then trust your heart and start researching for internships. I believe it’s the best way to start. You can also experience most of the areas you can experience in internships by joining Bubble of course. And, last but not least, happy one-year anniversary to Bubble!!! ■ Jamie Lee

I was a fashion intern, which involves lots of running around with a bunch of clothes on

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Everyday at Emory, I see many students dressed in the lat-est fashions. This has become a norm, but only recently did I notice that not only does Emory have fashionable students, but the faculty are equally up to par. So, I sat these fashion forward faculty down and we had a chat over chai, and in that brief inter-val, my misconception about the way faculty dress was addressed. The two people I chose to inter-view were Emily Sankey, from the Office of Student Leadership and Services and James Francois,

from the Office of Multicul-tural Programs and Services. Over the past couple semester, I have gotten to know each of these individuals on a very personal level, but I never thought to inquire about the way they dress. Until now!

After inquiring about their fashion do’s and don’ts I got to know these two individuals on a deeper, more spiritual level. So, the interview began with James Francois, He began by talking about his general style

and the types of clothing he likes to wear, “I can’t really describe my style - It changes from day to day”. If you’re familiar with Fran-cois, then you know that he does not show up to school unless he has an entire suit on. When I asked him what his favorite brand of clothing was, he re-sponded by saying, “When I was younger, I liked Banana Republic, but at this point of my life, I don’t really care much for brands. But, I do like French cuffed attire, so the Donald Trump collection seems to meet those needs.”

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Next, I asked Francois about his morning routine, how does one go about picking what to wear every morning? And the simple response was, “I just look in my closet and grab the cleanest and closest thing”. I guess his high fashion style just comes natu-rally.

Afterwards, I interviewed Em-ily Sankey, who is always seen with a big smile here on campus and has a natural bubbly per-sonality is one of my favorite people. And when I met with her

to take her pictures, she dressed to match her personality. Bright and Cheerful. And I asked Emily to describe her style, she said “classy and fun”. Her favorite brand to wear is J. Crew and her favorite store is Anthropologie, she enjoys trying new things and looks. When I asked Emily who her fashion icon was, she imme-diately responded with, “Quinn Fabray (Dianna Argon) from Glee. She always has the cutest outfits on the show.” I can defi-nitely see that Quinn Fabray has a big impact on Emily’s closet.

Next, I asked Emily if she thought Emory was a fashionable cam-pus, and she said, “Alot of people here have beautiful clothes - Emory definitely has style.” Emily, who is usually always seen in a beautiful skirt or dress expresses that the way you dress gives you a level of confidence and “it’s always important to look your best so you can feel your best.” I agree 100%, Emily. Fashion isn’t only about trendy looks on the runway - it’s about expression.

■ Malika Begum

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Alfonso TamamesFreshmanEconomics and Pre-business

Charlie WattsSeniorVisual Arts and Art History

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??I want to thank Jamie Lee for introducing me to this great opportunity, and to all the Bubble editors (especially Michael!) and staff members for working together :) Sara, Tess, Cindy, and Charlie, thank you so much for all your effort and inputs to Bubble. I loved every minute of our photo shoots. It really helped me understand what I truly love, and gave me the courage to pursue photography. It has been a great journey!

Jiye Lee (Photo Director)

I am so lucky to have been with Bubble since its very first issue in Fall 2010. Watching the magazine grow into a well established, campus-wide read publication has been an awesome experience. In all of my positions at Bubble, from writer to web editor to copy editor, I have been able to meet so many amazing people. I am confident that they will continue to accomplish great things with the magazine after the seniors are gone.

Lila Habermann (Feature Editor)

The past four years have flown by! I can’t believe I will be graduating

in less than a month’s time. Working as Bubble Magazine’s Director

of External Affairs has been a fun learning experience. Seeing the

magazine grow with each new issue has been delightful, and I’m

excited for the bright future of Bubble Magazine!

Jacqueline Choi (External Affairs Director)

Being a part of Bubble Magazine and watching it grow each semester has, without a doubt, been one of the greatest joys in my years at Emory. I felt tremendously inspired by the talent and passion invested in this magazine, and wish to carry that same level of dedication with me after graduation. Thank you to the students, faculty, and readers who share our love for fashion and for making Bubble Magazine possible!

Raphäelle King-Houis (Style Editor)

A message from our graduating editors…you will truly be missed!


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