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REGINALD – Who is he?Written by granddaughter, Taye Landry

While most children were learning the letters to the alphabet, I was being taught the elements of top quality merchandise. On overnight stays at my grandparents, lessons on the quality of fabrics, precious gems, stones, diamonds and metals would be given. Oh, and a root beer float in hand was always necessary during these sessions. Quality was always of crucial im-portance growing up. And just like I shouldn’t settle for men who don’t knock my socks off; I shouldn’t settle for poor quality pieces for my wardrobe. My grandfather’s advice is always universal – like anything in life, if we don’t give our everything and produce top quality, then we are left with being mediocre. Who wants mediocre? There are too many mediocre things in life... make everything you do, amazing! Be of top quality and dress to match that high quality fabric you put on every morning.

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I welcome you to ISSUE 02 with open arms and a gracious heart. The past 52 days have been a complete whirlwind. My team is extremely dedicated and the passion that I first saw – has grown tremendously. I could not ask for a more devoted team. Not only has my team been amazing, but our readers and supporters – I cannot thank you guys enough. You keep us strongly motivated to continue producing our best work.

We hope you enjoy our second issue, and help spread the word about RM – to help shine light on the Halifax fashion scene and most impor-tantly, the people here in Halifax that know fashion and want to inspire oth-ers all around the world. Let’s work collectively and make a change to show people that fash-ion is more than the trends you see in the lat-est mags, the classic LV bag, the highest pair of Louboutins… it’s about expression. If those red-soled shoes make you feel beautiful, than that’s fashion. That’s expres-sion. That’s what we’re talking about. Fashion is about how the clothes make you feel, how you make the clothes look. Now, get dressed and step outside as the newly transformed you – show this world you’re about to shine brighter than ever!

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03 REGINALD – WHO IS HE? // 04 LETTER BY TAYE // 07 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS //

18 GOTTINGEN FLASHBACK // 20 TEACH ME HOW TO CORY // 22 ZAFIRA IN THE CITY

// 23 LAND OF OZ // 24 AND THEY CALLED IT PUPPY LOVE // 26 DIY: CONSTRUCTED

BY JILL REDDEN // 27 LINDSAY ETC // 28 DEAR DEER // 31 BREAKING BOUNDARIES //

26 ANGELA GRACE JEWERLY // 27 THE HUNTRESS // 38 NISHEYE.COM // 40 WELCOME

STUDENTS // 48 HIM BOUTIQUE // 53 JROMAIN // 56 PAMAYA // 57 THE PARLOUR BOU-

TIQUE // 58 STYLIST NOTEPADS // 60 CREDITS //

Issue 02

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Young Entrepreneurs in The Fashion World

“Team Reginald went on a search for young entrepreneurs within

the fashion industry, here in Halifax. This is who we found…”

– Taye Landry


MEET JESSEWriter // Zeina Jreige

Walking up to Mary’s Place Cafe, Taye Landry and myself, were not expecting the level of professionalism we were about to encounter.

JRomain creator, Jesse Ingalls, made it crystal clear that he is setting his ways to make a larg-er mark with his artistic clothing – for men and women alike.

Ingalls says he is thankful that he started out in Hali-fax to launch his unique clothing brand, suggest-ing that he made a “big-ger splash in a smaller pond. It’s the best place I could have started out.”

He feels that popular-ity wouldn’t have spread as quick if he sprouted from any other larger Ca-nadian city. Halifax gave the designer the confi-dence and credibility to approach new retailers to carry his work.

It all started when Ingalls was seven-years-old and spotted his first pair of black, Air Max Pippen’s.

Ingalls says he had so many shoes as a kid that he lost count and would often have to sneak them into his home to avoid a hording lecture from his mother.

He says his shopping consumption has now reached an all time high, saying, “I wouldn’t be in this industry if I didn’t [love to shop].”

The 25-year-old says this caused most of his imag-ery to stem and migrate naturally from sports, since it has been a major influence in his life.

Michael Jordan, the ea-gerly motivated bas-ketball legend, was one athlete in particular that the designer magnetized himself to in terms of mass inspiration.

As for his most recent creations, his imagery applies to that of aviation.

However, the complex artist finds a challenge in time and motivation, “not [so much] motivation because I am seeing the fruits of my labour, but sometimes [it’s hard to get] people to see what you see. [Whereas] for time, it takes a while to figure things out and es-tablish a plan,” to which Ingalls says he thrives off of this very challenge.

He says this branches from being a consumer himself. “I know myself and I know what I like.”

Sometimes not everyone likes the same things, which doesn’t bother In-galls much. “I make ev-ery single shirt with me in mind. It’s like when people write music. You know when they’re into it.”

Ingalls is incredibly cer-tain of his work, saying, “You can’t put so much love into a project and not expect [good results].”

He emphasizes that people quickly recognize authenticity and deep-rooted, honest passion. “If other people like [my work], that’s a bonus!”

Ingalls says if you’re not having a blast doing a project and being a genu-ine individual to others while doing so, there’s no point in continuing.

“What I do is hard work, but it’s [also] fun,” says Ingalls.

As we all know, with much success, comes much negativity.

“Am I the most talented artist? No. Am I the most popular? No… but I will work harder than you,” says Ingalls on his mis-sion towards success.

The harsh opinions of others are never enough to keep Jesse down.

The designer always has another one of his in-spirations in mind when things get rough. His grandfather.

Aspects such as aircraft imagery and memories of the Royal Canadian Air Force are a vivid and con-stant reminder of Ingalls’s grandfather, which is why the artist feels the need to incorporate these pic-tures on his clothing.

This element is cohesive with his brand – there is an explanation and meaning for each piece that is constructed and

created. Ingalls thinks this adds an element of qual-ity. “Quality is the most paramount thing,” says Ingalls.

When asked to define JRomain, Ingalls says this question often frustrates him because he doesn’t feel that it can be defined.

“It’s simple and time-less… but it’s still growing [and will continue to]. It’s clothing that is conscious of matching, while being versatile. JRomain has a universal edge that any-one can enjoy.”

The businessman says he is going to be very strate-gic in where his product is sold, since he believes where one finds an item will say a lot about the merchandise.

Ingalls says the best thing about JRomain is that it can “stand alone or stand together [with other items and brands]. It’s classic and as long as people talk about what you’re doing, they’re interested in what you’re doing.”

He feels truly blessed at the overwhelming posi-tive feedback from cus-tomers. “I have no time to be nervous,” as a result of being more pinched for time than most 25-year-olds, planning his next business venture.

You can expect Ingalls’s next line to incorporate more artistic influences from the RCAF, Native Pacific and an optical se-

ries, which will showcase seeing the world in many different ways – through glasses, binoculars, even ones own eyes.

The fall collection will differ from the previous spring collection, which consisted of tanks, T’s, hats and toiletry bags, to more hooded sweater styles, long-sleeve shirts and tuques. “Zip-ups are so two months ago,” says Ingalls with a chuckle.

As for the future, Ingalls says he hopes to one day manufacture his own clothes, come out with his first cut and sewn shirt, bring his brand to Toronto and most importantly, a continuance in excelling towards his goals of suc-cessfully ‘making it’ in the fashion world… with a smile on his face!

JRomain clothing prices vary from $30-60.

JRomain has also applied to feature on Karmaloop, one of the biggest online retailers that showcase exclusive brands and fashion designers.

You can find JRomain clothing at Fresh Goods and HIM Boutique or, “you can personally con-tact me,” Ingalls jokingly suggested.

We’ll be watching the cre-ator’s next steps with our own optical resources.


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MEET ANNAWriter // Zeina Jreige

As Team Reginald made their way up the steep steps of MAKENEW, a high-end, vin-tage boutique, we were slightly out of breath and delightfully surprised by what the small space had to offer.

Anna Gilkerson, MN business owner, has had much experience and successes in the fashion world.

Originally from Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, she made her start by handling vintage items in thrift stores at the tender age of 14.

Being exposed to this genre of clothing opened the now 31-year-old’s eyes on how to run her own place.

For those who don’t know – yet crave to get educated – MAKENEW is simply high-end thrift meets vintage. It is a store that pres-ents color-coordinated collections in a clean space that makes the experience feel like shopping for new clothing, rather than sec-ond-hand.

Make no mistake, “it’s not consignment. I am a picker. I’m like those guys shopping for antiques on American Pickers, I just do women’s clothing.”

MAKENEW carries designers such as Diane Von Furstenburg, Marc Jacobs and J.Crew.

Gilkerson is no stranger to retail.

Deux fm, the fashion designers previous la-bel, ran its course for 5 years until 2010. Anna says she was ready for something new… thus, the flourishing of MAKENEW!

Travel has been a strong element incorpo-rated in the designers taste, having been an assistant designer for Buffalo Jeans in Mon-treal, attending FIT, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and venturing off to Italy for a dash of inspiration.

Needless to say, Deux fm taught Gilkerson a lot about the industry and it’s functions.

Above all she says, “It taught me to be a bet-ter business person and how to manage ex-penses and still make a living.”

Expansion has always been in the horizon for Gilkerson, she hopes to haul clothes for men and children – having a toddler of her own ignited the idea.

Gilkerson says she was always a picker at used clothing stores and developed an eye for mixing and matching. She also has done styling for TV, short films and music videos.

To her, there are similar individuals to her in Halifax.

“You’ll always find people come in with [an upper-scale designer handbag] mixed with a [vintage piece].”

MAKENEW was introduced in the summer of 2010, however she changed the model in 2011.

She figured instead of people buying things online, having a local market was more con-venient, even more of an eco-friendly and sustainable business model. “That’s when I decided to open my own shop,” says Gilk-erson.

As for the future of her new shop, she desires more locations in the next three years.

“To me, less is more. Quality pieces have a longer life to them. It’s always quality over quantity. Promoting slow fashion is really im-portant to me. Mass consumption is a seri-ous issue.”

There’s no doubt that social media helps guide her business to purchasers, their pur-chases and makes a grandeur impact. Gilk-erson says Instagram is becoming a dear

friend to her and her store. “It’s a really good marketing tool.” She adds, “I can’t stand twit-ter, but I know it’s good for a business. I know I should make more of an effort to tweet but I like the idea of updating my followers with photos, it works better for the medium I work in.”

Gilkerson says MAKENEW’s basic demo-graphic is “young professional women be-tween the ages of 25 and 35. But I get a lot of university students and their moms shopping in here [often] together. I like the wide range of customers that frequent my shop. It’s a lot of fun.”

The store has a boutique vibe presenting classy, yet quirky feminine pieces.

“There’s a main focus on clothing, [with the exception] of locally designed accessories.”

Gilkerson has no doubt MAKENEW will make a name for itself in Halifax. “There’s a lot of [youthful], artsy, musician [types] here, with eclectic quality driven taste!”

As for keen-eyed fashion lovers, Gilkerson says Haligonians continue to thrive, titling our ‘city-style’ as ‘very piece-y.’ “There’s a lot of mainstream [dressers] that [appreciate add-ing in thrift]. I feel like there’s a lot of different fashion groups, pockets of great communi-ties… and each have grown.”

As for getting to know Gilkerson on a per-sonal level, she says you can find her either making pancakes in the morning with her 3 year old daughter Elly, making lesson plans for her fashion students or digging through the multiple bins at thrift shops like Frenchy’s looking for gems for the shop.

As team RM wrapped up conversation, while making an easier trek down the stairs, return-ing for the ultimate shopping experience was imprinted in each mind!


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MEET NIRAHWriter // Zeina Jreige

Stella & Dot… You’ve probably heard of it, no?

Wonder no more. Reginald is here to save you from your jewelry-deficiency!

Nirah Villeneuve, now a representative for the jewelry designs, was first introduced when watching none other than “The Bacherlor-ette” with some friends and spotted the dam-sel in distress wearing a pair of gorgeous ear-rings that immediately caught her attention.

After doing much research on the mysteri-ous accessories, Villeneuve finally reached a conclusion.

Stella & Dot were the masterminds behind the classic jasmine filigree earrings.

Many perks come along with hosting a Stella & Dot party, which in Villeneuve’s case, were the earrings she had been eyeballing since the discovery on her television screen. So naturally, she decided to jump on the band-wagon!

Villeneuve, at the time of coming across the jewelry company, was a behind-the-scenes wardrobe coordinator, but said she always craved something more.

“I wanted something that was my own, something that was all mine. A job where I did not have to report to somebody else. It’s the best job ever. It’s a company made by women in order to be in charge of their own lives.”

The only challenge Villeneuve said she faced was starting out because at the time, just like herself, no one had heard of Stella & Dot.

Another challenge was defeating the ste-reotype of trunk shows. She’s heard many times people will assume that all she does is go over to a customers house and show

them what’s new in the world of accessoriz-ing. But to her, it is so much more than that. Villeneuve says she can see the changes in people’s lives and make their day better by introducing items that make them feel beau-tiful.

Villeneuve’s goal for the company is seeking to change people’s perceptions and spread the word for Stella & Dot.

“Everyone feels so pretty when they wear it. It’s so special and exciting to see [people who have never truly worn accessories].”

She says she constantly promotes the brand by social networking like Facebook and wearing the pieces herself, saying busi-ness comes up to her, since many people have approached her wondering where she bought her beautiful extras.

She always meets new customers by friend referrals, “going to someone’s house and meeting 10 of their friends.”

Villeneuve says she does about one-to-two trunk shows a week, while also conducting a style session presentation at each showcase to show different items and how they can be worn.

“Halifax has been receptive to the selling of jewelry,” says Villeneuve. As far as she’s con-cerned, she sees a definite growth in stores around Halifax. “Every week I go online and see new things [in fashion] happening in [our small city].”

The jewelry company has anointed Ville-neuve with many wonderful memories and has even made an effort to connect her fam-ily by sending them on a Disneyland cruise.

It’s clear when you give, you receive… and with Stella & Dot, you can add looking beau-tiful into the mix!


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MEET TONYWriter // Zeina Jreige

Tony Salloum, co-owner of HIM Boutique, says that the reason he and his partner, brother Leo Salloum, decided to make the clothing store was to aid the men of Halifax in what appeared to be a fashion crisis.

“Halifax needed a different option,” says Sal-loum, since there isn’t much selection for our male peers in this small city – especially that of high quality designers and brands.

The young retailer says a typical HIM custom-er is, “one who knows exactly what they’re looking for.” Someone who is always aware of their personal style and simply wants to add onto what’s already there.

As for the store itself, Salloum says it screams, “simple and classic… with a twist!”

The 1526 Dresden Row shop owner says that the most vivid memory of a challenge he remembers facing was funding, which is always a common struggle for an indepen-dent storeowner. Getting on your feet is hard, while staying on your feet can be the deter-mining factor of one’s success.

To this, Salloum says as long as people are talking about you, this means you’re still rel-evant and making a step towards bettering the fashion name in Halifax. He adds, that one of his goals is for “people to know what HIM [Boutique] is.”

The men’s fashion guru feels that an impor-tant element of owning your own business and marketing your own brand is “stay-ing consistent, staying on top and [to] keep people talking about you. I want this to be people’s first stop. Not their second or third.”

Salloum says that his iPhone is his favourite way to conduct his business.

He says social media methods like Face-book, Twitter, Instagram and blogging sites help him get exposure with his clothing and event updates. “This may revamp relevant men’s news, videos, music and new prod-ucts.”

However Salloum says, if he had to pick one, it would be Twitter, where messages and up-dates are re-filtered constantly and spread like wildfire.

Looking back from when they first opened, Salloum says the fashion experience has rocketed at a great pace and he sees Hali-fax making decent strides towards making a name for ourselves in the world of mode.

“We’re incorporating the community. We have some talent and we have music to go along with our fashions, which is key and always helps. We’re no longer three years behind [the rest of the fashion development], now we’re only one year behind,” suggesting that, “we’re on the right track.”

HIM Boutique has been running strong since March 5, 2010.

Newer brands that have graced the shop are names like, Oliver Spencer, (which re-side from the United Kingdom), Naked & Fa-mous, Toms, Levis, JRomain, J.Lindeburg, J SHOES, Happy Socks, Roussel, Bjorn Borg, Alternative Apparel … and the list goes on.

The prices at the boutique range from me-dium to high.

Gentlemen, you will not be disappointed or leave empty handed when you visit HIM Boutique. Rather, stylishly satisfied!


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MEET AARONWriter // Zeina Jreige

This is a man’s world… I guess Halifax’s fashion scene didn’t get the memo.

Aaron Clarke, Fresh Goods founder, says he found a major lack of availability for men’s clothing and apparel in our small city.

As a recurring issue for many fresh, new shop openers… being granted a loan is a difficult and tedious process. “Getting some money [to start] wasn’t easy. The learning curve is also steep,” says Clarke.

However, once he got on his feet, Clarke knew he was presenting the people of Halifax with something very original.

“The hardest part is getting people through the door,” but after that, he says, visiting the store becomes a common necessity.

Learning the tricks of the trade of the re-tail realm was not a foreign concept for the young entrepreneur. “My mother used to own a used clothing store [out in] Newfoundland. Retail is in the blood.”

Making his store known is something that Clarke continues to do. “I don’t know if I’m in the fashion scene [in Halifax] just yet. It was just as much a business venture as a pas-sion.”

Clarke says the main inspiration to open Fresh Goods was observing a decrease in fashion consciousness amongst males in the surrounding area. He says he believes that although there are men in this city who appreciate dressing well, women are much more aware of what’s going on.

Clarke’s mission is to change this.

As for peer inspiration, the storeowner says he tries not to look up to anyone because he says it could easily affect the decision mak-ing process when choosing articles for the shop.

However, he was certain of one thing when opening… Adidas was a must-have-haul, because purchasers are drawn to familiarity.

He says once you can identify one thing, it

makes the customer more comfortable to come into your store.

The 32-year-old says he supplies clothing for ages 16-25, for both men and women.

“[Fresh Goods] is perfect for that transitory stage between a teenager and those who don’t want to look like their [parents]. Not that there’s anything wrong with that,” says Clarke, hinting at the stores youthful twist.

If it’s one thing Clarke can’t stand, it’s the common misconception that Fresh Goods is only for a certain group of people.

“It doesn’t matter what your taste is,” he sug-gests that anyone can find something to his or her liking.

Seeing as though there are other stores that pay homage to similar styles in Halifax, Clarke says the last thing he wants to do is step on anybody’s toes.

He says there’s more than enough room for everyone to showcase what they have to of-fer.

The shop was a thought in early 2009, but became a reality in the summer of 2010.

The fast pace seems to be working for Clarke.

What helps keep the business owner in check? Facebook.

“It’s easily accessible content [for the store’s customers]. I don’t like to overwhelm my followers, but I like to stay as consistent as possible [to keep everyone updated]. I didn’t have an account before I had the store.”

Clarke feels blessed to say the least.

As one would expect, it’s a risky task running a business independently, not knowing which direction it will take. He says he felt confident since the youth and university population in Halifax is constantly developing. Yet, he was skeptical since there are many “far flung communities [in Halifax]. There was no way to tell if people [would take to it].”


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TEACH ME HOW TO CORYWriter // Cory

Shoes // The best part about fall isn’t the return of football, or the baseball playoffs, the best part about fall is you get to stop seeing dudes feet. Sandals and flip-flops are great if you play professional bocce or happen to be a full-time foot model. Get some chukkas or a nice boot with some attitude. People can tell a lot about you by the look of your shoes, so make sure you give them a lot to talk about. Don’t cover them up with baggy pants, keep it slim - roll up your cuffs, people are going to want to see them anyways.

Sweaters // It’s September, sorry but summer is over, you’re gonna need a jacket soon. But before you need that, opt for a statement sweater. Always pair it with slim solid pants and some fresh shoes. Remember simple is key, let the sweater speak for itself. If it’s a knit sweat-er, go a size up from normal. It’ll adjust to your body over time and your girl will love how soft it is when she falls asleep in it. The best ones are always in Thrift stores, so make the effort and go dig around for a bit. You’d be amazed at what you’ll find.


HELLO. Bonjour. Guten tag. I’m Cory. That’s me with the red hair in those pictures - that’s enough about me. I’m not here to talk fash-ion, I’m not going to show you what’s coming off runways in Europe, or tell you what Kanye wore in his Lambo when he went to pick up a burrito for Kimmy (leather pants, Yeezy 2’s, and a $600 white T, obviously). Personal style is the greatest tool we have as individuals, it’s the best way to express yourself - it’s wear-able art. You never know who you are going to meet, and you may only get a fi rst impres-sion. Wear clothes that make you stand out, wear clothes that make people want to talk to you, wear clothes they’ve never seen, wear clothes that provoke conversation, clothes that expose you to new sides of you, things you would have never talked about unless you were wearing those leopard print chuk-kas. Every time you dress diff erently, or put an outfi t together in a way only you do, you open yourself up to a whole new world. Hopefully some of these threads will make you get out of your comfort zone, nothing is crazy expensive, and expressing yourself shouldn’t have to be. It’s about having fun and taking the time and eff ort to be unique; it’s about pushing new limits while still being true to who you are. Everyone is his or her own limited edition. Get it.

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Conni Zafiris is an up and coming fashion designer who’s bright smile and bright clothes have been causing an uproar amongst the youth of Halifax.

Zafira Apparel’s colorful prints and wispy patterns have been more than difficult to ignore and the young fashionista hopes to get many female boutiques on board with her designs.

As a youth, Zafiris would rummage through the random clothes at her nearest Value Village, strip the items of clothing apart and reupholster them to her liking. And, as they say, a star was born.

As her passion grew, she bought her first sewing machine and her grandmother began to teach her how to sew. However, as time went on, the young designer grew restless and knew that in order for her to make her creations at a more rapid pace, she would have to get a more knowledgeable background on the craft.

“I wasn’t learning fast enough, especially since I would be making the clothes myself.”

The 24-year-old decided to make her dream a reality when she decid-ed to attend LaSalle College in Montreal, Quebec, and took a three-year program to put her fingers to the test.

Now, creating a piece of her own simply takes a few hours to sew… subtracting the aspects of creating a design and picking out the per-fect material, “that’s a different story,” says Zafiris.

During her education process, the fashion dreamer created her first line called Second Chance Couture.

Now on a fast track to selling her new collection, Zafiris is already planning for the future.

She hopes along the way a men’s fashion line will make it’s way to the public, “I’m going to start making men’s accessories first – like bow ties and regular ties.”

Another goal for Zafiris is to have her own studio and storefront, while selling her work to places in Toronto and Montreal, where she says she finds some of the richest fabrics.

As for now, she just wants to get her items seen in clothing boutiques like Biscuit, Splurge and Sweet Pea so that this generation of fashion-able people can get a taste of a new, independent designer!

The prices for her current collection, which currently has no name, vary from $50-90.

You can find her clothing on ETSY, a website where designers and regulars can “buy and sell handmade or vintage items, arts and sup-plies,” according to ETSY.com.

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So, I heard about this place “Marquee” months before I went to Las Vegas; a house for music lover’s, the hottest club on the west coast, a meeting point for the world’s hottest DJs, party kings and queens, and of course the fashion world. Although I get excited about the little things in life, the “wow effect” has to be there for me to say something is truly amazing. Why would it be different than any other club I’ve been to? Well, let me say Oz was in for a treat!

As I got dressed or undressed in my usual Vegas poolside attire, I head down to the Marquee booth, reservations were made for a daybed (a queen size bed by the pool, where you hang out with your friends and try to reach your daily expected alcohol limit, oh and trust me it’s easy with the $250.000 30 liter Melchizedek on the menu), it’s a down-grade from a Cabana and an upgrade from a day chair. I was surprised to see that we needed to be escorted to an elevator, then to another elevator and to a secret passage to the actual Marquee Dayclub. At that point I knew my husband was annoyed. Yes - he does not enjoy the royal treatment. I was still very excited to see this place, listen to some good music and of course spot beautiful fashions by the pool. The Dayclub fashion was stunning. The serv-ers and dealers were in matching purple biki-nis and sarongs; the men were in crisp white linen shirts. Fringe bathing suits, lots of colour and stunning accessories; from lovely metal-lic sandals to bright chandeliers to shahma-rans (hand jewellery)… But my favorite was definitely the Golden Era glamour swinger hats. You don’t usually see North American men sporting Vilebrequin swimwear paired with sexy Persol shades. Everyone knew that they didn’t come to the Marquee to swim; they were there to mingle, have a good time and show off their pool fashions.

The Marquee Nightclub was what I heard the most about; three different rooms and floors, long VIP lists, people coming from SoCal, and even from NY to party for one night. I could tell everyone had his or her best-dressed selves on that night. The women were spot-

ted wearing neon dresses, miniskirts, sparkly shoes and statement jewellery; while the men were in tiptop shape as well. Everyone was well groomed, stylish and on top of the latest trends. No one was holding back. This crowd was different. It was the Marquee effect. I’ve been to many clubs in North America and in Europe, indoor and outdoor. But the atmosphere of the Marquee was special. It’s a cultural thing. North Americans dress up differently when they are going to a club than Europeans do. They definitely choose what

is sexier, as opposed to Europeans choos-ing what is “in” right at that moment and yes it could be pajama pants. This changes the whole view. Marquee had both, with the deal-ers and the bartenders dressed in lingerie, it was sexy but it was original. Plus, there were different settings.

Three clubs within one including The Library; which literally looked like an old sophisticat-ed American library with books on the walls, big leather library chairs and chess sets on the tables. The Library blew me away! The

YOU ARE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORELet’s face it, I’m not ready for summer to end – here’s my flashback.

people were totally dressed different than the crowd I saw entering Marquee. The Library crowd was dressed in a more sophisticated chic way, and sipping their martinis grace-fully. The Boom Box is where they play only Hip-Hop, and people in this room are dressed very playful, a bit more casual than the rest and more street style. Your hair and make-up is more important in this room than the clothing.

And then there is the main floor; a big sign saying “You Are Not in Kansas Anymore” greets you. This is where all the big DJs set up and where the private tables are. As you walk past the main floor, the doors open to…The Dayclub. The pool area is completely dressed up. The beds, cabanas, the private pools all dolled up. And the villas overlooking the Marquee are all lit up. This is a fashion party. I liked everything I saw. I have to ad-mit men’s fashions that night was right out of a magazine; Shamballa bracelets, colour-ful watches, David Yurman jewels, burgundy pants, clean white shirt with suede boat shoes. Very well done…

Marquee left a mark on me. When I saw The Library and the Kansas sign, I knew my next article was going to be about this place and how different all the fashions in each room were. They represent the different moods that people are in, in our life… It defines that our fashion choices depend on these moods, even on the music we listen to. My wardrobe choices would be very different if I was go-ing to The Library instead of the Boom Box. Fashion is how we present ourselves to the outside world, to the Marquee. Don’t wear just anything to get approval from your so-ciety, your community, and your “room”… Wear it because you belong to that “room”. Pay attention to your mood when you are getting dressed next time, the level of fun you want to have… Think about the “room” you will be in…

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“The next best thing to having the world at your feet is to have a dog at your heels,” wrote a columnist for Vogue magazine in 1930. ‘They are the only friends that money can buy. They are philosophers and scamps, mystics, snobs and saints. Some are at home on a satin cushion while others amiably fit in anywhere.’

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend? I’m not so sure about that one any-more. Canines have been giving diamonds a run for their master’s money for well over 20, 000 years and that doesn’t seem to be chang-ing anytime soon. Canines give their undying love and friendship while rocks just sit there. Dogs are so much a part of the fash-ion circuit that they’ve taken the humanized concept to the next level. Perhaps one of the reasons celebrities and designers tend to travel with such small dogs is that their size allows them to travel di-rectly with their owner. Tom Ford is said to have a Frequent Flyer card for his dog.

But in a highly critical industry, it’s easy to see why a heavyweight like Donatella Versace starts off her day by giving her adorable Jack Russell, Audrey, a hug. Dogs just want to be loved. Or why Al-exander McQueen once said that his dogs are the only thing in the world he really trusts.

Creating several collections each year, with an extremely judgmen-tal critique waiting for you at the end of each runway, managing the direction of the brand/com-pany, the pressure of being on top of your craft brings tremen-dous stress. But once the media and attention has faded, it makes perfect sense that dogs play a huge part in creating a work-life balance for fashion designers.

“If I were to die tomorrow, what are the things I would remember?” asks Tom Ford. “Nuzzling up with my dogs is one of the most pre-cious things in my life. That would be something I would miss so much.”

But in North America we tend to view dogs as either the pampered few that fly corporate with their designer and fashionista owners, or

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the shaggy, misbehaved Marley and Me nightmares that stalk every suburban park.

But why are European dogs so well behaved in comparison? A great New York Times feature article aptly called “Who Let the Dogs Out” addresses this very situation. European family dogs are rarely leashed and yet, as well behaved (and dare I say it, as snooty) as their human counterparts in the myriad cafes, terraces, bars, bistros and biergar-tens to which they are routinely brought for the weekly bit of social

sing. The best part of this article describes how one dog owner in Munich claims that her dog knows how to get back home on the metro on it’s own, including making the correct line transfer! What was touching in that article is how the American writer no-ticed dogs everywhere in Europe, mostly out of a sense of guilt at having left her dog behind.

Europe, as the birthplace of much of the world’s fashion, is also the most dog friendly place on earth. But there is something else that these Euro dogs are beginning to raise: when the Europeans bring their beloved canines into the cobblestoned markets for their constitutional, the dogs are not only at the crossroads of culture, fashion and commerce, but poli-tics as well. Serious politics.

Others make claims that Europe-ans have replaced children with dogs and that the overly con-scious attachment of celebrities to their dogs is just another ex-ample of an increasingly narcis-sistic culture bent on elevating the rights of the elite over the strug-gling travelers in coach (or god forbid, cargo)!

One thing is certain, however: as long as people are faced with trag-edy, their dogs will be there to help them through it – in this life or the next. Upon investigating the death of designer Alexander McQueen, police found a book at the fashion designer’s flat that had scribbled: “Look after my dogs, sorry, I love you Lee.”

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Step 2: Mark the desired length with pins and then cut from the inseam to the outseam.

Step 3: (DISTRESSING) Start to pull at the raw edge of the shorts to create a more distressed look.

To distress the cut-offs even more, take sand paper and rub it along the edge.

If you want distressed patches on the cut-offs, you can use a knife, cheese grater or anything that you can scratch the surface of the denim with. Once you start to get the de-sired look, go over the spot with sand paper.

Step 4: To complete your shorts, throw them in the washer and dryer to fin-ish off the fringe and give them that truly worn look.

Step 5: Personalize! Take your shorts to the next level by personalizing them to suit you; things that you can add are lace, studs, or whatever suits you best!


Yes, I just used a Jennifer Hudson song for title inspiration. But it is so fitting for this issue. I wanted to talk about a style that has blossomed into my own fashion obses-sion– the boyfriend fad.

My personal style has changed drastically over the past three years. I feel like I could put together a timeline, like the ones they have in Style Watch magazine, and see how differently it has transformed (good times and bad).

Currently I have been showing more and more interest into this tomboy trend. A nice boyfriend jean with a basic tee or tank has become my go-to look these days. As an insider tip, Current/Elliott makes THE bestest boyfriend jean on the face of the earth… no joke.

But be careful, because this look can go south very easily. If done improperly, you can come across as slightly too masculine or even sloppy.

To avoid this, make sure you are accessorized properly. If you’re going to pair your boyfriend jeans with a looser top then throw on a pair of very girly shoes – like a pump or a wedge. This will soften the look up. And what is more feminine than some pretty jewels such as a statement necklace… or two. Another suggestion is to make sure you have your hair tidy – this is to avoid looking messy because a boyfriend jean is so oversized you don’t want to be mistaken for climbing out of bed.

However, if you are in a time squeeze and don’t have time to blow dry and style (prob-ably my biggest morning pet peeve, which I’m sure many of you ladies can relate to) throw your hair into a topknot. Start by securing your hair into a smooth ponytail on top of your hair – tease a little bit – swipe hair around the elastic to form a bun – secure with a few bobby pins and finish with a bit of hairspray. This will take you all of 2 minutes but you walk out of your door looking polished.

Follow these few tips and voila, you’ll look like you have instant style without trying too hard. Because nothing says fashion faux pas more than an overdone, over the top, over styled look (I’m thinking Sarah Michelle Gellar at the Oscars – come on, I know you remember that disaster – meets Katy Perry). It’s all about keeping it simple to achieve effortless style.

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It has been a long and eventful journey that has brought me to the point where I can call myself an internationally represented professional jeweler. My busi-ness, Angela Grace Jewelry, has admittedly grown in leaps and bounds in less than a year, but it was an arduous journey to get here.

When I finished my Fine Arts de-gree at NSCAD, I felt like I was set adrift. I didn’t quite know what to do with myself and I had no solid art practice established. My only aim at NSCAD was to become an artist. After gradua-tion I wandered for three years.

It wasn’t until I took an evening jewelry class, taught by a promi-nent local jeweler, that I knew I had found my calling. I com-pleted that course knowing I was hooked. He told me I was a natural.

Everything moved quickly after that. I was accepted to an excel-lent jewelry program in Vancou-ver, so I got rid of my belongings and moved west.

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major jewelry houses Cartier and Tiffany’s. These men were alternately playful and dead seri-ous. It was a surprisingly effec-tive combination and we were taught to approach our craft with thoughtful precision, an eagle eye for detail and an astonishing sense of play. I was awarded the Mountain Gems Display Award in my first year. In my second year I received the top honour of the Circle Craft Award at my graduation in 2009.

In my work I am constantly ref-

erencing pop-culture icons from our past like Patti Smith, or Bi-anca Jagger. I read everything I can get my hands on about Andy Warhol and his entourage during the 1960s and 70s in New York. My love for literature, history, fine art, film and fashion have un-doubtedly left their mark on my aesthetic.

For me, street fashion and high fashion are equally as invigorat-ing to encounter. This is one of the many things I love about Halifax - the unabashed sense

of style and ingenuity. I love the way the fashionable in this city bring together unlikely items to create an artfully curated look. It’s so natural and creative. I try to reflect this sense of play and unconventional repurposing in my jewelry, while still maintaining the clean lines of precision. It is a fine balance.

Being born and raised in the Maritimes is in itself an inspira-tion. We live in a Port City here and I try to embrace the aggres-sion of our bawdy sailor past to create an edge to my jewelry that people can relate to. Though I tend to lean more toward wear-able fine fashion accessories these days, my first love is cre-ating outrageous and unlikely jewelry that cannot be worn. It’s always fun for me to dream up unconventional jewelry pieces to display in art galleries.

I have exhibited in Cape Breton, Halifax, Vancouver and at the Cannes Film Festival in France with Angela Grace Jewelry. Sep-tember 17th, my photographer sister, Christina Arsenault, and I will travel to Los Angeles so I can display my work for the Emmys. I can honestly say that it has been quite the adventure so far.

Featuring Angela Grace and Michael PhillipsAssisted by Colleen Sweeney and Scott MacDonald


The Denim VestTaking cues from the 90’s and 3.1 Phillip Lim 2012 fall runway collection, this is the captured piece of the season. When you are out hunting, consider what looks best for your shape. For those who are petite, a cropped fit might be the answer, but for a taller figure an oversized cinched

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NISHEYE.COM

Nisheye.com is a photo blog that will mainly focus on style, people, parties, architecture & food in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. It is for the students and by the students of St. Francis Xavier University. The photos featured and updated daily are going to consist of the pictures I take myself, pictures from other photographers in the Xaverian family (as I will be working closely with many other photog-raphers in Antigonish to help cover all areas of the blog), and the students themselves - as this website allows submissions. This fall I will cover mostly every major event for

the University because of my position on The Xaverian Weekly, so this will run smoothly with my photo blog. Being on STFX’s Orien-tation committee for photography/video is also a push in the right direction for the blog, in terms of having access to the best party pictures for the new coming frosh.

Check out Nish Eye for yourself and don’t forget to follow!

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Stylist: Taye Landry

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Models: Connor Sullivan & Andrew Tracey Clothing available @ Fresh Goods (Style Notes on Credit Page)

Models: Jessica MacCulloch, Tosan Ikomi & Tamara Chemij at CITY ModelsClothing available @ Twisted Muse (Style Notes on Credit Page)

HIM Men’s Clothing BoutiqueHIM is the perfect addition to the downtown-shopping district in Halifax. His Image Matters is true for all men. Whether you’re looking for the perfectly relaxed outfi t, the young professional look or exclusive brand name op-tions, HIM has something for you.

HIM off ers fi ne men’s cloth-ing in a boutique designed around his shopping needs. The walls are draped with premium and raw denim, the racks are hung with a wide range of shirt options, and the lounge is prepared with your comfort in mind.

From the boardroom to a night out, HIM off ers men in Halifax a selection of premi-um style options because re-gardless of the occasion, His Image Matters.

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“When you go to a spa, you ex-pect to be healthy and taken care of,” says Pamaya spa founder, Pamela MacKay.

Her journey began back in 2004 when she picked up from Halifax to Europe in search of inspiration of an item that would change the lives of skin fanatics.

“I can’t change the world, but I can change a small part,” says MacKay.

Self-taught MacKay chose to make organic goods because she feels that there are many ill-nesses, allergies and sensitivities in comparison to many years ago.

To her, Pamaya products will ap-peal to a wider range of consum-ers that have been limited with their shopping desires as a result of bodily reactions to particular substances.

There was also a personal exter-nal force that shifted her in the di-rection of making these specific skin care products.

After being born with a cleft lip and noticing a strange defect

after her first child was born, MacKay decided to do her own research about these nonheredi-tary effects.

To her surprise, the synthetic components and chemicals in nail polish and other beauty products were to blame.

She says this is why she creates “certified, organic [products], with no chemicals used, to com-pletely free oneself from any kind of [harmful reactions].”

MacKay insists that there is still confusion between natural and organic, but stresses that they are not the same thing.

“Spa owners should really take the initiative to see what’s really in their products,” says MacKay.

The ‘Organic Skin and Body Company’ is located on 1360, Bedford Highway.

MacKay started incorporat-ing things like fruits and earthly products into her creations, say-ing, “If they’re good to put in the body, they must be good to put on the body!”

PAMAYA ORGANICSWriter // Zeina Jreige


Allow us to introduce ourselves; we are a few fabulous stylists who strive to impress each guest who enters our chic boutique sa-lon. We are charmingly located in the heart of Bedford, ask anyone who knows, we are the best-kept secret. Each issue we will bring you insider tips and tricks that will make your hair the most fabulous thing you wear!

In honor of back to school, let’s talk about the year round beachy waves that everyone is sporting these days! You know the hair you envy, seen on Victoria Se-cret models, Kardashian sisters and beach goers all around the world! Here is what you need: a light shampoo and conditioner (we recommend Kerastase Bain Cristalliste and Lait Cristalliste), a blow dryer and round brush (if you can handle it), a one inch curling iron (we like BaByliss Pro Titanium) and finally a texturizing spray (we used Kerastase Soin Densitive GL).

Once hair is dry, take horizon-tal sections starting 2 inches up from the nape. Pick up sections of hair (don’t be too fussy, it isn’t

supposed to be uniform) and slide the curling iron down the hair shaft curling only from half way, pause and then open the iron to release the curl.

In the front, take sections more diagonally and curl hair away from the face again only curling from the mid shaft down to avoid a too curled look.

Once hair is curled, your hair may look more polished than the easy free flowing locks you covet... here is where the magic happens. Make sure the hair has cooled and then brush out the curls lightly. Grab your texture spray and spray sections one at a time, lightly activating the tex-ture with your hands.

Enjoy the sultry sexy result of year round beach hair. You are always encouraged to book an appointment with your favorites here at The Parlour! We would love to give you a one on one or group tutorial with your ladies!

Love, Jacquelyn, Stephanie and Jenna, Xo

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DUSTINWith fall on the rise, stick to classic styles &

warm colors. Layering pieces will keep you pre-

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– ACCESSORIES, STELLA & DOT C/O KAYLYN MONK – GLASSES, STYLISTS OWN • WINTER // PANTS @ H&M – TOP

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