Issue 5

October 2012

Shelby Greeley and Kira Turnbull Editor(s)-In Chief

Ellie Storck (assistant)

Mia Rotondi Executive Editor

Assistant editor: Rachel Robison

GRacie PeaRlman Fashion Director

annabella boutet and aRiann holden Creative Directors

devon mclauGhlin and miGuel salcedoPhotography Director(s)

ERin RobeRtson and Julia staudinGeRBeauty and Styling

emma auGustine (assistant)

colby Jacobson PR/Marketing Director

Patch lonsdoRf Financial Directors

madeline enG Blogmaster

Bloggers: devon mclauGhlin, Rachel Robison, mia Rotondi, emma KammeReR, melissa manGum

Table of Contents

Page 18-23: Spotlight on: COCOWOSO

Page 24-25: Interview with William Wuyke

Page 32-49: Once Upon a Time...

Page 50-54: Halloween DIY

Page 10-13: Fall Color Trends

Dear Readers,

Happy Halloweekend!

We hope you’ve all been enjoying the many nights of Halloween this week, because let’s be real, it’s too great of a holiday to be just one night. We’ve been working away trying to get this issue ready in time, so that you, our “I pick my costume out 10 minutes before I leave my room” readers have a place to turn to for that last-minute inspiration. If this ap-plies to you, make sure you check out our Halloween DIY feature for some super simple costumes that look anything but!

Halloween’s always one of the best nights of the year and let’s make sure it stay’s that way! MEChA, Umoja, and SOAR have started an awesome campaign around campus to raise awareness about the negative effects of stereotyping different cultures through costume. So, this year, ladies and gents, check yourself before you hurt someone else. Keep it classy Conn Coll.

Enjoy!

Shelby and Kira

Interested in writing, blogging, photographing, or doing layout for the-Look? Email us at [email protected] or attend one of our bi-weekly meetings on Tuesdays @ 9 pm in Harkness Common Room!

Letter From the Editors

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We all know that Maxi dresses have been “in” lately, but then again, who can blame us? They are the ultimate tran-sition piece. From day to night, in cool or hot weather, these dresses add comfort and ease to our wardrobe. And, because they transition well from hot days to cool nights, taking them from summer to fall is much less daunting. Instead of pairing your maxi with a tank and san-dals, try a chunky knit sweater with ankle boots. If you’re go-ing out, trade your espadrilles for a chunky wooden heel, add a little edge with a motorcycle jacket or stay simple with a jean jacket. The same rules apply for those fabulous high-low skirts you rocked all summer long. As always, denim shorts are a summer staple, but this summer, it was all about the high waist. You might think that since the leaves have start-ed to fall it’s time to put the shorts away, but don’t shove them into the back of your clos-et just yet!

Summer to Fall: The Maxi Dress

Summer to Fall: The Maxi DressInstead, wear them over a great pair of tights that will keep you warm and spice up your outfit in good fall fashion. Solid or ombre col-ors work well if you want to add hues to an outfit. That being said, don’t wear a patterned colored pair of tights; usually, one or the other makes enough of a statement. As far as patterned tights go, I prefer a geometric fishnet pattern that cov-ers the whole leg instead of printed patterns. That Wway it catches the eye while blending with the rest of your outfit at the same time. What to wear to keep warm? Try a short pair of boots with a leather jacket over a tee. Finally, don’t be afraid to wear your patterned tights with a patterned top!

-Brittany Juliano

Miracle Maxi Dress, www.modcloth.com, $53; Sabre Vision – Nuevo Sunglasses, www.80spur-ple.com, $89; Black Denim Jacket, www.hm.com , $40; Denim Vest, www.madewell.com, $88; Archer Sandal, www.dv.com , $64.99; Runway Relief Bootie, www.ninewest.com, $149; knitBranda Knitted Scarf, www.etsy.com, $55.

FALL COLOR TREnDS:

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Big Lapel Leather Coat, www.indressme.com, $71; Finlandia New Tube Scarf, www.select-ed.com, $46; Pachacuti Wide-brimmed wool-felt hat, www.theoutnet.com, $32; Americana Mini, Z Spoke by Zac Posen, www.couture.zappos.com, $275; Bikkembergs, Bordeaux, www.zappos.com, $229; Timex Womens Classic Round Easy Reader Watch, www.zappos.com, $47.95; Men’s Synchilla Snap-T Pullover, www.patagonia.com, $119

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The Sake Iris Demi Clutch, www.zappos.com, $57.99; Jessica Simpson Solid Ruffle Fringe Scarf, www.zappos.com, $34.99; Vegan Leather Sleeve Jacket, Ark&Co, www.piperlime.com, $59.99; Men’s Tri-Blend Short Sleeve Track Shirt Tri-Evergreen, www.store.americanappar-el.net, $22; Dr. Martens 1460 8-Eye Boot, www.urbanoutfitters.com, $125.

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Proenza Schouler Shearling-collared quilted leather jacket, www.net-a-por-ter.com, $6,495; High-Waisted Cropped Pants, www.gojane.com, $25.30; NARS Single Eyeshadow Compact, China Blue, www.nars.com, $24; Small Clip Earrings, www.katespade.com, $48; American Vintage Electric Blue Pleated Skirt, www.stylebop.com, $85.

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In the city that never sleeps, top designers offered sleek, practical looks for the urban woman. Working with primary colors and black and white, Michael Kors presented simple, yet bold designs with a mod feel, breaking up monochromatic looks with stripes and checks. Donna Karan used a soft palette of blush hues and dusky pinks and blues to create her signature loosely draped, feminine silhouettes. She presented a

more casual, sporty aesthetic at DKNY, using black, white, neon yellow and den-im to show off simple separates, loose dresses with thigh high slits, and leather sheaths, given an urban edge with pointy black ankle boots. Ever the minimalist, Francisco Costa’s collection for Calvin Klein used black, white and ivory fab-ric for form-fitting sheaths nipped at the waist with black skinny belts and tai-lored pants and jackets.

NEW YORKby Emmaline Deihl

Runway RepoRt:

Michael Kors DKNYCalvin Klein

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PARIS Paris is home to some of the oldest names in the industry, and their designs reflected a timeless beauty and ease. Valentino used a muted palette, with the exception of its signature red in silks, lace, and leather, to create simple yet sophisticated looks for day and evening. The designs at Nina Ricci were a mix-ture of textures: slinky silk, swinging fringe, ruched gauze and sparkling se-quins. From shocking pink and aquama-

rine to grey and dusty pink, the dresses, suits and gowns were made of eclectic layers and unusual shapes. Lanvin also brought a timeless grace to bold, strong tuxedo-inspired suits and dresses in black, white and rich jewel tones, some covered in sequins. The collection mixed sharp angles and boxy shapes with draped forms to create an elegant combi-nation of hard and soft.

Lanvin Nina Ricci Valentino

MILAN

Drawing on the romance of Italy and Fellini’s Italian movie stars of the 60s, designers in Milan turned up the heat with a glamorous, opulent, sexy aesthetic. Dolce and Gabbana paid hom-age to their Italian roots with retro sil-houettes, presented in thick stripes, wild prints of Italian paintings, and Baroque floral in saturated greens, reds, blues, and of course, black lace. Wide head-scarves and enormous, ornate earrings finished the looks. Gucci also stepped

up the glamour with loose, easy pieces in white, pastels, and deep blues paired with heavy jewelry, evoking a luxuri-ous vacation wardrobe for Palm Beach. Moschino presented mini skirts, shift dresses, and tailored, cropped pants and jackets. Contrasting trim and piping, graphic patterns and red sandals added visual interest. Paired with movie star sunglasses and teased hair, the collection was a youthful, modern take on classic styles.

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LONDON

In London, renowned for its uber-cool street style and chic trendsetters, designers experimented with a kaleido-scope of bright, punchy colors and prints for attention-grabbing, adventurous looks. Mary Katrantzou continued her use of intricate, unique prints that cover the entire garment in symmetrical de-signs, utilizing postage stamps and maps for the basis of the prints. The Erdem collection took bright oranges, pinks, yellows, and blues and transformed

them into delicate floral prints. With the addition of gauzy fabrics and lace, this collection of refined, flattering dress-es epitomizes femininity and elegance with a good dose of whimsy. Matthew Williamson, living up to his reputation, produced a variety of draped, flowing gowns, blouses and pants, paired with more structured pieces, all in peacock blues and purples and sunset oranges and pinks; perfect for those who want to be noticed.

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Spotlight on: COCOWOSO

Spotlight on: COCOWOSO

The Connecticut College Varsity Women’s Soccer Team has had an impressive season thus far. In fact, it’s been the most successful season in almost a decade. With three conference wins, the Camels await their spot among the eight NESCAC teams in the conference tourna-ment. The team is lead by four seniors, three of which are captains. Some may argue it’s these diverse leaders that have guided this group of women to such promising success. It’s the team’s clear hard work, perseverance and unbreakable bond that make the College proud. I met with the four seniors on a Friday afternoon to discuss the team’s recent achievements and to get a better feel for the inner workings of this group of inspiring women.

Q: How long have each of you played soccer?A: (Tori): Since I was four.(Kirsten): Twelve years.(Ali): Since I was five. (Amy): Fifteen years.

Q: How do you think involvement in sports improves a female’s self esteem? A: (Ali): I think the competitiveness, camaraderie and teamwork gives some sort of empowerment and sense of self, which is important to one’s self esteem.

Q: In past years, the team has not been as successful. What has lead to your re-cent success this year? How is it differ-ent from previous years?A: (Kirsten): This year I feel like we’ve all had a different mindset. It’s kind of a whole new team. We have the attitude that we can do this, and the past years we’ve been okay with losing. (Tori): We believe in ourselves, in each other, and we got through a lot of tough times in the beginning of the season and now we’ve been able to put it all together to create this success.

Q: How would you describe your leadership on the team? What roles does each of you play? A: (Ali): I think that Tori brings her strong work ethic to everything and that sets a standard, and the fact that Kirsten and Amy are both goalies inherently has its own leadership position. (Tori): I think Ali is the most vocal and motivating and gets everyone pumped up and her skill is so great that it elevates the level of play throughout the whole team. She also leads the pregame ritual that brings us all together.

(Kirsten): We have our expectations but we’re not the kind of leaders that scream or are too demanding. It’s well known what we expect from every player and people rise to the occasion. Amy provides a sense of calmness and composure on the field, which is a valuable trait.(Amy): I feel Kirsten has a different kind of leadership in which she isn’t necessarily named cap-tain but people see her as one. They respect her as one.

Q: What has soccer taught you? Describe in one word.A: (Tori): Hard work. (Kirsten): Resilience.(Ali): Passion. (Amy): Confidence.

Q: What is beauty to you? A: (Amy): Someone who is true to her-self or himself no matter what the current trends are.(Kirsten): Beauty is something that’s inside you.(Tori): Beauty is happiness.(Ali). Even the smallest thing can be beau-tiful therefore it is everywhere.

Q: What does it take to get over adversity? A: (Kirsten): Just having an open mind. We all come from different backgrounds and have all gone through different things, but we’re all here with one purpose and reason.(Ali): Hitting a low can also be a catalyst for change and overcoming adversity. We’ve clearly had our low points in past seasons, but we have to rally together as one.

Q: What would you like to see change in female athletics on the collegiate level? A: (Amy): More respect and more recognition would be nice. To not have [women’s soccer] treated as a women’s sport but instead to be treated and seen as equal. Now that we have a lock-er room and lights and a new field, we finally feel recognized. And we’re winning so we have something to back it up with.

Q: How do you mentally prepare for a game? A: (Tori): I like to have fun and laugh. (Kirsten): I shoot hoops to clear my head.W(Amy): This is weird so don’t judge, but I pray and also play solitaire.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?A: (Tori): I’ll be an oncologist and starting a family. I’ll probably be living in New England. (Amy): I’ll be working in the financial sector of a hospital and I’ll have a family. (Kirsten): I want to live on the West Coast in a shack on the beach, and I’m going to own my own business. (Ali): I could be travelling, could be starting my own coffee shop, could be a therapist, could be walking dogs…I don’t know. I’ll love whatever I’m doing.

Q: What’s your favorite song to warm-up to before a game? A: (Ali): “Hate me Now” by Nas (Tori): “Roc Boys” by Jay-Z (Amy): “Finale” by Madeon (Kirsten): “I’m Me” by Lil Wayne

Q: And finally, and probably the most important question, who is your celebrity crush?A: (Tori): Leonardo DiCaprio, when he was younger(Amy): George Clooney(Kirsten): Amber Heard(Ali): Common

Q. What do you recommend, in terms of fit-ness, for living a healthy lifestyle? A. Fitness to me is just, well, it is the defini-tion of body and exercise. What I would rec-ommend for a general person is just regular training, meaning around twenty minutes of running or any cardiovascular endurance. This could be biking, elliptical, running... just be sure to maintain for at least 20 minutes! Done at least five times a week, this should be ade-quate for a non-varsity athlete.

Q. If you could pick the best mode of exer-cise, such as yoga, spinning, cross-fit, which would you recommend and why?A. Well, it depends what the person wants. If the person wants to stay in shape, well if I wanted to stay in shape, then I would recom-mend spinning. Yoga is great, but in terms of calorie loss, it is not going to help you as much as spinning or running.

Q. What would you recommend to people who are trying to get in shape? What should be

their first step?A. Take my class! The first step is to come down and learn about the equipment and what we have to offer. Students want to exercise and have a routine but they don’t know what to do. Sometimes they get discouraged. What I say to them is just come down and learn about the machines; learn what to do and know what not to do. Some people pay a trainer to teach them to exercise. Well, some people need someone motivating them to train, but those that want to get in shape… it’s not a big deal. You don’t need to pay someone. Just train twenty to forty minutes a day. Spend at least forty minutes be-tween cardio and lifting weights and you will be in great shape.

Q. What is your athletic background?A. I am going to try to tell you this very brief-ly. I was an athlete. Also, I went to school in Alabama where I studied sports. I got my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education.

William Wuyke, Connecticut College’s Strength and Con-ditioning Coach and Director of Fitness and Wellness, was interviewed for his thoughts and recommendations for staying healthy and fit. He offers much insight and encourages students to take advantage of the fitness facility and classes offered. Our interview consisted of questions regarding health, fitness, and his personal athletic career. Enjoy!

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William Wuyke: Trainer, Athlete, and Leader

I worked for two years in a physiology lab. This is where I learned most of the things about sports. Sometimes athletes exercise but they don’t know how to exercise. I learned what to do to better train athletes: how to have more power, more explosion, more strength, this is what I learned. Also, my own running career helped teach me what to do. I did my own training, my own workouts, for when I competed professionally. I went to two Olym-pics and I was one of the top runners in the world and I did all my own workouts. This is just what I learned to do and I trained other Olympic athletes. So that’s really my back-ground. I train students so they can also be athletes.

Q. As Connecticut College’s Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Fitness and Wellness, what are your goals for our community? A. I just want everyone to train. Like I said

before, I want to see everyone possible here in the fitness center. Not only students but faculty and staff as well. The better we are in terms of conditioning, the better we can work. I always say I am addicted to training. Training gives me energy… I want to pass this onto my stu-dents. And I know some people go crazy with my class (some people even call me to see if they can pass my class! Well, I haven’t killed anyone yet… I am not easy, but I haven’t killed anyone yet!). But, I just want everyone to know that I am always here. I am a varsity coach; that is my job. But I am always avail-able to everyone. I tell people to call me but I work better person to person. I just need to know what the person wants: do they want to be a runner, a weight lifter, a swimmer… there are so many sports. I tell them come to my of-fice, we can talk, and from there we can train. Going back to what I said before, I just want to see everyone! I see everyone. My door, my office, is always open for everyone.

A Room of YouR own....Featuring Monica Butler ‘13

By Catie Delay

Transforming a sterile dorm room into a comfortable and homey environment is a challenge for many college students. With three years on her repertoire, however, senior Monica Butler knows a thing or two about revamping a small space. By accenting crisp, white bedding with salmon and pink, Monica invented a bright yet understated canvas for framed photos, patterned boxes, coffee table books, candles, and 2 small carpets. In order to make the room seem larger, she strategically hung numerous mirrors, creating a chic and relaxing atmosphere that feels like home.

Monica’s fresh, white nightstand makes a bold statement when you first enter her room. On the wall, Monica displays her favorite magazine covers from her collection of 200!

Show off your pretty, daily-use items like jewelry and perfume bottles.

Monica pairs her magazine collection with a colorful, patterned bowl.Simple household objects can enhance

boring spaces, like these Limited Edi-tion Campbell Soup cans from Target.

Fill your shelves with personal items such as flowers, books, and framed photographs.

Coffee table books add to the décor while also displaying your personal style!

Simple pink and white patterned textile from Jo-Ann Fabrics covers Monica’s aged desk and brightens the room.

Nail DIY: Galaxy Nails Galaxy nails are a striking, creative and simple style to experiment with. There is no one way to accomplish this look, but this DIY will give you tips for how to get started.

STEP 1Start off with a black “night sky” base coat

STEP 2The trick to achieving the multi layered look of these nails is dabbing coats of different nail polishes and sparkles. Start off by painting a portion of your nails with a dark blue color (we did the middle portion of each nail but it doesn’t really matter, as long as it is not a full second coat).

STEP 3The next color to layer on is a bright light blue or light green (we used a mint green).

STEP 4Using your index finger (or a friend’s!) or a makeup sponge, dab the light color around the nail, creating an uneven, splotchy look.

Be prepared to get messy!

STEP 5Repeat steps 3 and 4 with a relatively opaque pink or purple polish.

STEP 6 Repeat with a deep red color.

STEP 7The next layer is the first of two sparkle layers. You will want to use one sparkle that has chunkier, bigger glit-ter, and one with finer glitter. We used the finer glitter first. Like with the dark blue polish in step 2, it looks best if you cover only a section of the nail. We did dif-ferent parts of each nail to create a more varied look.

STEP 8Repeat with the bigger sparkles, again only painting sections of the nail.

STEP 9As you can see from our process pictures, this is a pret-ty messy method. One secret of nail painting is that it doesn’t really matter if polish accidentally drips outside your nails because it will come off when you take a hot shower. However, you may want to use a Q-Tip to remove any excess polish (we did).

STEP 10 Admire your rockin’ nails! A clear topcoat is not necessary because of the sparkles, but we chose to use a quick dry topcoat for convenience sake. A good thing to note is that this actually dries a lot quicker than most multi coat nail polishes because the layers are so thin.

STEP 11: Instagram your galaxy nails!!!

by Hannah Feeney

Once Upon a Time...

Photography by Miguel SalcedoHair/Make-up by Emma Augustine, Erin Robertson, and Julia Staudinger

HallOween dIY:

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Hello Fellow Readers! Well it’s that time of year again – a night of spooks, spirits and sin. Yes, it is almost Halloween, and as you search for the wittiest, scariest or sexiest apparel that can be found in the neglected districts of your closet, keep in mind these suggestions that may just spark the smile and/or fear you’re hoping for. How many of you remember the Cooking Channel’s eccentric Japanese infused show, “Iron Chef?”

If you do, here is an idea: borrow an apron and go out and find a chef hat. If you happen to carry around an iron, you can easily trans-form yourself into your very own Iron Chef. Another suggestion for a last minute costume is to get hold of one of those period picture frames and bring to life a personalized walking and talking self-portrait. Speaking of simple, the requirements for this next suggestion are limited to a few white trash bags and voila!

If you’re a fan of politics, this pun might suit you: go for the sleeveless tee and let those bare arms make a statement, as you easily metamorphose into our Constitution’s Second Amendment, “the right to bare arms.” Another easy suggestion is to dress up in

You suddenly morph into some of America’s finest. (Honey Boo Boo anyone?) Just make sure to stop by KFC first for a healthy dose of heartburn and your trick-or-treat basket. You could also photo-copy a picture of a quarter to your back, wear a football helmet and you’ll automatically be transformed into Conn Col-lege’s starting quarterback. This next idea is to wear a white shirt, splash some red food dye on it, get yourself a pair of card-board or Christmas antlers and become road kill back from the dead. Don’t put away your summer clothes just yet. You can always rock a bathing suit with a sleeveless tee, po-larized shades, and copi-ous amounts of self-tanner and play the role of beach bum. Or, choose from the long list of other bum-types out there, including, but not limited to: 80s crack bum, 90s grunge bum or modern hobo. Wear the same clothes you wore last night and you are an immediate Walk of Shame.

all black, tie a shot glass around your neck, and you’re a “Shot in the Dark.” Anyone have a red cardigan? Be everyone’s favorite, friendly neighbor, Mr. Rogers. I hope my ideas have been helpful and on behalf of theLOOK, we hope you have a creative and safe Halloween. Get festive boys and girls. Here at theLOOK, we are excited to see what folly ensues this year. It’s time to make the best of your closet and resurrect forgotten clothing.

- Jason Elias

Special Thanks To:

Our Student ModelsHannah Feeney

Molly PieperBenjamin Gebauer

Hugh DemersNick KenseyAli Cooper

Mariam TabatadzeGrace LadaKatie Burke

Zael MathewsTJ Brady

Ted Steinberg

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