JAYE February 2011

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179Spring faShion iDeaS

+ shop, style anD get inspired like a faShion eDiTor

the essentials: 25 Beauty Buys you need now!

looking for Mr. Right?

We know where he’s been hiding!

Sheena!

it’s easier than you think!

Just in time for spring Break!

5 Minutes to a Firmer

Booty

“i Believe We Were put on earth to Be

great”

10 Savvy Workplace

Tips to Set you apart from the

Competition

(Including: Gorgeous Bags, Look-At-Me Shoes and Jaw-Dropping Jewelry)

an insider shares her secrets!

jayebecause college is more than the classroom

join the conversation!

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21 179 Spring faShion ideaS Including: Gor-

geous Bags, Look-at-Me shoes and Jaw-dropping Jewelry + shop, style and Get Inspired Like a Fashion editor

47 The eSSenTialS 25 Beauty Buys you

need NoW!

55 juST in Time for Spring break!

5 Minutes to a Firmer Booty (It’s easier than You Think!)

60 looking for mr. righT?

We know where he’s been hiding!

86 Sheena! “I Believe We Were Put

on earth to Be Great”

94 6 anyThing buT boring ThingS To

do on valenTine’S day

Features

60 looking for love?online romance has

made the dating world even harder to navigate. Kamie

Pamulpati interviews women who have mastered online dat-ing and gives you tips on how you can do the same

64 modern-day nomadS While some of us are

lucky enough to live in the same city and home our whole lives, millions of other kids never get the chance. Chloe Metzger explores the world of children who grew up with parents in the armed Forces and the ef-fects it had on their lives

FashIoN

70 To The max Maxmara’s spring show

was all about simplicity. see some of the best looks from the runway and we’ll show you how to recreate this “less is more” style

80 The girlS are Talkingspring fashion had us all

buzzing, including style blogger and former JaYe Fashion di-rector saneeta harris. she gives the rundown on her favorite looks and why you should add them to your wardrobe.

86 Sheena: The Shining STar

as she readies to debut her first solo album, sheena sampson

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9 in The knoWCareers with the best pay;

intangible traits that will get you the job; music artists who will make you fall in love all over again; 60 seconds with a hot Guy; more

21 Shopperour favorite trends, from

Prairie Chic to shock value; accessories you’ll want on your wish list; how to dress for work, class or a night on the town; more

35 faShion ScoopWhy we’re in love with

lace; Balenciaga gives us a blast from our shoe past; derek Lam’s new collection exclusively for eBay; the details on Whitney Port’s new book; more

41 cheaT SheeTThe perfect way to style

brights, mix prints, rock button-downs, wear desert tones and look like a sex siren using inspiration from our favorite runway looks

47 glamThe 25 must-buy beauty

essentials for the girl on the go; valentine’s day gems hand-picked by our beauty director

55 bodyWe’ve essentials to bring

with you, so you can look fabulous after any workout; an in-depth look at diabetes and how to lower your risk

94 noTebookThe perfect date ideas

for you and your valentine. From the carnival to a couples massage, we’ve got the perfect dates to help you make a love connection.

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It’s always a treat when my Fashion Director Julianna sends in her monthly “Fashion Diary” column. She’s got a knack for sharing her insider experiences harvested from semesters as an intern, and most recently in the New York City

trenches as a stylist’s assistant. This month, Julianna’s know-how is on dynamic display as she shares her tips on how to shop, style and get inspired like a fashion editor. As cliché as it sounds, there are certain nuances in the sartorial world that make fashion fabulously fun and get-ting dressed enormously exciting. I’m certain you’ll be inspired by some of her tips—you’ll find ‘em on p. 32. Speaking of inspiration, we’ve got a lot of it in our Shopper section, which flaunts spring’s hottest accessories driv-en by some of the season’s biggest trends. Whether you’re a low-key southern belle,

a soft-pedal minimalist or a attention-grabber with an affinity for brights, the “Trend Watch” pages have an array of bags, shoes and jewelry perfect for you. And if you’re hankering for a big-picture bulletin of what’s in store as the snow melts away and the temps start to creep above freezing (thank goodness!), Fashion Scoop and Cheat Sheet have the news and notes you need to tide you over until next month’s supersized fashion issue.February Is the month oF love, and as my staff and I start-ed planning this issue last No-vember, the recurring question was: Where are all of the good guys hiding? If you read our “Looking for Love” relation-ship report on p. 60, you may discover your “guy” could be lurking behind the computer screen. We spend so much time

behind the PC or twiddling away on our smartphones, that if you think about it, finding love in the digital domain (territory we feel more than comfortable traversing) is a palpable evolu-tion in how we communicate with the male species. Sheena Sampson knows a thing or two about evolving and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on our cover. The Dallas native was first introduced to you in our August 2008 issue, and as you’ll find out on p. 86, the drop-dead gorgeous free spirit (with a majestic voice to boot) has grown in so many areas since we last spoke with her over two years ago. E-mail me at [email protected] and let me know what you think of Shee-na and how you plan to wear spring’s hottest accessories. And while you’re at it, follow the official JAYE Twitter account @JAYEmagazine and “like” us on Facebook. In the meantime, have a ball reading the issue.

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To: The Smart, Stylish and Sophisticated JAYE readers

From: michael Jones, JAYE Editor-in-Chief

Date: February 2011

Subject: Fall In Love with Fashion

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FashIon DIrector Julianna HamettexecutIve eDItor Ju’lia Samuels

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beauty DIrector margaret FrancoisDeputy eDItor, specIal projects Sescily Coney

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Follow the Money!Careers are always in the front of our mind and in as the economy powers back up it’s good

to know which industries are booming. Jobs in the field of education, engineering, medicine and finance are all expected to experience extreme growth in the next decade.

Which one’s right for you? By Courtney Ward

JAYE IN THE KNOW

The Job: TeacherWhere: New York, California, IllinoisWhy: Usually becoming a teacher is not about the money but a good paycheck never hurts. The national average salary for a teacher is $47,750. The Nassau-Suffolk district in New York offers the highest pay for elementary, middle and high school teachers, averaging at just over $78,000 a year. California falls in second place with an elementary and middle school average of over $68,000. Illinois takes second place for high school only where $70,000 is the average. Special Education teachers make the most in California at over $83,000, followed by Michigan at almost $74,000. Find out more: U.S Bureau of Labor Sta-tistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook The Job: Computer EngineerWhere: California, New York, Oregon, Washington, South CarolinaWhy: California is a hub of computer engineering jobs thanks to Silicon Valley and more than 25 of the Fortune 1000 corporations are based in the Golden State waiting for you. If you’re looking to step away from the norm, then New York is the place to go. With a plethora of companies to choose from, explore areas such as telecommunications services, computer systems design and financial information technologies. Oregon is home to Intel Corporation; Washington state is the headquarters of Microsoft and Amazon.com and has the highest tech job growth of any of state according to the

American Elections Association. South Carolina’s Research Triangle houses IBM and Cisco among many others over a 7,000 acre technology stretch.Find out more: American Electronics Association The Job: Medical AssistantWhere: California, Massachusetts, Wash-ington D.C, AlaskaWhy: California has the capacity to employ more medical assistants simply because they have 352 hospitals — more than any other state. They also pay more, about $43,000 a year. In Massachusetts, you’ll make about $41,000 serving the state with the highest concentration of colleges and universities in its capital city Boston. D.C. medical assistants average about $38,000 a year, while Alaska, even in the cold, offers $35,000.Find out more: State Health Facts, U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook The Job: Financial Adviser or Analyst Where: New York, California, Connecti-cut, Massachusetts, OregonWhy: People and businesses are monitor-ing their investments more than ever now, and you should benefit from their caution. Salaries range from $43,000 to $139,000 with the median making at least $73,000 per year. The average financial connoisseur in New York makes over $107,000 on Wall Street and throughout the city. Companies like General Electric and Travelers will pay you at $95,000 in

Connecticut to manage their investments. Massachusetts business will pay you $93,000 to come to work in four feet of snow while Oregon offers a $91,000 aver-age. These are all before that big yearly bonus. Find out more: CNN Money.com, U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Job: Small Business OwnerWhere: South Dakota, Nevada, Texas, Florida, Virginia Why: If you want to go against the grain and start your own business there are still places that are willing to facilitate your goals. Here you’ll want to consider state income and corporate tax rates as well as crime. In South Dakota you have a zero percent personal and corporate income tax however these states do tax you for us-ing the Internet. Nevada and Texas offer the same luxury however the crime rate is very high for both states. In the East, Florida’s high crime rate is combated by a zero percent personal income tax even though corporate income tax hovers at five percent. Virginia has low crime and sticks to national averages with all taxes around six percent.Find out more: The Street Financial News

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THE agENda: YOur MONTHlY CulTurE TO-dO lIsTSeeDrive AngryNicolas Cage channels his hardcore side in this action-packed thriller about a man who seeks revenge after his daughter is murdered and her baby is kidnapped. Because there’s just too much action to be done justice in 2-D, it can be seen in 3-D.

hearSoul Punk by Patrick stumpFall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump releases his debut solo album, entitled Soul Punk.

Stump produced, recorded and played all of the instruments for the album. Talk about a labor of love.

readLove Always by Harriet EvansLove Always by best-selling author Harriet Evans is about Natasha Kapoor, a London resident whose life changes when she comes across the diary of her aunt, who died in a tragic accident at 15 years old. Reading her young aunt’s diary may just give her the courage to take a chance on love.

After years of pretending to be married to get girls, Danny (Adam Sandler) finds a one he’s ready to settle down with, so he tells her he’s getting a divorce and enlists his friend Katherine (Jennifer An-niston) to pretend to be his wife.

Survival is the name of the game in this action-packed film about the fourth of nine aliens sent to Earth after their planet was destroyed by a rival species that has now come to hunt them on Earth.

Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) wakes up from a four-day coma to discover that another man has taken over his life and not even his wife (January Jones) recognizes him, so he sets on a journey to prove who he really is.

Just Go With It I Am Number Four Unknownone-sentence movie reviews

Tivo Titan: Modern FamilyThe family that has us tuned in every week

■ Just when you were about the give up on the family-comedy genre, Modern Family cropped up on the scene last fall. This comedy has something those others didn’t—hilarity. The 30-minute mockumentary-style sitcom is about Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neil) and his adult kids Claire (Julie Bowen) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson). Jay’s on his second marriage, adjusting to life with the feisty Gloria (Sofia Vergara) and his very mature stepson Manny (Rico Rodriguez). Claire, a stay-at-home mom, is married to man-child Phil (Ty Burrell) who would rather play “cool dad” with their three children than be the bad guy by disciplining them. Mitchell, a straight-laced lawyer, and his boyfriend Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), who has a flair for the

dramatic, are embarking on parenthood after adopting their daughter Lilly from Vietnam. The beauty of Modern Family is how well it reflects the life of so many families by supplementing situations so many people experience, like locking their baby in the car with the keys, with characters who have distinct personalities instead of being based on archetypes. Sure, Claire’s a stay-at-home mom, but all of her lines and emotions aren’t linked to that title. Just like families who gather in front of the TV every Wedneday night to see the newest episode of the show, this family is connected by love. That, along with 30 minutes of laugh-out-loud comedy, is enough to keep us watching.

– Brianti Downing

JAYE IN THE KNOW: TV/MuSic/cuLTurE

THE 7 BEsT rOMaNCE arTIsTs: Whether your heart has been broken, you’re in love, getting back together, or single, these are the artists you’ll want to listen to during this month of love.

TaYlOr sWIFT: Country music’s princess is no stranger to heartbreak, and she lets that be known in her songs where she touches on everything from guys doing her wrong, not getting the guy she wants and the occasional love story.

NE-YO: R&B’s resident gentleman makes songs for those who’ve lost love and gained it back, empowers women to not depend on men for happiness, and isn’t afraid to share what he loves in a woman.

MarIaH CarEY: This pop diva is not only known for her five-octave-vocal range, but also the ballads for those in a long distance relationships or who aren’t able to be near the ones they love.

laurYN HIll: Lauryn may have only recorded two albums, but they gave us timeless love songs about coping with a bad break-up, forgiveness and being in love.

MarY J. BlIgE: The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul earned her place in millions

of people’s hearts with her songs about heartbreak, finding true love and per-sonal happiness.

MarOON 5: The boys of Maroon 5 are no strangers to break-ups and rejection. Lead singer Adam Levine uses his personal experiences in relationships to make hit songs about trying to relationships, break-ups and rekindling romance.

alICIa KEYs: Alicia’s soulful ballads of love and female empowerment are sure to mend any broken heart whether you’re having trouble in your relationship, look-ing for love or just have a crush.

– Brittney Fennell

Play This! Jam to these hand-picked tunes in on our “I’m-single-and-I-don’t-really-give-a-damn Playlist”“Tik Tok” by Ke$ha“We’ll Be Alright” by Travie McCoy“radio” by Beyoncé“Extraordinary” by Mandy Moore“Fancy” by drake“Fergilicious” by Fergie“Pretty Girl rock” by Keri Hilson “King of Anything” by sara Bareilles“All Dressed up in Love” by Jennifer Hudson“Paper Planes” by M.I.a.“Single” by Ne-Yo

Animal Magnetism by Jill shalvis: The best-selling author of Simply Irresistible comes out with a new novel about a romance between a pilot for-hire and a kennel owner in small-town Idaho.

The Sookie Stackhouse Companion by Charlaine Harris: Intrigue continues to run through Bon Temps, LA in Harris’ comprehensive guide into Sookie Stackhouse’s world, which includes recipes and trivia questions for long-time fans of the series.

Delirium by lauren Oliver: After her debut novel Before I Fall, Oliver follows up with this dysto-pian book about a world where love is removed via surgery—unfortunately our protagonist falls in love mere months before her scheduled procedure.

Pale Demon by Kim Harrison: In this unusual twist in the road-trip genre, Harrison’s The Hollows series continues when a witch named Rachel Morgan

travels with other mysterious creatures to get to a convention where she must save her reputation or be punished by death.

Treachery in death by J.d. robb: Detective Eve Dallas and her partner come across two crooked—and murderous—police officers who must be brought to justice in Robb’s latest thriller.

Flirt by laurell K. Hamilton: Hamilton continues her Vampire Hunter series with her protagonist, Anita Blake, meeting with a prospective client about reanimating his recently deceased wife.

Angel by James Patterson: The latest book in best-selling mystery author Patterson’s young adult series, heroine Max must save the world from evil sci-entists who are trying to use her—and a newly created mate—for genetic and evolutionary purposes in order to advance their own sinister needs. – Kate Marcus

PagE-TurNErsFebruary’s new book releases

JAYE IN THE KNOW: MuSic/BooKS


JAYE IN THE KNOW: BooKS

1. MExICO: Like Water For Chocolate by laura EsquivalThis sensual novel focuses on a young woman who uses cooking as her only means of catharsis, as she is not allowed to get married as tradition dictates, despite being in love. The quirky novel also includes elements of romance, fantasy and magical realism, as well as recipes for quail with rose petals and Mexican wedding cookies.2. INdIa: The Raj Quartet by Paul scottThis novel follows British rule in india from World War ii to india’s fight for independence in the late 1940s. it follows characters on both sides of the struggle and details the frictions between Eastern and Western influences and powers.3. gErMaNY: The Berlin Stories by Christopher Ishwerwoodchristopher isherwood’s collection of novellas is loosely based on his experiences in Germany during the early part of the 20th century and the Nazis’ eventual rise to power. it also inspired John Van Druten’s play “i Am a camera,” which is the basis for the stage musical and movie Cabaret.

4. CHINa: Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China by Fuschia dunlopu.K. food writer and cookbook author Fuschia Dunlop recounts her traveling and chef’s training in the Sichuan capitol of chengdu, where she became one of the foremost Western authorities on traditional chinese cuisine and cooking techniques.5. uNITEd KINgdOM: London by Edward rutherfurdrutherfurd’s sprawling historical novel details the origins of the city on the Thames from 2,000 years ago to present-day London. We meet characters from all walks of life; from the peasants to the aristocrats and everyone else in between.6. FraNCE: Paris to the Moon by adam gopnikNew Yorker writer Adam Gopnik’s collection of essays recounts his five years in France with his family while on assignment for the magazine. Gopnik puts his personal spin on the differences between Americans and the French, especially when it comes to topics such as food, exercise and sports.

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30 seconds with a Cute Guydexter d., 21, stony Brook university, Psychology

Why this cute guy is is single: “i don’t date just to date. i only pursue women who i can see myself with long-term. i’m looking for someone with marriage potential. i’m all about quality.”What makes Dexter different from other guys: “i’m old-fashioned. i pride myself on being gentlemen. With me, a woman will always be treated like a princess.”What turns him on: “conversation. Physical attraction only gets you so far. i need to be engaged.”His ideal date: i don’t see why people don’t like dinner and a movie anymore. it’s so simple that’s it great. Food and conversation at dinner. Who doesn’t like a good movie? Speaking of dates, who pays?: Me. Do you have to ask? –T.C.

nominate a cute guy in your life by submitting their name, age, college, e-mail address, along with a photo to

[email protected].

WHaT TYPE OF FlIrT arE YOu?A 2010 study published in Communication Quarterly sur-veyed more than 5,000 adults and identified five flirting styles. Read on to see what type of flirt are you, and what it says about your relationships?

PHYsICal: Relationships develop quickly for these types. Although emotional connection runs high, the relationship focuses more on sex.TradITIONal: These types believe in gender roles. Men make the first move and do the chasing. Men that are tra-ditional take longer to make a move. Don’t be surprised if a traditional flirt is introverted.POlITE: Relationships are more meaningful for polite types. They focus on manners and nonsexual communication. Like traditional types, they are hesitant to approach potential mates and aren’t flattered by flirting.sINCErE: The most popular of the types, sincere flirts revere emotional connections highly. Don’t worry. There’s plenty of sexual chemistry.PlaYFul: The most uncommon of the types, playful flirts have little to no interest in long-term, meaningful relationships. Flirting for these types are seen as recreational and a means to boost self-esteem. – Talia Cadet

What exactly is flirting? Flirting is a science. Biology suggests that flirting is a basic instinct. Flirting can be found at the root of all sexual relation-ships. The potential to flirt Flirting is an art. Think about everything that goes into it. it is a dance nothing short of movement, technique and expressions. Flirting is a means to an end. Some people do it for leisure. Some do it to seek companionship. others just need a boost to his or her ego or self-esteem. By definition, flirting is a form of social interaction where one indicates his or her sexual interest in another person without crossing the boundary of normal, everyday human interaction.

JAYE IN THE KNOW: SEx/rELATioNSHiPS

There’s no going dutch with Dexter—he’ll foot the bill!


JAYE IN THE KNOW: cAMPuS Tour

ay, ay Captain: Our campus mascot is the pirate.We’ve got spirit, yes we do: Our school colors are blue and white.Notable alums: Famous graduates of HU include Booker T. Washington, who founded Tuskegee University; Alberta Wil-liams King, MLK Jr’s mom; former ESSENCE magazine editor Angela Burt-Murray; and comedienne Wanda Sykes. special buildings: Robert C. Ogden Hall, Virginia-Cleveland Hall, Hampton University Museum and the Holly Tree Dining Halllandmarks include: The Eman-cipation Oak, near the entrance of the campus serves as a symbol of the university’s rich heritage and perseverance; Ogden Circle,

which has 24 flags that represent the countries of currently enrolled students; and the waterfront.Why I love Hu: Hampton University is a historically black and private institution (HBCU) and is famous for providing students with an education for life, instilling professionalism in its students, and being on the forefront in science, engineering, business, nursing and journalism. The students are also known for being intelligent, talented, trendsetting and creative individuals. Wait, there’s more: My favorite thing about my school is the family atmosphere among the student body, how we encourage one another to succeed, and the camaraderie on campus.

WElCOME TO Hampton University lOCaTEd IN HaMPTON, Va. I’M Brittney Fennell and

I’ll BE YOur TOur guIdE!

Alberta Williams King

The pirate: HU’s mascot

Wanda Sykes

Booker T. Washington

Ogden Circle

The Hampton University Museum

The Emancipation Oak


JAYE IN THE KNOW: cArEErS

With a focus on new and aspir-ing professionals,

The Intangibles are 10 things that the classroom couldn’t teach you about getting and keeping the career you love. define your brand. Before you start sifting through job openings, outline the skills they you have and how you can use them effectively. To identify what sets you apart from the rest, sit down and think of what you want to ac-complish in life and then de-termine what steps you need to take to achieve those goals. Learning the market that you are targeting is also an integral part of defining and develop-ing your brand. exercise discretion. Competition is steep, and

positions are scarce. It’s hard to not share an idea with your roomie, but remember that everyone doesn’t have your best interests in mind. Grab a dose of glee. There will be things at the office that irk us. Fix your mindset and personally acknowledge what’s bothering you, so you can extinguish the anxiety of the project and move forward.

Jeremy Clark, a friend of mine and defensive end for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, says, “Stay positive and take care of the small things. The big things will take care of themselves.” Go get your happiness. Success doesn’t just happen. There are hours of preparation (and sometimes perspiration) involved in getting to the first of your ultimate goals for even the smallest of “overnight” sensations. People appreciate the drive of a go-getter and hard work does pays off. dress the part. You only get one shot to make a lasting impression. Make sure you a dress for success and represent the position that you are seek-ing. Many potential employers observe what you have on and

make snap judgments about you based on attire, hair and overall attitude. If you’re ap-plying for a job at a law firm, don’t come in your ripped jeans and flip-flops. The em-ployer will think you are not serious about your future with their business. Know when to fire your-self. When you feel like you aren’t benefitting from a posi-

tion or project, it’s know it is OK to remove yourself. Your superiors and and colleagues will respect you for leaving something that you’re not pas-sionate about more than they will if you stick around just to be relevant. honesty is the best policy. “If you always tell the truth, you never forget what you said,” the saying goes, and it holds true for budding profes-sionals. If you always state your intentions and never lie to make others look bad, people will remember you as a truthful person. Being known for honesty will take you far in your career. Sometimes it’s not what, but who you know. Network-ing gives you tools, as well as a platform to meet other people and attain new facets of busi-ness that you never thought about going into. Cherish professional relationships and cultivate fledgling ones so you can access your Roledex of contacts when necessary. Know your stuff. Remem-ber when going into an inter-view or a meeting, you should know what’s going on. It’s the easiest way to make sure that your best foot is put forward

because as long as you know the most on the topic at hand, you are considered the expert.Stand Out. You are as power-ful as you believe you are. Make sure you can express yourself and make a mark ev-eryone can see. In most career fields women are the minor-ity, so there needs to be a way to turn your confidence into power. If you know that you have the capability to perform a job function, do it to the best of your ability and don’t let anyone downplay your role.

IntangiblesTheWhile school covers the technical ins and outs, they don’t always confront the life skills you need to succeed in your professional life. Bookmark these tips to help you separate yourself from the fierce competition

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Nicky Hilton kicking a boy blazer and pumps up a notch with electric-blue pants.

charlotterusse.com.Charlotte Russe;

bRaCElET $4,

asos.com.asos;

shoEs $103,oldnavy.com.old navy; CaRdiGan $22,

net-a-porter.com.Marc by Marc Jacobs; CluTCh $300,

modcloth.com.Mod Cloth; dREss $75,

aldoshoes.com.aldo;

bRaCElET $18,modcloth.com.Mod Cloth; baG $90,

Marc by Marc Jacobs

JAYE SHOPPER: TREnd waTCh

coLor storyThe spring collections were stocked with striking extras in a bevy of brilliant hues that send a jolt of new energy to your oldest wardrobe staples


$1,305; YvEs sainT lauREnT

matchesfashion.com.

$830;YvEs sainT lauREnT

montaignemarket.com.

$170; whiTinG & davis

endless.com.

$195; JuiCY CouTuRE

endless.com.

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$12; avalaYa

avalaya.com.

$75;bloCh

net-a-porter.com.

$395;ChaRM and Chain

charmandchain.com.

$51; avanCE

endless.com.


asos.com.asos;bElTs $31 each,

Game of cinchesMeet your new best friend: Figure-fixing obi belts Reign in the volume of your frilly dresses and bulky jackets in a snap

JAYE SHOPPER: aCCEssoRiEs waTCh

Marc Jacobs


miLitary tacticsA-ten-hut: You’ll find refuge in a timeless trench that’s equal parts classic, versatile and under $100 — perfect for the plethora of responsibilities on your schedule

cLass work GoinG out

‘70s-style wide-leg trousers and inch-adding wedges tone down a punchy bag and long-sleeved shirt combo.

Look-at-me tights and animal prints are less gimmicky when paired with sophisticated black and white separates.

Play with textures — leather, velvet suede — for a smart evening look guaranteed to be the life of the party.

Erin Fetherston

ae.com.american Eagle; TREnCh $80,


shoEs $23,

oldnavy.com.old navy;

JEans $30,

landsend.com.lands’ End; JEans $125,

modcloth.com.Mod Cloth;

dREss $102,


shoEs $25,

zappos.com.kate spade; baG $375,

barratts.co.uk.barratts;

baG $15,

landsend.com.lands’ End; JEans $125,

ysl.com.Yves saint laurent;

shoEs $850,

charmandchain.com.bounkit; EaRRinGs $385,

JAYE SHOPPER: FinanCial aid

undER-$50 Fashion

taupe notchThe stylish girls’ New Year’s Resolution: Snap up sturdy faux furs, slouchy cardigans, unfussy cropped trousers, punk-influenced jewelry in the most subdued shades of brown

Versace

janemorgan.uk.co.Jane Morgan;

skiRT $27,

buckle.com.buckle; Top $30,

debenhams.com.Red herring; skiRT $19,

dorothyperkins.com.dorothy perkins; Top $34,

shopruche.com.Ruche; Top $37,

fantasyjewelrybox.com.Fantasy Jewelry box; EaRRinGs $39,

endless.com.k.C. Malhan;

baG $30,

tillys.com.Qupid;

shoEs $25 each,

JAYE SHOPPER: ChEap ThRills

Scarves as belts? Blazers from the boy’s department? These are just a couple of tucked-away tricks our fashion director juLianna hamett uses to get the most out of her style

confessions of a fashion editor

As editors, we’re constantly asked: What inspires you? What are the can’t-live-without items in your closet? What are your style secrets? So far my styling adventures have taught me so many tricks of the trade and have helped to evolve my style. I

am dying to share all of my secrets so can dress like an editor every day. This month, I challenge you to use all of my tips to make February all about being confident and having fun with fashion! SHOP likE An EditOR: Look to unconventional places for your next shopping excursion. I’m always in vintage and consignment stores when I’m hunting for pieces to amp up my wardrobe; and in the men’s or boy’s departments of your favorite stores, you’ll find oversized tees and sweaters—they are perfectly baggy! (Rachel Bilson has been known for rocking

Gap kids from time to time.)StylE likE An EditOR: When I’m not surveying the mar-ket for the perfect maxi skirts or high-wattage accessories—which are huge trends for spring, by the way—I’m a stylist’s assistant. On location, I’m always picking up

little tricks that I use when styling others and myself. One of my favorites? Using a scarf as a belt. Tie it around the waist and tie in a big bow in the back for a sweet yet completely unexpect-ed look. I also love to layer a long-sleeved tee under a strapless dress or pile on pretty rhinestone necklaces with a vintage band tee for an amazing contrast.GEt inSPiREd likE An EditOR: I wanted to share a few of my personal items from my closet to get you inspired like I do when looking at images of other editors. For example, my personal favorite editor icon: Anna Dello Russo. I find the most personal pieces and the pieces most special to me are my accessories. I love collecting jewelry and shoes. Here’s a peek inside a portion of my collection. Happy styling! If you have success with your new look and wish to share photos or just want more recommendations, feel free to contact me at [email protected]! ■


JAYE SHOPPER: Fashion diaRY

So far my styling adventures have taught me so many tricks of the trade and have helped to evolve my style.

barneys.com.nini ong; sCaRF $235,

jcrew.com.crewcuts; swEaTER $135,

net-a-porter.com.diane von Furstenberg; dREss $500,

dorothyperkins.com.dorothy perkins,

Top $11,

charmandchain.com.lee angel; nECklaCE $175,

With spring on the horizon and Valentine’s Day around the

corner, fall in love with a show-stopping, evening-ready frock

Lace DressWise Buy:

JAYE FASHION SCOOPStaying conservative is

always a safe bet, but this spring, why not

gamble with a hint of lace in your arsenal? There’s no better way to add interest to your closet, while staying sophisticated and polished, and if you needed any more incentive, we spotted the trend everywhere from Zac Posen to Dolce & Gabbana to Valentino and TK, and we previse it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.For all you ladies heading out on dates for Valentine’s Day, this black, long-sleeved lace A.L.C dress is your up for the occasion. – Ashley Williams

Zac Posen

Collette Dinnigan

Kelly Osbourne in Marchesa.


trend alert:tHe SHIrt dreSS

■ Leave it to Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos to serve up a heap of easy clothes that are ver-satile enough to wear to the classroom or the club during their spring Shipley & Halmos runway presentation. Our favorite? A crisp white shirt dress cinched at the waist with a barely there skinny belt.


macys.com.Chinese laundry;

shoes $89,

jcrew.com.J. Crew;

top $158,

net-a-porter.com.sara lanzi;

skirt $860,

fashion math: ONe blue-tIered SkIrt + ONe CASHmere turtleNeCk + ONe PAPer-bAg bOOtIe = FrIedA PINtO’s weekend out on the town lookwe’re always on the hunt for looks that we can run errands in after a busy week of classes that balance polish with effortlessness, so when we found this photo of the 26-year-old indian actress, we knew we were on to something. to get the look yourself, stick to a monochromatic palette and show off your personality with unexpected details like overlapping ruffles on a skirt or a supersexy shoe.

We were smitten by this photo on street-style blog All the Pretty Birds of model Fifi Newbery sporting a cranberry-colored grandpa cardigan layered over a minidress that we can’t wait to scurry to a vintage shop and find one for to help us transition from the brutally cold winter temps into the warmer spring months.

switCh out your sky-high heels for a sensible flat like the version to the left, shown at the bAleNCIAgA spring show, whiCh harkened romantiC memories of Childhood ClassiCs like the outsiders and grease.

There’s something undoubtedly cool about giving your messenger bag or satchel a break in favor of a tan-washed backpack — up the chic factor by teaming it up with a dainty floral dress and classic denim jacket.

topshop.com.topshop;

baCkpaCk $70,

farfetch.com.James perse;

shirt dress $215,

JAYE FASHION SCOOP: news

on our radarover-the-knee bootsfor those days when getting dolled up is the last thing on your mind, these perfect-for-winter staples are a must-have. wear them with a flirty dress (à la vanessa hudgens), or skinny jeans (we see you Ciara and kim kardashian!).

nordstrom.com.dv by dolce vita;

boots $180,

The first four looks (including the one above-left) of fashion darling Prabal

Gurung’s spring collection featured figure-hugging frocks

rendered in attention-grabbing sky blue, igniting a trend sure to permeate for

months to come. Get a head start on the look by investing in a wear-with-anything cotton sweater ideal for layering with all

of your favorite staples.

thomaspink.com.$165, lilly; sweater

A lACe tOPA kIller wedge

StAtemeNt jewelry

“there’s a shift to feminine for spring,” justin ellis, the style and brand director or le rich Couture, a junior’s contemporary fashion line, says. “winter was so strong and edgy.” we caught up with the fashion guru to see what should be at the top of your shopping list in the months to come:

delias.com.delia’s; top $23,

asos.com.fallon;

braCelet $330,heels.com.l.a.m.b; shoes $375,


Whitney’s Words of Wisdom MTV’s The City may not have been renewed for another season, but you can still get your Whitney fix by picking up a copy of her new book True Whit: Design-ing a Life of Style, Beauty, and Fun, which hits stores this month. The 224-page book is full of advice—how to get rid of puffy eyes, what to wear on a date, tips on decorating a tiny apartment and pointers on hosting killer parties—to young women beginning their journey in the world and coming into their own. Ac-cording to It Books (a division of HarperCollins), the book’s publisher, True Whit is a “con-versational, fun, and candid guide for girls looking to start out [in life] with style.” “Being a twenty-something can be a difficult phase,” Port says. “There are so many questions, and I wanted to write about my experiences for anyone who needs help navigating through life.” She continues, “it’s a really fun and fresh how-to-guide where I can share anecdotes that I’ve learned from both work and my personal life.” – Jill Scherr

wishing you could afford those high-priced designer labels? well, thanks to ebay you can now afford some top-notch designer names! derek lam plans to partner up with the online auction and shopping site to intro-duce an original collection to be exclusively sold and revealed during this month’s new york fashion week. viewers of ebay will then be able to vote for their favorite items online after the col-lection has been presented. lam and ebay will then use the votes to determine the final collection. “having a direct and im-mediate dialogue with the on-line audience is what makes

fashion exciting and relevant in this moment,” derek lam says. “ebay’s technology offers me a unique and in-novative opportunity to reach new and existing customers directly, and to create fashion they desire.” lam’s final collection will be available at fixed “acces-sible” prices. the price points are not known as of yet, but since lam stated he would love to have a “diffusion line like topshop,” the prices may be around what you would find there. “we are thrilled that a fashion luminary like derek recognizes the power of ebay as a platform to directly engage style-conscious

shoppers worldwide,” miriam lahage, the vice president and general manager of ebay fashion, explains in a statement. “this collabora-tion underscores how ebay is leveraging technology to invent new ways to shop fashion and provide access to acclaimed designers at incredible value. our global reach enables us to expand the velocity of trade in the fashion ecosystem—helping leading-edge designers, like derek, as well as brands and retailers, market to a new audience.” ebay fashion is a virtual outlet that offers all of the hottest clothes and accesso-ries online to a wide audi-ence. the online shopping retailer offers discounts on all designer duds, leaving the customer happy with money left over. lam will be joining the other designers like narciso rodriquez that have designed collections for ebay. having derek lam take part in this site will only add icing to the fashionable cake.

Style Star: emma Stoneon the heels of her fall blockbuster easy a, the 22-year-old starlet has earned her way on to the best-dressed lists with a uniform of polished basics like simple blazers and tops and glam evening looks with pops of color for visual interest.

jildorshoes.com.pour la victoire;

shoes $250,

madewell.com.madewell;

blazer $120,

net-a-porter.com.Current/elliott; Jeans $210,

NOw beHOld tHe lAmhigh-end fashion designer derek lam will be showCasing a brand new ColleCtion exClusively for ebay by Carissa Chesanek

JAYE FASHION SCOOP: news

With a standout spring collection and positive reviews from all spectrums of the industry, the London-bred designer continues her reign as one of the innovative forces in fashion by Ashley williams

It SeemS AS tHOugH A lOt of designers have channeled the ‘90s these past few sea-sons, but not many have done it in a practical way. However, Charlotte Ronson managed to gather ready-to-wear looks from her spring 2011 inspiration, My So-Called Life, and unofficial muse, Angela Chase to produce a set chock-full of plaid shirts, sheer dresses, combat boots with scrunchy socks, and sweaters tied around the waist — outfits that were not only sensible, but adorable. “It’s about dressing down, but in a romantic way. It’s a little grungy, but feminine,” the 33-year-old designer says. Ronson was born in London into a wealthy family of real-estate moguls and social-ites, with a twin sister and brother. She attended New York University majoring in Studio Art, while intern-ing at Rolling Stone, Harper’s Bazaar, and with designer

Cynthia Rowley. She began her designing stint after friends asked her to make pieces for them. Ronson has had a strong influence on the fashion industry thus far with celebrities such as Beyoncé, Joy Bryant, Kate Moss, and Blake Lively all seen wearing her looks, quickly becoming a favorite in Hollywood. She’s also collaborated with Urban Outfitter’s creating Play by C. Ronson, sold exclusively in over 100 of their retail stores and online, plus the popular I [Heart] Ronson line, sold exclusively in JCPenney stores nationwide.

Ronson masterfully juxtaposes mas-culine influ-ences — grunge, military, dark colors — and staples through with feminine touches. Her eye for what looks flattering on a

woman, with the combined risk of pairing sheer dresses with combat boots keeps our interest and makes us wonder what’s next? ■

“It’s about dressing down, but in a romantic way. It’s a little grungy, but feminine.”

CHArlOtte rONSONdesigner spotlight:


JAYE CHEAT SHEET

Bright Separates

Get the Look:

net-a-porter.com.Thakoon Addition; skirT $395,

mytheresa.com.kaschmir; sweATer $375,

<< A cashmere sweater is a chic alternative to a jacket and can be dressed up or down.

bakersshoes.com.Bakers;

shoes $40,

<< Styling tip: you can mix contrasting colors as long as you stick with the same or a similar fabric.

Styling tip: >> Hemlines are

below the knee this season, a

welcome change after seasons of tight miniskirts.

Styling tip: >> Show your fun

personality with strappy sandals

in vibrant colors.

Christopher Kane

Eye-catching colors aren’t foreign to the runway, but the way they were color-blocked, mashed-up and effortlessly thrown together were a welcome change of pace. stick to of-the-moment silhouettes to keep the look from veering into teenybopper territory.

■ We were bitten by the love bug five months ago when we saw the spring collections, and found ourselves in a quandry trying to pick our favorites: Bright colors mixed and matched with reckless abandon; classic button-downs reintrerpreted for the modern woman; muted earth tones perfect for laid-back looks; and feminine staples for our inner girly-girl. The easy part is picking the looks of the season; the hard part is figuring out how to wear them. Not anymore! Reference the following pages for a tutorial in Spring Style 101.


Mixed Prints

Get the Look:

newportnews.com.Newport News;

shoes $44,

topshop.com.Topshop; Top $70,

theoutnet.com.roberto Cavalli;

dress $520,

bluefly.com.Giuseppe Zanotti; shoes $396,

Styling tip: >> interesting

patterns turn a basic sleeveless

top into anything but.

<< Styling tip: Don’t underesti-mate the appeal grungy boots can add to the look.

After seasons of no-nonsense monochroma-tism and unfussy minimalism, it’s nice to see designers are back to jumbling patterns in inspiring ways to help you get the most of out of your wardrobe. The rules haven’t changed: Blend disparate prints with one unifying color — black is the common denominator in the Balenciaga look to the right.

>> Dress this maxi skirt up with a black

boyfriend blazer and printed

clutch — so chic!

topshop.com.Topshop;

skirT $100,

Balenciaga

Get the Look:

Loose Button-Downs

farfetch.com.American rag;

Top $138,

ebags.com.rolfs; BelT $18,

oldnavy.com.old Navy; BlAZer $35,

theoutnet.com.Burberry prorsum; pANTs $209,

heels.com.rock & republic; shoes $295,

Styling tip: >> Steer clear of

skin-tight sheer tops and opt for roomier versions

that can be layered.

<< Styling tip: Feminine staples are equal parts modern and sophisticated when rendered in neutral colors.

if you’re interested in a more subdued trend to test, the blush-colored separates that reigned on spring’s runways may be right up your fashion alley. The generously cut button-front shirts and wide-cut slacks seen in collections like Tk show that you don’t have to resort to skin-tight, barely-there frocks and minis to grab attention.

<< Belting your jackets is an excellent way to show off your figure and add polish to your outfits.

<< A leopard-printed pump isn’t out of place when paired with solid pieces in neutral colors.

Dries Van Noten

JAYE CHEAT SHEET: srpiNG sTyle 101

Desert Tones

Get the Look:


net-a-porter.com.Tory Burch; shoes $277,

dvf.com.diane von Furstenberg;

shoes $280,

net-a-porter.com.Camilla and Marc;

dress $500,topshop.com.Topshop; Top $70,

barneys.com.rag & Bone;

shoes $185,

net-a-porter.com.Current/elliott; shorTs $126,

Styling tip: >> platforms aren’t going anywhere so what are you

waiting for? Snag a pair!

when color’s sparse, a premium is placed on craftmanship and construction, so make sure you’re investing in pieces that are made well and versatile enough to be worn with the pieces that are already mainstays in your closet. Another pointer: don’t go overboard with jewelry; you want to look soft and clean, not severe and complicated.

<< Wear tailored trouser shorts with relaxed tops and chunky shoes for a fresh spring-ready look.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Get the Look:

Sex Siren

topshop.com.Topshop; dress $100,

theoutnet.com.McQ; shorTs $92,

calypsostbarth.com.Calypso; Top $49,

net-a-porter.com.stella McCartney; BrA $100,

bluefly.com.Miu Miu;

shoes $632,

<< Styling tip: When worn in moderation, sexy staples breathe fresh air into a stodgy wardrobe. A rule of thumb: Stick to one provocative piece per outfit.

There’s a way to balance femininity with sex appeal without emitting “skank signals,” as long as you remember a few rules: stick to neutrals; brightly colored lingerie-inspired garb is cheesy and the farthest thing from sultry. Also look for items that can be layered with more casual pieces to make the overall look more inviting and laid-back.

>> Beat-up boyfriend jeans, a chunky cardigan and sky-high heels dresses a sexy sheer top down enough to be worn for day to class and errand-running!

Dolce & Gabanna

JAYE CHEAT SHEET: srpiNG sTyle 101


JAYE GLAM

By Siobhan Cassidy and Margaret Francois

eSSentiALSthe

25 beauty must-haves for your face, make-up bag, hair, and body, plus picks from the industry’s savvy experts!

Marc by Marc Jacobs

JAYE GLAM: the essentials

face

makeup

Flaunt a plump pout with this tasty collagen-filled lip treat. Purple lab huge lips & skinny hips lip Gloss in limo to lobby, $25; hsn.com. Every fab face has a solid foundation. Get the luck of the draw with this face, lip and eye kit. laura Geller spackettes Kit, $30; lau-rageller.com. For a barely-there natural look an all-natural founda-tion is key. natureluxe silk Foundation, $12; drugstores nationwide. A girl doesn’t kiss and tell, unless she’s been kissed by the sun, and that’s exactly the look you’ll have after using a bronzer with just the right amount of golden undertones. l’Oreal hiP Vibrant shimmering Bronzing Powder, $6; drugstores nationwide. Pull off one of spring’s hottest makeup trends with an orange-inspired lip color. Milani lipstick in Mandarina, $5; drugstores nationwide.


Quickly blast away unwanted acne breakouts with this easy-to-carry beauty tool that’s also perfect for beauty on-the-go. neutrogena Rapid Clear On-the-Go acne treatment Pen, $9.50; walmart.com. Whether you use it on lips or skin, this is a classic multipurpose skin smoothing and conditioning treatment. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, $4.50; drugstores nationwide. For a gentle, daily cleanser, you won’t go wrong with this scent-free formula that’s also great for removing makeup. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, $10; drugstores nationwide.Add a little heat to your facial cleansing routine with a scrub that warms as it’s massaged into skin for a deep, exfoliating cleanse. st. ives Fresh skin Warming scrub, $6; drugstore.com. Get skin that filled with moisture with this luxurious three-step hydrating kit. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer starter Kit, $29.50, kiehls.com.

hair

body

A sweet-smelling body wash is a glam gal mainstay and it’s even better if it revitalizes skin and locks in moisture. Dove Revive Body Wash, $6; drugstores nationwide. Smell mmm-mmm good and get silky smooth skin with a berryful body scrub. Burt’s Bees Cranberry and Pomegranate sugar scrub, $13; target.com. Nurture yourself with a flirty, flowery fragrance. love etc. Fragrance, $25, the Body shop stores. Keep it fresh and germ-free with this sweetly scented mini container of hand sanitizer. PocketBac Deep Cleansing hand Gel, $1.50; bathandbodyworks.com. Bring the term beauty sleep to life by using an antioxidant-filled lotion. Jergens Overnight Repair nightly Repairing Moisturizer, $7; drugstores nationwide.

Shiny hair, silky hair, and heat protection all in one? Check! Chi silk infusion, $23; target.com. This tool is a great guide for getting bone-straight hair while flat ironing and can also be used for a trim. Jilbere Vented straightening/Cutting Comb, $6, sallybeauty.com. Give hair its groove back with this hydrating, healing moisturizer. Moroccan Oil Restorative hair Mask, $35; beautycollection.com. Get a beautiful bun without forcing a million bobby pins through your hair with this swirly spin pin. Goody spin Pin, $6, target.com. This is for the girls with curls. Using this product will elongate curls and leave hair bouncy and full of body. Miss Jessie’s stretch silkening Creme, $22, target.com.


JAYE GLAM: the essentials

editor’spicksWe’ve given you our list of beauty must-haves, now it’s time to see what products some of our favorite leading hair and makeup insiders can’t live without

Fashion and editorial makeup artist Jessica Lauren recommends a tinted moisturizer that has SPF in it as the first step to a five-minute makeup look. “Right there you are taking care of three steps: moistur-izer, sunscreen, and founda-tion.” stila illuminating tinted Moisturizer spf 15, $32, ulta.com.

For keep-it-real beauty tips, glam gals turn to erin baiLey from Scanalous-beautyonline.com for advice. Some of her go-to beauty items are reliable makeup brushes. “A blending brush is really great to get into your crease and blend your shadow. There are other things that you can do with this like blending your con-cealer.” M.a.C blending brush, $22.50; maccosmetics.com. Celebrity hairstylist, amoy pitters, master hair stylist & owner of Manhattan based salon Amoy Couture Hair, and star of the hit reality show “House of Glam” has made her mark in the hair game for years, and the girl knows a thing-or-two about

extensions. “As more stars and celebrities begin to ex-periment with new hairstyles, hair weaves have become even more ubiquitous. Like hair coloring, a hair weave is a relatively easy and non-in-vasive way to change your ap-pearance.” Remy Magic Yaky Clip from the Janet Collection, $64; hairstopandshop.com.

One of YouTube’s hottest makeup artists and beauty tutors, Makeup by ren ren, is known for having beautiful eyeshadow tech-nique and executing the look of a gorgeous glow. One of her go-to products is con-cealer by Eve Pearl. “They are a must-have in my personal kit and I definitely use them on every client.” eve Pearl salmon Concealer trio, $50; evepearl.com.

The beauty guru karen, from makeupandbeautyblog.com gushed about how these products helped her deal with dry skin: “Since I’ve started using these Aveeno prod-ucts, aveeno active naturals eczema Care Cream, $9; drugstore.com.

–Margaret Francois

Love, ACtuALLy

Valentine’s Day has always been a time of pampering for me. Whether I spend the night showering my love interest with hugs and kisses, or spoiling myself with chocolate-covered strawberries and a romantic comedy, I make the most of it. One of the best parts of celebrating in style, is sharing, collecting and using beauty products that are centered around love. Whether you’re with friends or doing your thing solo-dolo this year, here are some glamorous necessities to make it a night to remember.

In her monthly column, Beauty Director Margaret Francois culls the market to bring you the best buys to make sure this year's V-Day is the best one yet. From sexy underthings and alluring fragrances to kits with everything you need to ease the morning walk of shame, she's left nothing to chance. The problem, you'll find, will be whittling your list down because there's so much sexiness on just on page. Here's to love!

1. sexy and small enough to fit in a clutch, this three-pack of pretty panties are the perfect accessory for a romantic weekend getaway. affinitas intimates, $28; herroom.com.2. Get more bang for your buck with this three-in-one candy-scented gel cleanser. Philosophy’s Candy hearts Collection shampoo, Conditioner & Bubble Bath in sweet on you, $16, philosophy.com.3. Release your inner bad girl by clashing the good with the bad with a fruity floral scent. i love the vintage vibe the squeeze pump adds. love Rocks Perfume; $29; victoriassecret.com.4. the eyes are a window into the soul, so bat those lashes and show off a flirty shimmering shadow. Cargo Plantlove

Pressed eyeshadow in iris, $18; drugstore.com.5. Kill him with a kiss, or just your looks with a sexy red pout. Mac lipstick in Ruby Woo $14.50; maccosmetics.com. 6., 7. set your face with all-in-one kit on the night of the a big date with the too Faced look of love Collection or get out of dodge the morning after with the too Faced sweet escapes kit. look of love Collection $45, Faced sweet escapes kit, $38; both available at toofaced.com.8. slip a note to your boo and let him know about this sweet smelling body pampering gift set full of soaps, lotions and massage oils, which can defi-nitely benefit you both. lush sweet and Dreamy Gift set, $70, lush.com.

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JAYE BODY

No Time Like the Present!The holidays are finally over. After going several rounds with your horrible holiday eating habits (we’re sure your grandma’s award-winning pumpkin pie was worth it), your body could probably use some rejuvenating. Follow these tips and you’ll be fit by February

Just Throw it in

the Bag!Exercise can leave

you sweaty and tired — not a good look if you have a

class post-workout. Bring these items

along to re-energize after a grueling

session >>


JAYE BODY: FiTness/heAlTh

Cleansing cloths and face wash remove dirt and make-up so skin can breathe freely during a sweaty gym ses-sion. Look for products with the word “noncomedogenic” on their packaging, especially if you have skin sensitivities or regular breakouts — they won’t clog your pores.We recommend: Neutrogena Cleansing Cloths, Oil-Free Acne Wash, $7.

Body mist is a nice substi-tute for a shower if you don’t have time for one. It’ll do the job for your next class, but it’s not an excuse to skimp on your hygiene. We recommend: Target car-ries affordable versions in a variety of subtle scents from $4 to $12.

Deodorant is a must. Try a travel-sized deodorant—it’s compact and effective. We recommend: Check our your local drugstore to find the antiperspirant for you.

Bronzer will give you a natural look. Use a big brush and distribute it evenly over your cheeks. We recommend: Neutroge-

na’s Healthy Skin Blends ($11) or Rimmel Natural Bronzer ($5).

Wraps and headbands are ideal for hiding the drooping bangs or unruly curls that a workout can cause. Don’t be afraid to make a statement with a bold pattern. We recommend: You’ll find a bevy of options for under $5 at Forever 21.

Leggings and a hoodie or moto jacket are a quick way to turn your workout wear into a fashion statement. Change into them after your workout, so people don’t think you just rolled out of bed and came to class (which you didn’t!).We recommend: Stop by Wal-mart for leggings ($10), and Target for hoodies or moto jackets ($34).

Sunglasses and pink lip balm will complete your look. No one will ever know that you just got back from the gym.We recommend: Forever 21’s under-$10 shades are awe-some and beauty chain Ulta stocks perfect lip balms from $6 to $12. – Emily Ramsey

every girl wants a firm, bootylicious behind. But how can you find the time? Five minutes is all it takes, morning, night or in between classes.

The One-LeggeD Lunge:>> With feet hip-width apart, stand two feet in front of chair with hands on hips.>> Place the top of your right foot on the chair behind you.>> Lower into a squat, keeping you left knee,

as it bends, behind your left toes.>> Do 15-20 reps. switch legs and repeat.

After mastering this technique, replace

the chair with a stability ball. The entire body will have to keep balance, giving you a more intense workout.

Want an even bigger challenge? While using the stability ball, also hold a free weight in front of you to work the arms and shoulders.

–E.R.

The 5-minuTe WOrkOuTOne OF yOur BesT FeATures is yOur BOOTy. TOne yOurs up righT BeFOre spring WiTh Our eAsy hOW-TO!

Says Kim Kardashian of her body and curves: “For me, SKinny iS juSt a Style oF jeanS — not a goal.”Source: KimKardashianFan.net.

Extra Credit: heaLThDarker-colored alcoholic beverages — bourbon, scotch, tequila, brandy, ales — have a greater amount of chemicals called congeners, which are more likely to cause a hangover, according to the Mayo Clinic. But light or dark, excess alcohol can lead to a perfectly awful day after.source: u.s. news health

30 to 50The percentage, according to a health.com report, of Americans who snore, “most without consequence. But in some cases snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea, a disorder linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.”


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DiaBeTeS: a PrOBLem WiTh The PLaTe

as Americans, we hear all the time that we are fat. We’re the fattest nation, we have

the fattest kids—just one of our dinner plates could feed the world’s poor. What we may not hear is that in reality we’re giving ourselves diseases and taking years off our lives, all because we like getting full off of fast, fatty foods. Diabetes diagnoses have skyrocketed over the past decade. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 15 Americans have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Over 26 percent of those people are under the age of 20. The CDC says between 90 and 95 percent of all diabetes

cases are type 2. For people with type 1 diabetes, lifestyle has nothing to do with how the disease formed. However it is the difference between having difficult or moderate diabetes. For those who have type 2, lifestyle is a major contributing factor and maybe even the primary cause. TYPe 1 DiaBeTeS is when the pancreas stops making insulin. Insulin is a natural chemical in the body that allows for the sugars you eat to enter cells and be used for energy. When the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin, sugar builds up in your blood and cells don’t get the energy they need to function. If the condi-tion goes untreated several severe results can occur such

3 easy Steps to Preventing Type-Two Diabetes:more people are getting diagnosed with type-two diabetes because of lifestyle choices — poor eating habits, dormant fitness strategies, etc. Below are some of the same steps that keep a diabetic healthy and help lower your risks of succumbing to the disease.

exerCiSe: this is a simple way to keeping your body in healthy and prevent a variety of diseases including dia-betes. the problem is finding time. it’s there if you look for it. take that chemistry book to the gym and walk or jog the treadmill while you read. if you like being outdoors, you’re already a step in the right direction. make your playlist and go for a long walk. if you’re sweating and you feel your heart pumping, you’re doing it right.

mainTain a gOOD WeighT: Steps one and two will almost certainly help you sustain a healthy weight. For some people, a little more of both is necessary but that’s oK because it will really pay off in the long run. For those girls that can eat an entire pizza and think nothing of it — consider your future and hit the gym. Diabetics are not always several pounds overweight even though that can be a cause.

eaT righT: Consider quality over quantity. one cookie is enough — the whole box is too many. eat your biggest meal at the start of the day so you have time to work it off doing normal activities even if you can’t fit in a work out (though you should try). if you know you’ll be sitting at a desk all day, then take all your meals a little lighter and eat small portions of healthy snacks.

Supersize this, add-on that —we live in a society that screams “more is more!” But at what cost? Courtney Ward details how a preventible disease is taking crippling our country

Diabetics routinely check their blood sugar to it’s at a reasonable level.

as eye, nerve, heart or kidney damage, as well as death. Lauren Enick has been living with type 1 diabetes for 19 years; she was diagnosed at age 8 when her parents noticed that she would often become sweaty and lethargic.

“The good thing about being diagnosed when I was really young is that I have had so long to make good habits. So all the things that even people who don’t have dia-betes try to get used to doing, I’ve been doing for years. And eventually it just becomes a routine not to even look at the sugary-sweet stuff that I can’t

have,” she says. With her insulin pump on her hip, Lauren eats a salad with chicken and a little dressing. The pump is the only indicator that she has diabe-tes. Even the foot-tall bottle of water on the table and the

Nalgene bottle in her bag don’t give her away. “When people see me out running, they don’t say, ‘Oh she must be diabetic’. They just think I’m a health nut. I guess I am but I have to be plus it’s nice not to get winded going up a flight of stairs.” Type 1 diabetics, like Lauren, developed the

disease naturally and must take insulin daily in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels. However with the right management, it’s possible to be healthy and live a long life.

TYPe 2 DiaBeTeS, on

the other hand, is when the pancreas can’t make enough insulin or the body just can’t use it the right way. Both types of diabetes have the same results if they go unmanaged. “Type 2 is different because it has so much to do with the choices that people make,” says Lauren. “Even if other people in your family have

type 1 or type 2, you can do a lot to prevent it or at least to keep it so under control that you are never diagnosed.” Everyone is different but type 2 diabetes is often the result of simply not taking care of your body—eating

the wrong foods, being over weight, not exercising.. “I always think its sad when you hear that an elementary school has taken out P.E. Kids are set up for bad habits and one day their doctor is going to give them a good reason to get off the couch. I think it’s easier for everyone when they start early.” ■

“When people see me out running, they don’t say, ‘Oh she must be diabetic’. They just think I’m a health nut. I guess I am but I have to be plus it’s nice not to get winded going up a flight of stairs.”

diaBETEs By ThE NumBErs11.5 miLLioN, or 10.2% of aLL womEN agEd 20 yEars or oLdEr havE diaBETEs.

diaBETEs was ThE sEvENTh LEadiNg causE of dEaTh LisTEd oN u.s. dEaTh cErTificaTEs iN 2006.

aduLTs wiTh diaBETEs havE hEarT disEasE dEaTh raTEs

aBouT 2 To 4 TimEs highEr ThaN aduLTs wiThouT diaBETEs.

diaBETEs is ThE LEadiNg causE of NEw casEs of

BLiNdNEss amoNg aduLTs agEd 20–74 yEars.

aBouT 60% To 70% of PEoPLE wiTh diaBETEs havE miLd To sEvErE forms of NErvous sysTEm damagE.

sourcE: diaBETEs.org

Some diabetics use pumps like these to adminster their insulin, the hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.

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You don’t have to date the guy next door anymore. As Kamie Pamulapati reports, you can date the guy in Israel from your living room in Georgia with the help of online dating sites and social networks

Tired of unsuccessful, endless nights trolling the bar for dates? Why not troll the Internet instead. With social networks like Facebook and Twitter steal-ing the hearts of young (and not so young) singles everywhere and dating sites like eHarmony.com

and Match.com sprouting up faster than ever, online dating has never been easier, or more popular. This $957-million industry is the third-largest revenue producer of paid content sites and is estimated to grow by 10 percent through 2013, according to For-rester Research Inc. In fact, OnlineSchools.org, an informational website on learning and education compiled statistics on online dating and found that 40 million people in the U.S. are currently using online-dating websites. Combined with the fact that 20 million people visit at least one online-dating service a month, according to Online Dating Magazine, and you have one hell of an Internet infatuated community. >>

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Once considered strictly for older generations, the Internet has now become a popular dating platform for all ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations. While there are general dating sites, such as eHarmony.com, Chemistry.com and Match.com, there are also more specific sites, like JDate for Jewish singles, Shaadi.com for Indians, Gay.com for the GLBT community and University Love Con-nection for college students, along with many more. As the landscape of online dating is changing, so are its users. While some college students still prefer face-to-face hookups to digital hookups, others are finding the Internet to be a more attractive alternative to traditional forms of dating. As an online-dating profiler and former online-dating junkie, E. Foley, 31, is a huge supporter of digital dating. Foley first began her online quest for love as a student at Hamilton College, a private, independent, liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York, after becoming dissatisfied by the types of guys she was meeting. Foley, who is admittedly attracted to “quiet, geeky types,” thought she would have better luck meeting them on the Internet rather than around her college campus. “You don’t find guys like that out at parties or hanging out at bars. You find them where they live, which is on the Internet,” Foley says. Although Foley was initially nervous to meet her online crush and begin a rela-tionship offline, her first attempt at online dating was successful (they dated over a year and are still friends today) and she’s never looked back since. Surprisingly, in spite of Foley’s fondness for online dating services, she met her current boyfriend through her blog, rather than a dating site. While Foley has had a few negative experiences with online dating in the

past, like discovering her dream date was a homophobe or getting e-mails from guys just looking for a booty call, she says the positives greatly outweigh the nega-tives. For Foley and many other online daters, one of the greatest advantages of searching for love online is the amount of potential dates you have access to, which Foley believes isn’t possible to replicate in the real world. Audrey Saint-Elie, a student at the University of Kentucky College of Law, likes Internet dating for its unique social atmosphere. As someone who is reserved when meeting strangers, Saint-Elie prefers Internet dating to face-to-face dating because it allows her to be more open. “I’m a social butterfly when I have the computer screen to hide behind and shy in person, so finding someone on the Internet was perfect [for me],” the 25-year-old says. Foley also shares the same sentiments. “I am a bit shy when I meet people in per-son, so it was much easier for me to chat someone up online and get to know them there before making the leap to real-life interaction,” Foley says. However, unlike Foley, Saint-Elie has never tried online dating services. Instead, Saint-Elie met her fiancé, Trevor, through the social networking site Twitter. At the time, she’s wasn’t looking for online love, but she says “somehow it happened” and the two have been dating since the summer of 2009. With over 700 miles be-tween them, Saint-Elie never thought that her tweets with Trevor would amount to anything more than harmless flirting. “I wasn’t even thinking about a relation-ship,” Saint-Elie says. But as their Twitter relationship moved from insta-flirting on the microblogging locus to e-mails and phone calls, meeting in person was inevitable as were the feel-ings they were developing for one another. “When I finally made the decision to go visit him for the first time, I was confi-dent that we would have fun, if not start a

e. FoleyFavoriTe daTing siTes: Match.com and eharmony FavoriTe Free daTing siTe: okCupid.comdo: Be honest, be respectful and be kind.” “Be actively involved with your online dating—send out an email or two per day to guys that interest you.” “Go slowly “from e-mail on the site, to instant message, to phone then to a first date.”don’T: “Get discouraged by e-mails from skivvy guys looking for a fling. Just laugh, delete them and move on.”

Zoe BlueFavoriTe daTing siTes: Match.com and Chemistry.comFavoriTe Free daTing siTe: okCupid.comdo: “have fun; expect your date to be dating others.”don’T: stalk his profile, lie; date more than one person at a time. It will likely lead to heartbreak.

For more online dating tips, visit FreeonlinedatingTips.net or askMarsvenus.com.

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relationship,” Saint-Elie says. Although Saint-Elie’s online courtship was one of the best experiences of her life, she acknowledges that there is a certain amount of danger when it comes to Inter-net relationships. “People sometimes have an Internet persona that is totally different from their real one,” Saint-Elie says. “You might not really know the person you’re talking to.” For these reasons, Jessica Williams, 26, a counseling and educational psychol-ogy major at the University of Western Georgia was initially wary of starting a relationship with a guy she me on Twitter.“I was worried about [starting a relation-ship] with him because it’s hard enough to date normally and now I have distance and the online thing working against me,” said Williams in reference to her long-distance relationship with her cur-rent boyfriend, Deeds, whom she’s been dating since August 2009. Williams says that the biggest disad-vantage to online dating is the lack of reli-

ability and the lying that can sometimes occur. “They get to paint their own picture of themselves online,” Williams says. In person it’s a bit harder to hide [the truth] because you can see them, hear them, drink them in nonverbally. Online you have to accept what they give you.” It’s this disconnection and vulnerabil-ity for deception that turns many people off to online-dating services. Marilu P., 25, a student at River Valley Community College in Claremont, NH tried online dating for a brief time, but ultimately found it to be more of a bother than it was worth. “With online dating, I felt like I could never really get to know a person through words and pictures, let alone make a deci-

sion if I want to date them,” said Marilu. “Plus, there’s so much room for lying and dishonesty.” In regards to lying, Foley argues, “There will always be people who are dishonest no matter where or how you find them.” Still, others like Zoë Blue, 30, who has had nothing but positive experiences with online dating, but has chosen to date in person rather than online. Blue, who maintains www.winkwink-wink.wordpress.com, a blog about her dating experiences both on-screen and off-screen, tried online dating for three months, but stopped because she was having difficulty balancing her work life and online-dating life. While Blue enjoyed the distance element of online dating, like not being “muddied by physical attraction,” she also missed those intangible elements of dating that can only be experienced in person, like “the way his hair smells or the crooked way he smiles.”

While Blue admits she enjoys meeting potential dates organically rather than digitally, she isn’t ruling out online dating for the future. “I am not opposed to resuming online dating, but at this point, I am relishing dating beyond my profile,” Blue says. Whether you decide to date online, of-fline, or not at all, both Blue and others stress the importance of having fun and keeping an open mind. Only then will you be able to have your fairy tale ending and the prince of your dreams, whether your romantic trappings are a glass slipper, computer or bar. “Don’t focus on finding a relationship or marriage; focus on building a friend-ship with a man who intrigues you,” Blue says. ■

“in Person iT’s a BiT harder To hide [The TruTh] Because you can see TheM, hear TheM, drinK TheM in nonverBally. online you have To accePT whaT They give you.” – jessica williaMs

e. FoleyFavoriTe daTing siTes: Match.com and eharmony FavoriTe Free daTing siTe: okCupid.comdo: Be honest, be respectful and be kind.” “Be actively involved with your online dating—send out an email or two per day to guys that interest you.” “Go slowly “from e-mail on the site, to instant message, to phone then to a first date.”don’T: “Get discouraged by e-mails from skivvy guys looking for a fling. Just laugh, delete them and move on.”

Zoe BlueFavoriTe daTing siTes: Match.com and Chemistry.comFavoriTe Free daTing siTe: okCupid.comdo: “have fun; expect your date to be dating others.”don’T: stalk his profile, lie; date more than one person at a time. It will likely lead to heartbreak.

For more online dating tips, visit FreeonlinedatingTips.net or askMarsvenus.com.

TiPs FroM online daTing veTerans

Modern-Day

Nomads>> Boxes line the walls of

young Allison’s room. They are filled with her stuffed

animals and toys. She has been in her new house

for months, but the boxes remain unpacked as she

knows another relocation is inevitable—and most likely

sooner rather than later. Allison is only 9 years old,

and she’s already a veteran on her fifth move, three of

which have been international. To her it is

just another room, another city and another change.

By Chloe Metzger

jaye digest: report


Modern-

>> As birthdays come and go, new freedoms and opportunities sud-denly become available to us. Change becomes a constant in our lives, and from a young age we learn to adapt as we move on. For high-school graduates, the chance to take hold of life’s reigns and choose an out-of-state college provides an exciting start to a life of variation. From dorm-room shuffling to schedule changing, our consistency is shaken every six months. By the time our gradu-ate school applications are finished, our futures have been rebuilt with ease, and we have long accepted and embraced that changes will occur. But what about children like Allison who have already switched zip codes half a dozen times before reaching their teenage years? Children who do not have a choice in their child-hood changes? Allison’s story is not unusual, nor is it that uncommon, with an estimated 10 million Americans undergoing a similar process as frequently as every four months to two years. No, these aren’t children of the nomadic Pygmies or the Bushmen, but of the United States’ armed forces. Caught in a wind of uncertainty, these kids, known as military brats, often float from coun-try to country, never putting down roots and never

experiencing stability. The term “military brat” has no relation to spoiled youngsters with abrasive demeanors, but stems from Third Culture Kids, a term coined back in the ‘70s by Ruth Hill Useem. Useem, an American sociolgist, studied children of enlisted parents and observed their highly mobile lifestyles and continual adjustments to culture shock. She noticed that these children blended the customs of their home life with that of their current culture to create a new third culture. Not much research has been done on military brats since Useem’s studies, but her findings still shed light on this silent subcat-egory of children who live

seamlessly around us. The documentary, “BRATS: Our Journey Home,” is the first of its kind to offer a depiction of life growing up in the mili-tary, and still stands as one of the best voices of military kids and their struggles. Within its research, it found that the average brat at-tends 10 schools in roughly 12 years, and that some move more than 35 times in their childhood. These children have no home-towns and rarely have close relationships with extended families or friends. While some adult brats now relish in their childhood oppor-tunity of world explora-tion, many look back and remember only stress and

continual change. With every life-altering event, whether it be re-lated to the military or not, comes enormous stress, and according to a report from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, moving to a new community is one of the most stressful events chil-dren can endure. Coupled with the worry of another foreboding move, military brats are often subject to an anxiety that we simply cannot understand, and one over which they have no choice. While various stud-ies show the harmful effects a “brat” lifestyle can have on children, you will rarely find them complaining. They, like their >>

First Lady Michelle Obama has made

it a priority to advocate for the

acknowledgement of military familes.

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parents, were taught to be resilient and strong. College student Cassi is just one of the millions who has lived her life as a brat. Born in Florida, she later moved to Arizona, Japan, Georgia, and Korea, before landing in her current home of Hawaii. She repeatedly lost her group of friends and was forced to be the new girl in school. Yet when asked if she re-grets her mobile childhood, she animatedly replied, “I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I feel like I’m a more rounded person—I’ve lived in other cultures and I’ve experienced things that are totally not the standard [in America].” If children like Cassi seem content with their childhood, why is there a negative connotation often associated military brats? William Bridges, Ph.D., author and expert on relocation management has said that the continual unsettling lifestyle of these

kids can cause an array of reactions including shock, anger, sadness, fear and confusion. While these emotions are common among all new movers, a brat must often face the added stress of a parent’s deployment, making them feel separated from their peers. “The only thing that separates me from my friends is I haven’t lived in the same house my whole life,” says Cassi, “I’ve just never had that camaraderie of where I lived.” Children tend to have the most difficulties with relocation because of the common feelings of lost friendships and reliability of their community. Teenagers especially must cope with massive material changes while dealing with insecuri-ty and trust. Being the new girl in town is never easy, especially if it happens every few years. For military brats, familial relations prove to be the strongest friendships

they will have for the rest of their lives. Cassi agrees. “When my brother and I fought, our parents would remind me that every time we moved, he would be the one who would always there for me and would always be my friend,” she says. “It defi-nitely helped to strengthen our bond.” Having sibling cama-raderie is one of the few factors that aid in a brat’s continual change. Finding a new social circle and new close friends is a headache for anyone, especially if you are not an outgoing individual. A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that people who frequently moved as children were more likely to have lower life satisfaction and psycho-logical well-being, and have more difficulties in making friends. “Personally,” Cassi says, “I feel like I can relate to most people because I’ve

had to deal with so many things. In terms of be-ing more open minded, I definitely feel like I’ve got an edge because I’ve been in places where you simply can’t be closed minded.” Though she admits her childhood was not always easy, she does not regret any of the changes she was forced to make. “I have friends from all over the world, I know nearly three other languag-es, and I have a much better understanding of what other places are like.” She adds with a laugh: “I’m okay with my childhood being different.” While it is clear that military brats have child-hoods filled with instability and uncertainty, no amount of studies or statistics can speculate the happiness these individuals will have in their futures. As we have all realized, situations are conditional and are not always as they appear. If these children who have faced continual adjustments can grow to be as content as Cassi and millions of others, then we can surely over-come the small changes we face in our own lives. “I know it’s cliché, but everything happens for a reason,” she says. “Even if it seems like nothing will be worth it, try to embrace it and see what happens. If you give change a chance, it will always be for the bet-ter.” ■

“The only thing that separates me from my friends is I haven’t lived in the same house my whole life. I’ve just never had that camaraderie of where I lived.” – Cassi

The children of military families sacrifice stability

and comfort to make sure our

freedoms are preserved.

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because college is more than the classroomJAYE

2011February


■ get the most out of your wardrobe with maxmara’s supremely versatile spring offerings (p. 70).■ the season’s must-wear trends got us talking, so we sought out the expertise of fashion blogger saneeta harris to sort through the collections to identify the six pieces to go buy now (p. 80).■ acquaint yourself with cover girl sheena sampson as she dishes about love, style and balancing work and play (p. 86).

MaxMara

Céline

maxtheto

the prevailing theme at maxmara’s spring

show was “less is more”: crisp

neutrals, classic cuts, transitional staples — behold,

unfussy pieces that pack a quietly

powerful punch

a high-wattage yellow pencil skirt is sophisticated and perfect for day when matched with a clean jacket with intricate details, like buttons and an exaggerated collar.

there’s a reason the trench has stood the test of time: it’s ver-satile, seasonless and can instantly add a dose of style to anything from a shift dress to jeans and a t-shirt.


update cropped black trousers with a combination of tonal hues (khaki in this case) and vibrant tones for a look that strikes the balance of being on trend and timeless at once.

if you ask us, the little white dress is just as all-purpose as its black sibling. for spring, it’s an brilliant option when paired with silver or, or livened up with vibrant extras.


unearth your inner ‘60s mod by investing in a navy-and-cream frock. you’ll quickly discover that it’s a stylish canvas to flex your personal style muscle with accessories.

what a genius styling trick: cinching a all-over polka-dot-printed trench dress with a tangerine-orange skinny belt adds the right amount of visual interest and updates a vintage pattern.


prepare for all eyes to be on you during this weekend’s girl’s night out. when you wear a shockingly radiant color like this, the silhouette doesn’t have to be skin-tight and unflattering.

there’s something refreshing about a career uniform that’s professional enough for the office, but still has enough style (in the form of a double-breasted jacket!) to score fashion points with the powers that be

for cash-strapped college women, luxury brands are a slippery slope. After all, who can afford to splurge on a four-figure It item, when in a few months, “It” will be nudged out of the way for a new of-the-moment must-have? That’s why we love MaxMara, the soon-to-be 60-year-old Italian house. With its minimalistic aes-thetic, the Achille Maramotti-founded brand offers up the promise that an investment in one of their pieces is a wise one that will yield stylish returns for years to come. This spring’s no differ-ent. From shockingly bright colors and subdued neutrals to printed dresses and skinny, ankle-length trousers, the collection is a breath of fresh air in an sartorial domain of embellished one-hit wonders that leave your wallets lighter and your closets fuller of waste you don’t need. Dressing head to toe in a one designer is a defunct notion, which is all the more reason to arm yourself with wearable threads that work for your helter-skelter lifestyle, which brings us to another incentive to procuring a few MaxMara staples: The poten-tial to mix and match them with trendier wares from mass brands like H&M and Zara or other luxury duds scored at sample sales or on eBay. And while, you’ll probably dish out a little more cash on thr front end, you’ll find that these threads were well worth it. –Michael Jones


net-a-porter.com.miu miu;

trench $1,295,

warehouse.co.uk.warehouse uk; dress $62,

bluefly.com.miu miu;

shoes $520,

net-a-porter.com.alexander wang; pants $395,

net-a-porter.com.lela rose; cardigan $595,

net-a-porter.com.burberry;

shoes $750,

ae.com.american eagle;

shirt $20,

theoutnet.com.walter;

dress $92,

barneys.com.ann demeulemeester; jacket $1,165,

forever21.com.forever 21; shoes $27,

farfetch.com.mason; dress $335,

topshop.com.topshop; bag $80,

bergdorfgoodman.com.miu miu;

shoes $595,


net-a-porter.com.marc by marc jacobs; dress $250,

foureverfunky.com.fourever funky; shoes $20,

ninewest.com.nine west;

sunglasses $38,

theoutnet.com.alice + oliva;

dress $110,

heels.com.fergie;

shoes $100,topshop.com.

topshop; belt $55,

farfetch.com.dolce & gabanna; dress $1,420,

usa.hermes.com.hermès; belt $585,

target.com.target;

shoes $21,

net-a-porter.com.t by alexander wang; blazer $110,

theoutnet.com.see by chloé; skirt $110,

heels.com.jessica simpson;

shoes $89,

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g Marc Jacobs confirmed that ‘70s revival is all

about being sexy — look no further than the halter-

neck flowy frocks with to-the-thigh splits.

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The spring collections were so good that we couldn’t wait to gab about

them with our favorite fashion-lovin’ girlfriends. So imagine how excited we were when we talked

saneeta harris — editor of the blog Chic Inspector and former

JAYE fashion director — into sharing her favorite looks from the shows

along with her stylish commentary! Maxi dresses, bright skirts, denim

tops — consider the pieces in these six looks your essentials for a stylish

wardrobe for the next six months.

Saneeta’s Must-Have: A sexy disco-inspired dress


The new-gen master of edgy-glam shows that all white doesn’t always mean saintly squeaky clean.

alexander wang

Saneeta’s Must-Have: A sleeveless white topper

The pop of colors conjured up by Raf Simons are the epitome of spring’s optimism.

jil sander

Saneeta’s Must-Have: A ultrabright maxi skirt


Miuccia’s at it again: Her zany stripes in unexpected colors show there can be

an element of surprise in a well-executed collection.

prada

Saneeta’s Must-Have: A striped form-fitting skirt

take a tip from London’s cool-girl aesthetic and pair

feminine flowy dresses with a structured jacket.

antonio berardi

Saneeta’s Must-Have: A frothy dress to layer under your army jacket from spring


Phoebe Philo minimalist take on tried-and-true denim make it an easy transitional piece in your wardrobe.

céline

Saneeta’s Must-Have: A sophisticated denim topper

In a culture that celebrates one-hit wonders, imprudent entertainment stars and twentysomethings that relish backstabbing over confidence-boosting, it’s hard to find women who obverse all that’s wrong with society. Lucky for us, we’ve found one of them in Sheena

Sampson, 26-year-old vocal genius and stunning beauty hailing from Dallas, who took time out her busy schedule—she’s in the throes of recording her first solo album, has another Luster’s Hair Care ad in the works; and is flexing her songwriting and vocal-arranging chops with other artists—to talk to us about what inspires her, what how losing a loved one puts things in perspective and where she plans to be in ten years. As a special treat, Sheena played a game of rapid response (each of her win-some answers are twenty words or less!)—they may be short in length, but they’re full of laughs, life lessons and buoyancy. Sheena on…LOVE“I believe truly loving myself, everything about Sheena, was when I was able to fully love another.”

Sheena on…OVERCOMING OBSTACLES“I just pray and stay encouraged.”

Sheena on…MUSIC“I’m listening to it now! Music is therapeutic, 2010 was a rough year, so writing and listening helps with situations.”

Sheena on…FASHION“I love frames; I feel accessories make an outfit. Keep it simple, flash a watch, fly shoes—less is best.”

Sheena on…REALITY TV“To be honest, I went through a serious addiction of reality TV but I’ve gained control now [Laughs].

Sheena on…FRIENDSHIP“It’s a small circle but I’ve been fortunate to have friends in my life are like my family.”

Sheena on…WHAT INSPIRES HER“Artists helping artists is very inspirational to me.”

Sheena on…FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS“I believe we were put on this Earth to be great, stay motivated, committed, and work hard.” >>

the shining starSHEENA

“ARTISTS HELPING

ARTISTS IS VERY

INSPIRATIONAL TO ME.”

With a breathtaking voice, enchanting looks and a work ethic unheard of in our generation, Sheena Sampson is blazing a trail of success,

beginning with the release of her first solo album—set to be released this year. But as JAYE Editor-in-Chief Michael Jones discovers, this pretty young thing hasn’t lost her southern charm along the way

jaye cover story: Sheena SampSon


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Sheena on…THE PERFECT FIRST DATE“I really enjoy beautiful weather. So a nice walk with pecan pra-lines and cream ice cream and conversation is perfect.”

Sheena on…HER GO-TO OUTFIT“As of now, my go-to outfit has been all black everything. It’s simple yet still sexy!”

Sheena on…WHERE SHE PLANS TO BE IN FIVE YEARS“Still doing what I love which is music and encouraging younger women, also, reaching out to other fields of ‘art’.”

Sheena on…WHERE SHE PLANS TO BE IN TEN YEARS“By then, hopefully building my talent agency, I’ve always wanted to have my own one day and give back.”

Sheena on…HER BIGGEST REGRET“I have so much to be thankful for, God has truly blessed me and there’s no room for regret.”

Sheena on…WHAT SHE LOOKS FOR IN A GUY“I call them my 3 Cs: Someone who can communicate, knows how to compromise and can be committed.

Sheena on…THE BIGGEST THING THAT’S CHANGED SINCE HER AUGUST 2008 COVER STORYI’m a solo artist. I’m no longer with [the band] The Varsity; we decided to branch off and do our own music.

Sheena on…THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING UP-TO-DATE WITH CURRENT EVENTS“We’re in tense times and knowing what’s going on not just in the United States but globally is important.”

Sheena on…SELF-CONFIDENCE“I’m confident in the person I am, as an artist, and the person I’m becoming.”

Sheena on…FAMILY“I lost my father last year and it was rough but it taught me to value every minute with your family. I have a support system with my family. I just spent the holidays with them and it was so great. When my sisters and I get together we sing and it’s a pretty

silly time.”

Sheena on…FINDING THE WORK-PLAY BALANCE“It can be difficult but that’s the beauty of loving what you do, because it never seems like work.”

Sheena on…SOCIAL NETWORKING“Of course it’s changed throughout the years but I love that it connects you with friends and family.” ■

Editor’s Note: OK, all but one of her answers were under 20 words!

“MY GO-TO OUFIT IS ALL

BLACK EVERYTHING. IT’S SIMPLE YET STILL SExY!”


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Perfect Date Ideas for Your Perfect ValentineNow that you've hooked your special guy, what are you going to do on February 14? We've got you covered with 6 great ideas, from the traditional dinner to the creative rendezvous By Siobhan Cassidy >>


<< ThE DaTE: Homemade Dinner for TwoForget the restaurant and have dinner in your own kitchen. This is a great way to spend time together without the pressure of a formal first date. Invite your guy over—with a group of friends or alone—and make a simple supper together. This is a inex-pensive way to show off your cooking skills and since he’ll be helping, your guy can show off his skills, too. PriCE: $15rElaTiONShiP STaTuS: First date. Hanging out as friends can help you determine if you want to see this guy again. If he’d rather watch ESPN while you slave in the kitchen, you probably shouldn’t agree to a second date.

ThE DaTE: Fondue NightWho said cheese can’t be sexy and roman-tic? There are restaurants that specialize in serving fondue with dim lighting and cozy booths, or you can surprise your man by making chocolate or cheese fondue at home. Try serving bread, marshmallows, bananas, strawberries and crackers with your fondue, along with bottle of wine. Don’t forget to give your living room a romantic makeover to really set the mood.PriCE: $25-$50rElaTiONShiP STaTuS: Dating. You can really let your guard down and spend quiet time together without your friends around.

The DaTe: Classic Carnival DateDate night at a carnival, fair or festival can be super fun. The rides, music and games are fun reminders of your childhood. Carnivals are eventful public places, which can take the pressure off the typical 20-question Q-and-A date. Riding roller coasters, eating cotton candy and going home with a goldfish will make it a night to remember.Price: $20relaTionshiP sTaTus: Newbie. Bringing your Valentine to a carnival is an easy way to have a great time without a lot of pressure. You can laugh, joke and even share your first kiss on the Ferris wheel.

ThE lONEly hEarTS CluB — JuST BECauSE yOu’rE SiNglE ON ValENTiNE’S Day, ThaT DOESN’T mEaN yOu haVE TO BE alONE It’s true: One is the loneliest number, but if you add a few friends and subtract the sad face, it doesn't have to be. Instead of moping around the house on Valentine’s Day throw a party with your other friends who are single. Since chocolate and love are so closely connected, we’ve got a chocolate martini and cake recipe for your guests to enjoy. Maybe that hot guy who lives on the first floor will show up when he hears the great time you’re having. By artieka Smith

ChOCOlaTE marTiNi■ 2 oz vodka■ 1/2 oz creme de cacaoPour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake then pour in a martini glass.

iTaliaN lOVE CaKE■ 1 pkg. chocolate cake mix■ 2 lb. ricotta

■ 1/4 c. sugar■ 4 eggs■ 1 tsp. vanillaFROSTING:■ 1 pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix■ 1 c. milk■ 8 oz. carton Cool WhipPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake mix as directed; pour into greased

and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Mix cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Spread cheese mixture on top of cake batter. Bake 1 hour. When cool, frost (right in pan).

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The DaTe: A ConcertThis can be a great night out with just the two of you or with another couple. You will be able to see a band perform, have a few drinks and show off your awesome dance moves. If you’re not familiar with the band, it can be a great way for him to share something with you that’s important to him.Price: $40-$150 relaTionshiP sTaTus: First date. It’ll be like having a fun night out with a friend, which will help build your romantic relationship. If you both enjoy the band and their music, this can lead to future dates.

The DaTe: A Wine TastingWhether you consider yourself an expert when it comes to wine, or are completely lost, wine tasting is a perfect Valentine’s Day date. You can learn how wine is made and, if you’re visiting a vineyard, you can get a tour of the grounds. Price: $10-$50relaTionshiP sTaTus: Dating. This date can be expensive for a first date, es-pecially if you travel to a vineyard, so you should know one another pretty well first. There’s nothing worse than having a bad date and being stuck on a long car ride back home together.

ThE DaTE: a Couples MassageCouples massages are a relaxing way to spend time to-gether. Listening to soothing music in dim lighting while you sip champagne will set a romantic mood. Maybe you two can cuddle in the spa’s Jacuzzi. PriCE: $150rElaTiONShiP STaTuS: Committed. This is for two lovebirds who will be comfortable with their shirts off in front of each other and who won’t accuse the masseur of being a little too grabby with their partner.

There’s an effortlessness that stylish celebrities have when putting together outfits that make us enviably take notice. Case in point: Rashida Jones’s denim jacket expertly paired with rolled-up trousers and ultrafeminine bow-heels, which create a look equal parts casual and put-together. For another example look no further than to KRisten Bell who added a jolt of color to neutral wide-leg trousers, reinforcing a prevailing spring trend: eye-popping brights. Speaking of vibrant hues, FeRgie threw on a hot pink blazer (we love the black lapels, by the way!) to amp up the visual interest to an otherwise basic black ensemble. And last, but certainly not least, KeRRy Washington’s glammed-up Breton-top-and-skinny-jean combo is playfully polished enough to work for day or night—and most importantly, the individual pieces can be worn separately to create a bevy of get-ups suited for your busy on the go life. Get inspired by these starlets and shop our list of key pieces!

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The Dean’s List

matchefashion.com.Diane von Furstenberg;

Top $315,

aubinandwills.com.Aubin & wills;

Top $78,

johnlewis.com.east; jACkeT $94, ae.com.

American eagle; jACkeT $50,

farfetch.com.Givenchy; pAnTS $630,

Kristen Bell

Rashida Jones

Fergie

Kerry Washington



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