WINTER CONCERT

The JFK Winter Concert was full of

tears, laughs, and beautiful performances. Both

Mr. Cabrera and Ms. Verrilli put in all of their

devotion and hard work to make this winter

concert one of the best ones yet. We are all

aware that this will be Ms. Verrilli's last year as

a teacher at JFK. And to show their apprecia-

tion, all of her talented students said a few

heartwarming words about their beloved Ms. V.

It was enough to bring her and some audience

members to tears.

The show started at 6:30 with a speech from

Mr. Cilento. He then handed the reins over to

Ms. V

and the

Cham-

ber

Choir.

All the

mem-

bers

looked

stunning in their professional attire. They start-

ed the night off with “Sing Me to Heaven,”

which sounded incredible. However, the high-

light of the Chamber Choir was when they per-

formed “Baby It’s Cold Outside”. Not only did

they sound wonderful, but their choreographed

dance made the night for everyone. After that,

the generous Ms. V asked some of her chorus

members to give up their seats so the audience

members would have a place to sit. This kind

act was appreciated by many people.

Next, Mr. Cabrera’s Concert Band performed

three very upbeat, and catchy Christmas num-

bers: “Sleigh Ride,” “Christmas Favorites” and

“African Bell Carol”. The audience had a won-

derful time, humming along to some of their

favorite holiday tunes. The “African Bell Car-

ol” shook the crowd off their seats with the in-

tense tempo and the thunder of the drums.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

WINTER 2015

DANCE EXCHANGE

SHOWCASE

BY KAREENA ADNANI

On Page 4….

FALL SPORTS AWARDS

[After all the teams went

on stage and were pre-

sented to the other teams, a beautiful slideshow was

played… ]

BY CHARU ARYA &

MEHAK FARRUKH

On Page 3….

STUDENT FACULTY

DODGEBALL GAME

[Bleachers were full of

loud thumping feet,

clapping hands and

bright cheers...]

BY MATHEW SYLVESTER

The 2015 Winter Dance

Exchange Show began with an

amazing Bollywood dance. Two

dancers, the choreographers,

started the performance, with

more dancers joining in two at a

time, until there was a full stage!

The next performance, a dance

that was still a work-in-progress,

was Dubstep. The lights were

turned off so that only the glow-

ing gloves and shirts of the danc-

ers were visible. The three danc-

ers did an incredible job despite

the fact that the piece was unfin-

ished. While the next group pre-

pared to take the stage, four of

the performers who call them-

selves “Clutch Crew” were inter-

viewed. They perform Hip-Hop

outside of school and are incredi-

bly talented! The Contemporary

dance that followed consisted of

six girls who were extremely

graceful as they performed

“Demons” by Imagine Dragons.

The performance ended with a

beautiful lift that shocked the

audience!

The first Hip-Hop group

performed next, beginning with

five boys who were then joined

by many girls, making the group

extremely large and powerful.

The last performance before the

intermission was the K-Pop

dance consisting of two boys and

a full stage of girls; it looked as

if it could’ve been right out of a

music video!

After the intermission,

the Sign Language Club, led by

Ms. Halliday and Patrick

Pocztarski, performed “Let It

Go” by Idina Menzel. The lights

were once again turned off so

that the club members could sign

the song with glowing gloves.

The second Bollywood group

followed, incorporating western

music into their performance.

Their soundtrack was a remix of

Bollywood music and American

Pop music; their dance was

beautiful and unique. Another

Hip-Hop group followed, per-

forming “Sing” by Ed Sheeran.

BY MANVINDER TALWAR

One of the biggest events the Student

Council holds is Breakfast with Santa, which

was held on December 13, 2014. This event

consists of several games, activities, and lots

of fun for the kids. Besides pictures with Santa

and food, there were also crafts and games that

the kids could participate in. Crafts at this

event included: making reindeer masks, Santa

hats, and many more. Also, there were over 8

games the kids could play, for example: ring

toss, bean bag throw, etc. Some other exciting

activities the kids and the parents could enjoy

were a 50/50 raffle, face-painting, making

Sandy Candy, and more. Overall, it was an

amusing and unforgettable time for all kids

and parents. They also had a variety of deli-

cious foods, including bagels and muffins.

This traditional event was another suc-

cess. A lot of families came out and enjoyed

getting in the holiday spirit. Breakfast with

Santa has been such a popular event that even

other schools in the district now host the same

event. So let’s thank the Student Council for

all of their hard work, and thank you to the stu-

dents for coming with your families to this en-

tertaining event!

Continued on Page 2

On Page 5….

BLOOD DRIVE

[You have the capability to

save a life. Every two sec-

onds someone in America

will need a blood

transfusion…]

BY JENNIFER MORA

Jeron Borrero, Doug Martinson, Maura Farley, Emily

Patten, and Dolly Maharaja spread holiday cheer at

Breakfast with Santa.

BY DARSHINI PATEL & NIKKI PATEL

Continued on Page 2

Ms. Verrilli proudly leads her last winter

concert to an end.

Page 2

Later on, the enormous JFK Chorus stepped onto the

risers and sang with pride. They sang “I See a Star,” a delicate

piece which made its way into the hearts of the audience.

Next, they performed “A Wish For Hanukkah,” a fun and up-

beat number. Finally, the Chorus performed what everyone

was anticipating, the “Frozen Medley”. Along with the perfor-

mances of a few solos, the chorus had the audience off their

feet, singing every word of this popular tune. To close it all

up, all the alumni from the audience were called to the stage

and all together, they had the “Hallelujah” chorus ringing

around the auditorium. It sounded angelic. This powerful song

brought the audience to their feet and brought Ms. Verrilli to

tears. After this amazing performance, there was a short inter-

mission. During intermission, we had the pleasure of meeting

the IMS choir teacher, Ms. Scott. She had nothing but kind

things to say about the concert. In fact, she even brought some

of her choir students along to show them how beautiful the

JFK Choir sounds.

The show resumed with the velvet curtains opening up

to the JFK Show Choir. Along with the incredible choreogra-

phy, the Show Choir got the audiences to clap along to their

two fun numbers: “Footloose” and “Happy”. There were quite

enthusiastic audience members who emphatically praised the

show. “Oh my god, they are so amazing,” “That was beauti-

ful,” were among a few reactions. They put on a fantastic per-

formance and after that, the Wind Ensemble stepped in. They

played one very strong, and touching piece, “O Most Holy

Mystery”. Even some of our JFK students were moved to tears

during this piece. Soon, the Concert Choir made their way

down the aisles singing “Ring The Bells On Christmas Day”

and then per-

formed “The

Gift”. Next, they

sang “Noel

Ayisyen,” a fast-

paced Haitian

song. Then the

moment came for

them to sing

“Winter,” the

most touching,

and strong piece

out of their whole

performance.

They sang that and “The Lord Bless You And Keep You”

with all of the alumni. This too made Ms. Verrilli emotional,

seeing all her present and past students singing together as a

family. After that wonderful performance, the popular JFK

Jazz Machine played catchy and fun holiday songs. Their

songs included “Auld Lang Syne,” “A Big Band Christmas”

and “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. They closed the night

with “Sugarplum Rock” from The Nutcracker Suite. And that

the was the end of the concert. While leaving the building, we

thought to ask some people how they liked the concert. Many

of them replied with, “Loved it!” One of our friends explained

that she was in complete and utter awe at how talented her

peers are—and it is true. That was the end of the winter con-

cert, a magical beautiful night.

NEWSPAPER STAFF

CLUB ADVISOR:

Mrs. Vitali

LAYOUT & DESIGN:

Jake Jellison

Anjali Patel

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:

Kareena Adnani

Charu Arya

Priyanka Bansal

Pamela Canelas

Heena Champaneri

Sharmin Doreen

Mehak Farrukh

Jake Jellison

Cheshta Kundra

Jennifer Mora

Anjali Patel

Darshini Patel

Niki Patel

Mathew Sylvester

Manvinder Talwar

National Honors

Society Induction

March 26, 2015

Community Egg

Hunt

March 28, 2015

National Honor

Society Blood Drive

April 15, 2015

Fashion Show April 17, 2015

Gift Auction (Project

Graduation)

April 25, 2015

BY DARSHINI PATEL & NIKI PATEL

DISCLAIMER

The Torch is produced four

times a year by the students of

John F. Kennedy Memorial

High School. Any views ex-

pressed in The Torch are those

of the individual writers, and

not necessarily those of the

Torch Editorial Board, John F.

Kennedy Memorial High

School, or the Woodbridge

Township Board of Education.

BY KAREENA ADNANI

Next, the faculty did a dance performance! All the

teachers were led by two of the Bollywood performers in a

Bollywood dance of their own. They all dressed up in Indian

clothes for the dance and it was a very entertaining perfor-

mance overall. The last official group to dance was the “Clutch

Crew,” a group of four talented Hip-Hop dancers. The night

ended with a “Dance Proposal” of sorts. One of the members

of Clutch Crew did a dance for another performer and asked

her to Cotillion! Luckily, she said yes. The Dance Exchange

Showcase showed us how dance really brings us all together.

WINTER CONCERT (CONTINUED)

DANCE EXCHANGE (CONT.)

Mrs. Verrilli passionately conducts the last Win-

ter Concert of her amazing career of 38 years.

Page 3 School News

What is community? We often think of community as a

group of individuals living in the same area that generally share

certain characteristics. However, we tend to overlook the greater

impact it has on us along with affecting our culture in the long

term. Communities began forming during the Agricultural Revo-

lution, where people switched from hunting and gathering to

farming along with domestication. Ever since this time period,

we have evolved from a world full of simplicity to the complexi-

ties of our technological and social advancements.

The actions we proceed today that affect society, are like

brushes that are painting on a tremendous canvas which will then

determine the outcome for tomorrow’s picture. Bringing a posi-

tive vibe to the community will not only be greatly appreciated

by its residents but it will also leave a mark on the course of his-

tory. People influence other people. If we all take a moment to

think about this simple concept, we will soon realize that we, us

as in the members of the world have the option to help the

growth and development of our environment in myriad ways.

Although humanity has made major changes ever since

the first settled peoples and we are more globally connected than

ever, our core has yet remained to be the same. We still depend

on each other and would not have the capability to survive with-

out the help, work, and pres-

ence of the people on this

planet. We must grasp an

understanding of the major

role we play in shaping the

future. So, the question is,

what can you do? Whether it

is starting a group, hosting an

event, or volunteer work, it

will leave behind a footprint

that will then create a spark,

inspiring others to continue

to aspire to their contribution.

COMMUNITY

John F. Kennedy

Memorial High School

held its 5th Annual Talent

Show on Saturday, No-

vember 22, 2014 at 6:30

P.M.

The school talent show

allows students from all

grades to display their

talents to a diverse audi-

ence. It also allowed for

students to come together

to cheer on their fellow peers on a Saturday night for only $5 per per-

son. Among the attendees were students, teachers, and families of

performing students.

The talent show was hosted by seniors Madhav Patel and

Ryan Lowe. Among the talents that students displayed, there was

singing, dancing, and instrument playing. This event revealed that

many of our very own Mustangs are in music bands outside of school.

Lindsey Dress and Maanasa Baalaji, juniors, were among the

many musical talents who sang and captivated the crowd. Elissa

Dalerta, junior, performed a color guard routine to “Chandelier” by

Sia that she choreographed all on her own. Matthew Sylvester, senior,

entertained the audience by rapping, to which Madhav Patel and Ryan

Lowe later tried to attempt only to leave the crowd in laughter.

The talent show attracts a greater amount of students every

year due to its quality entertainment. Not only is the audience enam-

ored with the performances, but the intermission in the talent show

allows for audience members to choose from a variety of refresh-

ments outside of the auditorium.

BY SHARMIN DOREEN

Maanasa Baalaji and Lindsey Dress perform for

the talent show.

TALENTED MUSTANGS

BY ANJALI PATEL

On Friday, January 16, 2015, the beloved Student vs. Faculty

Dodge Ball Game was played. Annually, it is custom here at J.F.K to

kick start the new year off fresh with a good game of dodge ball. The

game is played students vs. faculty. A number of students who gath-

ered together enjoy the battle against the faculty members. The facul-

ty is broken down into their own departments of science, history,

math and English, at times mixing.

Senior Tyler Hudson hosted the event with his usual charm

and swagger, leading the night's fun into one to remember. The stu-

dents cheered on their friends as well for their favorite teachers

throughout the game's

heated brawl.

Star players in-

cluded sophomore

Brandon Bravo. He was

the one to lead his team

to a thin defeat against

the math department.

After all of teammates

were struck out, he was

the one to survive the

longest. Dodging

through fast paced ac-

tion, he gave a great

performance. Dodging left

and dodging right, it

seemed like he knew

where the next ball was

going to be thrown. But it

all came to an end when

four teachers simultane-

ously threw the ball at him.

Another star player

included senior Rose

Ogrodnik. Ogrodnik also

led her team through a

tough defeat having won

one game out of three. Her

team faced the grueling

science department. She kept her confidence even though her team

was being struck out one by one slowly. At the end of it all, rose was

left alone to fend for herself. Running across the court trying her best,

fate caught up with her when she was struck out by Mr. Viteri.

Overall, the night was exciting and fun filled. Bleachers were

full of loud thumping feet, clapping hands and bright cheers. It didn't

matter so much as to who won or lost. All what really mattered is that

everyone had a grand time, a time to remember and reflect back upon.

STUDENT-FACULTY DODGEBALL GAME

BY MATTHEW SYLVESTER

JFK students pumped up and ready for competition

at the 2015 Student-Faculty Dodgeball Game.

JFK teachers ready to dominate at the annual

Student-Faculty Dodgeball Game.

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FALL SPORTS AWARDS

4

This fall, the students of John F. Kennedy Memorial

High School participated in various sports and showed deep

integrity and understanding of how to be a team player. All

student athletes were dedicated to their respective sport and

improved through their hard work.

The Fall Sports Awards occur annually to congratulate

as well as commend the athletes at our high school. The 2014

Fall Sports Awards took place on November 18th at 6:30 pm

in the JFK auditorium. The athletes, coaches, and supportive

parents as well as friends comfortably sat in the newly cush-

ioned seats. To start off the night, Mr. Daly started off with an

inspiring speech about the determination of the teams this

sports season. He then invited Principal Mr. Cilento to say a

few words about how proud he was of JFK and all that they

have accomplished.

The football team, led by Coach Maurizio, had a great

season this 2014. The team had strong players that were driv-

en to success. Terrance Young took the MVP award. The

Mustang award was given to Connor Aston. Both football

players showed what a true player looks like. The Sportsman-

ship award went to Ari King, one who was truly deserving of

it. Lastly, for the football team, but definitely not least, was

Brandon Ramirez, taking the Most Improved Player award for

his advancement in technique and skill from the beginning to

the end of the season.

Ms. Ryan’s team of cheerleaders had an awesome sea-

son as well. The MVP award went to Samantha Staggard for

her grit during the season. The Mustang award went to Gabby

Buchan. The Most Improved Player was Juanita Borges, who

showed a growth of skill. Lastly, for the cheerleaders, Aman-

da Hrasna took the Sportsmanship award for her positive

mindset throughout the cheerleading season.

Mrs. Friedman coached the boys’ cross country team

and did an amazing job. This season went beautifully for the

team. Rahual Mahju, a junior, took the MVP award due to his

intense running this season. The Mustang award went to jun-

ior Thambu Jisnnu for his accomplishments throughout the

season. Andrew Wallin, a senior, received the Most Improved

Player award for his progress from the beginning to end of

season. The Sportsmanship award went to Savan Patel for

great display of character towards his team and others.

Mr. Migacz’s boys’ soccer team had a significant sea-

son as well. The MVP award went to Kieran Williams, who

had amazing finesse this fall. The Mustang award went to An-

thony Capurso, who displayed a ton of enthusiasm for soccer

this season. The Most Improved Player was Chris Osario,

who became more advanced through every practice and every

game. The sportsmanship award was received by Michael Pe-

rez, who was quite an influence for the team.

Mrs. McCaig’s girls’ soccer team showed true perse-

verance during the season. Clare Lewis, a junior who received

the MVP award, showed her strengths greatly this season. The

Mustang award was taken by Tatiana Margiottiello, a senior

captain, who had a lot of success this season. The Most Im-

proved Player award was given to junior Zia Bedi for her in-

crease in skill level with every step of the season. Senior cap-

tain Sandra Sosa received the sportsmanship award for being

a positive presence on the team.

Mr. Hugelmeyer and his girls’ volleyball team had a

spectacular season this year. The MVP award went to the one

and only Francesca Garison, a junior who was named to the

GMC All Red Division team and All Conference team. The

Most Improved Player award went to Khushbu Patel, who has

been striving for success for the team since the first day. Ma-

rie Khalil took the Mustang award for her team due to her

outstanding achievements as a student at JFK and an athlete.

The sportsmanship award went to Emily Patten, whose atti-

tude was a great support for the team.

One of the highlights of the night was Mr. Seavy’s

comical speech for his girls’ cross country team. Throughout

this speech he referenced the hit pop song “Shake It Off” by

Taylor Swift. He insisted his girls were always ready to “play,

play, play” and they were “lightning on their feet”. Emily Shi-

bata, one of the team’s leading seniors, took the MVP award,

proving her skill and determination throughout the season.

Junior Rujuta Patel received the Most Improved Player award

as a consequence of her immense development from last year

to the current season. Akhila Sankaramanchi got the Mustang

Award, a huge honor for this devoted senior. Ivy Chan, anoth-

er senior here at JFK, won the sportsmanship award for her

great attitude throughout the cross country team’s season.

Coach York and the girls’ tennis team, which this year

increased in number, came up to take their awards. In his

speech, Coach York commended the girls for all of their ef-

forts throughout the season. He stated that they’ve had some

tough losses, but they were able to pull through in the end.

The Mustang award went to Priya Agarwal, a sophomore. The

Sportsmanship award when to Munisa Khamrakulova, a jun-

ior. The Most Improved Player award went to Thevuni Ath-

alage, a junior. Lastly, the Most Valuable Player went to the

one and only Jessica Matusz, a senior at the high school and

also the captain of the team. She displayed a lot of courage

throughout the season and led the team with the most wins.

The night of the Fall Sports Awards of 2014 was truly

a night to remember. After all the teams went on stage and

were presented to the other teams, a beautiful slideshow was

played. The slideshow contained pictures that were taken

throughout the season of the various teams. To go along with

these pictures was a collection of popular songs that got eve-

rybody cheering and singing along. It was the perfect note to

end the night and the season.

BY CHARU ARYA & MEHAK FARRUKH

Coach Seavy, Rujuta Patel, Emily Shibata, Akhila Sankaramanchi, and

Ivy Chan stand proudly with their track awards.

JFK Cheerleaders and Football players smile proudly after a

well played season.

VALENTINE’S DAY TIPS

BY JENNIFER MORA

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JFK BLOOD DRIVE

BY JENNIFER MORA

You have the capability to save a life. Every two sec-

onds someone in America will need a blood transfusion, and

every day 40,000 pints of donated blood are used each day in

the America and Canada. Blood is in constant demand, and

with no substitute, the necessity for blood donors is crucial. It

can be a matter of life or death.

On December 4, 2014 the proud Mustang family had

over 50 students and staff donate blood. All of the donated

blood went to the Central Jersey Blood Center. The best part

is that all three centers for Central Jersey Blood Center give

their donated blood to local New Jersey hospitals. So when

you donate blood, your donated blood will go to help some-

one in the state of New Jersey. You could be helping your

neighbor, family member, colleague, friend, or a complete

stranger. I can assure you that there is no greater feeling than

knowing that you just helped save a life by giving a pint of

your own blood.

This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday so you

can make plans on Friday or Saturday—lucky us! Well, if

you’re one of the few who haven’t made plans or purchased

a gift for that special someone, then I’m here to help!

Below are some budget

friendly gift ideas to get

that special girl:

Chocolate: Choco-

late always tastes good,

and can always make a

girl happy, and if your

sweetheart isn’t a fan of

chocolate, then I’m sure any other sweets will suffice.

Flowers: I personally love flowers! They are always so

pretty, and if you aren’t able to get the real ones, fake

ones from a dollar store in a plastic vase aren’t a bad sec-

ond!

Stuffed animals: Regardless of how old you are, stuffed

animals are always cute and cuddly! It helps even more if

they are a cute one!

Jewelry: Yes, yes, I know jewelry can be expensive but

not all of it is. Your local Burlington, Five Below,

Claire’s, and even the Dollar Store can have nice and

budget friendly pieces!

Here are some budget friendly ideas to get that special guy:

Food: Honestly, getting anyone food is always a safe bet

and is relatively easy.

Clothing: Getting a guy a shirt/tie/hoodie/etc. isn’t as

hard as it sounds, just think what they would like.

Tech: By tech I mean, earbuds, a phone case, aux cable,

car gadgets, etc.

Sports Merchandise: Mostly every guy likes a certain

sports team and getting them fan merchandise can always

make their day.

This, in my opinion, is the ultimate gift and best way to say,

“I love you” to anyone—whether your special someone or

your best friend:

Get a Mason Jar and Sticky Notes: Write on every

sticky note a little memory, sentence, message or whatev-

er you like and fold it into fourths and put in the jar. Fill

the jar as much as you like (you could do 365 sticky

notes, that way you have one for every day of the year),

give to your special someone, and watch their surprise.

Event wise, I highly recommend going to the NJ Ex-

po Center in Edison for their Valentine’s Day event, which is

a flower gallery! It’s very sweet and romantic.

If you are single and don’t have any Valentine’s Day

plans, go out with your friends! The day isn’t only about

spending it with that romantic someone, it’s about spending

it with people you love! Go out and go to dinner, go to your

friend’s house, or just plan to meet up. There’s nothing

wrong with going with your friends and having a good time.

Ms. McCaig gets ready to donate blood.

Marissa Murray excited to donate blood.

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DO’S AND DON’TS OF SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS

BY JAKE JELLISON

Millions of photos are shared each day on Social Net-

working platforms such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, In-

stagram, Tumblr, and more. As teenagers, we spend hours

just scrolling through our feeds, checking out what those

around us are doing. When we’re with our friends, we love to

snap pictures with each other and post them online. While

this is perfectly fine, there may be some potential things you

may be doing that could come back to haunt you in the fu-

ture.

DON’T: Use hand ges-

tures that could be easily mistaken

as a gang sign or rude gestures

such as the middle finger. It may

seem cool, and everyone else may

be doing it, but colleges and your

future employers won’t be laugh-

ing when they look on your page

and you’re giving them the middle

finger.

DO: Instead of using a

hand gesture that could be mistak-

en as offensive, they giving a

thumbs up in a picture. It shows

that you’re having a good time,

and you won’t have to worry that someone else will take it

the wrong way. Last year, thousands who applied for jobs

ended up not getting them because they were giving the mid-

dle finger in a photo on social media. It seems silly, but

checking your hands before you hit post could save you

down the line.

DON’T: Take a picture of a stranger or another stu-

dent and post it to embarrass them. Not only will the person

in the picture be upset, but others looking at your profile will

see you as a bully. It may seem funny to post a picture of a

homeless person with a joke underneath, but you surely

won’t be laughing when the college of your dreams won’t

accept you because of it.

DO: Capture photographs of the world around you

and share them. Our world is filled with interesting things to

take pictures of, and share them with your friends. The next

time you go to take an embarrassing picture of someone,

look around to see if there is something else to photograph.

DON’T: Take pictures where illegal substances or

underage drinking are present. While you may not be in-

volved in it at all, if someone in the

background is participating, they are go-

ing to assume you’re involved in it as

well. Photos of teens using illegal sub-

stances led to many arrests last year, and

many of those in the photos who weren’t

doing anything got in trouble as well. It

may seem obvious, but you’d be sur-

prised at how many teens make this mis-

take.

DO: Go out and take lots of pho-

tos with your friends. Remember, it’s up

to you to decide what photos to post. If

you take a photo that may not be appro-

priate, you can always delete it off of

your camera or phone. However, even if

you delete them off of your social media pages, they can still

be seen by your future employees using special software.

What you post online never goes away, so only put the pho-

tos you know are not harmful online.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and

you can certainly tell a much better story that way rather than

in 160 characters or less. The average people takes close to

ten thousand photos a year on their cell phone alone, and

usually end up with some good pictures. Don’t be afraid to

post them, just use your head, because a few likes is definite-

ly not as important as a college degree.

This winter has been especially bitter, leaving skin

extremely dried out and chalky. For the face, it’s best to use a

face cream with an SPF of 30 or more. Although the sun is

not out as much as it is in bright and sunny spring and sum-

mer, there are still UV rays that can affect your skin tremen-

dously, causing premature wrinkles and dry skin. This is one

of the main reasons why almost all BB creams and lip balms

contain sunscreen-like properties, to protect your skin.

Last year and still a little bit of now, the darker bold

lips are still in, only this time focusing more on the eyes.

From liquid latex

applied to the

models’ lids at

Dior to extra-long

faux lashes at Ro-

chas and Gucci.

The forever-

present natural

look has remained

popular, but this

time with either a

healthy, sporty look-usually partnered with natural, tousled

hair- or with clever contouring and highlighting for their per-

fect take on a natural face. Eyeliner is getting bolder and

bolder by the month, from bold colors, to eyeliner wings so

strong they could fly away.

As I have said many times to others, makeup is a

freelance art. If you pretend your face is your canvas, then

the options are unlimited. From simple, to bold, makeup can

be beautiful any way you use it.

WINTER MAKEUP TRENDS

BY HEENA CHAMPANERI

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