‘BEAUTY INSIDE AND OuUF
Tanning with Tealeaves

: Simple Steps to Tanning with Tealeaves
By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion Editor yoy will need: 10 black teabags, a pot of

boiling water, a spray bottle.

ith just five weeks of
school left, spring is Place the teabags into a pan of

oe just beginning so npane water and bring it to a boil, much
us with bits of sunshine, cherry like you would brew tea.

blossoms, and scantier pieces of
clothing. Bright colors, lots of leg,
and oversized shades usually dictate
the fashion regime for springtime;
as well as flawlessly tanned skin.
Who likes to show off their hard-
earned ab lines or wear a cute coral-
coloured top with pale, vein-riddled
body parts? Nobody.

A bronzed body is often
associated with a healthy, active
lifestyle as the only way you can get .
a tan is if you’re active and outdoors.
A golden glow is also very slimming
and alluring as it hides all those little
ripples, marks, bumps, and bruises After water has boiled, remove
that are so obvious against pale the teabags and let the water cool

complexions. before pouring the water into a
I have never been one for fake spray bottle.

tanning as it increases the risk of
skin cancer. Unless you are visiting a
tropical destination so that prepping
your skin to prevent burning is
absolutely necessary, fake-and-
baking is expensive and unnecessary.
to look fabulous for summer.

There are many other options
for a golden glow that don’t involve
baking your skin under large UV ray
lamps. Lotions and spray-on tans
are an option, but there are many

 

  

 

hidden problems; when exposed

to chemicals, such as perfumes or

chlorinated water, the tan becomes

splotched and uneven. Lotion Make sure your skin is dry and

tanners are usually greasy and rub clean; spray the cooled tea water

off on clothes, so showing off your evenly onto your skin. Let your skin

bronzed bod in a white tank may not air dry and repeat as often as you
_be the best idea. Spray tanning is like.

often expensive and tends to crease
around joint areas such as the elbow
and knee.

To look your absolute best this
summer, golden body included,
tanning with tealeaves is the perfect
way to eliminate the risk of skin
cancer and save money. It’s an all
natural and easy way to get a fake
tan.

 

 

modern musef
Liz Claiborne

By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion Editor

his season’s buzzwords are
polished, chic, and desirously

messy, with fashion turning
towards more of a tomboy trend.
Women are seen wearing neat blazers,
streamlined outfits with modest
necklines, and sophisticated tones such
as classic nude, navy, and warm reds.
Romantic details like lace and pastel
pinks add feminine touches, but the
style has changed: empowered females
stand five inches higher in platforms
with a masculine edge. We use words
like “motorcycle chic” and “boyfriend
blazer” to describe these designer styles,
but little do we know this-look began ,
with one woman in the 1970s. 2

Liz Claiborne, known to be one A
of the most successful and innovative :
female designers, was born in Brussels
and studied art in Europe until 19
years of age when she won a design
contest through Harpers Bazaar. At
21 Claiborne was travelling through
New York with her parents, who did
not support her career in fashion, when
she decided that she would stay in
Manhattan by herself. Her father gave
her $50 and wished her luck—so began
Claiborne’s journey in the fashion
industry.

After spending the next 20 years os
working as a sketcher and model, were appropriate and suitable for women
Claiborne decided to design her own line in the workplace at an affordable price.
of clothing for empowered women. In Today her designs are still popular and
the 1970’s the “working woman’s” attire her company remains one of the largest

 

   

 

was decorated in bows, frills, ruffles, women’s apparel makers in the country,
lace, and flowers, in candy coloured carrying brands by Kate Spade, Mac &
tones. The classic Coco Chanel suit Jac, and Kenneth Cole.
didn’t fit Passing
well with a ’ away on June
Claiborne: Claiborne’s clothing revolutionized the 45 2007, after
Claibome “4Y women saw and carried themselves 4 jong battle
thought in the workplace. After years of dressing with cancer,
eaiaan up like little dolls, Claiborne’s clothing — Claiborne’s
deserved offered reprieve from the female clothing
clothing that Stereotype as women were seen as more revolutionized
was more qualified and assertive while at work.” the way women
tailored and saw and carried
professional, while looking elegant and themselves in
chic. the workplace. After years of dressing

In an interview in 1989 with up like little dolls, Claiborne’s clothing
Women’s Wear Daily, Claiborne is quoted _ffered reprieve from the female
as saying, “I wanted to dress busy and stereotype as women were seen as more
active women like myself, women who qualified and assertive while at work.
dress in a rush and who aren’t perfect. In our present day women are very
I wanted to bring good taste to a mass fortunate; we get to wear pants and skirts
level.” all thanks to designers who took risks

In 1976 Claiborne started Liz and challenged the distinction between

Claiborne Inc., with over 35 pieces that men’s and women’s apparel.

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