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Room 1020-700 Royal Ave. Douglas College New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 TELEPHONE: 604.525.3542 WEBSITE: theotherpress.ca EMAIL: editor@theotherpress.ca STAFF LIST Natalie Serafini Editor-in-Chief Meditor@theotherpress.ca Eric Wilkins Assistant Editor Massistant@theotherpress.ca Angela Ho Business Manager Chandler Walter Distribution Manager Mike LeMieux Layout Manager Joel McCarthy Graphics Manager Cara Seccafien Production Assistant Ed Appleby IHustrator Jony Roy Social Media Coordinator Angela Espinoza News Editor Minews@theotherpress.ca Cheryl Minns Arts Editor Marts@theotherpress.ca Chitwan Khosla Features Editor Mfeatures@theotherpress.ca Brittney MacDonald Life & Style Editor Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca Elliot Chan Opinions Editor Mopinions@theotherpress.ca Sharon Miki Humour Editor Mhumour@theotherpress.ca Staff Writers Adam Tatelman Alex Stanton Cazzy Lewchuk Mercedes Deutscher Senior Columnists Andrea Arscott Contributor Jeff Jordans KP Davis Get ur ‘fleek’ on ince long before the term “on : : your face isn’t going to be : symmetrical, so don’t try to : battle your brows. fleek” entered our collective lexicons, I’ve been obsessed with eyebrows. My quest for perfection probably began when I was about 10 years old, and noticed that my wily, wild, Scottish-moor-esque eyebrows looked slightly “odd.” Since then I’ve over-plucked, under- plucked, misguidedly plucked, had them waxed ona regular basis, and decided that I’m far too frugal to shell out $20/ month. I still don’t shape them correctly, and I fear they might never be as groomed as I'd like. But, here are a few tips so you can learn from my mistakes and an artful arch. “They're sisters, not twins.” If you haven't heard this before, the statement should be a revelation—I know it was for me. People spend far too much time attempting to attack their eyebrows into symmetry, not aware that they likely never will be perfect matches for one endeavour, there’s a tendency to over-pluck, over-trim, and © Getloknowus! © The Other Press has been Douglas College’s student newspaper since 1976. Since 1978 we have been an autonomous publication, independent of the student union. We area registered society under the Society Act of British Columbia, governed by an eight-person board of directors appointed by our staff. Our head office is located in the New Westminster campus. © The Other Press is published weekly during the fall and winter semesters, and monthly during the summer. We receive our funding from a student levy collected through tutition fees every semester at registration, and from local and national advertising revenue. The Other Press is a member ofthe Canadian University Press (CUP), asyndicate of student newspapers that includes generally over-do. Remember, Know your shape. Don't in-betweens are Camilla Belle, Take astep back from : the mirror. I’ve been guilty of : this on many an occasion, but : try not holding the mirror so : close that your nose smashes : against it; if your breath is another. In this well-intentioned : : be too close. Not only does the : fogging glass leave horrendous fogging up the glass, you might papers from all across Canada. © The OtherPressreservestheright to choose what we will publish, and we will not publish material that is hateful, obscene, or condones or promotes illegal activities. Submissions may be edited for clarity and brevity if necessary. All images used are copyright to their respective owners. : streaks on your mirror, you'll : also be seeing every little hair— : increasing the likelihood that : you'll over-pluck. At the very : : least, take a solid step (or three) : go in blind: know (4) what shape : : will work best for your face, : (2) the general areas where : you should and should not : venture, and (3) the shape you : want to emulate. I’m in love : with Cara Delevigne and Lily : Collins’ thick, subtly tamed : looks, but that also doesn’t : work for everyone (including : myself). Unless you're Claudette : Colbert or another ‘20s starlet : though, you likely don’t want to : go fine-liner thin. Some good hopefully groom your brows into : : Emma Watson, and Elizabeth : Olsen. Start paying attention : to what brows you envy, and see : how you might echo those looks. : : : you have the money, get a : brow arch by a professional. : Whether youre getting waxed : or threaded, make sure you're : clear about what you want. If : you don’t have the cash, watch : lots of videos on YouTube for : tutorials. You can learn, young : grasshopper. back after every couple hairs : removed. This will give you a : better idea of the big picture. Work what yo’ mama : gave you. Those brow models : I mentioned? Remember, the : reason their eyebrows look good : is because they worked with : their natural shape. Keep that in : mind, and once again, don’t try : to battle your brows. Exercise caution. You can Turn to the pros. If Photo of Lily Collins via OnHDWall.com Fill your brows in. There : area lot of different ways to fill : ‘em in, and doing so is not just : for sparser areas; filling in your brows helps to make them look : more groomed and complete. : I’ve used brow mascara, powder, : and Maybelline’s Define a Brow : pencil. My current preference : is the brow mascara because it : also keeps your hair in place, but the powder and pencils are best : for filling gaps. Just remember, : use a shade that’s slightly lighter : than your natural colour, so you : can build up the product; use a : : thin, angled brush for powder; : always pluck, polish, and perfect : : later, but it takes more effort : (and time) if you go too far. If : you're worried, set your tweezers : : and brow scissors to the side : and return to the mirror ina day. and use a clean spooly brush : to comb through and evenly : distribute product once youre done. Hopefully these tips, developed over years of : attempting and frequently : failing to groom myself have : helped you in your endeavours! : If all else fails, remember that : they’ll grow back. Hello gorgeous, Natali Serafini Editor-in-Chief @ theotherpress.ca | +f facebook.com/DouglasOtherPress | twitter.com/theotherpress youtube.com/user/theotherpress instagram.com/theotherpress