Campus Creations

Lucky we live in a rainforest

No snow = better dressed for 2010

By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion
Editor

(Ciro the rest of Canada wakes
. up toa dazzling blanket of white
and snowflakes falling from the sky
reminiscent of a holiday postcard, it is a bit
depressing to wake up Christmas morning
to grey pavement and the sound of rain
pattering on the rooftops.

Christmas trees, shortbread, the big
guy in the jolly red suit, and mistletoe are
all symbolic of the holiday but it always
feels less festive and somewhat empty
here in Vancouver when there are no
snowballs to be thrown or snowmen to be
rolled. Instead of complaining about no
snow, I should really be thankful for B.C.’s
temperate climate
seeing as the trouble
snow brings really isn’t
worth the pretty picture
outdoors.

I have awful
memories of stuffing
a snowsuit under my
Halloween costume as
a child when I lived
in the Prairies, and of
spending way too much
time getting dressed to
go out; multiple layers,
snow pants, thick jacket,
toque, mittens, and
proper footwear are a
must when it snows
that much. Unlike
Vancouver, wearing
Uggs or a leather jacket
outside doesn’t cut it
in the snow or cold
weather

Maria Asselin-Roy
proved how comfy and
classy we Vancouverites
can look all year round
thanks to the lack of
snow in December.
Decked out in a comfy
pair of denim washed
jeans tucked neatly into
a pair of brown buttoned §f

boots (which she tastefully selected from
a dozen pairs of shoes at her back door),
Maria layered a couple of black and green
tank tops under a fitted leather black jacket.
Her outfit was complete with a rich purple
toque and long knit scarf before she headed
out into the drizzling rain and foggy streets.
Her favorite winter fashion item, she says,
is a grey toque with a fluffy bobble on the
top given to her by her dad. “It’s probably
out of the 1960s or something,” Maria
said, “My dad used to wear it.” Incredibly
vintage; worth holding onto and beats any
new trend that designers come up with.

In her first year at Douglas, Maria
is pursuing a degree in the Bachelor of
Arts and is interested in astronomy and

photography.

 

 

 

New Year’s 2009: all

By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion
Editor

mid a room full of people, glasses
A champagne and beer being

passed around, girls in darling
outfits with camera’s and clutches squeezed
under armpits, it’s New Years Eve and

everyone wants to look their best and find a
midnight kiss. Letting go of past inhibitions

 

 

 

 

and entering a whole new year causes
feelings of excitement and angst on January
31, thus new outfits must be bought. While
*80s glam was brought back during 2009,
(bringing acid wash, neon, sequins, leather,

 

that glitters

up locks they go perfectly with a little
black dress. With jewellery it’s smartest to
choose one statement piece to tie together

 

 

 

 

your outfit; earrings such as these are best
worn without any necklaces or bracelets.

Dripping pink gemstones set in a gold
netted pattern is all that’s needed to be the
belle of the ball. A simple white or cream
coloured shirt makes this necklace appear
more delicate while darker tones bring out
the razzle dazzle of the salmon pink and
gold.

If 2009 was a year of thigh-high boots
and glitter I cannot wait to see what 2010
brings.

 

and oversized jewels with it), some of the
‘80s trends will be left in 09 P
while others make their debut
over the holiday season.
Sequins! Sequins
everywhere! On sweaters and
hats and tank tops and dresses,
in all sorts of colors and sizes.
Silver, black, and gold sequins
were a huge hit as the subtle
sparkle is just enough to make
the outfit classy and not tacky;
too many rhinestones and
glitter often ends up looking
like you’ ve tried too hard. In
London, the micro-mini skirt
is all the rage with rainbow
sequins in a horizontal pattern.
Super svelte and with a high
waist, this piece looked cute
paired with black leggings and |
pumps. 2
Chunky jewellery and
long dangly necklaces were
a fun fashion fad that will
hopefully continue in 2010.
These bold black earrings
with gold designs are flashy
and fun, and when worn
with red lipstick and swept

 

 

 

 

Modern Muse

Lily Cole: High Street hotshot of 2010

By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion
Editor

Hollywood’s latest hotshot is straight

out of London, England (only the most
fashion-forward city in the world known for
its innovative and offbeat style); and with a
name that sounds like a new Dior perfume,
and a porcelain face complete with almond
shaped blue eyes and delicate features that
contrast heavily with the mess of fiery red
hair falling down to her waist, Miss Lily
Cole looks somewhat like a devilish pixie
or seductive elf when she saunters down
the runway. A model for top haute couture
since she was. 14, Cole is Hollywood’s
hottest new star as she turns heads in The
Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.

Discovered at 14 by photographer

I: should come as no surprise that

 

Steven Meisel, Cole stole hearts with her
innocent stare and copper mane and was
quickly named “Model of the Year” at the
2004 British Fashion Awards. Since then
Cole has been regularly featured in Vogue,
and walked in many top fashion shows
including Anna Sui, Chanel, John Galliano,
Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, and Louis
Vuitton. Early 2009, after a slight blip in her
career concerning a nude photograph on the
cover of a French Playboy, Cole was signed
to model for Rimmel London alongside
Kate Moss, and became the face of Tiffany
& Co for Britain. A prominent face for
Marks and Spencer, spokespeople of the
company claim that Cole is “a popular;
high profile, model who is very much in
demand,” which is why so many different
companies wish to work with her.

At 21 Cole has already accomplished

what most girls only dream of, but that did
not allow her to stop there as she signed

on to play Valentina in Terry Gilliam’s

The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. Heath
Ledger’s last film, his role is filled by other
actors including Johnny Depp, Jude Law,
and Colin Farrell, due to his death mid-film.
Cole was fortunate enough to work with
this bevy of beautiful men and claims that
film is more demanding than modeling, and
requires more “emotional and intellectual
commitment.”

In Gilliams movie it’s almost as if Cole
is putting on her own private fashion show
for the audience as she changes from a
fluffy white haired fairy to a silver-cheeked
tree nymph, and then stark naked in nothing
but bear fur and shrubbery. In a final scene,
Cole’s long limbs and model physique is
highlighted in a rich red dress with her hair

flowing down her back; Gilliam clearly
chose his actress based on her previous
career.

Since starring in The Imaginarium,
Cole has been working closely with Marilyn
Manson in Phantasmagoria, an adaptation
of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland
set to release in the fall of 2010"Quirky
characters, creepy settings, and dramatic
costuming made Cole perfect for the part
and accentuate her contrasting features.

Unlike many other twinning careerists
(those singers turned actresses whom
nobody really knows what they’re good at)
Lily Cole is this years Hollywood hit and
remains Britain’s youngest face for Vogue.
Her slim features and piercing blue-eyes
may just make her the next Kate Moss...
only this time with without the sweet blond
hair.

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