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// FEATUREHOUSING / FIND YOUR PERFECT SPACE / 16

EMPLOYMENT / HOW 2 ACE THE INTERVIEW / 26

FASHION / MOVING FORWARD WHILE LOOKING BACK / 34

ENTERTAINMENT / 1950’s MUSIC, MOVIES, AND NOVELS TODAY / 48

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BUDGETING / FAST, CHEAP, & CREATIVE / 12

NETWORKING / FIXING FACEBOOK / 58

THROWBACKS / SHOES, HATS, AND SUNGLASSES / 60

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SUMMERFESTMilwaukee, WI

BONNAROOManchester, TN

JUNE 9-12The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is

a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on

a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Ten-

nessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together

some of the best performers in rock and roll,

along with dozens of artists in complemen-

tary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop,

electronica, and just about any contemporary

music you can think of. In addition to dozens

of epic performances, the festival’s 100-acre

entertainment village buzzes around the clock

with attractions and activities including a clas-

sic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy

club, theater performers, a beer festival, and a

music technology village. For its peaceful vibe,

near-flawless logistics, and unrivaled entertain-

ment options, Rolling Stone magazine named

this revolutionary entertainment experience

one of the 50 moments that changed the his-

tory of rock and roll.

June 29 – July 3 and July 5 – 10,The World’s Largest Music Festival and

Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration

attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, along

with emerging talent and local favorites. The

23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater, 10 ad-

ditional stages, diverse selection of food and

beverages, marketplaces and interactive exhib-

its are set against the Lake Michigan and down-

town backdrop, creating a festival experience

like no other.

MUSIc IS whATFEElINgS SOUNd lIkE.

One of the best parts of summer is all the great

outdoor events. Every summer thousands of

people flood to music festivals to listen to their

favorite musicians.

EVENTS

SUMMER SOUNdSMUSIC FESTIVALS

lOllAPAlOOZA

MUSIkFESTBethlehem, PA

August 5-14We’re not scientists or mathematicians, but we’re

fairly confident that Musikfest can be expressed by the fol-

lowing equation:

Musik + fest = awesome

Actually, the reality is probably slightly more nuanced than

that, but it’s still pretty close. 10 days in August, filled to the

brim with music, food and fun in downtown Bethlehem,

PA? Sounds pretty darn awesome to us.

August 5-7Lollapalooza is more than just a sensory overload of

130 of the most notable and buzzworthy bands from across

the globe. In between your must-see sets, Lolla has plenty

of happenings to keep you hydrated, educated, satiated

and happy as a clam.

WOODSTOCK: THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL

Chicago, IL

Rolling Stone has called it “the most

famous event in rock history.” The

Woodstock Music and Art Fair, on a

600-acre farm in the township of Bethel,

New York, from August 15-18, 1969,

represents more than a peaceful gather-

ing of 500,000 people and 32 musical

performances. Woodstock has become

an idea that has suffused our culture,

politically and socially, as much as musi-

cally. Joni Mitchell, who didn’t attend but

wrote an anthemic song about it, once

said, “Woodstock was a spark of beauty”

where half-a-million kids “saw that they

were part of a greater organism.” Accord-

ing to Michael Lang, one of four young

men who formed Woodstock Ventures to

produce the festival, “That’s what means

the most to me – the connection to one

another felt by all of us who worked on

the festival, all those who came to it, and

the millions who couldn’t be there but

were touched by it.”

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Budgeting is an important factor for those

transforming into the Professional world. We

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more to save money on common household

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NOW SOMETHING SERIOUS!HOW TO CUT YOUR HEATING & COOLING COSTS!

SEAL YOUR HOUSE: Close the

fireplace damper; install a timer

(available at hardware stores) on the

bathroom exhaust fan; seal ductwork.

COOL YOUR HOME NATURALLY:

Open windows on cool summer

nights. Use energy-saving compact

fluorescent bulbs (they emit less heat).

Hang washing out to dry, and grill food

outside. Install window awnings. Plant

deciduous trees on the east and west

to shade your house and cool it by as

much as 20 degrees.

INSTALL AN ENERGY STAR: Certified

ceiling fan (50% more efficient than

others) and comfortably keep your

home four degrees cooler.

CONSIDER SWITCHING to a natural-gas

water heater (which uses less than half

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the settings down to 120 degrees.

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THERE ARE FEW MORE exciting rites of pas-

sage than moving out of your parents’ house

and into your very own apartment. No doubt

you are thrilled and cannot wait to experi-

ence your first taste of true independence!

But wait…panic starts to set in. Where will

you find an honest and reliable moving com-

pany? How will you pay the bills? Follow-

ing a few simple tips will to help ensure a

smooth relocation.


A FRESH START IN A NEw PlAcE, AMONg NEw PEOPlE, IS SOMEThINg MANY RENTERS lOOk FORwARd TO.


“Given the current economy, new grads looking

to relocate are becoming increasingly concerned

with the cost of living as they are faced with more

competition for jobs than seen in previous years,

with these very real concerns weighing on the

minds of many, we have come together to paint

a realistic landscape of both the job market and

LOCATIONPICKING THE RIGHT CITY

IndianapolisAverage rent: $625

cost of living in the most popular cities for young

adults after college. For new grads who plan to

expand their job searches beyond their college

or hometowns the “Top 10 Best Cities for Recent

College Graduates.” We have listed the top five

here in this article.

THE LIST IS BASED ON the ranking of the top U.S.

cities with the highest concentration of young

adults (age 20 -- 24) from the U.S. Census Bureau

(2006), inventory of jobs requiring less than one

year of experience from CBcampus.com (2009)

and the average cost of rent for a one bedroom

apartment from Apartments.com.

WHILE MANY NEW GRADS tend to look for

jobs near their college or hometowns, scores

of them are considering locations they might

not have when they entered school four or five

years ago.

YOUR IdEAl cITY IS FUN, VIBRANT ANd AFFORdABlE.

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clevelandAverage rent: $686

cincinnatiAverage rent: $691

BaltimoreAverage rent: $1,130

PhiladelphiaAverage rent: $1,034

>> 1) Indianapolis is a bright, growing city, with a

friendly population. If you’re young 25-35, Broad

Ripple is a great place to look to rent. There are

many bars/restaurants in the area - and some

great sushi spots in the general vicinity.

2) Philadelphia: Year after year, Philadelphia is

rated as one of the best walking cities in the coun-

try. And it’s no wonder why – the city layout is

simple to master and our neighborhood streets

are filled with fun and diverse shops, restaurants,

museums, parks and people.

3) Baltimore: Whether charming or eclectic, the

feel of suburbia or the fast pace of the downtown

life, one of Baltimore’s greatest assets is our di-

verse communities. There’s a neighborhood

waiting for you to call “home.”

4) Cincinnati: With small town charm blends eas-

ily into big city amenities, producing one of the

most comfortable places in our country to live.

5) Cleveland: With great festivals, events, and

neighborhood hotspots, it’s a wonderful place

to visit. And with unbelievable affordability,

phenomenal residential opportunities, walkable

neighborhoods, and proximity to everything, it’s

a great place to call home!

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SPACESFINDING THE ONE

HAVING A NEW APARTMENT is an exciting mile

stone. A fresh start in a new place, with new peo-

ple, is something many renters look forward to.

The apartment itself is the most important place to

examine, but it’s not the only one. For many rea-

sons, prospective tenants should tour the entire

property. Make sure the property has everything

you need, such as laundry facilities or a business

center. In addition, the condition of the public ar-

eas gives you a sense of how well the landlord or

property manager maintains the property.

Tour the Property

The best way to get a feel for what it’s like to live

in an apartment building or complex is to talk to

people who already live there. Ask them whether

they feel the staff is responsive to their needs and

concerns. Discuss how strict the management is

in enforcing rules, especially those that concern

good-neighbor policies such as noise restrictions

and acceptable uses of the property.

Talk to Other Residents

Starting The Search

Walk through the unit you intend to rent to inspect

it for signs of wear and damage. List items that

need repair and ask to have the list become an

addendum to the lease. This will serve as proof

of the landlord’s acknowledgment that the dam-

age and wear existed before you moved in, and

protect you against eventually losing a security

deposit for damage you didn’t cause.

Do a Walkthrough

Surprisingly, many tenants sign apartment leas-

es without reading them first. As a result, they

agree to terms that benefit the landlord rather

than the tenant, and they do so without question

or negotiation.

READ THE LEASE

*Read more about what questions to ask

about your lease on next page!

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Studio or Efficiency: A one-room apartment with a

separate bath. Traditionally thought of as an artist’s

space, the studio is usually a less expensive option

and great for those who don’t need a big space.

Layout & Size

A large, one-bedroom may cost you more than

double the rent of a studio apartment in the

same neighborhood.

One Bedroom Apartment: An apartment that

includes a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living

area. A 1.5 bedroom has a separate room not as

big as the actual bedroom.

Loft: A big, open space that has been converted

into an apartment (often from commercial build-

ings). Due to the new popularity of lofts they are

being built from the ground up. High ceilings &

large windows are ideal for those who like to

throw parties or need extra space.

dETERMINE whAT FEATURES YOU lIkE BEST ANd USE ThEM AS SEARch cRITERIA whEN YOU’RE ON ThE lOOkOUT FOR YOUR NExT gREAT UNIT.

ON THE FOLLOWING pages is a list of basic

apartment information and amenities to be

aware of. determine what features you like best

and use them as search criteria when you’re on

the lookout for your next great unit.

CITY UNITS are usually more expensive

than suburban and rural apartments but

low-cost urban rentals are available, too.

The apartment is likely to cost more if it

is near retail and entertainment areas.

WHILE SOME UNITS DO have an in-unit

washer and dryer, most have central fa-

cilities for the whole building. Having ac-

cess to the machines might add a small

amount to the rent, even if the machines

are coin-operated.

THIS IS USUALLY PART of an upscale

high-rise and also a premium rent fea-

ture. You may have to pay an extra fee to

use the facility.

NEW (OR NEWER) APPLIANCES, dish-

washers and the size of the kitchen will

all make the unit more expensive.

THIS INCLUDES high-speed Internet and

cable connections, or at least the hook-

ups that make the technology less ex-

pensive to install. If your building offers

these services, you will probably have to

pay extra.

Don’t get stuck using a clothes line. Check

laundry costs!

New faucets and pipes can prevent future problems.

Good window seals can reduce electricity bills.

LOCATION

WORKOUT CENTER

LAUNDRY FACILITY

KITCHEN AMENITIES:

TECHNOLOGY

IT’S IMPORTANT to prioritize what features and

amenities you desire. Make sure you know what you

want & what you are willing to pay for.

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LEASESWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

YOU’LL PROBABLY HAVE A MILLION THINGS on your mind when you’re moving into your

new place. Probably one of the most important things you need to do is thoroughly read

through your lease before you sign it.

THE LEASE

Are there any application fees?

How long is the lease?

What are the lease breaking fees?

How much is the security deposit?

When is rent due?

What are the penalties for late payments?

UTILITIES / MAINTENANCE

What utilities are included in the rent? What is

the approximate cost for utilities that are not included in the rent?

If there isn’t an in-unit washer and dryer, where is the laundry and what is the cost?

How is routine maintenance completed for the unit?

Are maintenance people on call 24 hours a day? (If not, who should you call if there is an emergency?)

THE PROPERTY

Am I allowed to paint the walls?

Am I allowed to hang pictures with nails?

Are there any noise level restrictions?

Is there a pool? Can it be used by anyone? Are

there any additional fees for using the pool or

gym area?GET THE ENTIRE LIST AT APARTMENTS.COM

(Rip it out! )TAKE THIS

WITH YOU

NOTES:

GETTING THE LOOK.Diners conjure up images of jukeboxes, 1950s

memorabilia and cheeky wait staff that serves

heaping plates of breakfast fare any time, day or

night. The diner, a distinctly American institu-

tion, first grew in popularity by offering inexpen-

sive meals and staying open during the hours

traditional restaurants were closed.

Nothing could be better than using the 1950s

Diner inspiration to decorate your 1950s style

room! The look that comes from this style is

brightly colored and fantastically vintage. Mem-

orabilia from this decade is a lot of fun and well

designed. If this is a style you like then be pre-

pared to have a lot of fun shopping around and

finding those perfect 1950s pieces!

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DECOR


Coca Cola Clock – Circa 1950s. Nothing

says the fifties like throwback Coca Cola

merchandise! Not only does it have great

design, but Coca Cola red was one of the

most popular colors of the 1950s!

Old School Posters – Ladies, you can’t

go wrong with a classic! Audrey Hepburn

in her black Breakfast at Tiffany’s dress! Or

if you’re a little tougher than that, a Rosie

the Riveter is a great piece! We didn’t forget

about you fellas, this poster of a 1950s car is

a must have for your Diner inspired room!

1950s Music – The re-

cord and record player

of course! Now this

Jukeboxes can cost a

pretty penny, so they

are for the dedicated

decorator! But they have

smaller replicas avail-

able for much cheaper!

You get the same effect!

Phones – RING! RING!

RING! This phone

will run you $94, but

isn’t it cool! This pay-

phone replica looks

like it walked right out

a 1950s lounge in New

York City somewhere!

Its a splurge, but a

must have!

JOB INTERVIEWING never seems to get any easier, even

when you have gone on more interviews than you can count.

You are meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills,

and often getting the third degree about what you know or

don’t know. Here are job interview tips to help prepare you to

interview effectively. Proper preparation which help alleviate

some of the stress involved in job interviews.

UNlESS YOUR RESUME cATchES ThE INTERVIEwER’S EYE IN 10 SEcONdS IT’S OvER

Unless your resume catches the interviewer’s

eye in 10 seconds it’s over, you’re done. So the

big question is how do I catch the interviewer’s

eye? Here comes the best advice on how to get a

job interview you’ll ever get. Cater your resume

to the job description! I can’t stress this point

enough. It’s imperative that you cater your re-

sume to each position you apply for. And I mean

taking each line on the job description and writ-

ing a line on your resume to reflect your experi-

ence with regard to that line.

Yes, it takes more time than sending the same

resume to 100’s of jobs, but you’re far better off

applying to a fraction of those jobs with a resume

specifically written for each job. Put yourself in

the interviewer’s shoes. Their job is to hire the

most qualified candidate. They’ve been given a

set of qualifications to look for: aka the job de-

scription, and that’s exactly what they’re after, so

give it to them!

CELL PHONE OFFObvious but easily forgotten, at least it was with 2

of the people interviewed. Double and triple check

to make sure your cell phone ringer is turned off.

KNOW YOU WANT TO WORK THEREGoogle the company you’re interviewing for.

Learn as much as you can about the company’s

mission, objectives, goals, and future plans. If

you’re asked why you want to work for the com-

pany, you best answer something better then, “I

like the company’s location”, which was said.

BRING RESUMESYour interviewer(s) will likely have a copy of your

resume but bring spares. It shows you’re pre-

pared and serious about getting the job.

BRING A NOTEPADVery few peop le br ing a notepad wi th

them to a job interview. It’s a very subtle

thing that makes you stand out. Take notes

when appropriate.

INTERVIEW 101

FOR AN INTERVIEW

It is best to dress conservative: 1.solid colors 2.conservative suit and tie 3.neatly trimmed nails 4.and minimal jewelry

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Make sure you go into a job interview having

showered and wearing clean clothes. If you like

wearing cologne or perfume, don’t wear any on

the day of the interview. What’s subtle smelling

to you may be overwhelming to your interviewer.

BRINg EVERYThINg YOU NEEd BE SUCCESSFUL

DON’T FLIRT WITH THE INTERVIEWER.

Common sense but needs to be stated. Being overly

flirtatious can be very condescending.

DRESS IN A CLEAN CONSERVATIVE MANNER.



DON’T MAKE JOKESToo many people think they are funny when in

reality they’re not. A job interview isn’t the place

to test your material. Be friendly and outgoing,

save the jokes.

DON’T BABBLEWhen answering a question, answer the question.

Don’t start out answering a question and then

veer off to talk about something else. Make sure

your answer directly reflects the question being

asked.

DON’T BADMOUTH A BOSSBad mouthing a previous boss in a job interview

is a huge negative. They may have been the

worst boss in the world but expressing that in a

job interview is a huge mistake.

DON’T PLAY WITH YOUR FACEAND HAIRInterviews can be a nervous experience but

rubbing your chin, twirling your hair, or anything

else along those lines makes you look like you’re

lying or lacking confidence, both not good.

HAVE GOOD EYE CONTACTStaring at the floor, ceiling, or wall when speaking

or listening makes you appear disinterested.

Again, simple and obvious but happens way

more then you’d think. We personally (or a failure

and what you learned from it).

HAVE PASSIONBe able to express why you want to work in

that field/industry and what you do to further

your knowledge (books, blogs you read). The

more intelligent or informed you are the more

impressive you’ll look.

ASK QUESTIONSAt the end of the job interview make sure you

have some questions to ask. If the interviewer

doesn’t offer you a chance, ask to ask. Again, it

reinforces your strong interest in the job.

SEND A THANK YOU NOTEIt’s easy to send an e-mail but take the extra effort

to mail your interviewer a hand written thank

you note. It reinforces your interest in the job. It

doesn’t need to be long, just make it sincere.

WHAT YOU WEAR MAY NOT MAKE THE IMPRESSION YOU INTEND. KEEP IT CLASSY.

INTERVIEw QUESTIONS cAN RANgE FROM dIFFIcUlT TO wAckY, BE PREPAREd.


Basic Interview Questions> Tell me about yourself.

> What are your strengths?

> What are your weaknesses?

> Why do you want this job?

> Where would you like to be in your

career five years from now?

> What’s your ideal company?

> What attracted you to this company?

> Why should we hire you?

> What did you like least about your last job?

While there are as many different possible interview questions as there are interview-

ers, it always helps to be ready for anything. So we’ve prepared a list of 100 potential

interview questions. Will you face them all? We pray no interviewer would be that

cruel. Will you face a few? Probably. Will you be well-served by being ready even if

you’re not asked these exact questions? Absolutely.

LOOK OVER THESE QUESTIONS TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE INTERVIEW

> When were you most satisfied in your job?

> What can you do for us that other candidates

can’t?

> What were the responsibilities of your

last position?

> Why are you leaving your present job?

> What do you know about this industry?

> What do you know about our company?

> Are you willing to relocate?

> Do you have any questions for me?

>> MOST COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST FAILURE,

AND HOW DID YOU LEARN FROM IT?Bad Answer: I never finished law school — and everything that’s happened since has taught

me that giving up, just because the going gets tough, is a huge mistake.”

Good Answer: “When I was in college, I took an art class to supplement my curriculum.

I didn’t take it very seriously, and assumed that, compared to my Engineering classes, it

would be a walk in the park. My failing grades at midterm showed me otherwise. I’d even

jeopardized my scholarship status. I knew I had to get my act together. I spent the rest of

the semester making up for it, ended up getting a decent grade in the class. I learned that

no matter what I’m doing, I should strive to do it to the best of my ability. Otherwise, it’s not worth doing at all.”

BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS What was the last project you headed up, and what was its outcome // Give me an example of

a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work // Can you describe a

time when your work was criticized // Have you ever been on a team where someone was not

pulling their own weight? How did you handle it // Tell me about a time when you had to give

someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it // What is your greatest failure, and what

did you learn from it? // What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal with it //

If I were your supervisor and asked you to do something that you disagreed with, what would

you do // What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it // Give

me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it // What irritates you

about other people, and how do you deal with it // Tell me about a time where you had to deal

with conflict on the job.

ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN HER FULL COVERED 50s SWIMSUIT

ONE OF ThE BEST PARTS ABOUT AUThENTIc VINTAgE clOThINg IS ITS UNIqUENESS

HOW TO LOOK SEXY AND SOPHISTICATED!

One of the best parts about authentic vintage clothing

is its uniqueness. You can rest assured that you’ll be

the only one with that great ‘50s belt or blazer and if

worn correctly, people will take notice of your sense of

style. Vintage is a fashion look that will never disappear

through fashion trends.

ZOOEY DESCHANEL IN A TAN CARGO JACKET

Many of us love the look of vintage fashions, but

worry about the amount of time it might take

to care for vintage clothes. And, of course, new

clothes are often much easier to care for. But

when it comes to individual style, it cannot be

denied that the clothes maketh the man (or, in

this case, woman!). So what’s the solution? Well,

there are several, of course, and here are a few

ideas to try.

Many high street stores these days cater for all

ages and all styles very well. The problem is that

stores like these that make and sell in clothing in

large numbers cannot help but produce clothes

whose provenance is easily identifiable not only

to the owner, but to the observer. Many is the

time when I’ve spotted what I thought was a love-

ly pair of shoes, for example, or a handbag, and it

was a lovely item, but I was put off it when I real-

ized which store manufactured it.

Buying from large producers means you are

much more likely to spot someone else in the

same outfit. If you buy a lovely pair of shoes,

you don’t usually want to see other people in the

same shoes every time you wear them, do you?

However, with clothing, you can often easily get

around this. It doesn’t take much to change the

buttons on a cardigan, for example, or the ribbon

on a shirt, or tie a belt or scarf around something

to really make it your own. You get your own style

clothes, from a high street store, at a fraction of

the price you’d pay for original vintage or de-

signer new clothes. Another option is to look for

brand-new, original-packaged vintage fashion.

It’s much easier to find these days than it was a

few decades ago, thanks both to the Internet, and

to the larger numbers of consumers looking for

vintage clothes. However, also due to the wider

market, original unworn clothes can be very ex-

pensive indeed. Fine if you’re after something

very specific that you simply can’t find elsewhere,

but probably not for everyday shopping for the

vast majority of us. How’s that for a vintage fash-

ion style coup?

A striped dress can make a very classical look. Try a striped shirt with a pair of denim bottoms for a relaxed look! Always classy!

VINTAGE INFLUENCES

CLASSY STRIPES>>

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1 This vibrant yellow cardigan can add color to a vintage striped shirt that was originally popular in the 50s. Stripes are classy and never go out of style!

2 Tuck in your tops into any bottom to make a more sophisticated element to your look, while also pairing it with a leather belt.

3 A knee length skirt is professional and looks cute with a brightly colored sweater. Tucking in your top with the skirt makes the outfit more sophisticated and retro.


Leather jackets are always a

casual necessity. They can add

a retro feel to any ensemble

and can also make an outfit

nicer. A cotton one button

blazer is a nice touch to a

more professional look. A light

waterproof rain jacket is easy to

carry and blocks wind and rain

without weighing you down.

Leggings and skinny jeans are

back and in style. Wear any pair

of dark denim with fitted T-shirt.

Jeans are always around, it’s

the style that changes. Right

now those skinny jeans and

high wasted pants are in! High

wasted denim looks vintage

when paired with a skinny

weaved belt.

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SCARVES

JACKETS DENIM SKIRTS

Skirts can be very professional

if the correct length is worn.

Do not wear a skirt past the top

of your knee when attending

a Professional environment

(pencil skirts vary). A skirt can

be casual as well and looks cute

with a fitted shirt tucked in with

a leather belt. Skirts can easily

dress up an outfit! Every girl

should have one.

DRESSES WEDGES FEATHERS


Great summer must have! Long

dresses are the way to go when

going to a beach type area.

Baby doll dresses are still here!

These dresses are cute for going

out to dinner with some friends

or even just running errands.

When choosing a dress for a

professional evening make sure

it is appropriate in fit.

We love heels and we know

the issue of pain when wearing

them! But wedges are the way

to go! Wedges look great with

dresses, skirts, and skinny jeans

for these summer months.

Instead of sandals try wedges

they are very supportive and

look fabulous.

Feather accessories add a fun

retro look to your outfit! Try

feather earrings to bring a more

natural feel to an ensemble.

They come in many colors and

styles at places like Target or try

online at etsy.com. Try feather

hair extensions for a more

vintage look (they are cheap

and easy to tae out).

Scarves are year round. Try a

light weight, thin scarf to add

more style to your look. They

come in many different patterns

and colors.

JAMES DEAN IN A WHITE T-SHIRT AND DENIM PANTS IN STYLISH SUNGLASSES.

RYAN GOSLING IN A PINSTRIPE SUIT AND VEST

ThE POSSIBIlITIES FOR STYlE BEcOME ENDLESS

VINTAGE STYLES MADE SIMPLE

For many people, style is an innate skill; others

have to work at it. Armed with this information,

head to a store (with new goods or stocked with

vintage apparel) and learn how to see beyond

the fabric and overall style. Chances are it has

been influenced by some era in time.

Once you understand that fashion is a never-

ending cycle that always takes on a modern-day

twist, the possibilities for style become endless.

Vintage clothing has always been a popular

phenomenon, but knowing where to find it, how

to wear it, and which era is “in” is the ultimate

challenge of all time.

From the ‘50s to the ‘80s (and soon the ‘90s),

everything from saddle shoes and spandex

to big collars and big hair eventually sees a

reemergence on the fashion scene. Every era has

a comeback, as today’s designers simply update

the styles from other time periods. So basically,

it’s the concepts from different decades that

return, rather than the actual article of clothing.

Even films are “recycled,” as they apply the same

core storyline and disguise it by using different

actors and settings.

Although fashion designers take initiative and

create lines that incorporate old-school looks

and details, there are vintage pieces to be

PRIME STyLE

RETRO MUST HAVES >>

found all over: from your (or your dad’s) closet

to a downtown thrift shop. Even look online at

websites that carry thrift items.

KNOW YOUR LIMITSTo avoid looking like a poster boy for time

travel, stick to one vintage piece per outfit. You

should make the retro article the anchor of your

ensemble, and let it guide the look you’re going

for. So if you’re wearing a ‘60s button-down shirt

with retro cuffs and a big collar, wear it with a

regular suit or a cool pair of jeans. As well, add

a hint of nostalgia to your business attire by

wearing a ‘70s tie (just make sure it’s not too

flashy). Another easy way to go vintage is to sport

an ‘80s-looking jean jacket with your newest pair

of flat-front pants and a T-shirt.

These essential accessories are sophisticated elements that will add diversity to your style. Bow ties, brown dress shoes, and a tan belt.

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1 These retro thick framed glasses are a vintage style brought back to bring a more classy and sophisticated look for men.

2 Wearing a cardigan over a pinstripe button up shirt creates an urban but upscale ensemble for work or for a casual daytime look.

3 A platinum watch brings back an original sense of time that will never go out of style. Wear a new gold and silver one to combine a modern but vintage sense of style.


Vintage-looking Ts have a

“thrifty” appeal, so much so

that the color is faded, the fabric

is soft and practically worn-

out, and if there’s a logo on the

T-shirt, then it’s sure to be retro.

You can find vintage-looking

T-shirts in most stores in your

area, as well as on websites like

PalmerCash.com.

Popular vintage button-down

shirts are always a classic.

Wear any button-down shirt

with denim for a casual look. Or

wear one with slacks for a more

dressed up and sophisticated

appearance. Another popular

vintage detail is a shirt collar

made from a different fabric,

usually a knit.

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DIRT DENIM

T-SHIRTS BUTTON-DOWN SHIRTS TIES

Any tie with a ‘50s or ‘60s

pattern, in those unmistakable

old-school colors, and either

extremely wide or extremely

thin. Speaking of thin, a very

s l im, knit ted t ie is a sure

giveaway that it’s retro.

CONVERSE & NIKE JERSEyS/HATS SUNGLASSES

Yes dirty Jeans are trendy!

They are known as “washed-

out” or “distressed,” this denim

is treated to give jeans and jean

jackets a second-hand look.

These shoes are not hard to

find! The ‘50s have returned

in full force, especially in the

world of sports apparel. You

can find old-school white

Nikes with the original Nike

“swoosh” in most sporting

goods stores. Even ‘50-style

Converse All-Stars high-top

have made a huge comeback.

Sports jerseys and caps with the

team’s retro logo are presently

very cool. You could find these

at popular sports specialty

stores or on eBay. Make your

vintage items work for you! You

know how to match a vintage

item with the new.

Oversized shades are very

popular for men, and they’re

reminiscent of the good old

‘50s and ‘60s. Even ‘80s-style

aviators are flying high on the

fashion scale. Retro sunglasses

are always a must have and go

with any look. Try aviators for a

cool summer accessory.



ICONIC REBELHe is an icon of fashion “rock stars, and other

entertainers attempt to prove their bad boy

cachet by donning the rebel’s T-shirt, leather

jacket, and jeans” (Springer). The look he

portrays implies his rebellious attitude in being

informal and casual. He is iconic visually because

he was disobedient but was pretty. His slicked

back, full head of hair and his black leather jacket

signify the iconic image of “James Dean”. He

was one of the rare stars that both men and

women found sexy. It was not the drive to just

become a James Dean fan but to become James

Dean. Boys dressed up in Jackboots and leather

jackets with the resentful hair and the skin-tight

jeans, he was an icon.

SLICK STyLERyan Gosling sports a unique combination of

youth, success, power, and style. His clean-cut,

form-fitting suit is professional and complements

the sharp intellect of his character. The ensemble

has an air of dominance and commands attention

and respect, making this slick outfit perfect for

interviews or other events where you need to put

your best foot forward.

JAMES DEAN RyAN GOSLING


TIMELESS BEAUTyWhen it came to style, Elizabeth Taylor was

fearless. The diamonds, the hair, the cleavage:

She rocked it out everywhere she went. In her

younger days, she favored plunging necklines

with straps poised to slip off her shoulders,

her hair like a dark cloud around her thickly

made-up eyes. As she grew older, her style

got even bolder: The seventies brought tight

miniskirts and more elaborate headpieces,

and the eighties ushered in feather boas,

bright blue eyeshadow, and poofy everything.

ELIZABETH TAyLOR

ZOOEy DESCHANEL

VINTAGE DARLINGZooey Deschanel is known for her quirky

beauty and ability to change her look and per-

sona in an instant. She first got our attention

in the film Mumford and has since gone on

to playing the older stewardess sister in Al-

most Famous and the goth makeup-counter

attendant in The Good Girl. She is the vintage

darling of the fashion world with her flapper-

era sense of style. Zooey herself admits her

love for vintage clothing in a recent article, “I

love old music, old movies, screwball com-

edies, vintage clothes, and basically I’m an

old-fashioned gal.”


THE DECADE OF THE 50s has a lot to offer even in 2011. The influence the

influential had back then on today’s media is immense. They wrote the for-

mula for film, novels, and beats that we still see in Hollywood block busters

and hear on Billboard’s Top 100. Without Hitchcock, Orwell, and Bo Diddley,

our life would be a little less cultured.

THE SO-CALLED “bEAT GENERATION,” REBEllEd AgAINST cONVENTIONAl VAlUES

The film depicts the encounter between

a secretary, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh),

hiding at a secluded motel after embez-

zling money from her employer, and the

motel’s disturbed owner and manager,

Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), and

the aftermath of their encounter.

The Scream franchise originated in

1996. Scream was credited with revi-

talizing the horror genre in the 1990s,

which was considered to be almost

dead. The film utilized Hitchcock’s fa-

mous plot twist similar to that of Psy-

cho.

A wheelchair bound photographer

spies on his neighbors from his apart-

ment window and becomes convinced

one of them has committed murder.

Now that may not sound like much,

but many film critics say this is one of

Hitchcock’s finest.

The Die Hard franchise began in 1988

and continued to 2007 with three se-

quels. These action packed movies fol-

low Hitchcock’s action/suspense formu-

la quite well.

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SCREAM

PSYCHO


TIPPI HEDREN THE STAR OF ONE OF HITCHCOCK’S MOST FAMOUS FILMS

When Alfred Hitchcock was originally shooting

Psycho (1960), he realized that it would make an

impact on many viewers. What he did not real-

ize is the cultural impact that it would still have

almost fifty years later.

Hitchcock developed a formula for Hollywood.

Before the movie Psycho, there were no real

customs that were involved in movie going. A

production of a movie was no more secret than

the front page of the morning paper. Hitchcock

changed all this by starting a long trend of non-

disclosures on set. All actors and crew involved

could be fined if the movie was leaked before it

premiered in the theater. Hitchcock was so tied

up in Psycho’s plot that he made every theater

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S INFLUENCE ON TODAY’S FILM

SUSPENSE GURU>>

that was showing the film sign a contract stating

that the doors will close and be locked as soon as

the movie begins. Breaking this contract meant

that the theater could no longer show pictures by

Universal Studios.


POLITICAL ORACLEGEORGE ORWELL’S INFLUENCE ON TODAY’S MEDIA>>

Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name

George Orwell, was an English author and jour-

nalist. His work is marked by keen intelligence

and wit, a profound awareness of social injus-

tice, an intense, revolutionary opposition to to-

talitarianism, a passion for clarity in language

and a belief in democratic socialism.

Considered perhaps the twentieth century’s best

chronicler of English culture, Orwell wrote fic-

tion, polemical journalism, literary criticism and

poetry. He is best known for the dystopian novel

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) and the satirical no-

vella Animal Farm (1945).

The concepts of Big Brother, Room 101, the

Thought Police, thoughtcrime, unperson, mem-

ory hole (oblivion), doublethink (simultaneously

holding and believing contradictory beliefs) and

Newspeak (ideological language) have become

common phrases for denoting totalitarian au-

thority. Doublespeak and groupthink are both

deliberate elaborations of doublethink, while

the adjective “Orwellian” denotes “characteris-

tic and reminiscent of George Orwell’s writings”

especially Nineteen Eighty-Four. The practice of

ending words with “-speak” (mediaspeak, Bush-

speak etc.) is drawn from the novel.


Nineteen Eighty-Four has been adapted for the cinema twice, for the

radio and television at least twice. References to its themes, concepts

and plot elements are also frequent in other works.

It is set primarily in Washington, D.C.

and Northern Virginia in the year 2054,

where “PreCrime”, a specialized po-

lice department, apprehends criminals

based on foreknowledge provided by

three psychics called “precogs”

An American television commercial

which introduced the Apple Macintosh

personal computer for the first time. It

was conceived by Steve Hayden, Brent

Thomas and Lee Clow. It was produced

by New York production company Fair-

banks Films, and directed by Ridley

Scott. Anya Major performed as the

unnamed heroine and David Graham

as Big Brother. Its only U.S. daytime

televised broadcast was on January 22,

1984 during the third quarter of Super

Bowl XVIII.

In “To Surveil with Love”, the police

force let’s a group of citizens monitor

the town. They soon become power

hungry and turn into a Big Brother force.

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1984 APPLE COMMERCIAL

MINORITY REPORT (2002)

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THE ORIGINATORBO DIDDLEY’S INFLUENCE ON TODAY’S MUSIC

Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist,

songwriter (usually as Elias McDaniel), and inventor. He was also

known as “The Originator” because of his key role in the transition

from the blues to rock & roll.

He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged

guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs. Accordingly, he

was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received Life-

time Achievement Awards from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation

and a Grammy Award from the National Academy of Recording

Arts and Sciences. He was known in particular for his technical in-

novations, including his trademark rectangular guitar.

Many recognized Jimi’s talent,

and his relationship to Diddley.

“To me, he’s like the Bo Diddley

of a different generation, “ says

Stevie. Jimi was different be-

cause of his touch.

The song that put The Rolling

Stones on the top of the charts

was a cover of Bo Diddley’s

song Not Fade Away. This was

their gateway into the world of

rock and roll.

A band starting in 1997, 50

years after Diddley’s rock

reign, used the Bo Diddly Beat

in their famous song, Screw-

driver. Unfortunately, the duo

broke up in 2011

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F I x I N g

NETWORKING

FACEBOOKGIVE YOUR FACEBOOK A MAKEOVER

The only true way to avoid a potential employ-

er from prowling your facebook, is to remove

it. Short of the extreme measure, you can make

sure you have a well groomed profile page. Take

time to really read through comments, posts, and

items you may have “liked”.

Don’t forget about other social networking sites you use!

Your profile picture is the first thing

someone sees when they access your

Facebook page. First impressions,

even if they aren’t in person, are a big

deal. So, put your best smile on and

don a nice polo, but don’t think that

a potential employer will stop at the

profile picture. They more than likely

will go through an album making

sure their future employee isn’t doing

illegal or embarrassing activities.

Statuses let other users know how

you are doing. Letting them know you

are a pothead is probably not a good

choice. Try telling people you are

reading a good book, or writing.

Everyone wants to be loved, but if the

loving gets too intense, maybe some

healthy comment editing is in order.

What many Facebook users tend to

ignore, is this nondescript “Account”

button. When you click on this tab, the

user is able to set privacy settings. You

can set who can view what on your page.

You can also limit who can find you by

typing in your full name. This can keep

your profile unsearchable by a potential

employer, although, don’t count on this.

It has become a standard of practice for young

professionals: logging in to monitor the pho-

tos and videos that friends tag them in. In a

recent interview with NPR, CareerBuilder.com

found that one in five employers check Face-

book profiles when researching a potential

job candidate. One third of those that checked

Facebook found a reason to reject an applicant.

Remove All questionable pics

don’t let your friends tag you

keep it clean, but relaxed

ACCOUNT

PROFILE PICTURE

FRIEND’S COMMENTS

STATUS UPDATES

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cOMPANIES ARE USINg SOcIAl MEdIA TO PROMOTE JOB OPEN-INgS ANd FINd cANdIdATES.


SHADY BUSINESSRound: Make sure the top of the frames hits or

covers your eye brows

Cat eye: Tone down the dramatic shape by picking

a neutral color like black or white.

Square: Pick a pair with this frames—key to

getting that vintage feel

FRESH KICKSHead-turning heals and high tops like these are

the reason foot fetishes exist. Opt for seductive

features such as multiple straps, snakeskin, and

wicked back and detail designs.

SLICK LIDSSnap backs are back again. The retro vintage look

of lids creates a trendy casual look that is in today.

Try pairing vibrant lids with retro shades and high

top sneakers to create a ultimate fresh look.

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Fashion shows your thinking is

modern and flexible (e.g. willing to

accept and process new ideas).

Fashion has escapist qualities

to help you deal with the pressures

of the world (For example: your

country may be at war, but you’ve

“escaped” by dressing in the

season’s fluffy ruffles that make you

look like you don’t have a care in the

world.) Everything you put on sends

a message. Even if you say you don’t

care about fashion and don’t dress

to make a statement, you are making

a statement (that you don’t care

about fashion).


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