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Crooked Teeth Magazine's Summer issue features Sara Suppan, Sohail Akhavein, Canon Chorus, Cat & Fiox, Skittish, King Fish Crow, Dirty Hair Halo, Annika Kaplan and much more!

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SUMMER 2011ISSUE #3

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Page 45Electric Avenue

Page 63Petal Pusher

Page 19Skittish

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03 Editor’s Picks05 Editor’s Note11 Featured Contributors83 Summer Picnic91 India’s Opinon

13 Cat & Fox16 Canon Chorus19 Skittish23 King Fish Crow

25 City Faces33 Annika Kaplan45 Electric Avenue63 Petal Pusher89 Blooger of the Moment

39 Sohail Akhevian57 Sara Suppan77 Poetry87 Teddy Media94 Show Case96 last look

Page 19Skittish

Page 89Shannon Licari

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Brittany R.www.flickr.com/photos/brittreagan

www.flickr.com/photos/angela_jayAngela W.

www.flickr.com/groups/crookedteethmag

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www.flickr.com/-zach

www.flickr.com/photos/31129333@N03Paula P.

Zach K.

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I have never been one to work well with others. Though, since starting Crooked Teeth I have noticed a change, my mind has opened up to the concept of collaboration, and help. I have acquired the skills to build stronger friendships and have more respect for the creative and passionate people that surround me. I haven’t been the only one growing; Crooked Teeth has grown as well. While running through these pages you will notice the significant amount of change that has taken place. This issue is a landmark. It embodies, the realizations, struggles and work we faced to come this far. Crooked Teeth has warped me into the person I am today. Melodramatic maybe, considering it’s only been nine months, but it’s what I live for now. Knowing that I have an interview to run to or a picture to take is gratifying. I look to the future and see my first year of Arts High School, then I look further and see myself driving off to college, even further and I am growing old. Through everything, I see Crooked Teeth, growing along side me.

Love,

Caitlin AngelicaEditor-In-Chief

photograophed Caitlin Angelica

Dear Readers,

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photograophed by Shannon Licari & Caitlin Angelica

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WHO: Julie LamWHAT: Does the make-up for Electric AvenueMy favorite summer memory was going on a road trip with my family to Disneyland!

WHO: Jessie DefrancoWHAT: Models in Petal Pusher

My favorite summer memory is the summer my mom, sister and myself took a roadtrip to Yellowstone National Park. We were within arms reach of animals and used our camping skills to live fireside. Waking up while it was still dark was even worth it just to see the sun rise over the mountains. By far, the best part was having my mom and sister there beside me.

WHO: Sasha LandskovWHAT: Studio S Owner

photograophed by Adam Appel

My favorite summer memory was visiting my cousins in Georgia last year. Every night we would stay up late, hangout, watch movies, go driving, or get fast food. One day while we were bored, my sister went online and found a local concert that was coming up in the next few days. We ended up going and met six guys in a band. They were super nice and after coming back to Texas, we still talk to them today!

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WHO: John-MarkWHAT: Models in Electric AvenueThrough out middle school, my brother Gabe and I would pretend to be X-Men and fight each other in and around the swimming pool. Whether we were pretending to be Wolverine, Sabertooth, Storm, Cyclops, Jean Grey, or Magneto, the make believe mostly just consisted of us kicking one another and splashing water in each other's eyes. Nothing says summer like quality family time, recreational swimming, and the incredible X-Men.

WHO: India HoppieWHAT: Writes India’s Opinion & co-edits Crooked Teeth Magazine Last year, my extended family rented a home in Santa Barbara overlooking the valley. I sat on an air mattress wearing a dress in the pool while the gentle sun warmed the day and the whole world seemed to be moving at the pace of the drifting clouds in the sky. I sat for hours reading Sherlock Holmes, my toes in the cool water. It’s hard to find the words to describe the peace I found that day, when my chronic pain abated and my cousins practised guitar and my grandmother brought me cupcakes, but when someone asks me what I consider happiness, I think of how whole I felt.

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FROM LEFT:Thea Sass-Ainsworth, Sierra Corneil, and Cole Mealy

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photograophed by Caitlin Angelica

Indie rock band Cat & Fox is a collaboration between three fresh-outta-high school creative type teenagers who just want to bring something fresh to the Twin Cities music scene. Having met in an English class back in 2009, Thea Sass-Ainsworth and Sierra Corneil have been making music ever since. The intertwining highs and lows of the two create a perfectly layered sound, but it was still missing something - a beat. They called upon local drummer Cole Mealy who happily jumped in, thus forming the Cat & Fox we know today. With influences like Frank Sinatra, Fleet Foxes and Sonic Youth, the trio throws around the different sounds to create something rare and beautiful. Cat & Fox prefers basements and houses over venues such as the Kitty Kat Club and the Acadia. As musicians, their goal is to communicate with the listener and open up a way for them to feel whatever the music is portraying. When performing in a basement it’s easier to transform and create an atmosphere that does this. The members’ recent graduation from high school has opened a gateway to more time for the group to work together, so keep yours ears peeled - we certainly can’t wait to hear more from them!

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written by Caitlin AngelicaIt’s no tall tale - you can add them on myspace at www.myspace.com/catandfox

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Canon Chorus consists of four previously high school band geeks turned local indie rockstars. At first listen, Jeff Carlson will catch your attention with his unique lead vocals. Despite this crew’s youthful attitude and sense of humor, the band’s talent is no joke. After transforming Jeff ’s previous band The Great Position (2005) into Canon Chorus and eventually settling on this final group of talented musicians. They have found a sound that is full of seasoned skill but still holds the soul and the roughness of independent rock we have come to love. Members of Canon Chorus pull inspiration from a uniquely varied group of artists to create their sound, such as Cursive, Death Cab for Cutie, Beach House, and Paul McCartney. These musicians are not blind to the fact that they are lucky to be based in Minneapolis; they express appreciation for the availability of venues and the variety of other talent with which to perform. They have high aspirations of one day performing on First Ave’s main stage, or having an in-studio session with The Current. I suggest you get yourself out to one of their shows to support this local group, and maybe someday soon we’ll all be rushing out to see them at First Avenue!

article by Marissa GriffinDon’t just take our word for it! The band has more info and a whole lotta tracks available to stream at www.canonchorus.com

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FROM LEFT:Matt Giles, Iver Hillman, Jeff Carlson, Sara Horishnyk

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Since 2006, Skittish’s hard rock twist on folk music has won over many hearts and ears in the Twin Cities area. This is the duo that almost didn’t happen.Jeff Noler was on the search for a keyboardist to compliment his own vocal and guitar sound. Vonnie Kyle, a trained vocalist and a rookie pianist was bored with the same old same old and was looking for a project to begin. They happened to have a mutual friend, who tried to set them up musically. Kyle, however, initially turned down the offer, and only after much coaxing did she decide to see what Noler was all about. Thus, they discovered music compatibility and have become the Skittish we know today.

This pair has created their own genre of music - they’ve appropriately dubbed “folk rock with thorns.”

photograophed by Caitlin Angelica

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FROM LEFT:Vonnie Kyle, Jeff Noler

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Along the way, they have found themselves some talented musicians who compliment their leading energy. You can’t fully know Skittish until you experience one of their live shows, and it will in fact be just that: an experience. There is certainly no lack of energy coming from these two when they are performing. Both Noler and Kyle’s powerful and passionate voices are properly paired with dancing, you can see the music pour out of them.

Undoubtedly a quirky pair, Skittish hopes to inspire their listeners to be true to their own unique and eccentric selves. Noler creates the majority of their original lyrics, and they stay dedicated to their own sound.

Skittish is certainly leaving a mark in Minneapolis with their unpredictable and high energy music. Now, they are beginning to take on the country by storm, having performed at SXSW this year. We suggest you catch them before their fans demand they spend their seasons traveling!

Article by Marissa GtriffinFind out more about what Skittish is at www.iamskittish.com

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King Fish Crow, considered more of a project rather than a band, is a collaboration of local musicians creating an honest soundscape. Vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist J.P. Murphy feels that the excitement of his music comes along with sporadic membership of various musicians and changing instruments. Because of the open door policy, members will come in and out depending on the venue capacity or availability. The spontaneity of the band makes for a compelling performance.

J.P. began teaching himself guitar at seventeen, and now writes lyrics, pulling from personal experiences, aiming to portray a beautiful struggle. His inspiration is drawn from artists like Bon Iver, The Replacements, and Modest Mouse. He tends to write most of the music independently, but with others’ input. One such contributor is Jimmy Annala, whom developed an interest in music and began writing at twenty.FROM LEFT:

J.P. Murphy, Jimmy Annala

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photograophed by Caitlin Angelica

The project began in August of 2010 and took off quickly, the group playing their first show just a month later. Though the lineup has changed many times since that first show, it currently stands with JP Murphy at the project’s head, accompanied by his sister Liz Murphy, as well as Jimmy Annala, Ben Johnson, Tyler Bair, Marc Cohen and Spencer Brown.

Taking advantage of the diversity and creative atmosphere of the Twin Cities, the band played at the Saint Paul Art Crawl. Their roots all stem from the Minneapolis region, allowing their style to emphasize the importance of locality.

written by The Crooked Teeth EditorsKeep up with group news, listen to tracks and check out related merch at Kingfishcrow.com

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STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS, WINONA & REED GREY PHOTOGRAPH THE VIBRANT CREATIVITY AND DIVERSITY THAT MINNEAPOLIS HAS TO OFFER

EXCLUSIVELY FOR CROOKED TEETH.

www.minneapolisaffair.com

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M i n n e a p o l i sJ e w e l r y

interview & photograophs by Caitlin Angelica

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Q: When did you begin constructing pieces of jewelry?

A: I have always made jewelry. I started collecting beads at quite a young age. I think I made jewelry for everyone in my family for every holiday. My grandma Eleanor still wears earrings I made for her over 10 years ago. and I still have beads from that part of my life, although I don't use them much any more.

Q: What jewelry designers do you draw inspiration from?

A: I spend a lot of time looking at antique and vintage jewelry as well as also jewelry made by my contemporaries. I am forever in awe of Arielle De Pinto's work; she does crocheted chain pieces that hang in the most beautiful way. Black Sheep and Prodigal Son is another favorite. His work is very, very dark. I appreciate jewelry that has a sinister quality in addition to being beautiful.

Q: What material do you enjoy working with the most?

A: I am most comfortable with silver. I feel like I really understand how it reacts and I have worked with it for long enough to feel confident with it. I love that you can get a crazy high shine from it, sand it to an almost white satin finish, or apply a patina for a dark black surface. It is very versatile.

Q: Is there another form of art that you are interested in?

A: Jewelry is my main artistic outlet, but I'm also an infrequent rug weaver. I got hooked on weaving two winters ago, when I took a few classes. I think I made six rugs back to back. I bought a floor loom, but as of yet I haven't set it up in my studio. I'm a little afraid that if I do, I will neglect my jewelry and weave all day. It is a tedious and meditative practice and the process of creating such a useful item is extremely satisfying.

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Q: Did you always know that jewelry designing was something you wanted to pursue?

A: I have always known that I love making jewelry. I also knew that I would always do it, but it was a fairly recent decision to try to pursue it seriously. It is really interesting when you make the shift from doing something as a hobby and trying to make it into a business. I'm learning a lot!

Q: What tools do you work with?

A: I have tons of tools. When you go to school for jewelry there is a long list of them that you have to acquire. I am slowly collecting more all the time. I was also lucky to have some good teachers who showed me how to make or customize tools. Some of my favorites are my hammers and my mini anvil.

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Q: Do you see yourself doing this for the rest of your life?

A: I hope so! Designing and creating jewelry brings joy to my life. I will keep doing it for as long as people respond to my work and want to wear it. My style has evolved a lot in the last few years and I'm excited to develop it further. I feel like I have a lot more jewelry in me!

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M i n n e a p o l i s

P h o t o g r a p h y

Stemming from a father with many years of photographic experience, 25-year-old Sohail Akhavein has a well-established name here in the Twin Cities. Having always been a creative type, his love for photography only sparked when his dad started letting him borrow 35 mm cameras as a teenager. With a sparked passion he went on to graduate from the fine arts program at the U and has only continued to grow as an artist since then. Sohail feels he works best when he has a message, and especially likes to work around a caption. Though his work is self-described as “grotesque,” I find a certain sense of elegance in many of his photographs that stems from a mastery of composition. Rather than outlining the point of a piece for the viewer, he wants people to work at understanding his photographs. In his work he often photographs the human body and tends to favour the male figure.

He was happy to give CT a few examples of his many different ideas for future artistic endeavours. Recently, he purchased x-rays of animals and intends to do a self-portrait series with them. Like many artists, Sohail has an adventuring spirit with a taste for wanderlust. He wants to travel and to photograph the world around him, with a particular interest in studying cultures different than his own. Working as a freelance photographer, graphic designer, writer, intern, and stylist, Akhavein still aspires to do more. His aspirations range from becoming a gallery owner, to a lawyer, to a typographer. You might think a man with such big dreams would simply drop everything and move to New York -- well that might just be this summer, when he takes the the time to rejuvenate his passion for his bundle of talents.

article by Caitlin Angelica & India Hoppie

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photographed by Caitlin Angrlica

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Models, John-Mark & Alexandria @ Ignite Models Inc // Hair & Makeup: Kristin Olson & Julie

Lam @ Faces Etc. // Styling by Shannon Licari & Caitlin Angelica

// Clothing: from Rewind Vintage

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M i n n e a p o l i sV i s u a l A r t

When you step into an average high school art class, you expect to see walls of over-saturated self-portraits and racks of sloppily thrown pottery. But if you happen to walk into 17-year-old Sara Suppan's art class, your expectations will certainly shift. I'm guessing that Suppan stands out significantly in her classroom, not just for the distinctive head of electric blue hair she wears, but for her well seasoned and unique work. Sara is truly an individual with the mind and hands of an artist. Art and creating was always a part of her life as a child. Now, as she grows older, she finds that creating those beautiful images of hers is her preferred way of spending the passing time. Whether it be alone in her house or brainstorming ideas in a boring high school math class, she is always dreaming and producing something.

Suppan has a balance between appreciating the details of life and studying past masters

that causes her work to be personal, current, and extremely well executed. She is a Minnesota native with a passion for the city. Sara describes the experience of being in downtown Minneapolis, surrounded by the tall buildings, as “comforting.” Her pieces are heavily influenced by the simple pleasure of walking around the city: she has even used old bus passes as a medium in her work. All the while, she is a lover of surrealism and admires the greats such as Salvador Dali.

Being a young artist is extremely daunting in today's society, but Sara is continuing full throttle with her passion and clear talent. This summer she is taking classes at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, while engaging in her personal projects as well. If these are the pieces she is creating at 17 years young, I know that I can't wait to see where she finds herself in the future years to come.

article byMarissa Griffin

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photographed by Baohien Ngo

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model is jesssie defranco // make up by jason melgar // styling: by baohien ngo and victoria rutledge // hair by baohien ngo and victoria rutledge // assistant is

victoria rutledge // shorts & blazer from vantage point vintage, shirt from macy’s

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Gutter Bucket my first tarot reading

told me two of the most important things i was ever told.one

prepare yourself for something terrible, andtwo

you will never perceive yourself the same way others perceive you.two hours later

booze soaked breath creates condensation mixed with cold sweatpooling in my collarbone

no.broke my throat.

no.scratched my nails.

hammered judgment hammered me to thin apartment wallswhere my call received no service

and now here i am, telling you the story through

flick of tongue and contraction of abs and

impulse of handand how do you think of me?

what do you see?what did you say to yourself when you first saw me

that you couldn't repeat now as you see

flick of tongue and contractions of abs and

impulse of hand.i've abandoned hope of knowing

cuz the truth is you don't know meso i've burned some poems

ghosted some hits taken back some ideas before you found them

cuz if you got there first i'd get lost in layers of sheets in our game of

existential hide and seek

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but i want you to find me cuz i know i never will.

if fire or

breath or my backspace key

could retell historyit would tell you

i was fifteen the first time i rolled down a mountain of blow second time at seventeen

and i once sucked the dick of drug war's bastard son

for a discounted bag of dank.and i once

stuck a blade to my wrist and pressed down because she told me she was done with me

but not in that end-of-the-means kind of way but that wash-you-away way

that garbage-day-kick-em-to-the-curb kind of way

and her tone replayed in my head like a broken record scratched at the seams

ripped at the veins as vertically as i could to show her i mean it this time

i'll make my heart stop beating to her that it did as she stole every ounce of blood with no guilt of it on her hands.

and i once smoked my first cigarette so i could taste first love

me in my first year and her my senior

seniorita key to my heart light of my life i feel for you.

i doubt it was the cigarettes but she said she loved me too though this gap of measured moments would never let her say it out loud.

it's six years later and i smoke a pack a day

and the flick of my lighter sounds like her whispering my name

though i'm not really sure what that sounds like anymore.

and i once told my dad that my mom stopped eating

so he'd stop asking me if i was okay cuz there's only so many ways to say

no.but there's so much left to say.i just haven't found the words

except these ones.i make poetry

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UntitledWe finding the difference between and artist and a fuck up

creating poetry that maintains

the scent of the essence of weed smoke without trying too hard

without trying at all.painting images of the beautifully nude

in the blood that soaked through when she showed me god with her hands with the strength to break the barriers

holding us in the walls they called our place.

fucking angst/craving life/dreaming in levitationsearching for the hand-held bohemia

to carry in your pocket.breaking through the superficiality

of vinyls and lattes without letting it go/without giving it up.

denying every ounce of knowledge gained is drowning in shots of vodka shot

between later lovers that will as soon forget as found.

breaking flow and hoping it adds to the effect.

ending abruptly.

from my tragedy,show brokenness

as my beauty,letting my ego do the talking,

assuming you'd like to hear me,font set legibly,

and mic turned up. and with every breath i take you to take me down closer

to eye level so with five hundred breaths breathed

i ask you again.what about now?

how do you think of me?what do you see?

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By J.D Salingerpage no. 199

poem by Hannah Lindsey

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poem by Neeka Poklitar

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poem by Nina Ewest

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Ahh…Italy, the land that stole my heart. This panzanella (or bread salad) is the epitome of an Italian picnic in the summer. What better way to spend an afternoon than relaxing outside with good food and friends. Italian food is about simplicity, and using great ingredients when they are in season; it’s not fancy or complicated, but nevertheless, your friends will be impressed. Without even turning on a stove or lighting a grill, you too can revel in the deliciousness you’ve created with this recipe.

Now, you are probably wondering why the heck I would put old bread into a salad. Because it’s super yummy, that’s why! Get out of your lettuce rut people. Salad is more than iceberg with bottled ranch. Experiment with this idea; have extra grilled zucchini? Throw it in! Find some fresh mozzarella? Add it! Roasted red peppers? Marinated artichokes? Fresh basil? Oh yeah! Summer is a time of bountiful ingredients; farmer’s markets overflow with possibilities. Say goodbye to boring salads, my friends, and have fun with your food.

A picnic is the perfect activity this time of year; it’s free, relaxing, and lets you enjoy good weather and good company. Since this panzanella doesn’t need refrigeration, it’s perfect! Bring along some other no cook treats and take the afternoon off. Some possible compliments include good cheeses, grapes or berries, charcuterie, biscotti, or even a frittata if you are feeling particularly jaunty that day. Pack it all up in a wicker basket, and just pretend you are in Italy. I bet you are feeling more relaxed already. Enjoy! –Rikki Roath

SUMMERP I C N I C

FOODIE TURNED MODEL, RIKKI ROATH WORKED CROOKED TEETH’S LAST COVER. NOW SHE HAS STEPPED INTO THE KITCHEN TO DO WHAT SHE REALLY LOVES, COOK.

photograophed by Caitlin Angelicaarticle and recipe by Rikki Roathmeal prepared by Ce-Ce Connery

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Teddy Media, a film crew that creates innovative commercials, music videos and short films, began as a group of friends originally united while working on commercial projects. It solidified as a business when Christian Jensen joined Ryan Grams and Kylee Leonetti, whom had previously worked together. Although they each have individual roles in production, their love for filmmaking allows them to adapt their expertise to different elements of their projects.

Ryan, who found interest in filmmaking at a young age, now prefers shooting and editing over the writing aspect. Kylee, starting at the age of 20, writes and directs their projects. Christian combined his enjoyment of photography and writing to find himself studying filmmaking at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, now shoots and edits with Teddy Media.

The trio has won commercial contests online and takes inspiration from their creative processes and the individuals they work with. They love acquiring their own production gear as well as studying other film makers. They feel that the most enjoyable part of Teddy Media is having the ability to work together as best friends.

written by The Crooked Teeth Editorsphotographed by Caitlin Angelica

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FROM LEFT:Ryan Grams, Kylee

Leonetti, Christian Jensen

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Q: What gave you the idea to start Dirty Hair Halo?A: I started reading street style blogs like the Minneapoline, Hel Looks, Face Hunter, and The Streets Walker t o get daily inspiration for composing my outfits. I’ve always dressed with the idea that I should stick out and feel spunky. When I discovered personal fashion blogs like Fashion Toast and Karla’s Closet, I realized documenting my daily fashion journey is something I could have fun with. Hence, the birth of Dirty Hair Halo.

Q:What is the most difficult thing about blogging?A:The hardest thing about blogging is envy. There are girls with seemingly bottomless wallets wearing Balenciaga and Alexander Wang, there are effortlessly beautiful and skinny girls, there are girls who always get sent free clothes, there are bloggers with a shit load of readership, there are bloggers who are funnier than me, smarter than me, etc., etc. I want these things, too. Sometimes I have to slap myself and realize that blogging is just my hobby and the only person I’m doing it for is me.

WE SAT DOWN WITH LOCAL BLOGGER SHANNON LICARI TO FIND OUT THE PROS AND CONS OF THE BLOGGING WORLD!

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Q:Which blogs inspire you the most?A:Fashion Toast is the epitome of cool. Karlas Closet is chic, ladylike and lovely. Wolf & Willow is in a world of her own and has amazing photography. Grunge Manners is evil and also has great photography. Disarming Darling is all grunge hippie, all the time.

Q: What is your opinion on the world wide blog craze?A: The more, the merrier. I love discovering a new blog and losing myself in its content for a good few days. Blogging is a great way to express your opinion to the rest of the world without it requiring editorial direction, copy writers, etc. There’s this argument that professional journalists don’t like bloggers for their unedited, unfact checked content. Bloggers, however, have the ability to bring to light a fresh point of view that a trained professional may not have seen.

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A recent Buzzfeed article named Minnesota “the most hipster state in the US” based on an analysis of the number of searches by Minnesotans of terms including the word “hipster.” The Seattle Post Intelligence pointed out that this actually makes us the most “hipster-curious” state, but there’s no denying that all those Williamsburgites wish they were as cool as we are. Now, I need to come clean. I'm a Californian. The second winter so much as thinks about breathing her icy breath across the landscape, I've got my long johns and instant cocoa out. I actually have a "winter survival" bag. But I've lived here for a little over half of my fifteen years, and it seems to have squirmed its way into my heart somehow, because, let's face it. Minnesotans are COOL (not in the toes-are-falling off way) (though sometimes that happens). The Buzzfeed article came up with a nice list of "hipster" things about Minnesota. I'm going to pick the best and add some more of my own.

•Minneapolis is the most bike-friendly city in the nation, having beaten out Portland in 2010. David is the biggest bike enthusiast of the editing team, but I think you and I can appreciate that too. If you live in Minneapolis and you haven't looked at the bike share system, I really recommend doing that. It's incredible!

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article by India Hoppieillustration by Daria Kortukova

•The Twin Cities are home to the third largest theatre market in the nation, and second to New York in terms of live-theatre-per-capita. Theatre is one of my favourite artistic forms, because there's something really special about being there with the actors and you can't get that on a screen.

•Food co-ops and farmer's markets. Fresh, local food is one of life's simplest pleasures. It's been pointed out that in some cases it's environmentally more friendly to buy local than to buy an organic product from some far-off land and I don't know about you, but there's something immensely satisfying to me when I get to shake the farmer's hand and tell them thank you.

•The "lumberjack" look. I have friends all across the nation who tell me things such as, "My new flannel shirt cost $45!" and all I usually think is "Mine was $0.50 at the local thrift..."

•The attitude of do-it-yourself-ness. I've been to almost half of the US states, and nowhere but here have I been particularly impressed by the resourcefulness and self-initiative of the general population.No sales tax on clothes! If you don't understand why that's awesome... maybe you should look at blogs like theminneapoline.com and then get back to me.

•The sense of community. Okay, I'm sorry, but I have to sneak in a little Minnesota Nice dig here - it can be kind of hard at first (or maybe it was just that I was an 11 year old with weird hair and "keep Santa Cruz weird" stickers), but once you've convinced them of your awesome, Minnesotans are not fickle people. They really care for their own.

•Maybe it's those winters that band us together but there is a real sense of "us-ness" that give me warm fuzzies.

Now here's where you come in!

Whether you're a native or a transplant like me, I'm positive you all have things to add to the list, and we would love to hear them! If you have a story or another point for the list, send it on over to us (crookedteethmag@

gmail.com)! I will select a couple of the best pieces and put it into our Autumn issue, all of the submissions will be put on out facebook!

“The second winter so much as thinks about breathing her icy breath across the landscape, I've got my long johns

and instant cocoa out.”-India Hoppie

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