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7PMVNF*TTVF8JOUFSMODon the cover

5 Sweet Little Things

Creative & thoughtful things you

can do this Valentines Day

Skin, Hair & Nails

Beauty secrets to help you stay

gorgeous this winter

Staying on Track

Tips for maintaining your New

Years Resolutions this year

Top 13 Must-Have Accessories

Our list of great items thatll be

sure to amp your look!

VALENTINES DAY

GIFT GUIDE

THE COVER

SPREAD

features1-on-1 with Samantha Wills

This Austrailian jewelry desig-

ner has made pieces for stars

like Drew Barrymore and

Olivia Palmero

Cakin with Kia Rene

Chattin with the gal behind

the popular fashion blog Caked

Culture is all the fun!

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VALENTINES DAY

GIFT GUIDE

FASHION

SHOPPELGANGER1-on-1 with Samantha Wills

This Austrailian jewelry desig-

ner has made pieces for stars

like Drew Barrymore and

Olivia Palmero

Cakin with Kia Rene

Chattin with the gal behind

the popular fashion blog Caked

Culture is all the fun!

lifestyleSomething New

To some, the thought of becom-

ing vegan is quite scary. But,

you can never know until you

try it.

Do It Yourself: Terrarium

Terrariums are great for decora-

ting. Check out our 5 easy steps to

build your own at home

WINTER COMFORT

FOOD RECIPES

5 THINGS WORTH

THE SPLURGE!

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Cook a Romantic

Dinner Together

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4. 5.

Prepare a Warm,

Soothing BathHave a

Scavenger Hunt

(Try to) Paint

Each Other

Why I Love You

Scrapbook

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Something every woman needs is a bag. Large totes,

clutches, satchels, shoulder bags, hobo bags -- you

name it! There are bags with chains, buckles, studs --

Oh My! With so many colors, shapes, sizes, textures

and materials, bags are versatile, can adapt to any

outfit and will complete a fashion ensemble.Whether

it is sweet and petite or deep and wide enough to it is sweet and petite or deep and wide enough to

push your way through a bustling crowd, bags are

simply a must have accessory. But why should you

spend more on a good bag? Well, youll use it every

day, it goes everywhere with you, and if you pick the

right style and right color, it will never date. Besides,

who doesnt love the feeling transferring their things

ffrom their old bag into a new one? While youre at it,

why not purchase one for every season? Im sure you

could justify why you would need them all, right?

A Quality Bag

3.Leather Jacket

4.

Usually, a girls one true fashion obsession would be

shoes. Whether your preference is pointy, almond

shape or vintage round toe, you cant go past a pair of

classic pump heels. From simple leather and suede to

shiny black patent; sky high platforms, flat base and

mid heel or sling backs, a pair of heels add class to any

outfit. outfit. Top picks to choose are pumps in nude, black,

camel and chocolate brown. These colors will never

date and are easily transferable from a day in the office

to hitting the town for cocktails at night. girl can never

have too many pairs of shoes. Ever!

Classic Pumps

1. Christian Louboutin Miss Clichy, $895

Madison Leather Satchel (Camel),

$250

Givenchy Sacca Stud,

$1,150

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A Blazer

Whether you opt for a slim fit to accentuate some

killer curves or prefer the boyfriend style trend,

a blazer is a must have for your wardrobe. Blazers

have the ability to create a feeling of power and

sophistication. When paired with a tight pencil

skirt, a frilled blouse and those expensive pumps I

mentioned earliementioned earlier, a gorgeous black blazer compl-

etes the perfect office outfit. Not only is a blazer a

stylish accompaniment to your work clothes, but

dress up a casual outfit of jeans, a plain tee and

wedges with a sleeve or boyfriend blazer and

you are instantly transformed into an incredibly

classy fashionista!

2.

From black to varying

shades of blue denim,

grey, stone wash and the

latest fad of bright colors,

jeans are the ultimate

staple. Dress them up,

ddress them down; buy

skinny, wide, bootcut,

style, flare, high- rise,

low-rise and even jegg-

ings! When it comes to

buying jeans, there are

often issues that come

with it - being too short with it - being too short

to too tall, having no

booty to an overly cur-

vaceous one, muffin

tops in low-rise jeans to

the dreaded high rise

mum jean look. So

when you find a pair when you find a pair

that actually suit you,

just buy them! Its good

to invest in a couple of

pairs too!

5.

Well-Fitting Jeans

Leather Jacket

There is something about a leather jacket

that just screams sexy rocker chick! You

can roughen up a feminine outfit; go all

out sexy in black skinny jeans, tight singlet

and your favorite black leather jacket, or

maybe biker chick is more your style, in

which case pair your jacket with tight leat-which case pair your jacket with tight leat-

her pants, ankle boots and a grungy tee.

There are zips, chains, buckles, studs and

quilted patterns; hoods, tight and loose fit-

ting, faux and real, and a whole range of

colors and different styles to suit everyone.

Leather jackets are always a key trend thr-

oughout fashion. This is one investment oughout fashion. This is one investment

you wont regret spending the dollars on.

Seven For All MankindRoxanne California Coast Skinny Jeans,

$210

Kaito Leather Jacket,

$495

Rag & Bone Nancy Blazer,$450

Black Boyfriend Blazer, $130

Christian Louboutin

Miss Clichy, $895

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I think I was born under a

disco ball, as I just love

understated sparkle!

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SAMANTHA

about it!

M Tell me about the SAMANTHA WILLS brand and ideals.

S The SAMANTHA WILLS brand is all about the SW customer. Our central focus is around creating pieces that have a wearable luxurpieces that have a wearable luxury. The great thing about jewelry is that the overall look comes from how the wearer styles it. I believe the SW woman is extremely intell-igent, modern and savvy. We treat you like a fashion stylist - sugg-esting ways to wear the pesting ways to wear the product. Its not uncommon to receive images of the same ring, worn by three totally different women - it is this versatility thats been a real success factor in the brands jour-ney. The SW customer wants to be part of the conversation; not spoken part of the conversation; not spoken to. This is evident by our deep engagement online allowing us to listen, converse and respond to our consumer.

to have my own business because I have a strong stubborn streak of doing things a certain way!

M Had you always held a keen interest for jewelry design?

S I became interested in jewelry design as young girl and made des-design as young girl and made des-igns for my mums local clothing store. I credit the absolute basics of jewelry making to classes my mum enrolled me in as a primary school student and I attended hol-iday beading classes at the local craft shop. Latecraft shop. Later, I started making jewelry for a friend in school and when girls in other grades heard about it I started charging them! I was always drawn to the creative, to telling a story through an expre-ssive form and jewelry just happ-ened to be the medium.ened to be the medium. As a brand youre a story teller -- that is one of my most favorite things about the business -- the branding and com-munications. I could talk about this topic for days! I am so passionate

MOD Tell us a bit about your background and where you grew up in Australia.

Samantha I grew up in Port Macquarie on the mid north coast of NSW. I went to Port Macquarie High school & didnt attend univ-High school & didnt attend univ-ersity. I moved to Sydney and at 21,started the label I was completely self-taught. This was a very ambit-ious and possibly nave move, as I had no idea of the challenges ahead!

MM You turned down a career in modeling to start your own access-ories business -- what made you decide to take this step?

S While modeling gave me a great insight into the world of design and fashion, I ultimately wanted to have chave creative control, and be the one behind rather than in front of the camera. Modeling has a very small shelf life and I never had the passion for it. I think I was destined

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S A day in the life of Samantha Wills is definitely busy, but never boring! If I am in NYC, I try to get out and about in the morning, travelling everywhere from Soho to lower Manhattan and back. I try to walk a dito walk a different street every day; you just never know what you will come across! I usually block out weeks at a time to design as I find it easier to immerse myself in design. Afternoons are spent on marketing and communications concepts for upcoming pconcepts for upcoming projects,and then on to Skype and email with my Australian team. Amongst that could be PR interviews, meet-ings, sourcing, styling, it really is a mixed bag! Eating and laughing late at night with friends is the per-fect end to a crazy dafect end to a crazy day.

M How do you spend your down time?

S I love to read and to learn new things. I find that reading is the only thing that stops my brain from thinking about work! I love to catch up with friends and spend catch up with friends and spend quality time with them. While most of my travel is for work, I do love to just escape with no work agenda - this is rare but very divine!

M What is your most cherished wardrobe staple?

S S I cant go past a fresh, crisp white tee and a great pair of dark jeans. With this outfit I can access-orize in almost any way. I always feel confident and ready to walk out the door in style. I use my acc-essories to transition my wardrobe ffrom day to night. When I do dress up you can always spot me in a bronze or champagne colored seq-uin! I think I was born under a disco ball, as I just love under-stated sparkle! And definitely a cocktail ring, day or night.

MM What is your favorite season and why?

I could have anticipated the diffic-ulties of starting out on your own at such a young age. However, if it wasnt for my diligence and naiv-ety I would never have taken the leap and been where we are today. The transition fThe transition from a label to a brand has been a long but rewar-ding process. Our international expansion and our celebrity follo-wing are a tribute to this success.

M What are some of your favo-rite pieces from your collections?

SS My ultimate favourite is my Safari Nights ring from our Port-

raits of Dusk collection -- I live in that ring! From our upcoming Sunset Noir collection, I adore the Buddahkan cuff in burnished gold, the Fire to the Rain necklace and Hutton ring. These thHutton ring. These three are great statement pieces that take me from day to night and make a perfect transition from office to weekend. Although, it is hard for me to choose (its like asking someone to choose their favorite child!) I do find myself wearing the same find myself wearing the same pieces a lot.

M What does a day in the life of Samantha Wills involve?

M What inspires you in life?S Inspiration is everywhere. Im inspired by learning, by experienc-ing, by conversations. Im inspired by my travels; whether it is the afternoon sun set against the New YYork skyline, the Mexican dusk with its soft peachy blush shades or rich Moroccan architecture -- I am captured by lifes beauties in general! I also take inspiration from business people that are successful in both their field, but also the peo-ple game: the way they develop, ple game: the way they develop, sustain and enrich their relationship to achieve business success and creativity.

M How does it feel to have gained such a star status in your own right as a designer?

SS Of course, peer recognition is very satisfying. While the brand is my name, I by default collect all the praise, but the truth is the brand has eclipsed me. It is because of an AMAZING amount of people that what we do happens and continues to expand; without them, the Sam-to expand; without them, the Sam-antha Wills brand would be non-existent. The biggest buzz comes from when a client contacts us and says that she receives so many compliments and the empowerment she feels when she wears her SW piece. This eclipses any other kind piece. This eclipses any other kind of star status.

M How do you feel when you see celebrities wearing your jewelry?

S Its a compliment! Its great for the brands exposure and is a kind of external justification that you are doing the right thing. Especialldoing the right thing. Especially, when its a celebrity like Drew Barrymore or Olivia Palermo -- whose style I admire.

M What has been your biggest challenge and success?

S Taking the Samantha Wills from a label to a brand, thea label to a brand, there is no way

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by learning, by experiencing, by conversations. Im inspired byIm inspired bymy travels. . . I am captured

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M Lastly, what advice can you give to budding designers?

S I know its clich, but never give up. Drive, perseverance and hahard work are the only way to suc-cess and are the foundation for everything I have achieved in my life and work. If you have a pass-ion for what you are designing, you can go anywhere.

S My main focus right now is on our current expansion to the USA and other international markets. This is driven by our growing demand off shore for the SAM-ANTHA WILLS brand. I am also rreally excited about the launch of our Bridal range, which will see the brand extend into a romantic and elegant new category. Werealso looking at creating SW pop-up stores and, eventually, flagship stores. We cant wait to bring our

S Without a doubt, the Australian summer closely followed by the New York winter! Two very ext-reme seasons, but in summer I live in a bikini, denim shorts, and thongs. While the NYC winters aare harsh, with fresh snow. And fairy lights are magical and ench-anting.

M What are your hopes for the future and for the SAMANTHA WILLS brand?

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Shoes glorious shoes! Where would a woman be without them? They are the cherries on top of every fashionista's cake. So what's hot in shoes this winter? In terms of color scheme, the ones to look out for are: black, stone, beige, burgundy, dark blue, deep violet, chocolate, red, khaki and metallic. The brighter hues of spring and summer are scarce as winters moody and rich tones settle in. Material wise, we are talking about leather, patent, reptile skins, suede and satin, lace and even some occasional fur. On a side note, you may be pleased to know both round and pointy toes are popular this season, so no matter what your preference you will still remain on trend. Platforms pointy toes are popular this season, so no matter what your preference you will still remain on trend. Platforms and wedges from spring have made their way over into winter, with designs a touch more on the modest and elegant end as opposed to the vibrant and sometimes unusual styles of spring 2011. Lacing is more aggressive and sexified in winter and you can expect to see buckles from past seasons making a comeback. In terms of heel styles, chunky and spike are the pick of the bunch. Chunky heels bring us the comfort and confidence, with designs rang-ing from round toe pumps to rocker chick ankle booties, while the killer stiletto heel gives women that feeling of glamour and sexiness in styles from satin to patent and leather and suede.glamour and sexiness in styles from satin to patent and leather and suede.

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Every womans staple in her fashion diet is a bag! Its the daily tote-able secret treasure chest that only she has the key to open. From shoulder bags to large totes, clutches and mini purses, a woman can never have too many bags!Nude, floral, combination colors, chain handles and landmark prints were hot on the Moschino Fall/Winter 2011 runway this year. This gives us a general insight into what you can expect to be wearing on your arms this season. We have seen nude in abundance through clothing, shoes and jewelry - bags are no exception. The nude color can range from sandy beige, dusty pinks to peaches and cream. This shade is chic, simple and very versatile. Floral prints will add a touch of femininity to any outfit and will brighten up a cold winters day, while the color blocking prints will add a touch of femininity to any outfit and will brighten up a cold winters day, while the color blocking trend of spring still reigns and will transfer over into winter. Chanel inspired chain handbags add le French sophis-tication and landmark printed totes such as the Eiffel Tower are the perfect statement to a classy and demure ensemble.

BAGS

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A perfect piece of jewelry can instantly transform an outfit from day to night. Sometimes all you need is a statement necklace, a cocktail ring or a set of chunky bangles to finish off a look. Jewelry adds style, glamour and sophist-ication and plays a key role in getting dressed up. After all, what woman doesnt love a little bit (or a lot) of bling? This winter, look out for these trends: Bold Statements - Lots of big, colorful and slightly unusual pieces that will stand out. Oversized bangles, long earrings and exaggerated necklaces are hot picks this season. Metal - It's all about solid, cold, hard metal, in the form of structured pieces to oversized asymmetrical and angular shapes. about solid, cold, hard metal, in the form of structured pieces to oversized asymmetrical and angular shapes. Motifs - Dare to mix and match the elements, such as animal, floral and religious motifs and combine them to add to an outfit that is uniquely you. Its all about getting creative with this one! Fringe - Fringing is back! Think of nar-row feathers, tassels and little bits of fur. Layering/Stacking - The more arm candy you have the more fashionable youll look! Mix them up with round bracelets, thick, thin, chunky, wooden or metal. Giant Retro Rings - Huge cocktail rings are one of the hottest trends for winter and are a great statement piece. They make a perfect addition cocktail rings are one of the hottest trends for winter and are a great statement piece. They make a perfect addition to any outfit and double up as a weapon if anyone in a bar is annoying you but Im sure classy ladies such as yourselves would never resort to such things!

Hats are forever a common accessory in the cold as well as hot months. They are perfect for hiding a multitude of hair sins, from a dye job gone horribly wrong to greasy unwashed locks. They also bring warmth and are a cute fashion accessory to adorn our heads with in the winter months. Wide brim (aka Amish hats) are quite popular this season. They bring a touch of boho-chic and retro style. Wear them with 70s style flared jeans and loose blouses with bow tie necks, or add a vintage touch to a modern day pencil skirt, furs coats and high boots. Fedora hats are chic, elegant and stylish. They create an instant hit of fashion sophistication. There is something very Hollywood chic, elegant and stylish. They create an instant hit of fashion sophistication. There is something very Hollywood Star about the Fedora hat. Does anyone else feel instantly transformed into Michael Jackson or Justin Timberlake when they put one on? Yes? No? Just me? - Anyway, there is such a wide variety of styles, material, patterns and finishes, youre sure to find one that is to your liking. Its just about coordinating the right one with the right outfit. 60s Vintage Pill Box hats have also made a splash on the winter scene. These tiny adornments come in a variety of colors and prints and can easily compliment any 60s inspired modern day outfit as this era is widely popular for the colors and prints and can easily compliment any 60s inspired modern day outfit as this era is widely popular for the cool season. And last but not least, we can't forget out winter woolly staples of beanies, fur and knit hats. Opt for faux fur where possible, add a cutesy touch to your ensemble with winter hats that have poms poms or ears, and for extra warmth try out some over sized baggy beanies in a variety of materials, shades and prints.

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Immortals: Every girl fantasises being a Greek goddess. Starring Freida Pinto of Slumdog Millionaire, Immortals, a stylish mythological film from the producers of 300, should spawn a Grecian style, which has been promi-nent on this years runways. The film appears to feature darker tones including deep, blood red, and brown, neutral tones.neutral tones. Immortals invites you to indulge in a Gre-cian inspired dress. The dress on Freida Pinto has a sexybut sophisticated almost-there high slit, a big runwaytrend this season. You can also accessorize with gold accented jewelry and easily achieve the effortless, curly hairstyle.

A Dangerous Method: Kiera Knightley, who made the emerald green gown from Atonement famous in 2008, is back in this Victorian-era film with eye candy Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender. Feast your eyes on the fashion, too. Many of this seasons trends originate from Victorian-era fashion. Amongst them include lace,which was seem on the which was seem on the runways for this season, along with maxi-skirts and choker necklaces. All easy, simplepieces that can be easily translated into an effortless, modern, yet historically (and cinematically) inspired look.

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In Time: Futuristic trends are sweeping the runways and the theatres. In Time takes place in the future, where every human being doesnt age past 25, but everyone is allotted a certain amount of time to live, seemingly dependent on status. This shiny, action and fashion-packed movie stars some of the most stylish actors in Hollywood, including Justin actors in Hollywood, including Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried and Olivia Wilde. The films trailer catches glimpes of sparkly costumes but Amanda Sey-frieds simple, fitted black dress is a definite must-have.

The Hunger Games: Katniss Everdeen isnt necessarily a fashion icon, especially because she doesnt care. But The Girl Who Was On Fire sure gave some inspiring and attainable, modern looks. Her signature hunting outfit consists of just a jacket, simple top and baggy pants, reminiscent of the androgynous look. Many of Ms. EveMs. Everdeens outlandish costumes wont be seen until The Hunger Games hits theaters, but theres a reason shes called The Girl Who Was On Fire -- but dont try that concept too literally at home.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: While not particularly aesthetically pleasing on a mainstream level,Lisbeth Salanders style is nothing short of awesome! She expressesherself through her clothing, which is every womans goal anywais every womans goal anyway. With her entirely black ensembles, ripped T-shirts, combat boots and leather jackets, Salanders punk look, reminiscent of the early 90s, will surely inspire the confident, independent, feisty women.Be sure to pair with black heavy eyelineto pair with black heavy eyeliner, a baditude, and a hottie like Daniel Craig.

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with a pair of sassy wedge boots.

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This trend stained the lips of runway models in many

fashion shows, from Miu Miu, Gucci and Yves Saint

Laurent. Bold, bright and dark, orange to blood red,

and wine to deep purple; embrace your inner gothic

vixen or Twilight vampire (its a rule you cant speak

about vampires without mentioning Twilight) and

pair your sultry pout with a pale complexion and nat-pair your sultry pout with a pale complexion and nat-

ural eyes.

Smokey eyes have always been a makeup trend no

matter what the season. But this winter brings a lit-

tle change up with the addition of varying colors

and shades used to create a sexy, smoldering and

sultry eye. Think of navy, deep ruby red, purples,

dark brown and emerald green to create a heavy

smokey look; or opt for lighter shades such as lilac, smokey look; or opt for lighter shades such as lilac,

gold or paler metallics.

Flawless complexions, pinkish-nude lips and barely

there blush. Its all about going au natural and letting

your true beauty shine through. The nude look is

fresh, simple and a dream makeup trend for the

woman who is strapped for time. The aim is to enh-

ance your natural beauty by using as little makeup as

possible but still managing to achieve that radiant -- possible but still managing to achieve that radiant --

Yes, I really am this naturally hot-- look!

To create your natural look youll need a perfect mat-

ching foundation suited to your skin-tone, neutral

colored eye shadow e.g. beige, sand, or taupe, a hint

of pink blush applied to the apples of your cheeks,

some mascara to make those eyes pop, and to finish

the look off, add a touch of clear or nude glossy lac-the look off, add a touch of clear or nude glossy lac-

quer or lipstick. Voila! Sexy, care-free and natural!

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Eyebrows define our face and their shape can instantly

transform your appearance. Their power to complete a

makeup look shouldnt be underestimated. This winter

is all about having a nice thick set of eyebrows and is

something every woman ought to try out. In an instant

it can magically make you appear younger! It involves

nothing more than letting your eyebrow hairs grow out nothing more than letting your eyebrow hairs grow out

and allowing the natural shape to emerge. Simply pluck

away the strays, fill in the gaps with a brow pencil and/

or shadow and youre all set to go!

From winged cats eyes, to thick and a little odd smud-

ged lines nearly covering the entire lid, runway shows

for winter 2011/2012 were chock full of beauty looks

created solely using eyeliner. One key trend for this

season is the Graphic Eyeliner Trend. This look invol-

ves a softened shimmery base, where the lids are

prepped with a neutral shadow in taupe, pale pink or prepped with a neutral shadow in taupe, pale pink or

nude and smudged black eyeliner extends out into

strong a cats eye shape.

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M What do you want your personal style to say about you?

R Clothing is such a silly, arbitrary thing so I don't ever want to look like I take myself too seriously.

M What's your biggest fashion pet peeve?R I thought a lot about this one. I really, really hate seeing sundhate seeing sundresses with cowboy boots. There was

recently a UGA game at the Georgia Dome and the

women were completely indistinguishable from one

another. That's something that I hate.

stick. I've recently been buying the Kat von D lipsticks

and they stay on really well.

M Favorite place to shop around town?R Without a doubt, ZARA. BCBG if I have the money.

MOD Who are your fashion icons -- people who you look to for style inspiration, and why?

Rachel I get a lot of inspiration from other women that I know. My friends are some stylish

ladies! Also, my mother and aunts have very strong

personal styles and that has had a lasting effect on me

and made me unafraid to take risks. I also look at and made me unafraid to take risks. I also look at

women in the music industry for inspiration, Lykke

Li and Karin Dreijer Andersson.

M What is your big fashion splurge and why is it worth shelling out the extra cash?

R I will not hesitate to spend a lot of money on my hair and quality makeup. If my hair and makeup

aare done it makes me want to put in extra effort to

look nice while getting dressed.

M Whats an emergency item you always carry in your purse?

R I ALWAYS have eyelash glue.

M Favorite beauty product?R I could spend hours in Sephora, and my favorite beauty pbeauty product that I cannot live without is red lip-

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When Im bored, I record myself lip syncing to

songs. My car-eography

(dancing while driving) is amazing!driving) is amazing!

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M Exactly how long have you been blogging?

K CakedCulture turns 1 year old on December 4th! I cant believe its been a year already. In some ways it seems like its been longer and it seems like its been longer and others like it hasnt been long at all. I was blogging on Tumblr for a cou-ple months before that though.

M What are some of the biggestchallenges of having your own fas-hion website? hion website?

K Consistency has been my big-gest challenge! Sometimes it gets hard to blog every day or stay on schedule. Also, as a new blogger its easy to compare yourself with bloggers who have been in the bloggers who have been in the game longer. My challenge is stay-ing true to me. Its so easy to want to compare myself to the fashion bloggers that do it full time and have someone there to take all of their photos. Working a full time job and blogging is a challenge in job and blogging is a challenge in itself and Im trying to make it the best way I can.

M What are some of the perks?

K The number one perk is defin-itely the friends that blogging has

had very humble beginnings as The Get Right on Tumblr. Weve come a mighty long way. To me, CakedCulture is all about having passion in your dreams. When youre caking someone (ex: Girl you stay caking or You know you stay caking or You know Jenny and James stay caking) youare spending time putting in the work, effort, and passion into that relationship. In my eyes, you have to cake your dreams as well.

MM What inspired you to start your own fashion blog?

K At first I had no idea I would become a fashion blogger. It just started as a place I would post and talk about things I saw in the fash-ion world and really liked. Then I ion world and really liked. Then I started to put outfits together from these things. I would look at some shoes and think, I just saw a purse on this site that would look great with those! When people turned out to be interested in that, it fit nat-urally to start taking pictures every urally to start taking pictures every once in a while of what I was actua-lly wearing. It was a very natural progression. Its grown and people really respect my opinion as a fashion blogger. It really blows my mind sometimes. In a great way of course!course!

MOD Give our readers a little bit of background information on yourself.

Kia Hey Mod Mag! First, thanks so much for having me! Im a 23-year-old graphic designer and trend year-old graphic designer and trend analyst living in Charlotte, NC by way of Atlanta, Ga. I graduated from The Art Institute of Atlanta with a degree in Advertising (bec-ause Biology, Early Childhood Edu-cation, Art, and Photography just didnt pan out the way I planned, didnt pan out the way I planned, hahaha!). It took me a couple trial and errors to get to where I am now, but Im here. I stopped at Advertising because to me it blend-ed all my passions. I love seeing an idea go from an idea, to a sketch, to so much more.so much more.

M Tell us a little bit more about CakedCulture. Where did the name come from? What does it mean?

K Caked Culture is my baby. I kind of have my ex to thank for the kind of have my ex to thank for the blog. Kind of. Hes an artist and I loved the way his music reflected his passion. Everything he did was for his dreams. I realized I didnt have anything like that and I really wanted to. So CakedCulture was born. Its so amazing to have some-born. Its so amazing to have some-thing that is undeniably yours. It

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M Who is your favorite fashion designer and why?

K Well since Im a shoe addict, Im going to go with Charlotte Olympia. I plan to get married in a pair of hershoes. I want them all.shoes. I want them all.

M Who do you think is the most stylish celebrity in Hollywood right now? Why?

K I dont stay up on celebrities as much as I used to, but off the top of much as I used to, but off the top of my head Tracee Ellis Ross has been on my radar after I saw her in the Isabel Marant wedge sneakers Ive been lusting. And Emma Stone never upsets at an award show. Shes one of my girl crushes!

K Beyond seeing CakedCulture grow, my biggest dream is to own an art gallery. I love art and can pic-ture it perfectly. For those familiar with the Atlanta area I want it to be in Little 5 Points. Cant you picture it?! Cross your fingers for me! One it?! Cross your fingers for me! One day.

M How would you describe your personal style and why?

K My personal style is definitely eclectic. I think it reflects in my fas-eclectic. I think it reflects in my fas-hion choices as well as in my home dcor. I love mixing vintage pieces with things that are more modern and classic. Once you allow your-self to be free in your fashion choi-ces, getting dressed is so much more fun!more fun!

allowed me to meet. Ive met some truly amazing ladies and gents that are behind CakedCulture 110%. Its so humbling and keeps me moving forward.

M M What are some other cool things you do, besides running such an awesome site!

K Im a foodie! If Im not working, or blogging, Im eating something. I love all kinds of food. Im also a compulsive photo taker. One of my compulsive photo taker. One of my cameras is never more than an arms length away. I also collect vintage and hope to open an online store soon! Yay!

M What are some of your goals for the future?for the future?

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with things that are

more modern and classic.

M If you could change 3 things about the fashion industry, what would they be and why?

K Actually, right now, there isnt too much I would change. When it comes to fashion, I care most about comes to fashion, I care most about what I can afford. So as much as I love Gucci, Burberry, and all those big names, I cant afford it for it to matter too much. What I love is that with social media and blogs small clothing designers are getting a chance to shine. Its so amazing bec-chance to shine. Its so amazing bec-ause I have friends whose designs get retweeted on Twitter and supp-orted by celebs. Their success is dir-

ectly reflective of their hard work and hustle and it inspires me so much.

M Give us some fun facts about yourself!

K Favorite food is fried rice. Fav-orite movie is The Temptations. Im a sucker for Leon, especially as David Ruffin. When Im bored, I record myself lip singing to songs. My car-eography (dancing while driving) is amazing. I was my high driving) is amazing. I was my high schools mascot and homecoming queen so Im never afraid to be dif-ferent or weird!

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Winter fashion this year makes no bones about its nod to the 1970s super chic style. Leather, animal prints, furs, Oh my! With this seasons best transit-ional piece being outerwear, why not head for the source of authentic 70s apparel, mixed in with some of the hottest traditional name brands . . . The Lucky Exchange!Exchange! With two locations in Atlanta, (one on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the heart of Midtown, and the other in the posh suburb of the East Atlanta Village) finding the vintage fashion for the season wont lead you to Lenox Mall or Phipps Plaza. Nestled among the trendiest of stops in the city, we find the new location for The Lucky Exchange at 749 Moreland location for The Lucky Exchange at 749 Moreland Avenue, Southeast. Calling hip suburbanites with its inviting win-dow dressings and super fly clientele, The Lucky Ex-change is the vintage lovers headquarters for fine

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them you are vegan and mention you'd like for them to hold the dairy (at Indian restaurants) and fish sauce (at Thai restaurants).

8. Rocking the Relatives? So the holidays are over, but there are bound to be parties for some oth-bound to be parties for some oth-er reason. How do you manage to stay vegan and not freak out the family? Try to bring a dish you've created to the affair and you might be surprised to find out that it's just as picked over as the roast it's sitting next too!roast it's sitting next too!

9. Use good oils! Use olive oil to saute your veggies and splurge on some of the more designer oils like walnut and pumpkin seed oil! Also, try adding avac-ado to your diet for some delici-ously, guilt-free fat!ously, guilt-free fat!

10. Don't give up! Keep pressing on and expanding your horizons to try new recipes and new resta-urants. Becoming vegan is a jour-ney and requires time and will power. But, the improvement in your physical and mental health your physical and mental health is worth any so-called sacrifices!

grocery stores have a health-food section filled with vegan options.

5. Dear Dairy, I miss you! Don't bemoan your old love! I'm a baker so when I first became vegan I thought I couldn't survive without dairy. That is until I found soy, dairy. That is until I found soy, almond, hemp and rice milk. These dairy alternatives are fortified with vitamins and minerals so you're receiving must the same nutrition as regular milk. Give ful fat coco-nut milk in a can a try for baked goods and whipped cream. It is so goods and whipped cream. It is so delicious!

6. Eggless = Cakeless? Never fear, Ener-G Egg Replacer is here! This egg subsitute works great for reci-pes calling for eggs. You won't be able to make angel food or merri-anges, but just about anything else. anges, but just about anything else. Flax seed meal is a wonderful egg substitute too!

7. Eating Out? Depending on where you live there are probably vegan options right around the corner. Most Indian and Thai rest-aurants are very accomidating to aurants are very accomidating to vegan requests. Just be sure to tell

1. Go Gradual: Don't try to go from Turkey to Tofurky overnight! Bec-oming vegan is a gradual thing. If you've been a meat lover for years, your body is used to this fare and won't appreciate your rebellion from the norm! So, make one night from the norm! So, make one night a week vegan night and work up from there!

2. Change Your Thinking: Don't think of everything you can't have! Instead think of creative ways to recreate your favorite family dishes with a vegan twist!with a vegan twist!

3. Get Help! Check out your local bookstores or get online to find vegan recipes that sound mouth-watering and give them a try. You might be surprised to know there are even vegan cooking classes in your area too!your area too!

4. Hit the Stores! Here's a good excuse to go shopping, improving your diet and learning something new! Try hitting your local health food stores often times they have a lot of great meat alternatives, such as Seitan (which works great in aas Seitan (which works great in aButternut Quesidilla!) Also, many

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RECIPES FOR WINTER

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Your finished terrarium should

look similar to this.

Mist or drizzle with water and

seal with lid. Do not place in

direct sunlight. Instead, keep it

in moderately low light.

Add any decorations you might

like: for instance, the skunk

figurines shown here.

Place your moss on top of the soil

and lightly tap, with your fingers,

into place.

Next add potting soil on top of

the sand. Do not mix.

Place a small layer of sand or

gravel at the base of your jar.

Step 1. Step 2. Step 3.

Step 4. Step 5. Result:

Jar with lid

Sand or small gravel

Potting Soil

Irish Moss (This can

be gathered from

the woods, purchased

online, or from your

local florist)

Small figurine

(optional)

What Youll Need:

Theres so much to love about terrariums! They

add a touch of green to any apartment and look

oh so chic, yet they require very little effort and

expense. You don't even need a green thumb to

maintain them! Once planted, simply mist with

water, cover and watch your green house environ-

ment come to life. Through the process of conden-ment come to life. Through the process of conden-

sation, your terrarium will create its very own

rainforest!

By: Emilee Gettle

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