tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72509190921504729252024-03-20T20:45:53.997-04:00Coloured TheoryCourtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-6594566545243022762019-01-21T13:03:00.001-05:002019-01-21T13:03:27.290-05:00In-The-Air Skincare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. </span><a href="https://www.thestell.com/toners-mists/herbivore-botanicals-rose-hibiscus-hydrating-face-mist" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Herbivore Botanicals</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Facial Mist </span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">This whipped cream moisturizer layers beautifully with oil and serums even when you’re not cruising at an altitude of 3000 feet. It’s formulated specifically for stressed out skin, so it’s instantly soothing and it absorbs quickly for a no-mess, no-fuss application.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">If you, like myself, prefer to look like oil slick prior to your nighty slumber, then these mini facial oil droppers come highly recommended. The dropper makes these easy to apply, so if you’re stuck in your seat because the stranger sitting in the aisle has fallen asleep and you’re too shy to wake him up, your skin won’t suffer.</span></div>
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Fewer but better. This philosophy has all but permeated my social circles, both in real life an online (isn't it also crazy that we now need to differentiate the two?). I can't say I prescribe to this mantra completely and fully, not just yet anyway. I have, however, learned the benefits of investing in two things: shoes and bags. After been burned one time too many by cheap pieces, I decided to make a change for the better. I've also, over the past year or so, become a small bag woman. I remember how I used to only carry satchels that would fit my DSLR, notebook, some snacks, and maybe even an extra pair of shoes if I was going to work. Now, my iPhone 7 has replaced my camera and lens, and I live in grandma heels that can seamlessly transition from work to play. This means my bags are smaller, easier to wield and hold only the essentials. I swear, I'm not complaining. If there ever were a burden to be lifted off my shoulders, this would be it.Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-14236312573208283162017-02-26T18:22:00.000-05:002017-02-26T18:24:11.356-05:00On A Mission to Feed the World<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Another February is coming to a close, and I have a feeling that conquering this last stretch of winter will be hard on all of us here in New York. Morale is low. Even on a good day, it can be hard to step outside of yourself, and hard to acknowledge the privilege you have, despite how ill-willed our nation's leadership may be. We have clean, running water; heat in the winter so overwhelming we actually have to open our windows to let some of that heat out in order to make our apartments bearable; fresh food and ripe product is on market stands around every corner. It's for this reason that I admire Lauren Bush and other women like her, women who are able to step outside of themselves and recognize that our privilege and freedom is better used to lift other up. She's on a mission to feed the world.</div>
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Flashback to a warm summer day at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. We've reached the tail end of winter and I all I want is to feel the warmth of the sun on my bare shoulders.</div>
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Recently, I haven't been able to get the warm interior of New Deli Yoga out of my mind. My first official Berlin breakfast was in the cultural center of Kreuzberg. New Deli Yoga is a yoga studio fused with a cafe, and is essentially a Pinterest board come to life, Despite its minimalist interior, the hand written menus and chalkboards scrawled with specials were personal touches that made this place especially inviting. I had an awesome <a href="http://instagram.com/p/c6EB8jHOI4/?modal=true">musli bowl</a> and an exceptional iced coffee with my traveling mates before we embarked on a trip to see the remaining portions of the Berlin wall, which is just down the road.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">With buildings that are built to lean ever so slightly, canals that have replaced avenues, and bridges lined with flowers and bicycles, Amsterdam is a city straight out of a storybook. I was incredibly and unexpectedly charmed by a city that despite having quite the reputation, I ultimately knew so little about. Did you know the building that line the canals are not leaning because they're sinking into the ground? Older homes in Amsterdam have tall and narrow staircases, so these houses were accommodated with gables and hooks. These pull were used to lift items such as furniture to the upper levels. These buildings also lean forward slightly to keep whatever the gable is lifting from colliding with the facade. It's so resourceful and adorable at the same time, I can barely stand it.</span></div>
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With its narrow, winding streets and bridges, Amsterdam was essentially built for bikes. They lined every railing on every bridge on every street. My friend and I chose to walk everywhere, so that we could soak in every ounce of the city, but by the end of each day we found our selves wishing for set of wheels to carry our tired feet home.</div>
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A self-guided tour of courtyards in Jordaan, the most scenic neighborhood, led us to the most quaint private gardens. Outside of the courtyards, streets were lined with art galleries, artsy boutiques and charming coffee shops, so basically I'd move there in a heartbeat.</div>
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Our tiny rented apartment was in the heart of the red light district, which seemed rather safe despite its seedy reputation. Nothing could beat the view we had walking home at night from one of the many waterfront bars or low-key clubs, with the lights reflecting on the waters of the canals, a vision straight out of storybook. </div>
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<br />Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-14137996906619684302014-07-08T10:00:00.000-04:002017-03-14T15:45:02.608-04:009th and Elm: Geometric<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As of late, I've been nurturing a new-found interest in supporting local and independent designers. I think it all began after a lovely interview with <a href="http://www.courtneydenton.com/2013/11/store-profile-duross-langel.html">a local soap maker</a> for a store profile article, but I've been actively exploring the extremely creative and talented individuals who produce beautiful products right in this city. In a similar vein, <a href="http://www.9thelm.com/">9th & Elm</a> brings together a curated collection of independently designed and handmade goods. As with other popular flash sale sites, the product you'll find on 9th & Elm is limited in quantity and only for sale for a finite period of time.<br />
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In about a week after my order, I recieved a package with two beautiful delicate necklaces from <a href="http://www.lovmely.com/">Lovmely</a>. One pendant is plated in 14k gold, while the other is cut out of raw brass, but I'm sure they'll layer beautifully. While I was drawn to the eclectic collection of jewelry, <a href="http://www.9thelm.com/">9th & Elm</a> also carries collections of clothing, housewares and personalized gifts. And you can bet they're all super adorable.</div>
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One of my last DIY tutorials for the Style Section was actually the brainchild of my assistant editor, who was unimpressed by the outcome of <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/denim-shorts#slide">Refinery29's Denim Cutoff Cheap Challenge</a>. The contributors must have been running low on their creative juices, because they all seemed to settle for the most basic edits, like cutting and cuffing. Jenn insisted we could do better, so you be the judge. Check out our <a href="http://thetriangle.org/style/double-denim-diy/">Double Denim DIY Challenge</a> over at The Triangle.</div>
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P.S. I was left to my own devices when it came to taking these photos, and lucky for me, my remote battery was dead! What you see above were some of the most awkward and difficult selfies I've ever had to take. There was a lot of twisting, craning and couch climbing. </div>
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If there was a single city I could say I felt I didn't explore efficiently, it would definitely be Berlin. I joined a group of friends who had just begun to undertake the incredible task of visiting 11 countries in 13 days. Berlin was their second stop after Munich, and in an effort to add to my country tally I joined them on their German adventure. </div>
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Much of the city's historical structure were destroyed as a result of heavy bombing during WWII, leaving a decent portion of the city's architectural landscape dominated by brutalist and functional modern artchitecture. Brandenburg Gate in Pariser Platz was an obvious and stunning exception. It's no wonder it serves as an essential trademark for the nation.</div>
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Equally as stunning in its design, much more moving in its intent, was the Holocaust Memorial. The systematic rise and fall of the cement monoliths were meant to invoke "an uneasy sense of order," an elegant yet slightly disturbing reference to a tragic past. </div>
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I guess it turned out our self-guided tour of the city was primarily fueled by its architectural landscape. We were supposed to visit the Reichstag dome, but me being me, I booked our tickets for the evening after we were scheduled to leave! And despite being in yet another new and unfamiliar environment, I found the familiar food to be sort of comforting. Growing up with a grandmother with a penchant for German recipes, I realized I've come to associate schnitzels and spaetzle with my childhood, to a certain extent. I'm sure, as I was filling my plate with a heaping spoonful of homemade spaetzle and gravy, I never would have guessed I'd been eating a plate of the same stuff on a sidewalk in Germany. </div>
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<i>Next up: Part II</i></div>
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Last Tuesday, Knit Wit and Skai Blue Media hosted a pop-up shop featuring the Spring/Summer 2014 collection of Dom Streater. The Season 12 winner of Project Runway hails from Philadelphia, so I knew this event would be perfect for the Style section. </div>
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Dom was kind enough to answer several questions of mine for the article that will be running next week if I get my act together. A number of the attendees shopped the collection, and scarves bearing Dom's trademark prints seemed to be a big hit, as were her rain ponchos, especially considering the dreary weather.</div>
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I'm naturally rather introverted, so throwing myself into a small room full of creative people versed in the art of networking was quite the intimidating notion. I went in with the intention of being friendly, sociable, and I was prepared to network my butt off. Within a few minutes I realized that everyone here knew everyone else, and I had to find some way to fit in. What surprised me the most, however, were the number of people I had never met before who pretended to know who I was. I guess that sort of comes with the territory, doesn't it?</div>
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I was fortunate enough to speak briefly with a publicist for the event, the owner of the boutique and several other attendees who operated local businesses or agencies. When I mentioned I was a student journalist, they were more than willing to trade information, and I'm hoping to have some cool project in the works before the month is over.</div>
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I know I'm not the only one in the world who has taken on a good amount of responsibility. I'm incredibly fortunate to be doing what I'm doing, although I don't always remember that as I'm pressing snooze on my alarm which goes off at 5 a.m. three times a week.<br />
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When I fulfilled the co-op required by my school, where I worked as a full time intern for six months, I chose to stay in Philadelphia for a myriad of reasons. Some of which made sense at the time, and some of which I thoroughly regret. For some reason, I had always assumed that I wasn't nearly privileged enough to work as an unpaid intern for a "big" name in New York. These past four months have proven me seriously wrong. I've somehow managed to make it through a full course of classes while working a part time job, editing the Style section of the newspaper and serving as the editor-in-chief of a student magazine. I managed to sleep a little bit sometimes, too.<br />
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I'm not sure how I did it, I'm really not. Now that I have a month left before I graduate, I took the time to reflect on the fact that I've been doing this for four months. For <i>four months</i> I've spent 12 hours a week on a bus. I've learned to hail a cab with 3 runway looks (including shoes) in a garment bag slung over my shoulders. I've (sort of) learned to navigate NYC's subway system and I can tell the difference between Uptown and the Upper East Side. I've also been in the Conde Nast, New York Times and Hearst building more times than I can count on my fingers, which for me was a pretty big deal. I'd just like to remind myself that I'm really freaking lucky, even though I just feel tired most of the time.Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-58592631476601210252014-04-21T10:00:00.000-04:002017-03-14T15:43:58.793-04:00Detail of the Week: Madewell Sloane Satchel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some people collect bags and some people collect shoes, but I don't feel like I have a particular affinity for either. I've developed a much more utilitarian approach to my accessories and after a series of impulse purchases, I've learned the importance of investing in quality materials. This makes the most sense when it comes to bags and shoes. I use my purse every single day, and I'm especially hard on my shoes (for some reason). </div>
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This is my second Madewell bag and I'm absolutely smitten. Last year I treated myself to the Lovelock Satchel, which is a bit larger with one more pocket. I spotted this bag in the Madewell store on Walnut St. on Black Friday, and after I checked online and saw that it was sold out I convinced my mother to let me buy it and put it away until the holidays. I secretly pulled it out of its wrapping and preemptively used it for an interview, but as soon as I got home I tucked it away until Christmas and pretended to be surprised when I opened it.<br />
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I find that I don't use the front pocket, because it's rather inconvenient to open, but it's large enough to fit a wallet, phone, keys, headphones, lip balm, pen and a small planner with room to spare. That extra room is often taken up by a packet of almonds. Just in case you were wondering.</div>
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Our antics from the night before coupled with the relentless heat made us decide to take our second day in Budapest at a slower pace. We wandered through town, along the river, until we needed to retreat into some stores with air conditioning. Even though the apartment our hostel was hosted in was stunning, with tall ceilings and beautiful moldings, we were roughing it without AC.</div>
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It turned out that my favorite treat from Prague, a trdelník, was also called a kürtőskalác in Hungary. This one was the best I ever had, period. Imaging a hybrid between a donut and a croissant, wrapped around a wooden spool where the outside became crispy before it was doused in cinnamon sugar.</div>
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At the end of the day, before we caught our night train home, we stopped at a craft fair that was being held at what I think was a local university. I picked up a couple of really cool printed, with images printed on pages from a Hungarian dictionary, and a pendant as souvenirs for family friends back home.</div>
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If I learned anything from this trip, it was to pay up for a full bed on a night train. If I thought the cramped bunker I had to share with 5 other girls was tough, I was in for a rude awakening. Our train coming home was overbooked and so we were demoted to a pair of upright seats for the 7-hour journey home. I can confirm that it was just as bad as it sounds.</div>
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At times I regret only being able to visit Budapest for such a short amount of time, but I choose to see it as an opportunity to pay it a visit again in the future.</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.courtneydenton.com/2014/04/buda-pest-part-i.html">Read Part I here</a></i></div>
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Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-1448044447673221722014-04-15T15:01:00.000-04:002017-03-14T15:45:26.105-04:00Buda + Pest (Part I)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Just last night I met up with a couple of friends who spent the summer abroad with me. We picked a local beergarden, or <i>biergarten</i>, themed restaurant to pay homage to the foreign adventures that made us closer friends. Of course I was feeling all nostalgic and just a teensy bit tipsy, so as soon as I got home I started to flip through all of my photos from the summer. At that point, I realized I had forgotten to even write about most of my trips.<br />
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On our last weekend in Prague, a friend and myself took a train to Budapest, Hungary for the weekend. The city was beautiful and I refused to let the oppressive heat or the uncomfortable night train ride ruin the joy of exploring a new city. I don't remember where I heard this, but apparently Keleti Station is modeled after Gare du Nord in Paris, and it's the site of quite a few movie scenes as a stand-in for the Parisian location.<br />
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Budapest reminded me so much of Prague, in the architecture, the food and even the language. I spoke no Hungarian and neither did my friend, but we recognized that most people were using the word "prosim," a commonly used Czech work that meant <i>pardon </i>and <i>you're welcome</i> among other things.<br />
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Our train arrived at about 8 in the morning, so once we checked into our adorable hostel, we were off on our first day of exploratory adventures! We walked all the way to Heroes Square, but by the time we reached the monuments we were ready for a break from the heat. We coerced a clerk at the national art museum to give us the European Union student discount, and we took a respite from the heat inside the museum's collections.<br />
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City Park was home to scenic lake full of swans a boaters, a beautiful castle, and most importantly, ample shade. Did I mention it was hot? Because it was <i>really </i>hot.<br />
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That night we went to a couple of strange little bars on an island in the middle of the Danube. One, a beergarden called Wnderlnd, hosted resident artists who took turns redesigning its interior. When we arrived, the entryway was made out of bicycle frames and the central lamp post was surrounded by a fan of crash-test dummy limbs.<br />
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From the island in the center of the river, we could see both sides of the city, Buda and Pest, illuminated against the night sky.Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-66056120357376569912014-01-24T10:00:00.000-05:002014-01-25T01:57:19.222-05:00Street Style: Ajay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember when I said I was going to try to feature people I <i>didn't </i>already know? Well, I sort of gave up this week. To say I have too much on my plate would be the understatement of the year, but let me just elaborate on my situation: I'm on campus two days a week where I'm in class from nine in the morning to six at night, albeit with a few breaks in between, often followed by meetings. When I'm not on campus I'm either in New York City for my internship, and when I'm not fulfilling either of the aforementioned obligations I'm doing homework and picking up the pieces for Style contributors who have not met the deadline. So how's <i>that </i>for self-justification?<br />
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Street style can get boring and predictable, not only in the format but also in the content of the article. Does anyone really care about a random student's style inspiration or favorite article of clothing? Probably not. Just like <a href="http://www.courtneydenton.com/2013/10/street-style-sola.html">when I inquired with Sola</a> about her sandwich of choice, I used my insider knowledge regarding Ajay's current musical obsession (based on our lengthy discussions of Beyonce's album over a cup of Starbucks) and made an effort to be timely and relevant. His answer was also phenomenally sassy, and it is because of moments like this that I have decided keep Ajay in my company.<br />
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Jacket — Bar III, T-shirt — Target, pants — Urban Outfitters, scarf — American Apparel, boots — Kenneth Cole</div>
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<i>Q: How would you describe your sense of personal style?</i><br />
A: I’d like to think my sense of personal style changes from day to day depending on how I feel or what I’m doing with my day. You could call me a chameleon in that sense, I suppose.<br />
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<i>Q: Are you more prone to invest in statement pieces or staples?</i><br />
A: At this point, definitely statement pieces. However, I think a delicate balance of both is crucial. Too many staples make you look blase and basic, and too many statement pieces and you run the risk of looking like Professor Trelawney from “Harry Potter.” But, I suppose if that’s your prerogative, more power to you.<br />
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<i>Q: What were your new year’s resolutions?</i><br />
A: I guess be the best version of myself? I just try to make every year better than the last.<br />
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<i>Q: How do you feel about Beyonce?</i><br />
A: I’m sorry, if you don’t like Beyonce or find her to be “average at best,” you can sign yourself up for an investment banking class, buy a whole lot of stock in Raymour and Flanigan and proceed to take SEVERAL seats. Seriously, I don’t think you could find a more exemplary version of a musical icon in today’s day and age.Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-82372956228532872992014-01-22T14:19:00.000-05:002014-08-08T21:48:26.294-04:00Perks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coat - Target / Elma skirt and Lauren blouse - <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=12243590&ab=global_women">Club Monaco</a> / <a href="http://us.asos.com/search/chelsea-boots?hrd=1&q=chelsea+boots#state=Rf-700%3D1000&parentID=-1&pge=0&pgeSize=204&sort=-1">Chelsea boots</a> - Asos / Sloane satchel - <a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/BAGS.jsp">Madewell</a></div>
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One of the perks of working at one my favorite stores is being able to snag a piece or two (or three...or four) during a crazy town banana pants sale. That being said, most of what I earn at work goes towards food and school things for the most part, so while in an ideal world my wardrobe would consist entirely of my store's offerings, that's very far from the truth. The point of this little side note is that I grabbed this frog print shirt during our Black Friday sale. That's right. <i>Frog </i>print.</div>
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As it was cold enough to warrant the slightest bit of snowfall, I was only able to keep my coat off for a minute or two before my arms started to get numb. With the streets outside my apartment still laden with snow and ice (kudos, Philadelphia Streets Dept.), the snowfall captured in these photos is comparatively minuscule. When I bought this jacket last year, I didn't think about how its color would make me stand out. After first being pulled aside by a fashion design professor who wanted to take pictures of my coat, some students in the lobby of the media arts and design college building complemented its color and told me they had "seen me around campus." Is it normal to feel weird about that? Because I do, only a little bit. Regardless of how easy I may be to spot in a crowd, I'd take this coat over a drab gray one any day.</div>
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The Rodin museum re-opened its doors last year after several years of renovations. The beautiful French garden had been open to the public, but this past November marks my first time inside the small museum. Several smaller sculptures are still on display in the PMA, but most of Rodin's work sits in this tiny but beautiful building. I couldn't help but draw comparisons between the pieces I saw in the Musee d'Orsay this past summer, which holds one the original plasters of the Gates of Hell.</div>
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As per usual, my student ID gets me in for free (yay!), a perk I'm going to miss once I graduate. Because it's so small, my friend Katie and hit up several other Parkway museums on this unseasonably warm Saturday. I'm never one to complain about warm weather out of season, especially when it means I can wear one of my blazers in lieu of a proper coat. However, these warm spells are long gone, and as a matter of fact it's snowing just so lightly outside my window right now. Welcome to winter.</div>
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To say this year kicked my butt would be an understatement. In preparation for this post I took a look at my last yearly recap in 2011. If my 19-year-old self thought that was "a trying year," I can barely imagine what she would do with herself had she been around these past twelve months. Thankfully, she's grown up quite a bit. Somehow, all of the troublesome things I encountered this year managed to be equally matched by the amazing opportunities that came my way.<br />
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I had several independent study opportunities this past spring where I worked in digital content creation. This <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL5y4uZUEB8">stop-motion video</a> was my favorite project to work on.</div>
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I finished my first internship, fulfilled my long time aspiration of visiting Paris and I traveled by train and lived out of a small suitcase for several weeks. I started applying for internships like it was my job, and I'm lucky enough to be starting a new one in New York City this January. I can't wait to get started and see what I can learn.</div>
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On a different note, I noticed I never posted my recap for 2012. I started a draft but I never wrote more than a couple of sentences. I came close to deleting my blog on several occasions last year but something always made me change my mind. I wasn't passionate about what I was doing and I knew I needed to make a change. In October, I had the chance to talk to <a href="http://www.prcouture.com/about-pr-couture/crosby-noricks/">Crosby of PR Couture</a> during one of my media-related classes. After our video chat I was inspired to re-brand my blog, the first step of which involved buying my own domain name. Especially after everything I've experienced this year, most of which is far too personal for me to post on the internet for (potentially) half the world to read, I have decided it's most important for me to channel my energy into things I'm passionate about. And that's that. I feel so much more confident than I did two years ago, more confident in my abilities and with myself in general. Rather than just speculate about all of the things I wanted to do, I went out and actually <i>did </i>them. To be honest, sometimes that confidence is coupled with a crippling insecurity or overwhelming emotion that I just don't know how to process. And even though I have far too much on my plate and some days I just want to give up on this never-ending quest for fulfillment, most people think I have my shit together, and I guess that's all I can ask for.<br />
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If you've managed to read this all the way through, thank you. I'm wishing all of you lovely, faceless readers the best in 2014. Hopefully we'll see more of each other.<br />
<br />Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-17506959252345365712013-12-30T17:20:00.003-05:002014-08-08T21:48:35.347-04:00Houndstooth & Tweed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had forgotten about this coat until just last week when I pulled it out of the back of my bedroom closet back home. It served as my only winter coat last year, but I grabbed it earlier that spring for a paltry $13. It's a beautiful textured tweed-like material, but it pills really easily and every couple of weeks I found myself giving my coat a hair cut. I've found a replacement coat for this year, but on warmer days I like to take this one out for a spin. It has an elongated blazer shape, which I adore in all sartorial aspects, but it doesn't do the best job of keeping me warm. This blanket scarf is pretty capable of covering what my coat can't, and let's face it, if I really wanted to I could just wrap myself up in the scarf alone. I've been visiting loads of friends and family this past week, and at least one person is bound to comment on the enormity of this scarf. They usually say something along the lines of, "That's a blanket!" and I just agree.<br />
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I've been out of classes for just over two weeks now, and I'm embracing the laziness this break allows me. For example: I've worn this outfit three times each week for the past two weeks. I'm slightly ashamed. But only slightly.<br />
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<i>P.S. I'm 100% sure I heard a sheep bleating from somewhere in my neighborhood while we were taking these photos. I mean, I know these are the suburbs, but really?</i>Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-78500889614864887772013-12-23T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-23T10:00:12.539-05:00Buda + Pest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the last weekend of our program in Prague, three different groups of students set out to spend a couple of days in the Budapest, Hungary. One group chose the fly, the other rented a mini-van, but a friend and I chose the most economical option: an 8-hour long night train.<br />
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We left the Czech Republic at midnight and woke up bright and early in the city of Budapest, or Pest to be more specific. My grandpa always noted that the city was separated into two sections by the Danube river, Buda and Pest. Someone also told us that the train station was modeled after Gare du Nord in Paris and that it's often used as a stand-in for films. At the time I had yet to go to Paris, but I can confirm the similarity.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMettaghGywF9jlsElP1B4-yStCEKKa_T4dw72IMu2ysALKT4I6HYUgABNgGgBjGfP8kDF4aFT5gHd223kQh9-p8O5S2rKVy4Xmp6orfyJ8C8XpozFjVy3zMvAHALaYBzOOY2q0PkjmVk/s1600/DSC_0514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMettaghGywF9jlsElP1B4-yStCEKKa_T4dw72IMu2ysALKT4I6HYUgABNgGgBjGfP8kDF4aFT5gHd223kQh9-p8O5S2rKVy4Xmp6orfyJ8C8XpozFjVy3zMvAHALaYBzOOY2q0PkjmVk/s1600/DSC_0514.jpg" /></a><br />
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Our hostel was in a charming renovated apartment building, one with a central courtyard and massively high ceilings. Our trip was planned completely last minute, and while I can't say I regret going, the oppressive heat and lack of air conditioning made it hard to want to do anything.<br />
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After we dropped our things off in our hostel, we made our way to the beautiful monuments in Heroes Square. At this point we sought refuge in the national art museum on one side of the square, where we lied to get a European Union student discount and waited for the hottest hours of the day to pass. After we admired the Egon Shiele exhibition that happened to be visiting (I ran into it again at a later date in Vienna), we wandered through the shaded castle grounds of City Park. Budapest reminded me of immensely Prague in it's architecture and language, but its parks and islands had such a quiet and naturalistic atmosphere that seemed almost far removed from the capital city.<br />
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We spent our only night there on Margaret Island. Groups of friends and even families with children wandered along the banks until midnight. Yelp led us to a strange beer garden called WNDRLND where resident independent artists took turns designing the interior of the space. When we happened to visit, the entryway was an arch made of bicycle frames and parts of crash-test dummies fanned out around the central light post.<br />
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Our next and final day there was just as hot as the day before. The heat didn't mix well with our antics from the night before and our 9 a.m. check out time, so we continued our casual sight-seeing from the day prior. Even though I often lament how little time I had to spend in such a beautiful city, our discovery of the trdelník, a traditional Hungarian pastry, made the entire weekend worthwhile. They can be found in Slovakia and the Czech lands too, but none were as good as the one pictured here.<br />
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We took another night train and arrived back in Prague just as the sun began to rise. All of the beds were sold out and so I spent a long eight hours trying to make myself comfortable in an upright seat. I don't think I could ever take a night train again. I also didn't visit the baths, as we had decided to avoid the massive EDM party that was occurring that weekend - another student was there and came home with an infected leg cut, so I'm sure it was for the best. Budapest was fleeting, extremely hot, but more than anything, rather beautiful. I'm sure I'll see it again.Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-60491866234292781662013-12-01T12:00:00.000-05:002013-12-02T22:45:12.005-05:00Madewell: Fall 2013 Lookbook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Confession: I work in a clothing store but I consistently find myself stumped when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. I'm not afraid to admit I'm a fickle creature, especially when it comes to clothing. My affections wane and ebb like the waters of a stormy sea and are often quelled, if only temporarily, by Madewell's seasonal lookbook. I have fallen right into their perfectly styled marketing trap.<br />
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What drew me so much to these looks, I think, is how many of these pieces I already own. A leather skirt, blue checked button-up, bright coat, black ankle boots, warm-hued a-line skirt, striped shirt, motorcycle jacket and graphic tees already live in my crowded closet space. Next on my list is a pair of coated skinny denim, a marled maxi skirt, a bomber jacket and that Shimmerweave tee dress, the only thing I know I won't be able to find a cheaper version of in H&M.Courtney Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09915414373577636587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250919092150472925.post-45335221604252523622013-11-30T11:00:00.000-05:002013-12-02T20:49:15.862-05:00Store Profile: Duross & Langel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For last week's store profile, the Style section covered Duross & Langel. I was first introduced to this Philadelphia-based soapmaker this past spring by a good friend of mine. We ducked into the store to take cover from a crazy Cinco de Mayo celebration that had taken over 13th Street and he insisted I try their Moroccan Cedar scented soap. I was hooked. Further investigation revealed that many of their all-natural products are produced in the second level of their storefront. According to the owner, Steve Duross, the demand for their products is so big they have moved most of their production to local family operated laboratories, where the recipes can be carefully followed. Read my full article on Duross & Langel over at <a href="http://thetriangle.org/2013/11/22/store-profile-duross-langel/">The Triangle</a>.<br />
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<i>Ayanna Harris, senior in Digital Media </i></div>
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<i>Wearing:Forever 21 jacket, Papaya Clothing pants, Wet Seal boots, DSW bag </i></div>
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My goal for next week is to shoot people for street style who I don't already know. It's a bit of a cop-out, isn't it?<br />
On this afternoon I had lunch with my good friend Ayanna, who I've known since early in my freshman year of school. She always dresses with a point of view, but today I was particularly drawn to her vintage-inspired purse, high-waisted pants and her Rosie the Riveter-esque scarf. She was giving me a bit too much of her serious model face and it took of bit of unsuccessful banter from behind the camera to make her crack a smile. I think she was mostly just confused by the random things I was shouting at her, but once I explained I was trying to get a genuine smile, she laughed at how much of a dork I was being about it. <i>Why didn't you just tell me? </i>Note to self: don't try to fool your subject, you'll just end up looking like a fool.<br />
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<i>Who or what do you look to for style inspiration?</i><br />
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I find myself following the styles of dancers (things that are easy to move in). I also find inspiration from ‘90s hip-hop styles and pin-up fashion.<br />
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<i>What trend, if any, are you looking forward to trying this fall?</i></div>
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I am really getting into long-sleeved dresses this fall (maxi and skater). I know the weather is getting colder, so usually I stray away from outfits that show my legs, but I am still on the hunt for a long-sleeved black skater dress.<br />
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<i>Your jacket is such an awesome ‘80s print. What print or pattern would you never wear?</i></div>
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I usually avoid thick vertical black-and-white stripes and thin horizontal black-and-white stripes. Thick vertical stripes make your legs look longer (if you wear them on the bottom). I am already tall, so I don’t need the illusion of looking tall. Thin horizontal stripes look bad on camera (looks like things are moving on your shirt). If I am ever randomly caught on camera, I don’t want my shirt to look like bugs are crawling all over [it].<br />
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<i>You’re part of a K-pop dance team. How do you translate your personal style into your costume choices?</i></div>
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After we all agree on a color or pattern, I usually look for a crop top or high-waist shorts (recently obsessed with both) that would fit that. And then I always bling it out with a big, chunky necklace or big, sparkly earrings just to set my outfit or style apart from the others.<br />
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