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By: Yamileth Altarmirano Many people at our school wear glasses and contacts some both on certain days than others. But many people have different opinions on whether which is better and which is worse. Some may just like one over the other for their sense of style or even just convenience. Today I am going to talk about the Pros and Cons of both glasses and contacts. Advantages of Contact Lenses
By: Jose Luis Leon Take a look around your community, and tell me what brand of shoes do people usually wear? Do you notice that people around you usually wear Vans? I don’t think that is such a surprise, selling at a starting price of about $60. They are also very stylish, comfortable and they also have a wide variety of designs and patterns. These shoes are usually used by skaters but they are good shoes that anybody can dress with. Many people may were these shoes often but still don’t know the history of the shoe. In 1966, the 2 brothers, Paul Van Doren and Jim Van Doren along with their partners, Gordon Lee and Serge D'elia open what was known as “The House of Vans” at 704 E. Broadway in Anaheim, California on March 16. The shoes were known for their “rugged make-up and sticky soles” which attracted the attention to skaters in the 1970’s. After grabbing the attention of skaters, in 1970, the Vans #95, known as the Era, had a padded collar and different colors. These shoes were designed by Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta and this shoe became the shoe to go to if you were a skateboarder. In 1977, the Vans #98 were introduced with the help of BMX riders and skateboarders, these shoes were labeled the classic slip-ons in Southern California. Later in 1978, the Sk8-Hi were introduced and became popular for its new look and feel at the skate park. As the years go on, new designs were made; In 1982, the classic checkered, slip-on vans that you see everyone wear today, were introduced when Sean Penn wore them at the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Once the Vans shoes company started to gain more popularity, it began the Vans Warped Tour in 1995, which later became the longest running concert series in America. Then later until the year 2004, Vans launches Vans Customs at www.Vans.com, where customers were able to customize their own shoes for the first time. In the making of this iconic shoe, according to “How Vans Makes Its Iconic Sneakers,” there are five steps. First, using a vulcanized process, raw rubber is cured by heat and then compressed. After compressing the rubber, each shoe will get its own hole-punched sole from a machine. Third, the hole-punched sole gets waffled into a crisscross shape. After that, the shoes made out of canvas and suede, move on to get their stripes. Finally, the shoes get laced, lacquered, then a rubber strip gets wrapped around the perimeter of the sole of the shoe, and then get loaded off to stores. These shoes were first made in California and then later contracted factories in China and Vietnam. Vans come in a variety of designs and prices, their cost can range from $50 - $500. The most expensive Vans shoes are the Vans Mountain Edition, with the cost of $500, on the other hand, you can buy Vans for as low as $50. One of the most popular designs is the Old School Vans, which cost $60 and come in many patterns, some as simple as a 2 tone colorway, others come in different checkered patterns. Many people at KSJC, wear these shoes all the time, Including me. Sebastian Martinez mentioned that these shoes are “comfortable, simple and easy to pair with.” Another popular design is the Classic Slip-On Vans, starting at $50 and they come in many different colorways as well as different materials such as suede, canvas and leather. Vans are often referred to as a “skating shoe,” but as time went by it became a very popular shoe when it comes to style and fashion. Many people now wear this shoe because they are nice shoes and are affordable. Although many people don’t know much about the history of this shoe, now you know that Vans originated in California and how they are made. You should represent California and get a pair at your local store and ride with the wave! By: Fabian Reyes There is a huge debate on whether buying custom shoes are worth getting. On one side, we have people saying it is worth it because the shoe looks really nice and the time and effort put into it is worth buying, and on the other hand we have people saying they aren’t worth buying because they are too expensive and there is a risk you are taking because the shoe might not come out the way you want it to be. As you can see, the debate on whether custom shoes is divided and this article will settle the debate on the worth of custom shoes. The first person I interviewed was Jonathan C. who is a freshman at this school. I asked him, ”Do you think that custom shoes are worth it? To which he responded, “I don’t think custom shoes are worth buying only because it’s too expensive and it’s really not worth getting if it turns out to look bad then you really can’t do anything about it after and that leaves you with a shoe all messed up”. He also said, ”I like the way the shoe looks but I personally don’t feel really committed to buying custom shoes and plus where will I get the money to get the shoes customized”. The second person I interviewed was Brandon A. who is also a freshman and I also asked him if he thought that, if custom shoes are worth buying. Brandon said, ”I’m kinda in the middle of both because on one side you have the shoes being too expensive and on the other side you have the shoes looking really nice and stuff but it really does come to the end whether you are willing to spend a lot of money on your shoes” He also said, ”But if you have the money for it and you really want that then do it I don’t see why not to do it”.
In conclusion it seems as that custom shoes aren’t worth getting unless you have money for it but even then some people think that they aren’t worth buying but at the end of the day if you want custom shoes go ahead buy them it’s your choice. Every year a creator or artist release a makeup product that inspires people to be creative or to feel more confident about themselves. 2018 coming into 2019 was and will be filled with amazing products. Some of the products listed below are some of the most purchased products but that doesn’t mean they didn’t come out without any flaws. James Charles Palette James Charles is well known for being a model, and a beauty vlogger. He released a palette collaborating with Morphe containing 39 shades. The 39 shades are all very pigmented and are able to blend very easily. The variety of colors allow buyers to create colorful and vibrant looks. It’s a best seller and quickly sold out. Fenty Beauty Fenty beauty by Rhianna launched in September of 2017. They recently launched a triple lipgloss set and a holiday highlighter palette that blew peoples minds. The gloss bomb in the shade nude rose was a very popular shade. Rhianna created 2 more that people are now talking about. They are shiny yet subtle and it creates a very natural yet beautiful look. The highlighter palette is full of bold and crazy highlights. They should mostly be used for bold and not everyday looks. For those crazy nights out or very important events, these would be a very good essential. Fenty Beauty also recently released 50 shades of concealer. This is a very big deal and it really is important. Not only did they launch 40 foundation shades in the beginning. This was very important to people of color or somebody that could never find a foundation their shade. Fenty beauty is setting up high standards for all future concealer and foundation launches. The foundation is a liquid foundation and can be used on a variety of skin types like oily, combination and dry. It has medium coverage and a matte finish, which is why it’s so popular and recommended. While not everyone agrees some have complained about the dryness it depends on how you apply or what moisturizer to wear. Jacyln Hill Valut Package Even though there has been a lot of this release. The 4 vaults including 10 shades in each vault have started a big controversy. Jaclyn Hill released them on June 26, the shadows were really patchy, they didn’t blend well and they weren’t really pigmented. This really let down tons of fans excited to buy from the Beauty creator, Jaclyn Hill. Jaclyn Hill wanted to remake the vaults and promised the old ones would be destroyed. The new vaults are definitely a game changer and are some peoples favorites. Each palette has a different theme and can be a bit of a buzzkill if you plan to use it for an occasion. While her original palette includes a variety of shades that could create simple to bold looks. As the years go on we will continue to see amazing and not so amazing products that will be well known around the beauty community. The products being released have higher expections to fill as brands start to make top products. Their is still a lot of improvements to be made when making beauty products.What will be the next best seller or the new make up trend in 2019? Cathy Nguyen
1/18/19 Recently I been seeing mostly people wearing this brand called True Religion, from sweatpants to jeans to hoodies. If you don’t know what True Religion is, it’s a North American clothing company established in December 2002 by two founders named Jeff Lubell and Kym Gold and based in Vernon, California. Even though there were obstacles such as bankruptcy here and there, the hypebase of true religion is still being placed today. First, the reason why the brand became popular is because in the mid 2000s, the average cost of jeans in general was $30. So when the company burst in to the scene with designer styles that ran $250 to $300 a pair, they have to show the world that their design is not everyday wear. Taking his inspiration from 1970s style of Jean wear, Lubell’s true religion line features products loved by consumers and celebrities alike. The second reason why True Religion became trending is because their image is one of quality and class. They are known for their American made mentality, along with chic Bohemian flair, making the jeans standing out. The various styles appeal to many and are a guaranteed to make the best fit. In addition to its worldwide brand image, True Religion puts a step forward a products that differs from its competitors. The designers stress vintage styles, in which follows the trend of Bohemian life and style.True Religion also produces sweaters, cotton shirts, vests, and jackets in order to complete its retro-jean, classic comfort line. And finally, the reason why True Religion is already booming fast with their branding is because they already had a great economic future ahead of them. True Religion brand jeans has more than 20 boutiques in the United States an the line is also distributed through high-end department stores. The corporation believes in global expansion and operates a European headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany. The jeans are sold in more than 50 countries. Overall, having to dedicate a whole brand like True Religion is not always easy. Not only the people behind True Religion worked so hard to make ends meet, but they also took time and effort to make sure that True Religion is where it’s supposed to be even though they went through difficulties. And that’s what all brands should mainly focus on. By: Zayra Lopez On November 13, 2018, James Charles, a youtuber in the beauty community, launched a palette collaboration with the company, Morphe. The palette sold out in matter of hours worldwide. Everytime it restocks, it gets sold out in a few minutes or hours. James Charles also came out with a brush set that he personally designed. The brush set and palette are sold separately. The palette of 39 shades, costs $39. The brush set costs $149. It can be bought at Morphe stores or Ulta Beauty. Shade Names: The palette had 39 shades, in order, they are named: (row 1) “Canvas”, “Ringlight”, “So good”, “518”, “Rusted”, “Halloween”, “Wig”, “Tea” (row 2) “Punch me”, “Sister”, “Mary”, “Literally”, “You’re kidding”, “Shook”, “Boutique”, “Benny” (row 3) “Flashback”, “Face”, “Tune”, “Code James”, “10% off”, “No Beans”, “Spooky” (row 4) “Bee”, “Guac”, “Hello”, “Playground”, “Brother”, “Artistry”, “Love that”, “Pinkity Drinkity” (row 5) “Social Blade”, “Daddy”, “Cape Cod”, “Cola”, “A Capella”, “Escape”, “Single”, and “Skip”. Some shades are named after James’ friends. For example, shade “boutique” is named after James’ friend, Laura Mellado, who owns a clothing boutique named “Laura’s Boutique”. Another shade, “Punch Me”, is named after James’ friends, Grayson and Ethan Dolan. Other shades like “Pinkity Drinkity”, “Love That”, and “Flashback” are named after iconic things James Charles says or is known for, like his flashback mary scandal. Other shades like “A Capella” and “Artistry”, are named after things that are special and have a deep meaning to James that has made him into who he is today. Review / Is it worth it ? : The palette is very light weight and thin but it’s big so if the palette is taken for on the go, It will need to go somewhere with a lot of room or a large makeup case. The colors are pigmented except for the add up shades like Spooky (black matte shade). It’s a really nice formula and it feels amazing wherever you place the shades on your faces. The shades are too chalky at all. The colors are very blendable. There aren’t much cons to the shades but, in my personal preference, I’d prefer the baby blue shade, “hello”, to be a bit more pigmented and not sparkly as well as “Pinkity Drinkity”. Also keep in mind that colors like hot pinks, can stain your eye which is why it’s important to prep your eyelid with concealer, or eye primer, etc before adding the eyeshadow like the shade “skip” (hot pink). The colors do last throughout the day and are very easy to take off. The palette has almost all colors of the rainbow which makes it easier to literally create any look. Also the bigger shades in the middle are amazing substitutes for almost any makeup you left at home. The shade “Face” can be used as an amazing highlighter. Most makeup palettes that claim to have a “red” in the shades have the color but it’s a bit more orange or it’s not pigmented enough and this palette has an actual red as a shade. “Spooky” is an add up and is very useful so that incase you mess up, you can go back without having to clean your whole eye and start over again with black smudges. All in all, the palette is worth the buy. It isn’t like other palettes that have two shades of the same exact color with two different names. It has shiny shades to put over you eyeshadow when your creating looks like half cut creases. The palette can also be used on the face. Although it can be a lil pricey, it is still cheaper than other palettes that have half the colors in James’ palette, are bad quality, and is really expensive for no reason. I believed that Crocs are becoming unpopular because not many people enjoy their style. I think that they are falling apart because many hate how they are made out of plastic and due to the fact that they are costly. Although they come in different colors, it doesn’t make a difference in changing mine others minds about buying them. I once tried them from a friend and to me, they felt uncomfortable and started to hurt my feet, despite the shoe being the correct size. Crocs are mainly meant for those who need to wash their car, going to the beach, or going out to a water park, in this case, the pair serves the belief pretty well. Yet, people still decide to buy other types of shoes that are meant for this purposes as well. I feel that these type of shoes aren't meant for any style because they don’t go with anything and because its a known fact that these types of shoes aren’t meant for someone to wear them for a long time otherwise it can cause damage to your feet. For those who for some reason enjoy or don’t mind crocs will soon realize how unusual they look and feel, which may cause them to get rid of them. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to try crocs shoes, they are probably the most hated shoe in America. You don’t really see someone wearing these types of shoes every day, although it’s not rare, often, yet these of the shoes that are in stores meant for only croc shoes and still not sell much every week. A comparison was made between Nike and Crocs and it showed that Nike sold above 20 shoes an hour each day, while Crocs sold between 9 and 16 shoes every 4 hours each day. It’s clear that above all kinds of shoes, most people would prefer buying other certain shoes and only few would get Crocs shoes. If someone was to think about wearing these, they should first look at the facts about how unpopular and how bad crocs are for people. By: Eduardo Pasillas There are two types of popular haircuts in this school. A comb over is a hairstyle that requires hair gel and needs to be combed to the side. It is important to have a nice haircut because many people who get haircuts want to look clean and not look dirty. There are people with comb overs throughout the school. The comb over was first introduced in May 10, 1977 by Donald J. Smith and his father. The comb over came back in 2013 and it became more popular than ever. People like the comb over because it looks nice and they want to have an outstanding look. There are people that have long hair and like to have it long. Many people like this type of hair because sometimes they are lazy to cut their hair. There is no other reason to why they like long hair just simply because they like the style. This hairstyle was a trend in the 1960’s and became even more popular in the 1970’s. There were more people that had their hair longer than usual. Another common hairstyle that is seen a lot at school is for those that become lazy. They decide to not touch their hair at all. This could then lead them to have their hair oily which can become annoying and nasty because it just shows how lazy they are. This has always been a trend because there are lazy people all around. Finally, the other hairstyle that people like is having short hair. There are people that like having short hair so much that they get a haircut often. Whenever I see people with short hair, it seems to me that they care about their appearance and are people that stay extra clean. Attached to having short hair, some people like to have a clean line up with a fade. A clean line up is having a perfect hairline and a fade is when you start off with a zero and slowly fade into the longest hair. Most people pay around $25 to $30. Most people do not mind the price of the haircut, they just care that they look clean and nice. There are many types of hairstyle throughout the world. These are just a few hairstyles that are mostly seen and famous throughout the entire school. Mostly everyone in this school cuts their hair at a barber and others with different people that are not barbers. By: Abel Gurrola To be honest i don't think crocs are the best shoe to own. They aren't very good looking and it's very hard to wear something with them. To me i would rather wear some vans or nikes not just because they look better on me but because i play a lot of basketball during school and when im home alone. To me this is not a very reliable shoe to wear while I’m in school. To some people in my school, it's an everyday type shoe to wear during school. To me it looks like they don't care what people think about them when they wear their crocs.
What are crocs and what makes them so popular. crocs are a type of shoe that people wear for the comfort and they are, like sandals, very easy to put on. Crocs have a pretty basic style and will cost you as much as 140 dollars and as low as 20 dollars. This makes crocs pretty affordable if you’re getting the basic kind of croc. I asked some people some questions to see what they thought about crocs. The first question i asked was “Why do you think people like crocs?” and many people said, “because they are comfortable.” This really shocked me because to me i don't find them that comfortable compared to other shoe brands. The second question i asked was “Do you like crocs? If yes, then why?” A lot of people said they did not really like them. Out of the 7 people that i interviewed 5 of them said they do not like crocs one person even said “no because they are overrated.” I don’t think that they are overrated. People are just starting to wear them more and it’s starting to be more popular. That’s why i think that this person thinks that they are overrated. The third question i asked was “Do you know anyone that wears crocs? If yes, how many people would you say you know.” I was surprised to hear that one person said that she knew 20 people who wear crocs; i was pretty shocked because the average person only knew around 2-5 people. I asked 5 more people the following question “would you wear crocs to school?” 3 out of 5 said no 2 said maybe this means that out of 5 people none of them said yes i think the main reason for this is because all 5 of the people i interviewed were freshmen i think that because they are freshmen they really care about their style because it’s their first year so they want to show off. |