Fashion – Chloe's Corner

My Winter Wishlist

Even though for some of us it feels as if summer just happened, Christmas is creeping up on us. If you haven’t started your holiday shopping yet, you better get on it. Luckily for me, I finished most of my gifts between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. My mom does her shopping all year-round and although she plans out what she wants to give us months in advance, I still like to create my annual Christmas list for the fun of it. This year, I made a wishlist on Amazon that makes gift shopping for me easy for my family and friends. Here are my top items that I am asking for this Christmas:

UGG Coquette Slipper

UGG slippers are by far one of the most popular things to ask for this Christmas. I was just in the city last week and they were completely sold out at the UGG store! I am keeping my fingers crossed that my mom can get her hands on a pair by Christmas. I feel like this is an essential no matter who you are or what your style is- because UGG slippers value comfort.

Marc Jacobs The Medium Tote Bag

At this point, all of my friends have a Marc Jacobs Tote and I am so jealous. It is perfect for any occasion- whether you’re using it as a bookbag or a purse. Personally, I travel a lot and the medium size would be great to have as a stylish carry on.

Gucci Trademark Necklace with Heart Pendant

This necklace has been on my wishlist for quite some time now. I love silver jewelry because it looks very classy and definitely goes with more colors. I do appreciate gold jewelry, but silver has always been my go-to.

Roller Rabbit Pajama Set

I absolutely love a good quality pajama set! I feel so much better about myself and way more productive if I’m wearing a set to bed instead of sweats. Although Roller Rabbit has the reputation of being considered “preppy”, I think their designs are super cute and fun.

Drunk Elephant Items

If you don’t use Drunk Elephant already, you are seriously behind on the trend. There are so many award-winning good products you can try. My personal favorites are the Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser for skin and the Wild Marula Tangle Spray for hair. As of right now, I have the night serum and bronzing drops on my wishlist.

Christmas lists are always fun to create and gifts are fun to hope for, but make sure not to lose sight of what is important, such as being thankful for what we already have and the quality time spent with the people we love. Happy Holidays!

Giving Thanks

With the holidays quickly approaching, I want to take a step back and reflect on the past year. I am beyond grateful for the people I met and all of the new things I got to experience, and for this week’s blog post, I would like to share everything that I am thankful for this Thanksgiving.

I have to say, even though this year had a rocky start for me, I am thankful for the amount of support and love I received from my family and friends. Without them, it would have been very difficult to get through the hard times. My mental health was at an all-time low, and my friends continued to go out of their way time and time again to make sure that I was always okay. Whether it was cleaning my room or helping me complete homework assignments, they ensured that I never fell behind. If I needed to vent, my parents would drop anything to make time for me and I am beyond thankful for it. I will always cherish the days I spent with my parents this year, from beach days to late-night talks. Seeing my friends and family at the end of the day was something that kept me smiling even when I was feeling down. Maybe I am more sentimental because this will be my last year at home before I go to college, but I want to soak up every moment with the people that I care about. I could not be more thankful for the people in my life.

Something else that I am thankful for this year is traveling. I was blessed this year with the opportunity to travel to the most beautiful places. This past summer, it felt as if my mom and I were living out of a suitcase as we traveled the world. Seeing Europe has always been a dream of mine, and by the time the year ends, I will have visited four different European countries. In June, we kicked off our summer with a trip to the French Riviera. When we were there, we stayed in Nice and visited both Cannes and Monaco, which was an amazing experience. The food was exquisite, the architecture was so impressive, and the views were breathtaking. Then in August, my family took a trip to Bermuda, and again, I was so impressed with the beauty of the island. It was the best week, between relaxing and spending quality time with my family. Next week, my family will be taking another trip, this time to London, England. Since it is the holiday season, the city will be lit up with Christmas decorations. Next week’s post will have to be an update on the trip!

The last thing that I am going to touch on are my passions. I am lucky to have found something that I care so much about: my writing. It is so important to have something that you are dedicated to and can give your all. I am very thankful for the support and positive feedback I have received so far on this blog from friends, family, and other people in my life. I am so thankful to have this as a creative outlet. I have always loved writing, and am grateful to have so many ways I can pursue what I am passionate about. Besides writing, things like social media and designing posts have also always interested me, and this past year I have had the opportunity to run multiple social media accounts for my school. I am fortunate enough to have so many ways to do what I love.

We can all find something that we are thankful for. Tell someone you care about that you are grateful for them, because a little goes a long way. With that being said, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of fun, family, and good food!

The Anchor Mag Makes its Mark at AHS

With a student body of almost 4,000, it is surprising that until last year, Arlington High School, located in Lagrangeville, NY, never had a fashion extracurricular. Gianna Tomasulo Padernacht, a junior at the time and one of my best friends, wanted to change that.

It was my vision to be surrounded by peers with diverse interests and talents who all can come together to create something incredible. And what is more incredible than a magazine!
Gianna Tomasulo Padernacht

In the fall of 2021, Gianna wanted a place for her and other students to be able to pursue their interest in fashion, so she teamed up with Angelina Galanopolus, another student at AHS and a talented designer herself and began working on what would eventually be known as The Anchor Magazine. Now, every month, they publish virtual issues of The Anchor, which consist of shoots, articles, creative edits and more. With so many students at Arlington, Gianna and Angelina make sure to utilize the talent and creativity of every member, from writers and photographers to hair and makeup.

The Anchor was a success from its first issue, creating community-wide buzz. The girls did not let everyone’s attraction to the magazine go to waste and came up with the innovative idea to organize the school’s first-ever fashion show, with Vice President of the Anchor, Angelina, as creative director. And so, by the spring of 2022, they got to work, planning all of the details.

By the time the fall rolled around, designers were finishing up their lines, the show was being promoted all over social media and people began to get excited. I, as the head of the writing department and host of the show, worked with the other writers to create the perfect playbill and script to present and slowly started counting down the days until showtime.

The week leading up to the show was hectic to say the least, but a week full of memories was made. As cliche as it sounds, being a part of something bigger than yourself is special. The moments leading down to the show were filled with the sounds of music blasting and laughter coming from the dressing rooms, the smell of hairspray and the craziness of people running around double-checking that everything was in place and ready to go. It was a celebration of creativity- and I must say- everyone outdid themselves.

Individuality and self-expression
is so important, and is often done through fashion. Fashion is art- it unifies communities and supports individuality, and this show did exactly that. It provided students of Arlington and the surrounding community the opportunity to express themselves and their myriad of creative expertise in a way that was so exceptional.
Angelina Galanopoulos

Creative Director and Designer Angelina Galanopolus’ line *Out of This World*

As host of the show, I sat in the box in the back of the auditorium and was able to see the audience’s reactions to every piece and with every “ooh” and “ah”, I became more and more confident in the show’s success. The theme was “futurism” and designers had the creative freedom to interpret this however they pleased. It was a magical night and every member of the audience was transported to a futuristic world as models showed off the designs. If you were not able to see the show for yourself, check out The Anchor’s November issue, which is a look into the behind-the-scenes of the show, featuring many photo ops from the night!