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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Blog Post #46 Final Feature Story
In today's world, more and more men are becoming interested in their outward appearance. It has become a key factor in men’s lives to have diverse ways to express themselves through the lens of fashion. While there may be many distinctive styles in which men can highlight themselves, from a formal appearance to a more laidback streetwear, that does not negate the many challenges men can face when trying to accomplish this.
For the purposes of this topic, we will examine Shon Barthell’s thoughts on today's fashion trends, while also giving us insight into his own style and philosophy revolving around men’s fashion. In addition, Barthell will share his own struggles he faces when approaching men’s fashion.
For starters, let’s take a look at Barthell’s own personal style. “My personal style is centered mostly around streetwear.", said Barthell. Barthell’s fashion sense matches well with his extroverted and easygoing personality. It allows him to be in a more comfortable state of mind when he expresses himself. As to the origin of his style, Barthell provides further insight.
“This specific style came from my sisters; they always stop me from walking out the house if I was wearing an outfit that was questionable and they would tell me to change until I was matching with colors and had on a fit that was acceptable.” From this background it’s clear that Barthell has always been under pressure to look his best. This is a similar feeling many men can face, whether it comes from their family or even friends. “Therefore, I had grown into a state where I would just beat them to the punch and put on an outfit that was good from the start, until it just became part of my everyday style.” said Barthell, proving just how important fashion is to him, and how he decided to make his style his own.
However, pursuing his fashion sense hasn’t come without its own challenges that Barthell has had to face. “When I wear these types of outfits to school, I get judged by most of my peers for dressing my best.” said Barthell. The fear of being judged by one's own peers is a huge obstacle for men trying to present themselves. Despite these challenges, Barthell finds ways to overcome them. “It just feels good to look good, as plays into the looks that someone gets from having a good fashion sense.”
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Friday, April 1, 2022
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Blog Post #38 Photos Part 1
This blog post will consist of the first set of photos I took for my magazine
Blog Post #39 Photos Part 2
This blog post will consist of the second set of photos I took for my magazine
Blog Post #37 Feature Story Draft
This is the draft for my feature story that will be included in my magazine
In today's world, more and more men are becoming interested in their outward appearance. It has become a key factor in men’s lives to have diverse ways to express themselves through the lens of fashion. While there may be many distinctive styles in which men can highlight themselves, from a formal appearance to a more laidback streetwear, that does not negate the many challenges men can face when trying to accomplish this.
For the purposes of this topic, we will examine Shon Barthell’s thoughts on today's fashion trends, while also giving us insight into his own style and philosophy revolving around men’s fashion. In addition, Shon will share his own struggles he faces when approaching men’s fashion.
For starters, let’s take a look at Shon’s own personal style. “My personal style is centered mostly around streetwear.” Shon’s fashion sense matches well with his extroverted and easygoing personality. It allows him to be in a more comfortable state of mind when he expresses himself. As to the origin of his style, Shon provides further insight. “This specific style came from my sisters; they always stop me from walking out the house if I was wearing an outfit that was questionable and they would tell me to change until I was matching with colors and had on a fit that was acceptable.” From this background it’s clear that Shon has always been under pressure to look his best. This is a similar feeling many men can face, whether it comes from their family or even friends. “Therefore, I had grown into a state where I would just beat them to the punch and put on an outfit that was good from the start, until it just became part of my everyday style.” He continues on, proving just how important fashion is to him, and how he decided to make his style his own.
However, pursuing his fashion sense hasn’t come with its own challenges that Shon has had to face. “When I wear these types of outfits to school, I get judged by most of my peers for dressing my best.” The fear of being judged by one's own peers is a huge obstacle for men trying to present themselves. Despite these challenges, Shon finds ways to overcome them. “It just feels good to look good, as plays into the looks that someone gets from having a good fashion sense.”
Monday, March 14, 2022
Blog Post #36 Interview #2
This blog will consist of the second interview I conducted for my magazine feature story.
“I don’t really have a personal style, just keep things casual, see what I look good in and what I like”
“Trying to get the right sizes, as I’m quite short”
“Nothing really to gain, self confidence and being comfortable with what I wear”
“I just want to be comfortable”
“The past two years I’ve become more aware of how I dress”
“A throw over and hair accessory, like a bucket hat”
“Not really a hobby, more a byproduct of trying to be comfortable”
“No”
“I don’t want them to think a specific way, but I want others to see what’s true to myself”
“Specifically no, but while on social media I’ll see what others wear and try to make it my own”
“I’m not to aware of fashion trends, but there are some I find ridiculous”
“Maybe more pop culture related cloths and branding”
“Some of the places I go to would be H&M, Forever 21 and Hot Topic”
Monday, February 28, 2022
Blog Post #31 Feature Lead Practice #3
For the next series of blogs, I plan to develop my writing skills by practicing how to leads for my feature story in my magazine. This is the final one.
Lead Title: A concerning report is nothing more than a child's lie
Lead Description: A concerned mother goes to the police after she suspects her child had been beaten by his teacher
Practice Example:
The police in this municipality received a call at 3:45 p.m. yesterday afternoon. A woman shouted at the sergeant who answered the telephone. She said: "My son's been beaten. His teacher whipped him this afternoon, and he's all red where she paddled him. Can teachers do that? That's assault and battery, and I want her arrested." Two police officers were sent to the home. They questioned the boy, who is 9 years old. At his mother's insistence, the police officers also inspected the boy's reported injuries. They reported: "We couldn't tell that the boy had been paddled. His fanny didn't look red to us, but we did notice that his pants legs were wet and muddy. As we talked, it became obvious that he boy was lying. He finally admitted that he had stopped to play on the way home from school, forgot the time and got home late. He told his mother that the teacher had spanked him and kept him after school. His mother was there with us and heard the whole story. She said she'd take of the situation, and we're quite certain that she will, as she was very embarrassed. In fact, we could hear her giving the kid a real paddling as we left—and a hard one."
Feature Lead:
"My son's been beaten. His teacher whipped him this afternoon, and he's all red where she paddled him" a mother cry's to the police officers. The two officers visited the mothers home to question her son on the events. But it was clear that he was lying as he had no red marks. The boy had lied. In fact, we could hear her giving the kid a real paddling as we left—and a hard one."
Blog Post #35 Interview #1
This blog will contain my first interview I conducted with Shon Barthell.
1. My personal style Is centered mostly around streetwear.
2. When I wear these types of outfits to school, I get judged by most of my peers for dressing my
best.
3. I hope to gain a clothing line that would love to have photoshoot with me in many cool outfits.
Maybe even to receive some clothes from that line.
4. This specific style came from my sisters, they always stop me from walking out the house if I was
wearing an outfit that was questionable and they would tell me to change until I was matching
with colors and had on a fit that was acceptable. Therefore, I had grown into a state where I
would just beat them to the punch and put on an outfit that was good from the start, until it just
became part of my everyday style.
5. I became interested in fashion when I had my first girlfriend. When I thought I needed the best
clothes and thought that all that miscellaneous stuff mattered, I got really into fashion, and it
stuck.
6. Suit in general I just look good in suits or any formal outfit. A nicely planned outfit that has many
matching components such as shoes matching the top and some jeans that add to the contrast
on the whole fit, even better if I can find a hat that puts the whole thing together
7. It just feels good to look good, as plays into the looks that someone gets from having a good
fashion sense. Getting multiple compliments and stares just feels exceptional, especially when
you put so much thought into what you are wearing.
8. No, I don’t plan to become a pro in this industry because I have other aspirations. If there was
ever a chance that all else would fail and there is a position for me in this industry, then I
wouldn’t mind it.
9. I always want to believe that everyone looks at my style as something that they can look up to
and copy if it need be but of course not all will have the same opinion on this type of fashion
sense.
10. Fashion role models are not something I really have, I'm sure people before me have dressed in
the same sense, but I like my outfits to be my own.
11. Like I will be walking into many different stores to find one outfit, like I will never just wear one
clothing brand its many different brands that I clash together so I would need any one person to
follow.
12. The latest trends have sorely decreased over the years to where many people look crazy but at
the same time it’s a trend so what can I say I just stick with my same old same old.
13. New retro style Jordans the new Jordans are trying too hard and clashing colors that just look
horrible or shoe designs that are too eccentric to where they are doing the most.
14. I am really hoping for the futuristic look where everyone is where foil looking clothes and big
shades for kicks and giggles but looking at the models, we have now it's not too farfetched to
say this.
15. H&M their clothes are cheap and stylish and right up my ally of designs that I love to wear. Most
times I can go completely off H&M for whole styles and outfits.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Blog Post #34 Interview questions for Magazine's feature story
This post will contain the interview questions I plan to ask during my interview for my feature story.
- Tell me about your personal style.
- Any challenges you face.
- What do you hope to gain?
- Why this specific style?
- When did you become interested in fashion?
- What do you think looks best on you?
- Why fashion as a hobby?
- Do you plan to go professional?
- What do you hope others think of your fashion sense?
- Any fashion role models
- If any why?
- What are your thoughts on the latest trends?
- Things you would like to see more of?
- What do you think is the future of fashion?
- What are your preferred brands?
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Blog Post #30 Feature Lead Practice #2
This blog post will consist of my 2nd practice in writing leads for my feature story
Lead Title: Prank caller scams people into thinking they've won a free car
Lead Description: A prank caller has tricked 18 people into thinking a dealership has offered them a free car
Practice Example:
Someone called 18 people in the city last night. The caller identified himself as the president of Rutherford Ford, Inc., 2780 Doss Boulevard. He told each of the people that they had just won a new car from his dealership. Interviewed by reporters today, most of the people who received the calls said that at first they just couldn't believe it. And they were right. They couldn't. The person who called was a prankster, and Allen Rutherford, president of the dealership, says he has no idea who placed the calls, and that he's spending all his time today trying to explain the situation to those 18 people. "Someone apparently has a sick idea of humor," Rutherford said. After convincing people they had won a new car, the caller asked them to drop by the dealership this morning to pick it up. All 18 were there when the dealership opened its doors at 9 a.m. "I told them we never offered to give away a car," Rutherford said. "One woman told me she couldn't believe she'd won, and then she told me she couldn't believe it when I told her she hadn't. Two other women began to cry, and a man is threatening to sue me."
Feature Lead: "Someone apparently has a sick idea of humor," Allen Rutherford says on his most recent troubling matters. Rutherford is the president of a car dealership and has had to deal with a prank caller spreading a hoax that he's giving away free cars This of course has brought nothing for trouble on Rutherford as people patronize him believing that they've won a free car. "One woman told me she couldn't believe she'd won, and then she told me she couldn't believe it when I told her she hadn't. Two other women began to cry, and a man is threatening to sue me."
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