UCSD's Fashion Stop:

SPRING QUARTER '09 ISSUE in PDF!

2009-06-05T00:06:00.000-07:00

Hello Secret Scholars!

In case you were not able to get a copy of Secret Scholar's latest issue, the PDF Version of our Spring Quarter '09 Issue is now available at- http://secretscholar.ucsd.edu/flipbook_sp09/sp09.html

(Make sure to check out my page feature on Carla Carstens! Yay!)

We are also recruiting for next year, so if you're interested in being part of the S.S. Staff please e-mail us at secretscholarfashion@gmail.com & title it: 'INTERESTED'

We are receiving great feedback so far and would appreciate yours as well!

Good luck on finals everyone- remember, smart is sexy! Haha...

I also have a bunch of pictures from our Staff Spring Dinner from this past Tuesday, which I will post hopefully this weekend during one of my study breaks! =)

xo,
Liz Kim

Publicist/P.R.

Marie Louise Reviews continued...

2009-05-30T02:35:00.000-07:00

Greetings dearest folk!

I just wanted to share how much I love Maire Louise's Cleansing Clear Gel!! Not only is it extremely gentle to the skin, but it also preserves my skin's moisture while removing most traces of dirt. Yes I used it several times around my eyes and amazingly, my eyes didn't sting or hurt as with other cleansers. I also love how the cleanser is this beautiful clear sea-green gel that looks like liquid glass! Lovely!

Study hard for finals!! Good luck!
wheeee the summer is coming up so soon!

Serena
Writer

"Secret Scholar" in Real SAT Korea

2009-05-28T23:15:00.000-07:00

Hello, everyone!

I brought a good news for Secret Scholars. =]

I've been writing for a Korean online magazine 'Real SAT Korea'
as a columnist from 2006. It is a magazine for people in Korea
who wants to study in the U.S.

For this month's column, I wrote a page about Secret Scholar!
I attached an original page of the magazine, but I have no clue
why the picture does not appear in its original size.

Basically, I wrote how Secret Scholar started, SS has staff
recruitment every Fall, SS just launched Spring 2009 issue,
and SS's website address. Enjoy.

Katharine

Make-up Artist

p.s. oH! When you click on the picture,you can see it in its original size!

NEW S.S. STAFF MEMBERS

2009-05-26T00:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Secret Scholars,

Hope everyone enjoyed the 3-day weekend!

I spent this weekend catching up with my friends and on my readings, working out, looking for a summer gig and even managed to tweet. =)

Now, it's time to shift gears and get ready for ... finals and term papers! =(

Okay okay, lets not stress about that just yet.

Actually, I wanted to "formally" introduce our three new staff members:

Grace Lee, Syuzi Gorgoyan, and Raisa Mirza!

I asked each of them to fill out a little survey about themselves. Which is posted right below!

GRACE LEE.

1. Name: Grace Lee

2. Year: First Year

3. Major: Communication Studies

4. Position: Design specialist

5. Personal Style: Feminine and trendy

6. Favorite Designer:

7. Must-Have Product: Garnier Fructis anti-frizz serum

8. Magazine Subscription: Details

9. Ideal boy: Will Smith

10. Favorite Quote: " 'For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' Jeremiah 29:11

11. Random Fact: I'm addicted to my hair straightener... I would literally die without it =]

SYUZI GORGOYAN.

1. Name: Syuzi Gorgoyan

2. Year: 3rd year, Junior

3. Major: Communications

4. Position: Magazine Publicist

5. Personal Style: Depends on how I'm feeling, usually feminine & girly,
sometimes funky

6. Favorite Designer: Roberto Cavalli

7. Must-Have Product: Clinique Concealer

8. Magazine Subscription: Vogue, Nylon, Vanity Fair, & Elle

9. Ideal boy: Smart, determined, and good looking ;)

10. Favorite Quote:“But the most exciting, challenging and significant
relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find
someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous.” - Carrie
Bradshaw, Sex and the City

11. Random Fact: I know the alphabet in sign language.

Raisa Mirza.

1. Name: Raisa Mirza

2. Year: Junior

3. Major:communications

4. Position:director of advertising and sponsorships

5. Personal Style: casual, trendy- i love my basic teas and tanks and and love the perfect denim. i accessorize and love shoes!

6. Favorite Designer: eight sixty, rock n republic, we the free, free people, american apparel, sam edelman, urban outfitters,

7. Must-Have Product: Mac Graphblack

8. Magazine Subscription: us weekly

9. Ideal boy: has to have the ideal swagger- personality, edgy style, funny, personable, family guy, goal-oriented

10. Favorite Quote: Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. Advance and do not fear the thorns in the path, for they draw only corrupt blood. - khalil gibran

11. Random Fact: i dont wear eye shadow- my eyelids are naturally a little darker so it looks like i do my makeup everyday! makes my life easy haha

Our new Secret Scholar Staff Members have also been working on our Spring Quarter issue which is launching THIS THURSDAY, MAY 28th! Come join the Secret Scholar Staff at our Launch Bar where we will be distributing our **NEW & IMPROVED** Spring Quarter Issue!

To check out the FB Event, CLICK HERE.

OR follow our updates on twitter @secretscholar

And because of all the increasing number of readers whom we can't possibly accommodate for, Secret Scholar has decided to start taking subscriptions for our PDF Version of the issue! We will post instructions for subscribing on our blog soon, so keep checking back. :)

Stay smart & sexy ladies and gentlemen! 'Til next time. <3

xo,

Liz Kim

Publicist/P.R.

Marie Louise Reviews

2009-05-16T00:30:00.000-07:00

Hello hello!

How was your day? Mine was excellent but tiring haha...

These past days, I got to try a few of the Marie Louise cosmetic product samples. Overall, I was quite impressed.

Moistraiser α-VC (Moisturizing Toner): leaves my dry skin feeling fully hydrated. It does have a slightly sticky finish, but the stickiness isn't uncomfortable in the least. Rather, the toner felt nourishing and gave my skin a dewy look.

Crème α-VC (Facial Moisturizer): thick and creamy yet slightly translucent. I loved using this product because I have dry skin. The texture is wonderfully silky and cool... rather pleasing and gentle to the skin. I actually preferred using the cream at night rather than in the day because it was a bit on the heavy side.

I have yet to try the Restoration Clear Gel, Cleansing Clear Gel, and Vital Nanoemulsion. Stay tuned for further reviews!!

Images from: marielouisecosmetics.com

Peace~

Serena
Writer

SECRET SCHOLAR'S LITTLE SECRET

2009-05-10T23:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Secret Scholars,

Like I promised, our little secret revealed (spoiler):

Our Spring Quarter Issue will be featuring Carla Carstens, the founder of FreeFashionInternships.com and an UCSD Alumni! If you've never heard of Free Fashion Internships, visit it @ www.freefashioninternships.com

I also found this interesting: CLICK HERE for Style.com's Accessory Report.

Lastly, keep voting @ VSPINK for UCSD, we're #54 as of today! :D

xo,

Liz Kim

Publicist/P.R.

ps. Do you like our new banner?! Props to writer & tech savvy, Christina Pham.

TRASHION COVERAGE

2009-04-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Secret Scholars,

First things first, OUR BLOG IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! One of our staff writers, Christina Pham, is currently designing a Secret Scholar Blog Banner to spice things up! We plan on putting that up sometime this weekend.

As you all should know, Project Trashion, hosted by UCSD's VEG and Ashley Ferrer, was this past Friday at The Loft.

A couple of S.S. staff members and I got to attend, and cover this fabulous event!

I was extremely excited because I've been looking forward to this event ever since the fliers were first distributed around campus.

Project Trashion ended up being nothing short of marvelous.

Marvelous, as in- a FULL house, good food, tasteful music, and cutting-edge designers/eco-friendly designs! I was even able to sneak backstage and play paparazzi with the designers and models. Yay! =)

& A huge congratulations to Kevin Nguyen from Sixth College on placing first!

We might be featuring him in our Spring Quarter Issue. Fingers crossed!

You can steal our Project Trashion pictures @ S.S. Trashion Coverage. Brought to you by yours truly!

Other than that, it's crunch time for the S.S. Staff!

We're all currently trying to juggle midterms while working on our Spring Quarter Issue and planning our Spring Quarter Launch Party! Not to mention, we're taking our staff photo tonight... phew! We're also picking our staff favorites which will be featured in our Spring Quarter Issue. ;)

Also, please NOMINATE UCSD for the VS Pink Collegiate Collection @ vspink!

We were ranked #84 a week ago, but I checked today & we're currently #64! Lets keep it up SD! :)

I also have a little surprise/spoiler regarding our Spring Quarter Issue... which I will reveal some time next week! So make sure you stay tuned- I promise, it's a real treat!

xo,

Liz Kim

Publicist/P.R.

MORE EVENTS

2009-04-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

Greetings Secret Scholars,

Figured it was time for another blog.

I just recently attended the World of Dance Tour 2009 at Pomona Fairplex.

Went for the first time last year and LOVED it, so decided to go again. =)

The dancing was AMAZING, it always is... even the youth division was unbelievably talented!

Apart from watching the actual dancing, I was also on the look out for cute urban wear (dance troupes come up with the hippest, freshest outfits).

I had my favorites, but my personal favorite (costume wise) was Fr3sh Crew from New Jersey!

[I apologize for the poor quality, it was taken on my blackberry... & it definitely looked a lot better in real life.]

There were also guest performances by Quest Crew and Beatfreakz from MTV's America's Best Dance Crew.

World of Dance 2009 is bringing it to SD soon - @ the San Diego Convention Center, so check it out yourself! (So worth it!)

For tickets CLICK HERE!

Past Events:

Admit Day

Recruiting fashion forward UCSD admits!

Lois, Monique, Chesley and I set up early Saturday morning on April 4th with a bucket of pretzels, copies of our Winter Issue, a suggestion box, and applications in hopes of scouting more Secret Scholars like ourselves!

It was definitely worth waking up for to meet and greet new and enthusiastic UCSD admits.

We hope to see some of you again! 8)

[Pictures brought to you by: Liz's blackberry... sorry once again for the quality, or the lackof.]

Sprinkles Cupcakes Fundraiser

Food for the brain & the beautiful.

Thanks to all you Starving Secret Scholars, we COMPLETELY SOLD OUT of our Sprinkles Cupcakes during Vendor Fair. All the profits will be going toward our fabulous Spring 2009 Issue... which, by the way, I'll be giving spoilers about from time to time on this blog- so stay tuned.

UP & COMING:

-Fusion 2009 Dance Competition Fashion Coverage

(2 of our staff members danced in it this year! Yay Sherry & Chesley!)

-New staff members & their bios (2 new staff members!)

-Street scenes

-Launch Party Revealing

DON'T FORGET (APPS DUE SOON!):

-Cover Girl @ FB

-Beauty Make-Over @ FB

OTHER UCSD EVENTS:

-Project Trashion

for UCSD's Earth Week @ FB

& Keep on VOTING for UCSD'S own collegiate PINK COLLECTION @ vspink.

(I've been following and voting daily & in two weeks we went from #155 to #84!)

Thanks again!

Good luck on mid-terms everybody! :D

xo,

Liz Kim

Publicist/P.R.

Eco-Chic!!

2009-04-10T20:11:00.000-07:00

Hey readers!

For those of you writing the eco-fashion article, it might be a good idea to mention how Leanne, winner Project Runway, is designing a eco-chic collection for bluefly.com

http://flypaper.bluefly.com/archives/2009/03/first-look-at-project-runway-winner-leanne-marshalls-exclusive-bluefly-collection.html

click! click!

And maybe mention Natalie Portman's vegan shoe line, Te Casan...

Serena
Writer

UPCOMING EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS!

2009-04-08T13:00:00.001-07:00

Hello Secret Scholars,

Here are some upcoming Secret Scholar events and fundraisers! :)

1. SPRINKLES CUPCAKES FUNDRAISER

on UCSD's Library Walk during Vendor Fair

DATE: Monday, April 13th

TIME: 11 AM - 2 PM

$2.75 per Sprinkle Cupcake

Visit Sprinkles Cupakes @ www.sprinklescupcakes.com

To visit our FB Event Page for this event CLICK HERE

2. SPRING COVER GIRL SEARCH

Casting call for Spring Quarter Issue's Cover Girl!

APPLICATION DUE: Wednesday, April 22nd

Anyone and everyone encouraged to apply!

**REQUIREMENTS: Must be available all day on Sunday, April 26th

To visit our FB Event Page for this casting call CLICK HERE

To fill out an application CLICK HERE

3. BEAUTY MAKE-OVER

Nominate yourself and/or a friend for a FREE beauty make-over!

APPLICATION DUE: Monday, April 27th

**REQUIREMENT: Must be available on Saturday, May 2nd at 10 AM

Detailed information on Nomination Process will be posted shortly, check back! :)

To visit our FB Event Page for this CLICK HERE

xo,

Liz Kim

Publicist/P.R.

P.S. FOR ALL YOU PINK LOVERS!

NOMINATE UCSD FOR V.S.'s PINK COLLEGIATE COLLECTION :)

CLICK HERE to nominate UCSD!

(We're lagging a bit... haha. We can do it!!)

Meet Rumi

2009-04-02T20:45:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

yay it's my first time blogging here! I just wanted you guys to check out Rumi's fabulous fashion blog:

fashiontoast.com

Rumi is based locally here in SD. Her style expresses a laid back yet rock/punk/grungy sophistication. Her outfits are simple and cool... it looks like she just throws on something and whatever she wears looks effortlessly chic. So please check out her outfits and her ebay store:

http://stores.ebay.com/Treasure-Chest-Vintage_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

I thinking of interviewing her for our next issue! What questions would you like me to ask her (this is assuming, of course, that I get permission to)?

have a sparkly day!

Serena
Writer

2009-03-29T23:53:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Anyone ready for Spring Quarter? I'm not! Spring Break was way too quick for me.

I hope everyone had a good Spring Break. I did a bit of shopping in the meantime. I've been using this great tote every day for classes, it's the perfect size for my notebooks and stuff for school. Unfortunately, it's been worn down by everyday wear and tear, so I'm on the lookout for a suitable replacement.

I came across the Harajuku Lovers Trompe L'Oiel Honey Tote in my search, and it's my dream replacement. I've never been a big fan of Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers line, it was just an exercise in excess for me. But, it looks like she's toned down the crazy, and this bag looks pretty nice. It'll look good in my closet next to my L.A.M.B. purses, haha.

Although I myself may not be ready for what's coming tomorrow (or, since it's actually 12:01AM as of this sentence... TODAY), Lois and I have been busy planning out some of the events that will be happening this quarter. Be on the lookout for us at Admit Day this weekend. If you went to our Street Dogs and Sprinkles Cupcakes fundraiser last quarter, we're doing it again, as well as a fundraiser with Jamba Juice. I believe a fundraiser with TapEx is in the works, too! Those events will pop up on Facebook shortly. If you can, drop by, eat / drink something yummy, and help us out!

I was in the middle of a phone call with Lois, actually, when my phone died. I'm one of the unlucky ones right now with no phone service because of AT&T. Boo!

Good luck on Day 1 of Spring Quarter!

Monique
Co-Editor

DAILY SPECIAL

2009-03-28T01:53:00.000-07:00

Hello Secret Scholars!

I was browsing though Teen Vogue's Daily Special today and loved thier picks this week!

So I thought I'd share them with you. :)

MONDAY: BCBG Girls jeweled leather sandal, $118

TUESDAY: O.P.I. Nail Lacquer in Elephantastic Pink, $9. Ulta.

(Note: My friend has her cosmetology license, and specializes in nails, and she slipped to me that O.P.I. is one of the better nail polish brands. Something to keep in mind when nail polish shopping next time!)

WEDNESDAY: Jessica McClintock taffeta dress $198. jessicamcclintock.com

THURSDAY: Jennifer Behr silk organza headband, jenniferbehr.com

FRIDAY: Smythson correspondence cards designed by Giles Deacon, $70 for ten. (866) 769-8476

They are a bit pricey (but just), so lets just pretend we own them. =)

Hope you liked them as much as I did!

Enjoy the last bit of spring break & see you soon, in sunny San Diego!

xo,

Liz Kim

Publicist/PR

LAUNCH PARTY PICTURES POSTED!

2009-03-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hello hello Secret Scholars!

Just wanted to let everyone know that all the pictures from our Winter Issue Launch Party are now posted on our Facebook Event Page! :)
The ones from my personal camera as well as the ones taken by our professional photographer, Nathaniel Kam. (They all turned out SO well!)

Here's the link to our FB Event Page, feel free to check them out & steal: S.S. LAUNCH PARTY PICTURES

I'll keep you all posted on any future S.S. Events/Updates through this blog, so make sure you check in as often as possible!

We'll all be S.S. Junkies, haha. 8)

In the meantime, good luck on your finals & have a lovely spring break!

xo,

Liz Kim

Publicist/PR

Launch Party

2009-03-13T23:18:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all of you who stopped by! We loved partnering with The Loft for the Launch Party. Be on the look out for a bigger and even better Launch Party for the Spring Issue during spring quarter!

If you didn't manage to drop by the party and pick up an issue, we have distributed the issues across campus. You can find them at the newsstands in front of Price Center, Center Hall, Pepper Canyon, Warren Lecture Hall, York Hall, and Peterson. We only printed a limited number of copies, so do get one before they're all gone!

Good luck with finals, and get ready for a new issue in the spring!

Love,

Monique
Co-Editor

Runway Promotional Video

2009-03-12T17:02:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!

I just got back from shooting the Secret Scholar promotional "Runway and Behind-the-Scenes" video. I had such a blast! It was a little nerve wracking at first, since we had to strut our stuff in front of so many people. I had no idea that so many people are involved in making one little runway video, but the camera and crew people were amazing and so supportive! I definitely had so much fun, since spirits were high and The Ting Tings' song "Great DJ" was blasting, which really got me excited and pumped. I am sure the video will turn out great, since there were three cameras shooting, and the runway looked REAL, with excellent lighting fading in and out. Jasmine was such a great director for the video and it was funny hearing people yelling at me to pose on mark and keep up the energy! It will definitely be an excellent addition to our already amazing publicity. Can't wait to see the final product!

Planning the event for TONIGHT is so exhausting, but really fun at the same time. I will be meeting with DJ Ellis at 7pm to set up equipment. Apparently, he is a really amazing DJ, who usually gets PAID to do these things, so it's pretty amazing that he is doing this for us for FREE! Anyway, I'm sure the event will turn out great and I am so excited to hear the music and get everyone dancing!

Ciao bella,

Cathy
Publicist

SECRET SCHOLAR LAUNCH PARTY @ The Loft

2009-03-09T14:47:00.000-07:00

Secret Scholar Fashion Magazine is hosting an all exclusive Launch Party at The Loft!

Please join us as we kick off our Winter 2009 issue.

Come & enjoy:

The dance floor & great music by D J E L L I S

Mocktails

Free photoshoots

A "trunk show" by feature designer CASEY RAE

Your very own copy of our Winter issue *while supplies last!* -

>>We will also have a table set up with our model/cover girl applications, as well as a suggestion box for our spring quarter issue!<<

Even if you can't stay for the entire event, please stop by-
Pick up applications, drop off suggestions, get your picture taken and sip a mocktail or two!& feel free to invite all your friends :)

Dress up fashionably, accessorize, and show off your personal style!

Remember to keep it classy, but stay sexy.

& HELP FUND OUR SPRING ISSUE BY BRINGING AS LITTLE AS $1-10! WE'D REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT! ♥

Check out our website at:
http://secretscholar.ucsd.edu

Our Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=59798340422&ref=ts

Don't forget to become our facebook fan:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Secret-Scholar-Magazine/50893904774?ref=ts

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Cost: Pay-As-You-Can*
Website: www.theloft.ucsd.edu
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♥ xo,
Liz Kim
Publicist/PR

DJ Change

2009-03-05T20:33:00.000-08:00

My friend Marcus has just informed me that he is unfortunately unable to DJ for our event, but he has a replacement DJ for us. His name is Ellis, and I am sure he will be good, since I think all his friends are DJ's and they have a lot of experience spinning. Thankfully, this wasn't too much of a disaster in replacing him :D

Ciao,

Cathy
Publicist

Secret Scholar now on Facebook and Twitter

2009-03-04T23:31:00.000-08:00

Secret Scholar has joined the Twitter community as well as Facebook. Through Facebook, you can become a Fan or join our Group. Find us on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/secretscholar/ and receive updates on our upcoming fundraisers, photoshoots and other events for your favorite UCSD fashion magazine!

Also, in case you didn't know already, you can check out our official website at http://secretscholar.ucsd.edu/ to learn more about our organization. Here you can find information about our awesome staff, online exclusives and weekly feature "Street Scene," which showcases UCSD students in stylish and unique fashions across campus.

Signing off,

Cathy
Publicist

DJ "Mawkus" for Launch Party

2009-03-04T23:11:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!

So I have confirmed that DJ "Mawkus" will be spinning for our Launch Party event coming up next Thursday at the Loft. I have heard his stuff before at a previous event with KSDT Radio, and he is really good! He doesn't really play much mainstream music, but he still plays very fun music, with cool beats and a great sound, so the event should be able to get everyone dancing! There is a possibility that another DJ will spin for the event also, but that is still pending.

I am really excited with how this event is coming along, and the decorations planned so far sound gorgeous, but I guess you guys will just have to wait to see how it will all turn out :D

That is all!

Cathy
Publicist

Welcome to the Blog!

2009-03-03T22:47:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

For those of you who just happened to stumble across this blog, this is the Secret Scholar Staff Blog. There will be posts from the writers, PR, event coordinators, and editors, just to name a few, to give you a deeper look into the process of how an issue comes together.

I should probably backtrack and explain what, exactly, "Secret Scholar" is. Secret Scholar is University of California, San Diego's student fashion magazine, founded in 2007. We focus on articles that would interest the student population, with articles in our Winter 2009 issue ranging from cheap shopping hotspots in San Diego to great study tips. However, you might probably have known all of that already...

Currently, our Winter issue is being published. I'm very excited about how it turned out, and I can't wait to see the physical product when it's done. We are having a launch party where we will be releasing the issue next week, Thursday, March 12th at The Loft! Definitely swing by to pick up an issue and to hang out, we'll be having a DJ and a dance party at the same time.

As of right now, I guess that's all the news I've got. I'm a pretty regular blogger on my own personal account, so don't be surprised if there's a lot of posts here.

See you later,

Monique
Co-Editor