Winter Fashion: Bring on the Cold

Yes, it finally snowed, but that didn’t stop these girls from rocking it in the cold weather. Their winter survival guide: more layers mixed with faux fur and shearling accents to old fall outfits! Don’t think that wearing fur means pulling a Kate Moss – anyone can pull this off.

Ashley ‘17: Ashley goes with a classic Banana Republic coat and Anthropologie turtleneck to brave the cold.

Camille ‘17: Fur is your friend!! Revamp any outfit with a fur scarf. Camille found hers at Uniqlo.

Maddy ‘18: Moto meets fur accents. Maddy layers a black hoodie under her Crossroads coat, with H&M pants and thrifted boots.

Maya ‘19: Who says you save to Boho for summertime? Maya goes with floral-embroidered jeans from Zara to spice up her outfit, with a shearling jacket also from Zara, creepers, and Aritzia tee.

Ruby ‘17 and Camille ‘17: This duo proves that layering is key. Ruby goes with a sporty approach in an American Apparel coat, Brandy Melville sweater, Zara jeans and Steve Madden sneakers. Camille chooses an Urban Outfitters coat, Nasty Gal boots, and Rag & Bone sweater and pants.

Matilde ‘17: When you can’t wrap up in blankets, instead go for a warm faux fur coat! Matilde likes her Jakke coat, Mango jeans, Stefanel sweater, paired with Doc Marten boots. Très chic!

Peyton Blackmer ‘17 to Write in the 2016 High School 14/48 Festival

Peyton Blackmer is going to participate in the upcoming 14/48 High School Festival. 14/48:HS is “an instant theater festival produced, managed, and created entirely by high-school students,” according to the festival’s website. The night before the festival she will only have twelve hours (8pm to 8am) to write a short play that will be performed only hours after she has submitted it.  And she’s ready for the challenge.

Before being accepted to write for 14/48:HS, Peyton had some prior experience with SAAS’s own version of the festival during Spring Days last year.  When asked about the experience, she said, “It was really interesting because everything I had done up to that point was more along the lines of poetry instead of scripts.” Peyton was exciting to spend time thinking about characters and writing within the time constraints of the project.

Peyton has gone to multiple open mics and especially liked one called Youth Speaks Seattle.  She was nervous about it until she walked through the door and was embraced by such a welcoming environment.  She loves Youth Speaks because of the overwhelming support and all of the different perspectives she was able to hear.  

Her favorite piece of writing is the poem that she wrote for the junior class poetry reading last year, which was a very cathartic experience for her.  

Peyton finds inspiration for her writing in the little things she sees and hears around her.  One idea she’s had on her mind lately is “How much does a color weigh?” She asked this question when having a conversation about race in her English class.

In the future, Peyton hopes to keep writing and going to open mics and to someday become a published author.  

 The 14/48 High School Festival opens at North Seattle Community College on October 8th, at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. only.

"The Missing Sense," a poem by Olivia Daugs

I want to feel what I do not hear

I envy all who miss the silence

I wish I knew when you were near

Those footsteps, that airplane, the wind and her cheer

I cannot walk in darkness without your guidance

I want to feel what I do not hear

Listen for my laughter when I am here

Touch my mouth, form an alliance

I wish I knew when you were near  

Frustrated but no, not one tear

If only you knew my quiet defiance

I want to feel what I do not hear

Each spoken word is what I fear

Your lips, I trust, are my desperate reliance

I wish I knew when you were near

Search for the sounds my dear

The world is hiding in its subsidence

I want to feel what I do not hear

I wish I knew when you were here