Letter from the Editor

9 March 2015.

With the start of March, we usher in the coming of spring: life begins anew, the number of cabin fever cases rises, and the countdowns to summer tease us even more with each new day. Daylight saving time hits once again, and though it may be hard to acclimate yourself to waking up in near-darkness, the nights are longer; clearly, summer is approaching.

In the spirit of Anna Wintour (Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, aka my spirit animal and idol), I’ve decided to write a little “Letter from the Editor” of my own. This month’s issue, as always, contains a variety of articles from our awesome staff. Many major controversies in today’s world are touched upon, from equal rights, feminism, and the struggles of shopping for plus-sized people, to the cruelty of animal testing and Monsanto’s genetic engineering. We get a glimpse into the fast-paced world of football and the Super Bowl and reminisce about the commercials and this year’s emotion-provoking theme. We discuss the latest crazes of contemporary society, including the Lush bath bomb craze and what the company is all about, as well as the reincarnated hippie movement known more familiarly as rave culture. Also included are original poetry and photographs from our very own staff. So much time and effort was put into this publication, whether it be this month’s or any other. The staff here at the Silver Scroll is truly one-of-a-kind and I applaud each and every one of our members for their creativity, individuality, and dedication.

In the latest fashion news, I both feel and see a few trends coming on:

• COLOR PROFILING: RUST One of the hit colors for the upcoming year is a deep, earthy red. Whether it be skinny jeans, a wool cardigan, the latest MAC lipstick, or a new handbag, maroon is a color rising to power as the cold months wear away. It’s one of the colors of 2015, so keep a lookout when autumn returns again!
• WHITE OUT What’s summertime without an influx of white dresses, pants, and blouses? The Spring/Summer 2015 season brings with it innumerable breathy white boho dresses, the classic white button-down shirt, and the typical pants perfect for wearing on that new yacht.
• THAT’S SO SEVENTIES Another upcoming trend for the year: throwbacks to the 1970s. Designers are inspired by the big hair, bell-bottomed pants, and fur coats that defined the decade. Fashion always repeats itself, and this is no different!
• DENIM OVERLOAD If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner Britney Spears (at the 2001 American Music Awards, that is) and wear denim on denim, now is the chance to do it! So long as it’s tastefully done, feel free to mix and match your favorite jeans and that new jean jacket!