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alli simpson and more #ARALLACCESS Hi and welcome to RAGGED!

For this issue of our takeover series, we set our sights Down Under and found ourselves a charmer — the super talented Cody Simpson, whose latest album Surfers Paradise has captured fans across the world. Cody is one of our favorite Aussies. His laid back, beach-loving attitude is just as infectious as his amazing voice and deep love of creating Publisher Cody music, and we’re happy to collaborate with him on this latest issue of RAGGED. Alan Miller CONTENTS Simpson Editor-IN-CHieF Check out Stephanie Almazan AmRag’s Between these pages, we’re bringing you another dose of cool RAGGED stuff — show recaps, style editor SCENE brand-new American Rag fashion, behind-the-scenes coverage and more — plus several Heather Cvar fashions! features specifically curated by Cody. He selected his favorite road trip songs, the top beaches in assistant editor 06. Horoscopes » Your Fashion Future Foretold 08. Steven Casale the world, and told us the best places to visit in Los Angeles and in his native 08. American Rag Picks » Cody’s Picks ART DIRECTOR Gold Coast, Australia. Melissa Simonian 12. Fashion 4-Ward » ALLISON CALHOUN ACCOUNT MANAGER Shows Off A Bold Print Dress Monique Gilbert Be sure to say hello to us and find out more @RAGGEDMAG on Twitter and Instagram, and tag us with Assistant: DeYandre Thaxton 50. DIY » Perfect Cat Eye #ARallaccess. You never know, you might see your photos and shout-outs in print. ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA Chelsea Buyco Dive in, read, and enjoy. WRITERS HEARD DeAnna Janes, Sarabeth Oppliger, Aubrey Mellor, Heather Cvar 16. ALLI SIMPSON: Social Inspiration intern Editorial: Sabine Brice 26. RYAN BEATTY: Going The Distance 48. Play It Again » CODY’S PCH PLAYLIST

FASHION FORWARD: ALLISON CALHOUN 54. LUCY HALE Photographer: Darian Zahedi Stylist: Heather Cvar

DIY Photographer: Austin Irving AT HOME Photo Assistant: Julian Wolff Makeup + Styling: Heather Cvar 46. CODY’S #ALLACCESS On Tour Hair: Sadaf Azimi 56. Life in AUSTRALIA’S GOLD COAST ALLI SIMPSON Photographer: Austin Irving 58. Life in LOS ANGELES Photo Assistant: Julian Wolff Makeup + Styling: Heather Cvar 60. Cody’s Top Picks For Sand And Sun Hair: Sadaf Azimi RYAN BEATTY Photographer: Joseph Llanes COVER Photo Assistants: Alex Gomez + Wes Santos Styling, Hair + Makeup: Heather Cvar 36. CODY SIMPSON: Ride The Wave

CODY SIMPSON Photographer: Terry Tsiolis Photo Assistant: Chad Lukaszewski Stylist: Mane Duplan Styling Assistant: Gabriella Langone Hair + Makeup: Glenn Nutley Tailor: Curtis Garrett

#thankyou Wes Martin, Gold Coast Tourism, Josveek Huligar of Anguilla Anguilla, Nikki Beach Worldwide, Tourism Australia, Bailey Pennick, Pat McGuire, Breanna Murphy, Ruben

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We had a blast with Lucy Hale, and it looks like you did, too! Lucy’s Instagram FROM YOU... Takeovers let us see how she keeps it real in her daily life. DIY makeup ideas, Lucy’s summertime soundtrack, learning about the inspiration behind Road Between…we’re so happy to have been along for the ride.

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When we say all access, we mean all access. From flyaway sweepstakes to exclusive Instagram Takeovers to free in-store concerts, RAGGED is the source for bringing you closer to your favorite artists. Stay tuned to RAGGEDmag.com and our Instagram, Twitter (@RAGGEDmag), and Facebook (@AmericanRag) for everything Cody Simpson and more…

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A flyaway! Congrats to @thelittlestginger who won our Lucy Hale #ARALLACCESS Flyaway sweepstakes. Amanda and her friend Jessica won a trip to Los Angeles, California to meet Lucy Hale during her Macy’s in-store performance. For more on their adventures, turn the page. Next time, it could be you!

Send us your letters, ideas, love, questions and more at [email protected] and you might see them here! SCENE: EVENTS It’s all happening. LUCY’S BIRTHDAY BASH LUCY HALE MACY’S PERFORMANCE

Sherman Oaks, California Lucy Hale wrapped up her #ARALLACCESS campaign by sharing her 25th birthday with us and performing songs from her recently released debut album Road Between. The band brought cupcakes on stage and we all sang “Happy Birthday” to our favorite girl. Excited fans — many with gifts for the birthday girl — lined up in anticipation to meet Lucy and have their copies of RAGGED autographed. She stayed for every last person!

But the luckiest fan of all was #ARALLACCESS Flyaway Winner Amanda Duncan. Amanda and her friend Jessica came all the way from Oklahoma to hang out with Lucy backstage. Amanda even got to interview Lucy one-on-one. The day didn’t stop there. Amanda had a $500 shopping spree for a new American Rag wardrobe. Talk about the best day ever.

Macy’s at Westfield Fashion Square Sherman Oaks, California June 14, 2014 SCENE(STARS) Your fashion future foretold, no crystal ball necessary.

By Aubrey Mellor HOROSCOPES

VIRGO CAPRICORN TAURUS AUGUST 23–SEPTEMBER 22 DECEMBER 22–JANUARY 19 APRIL 20–MAY 20 Birthday Change is in the air, Virgo, and you may not love all that it brings, Please, please, please buy some new curtains, posters, puffy chairs, Have you ever noticed that a lot of Taurii act like dinosaurs? Stay but the universe only presents you with challenges that you’re exotic fish, or a lava lamp—anything weird. Your place is tired with me here. Do you want to become extinct? No? Then stop spotlight ready for. How are you going to deal with this looming unknown? and needs a revamp. Your sign takes things slowly, but now is the lumbering around like monstrous royalty that thinks it’s too Let’s face it, if you believe in astrology then you might as well moment to let go a little. Out with the old and in with the new— big to fail. The meteor is coming. Adapt, because that “meteor” believe in magic, and you’re going to need something a little more isn’t that what they say? After the October 23 solar eclipse in your is a lunar eclipse in your 2nd house which could mean some advanced than positive affirmations this time. Try looking into 11th house you’ll be ready to start throwing parties again. financial bumps in the road. Cody Simpson: sigils (magical symbols), in which you trick your subconscious into January 11 believing something that your conscious would normally doubt— (Capricorn) like everything I say, for instance. LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23–OCTOBER 22 AQUARIUS GEMINI JANUARY 20–FEBRUARY 18 MAY 21–JUNE 20 If someone seems flaky, or if an idea or plan seems shaky, then your It’s always the end of the world with you people. Sometimes you’re Gemini, you get a bad rap. How easily they forget that you, the intuition is probably correct. Although sometimes you need to take happy about it, sometimes you’re angry about it, sometimes social butterfly, were the one to chat them up at the party where risks and make quick decisions, holding out for the real thing right you’re scared, but you never shut up. Remember, just because they knew no one. They call you restless and wishy-washy. And now will lead to a positive outcome. If you don’t believe me, fine. some things are coming to a close, doesn’t mean the whole world they keep bringing up that time you tricked your twin’s crush Get lost. No one asked you. I have 11 other signs that treat my is ending as well. It takes courage, but you’ll get a lot more out of into lip-locking with you. Okay, that was funny to only you. Fair Alli Simpson: every word like gospel. I am, after all, an astrologer. your personal transformations if you own them instead of trying warning: This isn’t the time for goofing off. April 24 to attribute them to the entire cosmos. Breathe easy, Aquarius. (Taurus)

SCORPIO PISCES CANCER OCTOBER 23–NOVEMBER 21 FEBRUARY 19–MARCH 20 JUNE 21–JULY 22

“I was writing horoscopes when you were still burping up food “I don’t care if your new playlist comes with a Jay Z remix of The October 23 solar eclipse falls in your 5th house of love all over your SpongeBob SquarePants bib, so don’t tell me about —I’m not downloading it. I like the original and creativity, which opens doors for some serious romance in the Grand Fire Trine or the Lunar Eclipse.” Someone seriously version and I’m sticking with it. I don’t care how lame it makes your life over the next six months, especially for Cancers born Lucy Hale said that to me at an astrology convention recently. I was like, me.” Hear that? That’s how you sound. Stop being a big baby. in decan 1 (the first third of the month). Since this eclipse is June 14 “really?” Anyway, look up the Grand Fire Trine and Lunar Eclipse. But seriously, would it kill you to listen to some new music? The particularly creative, those artists among you should also feel (Gemini) They’re pretty cool and could provide some insight of the good remix is actually pretty cool. especially inspired. You have a lot of goals right now, and it’s things that are to come. important to continue to work toward them.

SAGITTARIUS ARIES LEO NOVEMBER 22–DECEMBER 21 MARCH 21–APRIL 19 JULY 23–AUGUST 22 I know I’m usually suggesting the opposite, but this time I’m actually You know what I say? Aries Shmaries. You know why? Because You’ve been struggling with letting go of an unhealthy idea. recommending that you disappear for a while this October. Things I think it’s funny. Why does that matter? Because humor is the This fall will be marked by great strides in that area, thanks are gonna get crazy in November and you’ll need to recharge your cure-all for the absurdity that is the universe. You don’t think the to Jupiter moving into your 1st house. You may feel a little Ryan Beatty batteries in your favorite manner (e.g., escape, travel). Have you universe is absurd? I’m the one that spends my time studying the cramped at first. I mean, have you ever seen Jupiter? I don’t September 25 heard of the Witness Protection Program? You may need to work planets and stars and I can tell you, that without humor, you’ll go want to be impolite, but it could stand to lose a pound or two. (Libra) your way up the ladder in a crime organization before you can absolutely crazy up there—especially as Mercury goes retrograde Just remember to take one thing at a time, and think before participate, but it’s probably your best bet. for you in October. So say it with me: Aries Shmaries, You Shmoo, you speak. Me Shmee, Problems Shmoblems.

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1. Wool Bib Peacoat (Black Sea) | $99.50 2. Chino Pants (stern green) | $29.50 3. EDV Slub Deep V tee (Black Shadow) | $12.98 4. Slim Jogger Pants (Siro Black) | $39.50 5. Athletic Crew Long Sleeve Knit (Black Sea) | $29.50 2. 6. Tone Shawl Pullover sweater (Medieval Blue) | $39.50 7. Chino Pants (griffin) | $29.50 4. 7. Like the looks? Find them only at Macy’s stores & Macys.com/AmericanRag 10 ragged // raggedmag.com SCENE One piece, four ways. By Heather Cvar Photos by Darian Zahedi FASHION 4-WARD Styling by Heather Cvar AT AN EVENT Allison Can you give us tips on how to plan the perfect party at home? Fresh flowers make everything look perfect. Also always have Calhoun extra water. LA tap water is the WORST, so make sure you have Shows off a enough safe water for everyone. And clean your bathroom. bold print dress What’s been one of your most memorable events? The first event I ever worked was a multi-million dollar We admire gals who make a busy lifestyle look wedding in New York. It was wild, and made me realize that effortless. Meet Allison Calhoun, co-owner of you can literally do anything. Revelry Collective, an experiential production and design company based in Los Angeles. Allison and What has influenced your style the most? her business partner/best friend Natalie throw I think my mom and my grandma influenced my style a lot. dream vacations, corporate parties, and rad dinner My mom dresses for comfort, but when I was growing up she parties for a living. Not to mention in her spare had the most amazing array of sheer ‘80s blouses, chambray time, Allison is a writer, poet, and actress. midi skirts, and turquoise and jade jewelry. She always looked A well-rounded gal for a well-rounded dress comfortable and effortless. My grandma was the polar (shown in four prints) from American Rag. opposite. She never left the house without matching gloves, a handbag, a hat, and rouge. Together, the two of them helped me find the happy medium of not caring and caring a lot. How did these dresses fit into your overall style? How does your style change for events? I was drawn to the effortlessness of the dress and It’s a little more formal. I usually wear a dress. I put on heels it was comfortable, which is very necessary. — I guess that’s the difference.

How would you describe your usual day- to-day style? Casual. Playful. Weird. I stick to the basics but with a weird print, or a bow in my hair, or a rad necklace.

How does your style change from day to night? During the day, I tend to dress in whatever I feel like I can play and work in — a lot of rompers and FARMERS MARKET comfortable dresses. At night I throw on a leather jacket and lipstick and take my hair down. Eating organic and local seems to be a staple in Los Angeles. How do you feel about that? Who do you consider to be a style icon Yes. Always do that. You only get one body, right? for women? There are so many! Iris Apfel is my one true style Which LA farmers market is your favorite? icon. Also, Tavi Gevinson, the raddest teenager When I first moved here, I thought the Santa Monica farmers market was the mecca. ever. Kate Moss is a given. Loretta Lynn. Tilda But the east side has a pretty good one, too! I’m addicted to those Korean tempeh Swinton. Solange. They are all women whose snacks they sell. The one on Melrose Place is walkable from my house and my friend style I admire because I feel like they have so has a booth there every Sunday. It’s become a thing. I get fresh flowers, fruit and much fun getting dressed every day. veggies, eggs for the apartment, and a free range sandwich from my friend’s booth.

What’s one of your favorite fall What’s one of your favorite things to cook at home? fashion trends? During the summer, I’m obsessed with heirloom tomatoes; I put them on everything! Metallic. I love metallic shoes right now. And cut I make polenta with fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil, and a dollop of burrata over kale out boots. And hats. Give me a good hat any day! drizzled with a balsamic glaze. It is literally heaven on earth. raggedmag.com // ragged 13 Do you think art has influenced fashion in any way? AT A MUSEUM ABSOLUTELY! I think it’s a two way street. Art can influence fashion and fashion can There seem to be a lot of museum events (First influence art. I mean, Alexander McQueen Fridays, jazz nights, etc.). What are some of had one of the most sold out shows ever at The your favorites? Met, right? I love Jazz Nights at LACMA. My friends and I take a picnic blanket. It’s fun to camp out there all night long. What are some of your favorite galleries Also, the Hammer has some pretty cool events where and museums in LA? everyone dances…EVERYONE from babies to senior The MOCA (Little Tokyo Campus) is citizens. It’s always a fun dance party. And I just went incredible. I’ve seen some amazing shows to my first event at the Natural History Museum and there. The Mike Kelly exhibit that is just about that was really, really fun! to end is supposed to be incredible. I also love the Getty because the building, What do you typically wear to a museum? the view, and the landscaping is a work of art The more fun the better, lots of rompers and overalls. that houses the rest of the art.

AT THE OFFICE Does your work keep you confined to an office, or do you switch up your environment? It keeps me pretty out and about. Natalie and I are always dreaming up new ideas for parties and events and where to have them and ways to make them different. We both wind up working from home a lot because the commute is super easy from bed to our home studios! But, we just got a new office together and are super excited to move into it!

How did you get into event planning? Natalie and I wanted to create a business that allowed creative freedom, but also production and execution. We both had experience in events, and off we went. Eventually we want the company to grow to be a group of collective individuals. HANGING What does a typical workday look like for you? OUT Wake up, flip through Instagram. Coffee—I love coffee. Then hit the emails, and make my to-do list for the Where do you like to go out on day. Get to work. My day to day is always so different. weekends? Sometimes, I’m running around Los Angeles buying, I love hanging out at friends’ houses. I returning, and pulling samples or going to meetings like like sitting on porches or around kitchen a wild child. Sometimes, I’m complacently answering tables with friends. I am also a freak emails and making decks and proposals at home. Other about karaoke. I could karaoke for hours. times we are constructing a party, throwing a party, cleaning up after a party, or styling a shoot. I hear you’re pretty good a Jenga. What’s your favorite parlor game? I love Jenga! It’s just fun! But I also love those interactive games like Celebrity, charades, and Salad Bowl. I’m also obsessed with playing Mafia. 14 ragged // raggedmag.com CODY PICKS AlliAlli SimpsonSimpson social inspiration

By Sarabeth Oppliger

Photos by Austin Irving Makeup and styling by Heather Cvar Hair by Sadaf Azimi

Paving your own career path and making a name for yourself is never an easy task. One would think it would be particularly challenging when you’re the younger sister of Aussie international pop star, Cody Simpson. But don’t tell that to 16-year-old Alli Simpson who is a rising star in her own right and is doing things on her own terms. with her brother’s guidance and support, Simpson inspires a growing group of fans around the world to embrace their individual beauty with her YouTube channel and overall sunny outlook on life. With over 370,000 YouTube subscriptions and nearly 1.5 million followers on both Twitter and Instagram, the well-spoken and mature Simpson bombshell has already secured herself as a teen celebrity and is eager to continue spreading her positive attitude.

16 ragged // raggedmag.com How has Cody influenced you with your endeavors? Having Cody obviously helped me get started with my career in the first place. Without him starting his own career, I wouldn’t have moved to the States and I wouldn’t have had these same opportunities. I would never have thought about it. When we moved over here for him, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. once I started seeing what he does, I realized it might be a chance for me to kind of get into it as well. I’ve really found my own passion through it all. Cody inspires me every day to go out and try new things. It’s been great to have that support in such a big industry. How did you get started with your YouTube channel? My friends and I would make videos back [in Australia]. We’d do skits just for fun and then we realized that people were starting to post on YouTube. We thought “Oh! YouTube! We can put our videos online and everybody can watch them!” So we started doing that, making really stupid videos, just my friends and I. But people started watching them and then we started making more. It kind of built from that. [In the U.S.] making YouTube videos is such a big business, so moving over here brought it to another level. Your channel covers so many different topics which teens like yourself are interested in. Why do you think it’s important to inspire your peers? It’s important to show them to be themselves. I think it’s really important that girls know they can stick with what they love and not follow trends. Just to be yourself and respect yourself is really what I want to share. When did you decide to start recording and singing songs on your channel? That was influenced by Cody. I’ve always been really, really nervous when it comes to singing. I’ve never sung in front of anyone because I’ve been too shy. it was about a year ago when Cody heard me singing around the house and he was like “Why don’t you get into the studio and record a song?” I was so against it since it makes me so nervous, but he said, “If you don’t like the song, then you don’t have to release it. Just do it for fun.” So I went in and started messing around and then realized how much I liked it and it’s become a new love of mine. i’m still warming up to it, obviously, with building my confidence and stuff, but it’s really great to try new things because you never know what you’re going to love.

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Just to be yourself and respect yourself is really what I want to share. What’s your favorite thing about singing? around and do nothing. I’ve kind of learned that from Cody. If I have a day off, I don’t want it to be a “day off.” I always want to keep working hard I think the whole creative side is awesome. When I release a song that and feel like I’m moving forward in my career. I like to keep doing stuff, girls can really relate to, it’s cool to have that connection. I mean, I whether it’s going for a run or vocal training, even just little things. I like haven’t performed yet, but when I do, to be able to connect with my fans to keep working hard. will be really cool. Which artists do you have on repeat to at the moment? Do you have plans to perform in the future? . His new album, X. My friends and I listen to it every I do! In the near future! I’m starting [vocal] training. It’ll be a while day. It’s such a good album. The lyrics are incredible. He’s someone because I want to train and get it really good before I do my first I haven’t been able to stop listening to. I’ve been listening to my performance, because I want my first one to be great. So I’m trying to brother’s new music, too. He always sends me his rough drafts and I work hard to make sure that that performance is good. actually really, really like them. You have a few singles out now. Do you have an album in What can your fans look forward to? the works? Some new music. I’ve been working on some surprise stuff with Cody in I don’t. Right now, I’m recording singles and releasing them for fun. I the studio and he’s been writing stuff for me, so with music, there’s a lot have been meeting with record labels, so it’s something I’m definitely to more come. I’m also starting a radio show with RadioDisney, which is taking more seriously, but for right now it’s just fun doing a single every kind of a big thing for me at the moment so I’m working pretty hard on now and then, and then making a video. that. There are some exciting brand deals and some cool lines. What does your typical day off look like?

ALLI SIMPSON I love doing stuff that any typical teenager would do. Having a day at the Shot in Los Angeles, California beach, going shopping with friends, grabbing lunch, or just hanging out. All clothing by American Rag But I feel like with me, I always have to be doing something. I can’t sit

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By DeAnna Janes Photos by JOSEPH LLANES styling by Heather Cvar

Ryan Beatty has many nicknames. YouTube sensation, teen pop star, the next Justin Beiber. But he refers to himself as something else: the underdog. A mentality he gloriously explores in the aptly titled “Underdog” track on his latest EP. “This is my way of saying I don’t care what you have to say; I’m going for it.”

26 ragged // raggedmag.com The 17-year-old singer has had his share of naysayers. Many of them fellow high schoolers. The launch of his musical career coincided with geometry and tardy bells after all. But don’t feel too sorry for the guy, he likes being the underdog. “I always have something to work toward.” his perseverance began back in 2009. Once he realized his talent was more than just singing in the shower, he decided to share his gift with the world. “I’d always wanted to do music as a career, but it wasn’t until then that I had that faith in myself.” So he did what any budding modern artist would do. He perfected the art of self-promotion and began posting videos of himself covering today’s all-star songbirds on YouTube. And the rest is 30-million-viewers history. fans have fallen for Beatty’s intoxicating covers of Bruno Mars, , Lorde, and . But even though he sounds like he could sing the phonebook, there’s one particular anomaly he won’t touch. “I tried to cover ’s ‘Bennie and the Jets,’ and it was good, but I couldn’t post it; it’s a really hard song to pull off, and I just didn’t feel worthy.” On the flip side, there’s one he loves to cover and—fingers crossed—hopes to one day collaborate with: . 30 ragged // raggedmag.com raggedmag.com // ragged 31 “IT’S NOT THAT I’M TRYING TO BE DIFFERENT; ITS JUST THAT I’M FINALLY GETTING THE CHANCE TO DO WHAT I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO.”

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Singer/songwriter Mayer is one of Beatty’s biggest inspirations. So it’s no wonder the two share an outlook on lyrical life. Mayer’s been quoted saying forget the backup plan, while Beatty says, “If you’re going to go for it, really go for it.” Furthermore, “make the music you want to make. Don’t let anyone sway you into making music that’s popular.” in fact, Beatty’s debut album was a little more pop than he preferred. But now he’s taking his own advice and working toward becoming the artist he’s always wanted to be, which is a bit more indie and a lot more creative. “It’s not that I’m trying to be different; it’s just that I’m finally getting the chance to do what I’ve always wanted to do.” another thing he’s always wanted to do is write. Which he’s doing now more than ever, now that he’s able to get to that place. “I’ve gotten good at finding ways to tap into my emotions.” After co-writing his latest EP, paying particular attention to “Chameleon,” which he calls out as his fave, he’s on to writing album No. 3. But all work and no play makes Beatty a dull boy. So when he’s not singing or writing or playing guitar, the Cali native’s skateboarding, beaching, and road tripping. One of his favorite pastimes, road trips help get his creative juices flowing. It’s on the open road where he comes up with some of his best ideas and lyrics. Hey, it worked for Jack Kerouac. leave it to the freeway to spawn creativity; leave it the social networks to give birth to a career. Following in the footsteps of insta-stars including , Psy, and Maru, Beatty owes his success to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and the like. Without them, he wouldn’t have performed at last month’s Lollapalooza where one of his favorite artists, Dev Hynes of Blood Orange, took the stage. He wouldn’t have toured last year with buddy Cody Simpson. Or landed opposite a blonde hottie in a music video for “Every Little Thing,” his digital single that prompted a cover by the Biebs. “The weirdest thing about music videos is that you meet the quote love interest the day of the shoot, and you’re supposed to have all this chemistry.” Awk-ward. as helpful as posts and tweets and vines are, they can be just as taxing. “I’m super grateful to have those tools and never want to leave my supporters in the dark, but there are times I just don’t want to think about that stuff. I just want to chill out.” and by chill out, he means heat things up. Beatty loves to cook. Should music fail to pan out, Beatty wants to rock out culinary style. Dreams of becoming a chef come thanks to a childhood spent fancying Top Chef, Italian food, and experimenting in the kitchen. But with such a huge smorgasbord of opportunity ahead of him and foodie creations which, according to Beatty, have a 50/50 success rate, he says he’ll stick to music. For now. R

RYAN BEATTY shot in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ALL CLOTHING BY AMERICAN RAG

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RIDE THE WAVE

By DeAnna Janes Photos by Terry Tsiolis Styling by Mane Duplan Hair and makeup by Glenn Nutley

36 ragged // raggedmag.com Celebrities. They’re just like us. Except they’re not. They star in flashy music videos opposite finely chiseled supermodels, jet-set to foreign continents inhabited with locals who already know their name, and hang with mega-musicians ranging from Justin Bieber to David Foster. So goes the life of Cody Simpson. Hailing from Down Under, the blond Aussie moved to the States, Stranded on a beach sure beats being stuck in a studio. where he recently graduated high school (valedictorian no less, Unless you’re Simpson, who spends countless hours not too shabby) while simultaneously carving out a musical career, shredding harmonies inside the music box. So what’s a day complete with screaming paparazzi and more than 6 million at the office like? “I usually go in around 6 p.m. and rock Twitter followers. And there’s no sign of the 17-year-old slowing out with a couple of guitars. For me, it’s all about starting anything down. things on the guitar and going from there. Writing with people and being able to start something and really feeling Except maybe his melodies. Simpson’s latest single, an up-tempo, like we’re creating from scratch. That’s my favorite thing sexy pop tune by the name of “Surfboard,” is still drowning in iTunes to do,” Simpson says. success. As is its video, which stars Simpson dancing with a star, a.k.a. on-again-off-again girlfriend (daughter to Beverly Lately, the “people,” or rather person, Simpson refers to is Hills housewife Yolanda Foster). But from the sound of it, Simpson’s none other than Canadian musician/songwriter (and lead ready to trade his board-board-board-board for his guitar-tar-tar-tar. guitarist for Bieber) Dan Kanter. The two have quite the photo album growing on Twitter, teasing Simpson’s next “I’m working on a bunch of acoustic stuff right now with a friend of album. And though Kanter is no collaboration slouch, mine. I want my next solo album to be perfect and to really kick off there are a couple of crooners Simpson hopes to work the next phase of my career. Ever since ‘Surfboard,’ I feel like I’ve with one day: John Mayer and Jack Johnson. grown up a bunch as a musician, and I realize now that I don’t want More than that, Simpson credits Johnson as an inspiration to make any music that I don’t want to sing twenty years from now,” and one of the reasons he got into music. “Growing up, Simpson says. my favorite artist was Jack Johnson.” Hm, acoustic folk rock from a fellow surfer, admiration that’s to be expected In fact, Simpson spent part of the summer in Europe serenading from a boy who calls Gold Coast home and titled one sold-out crowds with acoustic jam sessions. No eight-man band or of his albums Surfers Paradise. Something a little more soul-crushing auto-tune, just a dude and his six-string. A few of the unexpected: Simpson’s also inspired by country music tour’s highlights include Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Oslo, Norway’s and . capital that’s “so fresh and crispy” and filled with “beautiful people,” Simpson laughs. But actually, there’s another so-fresh-and-crispy Born Robert Zimmerman, Bob Dylan spent his formative spot he has his heart set on. “I’d love to do a show in Hawaii. That’d years starting up bands and rocking out to Little Richard be my fave.” and . Getting started early is a must if one wants to achieve greatness. And that’s a tune Simpson Once the tour was all sung and done, the entire experience stuck knows all too well. The guy began casually writing music out as one of the best moments of his life. “It literally grew me up and playing guitar at age 6 and performed for an audience so much as a person but also as a musician.” Until things went sour for the first time at age 10. “At first, I was so shy in front and he was stuck at an airport in Portugal for days. Lucky for him, of a crowd, playing guitar, not knowing what I was doing he had his friend/manager and main squeeze to keep him company. — just hoping I sounded good enough to make people “By the third day, we ended up finding a cool beach and chilling. So want to clap at the end,” Simpson says. it wasn’t too bad.”

40 ragged // raggedmag.com raggedmag.com // ragged 41 I’m working on a bunch of acoustic stuff right now with a friend of mine. I want my next solo album to be perfect and to really kick off the next phase of my career. Ever since ‘Surfboard,’ I feel like I’ve grown up a bunch as a musician, and I realize now that I don’t want to make any music that I don’t want to sing twenty years from now.

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It wasn’t until a few years later that things got more serious — and technical. Remember that social- networking giant that boomed about a decade ago? Yep, MySpace. That’s where it all began. “Back when MySpace was cool, I posted my songs on there. I was pretty young and inexperienced, but I had a lot of passion. Then people started noticing, and the next thing you know, I got a message from a producer, who said I have a lot of potential to be really great when I grow up.” Not that 17 is all grown up, but the singer/ songwriter does have a few notches in his belt to be proud of. Namely, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and Escape from Planet Earth. In the past, getting one’s song into a film or featuring it on a commercial could be considered “selling out.” Not anymore. With huge outlets, especially radio stations, going under every day, iTunes, movies, commercials, and YouTube are more important than ever in getting music to the masses. Another thing that’s important: self-confidence. But even the most confident superstar can get a fit of nerves before a performance. J.Lo calms down with a prayer, Beyoncé quiets things with a massage chair and some stretches, but Simpson’s preshow ritual takes the cake. “I like to be alone in the dark — usually with candles. Sounds weird. But I play the guitar, and just warm up my voice, and drink tea,” Simpson confesses. Finally, the secret to success: Earl Grey and mood lighting. Whatever works, man. R

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HANGING WITH PRO SURFERS AT THE U.S. OPEN OF SURFING IN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA

PLAYING GUITAR IN THE STUDIO FOR AN UPCOMING PROJECT

#SELFIE ON THE WAY TO THE YOUNG HOLLYWOOD AWARDS

ME AND MY FRIEND MARTIN GARRIX BEFORE HIS SHOW AT HARD FEST LA

WORKING ON NEW MUSIC ME AND MY FRIEND JUSTIN BIEBER IN THE IN THE STUDIO STUDIO WALKING THE RED CARPET WITH PLAYING UNO WITH 16-YEAR-OLD MAKE A WISH PATIENT GRACE CANCER PATIENT BECKY AT THE MATTEL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN LA 46 ragged // raggedmag.com raggedmag.com // ragged 47 HEARD: PLAY IT AGAIN CODY’S PCH PLAYLIST Cody Simpson shared his favorite tunes for cruising down the coast in Los Angeles. These are the top six jams he has on heavy rotation — a mix of pop, acoustics, and rap, this lively set makes for the perfect driving soundtrack.

Pharrell Williams 1 “Angel” This has a ton of funky falsetto and infectious percussion.

Ed Sheeran 2 “You Need Me” I love the mix of singing and rapping. And the guitar grooves are great, too.

John Mayer 3 “Crossroads” This is a perfect take on the original blues tune by Robert Johnson. His harmonic arrangements are noteworthy.

Jack Johnson 4 “Staple It Together” Jack’s vibe will always be my favorite. I’ve been playing this song for most of my life.

Bruno Mars 5 “Moonshine” This song is an interesting change of style from the rest of the songs on the album [Unorthodox Jukebox]. It has a great ‘80s throwback sound. a nzon

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48 ragged loc All SCENE By HEATHER CVAR Alli Simpson shows us how to… Photos by Austin Irving MAKEUP + STYLING BY HEATHER CVAR DO IT YOURSELF HAIR BY SADAF AZIMI Fall is a great time to test out new makeup trends. The trick is to highlight one feature to keep your look dramatic, yet clean. PERFECT CAT EYE Alli Simpson demonstrates how to create the perfect cat eye.

Step 1 Start with a clean canvas

Apply concealer and a touch of translucent powder to your eyelid to absorb any oil.

Choose Step 2 your eyeliner

I would suggest either a pot of waterproof crème liner with an angled brush or a liquid liner with a great, easy-to-use wand like L’orÉal’s Super Liner. Step 3 Create the “wing” Start at the outer part of your eye and drag the brush or wand Step 5 against the lash line. Cotton swabs to save the day

A perfect cat eye does not always come out perfectly the first time, or even the Step 4 second or third. Use cotton swabs to Create the “tail” make any corrections. (Beauty tip: Look for swabs that come to a point, available Sweep the brush at most beauty supply stores.) upwards starting from the center of Pile on LOTS of your favorite your eye and then Step 6 mascara; no cat eye is complete create your tail at the MASCARA without voluminous lashes. end. You can play with the angle until you find something THAT FLATTERS your eye shape. (Beauty tip: If your eyes tend to go down, sweep up. If they already sweep up, try a straighter tail.) Then fill the line in on the rest of the lash line.

Meow. CODY PICKS: lucy hale

It’s only been a short while since we last saw Lucy Hale, our RAGGED 25 cover girl! It turns out Cody is also a huge fan of Lucy and thinks you should be, too — from her starring role on Pretty Little Liars to her brand new album Road Between, the girl is on fire. So Cody fans, take note, Lucy Hale is one to watch.

54 ragged // raggedmag.com AT HOME Life in Australia’s Gold Coast

The Gold Coast in Queensland is Australia’s answer to surf and sun, and it’s the place Cody calls home. It’s easy to see how the AUSTRALIA region has influenced his music (his albumSurfers Paradise is named for a suburb in the area). Find out about Cody’s favorite GOLD COAST spots for soaking up the sun, grabbing a bite, and more.

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN Piccolo Espresso. THE PERFECT DAY That would be one filled with sun, LIVE MUSIC VENUE surf, hanging with my mates, and Mermaid Beach Tavern. I used to eating meat pies all day long. play there with my middle school ourism T teacher before I began to do st st FAVORITE LANDMARK a music professionally. The Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade. BEST HOTEL FAVORITE The Wave in Broadbeach. NEIGHBORHOOD Mermaid Beach because it’s absolutely UNDISCOVERED breathtaking. The sand is immaculate GEMS and the waves are impeccable. It’s a Alfred’s Apartment—a menswear great place for a date as well, if you boutique, barbershop, and diner

need to impress them. Gold Co of Courtesy Photos All in one.. AT HOME Life in Los Angeles

When Cody’s recording in the studio in his new hometown of Los Angeles, he definitely needs time to relax and unwind. Here’s a guide to his favorite places — everything from the best pizza, to cool music venues, and of course, the beach. LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA

THE PERFECT DAY I like to spend time with family and friends. I’m always so busy in LA that I rarely have time to just relax and catch up with the people who mean the most. I’m going from meeting to meeting, to press, to the studio and every spare minute between I’m stuck in traffic!

WHERE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC El Rey Theatre. I got to perform there not too long ago. It’s a classic combination of old school design, mixed with modern day acoustics. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD Malibu Beach, because it reminds me the most of home. Being that close to the ocean is spectacular. BEST HOTEL FOR FRIENDS It also has some of the best eateries in LA, in my Loews Santa Monica Hotel. As you can tell, I’m a opinion – lots of super fresh food. big fan of the beach and I think this place is essential to the LA experience for anyone who is visiting.

STOCK UP ON SURF GEAR The Haydenshapes factory. They make custom boards and also helped me out with my “Surfboard” video shoot by providing a location and a board. I love those guys.

UNDISCOVERED GEM Berri’s Café for pizza! They never stop delivering, so it makes for a good late night pizza when nothing else is open.

BEST COFFEE JOINT Joan’s on Third. They have a ton of bakery selections, as well as COOLEST LANDMARK delicious food, but I head here Not quite sure it’s a landmark but when I need a buzz. I love a good hike up to Griffith Observatory. It has an amazing view of the city and makes you appreciate how big the world is. a nzon uis Gu hotos by L by p hotos a ll AT HOME Cody’s Top Spots for Sand and Sun BEST BEACHES EVER ACCORDING TO CODY A LL a a An g uill An g uill of Courtesy ANGUILLA I’ve never seen water like that. You can see right to the bottom. This is really one of

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