DIY / Inspiration
The 6 Best Beauty Products for Summer: Drugstore Edition
Every fashionista loves to splurge on high-end makeup products and other beauty goodies, but the summer is not the best time to do so. With countless days spent under the sun and in the water, a girl definitely does not get her money’s worth of her pricey beauty purchases. This season, take a trip to [...]
How to Wear Animal Prints this Summer
Fierce cheetah spots and bold zebra stripes are a necessity in a woman’s wardrobe; recent seasons have seen the increasing popularity of snake print between both runway and street styles. Anywhere you turn, you’re bound to spot an animal print garment, no matter the season or even the time of day. Before you step out [...]
Fashion Icons: Bella and Gigi Hadid
The daughters of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” reality star Yolanda Foster have recently been seen in the spotlight themselves. When they’re not busy with their glamorous careers, these sisters (who are about two years apart) can be recognized for their equally-glamorous street styles. In fact, Bella and Gigi are quickly becoming fashion icons; since [...]
8 Must-Haves for Incoming Freshmen
With the end of my freshman year of college only weeks away, I began packing to return home for the summer. As I sorted through a dorm-sized closet barely big enough to contain all my belongings, more often than not I found myself thinking why did I bring this? I didn’t even wear it once. While [...]
Splash of Color: How to Pull Off Colored Tights
Fear not! Here are some of my tips on how to pull off colorful tights! Take this advice with a grain of salt though; I’ve been told I’m a little over-the-top with my wardrobe (as I sit here in my bright orange polka-dotted blouse). Below is a list of some color for you to consider!
Americana Inspiration: Stars and Stripes
Patriotism is most certainly a trend in terms of the way people act, but what about the way people dress? Until recently, most Americans saved the red, white, and blue for Fourth of July celebrations exclusively, but this year these iconic colors will dominate the street style scene all season long. Americana inspired garments decorated [...]
How to Wear: The Cut-Out Trend
Making its original debut this past winter, the cut-out trend is still going strong. This spring, cut-out garments are no longer limited to scandalous party dresses — wardrobe essentials such as flowing tee shirts, basic button-ups, and even leggings are getting a new look. Wearable in so many different ways, possibilities for this trend are [...]
5 Dos and Don’ts of Thrifting
Everyone loves scoring a great deal at the mall. But as trends come and go, the best deals are no longer being found at commercial retailers. Authentic vintage apparel, as well as tons of other unique pieces, is available at secondhand shops for a fraction of modern-day prices. However, the idea of thrifting can be overwhelming; [...]
Holiday Fashion: Find Your Perfect Easter/Passover Dress
Spring has sprung and with it come outdoor concerts, beach trips, and days in the sun. Springtime is also the season of major holidays like Easter and Passover. As you prepare for your Seder or Sunday brunch, here are a few spring dresses styles that are both cute and appropriate for such family-oriented occasions.
Combating Weather: Sunny Days and Windy Nights
It’s a miracle I’ve survived this long with the consistently fluctuating weather in New England; some days I still ponder upon my decision to move across the continent for college. While hometown Vancouver, BC requires a must-have of rain boots and a lack of leather jackets on most rainy days, the high-temperature sunshine with mad dashing across campus during the day reveals dripping sweat with a warmer outfit and the still-really-fucking-chilly evening wind leave shivers wracking your body.
What to do, oh what to do, if you’re that busy person who never has time to go back to your room to grab that extra jacket? Fear not, fashionistas. Through trial-and-error (and believe me, I’ve gone through many a freezing 11pm trek back from rehearsal), I’ve compiled this handy-dandy list of how to combat the finicky transition-into-spring weather.