Springing (Fashion) Forward: Spring’s Hottest Trends

March 26, 2009 - 1:00 pm By Jess T. - Columbia University

spring-runway

I don’t know about you, but after what seemed to be the most grueling. winter. ever. I am excited and eager to dust off my spring wardrobe… and add some new pieces to it. As is always the case with the new season, we have some new trends (along with a few piggy-back trends of season’s past) to spice up our wardrobes.

Here are some of Spring 2009’s hottest trends: Read More »

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Rock The Look: Jumpers

September 24, 2008 - 4:00 pm By Anna R - Northeastern University

[Do you ever feel like you can’t pull something off? Have trendy pieces in your closet that you would never have the courage to actually wear out? Well take those pieces out, shake off the dust, and continue reading!

In this series, I will choose a different piece that can be difficult to incorporate into an outfit and give you ideas on how to wear it. If there’s anything you would like to read about in the future, please leave a comment!]

Jumper dresses and jumpers are going to be go-to pieces for many fashionistas this fall. The trend is sweeping the nation from runways to hallways. It combines playfulness (remember how you used to wear the little kid versions in grade school?) with high fashion to create a perfect look for the new season.

Since layering is always big in the cold weather months, and they are so perfect for layering, this is definitely a piece you will want to incorporate into your wardrobe.

But what on earth do you wear with this trendy piece? Here are seven ways you can rock this look. You can work em alone, or try combining them for the ultimate in fall fashion: Read More »

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A Portland Underground Playlist

May 13, 2008 - 11:30 am By Elizabeth-Baruch College

Ah, Portland, Oregon: Land of the chronically hip and effortlessly cool. If you haven’t heard the buzz about Portland and its fab music scene over the last couple of years…well…then…I just don’t know where you’ve been.

Nonetheless, despite the hype, the town is home to many a talented underground band and I’m here to give some of them shout outs. Open up your myspace windows and check out this music!

“No Sh*t” ESKIMO AND SONS

“Sex by the unit” GENTRY

“Trouble from the start” DAY OF LIONS

“Demonic with horns” BOY EATS DRUM MACHINE

“Shadows” AUTOPILOT IS FOR LOVERS

“Priests of Shiloh” PORCHES

“Hey Boy” THE BLOWS

“Dragonfly Pie” STEPHEN MALKMUS

“Weightless” FLOATER

“Jumpers” SLEATER-KINNEY

Enjoy!!!

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