Category: Fashion
Fall trends show that masks have integrated into fashion
Although some trends remain prominent from 2020, there are new ideas incorporated into outfits as people are attending more events and being more sociable following the lockdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fall 2020 fashion consisted of a variety of neutral, soft, monochromatic looks that fit with the somewhat gloomy mood of 2020. However, 2021 […]
Lifestyle Tries: making colorful tie-dye shirts
Tie-dye is a colorful and fun way to add personality to various products. This is a great activity to do alone or with company. There is a vast spectrum of items that can be tie-dyed: socks, shirts, tote bags, bandanas and many other products all have the potential for a tie-dye makeover. Craft stores and […]
Lifestyle Tries: decorating canvas tote bags
Tote bags have always been a trendy yet fun way to carry around your belongings. Campus is full of assorted tote bags in various colors, designs and textures. But if you want to personalize your tote bag even more, painting it yourself is the way to go. This week, Lifestyle Tries is breaking out the […]
Fashion week delivered on a digital platform
The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many events to change to a strictly online setting. Concerts, speeches, graduation ceremonies, even weddings have been left no other option than to cancel in-person attendance and switch exclusively to livestream options. One prominent cultural area that has recently made the shift to online is the world […]
Lifestyle Tries: trendy polymer clay earrings
Polymer clay earrings have been on the up and up for the past year. Everyone has jumped in on the trend whether that be through starting their own small shop or adding these statement pieces to their wardrobe. Lifestyle Tries is here to get in on of the action and try a hand at making […]
Students create printed clothing
Trevor Manning, senior mechanical engineering major, and band member for local band The Guest Room is now designing and releasing custom printed clothing locally with his friend Sam Soine, senior architecture major, under the name Defects Clothing. Manning took design courses when he was in high school, and one of the courses included screen printing. […]
Students support local Black-owned businesses
Summer 2020 was full of conversations surrounding social issues. One of these social issues in the spotlight is the racial injustice that is prevalent within the United States. In order to combat racial injustice, people across the country have been protesting in the streets, signing online petitions and donating to organizations dedicated to ending racism. […]
Face masks become popular fashion pieces
Since before the start of COVID-19, masks have been a symbol of protection and safety. However, novel coronavirus brought a shift in the mask mentality. Now an everyday item, masks have become similar to wearing pants – it would be strange to leave the house without them. Brands like Old Navy, Tory Burch, Saks Fifth […]
How to channel your inner Macklemore and thrift shop like a pro
When it comes to thrift shopping, millennials have become the most popular generation to find purpose in reusing clothes as a fashion statement. The vintage look is catching the eyes of students and driving sales at local thrift shops. Thrift stores typically sell not only clothes- — their most popular items — but also books, […]