After a very stressful midterm week, I decided to treat myself by finally trying out the iconic beauty brand, Glossier. If you haven’t heard of it, Glossier was started by Emily Weiss. The fashion stylist at Vogue started a blog titled Into the Gloss where she learned about what people want in beauty and raised […]
Hair dying and straightening used to be an obsession of mine, but it damaged my hair to the point that I had to chop it all off and start over. I chopped my hair off three times before already. I needed a hair alternative that would prevent me from falling into my old habit of […]
As the school year continues and midterms approach, I find myself with less and less time for getting ready in the morning. At this time of year, sleep tends to take priority over winged eyeliner and a blinding highlight. Here are a few of my favorites products for when you only give yourself a few […]
Individuality. It comes in many forms, and Student Spotlight is the chance for you to get to know your peers and celebrate them for who they are. Welcome to the pilot episode of Student Spotlight! I’m your host Rachel Calvis and my colleague Emma Dengler is currently sitting with me while we write this introduction. […]
Although the use of essential oils for aromatherapy isn’t new by any means, it has recently taken the world by storm. People have been using aromatherapy since the 11th century for medicinal purposes and today, aromatherapy is known to relieve stress, boost energy, improve memory, along with many other health benefits. Some even have anti-inflammatory […]
You’ve probably noticed an increase in the number of obnoxious teen romances under the “trending” section of your favorite streaming service’s homepage recently. The trailers feature similar patterns: narration from a misunderstood and ostracized high school student, an overwhelming amount of synth pop, a tone-deaf social commentary and some type of forced minority representation. […]
For the past years streetwear has become exponentially popular. The trend that first caught on in Tokyo and Seoul has now travelled to the fashion capitals of New York, London, Paris, and Milan. Streetwear brands like Supreme, Thrasher, and Yeezy are selling out quickly and more high fashion designers are teaming up with them for […]
Discussions about global warming, climate change, and pollution are now happening in our dining halls, our classrooms, and even in crowded bars. For a few years now, the fashion industry especially has come under fire for the constant damage it does to the environment. According to a report by Forbes, the fashion industry is the […]
We all get so used to wearing drab clothes in the gloomy winter weather, most of our wardrobe is packed with greys and blacks. With our daily uniform of leggings and sweatshirts it’s hard to play around with bright shades. But since we spent most of the year wearing the same four colors (all neighboring […]
So, you’ve finally scored that summer internship! Everyone back home has congratulated you and you’ve already started preparing for your move, but your wardrobe is packed with black leggings and blue jeans. While this might be appropriate attire for early morning classes and drinks on Court Street – it might make a couple of eyes […]