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Embrace Hipster fashion with trendy tips

Embrace Hipster fashion with trendy tips

By Kayla Cameron | October 22, 2013

Don’t trade in your McDonald’s coffee for an organic chai latte to look hipster.

Rock the glasses

Not everyone has a prescription for their glasses. For those without prescription glasses, don’t fret: Buy fake glasses at stores like Forever 21 and H&M. If you’re not feeling confident in your glasses, opt for some Ray-Ban knockoffs or a pair of circle-lens sunglasses. Both of these shades are spotted often in the hipster style.

Invest in skinny jeans

Hipsters go crazy for skinny jeans; however, make sure you don’t get ones that are too skinny because they could end up looking too constricting.

Buy skinny jeans in a light wash or khaki pants.

Search for the right shoes

Hipsters are all about the flat wear. Get a shoe that has some durable material. Some options for flat wear include Oxford shoes, combat boots like Dr. Martens and high-tops like Converse. Most hipsters would never choose to wear a high heel.

Know the stores

To be a hipster, you’ve got to act like a hipster, and that means knowing where to shop.

Most hipsters shop at thrift stores, but t hat isn’t always the case. Other options are American Apparel, Urban Outfitters and H&M. These are the perfect stores to get you started on your hipster wardrobe. Also, hipsters tend to shy away from mainstream fashion and go for unusual or original piece

Never admit

Your riveting journey from average to a super cool inner hipster shouldn’t include bragging — save that for the mainstream junkies.

Investours work with students

Investours work with students

By Mikey Pastrana | October 15, 2013

Elly Rohrer, 25, of Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico, discusses her experiences through interning and studying abroad and how she became successful. Rohrer is part of Investours, a tourism organization that provides tours to investors. In the trip, investors...

Pusha T pushes crack rap style

By Jarrel Sylvers | October 9, 2013

Jarrel SylversColumnist“My Name Is My Name” by rapper Pusha T stood out more for compelling instrumentals than content.Tuesday marked the debut of the project from GOOD Music/kb record label. Following interesting singles and an ultra-expressive,...

Mark Sykes, DeKalb High School driver's education teacher, brainstorms with his free study hall class Monday on ways to raise votes for Celebrate My Drive, a contest to raise awareness of safe-driving habits like not texting while driving. The winning school will receive a concert by Kelly Clarkson. Voting starts on October 18. More information can be found on twitter @dekalbcmd.

High schools celebrate the drive

By Paul Skager | October 2, 2013

Mark Sykes, DeKalb High School driver's education teacher, brainstorms with his free study hall class Monday on ways to raise votes for Celebrate My Drive, a contest to raise awareness of safe-driving habits like not texting while driving. The winning...

Amy Timberlake, author of "One Came Home," reads a snippet from her book Tuesday at the Ellwood House Visitor's Center, 509 N. 1st St., as part of the Big Read "True Grit" event sponsored by the DeKalb Public Library. Timberlake's book centers around a Western mystery and adventure. The library will hold Western-themed events all through October.

Big Read comes to DeKalb

By Josh Lazenby | October 2, 2013

Amy Timberlake, author of "One Came Home," reads a snippet from her book Tuesday at the Ellwood House Visitor's Center, 509 N. 1st St., as part of the Big Read "True Grit" event sponsored by the DeKalb Public Library. Timberlake's book centers around...

NIU holds first reverse career fair

NIU holds first reverse career fair

By Josh Lazenby | October 2, 2013

Sophomore pre-nursing major Eva Gallegos (right), Alejandra Flores, sophomore early childhood development major, and senior sociology major Jessica Pliego, speak to a Target representative Tuesday at the Reverse Career Fair held at the Holmes Student...

LGBT History Month supporters chalk campus

LGBT History Month supporters chalk campus

By Paul Skager | September 30, 2013

Senior sociology major Brianna Carroll (front) and Molly Holmes, LGBT Resource Center director, put the finishing touches on their chalk message "Love = Love" at the Martin Luther King Commons Monday as part of the "You Are Loved" chalking campaign....

Garden tour hosted

Garden tour hosted

By Ryan Ocasio | September 22, 2013

Mayor John Rey (left) and master gardener Misty Haji-Sheikh introduce gardeners and DeKalb residents Saturday to the Mayor’s Garden, 200 S. Fourth St. Haji-Sheikh gave tours of the various gardens. Rey showed enthusiasm for the DeKalb community gardens....

Speaker talks civil rights

Speaker talks civil rights

By Amy Chow | September 12, 2013

Dr. Skantha Skanthakumar spoke on behalf of Amnesty International Wednesday night at the Holmes Student Center, which hosted "Never Again!", a presentation about human rights and war crimes in Sri Lanka. Skanthakumar included how to get involved and...

Officer talks safety with kids

Officer talks safety with kids

By Christine Wilson | September 12, 2013

DeKalb police officer Chad McNett offers prizes to children Wednesday as an initiative to ask questions about police work and safety at Lexi's Kid Corner, 122 S. First St. McNett hoped to make a good impression, especially on young kids, in order to familiarize...

Two guilty pleasures refuse to leave gaming

By Josh Alfrey | September 10, 2013

Destroying friends in a video game is a timeless activity, and few games are as timeless as “Super Smash Bros.” and “Mark Kart 64.”“Mario Kart 64” and “Super Smash Bros.” were easily my two most played games growing up. There was rarely...

Lizabeth Roman, sophomore community leadership & civic major, Kathryn Voight, freshman history major, and Zharfan Irawan, accounting major, gather together Monday night to discuss their various research topics in their classes at the Founders Memorial Library during the monthly Research Rookies meeting.

Research Rookies Meeting

By Josh Lazenby | September 10, 2013

Lizabeth Roman, sophomore community leadership & civic major, Kathryn Voight, freshman history major, and Zharfan Irawan, accounting major, gather together Monday night to discuss their various research topics in their classes at the Founders Memorial...

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