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Style Section: Spring Beauty Picks

By Northern Star staff | April 6, 2015

Spring weather means fresh faces, glowing skin and pretty pastels.Check out our favorite beauty products for spring. Natural beauty by niunorthernstar featuring a facial mask Facial mask / Sephora collection eyeshadow / Tinted moisturizer, $68 / Lips...

Style Section: Fierce Nails

By Northern Star staff | April 1, 2015

Nails are an accessory you can wear everyday. Students are embracing this trend with long nails in bold colors.Check out how some NIU students wear this style below. Gladys Sanchez, junior special education major, said she rocks black nails as a statement.“I’m...

Style Section: Spring Wardrobe Updates

By Northern Star staff | March 17, 2015

Does your closet need revamping to prep for warmer spring temperatures?Try these fun styles for some spring fashion inspiration. Festival chill by niunorthernstar featuring a mint nail polish Miu miu blouse, $815 / IRO short shorts / Charlotte Russe lace...

Style: Rainbow Hair

February 8, 2015

NIU students with unnatural dyed hair colors said it helps them express personal style.Check out some students’ hues below!Freshman psychology major Gabe Rohn said he uses Manic Panic brand hair dye to achieve his green tint.“Through Buddhist beliefs,...

Spring Break fashion: fringe and polo shirts

By Aymie Telinski | March 4, 2014

As students and residents pack their suitcases for a warm spring break trip, make sure to bring a few trendy items and leave others in the closet.WomenFringeAt this year’s New York Fashion Week, many of the designers experimented with fringe. This outrageous...

Fashion rules for holidays

Fashion rules for holidays

By Lauren Iverson | December 2, 2013

Even though it can be easy to grab random winter clothes, fashion rules still apply to the holidays.DoGet in the spirit of the holiday by wearing an oversized, festive sweater. If at a Christmas party, women should consider a Santa hat with a little black...

Thick cable-knit scarves are great to keep the cold out while still looking fashionable.

Stay chic, warm with accessories

By Aymie Telinski | December 2, 2013

The weather outside might be frightful, but your accessories don’t have to be. Students can stay warm and chic this month with these trendy pieces.ScarvesEven though people wear scarves all year round, summer ones are limited to the thin and not-really-doing-anything-except-looking-cute...

Dress like a show star

By Kayla Cameron | November 11, 2013

Recreating the style of your favorite character on TV is easier than you think.Most characters have a distinct style that makes them stand out. Although wardrobe designers spend hours creating a distinct outfit, students can recreate these attractive...

Odd fashion trends refuse to leave NIU

By Katie Lavelle | November 11, 2013

As students’ outfits change to adjust to the cold weather, three trends have started sticking out.Leather leggingsIt’s no surprise leather leggings are trending on campus because most people can pull them off.Leather leggings are a healthy dose of...

Blazers, flowing tops prove stylish for winter concerts

By Aymie Telinski | November 11, 2013

Cold weather shouldn’t be an excuse to not dress right at the next concert you attend.Most students who wear sweatshirts to local shows rely on function over fashion. Have no fear: These trendy tips will put you at center stage at the next show.One...

Bundle up in November’s warmest trends

Bundle up in November’s warmest trends

By Kayla Cameron | November 4, 2013

Grab these November fashion essentials because it’s going to be a cold one.Bundle upWindy and unruly DeKalb winters with horrible temperatures are unforgiving. Covering up with a simple North Face isn’t going to do it.Invest in a heavy duty winter...