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High-waisted shorts work in fall

High-waisted shorts work in fall

By Aymie Telinski | September 10, 2013

The fashionable high-waisted shorts seen throughout summer music festivals can still be worn today.This trend isn’t completely new to the fashion world. Moms have been rocking these bad boys since the ’80s; however, shorts have gone from plain blue,...

Look good without trying hard

By Kayla Cameron | September 9, 2013

It’s easy to feel insecure about your style when battling with time. Remember these quick tips on how to look good without trying too hard.Don’t overthink an outfitSometimes when getting ready, people skip over the plain items in their closet. However,...

Rock trendy denim vest with creative, stylish looks

By Aymie Telinski | September 9, 2013

A vest can add a touch of cool to any outfit, or another layer of warmth when the nights are getting cooler.Denim vests can add edginess to even the most girly dress. Jean vests come in all shapes in sizes. When picking out one that is right for you,...

Ladies: Embrace the peplum, don’t fear it

By Aymie Telinski | September 5, 2013

One style of fashion that continues to stay trendy is the unique peplum.Peplum is a style where a ruffled pleat goes around the base of a shirt or the mid-drift of a skirt. When worn correctly, the trend looks edgy, sweet, flirty or even office chic.Over...

Flower crowns are trendy, easily made

By Aymie Telinski | August 27, 2013

It’s easy to finish the perfect outfit with a statement necklace, a stack of bracelets or even rings. But have you ever thought to wear a floral crown?This summer’s hottest accessories at music festivals and weddings alike have been floral crowns....

Crop tops add fun, flirty feel to fashion

By Kayla Cameron | August 27, 2013

The crop top is one of the trendiest ways to cool off in this hot weather.Whether you attend summer festivals or just want to show a bit more skin, crop tops are becoming a must-have in fashion. They add a fun and flirty touch to your outfit as well as...

NIU business professor Ozlem Ozkanli samples Thai food Saturday at the Southeast Asian Festival in rm. 100 of Anderson Hall.

Southeast Asia Club holds annual cultural festival

By Mariah Stubbs-Johnson | April 21, 2013

Food, fashion, crafts and performances were among the festivities at this year’s Southeast Asia Club festival on Saturday. The Southeast Asia club decided to do things differently this year by hosting an annual festival instead of its typical performances,...

Student oganization holds annual fashion show

By Deanna Frances | April 21, 2013

The Fashion Industries Organization (FIO) brought together students for a night of style and high energy. FIO, a group made up of textiles, apparel and merchandising majors from the School of Family, Consumer and Nutritional Sciences, held its annual...

Studs a must in modern fashion

By Kayla Cameron | April 16, 2013

Fashion statements are everything to designers--that’s how they market products and get people to fall in love with their clothes. Each collection begins with a designer picking a certain pattern or idea to inspire the entire line. Like many designers,...

First aid kit fashion tips

By Kayla Cameron | April 10, 2013

We’ve all been in a bad fashion situation. We’re out meeting our significant other’s parents, at a fancy dinner with our family or at a business meeting with our bosses or future employers--and then something goes wrong. When I say wrong, I don’t...

Favorite thing of the week: H&M

By Kayla Cameron | March 25, 2013

I spend a lot of my time on online fashion blogs, whether it’s free time or procrastinating with homework and studying. I also browse various YouTube channels and hit up multimedia sites like Tumblr and Pinterest, trying to see if there are any ideas...

Dubai is a staple in Middle Eastern fashion

By Olivia Rajska | March 19, 2013

This spring break, I had the opportunity to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It was a wonderful cultural experience, and I got a chance to explore Middle Eastern fashion. As the Middle East has stricter dress codes than the United States, I got the privilege...