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,...

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...

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...

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...

Over the past few years, vintage clothing has become more and more popular. AMC’s “Mad Men” set the bar high for vintage wardrobes. Katherine Jane Bryant, the costume designer for the show, has done an impeccable job of dressing each character from...

Palm trees, beach tides and swimsuit--oh my. Are you all packed for spring break? A time to relax our minds from all the tests, group projects and homework we tackle on a daily basis. Many students are heading to warmer destinations to get away from the...

Winter is a time to bundle up and to stay warm in any way possible. By that I mean wearing so many layers you can’t move. Staying warm also means sometimes sacrificing style for practicality and DeKalb, for instance, is no exception to this winter rule....

With spring just around the corner, you might be thinking about changing your wardrobe from layers of sweaters and jeans to thinner T-shirts, dresses and shorts. Since fashion is a high priority for society, many people try to find the “hottest” looks...

I’ve noticed all around NIU’s campus that leggings have been all the rage, though, there are some people out there that are opposed to leggings and don’t really consider them pants. With a little styling and creative thinking, leggings might just...

I love seeing the Hollywood elite wearing what my favorite designers have lent them for the night from the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards to the Academy Awards--right down to the tips of their fingers. In the past few years, E! has taken a different approach...

A pop of color in an outfit goes a long way, especially with the right accessory. Senior textiles, apparel and merchandising major, Daryan Ross was spotted with his creative style at Wirtz Hall. I admire his outfit, which incorporated layers with a touch...