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Spring break fashion tips

By Olivia Rajska | March 5, 2013

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...

Stay warm and trendy

By Kayla Cameron | March 4, 2013

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....

Jennifer Lawrence (R), Oscar®-nominee for Actress in a Leading Role, interviews with Kristin Chenoweth (L) upon her arrival for The Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA February 24, 2013.

Inspiring celebrity fashion from the Oscars

By Olivia Rajska | February 26, 2013

The Oscars were filled with inspirational red carpet fashion moments. According to the fashion panel from “Live! with Kelly and Michael,” the Oscars were all about shimmer and shine for women and beards and bow ties for men. I selected the top best-dressed...

Cheap additions to your wardrobe

By Deanna Frances | February 26, 2013

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...

Tips to make your leggings trendy

By Kayla Cameron | February 25, 2013

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...

‘Mani Cam’ shows trend in nail fashion

By Aymie Telinski | February 24, 2013

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...

Men’s scarves are in season

By Olivia Rajska | February 19, 2013

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...

What you wear on V-Day is just as important

By Olivia Rajska | February 12, 2013

What are your plans this Valentine’s Day? Are you having a dinner date with your valentine? Will you be jamming to Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley at the Convocation Center? Or perhaps enjoying a girls night with some wine and box of chocolates?...

Movie producers should consider film-inspired clothing lines for fans

By Aymie Telinski | February 10, 2013

How many times have you watched a movie and thought, “Man, I wish my clothes looked like that?” Thanks to the Junk Food Art House clothing line, we can all dress like our favorite little blue Smurf. That’s right--there’s a clothing line inspired...

Add layers to your winter wardrobe

By Olivia Rajska | February 5, 2013

It may be hard to dress up for the cold, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing your style. It is all about layers upon layers during this cold time of the year. Having that extra motivation to dress up will keep you warmer when you walk to class...

The Carrie Diaries Pictured (L-R): Freema Agyeman as Larissa, AnnaSophia Robb as Carrie, XX as Seth, and Ellen Wong as Mouse -- Image Number: CD103a_0046b.jpg -- Photo: Barbara Nitke/The CW -- © 2012 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

‘Carrie Diaries’ makes retro look trendy

By Olivia Rajska | January 29, 2013

Carrie Bradshaw is back: to the ’80s. “The Carrie Diaries” brings ’80s fashion up to date with fashion trends that are still in style for the 21st century. It simply goes to show that fashion always comes back. According to Julia Rubin of HuffingtonPost.com,...

Look fit and fashionable

By Olivia Rajska | January 22, 2013

A popular New Year’s resolution is working out more and staying fit, but most resolutions are not followed through the whole year. According to ProactiveChange.com, only 46 percent of New Year’s resolutions are maintained after six months. So what...