Walking around campus, I spotted Abby Barrios, freshman political science and community leadership and civic engagement major. I admired her approach to a monochrome, or one color, outfit. She emphasized an all-black outfit without looking gloomy. Barrios...
As I was walking to class, I spotted senior engineering major Greg McFadden. What caught my attention was the detailing of his outfit. There were many colors, textures and layers that worked together and formed one look. McFadden wore an NIU beanie, a...
Let’s talk politics—fashion politics, that is. As Election Day is approaching, it is appropriate to acknowledge the most fashionable President and First Lady in the nation’s history. John F. Kennedy had a great taste for the Ivy League look. Outside...
Do you have your costume ready for Halloween weekend? Sometimes it may be hard to think of a good, unique one. In many ways, picking out a Halloween costume is similar to deciding what to wear for the day. Do you want to spend money on a new costume,...
While enjoying my coffee at Starbucks, I spotted Heather Baier’s outfit. The junior biology and nursing major seemed to be right on target with her personal approach to style. Baier was wearing a light blue chambray button-up shirt, gray cardigan sweater...
Get ready for layers upon layers of sweaters, coats, scarves, hats and gloves; there is a reason some people’s favorite season is fall. The change of weather calls for a new wardrobe with colors fit for the season. According to pantone.com, the fashion...
Less than two hours of getting ready, 24 models, 60 gowns and a 15-minute fashion show: This is New York Fashion Week, and DeKalb’s Studio One Salon and Spa, 1007 N. First St., got to be a part of it this year for the third time. Studio One Salon and...
Fall is finally here, and that means replacing summer wear with warmer attire to get through breezy DeKalb days. Layering with whatever you already own is a great option. Here are a few fall styles that are fresh or still current for men and women. Investing...
Show some Huskie Pride in style! Junior psychology major Jessica Walsh is a great example of mixing NIU wear with fashion. She embraces her NIU spirit with a gray sweatshirt, white tank, red skinny jeans and red, black and gray loafers. Walsh accessorizes...
“I like to stand out, but not too much where it’s weird,” said Jose Ochoa, a junior theater technology design major I spotted on campus. He is rocking an edgy-preppy look with a twist: a bow tie. Ochoa enjoys putting in the effort of dressing up...
“DeKalb, are you ready for 100 percent chaos?” said Mac Miller, also known as Malcolm McCormick, as he got the crowd wild at the Convocation Center Saturday. Although there was not a full house for the Macadelic Tour, the crowd sure kept it alive...
“DeKalb, are you ready for 100 percent chaos?” said Mac Miller, also known as Malcolm McCormick, who got the crowd wild at the NIU Convocation Center Saturday. Although there was not a full house at the Macadelic Tour, the house sure kept it alive...
