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Extend the Trend: Three Fall Makeup Trends

By Abby Wisecarver | October 10, 2018

Out with the bright lipsticks and in with the gold eyeshadows! There are bound to be many makeup trends that come with the changing of the season. Where beauty is concerned, makeup is constantly evolving. Here are three new trends that seem to be making...

Extend the Trend: Fake Freckles

Extend the Trend: Fake Freckles

By Abby Wisecarver | March 4, 2018

Around 4 to 5 percent of the world’s population is born with freckles, which is a small amount, according to Foreo. This small percentage explains why “fake freckles” have become super popular, but it does come across as deceiving.

Some women born with freckles have been attempting to cover them up for years, but now freckles have been adopted into the beauty community. Gaining popularity in 2015, fake freckles have skyrocketed and are now trending throughout the fashion world.

“As a person who has freckles, I hate this trend,” said Hannah Muntz, freshman elementary education major. “I went so many years of my life hating the dots on my face and now they are popular? No, I do not like it and will be happy when it finally dies down.”

I know what it’s like to look in the mirror and hate what I see, even if I can’t change it. But freckles are much more than randomized dots on your face, they add charm and character to every freckled-skinned individual.

If adding something small to your face makes you feel better and more confident, then why the heck not? Makeup has no rules and is something you can use to demonstrate creative expression. Pull out your eyeliner and get to dotting! Fake freckles are here to stay and everyone should be able to change their appearance and do whatever they want to.

Extend the Trend: Barbed Wire Eyebrows

By Abby Wisecarver | February 21, 2018

Remember a few years ago when everyone was happy with their eyebrows just the way they were? Yeah, neither do I. 2017 was the year of crazy brow trends, and it looks like they’re here to stay for 2018.The "not-so-new" new eyebrow trend is called “barbed...

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...

The vintage trend is here to stay

By Aymie Telinski | March 6, 2013

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...

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...

Dekalb Public Library goes digital

By Thomas Verschelde | February 28, 2011

DeKALB | The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., has recently invested in a number of e-books that will be accessible to anyone with a library card. Dee Coover, DeKalb Public Library director, said the e-books can be downloaded to any computer for up...