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The holidays are right around the corner and you know what that means, it’s time to go gift shopping. Naturally, you want to give meaningful gifts to show your appreciation for the people that you love; but it can get a little tricky. Everyone has varying interests, wants, and needs; which can make things feel [...]
Having the right jacket for the winter is crucial. During the colder months your coat is the focal point of your outfit, so it is so important to make sure your outerwear for this season is carefully selected. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for your go-to coats for this [...]
The fashion industry contributes severely to environmental harm through synthetic dyeing processes. To put things into perspective, about 10-15% of dye used for fabrics contaminates wastewater.1 The wastewater has the potential to pollute runoff and negatively affect wildlife and human health. Luckily, there are many ways to dye fabrics completely naturally without the use of [...]
As the year 2021 comes to an end, Let’s touch base on some of the biggest trends of 2021. From the revival of Y2K to thrifting. 2021 seemed to be the year where people all over the world were expanding and evolving their looks and clothing pieces! One big trend of 2021 are platform shoes. [...]
As 2021 comes to an end we approach a new year of fashion and are excited by the trends to come. This year we saw a rise in two trends that contrast each other completely, minimalism and maximalism. Both took over the industry and were the two main focal points this year. They allowed expression [...]
When you see the word ‘capsule,’ chances are the memories of a brown, cardboard shoe box filled with random knick knacks and whatchamacallits from your childhood floods your imagination. I’ve definitely made a few time capsules in my lifetime, however none of them have ever seemed to resurface. My younger selves treasured gems are more [...]
One of the best and worst things that happen each year is a new fashion trend being made or rediscovered. That feeling of wearing something unique whether it be a different cut of denim, style of clothing, or accessory can really make you feel special, but once people catch on, it's over. I don't know [...]
As we transition into winter, this year’s staple shoes are becoming clear. While Pinterest, Instagram, and Tiktok have most of the outfit elements covered, shoes can be a little bit harder to reach a consensus on. So I have created a guide for every type of shoe you might reach for this season. SNEAKERS: You [...]
No matter who you are or what type of birthday celebrations you attend, most likely, the person celebrating their birthday is wearing some kind of piece resembling the celebration to signify the holiday. Whether it be something as little as a pin or crown all the way to the classic birthday sash, the staple piece [...]
Taylor Tutt Many view fashion as a trivial interest, simply a minor factor to our world without any significance to our daily lives. Fashion is often disregarded and undermined in its power of determining who an individual is and how they may show up to the rest of society or the communities around them. The [...]
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