Laundry: A Day N Night Redux


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Day N Night took place last weekend from Sept. 8-10 at Angels Stadium in Anaheim. It was quite the multicultural experience. The Los Angeles Times describes Day N Night as a “sprawling, almost totally comprehensive hip-hop festival.” Though “comprehensive” probably refers to the hip-hop lineup, I think it’s representative of the demographic of attendees, the […]

5 Fashion Trends for the Fall


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Fall 2017 runways were more diverse than ever, Biel Parklee and Lauren McCarthy wrote for W Magazine. While the call to diversity was bold, designers’ trends were bolder. This season’s fashion trends of embroidery, reds, audacious jackets, fashion-statement shoes and mismatched patterns demand that the truly stylish be creative risk-takers. Embroidery Hand-embroidered fabrics made the […]

The “Plus Size” Male Model


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It’s no secret that diversity has been a pressing issue lately. With the Oscars nominating strictly white performers for the second year in a row making headlines, the pursuit of equal representation in media is beginning to become more and more of a priority. The fashion realm, especially, has faced criticism for being notoriously exclusive […]

The Oscars 2016: Red Carpet Recap


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The Oscar’s is the pinnacle of red carpet events in the land of fame and fortune. It is “the denouement” of all red carpet events and all red carpet coverage, according to The New York Times. Last night, celebrities pulled all the stops for a coveted spot on the best-dressed list. See the red carpet […]

Top fashion role models to follow in an Instagram dominated world


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Before apps such as Instagram and Twitter, there were little opportunities to enter the fashion world. As social networking sites continue to gain popularity as platforms for fashion lovers, models and designers to express their artistic skill set, the rise to fame in the fashion industry now takes a different path. Instagram has effectively altered […]

Top fashion bloggers on Instagram


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In five short years, Instagram changed the game for many different industries, boasting over 300 million active users. With everyone from seemingly untouchable celebrities such as Beyonce to a sorority girl perpetually in search for the next Insta-worthy photo, Instagram is arguably the most popular social media network of our generation. For a handful of […]

The Evolution of Celebrity Red Carpet Style


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This weekend, A-list celebrities such as Rachel McAdams and Naomi Watts dressed to impress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium Jan. 30. Starlets strutted effortlessly down the carpet sporting long, elegant trains of silk charmeuse, glittering sequins and intricate bead work. They also sported lavish jewelry made with the most […]

Runway hits the streets: Keep with up Kendall + Kylie


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As fashion week begins — in New York, Milan, Paris and London — innovative designs are being displayed, and soon hitting the streets to be replicated. Without having to closely follow each designer’s next move, we, as college students, are still aware of the most current, ubiquitous fashion trends. We live in a competitive fashion […]

Five places to get the best ugly Christmas sweaters


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‘Tis the season for sweaters, particularly the beloved ugly Christmas sweaters that have emerged as an ironic trend. However, instead of digging through your closet for that sweater Grandma gave you five years ago, shop through the abundance of options online. Christmas sweaters not only spread holiday cheer, but also comment on the best pop […]

(Not So) Tricky Turtlenecks


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With L.A. in the midst of a cold front, it is perfectly acceptable for Californians to hop on fall’s turtleneck trend. Once viewed as an item reserved for soccer moms and librarians, high-necked tops have transcended not only this year’s runways, but also popular culture. From Valentino to Drake, everyone is on board with turtlenecks. […]