Fashion

If you’re anything like me, when you step out of your wardrobe, after crafting your latest outfit, you usually receive some side eye from your boyfriend. Sometimes even the occasional: “What are you wearing?” That’s usually how I know I’ve put together a good outfit. Fashion should always raise some...

Abercrombie and Fitch was a brand, similar to Gap, that was near the edge of being forgotten in the past. Once the most popular clothing brand for younger generations in the early 2000s and 2010s, young adults and teens in recent years hardly ever shop there. Thankfully, its latest jeans...

Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, or genes, or both. That’s what it seems the newest American Eagle ad is trying to sell us. This campaign, featuring the blonde-haired blue-eyed beauty, has stirred up a great deal of controversy. This controversy has fueled conversation – and also sales. So, what if...

You may have achieved the perfect wardrobe. You’ve scoured the shelves to find your favorite pieces. Items that are timeless and yet still fit your current aesthetic. But, somehow, when you put on your outfit for the day it’s just not quite there. If you’ve ever experienced this you may...

I recently studied abroad in Europe and one of my first culture shocks, after all the important things of course, was the fact that no one, no one, wore athletic clothing outside of working out. It’s almost like the United States is under some plague. Leggings in the office. Hoodies...

You had a bad day at work. This week just isn’t going your way. On the ride home you stop by the store and pick out some useless sweater that will never be worn. But, for some reason it makes you feel better to drop that $50. This unfortunately means...

Luxury logos were once the epitome of an elevated look – and now it’s blank tees? ​​The richest outfits are no longer spotted with brand names splashed across the chest but are instead defined by their quality and fit. The ultimate status symbol today is subtlety.  For most of the...

Every summer, many discussions on how people can cool off while maintaining style in their fashion. For women who aren’t looking forward to wearing skirts and are seeking more stability, many have turned their eyes towards overalls. Despite originating as protective workwear in factories and on farms, overalls have slowly...

Anybody who has been inside a Brandy Melville knows the experience of finding the cutest top, looking through the racks for your size, only to find that they all say “one size.” One size fits who? You ask yourself in the dressing room when this top is clearly pinching your...

Purses used to be about, well, purses. Now the newest “it girl” fad is…purse accessories? You heard right. Accessories aren’t just for clothes anymore, but for the accessories themselves. Whether it be a scarf, keychain or the latest Labubu trend, hanging something from your bag is the new cool look....

Influencers have risen to celebrity status, appearing everywhere from Super Bowl commercials to front covers of Vogue. They influence so much of the entertainment and fashion worlds with everyone wanting to know what they’re doing and what they’re wearing. And brands? They’ve taken notice.  Clothing brands know that if they...

C’est pour toi. Yes. This is dedicated to all the fashion lovers. Enthusiasts of Dior, Chanel, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent should understand their brand’s origins. Heck, it’s expensive for me to wear, but I can’t deny the impact France has had on the fashion world. Paris Fashion...

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