Loading ...For those of us attending school in the north, fashion is often abandoned in order to stay, well, warm. I whole-heartedly admit to dragging myself to class in my warmest sweatpants, topped off with my very unfashionable, but EXTREMELY cold-resistant ski jacket.
Heck, here in Canada, it’s not odd to see students sporting Sorel boots (yeah, […]
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Keep Your Ears Warm Without Sacrificing Style
December 16, 2008 - 9:00 am
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Comments (4) The Pros and Cons of Bangs
October 13, 2008 - 3:00 pm
Bangs have certainly made a comeback. A year ago the word conjured up images of out-of-date eighties hairstyles - the kind you expected to see on women who were also still wearing shoulder pads. Big, curly hair was always topped off with the perfect pair of teased bangs.
But not anymore!
Now the hippest women in Hollywood […]
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Comments (2) Listen Up: The Glass Passenger by Jack’s Mannequin
October 11, 2008 - 11:00 am
I sincerely hope you’ve heard of the band Jack’s Mannequin. And if not, at least say you’ve heard of Something Corporate, the lead singer’s first musical venture. If you’re still drawing a blank, then listen up!
Jack’s Mannequin originally started out as a side project for Something Corporate frontman, Andrew McMahon. With Corporate’s inevitable demise, he […]
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Comments (7) Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist: Soundtrack Review and Free iPod Giveaway!
October 3, 2008 - 3:00 pm
I’m sure you’ve seen the previews for the new movie “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” which comes out tonight. It’s based on a great teen fiction book by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. The book chronicles the adventures of two teenagers, Nick and Norah, who meet by chance in a club and spend a crazy […]
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Comments (1) Without Their Guitars, They are U-G-L-Y
September 20, 2008 - 6:00 pm
Admit it. I’m sure most of you have met THIS guy at a party. He’s not exactly attractive (or is downright HAGGARD) and you don’t bother giving him the time of day, let alone a conversation. Then all of sudden, he picks up a guitar and it’s like a halo appears over his head.
His tangled […]
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Comments (5) Saying Goodbye…or Not: The Pros and Cons of Living at Home During College
September 4, 2008 - 9:30 am
Despite all of you who are going off to college in the fall, moving thousands of miles away from dear old mom and dad, there are a few of us who choose to remain close to home. So close in fact, that we don’t even have to move. That’s right, I’m talking about living with […]
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Comments (8) How I Found My Confidence
September 2, 2008 - 9:30 am
I don’t know about you, but growing up, I was definitely not confident.
Most of my insecurities stemmed from the fact that I was deemed “gifted” in grade 2 and taken out of class for one day every two weeks for enrichment activities. Since I was only 7 at the time, no one, including myself and […]
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Comments (1) 5 Things That Should Be in Your Closet!
August 29, 2008 - 12:00 pm
With classes starting, like, now (eek!), here are 5 foolproof items that will carry you throughout the year. Versatile, comfortable and reasonably priced, it’s a wonder you don’t already own them!
1. Short-Sleeve Cardigan
The collegiate look is in this year. It’s just a fact. And for those of you who aren’t exactly fond of the whole […]
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