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Hot New Trends
Ladies, there is nothing hotter in semi-formal wear this season than the black jacket. You can spend anywhere from $10.00 to $500.00 on this classic, must-have wardrobe piece. As long as the fit is flattering to your body type, you’re as good as gold. The best way to make good use of this piece is with a good pair of jeans and a flirty top with lots of color underneath. It says smart, sexy and stylish.
Gentlemen, I know how fond you are of wearing jeans and T-shirts … to everything. And although they may announce your Irish heritage – it’s winter. So, instead of throwing a hoodie or down-filled jacket over your favorite jeans and tee combination, go with a chino jacket. Chino is the term used for a type of tough, twilled cotton cloth. It is very durable, and will see you through at least three seasons a year. This material is not only comfortable, but also casual enough to wear with almost anything. Not only will it last you forever, it will brilliantly improve your favorite, though fashionably dull, outing ensembles.
How to Have a Style Future
Spring makeup is one of the best ways to say hello to spring before it actually arrives. This coming season, the top trend in eye makeup is metallic. A little sparkle goes a long way. Whether it is a hint of nude metallic eye shadow by day or going with a bold gold or silver by night, make sure you choose a color that suits your skin tone. Cooler-toned women should try silver and warmer toned women should try gold.
Another makeup trend this coming season is the matte-colored lip. Rosy, glossy lips have fallen off the map to make way for a multitude of more subdued colors with a matte finish. Colors like nude, praline, mauve, beige and lighter, quieter pinks are a must going into this next season.
Top Two Fashion Don’ts on Campus
The No. 1 fashion don’t this week is the bright yellow jacket. What were you thinking when you picked out that color? What were you thinking when you put it on? Bright yellow is one of the only colors that are practically impossible to pull off. When this feat is achieved, it is done so by using just a small amount. No one looks respectable in such an enormous amount of bright yellow, so ditch the jacket.
The No. 2 fashion don’t this week is the oversized hoodie. Guys who are guilty of this crime, you look at least 10 lbs heavier than you actually are. Wear something that won’t make you look like a little boy trying to grow into daddy’s clothes. Ladies, this fashion don’t shouts “I don’t care what I look like and I don’t give a crap about you!” On the other hand, you could go with a form-fitting zip-up hoodie or a cardigan. If that process is too much for you, at least buy your next sweatshirt in a smaller size. Comfort is not a good excuse for bad fashion. Both can be achieved with a little effort.
Top Two Fashion Do’s on Campus
The No. 1 fashion do is a stellar outfit. On campus the other day I saw a young lady wearing a pair of light washed jeans rolled up to accommodate warm boots and a light pink and white stripped top with a light pink zip-up cardigan sweatshirt over it. Not only was this outfit cute, it was warm. The key to good fashion sense is being stylish efficiently. You can look as stylish as possible, but if it’s unrealistic for your environment, you will still commit a fashion don’t.
The No. 2 fashion do on campus this week goes to a pair of shoes – true-blue suede Pumas with white stripes down the sides. Suede shoes should always be waterproof-treated before you wear them, because they stain easily when left raw. These shoes add a kick to any sluggish wardrobe without being orange. Guys, new horizons are opening up to you in the shoe department, so check them out!
