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Beauty & Style

Illustration by Sonja Haroldson

Five beauty hacks to keep your skin under control

Avery Chang, Staff Writer October 22, 2014
Check out these products and tips to keep skin healthy and clear during times of high stress.
DKNY, Cara Delevingne team up

DKNY, Cara Delevingne team up

Sophie Lewis, Staff Writer October 22, 2014
Supermodel, street-style star and “Instagirl” Cara Delevingne, known for her game-changing statement eyebrows and endless variety of wacky faces, has officially launched her capsule collection with big-name designer brand DKNY.
Fashion idea reaches startup status

Fashion idea reaches startup status

Gabriella Bower, Staff Writer October 22, 2014
Four months ago, School of Professional Studies senior Arben Durollari pitched an idea for his senior project that combined all of his passions: fashion, videography and media studies. Today, the senior project is now a fashion start-up company named BÖND.
Stella McCartney’s version of menswear-style flats is more extreme than the typical loafer or oxford.

Menswear-style flats new, comfortable fall trend

Caroline Ogulnick, Staff Writer October 22, 2014
Women are filling men’s shoes this season — literally.
Exhibition explores funeral fashion

Exhibition explores funeral fashion

Gianna Collier-Pitts, Violet Vision Blog Editor October 22, 2014
The presence of death has never been so attractive as when showcased in the Anna Wintour Costume Center. The upcoming Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, smartly coined "Death Becomes Her," looks at the history of mourning attire in the 19th century across Europe and the United States. It also delves deeper into the societal trends surrounding grief and the female image.
Industria Superstudios held the event and houses the exhibit.

Exhibition explores different side of Vogue Italia

Kari Sonde, staff writer October 20, 2014
Peroni Nastra Azzurro and Vogue Italia collaborate on new exhibit.
Leather jackets remain a staple for fall fashion.

Fall jackets combine warmth, style

Caroline Ogulnick, Contributing Writer October 15, 2014
When thinking of fall and winter fashion, one word comes to mind: jackets. Although it is important to find a jacket that will keep you warm during chilly days and frigid nights, it does not hurt to stay in style and invest in one of the top five jackets trends of the season.
It is important to treat your feet well after walking for hours in the city.

Destress with at-home spa treatments

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer October 15, 2014
With New York Spa Week taking over the final weeks of October, proper pampering for the crafty New Yorker on a student budget means DIY facials, pedicures and all-around relaxation regimes. Treating yourself and turning your home into a miniature spa is an easy alternative to purchasing high-priced, upscale salon packages.
Mick Royale performs during the event's first live set.

BowieBall features glitter, extravagant outfits

Cicek Erel, Web Managing Editor October 15, 2014
Blazing lightning bolts and vermilion mullets electrified the downtown underground for the ninth annual BowieBall on Oct. 12. Nightlife impresario and fashion designer Deryck Todd hosted the David Bowie-themed bash at local music and art venue Le Poisson Rouge. The charity event honored the glam rock legend and fashion icon by inviting guests to revel in their unique eccentricities amid glitter and glitz.
Staff Photo by Daniel Cole

Knee-slit jeans bring polished look to denim

Caroline Ogulnick, Contributing Writer October 8, 2014
This fall, knee-slit jeans are making a statement.
Fashion company now pays interns

Fashion company now pays interns

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer October 8, 2014
Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy is starting to pay for their fashion interns.
Ditch your JanSport, find new style

Ditch your JanSport, find new style

Sophie Lewis, Contributing Writer October 8, 2014
It is time to trade in last year’s bag for something a bit more fashionable, comfortable and practical.