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Beauty & Style

Ria Mittal steps out of her comfort-zone wearing her roommate’s “comfy” outfit on Day 1. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

I Swapped Wardrobes With My Roommate for a Week

Ria vs. Pants: the ultimate showdown.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

My roommate, Minori Parelkar, and I are polar opposites in many ways but especially in our personal styles. I dress super feminine and pretty “basic”, while she is bold and...

Liberal Studies sophomore Jenn Roberts poses in front of a rack of vintage clothing. Since starting her own Instagram reselling vintage pieces, she has gained nearly 4,000 followers and the attention of popular YouTubers such as Ashley (aka 'bestdressed'). (Photo by Kylie Smith)

Running A One-Woman Resale Business

Jenn Roberts, owner of @shop_jenn, found a way to monetize her passion for thrifting.
Kylie Smith, Contributing Writer February 24, 2020

Jenn Roberts, a Liberal Studies sophomore, is dressed as if she has been plucked from an Urban Outfitters advertisement, wearing black denim overalls, a purple and blue plaid babydoll...

Mascaras come in all sizes and forms. Here are some of the culture desk’s favorite mascara picks. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

Lashes For Days: The Culture Desk’s Go-To Mascaras

Volume, length and lashes, oh my!

Benefit Cosmetics’ “They’re Real!” Mascara  Great minds (and lashes) think alike.  Mascara was the first beauty product I began to wear on a regular basis. To this...

(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)

Private Policy Family Dinner: NYFW F/W 2020

Ishaan Parmar, Staff Photographer February 14, 2020

Read more of WSN’s New York Fashion Week coverage here. Email Ishaan Parmar at [email protected].

(Photo by Kaleah Mchawi)

Noon by Noor: F/W 2020

Kaleah Mchawi, Contributing Photographer February 14, 2020

Read more of WSN’s New York Fashion Week coverage here. Email Kaleah Mchawi at [email protected].

This well-worn denim jacket boasts the signatures of artists from record label WeDidIt. Steinhardt sophomore Amanda Cuik has been collecting signatures from her favorite Los Angeles-based label since high school. (Photo by Olivia Gonzalez)

When Your Wardrobe Reflects Your Future

Steinhardt sophomore Amanda Cuik’s favorite jacket tells a story — not just about her, but also about her favorite record label.
Olivia Gonzalez, Contributing Writer February 14, 2020

Amanda Cuik sat in her high school art club, eyeing the acrylic paints. “I may as well,” she thought to herself, laying her denim jacket down on the table and gathering...

(Photo by Justin Park)

Just in XX F/W 2020

Ashley Hurst, Contributing Writer February 14, 2020

Before the show, the eerie whistling tune Twisted Nerve by Bernard Herrmann, synonymous with Quentin Tarantino’s martial arts film Kill Bill Vo. 1, filled the room. As the...

(Photo by Li Chun)

Vivenne Hu: F/W 2020

Li Chun, Staff Photographer February 13, 2020

Read more of WSN’s New York Fashion Week coverage here. Email Li Chun at [email protected]

(Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Flying Solo Couture: F/W 2020

Nya Etienne, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

A full house, the Flying Solo: Couture show had two interconnected runways, lined with rows of viewers excited for what the numerous designers had in store. The eclectic variations...

(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)

Son Jung Wan: F/W 2020

Ishaan Parmar, Staff Photographer February 13, 2020

Read more of WSN’s New York Fashion Week coverage here. Email Ishaan Parmar at [email protected].

(Photo by Ashley Hurst)

Timo Weiland F/W 2020

Ashley Hurst, Contributing Writer February 13, 2020

Upon entering the venue, “Stephanie Says” by the Velvet Underground was blasting. As Timo Weiland described, his idea behind this collection was a downtown, eclectic take...

(Photo by Talia Barton)

Flying Solo Ready to Wear: F/W 2020

Cristina Palop, Contributing Writer February 12, 2020

Flying Solo’s Ready-to-Wear Collection hit the runway on Friday afternoon, showcasing the newest trends for the upcoming months. Flying Solo is a company which features different...