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Beauty & Style

Mehhma Malhi not wearing her foundation vs. wearing her foundation. (Photo by Mehhma Malhi)

I Tried Going Foundation-Free for Seven Days

Not as easy as you might think.
Mehhma Malhi, Contributing Writer February 7, 2019

I usually wear a little makeup to class every day. Primer, mascara and sometimes an eyebrow pencil are a few of my everyday essentials. But, most importantly, I dab on some foundation...

Tahia Islam, a student who runs a curated Instagram thrift store. (via Instagram @reclaimedwomxn_vintage)

Meet Tahia Islam, NYU Student and Creator of Reclaimed Womxn Vintage

Up your wardrobe, support small businesses and promote sustainability all in one shopping experience.
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

You add one too many items to your cart while shopping online and suddenly a wave of guilt washes over you at the thought of unnecessarily wasting money. But what if your shopping...

Grungy Gentleman F/W 2019

Grungy Gentleman F/W 2019

Will Stabach, Contributing Writer February 7, 2019

The Grungy Gentleman Fall/Winter 2019 line artfully combines streetwear with athletic wear. From the red, orange and blue that graced most of the new sweatsuits to the bolder...

Landlord F/W 2019

Landlord F/W 2019

Jorene He, Deputy Multimedia Editor February 5, 2019

Keenkee F/W 2019

Keenkee F/W 2019

Bella Gil, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

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

Palomo Spain F/W 2019

Palomo Spain F/W 2019

Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer February 4, 2019

Mesh and sequins flooded the runway in Alejandro Gómez Palomo’s beautifully non-binary Fall/Winter 2019 line. Palomo has been in the business of reinventing menswear since...

Forrester-Ewen wearing her choice longline fur coat from the Grey Lab booth at Curl Fest by Essence. (Photo by Mickalia Forrester-Ewen)

Faux Fur for a Real Slay

A girl and her faux fur conquering the city, one day at a time.
Lenique Vincent, Contributing Writer February 4, 2019

Tisch senior Mickalia Forrester-Ewen is serious about fashion. So serious, in fact, that she pre-planned 15 outfits for her first three weeks at her internship in the CBS casting...

Outfits in the window of Buffalo Exchange, a thrift and vintage store located on 11th Street. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

A Guide to Thrifting: Pay Less for More

Don’t shop til you drop. Thrift til you’re fit.
Isla Na, Staff Writer February 4, 2019

Being fashionable on a tight budget can be daunting. Lucky for us, New York City is teeming with thrift stores that hold treasures waiting to be discovered. Below are five of them...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

This Year, Take a Look at Your Daily Routine

NYU students’ beauty and style resolutions for 2019.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

Despite recent pushback against the notion of New Year’s resolutions, the less cynical among us continue to dream up better versions of themselves each Jan. 1. For some, that...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

The (Not So) Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up Your Makeup

These are the ‘clean' ingredients your makeup bag needs.
Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor January 31, 2019

In May 2018, Sephora launched its “Clean at Sephora” sticker likely looking to capitalize on the wellness movement that Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop has made infamous in recent...

Chanel Atelier, a new beauty store in Soho, Jan. 25, New York City (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick).

Chanel Opens the Ultimate Chic Beauty Destination

The chic beauty workshop that we’ve all been waiting for comes courtesy of Chanel’s newest project.
Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor January 28, 2019

Nestled in the depths of SoHo on 120.5 Wooster St., the brand new Atelier Beauté Chanel opened at exactly 12 p.m. on Jan. 25 to little fanfare. The opening hadn’t been aggressively...

A woman wears coral earmuffs in the streets of SoHo, New York. (Photo by Jorene He)

Living Coral Splashes Into 2019

Coral is making a comeback.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

The ultimate authority on color, paint brand Pantone, recently named Living Coral the 2019 Color of the Year. The bright orange-pink hue is a stark contrast with last year’s...