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Beauty & Style

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...

Organic Coconut Melt from Kopari Beauty. (via koparibeauty.com)

Natural Products That’ll Keep You Glowing Through the Winter

Snow and wind are no excuse for dull cheeks.
Matigan King, Contributing Writer December 5, 2018
Snow and wind are no excuse for dull cheeks.
When going out, all-black ensemble is a stylish go-to. (Photo by Yeho Hwang)

Staying Warm Without Staying In

How to stay warm without staying in.
Taylor Jeffries, Contributing Writer December 4, 2018
How to use staple wardrobe pieces to maintain function and fashion.
(Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez)

The Best Beauty Products of 2018 According to NYU Kids

Your skin wants you to read this article.
Carol Lee, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

NYU students are notorious for their fashion and beauty consciousness. So who better to ask for the best beauty and skincare products of 2018? Below are five products to carry...

6 Fashion Podcasts That Will Make You an Industry Insider

6 Fashion Podcasts That Will Make You an Industry Insider

Jordana Bornstein, Contributing Writer November 28, 2018
Finally, an answer to “how do they do it?”
The chainmail headpiece Bermanova is wearing has became a part of their identity. (Photo by Margaret Mui)

Hand-Crafted Armor

Gallatin first-year on mending their identity with metal.
Theodore Simon Ravago, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018

At 11 years old, Gallatin first-year Milenka Bermanova was diagnosed with alopecia, an autoimmune disease that caused their hair to fall out. Fashion has helped restore their confidence,...

Variations of Warhol's "Golden Shoe," inspired by the elegance of womenswear advertising. (Photo by Hanna McNeila)

The Underlying Threads of Warhol’s Work

An artist, an idol, a fashion influencer.
Hanna McNelila, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
An artist, an idol, a fashion influencer.